Michael Leslie Productions v. Bd. of Recreation and Park Commissioners CA2/3

INTRODUCTION

The trial court issued a writ of mandate (Code Civ. Proc., § 1085) ordering respondent the City of Los Angeles (the City), by and through its Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (the Board), to execute a contract with petitioner Michael Leslie Productions, Inc., doing business as Ready Golf Centers (Ready Golf). In its appeal, the City contends that Ready Golf was not entitled to a writ of mandate because it failed to carry its burden as petitioner to show the occurrence of two conditions precedent to a valid contract under the Los Angeles City Charter (L.A. City Charter) and the Los Angeles Administrative Code. The City also appeals from the ensuing attorney fee award to Ready Golf. We affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

1. The parties and the concession The City operates seven public golf courses. One such course, the Sepulveda Golf Course Complex, is located in Encino on land leased from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (the Army). The contract at issue is for the concession to run the full- service pro shop, satellite range shop, and driving range, and to provide golf lessons at the Sepulveda Golf Course Complex. Ready Golf operated the…