HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-28 - AGENDA REPORTS - COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT USE AGMT (2)Agenda Item: 12
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: fill
DATE: March 28, 2017
SUBJECT: SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FACILITIES
USE AGREEMENT
DEPARTMENT: Recreation, Community Services, Arts, and Open Space
PRESENTER: Richard E. Gould
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the Facilities Use Agreement with the Santa Clarita Community College District for
use of the College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus, sports facilities.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
BACKGROUND
In fall 2016, the City of Santa Clarita (City) and College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus
(COC) engaged in discussions to develop an agreement that was derived from an initial proposal
for the City to fund a portion of the reconstruction of the COC soccer field whereby the City
would have contributed 20 percent or $300,000 to the project in return for access to 20 percent of
the available playing time of said field. Due to a number of factors that surfaced during the
project development, COC and the City mutually agreed to withdraw from the project.
However, discussions between both agencies continued with the focus on how to make the COC
sports facilities available to the community. Those discussions resulted in the proposed Facilities
Use Agreement. The proposed agreement will allow City programs and third -party, locally -
based community sports groups' access to the COC sports facilities when they are not in use by
the college.
Highlights of the proposed Facilities Use Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the
Santa Clarita Community College District (District) include:
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• The District will allow access to their COC Valencia Campus football and soccer fields,
tennis courts, and other sports facilities for sports games and practices, during times that
will not interfere with educational and recreational events, or programs and activities of
the college.
• The City would be responsible for scheduling the fields for community use and the
District will allow the City to charge City fee rates rather than the District's rates. Fees
collected by the City for COC facility use would be passed through to the District.
• The District would also have access to City facilities, primarily the Aquatic Center for
college swim meets.
• The District shall perform or provide for the regular, ongoing maintenance of the
facilities and common areas that may be used pursuant to this agreement. The City will
be responsible for any cleanup after City related activities and any damage beyond
normal wear and tear to the District's facilities.
All required insurance and indemnity provisions are included in the proposed agreement and
have been reviewed by the City Attorney's office. The agreement is proposed to extend for five
years at which time it may be renewed upon mutual written agreement.
At the March 2, 2017, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services meeting, the Commissioners
reviewed the proposed Facilities Use Agreement, and motioned their support of the proposed
agreement and recommended the agreement be forwarded to the City Council for review and
approval. Additionally, the Facilities Use Agreement was approved by the Santa Clarita
Community College District Board on March 22, 2017.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Facilities Use Agreement
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SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
MARCH 1, 2017 — FEBRUARY 28, 2022
This Facilities Use Agreement ("Agreement") is dated and effective March 1, 2017
("Effective Date"), between Santa Clarita Community College District ("District"), a California
community college district and political subdivision of the State of California, and the City of
Santa Clarita ("City"), a municipal corporation of the State of California. District and City are
also referred to collectively as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party."
A. District owns and operates College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus, a facility
located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 ("Property").
B. District's Property is within the boundaries of the City of Santa Clarita and
includes a football field, soccer field, cross country track, tennis courts and gymnasium facilities
("Facilities") which are utilized for recreational and educational activities located at College of
the Canyons, Valencia Campus ("COC").
C. City has requested that it be permitted to conduct or permit non-profit
organizations use of the Facilities for sports games and practices ("City Activity[ies]") at such
times as will not interfere with the educational and recreational events, programs, and activities
of District.
D. By this Agreement, District desires to authorize City access to and use of a certain
portion of the Property, as set forth below, for use in accordance with this Agreement.
E. The Parties further desire by this Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions
upon which City shall access and use that certain portion of the Property, and set forth the
Parties' rights and obligations relating to the Facilities and this Agreement.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants set forth in this
Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are acknowledged by the Parties' signatures below, the Parties agree as provided in this
Agreement.
1. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT. District shall provide use of its Facilities to City as set forth in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and shall allow City certain
access to specified common areas and Facilities at the Property. The Parties desire to
cooperate in facilitating the City's use of District's Property as determined to be in the best
interests of both Parties and the public. The Parties intend that, to the extent provided herein,
this Agreement shall apply in all situations in which City uses the District's Property during
the Term of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be construed as establishing requirements
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for City to comply with all laws, rules, et cetera governing the use of District's Property, and
as set forth below.
The provisions of this Agreement shall apply in all instances with any existing or future
written agreement between the Parties with respect to use of District's Property by City.
Therefore, in the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and any
other written agreement of the Parties for the District's athletic Facilities, the provisions of
this Agreement shall control.
2. LICENSE FOR DISTRICT OPERATIONS. District hereby grants a non-exclusive license
for City to enter in, on and/or within the Facilities and, as reasonably required, other portions
of COC for all purposes of, and in accordance with, this Agreement ("District License"). The
District License shall be limited to:
A. Allowing City or its staff, employees, volunteers, consultants, and contractors ("City
Representatives") to enter, cross over, on, along, though, and across the Facilities and,
as reasonably required, other areas of COC for purposes of operating the City
Activities;
B. Allowing participants in, and spectators of, City Activities or Third -Party Locally -
Based Community Sports Groups Users ("Community Users") to enter, cross over,
on, along, and across Facilities and such portions of COC as -is necessary for ingress
and egress to and from the Facilities; and
C. Allowing parking of personal, City, and Community Users' vehicles within the
designated parking areas at COC and/or the Facilities in connection with the activities
authorized pursuant to this Agreement.
City acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement is a non-exclusive license and is not a
lease or other instrument that conveys an interest in real property and, as such, does not
impart protections to the City that would be consistent with a lease. Accordingly, City
acknowledges and agrees that upon the expiration or earlier termination of the Agreement,
City or any Community Users will not have access to the Facilities and the District may elect
to change locks or take other steps to prevent City or any Community Users from having
access to the Facilities. The District may remove from the Facilities any remaining personal
belongings of City or any Community Users and/or will endeavor to cooperate with City or
any Community Users to schedule a mutually convenient time to allow City or any
Community Users to remove its personal belongings, if any remain, from the Facilities;
however, such access is to be made under the District's supervision.
3. SCHEDULING. The Parties shall confer and shall cooperate with respect to scheduling
City use of the Facilities. City will be entitled to use the Facilities during the open hours of
operation at such times as will not interfere with the educational and recreational events,
programs, and activities of District. District's instructional programs shall have first priority
for use of the Facilities. By January 31 and August 31 of each year, Parties will approve a
draft schedule of use for the City including but not limited to specific dates and times of
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City's use of the Facilities ("City Schedule"). The schedule for Fall will be submitted by the
City to the District no later than January 31 and the schedule for Spring will be submitted by
the City to the District no later than August 31. All City events listed in the City Schedule
shall be honored and will not be canceled or revised without written consent from the City.
Thereafter, District and City may agree to amend or modify City Schedule, as and when
circumstances require. Any use of the Facilities other than as specified in the City Schedule
(each an "Additional Use") shall be based on availability of the Facilities and written consent
of District, which consent District shall not unreasonably withhold or delay. Any change to
the scheduling of events for the Facilities shall be made in writing with notice provided at
least five (5) business days in advance, and acceptance of any change shall be confirmed
through written signature by both Parties.
City may allow Third -Party Locally -Based Community Sports Groups to use the Facilities
during the time designated for City use without prior written approval from District.
However, City shall remain responsible for all duties and obligations required by City as set
forth herein and shall not assign any such duties to any third party using the Facilities. City
shall be solely responsible for ensuring the third party complies with all requirements and
obligations with respect to the use of the Facilities as set forth in this Agreement. City will
charge City Users Third -Party Locally -Based Community Sports Groups Users rates based
on City's fee schedule and pass any revenue through to the District. The City shall contract
directly with the third party and City shall ensure the contract includes the following
language:
User agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Santa Clarita Community
College District ("District"), its affiliates, subsidiaries, authorized representatives,
directors, officers, agents, and employees against all liability for any costs, damages,
judgments, awards, expenses, fines, penalties, attorneys' fees, or other claims for
damages in connection with any suit, complaint, charge, proceeding, or action of any
kind arising out of the use of the Facility by User made or suffered by any person or
entity, including, but not limited to, any person attending an User event, any person using
the Facility at the direction of the User (including User employees, guests or third parties
hired by User to perform any activity on or around the Facility), or the District. This duty
to defend and indemnify includes, but not limited to, any liability for damages related to
(1) death or bodily injury to any person while using, attending, or traveling to or from,
the Facility for any User event regardless of the claimed cause of the death or injury; (2)
injury to, loss or theft of property incurred during, or as the result of, the use of the
Facility by the User regardless of the claimed cause of the loss; (3) any failure or alleged
failure by the User or any attendee of an User event to comply with any provision of law
applicable to the Facility, (4) any failure or alleged failure of the User to meet its
obligations and responsibilities as set forth in this Agreement or (5) any other loss,
damage or expense arising under either (1), (2), (3) or (4) above, sustained by the User,
the District, or any person or entity entering the Facility to attend a User event conducted
pursuant to this Agreement, except for liability resulting from the sole negligence of the
District. User is solely responsible for ensuring the Facility is sufficient for the event(s) it
conducts pursuant to this Agreement and shall indemnify and hold the District harmless
for any claim or damage arising from any allegation that the Facilities are insufficient or
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non -compliant with any applicable regulation or law as the result of any event conducted
by User pursuant to this Agreement. This hold harmless and indemnification includes, but
is not limited to, compensatory damages, punitive damages, regulatory fines and
penalties, and extra -contractual liability.
The City's contract with the third -party shall also include a provision that the third -party
must name the Santa Clarita Community College District, College of the Canyons
Foundation, District's Board of Trustees, its officers, agents, and employees as Additional
Insured under its policy(ies).
4. RECIPROCAL FACILITY USE. District may use City facilities through coordinated
scheduling of dates and locations with City staff, subject to the City's rules, regulations and
insurance standards. District shall pay the Direct Cost for use of the City's facilities, i.e. the
incremental cost of staff beyond what is currently budgeted by City.
5. CITY'S DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS.
A. Community User Schedule Coordination. In consideration for City's use of the
Facilities, City shall provide an in -kind contribution to the District by allocating City
staff to coordinate scheduled use of Facilities. City shall provide a City Coordinator
who shall schedule use of the Facilities. City Coordinator shall act as a liaison
between the District, the City and the Community Users to enforce District's Rules
and Regulations. City Coordinator can be reached at . City
Coordinator shall provide support to District Campus Safety in the case of any
incidents. City will provide a facility use agreement to each Community User that
requires each Community User to indemnify the District and add the District as
additional insured.
