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Item 12
Meeting Date 10/11/83
ITEM TITLE: Resolution /// % Authorizing the appointment of an acting
Tennis Professional
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SUBMITTED BY: Parks & Recreation Directo (4/5ths Vote: Yes No )
REVIEWED BY: City Manager )-k-
The City' s Tennis Professional, Al Hopp, on September 2, 1983, submitted his
resignation effective October 2, 1983, to accept another position out of
state. In order to continue the services of a Tennis Professional at the
Chula Vista Tennis Center, a temporary appointment is needed until a study of
the Tennis Professional position and the Chula Vista Tennis Center can be
completed.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorize the appointment of Ceaser Regundin,
Acting Tennis Professional, for a maximum period of six (6) months, commencing
on October 11, 1983, with the same agreed terms as in the previous contracts.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
On August 23, 1983, the City negotiated an interim appointment until
December 31, 1983, with Mr. Al Hopp to complete the contract year of the
former Tennis Professional, Gary Quandt. Mr. Hopp submitted his resignation
with regrets on September 2, 1983, to accept a lucrative Tennis Professional
position out of state. He will terminate his contract with the City effective
October 2, 1983. To keep continuity in the tennis program at the Chula Vista
Tennis Center, it is recommended that Ceaser Regundin be appointed as acting
Tennis Professional until such time as a study of the Tennis Professional and
Tennis Center can be completed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Mr. Regundin is employed as an Assistant Tennis Pro at the Tennis Center. He
has recently agreed to assume immediately the duties of Tennis Professional
without disruption of the tennis program.
The main duties of the Tennis Professional will include:
1. Operation and supervision of Pro Shop.
2. Development of a complete Tennis Program.
3. Coordination of City-sponsored tennis events, tournaments, clinics, etc.
4. Daily maintenance and care of the four City courts and the Pro Shop.
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A study will be undertaken immediately to determine the feasibility of
continuing the Tennis Professional' s position. In the ten (10) years of
operation of the Tennis Center, there have been seven (7) Tennis Professionals
under contract. All have resigned to accept more lucrative offers.
The study will focus on these issues:
1. The concept of a "Tennis Center Complex."
2. Can the Tennis Center generate sufficient revenues from lessons and other
concessions for a Tennis Professional to make a living?
3. Are there sufficient number of courts available for the general public at
the Tennis Center to create a Tennis Club atmosphere?
4. Methods to overcome some major problems at the Tennis Center such as lack
of parking, maintenance of courts, and clubhouse deficiencies.
5. Does the tennis public that use these facilities desire a Tennis Center
atmosphere with teaching professionals available at all times?
6. Alternatives to a Tennis Center Complex.
At the conclusion of this report, the Department will make a recommendation
regarding the status of the Tennis Professional position.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. The revenues generated from the
instructional program continue to be the property of the Tennis Professional.
The only expense the City incurs is the cost of the lighting for the Tennis
Courts and the electricity for the Pro Shop. This amount is off-set by
revenue generated through the coin operated meters for night lighting.
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