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DEPARTMENT
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AGENDA
Monday December 17, 2007
6:30 p.m.
6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park
To any member of the audience desiring to address the Parks and Recreation Commission:
If you wish to speak on an item under discussion by the Parks and Recreation Commission, you may do so upon recognition
from the Chairperson.
After receiving recognition from the Chairperson, please walk to the rostrum located in the front and center of the room and
state your name and address for the record before making your presentation.
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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'�• • Approval of Minutes— 11/19/07
• Acknowledgment of Recreation Department staff's report on the posting of the
meeting's agenda.
Agenda has been posted in three public places: Community Center, Public Safety
Building and City Hall, and on the City's Website.
• Unscheduled Public Appearances for public comments on items not listed on the
agenda, or on agenda items if unable to speak at the scheduled time.
Item Topic
Item#1 Annual Conference: Action Item
The city has a budget of$1000 to send commissioners to the Annual California and Pacific Southwest
Recreation and Park Training Conference. The Commission is asked to choose a delegate(s)to
attend.The conference is held in Long Beach on February 26-29, 2008.
Item#2 Youth Field Use Fees: Action Item
The Commission is asked to approve staff's recommendation to assess the local youth and adult
sport groups a fee to offset the cost of the ball field lights.
Item#3 Dog Monitor Program: Action Item
The Commission is asked to review and approve the Dog Monitor Handbook and Dog Monitor
Program.
Item#4 Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Baseball League Field Maintenance Agreement: Action Item
The Commission is asked to consider staff's proposal to enter into agreement with the Cal
Ripken/Babe Ruth Baseball League for the maintenance responsibility of Alicia and Benicia Park
baseball fields.
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Item#5 Landscape Maintenance Contract: Information only
Report on the efforts to reduce the landscape maintenance contract costs while maintaining the
quality of landscape service.
Item#6 Schedule of January and February 2008 Meetings: Action Item
Consideration to reschedule the January 21, 2008 and February 18, 2008 meetings to January
28, 2008 and February 25, 2008 respectively due to official City and State Holidays.
Committee 1. Golf Course Committee
Reports 2. Park Sponsorship/Adopt-a-Park Committee
3. Year-end reports from Committee Chairs
Matters to/from
Commissioners
Adjournment. Next meeting: TBA
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From: Guy Miller, Recreation Services Managera 1 1l
DEPARTMENT.
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: December 12, 2007 c'^LiFo h'P
Subject: Youth Sport League Field Use Fees
This memo provides further recommendations for the memo distributed at the November
19, 2007 Parks &Recreation Commission Meeting.
Staff has determined that the best approach for establishing new youth sport fees is to
levy an hourly rate for just the lighted fields (for the time they use the lights) and allow
the youth groups to use the unlit fields at no charge. The light fees represent the lion's
share of the actual costs associated with the fields and can be directly tracked through the
utility bills. The only direct cost associated with the unlit fields is field maintenance,
which needs to be done whether the organized youth groups use them or not. Using a
pay-by-the-hour method provides several important goals:
1. The youth groups have some control over their field use. They can be economical
with the scheduling of night games and practices which will keep their costs and
energy usage down.
2. Each youth sport group will pay their fare share of the actual light usage. Under
the old per-player schedule there was significant inequity in the amounts each
group paid based on the number of participants.
3. The groups will only reserve what they actually intend to use. They will now be
held responsible for each hour reserved. This will discourage them from reserving
large blocks of time and not use them, which has prevented other uses in the past.
After much study staff recommends an hourly rate of$3.00 for a baseball, softball field,
or half of a soccer field(shared with another user) and $5.00 for a full soccer field. Based
on previous usage, these fees should come close to offsetting the actual cost to operate
the lights. Staff wants to avoid having to constantly change the rates for the seasonal
variations in sunset, including Daylight Savings Time. To accomplish this we
recommend 7:00 p.m. each night as the beginning of the hourly light charge. This time is
the approximate median time for sunset from February through October. This means that
regardless of the actual time of sunset the light charges will not begin until 7:00 p.m. Any
inaccuracy in the establishment of this median time standard will favor the youth groups.
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The following table shows the previous field charges and proposed new charges:
Proposed Fees for Youth Groups
Youth Group Light Amt paid Actual cost Proposed Proposed
Hours/yr in 07 of lights rate/hour cost to group
Cal Ripken/ 1900 $2000 $6300 $3.00 $5700
BabeRuth
Girls Softball 740 $800 $3000 $3.00 $2200
Youth Soccer 970 single $4357 $7300 $5.00 $6400
516 shared $3.00
Based on the membership figures supplied to the Recreation Department by each group,
these new fees are expected to add less than $6 per player to the league fees.
Staff is proposing that these fees be implemented for a one-year trial and reevaluated as
the actual costs and usage patterns are established.
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City of Rohnert Park Recreation Department
PROPOSED ATHLETIC FIELD USE FEES
Classification I--City initiated or conducted activities.City–sponsored sport league fees are listed separately.
