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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item - 2001-11-05 - Number 3.2 - 3.2 11/05/01 CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY MEETING DATE: November 5, 2001 SUBJECT: Review and discuss with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board proposed Park Rules,that establish rules governing the use of City owned park and recreation facilities. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to recommend that the proposed Park Rules, establishing rules governing the use of City owned park and recreation facilities, be forwarded to a regular City Council meeting for consideration. ESTIMATED FISCAL ATTACHMENTS: NOTICED (Date): IMPACT: • October 29, 2001 staff $0 report • Exhibit A—Policies STAFF COST: $0 Governing the Use of Ordinance no.: BUDGETED: City Owned Park and Recreation Facilities Resolution no.: Y N FUNDING SOURCE: Previous Council consideration:_yes_No 11AA-* L "ta-frz _ DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER /0/A' signoff/date signoff/date C:\DOCUME-1\Kim\LOCALS-1\Temp\Report Cover-ParkRules.doc `,�01 LAKE Osk,E CO Parks and Recreation Memorandum oitiGoti To: Doug Schmitz,City Manager From: Kim Gilmer, Parks & Recreation Director Subject: Park Rules Date: 10/29/01 ACTION Review and recommend adoption of the proposed Park Rules, attached as Exhibit A. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION At the June 5, 2001 City Council meeting, new rules for governing the use of city-owned park and recreation facilities were proposed for adoption. The City Council raised a number of concerns with the proposed rules and requested that these be re-addressed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. As per City Council's request, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed these concerns at their June 20 meeting. PRAB's final recommendations have been incorporated in the proposed Park Rules, attached as Exhibit A. RECOMMENDATION The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board requests that the City Council adopt the proposed Park Rules, Exhibit A. EXHIBIT A POLICIES GOVERNING THE USE OF CITY OWNED PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Definitions. "City Park" for the purposes of these rules, means any recreational facility owned by the City of Lake Oswego or operated, managed or maintained by the City of Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department, including specialized service areas such as the Lake Oswego Golf Course, Indoor Tennis Center,Water Sports Center and Adult Community Center. "City Park" does not refer to facilities owned by the Lake Oswego School District. "Athletic Fields" for the purposes of these rules, means any athletic field owned by the City of Lake Oswego or the Lake Oswego School District, and operated, managed or maintained by the City of Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department. "City Park and Recreation Facilities" (see"City Park") "Director of Parks and Recreation" means the person designated by the City Manager to administer the Parks and Recreation Department or his or her designee. "Park Authorities" means any employee or designee of the Parks and Recreation Department empowered to administer park rules and regulations. "Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB)" refers to a citizen advisory board appointed by City Council for the purpose of providing input from the community to decisions regarding parks and recreational facilities and service provision. "Viewing Dolphin" refers to the cylindrical structures in the Willamette River at Roehr Park, previously used for barge docking and retrofitted for recreational viewing platforms. Section 1. General Rules of Park Use. a. Hours of Operation. The Lake Oswego Park and Recreation facilities shall be open from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. Hours may be extended by special permit of the Director of Parks and Recreation or designee. b. Conduct. 1. Alcoholic Beverages. Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited within all City Park and Recreation facilities except as follows: (a) Adult Community Center Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is limited to beer and wine offered for sale by an approved contractor intended only for special events and fundraisers and is restricted to the dining room PRAB RECOMMENDATION Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is limited to beer and wine served on the premises by individuals or organizations that have obtained the necessary approval from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) where required, and the City. Possession and consumption of such beverages is limited to the dining room area during special events, fundraisers, or weddings. The permit holder will be required to maintain liquor liability insurance as required by the OLCC and the City. (b) Lake Oswego Golf Course Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is limited to beer and wine offered for sale by the restaurant operator or other OLCC licensed vendor and is restricted to the restaurant and patio area. The permit holder will be required to maintain liquor liability insurance as required by the OLCC and the City. (c) Millennium Plaza Park (i) Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in pre- designated areas is limited to beer and wine when offered for sale during public or private special events PRAB RECOMMENDATION (i) Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is limited to beer and wine served on the premises, in pre-designated areas, during public or private special events by individuals or organizations that have obtained the necessary approval from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) where required, and the City. The permit holder will be required to maintain liquor liability insurance as required by the OLCC and the City. (ii) Possession and consumption of beer and wine is allowed