HomeMy WebLinkAboutA8959 - AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATIONFACILITIES USE OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE
AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION
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This Agreement to Use Facilities ("Agreement") is made and entered into thisI(� � day of
C,, rn ,�,;'2021, by and between the City of Palm Springs ("City"), a municipal corporation, and
the American Youth Soccer Organization ("AYSO") a soccer organization.
The Parties enter into this Agreement on the basis of the following facts and intentions:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City and AYSO are mutually interested in and concerned with providing
quality recreational activities for the youth of Palm Springs; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that through a cooperative agreement between the City and AYSO
the community will be afforded the fulfillment of one of its recreational goals for youth.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City and AYSO do hereby mutually agree as follows:
1. INTENT OF AGREEMENT
1.1 It is the intent of this agreement to describe the responsibilities of the City and
AYSO in their cooperative effort to effectively promote and provide soccer for the youth of
Palm Springs.
1.2 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic that resulted in the cancelation of recreational
sports leagues in the City, the Parties will roll over payments made in late 2019 to cover the
cost of this Agreement.
2. TERM
2.1 Unless earlier terminated in accordance with section 5.7 of this Agreement, the
term of this Agreement shall be for a period of twelve months (12) months
commencing on September 1, 2021 and terminating on August 31, 2022. At the
discretion of the City Manager, this Agreement may be extended for two (2) one-
year terns upon expiration of the original agreement.
3. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 Field Use and Scheduling
3.1.1 The City shall make available to AYSO ten (10) soccer fields located at
Demuth Park, plus the 4 little league fields (collectively "City Facilities") from
September 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm,
Monday through Friday, and 5:00 am to 9:00pm on Saturdays (fall season). See
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attachment A. City shall notify AYSO within twenty-four (24) hours prior to
exercising its right to use the City facilities under this Section 2.1.
3.1.2 During the Spring season City shall make available to AYSO ten (10)
soccer fields located at Demuth Park (collectively "City Facilities") from March
1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 from 6:00pm to 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday,
and 6:00 am to 5:00pm on Saturdays (Spring Season). AYSO will need to work
with PSYL on the use of the Little League Fields during the spring season.
3.1.3 AYSO must inform the City if it intends to operate the concession at
DeMuth Park or if it will have a concessionaire operate the facility for it. The
concessionaire must be approved by the City and must have a City business
license in place by September 1, 2021. AYSO will pay a concession fee of One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per year to the City. This concession payment will be
spent on improvements to the concession stand. Improvement will be mutually
agreed upon by City and AYSO in advance of any expenditure commitment.
3.1.4 They City shall make Demuth Community Center available for program
registration based on availability during its normal operating hours to AYSO.
3.2 Membership, Registration and Bylaws
3.2.1 AYSO must insure that its program is conducted in accordance with the
regulations and bylaws of a nationally -known youth sports sanctioning body. It
shall be the responsibility of the City to investigate concerns or complaints
regarding violation of the statements and take appropriate action.
3.2.2 The City requires that all coaching staff, referees and board members be
currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
3.2.3 Any person having supervisory or disciplinary authority over any minor
participating in the AYSO will have to submit to a criminal background screening
as specified in California Public Resources Code Section 5164. Each AYSO
coach or volunteer having supervisory disciplinary authority over any minor must
complete the supplemental questions attached as Exhibit "A" and must
concurrently submit to being fingerprinted. AYSO must submit a completed copy
of Exhibit "A" and arrange for fingerprinting of each coach and volunteer before
this Agreement screening for a particular individual, the screening shall include
screening by the federal government.
3.3 Playing Equipment
3.3.1 AYSO shall be responsible for all supplies, equipment, storage of
supplies and equipment, and uniforms relating to the program.
3.4 Compliance with Parks Rules and Regulations
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3.4.1 AYSO agrees to support the City by informing its participants of park
rules and regulations (Chapter 11.44 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code).
3.4.2 An adult designated by AYSO shall be present at all practices and games
to enforce park rules and regulations.
3.5 Field Maintenance, Preparation and Utilities
3.5.1 A representative of the Parks and Recreation Department and the AYSO
shall walk the facilities to review the conditions of the buildings and playing
fields prior to the end of July and note items that need repair. The City shall
arrange for the repair of appropriate items in a timely fashion. Any proposed
capital improvements to the building must be approved by both Palm Springs
Youth League (PSYL) and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO).
3.5.2 AYSO shall ensure facilities are left free of debris after use for
practice and games.
