I first started coming to 3rd Avenue in 1999 to teach myself how to kiteboard and I started teaching others in winter of 2009 in Miami and have since taught in 5 countries worldwide. I am International Kiteboarding Organization Level 2 Certified instructor and have taught over 2500 students with no accidents or injuries.
In 2010 | started managing the kite school at 3rd ave. for Helm of Sun Valley. I was given the opportunity to run the
school as if it was my own, taking care of all the day-to-day operations involved in a successful concession. I did this for five seasons until Helm of Sun Valley decided to go a different direction with summer sports (electric bikes). It was then that I took over the same position with Wind Over Water, again doing everything involved in running the concession for the next 4 years. In 2019l was finally able to open a school of my own, The Kite School, which is going fantastic! So for 14years now 1 been the ambassador of kiteboarding at 3rd ave./BayWinds Park. During this time I have conducted thousands of hours of lessons, never had an any accidents, performed hundreds of on the water rescues saving the Fire
Dept./Coast Guard untold man hours and resources by having the only Jetski onsite, I have always given assistance to anyone who looked in need, returned countless lost and found items to people, organized beach clean-ups and performed safety related site improvements and done safety clinics for new kiters, I regularly do maintenance at the park that nobody else will do such as raking the leaves or pulling weeds and removing dog poop from turf areas, pick up broken glass & trash left from the fishermen and night time party people, clean the slippery moss off the access ramps, provide sand bags for securing kites on beach, provide a shaded area over picnic table for the public and regulars to enjoy, interact with tourists and local residents curious about the sport, report suspicious activity to police, act as resident guardian to prevent accidents and stop unsafe activity whenever possible.... I could go on and on listing the things I do here everyday. I love my job owning and running The Kite School kiteboarding concession here in the park and look forward to continuing for many years to come. I love this community and want to make it a better, safer and more enjoyable place for everyone who visits BayWinds.
This park is a valuable and unique asset for not just Foster City but all the people who use it.
It is known world wide by kiting/windsurfing enthusiasts as the premier location in the SF Bay Area and many people travel here specifically to experience what we have to offer. Having the right operation onsite to best showcase our site and to represent Foster City is important. And in selecting the concession(s) for this bid proposal, it should be the one that meets the needs of both the city and the public best. One who can generate the most revenue for the city by providing safe professional kiteboarding lessons and services, with a proven safety record without incidents or accidents, performs site maintenance and improvements, has extensive experience and knowledge of the site and has strong ties to the community always making sure their safety and well being is a priority. The Kite School can and will meet these requirements and has the support of the people who believe the same.
I submit my bid of $500 per month fee, and included documents for all insurance and licenses to operate as required for this bid.
Thankyou for your time and consideration in this matter, and look forward to continuing to serve Foster City and Bay Winds Park in the future.
Tony Parsons
The Kite School
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
PROPOSER RESPONSE FORM
KITEBOARD LESSONS, RETAIL, RENTAL AND DEMONSTRATIONS AT BAYWINDS PARK SECTION 1: Contact Information
Organization Name: THE KITE SCHOOL
Contact Name: TONY PARSONS
Address: 1223 PLum ST. SAN JOSE, CA. 95110
Phone#: 408-807-3183
Email: [email protected]
SECTION 2: Addenda
I acknowledge receipt of the following addenda:
Addenda Number Date
SECTION 3: Qualifications
Type of Service Describe the Experience and Qualifications of the Organization and its Staff | Include number of years, type of experience and certifications and licenses Kiteboard SYRS. OFLeSSONS, 2500+ STUDENTS
Lessons TAUGHT IN 5 COUNTRIES, I.K.O. LevEL IlL CERTiFiE INSTRUCTOR, 25yRs. KITEBOARDING eXPERIENCE
JETSKI OPERATOR
Retail 30+ YRS. RETAIL SALES EXPERIENCE
Operations
Equipment 20+ YRS. RENTAL EXPERIENCE, SNOW BOARD/ SKI
Rental B KITEBOARD RENTALS
Kiteboard 1SyRs. KITE DEMO'S → HOSTING EVENTS,
Demonstrations SAFETY CLINICS ฿ BeACH CLEAN-UPS
Description of Team to Provide Kiteboard Concession Oversight Proposed Role with Kiteboard
Name Title/Role with Organization Concession Operation
ToNY PARSONS OWNER FNSTRUCTOR B OPERATIONS
What sets your organization apart and what do you bring to the concession? How do your reputation, service capabilities and quality make you a good fit for the needs of the Kiteboarding community in Foster City?
2SYRS. OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, STRONG SUPpORT dE
LOCAL COmMUNITY, ONLY SCHOOL ON-SITE WITH JETSKI
SUPPORT 3 RESCUE ASISTANCE AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC,
PROVIDE DAILY CONDITiONS REPORT W/TIDE'S & WeATHER
LOST: FOUND SERVICE REPAIR STATION O TOOLS, SiTE IMPROVEMER How do you plan to integrate the Kiteboard concession into the fabric of Foster City? TO CONTINUE PROVIDING THE BEST LeSSONS AVAILABLE:
BeiNG HIGHLY INVOLVeD IN THE CommUNiTy. AcTiNG As SitE
STEWARD, PROVIDING RESCUE SERViCES BASDISTANCE WITH
USE OF JETSKi ONSITE, MAiNTAiNiNG PARK COMFORT*
CLEANLINRSS WITH STRONG SENSE OF PRIDE AND DEDICATION
3 SERVICES AVAILABLE.
SECTION 4: Conflict of Interest
Or By checking this box, we confirm that this engagement will not result in a conflict of interest for the organization or any of the team members.