Softball,Baseball or Soccer Fields--No Lights No Charge
Softball,Baseball or Soccer Fields--With Lights No Charge
Reservation Deposit No Charge
Classification II—Rohnert Park based local community/non-profit youth sports organizations.Must be 51%Rohnert Park
Residents.(Rates do not include tournaments or special events. See Classification IV for tournament fees.)
Softball,Baseball,or Soccer Fields--No Lights No Charge
Softball,or Baseball with Lights $3.00/hour*
Soccer Fields with Lights(entire field) $5.00/hour*
Reservation Deposit No Charge
Key Deposit $25.00
Classification III—Rohnert Park based local community/non-profit adult sports organizations,private residents or resident
groups.Must be 51%Rohnert Park Residents. (Rates do not include tournaments or special events.See Classification IV
for tournament fees.)
Softball,Baseball,or Soccer Fields--No Lights $10.00/hour
Softball,Baseball,or Soccer Field--With Lights $15.00/hour
Daily Fee$150.00 with lights
Daily Fee$75.00 without lights
Cancellation Fee
32 or More Days Prior to Event No Charge
7 to 31 Days Prior 50%of applicable usage fees
Less than 7 days prior 100%of applicable usage fees
Reservation Deposit 50%of applicable fee
Key Deposit $25.00
Classification IV—Non-residents and non-affiliated teams;sports camps,travel or club teams,and other community sports
organizations that to not qualify under Classifications II or III;non-profit tournaments and special athletic events.
Softball,Baseball,or Soccer Fields--No Lights $15.00/hour
Softball,Baseball,or Soccer Fields--With Lights $25.00/hour
Daily Fee$200.00 with lights
Daily Fee$100 without lights
Cancellation Fee
32 or More Days Prior to Event No Charge
7 to 31 Days Prior 50%of applicable usage fees
Less than 7 days prior 100%of applicable usage fees
Reservation Deposit 50%of applicable fee
Key Deposit $25.00
2008 Field Fee Proposal
Classification V—Commercial businesses,for-profit organizations,leagues,for-profit tournaments and special events.
Softball,Baseball,or Soccer Fields--No Lights $20.00/hour
Softball,Baseball,or Soccer Fields--With Lights $30.00/hour*
Daily Fee$250.00
Cancellation Fee
32 or More Days Prior to Event No Charge
7 to 31 Days Prior 50%of applicable usage fees
Less than 7 days prior 100%of applicable usage fees
Reservation Deposit 50%of applicable fee
Key Deposit $25.00
Light Fee Schedule: Lights fees will be charged for all fields after 7:00pm.
Insurance Requirements: All groups of greater than 24 participants or organized leagues must provide the City with a
certificate of General Liability Insurance in the amount of$1,000,000 and name the City of Rohnert Park as an additional
insured.
2008 Field Fee Proposal
Rohnert Park
BARK MONITOR
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WELCOME!
Welcome and thank you for your interest in becoming a part of the Rohnert Park
BARK Monitor program. The City of Rohnert Park's Recreation Department is
committed to maintaining a high quality of service and safe operation of all parks
and recreational facilities. To keep these parks as safe and fun for its guests,
volunteers are needed to help monitor them. This involves helping humans
understand how the rules and regulations make the area safe and pleasant for
people and dogs.
BASIC BARK MONITOR REQUIREMENTS
• Monitors must be at least 18 years of age. There are opportunities for Jr.
Monitors (15-18) to work with adults.
• Must know, understand, and obey all park rules. (Lead by example)
• Must attend and successfully complete BARK Monitor training program.
• Must commit to a minimum of 5 hours per month.
• Must wear photo ID when officially monitoring the parks.
• Volunteers must surrender their photo ID when leaving the program or at
request of the Park and Recreation Commission.
Qualifications: IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!
Rohnert Park Dog Park Monitors (aka BARK Monitors) must have the
temperament necessary to deal with a wide variety of individuals, some of whom
test patience and resolve. This training is intended to give you the confidence to
encourage compliance with park rules and the knowledge of the procedures to
handle situations tactfully and professionally.
BARK Monitors should know and understand all park rules and be able to
"educate" park guests about the need for compliance and to deal calmly with rule
violations in a way that will avoid confrontation. If you do not believe your
personality is suited for dealing with the public in this way, please ask us about
other park volunteer opportunities.
WHAT ARE "BARK MONITORS?"
BARK Monitors are a team of trained volunteers recognized by the City of
Rohnert Park and expected to take a lead role in educating human users of the
park about the expectations and responsibility of users of the park and to keep
the parks safe and pleasant for all.
BARK monitors are ambassadors at Rohnert Park dog parks (Rohnert BARK,
Field of Friends, Shelter Park, etc.). Monitors serve in an educational capacity
while interacting with park-goers. BARK monitors observe to see that park rules
are followed, and will also try to interact with park-goers in a positive way. BARK
monitors help guests understand our expectations of them and their
responsibilities while using the off-leash area. We want to foster a safe, yet
sociable environment for both humans and dogs.
