HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem N Ma 2000
AGENDA REPORT
To: Mayor Campbell and Members of the City Council
Attention: Keith R. Till, City Manager
From: Steve Cushman, Lifeguard Chief
SUBJECT: BEACH LIFEGUARD SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE NAVAL
WEAPONS STATION
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
That council approve a contract between the Quality of Life Department of the United
States Navy and the City of Seal Beach Lifeguard Department for summer lifeguard
services, provided by the Seal Beach Lifeguard Department at the Seal Beach Naval
Weapons Station. This will be the second summer that the Lifeguard Department will
provide service to our neighbors at the Naval Weapons Station.
BACKGROUND
In prior years, the Quality of Life Department of the United States Navy has contracted
with a private company for beach lifeguard services at Barney's Beach located within the
Naval Weapons Station. Lifeguard services will be provided inside Anaheim Bay, and
for the purpose of this report, will be referred to as Barney's Beach. This strand of
beach is a 200 yard extension of the City's East Beach separated from public access by a
chain link fence.
The Quality of Life Department of the Navy and the City of Seal Beach will be entering
into a Recreation Service Contract for a Beach Lifeguard subject to the provisions set
forth herein:
1. The City of Seal Beach Lifeguard Department agrees to the following:
A. Provide all necessary lifeguard services, first-aid and lifesaving equipment as well
as administrative fees to be included in "unit price" of$21.17 per hour.
B. Deploy a supervisory lifeguard for situations requiring back-up.
C. Provide a "break guard" (substitute)for the lifeguard on duty while he/she takes
any necessary breaks.
D. Six hour shifts from 1000-1600 (unless specified otherwise).
E. Scheduled work days are Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from May 25th
through September 10th.
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2. Special events are included within the scope of the contract..
3. The Government may extend the terms of this contract by written notice to the City of
Seal Beach 30 days before the contract expires. The total duration of this contract,
including the exercise of any options, shall not exceed 4 years.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Naval Weapons Station will pay up to $5,588.88 to the City for summer lifeguarding
services. (33 eight hour days or 264 hours at a "unit price" of$21.17/hour=
$5,588.88. The "unit price" will increase each year on a negotiated basis.
RECOMMENDATION
Upon approval of consent calendar, approve and authorize contract for Beach Lifeguard
services at Barney's Beach. We would like to provide this service because of our long-
standing "mutual aid" relationship" with the Naval Weapons Station.
Steve Cushman, Lifeguard Chief
NOTED AND APPROVED
Kei h . Till, City Manager