SECTION 5: Proposal
The Request for Proposals outlines proposed terms for the concession agreement. Please enumerate exceptions to or alternative terms that you would propose:
Section Accept Exceptions or Proposal Alternative Terms RFP (add sheets if needed)
la: Location and Equipment
2a: Purpose, Days and Hours,
Operation
2b: Promotional Materials
2c: Parking FENCE /GATE OPENED NEAR LOWeR
BEACH TO CALTRANS EASEMENT FOR
PUBLIC PARKiNG
2d: Taxes
2e: Condition of Premises CONTINUE TO ALLOW FLAG/ WINDSOCK
S SANDBAGS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
2f: Personnel
2g: Quality of Service, Rates
and Charges
2h: Park Inspection and
Maintenance
3ạ: Term APRIL 15L NOVEMBER ISI WOULD BE BETTER,
WE NEVER OPEN IN MARCH B ALWAYS CLOSE IN GE
OFFSET COST OF INSURANCE INCREASE
3b: Term Extensions
4a: Concession Fee Insert
amount not $ 1000 ALREADY PAID FOR 2025
less than
$1000
4b: Monthly Fee Insert
amount not $ 500 mo.
less than
$500
4c: Records; Inspection
4d: Project Payment Schedule
Sa: Agreement
Sb: Business License
Section Accept Exceptions or Proposal Alternative Terms RFP (add sheets if needed)
Sc: Signs
WITH ADENDON ON IN REVIRED
SEE ADDENDUM
Sd: Onsite Storage JETSKI TRAILER ALLOWED
Se: Demonstrations and Events
Exhibit A: Draft Concession
Agreement
Check this box to indicate your
/
understanding that contracts
may be made with multiple
concessionaires for this service
Please list other Proposed SHADE STRUCTURE $SEATING
Terms not contained in RFP, if AS PER. T.U.P. PREVIOUSLY APpROVED. any (optional) SEE ADDENDUm A" ATTACHED
SECTION 6: Submittal guidelines
Submit two (2) hard copies of this proposal form and optional one-page cover letter by 4 PM on Thursday, January 2, 2025 to:
Recreation Center
Attn: Tiffany Oren •
610 Foster City Bvd
Foster City, CA 94404
Late proposals will not be considered.
By signing below I attest that the information contained in this proposal is true and correct. 12/1/2024
SIGNATURE OF CONCESSIONAHRE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AGREEMENTS DATE TaNy PARSONS, OWNER
PRINT NAME/AND TITLE
ADDENDUM "A"
City of Faster City
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
610 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CA 94404-2222
October 17, 2024
Tony Parsons
1223 Plum St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(650) 686-1179
[email protected]
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO HOLD THE KITE SCHOOL - BAYWINDS PARK, FROM APRIL 01, 2024, THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024 - ANTHONY PARSONS.
Dear Applicant,
On Wednesday, October 09, 2024, the members of the Interdepartmental Evaluation Committee (IDEC) reviewed the information and/or plans for the project noted above and approved the proposal with conditions.
The comments and requirements listed below have been categorized by the department to help you identify which requirements pertain to each department and with whom you would need to follow up to meet the requirements. If any comments need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to the respective department staff directly.
ACTION TAKEN: Approved with Conditions:
Police Department - Will Hamilton-Frisz (650) 286-3322
No Comments
Fire Department - Melinda Martin, Deputy Fire Marshall (650) 522-7947 No Comments
Parks and Recreation Department - Tiffany Oren, Recreation Manager (650) 286-3395 & Frank Fanara, Park Manager (650) 286-3553
No Comments
Public Works Department - Laura Galli, Public Works Engineering Manager (650) 286-3280 & Ryan Marquez, Senior Civil Engineer (650) 286-3588
No Comments
Finance Department - Edmund Suen, Finance Director 650-286-3265 & Waqas Hassan, Assistant Finance Director (650) 286-3267
No comments
Community Development Department: Building Inspection Division - Steve Arnold, Interim Chief Building Official (650) 286-3240
No comments
Community Development Department: Planning/Code Enforcement Division - Monica Ly, Planning Manager (650) 286-3244
1. Per section 1/.59.060(H) exempt signs. Mobile Vendor Signs. Signs affixed to mobile vending vehicles that identity or advertise the name, product, and/or service provided by the vendor are exempt from a Sign Permit. If proposing any new signs please contact the Planning Division: Phone: 650-286- 3225, Email: [email protected].
2. Any noise shall comply with the Foster City Noise Ordinance Section 17.68.030
3. The area shall be kept free of trash/debris. Any trash/debris must be collected prior to departure from the site.
4. Any temporary site furnishings such as camping chairs, benches, tables, floor coverings (rugs, artificial turt, etc.), flags, surfboards, etc. shall be stored away (not visible from public view) during non- business hours.
5. The Temporary Use Permit (TUP) shall expire with the Concession Agreement with the City, on December 31, 2024.
6. No abandoned objects, such as the site furnishings and/or tent shall remain after the expiration of the TUP.
7. Under Section 12.12.060 Violation-Penalty, all persons entering parks or community buildings shall abide by the rules and regulations of the city, as provided in Chapters 12.04 through 12.36, and the instructions and directions of duly authorized employees of the city. Violations of Chapters 12.04 and 12.36 may also be subject to an administrative citation pursuant to Section 1.08.060 and additionally shall be subject to any applicable federal, state, county or municipal statutes and the penalties imposed therein.
Sincerely,
amonica Ly
p.p. Sofia Mangalam
Community Development Director
cc: IDEC members