Kelly Orta
From: usan Higgins <[email protected]
Sent: uesday, April 26, 2022 4:20 p
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Cc: CityClerk; Kelly Orta; Michelle Pinedo; John Aguilar; [email protected]; John Bauer [email protected]; [email protected]; Lynn Carroll-Carter; Shannon Tami Fukuda; Beth Fusco; Dean Fusco; Lisa Grant; Susan Higgins; Dzana Homan; Valerie Mowry; [email protected]; Lisa Olson; Dallas Poffenroth; Diane Pyrek; Wendy Rudick; Bobby Trevino
Subject: ESTABLISHING DEDICATED PICKLEBALL COURTS IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH Attachments: Hirsch & Assoc PB Feasibility Study Report for Alta Vista Park_Perry Park_Aviation Park 112221.PDF
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April 26, 2022
To: Mayor Bill Brand, District 1 Councilmember Nils Nehrenheim, District 2 Councilmember Todd Lowenstein, District 3 Councilmember Christian Horvath, District 4 Councilmember Zein Obagi, Jr., District 5 Councilmember Laura Emdee and Community Services Director Cameron Harding
cc: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk; Kelly Orta, Community Services Senior Management Analyst; Michelle Pinedo, Recreation Supervisor; Christopher McCauley, Recreation & Parks Commissioner (City Clerk, please forward to Mr. McCauley) From: Redondo Beach Resident Pickleball Players
Subject: Establishing Dedicated Pickleball Courts in the City of Redondo Beach We, as Redondo Beach resident pickleball players, are excited that the City is seriously considering establishing pickleball courts in Redondo Beach. We were pleased that on January 12, 2022 the Recreation and Parks Commission passed three motions. According to the Minutes from this meeting the three motions are: First a motion recommending eliminating Anderson Park, Franklin Park, Perry Allison Playfield and Dominguez Park from consideration for pickleball courts. [We, the Pickleball Community, concur.] A second motion recommending that 4 pickleball courts be established at Alta Vista Park in South Redondo via re-striping of one tennis court for shared, dual use and that the basketball courts at Perry Park in North Redondo be resurfaced and re-striped to add 2 pickleball courts in addition to basketball for shared, dual use by both sports. The third motion recommending that the City look at constructing 6 dedicated pickleball courts at Aviation Park in North Redondo for future (long term) consideration. Alta Vista Park, Perry Park and Aviation Park were considered viable locations by Hirsch & Associates in their Pickleball Courts Feasibility Study Report.
However, we the Pickleball Community, would like the City Council to consider modification of these recommendations. More than 50 emails from the local pickleball players and residents were submitted to the Recreation and Parks Commission and Kelly Orta of Community Services prior to their January 12, 2022 meeting expressing support for establishing pickleball courts in Redondo Beach; particularly for establishing dedicated pickleball courts in South Redondo at Alta Vista Park by converting one tennis court into 4 pickleball courts and in North Redondo at Aviation Park by constructing 6 dedicated pickleball courts to include fencing, lighting and seating to complete a standalone Pickleball Facility.
We strongly urge the City Council to consider approving the establishment of 4 dedicated pickleball courts at Alta Vista Park via a tennis court conversion as proposed in the Feasibility Study Report (see Hirsch & Associates report for Alta Vista Park attached hereto) versus just re-striping a tennis court; and, approve the resurfacing and re-striping of the basketball courts at Perry Park to add 3 pickleball (not 2) temporary, shared/dual use courts. Three courts were proposed in the pickleball courts Feasibility Study Report. (See Hirsch & Associates Report for Perry Park attached hereto.) 1 The conversion of one tennis court to 4 dedicated/permanent pickleball courts at Alta Vista Park would provide the pickleball players with a place to play during all open park hours. If a tennis court conversion is not feasible at this time, we request that one of the tennis courts be re-striped with 4 pickleball courts and that this re-striped tennis court be established for dedicated pickleball use only and not be for shared, dual use, and that the pickleball players have access to these 4 pickleball courts during all open park hours. This should not impact the tennis players who have 7 other tennis courts to play on at Alta Vista Park as well as 2 tennis courts at Anderson Park. Alta Vista Park is a park for all Redondo residents and taxpayers and not for the exclusive use by tennis players.
It is understood that establishing pickleball courts at both Alta Vista and Perry Parks would be a great near term solution to get courts in Redondo Beach but this will not come close to providing the resident players with an adequate number of courts nor provide any dedicated/permanent pickleball courts in North Redondo which can be available to the pickleball players during all open park hours. We request that City Council approve moving forward with establishing 6 dedicated/permanent pickleball courts at Aviation Park.
