CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
RFP# 2223-004 REPLY
Facility Management and Operation of the
Veterans Park Historic Library/Community Center
2 3
Our proposal is not exhaustive as we are open to collaborating with the City to see the Library come to life in a new way. Please know that we are open and ready to negotiate. In the spirit of collaboration (and competitiveness!) MBM has made some inspiring changes to our original proposal. Of note:
• Increased our Catering & Café Sales commission/return to the City to 15% • Increased our Sales Revenue because we can use 2023 sales information from our managed venues:
• Catering sales from the comparable property we manage - La Venta • Café sales from MBM’s comparable café - the Counter
• Increased our large capital investment of $395,266 to also include indoor and outdoor café tables and chairs
• Increased our Opening Costs to $33,500 which include RB Historical Library web design, café smallwares, customized uniforms and much more • Included, in Direct Costs, a YEARLY marketing and social media budget of 2.5% of net sales. In year 1 that is estimated to be $53,814!
Made by Meg brings operational experience, business expertise, financial stability and community dedication. We are eager to work with the City to restore the Library as a historic community jewel!
Made by Meg Catering is thrilled to be considered as the Veterans Park Historic Library Facility Manager and Operator!
We see this as an opportunity to embrace community and create a space for those both local and from afar to create lasting memories.
FACILITY USAGE
Provide a proposed minimum schedule of publicly
available events and activities for six months of time
including off-season.
We have created a full year of exciting community events and activities – please see attached Public Events Activities Calendar.
As part of our opening timeline we are planning community and social media outreach to local non-profits, businesses and groups. The intent is to let them know the Library is available for activities and events and also to foster local collaborations! 4 JANUARY
• Lunchtime Yoga
• New Year Senior Tea
• Sound Bath Afterglow
FEBRUARY - all City use
MARCH
• Evolution of the RB Pier Exhibit curated by the RB Historical Commission • FRBA presents Spring Arts & Crafts Boutique
• Easter Brunch in the Park
APRIL
• Farmers market Cooking with MBM
• Spring Senior Tea
• Earth Day collab with the City
MAY – last 2 weeks is City use
• Cinco de Mayo Tamale Pop-up
• FRBA presents Mother’s Day Arts & Crafts Boutique
JUNE – first 2 weeks is City use
• Redondo Union Evening of the Arts Exhibit
• Juneteenth Picnic Boxes
• Sunset Paint N’ Pour
JULY
• 4th of July Paletas Pop Up
• Sunset Paint N’ Pour
• Farmers Market Summer Botanical Mock/Cocktails Class
AUGUST
• Sunset Paint N’ Pour
• Farmers Market Summer Botanical Mock/Cocktails Class
SEPTEMBER
• Lunchtime Yoga
• Sunset Paint N’ Pour
• Residential Design in RB Exhibit curated by the RB Historical Commission
OCTOBER
• Sound Bath Afterglow
• Scarecrow Making Class
• Halloween Senior Tea
NOVEMBER
• Lunchtime Yoga
• Veteran’s Day Historical Artifacts Exhibit curated by the RB Historical Commission • Farmers Market Thanksgiving Cooking with MBM
DECEMBER – last 2 weeks is City use
• FRBA presents Holiday Arts & Crafts Boutique
• Holiday Brunch at the Library
The public will also be able to schedule meetings, events and activities and enjoy the Café during these times. Note that we’d like to offer some evening hours for tours after work, recurring public-use meetings, etc.:
PUBLIC SCHEDULING AVAILABILITY
Monday 9am – 4pm
Tuesday 9am – 4pm
Wednesday 9am – 9pm
CUSTOMIZED AVAILABILITY FOR EVENINGS
AND MULTI-DAY EVENTS/EXHIBITS
Café
Wednesday – Sunday 9am – 1pm
Link to Public Events Activities CALENDAR
5 6 7
Provide a proposed twelve-month calendar outlining an ideal breakdown of time for the shared-use concept, noting when the City would maintain control over the schedule.
The attached City Shared Use Calendar illustrates a collaborative use of the Library between MBM and the City. The City would have control of February and parts of May, June and December. Please note that May and June are considered high season for weddings and these are considered prime dates as requested by City Council. The City would also be able to schedule events Monday & Tuesday 9-4 and Wednesday 9-9 throughout the year.
Link to City Shared Use CALENDAR
In the event the City does not identify a use during this time, describe what adjustments would be made to rents payable to the City.
If MBM is able to schedule events we would pay applicable commission.
