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Pursuant to Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20 et seq., members of the City of Moorpark Parks
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
October 5, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Moorpark Community Center 799 Moorpark Avenue
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
(Items to be pulled from the Consent Calendar shall be identified under this section.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
JANICE S.PARVIN CHRIS ENEGREN ROSEANN MIKOS,Ph.D. DAVID POLLOCK KEN SIMONS
Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
7. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Revising Rules for Tennis, Pickleball, and Multiuse Court Facilities and
Establishing Hours for Tennis and Pickleball Courts. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Provide feedback on the Draft Rules for Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, and the
Multiuse Court; and 2) Provide feedback on the Draft Tennis and Pickleball Court
Hours of Operation; and 3) Recommend that these resolutions be presented to
City Council for consideration. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) (Staff: Stephanie
Anderson)
B. Fall Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Receive oral report.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
A. Approval of Minutes of the Special Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
July 13, 2020. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
Posted: October 2, 2020
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October 5, 2020
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA )§
CITY OF MOORPARK )
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Assistant of the City of Moorpark, County of Ventura,
State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that I posted a copy of the
Notice of the Regular Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda for October 5, 2020.
Executed on this 2nd day of October 2020, at Moorpark, California.
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Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
Item: 7.A.
CITY OF MOORPARK
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: The Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director
BY: Stephanie Anderson, Recreation Services Manager
DATE: 10/5/20 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Consider Revising Rules for Tennis, Pickleball, and Multiuse
Court Facilities and Establishing Hours for Tennis and
Pickleball Courts
BACKGROUND
In 2016, the Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) made a recommendation
to the City Council to convert the single tennis court at Tierra Rejada Park to four
pickleball courts. This was in response to requests from Moorpark residents for
pickleball courts. Since building new pickleball courts was costly and funding was not
currently available, the Commission considered converting an existing tennis court to
new pickleball courts. According to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan that was
approved by the City Council in 2009, the City has a surplus of nine tennis courts. This
was based on a population of 35,000 residents and trends in recreation at the time the
report was prepared. The Commission considered all parks with tennis courts and
ultimately selected the single tennis court at Tierra Rejada Park for several reasons:
Mammoth Park only has a single tennis court and is the only court north of Los Angeles
Avenue; the City has a Use Agreement with Moorpark Unified School District for use of
the tennis courts at Arroyo Vista Community Park; Miller Park would be costly, as it
would require additional fencing to convert one of the tennis courts to permanent
pickleball courts. The City Council concurred with the Commission's recommendation
and approved funding to convert the single tennis court at Tierra Rejada Park to four
pickleball courts. The courts were completed in 2017.
Since the single tennis court at Tierra Rejada Park was converted to four pickleball
courts, interest in pickleball increased. In 2019, the Commission requested that staff
prepare an agenda report regarding pickleball and options for more courts. This
request was timely, as staff had recently received a letter and petition from Moorpark
residents requesting more pickleball courts, particularly lighted pickleball courts so that
individuals could play during the evening hours. The Commission again considered all
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parks with tennis courts, as funding was not available to build new pickleball courts.
Ultimately, the Commission made a recommendation to the City Council to restripe the
two tennis courts at Miller Park and install portable pickleball nets so that the courts
could be used for both tennis and pickleball. The City Council concurred with the
Commission's recommendation and approved restriping the courts at Miller Park for
both tennis and pickleball. The pickleball courts at Miller Park were completed in
March, 2020.
DISCUSSION
In response to the pickleball courts that were constructed at Tierra Rejada Park in 2017,
the City Council adopted the current Rules for Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, and the
Multiuse Court resolution (Court Rules). Since that time, the tennis courts at Miller Park
have been converted to dual use courts for tennis and pickleball and the Rules and
Regulations Governing City Facility Rentals resolution (Rental Rules) has been revised.
Over the last several years, the pickleball courts at Tierra Rejada Park have become
popular. The courts are used daily and there are frequently lines on the weekend of
teams waiting to play. However, over the course of the last year, staff has received
quite a few noise complaints from nearby residents, as the courts at Tierra Rejada Park
are located less than 100' from several homes.
Staff has spent some time at the pickleball courts at Tierra Rejada Park in order to
determine the noise levels adjacent to the rear of the homes directly south of the courts.
