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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - PR 2021.04.15City of Burlingame BURLINGAME F, Meeting Agenda - Draft Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, April 15, 2021 7:00 PM BURLINGAME CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 Via Zoom Webinar On March 17, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order N-29-20 suspending certain provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act in order to allow for local legislative bodies to conduct their meetings telephonically or by other electronic means. Pursuant to the Shelter -in -Place Order issued by the San Mateo County Health Officer on March 16, 2020 (which was then extended on March 31, 2020, and further extended on April 29, 2020), the statewide Shelter -in -Place Order issued by the Governor in Executive Order N-33-20 on March 19, 2020, and the CDC's social distancing guidelines which discourage large public gatherings, the Recreation Center will not be open to the public for the April 15, 2021 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. Members of the public may view the meeting by logging into the Zoom meeting listed below. The meeting video will be uploaded to the Parks & Recreation Department's website after the meeting. 1. Call to Order - 7:00 pm - Online To access the meeting by computer: Go to www.zoom.us/join https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88335020786? pwd=MjZtOVBFQTFoROMwbO83N2ZDYVFzQT09 Passcode:947071 One tap mobile: +16699006833„88335020786#,,,,*947071# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: : +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Webinar ID: 883 3502 0786 Passcode:947071 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kw5cL7NeC 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes City of Burlingame Page 1 Printed on 411212021 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - Draft April 15, 2021 a. February 18, 2021 Minutes Attachments: February 18, 2021 Minutes 4. Correspondence 5. Public Comments Members of the public may speak about any item not on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act (the State and local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Commission from acting on any matter that is not on the agenda. Members of the public may provide written comments by email to recreation@burlingame.org. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting, or note that your comment concerns an item that is not on the agenda. The length of the emailed comment should be commensurate with the three minutes customarily allowed for verbal comments, which is approximately 250-300 words. To ensure that your comment is received and read to the Parks & Recreation Commission for the appropriate agenda item, please submit your email no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 15, 2021. The City will make every effort to read emails received after that time, but cannot guarantee such emails will be read into the record. Any emails received after the 5:00 p.m. deadline which are not read into the record will be provided to the Parks & Recreation Commission after the meeting. 6. Old Business 7. New Business a. Youth Advisory Committee - Year End Report b. Design Approval for the Victoria Playground Renovation Attachments: Staff Report & Exhibits C. Expansion of Pickleball Court Options Attachments: Staff Report & Exhibits 8. Staff and Commissioner Reports 9. Future Agenda Items 10. Adjournment Next Meeting: Thursday, May 20, 2021 NOTICE: Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities should contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (650) 558-7323 at least 24 hours before the meeting. The agendas and minutes are available on the City's website: www.burlingame.org. City of Burlingame Page 2 Printed on 411212021 R C1TfY ti o� `ls Rvoawreo PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER The duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Ardito at 7:00 pm via Zoom meeting. 2. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Milne, Holzman, Chang, Matthews, Lee, Pappajohn & Ardito None Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Recreation Manager Acquisti, Recreation Coordinator Sanchez, Recording Secretary Helley None Commissioner Holzman made a motion to approve the January minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pappajohn and was approved. 7-0. 4. CORRESPONDENCE None 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 6. OLD BUSINESS None 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Burlingame Tennis Court Scheduling Policy Recreation Coordinator Sanchez gave a background of the scheduling/reservation program and the use priority as referenced in the staff report. The remaining hours were open for drop -in use. In March 2020, all tennis courts were closed due to COVID-19, and in May 2020, the Health Department approved reopening courts for the public to use. Cities were required to monitor courts to avoid any public gatherings while players waited for court access. To meet this requirement, staff instituted a reservation process for court use. Burlingame residents could make free 1 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes February 18, 2021 reservations using online scheduling software (Max Galaxy), thus spacing the courts' use. Through this system, residents can book up to two hours of court time per day and reserve courts up to 10 days in advance. Courts are often fully scheduled by Burlingame residents many days in advance. In June 