during the annual concert series in areas designated for casual dining and for viewing concerts near the pergola. Consumption and 2 possession is limited to wine and beer brought to the site by concert patrons for personal consumption and is limited in time to one hour preceding the concert and during the concert (d) Roehr Park Amphitheater Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed only during the annual concert series and is limited to that area used for casual dining and for viewing concerts located between the restaurant dolphin and the City's viewing dolphin to the south. Consumption is limited to wine and beer brought to the site by concert patrons for personal consumption. Sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Consumption and possession is limited in time to one hour preceding the concert and during the concert 2. Amplified Sound With the exception of City-sponsored events, no person shall cause or allow amplified sound to be played in a City Park at a volume where the sound can be heard beyond the boundaries of the City Park. PRAB RECOMMENDATION With the exception of City approved and/or sponsored special events, no person shall cause or allow amplified sound to be played in a City Park at a volume where the sound can be heard beyond the boundaries of the City Park. 3 Firearms No person may discharge firearms in a City Park. 4 Fires No person may build campfires, or fires of any type, on City owned parkland, except in specified picnic areas where a barbecue pit is provided. A portable barbecue may be used in conjunction with an approved picnic shelter reservation. PRAB RECOMMENDATION No person may build campfires, or fires of any type, on City owned parkland, except in areas where barbecue pits are provided. Portable barbecues are allowed in city parks in designated areas. Persons using portable barbecues shall properly extinguish and dispose all coals. A permit must be obtained in advance from the Parks & Recreation Department to build a fire in the Millennium Park fireplace 5. Fireworks, Firecrackers, or Explosives No person shall use fireworks, firecrackers or explosives of any kind in any park unless authorized to do so by the Director of Parks and Recreation. 3 6. Fishing and Bathing It is prohibited for any person to fish, wade, swim or bathe in any of the parks except in the places designated by park authorities for such purposes. PRAB RECOMMENDATION It is prohibited for any person to fish, wade, swim or bathe in any park where signs have been posted prohibiting these activities. 7. Jumping/Diving from Park Structures No person shall jump or dive from any bridge, dolphin, tower or other structure in any City Park. 8. Littering/Dumping Trash in Parks i. It is prohibited for any person to place any paper, shavings, shells, ashes, swill, garbage, household items or other rubbish or refuse or debris, in or upon any park. ii. It is prohibited for any persons to enter any park with straw, dirt, chips, paper, shavings, shells, ashes, swill or garbage or other rubbish or refuse or debris that has originated outside the park, for the purpose of disposing of any of the rubbish, refuse or debris in the park, except for the disposal of garbage or refuse that results from the normal use of the park for recreational or other lawful purposes. 9. Molesting Animals, Birds, and Fish It is prohibited for any person to use any weapon, stick, stone, or missile of any kind to destroy, injure, disturb or molest any wild or domestic animal, foul, or fish within the limits of the park. PRAB RECOMMENDATION Keep clause as is. 10. Motorized Vehicles No private motorized vehicles shall be used in any park except on roads provided for such purposes unless authorized to do so by the Director of Parks and Recreation. 11. Moving City-Owned Equipment/Supplies No person may move any City owned equipment and/or supplies without written permission from the Director of Parks and Recreation. 12. Mutilation of Park Notices 4 It is prohibited for any person to injure, deface or destroy any notice of the rules and regulations for the government of the parks,which have been posted by order or permit from the Director of Parks and Recreation. 13. Public Art No person shall step or climb upon, remove, deface or in any way injure or damage any work of art, statue, monument, memorial tablet, fountain or any other ornamental structure in any City Park. PRAB RECOMMENDATION No person remove, deface or in any way injure or damage any work of art, statue, monument, memorial tablet, fountain or any other ornamental structure in any City Park. 14. Signs i. Except as provided for in subsection 14(ii), it is prohibited for any person to place any structure, sign, bulletin board or other device of any kind, or to erect any post or pole or attach any notice, bill, poster, sign, wire, rod or cord on any tree, shrub, fence railing, fountain, wall, post, vase, statue, bridge, monument or other structure in any park. ii. The City Manager or designee, by a written permit, may allow the erection of temporary decoration, sign or advertising device on occasions of public celebration, holidays or activities of civic importance. 15. Skateboard and Rollerblade Use No person shall skate in any City Park where signs have been posted prohibiting these activities. Nor is skating (i.e. skateboards roller blades or other types of skating) allowed on City owned tennis courts, basketball courts or dolphins and skywalks. 16. Structures in Parks i. Unless authorized by a written permit from the Director of Parks and Recreation, and subject to the terms of said permit, it is prohibited for any person to excavate for, to erect or install, or to do any act as part of or commencement of excavation, erection or installation for, a permanent or temporary structure or facility in or on any park or public property. ii. This section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection of permanent or temporary covering or shelter in places designated by park authorities for such purposes and subject to park regulations applicable to such designated places. 