Aviation Park in North Redondo is an ideal location for a Pickleball Facility and it is highly favored by the Pickleball Community for multiple reasons:
• Would not displace any other sport, sits far away from residential homes thereby mitigates any potential noise impacts. • 6 dedicated/permanent pickleball courts at the same location with lighting, fencing and seating. • 6 courts will provide 24 players (4 per court) playing at the same time, faster rotation. Able to support beginners, intermediate and advanced players.
• Can accommodate open, drop-in recreational play, leagues, classes, and small tournaments creating a revenue stream for the city.
• Its proximity to Manhattan Heights pickleball courts in Manhattan Beach is conducive to conducting large bi-City tournaments and pickleball events; again, providing revenue to the City.
Note for information only: The APP (Association of Pickleball Professionals) will be conducting a USA Pickleball sanctioned tournament at El Segundo Tennis Center in El Segundo, California on June 23-26, 2022. This tournament is expected to draw hundreds of players and spectators creating revenue for the City of El Segundo • Aviation Park Pickleball Complex would be a top tier facility to be used for many, many years. It will bring in people from not only Redondo Beach but other cities as well to spend money at our gas stations, restaurants and stores. All good business for our City.
• See Hirsch & Associates Pickleball Courts Feasibility Study Report for Aviation Park attached hereto.
We recognize a pickleball facility at Aviation Park is new construction and would require time and money. Members of the pickleball community would be supportive and are willing and offering to work with the City to achieve the goal of an Aviation Park Pickleball Complex in Redondo Beach.
We, the Pickleball Community, have individuals with extensive knowledge and experience in many aspects of pickleball and what it takes to establish dedicated pickleball courts and support the continued growth of this sport. Teri Carter and Shannon Carter are two such hay, 2 The rental are sated the prete on t such individuals. Their credentials are stated in the below email as submitted to the Recreation and Parks Commission and Kelly Orta The popularity of pickleball is growing everywhere and, more importantly, the growth in the South Bay has exploded in the past couple of years. There are now hundreds of local players enjoying the sport, only being limited by the shortage of pickleball courts to play on. Establishing pickleball courts at Alta Vista Park, Perry Park and Aviation Park could provide a revenue stream to the City and definitely enhance the City and Community's health and wellness lifestyle.
For further discussion, questions or other information please contact our group point of contact Susan Higgins. She may be reached at email address: [email protected].
Thank you for your consideration. We are hoping for a very favorable vote and looking forward to being able to play our sport in our city of residence for many years.
Sincerely,
Redondo Beach Resident Pickleball Players
John Aguilar - District 3
Karen Aguilar - District 3
John Bauer - District 2
John Blandford - District 4
Marlo Blandford - District 4
2 Lynn Carroll-Carter - District 2
Shannon Carter - District 5
Teri Carter - District 5
Cade Erickson - District 5
George Fogelson - District 2
Sue Fogelson - District 2
Greg Francis - District 4
Tami Fukuda - District 1
Beth Fusco - District 1
Dean Fusco - District 1
Lisa Grant - District 4
Susan Higgins - District 4
Dzana Homan - District 4
Valerie lacopucci - District 1
Joe Leibfried - District 5
Kelley Mayeda - District 4
Lou McCauley - District 4
Lisa Michelle - District 4
Jennifer Mowry - District 2
Greg Olson - District 1
Lisa Olson - District 1
Dallas Poffenroth - District 1
Diane Pyrek - District 4
Wendy Rudick - District 5
Bobby Trevino - District 5
ATTACHMENT: Hirsch & Associates Pickleball Feasibility Study Report for Alta Vista Park, Perry Park and Aviation Park.
Teri and Shannon Carter's email to Recreation and Parks Commission and Kelly Orta sent on January 9, 2022:
Recreation and Parks Commissioners and Kelly Orta, Community Services Senior Management Analyst RE:
Meeting of January 12, 2022, Agenda Item J. 1 and Pickleball Courts Locations Feasibility Study This is Teri and Shannon "Gunner" Carter. We are long-term Redondo Beach residents and homeowners close to 40 years. After reviewing the Feasibility Study Report and the Community Services Director's Administrative Report, we were delighted that the City of Redondo Beach is seriously considering establishing dedicated pickleball courts.
Our involvement with the sport of pickleball is extensive. We are both USAP Certified Referees and Trainers, certified pickleball Instructors, tournament directors, and advanced competitive pickleball players. We have been involved with running USAP sanctioned tournaments in Seal Beach, Newport Beach, Carlsbad, Fountain Valley, Encinitas, Indian Wells, and Honolulu, HI.
