Rose Bowl Riders lease

An 8-year-old riding student, asked the city to keep Rose Bowl Riders and Myrtle Hill Farm so she can keep taking lessons.

Mother of a young rider, urged the city to work out a long-term lease, calling the equestrian center a historic treasure that builds confidence in children.

A 12-year-old volunteer with the lesson program, described how riding changed her life and asked the council to let them stay.

A 14-year-old horse owner, said she's scared about what lease termination means for her horse's future and asked where the horses would go.

Said Rose Bowl Riders got a termination notice after being the sole respondent to the RFP, and urged the city to reopen negotiations and preserve the 80-year legacy.

A young rider whose family lost their home in the Eaton Fire, described Rose Bowl Riders as a place of safety and stability and asked that it remain at Hahamonga.

A mother of a young rider, described the barn as a safe, multi-generational, therapeutic place her daughter is at seven days a week, and said the board remains committed to working with the city.

A five-year rider, asked the council to extend the lease so other kids can have the same opportunities.

Said the barn gave her anxious daughter a community where she came out of her shell, and asked the council to preserve that refuge.

A ten-year rider who started at age five, described the barn as her second family and asked the council to let other kids have the same experience.

Vice president of Rose Bowl Riders and a ten-year volunteer, argued the city blocked improvements during the RFP process then faulted the club for failing to improve the property, and warned history will remember the decision.

Argued Rose Bowl Riders already fits the city's climate resilience goals at Hahamonga and said residents don't want more development there; asked why the RFP was canceled without explanation.

President of Rose Bowl Riders, said the city initially gave reasons for termination but withdrew them when challenged, and urged the council to postpone action and disclose its plans for the property.

Accused the city of lack of transparency, hypocrisy compared to COVID tenant protections, and breach of fiduciary duty by eliminating a potential RFP contender.

A Tarzana neighborhood councilman and equestrian facility advisor, questioned which commission is responsible for the decision and offered his expertise.

Whose family has been at RBR for over 20 years, urged the council to negotiate in good faith so the facility can keep serving the community.

An 8-year-old riding student said she'd be heartbroken if she couldn't keep taking lessons at Myrtle Hill Farm and asked the city to work out a long-term lease.

Mia's mother urged the city to preserve the equestrian center, calling it a historic treasure where children build confidence and lasting memories.

A 12-year-old volunteer said the riding program changed her life and asked the council to let them stay.

A 14-year-old said she's scared about what lease termination means for her horse and asked the council to consider the horses, families, and young riders.

Said the RFP was pulled from under Rose Bowl Riders after they were the sole respondent, and urged the city to reopen lease negotiations.

A young rider whose family lost their home in the Eaton fire said RBR was her safe place and asked the city to let Rose Bowl Riders stay.

A mother described how the barn gives her daughter a safe, phone-free, multi-generational community seven days a week.

A five-year rider asked the council to extend the lease so other kids can have the same opportunities.

Said the barn gave her anxious daughter a supportive community over ten years, contrasting it with the fear-based discussion of the armored vehicle earlier in the meeting.

A ten-year rider said the barn is her second family and helped her overcome fear after a bad horse experience; asked the council to save it.

The club's vice president said the city told them not to make improvements during the RFP process, then faulted them for failing to improve the property.

Said the board got no explanation for why the RFP was cancelled and argued RBR already fits the city's climate resilience plans for Hahamonga.

The club's president said the city initially gave reasons for termination but retreated to 'we don't have to tell you why,' and urged postponement and transparency.

Accused the city of lack of transparency, hypocrisy compared to COVID tenant protections, and breach of fiduciary duty by eliminating an RFP contender.

A Tarzana neighborhood councilman and equestrian facility advisor questioned which commission was responsible and the decision-makers' facility management experience.

Said his family has used RBR for over 20 years and urged the council to re-enter negotiations in good faith.