Legislation Details

File #: 14-0017    Name: Tennis Council Grant Acceptance
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/28/2014 Final action: 1/28/2014
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 2014-015 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE GREATER SAN DIEGO CITY TENNIS COUNCIL FOR THE REPAIR OF TENNIS COURTS AT EL RANCHO DEL REY PARK AND WAIVING RENTAL FEES FOR TENNIS PROGRAMS TO BE OFFERED BY THE SAN DIEGO DISTRICT TENNIS ASSOCIATION AT THE PARK
Attachments: 1. Item 5 - Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-015 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE GREATER SAN DIEGO CITY TENNIS COUNCIL FOR THE REPAIR OF TENNIS COURTS AT EL RANCHO DEL REY PARK AND WAIVING RENTAL FEES FOR TENNIS PROGRAMS TO BE OFFERED BY THE SAN DIEGO DISTRICT TENNIS ASSOCIATION AT THE PARK

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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.

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SUMMARY
The tennis courts at El Rancho Del Rey Park are in significant need of repair and face potential closure. The Greater San Diego City Tennis Council has awarded a grant of $7,340 for repair of the tennis courts. This action, if approved, would authorize acceptance of the grant and waiving rental fees through fiscal year 2015 for tennis programs to be offered by San Diego District Tennis Association at the park to support youth tennis.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 1(d) categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed acceptance and appropriation of funding will result in the repair of tennis courts at a City public park with no expansion of an existing use. Thus, no further environmental review is required.

BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Parks and Recreation Commission supported the grant submittal.

DISCUSSION
The two tennis courts located at El Rancho Del Rey Park are in disrepair and need significant resurfacing and re-caulking or face potential closure. In September, the City Council authorized submittal of a grant application to the Greater San Diego City Tennis Council (GSDCTC) for repairs of the tennis courts.

The GSDCTC has awarded a grant of $7,340 for the repairs, with a $2,000 match from the City. The courts will be water blasted and pop-outs patched and cracks filled and ...

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