Our greatest pride is our most recent event in November 2021, where we helped organize and run Manhattan Beach's first pickleball tournament with almost 200 players. We also helped the tournament director for El Segundo's December Jinglefest with similar participation.
Both tournaments utilized the respective city's existing dedicated pickleball courts, adjacent tennis and basketball courts where temporary pickleball courts were created using tape and portable nets. These tournaments were enjoyed by both players and spectators, many of whom may have never played in or attended a tournament.
Pickleball is a multi-generational sport to be enjoyed by youths to super seniors. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to leam, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
The establishment of pickleball courts here in Redondo Beach will enhance our community health and wellness lifestyle for families and friends, couples and singles, new and experienced players of all ages. Multi-court facilities will provide opportunities for recreational drop-in play, organized play, instruction, clinics, leagues, and tournaments.
Redondo Beach is approximately six square miles and the reality is it can take 15-30 minutes to drive from one end to the other. We strongly support the city approving the conversion of a tennis court into four dedicated pickleball courts at Alta Vista Park in South 3 Redondo and the new construction of six dedicated pickleball courts with appropriate lighting, fencing, and seating at Aviation Park in North Redondo.
Two separate locations will spread the pickleball love to our Redondo Beach residents and surrounding communities, as well as create a consistent revenue stream for our Parks and Recreation Department from various pickleball activities. Alta Vista's adjacent tennis courts could support future tournaments and Aviation Park could join with Manhattan Heights Park to create bi-city pickleball events.
We thank the city for conducting the Feasibility Study and request that the establishment of dedicated pickleball courts in South Redondo at Alta Vista and North Redondo at Aviation Park be approved Sincerely.
Teri Carter
USAP Certified Referee and Registered Trainer
USAP Certified Referee Coordinator, West Region
USAP Referee Coordinator
USAP National Championships, 2021 Co-Tournament Director PPR Certified Pickleball Pro Instructor
Shannon Carter
USAP Certified Referee and Registered Trainer
USAP Referee Coordinator
PPR Certified Pickleball Pro Instructor
USAP = USA Pickleball (Association)
PPR = Professional Pickleball Registry
ALTA VISTA PARK ANALYSIS:
8 aty. existing tennis courts in slight northeast / southwest orientation MINO REA 1 qty. tennis court can be re-surfaced to accommodate 4 pickleball courts Existing fencing and sports court lighting
Paths lead to all other park amenities and adjacent on-site parking Potential location for one stand-alone pickleball court with lighting and fencing, tree removal Tennis courts located down slope approximately 140'-150' from residential housing across both S. Juanita Avenue and Camino Real. Residences are between 5-11'+ higher than the tennis courts
SITE CONSTRAINTS
Existing A.D.A. parking striping and ramp do not meet current bullding codes and would need to be updated.
A single stand-alone, lighted court would cost more than refinishing one tennis court and serve fewer people.
One court: 4 players. Four courts: 16 players
• Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
POTENTIAL LOCATION
FOR STAND-ALONE ESTIMATE OF PROBABLY COSTS:
PICKLEBALL COURTI Converting One Existing Tennis Court: remove existing netting posts/sleeves/anchors and cap, resurface and
restriping court, install 8 netting posts/footings, 4 nets, 2 PICKLEBALL COURT additional benches: *$42,400 LOCATION
New Stand-Alone Pickieball Court: concrete
Strping, fending and gales, Court: c0 net 1 bed, court
lighting, remove 2 trees, remove turfgrass, grading to level area: $53,300 plus site work. Optional sports court
surfacing: $5,000 Lighting: $40,000
*All estimated costs are for basic amenities only. A survey NON-COMPLIANT would need to be conducted, along with a conceptual design to determine more accurate costs due to the extent AD.A. RAMP & of: grading, retaining curbs or low walls, tree removal, CROSSING noise abatement structure, accessible path and other items that may need to be addressed on a site specific
basis. PROPOSED TENNIS COURT FOR RE-SURFACING
NEW PICKLEBALLE
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EXISTING A.D.A.
ROUTE TO COURTS
4-COURT PICKLEBALL OVERLAY ON EXISTING TENNIS COURT
EXISTING A.D.A. RAMP TO BE REPLACED, RE-STRIPE POTENTIAL LOCATION FOR STAND-ALONE PICKLEBALL Alta Vista Park A.D.A. STALLS COURT
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BASKETBALL HOOP AND ESTIMATE OF PROBABLY COSTS:
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INTO RICKLEBALL COURT Re-Stripe Existing Basketball Courts: clean existing surfacing, repalr damaged concrete patches, maintain or refresh basketball court striping and add pickleball striping in contrasting color, option to re-surface courts prior to striping: *$4,500 pickleball court striping only, plus site work.
