MINUTES

Board of Directors Meeting

Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District

Thursday,February 11, 2010

7:30 p.m.

Jurupa Community Center

4810 Pedley Road, Riverside, CA 92509

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District was called to order byPresident Robert M. Hernandez at7:40P.M. on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Jurupa Community Center, 4810 Pedley Road, Riverside, California.

PLEDGE TO FLAGThe Pledge of Allegiance was followed by roll call.

ROLL CALLStephen Anderson, Larry Riddle, Robert M. Hernandez, Brad Hancock, Richard Lynch

STAFFRodriguez, Paniagua

1.0PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

None.

2.0CONSENT CALENDAR

2.1APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 28, 2010 BOARD MEETING MINUTES

M/S/A 5-0:Anderson/Riddle moved to approve the revised version of the January 28, 2010Board Meeting Minutes.

3.0COMMUNICATIONS/COMMITTEE REPORTS

3.1GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – Dan Rodriguez

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3.2COMMITTEE REPORTS

  1. Recreation/Facilities Policy Committee Meeting (02/03/10) – Richard Lynch
  2. Budget/Personnel Committee Meeting (02/04/10) – Brad Hancock

4.0PUBLIC COMMENTS(Note: Items from the Public not listed on the Posted Agenda)

Dave Pierson, Jurupa Valley High School Football coach addressed the Board regarding having an Inland Empire Passing Tournament and Lineman Competition at Vernola Park and asked for the Board’s support for their fundraiser on August 7, 2010.

Robert Gomez –stated his concernsabout the crimes and the people that will come to the Horseshoe Lake Park if the BMX track is built. He also wants to know who will be taking care of the park, provide police and what is going to happen after BMX and who is going for pay it. Mr. Gomez feels that more money needs to go to the schools.

Trans Dunn – stated that he has been with the Jurupa Girls Softball since 2002 which was known as Jurupa Pony. He stated that they have tried working with Jurupa Pony and have always been pushed away. Mr. Dunn asked that Jurupa Girls Softball not to get pushed to side anymore and get what they deserve.

5.0BOARD ACTION ITEMS

5.1PROPOSAL FOR SNACK BAR AGREEMENT - VERNOLA FAMILY PARK

M/S/A 3-2:Riddle/Lynch moved to approve to give one week to come up with an agreement.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Sam Byer – stated that they have done their best to work with Jurupa Pony Baseball. She mentioned that their schedule turned out to be something different after field usage was approved but she had spoken with Mr. Rodriguez and he told her that it was something that could be negotiated. Sam also made statements regarding Jurupa Pony Schedule and how they offered the 30% share of the snack bar with Jurupa Girls running the snack bar. Jurupa Pony would not have to worry about having parent work the snack bar. The main reason to consider this proposal because of what has happened with both groups and asked for the Board’s help to get her league

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through this. Sam stated that she feels that Jurupa Girls Softball is bending over backwards. The Jurupa Girls Softball would like to offer to run the snack bar 100% and give Jurupa Pony 30% of the profits, but Jurupa Pony has said no to the proposal.

Monica Guzman, Treasurer of Jurupa Pony –stated that she believes that everyone has lost focus on exactly they are trying to accomplish for the kids and that is for kids to play. Also feels that Jurupa Pony has gotten pushed aside. Monica stated that it was not their intention to discredit Jurupa Girls Softball. She just wanted to bring to light the fact that Jurupa Pony did submit applications. The District called Jurupa Pony requesting their insurance, non-profit status and number of players and asked the District if everyone had all their paperwork in place and was told no. Monica’s concern was that she didn’t understand how the District dictates who uses the parks and why District Staff is not allowed to follow policy and procedure. Stated that Jurupa Pony’s numbers are more than Jurupa Girls and should have more allocation. The resolution that was approved by the Board does not define priority for Jurupa Girls Softball. Jurupa Pony is asking 50% usage of the snack bar. A mediator was brought in to work things out with both groups and it’s not working out. Jurupa Pony wants to run snack bar and want to be allowed to play at Vernola and avoid being there at the same time with Jurupa Girls Softball because of the relationship.