B. Payment. City will charge Third -Party Locally -Based Community Sports Groups
Users rates based on City's fee schedule. In consideration for City's use of the
Facilities and Common Areas under this Agreement, City shall pass any revenue
through to the District ("Fees"). Fees shall be paid to the District on a monthly basis
and shall be due on the fifteenth (15th) day of each month, accompanied by a detailed
statement of revenues and should be made payable to:
Santa Clarita Community College District
Attn: Accounts Receivable
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
C. Emergency Phone Numbers. City shall provide those who use the Facilities in
conjunction with City Activities with one or more City telephone numbers that the
Community Users may call in the event of an emergency. District shall provide City
with a telephone number that City may call in the event of an emergency or if other
assistance is required during non -school hours. However, City shall be solely and
ultimately responsible to address any emergency arising from any City Activity and
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shall indemnify District from any harm arising from such emergency as set forth in
Section 13. City shall not release such District telephone number to any unauthorized
City personnel or any non -City party without the District's express written consent.
6. CITY'S USE OF FACILITIES.
A. Facilities and Common Areas. District shall provide use of Facilities to the City for
the purpose of providing educational and recreational programs for events, activities
and programs including the sports of soccer, tennis, cross country running, basketball,
or other team sports consistent with the Facilities during the Term of this Agreement,
which Facilities is described as follows: football field, soccer field, cross country
track, tennis courts and gymnasium facilities. City shall have the right, on a shared
use basis with District, to use the following common areas (collectively "Common
Areas"): restrooms and paths of travel.
B. Access. Should the District issue any keys to the Facilities to the City, City shall
return to District any such keys so provided upon the termination of this Agreement.
Access to the Property shall be gained only through coordination with District staff
during the times previously coordinated. Community User shall have proof of
reservation on site to present to District representative upon request.
C. Condition of the Facilities and PropertL District is providing use of the Facilities and
Property to the City, as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, on an "as -is" basis.
D. Closure. The District, at its sole discretion, may close any or all of the Facilities if the
District determines conditions are not safe for use. However, City shall be solely
responsible for determining if there are any conditions that make use of the Facilities
unsafe at any time during a City Use, including, but not limited to, extreme
temperatures or damage to the Facilities. District's failure to close the Facilities shall
not be construed as an indication that the District deems use of the Facilities safe and
shall not in any event make District responsibility or liability for the condition of the
Facilities or any harm suffered or claimed by any person using the Facilities during a
City Activity. City shall indemnify the District from any harm or damage suffered as
a result of the conditions at the Facilities as set forth in Section 13. In the event the
District closes the Facilities during a City Activity, the Parties shall meet to arrange
an alternative time for use.
E. Additional Facilities. City shall not permit use of any additional facilities at the
Property without District's approval in writing. City may request, in writing, from
District use of additional facilities at the Property ("Additional Facilities"). If District
approves City's request for Additional Facilities, the Parties shall enter into a separate
agreement or amendment to this Agreement. City shall use the Additional Facilities in
accordance with terms and conditions as mutually agreed upon by the Parties and in
accordance with the Civic Center Act and District's Board policy implementing the
Civic Center Act. City shall pay District a fee for use of each such Additional
Facilities in accordance with the fee schedule in effect at the time of City's request.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, District shall not be required and is not obligated to
provide any additional Facilities or facilities to City during the Term of this
Agreement.
F. Equipment Seq. City may bring its own equipment, as needed, subject to the
agreement by District in advance of event. The District is not responsible for setting
up City equipment unless proper arrangements have been made. If District employees
are required for setup, District employees, including additional security, must be paid
for by the City using the Facilities at the District established rate of pay. The District
will bill for the amount due for services rendered. Payments are to be made directly to
the District.
7. CONDITIONS GOVERNING USE OF THE PROPERTY.
A. Ownership and Title, Disposition, and Liens. Ownership of and title to the Property
and Campus is held by District and shall remain in District at all times. City shall not
sell, otherwise dispose, or cause liens, assessments, or any other charges or liabilities
to be recorded or levied upon the Facilities, the Property, or any other District
property.
B. Alteration or Modification. Any removal of District fixtures or other damage to the
District property including, but not limited to, unbolting, unscrewing, defacing,
painting or other damaging of District facilities is strictly prohibited and may subject
City to a fine, repair charges, and/or termination of use or occupancy of District
property. City shall not alter, renovate, or otherwise modify any portion of the
Facilities, the Property, or the Campus without first obtaining District's prior written
approval. Any alteration, renovation, or modification of the Facilities or the Property
that is approved by District shall be at City's sole expense and liability, and subject to
any additional terms and conditions as the Parties may agree upon and all laws,
regulations, rules, and orders that apply to community college districts with respect to
such work. If City makes any alteration, renovation, or modification without District's
prior written approval, City, at City's sole expense, shall remove such work and
restore all affected areas to their pre-existing condition within ten (10) business days
of City's receipt of written notification from District. If City fails to do so, District
may, without any further notice to City, remove the work and restore all affected
areas to their pre-existing condition. City shall reimburse District for all costs for the
removal and restoration work within ten (10) business days of receipt of the invoice
from District.
C. Access and Inspection. City shall permit District and District's employees, agents, and
representatives to enter the Facilities to inspect or make repairs, alterations, or
additions to the Facilities. District shall attempt to provide reasonable notice to City
where practicable but shall not be obligated to do so in the event of an emergency or
imminent threat to the health or safety of occupants.