BARK Monitors also are responsible for keeping the message boards neat and
current, doggy bag dispensers filled, and fliers and pamphlet boxes filled.
Monitors remove all unauthorized fliers and promotional material that may appear
within the park.
BARK Monitors will notify the program coordinator of any facility issues that may
require the attention of the Public Works Department such as broken sprinklers,
water-fountains, compromised fencing, or any park elements that may cause
injury to park users. Monitors will also alert the coordinator when a new supply of
bags and fliers are needed.
The BARK Monitor Program is under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation
Commission's Dog Park Committee. Volunteers report their hours regularly to
the BARK Monitor Coordinator.
BARK MONITOR BEHAVIOR
• The best way to deal with problems is to stop them before they happen. Try
to greet people as they come into the park. If they are new, welcome them
and give them a pamphlet about the park rules. Highlight some of the most
serious rules, such as: all dogs over 6 months must be altered, no aggressive
behavior will be tolerated, etc. This is a good time to show new guests where
the doggy bag dispensers are etc.
• Greeting guests also gives the Bark Monitor an opportunity to find out their
names. Take note of this in case their dogs become a problem later.
Knowing names of humans and their dogs and descriptions can be essential
for enforcement later.
• BARK Monitors should remain calm and professional at all times. Many
guests will thank the monitor for helping keep the park safe, while some
guests use nasty names. Take it all in stride and know that you are
contributing to the safety of the park users.
• Avoid confrontation. Call Public Safety's non-emergency number (584-2611)
when enforcement is necessary; but this should only be as a last resort. In
most cases, it is best to write an incident report to share with other Park
Monitors, so repeat violators can be identified and appropriate action
determined.
• BARK Monitors shall not use any physical contact or weapons of any
kind when dealing with guests.
TERMINATION OF SERVICE
Although BARK Monitors are volunteers for the City, they are accountable for
their own behavior and the responsibilities that they accept. A volunteer will be
dismissed if his/her behavior is detrimental to the park, visitors, other volunteers,
or if the volunteer does not meet the requirements of the program. BARK
monitors may be terminated for any of the following reasons:
40 Failing to show up for times committed to.
40 Failing to observe the park rules.
40 Deliberately failing to observe volunteer program regulations and guidelines.
Volunteers are free to resign at any time with proper notice.
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
► The Parks and Recreation Commission has final authority on all Park Monitor
Programs decisions.
• Volunteers may be required to file incident reports with the City of Rohnert
Park.
• Volunteers shall report their volunteer hours monthly to the Program
Coordinator
• Volunteers shall attend BARK Monitor meetings as necessary.
� BARK Monitors are the "first responders" to park problems. If monitors can
not resolve a situation, they are responsible for soliciting appropriate support
from other monitors, program coordinator, and in some cases, Public Safety.
IENCOURAGING RULE COMPLIANCE
i• Dogs must be under the control of their handler at all times and must exhibit
safe, normal play behavior. Monitors should ask handlers to remove dogs
that do not meet this requirement.
.• Safety is the top priority. The rules of the dog park are in place to minimize
conflicts and maximize safety. Rule violations that threaten the safety of
other guests (canine and human) should take precedence in terms of the
monitor's attention and action.
• All park rules are important. BARK Monitors may not grant exceptions to a
rule. Granting exceptions will cause confusion too other park guest and
makes enforcement more difficult for other Monitors.
• If there is a question about a rule interpretation, the Monitor is the final
authority. Guests can contact the Recreation Department. to discuss the
rule's interpretation or request that the Department intervene, but guests
should comply with the BARK Monitor's request at the park.
• Always emphasis education. (Example: "I'm sorry, but since your puppy is
under 4 months of age, it hasn't had all of it's vaccines to protect him from
parvo, kennel cough, and distemper. Dog parks are like classrooms where
lots of germs can spread. We want your puppy to be able to stay healthy and
come back and play next month after his vaccines are completed.")
DEALING WITH INCIDENTS
Whether an incident involves a small fight between dogs or an irate Park guest,
knowing how to deal with the situation is key to a calm resolution.
• If the incident involves dogs, ask that everyone pull their dog to safety and
separate any packs immediately. Should any dog (or person) appear injured,
offer first aid supplies to injured party immediately. Do not personally treat
the wound. Ask all guests to stay nearby to fill out incident reports. If
emergency medical treatment is necessary do not hesitate to call 911 in the
case of a human medical emergency.
• Immediately ask for detailed information from any participants or witnesses
and document it in an incident report. This is vital in resolving most
situations.
• Determine if any rule was violated or a dog acted aggressively. Handle as
needed. If the incident involves an irate guest, ask that they and their dog
step away from any crowds to discuss the situation.
If you consider this a major incident or receive a formal complaint from a guest,
file a written incident report with detailed information about the guests, dogs, and
situation.
Ultimately, the dog owners at the dog parks use the facility at their own risk and
may not have a claim against the owner of the other party. However, we
encourage handlers to "do the right thing" if their dog injures another.
