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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 then resurfaced with an acrylic system for true ball bounce. In addition, the centerline will be re-caulked, the net posts painted, and the tennis nets and center straps replaced. The GSDCTC has also applied for a grant from the national tennis association to add 10 and under shadow lines for youth tennis.
In awarding the grant, the GSDCTC has requested that the City waive rental fees for the following events and clinics supporting youth tennis:
1) The San Diego District Tennis Association (SDDTA) will hold one Family Tennis Day at the Park at a mutually convenient date in the spring. The SDDTA will provide insured instructors, prizes, racquets, balls, etc. for the event and there will be no charge to the participants.
2) The SDDTA will hold follow-up free tennis clinics (9 hours total) at mutually convenient times with all costs to be incurred by the SDDTA.
3) Youth Tennis San Diego (the junior arm of the SDDTA) will hold After School Tennis programs (up to 80 hours total through fiscal year 2015) at mutually convenient times. The fee for participation is nominal and 80% of the children who participate in the program have scholarships. No child that wants to participate will be turned away.
This action, if approved, would authorize acceptance of the grant and waiving rental fees for the events and clinics to be offered at the park. The SDDTA will not profit from the programs and the standard need for liability insurance and indemnification will still apply.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Councilmember, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City's Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. This action supports the goal of providing Healthy Communities by improving a neighborhood facility and by increasing the opportunity for youth to participate in recreational activities.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The Public Works Department fiscal year 2013-14 supplies and services budget for Park Operations has sufficient funds budgeted for the $2,000 grant match.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as this is a one-time grant and there is no increase in ongoing maintenance and operating costs as it involves the repair of an existing facility.
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