2020, the Health Department allowed private lessons to resume, so staff reached out to past instructors to reestablish their lesson schedules. In August 2020, staff was able to program afterschool sports and adult fitness outside, most of which occur on Washington Park Tennis Courts. With the restrictions set by the Health Department, staff has seen an increase in the number of community members interested in using the tennis courts both for lessons and recreational use. The additional programming has reduced the court availability for general recreational use. Some Burlingame residents mentioned they thought that there was a lack of available court time, so staff blocked out drop -in tennis times in the scheduling system (reservations not required). Chair Ardito opened Commission discussion. Commissioner Holzman asked how people in the community know about the system. Coordinator Sanchez stated upon the reopening of the courts, Department staff posted A -frames at all courts with information regarding the system in addition to court rules and signs with a QR code that, when scanned, takes individuals to the Max Galaxy site. She also asked if there was a sense of which courts are the most reserved by the general public. Sanchez noted the most popular courts were Washington and Ray. He also noted that all courts are being booked out during the prime times of 3-6 pm weekdays and weekend mornings. She asked if the number of days to reserve ahead of time could be changed. Sanchez said the number of days could be changed. Commissioner Lee asked about no-shows. Sanchez noted he does not have that type of data; however, in the correspondence received from the public, it does happen and that people who are around for drop -in will take advantage of the no-shows. The current policy allows for 15 minutes past the reservation time to show up or forfeit the time slot. Lee also asked if there is a way for a person to prove they have the reservation. Sanchez noted the software system generates an email receipt with time and location. Recreation Manager Acquisti noted that scanning the QR code, it would take the user to Max Galaxy and show the list of names on a reservation. Lee additionally asked how many of the classes now taught on the courts will be taught somewhere else when things become COVID safe. Sanchez said the adult fitness classes would return to the normal environment. Lee also asked if we are using the sports court as well as the tennis courts for classes. Sanchez said yes. Lee questioned if staff was concerned about people waiting outside the tennis courts while waiting for a court to open. Sanchez noted the Department is careful of the "large gathering" limitation 2 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes February 18, 2021 and has noted the number of people waiting near the courts is limited to about 5-7 at a time. Director Glomstad noted the public had gotten better at following COVID protocol. Commissioner Chang asked if the afterschool lessons, which are limited to four participants, are tied to the COVID Tier System. Sanchez stated that he was unaware of a limit, but four participates allowed for spacing due to court size. Director Glomstad noted that as other sports open up, tennis may decrease in demand. Commissioner Pappajohn asked if Department staff would work with Burlingame High School (BHS) to utilize their courts while demand was high. Sanchez noted the Department has worked with BHS in the past for programs such as Serve n Splash, which the Department paid a rental fee to use the courts. To utilize the BHS courts for this current situation, the Department would have to pay the rental fee. Glomstad noted it would be cost -prohibitive to rent the courts for Department programming. Commissioner Pappajohn asked about the current two-hour reservation time if it could be reduced to one hour. Sanchez noted it can be considered; however, most tennis matches take about two hours. Commissioner Milne suggested offering one -hour blocks and then letting those who request two hours come back and be given more time at the end of the day. He asked if there is a minimum amount of time private instructors are requesting. Sanchez noted it varies amongst instructors. Milne also asked if staff know how many private lesson students were Burlingame residents. Sanchez noted that Peninsula Tennis Academy is the biggest renter of City courts, and they have about 200 Burlingame resident families; however, he did not know the total number of clientele. Milne noted if a reservation was booked next to a lesson court, there would be a better chance for a drop -in to access the court if there was a no-show. Another suggestion is to shorten the time for booking to show up to 5 minutes down from 15 minutes. Commissioner Holzman asked about the fee charged for the general public to reserve courts. Sanchez noted the fee is part of the City Master Fee Schedule, a resident pays $21/court, and non- residents pay $25/court. The fee has temporarily been waived due to COVID but will be reinstituted. Commissioner Matthews asked if there is a penalty or fee for no-shows. Sanchez noted there is not a fee and the system is not set up to cancel a reservation. Chair Ardito opened public comments. Coordinator Sanchez read emails received from: Cindy Wang — "Overall, she thinks the reservation system is working well, and it prevents arguments. She realizes the system is not fully automated however, she appreciated the coordination in place for the process." Stan Chu — "Really thinks the system works well to avoid the wait time for a court and noted the inability to cancel a reservation." 