Which current uses and third-party arrangements received written City consent?
The problem
Barnes changed. Accountability didn't.
Barnes still succeeds on court. The problem is the operating model beneath it.
$600annual cash rent
The original deal
Public land for public tennis.
Barnes received valuable public land at nominal cash rent, together with development and maintenance obligations. The purpose was public tennis, junior development and community access.
What changed
Barnes became a commercial platform.
Tennis / Pickleball / Padel / Memberships / Fitness / Events / Hospitality / Retail / Professional tournaments
Commercial activity can support a nonprofit mission. But the public record should show what was approved, who holds economic rights and how the resulting value supports public tennis.
Who runs it
One leader. Multiple roles.
Ryan Redondo publicly identifies as CEO of Youth Tennis San Diego, CEO of Taktika Padel and CEO of the San Diego Stingrays.
The issue is not the existence of outside business activity. The issue is whether contracts, revenue, board approvals, recusals, shared resources and City consent are fully disclosed and independently governed.
Review the supporting record →What remains hidden
The full deal is still unclear.
Who receives commercial revenue and what value returns to the City and public mission?
Do reservation priority, memberships and event closures preserve meaningful public tennis access?
What should happen next
Review Barnes before renewal.
The City should examine the approvals, economics, access rules and management structure before making another long-term decision. Restore Barnes is preparing the tennis-first alternative.