3.5.3 AYSO shall host a "Clean Up Day" at the end of each season in order
to remove debris from the facilities.
3.5.4 The City shall regularly water the playing fields, maintain the lawn areas
and repair potholes. If there is an issue please report to staff so a work order
can be submitted and tracked for repair.
3.5.5 The City shall regularly water the playing fields, maintain the lawn areas
and repair potholes. Failure of the City to perform the duties under this Section
2.5.2 shall not, however, be construed as a default hereunder or subject the City
to any liability to AYSO or any users of the City facilities.
3.5.6 The City shall pay for the electrical power to light the fields for practice
and league games at DeMuth Park. The City shall replace and realign the field
lights as needed.
3.5.7 AYSO shall purchase and store chemicals required to line fields.
3.5.8 AYSO shall prepare all assigned fields for practices and games.
3.5.9 AYSO shall submit its complete games and practice schedule to City
ten (10) days prior to league play, along with the number of teams that have
registered and the total number of kids registered in the program for department
reporting purposes.
3.6 Communications
3.6.1 The City's assigned representative shall act as a resource liaison
between the City and AYSO person concerning operational matters.
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3.6.2 AYSO shall provide the City annually with current AYSO rules and
regulations.
3.7 Program Evaluation
3.7.1 AYSO agrees to provide the City with information necessary to monitor
and evaluate AYSO's compliance with this Agreement.
3.7.2 Program evaluation shall occur as needed throughout the season and
formally at the conclusion of the season.
3.7.3 AYSO agrees to provide monthly attendance numbers for daily
practices, games, and tournaments to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Attendance numbers must be submitted to the department the last day of each
month for reporting purposes.
3.8 Compensation for Park Use
3.8.1 For use of the fields, AYSO shall make compensation to the City of
Three Thousand dollars ($3,000), due on November 1, 2021. AYSO also agrees
to complete a park cleanup project approved by the city. Project needs to be
completed prior to February 27, 2022.
3.8.2 AYSO provided payment to City on September 10, 2019 for the 2020-
2021 season. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic that season was canceled. This
payment shall cover the compensation of this Agreement.
3.8.3 Late Payment AYSO hereby acknowledges that late payment by AYSO
to the City of amounts due hereunder will cause the City to incur costs not
contemplated by this Agreement, the exact amount of which is extremely
difficult to ascertain. Such costs include, but are not limited to, processing and
accounting charges. Accordingly, any payment of any sums to be paid by
AYSO not paid within ten (10) days of its due date shall be subject to five
percent (5%) late charge. AYSO and the City agree that this late charge
represents a reasonable estimate of such costs and expenses and is fair
compensation to the City for its loss suffered by such late payment by AYSO.
4. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
4.1 AYSO shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and
content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement, including
any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance:
4.2 Comprehensive General Liability
general liability insurance written
single limit of $1,000,000.00.
4.3 Workers' Compensation Insurance.
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Insurance. A policy of comprehensive
on a per -occurrence basis. A combined
To the extent required by Labor Code section 3700. In the event AYSO hires
an employee so defied in the Labor Codes Workers Compensation Section, a
policy of workers compensation insurance shall be procured and maintained in
such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and
that shall indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for both AYSO and City
against any loss, claim or damage arising from any injuries or occupational
diseases occurring to any worker employed by or any person retained by AYSO
in the course of carrying out the work or service contemplated in this
Agreement.
All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name
the City, its officers, employees and agents as additional insureds. The insurer
shall waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against City,
its officers, employees and agents and their respective insurers. All of said
policies of insurance shall provide that said insurance may not be amended or
canceled without providing thirty (30) days prior written notice by registered
mail to the City. In the event any of said policies of insurance are canceled,
AYSO shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance
in conformance with this Section 3.1 to the Contract Officer.
No work or services under this Agreement shall commence until AYSO has
provided City with Certificates of Insurance or appropriate insurance binders
evidencing the above insurance coverages said certificates of insurance of
binders are approved by City.
AYSO agrees that the provisions of this Section 3.1 shall not be construed as
limiting in any way the extent to which AYSO may be held responsible for the
payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from AYSO's
activities or the activities of any person or persons for which AYSO is otherwise
responsible.
