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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/10/2020 O'Kelly - Pickleball (COVID-19) Wilbanks, Megan From:Brian O'Kelly < To:Hyfield, Devin Cc:Avakian, Greg; Advisory Bodies; Harmon, Heidi; Pease, Andy Subject:PRC Regulations for Pickleball on Lower French Mulit Use Court (Tennis Court) Attachments:posted rules (2).jpg; 12-07-16 PRC Agenda Shared Use Agreement (2).pdf; 12-07-16 PRC Minutes (2).pdf; Photo Log - Lower French Mulit-Use Court (1).pdf Hello Devin, This is a much repeated plea and I am writing this on behalf of ALL pickleball players in the city. We really need to get the French Park Multi Use (tennis/pickleball) Court back open with the posted schedule for multi use as approved by the Parks and Rec Commision. It seems you still want SLO Pickleball to take a role, so we will sign waivers as before during designated pickleball time, although we feel the court is open to the public during designated time and this should not be needed (tennis does not sign waivers during designated time). We will encourage people to follow the city social distancing guidelines for covid 19. Drop in play as scheduled would continue with personal equipment. The schedule as passed by the PRC made no distinction between how tennis and pickleball would be handled. It designated reserved time for public play of both sports and drop in play. Tennis is playing on the court, so pickleball play should also be allowed following posted City covid 19 social distancing guidelines. The upper pickleball courts at French are fully open with City Covid Guidelines in place so there is no reason not to open the lower courts under the same guidelines. By not opening the lower courts you are making social distancing more difficult by creating more congestion on the upper courts. You are also severely limiting opportunities for the public to play pickleball in SLO as the lower courts will be open for anyone in the public to play on as they always have been. There are also 4 pickleball courts on Lower French so it more than doubles pickleball playing opportunities for the citizens of SLO Just as a reminder how important to Pickleball the use of Lower French is, I included a photo essay of two weeks of use prior to Covid 19. NOTE: During this time the new pickleball courts were open and completely full every day as they still are. Regards, Brian O'Kelly, President - SLO Pickleball, a booster organization. (formerly SLO PIckleball Club) 1 r CITY OF SAN LU IS OBISPO� MULTI -USE (TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL) PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF JOANNA SANTARSIERE MEMORIAL TENNIS COURT 1. PARK HOURS 7:00 A.M.- 10:00 P.M. USE OF PARK BEYOND THESE HOURS ARE PROHIBITED. (SLOMC 12.20140.E) 2. ONLYTENNIS OR PICKLEBALL ISTO BE PLAYED ON THE COURT. 3. COURT ETIQUETTE AND SPORTSMANSHIP SHALL PREVAIL AT ALL TIMES. 4. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, PLAY IS RESERVED IN THE MORNINGS AS FOLLOWS: (8 am-12 pm) Pickleball Tennis Tennis I Pickleball I Pickleball (12 pm -park close) (open for drop -in play) 5. ALL OTHER TIMES PLAY SHALL BE ON A FIRST -COME, FIRST -SERVED BASIS. 6. FOR DROP -IN PLAY ONLY: • DESIGNATE YOUR START TIME ON THE SIGN -IN BOARD. WHEN OTHERS ARE WAITING: i. ONLY ONE HOUR AND A HALF OF PLAY IS ALLOWED. ii. COURT SHOULD BE GIVEN UP AT THE END OF ONE HOUR AND A HALF. iii. WAITING PLAYERS MUST REMAIN IN PERSON ON THE COURT DESIRED. iv. PRACTICING OF SKILLS SHALL NOT EXCEED A 20 MINUTE PERIOD. v. WARM UP FOR MATCHES MUST NOT EXCEED FIVE (5) MINUTES. 7. ONLY ATHLETIC SHOES WITH NON MARKING SOLES MUST BE WORN 8. CHILDREN AND ADULTS USING THESE FACILITIES DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. 9. USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS IS PROHIBITED IN ALL PARKS. (SLOMC 12.20140.F) 10. PLAYERS ARE REQUESTED TO ACCEPT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE'S INTERPRETATION OF ALL RULES. 11. CLASSES, TOURNAMENTS AND RENTALS ARE SCHEDULED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND SHALL RECEIVE PRIORITY USE. 12. INSTRUCTION PROVIDED BY THE CITY ONLY. USE OF THE COURTS FOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION IS NOT PERMITTED. 13. VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO CITATION AND/OR EJECTION FROM THE PREMISES City ofSanLuisObispo, Council Agenda Report, Meeting Date, ItemNumber Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Report DATE: December 7, 2016 FROM: Shelly Stanwyck, Parks and Recreation Director Prepared By: Melissa C. Mudgett, Parks and Recreation Manager Rich Ogden, Recreation Supervisor – Sports SUBJECT: CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TENNIS AND PICKLE BALL RULES FOR THE JOANNA SANTARSIERE MEMORIAL TENNIS COURT AT FRENCH PARK RECOMMENDATION Approve Tennis and Pickleball Rules of Play for the Joanna Santarsiere Memorial Tennis Court located at French Park for a three-month trial period. DISCUSSION Background A pickleball pilot program began in the City in late summer 2014 and is now played almost daily at the Ludwick Community Center gym, Meadow Park basketball court, and French Park basketball court. In June 2016, Parks and Recreation staff presented to the Commission survey results assessing the impact of temporary pickleball uses on existing facilities. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended expansion of pickleball opportunities by painting lines on the French Park basketball court and through the shared-use of the tennis court at French Park following the construction of new tennis courts at San Luis High School. Consistent with the recommendation in the June 1, 2016 staff report, the French Park tennis court would be resurfaced (through a planned capital improvement project (CIP)) and restriped. Prior to this CIP, rules for shared use (tennis and pickleball) of the facility would be agreed upon. Public Input for the Proposed Rules-of-Play To solicit public input in the development of the shared court rules and to help get the word out about the workshop opportunity, City staff extended this invitation via email to interested individuals on the Departments’ email list. Information was also made available on the City’s website and a workshop flyer was posted at various locations where tennis and pickleball are played (Ludwick Community Center, Meadow Park, Islay Park, French Park and Sinsheimer tennis courts), Attachment 1. 4-1 MULTI-USE RULES OF PLAY FOR FRENCH PARK TENNIS COURT Page 2 On November 10, 2016, the San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation Department hosted a public meeting and invited tennis, pickleball players and other recreational users to discuss the proposed rules for the both tennis and pickleball at the Joanna Santarsiere Memorial Tennis Court at French Park. At the meeting, thirteen people were in attendance representing an equal mix of both tennis and pickleball players. Staff presented the proposed rules-of-play (using the existing rules for the Court). How to best meet the needs of all of our recreational users was discussed. The public in attendance at this meeting came to agreement as reflected below. The consensus on how to best meet these two recreational activities’ needs is as follows: 1.Priority Use. This court may be reserved for specific purposes through the Parks and Recreation Department. Classes and instruction are scheduled by the Department and will continue to receive priority use. Reserved times are posted on the court on a weekly basis. They predominately occur in the afternoons and during summer. 2.Designated Times Designated play times for each tennis and pickleball in the mornings; Monday through Friday but not on weekends. 3.Continue with Drop-In Play. Afternoons will remain available for drop-in play for either activity. 4.Keeping Weekends Open. No “reserved” times will be held on Weekends. Weekends will remain open for drop-in play 5.Trial Period. The proposed schedule below is being recommended for a trial period of three months, at which time the users will get back together to determine how well this schedule is working, and recommend adjustments if needed. As a result of the public workshop, a weekly schedule for shared court use was developed which will temporarily dedicate weekday morning timeslots (from 8:00AM to 12:00PM) for scheduled pickleball or tennis play. The afternoons and weekends will remain available for “drop-in” play opportunities by the public. Existing “drop-in” play rules will remain in effect on a first-come first-served basis. The proposed schedule is provided in the table below which will be in effect for a 3-month trial period from January to March 2017. MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN MORNING 8:00AM - 12:00PM) DESIGNATED: Pickleball DESIGNATED: Tennis DESIGNATED: Tennis DESIGNATED: Pickleball DESIGNATED: Pickleball " Drop-In""Drop-In" MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN AFTERNOON EVENING 12:00PM-park close) Drop-In""Drop-In""Drop-In""Drop-In""Drop-In""Drop-In""Drop-In" PROPOSED SHARED COURT SCHEDULE (January - March 2017) 4-2 MULTI-USE RULES OF PLAY FOR FRENCH PARK TENNIS COURT Page 3 The Parks and Recreation department will retain the priority of use for classes and instruction at this location which could have an impact on the dedicated times assigned for pickleball and tennis. Consistent with past practice, the reserved times for City-sponsored classes and instruction will be posted at each court on a weekly basis. Classes and instruction predominately occur during the summer months. Online Feedback The proposed rules (provided as Attachment 2) and a recap of the public workshop was again emailed back to the 23 recreational users who had previously indicated their interest in tennis and pickleball opportunities. Additionally, the proposed rules were posted on the City’s website and locations where tennis and pickleball are played. The intent was to seek feedback of the proposed rules-of-play from those recreational users who were unable to attend the public workshop on November 10th. Approximately 10 emails from tennis and pickleball players have been received to-date with the majority of the respondents being tennis players. Overall the responses have been in favor of the proposed shared rules-of-play as being fair and representing the compromise between tennis and pickleball players. The highlights of the online feedback responses are summarized below: 1.Preference for equal time of dedicated tennis and pickleball play 2.Favorable response for the sharing of court time 3.Preference for dedicated pickleball courts 4.In agreeance with the proposed 3-month trial period with an option to adjust if needed 5.Preference for blended court lines similar to that of the Country Club Based upon the initial groups’ consensus and the favorable email responses received to -date, subsequent public workshops on this topic were not warranted. Next Steps Upon PRC’s approval, Parks and Recreation staff will continue to coordinate with Public Works staff in the French Park Tennis Court resurfacing project to include multi-use court striping for pickleball and subsequently increase pickleball play at this location. Parks and Recreation will provide new signage displaying the recently agreed upon rules-of-play at this location. Staff will return to the Commission in March 2017 to review the rules-of-play and determine if they should be adjusted. ATTACHMENT 1.Public Meeting Flyer, November 10, 2016 2.Proposed Rules-of-Play 4-3 Public Meeting Attention: Tennis and Pickleball Players Please join the San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation Department to discuss the proposed Rules and Regulations for the Multi-Use of both Tennis and Pickleball players at the Joanna Santarsiere Memorial Tennis Court at French Park. Together, we will be discussing the proposed rules-of-play and how we can best meet the needs of our recreational users. Please share this meeting opportunity with your membership or any other individuals that you might think would be interested. WHEN: Thursday, November 10, 2016 TIME: 12:00pm – 1:00pm WHERE: Ludwick Community Center 864 Santa Rosa Street parking in the rear of the building off of Mill Street) TOGETHER WE CAN PLAN OUR FUTURE Visit slocity.org or call 781-7305 for more information 4-4 Attachment 1 PROPOSED CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO- MULTI USE (TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL) RULES FOR THE JOANNA SANTARSIERE MEMORIAL TENNIS COURT 1.PARK HOURS 7:00 A.M.- 10:00 P.M. USE OF PARK BEYOND THESE HOURS ARE PROHIBITED. SLOMC 12.20140.E) 2.ONLY TENNIS OR PICKLEBALL IS TO BE PLAYED ON THE COURT. 3.COURT ETIQUETTE AND SPORTSMANSHIP SHALL PREVAIL AT ALL TIMES. 4.MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, PLAY IS RESERVED IN THE MORNINGS AS FOLLOWS: 5.ALL OTHER TIMES PLAY SHALL BE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. 6.FOR DROP-IN PLAY ONLY: DESIGNATE YOUR START TIME ON THE SIGN-IN BOARD. WHEN OTHERS ARE WAITING: i.ONLY ONE HOUR AND A HALF OF PLAY IS ALLOWED ii.COURT SHOULD BE GIVEN UP AT THE END OF ONE HOUR AND A HALF. iii.WAITING PLAYERS MUST REMAIN IN PERSON ON THE COURT DESIRED. iv.PRACTICING OF SKILLS SHALL NOT EXCEED A 20 MINUTE PERIOD. v.WARM UP FOR MATCHES MUST NOT EXCEED FIVE (5) MINUTES. 