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Arcadia City Council
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r"°°Rroa.t89~'°~~ Redevelopment Agency
' Meeting
January 16, 1996
Regular Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
ACTION
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojeski Mavor rro Tem Kuhn
Excused
1. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO Ho one came forward
ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON-PUBLICHEARING) - (FIVE '
MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON)
2. REPORT AND DISCUSSION REGARDING MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW Jim Dale
AND FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES
INVOCATION
7:00 P.M.
Monsignor Norman Priebe, Holly Angels Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Librarian, Kent Ross
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojeski
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation to Arcadia High School Football Team for a Winning
Football Season.
4. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING
AGENDAITEMS-REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTSISTATEMENTS
5. QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCILlREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS None
Mayor Pro tem Kuhn
Excused
City Manager Kelly,
budget review and
revenue alternatives
Ross, Library projeNt
update
MOTION: Read all.Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive naopcea 4-0
reading in full. "
6. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO A. Bernabei
ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON-PUBLIC HEARING) -(FIVE Mary Dollar
MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON)
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7. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Report and Recommendation regarding consideration of
Text Amendment 95-004 for incidental outdoor dining areas
~ in commercial and industrial zones.
8. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
ACTION.
Public hearing closed
ppro~ with
additions
City Council Reports/Announcements/Statements/Future Agenda Items see minutes ~
RECESS CITY COUNCIL
9. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ACTION
CITY COUNCIL '
ROLL CALL: Agency Members'Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojeski Mayor Pro tem Kuhn
Excused
a. Minutes of the January 2, 1996 adjourned and regular meetings., nnnrovea 4-0
~ b. ' Report and recommendation for authorization to settle Outback Approved 3-1
Steakhouse claim.
c. Report and recommendation to approve contracts and nPprovea 4-0
appropriate funds for various consultants to conduct necessary
studies, prepare reports and provide support services concerning
the "Fifth Avenue PrdjecY' - Real Estate and Furniture,. Fixtures
.- and Equipment (FFE) Appraisals,. Lea Associates; Business
Goodwill Appraisals, Desmond, Marcello & Amster; and
Relocation Services, Kalian & ASsociates.
ADJOURN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY to February 6, 1996 at 5:~0 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL
' 10. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Minutes of the January 2, 1996 adjourned and regular meetings. Approvea 4-0
meetings.
b. ~ Report and recommendation to ratify Workers' Compensation ~. '~tified 4-0
settlement - Louis McDonald. `
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CONSENT, continued ACTION
c. Report and recommendation to ratify Workers' Compensation Ratified 4-0
settlement - Eugene Perry.
11. CITY MANAGER
a. Report and recommendation regarding revision of commercial/ Ord. 2044 introduced
industrial recycling program: Termination of Agreement with 4-0
Zakaroff Recycling Services and Introduction of Ordinance
No. 2044 amending various sections of the Arcadia Municipal
Code pertaining to the collection of recyclable material from
commercial and industrial business properties.
Ordinance No. 2044 - Introduction - An Ordinance of the
City Counci~ of Arcadia, California, amending portions of Part
3 of Chapter 1 of Article V of the Arcadia Municipal Code
related to the collection of recyclable material from commercial
and industrial business properties.
b. Report and recommendation for consideration of proposed nPProvea 4-0
revisions and changes to the Business License section of the -
Arcadia Municipal Code.
c. Report and recommendation to approve appointment process for
Human Resources and Recreation Commission vacancies.
d. Report and recommendation for City Council determination of
whether or not a themed interactive entertainment facility is an
appropriate use in the CPD-1 Zone, per Section 9260.1.6 of the
Arcadia Municipal Code.
ADJOURN to February 6, 1996 @ 5:30 p.m
Accept resignations
4-0.'Schedu e inter-
views.2-6-96 meeting.
Cont'inued to first
available meeting. PDt
Arc. Sch. Dist, to
provide information.
Adjourned at 8:55 p.m. to Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1996
at 5:00 p.m.
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NC° .JRAsso- STAFF REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
January 16, 1996
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator
SUBJECT: Determination if a Theme Interactive Entertainment Facility" is an
appropriate use in the CPD-1 zone, per Section 9260.1.6.(24) of the
Arcadia Municipal Code
SUMMARY
The City has received a letter from Jeff Brown on behalf of Kalvin Lee requesting a
determination from the City Council that a "theme interactive entertainment facility" is a ,
compatible use in the CPD-1 (Commercial Planned Development) zone per Section
9260.1.6.(24).
The Planning Commission at its January 9 meeting reviewed Mr. Brown's request and
has recommended to the City Council that "Interactive Laser and/or Simulated Laser Tag
Games" be permitted in the CPD-1 zone with an approved conditional use permit.