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D. Laws, Policies, and Procedures. In using the Facilities and the Common Areas, City
and City's officers, employees, students, invitees, agents and all Community Users
shall comply with all of the following:
1) District's Board policies and administrative procedures governing the use and
operations of District's Facilities.
2) All state and local environmental, fire, health, and safety laws, ordinances, and
regulations.
3) City shall also comply with the Civic Center Act (Education Code section 82537
et seq.) and District's applicable Board policies in making the Facilities accessible
to members of the public. The Facilities shall further be subject to any joint use or
recreational program use that District has established or may later establish,
and/or any lease, agreements, or other arrangements between District and third
parties for use of the Property, except that these joint use, recreational programs,
leases, agreements, or other arrangements shall not interfere with City's use of the
Facilities. In coordination and consultation with City, District shall evaluate and
handle all requests for use of the Facilities by members of the public pursuant to
the Civic Center Act. Such requests shall be coordinated by the following:
District Coordinator: Robin Williams, Director, Civic Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Phone: (661) 362-3240
Fax: (661) 362-3169
Email: Robin.Williams@canyons.edu
E. Non -Interference with Other Use. At all times during use of the Facilities and
Common Areas, City shall exercise care not to disrupt activities and operations of
District and any third party who may be using the Property.
F. Handling of Complaints. City, in coordination with District's Assistant
SuperintendentNice President, Business Services, shall respond in writing to
concerns expressed by any third party relating to City's use of the Facilities or
Common Areas. City's response shall be provided to the complainant, with a copy to
District, no later than five (5) business days after receipt of a complaint. Any
concerns by or between the Parties regarding City's use of the Facilities or Common
Areas shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution process set forth in
Section 14.M..
G. Supervision and Identification of City Staff. City is responsible for the supervision
and discipline of all employees and staff that City places at the Property. City shall
promptly address all incidents of misconduct involving such employees and staff,
including any incidents that District brings to City's attention. All of City's employees
and staff must have written identification indicating their status with City at all times
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while they are at the Property. Such identification shall be provided to District upon
District's request.
H. Supervision and Discipline of Participants. City is responsible for the supervision and
discipline of all of City's participants while they are on the Property. City shall
promptly address all incidents involving misconduct by City's participants at the
Property, including those that are brought to City's attention by District.
I. Liability of City. Except to the extent of District's liability as provide in Section 13,
City shall be solely responsible and liable for the welfare and control of City
Representatives and Community Users at all times they are present in, on, or within
the Facilities, Common Areas and/or Property as a result of, or in connection with,
this Agreement or for purposes related to City's programs and activities. City shall
not do, bring or keep, or permit anything to be done, brought or kept, in, on or about
the Facilities, Common Areas or Property that will in any way increase or adversely
affect the existing rate of fire or other insurance maintained by District. City
Activities permitted pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed not to increase or
adversely affect the existing rate of fire or other insurance maintained by District.
Except as provided herein, City shall not do or permit anything to be done that will in
any way obstruct or interfere with District personnel or the legal or contractual rights
or duties of District. In the event the District reasonably believes any activity by City
or Community Users violates this Section, City shall take all steps to immediately
rectify the violation upon written notification from the District.
8. PROPERTY RULES AND REGULATIONS.
A. Participant Conduct and Safety. City shall conduct the City Activities in keeping with
the best -accepted practices to ensure proper standards for participant conduct and
safety. With each reservation, District shall provide City with a copy of District's
rules and regulations for use of District property which shall be distributed and
communicated by City as necessary to Community Users to ensure compliance, i.e.
no gum, no bobby pins, etc. City recognizes that the Facilities and Common Areas are
a part of property operated by District as a community college and, therefore, all
persons entering or using the Facilities and Common Areas may come in contact with
District employees and students. City shall take all reasonable steps necessary to
ensure all person entering the Facilities and Common Areas are aware of District use
procedures and take any action deemed necessary to protect vulnerable persons,
including minors, during their use of the Facilities or presence on District Property.
The City shall comply with all Title IX regulations.
B. Use of the Property. Use and occupancy of the Property shall be primarily for public
District purposes. Authorized use or occupancy of the Property for other than public
District purposes shall be secondary and subordinate to this primary purpose. The
District reserves the right to deny any facility use that it deems inappropriate use of
the District campus. No use or occupancy of District property will be permitted if the
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Board of Trustees, in the exercise of its discretion, determines that such use or
occupancy will interfere with the use of the property for District purposes.
C. Concessions. City understands that District has an agreement with its existing food
services vendor for the first right of consideration to provide a proposal for
concessions. If the proposal is not acceptable, City may use or permit use of
temporary portable concession facilities in connection with any City Activity at or on
the Property for purposes of selling food, soft drinks and/or other concession items to
those in attendance at such event, program, or activity. Before any such use, City
must provide a written summary of the Property to be used, where they will be placed
and the concessions to be provided ("Concession Notice"). If the District objects to
any statement in the Concession Notice, the Parties shall meet in good faith to address
the concern. In connection with the operation of such portable concession facilities,
City shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable fire, health and safety
standards, laws and regulations, including any rules and regulations of District. With
respect to such operations, City shall be liable to the extent provided in Section 7.I.,
and shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless District, to the extent provided in
Section 13. Any temporary portable concession facilities used by City must be
completely removed after any City use of the Facilities and may not include the
installation of any permanent structure on Facilities or create any change to the
condition of Facilities. District shall not be entitled to share in any portion of the
City's proceeds of such concession sales.
