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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to accept a non-monetary donation of planning, labor, materials, and equipment, valued at approximately $100,000, from the Long Beach Community Foundation, a California nonprofit corporation, for the installation of a “Sound Garden” at Houghton Park; and execute a Right-of-Entry Permit, and any related documents, with Long Beach Community Foundation, and/or its agents, to make the improvements. (District 9)
DISCUSSION
Houghton Park, located at 6301 Myrtle Avenue, has approximately 1,400 square feet of undeveloped area directly north of the community center (Attachment A). The Long Beach Community Foundation (LBCF), a California nonprofit corporation, has identified this location as a possible site for a proposed Sound Garden installation. The Sound Garden is sound-based interactive public art that will function as a play area where children can experiment with sound and rhythm and climb and explore various features. A seating area for caregivers will also be provided (Attachment B).
LBCF is an umbrella charitable organization that improves Long Beach through charitable fund management and philanthropic services. If approved, LBCF, or its contractors, would design and install the Sound Garden. In addition, LBCF would pay for all costs associated with City of Long Beach (City) required permits; provide insurance as required by the City’s Risk Manager; and meet all City-required design standards, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
On November 16, 2017, the Parks and Recreation Commission supported the proposed improvements to Houghton Park, and recommended that the City Council accept the donation of planning, labor, materials, and equipment related to the various improvements, and approve a two-year Right-of-Entry Permit for LBCF, and/or its agents, to complete the proposed Sound Garden.
The proposed Right-of-Entry Permit contains t...
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