DISCUSSION
When the CPD-1 regulations were adopted in 1981, they were designed primarily to
encourage business and professional office uses, financial institutions and very limited
retail and service oriented businesses. Since adoption of the CPD-1 zone many additional
uses have been deemed compatible by the City Council. The CPD-1 zone applies to the
area bounded by the 210 Freeway on the north, Fifth Avenue on the east, the railroad
tracks to the south, and Second Avenue to the west. A map of this area is attached.
According to the information submitted by Mr. Brown, a theme entertainment facility
provides interactive laser games that are an offshoot of virtual realty technology. Many
of the games are played by teams in an arena using infra-red beams with real or simulated
light lasers for tracking purposes. Based on the information furnished to the City the
average size of an arena is 3,000 sq. ft.
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The cost to play the types of interactive laser games proposed by the applicant range from
$3.00 to $5.00 and lasts approximately ten (10) minutes. These are not video games; an
entire building may be dedicated to this use or they may be included in a larger
entertainment-type complex such as a bowling alley, skating rink, etc.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Because Mr. Brown's request deals with a zoning issue, this matter was referred to the
Planning Commission at its January 9 meeting for their recommendation to the City
Council.
After considering all the information presented in the staff report and a presentation by
Jeff Brown, the Commission determined that a "theme interactive entertainment facility"
would be appropriate in the CPD-1 zone with an approved conditional use permit,
however, they thought the use should be better defined. Based upon the information
presented, the Commission voted 7 to 0 to recommend to the City Council that
"Interactive Laser and/or Simulated Laser Tag Games" be permitted in the CPD-1 zone
with an approved conditional use permit.
ACTION
The Development Services Department recommends allowing "Interactive Laser and/or
Simulated Laser Tag Games" with an approved conditional use permit in the CPD-1
zone.
The City Council may:
1. Determine that an "Interactive Laser and/or Simulated Laser Tag Game" is a
compatible use in the CPD-1 zone with an approved conditional use permit under
Section 9260.1.12.(14); or
2. Determine that an "Interactive Laser and/or Simulated Laser Tag Games" is not a
compatible use in the CPD-1.
Attachments: Map of CPD-1 area
Exhibit A - Information on"theme interactive entertainment facility"
Approved by: jiltril5f4
William R. Kelly, City Manager
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Dear Sirs,
Mr. Kalvin Lee has requested that I write to you concerning his potential site for a
Laser Storm themed entertainment facility. First, a little history about Laser Storm may
be helpful.
Laser Storm, Inc. has been in business for over 5 years and currently is the fastest
growing company in the laser tag entertainment industry. We currently have over 140
locations within the United States and nine different foreign countries. We offer a safe,
family type facility appealing to ages 8 and up. Birthday parties, social groups, and
corporate events are just a few of the many customers who frequent our locations.
Players are separated into two teams with games that encourage teamwork. Since a
large part of our customers are families, we are very responsive to the social concerns of
youths and violence. We never use terms like "shoot" or "kill", rather we use descriptions
like "tag", "zap", or "de-activate". The game is played on one level and the two teams are
always separated by a dividing line, meaning opponents don't have direct interaction with
each other.
Our equipment uses harmless infra-red beams with a simulated light laser for
tracking purposes. The arena walls are made of lightweight plastic boards that are
movable if bumped into. All of our games have met local and state safety codes.
Please see a letter that I also an sending from the Denver Police Dept. concerning
the lack of problems at one of our locations.
Also, I would be happy to address any specific questions that you may have. I can
be reached at 1-800-927-4273.
Sincerely
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Laser Storm, Inc. 7700 Cherry Creek South Drive Denver, Colorado 80231
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Roller Skateland East Noble Craver 9365 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92071
Gable House Bowl Mickey Cogan 22501 Hawthorn Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505
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iIl Sparks. The game's playing held conveys an receivers in the opposing players' El What:Sattle s'mu'ation game
other-world feeling.The murky arena headphones and phasers..A high-pitched IN Where:Kings_f-.ate Country.1-3E'
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explosion rings through the headphones E Lincoln Way.Sparks.
with fluorescent carpet,log machine. v.hen a player's hit and the opposing ill When:noon to 10 p.m.Sunda:-
By Eric Tiar.say specialized lighting.top-of-the-line team gets a point.Players who are iii: Thursday:noon to midnight
GrtZE1TE-JOURNAL sound system and four•10(1-watt
must"re-energize"their phasers from yteekerds.
speaker:playing techno-music.