In the event AYSO subcontracts any portion of the work in compliance with
Section 8.4 of this Agreement, the contract between PSYL and such
subcontractor shall require the subcontractor to maintain the same policies of
insurance that AYSO is required to maintain pursuant to this Section 3.1
4.4 Indemnification
AYSO agrees to indemnify and defend the City, its officers, agents and
employees against and shall hold and save them and each of them harmless
from any and all actions, suits, claims, damages to persons or property, losses,
costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities (herein "claims or
liabilities) that may be asserted or claimed by any persons, firm or entity arising
out of or in connection with the activities at the Facility of AYSO, its agents,
employees or invitees, or arising from the negligent acts or omissions of AYSO,
or arising from AYSO's negligent performance of or failure to perform any
tern, provisions, covenant or condition of this Agreement, but excluding such
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claims or liabilities arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of
the City, its officers, agents or employees, who are directly responsible to the
City, and in connection therewith:
AYSO shall defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said
claims or liabilities and shall pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs
and attorney's fees incurred in connection therewith:
AYSO shall promptly pay any judgement rendered against the City, its officers,
agents or employees for any claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection
with negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or
activities of AYSO hereunder; and AYSO agrees to save and hold the City, its
officers, agents and employees harmless therefrom.
In the event the City , its officers, agents or employees, is made a party to any
action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against AYSO for such damages or
other claims arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of
or failure to perform the work, operation or activities of AYSO hereunder,
AYSO agrees to pay City, its officers, agents or employees, any and all costs
and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees, in such
action or proceeding, including, but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys'
fees.
4.5 Sufficiency of Insurer or Surety
Insurance of bonds required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if
issued by companies qualified to do business in California, "A" or better in the
most recent edition of Best Rating Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the
Federal Register, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better
unless such requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of the City ("Risk
Manager") due to unique circumstances. In the event the Risk Manager
determines that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement
creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to the City, AYSO agrees that the
minimum limits of the insurance policies and the performance bond required
by this Section 3 may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice
from the Risk Manager; provided that AYSO shall have the right to appeal a
determination of increased coverage by the Risk Manager, to the City Council
of City within ten (10) days of receipt of notice from the Risk Manager.
5. WAIVER OF UTILITY FAILURE
5.1 AYSO expressly waives any and all claims to the City for compensation for any
and all losses or damages sustained for any reason or any defect, deficiency or
impairment of any utility system, water supply system, drainage system,
electrical apparatus or wires serving DeMuth Park with respect to the loss of
the fields for AYSO functions.
6. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
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6.1 California Law
This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and to
performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of
California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of
or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the
County of Riverside, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such
county, and AYSO covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction
of such court in the event of such action.
6.2 Disputes
In the event of arty dispute arising under this Agreement, the injured party shall
notify the injuring party in writing of its contentions by submitting a claim
therefor. The injured party shall continue performing its obligations hereunder
so long as the injuring party commences to cure such default within ten (10)
days of service of such notice and completes the cure of such default within
forty-five (45) days after service of the notice, or such longer period as may be
permitted by the injured party; provided that if the default is an immediate
danger to the health, safety and general welfare, such immediate action may be
necessary. Compliance with the provisions of the section shall be a condition
precedent to termination of this Agreement for cause and to any legal action,
and such compliance shall not be a waiver of any party's right to take legal
action in the event that the dispute is not cured, provided that nothing herein
shall limit City's or AYSO's right to terminate this Agreement without cause
pursuant to Section 5.8.
6.3 Retention of Funds
AYSO hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to PSYL
(whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts, the payment of
which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City,
for any losses, costs, liabilities or damage suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts
for which City may be liable to third parties by reason of AYSO's acts or
omissions in performing or failing to perform AYSO's obligation under this
Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount of
validity of which is disputed by AYSO, or any indebtedness shall exist that shall
appear to be the basis for a claim or lien, City may withhold from any payment
due, without liability for interest because of such withholding from any
payment due, without liability for interest because of such withholding, any
amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of City to exercise such right
to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of AYSO to
insure, indemnify and protect City as elsewhere provided herein.
6.4 Waiver
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No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non -defaulting
party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a
waiver. A party's consent to or approval of any act by the other party requiring
the party's consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render
unnecessary the other parry's consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any
waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver
of any other default concerning the same of any other provision of this
Agreement.
6.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative
Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive
in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the
exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not
preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or
remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.
6.6 Legal Action
In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action in
law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy and default, to recover damages for
any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement to obtain
declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with
the purposes of this Agreement.
