Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of June 8, 2021
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APPROVAL OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION
TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR USE OF THE HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER GYMNASIUM BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE HERMOSA BEACH YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
(Recreation Coordinator Nick Shattuck)
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Approve the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission recommendation to approve the first amendment to an Agreement for Use of the Hermosa Beach Community Center Gymnasium between the City of Hermosa Beach and the Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball League to allow temporary use of the Kelly Basketball Courts for games during the 2021 Summer Season; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached first amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney (Attachment 3).
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Background:
For over 30 years, the Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball League (HBYB) has managed and operated a coed basketball league each winter, and select summers, for South Bay youth in grades kindergarten through eighth. This league holds its games primarily at the Community Center Gymnasium, with some practices held on outdoor basketball courts. The Valley School Gymnasium and outdoor courts are also occasionally utilized for games and practices. Each season, the HBYB league provides organized play for approximately 750 children. Most participants are Hermosa Beach residents, with some residing in neighboring cities.
At its regular meeting on September 8, 2020, the City Council approved a three-year agreement with HBYB for use of the Community Center Gymnasium; classrooms in the Community Center; and outdoor basketball courts for practices (Attachment 1).
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Los Angeles County Public Health restrictions on indoor youth sports activities, HBYB cancelled its 2020-2021 Winter Season. Per the agreement, HBYB can request use of facilities for a summer season. Details of the current agreement limits the league to use of the indoor Community Center Gymnasium for games and outdoor basketball courts for practices.
Discussion:
On April 7, 2021, staff received a proposal from HBYB to hold a Summer 2021 Season to utilize two of the Kelly Basketball Courts for the purpose of games (Attachment 2). As the HBYB Agreement does not allow for the use of the outdoor basketball courts for gameplay, staff initiated the first amendment to the HBYB Agreement and submitted to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission for approval.
At its May 4, 2021 meeting, the Commission recommended for approval the first amendment to the HBYB Agreement (Attachment 3) and recommended that it be forwarded to the City Council for final approval. The proposed amendment would allow HBYB temporary use of the Kelly Basketball Courts for gameplay during its Summer 2021 Season. Image 1 shows the location of the Kelly Basketball Courts requested for gameplay.
Image 1: Kelly Basketball Courts
Staff recommends City Council approval of the proposed amendment for temporary use of the Kelly Basketball Courts for games during the 2021 Summer Season.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for its consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant policies are listed below:
Parks & Open Space Element
Goal 2. Abundant parks, open space, and recreational facilities to serve the community.
Policies:
• 2.1 Diverse programs and facilities. Offer diverse recreational programs and facilities to meet the needs of all residents.
Goal 3. Community parks and facilities encourage social activity and interaction.
Policies:
• 3.5 Health and physical activity. Increase the availability of space and variety of activities that promote community health and physical activity such as community gardens, fitness stations/ equipment, and fields/courts.
Fiscal Impact:
The total revenue from the summer season cannot be estimated at this time. Per the Agreement, the indoor hourly rental fees of $28 would be charged for the use of the Gymnasium, Kelly Basketball Courts, and Classrooms at the Community Center. While unknown at this time, there would likely be in-kind or monetary donations made at the conclusion of each season donated by HBYB for facility enhancements or projects throughout the City that would benefit Hermosa Beach residents.
Attachments:
1. HBYB Agreement
2. HBYB Summer Season Proposal
3. First Amendment to HBYB Agreement
Respectfully Submitted by: Nick Shattuck, Recreation Coordinator
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Mike Jenkins, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager