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Page 1 of 3 Item #8 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT January 21, 2025 Library and Recreation TITLE: INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE PLEASANTON MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 13.08, TO ADDRESS UNAUTHORIZED USES OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES SUMMARY This staff report provides background information and a recommendation to update the language of the Pleasanton Municipal Code Section, Chapter 13.08, to ensure that smaller sports groups follow the same rules as the larger sports groups when utilizing the City’s parks and recreation facilities. At its November 14, 2024, meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the draft, received feedback, and approved a motion to recommend the City Council approve the proposed updates to the Municipal Code. RECOMMENDATION Introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance updating the Pleasanton Municipal Code, Chapter 13.08, to address unauthorized uses of parks and recreation facilities. BACKGROUND Chapter 13.08 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code provides rules and regulations on the use of the City’s parks and recreation facilities. The intention of these rules and regulations is to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the City and users of City facilities. In recent years, there has been a rise in the unauthorized use of park and recreation facilities by organized sports clubs and private athletic training groups. Though the use of these facilities was not authorized by the City, the Municipal Code does not prohibit this unauthorized use. Accordingly, City staff recommends amending various sections of the Pleasanton Municipal Code, as described in Attachment 1, to address the use of its facilities by these often smaller unauthorized groups. On November 14, 2024, the Parks and Recreation Commission voted 4-1 to recommend the updates to Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 as described in Attachment 1. Commissioner Vickers did not support the updates due to concerns over enforcement. Currently, when staff are made aware of unauthorized users, contact is made with the group, and information on the rental process is provided. There have been no issues with this process. This same process would be used to enforce these updates. DISCUSSION Currently, the Municipal Code does not prohibit the unauthorized use of the City’s parks and recreation facilities for groups under 25 people. With the advent of small, privatized youth sports clubs and various private athletic training groups, portions of the Municipal Code are no longer effective in ensuring smaller groups are required to obtain field use permits, pay associated fees, and maintain adequate insurance policies in order to use City facilities. The Page 55 of 399