The ambient noise level in the park when the courts are not in use is between 45 and 55
decibels and increases to approximately 60 decibels with vehicular traffic on Tierra
Rejada Road. Decibel readings taken on two separate occasions with either two or
three courts in use resulted in an increase in the noise levels between 60 to 75 decibels
when pickleball is played. This is primarily due to the fact that pickleball is played with
a hard ball and paddle. Tennis on the other hand is played with a soft ball and racquet.
The noise levels measured when tennis was being played was approximately 55 to 60
decibels, which is comparable to normal noise levels in the park.
For comparison purposes, the decibel level of a normal conversation between two
people is approximately 60 to 70 decibels. A lawn mower is approximately 90 decibels,
a vacuum cleaner is 75 decibels, and a household refrigerator is approximately 55
decibels. Although the noise levels caused by pickleball at Tierra Rejada Park are
generally not excessive, the noise levels tend to increase on the weekend when all four
courts are in use and teams are lined up waiting to use the courts. Staff believes that
the popularity of the courts and the constant 'pop' noise from the pickleball when it is hit
with the paddle has made it uncomfortable for several adjacent residents. The current
Court Rules lists the court hours at Tierra Rejada Park from 7:00 a.m. to sunset. Staff
recommends revising the hours for the pickleball courts at Tierra Rejada Park to 8:00
a.m. to sunset.
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In order to ensure consistency between the Court Rules and Rental Rules, and to
address the new dual use courts at Miller Park, and the noise concerns at Tierra Rejada
Park, staff is recommending the following changes to the Court Rules resolution. It
should be noted that the resolution has also been reorganized by court type rather than
court location.
Permitted Activities: Recently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting
public health orders, certain businesses have requested use of the tennis courts
for activities not normally associated with a tennis court, such as martial arts
lessons. Permitted Activities has been revised to add language authorizing the
City Manager to permit uses not typically intended for tennis, pickleball, and the
multiuse courts.
Reservations: The Rental Rules have been revised to set 25 as the attendance
threshold requiring a rental permit for all parks. Previously, the threshold was 15
at all parks except Arroyo Vista Community Park. Therefore, the Reservations
sections of the Court rules have all been revised to reflect that permits are
required for groups of 25 or more, not 15 or more.
Use of Courts: In June of this year,- the tennis courts at Miller Park were
converted to dual use tennis and pickleball courts. A section for Use of Courts
specific to these dual use courts has been added. This section specifies that both
pickleball courts on a tennis court must be in use before play can begin on
another pickleball court, as well as requiring pickleball players to put nets away at
the conclusion of their play.
Court Hours: Staff is recommending changing the hours for the pickleball courts
at Tierra Rejada Park from 7:00 a.m. to sunset to 8:00 a.m. to sunset to mitigate
early morning noise from pickleball. For consistency with how park facility hours
are established for other park facilities, the hours will be removed from the court
rules. Staff has prepared a separate draft resolution to formally designate tennis
and pickleball court hours, consistent with Section 12.16.020, Hours of
Operation. Chapter 12.16, Parks and Open Space, of the Moorpark Municipal
Code states that parks and open space are closed from sunset to 6:00 a.m.,
unless otherwise approved by City Council, and that the City Council may by
resolution approve more or less restrictive hours of operation for a specific park
and for certain facilities or structures. The court hours at Miller Park will remain
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
In addition to the changes in the court hours, staff is recommending the installation of
sound attenuation material on the south facing side of the pickleball court at Tierra
Rejada Park to help mitigate the noise originating from the courts. There are several
manufacturers that make products specifically for noise reduction on pickleball courts.
The material is flexible and manufactured for outdoor use. It is delivered in pre-
measured panels and can be installed by City staff by attaching it to the chain link fence
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with steel grommets. The material comes in either black or green in order to match the
wind screen typically installed on the court fences. There are many factors that
contribute to the success of these products, but most manufacturers claim to reduce
noise levels by approximately 20 decibels within close proximity to the courts.