7.ONLY ATHLETIC SHOES WITH NON MARKING SOLES MUST BE WORN 8.CHILDREN AND ADULTS USING THESE FACILITIES DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. 9.USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS IS PROHIBITED IN ALL PARKS. SLOMC 12.20140.F) 10.PLAYERS ARE REQUESTED TO ACCEPT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE’S INTERPRETATION OF ALL RULES. 11.CLASSES, TOURNAMENTS AND RENTALS ARE SCHEDULED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND SHALL RECEIVE PRIORITY USE. 12.INSTRUCTION PROVIDED BY THE CITY ONLY. USE OF THE COURTS FOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION IS NOT PERMITTED. 13.VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO CITATION AND/OR EJECTION FROM THE PREMISES FOR INFORMATION ABOUT LESSONS, QUESTIONS OR TO REPORT A PROBLEM, PLEASE CALL PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT (805) 781-7300 NON-EMERGENCY POLICE NUMBER (805) 781-7317 MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN MORNING 8:00AM - 12:00PM) DESIGNATED: Pickleball DESIGNATED: Tennis DESIGNATED: Tennis DESIGNATED: Pickleball DESIGNATED: Pickleball "Drop-In""Drop-In" MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN AFTERNOON EVENING 12:00PM-park close) Drop-In""Drop-In""Drop-In""Drop-In""Drop-In""Drop-In""Drop-In" PROPOSED SHARED COURT SCHEDULE (January - March 2017) 4-5 Attachment 2 Minutes PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 7 December, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Advisory Body Committee Commission CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order on the 2nd day of December, 2016 at 5:33 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Whitener. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Greg Avakian, Susan Olson, Keri Schwab, Douglas Single, Rodney Thurman, Vice Chair Susan Updegrove and Chair Jeff Whitener Absent: Vice Chair Updegrove exited the Commission Meeting at 7:05pm Staff: Parks and Recreation Director Shelly Stanwyck, Recreation Manager Melissa Mudgett, Recreation Supervisor Youth Services Meghan Burger, Recreation Supervisor Sports Rich Ogden PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Lydia Mourenza, SLO resident, expressed to the Commission that access into the City Hall Building was difficult. She also added that the Agenda correspondence that is posted on the City’s website is not user friendly. John Ashbaugh, San Luis Obispo City Council Member and resident, thanked the Commission for its continued support and in improving city parks and facilities. Mila Viyovich-LaBarre, SLO resident urged the Commission to support the dedication 7 acres of the planned Prado Road extension for recreational purposes. Ms. Viyovich-LaBarre asked for incorporation of the Resolution 1999 acquiring the Damon Garcia Sports Fields land be attached to the Commission’s meeting minutes. PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, APPOINTMENTS None CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES ACTION: APPROVE THE SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2016 AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 2, 2016 AS AMENDED, MOTION BY VICE CHAIR UPDEGROVE, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THURMAN. 1. Consideration of Minutes CARRIED 7:0:0:0 to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Body for the meetings of 10/14/16 and 11/02/2016. Minutes – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of December 7, 2016 Page 2 AYES: AVAKIAN, OLSON, SCHWAB, SINGLE, THURMAN, UPDEGROVE, WHITENER NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Finalize Council Goals for 2017-19 Financial Plan Director Stanwyck provided a brief overview of the City’s Goal Setting process and ways in which the community can provide input, both online and via the Community Forum which will be held on January 10, 2017 at the Ludwick Community Center. She added that January 28, 2017 will be an all-day Goal Setting process for the City Council and that the public was welcome to attend. Public Comment Allan Cooper, SLO resident, urged to Commission to consider adding to its proposed Council goals a new neighborhood park in the North Broad Street area. Scott Cleere, SLO resident and tennis player, offered his continued support for lit tennis courts and commended the Commission for making this a goal. He read aloud several emails from neighborhood residents in favor of lighting tennis courts to increase play time. Kit Gould, SLO resident, added