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Res 91-109RESOLUTION NO. 91-109 ik~'] ~ · .... A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION OF CITY OF POWAY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WHEREAS, rules and regulations for operation of City of Poway recreational facilities have been established to provide for the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, rules and regulations have been established for the operation of Poway recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the rules and regulations for operation of Poway recreational facilities be separate from fees for use of said facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, the city Council of the City of Poway does hereby resolve. The rules and regulations for operation of recreational facilities be adopted separately from a schedule of fees and use regulations for use of said facilities. The fees for use of said facilities shall be adopted in a separate resolution. of Poway, California, of September, 1991. ATTEST: PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City at a regular meeting tk-=reof this 24th day Marjor~e~K. Wahlsten, City Clerk STATE~jO~CALIFORNIA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) I, Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, No. 91-109 , was duly adopted by the City Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 24th day of September, 1991, and that it was so adopted by the following vote: AYES: HIGGINSON, MCINTYRE, GOLDSMITH NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: EMERY, SNESKO Wahlsten, City Clerk Resolution No. 91-109 Page 2 RULES AND REGULATZOHS FOR 9PERATZOH OF CITY OF POWAY RECREATZOHAL FACZLZTZES SECTION 1 SECTIO~ 2 GENERAL POLICY DEFINITIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Resolution No. 91-109 Page 3 : PAGE ~ECTION 3 SECTION 4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 City Council City Recreation Facilities Employee City Manager Director of Community Services Camping Area Rules and Regulations Leisure Programs Public Agencies AUTHORITY 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Authority Violations Application and Other Laws Enforcement Limit of City Liability Limitations On Use HOURS OF OPERATION SECTION 5 4.1 City Parks 4.2 City Park Buildings 4.3 Lake Poway 4.4 Camping Hours 4.5 Special Permit 4.6 Closure REGULATIONS - CITY PARK~ 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 Intoxicants and Drugs Alcoholic Beverages Weapons and Fireworks Fire Vehicle Use and Parking Removal/Defacement of Property Animals Gathering Wood Curfew Leaving Closed Areas Peace and Quiet Entertainment Soliciting, Selling and Advertising Decorations Waste Water Human Waste - Toilets SECTIOH 6 TABLE OF CONTEHT$ FISHING AND BOATING REGULATIOH~ 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 Lake Use Permits Required State License/Laws Catches by Children No Fishing Areas Catch Limitation Swin~ning Fish Cleaning Permits Private Boats/Gasoline Motors Safety Resolution No. 91-109 Fage 4 PAGE FEE SCHEDULE Resolution No. 91-109 Page 5 CITY OF POWAY CONNUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION OF CITY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES 'SECTION I GENERAL POLICY 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 The primary use of the recreation buildings and. facilities is for leisure activities of a constructive recreational nature both active and passive, which are conducted by the Community Services Department for the residents of the City of Poway. City-sponsored activities and groups and public agencies will have priority use of the facilities. When a conflict occurs, facility use permits held by nonsponsored groups may be cancelled by the Director of Community Services or his designated representative. As a rule, a minimum of two weeks notice will be given groups when a use permit is to be cancelled. The City of Poway is not liable for accidents, injury or loss of indi- vidual property in its buildings or facilities. Permission to use the building is granted by permit only and users are subject to observance of all City regulations. Permits may be revoked for violation of any City regulation. SECTION 2 OEFINITION~ 2.1 2.2 CITY COUNCIL is the City Council of the City of Poway. CITY is the City of Poway. 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 RECREATION FACILITIES are designated as City parks by the City Council including all land, water, road, improvements and facilities therein. EMPLOYEE is a member of the City staff designated by the city Council or the City Manager to supervise the public use of the recreation faci- lities in compliance with the adopted rules and regulations. CITY MANAGER is the City Manager of the City of Poway. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES is the Director of Community Services for the City of Poway. 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 CAMPING AREA is any area within the recreation facilities specifically designated for this purpose. RULES AND REGULATIONS are duly adopted by the City Council. lEISURE PROGRAMS. Programs organized, sponsored and/or conducted by the Community Services Department. PUBLIC AGENCIES. Agencies serving the City of Poway such as School bistricts, State of California, San Diego County, etc. SECTZON 3.1 3.2 Resolution No. 91-109 Page 6 3 AUTHORITY AUTHORITY. These rules and regulations are adopted pursuant to State Law. The City Council may, from time to time by resolution, adopt additional rules supplementary to and consistent with these regulations and when so adopted, they shall have the same force and effect. VIOLATIONS. Violations of City rules and regulations related to recreational facilities are enumerated in. Section 9.48.010 through 9.48.290 of the Poway Municipal Code. Section 1.080.010 of the Code specifies the penalty for violations. 