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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a new Fitness Provider Permit with Steven Ting, an individual doing business as Shoreside Fitness, for the provision and operation of outdoor fitness classes at Bluff Park for a term of three years. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
On June 1, 2013, Steven Ting, an individual doing business as Shoreside Fitness (SF), submitted a completed Fitness Provider Application to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) requesting the use of open space within Bluff Park for the provision and operation of outdoor fitness classes. Steven Ting, an International Sports Sciences Association and P90X certified instructor, founded SF in 2012, as a mobile (in- home or out-of-home) fitness training service.
SF classes will initially consist of two, one-hour morning classes on Tuesday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. SF will locate and operate within Bluff Park; however, it shall not operate in a way that impedes foot traffic or otherwise disrupts the use of the park by other park patrons. SF will be responsible for ensuring that any items brought and used pursuant to its permitted use are removed promptly at the conclusion of each class.
This proposal is consistent with other PRM permits for this type of use, and helps address the growing demand for outdoor fitness within City of Long Beach (City) parks and beaches.
The proposed Fitness Provider Permit contains the following major provisions:
· Term: July 24, 2013 through July 23, 2016, with no renewal options.
· Permitted Use: The provision and operation of outdoor fitness classes within City parks during posted use hours, while adhering to noise and impact abatement conditions consistent with the Long Beach Municipal Code, and/or as directed by the City Manager or his designee.
· Permit Areas: Bluff Park. SF may request use of additional City parks and/or beach sites. Each additional site shall be subject to review and prior approval, an...
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