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boys’ sports be given equal access to resources such as athletic fields and sports <br />equipment. This law covers programs run directly by park and recreation <br />departments as well as programs offered by third-party youth sports organizations <br />that use park and recreation facilities. <br /> <br />The Fair Play Act is not the same as Title IX used in colleges and universities. It is <br />not reflective of females or males getting priorities to make up for other gender- <br />dominated sports (i.e., the number of football scholarships equal to the number of <br />female scholarships offered across several sports). An example of the Act in <br />practice would be softball having access to designated softball fields as baseball <br />has access to designated baseball fields. <br /> <br />3. Q: Sports Organization Co-Sponsor member – I’m wondering if the Parks and <br />Recreation Committee should have some oversight on the Co-sponsor status. <br /> <br />A: The Parks and Recreation Commission, along with City Council, approved the <br />Sports Co-Sponsorship requirements resolution. This document will be used by <br />City staff to determine co-sponsorship status. If a group meets all requirements, <br />they can receive co-sponsored status through the application process. <br /> <br />4. Q: Pleasanton Police Non-Emergency line – It seems like there should be some <br />staff members available for non-business hours for locked gates, missing goals, <br />etc. Maybe it rotates amongst the staff? <br /> <br />A: If any member of the public calls non-emergency dispatch with a need, PD <br />Dispatch will answer 24 hours a day and utilize a City-wide call-out list. Library and <br />Recreation areas of oversight are part of the call-out listing. Staff members would <br />be called out from Dispatch to assist with the issue. <br /> <br />5. Q: Ken Mercer Sports Park used to have a staggered closure over a period of time <br />(i.e. start with Fields 12, 10, and 9 for maintenance in order to keep fields open as <br />long as possible). We are really hurting for field space November – February and <br />any assistance in alleviating this strain would be appreciated. Should there be <br />some pre-determined stated lead time for adjustments in the field allocation <br />process? “City has the right to make adjustments in the field allocation process <br />with 7 days advance notice” or something to that effect. <br /> <br />A: The closure schedule in the handbook provides a framework to help groups <br />schedule league games appropriately, as well as assist Parks in scheduling <br />equipment, staffing, and products to maximize off-season work. In years past, we <br />have staggered the field closures, primarily at Sports Park. This past Fall 2023, we <br />worked with Parks to stagger closures at the Sports Park and allow for completion <br />of the BUSC season, including one successful team whose season was extended. <br />In the event of rainy seasons, staff will continue to work with groups to best <br />accommodate field needs. Parks Division does not have a problem with continuing