her support for a new neighborhood park in the North Broad Street neighborhood. She provided the Commission with petition signatures in support of a neighborhood park in this area. Chris Gilbert, resident of Arroyo Grande, teacher at Cuesta College and an avid tennis player, expressed his support for tennis court lighting. He added that the lack of lighting limits those working individuals from playing in the evenings. He thanked the Commission for adding lit tennis courts to its 2017-19 Advisory Body Goals. Lydia Mourenza, Cheryl McLean, Camille Small, and Betty DeHaan, all long-time residents of San Luis Obispo, all individually spoke and advocated for a new neighborhood park in the North Broad Street neighborhood and urged the Commission to add specific language to its Council recommended goals in support of this. Sally Brooks-Shulke, SLO resident and Pickleball player, thanked the Commission for its support in advancing Pickleball opportunities in the City. Mila Viyovich-LaBarre, SLO resident, urged Commission to consider adding a new park in the North Broad Street area, using the Prado Road land for recreational opportunities, and designating any future Cal Ripken Fields to be open to all genders, and to make improvements at Laguna Lake Park. Steve Davis, SLO resident, expressed his support for the update of the Parks and Recreation Element as a very important Advisory Body goal. He urged the public to attend the Community Forum in January and to help the Council understand their recreational needs. Brian Spaulding, SLO Resident, emphasized his support for the installation of lights at Sinsheimer tennis courts as this would increase play time. Minutes – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of December 7, 2016 Page 3 Commission Comments followed. Commissioner Avakian asked about zoning for the North Broad Street neighborhood. Director Stanwyck responded that there is not a public facility zoning requirement currently. She added that existing zoning might need to be changed to create a park in this neighborhood. Vice Chair Updegrove and Commissioners Olson, Schwab and Thurman expressed support for specific goal language to include a new park acquisition in the North Broad Street area. Commissioner Single asked about Cal Ripken fields. Director Stanwyck said there is currently no Cal Ripken fields in the City. Chair Whitener urged the Commissioners and the public in attendance to consider the update of the Parks and Recreation Element as the priority in determining the future of recreational opportunities. Vice Chair Updegrove was in support of the Parks and Recreation Element update as essential in developing a plan to move forward. She added that this is a great opportunity for community building and developing a plan which addresses all community recreational needs. The Commission is recommending to Council the following proposed goals for 2017-19: 1. Fund an update of the Parks and Recreation Element. 2. Increase the number of City parks and facilities and maximize the uses of existing parks. a. Build Lighted Tennis Courts at Sinsheimer Park b. Build Dedicated Pickleball Courts c. Build One Fenced Dog Park and Identify Future Sites d. Identify and Plan a North Broad Street Park 3. Provide funding for the development of a Master Plan for sustainable landscape in all City parks and at the Laguna Lake Golf Course. ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDED GOALS FOR COUNCIL’S CONSIDERATION IN THE 2017-19 FINANCIAL PLAN MOTION BY VICE CHAIR UPDEGROVE, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER AVAKIAN. CARRIED 7:0:0:0 to finalize Goals to Council for the 2017-19 Financial Plan. AYES: AVAKIAN, OLSON, SCHWAB, SINGLE, THURMAN, UPDEGROVE, WHITENER NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE 3. Receive Update on Youth Services Program Meghan Burger, Recreation Supervisor for Youth Services, presented to the Commission an overview of the Youth Services programming. She said that on-site childcare is provided at six San Luis Coastal Unified District school site locations year-round and serves approximately 900 children annually through afterschool care, special needs assistance, and spring break and summer camps. The Youth Services program has an annual budget of approximately $900,000 with 75% of this dedicated for staffing. Cost recovery is calculated at 85% which exceed the Council’s fiscal policy of 0-30% cost recovery for programs that serve youth