VETERANS PARK HISTORIC LIBRARY/
COMMUNITY CENTER
Concessionaire Agreement with Made by Meg
License Agreement with Friends of Redondo Beach Arts Group City Council │ February 20, 2024
RFP TIMELINE
JAN 2022
Draft RFP presented to the City
Council mirroring an agreement
similar than the one previously held
with Spectrum.
MAR – JUN 2022
Community outreach was conducted, which included:
• Surveys
• Open house events
• Multiple community discussions.
JUL 2022
Findings from the community outreach were
presented to the City Council.
Staff given direction to issue an RFP that would:
• Supports the facility being open to the public
• Incorporates the arts and the City’s history
• Takes advantage of the outdoor space
• Includes a café
• Provides a reduced rate for residents.
OCT 2022
Updated RFP presented to the City Council.
RFP was issued on October 20 and sent to:
• Twelve event and catering vendors
• Recreation & Parks, Historical and Public Art
commissioners
• Posted on the Arts for LA webpage
DEC 2022
Two proposals were received from Chef Dora Presents
(CDP) and Made by Meg (MBM).
JAN 2023 – SEP 2023
Proposals reviewed by an interdepartmental
team; interviews were conducted with both
organizations; and references were contacted.
OCT 2023
Presentations by CDP and MBM.
City Council directed staff to work with CDP
and MBM to refine their proposals including
critical elements.
DEC 2023
Supplemental proposal
received by MBM.
CRITICAL PROPOSAL ELEMENTS
MBM’s
Supplemental
Proposal
CAFÉ. A café or similar, utilizing and supporting the outdoor and indoor space, where feasible FINANCIALS. Verification of the vendor’s ability to execute the improvements or requirements HISTORICAL COLLABORATIONS. Collaboration with the Historical Museum and Historical Commission to create programming for the Facility
FACILITY UPGRADES. Submittal of detailed plans regarding the budget, timeline, and execution of Facility upgrades
PUBLIC USAGE. Development of a minimum schedule of public uses for four months of time, including offseason time of use, and priority booking for Redondo Beach groups with 51% residents PARKING PLAN. A detailed parking plan that does not rely on the reservation of metered parking lots for events
FACILITY USES. An explanation of proposed uses for the Facility MBM’s SUPPLEMENTAL PROPOSAL
FRIENDS OF REDONDO BEACH ARTS GROUP
• Friends of Redondo Beach Arts Group requested use of
the Facility from April 1 – 17, 2024
• Pop-up art exhibition entitled, “PAIR”
• Exhibition dates: April 5 – 15, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
1. Receive and file the proposal and supplemental proposal submitted by Made by Meg in response to RFP# 2223-004: Facility Management and Operation of the Veterans Park Historic Library/Community Center
2. Authorize staff to begin negotiations with Made by Meg to prepare a concessionaire agreement for use and operation of the facility
3. Authorize staff to prepare a license agreement with the Friends of Redondo Beach Arts Group to host a pop-up art exhibit at the facility in April