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ctry 6F SAN BERNARbiNO - REQUEST FOR'60UNCIL ACTION
Dept:
Parks, Recreation & Conununity Services -.,'
SUbject: USEh!W,FISCALlNI FIELD BY SPIRIT BASEBALL
CLU~ FOR NON-BASEBALL ACTIVITY.
From:
Annie F. Ramos, Director
Date:
September 26, 1991
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
April 1, 1991 - Approved use of Fiscalini Field by Spirit Baseball Club for
hosting a benefit softball game between the Hollywood Stars
and the Los Angeles Rams.
Recommended motion:
That Spirit Baseball Club's request for use of Fiscalini Field on November 24, 1991,
for concert by music group "Kansas", be approved.
or
That Spirit Baseball Club's request for use of Fiscalini Field on November 24, 1991,
for concert by music group "Kansas", be denied.
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Contact person: Ed Yelton
Phone: 5130
Supporting data attached: Staff ReDort & Reauest from SDirit Ward: 2
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: N I A
Source: (Acct. No,)
(Acct. DescriDtion)
Finance:
Council Notes:
AQenda Item No.
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city eF SAN BERNAR~O - REQUEST FOR o,UNCIL ACTION
USE OF FISCALINI FIELD BY SPIRIT
BASEBALL CLUB FOR NON-BASEBALL
ACTIVITY.
STAFF REPORT
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The Spirit organization has requested the use of Fiscalini Field for a non-baseball
event on November 24, 1991. The event will feature a concert by the music group
"Kansas" which is being staged for Spirit by promotor Paul Sanders. Attached are
letters from Steve Smith of the Spirit requesting use of the facility and from
Mr. Sanders which explains the event and the arrangements with Spirit. Mr. Sanders
states that a cash contri but i on wi 11 be made to Ci ty to help to "sound proof and
upgrade the Roosevelt Bowl..." Mr. Sanders promoted a concert in Roosevelt Bowl
on September 8, 1991.
Paragraph 4 of the agreement between Spirit and the City provides for Spirit use
of Fiscalini Field for non-baseball related activities up to 15 times each calendar
year, subject to City Council approval. In addition, the Spirit is to bear all
costs of such non-baseball events, including utilities, and Spirit shall also
pay to the City 5% of the gross receipts received for such non-baseball activities.
Spirit has requested the use of the facility for non-baseball activities only
three times this calendar year.
9/26/91
75-0264
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September 19, 1991
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Shauna Edwins
City Administrator
City Hall, City of San Bernardino
300 N. D Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415
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Dear Ms. Edwins,
The San Bemaridno Spirit, in accordance with our lease agreement, Paragraph 4(a) Page
2, would like to use F1scal1n1 Field on Sunday, November 24, 1991, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
We will be staging a concert. The group "Kansas" will be the featured performers.
The Spirit will work with Promoter Paul Sanders in the staging of this concert. Tickets,
park operations and concessions will be handled by the Spirit staff.
Your earliest response and support would be greatly appreciated.
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Steve Smith
Spirit General Manager
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Proposed event at Ft"""ltnt Field
Sunday afternoon on November 24, 1991
Featuring Rock Group KANSAS
Event: Kansas in Concert
Date: November 24, 1991
Location: FtscaJ1n1 Field
Intended Business Hours: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Estimated Attendance: 3,500
Estimated Cost: $35,000 + or - 10%
Estimated Concession Gross: Approximately $8,000.00
Kansas is one of the cleanest bands in the world, with strong Christian ties. You will
find no sex, drugs or violent lyrics in their songs. This will be the first Southern California
appearance by Kansas in 5 years.
Your support for this classic rock concert would be greatly appreciated.
I will make a cash contribution from our profit to help sound proof and upgrade the
Roosevelt Bowl in Perris Hill Park. I will be working with Spirit General Manager, Steve
Smith, in the staging of this event.
I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
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Paul Sanders
Promoter