3 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes February 18, 2021 Dan Mulready — "A longtime resident who plays competitively and hopes the system goes back to the former format as the current format only benefits those that know well in advance when they want to play." Director Glomstad read chat comments from: Sylvia Cox — "Some of the renters for private lessons are associated with Peninsula Tennis Club which has its own private tennis courts. As a private club, why are they given priority to public courts?" Sanchez noted that the Peninsula Tennis Club may be getting confused with Peninsula Tennis Academy, and Peninsula Tennis Academy has no affiliation with the Peninsula Tennis Club. Greg Schneider — "As a frequent player, I really like having the ability to schedule. I hope that's not eliminated as the pandemic subsides." And "Two other thoughts: 1) it would be nice if you could automatically cancel (vs. sending an email). That would help with the no-shows (though might not be possible with the software). And 2) additionally, you could charge a nominal fee for each rental ($5 $10?). I know Hillsborough does this ($17, which seems kind of steep). Glomstad stated these were both addressed in previous comments during the Commission discussion. Karen Ferman — "As a follow-up, why can't Peninsula Tennis Academy use the BHS courts for lessons?" Glomstad noted that when the school opens its courts, anyone can rent them through their reservation system. Spoken comments from: Bryan Jeong of Peninsula Tennis Academy wanted to address the question by Commissioner Milne about the amount of Burlingame residents the private instructors' service. PTA is servicing 157 resident families and of that, anywhere from 90 - 95% are from Burlingame. He noted that they are in partnership with the City to provide instruction for the afterschool tennis program. Sylvia Cox, a Burlingame resident, supports the scheduling system and is in support of a nominal fee for abuse and to show up and use their time. Another part of the scheduling abuse is not knowing if you are getting a two-hour block. Most matches take two hours to play. If the system could be more interactive, players would get more effective use with the limited supply. She felt that, generally, the courts are wonderful and well taken care of, and she appreciated having this wonderful resource, and the lights at Washington Park are very much appreciated. Chair Ardito asked staff for clarification about what the Commission was being asked to decide. Director Glomstad reiterated the two items before the Commission: continue the free reservation system or resume the fee reservation system when County moves to the red tier; and should side - by -side private lessons at Ray and Laguna continue or only allow one private lessons on those courts at a time. MOTION: Commissioner Matthews made a motion to dissolve the free reservation system two weeks after the County is in the Red Tier of COVID protocol. The motion was seconded by Commission Lee and was approved. 7-0 4 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes February 18, 2021 MOTION: Commissioner Lee made a motion not to reserve side -by -side private lessons and ensure one court is open for public use. The motion was seconded by Commission Chang and was approved. 7-0 8. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS a) Parks & Recreation Department Reports Director Glomstad reported that a small ribbon -cutting for Primrose Park is anticipated by March 12. The Ray Park ribbon cutting has been pushed back to late March since the grass isn't established yet. The Department will be hosting several upcoming events: a St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, Night under the Stars on March 13, and an Egg Hunt on April 3. The Beautification Commission has an opening and is looking for applicants. Glomstad asked Commissioners to direct interested parties to apply on the City's website. There will be an upcoming presentation to Council on Department afterschool programming. The Activity Guide is becoming a communitywide resource guide and an activity guide/lifestyle magazine in anticipation of the new Community Center and in an effort to broaden the audience. Glomstad presented a PowerPoint on the status of the construction of the new Community Center. She noted the Capital Campaign website is active and encouraged the Commissioners to visit the site. The Campaign has already received a generous $245,000 donation from the Burlingame Seniors for the Senior Lounge. b) Commissioners Reports Commissioner Milne — No report. Commissioner Pappajohn — No report. Chair Ardito — No report. Commissioner Lee loves the bunny hutch in Washington Park. Commissioner Chang attended Burlingame Aquatic Club Board meeting as a liaison and looks forward to working with the group. Commissioner Matthews reported she, Commissioners Pappajohn, and Lee assisted with preparing information letters to Title One families for the scholarship program. The new Burlingame School District Superintendent, Chris Mount-Benites, expressed gratitude as there are 245 families in need within the district. Commissioner Holzman is excited to hear about scholarship responses. No update on Victoria Park as the committee has not met recently. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes February 18, 2021 Pickleball opportunities 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm. The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 7:00 pm via zoom webinar. Respectfully submitted, Joleen Helley Recording Secretary 6 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes February 18, 2021 I BURLINGAME STAFF P • R Avovw To: Parks & Recreation Commission Date: April 15, 2021 From: Karen Hager, Management Analyst — (650) 558-7317 Subject: Design Approval for the Victoria Park Playground Renovation RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Parks & Recreation Commission approve the final playground design for Victoria Playground as recommended by the Victoria Park Playground committee. BACKGROUND In the 2019-20 budget, City Council approved funds for a Capital Improvement Project to replace the Victoria Park Playground. Conceptual Plan: Due to the size, complexity and features offered at Victoria Park staff felt it was important to look at the playground design within the context of the overall features of Victoria Park. The interest was to maximize the playable space and identify how the playground fit within the overall context of the park. Staff contracted John Cahalan, Landscape Architect to design a conceptual plan and to serve as our consultant as we identified how the playground would fit in the overall context of Victoria Park. The conceptual plan is attached. (Exhibit A) Victoria Playground Committee: To commence the Victoria Playground project, in the fall, 2020 a letter was sent to the Victoria Park neighbors informing them about the Victoria Park Playground renovation effort and inviting neighbors to serve on the Victoria Park Master Committee. Staff received seven applications and chose three neighbors for the committee. The Victoria Park Committee included the following members: Leslie Holzman — Parks & Recreation Commissioner Stephanie Lee — Parks & Recreation Commissioner Rebecca Hopkins — Victoria Park neighbor with school aged children Abigail Phillips — Victoria Park neighbor with school aged children Todd Weller — Victoria Park neighbor (who lives directly across from Victoria) with school aged children Richard Holtz — Parks Supervisor, Certified Playground Safety Inspector Chris Roman — Recreation Coordinator John Cahalan — Landscape Architect, Consultant Karen Hager — Management Analyst, Project Manager The Committee convened via Zoom on several occasions. The first meeting on January 12, 2021 included reviewing the survey results, discussing the timeline of the project, reviewing the site plan identifying needs to provide input to John Cahalan, Landscape Architect and our playground vendor, Ross Recreation to develop preliminary design options. Subsequent meetings included selecting and refining the proposed playground designs based on the survey results and identifying the final selection of the playground equipment and surfacing. (Exhibit C) Victoria Park Survey: A link to an online Victoria Park Playground survey was included in the neighborhood letter to encourage broad participation. Also, the survey was posted on the Parks & Recreation Department homepage, posted on the Parks & Recreation's Facebook page, on Nextdoor, and included in the City of Burlingame eNews. Additionally, a "street team" of Parks & Recreation Commissioners hand -delivered over 200 surveys to neighboring apartments. Victoria Park Committee members also forwarded the survey link to the Washington School Dad's Club and to the Washington School parents group. There were 106 responses to the survey and the results were used to guide the Committee's decisions. Playground Elements based on survey results: The list below includes the playground elements that were considered high priority based on the community survey as well as feedback from the Victoria Park Master Plan: 1. Climbing Structures 2. Multiple slide options but not a covered slide (due to graffiti and hiding concerns) 3. Creative/imaginative elements 4. Horizontal bars (monkey bars) 5. A non-traditional swing The survey also indicated that the playground should include both a 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old play area. A rocket ship theme was identified as the most popular theme choice, and committee members wanted the theme to be represented throughout the playground design. Survey results indicated the desire for an item or design that was unique for Victoria Park. The final Committee meeting took place on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Committee members reviewed the revised design that was rendered based on the feedback from the previous meetings and approved the design as presented tonight. (Exhibit C) Timeline: Assuming that the project's contracting process goes smoothly, the Victoria Playground renovation will commence in fall, 2021. If no construction delays occur, it is anticipated the project will be completed by early spring, 2022. Neighbors and Victoria Park will be notified of the project timeline when the contract is issued. DISCUSSION Attached is the proposed Victoria Park playground design as recommended from the Victoria Park Master Plan Committee. FISCAL IMPACT City Council has authorized $750,000 for the Victoria Park Playground renovation as part of City of Burlingame Capital Improvement Program. The estimated construction costs for the playground project and ADA improvements falls within the budgeted amount. 2 EXHIBITS A. Victoria Park Conceptual Plan B. Proposed Victoria Park Playground Design C. 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ELEVATED PLY COMPONENTS ELEVATED COMPONENTS ACCESSIBLE TOTAL ELEVATED COMPONENTS ACCESSIBLE BY TRANSFER TOTAL ACCESSIBLE GROUND LEVEL COMPONENTS SHOWN TOTAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF GROUND LEVEL COMPONENTS Ross Recreation Equipment Co. Alex Halley Smart Play (-5 years) Max Fall Height-. 