REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Chris Slama, Director of Community Services
Subject:
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Authorize staff to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) to permit up to three vendors to provide Stand-up Paddleboard / Kayak Lessons, Rentals and Tours out of 11th Street and 17th Street beaches on a pilot basis
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Statement of Issue:
The City Council is requested to authorize staff to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for stand-up paddle board (SUP)/kayak lessons, rentals and tours in the harbor water and beaches on a pilot basis in order to evaluate commercial activities.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact associated with releasing the RFP. Implementation of the pilot program as proposed would generate new revenues to the City's General Fund; however, since this is a new program, the amount is unknown at this time.
Recommended Action:
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Authorize City staff to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) to permit up to three vendors to provide stand-up paddleboard/kayak lessons, rentals and tours out of 11th Street beach (up to two vendors) and 17th Street beach (one vendor) on a pilot basis.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The City and Harbor Commission (Commission) have been made aware of unpermitted activity happening in City harbors and parks. As part of a review of this activity, the Commission's Water Safety subcommittee (Subcommittee) has discussed numerous safety and impaction concerns regarding unpermitted instruction and rentals. From a regulatory perspective, the City's Municipal Code is very clear on commercial operations within Huntington Harbour waters and public parks stating that a permit is required for any commercial operation.
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