To reflect the 3+ months of City shared-use the yearly minimum annual guaranteed rental fee/commission paid by the concessionaire to the City would change:
• From $175k (12 months) to $135k (~9 months) years 1-3 • From $200k (12 months) to $150k (~9 months) years 4-10 MBM would ask that the City works with us to release unscheduled weekdays (Mon – Thurs) 3 + months in advance and weekends (Fri – Sun) 9+ months in advance.
Outline the proposed facility management plan during events or activities taking place during the City’s allocated time.
MBM would plan to continue to pay for and schedule the General Manager and building maintenance personnel during the City’s events and activities. They would continue to occupy their office space and continue their workflow. They would open and close the Library, manage the Café, keep the maintenance schedule, etc.
The Library will still need to be cleaned, secured and maintained during the City’s reserved time.
We will assume the opening times for the Library during the City reserved times would be in an 8 hour block each day in accordance with labor laws. We can negotiate further terms with the City for security, staffing, kitchen, alcohol, etc. based on the City’s needs. MBM would retain exclusive use of the kitchen, as the café will be open, per Health Department code.
Describe your proposed affordable priority booking plan to allow usage of the facility for Redondo Beach groups consisting of at least 51% residents.
After extensive research into the available facility rentals in Redondo Beach and the South Bay we have determined large, oceanfront venues are not available for public booking. There are no facilities similar in size and attributes to the Library.
There are many affordable options for smaller groups within the city of Redondo Beach already. So we would deduce that larger groups would be interested in the Library. With large groups comes added responsibility like security, plumbing, staffing, etc.
Comparable municipal facilities in the area:
Manhattan Beach:
Joslyn Community Center, 100+ guest capacity
No alcohol allowed
$165/hour, Resident
$200/hour, Non-resident
Mt Whitney Banquet Hall, 150 guest capacity
No alcohol allowed
$135/hour, Resident
$175/hour, Non-resident
Hermosa Beach:
No comparable facilities for similar use available
Redondo Beach:
Seaside Lagoon, outdoor only, no rates listed
Torrance:
Toyota Meeting Hall, 275 seated reception, no rates listed Given the capacity, location and pricing of this space, we anticipate being highly desirable and extremely reasonable for these booking rates. Based on larger groups, the schedule for 2 hours or less would be:
RB resident (51%) accept booking <3 months in advance per hour $275 RB resident (51%)
non-profit group accept booking <3 months in advance per hour $200 Non-RB resident (<50%) accept booking <2 months in advance per hour $325 Monday 9am – 4pm
Tuesday 9am – 4pm
Wednesday 9am – 9pm
MBM will develop a recurring booking plan for RB resident groups looking to schedule continuous education, monthly meetings, etc. And we will offer discounted charges for add-ons (chair or equipment set up, etc.)
8 9
Provide a detailed explanation of usage of the facility for office, storage and leasable space considering the City’s desire to have as much leasable space as possible.
MBM proposes almost all Library space to be usable and leasable.
Leasable Lower Floor Spaces:
• 2 Getting Ready Suites
• Men’s Bathroom
• Women’s Bathroom
• Hall Wet Bar
Main Floor:
• All main floor open rooms – middle west room, north, middle and southeast rooms, southwest room
• We will be adding a prep kitchen and storage to the northwest room Mezzanine
• All available
As we need a General Manager & Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor onsite we propose to outfit the small room near the downstairs stairwell on the main floor as an office for the General Manager. We will purpose the little room above the steps on the mezzanine floor for the Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor. These rooms are not useable for guests so it benefits all! Also, since MBM Hospitality HQ is very nearby in Redondo Beach, we are able to office all our Library support staff at that location.
Explain your vision for how you would collaborate with the Redondo Beach Historical Museum and Historical Commission to create supportive programming at the historic library facility. Include any connections you may have already made with either group or similarly-focused local groups.
We would like to work with the RB Historical Museum & Commission, the RB Public Art Program and RUHS to celebrate local art at the Library through exhibits, classes and semi-permanent art installations.
• Quarterly rotating artifacts/historical pieces displayed throughout the mezzanine • 3 x year historical artifacts curated by the RB Historical Commission • 1 x year Redondo Union High School Annual Evening of the Arts art exhibit • Opening day partnership with the RB Historical Museum • Museum Artifacts exhibited throughout the Library
• Tours of the Library hosted by RB Historical Museum docents and the MBM team • Specific exhibit of the Museum’s choosing. For instance: The Evolution of the Redondo Beach Pier, Residential Design – the TRW Tract
TERM
Provide the minimum term that would support your proposal for a shared-use approach for the facility. Include any additionally proposed term extension(s) and outline the impacts of the extension(s) on facility improvements and rents payable to the City.