53 inches REQUIRED 0 REQUIRED 18 REQUIRED REQUIRED SYSTEM TYPE: PlayBooster oRawiNr, g: 1151024-03-04 A& landscape structurer E ED The play components idenkif ied on this plan are IPENIA certified_ (Unless rn-odel number is preceded with *) The use <ind layout 4t these components conform to the requirements of ASTfVI F1487_ To verify product certification, visit www_1pema_0rg THIS PLAY AREA & PLAY EQUIPMENT I DESIGNED FOR AGES 5-12 PEARS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON PLAN, IT IS THE MANUFACTURERS OPINION THAT THIS PLAN' AREA DOES CONFORM 70 THE A.D.A. ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS, ASSUMING AN ACCESSIBLE PROTECTIVE SURFACING IS PROVIDED, AS INDICATED, OR WITHIN THE ENTIRE USE ZONE. THIS CONCEPTUAL PLAN WAS BASED ON INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO US_ PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, DETAILED SITE INFORMATION INCLUDING SITE DIMENSIONS, TOPOGRAPHY EXISTING UTILITIES, SOIL CONDITIONS, AND DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS SHOULD BE OBTAINED, EVALUATED, UTILIZED IN THE FINAL DESIGN. PLEASE VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS OF PLAN' AREA, SIZE, ORIENTATION, AND LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND SITE FURNISHINGS PRIOR TO ORDERING_ SLIDES SHOULD NOT FACE THE HOT AFTERNOON SUN. CHOOSE A PROTECTIVE SURFACING MATERIAL THAT HAS A CRITICAL HEIGHT VALUE TO MEET THE MAXIMUM FALL HEIGHT FOR THE EOUI PM ENT ( REF. ASThr1 F1487 STANDARD CONSUMER SAFETY PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC USE, SECTION B CURRENT REVISION). THE SUBSURFACE MUST BE WELL DRAINED. IF THE SOIL DOES NOT DRAIN NATURALLY IT MUST BE TILED OR SLOPED 1 /8" TO 1 4" PER FOOT TO A STORM SEINER OR A "FRENCH DRAIN"_ AREA OF AC C EI B LE,{P ROTECTIE SURFACING (POURED - IN - PLACE SUGGESTED) 4-8 SOFT. IT IS THE MANUFACTURER'S OPINION AND INTENT THAT THE LAYOUT OF THESE COMPONENTS CONFORM WITH THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION'S (CPSC) "HANDBOOK FOR PUBLIC PLAYGROUND SAFETY"_ DESIGNED B: NH COPYRIGHT: 4-/1 LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES, INC_ 601 7th STREET SOUTH - P.O. BOX 198 DELANO, MINNE OTA 55328 PH: 1-800-325-0035 FAX. 1-763-972-6091 3113/ 1 115104-0 -0 NIGH 1 1 1151024-03-02 NH 11111 1 11 10 4-0 -01 NI H Date Previous Drawing # Initials ISO 14001:2015 Certified �v ci�v o `� STAFFURLINGAME REPORT HCo� To: Parks and Recreation Commission Date: April 15, 2021 From: Kevin Sanchez, Recreation Coordinator Subject: Expansion of Pickleball Court Options RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Parks and Recreation Commission review the current Burlingame pickleball options, proposed adjustments, and provide direction to expand the pickleball court locations in Burlingame. BACKGROUND Pickleball is a growing sport both locally and nationally. Pickleball is a game that combines elements of tennis, badminton Ping-Pong (Exhibit A). Before the Burlingame Recreation Center's closure, pickleball had taken place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am — 1 pm in the Rec Center Auditorium with two courts set up by staff. The program was a drop -in, fee -based recreational program where participants paid $5 per day. The program ended in February 2020 when the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department moved out of the Rec Center in anticipation of the construction of the new Community Center. The intention at that time was to transfer pickleball to the Washington Park Sports Court as the new permanent home of pickleball. Due to the nature of use and flooring of the new Community Hall, holding pickleball indoors was not feasible, and the plan was to move it outdoors on a permanent basis. The pickleball program did not immediately resume as COVID prevented City staff from offering drop -in programs. On Monday, September 28, staff restarted drop -in pickleball with the same schedule. Due to the COVID concerns of handling cash, staff temporarily discontinued the $5 fee. Between October and December, staff would set up and break down the City -owned pickleball nets. In December 2020, San Mateo County experienced a surge in COVID, which resulted in the program being temporarily suspended again. While the City could not offer the program and be in incompliance with COVID guidelines, the players, at their discretion, could continue, but they would be responsible for setting up the nets and managing play. Even though the COVID guidance now allows this type of activity, the group has continued in the same manner. Pickleball is well attended, averaging approximately thirty players per meeting. DISCUSSION Since pickleball was first introduced in Burlingame, members within the pickleball community have contacted staff to express interest in increasing the number of courts and available times in Burlingame. Currently, pickleball is scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am — 1 pm on the Washington Park Sports Court. The three courts at Washington Park can accommodate twelve players at a time, which results in a queue of approximately twelve to eighteen players waiting for court access. Collaborating with the pickleball leadership, City staff, and members of the pickleball community have surveyed possible locations that could increase Burlingame's pickleball locations. Additional suggestions for pickleball opportunities were noted in the correspondence submitted to the City (Exhibits