TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Mark Leyman, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT:Title
Pilot Sunscreen Dispenser Program Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council discuss and provide direction on a proposed pilot sunscreen dispenser program recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Commission has solicited sponsorships to offset the sunscreen dispenser program. The proposed budget is $7,280 which will be offset by sponsorship revenue of $7,500.
BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Recreation Commission sent a request to the City Council to discuss the sunscreen dispenser program. The City Council approved their request at the October 20, 2015 meeting. The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed this item at 6 meetings, evaluating the type of dispenser, sunscreen products, and sponsorship. The Commission summarized their findings in a sunscreen dispenser program/company comparison chart (Attachment 1).
DISCUSSION:
The Commission proposed the sunscreen dispensers, citing the public health issue of skin cancer which affects as many as 20% of Americans. Further, the Commission noted many benefits to the community, including: positive media attention for downtown businesses and providing a valuable resource to residents and visitors to the City of Manhattan Beach. The potential concerns that were discussed included: existing downtown businesses that also provide sunscreen, liability and graffiti/vandalism.
In addressing these concerns, the risk manager suggested that the preferred vendor provide indemnification and that a disclaimer be added to the dispenser indicating that use is encouraged, but voluntary, and at the user's own risk. The Commission r...
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