The cost to install sound attenuation material on the pickleball court at Tierra Rejada
Park is approximately $6,500. However, there is only $3,991.00 remaining in the Park
Improvement fund for Zone 2 (Fund 2013), as the majority of the funding was recently
used to complete the playground improvements at Country Trail Park, Glenwood Park,
Campus Park, Campus Canyon Park, Miller Park, Peach Hill Park and Tierra Rejada
Park. Additionally, the FY 20/21 operating budget has been significantly reduced this
year due to anticipated losses in sales tax revenue due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
However, there is sufficient funding in the Community Wide Park Improvement Fund
(Fund 2010). Funding from Fund 2010 was utilized to build the pickleball courts at
Tierra Rejada Park in 2017. As a reminder, the Park Improvement Funds are one-time
money provided through development projects. The funding for this work will ultimately
be determined by the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Recommend to the City Council the Draft Rules for Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts,
and the Multiuse Court, and the Draft Tennis and Pickleball Court Hours of
Operation; and
2. Recommend to the City Council the installation of sound attenuation material on the
pickleball court at Tierra Rejada Park.
Attachment 1: Draft Rules for Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, and the Multiuse Court
Attachment 2: Draft Tennis and Pickleball Court Hours of Operation
Attachment 3: Public Comments
Attachment: 1
RESOLUTION NO. 244-7-36452020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RULES FOR
TENNIS COURTS, PICKLEBALL COURTS,AND THE MULTI-
USE COURT
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2008November 1, 2017, the City- Council
approved Tennis Court Rulcsrules for the City's tennis courts
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2017 construction was completed on four,
pickleball courts ;,and multiuse court; and
WHEREAS,on - : . - - • _ _ _ • . __ _ - -_ e 'November 4,2020
City Council approved hours of operation for tennis courts and pickleball courts; and
WHEREAS, themulti-use-eau-Men nis courts at Miller
Park have been converted to dual use courts for tennis and
pickleball; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the
City Manager shall have the authority to approve uses of
courts other than those uses specified in the rules; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby determines that the rules for the tennibtennis
-courts, pickleball courts, and the multiuse court shall be revised, and rules for the
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Rules for tennis courts shall be as follows:
CITY OF MOORPARK TENNIS COURT RULES
1. PERMITTED FOOTWEAR: ONLY athletic shoes with non-marking soles are
permitted on the court. Wheelchairs and other mobility devices must have
special soft sports tires and rubberized stops that will not damage the court(no
urethane or dark tires).
2. PERMITTED ACTIVITIES: Only activities appropriate to a tennis court are
permitted (for example, tennis, badminton, and pickleball). Any other use
requires the written permission of the City Manager.
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3. PROHIBITED ITEMS AND ACTIVITIES: Bicycles, skateboards, scooters,
strollers, tricycles, roller skates, rollerblades, inflatable attractions, remote
controlled or motorized toys/vehicles, animals, food, and beverages(other than
water in plastic containers)are NOT permitted on the courts. Pulling, stretching,
or sitting on nets is prohibited.Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited
in all areas of the park, including parking lots.
4. RESERVATIONS: Reservations are required for: Groups of 25 or more; regular
or reoccurring activities; for-profit and fee-based activities including private
lessons; setting up equipment; amplified sound; and exclusive use of the court.
Persons with reservations must have the approved rental permit with them
during the rental time. No person shall interfere with a permitted rental.
5. USE OF COURTS:
• If reserved, the renting party shall have exclusive use of the reserved court
during the rental times listed on the approved rental permit.
• When not reserved, play shall end on the hour(1:00, 2:00, 3:00 etc.) when
others are waiting to use the court. The court must be relinquished to the
waiting party on the hour.
D If the court opens up prior to the top of the hour, players have the option
of waiting to begin play precisely on the hour, or using the remaining
minutes in the present hour and vacating the court at the top of the hour if
another party is waiting.
> An individual using a court must relinquish it to either a singles or doubles
group immediately upon request if all other courts are in use.
> If all courts are in use, the waiting party must place one racquet on the
wait board of the court of their choice to hold the court.
• Waiting individuals/groups must be present when the court becomes
available. The court shall not be held while waiting for players to arrive.
> Those waiting to play may not hold a court for someone else already
engaged in play.
) Those playing may not hold another court for themselves while playing.
> Only one racquet per group may be placed on the reservation board,
whether doubles or singles.
• An individual using a court must follow the same rules as groups or teams.