B, C, and D). Pickleball is the only recreational program that has a recreational facility reserved at no cost for a specific use. To be consistent with the Master Fee Schedule and Department operations, pickleball will need to either be a scheduled fee -based drop -in program or on a first -come first - use basis, such as basketball and tennis. In speaking with one of the City's pickleball liaisons, his opinion was that the pickleball players who use Burlingame courts would be willing to pay a drop -in fee to reserve space. Additionally, the pickleball community has expressed a desire to have more time, days of the week, and additional locations available for pickleball. The intent of these other locations would be for unreserved pickleball, where members of the community are responsible for bringing their own equipment. Having alternative space available would lessen the demand on the currently scheduled Mondays and Wednesdays. Staff submits the following potential sites for Commission consideration. Location Pros Cons # of courts Bayside Parking Large area Surface is in average 6 Lot Restrooms condition • Ample Parking Required logistics to block off parking lot section Cuernavaca Park Existing basketball court in • Location is not centrally 3 good condition located • Minimal court use • Lack of natural barriers • Ample parking • Restrooms Victoria Park • Existing basketball court in • Neighborhood location decent condition. • Lack of parking • Minimal court use • No restrooms Village Park • Existing basketball court in • Neighborhood location good condition • Lack of parking • Minimal court use • Location used by existing • Restrooms weekday program (Village Park Preschool) Washington Park • Existing Pickleball location • Washington Park sports court *Addition of is enjoyed by players is a highly active area. Scheduled Friday • Restrooms • The sports court currently and Weekend . Quality surface provides a pedestrian times pathway across Washington Park. • Staff has the need to program sports and fitness classes on the Washington Park Sports Court as needed. Washington Park • Cost-effective for adding • Impacts tennis court Tennis Court #1 quality courts availability for tennis play. • Tennis courts in good • Backcourt spacing is tight. (Exhibit E) condition • Lighted courts offer extended hours • Location would allow for additional courts on scheduled dates • Restrooms • Parking 3 2 A consideration for discussion at a future date is Ray Park. Ray Park basketball courts need resurfacing, which would require prior planning due to the fiscal impact. However, should that occur and if staff were to add pickleball lines to Ray Park Tennis Courts, that location could be a future pickleball hub for Burlingame where multiple courts could be present. This could facilitate a more robust pickleball program in town, including lessons, leagues, tournaments, and rentals to turn pickleball into a revenue -generating activity in Burlingame. Staff is requesting the Commission provide direction on which options noted above, or raised at the meeting, to move forward with to research the fiscal impacts and notice the impacted neighborhoods. Staff intends to bring this matter back to Commission in May for further discussion and decision - making. This is contingent on the amount of staff time required for each option and whether it is feasible to gather the information and notice the neighborhoods before posting the May agenda. If the option(s) chosen by the Commission is of a fiscal impact such that staff will need to request funds from the City Council, it will need to go to the City Council for approval. FISCAL IMPACT Depending on which recommendation(s) the Commission provides, the fiscal impact would be varied. Should new lines be painted at a City park, staff believe the budgetary impact would be minimal, and staff could accommodate it into the Department's current budget. If an existing area's resurfacing is required, the fiscal would be significant and require staff to request funds. EXHIBITS A. Pickleball Summary and Court Design — USA Pickleball B. Correspondence from Jack Elward C. Correspondence from Robin and Ron Karp D. Correspondence from Tom Hartman E. Two Pickleball Court Design on Tennis Court — USA Pickleball Exhibit A PICKLEBALL"' Pickleball summary from USA Pickleball: 1. A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. 2. Played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton -sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. 3. Played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes. 4. Played as doubles or singles. 5. Can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, Washington. Three dads — Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum — whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities — are credited for creating game. Pickleball has evolved from original handmade equipment and simple rules into a popular sport throughout the US and Canada. The game is growing internationally as well, with many European and Asian countries adding courts. 