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the:.7'•%.!•.•'1.the Storm and she say's in a maze configuration make up the rest 'ant'-' tt°°'° a.
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Laser Sturm.a n e w�intera interactive hangs on one will I n addition.a Hughes and lot Mike Broc returning to both l:.
monitor supervises each game. have done a lot of played Las rig to the gem
laser game inside the Sparks(tine They've both played Laser Storm 20
Skate Country.Proudfoot has boldly interaction and proisetiles.
Bone where few 10-year-o!l girls have Opponents run play"heads up"(one ones and counting. "I liken it to a roller coaster ride.'
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o_n one)or in groups—ideallt.live on "1 think it'll be big,"t3 roc:elspy
P Holman says."I've been in there 1')
five.Once play begins on the 10-minute exclaims."[just keep coming...Its minus —without running and
"It's Ion and it coot."Proudfoot like an arcade game but better because g-
exDlains."ICs file playing hide-and-seek you're scurrying around in your hands come out s••t'eating.It's a harmless
but better." and knees and notjust vee tans-.•• tension-relieving,non-violent game.'
That's net to say Laser Storm's an PLAYERS OFFER Hughes agrees with his Laser Storrs Jim and Jayne Hunter,who recentl:.
ordinary peekaboo kid's game.It's [��1 fl(�T (�(� counterpart. took their l0-year-old Jimmy tot:;ma
certainly ndt cheap with its Sti0,000 STORM TACTICS ICS "It's addictin but a good addicting_." Laser Storm.concurs with Holman'
p' g• g i "I thin:-'it looks like good,clea-n:r.
price tag. Hughes explains."[t gives rite a rusit..t s
\n offshoot of virtual reality "Keep your head down and don't worth the S3 because it's so exhilarating. Jim.-..,a s."It luo.;s interesting grr.i
jump the gun"Denver Hughes ti _ chah:n=iae.:\rid I lit: that it's
technology.Laser Storm.manufaeturc i You feel like you re rn a war_u[you , .
he Denver-bas•Jd Space Spoil Inc..Is;: adv:sz;.'Keep low and stay behuw not. ..it's a lot better than paint :+!'. super,is-:.Kids need more technic-rt.
the barriers' rr.e tiri:r;;lit;_tiri;.
battle simulation game.Laser Storm: Jig;Holman.general manager of
the CUs tervon ofan old-fashioned ca:. El Alt ays move around.especially- jo irks tong Skate Countrt.says uniib:e Jayne. -1.echoes her husband's^.c
at ter you tut your opponent,"tvl:ke. the short-lived paint ball fad.Laser
and-mouse game—complete v.lt�: 1 "1 t'r:m-.rt's;o,Jd for the kids to;_:
Brncke!spv stresses. .rid elvtay5 Stor;n.•(an be laced a'.:intone—I c,i c;
CM)ueh high-tech gadgets and_ginno;t p some,i.t:;at crier_ out."she say'. .
niake Capt.Kirk proud. pick the red side ' no insurance liabilities—arid there ,no v.t;h I was 20 years younger or I'•.'.^::t
Before enr_nng the c.nne•s J.01.111- ir\jury Ga ur because there's no ph steal be•:au,e::looks like a lot of fun."
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some planning, but rink operators agree !
that a laser attraction can be worth the .!"7"-----1--_`•'1 ; '� `__ + a ~:
investment. Keith Ferraro and Dan King t: '+-- 1'�
say they've added zip games t --„,..:.,:•:..;:
the zi of laser '=' `''�' •'"* '`• , ._• I •
to their rinks, and the promise is big. _ 'z'- 'li:.1- , a ..t f .• . . •An::•ti' . 4• ,-1 ,•Ferraro, who runs Skateland Glen ''•s.• :` i •` s\ ,p :`4't. �: ' 7; �'`'4 . `alp.'
Falls, in Glen Falls, N.Y., and King, who m - '`•" " CI ':'c •• ,.t MC f �` -:
owns four `' 11"''
King's Skate Country rinks in " v:•• y'`{'' -` •0 .�i ,�'L• I .-: -•
Reno and elsewhere, take a big-picture - -_!`.i .. *-.•'!' �c•1-� , :'� V l:. a
look at where their rinks fit into today's • ' -'• ''.'. )•• ';• • - ".1 f lirj " !11-ie= •,
amusement scene. With a lot of •..- : �, /. :4:• _ .`'"' �'' ''`:*-�:•
competition for the public's.e ..• .• :�•` ''::-.7 .•--ostST–,'° ..✓•' • -. ._ . .
entertainment ,a::d_„r f• 1.•dollar,today's rink operator has to provide !'iI='; s •� `';• r':+'��' (p ` '
a lot of bang for the buck. Water slides, _ ;.t '-,
miniature golf and go-karts are mainstays :fir.:..•• .-;rte+-= : ' _ �T '� 'fir y•of any rink operator's total public e.e. r •�' t ,_ Z''i•i:-•is`° ' ” f .• z"f-F•}.; !-.''
entertainment image, but laser activities The laser maze provides for a lot of excitement in this new profit center. People
perhaps do the best job of thrusting a of all ages can use the lightweight equipment. Precautions are taken to insure a
rink's image into the future, they say. fun yet sale experience.