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MMC 12.16
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SECTION 2. Rules for dual pickleball/tennis courts shall be as follows:
CITY OF MOORPARK DUAL PICKLEBALLITENNIS COURT RULES-:,-ALL
OTHER PARKS
1. PERMITTED FOOTWEAR: ONLY athletic shoes with non-marking soles are
permitted on the court. Wheelchairs and other mobility devices must have
special soft sports tires and rubberized stops that will not damage the court(no
urethane or dark tires).
2. PERMITTED ACTIVITIES: Only activities appropriate to a tennis court or
pickleball court are permitted (for example, tennis, badminton, and pickleball).
Anv other use requires the written permission of the City Manager.
3. PROHIBITED ITEMS AND ACTIVITIES: Bicycles, skateboards, scooters,
strollers, tricycles, roller skates, rollerblades, inflatable attractions, remote
controlled or motorized toys/vehicles, animals, food, and beverages(other than
water in plastic containers)are NOT permitted on the courts. Pulling, stretching,
or sitting on nets is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited
in all areas of the park, including parking lots.
4. RESERVATIONS: Reservations are required for: Groups of 4-525 or more;
regular or reoccurring activities; for-profit and fee-based activities including
private lessons;setting up equipment; amplified sound; and exclusive use of the
court. Persons with reservations must have the approved rental permit with them
during the rental time. No person shall interfere with a permitted rental.
5. USE OF COURTS:
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*- Those waiting to play may not hold a court for someone else already
engaged- air
• If reserved, the renting party shall have exclusive use of the reserved court
during the rental times listed on the approved rental permit.
• Unless reserved, use of courts is first come first served. Pickleball play cannot
commence on an open tennis court unless both pickleball courts on the other
tennis court are occupied.
• When others are waiting to use a court, play shall end on the hour (1:00, 2:00,
3:00 etc.). Precisely on the hour, all players must vacate the court regardless of
game score unless: a) There is at least one open court, and b) There are no
racquets/paddles on the reservation board.
> If a court opens up prior to the top of the hour, players have the option of
waiting to begin play precisely on the hour, or using the remaining minutes in
the present hour and vacating the court at the top of the hour if another party
is waiting.
• If all courts are in use, the waiting party must place one racquet/paddle on the
Court Reservation Board.
> Both pickleball courts on a tennis court must be occupied before pickleball
players may occupy another pickleball court.
> When a court becomes available, the first waiting party shall remove their
racquet/paddle from the Reservation Board and proceed to the court. The
next party in line shall move their racquet/paddle to the next up position on
the board.
• Waiting individuals/groups must be present when the court becomes available.
The court shall not be held while waiting for players to arrive.
➢ Those waiting to play may not hold a court for someone else already
engaged in play.
> Those playing may not hold another court for themselves while playing.
➢ Only one racquet/paddle per group may be placed on the reservation board,
whether doubles or singles.
• Pickleball players are responsible for moving pickleball nets off the courts at the
conclusion of their game.
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• An individual using a court must follow the same rules as groups or teams.
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SECTION 23. Rules for pickleball courts shall be as follows:
CITY OF MOORPARK PICKLEBALL COURT RULES
1. PERMITTED FOOTWEAR: ONLY athletic shoes with non-marking soles are
permitted on the court. Wheelchairs and other mobility devices must have special
soft sports tires and rubberized stops that will not damage the court(no urethane or
dark tires).
2. PERMITTED ACTIVITIES: Only activities appropriate to a pickleball iscourt are
permitted (for example, pickleball, tennis, and badminton). Any other use requires
the written permission of the City Manager.
3. PROHIBITED ITEMS AND ACTIVITIES: Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, strollers,
tricycles, roller skates, rollerblades, inflatable attractions, remote controlled or
motorized toys/vehicles, animals, food, and beverages (other than water in plastic
containers) are NOT permitted on the courts. Pulling, stretching, or sitting on nets is
prohibited.Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited in all areas of the park,
including parking lots.
4. RESERVATIONS: Reservations are required for: Groups of 4.525 or more; regular
or reoccurring activities;for-profit and fee-based activities including private lessons;
setting up equipment; amplified sound; and exclusive use of a court. Persons with
reservations must have the approved rental permit with them during the rental time.
No person shall interfere with a permitted rental.
5. USE OF COURTS:
If reserved,the renting party shall have exclusive use of the reserved court
during the rental times listed on the approved rental permit.
When not reserved:
• If all four courts are in use, and others are waiting to use a court, play shall end
after one game to 11 points, win by 2.