IMPORTANT! YOU MUST REPORT ANY DOG BITES TO HUMANS TO
PUBLIC SAFETY IMMEDIATELY. IT'S THE LAW.
DEALIING WITH VIOLATIONS
The dog owner's failure to obey posted rules will result in unacceptable
conditions and/or potential closing of Rohnert Park's Dog Parks. BARK Monitors'
emphasis should be on education and assistance, but ultimately compliance to
the rules is important.
• Approach the guest in violation of the rule, identify yourself as a BARK
Monitor, and determine if he/she is a first time guest or regular park user. Ask
if they have read the rules.
• Have a copy of the Park rules with you to offer for them to read and keep.
Answer any questions.
• Help the guest resolve any issues if possible. If this is not possible, ask that
they resolve the issue before returning to the Park.
• If the guest refuses to comply with the rule, explain that the rules are not
voluntary, and are in place to help maintain everyone's safety. The Park is a
public facility, and compliance with the rules is necessary to continue its safe
operation for all.
•, Guests who continue to refuse compliance with the rules should be asked to --
leave. Identify yourself(again) as a BARK Monitor and inform the guest that
if they continue to refuse to comply with the rule or fail to leave, an incident
report will be filed with Public Safety (or called immediately if warranted).
• If a monitor is unable to obtain cooperation, write an incident report and/or
contact Public Safety's non-emergency number(585-2611), especially if the
rule violation may cause immediate harm to other guests (Example: An
aggressive dog will not leave). If a serious safety issue is not involved, file a
report with the Parks and Recreation Department BARK Monitor Coordinator
REPEAT VIOLATIONS
Some guest simply refuse to follow the rules or common sense. Dealing with
these guests requires a group effort, and often demands detailed documentation
over several visits.
• If a guest violates rules in a manner that seriously endangers other guests
or dogs, call Public Safety for enforcement. It is important for your
personal safety that you get assistance if a threatening situation arises.
• Obtain as much documentation of violations as possible, sharing these
details with fellow BARK Monitors. Documentation is also our best
"weapon" especially if Public Safety must eventually be involved.
• When a guest has repeatedly violated the rules and refuses to follow your
requests for compliance, you can discuss the situation with the BARK
Monitor Coordinator and possibly work with Public Safety to resolve the
situation.
RECOGNIZING AND PREVENTING CANINE AGGRESSION
Perhaps the most difficult part of the BARK Monitor's job is identifying
aggression. Observe dog behavior closely. Learn the tell-tale signs of potentially
aggressive dogs (Great classes are available through the Marin Humane
Society). Is a dog simply playing rough or crossing the line? Is the growling dog
just sending a warning to defend himself? Ultimately you many be asked to
make a decision.
"They are only playing" is often heard at dog parks. This is usually true,
HOWEVER ... that rough play can quickly escalate into a fight or accidental
injury. Rough play should be redirected just like you would with children. This is
especially important when mismatched physical sizes are involved (Example: an
adolescent Lab is "just playing" with little Yorkie).
"It's their instinct" & "It's natural" (a.k.a. — lack of training) are also heard often in
defense of rude canine behavior at dog parks. Some dogs need to be taught and
owners reminded that some instinctive behaviors are not acceptable in dog
parks, and when they share their lives with humans.
Most aggressive dogs have "learned" that behavior, but it is also a natural
behavior, necessary to keep social order in a pack. Proper socialization will
teach a dog when not to act aggressively. Often owners will inadvertently teach
clogs to be aggressive, by stopping "proper aggressive behavior" (aka
reprimands and discipline) in which the dog learns to inhibit its aggression by
being disciplined by another dog. Unfortunately, many dogs will come into the
park without having learned proper dog behaviors.
Which dogs are most likely to show serious aggressive behavior? Eight out of
ten will be males dogs. Of that 8, 6 will not be neutered. According to the Marin
Humane Society, the breeds that are most likely to show extreme aggressive
behaviors will be Pits, Rottweillers, Akitas, German Shepherds, Chows,
Ridgebacks, and Husky's and their mixes. However, All breeds may show
aggressive behaviors. Keep an eye on those little ankle biters!
Most aggression seen at a dog park will start in one of two ways. The most
common is when adolescents race towards other dogs straight on with the
intention of playing. When they reach the other dog, they will often body slam
them or run beside them. This is rude canine behavior but the teenager is just
being a teenager. They don't mean anything other than "let's play". The older
dog may defend itself by snapping or biting. This is not really an aggressive act,
but defensive. If this happens, then the adolescents learn a powerful and
important lesson... that other dogs can be dangerous and the adolescents may
modify their future behavior by approaching strange dogs appropriately.
Sometimes, however, behavior like this can escalate into a nasty fight if the
youngster doesn't back down.
The second most common scenario for canine aggression at a dog park is when
a new dog, who is either too confident or too scared, is swarmed by several
overly excited dogs who have been there for awhile. This is especially likely to
be a flash point if the "greeters" are a loose pack of friends or family members.