It you're thinking about expanding
your own rink's amusements — and a system that had the players' equipment For Ferraro.that meant construction work.
profit-centers-- learn how Ferraro and needing recharging all the time. Being "\Ve had to build a building onto our
King made the move to the world of young. they needed something easy to rink to accommodate the laser arena, and
lasers. Their advice couldn't be more understand and to have fun quickly once we moved the video games into the
timely. they suited up. Maintenance costs were a adjacent area:' he explains. It's
Skateland of Glen Falls factor, too, he says. convenient. he adds. and an attractive
• Ferraro says he was looking to both "II' you have a short time period of neon sign draws skaters and others into
build his overall rink business and enhance running the packs.you have to have twice this portion of his rink's facilities.
its reputation as a total family as many units'' to keep the game floor "The company gave me basic
entertainment center when he first thought occupied and to keep players from having constraints about the number of people
about a laser attraction. to stand around waiting—and not adding who could play in at laser arena." he
"We were looking for an additional to your coffers—he explains. noting that continues. Based on this information."We
rink activity, one that we could operate investment in equipment can be a built a 34- by 50-fhot building of blocks,
year-round here in New York. where significant factor. with a metal roof. It took about a month
weather is a major winter factor,' Ferraro Ferraro adds that at first he was leery. for the basic shell to go up. using local
says. "I'd seen kids and adults play laser too. of dividing his arena into specialized contractors: then another two weeks with
tag a couple of years ago and they seemed areas. to create a separate laser game a solid crew to finish everything.
to love it'- floor. Now he sees that it's better to have "One of the reasons we went with at
Ferraro says he then looked into the pox- the laser arena set off. because "safety is new building was that we wanted to create
sibility of at laser draw at his rink, then he good.• he explains. a totally new environment. one that would
did his homework. "I considered the cost "Foam edges around the playing get people into our rink who haven't
of the system, did some arena'' add a measure of ease to insurance skated in years.''
research on it, and talked with various considerations, he continues. Into this newly constructed area went
manufacturers:' recalls Ferraro, whose An indoor arena for laser play also the; rena.scoreboard.waiting area(where
rink is north of Albany, at the base of the worked in his favor with New York's youngsters suit up while others are on the
Adirondack Mountains in the eastern part notable snowy winters. flour. playing) and video games. The
of the state. "I thought a laser attraction would be games can be critical, because they can
After talking with Laser Storm good because people could play it keep your customers busy—and keep
representatives, some issues about adding throughout the year;' he notes: "Our two (Honey rolling in—while waiting their
a laser tag game to his rink became clearer other attractions are outdoor attractions. turn with the lasers.
to Ferraro.With a mostly youth crowd, he so this helps round out the picture.'' Generally, two teams ofeight players
knew his customers needed lightweight Sonic rink operators choose to are on the floor to any giveiiIinte. with an
equipment for laser play. He knew young construct the laser facility within the equal number suiting up. This system
people needed something easy to handle, confines of their existing rink, but when gets the most out ul your investment. he
in addition to being light. He didn't want space is tight. other options are a must. s:iy•. because there's little down tinge.
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by laser storm
By John Rich
They want to be Luke Skywalker or The Terminator or the 13laderunner or even blaster's unique thumb
Dirty Harry. And they're lining up by the thousands to play the number one laser trigger allows an easy fit
game in America—Laser Storm. for all hand sizes. The
A typical Laser Storm arena is decorated with fluorescent fog-shrouded graphics, system is so easy to
music and sound effects. Suddenly, laser beams blast overhead. A spaceship can be operate, a group of 48 can
heard in the distance. You energize your blaster, rally your team and the fun begins! be equipped and briefed in
It's hide and seek and blast...but you've already been sported by the other team 3 minutes.
and laser shots cut through the fog. You take a direct hit, disabling your blaster.
