Chapman Sports Complex is designated as a park facility for active and passive recreational activities, and is located on the corner of Knott Street and Chapman Avenue at 11700 Knott Avenue, Garden Grove.

In 2001, the City of Garden Grove (City) entered into a License Agreement with SoCal Street Hockey, Inc., for the operation of roller hockey and other recreational activities at Chapman Sports Complex.  The current Agreement with SoCal Street Hockey, Inc., expired in October 2019, and was extended through March 31, 2020.

During the extension period, the City released a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking proposals for the operation of the outdoor hockey rink at Chapman Sports Complex.  Through the RFP process, the City sought organizations or individuals to operate the facility, and to provide for youth, adult, and co-ed leagues, tournaments, clinics, or other revenue generating athletic activities.  The RFP Review Committee was comprised of City staff members and a Recreation professional from the City of South Gate. 

Proposals were evaluated on the following criteria as requested on the RFP:

• Experience in operating a similar location and or a business
• Programming for both children and adults; and
• Offering high quality sports programming that is in high demand in our community. 

The three (3) qualified operators who submitted proposals were:  Esparza Soccer Academic, Inc., Futsal Picante, and Orion Sports. The Committee reviewed the proposals and deemed Orion Sports as the most responsive proposal based on experience with the facility and the hockey community for over 20 years, and their additional commitment to making needed significant facility improvements. 

The proposed Facility Use Agreement will have no impact to the City’s General Fund. Orion Sports will be responsible for monthly lease payments in the amount of $600 to operate the hockey rink at Chapman Sports Complex.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Approve a three (3) year Facility Use Agreement with Orion Sports for the operation and management of the hockey rink at Chapman Sports Complex; and

• Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign and execute the Facility Use Agreement on behalf of the City; including making minor modifications as appropriate and necessary.