City Council

CC 5. Acquisition of Museum of Art & History Building Recommendation(s): 1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to finalize and execute an exercise of option instrument between the City of Lancaster and North Downtown Renual, L.P. for the Museum of Art and History (MOAH) facility, located at 665 West Lancaster BLVD and known as APN 3134-009-031, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to finalize and execute all associated documents to effectuate the transfer of the MOAH property from North Downtown Renual, L.P. to the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. MOAH has been an integral cultural institution within our city for the past decade. Located within the historic downtown area, the museum has served as a beacon of creativity, education, and community engagement. As MOAH celebrates its 10-year anniversary, this is an opportune moment to solidify the institution’s presence within the city by securing the building it currently occupies.