> If all courts are in use, the waiting party must place one paddle on the court
wait board to hold the next available court.
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> When a court becomes available, the first waiting party shall remove their
paddle from the wait board and proceed to the court. The next party in line
shall move their paddle to the next up position on the board.
• Waiting individuals/groups must be present when the court becomes available.
The court shall not be held while waiting for players to arrive.
> Those waiting to play may not hold a court for someone else already
engaged in play.
> Those playing may not hold another court for themselves while playing.
➢ Only one paddle per group may be placed on the wait board, whether
doubles or singles.
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SECTION 34. Rules for the multi-use court shall be as follows:
CITY OF MOORPARK MULTI-USE COURT RULES
1. PERMITTED FOOTWEAR: ONLY athletic shoes with non-marking soles, roller
skates, and roller blades are permitted on the court. Wheelchairs and other
mobility devices must have special soft sports tires and rubberized stops that will
not damage the court (no urethane or dark tires).
2. PERMITTED ACTIVITIES: Only activities appropriate to a multi-use court are
permitted (for example, roller hockey, basketball, lacrosse, or futsal). Any
other use requires the written permission of the City Manager.
3. PROHIBITED ITEMS AND ACTIVITIES: Bicycles, skateboards, scooters,
strollers, tricycles, remote controlled or motorized toys/vehicles, animals, food,
and beverages(other than water in plastic containers)are NOT permitted inside
the fenced area.
4. RESERVATIONS: Reservations are required for: Groups of 25 or more; regular
or reoccurring activities;for-profit and fee-based activities; setting up equipment
(including goals); amplified sound; and exclusive use of the court. Persons with
reservations must have the approved rental permit with them during the rental
time. No person shall interfere with a permitted rental.
5. USE OF COURT:
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• Only like-uses are permitted on the court at the same time (for example,
basketball and roller hockey may not be played at the same time, roller
hockey and soccer may not be played at the same time, etc.)
• If reserved, the renting party shall have exclusive use of the court during the
rental times listed on the approved rental permit.
• When not reserved, play shall end on the hour (1:00, 2:00, 3:00 etc.) when
others are waiting to use the court. The court must be relinquished to the
waiting group on the hour.
> The purpose of this court is to encourage group play. Groups of three or
less using the court must relinquish it to groups of four or more
immediately upon request.
> If the court opens up prior to the top of the hour, players have the option
of waiting to begin play precisely on the hour, or using the remaining
minutes in the present hour and vacating the court at the top of the hour if
another group is waiting.
• Waiting individuals/groups must be present when the court becomes
available. The court shall not be held while waiting for players to arrive.
Priority designated playing times for specific sports challmav be established by
the Parks and Recreation Director. The schedule of playing times shall be
posted at the entrance to the multi-use court. During the designated playing
times,the scheduled sport shall have priority use over all other activities, except
permitted rentals. The City reserves the right to change the schedule at any
time.
SECTION 45. This resolution shall become effective on November 1,20172020.
SECTION 56. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall
cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
I PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4st4th day of November, 2017November, 2020.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
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ATTEST:
I Maureen-BensonKy Spangler, City Clerk
Attachment:2
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING TENNIS COURT
AND PICKLEBALL COURT HOURS OF OPERATION
WHEREAS, Section 12.16.020, Hours of operation, of Chapter 12.16, Parks and
Open Space, of the Moorpark Municipal Code (MMC)states that parks and open space
shall be closed from sunset to six(6:00)a.m., unless otherwise approved by city council,
and that the city council may by resolution approve more or less restrictive hours of
operation for a specific park and for certain facilities or structures.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby determines that the tennis courts located at
Tierra Rejada Park shall be closed from sunset to 7:00 a.m. and the pickleball courts
located at Tierra Rejada Park shall be closed from sunset to 8:00 a.m.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby determines that the tennis courts located at
Arroyo Vista Community Park and Mammoth Highlands Park and the dual tennis/pickleball
courts located at Miller Park shall be closed from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with the
condition that between the hours of sunset and 10:00 p.m.,courts shall be closed when the
lights associated with each court are off. Between sunset and 10:00 p.m., walkways and
trails without lighting specifically designed for active night time use may be used only to go
to or from the lighted park facility.