6.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term
This Section shall govern any termination of this Agreement except as
specifically provided in the following section for termination for cause. City
reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without
cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to AYSO, except that where
termination is due to the fault of AYSO, the period of notice may be such shorter
time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, AYSO reserves
the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon
thirty (30) days written notice to City, except that where termination is due to
the fault of City, the period of notice may be such shorter time as AYSO may
determine.
6.8 Attorney's Fees
If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party
to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the
prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief that
may be granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable
attorneys' fees. Attorneys' fees shall include attorneys' fees on any appeal, and,
in addition, a party entitled to attorneys' fees shall be entitled to all other
reasonable costs for investigation such action, taking depositions and discovery,
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and all other necessary costs the court allows that are incurred in such litigation.
All such fees shall be deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action
and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.
7. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
7.1 Non -Liability of City Officers and Employees
No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to AYSO, or any
successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any
amount that may become due to AYSO or to its successor, or for breach of any
obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
7.2 Non -Liability of AYSO Officers and Employees
No officer or employees of AYSO shall be personally liable to the City, or any
successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by AYSO or for any
amount that may become due to City or to its successor, or for breach of any
obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
7.3 Conflict of Interest
No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or
indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in
any decision relating to the Agreement that affects his/her financial interest or
the financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which he
is directly or indirectly interested, in violation of any state statute or regulation.
AYSO warrants that it has not paid or given an shall not pay or give any third
party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.
7.4 Covenant Against Discrimination
In connection with its performance under this Agreement, AYSO shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry,
national origin (Le., place of origin, immigration status, cultural or linguistic
characteristics, or ethnicity), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, physical or mental disability, or medical condition (each a
"prohibited basis"). Contractor shall ensure that applicants are employed, and
that employees are treated during their employment, without regard to any
prohibited basis. As a condition precedent to City's lawful capacity to enter this
Agreement, and in executing this Agreement, Contractor certifies that its
actions and omissions hereunder shall not incorporate any discrimination
arising from or related to any prohibited basis in any Contractor activity,
including but not limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion
or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates
of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
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apprenticeship; and further, that Contractor is in full compliance with the
provisions of Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.09.040, including
without limitation the provision of benefits, relating to non-discrimination in
city contracting.
8. COORDINATION
8.1 Representative of AYSO
PSYL's representative to coordinate with the City regarding operational matter
is:
David Darrin
Assistant Commissioner
801. E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 100
Palm Springs, CA 92262
8.2 City Representative
The City shall assign a representative to coordinate with AYSO regarding
operational matters.
8.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment
The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of AYSO, its principals
and employees, were substantial inducement for City to enter into this
Agreement. Therefore, AYSO shall not contract with any other entity to
perform, in whole or in part, the services required hereunder without the express
written approval of City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest
herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered
voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or
otherwise without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted
hereunder shall include the transfer to any persons or group of persons acting
in concert of more than twenty-five (25%) of the present ownership and/or
control of AYSO, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the
event of any such unapproved transfers, including any bankruptcy proceeding,
this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release AYSO or any
surety of AYSO of any liability hereunder without the express consent of City.
8.4 Independent Contractor
Neither City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner,
mode or means by which AYSO, its agents or employees, preforms the services
required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. City shall have no voice
in the selection, discharge, supervision or control of AYSO's employees,
servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing their number, compensation or
hours of service. AYSO shall perform all services required herein as an
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independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly
independent contract with only such obligations as are consistent with the role.
PSYL shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents
or employees are agents or employees of City. City shall not in any way or for
any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of AYSO in its business or
otherwise or a joint venture or a member of any joint enterprise with AYSO.
9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1 Notice
Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval or communication
either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person
shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class
mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the
Contract Officer, CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, P.O. Box 2743, Palm Springs,
California 92263-2743, and, in the case of PSYL, to the person at the address
designated in Section 8.1. Either party may change its address by notifying the
other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed
communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours
from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.
9.2 Interpretation
The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning
of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by
reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction that
might otherwise apply.
9.3 Integration; Amendment
It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto
affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and
all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any,
between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. This
Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by
an instrument in writing.
9.4 Severability
In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs
or sections contained in the Agreement shall be declared invalid or
unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections of this Agreement
hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to cant' out the intent of
the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is no material that this
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invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders
this Agreement meaningless.
9.5 Corporate Authority
The persons on executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant
that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized
to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so
executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any
provision of any other agreement to which said party is bound.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of
the date first written above.
ATTEST:
By:
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