Everyone is overly excited and anxious and, in some cases, the dogs are feeling
a little territorial. This is called "threshold aggression". To avoid this scenario,
E3ARK monitors should encourage owners to keep their dogs away from the
gates. If possible, also try to educate guests about not opening the gates until
dogs on both sides have calmed down. Tails should be horizontal to the ground,
no jumping and barking etc..
A third common scenario seen at dog parks involves a very shy and fearful dog
that is overwhelmed by the experience. This dog may try to scare others away
by barking. If that doesn't work the shy dog may feel it needs to chase, lunge
and probably bite.
A monitor should also be aware two dogs wanting the same toy. This really
becomes a problem when one dog tries to literally take the toy out of the other's
mouth. If a monitor observes this starting to happen, he/she should encourage
the owners to remove the toy before the problem escalates.
MORE TIPS FOR REDUCING INCIDENTS
• Absolutely no non-altered (spay/neutered) dogs are allowed in Rohnert Park
dog parks after the age of 6 months. Spaying or neutering is the most
powerful defense against dog aggression. Seventy percent of dogs involved
in attacks are not altered. Even when an unaltered dog is perfectly docile, it
can easily become a target.
Any dog that bares its teeth, bites another dog with the intent to injure, or
otherwise attempts to cause pain during play is considered aggressive.
• Dogs that take on a stalking position with ears back glaring at other dogs are
a threat. These dogs have a high prey drive instinct which often turns into
aggression to others.
• Dogs that come into the park with their tails held straight up, thinking they are
"all that" and very confident, often are the ones that tend to challenge each
other for dominance, which leads to fights.
• Dogs that have their tails tucked under them, and don't want to make eye
contact can be a problem. These dogs are nervous about being in the park
and appear "unstable" to other dogs. They tend to be victims of bullies and
will often bite out of fear. Encourage their handlers to keep them on the outer
edges of the park until they are more comfortable. In this case, their tails will
be held horizontal to the ground or just relaxed). Don't ever let them be
chased by playful packs!
• Pack chase behaviors' should be discouraged, especially if a small dog is
being chased. This little bit of "fun" can quickly morph into an instinctive prey
drive to kill.
• When dogs show their teeth and nip in defense, this is not the same as
aggression, but needs to be monitored carefully. Remove the threat if
possible.
• Mounting (humping) is NOT a sign of aggression and not specifically a reason
to oust a dog from the park. However, constant mounting in unacceptable
because it can cause injury or instigate a defensive response from the dog
being mounted which can lead to a fight.
• Dogs must be removed from the park at the first sign of unprovoked
aggression. If the problem repeats, the dog should not return.
• The quickest way to sort out problem dogs and guests is by dog license
enforcement. All dogs must display a current dog license from the city (or
county) where they reside. Many major problems dissipate when licensing is
required.
• Current licenses are accepted from any jurisdiction, but every dog must
display a dog license. This is not the same as a rabies tags or ID tag, neither
of which is an acceptable substitute for a license.
• Monitors should ask guests to keep "play packs" to less than five. When a
pack reaches five dogs or more, the dynamics often change for the worse.
many dogs can be separated by simply walking through the pack a few times.
• In general, a monitor should stop problems before they start. Redirect rough
play, mounting, pack chasing. If a dog gets too excited, ask the handler to
take the dog for a "time out".
FACILITY ISSUES
Maintenance of the dog parks in Rohnert Park is a team effort between park
users, the Recreation Department, BARK Monitors, and the Public Works
Department.
• Insist that all park users to pickup after their dogs.
• Report any facility issues (broken fences, sprinklers, fountains etc.) to the
Recreation Department at 588-3456.
PARK STORAGE:
• BARK Monitors will be given a key or combination to the storage locker.
Extra doggy bags & fliers will be available for restocking as needed. Basic
first aid supplies will also be stored in this location. Please report the need
for additional supplies to the Recreation Department at 588-3456.
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
NOTE: Cell phone 911 calls are routed through the Benicia Highway Patrol
Station. It is recommend calling 584-2611 for faster response.
Public Safety (Non-Emergency #) 584-2611
Bonnie Black (BARK Monitor Coordinator) 584-5452
Guy Miller (Recreation Services Manager) 588-3488
Rohnert Park Animal Shelter 564-1582
Animal Licenses 6800 Hunter Dr 585-6725
(Also available at 49er Pet on Southwest Blvd. & the Animal Shelter)
Animal Care Center of Sonoma County (24 Hr. Emergency care)
(3470 Redwood Dr., RP 584-4343
Directions from Rohnert BARK: South on Roberts Lake Road. Right onto
Golf Course. Left onto Commerce. Right onto Rohnert Park Expressway
over 101. Left onto Redwood Hwy. Hospital is on the left near Sizzler.
ROHNERT PARK DOG PARKS
IRohnert BARK: North of Robert's Lake on 1010 Roberts Lake Rd.
Field of Friends: Located behind the baseball field at Benicia Park @ 7469
Bernice (off of Burton Ave.).
Shelter Park: Located at the Rohnert Park Animal Shelter , 301 Rogers Ln.