44 ft �— 7 ft — — 15 ft Net Height at Sideline = 36 in (34 in at Center) Exhibit B Jack Elward March 5, 2021 945 Paloma Ave Burlingame, CA 94010 Re: Expansion of Pickleball in Burlingame Dear Chair Ardito, Parks Commissioners, Ms. Glomstead, and Mr. Sanchez; On behalf of the thriving community in Burlingame, I appreciate this opportunity to discuss options for expansion of our pickleball program, times, and facilities. Pickleball is very popular and growing in Burlingame. We attract players of all ages and abilities. Our participation on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 to 1:00 continues to expand. Ordinarily we have 18-30 people. On numerous occasions, we have taken polls, and Burlingame residents account for a majority of our players. For those not familiar with pickleball, it is played with a net on a lined court; the total area is one third of a tennis court; we play four to a court, and an average game is 15 minutes. With minimal guidance, most players can play a moderate game within 30 minutes of practice. First timers are often thrilled and laughing with joy. We have a simple system for queuing players and rotating teams is highly encouraged. Currently at Washington Park, with only three courts available, our maximum playing is 12 people at a time. With this limited number of courts it means that somewhere between 6 and 18 people are routinely waiting. This can range anywhere from 7 to 35 minutes. This standing around and not playing can be very frustrating to everyone. In order to create a better pickleball environment in Burlingame, I urge you to consider an expansion of our play opportunity. Following are my suggestions: 1. Add Fridays to our existing schedule. Beginning Friday, April 9 have an additional 10:00 to 1:00 reservation on the Washington Park sports court. 2. Paint several additional pickleball courts on the South East side of the 52' x 71' Parks Department parking lot that is just behind the BHS maintenance yard for Washington Park. This will alleviate the number of people waiting. And will facilitate our ability separate the beginning and learning groups from the more advanced players. Currently we are observing residents who bring their own nets to the unlined parking lot (see picture 1) and play for the love of the game. The additional courts could solve a common request for weekend pickleball. 3. Confirm that I may voluntarily set up pickleball nets at the Washington Park sports court on Saturday and/or Sunday mornings from 9 - noon. 4. Create a list of potetional park sites for permanent striping (and resurfacing is necessary). I am happy to work with Staff on best suited locales and at the Washington Park lot. In this time of COVID-19, please be assured that I am continuing to encourage our players to follow all county guidelines such as mask wearing, social distancing and other required safety practices. In closing, I'd like to add that all of our pickleball community appreciate and enjoy the new sports court and outdoor facility you have provided for us. The park setting is universally deemed a beautiful location. Mr. Sanchez and his crew have been excellent in working with us and ensuring that our residents have safe and fun experience. We look forward to your response and our continuing team effort with the parks department. Jack Elward USA Pickleball Ambassador: California Peninsula (San Bruno — Redwood City) Exhibit C March 29, 2021 Council Member Ortiz, Per our conversation last week, my wife and I put together a letter for you and the City of Burlingame to consider. Over the past several months, pickleball's increased popularity took over Burlingame, and the Peninsula. The game is the fastest growing sport in America, and our community would benefit from the City taking action to support the growing demand of needed pickleball courts. https://www.economist.com/united-states/2021 /01 /28/pickleball-is-the-fastest-growing-sport-in-a merica We are writing you to ask the City of Burlingame to consider and establish the following requests: 1) Convert one of the four lighted Washington Park Tennis Courts, located at 850 Burlingame Avenue, for exclusive use as a pickleball court (or courts, see diagram below), complete with a permanent net(s). This would allow for day and night access to play, additionally it would allow for those who do not own a net equal access to play. 2) Stripe existing smooth surfaced basketball courts at parks throughout Burlingame for shared sport access of basketball and pickleball. 3) Establish and post rules for the sports court at Washington Park. a) How long can someone play on the basketball court? b) How long can someone play on the pickleball court with their own net? c) Post hours the sports court is reserved for Burlingame Parks & Recreation use. d) Is it permitted to have pickleball play at the same time as basketball play? Many pickleball players feel it is extremely unsafe to play pickleball, simultaneously, next to basketball. e) Consider building dedicated courts with lights (for a perfect example see the courts at Leo Ryan Park in Foster City). Today 28 players were waiting to play in round robin play on the three stripped pickleball courts at the Washington Park shared sports court, at the same time an additional 12 people were playing; this was during today's scheduled community pickleball hours (Monday 10-1, Wednesday 10-1). This means there were 40 community members engaged in playing pickleball. It's obvious there is a need for more access to play pickleball in the public parks, and access to play under lights in the evening, the time is now! We're excited to work with the city, please advise what additional info you need from us. Robin & Ron Karp 1209 Burlingame Avenue Burlingame 650.740.8005 (Ron) 650.400.5559 (Robin) ronaldkarp@gmail.com robinkarpl &gmail.com (Today's player's paddles at Washington Park placed in "line" for the next open court) Four Pickisbsll Courts Per Tennis Court Diagram Giagra7_ she -.