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Camp Gladiator seeks to open Sandy Oaks location; council requests proof of insurance and liability waiver
Summary
Camp Gladiator representatives asked to use Sandy Oaks public space for early-morning outdoor fitness classes and proposed a $50/month initial fee to the city or a revenue share; council discussed suitability of city hall parking and park pavilion, reservation rules, public-purpose limits, and unanimously voted to have the mayor obtain Camp Gladiator's liability policy and waiver before deciding.
Camp Gladiator representatives asked the San Diego City Council on Aug. 14 for permission to run outdoor fitness camps in Sandy Oaks aimed at providing local morning workouts and a discounted membership for Sandy Oaks residents.
Jane Montes, who said she would lead the program locally, described plans for morning sessions (roughly 6:00–6:30 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays) and proposed two possible fee arrangements: a $50 monthly fee charged to the company until membership grew, or a revenue-share arrangement (initial proposal 10% of revenue after membership develops). Ashley Martinez, Camp Gladiator’s field-growth director for South Texas, said instructors are independent contractors and that local members could get a rural-community discount.
Council members discussed potential locations (city hall parking lot, the park pavilion), reservation rules and whether use of city property for a paid, subscription-based class would meet the city’s requirement for a public purpose. Staff clarified that pavilion reservations carry a $50 deposit and a four-hour limit; the mayor and city attorney cautioned that allowing private, subscription-based services on public property can raise legal and policy issues.
Camp Gladiator representatives said they would carry liability insurance and could provide a specific policy naming the city if required. The council moved that the mayor contact the Camp Gladiator point of contact to obtain a copy of the company’s liability policy and a signed waiver of liability, and to return that documentation to council for a final decision. The motion passed unanimously.
Council discussion also raised logistics — gate access for early hours, impact on park or parking use, and whether any formal city agreement or council action would be required depending on the final arrangement. No authorization to begin classes was given at the meeting; the council’s vote directed staff to gather insurance documentation and return with that information.
Sources: Presentations by Jane Montes and Ashley Martinez during the Aug. 14 meeting; council motion and vote recorded on the meeting minutes.
