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Report regarding a resolution approving a 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
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It is recommended that the City Council approve a 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, featuring an 80,0000-square-foot facility alongside a 1.3-acre park.
The proposed caf? space is located on the third floor of the LPR near the Administration offices, and measures approximately 192 square feet. Originally not contemplated, during the later phases of design, the third floor was identified by project architects as a future caf? location as it provided ample space for a small operator and better complemented the adjacent Adult Library. Basic furniture, fixtures, and utility hookups were installed in anticipation of a future caf? serving food and beverages. The second floor was anticipated to be a more lively space with the Youth Library, Discovery Center, and Recreation classrooms. The first floor, however, was not specifically designed to accommodate a caf?, and with its bustling lobby and event spaces, it was determined there was insufficient space for this amenity while maintaining ample circulation.
At the request of City leadership and with the direction of the City Manager, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a qualified caf? operator capable of managing a unique business opportunity: a privately operated caf? within a City facility. The intent is to activate the space as a vibrant community amenity that supports gathering, social interaction, and studyin...
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