SECTION 3. The City Manager or his/her designee may modify the hours of said
tennis and pickleball courts in accordance with Section 12.16.020, Hours of operation, of
Chapter 12.16, Parks and Open Space, of the MMC.
SECTION 4. Notice of court hours of operation shall be posted at each facility in
accordance with Section 12.16.030, Signs, of Chapter 12.16, Parks and Open Space, of
the MMC.
SECTION 5. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall
cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
Resolution No. 2020-
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 2020.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ky Spangler, City Clerk
Attachment: 3
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From:
To: Parks-Rec Administration
Subject: Parks and Recreation Commission-Public Meeting 10/5/2020-Comments
Date: Saturday,September 26,2020 2:25:23 PM
I want to comment on changing the hours of operation for pickleball and tennis courts at Tierra Rejada
Park. It is my understanding that people living near the courts are complaining about the noise.
1) If this is a noise issue than you should look at Moorpark's existing ordnance, Title 17 Chapter 17.53-
17,53.070 (A)(1). In short loud noise is not permitted between 10:00PM and 7:00AM.Any policy adopted
by the Commission should be consistent with other Moorpark ordnances.
It doesn't make since to me that an individual can play an electronic device loudly before a time set for
the start of pickleball or tennis.
2)With more individuals working at home now, some would like to exercise playing pickleball and/or
tennis before they start work.
I recommend that you set the time period for not playing pickleball and tennis from 10:00PM to 7:00AM.
Same as the existing noise ordnance.
Dennis Aten
From:
To: Parks-Rec Administration
Subject: Parks and Recreation Commission-Public Meeting 10/5/2020-Comments
Date: Wednesday,September 30,2020 11:15:04 AM
To Whom it May Concern,
I heard that the residents behind Tierra Rejada Park are complaining about the noise coming from
the Pickleball courts early in the morning.As result,there is request to change the hours from 6am
to 8am.
Here are my comments.
1. The hours of operations and noise control policy should be consistent across all activities that
create noise.An example is the gardeners.
a. This morning(Wednesday,September 30) I was at the courts at 7:20AM. I was the first
to arrive. I noticed the gardeners were working and creating a significant amount of
noise around the courts.
b. In my own neighborhood,the landscapers and other construction workers arrive
before 7am to begin working at 7am. I personally don't think they should be allowed to
start until 8am. However, Moorpark's policy states they can start at 7AM.
2. Half of the players are still working and can't play later so they start playing at 7:30 AM. I am
one of the players. Changing the hours to 8AM will hinder my ability to partake in playing as I
have to start working at 9AM. I live across town so I need to be done by 8:30. It's not worth
playing for 30 minutes. In addition,this activity is good for my mental health as I do work
from home and this is my only form of socializing and obtaining exercise, especially in this
current time of Covid. No gym in Moorpark is open.
3. The residents knowingly bought houses next to the park.The park is available for the
community to enjoy and come together. It's well know noise will come from parks.The
community as whole should not be penalize for this.
4. Winter and Day Light Savings is coming,which will push the start time for play later due to the
sunrise being later.So the next 5+months should not be an issue. It's the Spring and Summer
months where people player earlier due to the available light and beating the summer heat.
I recommend you change the time to Moorpark's current Noise control policy,which is 7am to
10pm.The 10pm is nonsensical as you can't play past sunset due to there not being any lights.
FYI, PickleBall is the fast growing recreational sport. In the morning and late afternoon of everyday of
the week,the Moorpark courts in both Tierra Rejada and Miller Park are usually occupied with
people waiting to play.The tennis courts in Moorpark are rarely used by tennis players. Moorpark
needs to address this growth and provide more dedicated Pickleball courts.
Simi Valley,Thousand Oaks, and Camarillo all have built new courts or converted courts due to this
increasing demand by the community. On FaceBook you can see the massive interest in this sport in
Moopark and the surrounding community.
Thanks,
David
From:
To: Parks-Rec Administration
Subject: Parks and Recreation Commission-Public Meeting 10/5/2020-Comments
Date: Thursday,October 01,2020 11:16:46 AM
Hello Parks and Rec, •
I wanted to provide feedback about the complaint about the time people are playing pickleball
at the parks. I play pickleball at both parks starting at 7:30 AM. When I get there, the
gardeners have already started firing up all their hardware making 10x the noise a paddle
would make hitting a ball. I would agree that people should not be playing earlier than 7:00
AM.The trains and the fire department make way more noise than the group playing
pickleball.
