City Council

(14) 23-0966 CD 4 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed agreement with Rowena Partners, LLC, for the operation and maintenance of the Park Center Food and Beverage Concession at Griffith Park. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute the proposed agreement with Rowena Partners, LLC, for the operation and maintenance of the Park Center Food and Beverage Concession at Griffith Park, for a term of 10 years with one five-year option to renew, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks to incorporate the following language in the proposed agreement, "That the Contractor, a Food and Beverage Provider as defined in Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.53.1(K), comply with the Zero Waste City Facilities and Events on City Property Ordinance, Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.53 et seq., as amended from time to time; and, any subcontract entered into by Contractor for work to be performed under this proposed agreement must include an identical provision.” Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that for each month of the proposed agreement, the Concessionaire will pay the City the greater of either the applicable MAG, or a percentage of gross receipts. The percentage of gross receipts is as follows: 10 percent of gross receipts on all sales of food and non-alcoholic beverages, 14 percent of gross receipts on all sales of alcohol, and 20 percent of gross receipts on all sales for birthday packages and special events. Revenues from the Concession will be deposited into the Recreation and Parks Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that user charges and fees are set to support the full cost of operations for which the fees are charged.