3.3 3.4 3.5 APPLICATION AND OTHER LAWS. In addition to City regulations, all other applicable Federal, State or County laws, ordinances, regulations and rules, including those relating to public health, sanitation and safety, are binding upon all persons within the recreation facilities. ENFORCEMENT. All persons found or observed violating any of these regulations by an employee of the city will be ordered to leave the recreation facility. No one shall obstruct or interfere in any manner with an employee of the City in the exercise of his or her duties. LIMIT OF CITY LIABILITY. All persons entering upon, remaining within, or using the recreation facilities shall do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the City, its Council, officers or employees shall be liable for any personal injuries or property damages or losses incurred by anyone entering upon, remaining within or suing the recreation facilities. 3.6 LIMITATIONS ON USE. The use of facilities must be compatible with the established purpose of that recreational facility. Use shall not include business or co,~,ercial activities, except by special agreement with the City of Poway Community Services Department and must be within the allotted permit time. Permit time schedules and charges must include all preparation and setup time, as well as cleanup time. The setting up of tables, chairs, etc., and storage of same at the conclu- sion of the activity is the responsibility of the permittee. Control of lights, keys, locks and locking of doors, gates, etc., will be the responsibility of the Community Services employee on duty. The duty employee or his assistant is authorized to refuse the use of the recreation facility, or any portion thereof, to any person whose use, in the sole judgment of the employee, would constitute a hazard to the health and safety of that person or others. SECTION 4 HOURS OF OPERATION 4.1 CITY PARKS. City recreation areas shall be open from sunrise to sunset or as posted. 4.2 CITY PARK BUILDINGS. Lake Poway Pa~k Office Resolution No. 91-109 Page 7 Monday - Sunday:' 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lake Poway Entry Station Winter: sunrise to 5:00 p.m. Summer: sunrise to 9:00 p.m. Community Park Office Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rental Building Availability 4.3 4.4 Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 Friday and Saturday: 8:00 Additional fee is assessed LAKE POWAY. Fishing shall be established from time to time CAMPING HOURS. a.m. to 10:00 p.m. a.m. to 12 midnight after normal office hours. conducted on days of the week as by the City Council. The overnight camping area shall be available for Friday and Saturday nights of each month from 6:00 a.m. on Friday to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, unless prior approval, in writing, is obtained from the Director of Community Services. No person without a valid camping permit shall camp overnight. No person shall enter upon, remain within, or use the camping area for any purpose whatsoever other than at times set forth in this section or in the permit. No person under 18 years of age may camp overnight unless accompanied by an adult. Said adult, if not the parent, must possess written parental or guardian permission and hold harmless agreement for that minor. This requirement may be waived if an eligible youth group has, or will obtain its own consents and will itself undertake the required inden- mity and hold harmless agreement. The hold harmless agreement must be filed with the City at least twenty-four (24) hours before the beginning of the camping period. Each youth group using the facility must be accompanied by a responsible adult{s} who guarantees observance of the established rules. 4.5 4.6 SPECIAL PERMITS. The Director of Community Services, by special writ- ten permit, may provide under exceptional circumstances, for eligible youth groups and the public to camp at other times and in greater numbers than otherwise provided in this section. CLOSURE. The recreation facilities, or portions thereof, shall be open or closed when deemed necessary within the discretion of the Director of ComFnunity Services. The City Council, City Manager or any employee the City designated by them are hereby authorized to close the recreation facilities for and during such times as are necessary for its management, maintenance, repair, protection or conservation and for the safety of the public. Resolution No. 91-109 Page 8' SECTIOH S REGULATIONS ~ CiTY PARKS 5.1 INTOXICANTS AND DR~Gs. Being under the influence of any intoxicating beverages or dangerous drugs and other substances prohibited by the California Health and Safety.Code is prohibited, 5.2 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Alcoholic beverages may be used in designated facilities by special permit from the City. When alcoholic beverages are permitted, a security person or persons must be present as approved by the Director of Community Services. 5.3 WEAPONS AND FIREWORKS. The use, transportation, carrying firing, or discharge of any fireworks, firearm, air gun, archery device, slingshot, or explosive of any kind is prohibited, except as provided for in the California Penal Code, Sections 12031 and 12050. 5.4 FIRE. To build, light, kindle, or maintain a fire in any place other than areas or facilities specifically built and designated by the City, or to leave any fire unattended, throw away any lighted tobacco pro- duct, any burning or combustible material, or other matter that could cause a fire hazard is prohibited. Charcoal cooking fires may be main- tained in portable barbecues or camp stoves approved by the employee on duty. To avoid being a fire hazard coals must be extinguished and placed in a fire ring after use. 5.5 VEHICLE USE AND PARKING. Operation of an automobile, bicycle, truck, trailer or vehicle of any description other than upon designated open and paved roads or in other than designated parking areas is prohi- bited. Vehicles of any description shall not be operated at a speed greater than ten (10) miles per hour. 5.6 REMOVAL/DEFACEMENT OF PROPERTY. To move any trash receptacle or other City property from where it was placed by the City is prohibited. No one shall in any way deface or mutilate any tree, fence, wall, building, railing, playground, or playground equipment, picnic struc- ture, monument of any other fixture or improvement. Removing a "reserved" sign or willfully occupying and holding a camp site, building or facility which has been reserved and for which a valid per- mit has been issued, ts not permitted. Users or permittee will be per- sonally responsible for all damage to the building, and shall be responsible for reimbursing the City for any loss or damage to City property, caused by such use. 5.7 ANIMALS. Dogs are prohibited in the developed areas. All dogs are to be securely leashed at all times by a chain or rope, not more than six (6) feet in length in undeveloped areas. No dogs, horses, or other animals are allowed within one hundred (100) feet of Lake Poway. Horses and other hoofed animals shall not be allowed, maintained, ridden, lead or hitched other than upon roads, trails and areas specifically posted for equestrian activity. Controlled and supervised animal shows may be allowed with prior written approval of the Director of Co.unity Services. 