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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2017 1101 CCSA REG ITEM 10H ITEM 10.H. �ac,aaC i 6:4Piing MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL . /_a 0/1 AGENDA REPORT _ TO: Honorable City Council EY: FROM: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks & Recreation Director BY: Stephanie Anderson, Recreation Services Manager DATE: October 6, 2017 (Meeting of November 1, 2017) SUBJECT: Consider Resolution Adopting Rules for Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, and Multi-use Court BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION The City has thirteen tennis courts (eight at Arroyo Vista Community Park, two at Tierra Rejada Park, two at Miller Park, and one at Mammoth Highlands Park), four pickleball courts (at Tierra Rejada Park on a converted tennis court), and one multi-use court, which is located at Arroyo Vista Community Park (AVCP). The Council is being asked to consider revised rules for the tennis courts and new rules for the pickleball courts and multi-use court. The City's tennis courts are available for open play and may also be reserved through the City's park rental process. Current practice regarding the rental of tennis courts is to rent no more than six (6) courts at one time at AVCP or one (1) court at a time at Tierra Rejada Park or Miller Park, in order to ensure some tennis courts remain available to the public for open play. Mammoth Highlands Park has only one tennis court. Although the court may be reserved, there have been no tennis court rentals at that park over the past year. It should be noted that the Moorpark Unified School District (District) has a use agreement for the AVCP tennis courts that allows the District priority use of all eight (8) courts Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. when school is in session, up to six (6) courts Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. for tennis team practices, up to eight (8) courts Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. for tennis team matches and tournaments, and up to four (4) courts Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. when school is not in session. In 2008, the City Council approved revised tennis court rules to clarify some of the rules and address the issue of when play should begin and end. No fundamental changes are proposed to the tennis court rules at this time; however the language has been revised to be more concise and to group the rules into categories (Permitted Footwear, Permitted Activities, Prohibited Items and Activities, Reservations, and Use of Court) for easier reading. Language has been added to the rules to specify all the conditions 272 Honorable City Council November 1, 2017 Page 2 under which a rental permit is required. Additionally, the court times have been added to the rules. Because the tennis courts at AVCP, Miller and Mammoth Highlands have lights, and the rental permit requirements are different for AVCP compared to all other parks, two sets of draft rules are attached. In September of this year, four pickleball courts were opened at Tierra Rejada Park. The pickleball courts were constructed on what was the third tennis court at Tierra Rejada Park. Pickleball includes elements of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton and is played with a paddle and perforated plastic ball. With the opening of these new courts, rules need to be established. The rules in the Permitted Footwear, Prohibited Items and Activities, and Reservations rule categories are the same as those for tennis courts. For Permitted Activities, only pickleball will be allowed on the pickleball courts. The rules for Use of Court are similar to tennis, with one important exception. Tennis play begins and ends on the hour when others are waiting to use a court. Unlike the City's rule for tennis begin/end play, nearby pickleball courts and communities end after one game to 11 points, win by 2. This is because pickleball is generally a shorter and faster moving game than tennis. In order to be consistent with the nearby established pickleball community, the pickleball rules as proposed by staff call for play to end after one game to 11, win by 2, when others are waiting to use a court. Alternatively, the Council could require that play begin and end on the hour, which would be consistent with current tennis rules. Draft pickleball court rules are attached. In 1995, a multi-use court was constructed at AVCP. When the court was constructed it consisted of a 100' by 200' concrete slab. In 1996, the City purchased a portable hockey border system and ran youth roller hockey leagues on the court, but discontinued the City league after the summer of 1998 due to declining enrollment. In 1998, the City entered into a lease agreement with Tri-Valley Roller Hockey (TVRH). TVRH made several improvements to the court, including the installation of permanent dasher boards and perimeter fencing, and ran roller hockey leagues on the court until early 2006. In addition to roller hockey, the court was used as a skatepark from 1998 until 2008, with the placement of portable ramps on the court one to two days per week. Since 2008 and until recently, the court had been in decline, and use was limited to occasional roller hockey, skating, or lacrosse rental use. The multi-use court was recently renovated, with new surfacing and the installation of four basketball standards. Additionally, the City has entered into a new agreement with TVRH, with roller hockey leagues scheduled to begin this fall. As the court is now truly a multi-use court, rules for use of the court need to be established. As with the tennis and pickleball court rules, rules for the multi-use court have been grouped into Permitted Footwear, Permitted Activities, Prohibited Items and Activities, Reservations, and Use of Court categories. 