Best Regards,
Derek Aten
Supplemental Item: 7.A. Attachment 3
From:
To: Parks-Rec Administration
Cc:
Subject: October 5,2020 Meeting Comments
Date: Sunday,October 04,2020 10:51:16 AM
Hello,
Please accept these comments in lieu of an in person appearance at the meeting.
Thank you to the PRC and PR Staff for proposing the changes to the operating hours of the
pickle tennis court at Tierra Rejada Park and the installation of a sound barrier: I fully
support those changes and I have spoken with neighbors in the immediate area and the
HOA Board all of whom are supportive. I believe the proposed changes are a step in the
right direction to reducing the noise levels to an acceptable level in our neighborhood.
Thank you,
Mark Chagaris
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From:
To: Parks-Rec Administration
Subject: Pickleball Courts Public Statement
Date: Monday,October 05,2020 9:02:44 AM
To Whom it May Concern:
In regard to today's meeting to consider changing hours of the pickleball courts on Tierra Rejada, please
accept my public comment on the matter.
As a Board Member of Quailridge 1 HOA(which backs up to the courts themselves) I'd like to lend my
support for residents in our HOA who have expressed the desire for the courts to open later,due to
excessive noise.As a Board, we have received complaints about the issue, and have heard the noise
ourselves. It's very loud.
Thanks.
Matthew Eason, Board Member Quailridge 1 HOA
ITEM : 7.B.
Fall Park Tour
Verbal Presentation
No Staff Report
ITEM : 8.A.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California July 13, 2020
A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was
held on July 13, 2020 at the Moorpark Community Center located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Norwalt called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Estrella, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Estrella, Morgan, Thompson, Vice Chair
Gunning and Chair Norwalt.
Staff Present: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director;
Stephanie Anderson, Recreation Services Manager and
Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Assistant II.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Chair Norwalt requested a report regarding what Parks and Recreation has been
working on during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commissioner Estrella announced that he observed Arroyo Vista Community
Park track being well used during the COVID-19 pandemic and that it appeared
social distancing was being practiced.
Minutes of the Special Park and Recreation Commission
Moorpark, California Page 2 July 13, 2020
8. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Rules and Regulations Governing City Facility Rentals and
Facility Rental Fees, Deposits and Additional Charges. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Provide feedback on the Rules and Regulations
Governing City Facility Rentals; and 2) Provide feedback on Facility
Rental Fees, Deposits, and Additional Charges; and 3) Recommend the
Rules and Fees be presented to City Council for consideration.
Mr. Laurentowski gave an overview of the staff report.
Ms. Anderson gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
Chair Norwalt suggested staff look into a subscription fee model for park
reservations.
MOTION: Chair Norwalt moved and Vice Chair Gunning seconded a motion to 1)
Provide feedback on the Rules and Regulations Governing City Facility Rentals;
and 2) Provide feedback on Facility Rental Fees, Deposits, and Additional
Charges; and 3) Recommend the Rules and Fees be presented to City Council
for consideration. The motion carried 5-0.
B. Schedule 2020 Fall Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Select a Date
and Time for a 2020 Fall Park Tour and Provide Recommendations
to Staff on Parks to be Toured.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the report.
There were no speakers.
Commissioners chose Miller Park, Country Trail, Campus Canyon Park,
Peach Hill Park, Magnolia Park and Walnut Acres Park for a Fall Park
Tour on September 14, 2020.
MOTION: Commissioner Morgan moved and Commissioner Estrella seconded a
motion to Select a Date and Time for a 2020 Fall Park Tour and Provide
Recommendations to Staff on Parks to be Toured. The motion carried 5-0.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Minutes of the Special Park and Recreation Commission
Moorpark, California Page 3 July 13, 2020
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting of March 2, 2020. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
MOTION: Commissioner Morgan moved and Vice Chair Gunning seconded a
motion to approve the consent calendar. The motion carried 5-0.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Norwalt adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m. in honor of the fifty-three
Ventura County residents that lost their lives due to COVID-19, the thousands
infected by it and those that continue to be affected by it.
APPROVED:
Jesse Norwalt, Chair
ATTEST:
Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Assistant