To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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APPROVE AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH WATERFRONT EDUCATION, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND TAX EXEMPT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, FOR YOUTH SAILING CLASSES AND CAMPS
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2504-022 OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF TWO CATALINA 14.2 BOATS AND TWO DECK BOXES TO WATERFRONT EDUCATION, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND TAX EXEMPT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, AND APPROVING THE ATTACHED EQUIPMENT DONATION AGREEMENT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In March 2022, the City Council received an update on the City's sailing program and provided the following direction to staff: identify a nonprofit organization to manage additional sailing activities; donate two older City boats to the program; and provide two slips located at the Portofino Marina for the nonprofit use, consistent with the Portofino Lease Agreement. Following a review of the responsive proposals, Waterfront Education (WE) was selected for its demonstrated history of community engagement, diverse program offering, certification standards for instructors, and strong emphasis on STEM-focused activities. Approval of the proposed contractor agreement with WE and the accompanying resolution and equipment donation agreement designating the two 14-foot boats and deck boxes for use at the two referenced Portofino slips, would execute City Council's direction.
BACKGROUND
On March 15, 2022, the City Council received an update from staff regarding the City's sailing program that included the inventory of current vessels and equipment, fiscal overview, summary of programs and activities offered, use of slips in the Portofino Marina, and the City's relationship with the Redondo Beach Sailing Club (RBSC), a nonprofit organization. As a result, the City Council provided the following direction to further enhance and strengthen the City's saili...
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