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Report regarding a resolution approving the Lease and Concessionaire Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Mata MV Corporation (d.b.a. Morning Vibes Caf?) to operate a caf? at the Library | Parks and Recreation Center. (Han-Ching Wong, Management Analyst II)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Lease and Concessionaire Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Mata MV Corporation (d.b.a. Morning Vibes Caf?) to operate a caf? at the Library | Parks and Recreation Center.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Library | Parks and Recreation Center (LPR) opened on October 28, 2023, and quickly became a popular and well-utilized community hub in South San Francisco. Based on community feedback requesting a caf? or coffee shop at LPR, as well as interest expressed by City Councilmembers, the Library and Parks and Recreation Departments issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a qualified caf? operator. After scoring written proposals and conducting in-person interviews, plus a site visit, City staff recommend a lease agreement with vendor Mata MV Corporation (d.b.a. Morning Vibes Caf?).
In planning the design of LPR, staff identified a caf? space as a future desired amenity. Basic furniture, fixtures, and utility hookups were installed in anticipation of a caf? serving food and beverages. The caf? space is located on the third floor of LPR, near the Administration offices, and measures approximately 192 square feet. (See Attachment 1 for caf? space plan in the 3rd floor lobby.)
The RFP required vendors to propose how they would finish, furnish, equip, and operate a caf?. The published criteria for evaluation prioritized project and vendor qualifications, including experience operating caf?s, for a combined weight of 55%. Menu quality, including selection, healthy options, and affordability, was weighted at 35%. An additional 5% of the score accounted for propose...
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