D. Clean -Up. If District performs clean-up after any event, City shall be responsible for
payment of the clean-up based on actual time and materials.
E. Visitor Rules. To avoid disruption of classes as well as potential risk management
issues, City's visitors/observers may not access student instructional areas or loiter in
any of the surrounding campus areas without prior District permission.
F. Supervision of Non -Participant Minors. For the safety of participants and non-
participants, in the event City -related non -participant minors are at the Facilities
during the session(s), City shall ensure that Community User provides adult personnel
for their supervision and their compliance with all District policies, rules and
regulations. City -related non -participant minors must remain under City or City -
appointed adult supervision at the Facilities at all times and not be allowed to roam
the campus, campus construction sites, locker rooms, etc. In the event District is
made aware that City -related non -participant minors are not being supervised and/or
are not abiding by requirements, District will require that such minors be removed
from Facility.
G. Securing the Facilities. City agrees to be responsible for locking and securing the
Facilities at the end of each session. City will not allow anyone unauthorized access
to the Property and acknowledges that any person or persons authorized to use the
Property will have their own separate means of entry.
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H. Smoking, Gambling, Alcohol, and Unsuitable Use Prohibited. Smoking is prohibited
at the Property except in those locations clearly designated as an approved smoking
area. No District property may be used for gambling or other games of chance or for
any purpose that Is inimical to public morals and welfare, or unsuitable for a public
educational facility. The use of alcohol is prohibited at the Property except under
special circumstances described in California statutes.
I. District's Campus Safety. District's Campus Safety officers have the full
authorization and authority to handle any and all issues (e.g. parking, disruptive
individuals, non -supervision of participants/non-participants, etc.) on behalf of the
District.
J. Incident Notification. In the event of a City -related incident, accident or injury
("Incident"), City shall notify District in writing within twenty-four (24) hours in the
event District is made aware of an Incident from a source other than the City, District
will notify City in writing within twenty-four (24) hours of District being notified.
K. Liability Waiver. All City participants using the Facilities are required to complete a
waiver which participant (or parent/guardian) waives any claims against the District
and assumes any and all liability and responsibility for any and all potential risks
which may be associated with participation in City Activities. City agrees to add the
District as a party to its online waiver each participant completes during registration.
City agrees not to allow any participant to use the Facilities until after City's receipt
of a signed waiver. City agrees to submit a copy of all participant waivers to the
District prior to the start of each session. District reserves the right to randomly audit
sessions to ensure that only enrolled participants who have signed the waiver are
using the Facilities and participating in the City's programs. District shall not be held
responsible for any liability or claim resulting from a participant's failure to provide a
signed waiver.
L. Si ng age. No existing signage shall be covered or defaced in any way. City will
provide clear delineation of their operations including all signage, boundary markers,
parking areas and the like. All aspects of the Facilities are to be kept neat and
organized. Signage size and location are to be approved by the District.
M. Parking. District will designate parking for Community Users for agreed upon event
dates and times. A parking pass will be provided to each coach as identified by the
City. Other Community Users will be required to purchase a day parking pass at a
nominal fee at the parking machines located in Lot 8. City and District agree to
review the parking arrangement, as needed. All motor vehicles must be parked in
designated parking Facilities only and shall abide by any/all posted and/or painted
restrictions. Violators will be cited and/or towed at owner's expense.
N. Noise. Noise level is to be kept at acceptable residential levels.
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O. Requirements. City to maintain and keep all requirements with the District, the City
and any/all other governing bodies.
P. Other Sales. The vending or sale of any article will not be permitted during use or
occupancy of the District property without prior approval.
Q. Additional Issues. The Parties are entering into an agreement for use of the Facilities
and Common Areas for the purposes stated in this Agreement. The Parties have done
their best to negotiate and anticipate issues relating to the lease and use of the
Facilities and Common Areas. However, issues may arise. If such issues arise, the
Parties shall cooperate to resolve them in accordance with the dispute resolution
process set forth in Section 14.M.
9. FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT AND RELATED SERVICES AND SUPPLIES.
A. Furnishings, Equipment and Supplies. City shall be solely responsible, at City's cost,
to provide any furnishings, equipment, supplies, and any items (collectively "City
Equipment") that City may need to operate at the Property. City shall be responsible
for any loss, damage, or destruction of any City Equipment.
B. Approval Required Before Equipment Installation. Before City may make any
improvements or modifications to any portion of the Property or any District facilities
in order to install any equipment, service systems, or other service connectivity, City
shall first obtain District's written approval.
10. MAINTENANCE AND UTILITIES.
A. Ongoing Maintenance. District shall perform or provide for the regular, ongoing
maintenance of the Facilities and Common Areas that may be used pursuant to this
Agreement for purposes of the City Activities. District shall maintain such areas in
keeping with the best -accepted practices to ensure reasonably safe conditions for all
users of the Facilities.
B. Cleaning after City Activity. After every City Activity in District's Facilities or
Property, City shall ensure removal of all rubbish and debris resulting from any
activities occurring in the Facilities. District shall provide trash receptacles for the
Facilities and shall cause the trash receptacles to be emptied on a regular basis.
However, City shall provide any additional receptacles necessary to clean the
Facilities after every City use. If City leaves the Facilities in a state of disrepair,
District may issue written notification to City requiring immediate cleaning. If City
fails to immediately respond and clean the Facilities pursuant to the District's notice,
District may clean the Facilities and charge City for all associated costs.
