To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL EVENT SERVICES WITH GAME ON LIVE STUDIO, LLC FOR A KING HARBOR WATER POLO PROGRAM FOR THE TERM JUNE 16, 2026 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2026
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Proposed is an agreement with Game on Live Studio, LLC to implement and operate "King Harbor Aquatics", a pilot open-water polo program to occur late June through September. The program consists of hosting open-water water polo practice, games and tournaments within the turning basin of King Harbor.
The Agreement includes defined cost recovery provisions, including per-event fees, revenue participation, and reimbursement provisions for incremental City services and property impacts. Staff recommends City Council approve the Agreement for the proposed waterfront program in King Harbor.
BACKGROUND
Game On Live Studio, LLC (GOLS) approached the City with a proposal to activate the King Harbor waterfront through a structured aquatic recreation concept centered on open-water water polo. The proposal includes high-performance training camps, league play, tournament weekends, and community engagement activities designed to utilize the King Harbor Turning Basin in a new and controlled recreational capacity.
Following receipt of the proposal, City staff from the Community Services Department, Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works Department conducted an initial feasibility review to evaluate operational feasibility, safety considerations, and site constraints associated with implementing this type of use within an active harbor environment. The program requires a license agreement, which has been developed/negotiated over the course of several City Council closed session meeting discussions.
The open water polo program represents a unique opportunity to activate the waterfront through structured aquatic recreation in an environment that has not previousl...
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