HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupplemental - Item VOLD RANCH `� TENNIS CLUB
October 18, 2000
City Council Members
Seal Beach, CA 90720
We, the Old Ranch Tennis Club (ORTC) Board of Governors are concerned about the
proposed modifications to the existing tennis club facility. As you know, the ORTC is a
unique facility that is supported by revenues from its members. It has high quality tennis
courts, locker/shower facilities, a fitness center, restaurant and lovely landscaping. The
facility also serves as a resource to local high schoottennis programs by providing an
attractive, safe site for practice and tournament play. These are the features of the club
that entice members_to continue their support of the club.
The proposed multiuse plan for the ORTC will require significant modifications to the
facility. Our understanding of the proposed modification of the Old Ranch Tennis Club
includes the following:
Reduction of the number of tennis courts from 16 to 11
Remodel the existing clubhouse to create a 5,000 square foot community center
Installation of a skate park
Installation of a basketball court
Installation of a tot lot and open park area
Installation of a splash pool
To make these modifications to ORTC these changes to the existing facilities will be
needed:
Remove the restaurant facility currently in the clubhouse
Remove the bleacher area next to the clubhouse for viewing tennis matches
Remove 5 high quality, irreplaceable tennis courts
Eliminate the health club facility
Tear down security fencing, making the facility available to anyone
Our concern is that the scope of these changes is so great that the continued viability of
the ORTC activities with the community and maintenance of membership will be
jeopardized. First, it will be difficult to maintain membership in the club if the restaurant
facility and fitness center are eliminated since these amenities are important to our
members. Second, loss of club revenue due to the closing of the restaurant and attendant
loss of membership dues will make it impossible to continue the existing state of
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landscaping and maintenance. There does not seem to be a budget item in the proposed
plan to maintain the current tennis facilities.
We would like to offer our help in developing a workable plan for the ORTC property
that will meet the needs of the Seal Beach residents and maintain the support of the
members and/or clientele of the tennis club.
Respectfully,
Old Ranch Tennis Club Board of Governors
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PRESS RELEASE
City Council Agenda item for October 23, 2000 7pm City Council Chambers
RE: Old Ranch Tennis Club Facility Recommendations
As a result of the recent Bixby developments north of the 405 Freeway and east of
Seal Beach Blvd, the private recreation site currently operating as the Old Ranch
Tennis Club will be deeded to the city with one million dollars dedicated specifically
to the 7 -acre site's development. In March of 1999, City Council appointed an
eighteen -member site committee to study the recreational opportunities, which
might be made available to the city's residents. The committee worked for nine
months to develop a plan, which was presented to the Parks and Recreation
Commission at their September 27, 2000 meeting.
At their October 23, 2000 meeting, Seal Beach City Council will receive the report
from the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director forwarding
recommendations to the Council from both the Council appointed ad hoc committee
and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The review will be presented by both the Ad Hoc Committee Chair, Mrs. Schelly
Sustarsic, Mr. Jim Pickel from the architectural firm of Purkiss Rose - RSI. and the
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Nancy Beard.
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