TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Marisa Lundstedt, Community Development Director
Mark Leyman, Parks and Recreation Director
Laurie B. Jester, Planning Manager
Eric Haaland, Associate Planner
Jessica Vincent, Recreation Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Conduct Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 15-0044 for a Coastal Development Permit to Allow a Program for Recreational Beach Rentals and a Welcome/Information Center in the Sand Lot South of the Lower South Pier Parking Lot (Community Development Director Lundstedt and Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 15-0044
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 15-0044 approving a Coastal Development Permit for the Welcome/Information Center and Recreational Beach Rentals in the Sand Lot South of the Lower South Pier Parking Lot annually from April through September, beginning in 2016.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
If approved, under the terms of the attached contract, the operator, Nikau Kai Waterman Shop will pay the City 15% of the monthly gross receipts. As per the agreement with the State of California, any charges, fees, or collections made by CITY for services, benefits, or accommodations to the general public shall be limited to actual needs for maintenance, control, operation, and improvements of said property."
BACKGROUND:
In summer 2014, staff partnered with Nikau Kai on a trial program, to provide information, referral and beach rentals in the sand lot south of the lower pier parking lots. On a daily basis, Nikau Kai staff placed a 10 foot by 10 foot canopy in the sandy lot and provided surf, paddle, and boogie boards for rentals. In addition, they placed a trailer in the sand lot to store equipment. Feedback from the community was positive and visitors enjoyed the opportunity to r...
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