HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2019 0320 CCSA REG ITEM 10BCITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of March 20, 2019
ACTION Approved Staff
Recommendation.
BY B.Garza
B. Consider Extension of Moorpark Girls Softball (MGS) Allotted Tournament Days
for the Purpose of Hosting a USA Softball Western National Championship
Tournament. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve a one-time extension of the
maximum number of days allotted for a single tournament from four (4) to seven
(7) days for use under MGS’s Agreement for the USA-SC Western National
Championships tournament scheduled for July 22-28, 2019; and 2) Allow MGS,
in conjunction with USA-SC, to display a tear drop banner at the Arroyo Vista
Community Park entrance for the purpose of event promotion and location
recognition for out of town participants. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski)
Item: 10.B.
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Michael Ramirez, Recreation Supervisor
DATE: 03/20/2019 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Consider Extension of Moorpark Girls Softball Allotted
Tournament Days for the Purpose of Hosting a USA Softball
Western National Championship Tournament
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On March 20, 2018, City Council approved a facility use agreement (Agreement)
with Moorpark Girls Softball (MGS). The Agreement includes use for regular
season play as well as up to three (3) tournaments per year. The Agreement
limits the duration of each tournament to four (4) total days. The agreement also
includes restrictions regarding signage.
MGS teams have the opportunity to participate in district, state, and national level
tournaments. These tournaments vary in length, with the most prestigious
national level tournaments typically lasting several days. As a member of USA
Softball Southern California (USAS-SC), which is a chapter of USA Softball
(USAS), MGS has the opportunity to host, and participate in, USA-SC’s 10 and
under (10U) Western National Championship (Tournament) to be held July 22-
28, 2019.
MGS would like to host the Tournament as one of its three allotted tournaments.
In order to do so, MGS is requesting an extension in the maximum number of
days from four (4) to seven (7) for the Tournament. MGS is also requesting
permission to place signs in a location that is not currently allowed by the
Agreement.
The seven day Tournament will include an opening ceremony, guest speakers,
skills contest, pin exchange, and other exciting activities for participants. A few
of the states invited to participate include: California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon,
Arizona and Washington. In total, approximately 35 teams are expected to
participate. The participating Moorpark team will consist of 11-13 girls,
representing Peach Hill, Arroyo West, Walnut Canyon, Campus Canyon, and
Mountain Meadows schools. MGS teams have participated in this event in the
past. The opportunity to host the Tournament in Moorpark would be of incredible
value to the local MGS team. In 2017, MGS participated in the Western National
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Championship in Boise, Idaho. The costs for families to participate included
airfare, hotel, car rental, gas, and food, totaling approximately $30,000 for the
team.
As stated earlier, MGS is requesting an extension to the maximum number of
days allotted for a tournament, from four (4) to seven (7) days, so the
Tournament will be eligible for use under the Agreement. This will allow MGS to
rent the fields at their reduced rate of $6.00 per hour, rather than the regular
rental rate of $15.00 per hour. In order to identify the Tournament venue, MGS is
also asking for permission to place a USA Softball tear drop banner at the Arroyo
Vista Community Park entrance at Tierra Rejada and Countrywood Road. The
placement would be only during the Tournament dates and hours, and exact
location must be approved by the Parks and Recreation Director.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will collect rental fees for the Tournament as dictated by MGS’ use
agreement. Total rental fees collected will be approximately $3,000. In addition,
related Moorpark businesses, particularly local restaurants, may benefit from the
estimated 35 teams who will be exploring lunch and dinner options each day. In
the future, with the opening of Moorpark’s first hotel, additional revenues may be
realized through hotel stays and transient occupancy taxes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a one-time extension of the maximum number of days allotted for
a single tournament from four (4) to seven (7) days for use under MGS’s
Agreement for the USA-SC Western National Championships tournament
scheduled for July 22-28, 2019; and
2. Allow MGS, in conjunction with USA-SC, to display a tear drop banner at
the Arroyo Vista Community Park entrance during the tournament dates
and hours for the purpose of event promotion and location recognition for
out of town participants.
ATTACHMENT: MGS Tournament Letter
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February 26, 2019
Dear Moorpark City Council,
Moorpark Girls Softball has the opportunity to host the 2019 10U Western National
Championship. In order to host this event we are requesting the use of the softball
fields from July 22-28 2019. We would also like to to place official USA Softball
banners at the park entrance on Tierra Rejada for the week of the tournament.
Thank you for your consideration,
Christina Finnerty
Moorpark Girls Softball Board President
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