Your headset advises, Laser Storm's unique
"Energize...energize". You make +' ....1C..:-=. game themes arc designed
your way back to an Energy Pod, ,„r �i . to be easily interchange-
"" -z, able, allowing operators to
"'re-load" and you're right back in '~"� �. , g pe
action. You risk a look at the f . `6,iy maintain excitement for
scoreboard. Your team is down 7 ( even the most frequent
point with only minutes to ; �'� •= players. Each theme
N. tom:,x., .
play...time for Plan B. You direct • -� � provides a complete
your team to storm the Neutral ,? scenario, appropriate
Zone, blasting on the move. You '-'r am -. graphics, scoring and game
score 2, 3, 5 points...but your •. ;+� - rules.
headset announces those dreaded , 't-'4 01 . - Operating a Laser Storm
words, "Game over". It's O.K., I . ' -,
we'll get them next time, you say s `.�- / arena is simple. Some
as your team heads for the counter J operators run their arenas
themselves, while others
for a re-match. The music begins .-• +��s�p .,.� are absentee owners, hiring
under the hissing fog. This time s..^`- ,-t,,L� .Yru".
you're the red team. This time ;~ j.'4, V-`,- outside help at local
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you're Wyatt E .� rS, .v:.. �' #-' competitive hourly rates.
y Laser Storm is an interactive , �'r`, 84414 The upfront investment is
1: fe`; ;`'.."Vte4. substantially lower than
laser game where two teams, I• " Z�.. �*.=mow;-- h
comprised of 2 to 24 players each, y, .,,.... } ` '� any other laser game. A
p p y �'"Y. = i.;"n":-..4.,-v.,;.,„4"-.41.� twelve-player system can
compete in a themed laser arena. A 7,
Neutral Zone separates the teams -.�- ., ,� s - be set up in as little as
p r ';^;e,'" 1500 square feet for under
with a waist-high barrier, allowing ;.,0. ar >3t
fr
no player to cross over into the �. :- 530,000. Attributes such as
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other team's territory. This serves _ _,,, K low initial investment, high
profit potential, warp-
two purposes—there is no confu- E 4.• , speed return of invtment,
sion as to who is on who's team , ' --" ,-,
sx :-.....,:::,--,;-.>:`' :' and great fun for the whole
(unlike other laser games) and
1� { family are what's making
Laser Storm the fastest-
(Continued front page one) I growing laser game in
secondly, prevents players from running and chasing America.
opponents through the arena, thus decreasing the likeli- i Laser Storm is a product
hood of injury. I of Space Sport Ltd., 7700
Games typically last ten minutes. Charges range from Cherry Creek South Drive,
$3 to $5 per game, per player. A smart operator can run 6 Denver, CO 80231; 1-800-
games per hour, utilizing two sets of equipment, for Y-A-PHASER.
maximum throughput. While one group is playing, the •
next group is being outfitted and briefed, allowing for
rapid turnover. Think of the profit potential.
The Laser Storm player unit is designed for use by 3-
year olds and up. It is the only system on the market to
comfortably fit a small hand as well as an adult's. There
are no bulky vests, no heavy battery packs to lug around,
no goofy helmets and no awkward weapons that require
two hands to operate. Instead, Laser Storm equipment
consists of a lightweight Velcro controller belt, a tele-
phone-style headset and a small, hand-held blaster. The
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Laser games are drawing large crowds of all ages
trnntmue(I) "\Ve have 30-second turnover example. makes sure that not too many of (used in playing laser to-2) in the arena."
vay.' he stresses. their arenas are in any one area. This King says that rink operators ouC:ht
The laser company provided the setup helps prevent over-saturation of a market. to make sure they do a lot of planning and
information and instructions for bringing Kin<fs Skate Country know before hand what they v,ant out of
the whole system up to speed, Ferraro With four rinks. Dan King knows a their new laser facilities. As with anything
notes. thing or two about rink operations. He that can cost from 530,000 to 580.000 or
grasped the fact that a laser arena would more, paying attention to ctetails is a•.• ! ,1, . p���- fit in nicely with the "total entertainment" must. This includes everything from the
•0.-:- .1.11:-.t.'"' e • - - . �.!V concept that marked his rink in Sparks. basic rules of laser games to knov.-ing all
SVZieirs -:•�"`1 ;� �+� The rink is near a water park, a go-kart about laser equipment: what's needed
'�= r�.:' � ~'.r- facility, an arcade and a miniature golf and how much? What are maintenance
i":24....,t `1 :, 1. ` attraction, so a leading edge draw like a expectations and costs? What about down
(, :.:; laser arena would be sure to enhance his time? How do you organize leagues?
,,;,• -1I; _ ;_r' �I position in a crowded field. "Besides being good to work with
o 'r�� - ,•0.�. `""" •-� ,_ We've had our laser arena since Laser Storm has been upgrading and
yam» _, ::L" ,r a t : December, and we're happy with it improving its equipment all the time
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a... Yz, .�-,..„. ,;,�yyt„ •�` aY King says. "We'd do it again, too:' changing things as needed," King says.