Best Friends: Club members (only) meet at Golis Park at 8:30am
ROHNERT PARK DOG PARK REGULATIONS
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REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES
This Revocable License Agreement For Use Of City Facilities ("Agreement"), is
made and entered into on ,by and between the City of Rohnert
Park, a political subdivision of the State of California,hereinafter called "City", and Cal
Ripken Baseball League, an athletic club, hereinafter called "League".
I. RECITALS
WHEREAS, City owns the land where Benicia Park, Alicia Park and Colegio
Vista Park are located; and
WHEREAS, League has established a history of successful performance in its
maintenance of Benicia Park and Alicia Park baseball fields in past years.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the agreements of
the respective parties herein set forth, it is mutually agreed as follows:
II. AGREEMENT
1. License. City gives its permission, subject to all the terms and conditions
of this Agreement,to use that portion of City real property described in
Section 2 below.
2. Premises. League is hereby permitted to use the following property:
Benicia Park Baseball Field, Alicia Park Baseball Field and Colegio Vista
Park Baseball Field(collectively,the "Fields"), including the bleachers,
concession stands and parking lot.
3. Non-Exclusive License. The license herein granted is non-exclusive. City
continues to control the premises including, without limitation, leasing,
sub-leasing and granting of additional licenses.
4. Term. The initial term of this Agreement("initial term") shall commence
on January 1, 2008, and expire at midnight on December 31, 2008, unless
earlier terminated in accordance with Sections 13, 16.d, 19 and 21 below.
5. Fees. League is required to pay facility fees approved by the City
Council and listed in City's current fee schedule.
6. Use. The premises shall be used as a recreation facility and League shall
not have the privilege of using the premises for any other purpose without
the prior written consent of City. Scheduling of events for the Fields shall
be at the discretion of City. The Fields must remain open to public access
when not being used by League and may not be locked or closed without
written permission from City.
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7. Maintenance.
a. League shall provide all regular maintenance to Benicia Park,
Alicia Park, and Colegio Vista Park Fields, including, without
limitation, the infield and outfield as designated below. The fields
will be maintained by League to the following maintenance
standards:
(1) League will mow the infield grass on a year-round basis.
Turf should be mowed at a minimum of twice per month
from February through November and once per month
December through January as weather permits. Grass will
be cut to a height that facilitates healthy turf growth and
soil moisture retention. The infield grass will not be cut to a
height of less than three(2) inches.
(2) Infield mixture will be kept level and free of small stones,
holes, weeds, and debris. League will drag and prepare the
infield for play each day.
(3) Bases will be installed properly. The ground around the
bases shall be kept flat and safe with no protruding spikes
or pegs.
(4) The home plate area shall be a flat surface with no raised or
protruding edges. The batter's box must be kept level and
not allowed to develop deep holes.
(5) The pitcher's rubber and surrounding area should be kept in
good repair. Holes should not be allowed to develop in
front of the pitcher's rubber.
(6) The "Out of Play" areas shall be clearly defined.
(7) Anyone applying herbicide to the Fields must hold a valid
California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified
Applicator Certificate or License.
(8) League will maintain the infield irrigation system at
Benicia Park. Maintenance will include but not be limited
to repair or replacement of broken or leaking irrigation
lines, sprinkler heads, and quick connect couplers in the
infield. This requirement will not apply to Alicia or Colegio
Vista Field.
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(9) League will mow the outfield grass at Benicia and Alicia
Parks on a year-round basis. Turf should be mowed at a
minimum of twice per month from February through
November and once per month December through January
as weather permits. Grass will be cut to a height that
facilitates healthy turf growth and soil moisture retention.
The outfield grass will not be cut to a height of less than
three(3) inches.
a. The Fields shall be inspected monthly by City Public Works or
Recreation Department. League shall be responsible to repair all
defects identified immediately.
b. League shall have no obligation to maintain the bleachers.
c. Prior to League's making any improvement to the licensed
premises, League must submit improvement plans for City's
review and receive approval in writing. Any such improvement
placed on the premises shall become the property of City.
d. League will make field playability determination each day and post
the current field condition on League's website and list on League's
field hotline.
8. Compliance with Laws. League has represented to City and hereby
warrants that League has complied with all laws applicable to the
acceptance and use of the license herein granted. League shall observe
and comply at all times with all applicable federal, state and City statutes,
and ordinances,rules, regulations, directives, and orders of governmental
agencies now in force or which may hereinafter be in force relating to or
affecting the use of the license herein granted.
9. Waste;Nuisance. League shall not commit, suffer, or permit the
commission of others of: (i) any waste or nuisance on the premises;
(ii) any action or use of the premises by any unauthorized person; or
(iii) any action on the premises in violation of any laws or ordinances.
10. Inspection. City shall be permitted to enter and inspect the licensed
premises at any and all times.