MBM proposes a 10-year term plus two 5-year extension options.
To reflect the 3+ months of City shared-use the minimum annual guaranteed rental fee paid by the concessionaire to the City would change:
• From $175k (12 months) to $135k (~9 months) years 1-3 • From $200k (12 months) to $150k (~9 months) years 4-10 Continuous Library facility improvements would be made over the course of the term. These will be proposed to the City and underwritten by MBM. Some of our proposals are:
• Adding bathrooms to the main floor in the small room near the downstairs stairwell and in the closets near the entrance
• Putting in French doors on the southside of the main level main room leading to the deck under the fig tree
FACILITY MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Outline your company’s experience in managing and directly overseeing a private rental facility including the dates of operation.
Since June of 2021 Made by Meg has been the concessionaire, facility manager and exclusive caterer at La Venta Inn, PVE. There have been only 3 operators at La Venta in the 100 years since it opened. They are:
1. Eskridge Family
2. New York Food company
3. Made by Meg Catering
In June 2021, Made by Meg Catering began operations of the historic La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Meg Walker is the leaseholder of La Venta Inn and the sole operator of the venue. She holds the ground lease for the property, which includes the financial obligation of monthly rent, all utilities, maintenance, labor, property tax and insurance. Meg signs every La Venta contract for any booking that takes place at La Venta Inn as she is the sole owner of Made by Meg Catering and the only authorized signer for all of our entities. “We” refers to the company of Made by Meg and the team of employees who work at La Venta Inn, all under Meg’s leadership and financial umbrella.
We built the La Venta team from the ground up from the Venue Manager, to Event Liaisons, to Facilities Management team and Sales team. This is a 6-8 person team all year round. Our team is responsible for the overall property security, surveillance, booking, community engagement and daily functionality. 10 11
Once the lease was signed, the marketing efforts began. The entire venue was rebranded through a new website, new logo, new social media platform handles (Facebook and Instagram), new online listing profiles (Wedding Wire, Venue Report, Yelp, Here Comes the Guide etc etc) and we purchased the phone number that went out of service when the previous operator filed for bankruptcy. Every lead, phone call and in-person visit is coordinated and handled through our team onsite and at our corporate headquarters.
The booking calendar is completely maintained and solely managed by our team. This prevents double bookings and we have developed a fair, professional manner in which to assign dates to clients. This is one of countless ways we remain in good standing within our community of clients, peers and neighbors.
Facility management is spearheaded by our facilities manager who coordinates all landscaping (3 acres of historic, lush property designed by the Olmstead brothers), all utilities and building maintenance. This property requires everything from paint touch-ups to roof repairs to pest control on a daily basis. We have an internal team that cleans and maintains the facility between events to keep the venue pristine and ready for tours, events and impromptu visits.
La Venta Inn has a commercial kitchen within the historic building. It is maintained and cleaned according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health standards.
La Venta Inn is a California Point of Historical Interest. La Venta Inn is also the logo emblem of the Palos Verdes Homes Association & Art Jury, which serves as the Palos Verdes Estates ruling body of architectural integrity and building aesthetic for the City of Palos Verdes Estates.
MBM is the exclusive concessionaire and provider at the below beautiful locations, although we do not directly oversee facilities:
• May, 2021+ exclusive caterer at The Beach House in Hermosa Beach • October, 2018+ exclusive pouring rights and Suites & Parties caterer for the South Bay Lakers
• November, 2023+ exclusive bar provider for Playa Studios Front page story detailing history, centennial celebrations and Community Holiday Event:
La Venta Inn in the Daily Breeze
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Verify and describe financial commitments to execute the proposed facility improvements including the amount of minimum, dedicated capital investment.
MBM proposes this investment as our capital expenditure:
• $231,000 for renovations to the interior of the Library • $138,000 for kitchen upgrade & install of a beverage/prep kitchen • $12,000 for a liquor license
• $15,000 indoor and outdoor cafe tables and chairs, cart kiosk, Square terminal We also propose $33,500 in opening expenses, not included in capital expenditure. See below for detail.