• ;�=�:�,•.�',ysgsA, -►�-4 He cautions other rink operators that "They're good at repairing equipment,
4.111-4' : .. t.. `�F;V' 1 •,- it takes time to do it right, though. too. If we have heavy usage over the
Pia, '- "It took.some planning." he explains. weekend and something is down on
".- It • .tra:. :iI:i <f "We had to get the physical dimensions Monday, ice can ship it to them and have•f , • . - ,.` . `to..-
i�'' needed for the staging area — the square it back, repaired, by \Vednesd:is
�:,.4. #
+• • ?"., e :x', footage to get the setup done right. �\'e This has to be a factor when you
-�,,,, _ �, »�' have 30,000 square feet at our Sparks consider the game has broad appeal, and
tpTO't • �. +% rink, and we used 3,500 square feet for especially strong appeal with the older;;.,_, . ,... ... the laser set-up:' crowd, a lot of males in the 16-to-25
Looking back, King says he would range.
separate area for the laser games is allocate even more space for the attraction. With a standout system that includes
brightly lit and enticing! "\Ve don't have room for games in that "the latest in sound equipment. lights,
area, or a birthday room there, either. I carpeting and everything that goes with
"It's important to do Your homework wish we had set aside 5,000 square feet, it, we have S 100,000 in our laser arena,"
and to get your employees trained in the so people waiting to play the laser game King explains. "We're still lining up the
functioning of the whole system." Ferraro could play video games" discounts (to introduce people to the
emphasizes, if quick and continued "The laser company set up the arena game), building our laser birthday party
success is your goal. and scoreboard in just two days," King promotions, and fine-tuning our whole
Ferraro says that his system boasts a says. "We put in the sound system and the laser operation. It's just a matter of time
computer-controlled music system. sound carpet. They also put in the obstacles before we're at our peak.
effects, fog-makers and special lights. .r- •_,
both strobe u�.'"�s'` x*.C� _ .::. _ •We have s obe and pan lights, tea' _ •-` �- •,.�. °•- ? '_? „' "=:-. " `!
Which add i '?r" i.az;t;'�•;'. •tax+,r••; �": ..' ,..
c c anew dimension, he says. '' '= �; •::j-': s "'�''� �"'- �-'-': �� .^_
Y _ �•.v ::,:tom� +r•,.'w z<�•:�•.,,..;-� � .
-:� max.. . ..;a- pr. :;.— rc^� �~
'Its a lot like a rock concert �:•f
Laser garner appeal to 'kids from 5 -" `,:+y01,- rs:"ry' •
to 65,' he says. 'We do a'lot w .•• " �~ •- r "
with the " * :x
system with our birthday parties, and it's • ::::33,_.--- �Z•
especially attractive with adults. We .-.1::::...c..-r,' . .' '"•
sometimes have 40 to 50 playing at a • '.'��'u;�,: ;t•
time.;\ lot of the appeal 0f a laser attraction ?r `y ': •
•depends on your sessions and the day of ' I • -•
the week. We do especially well with r '� `.a
f:ttnilies and adults. (continued) '. '�"' •.•_df,� {a �
Ferraro figures it [ak0i about a year r : . a' �h�.'�t -c•-•,•
lr :t laser attraction to catch on since '''V' - _.,,-. --.,.,,
.'s such a learning process for all — :. . '•:L : •f'"`: '=ri
ring ._mow a�.�..:St Yf ;:p. .t...,..�:�.tia s,„,,��,y-•' .' ..r; .- {,^ .
rink owners, employees and customers "'"' i•�'7.:""•,. �'-""' '•i nt•+`."'+•`•alike,' he explains. "Word-of-mouth `.. °` ,f..,Yw ;,7i1.4 �. +'"' ' ' `.� .-z.,..-.
I ith an iturac_ ion :� '' - '' Stir• ficlt. , • .
helps a lot v. I c like this. It . :°..';; ?�;: ••:'' '—gip.. aaiZ€ �, .` + ,r„ri
y3� .4.-.4,...414,,t..>w . '4 ,+2� tR� • •wry- r..•
really advertises itself better th:rn anythin „ra _,,- ,.,• } n- : ms' s,• - w
elm: YOU d0.' �.c: ...^.i✓ '�-S: .dryd:.f• ±.'' . '"
While there may he Ia•cei competitors. The Skateland Family Fun Center, above, in Glen Falls, N.1'.. offers
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°r°RASso" STAFF REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
January 16, 1996
TO: Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
FROM: By: /Peter P. Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator
iptiPrepared by: Dale R. Connors, Redevelopment Project Manager
RE: Request to approve contracts and appropriate funds for various
consultants to conduct necessary studies and prepare reports concerning
the Fifth Avenue Project.