273 Honorable City Council November 1, 2017 Page 3 For safety and liability reasons, staff feels that mixed use should not be allowed on the multi-use court. For example, basketball and roller hockey, lacrosse and soccer, roller hockey and soccer, etc., should not be played on the court at the same time. It is anticipated that the majority of use of the court will be basketball and roller hockey. The City of Calabasas has a similar multi-use court. In Calabasas, mixed use between basketball and roller hockey is allowed during non-peak (weekday hours). During peak hours (evenings and weekends), Calabasas has established priority times for basketball and for roller hockey and mixed use is not allowed at those times. Staff presented draft rules to the Parks and Recreation Commission on October 2, 2017, and sought input as to whether a priority use schedule between basketball and roller hockey should be included in the multi-use court rules. As presented to the Commission, the Use of Court was essentially first-come, first served for all activities, when not reserved by rental permit. However, the Commission recommended implementing a priority use schedule for basketball and roller hockey, and staff concurred. The Parks and Recreation Director will establish the priority use schedule. The initial priority use schedule will be as follows: Roller Hockey Priority Use Hours: Basketball Priority Use Hours: Tuesday 4:00 p.m. to sunset Monday 4:00 p.m. to sunset Thursday 4:00 p.m. to sunset Wednesday 4:00 p.m. to sunset Friday 5:00 p.m. to sunset Friday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to sunset Sunday: 1:00 p.m. sunset Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The draft multi-use court rules have been revised to include the addition of a priority use schedule and are attached to this report. The Commission took action to recommend approval of all other rules for the multi-use court, tennis courts, and pickleball court as recommended by staff. In accordance with Section 12.16.030 (Signs) of the Moorpark Municipal Code, rules signs for tennis courts, pickleball courts, and the multi-use court will be placed at the corresponding facility once approved by the City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 2017- . Attachment A: Draft Resolution 274 RESOLUTION NO. 2017- 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, 2008 the City Council approved Tennis Court Rules for the City's tennis courts located at Arroyo Vista Community Park, Tierra Rejada Park, Miller Park, and Mammoth Highlands Park; and WHEREAS, on September 1, 2017 construction was completed on four pickleball courts at Tierra Rejada Park; and WHEREAS, on August 5, 2017 a renovation was completed on the multi-use court at Arroyo Vista Community Park which included resurfacing the court and adding four basketball standards; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby determines that the rules for the tennis courts shall be revised, and rules for the pickleball courts and multi-use court must be established. 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: AVCP 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). • 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 275 Resolution No. 2017- Page 2 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. D 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. D 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. D Those waiting to play may not hold a court for someone else already engaged in play. D Those playing may not hold another court for themselves while playing. COURT HOURS ARE 7:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. Courts close at sunset if lights are off or inoperable. MMC 12A6 CITY OF MOORPARK TENNIS 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 are permitted (for example, tennis, badminton, and pickleball). 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, 276 Resolution No. 2017- Page 3 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 15 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. ➢ 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. COURT HOURS ARE 7:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. IF LIGHTED COURT HOURS ARE 7:00 A.M. TO SUNSET IF NOT LIGHTED Courts close at sunset if lights are off or inoperable. MMC 12.16 SECTION 2. 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). 277 Resolution No. 2017- Page 4 2. PERMITTED ACTIVITIES: Only pickleball is permitted. 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 15 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. D If all courts are in use, the waiting party must place one paddle on the court wait board to hold the next available court. D 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. D Those waiting to play may not hold a court for someone else already engaged in play. D Those playing may not hold another court for themselves while playing. D Only one paddle per group may be placed on the wait board, whether doubles or singles. COURT HOURS ARE 7:00 A.M. TO SUNSET MMC 12.16 278 Resolution No. 2017- Page 5 SECTION 3. 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). 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: • 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. 279 Resolution No. 2017- Page 6 Priority designated playing times for specific sports shall 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. COURT HOURS ARE 7:00 A.M. TO SUNSET. MMC 12.16 SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective on November 1, 2017. SECTION 5. 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. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2017. Janice S. Parvin, Mayor • ATTEST: Maureen Benson, City Clerk 280