11 In addition, MBM has budgeted YEARLY Direct Costs that include (but are not limited to):
Other Direct Costs Annually Year 1 Annual Cost
FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR $55,000
MARKETING BUDGET $53,814
CARPET CLEANING $4,800
WINDOW WASHING $6,000
PEST CONTROL $7,200
ECOLAB $3,600
EQUIPMENT MAINTAINCE & REPAIR $12,000
CLEANING SUPPLIES $4,305
SMALLWARES & REPLACEMENTS BUDGET $21,526
FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR $55,000
TECHNOLOGY/SOFTWARE COSTS $5,000
TOTAL $228,245
See attached: November 2023 Made by Meg PR Report
Provide information on immediate availability of investment funds and potential source.
See attached: MBM Proof of Funds
Provide detailed plans for proposed renovations including:
• A budget breakdown noting the requested investment of the City.
MBM proposes this investment as our capital expenditure:
• $231,000 for renovations to the interior of the Library • $138,000 for kitchen upgrade & install of a beverage/prep kitchen • $12,000 for a liquor license
• $15,000 indoor and outdoor cafe tables and chairs, cart kiosk, Square terminal We also propose $33,500 in opening expenses, not included in capital expenditure. Some of these expenses are:
• Purchasing a Rug Doctor carpet cleaner
• Café and catering smallwares
• Computers, credit card terminal and software
• Training staff
• Web design and social media
• Uniforms
• Office supplies
12 13
Here are the proposed designs for specific Library spaces:
Grand Hall and Mezzanine
• Floor to Ceiling drapes in white cotton/canvas fabric with a colorful ribbon or velvet border for a pop of color. UV lined to prevent yellowing.
• Replace the existing orange films in the 12 ceiling Chandeliers to update the look. • Replace all existing sconces with beautiful coastal sconces throughout this area. • New interior paint on all walls in soft Ivory shade.
• New carpeting throughout with new baseboards to match wall paint shade. • Rework and add interesting detail to bookshelves with books, historical pictures of RB, LED candles, etc.
• Purchase set of beautiful, stackable new chairs for events.
Small Room Meeting Space
• Offer a smaller meeting space in the southwest side room that includes the upstairs stairwell on the main floor. • New carpeting throughout with new baseboards to match wall paint shade.
• Replace all existing sconces with beautiful coastal
sconces throughout this area.
• New interior paint on all walls in soft Ivory shade.
Men and Women’s Restrooms (1st Floor)
• Replace existing multi color tile on bathroom floors with a beautiful border design. • Replace existing fixtures with designer sinks/vanities, faucets and mirrors within cohesive design look.
• Replace existing lighting with designer flush-mount lighting. • Replace existing wall tile with subway tiles on bathroom walls up to 48”, designer wallpaper above.
14 15
South West Partner Suite (1st Floor)
• New ceiling tiles.
• New elegant light fixtures.
• Add wall detail with a painted panel design molding.
• Reupholster the existing fabric screen/wall.
• Replace and update existing window treatments and décor – LED candles, flowers, etc. • Add long row of vanities with mirrors with new custom millwork counters. • Add coordinating comfy furniture - chaise lounges, sofas, tables, settees, etc. • New carpeting and coordinating baseboards.
North West Partner Suite (1st Floor)
• New ceiling tiles.
• New elegant light fixtures.
• Add wall detail with a painted panel design molding.
• Replace and update existing window treatments and décor – LED candles, flowers, etc.
• Add Row of locker-style open closets.
• Add Full length mirror.
• Add coordinating comfy furniture - chaise lounges, sofas, tables, settees, etc. • New carpeting and coordinating baseboards.
16 17
Wetbar (1st Floor)
• New, functional hallway wetbar with cabinets, countertop and sink.
Stairs
• Interior stairs need some railing replacement and upgrade to meet current code for size and terminations. The cost would be borne by the City as these are code and structure issues. It makes sense to do the repairs when the carpet is replaced. Our contractor estimated the cost of some railing replacement and upgrade at $6,900.
General Manager & Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor Offices • We would like to outfit the room near the downstairs stairwell on the main floor as an office for the General Manager and the little room above the steps on the mezzanine floor for the Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor. These rooms are not useable for guests so it benefits all!
Made by Meg is also proposing a refresh of the basement kitchen and the installation of a beverage/prep kitchen on the main level. We understand the kitchen/s may need to go through plan check with the LA Dept of Public Health. Our proposed refresh and renovation is contingent on the plan check approval.
