| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 4.e.
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
| To: | Scott C. Stiles
| From: | Kimberly Huy
| | Dept.: | City Manager
| Dept.: | Community Services
| | Subject: | Approval of a Facility Use Agreement with Esparza Soccer Academic, Inc. for the operation of the Pioneer Park outdoor rink. (Action Item) | Date: | 9/13/2016 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
To request that the City Council approve a three (3) year Facility Use Agreement with Esparza Soccer Academic, Inc. under the management of Juan Esparza, for the operation of the Pioneer Park outdoor rink. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
Pioneer Park is designated as a park facility for active and passive recreational activities, located at 12772 Chapman Avenue, one block east of Harbor Boulevard, in the city of Garden Grove.
In 2004, the City of Garden Grove (City) entered into a License Agreement with Power Play Sports for the operation of roller hockey and other recreational activities at Pioneer Park. After ten years of operating at Pioneer Park, Power Play Sports decided not to renew their contract with the City. The City released a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a new operator for the Pioneer Park outdoor rink. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
The City sought an organization or individual to operate this facility to provide for youth, adult, and co-ed leagues, tournaments, clinics, or other revenue generating athletic activities on site.
The RFP Review Committee was comprised of three City staff members. There were two (2) qualified proposals received, and based upon the proposals meeting the requirements of the RFP, the applicant’s qualifications demonstrating competence and experience, the Committee selected Esparza Soccer Academic, Inc. to be the new operator of the Pioneer Park outdoor rink. Juan Esparza is an experienced soccer league operator, with over 15 years of experience operating youth and adult soccer leagues.
Proposals were evaluated on the following criteria as requested on the RFP:
- Over 10 years of experience operating a similar location;
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Programming for both children and adults;
- Offering a sport that is in high demand in our community; and
- Hosting events to give back to the community.
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| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
The proposed Facility Use Agreement provides for no compensation for services to the facility operator. The facility operator will provide a monthly lease amount of $1,500 to the City. |
| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Approve a three (3) year Agreement to Esparza Soccer Academic, Inc. for the operation and management of the Pioneer Park outdoor rink; and
- Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign and execute the Agreement on behalf of the City; including making minor modifications as appropriate and necessary.
By: John Montanchez, Recreation Manager
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