and seniors. Staff Burger added that youth programs are supplemented by the many community partners. Staff Burger spoke about the successes and challenges of youth services programming. Minutes – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of December 7, 2016 Page 4 Public Comments None Commission Comments followed. Commissioner Avakian, Thurman and Scwhab commended staff for their work and efforts in maintaining high quality programming for youth. Commissioner Avakian asked about options of expanding partnerships for other youth programming off sites. Staff Burger said the Joint Use Agreement with the School District mandates programming at school locations. She added that an increase in programming would require a budget increase for additional staffing. Director Stanwyck added that the Joint Use Agreement renewal is anticipated in 2018 and discussions will be held with the School District about future care. Director Stanwyck added that Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through third grade is the highest demand for primary childcare. Commissioner Single asked about the diversity and inclusivity of the program. Staff Burger responded that the youth programs represent the same diversity of the school site demographics. She added that Parks and Recreation has a Fee Reduction program that offers subsidies for families unable to afford the services. Staff Burger also spoke about teen programs at Laguna Middle School. 4. Approve the Shared Rules of Play for the Joanna Santarsiere Memorial Tennis Court at French Park Recreation Manager, Melissa Mudgett and Recreation Supervisor for Sports, Rich Ogden, presented the proposed shared rules of play for both tennis and pickleball and the French Park tennis courts. Staff provided an overview of the stakeholder outreach, the public workshop and how the proposed rules were developed, and the next steps in for the project. Public Comments Brian O’Kelly, SLO Pickleball Club, said he attended the public workshop and thanked the Commission for its continued support of pickleball. He also thanked the tennis players for their input and a productive workshop session. Mr. O’Kelly added that SLO Pickleball Club was in support of the proposed rules. Anita Smith, SLO resident and tennis player, asked about the drop-in play time limit. Staff confirmed the one and ½ hour time limit. Ms. Smith asked about the City’s priority for contract classes and instruction. Staff Mudgett responded that City classes will take priority over dedicated play times. She added that classes typically occur in the summer months and schedules will be posted in advance. Craig Levin, SLO Resident and both tennis and pickleball player, asked about adjustment in the pickleball schedule at other locations. Staff Mudgett responded that any schedule adjustments could be discussed internally with the SLO Pickleball Club. Commission Comments followed. Commissioner Avakian asked when the trial period will end. Staff Mudgett responded that the trail period of 3 months would start after the restriping occurs. Staff will return to the Commission with a progress update in March 2017. Commissioner Olson asked for clarification on the rules for lessons. Director Stanwyck responded that private reserved uses and lessons require permits through the City. Minutes – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of December 7, 2016 Page 5 Commissioner Single asked is drop-in play was for both tennis and pickleball. Staff Mudgett responded affirmatively. Commissioner Thurman thanked staff, tennis and pickleball players for developing fair rules. Commissioner Avakian said that “rules” apply to how the game is played and “procedures” are reflective of policy. He asked staff to consider this when developing new signage for shared use at this location. ACTION: APPROVE THE SHARED RULES OF PLAY FOR THE JOANNA SANTARSIERE MEMORIAL TENNIS COURT AT FRENCH PARK AS PRESENTED, MOTION BY COMMISSIONER THURMAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER SCHWAB. CARRIED 6:0:0:1 to approve the shared rules of play for the Joanna Santarsiere Memorial tennis court at French Park. AYES: AVAKIAN, OLSON, SCHWAB, SINGLE, THURMAN, WHITENER NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: UPDEGROVE COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS Director’s Report Director Stanwyck provided a brief update of Parks and Recreation programming: A January report regarding progress on Open Space