To make the vision come to life we have enlisted the interior design services of Danielle Albrecht Designs and licensed contractor (#947644) Ed Kelsey of Historic Buidling Services Inc. To make the kitchen serviceable for our use we are engaging Robert Ginsberg & Associates to providing design consulting services. We established a budget for the renovations, kitchen refresh design and equipment and beverage/prep kitchen design and equipment. The budget is intended as our maximum expenditure and it may not all be used as we do not know what equipment, floors, etc. are in good working order. This budget will be part of our capital expenditure.
MBM proposes this investment as our capital expenditure:
• $231,000 for renovations
• $138,000 for kitchen upgrade & install of a beverage/prep kitchen • $12,000 for a liquor license
• $15,000 indoor and outdoor cafe tables and chairs, cart kiosk, Square terminal We also propose $33,500 in opening expenses, not included in capital expenditure. 18 F.D
F.D
36 x 18 36 x 18
72 x 18
42 x 18
72 x 18
36 x 18
2 1
3 4
5 6
7 1
8 9
10 11
12 13 14 16
17 18
19 20
21 8 22
23 3
15 ENTRY/EXIT
ENTRY/EXIT
BASEMENT LEVEL KITCHEN
19 BASEMENT KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
ITEM
NUMBER EQUIPMENT QTY. PRICE TOTAL
1 HAND SINK 2 $300.00 $600.00
2 ICE MACHINE WITH BIN 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
3 STORAGE $0.00
4 SOILED TABLE 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
5 DISHWASHER $0.00
6 CLEAN TABLE 1 $600.00 $600.00
7 3 COMP SINK 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
8 3 DR REACH IN REFER 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
9 1 DR REACH IN REFER 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
10 PREP SINK 1 $1,300.00 $1,300.00
11 EXHAUST HOOD / MOTOR $0.00
12 FILLER TABLE 1 $500.00 $500.00
13 FRYER 1 $2,700.00 $2,700.00
14 GRIDDLE 1 $700.00 $700.00
15 EQUIP TABLE 1 $200.00 $200.00
16 4 BURNER/OVEN $0.00
17 CONV. OVEN 1 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
18 PREP TABLE 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
19 36x30 WORKTABLE 1 $600.00 $600.00
20 96x24 WORKTABLE 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
21 HOLDING CARTS 5 $1,000.00 $5,000.00
22 REACH IN FREZER 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
23 REFER PREP TABLE $0.00
TOTAL $52,200.00
20 F.D
36 x 18
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 9
10 8
ELEVATOR
ROOM
ELEVATOR
NORTH
BALLROOM
ENTRY/EXIT
ENTRY/EXIT
NORTH BALLROOM PREP
NEW
WALLS
EXISTING
WALLS
21 BEVERAGE STATION/PREP AREA
ITEM
NUMBER EQUIPMENT QTY. PRICE TOTAL
1 3 DOOR REFER 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
2 HAND SINK 1 $300.00 $300.00
3 3 COMP SINK 1 $2,300.00 $2,300.00
4 DRY STORAGE $0.00
5 PREP SINK 1 $1,300.00 $1,300.00
6 48x24 WORKTABLE 1 $900.00 $900.00
7 COFFEE / TEA MAKER 1 $1,600.00 $1,600.00
8 COFFEE GRINDER 1 $950.00 $950.00
9 BEVERAGE STATION 1 $4,500.00 $4,500.00
10 72x24 WORKTABLE 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
TOTAL $17,850.00
Requested investment of the City
• Exterior and interior wall damage
• Outside stucco
• Outside stairs
Deck – MBM would propose funding in collaboration with the City. The beautiful, ocean-view space on the southside of the Library would be ideal for a deck. It’s 22 23
RENOVATION TIMELINE
Lease signing and keys!
Permits, initiate plan check,
hiring, installing wifi, announcements
to the local community
Start booking calendar,
generate a waiting list, take inquiries,
install booking software,
initial business and office set up
Open doors, start renovations,
tour guests, build a website, engage
social media, hold community events
to highlight progress, planning a
ribbon-cutting.
GRAND OPENING DAY
teamed with the RB Historical Museum
• Museum Artifacts exhibited
throughout the Library
• Tours of the Library hosted by RB
Historical Museum docents and the
MBM team
We expect our proposed interior renovations to take 3 months proximate to restrooms and is fenced
which is required by the ABC (enclosed
space) for serving alcohol.
• Deck & landscaping $300,000
• Deck tables, chairs, umbrellas,
heat lamps $50,000
24 CAFÉ
Explain how you would provide a café or similar utilizing and supporting indoor and outdoor space, where feasible, according to the site plan, conditions and time of year.