Real Estate and Fixture, Furniture and Equipment (FFE) Appraisals
- Lea Associates
Business Goodwill Appraisals - Desmond, Marcello & Amster
Relocation Services - Kalian and Associates
SUMMARY:
On October 24, 1995, the Redevelopment Agency approved an Exclusive Right to
Negotiate (ERN) with Arcadia Gateway Associates (Gateway) concerning the possible
joint development with the City of Monrovia of properties at the corner of Fifth
Avenue and Huntington Drive (Exhibit No. 1 - Location Map) . The ERN requires
Agency staff to solicit proposals for relocation, real estate appraisals and business
goodwill appraisals from various consultants who will conduct studies, prepare reports
and provide services on an ongoing basis as the project progresses. The proposals
are based upon three levels of complexity and cost - a) preliminary estimate of issues /
costs for Agency budget purposes, b) preparation of full (court ready) reports, and c)
updates to the full reports and ongoing consultation/court testimony. This 3 phase
appraoch will minimize Agency up front costs and is consistent with the 3 phases of
the ERN. Based upon responses to the Agency Request for Proposals (FFE), staff is
requesting Agency approval of contracts and fund appropriation for Kalian Associates
(relocation), Desmond, Marcello and Amster (business goodwill appraisals) and Lea
Associates (real property, FFE and inventory appraisals). In all cases, the Agency can
stop work at any time.
LASER IMAGED
DISCUSSION:
RELOCATION OF RESIDENCES AND BUSINESSES -
The ERN places responsibility for selection of a relocation consultant upon the
Agency. In response to this requirement, staff solicited proposals from two well
known consultants specializing in the field of relocation. Agency staff projects that
the Fifth Avenue Project will dislocate 19 residential tenants and 3-4 business tenants.
Each dislocation will require relocation services. The consultant proposals are
outlined below.
Relocation Consultant Summary Table
Phase (Tasks) Kalian Associates Pacific Relocation
Phase I
- Preliminary Survey $1,000 No Charge
- Time Required 10 Days 15 Days
Phase II
- Relocation Plan Prep. $3,000 $4,760
- Time Required 21 Days 60 Days
Phase III Billed Hourly Billed Hourly
- Case Estimates
- Residential $1,400 - $3,000 (19) $1,600 (19)
- Business $1,500 - $5,000 (3-4) $2,500 - $3,000 (3-4)
- Hourly Rates
- Sr. Consultant $60 $85
- Relocation Rep. $45 $70
- Admin. Assistant $35
- Secretary $25
- Time Required 6 Months 6 Months
Assigned Staff Kalian/Farinacci/Aurthur Teitel/Marquis
Both Kalian and Associates and Pacific Relocation Consultants are well known in the
relocation field. While Kalian and Associates is a younger firm, its Principal, (Al Kalian)
has extensive experience though his work with the relocation consultant, Port and
Flor, inc. With the dissolution of Port and Flor, Mr. Kalian started his own firm.
Mr. Kalian (while with Port and Flor) has previously provided relocation services for
the Agency on the Southside, Northside, Northwest and Southwest Corner Projects.
Agency staff recommends Kalian and Associates be awarded the relocation contract
for the Fifth Avenue Project due to their satisfactory experience as well as their
projected lower total cost (above table).
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REAL PROPERTY / FURNITURE, FIXTURE AND EQUIPMENT / INVENTORY
APPRAISALS -
In response to an RFP for Appraisal Services, the Agency received 3 proposals which
are summarized below..
The ERN requires that the Agency coordinate the real property, FFE and inventory
appraisal process for the properties/businesses on the Arcadia side of Fifth Avenue.
Gateway is obligated to reimburse the Agency's cost of obtaining these appraisals
with an up front deposit of $8,000 at the end of ERN Phase I and thereafter as
necessary for updates.
Appraiser Proposal Summary Table
Phase (Tasks) Lea Associates Hjelmstrom Assoc. Ben Tunnell, Inc.
Phase
- R.E. Letter Opinions $ 4,800 $ 9,700 $ 4,000
- FFE Letter Opinions $ 1,100 $ 3,000, $ 2,000
Total $ 5,900 $12,700 $ 6,000
- Time Required 6 Weeks 5 - 6 Weeks 3 Weeks.