11. Extent of Grant of License. This Agreement and the license herein
granted are valid only to the extent of City's jurisdiction as a landowner or
tenant of the premises. Acquisition of any other necessary permits or
r-. entitlement for use are the responsibility of League. NOTHING
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CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS A
RELINQUISHMENT OF ANY RIGHTS NOW HELD BY CITY.
12. Deposit Refund. League agrees that the deposit, if any shall be required,
made upon execution by League of this Agreement, shall not be
refundable for any reason unless City, in its absolute discretion,
determines such a refund, in whole or part, to be warranted.
13. Bankruptcy. In the event of bankruptcy of League or writ of attachment of
execution against League, this Agreement shall, at the option of City,
immediately terminate.
14. Nonliability of City. City, its officers, agents, and employees shall not be
liable to League for any loss or damage to League or League's property
from any cause. League expressly waives all claims against City, its
officers, agents, and employees,unless such injury or damage is caused by
or due to the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers,
agents, and employees.
15. Indemnification. League agrees to accept all responsibility for loss or
damage to any person or entity, including,but not limited to, City, and to
defend, indemnify,hold harmless, reimburse and release City,its officers,
agents, and employees, from and including,but not limited to, attorneys'
fees and the cost of litigation incurred in the defense of claims as to which
this indemnity applies or incurred in an action by City to enforce the
indemnity provisions herein, whether arising from the personal injury,
property damage or economic loss of any type, that may be asserted by
any person or entity, including League, arising out of or in connection
with the performance of League hereunder or the use of the premises or
surrounding City property hereunder(regardless of whether such use is
authorized by this License), whether or not there is concurrent negligence
on the part of City,but, to the extent required by law, excluding liability
due to the sole or active negligence or due to the willful misconduct of
City. If there is a possible obligation to indemnify, League's duty to
defend exists regardless of whether it is ultimately determined that there is
not a duty to indemnify. City shall have the right to select its own legal
counsel at the expense of League, subject to League's approval, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. This indemnification
obligation is not limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or
type of damages or compensation payable to or for League or its agents
under workers' compensation acts, disability benefits acts, or other
employee benefit acts.
16. Insurance. With respect to performance of work under this Agreement,
League shall maintain and shall require of its subcontracts, consultants,
and other agents to maintain, insurance as described below:
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a. General Liability Insurance. Commercial general liability
insurance covering bodily injury and property damage using an
occurrence policy form, in an amount no less than One Million
Dollars($1,000,000.00) combined single limit for each occurrence.
Said commercial general liability insurance policy shall either be
endorsed with the following specific language or contain
equivalent language in the policy.
(1) The City of Rohnert Park,including its officers and
employees, is named as additional insured for all liability
arising out of the operations by or on behalf of the named
insured in the performance of this Agreement.
(2) The inclusion of more than one insured shall not operate to
impair the rights of one insured against another insured,
and the coverage afforded shall apply as though separate
policies had been issued to each insured,but the inclusion
of more than one insured shall not operate to increase limits
of the company's liability.
(3) The insurance provided herein is primary coverage to the
City of Rohnert Park with respect to any insurance or self-
insurance programs maintained by City.
(4) This policy shall not be cancelled or materially changed
without first giving thirty(30) days'prior written notice to
City.
This policy shall not be cancelled or materially changed without
first giving thirty(30) days'prior written notice to the City of
Rohnert Park, Department of Regional Parks.
b. Documentation. The following documentation shall be submitted
to City:
(1) Properly executed Certificates of Insurance clearly
evidencing all coverages, limits, and endorsements required
above. Said Certificates shall be submitted prior to the
execution of this Agreement. League agrees to maintain
current Certificates of Insurance evidencing the above-
required coverages, limits, and endorsements on file with
City for the duration of this Agreement.
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(2) Signed copies of the specified endorsements for each
policy. Said endorsement copies shall be submitted within
thirty(30) days of execution of this Agreement.
(3) Upon City's written request, certified copies of the
insurance policies. Said policy copies shall be submitted
within thirty(30) days of City's request.
(4) After the Agreement has been signed, signed Certificates of
Insurance shall be submitted for any renewal or
replacement of a policy that already exists, at least ten(10)
days before expiration or other termination of the existing
policy.
c. Policy Obligations. Consultant's indemnity and other obligations
shall not be limited to the foregoing insurance requirements.
d. Material Breach. If League, for any reason, fails to maintain
insurance coverage, which is required pursuant to this Agreement,
the same shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement.
City, in its sole option,may terminate this Agreement and obtain
damages from League resulting from said breach. Alternatively,
City may purchase such required insurance coverage, and without
further notice to League, City may deduct from sums due to
League any premium costs advanced by City for such insurance.
These remedies shall be in addition to any other remedies available
to City.
17. Liability for Loss or Damage to City Property. League shall be liable to
City for any loss or damage to the premises arising from or in connection
with League's performance hereunder or any of its officers, agents, and
employees.
18. Nondiscrimination. League shall comply with all applicable federal, state,
and local laws, rules, and regulations in regard to nondiscrimination in
employment because of race, color, ancestry, national origin,religion, sex,
marital status, age,medical condition,pregnancy, disability, sexual
orientation or other prohibited basis. All nondiscrimination rules or
regulations required by law to be included in this Agreement are
incorporated herein by this reference.
