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[PROPOSED 6120119] Response to Grand Jury Report Form — Attachment 1 Report Title: Youth Sports and Public Liability Report Date: April 17, 2019 Response By: Conejo Recreation and Park District CONCLUSIONS: 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. We agree with conclusion C-1 that the Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) does not require proof of compliance with California law (from either affiliated or non-affiliated sports leagues) with respect to California law related to concussion -related injuries from participation in such leagues. Nor does CRPD require proof that such affiliated or non- affiliated sports leagues have adopted procedures for preventing and reporting child physical or sexual abuse 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. We agree with conclusion C-02 that the CRPD does not require proof of parental waivers from non-affiliated sports leagues. We disagree with the portion of the conclusion that suggests CRPD does not require proof of insurance coverage. CRPD not only requires proof of insurance coverage when someone obtains a facility use permit, but also obtains a certificate of insurance with an additional insured endorsement naming CRPD (including CRPD's directors, officers, agents and employees as additional insureds) for affiliated sports leagues, non-affiliated sports leagues, as well as businesses, homeowners association, clubs, organizations, churches and individuals who rent District facilities. 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.