Brian Patton – stated that he had two things to clarify. Jurupa American and Jurupa National Little League have rights to the snack bars at their home fields. Asked why Jurupa Girls Softball is not getting the same. Several proposals that was provided to Jurupa Pony and they said no and claimed that he came up with the 30% split for doing nothing. Jurupa Pony would not have to staff or stock the snack bar at Vernola. Jurupa Pony is asking for 50% and if that is the case then Jurupa Girls Softball should get 50% of their profit to make it fair. Mr. Patton stated the proposals that were presented to Jurupa Pony. The inventory of supplies would be an issue. Brian said we don’t agree with them, they don’t agree with us so here are the proposals and they throw themselves at the mercy of the Board and asked that the Board say what the groups should do and how it is going to be.

John Fierro, President of Jurupa Pony – stated that he is proposing that the Board follow policy and procedure and protocol for allocation fields. We have submitted everything that JARPD has requested. Mr. Fierro stated that Sam had said that there would be no strings attached with the 30% but there is because Sam dictated to him that Jurupa Pony would have to be off the fields by 12noon. Jurupa Pony cannot accept this offer. Jurupa Pony will pay a reasonable amount for lease of the snack bar

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equipment. Mr. Fierro doesn’t feel that Jurupa Pony is unreasonable. Since they have not come to an agreement for the snack bar, Jurupa Pony thinks JARPD should tell both groups what to do and take the lead. It seems that it is their way or the highway. Mr. Fierro also stated that Jurupa Pony should not be penalized for meeting the application deadline and apologized if Jurupa Pony created any turmoil. The reason they decided to bring the little players to Vernola is to be considerate to the parents that can’t afford to pay the $3 per person fee at Field of Dreams.

Sam Byer –stated that the strings as Mr. Fierro calls it was to give up the three fields on Saturday morning it has nothing to do with the snack bar. There are no strings attached to snack bar. We wanted them to honour our ceremonies and believes that there was a misunderstanding.

5.2DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO HOLD A BOARD RETREAT

M/S/A 5-0:Riddle/Hancock moved that the Board of Directors establishes the date of March 13, 2010 to hold a Board Retreat and to discuss as part of the agenda the items mentioned within this report as well as others deemed necessary.

CLOSED SESSION(The Board of Directors took a short break and went into closed session at 9:07 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 10:25 p.m.)

1.Pursuant to Section 54956.9:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Subdivision (a) Section 54956.9

Name of case: Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District vs. Jurupa Community

Services District

No Motion(s). Board President Robert M. Hernandez stated that direction was given to the General Manager.

6.0BOARD COMMENTS

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7.0AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING

  1. Resolution No. 2010-02 Eminent Domain
  2. Horseshoe Lake Park – Concept and Current Plans (Study Session)
  3. Injury and Illness Prevention Program Policy
  4. Mid-Year Budget Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Review
  5. Dave Pierson - JVHS Football
  6. CBA for Snack Bar at Vernola Family Park
  7. Geza Kiss – Irrigation System

8.0COMMITTEE MEETINGS

  1. Budget/Personnel Committee Meeting (02/18/10) – 3 p.m.
  2. Veterans Memorial Wall Committee Meeting (02/22/10) – 6 p.m.
  3. Park Maintenance Systems Committee Meeting (02/23/10) – 5:30 p.m.
  4. Community Trails/Arenas Committee Meeting (02/16/10) – 9 a.m.

ADJOURNMENT10:36 p.m.

THE NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WILL BE ON:

Thursday, February 25, 2010 – 7:30 p.m. – Board Meeting

Jurupa Community Center

4810 Pedley Road

Riverside, CA 92509

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Brad Hancock

Secretary of the Board of Directors

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District Offices, (951) 361-2090. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting. (28 8 CFR 3.102-35.104 ADA Title II)