This ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to charge fees for reserving tennis and pickleball courts at various locations outside of the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.
Ordinance amending the Park Code to authorize the Recreation and Park Department to charge fees for reserving tennis/pickleball courts at locations other than the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a proposal by the Recreation and Park Department to amend the Park Code for charging fees for reserving tennis and pickleball courts.
The Mayor's Office submitted the proposed budget for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27, which included the ordinance for court reservation fees.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The ordinance was referred to the Planning Department for review as part of the legislative process.
The Recreation and Park Department presented the proposal to the Budget and Appropriations Committee, outlining the need for new revenue from court reservation fees.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee recommended the ordinance for approval.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, allowing the Recreation and Park Department to charge fees for reserving tennis/pickleball courts.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
