To: PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
From: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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RECEIVE AND FILE DATA FROM THE VETERANS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REGARDING FUTURE USES OF THE FACILITY.
PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION ON FUTURE USES OF THE FACILITY.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 1991, the City Council approved the repurposing of the former Main Library building located in Veterans Park as a banquet and special events center to be operated by a private concessionaire. The building was re-named the Veterans Park Community Center ("facility") and was seismically retrofitted and renovated to accommodate its new use. The initial catering and facility management agreement was awarded to Spectrum Holding Company, Inc. ("Spectrum") in 1996. This contract was renewed in 2013 and remained active until it expired on October 31, 2020. At that time, the vendor elected not to pursue a renewed contract and vacated the facility. The facility remains closed as a result of precautionary measures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
On January 4, 2022, Staff presented a draft RFP to the City Council that would provide an opportunity for a concessionaire to manage the facility in a similar model as was done previously by Spectrum. The City Council directed staff to pause on the issuance of the proposed RFP and to conduct community outreach to determine if there are other preferred uses and models for the management of the facility. Staff developed a series of outreach opportunities for the community to provide its input including an online survey, two Open Houses, and multiple community discussions at regular Commission meetings. Staff recommends the Commission provide feedback on key survey results to refine input for the City Council's consideration at a subsequent meeting.
On April 13, 2022, the Recreation and Parks Commission reviewed the data collected from the online surveys and provided its input on key elements to further refine options for...
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