maintenance consistent with the adopted Maintenance Plan is forthcoming Public Art Master Plan will be presented to the City Council on December 13, 2016 A YMCA partnership agreement will be presented to the Commission in January 2017 December closures for maintenance and winter rehab include the Ludwick Community Center 12/13/16 – 1/2/17), Swim Center (12/24/16 – 12/26/16 and 1/1/2017), Youth Services (12/23/16 1/9/17), Parks and Recreation Public Counter (12/26/16 – 1/1/2017) Gobble Wobble was a HUGE Success with over 400+ in attendance Reindeer Run last Saturday. There were a lot of families in strollers. A great event. LIAISON REPORTS Adult and Senior Programming: Commissioner Single said Adult Softball just concluded its season. Spring Season starts beginning of March 2017. Adult Soccer starts December 13, 2016. Table tennis numbers are increasing with 8 tables, 3 times/week at Ludwick Community Center. Bicycle Advisory Committee: Commissioner Olson said the BCA developed its Advisory Body Goals at the November meeting. City Facilities (Damon Garcia, Golf, Pool & Joint Use Facilities): Commissioner Avakian reported that the Golf Course will be replanting new trees on 12/8/16. There is a new radio ad for 12-play card specials. Forty-one people attended Night Golf. Super- twilight Special of $5. Proceeds from the Gobble Wobble donated to the County Foodbank. Damon-Garcia fields are closed. Ludwick Community Center will be closed for winter maintenance. Minutes – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of December 7, 2016 Page 6 Tree Committee: Commissioner Thurman said there was no meeting. Jack House Committee: Director Stanwyck provided an update on behalf of Vice Chair Updegrove. She reported that the Jack House Committee developed its Advisory body goals. The Jack House held a docent appreciation dinner last month. She added that the past ten months of Art-After-Dark have brought in over 600+ new visitors to the house and this has been a great way to showcase the home and increase community awareness. Youth Sports: Commissioner Schwab said there was no report. Commission Communications Chair Whitener asked about the process of public correspondence on the website. Director Stanwyck said she will confirm this information with the City Clerk’s office which maintains the dissemination of this information. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. to the regular Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for 04, January, 2017 at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: 01/04/2017 French Park Multi-Use Court 2 Week Photo Essay Documenting Use This is from last November, pickleball use has increased significantly since. Data Summary French Park Tennis Court Photo study covers the tennis court use 8 am to noon for two weeks. 11/13 to 11/25 2 Week Period 11/13 to 11/25 ●Pickleball 178 players ●Tennis 6 players 3 month period Sept thru Nov ●Pickleball 1148 players ●Tennis 42 players Note: The New Upper Pickleball courts have been FULL EVERY DAY in the morning since opening. (except on rainy days) Current Court Design: Advantage Tennis Mixed use impacts both sport with many lines. It doesn’t keep Pickleball players from using the courts as they are badly needed. Tennis has priority for color scheme and continuous line color making for better play. Pickleball below has blended court line colors and no color for courts. Wednesday 11/13/2019 Reserved time for Tennis, 0 tennis players. Wednesday 11/13/2019 Drop in after Tennis reserved time, 20 pickleball players. Thursday 11/14/2019 Reserved for Pickleball, free lessons on closest two courts, 23 pickleball players. Friday 11/15/2019 Reserved time for Pickleball, 18 pickleball players. Saturday 11/16/2019 Drop In tennis or pickleball, 4 pickleball players. Sunday 11/17/2019 Drop In tennis or pickleball, 18 pickleball players. Monday 11/18/2019 Reserved for Pickleball, 17 pickleball players. Tuesday 11/19/2019 Reserved for Tennis, 4 tennis players. Wednesday 11/20/2019 Reserved for Tennis, 0 tennis players. Thursday 11/21/2019 Reserved for Pickleball, Free lessons on closest two courts. 14 pickleball players. Friday 11/22/2019 Reserved for Pickleball, 18 pickleball players. Saturday 11/23/2019 Drop In tennis or pickleball, 12 pickleball players. Sunday 11/24/2019 Drop In tennis or pickleball, 12 pickleball players. Monday 11/26 Reserved for Pickleball, 12 pickleball players. Submitted by San Luis Obispo Pickleball