5.8 GATHERING WOOD. Gathering wood from natural or landscaped vegetation for any purpose including fires is prohibited. 5.9 Resolutin, No. 9t-109 Page 9 CURFEW. No one shall violate curfew hours as established at the following locations: 'Lake Poway - as posted at the entrance and at the permit office. Community Park - as posted at the Community Park office. Garden Road Park - sunrise to sunset. 5.10 5.11 5.12 LEAVING. Entering any portion of the recreation area not a camping area, is not permitted after closing (park sirendesignates closing hour). All groups are expected to leave the premises in the same con- dition in which they were found. The kitchen facilities must be left clean and all utensils washed and put away. CLOSED AREAS. No one shall enter any posted restricted or closed area. PEACE AND OUIET. No one shall disturb the peace and quiet by any loud or unusal noise, or by the sounding of automobile horns or noise-making devices, or by the use of profane, obscene or abusive language or gestures. Operation of musical equipment or instruments and/or electronic sound reproduction equipment including television, radio and tape deck in excess of the noise standards established by Section 36.401 - 36.433 of the City of Poway Regulatory Ordinance is not permitted. 5.13 5.14 5.15 ENTERTAINMENT. No one shall setup or maintain any exhibition, show performance, concert, place of amusement, lecture, oration or concert hall without permission to do so from the City Council. SOLICITING, SELLING AND ADVERTISING. No one shall vend, offer for sale, or dispose of any goods, wares or merchandise, or conduct any business unless authorized to do so in writing by the City Manager, or distribute, circulate, give away or throw or deposit any hand bills, circulars, pamphlets, tracts, dodgers or advertisements, or post, or affix to any tree, fence or structure any such hand bill, circular, pamphlet, tract, dodger, or advertisement, unless authorized to do so in writing by the City Manager. DECORATIONS. Users must comply with the Health and Safety Code per- taining to the flameproofing of all decorations. Decorations will be permitted only upon approval, in writing, of the Director of Community Services. All decorations must be removed upon the conclusion of the event. Users or permittees will be personally responsible for all damages to the building or appurtenances thereof and shall be respon- sible for reimbursing the City for any loss or damage to City property by such use. 5.16 5.17 WASTE WATER. No one shall dump any waste water, including dishwater, any place other than into toilets at designated r~stroom facilities or as directed by the employee on duty. HUMAN WASTE - TOILETS. No person shall deposit or cause to be depo- sited huma~ wastes within the recreation area other than in designated sanitary facilities. SECT~Og $.1 $.2 6.3 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 FZSH~NG AND 80ATZNG REGULAT;ON~ Resolution No.91-109 Page 10 LAKE USE PERMITS REQUIRED. Possession of a valid lake use permit is required of every person using Lake Poway who possesses any fishing gear or occupies a boat containing any fishing gear. No permit shall be issued to any one age 7 years or younger unless accompanied by a person of age 16 or older possessing a valid permit. STATE LICENSE/LAWS. All persons fishing in Lake~Poway shall have a valid State of California fishing license, shall, not possess fish in excess of posted limits and shall observe all state fish and game laws and regulations. CATCHES BY CHILDREN. The catches of any child age 7 years or younger shall apply to the limit of the accompanying adult. NO FISHING AREAS. No person shall fish from or within 100 feet of any boat ramp, boat float, buoy, or other floating structure other than a designated fishing float or from or within any other posted area. CATCH LIMITATION. No large mouth bass under 12 inches in total length shall be taken from Lake Poway. SWIMMING. No person shall swim, wade (with or without waders or hip boots), bathe, wash, clean fish, clean any article or make any other direct human contact with the waters of Lake Poway or engage in any activity which may tend to cause pollution. CLEANING. No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited, food scraps, fish remains, paper, bottles, cans or any other waste materia), organic or inorganic, into the water or along the shoreline of Lake Poway, or within the recreation area other than designated receptacles. Cleaning fish at other than designated facilities is prohibited. PERMITS. Possession of a valid boat permit is required for each boat on Lake Poway. A permit shall not be issued to any person under age 16 without a City issued boating safety card. Full day permits will be issued before noon on fishing days. Half day permits will non be issued until noon on fishing days. ~RIVATE private SAFETY. BOATS/GASOLINE MOTORS. The use of any type of private boat or gasoline motors on Lake Poway is prohibited. No boat shall be operated on Lake Poway: a. unless occupied by at least one responsible person age 16 years or older, or a holder of a City issued boating safety card; b. with more passengers than its assigned capacity; c. within lOOfeet of any fishing float; d. within any area as posted; and e. in an unsafe manner.