C. Repairs Due to Damage. City shall be responsible for any and all damage other than
normal wear and tear that may occur to District's Property that is a result of, or
attributable to, any City Activity. In the event of such damage, Parties agree that such
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repairs are to be performed by District and charge City for all associated costs. City
shall reimburse District for the reasonable cost of any such repairs performed by
District.
D. Alteration or Modification. City shall not alter, renovate, damage, destroy or
otherwise modify any portion of the Property. City will notify District promptly, in
writing, of any required alterations or modifications. If the District deems that any
alteration, renovation, modification, repair or replacement are necessary, District shall
arrange for all maintenance and repairs to the Property. The cost for any alteration,
renovation, or modification of the Property that is approved by District may be shared
by District and City, and shall be subject to any additional terms and conditions as the
Parties may agree upon and all laws, regulations, rules, and orders that apply to
community college districts with respect to such work. If City makes any alteration,
renovation, or modification without District's prior written approval, District may,
without any notice to City, remove the work and restore all affected areas to their pre-
existing condition. City shall reimburse District for all costs for the removal and
restoration work within ten (10) business days of receipt of the invoice from District.
11. TERM AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
A. Term of Agreement.
1) This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue in full
force and effect thereafter until and including February 28, 2022, ("Term"), unless
this Agreement is terminated during the Term as provided below in this
Agreement.
2) Renewal of Agreement. Where this Agreement terminates by expiration of the
Term, the Parties may mutually agree in writing executed by the Parties to renew
this Agreement for a successive term of the same duration as the Term, or for a
longer or shorter period.
B. Termination of Agreement. Any Termination of this Agreement during the Term shall
be in accordance with the following:
1) Termination With or Without Cause. Except as otherwise set forth herein, this
Agreement shall terminate upon expiration of the Term. Either Party, with or
without cause, may terminate this Agreement at any time by written agreement or
upon thirty (30) days' advance written notice by one Party to the other.
2) Other Grounds for Termination. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in
this Agreement, this Agreement shall also terminate pursuant to any of the
following:
a. Destruction or Unsuitability of Facilities. This Agreement shall terminate if
the Facilities are completely destroyed or determined by the appropriate
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governmental authorities to be not suitable for occupancy, and District
determines that the Facilities will not be restored, replaced, or repaired
notwithstanding the availability of any insurance proceeds.
b. District Facilities Needs. After a finding by District's Board of Trustees that
any or all Facilities at the Property are necessary to accommodate District's
students, employees, programs, courses, training, or other activities, District
may terminate this Agreement upon providing City with at least one hundred
twenty (120) days written notice before the effective date of termination.
c. City Noncompliance with Applicable Laws. District, at District's sole
discretion and upon written notice to City, may terminate this Agreement
effective on the date stated in District's written notice if City, in using the
Facilities or Common Areas, fails to comply with federal, state, local laws, or
District's Board policies and administrative procedures applicable to the use
and operation of the Property.
d. City's Failure to Procure and Maintain Required Insurance. If City fails to
provide any of the insurance as required below in this Agreement, District,
upon providing City with written notice, may terminate this Agreement
effective on the date stated in District's written notice.
C. Default. If a Party fails to perform all duties and obligations as and when required
pursuant to this Agreement, that Party shall be in default of this Agreement
("Defaulting Party"). Unless a different period is specified elsewhere in this
Agreement or the District determines, at its sole discretion, that default of the City
poses an immediate or imminent threat to the District Property, in which case the
District may terminate this Agreement immediately, the Defaulting Party shall cure
any and all defaults within a reasonable time, which in no event shall exceed sixty
(60) days, after notice from the other Party ("Non -Defaulting Party"). The Non -
Defaulting Party may, in its sole discretion, after request of the Defaulting Party,
grant additional time for the Defaulting Party to cure any default, if the Defaulting
Party has made reasonable and continuous efforts to cure the default after notice
thereof, but has been unable to cure such default. If the Defaulting Party fails to cure
any such default within foregoing sixty (60) day period or extension thereto, the
Defaulting Party shall be in breach of this Agreement and the Agreement shall
terminate. In the event of any such termination, the Non -Defaulting Party shall be
entitled to recover from the Defaulting Party (and, upon request, the Defaulting Party
shall pay to the Non -Defaulting Party) any and all costs, expenses, and damages
incurred or suffered by the Non -Defaulting Party proximately caused by the
Defaulting Party's breach. Notwithstanding any costs, expenses and damages payable
to a Party in the event this Agreement is terminated as a result of a default by a Party,
upon any such termination, the City shall be entitled to a pro-rata reimbursement of
payments made to District for the unused time period remaining for the period
covered by such payment only in the event that City is the Non -Defaulting Party. In
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the event that City is the Defaulting Party, City shall not be entitled to any
reimbursement of payments.
D. Rights and Obligations Upon Termination.
1) Payment. Unless specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement, City shall pay
District all Fees and any other costs that are due to District as of the effective date
of termination of this Agreement. Payment of these fees and costs must be
received by District within thirty (30) business days of the effective date of
termination of this Agreement.
2) City Equipment. The Parties shall coordinate and cooperate to allow City to
remove City Equipment that City has placed on District's Facilities relating to this
Agreement. If City does not remove any such City Equipment from District's
Facilities within thirty (30) days of District's written notice to City, City shall be
deemed to have abandoned the City Equipment. Upon expiration of the thirty (30)
days, District may, without any compensation to or liability from City, keep or
remove and/or dispose of the property as District deems proper. If District incurs
any cost to remove and/or dispose of the property, District will invoice City and
City shall pay District within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice.
12. INSURANCE.
A. City agrees to maintain, in full force and effect, at City's expense, the following
insurance coverages from an admitted carrier in the State of California with a Best
Rating of A-VII or higher: (i) Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits of
not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence including bodily injury,
claims for damages insured by usual personal injury liability coverage which are
sustained as a result of an offense including assault or abuse (sexual or otherwise),
broad -form property damage and blanket contractual liability, written on an
"occurrence" form, and an aggregate limit of not less than ten million dollars
($10,000,000); (ii) Professional Liability Insurance with limits of not less than one
million dollars ($1,000,000); (iii) Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of not
less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence; (iv) Workers'
Compensation Insurance as required by statutory insurance requirement of the State
of California; and (v) Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non -owned
and hired vehicles with combined single limit for bodily injury and/or property
damage of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000).
B. City agrees to name District, College of the Canyons Foundation, District's Board of
Trustees, its officers, agents, and employees as Additional Insured under its
policy(ies). City shall deliver Certificate(s) of Insurance and Additional Insured
Endorsement(s) evidencing the required coverages to the District, which shall be
subject to the District's approval for adequacy of protection. The Certificate(s) of
Insurance shall provide thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation. All
certificates must be faxed or emailed, followed by a hard -copy in the mail to District,
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Attn: Purchasing Services, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355,
before services are to commence.
C. District shall obtain and, at all times during the Term of this Agreement, maintain
insurance covering all damage to, or destruction of, the Facilities and COC with
coverage limits as are determined by District in its reasonable discretion.
13. INDEMNITY.
A. City agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless District, their parent, affiliates,
subsidiaries, authorized representatives, directors, officers, agents, and employees
("District Parties") against all liability for any judgments, awards, expenses, fines,
penalties, attorneys' fees, or other claims for damages or injury to person or property,
or both, in connection with any suit, complaint, charge, proceeding, or action of any
kind alleging a violation of any statutory or regulatory provision or otherwise arising
out of the negligent act or willful misconduct by City, of its duties and responsibilities
under this Agreement, unless such performance or non-performance occurred at the
direction of or was caused by District. City shall also indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless District and District Parties against all liability, damage, or harm arising
from any City Activity, including, but not limited to, any action taken by any party
using the Facilities or coming on District Property through City invitation, as a
Community User or otherwise. This hold harmless and indemnification includes, but
is not limited to, compensatory damages, punitive damages, regulatory fines and
penalties, and extra -contractual liability. The District makes no representation or
warranty regarding the sufficiency or suitability of the Facilities for any City use of
the Facilities contemplated by this Agreement including, but not limited to, any
Americans with Disabilities ("ADA") requirements or accommodations needed for
any use by the City and/or its guests. Therefore, City shall be solely responsible for
ensuring the Facilities meets all requirements, legal or otherwise, applicable to any
proposed City use of the Facilities including any ADA requirements or needs. The
indemnity obligation set forth herein shall apply to any claim by any party using the
Facilities through the City's permission arising from or related to a breach or alleged
breach of any legal obligation regarding the condition or features of the Facilities,
including, but not limited to, any ADA claim or action.
B. District agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, their parent, affiliates,
subsidiaries, authorized representatives, directors, officers, agents, and employees
against all liability for any judgments, awards, expenses, fines, penalties, attorneys'
fees, or other claims for damages in connection with any suit, complaint, charge,
proceeding, or action of any kind alleging a violation of any statutory or regulatory
provision or otherwise arising out of the negligent act or willful misconduct by
District, of its duties and responsibilities under this Agreement, unless such
performance or non-performance occurred at the direction of or was caused by City.
This hold harmless and indemnification includes, but is not limited to, compensatory
damages, punitive damages, regulatory fines and penalties, and extra -contractual
liability.
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14. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A. Entire Agreement and Amendment. The making, execution, and delivery of this
Agreement by the Parties have not been induced by any representations, statements,
warranties, or agreements, other than those expressed herein. This Agreement fully
and completely expresses the entire agreement between the Parties hereto with
respect to the subject matter hereof. Except as expressly set forth herein, there are not
writings, conversations, representations, warranties, or agreements that the Parties
intend to be a part hereof, and this Agreement represents the entire agreement
between the Parties hereto and supersedes any and all previous written or oral
agreements or discussions between the Parties and any other person or legal entity
concerning the transaction(s) contemplated herein.
B. Not for Benefit of Third Party. This Agreement and every provision hereof is for the
exclusive benefit or the Parties, and, other than in the sense that this Agreement is
made for the general public benefit, it is not for the benefit of any specific third party.
C. Assignment. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is particular to the Parties
and agree that neither Party shall assign any right or obligation hereunder unless
otherwise agreed by both Parties in writing. City may allow other parties to use the
Facilities during the time designated for City use without prior written approval from
District. However, City shall remain responsible for all duties and obligations
required by City as set forth herein and shall not assign any such duties to any party
using the Facilities. City shall be solely responsible for ensuring the third party
complies with all requirements and obligations with respect to the use of the Facilities
as set forth in this Agreement and shall indemnify the District for any harm arising
from any such use as set forth in Section 13.