Optional sports court surfacing with multi-court striping: $30,000-$35,000 *All estimated costs are for basic amenities onty. A survey would need to.s- PITTED AND be conducted, along with a conceptual design to determine more accurate CARVED costs due to the extent of: grading, retaining curbs or low walls, tree
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removal, nolse abatement structure, accessible path and other items that may need to be addressed on a site specific basis.
EXISTING HALF BASKETBALL COURT CAN BE EXISTING BASKETBALL COURTS WITH TEMPORARY STRIPING
OVERSTRIPED USED FOR PICKLEBALL
PERRY PARK ANALYSIS:
NON-COMPLIANT A.D.A ROCKEFELLER LANE
STRIPING AND RAMP • 2 qty. existing 50° x 85 basketball courts in north / south orientation can be overlayed to accommodate a multi-court with 2 basketball courts and 3 pickleball courts
•One court is currently being used for two pickleball courts with temporary taped striping
• Existing temporary striping is not ideal with basketbell backboards and hoope encroaching into pickleball play space and backboard pole located within safety over run zone just outside of courts
Existing fencing and sports court lighting
Street parking only along Rockefeller Lane and Slauson Lane Existing A.D.A. parking along Rockefeller does not meet current code Paths lead to all other park amenities including street parking EXISTING A.D.A. Basketball/Pickleball courts located adjacent to busy Grant Avenue in the PATHS TO COURTS center of the park. There are no nolse complaints or concers currently at this location
• Park Hours:-6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
SITE CONSTRAINTS AND CONSIDERATIONS
Not much open space available for a stand-alone pickleball court at this location.
• Existing court concrete has patches that are pitting, spalling and previous repairs were carved into. These would need to be repaired. Another option would be to resurface and stripe the court with colored surfacing to better define the courts from the adjacent plaza to the east
• Existing A.D.A parking striping and ramping along Rockefeller Lane should RANT AVENUE be brought up to current code.
PICKLEBALL OVERLAY ON EXISTING BASKETBALL COURTS
Perry Park
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Now Stand-Alone Pickleball Court (per court):
concrete pad, court striping, fencing, 2 poles, 1 net, 2 benches, remove 5 trees, remove turf grass, grading
to level area, retaining wall or curb:
*$53,300 - $319,800 for 1-6 courts plus site work,
optional sports court surfacing: +$5,000/court. 18' highi. sports lights: up to $40,000/court plus $10,000 for
electrical improvements
*All estimated costs are for basic amenities only. A
survey would need to be conducted, along with a
CHILD conceptual design to determine more accurate costs
DEVELOPMENT
CENTER due to the extent of: grading, retaling curbs or low walls, tree removal, noise abatement structure,
PRIVATE PARKING- NO accessible path and other items that may need to be ACCESSIBLE STALLS addressed on a site specific basis.
FOR FIELD AREA
AVIATION PARK OPEN FIELD ANALYSIS:
Open field is bounded by a public gymnasium, a
child development center, and parking lots for the
adjacent Northrup Grumman complex
No existing permanent lighting within the field area
other than within parking lots and at buildings
Parking directly adjacent to open field is privately
owned by Northrup Grumman
There is no accessible parking for open field access
Electrical and water is available at adjacent gym
Existing fitness center has agreement with Northrup
Gumman for parking in private parking lots
SITE CONSTRAINTS AND CONSIDERATIONS
PUBLIC GYMASIUM EXISTING LOCKER
BUILDING ROOM / SHOWER If no exterior lighting is provided, court use would BUILDING be limited to daylight hours.
• Accessible parking should be installed including
PRIVATE PARKING- ramp and necessary striping. Approval by Northrup NO ACCESSIBLE Grumman would be required
STALLS FOR FIELD Root damage to parking lot curbs and asphalt from AREA
adjacent mature trees
Accessible path to new courts would need to be
NEW PICKLEBALL COURT OPPORTUNITY added, but there is ample space for access to all courts, lighting, seating, and other park amenities
EXISTING TURF AREA, NORTH AND EAST OF EXISTING Noise abatement may be needed near the child SCALE: 1*=60-0° BASEBALL FIELDS development center if the noise is distracting to the Aviation Park Open Field children or they have nap times during the day.
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