Findings / Conclusions I (we) agree with the findings / conclusions numbered: C-01, C-02 I (we) disagree wholly or*

Conclusions 1

• CL1
  C-01: The Grand Jury concluded that most cities and Districts in the County allow non- affiliated sports leagues to use their facilities to practice or play. However, they do not require proof of compliance with California law regarding protection against concussion-related injuries from these leagues. They also do not require proof that procedures for preventing and reporting child physical or sexual abuse are in place. Response to C-01: Agree. The City agrees with this conclusion based on the findings from the Grand Jury report. The City of San Buenaventura does not require proof of compliance from affiliated or non-affiliated leagues with respect to concussion related injuries or proof that leagues have adopted procedures for preventing and reporting child physical or sexual abuse. Parks belong to the public. Organized groups are not an exception to the right to use Public Parks. The City focuses its limited resources to ensure our own 501 Poli Street • Ventura, California 93001 • 805-654-7800 • cityofventura.ca.gov Printed on 100% post consumer recycled paper August 5, 2019 Grant Jury Response – Youth Sports and Public Liability Page 2 programs meet all legal requirements for the prevention of accidents or abuse and is reluctant to take on obligations not our own and risk having such accidents or abuse occur in our programs because we have spread staff too thin. C-02: The Grand Jury concluded that cities and Districts do not require proof of adequate parental waivers and insurance coverage from non-affiliated sports leagues to protect against legal action that could jeopardize public monetary resources. Response to C-02: Agree. The City agrees with this conclusion based on the findings from the Grand Jury report. The City of San Buenaventura does not require proof of waivers from non-affiliated leagues. The City of San Buenaventura does require proof of insurance when a site is rented, or a permit given and an additional insured endorsement naming the City of San Buenaventura is required. C-03: The Grand Jury concluded that cities and Districts are underinsured with respect to the type of coverage and coverage amounts to sufficiently protect them from litigation arising from the conduct of youth sports on city or district property. Response to C-03: Disagree. The City disagrees with this conclusion. The City of San Buenaventura annually reviews insurance coverages and makes adjustments as needed. The City has an outstanding Risk Management program.