D. Compliance with Applicable Laws. City agrees to comply with all applicable federal
and California anti -discrimination laws, as well as all federal, state, and local laws,
codes, regulations, and ordinances that are now or may in the future become
applicable to City's use of the Facilities. If City fails to comply with any applicable
Rule, City shall address the issue immediately at no additional cost to District.
E. Governing Law. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be governed by the
laws of the State of California with venue in Los Angeles, California.
F. Permits/Licenses. City and all City's employees or agents shall secure and maintain
in force such permits and licenses as are required by law in connection with the
furnishing of services pursuant to this Agreement.
G. Non -Waiver. The failure of District or City to seek redress for violation of, or to insist
upon, the strict performance of any term or condition of this Agreement shall not be
deemed a waiver by that Party of such term or condition, or prevent a subsequent
similar act from again constituting a violation of such term or condition.
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H. Severability. If any term, condition or provision of this Agreement is held by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions will nevertheless continue in full force and effect, and shall not be
affected, impaired or invalidated in any way.
I. Force Majeure. Except for the Parties' indemnification and insurance obligations,
non-performance by a Party of any obligation set forth in this Agreement shall be
excused if reasonably prevented or delayed by reason of any act, event, or condition
reasonably beyond the control of the Party including: (a) war, acts of public enemy,
insurrection, significant and substantial civil commotion or riot; (b) earthquake, fire,
flood or other severe, inclement weather; (c) governmental restriction or the act or
failure to act of any governmental agency or entity other than the non -performing
Party; (d) litigation (including, without limitation, litigation contesting the validity of,
or seeking the enforcement or clarification of, this Agreement); and (e) strike,
lockout, labor dispute, delay of any contractor, subcontractor or supplier, or inability
after best efforts to secure necessary labor, materials or tools.
J. Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted under this
Agreement shall be deemed duly given if in writing and delivered personally, sent by
a reputable overnight courier services (with package tracking capability), or sent by
certified mail, return receipt requested, first class postage prepaid, addressed to the
following:
City: City of Santa Clarita
Attn: Kenneth W. Striplin, City Manager
23920 Valencia Boulevard
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 255-4905
District: Santa Clarita Community College District
Attn: Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Business
Services
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91365
Phone: (661) 362-3476
Fax: (661) 362-5480
A Party may change its/his/her designated representative and/or address for receiving
notices and communications under this Agreement by notifying the other Party of the
change in writing and in the manner described in this Section.
K. Cooperation of the Parties. Each Party shall execute and deliver to the other Party all
such other further instruments and documents as are reasonably necessary to carry out
this Agreement, in order to provide and secure to the other Party the full and complete
enjoyment of its rights and privileges hereunder.
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L. Venue for Resolving Disputes. Any arbitration, mediation, litigation or other
proceedings arising out of, or connected with, this Agreement shall be conducted only
in the County of Los Angeles.
M. Arbitration of Disputes. The Parties desire to quickly and cost-effectively resolve any
disputes related to the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement. Therefore,
each Party shall make its best efforts to resolve informally any such disputes. If, not
less than thirty (30) calendar days after first making informal attempts to resolve any
such dispute, the attempts have been unsuccessful, either Party may thereafter initiate
binding arbitration.
N. Comparative Fault. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in
the event any settlement, court judgment, or arbitration or mediation award allocates
or determines the comparative fault of the Parties, either Party, consistent with such
allocation or determination, may seek reimbursement from the other Party with
respect to defense costs, settlement payments, judgments and awards.
O. Attorneys' Fees. In any action or other proceeding between the Parties seeking
enforcement or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement or in connection
with (a) the design, construction, use or maintenance of the Field Turf System, (b)
operation, use or maintenance of the Facilities or COC, or (c) any other act or
omission of a Party pursuant to this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such action or
other proceeding shall be awarded its reasonable costs and expenses, including, but
not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees, disbursements, and court costs, in addition
to any damages, injunctive, or other relief awarded, and, without limitation, attorneys'
fees, disbursements, and courts costs, incurred in any post judgment proceedings to
collect or enforce any judgment.
P. Interpretation of Agreement. In interpreting this Agreement, it shall be deemed to
have been prepared by the Parties jointly, and no ambiguity shall be resolved against
either Party on the premise that it was, or its attorneys were, responsible for drafting
this Agreement or any provision hereof. The captions or headings set forth in this
Agreement are for purposes of reference only and shall not limit or define the
meaning of the provisions contained herein. Unless specified otherwise, all references
in this Agreement to the words "Section" or "Subsection" shall be references to a
Section or Subsection, respectively, contained within this Agreement. Where
necessary or useful in the context of this Agreement, use of the singular shall be
deemed to include the plural, and use of the plural shall be deemed to include the
singular. For all purposes of this Agreement, "shall" shall be interpreted as mandatory
and "may" shall be interpreted as permissive.
Q. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which shall be an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
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R. Authority to Execute Agreement. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of
a Party represents that he or she is authorized to execute on behalf of, and to commit
and bind the Party to this Agreement.
S. Approval of District's Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Education Code section 81655,
this Agreement is not valid and does not constitute an enforceable obligation against
District unless and until District's Board of Trustees has approved or ratified this
Agreement as evidenced by a motion duly passed and adopted by the Board of
Trustees.
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SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COLLEGE DISTRICT
BY: BY:
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