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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />June 3, 2013 <br />TITLE: <br />AGREEMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT <br />AND OPERATION OF THE CABRILLO <br />TENNIS CENTER <br />CI ANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />? As Recommended <br />? As Amended <br />? Ordinance on 151 Reading <br />? Ordinance on 2Id Reading <br />? Implementing Resolution <br />? Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Match Point <br />Tennis Academy, LLC in an annual amount of $48,000 for the management and operation of the <br />Cabrillo Tennis Center for a five-year term with four, five-year renewal options, subject to non- <br />substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency entered into a one-year license agreement <br />with Match Point Tennis Academy in November 2007 and a five year agreement in 2008 for the <br />provision of a tennis academy at Cabrillo Tennis Center. Under the direction of Elson De Cantuaria, <br />a former professional tennis player who has an extensive background in tennis center management <br />and administration, Match Point Tennis Academy has been successful in helping to revive the sport <br />of tennis in Santa Ana. This was accomplished by increasing the overall number of participants at the <br />Cabrillo Tennis Center and introducing more young people to tennis by providing free training and <br />consulting services to sponsored Santa Ana youth. <br />In addition, Match Point has successfully completed key improvements to the facility to enhance the <br />playability of the courts. Improvement projects completed by Match Point over the years include <br />resurfacing the tennis courts, painting the light posts and perimeter fencing surrounding the tennis <br />courts, replacing court windscreens, and aesthetic improvements to the interior of the existing <br />clubhouse. <br />The proposed operating agreement will authorize Match Point Tennis Academy to supervise and <br />maintain the entire leased premises at the Cabrillo Tennis Center, including, the tennis courts, club <br />house, Twist Basler House, Clay court, locker rooms and showers. Match Point will also be <br />responsible for enforcement of safety practices and regulations consistent with the City's policies and <br />regulations at the facility. Match Point will also continue to sponsor six Santa Ana youth into its <br />player development program and provide the residents of Santa Ana with a discounted court fee and <br />priority use of the tennis courts. <br />25E-1