17. Use of Certain Devices or Equipment It is prohibited for any person to use a slingshot,javelin, shot put, discus, golf equipment or archery equipment, in or upon any park, except that any of the above 5 equipment or devices may be used in areas specifically designated or provided for that particular use. PRAB RECOMMENDATION 17. Hazards & Nuisances It is prohibited for any person to use a slingshot,javelin, shot put, discus, golf equipment or archery equipment, in or upon any park, except that any of the above equipment or devices may be used in areas specifically designated or provided for that particular use. It is also prohibited for any person to use equipment or engage in behavior in a park in a manner that may be hazardous or a nuisance to others or property, such as archery, golfing, etc. 18.Vandalism; Possession of Flowers and Shrubs i. It is prohibited for any person to remove, destroy, break, injure, mutilate or deface in any way any structure, monument, statue, vase, fountain, wall, fence, railing, vehicle, bench, tree, shrub, plant, flower or other property in any City Park. ii. It is prohibited for any person other than an employee of the Parks and Recreation Department to bring upon any of the parks or have in his possession while therein, any tree, shrub, or plant or any newly plucked branch or leaf or tree, shrub or plant, unless authorized by the Parks and Recreation Department. c. Commercial Activity in Parks. i. No person shall engage in any commercial activity in a City Park except as approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation pursuant to a reservation of park facilities. This rule does not apply to the operator of the restaurant facilities at the Lake Oswego Golf Course or vendors for City sponsored events that provide services pursuant to a contract with the City. d. Domestic Animals in Parks. i. Dogs are allowed in City Parks if kept on a leash at all times PRAB RECOMMENDATION i. Dogs are not allowed in City Parks unless kept on a leash at all times, except in areas designated as "off leash." ii. It is prohibited to allow dogs at concerts or other City sponsored events where large crowds might be expected. 6 PRAB RECOMMENDATION ii. Dogs are not allowed at concerts or other City sponsored events where the Director of Parks Sr Recreation determines dogs could be a hazard. To inform the public, notices of this prohibition shall be included in promotional materials and signs posted at events. iii. It is prohibited to allow dogs or other domestic animals to enter sensitive wildlife habitat areas in parks, open space and/or sensitive lands designated as such. iv. It is prohibited for the owner or keeper of an animal to fail to promptly remove excrement or other solid waste deposited by such animal in any park. v. No person shall allow any animal in his or her custody or control to annoy, molest, attack or injure any person or animal in the park area. vi. No person shall tie up any animal in his or her custody or control and leave such animal unattended. e. Parking/Use of Parking Areas. i. No person may operate or park a motor vehicle in any City Park or recreation facility outside of the designated parking area without written permission of the Director of Parks and Recreation. iii. No person may leave a motor vehicle parked in any parking area overnight or during any time the park is closed without permission of the Director of Parks and Recreation. This rule does not apply to City maintenance or public works vehicles or those of contractors authorized by the City to perform work in a park. Section 2. Park Closure. a. Any part or all of a City Park or athletic field may be closed to the public by the following persons for the following reasons: i. The Fire Marshal may order closure if he or she believes continued public use could create or exacerbate a fire hazard. ii. The Director of Parks and Recreation may order such closure if he or she believes that construction activity or other condition on the property creates a risk of harm to the public or if he or she believes that public use would create a risk of harm to park property or natural areas. iii. The City Manager may order such closure if he or she believes that closure is in the best interests of the City. 7 iv. Winter closure of athletic fields to protect the turf from damage during its dormant season, will occur each year from November 15-March 1 or at the discretion of the Director of Parks & Recreation depending on conditions. iv. Seasonal closure of athletic fields will be determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation based on unsafe or damaging conditions. b. Any order closing a park or part of a park as described in subsections i., ii. and iii. shall be in writing, shall set forth the reason for closure, and shall be signed by the appropriate official. The order closing the park shall become effective following posting of the premises. The closure shall continue until terminated in writing by the appropriate official. c. In addition to penalties permitted by law, the Director of Parks & Recreation may deny future use of athletic fields for a period of up to one year to any person or organization using a closed athletic field. Section 3. Specialized Parks and Facilities a. Boat Ramp i. Launching of motorized watercraft from George Rogers Park into the adjacent waterways is prohibited. 'Motorized Watercraft' means every device by which any person or property is transported upon a waterway except devices moved by human power. b. Picnic Shelters/Facility/Room Reservations i. Groups or organizations may reserve designated areas in City Parks as set forth in the procedures established by the Director of Parks &Recreation. Section 4. Violations. Violations of these rules may be prosecuted pursuant to LOC 34.12.600, 34.12.618L-and 35.62034.16.620, and 13.02.020. Text dated 10/29/01 8