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
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RULES AND REGULATZOHS
FOR 9PERATZOH OF
CITY OF POWAY RECREATZOHAL FACZLZTZES
SECTION 1
SECTIO~ 2
GENERAL POLICY
DEFINITIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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~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
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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
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FEE SCHEDULE
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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6.3
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10
FZSH~NG AND 80ATZNG REGULAT;ON~
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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.