Phase II
- R.E. Narrative Reports $ 4,400 $ 4,300 $ 3,500
- FFE Narrative Reports $ 500 $ 1,100 $ 1,500
- Inventory Appraisal Included in above $ 1,200 $ 1,000
Total $ 4,900 $ 6,600 $ 6,000
- Time Required 3 Weeks
- R.E. Updates $6,500 $ 5,330 $ 2,000
- FFE Updates $ 250 $ 1,500 $ 500
- Inventory Updates Not required in RFP $ 4,350 Not required in RFP
Phase III
- R.E. Updates for Court $6,500 $9,200 $ 2,500
- FFE Updates for Court $ 250 $5,600 $1,000
- Inventory Updates Not required in RFP Not required in RFP Not required in RFP
Hourly testimony fee $210 Not Provided $100
Assigned Staff Ellis/Harvey Hjelmstrom/Bracken/ Beardon/Kasper
Pocus
All appraisers submitting proposals for the Fifth Avenue Project were found to have
good reputations. Lea Associates and Ben Tunnell have both done work for the
Agency in the past and performed satisfactorily. Lea Associates was one of the
appraisers for both the Northside and Southside Projects. Their analysis and report
was significant in the ultimate satisfactory resolution of a contested acquisition. Staff
believes Lea Associates is the more cost effective choice based upon the summary
above. They will be less expensive in both Phases I and II. With property owner
The ERN states that the cost of the Preliminary Survey (Phase I - Budget Estimate) is
to be paid by the Agency. Agency staff intends to negotiate development'
reimbursements for Phases II and III.
GOODWILL APPRAISALS -
A Request for Proposal (RFP) was sent to both Desmond, Marcello, Amster (DMA)
and Sanli, Pastore and Hill (SPH), two well respected firms in the field of
redevelopment business valuation and goodwill appraisal. A summary of their
proposals is presented below.
Goodwill Appraisal Summary Table
Phase (Tasks) DMA SPH
Phase I
- Prelim Assessment $ 3,500 $6,250
- Time Required 14 Days 14 Days
Phase II
- Narrative Reports • $19,000 $34,000
- Time Required 4 -6 Weeks 6-10 Weeks
Phase III
- Hourly Consultation
- Principal $250 $200
- Sr. Manager $225
- Manager $200
- Sr. Analyst $175 $105 - $150
- Financial Analyst $150
- Analyst $125 $ 50 - $75
- Court Testimony See Above $275
- Charge for costs? Yes Yes
Assigned Staff Amster/Desmond'- Sanli/Pastore/Kolt/Vickery/
Maccabee Shen
As shown above, the DMA proposal is less expensive in both the Phase I and Phase II
work, but more expensive on an hourly basis. As staff anticipates a reduced volume
of Phase III work due to voluntary settlements with business owners in Phases I and
II, the DMA bid is more cost effective.
DMA has also previously provided goodwill appraisal services for the Agency as part
of the Southside and Northside Project. Their analysis and report was significant in
the ultimate resolution of a contested acquisition.
The Agency pays for the cost of the Goodwill appraisals.
cooperation and early settlement through negotiation, the Phase III updates may not
be necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Relocation (Kalian)
Phase I $ 1,000
Phase II 3,000
Phase III (Estimated) 32,600 - 77,000
Estimated Total $36,600 - 81,000
Contingency Fees (10%) 3,660 - 8,100
Estimated Grand Total $40,260 - 89,100
Goodwill (DMA)
Phase I $ 3,500
Phase II 19,000
Phase III (Estimated) 10,000
Estimated Total $32,500
Contingency Fees (10%) 3,250
Estimated Grand Total $35,750
Appraisals (Lea Associates)
Phase I $ 5,900
Phase II 4,900
Phase III - Updates (Estimated) 6,750
Estimated Total $17,550
Contingency Fees (10%) 1,755
Estimated Grand Total $19,305 Reimbursed by Gateway per ERN
Sufficient funds are available in the Agency budget to provide for these costs. An
appropriation of funds is needed to establish the respective accounts.
Please note that in addition to the appraisal cost reimbursement by Gateway, the
Agency intends as a part of the negotiations on any Disposition and Development
Agreement (DDA) to require that the developer pay all or a significant portion of the
relocation and goodwill costs.
Additionally, the Agency can terminate any of the above work on these contracts at
any time.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency authorize the Executive Director to execute
Agreements, subject to approval as to form by the Agency Counsel, and appropriate
funds for the following services relating to the Fifth Avenue Project:
• Relocation Services - Kalian And Associates - $89,100
• Gusiness Goodwill - Desmond, Marcello and Amster - $35,750
• Real Estate , FFE and Inventory Appraisals - Lea Associates - $19,305
Exhibits: No. 1 - Location Map
Approved:
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William R. Kelly, Executive Director
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