Outline sample operating hours for the café, noting any seasonal or weekly schedule adjustments.
MBM proposes an exciting Cafe on the Pacific Ocean! Envision a fun and inviting cart kiosk on the west patio area where our guests can order and pick up delicious sandwiches, salads, coffee drinks, pastries, cold beverages and more! There’ll be many outdoor and indoor seating choices for every time of year! Guests can linger over a picnic in the park, find a cozy nook or table in the library mezzanine, take in views for miles on the patio tables and chairs….. We will be using the downstairs indoor kitchen for food prep and staging.
We will offer a sea-worthy menu of healthy smoothies, fresh muffins and pastries, piping hot coffee, hot tea, cold brew, delectable breakfast burritos & sandwiches, crispy salads, unique sandwiches, bottled drinks - iced tea, water, soda, beer, wine and more! Look for additional seasonal menu items and customer favorites!
As demand increases and the business matures we will increase the outdoor seating area to include a gorgeous multi-use deck under the fig tree on the southwest side of the Library.
Our expert historical building contractor, Ed Kelsey, estimated the cost of building the deck to be ~$300,000. We’d love to collaborate with the city on a plan to fast-track the deck as we believe a stunning deck will really draw guests to the Library! Along with menus, MBM will have QR codes for ordering and payment expediency and ease.
We propose Square as our payment system. We’ve had great success with Square and our customers love it at the South Bay Lakers games! As it’s currently in use, feel free to come to a game and check it out.
Cafe operating hours:
Wednesday – Sunday 9:00am – 1:00pm
We will also add hours to be open for special events, for instance: Earth Day, Farmers Markets, 4th of July, etc.
We can offer a customized menu to large (50+) groups
that are meeting onsite that are not ordering catering.
In addition to the Cafe we would host seasonal events
open to the community. MBM does this already at La
Venta and all events are a great success, the community loves them! See link below for press promoting and
covering community events at La Venta.
La Venta Inn in the Daily Breeze
SEASHORE SMOOTHIES INNER STRENGTH SMOOTHIE
immunity, focus, glow
pitaya (dragon fruit), banana,
blueberry, ginger, lime juice and spinach
antioxidants, fiber, prebiotics, vg, v, gf
ENERGY BOOST SMOOTHIE
stamina, energy, anti-aging
almond butter, cocoa, greek yogurt,
banana, vanilla soymilk
protein, probiotics, fiber vg, gf
MAPLE BERRY SMOOTHIE
relaxation, calm, brightness
berry trio, banana, yogurt, milk, maple syrup
antioxidants, protein, probiotics vg, gf
BREAKFAST
FARMERS MARKET
SEASONAL FRUIT BOWL vg, v
SEASONAL HOUSE-BAKED MUFFINS,
SCONES & BREAKFAST BREADS vg
OVERNIGHT OATS vg, v
w/vanilla soy milk, chia seeds and berries
BREAKFAST BURRITOS vg
housemade salsa, scrambled eggs, cheddar
cheese, peppers & rice
BISCUIT BREAKFAST SANDO
scrambled eggs, ham & shredded cheese
layered on top of a fresh biscuit
LUNCH & SNACKS
ROASTED TURKEY
& CHEDDAR CROISSANT
with honey mustard mayo and leaf lettuce
GRILLED CHICKEN
with chipotle aioli and arugula on brioche
CAPRESE
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, evoo &
balsamic baguette vg
WINTER KALE QUINOA BOWL vg, gf
with roasted butternut squash, toasted
cashews, goat cheese & cinnamon sherry
orange vinaigrette
STRAWBERRY FIELDS SALAD GF
with chicken, goat cheese, pine nuts &
balsamic dressing
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOARD
with seasonal grapes, dried fruit, crackers
and house-roasted nuts
SNACK BAGS vg, v, gf
house roasted nuts, heirloom popcorn,
meg’s famous choc chip cookies,
organic protein boost mix, wasabi peas,
organic antioxidant trail mix, old-school
bar mix
BEVERAGES OCEAN VIEW DRIP & DECAF
DOLPHIN COLD BREW
BUDDHA ORGANIC TEAS
COKE, DIET COKE, SPRITE
JUICE BOXES
FIRESTONE CRAFT BREWS, LAGUNITAS
DAYTIME (LO CARB/CAL)
SOPHIA BLANC DE BLANC OR BRUT ROSE
COPPOLA PINOT NOIR, SAUVIGNON
BLANC OR CHARDONNAY
FLYING EMBERS HARD KOMBUCHA
TRULY OR WHITE CLAW HARD SELTZER
CAFÉ MENU
27 CULTURAL PARTNERS
Please provide information on any identified and/or secured visual, performing or cultural art organizations to support these types of offerings in the facility.
