HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-17; Parks & Recreation Commission; 100-5; Operate a Skatepark ConcessionPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
AB# 100-5
TO OPERATE A SKATEPARK CONCESSION MTG. DATE: 1/17/00
TITLE : CITIZEN REQUEST INFO
ACTION
STAFF: 1 1"
RECOMMENDED'ACTION :
Consider a citizen request to operate a concession stand at the Carlsbad Skatepark, review staff
analysis and recommendation. Take appropriate action, direct staff accordingly.
ITEM EXPLANATION :
Staff has received a request from Mychal T. Dourson to operate a concession stand at the
Carlsbad Skateboard park. In the attached letter (Exhibit I), he proposes two options for
consideration; essentially they are:
Option I - City to provide concrete foundation with electric, telephone, and water.
Petitioner to provide trailer to facilitate sale of prepackaged food and drink.
Petitioner to rent space.
Option 2 -City of Carlsbad build concession stand similar to Stagecoach park.
Petitioner would rent concession stand.
In considering this request, staff has discussed the issue with the Planning Department.
According to the Planning staff, the Conditional Use Permit (CUP), which allowed the
development of the skatepark, did not consider provisions for concessions. Therefore, if a
concession facility was provided, the CUP would need to be formally amended by the Planning
Commission to introduce an element of concessions for that site.
As part of the ultimate development of the skatepark, the facility was initially studied by a nine (9) \ ' '
member committee established by Council. During the committee meetings to evaluate and
recommend sites and facility amenities to the City Council, the issue of food concession was
discussed. In the ranking of possible locations for the site location of a skatepark, the provisions
for food services ranked lowest in terms of importance to the location of a place to establish a
skatepark. In fact, the committee did not entertain the issue of concessions on site primarily
because the focus of the committee was to maximize the skating surface within the limited space
that was available at each location. The committee did however, address the issue of food and
drink concessions but eventually recommended that type of amenity could best be provided
perhaps via a catering service or vending machines. Consequently, a food concession facility
was not recommended for inclusion within any of the site alternative locations for the skatepark.
Staff is not recommending the addition of a concession stand at the skatepark for a number of
reasons, they include:
0 Minimum space on site
0 Additional CUP review in light of minimum parking spaces as impacted by Phase II
development of the Public Works Building
0 Potential vandalism
0 Cost of facility versus lease revenue ~~0-d
Vending machines are planned to be added when the permanent restrooms are
constructed
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FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to provide a concrete pad with water, electric and telephone is estimated at $7,500. The
cost of constructing a concession stand similar to Stagecoach Park's is estimated at $40,000 -
$50,000.
Any revenue generated as a result of concessionaire rents or lease would be subject to
negotiation and / or a bid process to provide those services. At this time, that lease revenue is
undetermined.
EXHIBITS:
1. Letter / proposal from Mychal Dourson
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- Ken Price
Parks & Recreation Department
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
RE: Proposal for Concession Stand
Carlsbad Skate Park
October 27, 1999
Submitted by: Mychal T. Dourson
At this time I would like to propose to the Parks and Recreation Department of the City
of Carlsbad that I open a concession stand at the Carlsbad Skate Park.
Option #I : Dourson to rent concrete slab space at the Carlsbad Skate Park at a
predetermined cost.
Dourson to provide the following:
A heavy duty all steel construction trailer, 8' X 8'6" X 20'.
Prepackaged concession foods and drinks, similar'to the
Hours of operation to be determined by skate park attendance
All employees to be 18 years of age or older
concession at Chase Field.
City of Carlsbad to provide:
Availability to hook-ups for electricity, telephone, and water.
Option #2: City of Carlsbad to build the facility, similar to Stagecoach Park.
Dourson to rent said facility at a predetermined cost.
As above
Thank you for considering this proposal. Please contact me with the next step for
proceeding in this matter.
Sincerely,
Mychal T. Dourson
760 597-0755
c
910 La Rueda, Vista 92080
e-mail tiiippping@otmail.com
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