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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a new Fitness Provider Permit with JUXTAFLO, Inc., dba CrossFit Long Beach, for the provision and operation of outdoor fitness classes and personal training at Bluff Park, for a term of three years. (Districts 2,3)
DISCUSSION
On November 6, 2013, JUXTAFLO, Inc., doing business as CrossFit Long Beach (CrossFit), submitted a completed Fitness Provider Application to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) requesting the use of Bluff Park for the provision and operation of outdoor fitness classes and personal training.
CrossFit classes will initially consist of one-hour classes, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., on Monday through Saturday of each week. CrossFit will locate and operate at 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. CrossFit 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: December 11, 2013 through December 10, 2016, with no renewal options.
· Permitted Use: The provision and operation of outdoor fitness classes and personal training at City parks during permitted 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. CrossFit may request use of additional City parks and/or beach sites. Each additional site shall be subject to review and prior approval, and will be at the discretion of the City Manager or his designee.
· Permit Fee: CrossFit shall pay PRM an annual p...
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