MBM plans to collaborate with the Friends of Redondo Beach Arts to schedule events, art, classes, lectures, etc. in the Historical Library. We are in contact with Susan Lapin, Vice President of FBRA.
We are also planning, upon lease signing, community and social media outreach to local businesses and groups for classes, clubs, meetings, etc. Some of the creative cultural partners could be…
• Scarecrow and Holiday wreath making instructed by a local gardening company like Peter’s
• Summer Botanical Mocktails and Cocktails class with herbs from the Thursday farmers market
• Lunchtime yoga stretch with rotating yoga studios like Harmony Yoga • Sunset Wine tastings with Adams Bottle Shop
• Arts & Crafts Holiday Boutique featuring FRBA artists • Sound Bath Afterglow with Pure Sound Bath
• Afternoon Tea with the RB Senior Center
26 28 29
OUTDOOR SPACE/OUTDOOR WEDDING CEREMONIES AND RECEPTIONS Explain your desired use of outdoor space adjacent to the facility including details of how this use would function with events and activities held in the facility.
MBM would work with event and activity clients and the City to make the best outdoor space decisions. We expect that there will be some wedding ceremonies located on the north side lawn as it has excellent photographic opportunities. Smaller ceremonies can be held on the west side with ‘grass’ ground covering the cement.
The Café would be located on west side patio area.
We are planning to build the deck on the southwest side. Once the deck is built most outdoor events and activities and the Café would move to the deck.
PARKING PLAN
Outline a detailed parking plan that does not rely on the use of reserved meter spaces.
We have several great solutions for parking! We expect vehicles to carry 2 passengers on average. So, we calculate the number of parking spots needed at 50% the expected guest/ visitor count.
1. Use of the First United Methodist Church parking lot. This lot holds 55 cars. We expect this to be sufficient for events with an expected visitor/guest count of up to about 110. MBM has an agreement with Ernie Valenzuela of First United Methodist Church. The lot is close enough that visitors/guests can walk to and from.
2. Valet service through AMPM Valet Parking using the First United Methodist Church lot.
This would be for up to 55 cars and visitor/guest count of about 110.
3. For events with an expected visitor/guest count of over 110 we would offer AMPM Valet Parking or Premiere Valet service and use another lot in addition to the First United Methodist Church parking lot. Premier Valet will locate and provide the additional lot.
Below are copies of agreements with AMPM Valet Parking, Inc. and Premiere Valet Services, Inc.
REVENUE
Our projected revenue totals were derived based on our
proposed calendar of City Shared usage which leaves 43
leasable weekends throughout the year. These numbers also include variable Thursdays and Fridays that may be booked reflecting different price points than weekend dates.
Utilizing a comparable ocean view event space with a
200-person capacity located 4.5 miles away, La Venta Inn, we were able to collect real data to measure profitability. This comparison allows us to project income using real numbers.
La Venta receives 200-300 event space rental inquiries every month. Each inquiry is given our team’s full attention and vetted to determine viability for the space. While properties of this size can accommodate back-to-back events, the
physical property itself must be considered and kept in optimal condition. Regular repairs, maintenance and rest must be accounted for when projecting booking calendar
space as well as community access and public use.
Provide a detailed revenue generation plan for large events and smaller (i.e. yoga classes, etc.) for the purpose of providing affordable uses of the facility.
Meetings = smaller RB group events
Special Events = community seasonal events
Weddings & Celebrations = large events
Venue Rental Fees
# of
events
per year
venue
fee
total
revenue
celebration events - 5 hours 125 $7,000 $875,000 average fee meetings - 2 hours 12 $550 $6,600 $275 hr. x 2 hrs.
RB City Council mtg 6 $0 $0
RB resident - 1 hour
(av. non-profit & for) 72 $238 $17,136 $275+$200/2=$238 hr. non-RB resident - 1 hour 12 $324 $3,900
$902,636
Outline estimated gross revenue including an itemized list of all revenue generating options associated with the facility
Revenue: Total Year 1
Café Sales $86,400
Meeting Catering Sales $9,000
Special Event Catering Sales $30,000
Celebration Event Catering Sales $1,124,534
Celebration Event Gratuities $129,845
Celebration Event Staff $575,640
Celebration Event Tax $161,525
Venue Rental Fees $902,636
TOTAL REVENUE $2,933,180
Provide a detailed breakdown of proposed rent payable to the City Total Year 1*
Catering & Café Sales $1,249,934
15% Commission $187,490
* total sales - minus gratuity, staff & tax
Venue Rental Fees $902,636
20% commission $180,527
Total Commission $368,017
30 31
It has been inspiring putting this proposal together and conversing with the City. We believe our expertise and thoughtful approach will make Made by Meg a great steward for the Historic Library!
