sr-021478-10aSanta Monica, California, February 1, 1978
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Staff
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Subject: Recreation and Parks Commission Recommendation for
Skatepark
Introduction:
This report contains the criteria and features to be included in a
Skatepark. The Recreation and Parks Commission held a public hearing
on January 19, 1978, to determine these criteria.
Background:
City staff had interviewed and selected a developer to construct and
operate a Skatepark on the Deauville property. At their meeting in
January the Council rejected all proposals from developers and referred
the matter of determining criteria to the Recreation and Parks
Commission.
The following are recommended by the Commission as criteria for
development of a Skatepark:
l.__ Arcade/Game Room - was not decided.
2. The promenade be relocated on the west side of the property
and not on the east side.
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Food service be provided through a snack bar to serve the public
and park users.
A pro shop and repair shop are to be included.
A bike rental shop is to be included.
The park is to be landscaped with living material suitable to
a beach environment.
Restrooms are to be designed to serve both the park patron and
the beach patron.
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8. The skateboard runs are to be designed to serve the beginner,
intermediate and advanced users and also have space for free
style and slalom runs.
9. Fencing is to be designed to be compatible with a beach environ-
ment.
10. Lighting for night use is to have a minimum upward glare and is
not to spill out on the Coast ~iighway.
11. Fee is not to exceed $1.25 per hour and a $4.00 membership fee
will include one free session.
12. Minimum investment is to be $150,000.
13. Minimum annual rental $18,000 and 12% of the gross.
14. A bond is to be posted to return the site to its present status
upon abandonment. The amount to be determined by a licensed
contractor's estimate of demolition costs five years after
construction.
15. No alcoholic beverages allowed on the premises.
Alternatives:
Council may change any of the recommendations, either clarifying or
changing to suit.Council policy.
Recommendation:
Upon Council approval of acceptable criteria, staff to be authorized
to advertise for developers, interview, select and recommend a
successful developer to Council.
Prepared by: Donald T. Arnett
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INFORMATION Santa Monica, Califs .ia, February 3, 1978
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Recreation and Parks Commission
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Subject: Criteria for Skateboard Park
At their regular meeting on January 19, 1978, the Recreation and
Parks Commission held a public hearing regarding the criteria for
the proposed skateboard park. The following action was taken on
this item:.
Dr. Moore moved "to return the subject of skateboard park to the
City Council with the representative votes on each of the following
items.'" The motion was seconded by Mrs. Banani and carried unanimously.
Arcade/Game Room - Dr. Moore moved."that this item be open to the option
of the operator." The motion was seconded by Mrs. Banani.
Ayes: Cheney, Guercio, Moore
Noes: Banani (Against Arcade) Motion failed.
Promenade relocated or designed around park - Mrs. Banani moved "that
Promenade be placed on westerly side of spatepark, not necessarily in
middle, but not on easterly side." The motion was seconded by Mr.
Guercio and carried unanimously..
Tvpe of food service, snack bar, restaurant or food machines for patrons
only or general public - Dr. Moore moved "that food be provided through
device known as snack bar at the discretion of bidder as a part of his
bid, to include the general public and park users." The motion was
seconded by 24r. Guercio and carried unanimously.
Pro Shop/Repair Shop - Mr. Guercio moved"that a pro shop and repair
shop be included." The motion was seconded by Dr. Moore and carried
inanimously. ,
Bike rental shop open to public--°Dr,-Moore moved-_'that the bike rental.
shop be open to the public." The motion was seconded by Mr. Guercio and
carried unanimously.
The following items-were agreed upon by the Commission with the listed
voting:
Hours of Operation to be: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on weekdays and Sundays,
10:00 am to 12 Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10:00 am to 12:00
Midnight seven days per week in summer.
Ayes: Cheney,
Noes: None
Abstain: Banani
Guercio, Moore
Motion failed.
Landscaping suitable to beach eiivironinent - Unanimous. vote,
Public restrooms for both park patrons and beach users - Unanimous vote.
Skateboard runs be for beginners, intermediate and advanced, plus
free style and slalom rums. Unanimous vote.
Adequate fencing suitable to environment.- Unanimous vote.
Lighting to have minimum upward glare and not to spill out onto Pacific
Coast Highway. - Unanimous vote.
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1.25 per hour and $4.00 membership fee will include
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Minimum investment to be $150,000. - Unanimous vote
Minimum annual rental to be $18,000. - Unanimous vote.
12% gross sales rental to City - Unanimous vote.
Bond posted to return site to original state - Unanimous vote.
No alcoholic beverages to be allowed on premises. Unanimous vote.
Dr. Moore moved "to forward this information to the City Council."
demotion was seconded by Mrs. Banani and carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald T. Arnett, Secretary
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