19. Termination by City. City may terminate this Agreement for any reason
whatsoever upon thirty(30) days'prior written notice to League.
20. License is Personal. The license herein granted is personal to League and --.
no right hereunder may be assigned, sublet, or otherwise transferred in
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whole or in part without the prior written consent of City, and any attempt
to assign, sublet or transfer shall be of no force or effect whatsoever unless
and until City shall have given its written consent thereto. City may
withhold its consent for any reason.
21. Provisions are Conditions of Use/Occupancy. Each provision of this
Agreement shall be deemed a condition of the right of League to use or
continue to occupy the premises. Notwithstanding anything stated to the
contrary herein, if League fails to perform any provision of this
Agreement at the time and in the manner herein provided, City may at its
option immediately terminate this Agreement; this right to terminate shall
be cumulative to any other legal right or remedy available to City.
22. League to Act in Independent Capacity. League, its officers, agents and
employees shall act in an independent capacity and shall not represent
themselves to be or be construed to be officers, agents, or employees of
City.
23. License Not a Lease. This Agreement does not constitute a lease,but
constitutes a mere revocable license and League is limited to the use of the
premises expressly and specifically described in Section 2 above. If
access routes are not specifically described in Section 2 of this Agreement,
League shall be entitled to use only the access route(s) designated by City.
League shall have no right or privilege in any respect whatsoever to use
any other part of the property of City for any purpose whatsoever. League
disclaims any interest that when coupled with the license herein granted
would render it irrevocable.
24. Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be given under this
Agreement shall be in writing. Delivery of such written notice shall be
conclusively taken as sufficiently given forty-eight(48)hours after deposit
in the United States Mail,registered or certified,return receipt requested,
with the postage thereon fully prepaid, addressed as follows:
If to City: City of Rohnert Park
Recreation Department
5401 Snyder Lane
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
If to League: Rohnert Park Cal Ripken Baseball
P.O. Box 2751
Rohnert Park, CA 94972
Either party may at any time change its address for notices by giving
written notice of such change to the other party in the manner provided in
this Section 24.
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25. No Continuing Waiver. The waiver by City of any breach of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver of
any subsequent breach the same, or of any other provisions of this
Agreement.
26. Surrender. Upon the expiration or sooner termination of this Agreement,
League, at its sole cost and expense, shall remove, revise, or relocate such
of its structures and equipment as is designated by City,restore the
premises to its original condition, and vacate the premises. Should League
neglect to restore the premises to a condition satisfactory to City, City may
perform such work or have the work performed, and League shall
immediately reimburse City for all direct and indirect costs associated
with such work upon receipt of a statement therefor.
27. General Provisions.
a. Time of Essence. Time is and shall be of the essence of this
Agreement and of each and every provision contained in this
Agreement.
b. Incorporation of Prior Agreements; Amendments. This Agreement
contains all the agreements of the parties with respect to any matter
mentioned herein. No prior agreement, or understanding
pertaining to any such matter shall be effective. This Agreement
may be modified in writing only, signed by the parties in interest at
the time of modification, and this sentence may not be modified or
waived by any oral agreement, whether executed or unexecuted.
c. Binding Effect; Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their personal
representative, successors, and assigns. This Agreement shall be
governed by the laws of the State of California and any action to
enforce the terms of this Agreement or for the breach thereof shall
be brought and tried in the County of Sonoma.
d. No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing contained in this
Agreement shall be construed to create, and the parties do not
intend to create, any rights in third parties.
e. Construction of Agreement; Severability. To the extent allowed by
law, the provisions in this Agreement shall be construed and given
effect in a manner that avoids any violation of statute,regulation,
or law. City and League agree that in the event any provision in
this Agreement is held to be invalid or void by any court of
competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of any such provision shall in -�
no way affect any other provision in this Agreement. League and
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City acknowledge that they have each contributed to the making of
this Agreement and that, in the event of a dispute over the
interpretation of this Agreement, the language of the Agreement
will not be construed against one party in favor of another. League
and City further acknowledge that they have each had an adequate
opportunity to consult with counsel in the negotiation and
preparation of this Agreement.
f. Relationship. The parties intend by this Agreement to establish the
relationship of licensor and licensee only, and do not intend to
create a partnership,joint venture,joint enterprise, or any business
relationship other than that of licensor and licensee.
g. Captions. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience
only and are not part of this Agreement. The captions do not in
any way limit or amplify the provisions hereof, and shall have no
effect upon the construction or interpretation of any part thereof.
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LEAGUE HAS CAREFULLY READ AND CONSIDERED THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT
AND HEREBY AGREES THAT LEAGUE SHALL BE BOUND BY
ALL SAID TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first written above.
LEAGUE: ROHNERT PARK CAL RIPKEN
BASEBALL LEAGUE
By:
CITY: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
By:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Michelle Kenyon, City Attorney
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