We are enthusiastic about the next steps!
2024
mon tue wed thu fri sat sun notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
New Years Day Public Scheduling 9-9
Lunchtime Yoga
Public Scheduling 9-
9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9
New Year Senior
Tea
Public Scheduling 9-
9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
MLK Day Public Scheduling 9-9
Lunchtime Yoga
Public Scheduling 9-
9 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9
Sound Bath
Afterglow
Public Scheduling 9-
9 29 30 31 1 2 3 4
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9
Lunchtime Yoga
Public Scheduling 9-
9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
january
2024
mon tue wed thu fri sat sun notes
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
City City City City
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-9 City City City City
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-9 City City City City
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-9 City City City City
26 27 28 29 1 2 3
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-9 City
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
february
2024
mon tue wed thu fri sat sun notes
26 27 28 29 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 The Evolution of the
RB Pier Exhibit
curated by the RB
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 FRBA presents Spring Arts &
Crafts Boutique
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Easter Brunch
in the Park
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
march
2024
mon tue wed thu fri sat sun notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Farmers Market Market Cooking
with MBM
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4
Spring Senior
Tea
Public Scheduling 9-9
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Public Scheduling 9-4
Earth Day collab
w/the City
Passover Begins
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9
29 30 1 2 3 4 5
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4
Passover Ends
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
april
2024
mon tue wed thu fri sat sun notes
29 30 1 2 3 4 5
Public Scheduling 9-9 Cinco de Mayo
Tamale Pop Up
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 FRBA presents Mother's Day
Arts & Crafts
Boutique
Mothers Day
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Public Scheduling 9-9 Public Scheduling 9-9 Public Scheduling 9-9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-9 City City City City
27 28 29 30 31 1 2
City
Memorial Day
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-9 City City
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
may
2024
mon tue wed thu fri sat sun notes
27 28 29 30 31 1 2
City City
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-9 City City City City
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-9 City
Redondo Union
Evening of the
Arts Exhibit
Fathers Day
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Junteenth Picnic
Boxes
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Sunset Paint
N' Pour
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
june
2024
mon tue wed thu fri sat sun notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 4th of July Paletas Pop Up
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Sunset Paint
N' Pour
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Farmers Market Summer Botanical
Mock/Cocktails
Class
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 29 30 31 1 2 3 4
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
july
2024
mon tue wed thu fri sat sun notes
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
Farmers Market
Summer Botanical
Mock/Cocktails
Class
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Sunset Paint
N' Pour
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 26 27 28 29 30 31 1
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Farmers Market Summer Botanical
Mock/Cocktails
Class
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
august
2024
mon tue wed thu fri sat sun notes
26 27 28 29 30 31 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Labor Day Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9
Lunchtime Yoga
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Sunset Paint
N' Pour
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Lunchtime Yoga
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Residential Design
in RB Exhibit curated
by the RB Historical Com.
30 1 2 3 4 5 6
Public Scheduling 9-4
september
2024
mon tue wed thu fri sat sun notes
30 1 2 3 4 5 6
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9
Sound Bath
Afterglow
Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Scarecrow Making Class Yom Kippur
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 28 29 30 31 1 2 3
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Halloween Senior Tea
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
october
2024
mon tue wed thu fri sat sun notes
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Lunchtime Yoga 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Public Scheduling 9-4
Veteran's Day
Historical Artifacts
Exhibit
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Lunchtime Yoga 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Farmers Market Thanksgiving
Cooking with MBM
25 26 27 28 29 30 1
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Thanksgiving 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
november
2024
mon tue wed thu fri sat sun notes
25 26 27 28 29 30 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 FRBA presents Holiday Arts &
Crafts Boutique
FRBA presents
Holiday Arts &
Crafts Boutique
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-4 Public Scheduling 9-9 Holiday Brunch
at the Library
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-9 City City City City
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
Christmas Day City City City City
30 31 1 2 3 4 5
City
Public Scheduling 9-4
City
New Years Eve
december