-ing the layout -c.r -c•..r uick vhal co..rts an a tennis ,vouil. Tennis co..rt .shc;;n v.Ath red I ryes Exhibit D From: TH To: PARKS/REC-Kevin Sanchez Subject: Re: Ideal Pickleball Situation Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:43:46 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi Kevin, How are you? I really appreciate your interest in Pickelball and reaching out to me about it. I very much respect and support the City of Burlingame and the Parks and Rec Department. Of course I will voluntarily help you in any way you need. I was born and raised in the Peninsula area, received a BA in Recreation Administration at SDSU, managed thousands of employees throughout the country as a career and now returned as a local pickleball player. Before COVID I hosted San Mateo High School Indoor play, am currently backing up Jack Elward as a host for Washington Park play, working with Dan Hibson from SM Parks and Rec on the 5th ave tennis court action and have spent a great deal of community support to Leo Ryan park in Foster City and Mitchell Park in Palo Alto. With that said I would very much like to use my background and shift my primary focus on Burlingame and helping you and Nicole carefully expand Pickleball. My current evaluation of Bay Area Pickleball in general is growth, growth and growing. Just last Saturday I hosted an event at PGCC of which 600 members wanted to attend but we only had 250 slots. Most who attended it was their first introduction to Pickelball. I imagine their club is reviewing now how to fully address this huge interest. Burlingame has the Washington Park Sports court fully attended on Monday and Wednesday with around 24 players showing up every session. This group is mostly comprised of beginners and advanced beginners and provides somewhat of a sanctuary for that level of play in the immediate area. Pat Burrell (from the SF Giants and now a Pickleball player) and I were out at Washington Park yesterday watching and commenting about this unique location and how nice it was for the community. I mentioned to him how I would like to protect the players who attend this place to play like no other place around. In most other places the more advanced players are often left unmanaged, resulting in court bullying at the expense of the weaker players. Pickleball is unlike any of the other sports in the drop in and social nature the founders of the sport built into their creation. Unfortunately this openness lends itself to abuse from advanced players who often intimidate the less advanced into thinking they cannot use the courts. I don't like that at all, but understand it well and know it will always be present, but can be managed. When you consider focus on Pickleball please keep in mind it is to the communities' advantage to create a template play environment where everyone feels comfortable and bullying minimized. Without knowing what other areas in Burlingame you might consider expanding to or whether the High School can be a consideration, I can say I would be open to review any possible sites, then give you my opinion of how they could work. I believe there is a City revenue generating opportunity for some type of facility to be large enough to support tournaments (the largest is now in Mitchell Park Palo Alto at 8 dedicated courts and another 8 attached temporary courts ) and instruction (I helped the current PB instructor for Foster City secure his position and he has more students then he can handle). I would be open to help you review who becomes an instructor for the city which is a very important part of supporting your community. There are a couple unscrupulous instructors in the area I could help you avoid and a couple others I could help you develop that would serve you well. The ideal situation would be venue choices where skill level is considered and local hosting managing available... but to also have a larger facility for tournaments. Foster City with its 6 dedicated courts in open every day till IOP and the courts are full almost all day long. So if you had a couple hosted and managed venues and one large open one you might have the best of both worlds. The larger one with instruction and tournament capabilities could revenue support the smaller hosted frequency gatherings. Sure, let me know about how to attend as audience the Commission meeting and I will try to be there. I don't feel I would need to express any opinions but can certainly help you and others in the background. Thank you, Tom Hartman On Mar 2, 2021, at 11:47 AM, PARKS/REC-Kevin Sanchez <ksanchez@burlingame.org> wrote: Hi Tom, This is Kevin Sanchez from Burlingame Rec. On 3/17, 1 will be speaking with the Parks and Rec Commission about Pickleball in Burlingame. How we used to operate, our current structure, and most importantly, what changes can we make to create more opportunities in town. We will likely be discussing other location sin town that could serve as future pickleball sites. Can I ask for your to provide your perspective on pickleball in Burlingame? What would be an ideal situation? How many days a week? What times? Etc. Feel free to write me an email on the subject. I will include your perspective when writing a report. Additionally, I would encourage you and anyone else interested in the topic to join the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting (I will send out more information). The public is able to express their opinion at these meetings. Let me know if you have any questions, <image001.pn9> Kevin Sanchez Recreation Coordinator I Parks and Recreation Direct 650.558.7312 Main Office 650.558.7300 1010 Burlingame Avenue I Burlingame, CA 94010 <image002.12ng> eeaaa -, Exhibit E