City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: 12/12/05 Item Number: A-4
AGENDA ITEM: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Various Provisions of
Sections 9.10.055 and 9.10.200 of the Culver City Municipal Code Relating to Park
Regulations for the Purpose of Mitigating Nuisance Activity and Clarifying
Existing Regulations.
Contact Person/Dept.: Heather Iker/City
Attorney
Phone Number: (310) 253-5660
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Via mail on November 28, 2005: Homeowners’ Associations and
Neighborhood Groups; Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority; Ocean Park
Community Center; Department of Veterans Affairs; People Assisting the Homeless;
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health; New Directions, Inc.; St. Joseph
Center; and Members of the Culver City Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee; Via mail or
e-mail on November 28 and 30, 2005: Individuals who spoke at prior Council Meetings
regarding this issue; Via e-mail on December 7, 2005: Master Notification List
(12/07/05).
Department Approval:
Carol Schwab, City Attorney (12/05/05)
CAO Approval:
Martin Cole for Jerry Fulwood (12/7/05)
City Controller Approval: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce an Ordinance (Attachment 1)
amending various provisions of §§ 9.10.055 and 9.10.200 of the Culver City
Municipal Code relating to park regulations for the purpose of mitigating nuisance
activity and clarifying existing regulations.
BACKGROUND:
Over the past several years, as the number of people using the City’s parks has
grown, clarification and enforcement of park regulations have become increasingly
important to the community’s use and enjoyment of the City’s parks. In addition,
park-related issues have arisen concerning nuisance activity occurring in the City’s
parks, including, but not limited to, interference with park maintenance staff,
vandalism, littering, abandoned property and persons using the park when it is
closed. During this time, the Homelessness Subcommittee (Council Member Gross
and Vice Mayor Silbiger) and Task Force (consisting of City staff from various
Departments, including CAO; City Attorney; Community Development; Parks,
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Recreation and Community Services; Police and Fire) have been discussing these
issues in an effort to mitigate this type of activity and address the community’s
concerns.
On July 26, 2004, the City Council took a number of specific actions to address
these concerns, including directing staff to review various provisions of the City’s
Municipal Code to determine whether certain sections should be amended in order
to improve enforceability of park regulations, address nuisance activity, and better
secure the City’s parks. Copies of the staff report and minutes from the July 26,
2004 City Council meeting are included as Attachment 2. Also included in the
actions taken by Council was the formation of the Homelessness Ad Hoc
Committee, which consists of City staff, residents and members of the business
community. This Committee has also reviewed the proposed amendments and
provided input.
As the proposed ordinance relates to regulations in the City’s parks, this matter was
first brought to the Parks and Recreation Commission on November 16, 2005 for
discussion and recommendation to the City Council. The Commission voted
unanimously (5-0) to recommend to the Council the introduction of the proposed
ordinance. Copies of the staff report and minutes from the November 16, 2005
Commission meeting are included as Attachment 3.
This matter is now before the City Council for consideration.
DISCUSSION:
The following is a brief summary of proposed amendments to various provisions of
current CCMC §§ 9.10.055 and 9.10.200 (Attachments 4 and 5, respectively). It is
recommended that these sections be amended in order to clarify existing
prohibitions on certain activities in the City’s parks and upon public property, remove
antiquated or unnecessary language, and revise or delete overbroad or ambiguous
provisions.
The substantive amendments to these sections include provisions relating to
prohibitions and restrictions concerning:
• wading in fountains – §9.10.055(C);
• using barbecues – §9.10.055(D);
• camping – §9.10.055(E);
• sleeping and lying in certain areas – §9.10.055(H);
• littering – §9.10.055(N);
• disturbing the peace – §9.10.055(O); City of Culver City, California
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• interfering with City employees – §9.10.055(P);
• using parks in violation of posted notices – §9.10.055(Q);
• interfering with permit users – §9.10.055(S);
• entering areas closed for maintenance – §9.10.055(T); and
• using and maintaining public restrooms – §9.10.200(D)
These amendments have been discussed and recommended by the Homelessness
Subcommittee, Task Force and Ad Hoc Committee, as well as the Parks and
Recreation Commission, and are now before Council for consideration.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Adoption of the proposed Ordinance may require increased enforcement activity by
City staff, particularly the Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Police
Departments. These costs cannot be easily quantified. In addition, there would be a
cost for the installation of new and adequate signage to reflect changes in
regulations.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance (revised and clean versions).
2. July 26, 2004 Council Agenda Item Report and excerpt of City Council minutes.
3. November 16, 2005 Commission Agenda Item Report and excerpt
of Commission minutes.
4. CCMC § 9.10.055 (existing provisions).
5. CCMC § 9.10.200 (existing provisions).
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Introduce the Ordinance amending various provisions of Sections 9.10.055 and
9.10.200 of the Culver City Municipal Code relating to park regulations for the
purpose of mitigating nuisance activity and clarifying existing regulations.
MEETING DATE 12/12/05
AGENDA ITEM Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Various Provisions of
Sections 9 10 055 and 9 10 200 of the Culver City Municipal
Code Relating to Park Regulations for the Purpose of
Mitigating Nuisance Activity and Clarifying Existing
Regulations
ATTACHMENTS
Pages|109| Proposed Ordinance (revised and clean versions) 1-10|109| July 26, 2004 Council Agenda Item Report and excerpt of City
Council minutes 11-27|109| November 16, 2005 Commission Agenda Item Report and
excerpt of draft Commission minutes 28 31|109| CCMC § 9 10 055 (existing provisions) 32-34|109| CCMC § 9 10 200 (existing provisions) 35ORDINANCE NO 2005- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF
SECTIONS 9 10 055 AND 9 10 200 OF THE CULVER CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARK REGULATIONS,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF MITIGATING NUISANCE ACTIVITY
AND CLARIFYING EXISTING REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, over the past several years as the number of people using the
City s parks has grown, clarification and enforcement of park regulations have become
increasingly important to the community s use and enjoyment of the parks, and
WHEREAS, park-related issues have arisen concerning nuisance activity
occurring in the City s parks, including, but not limited to interference with park
maintenance staff, vandalism, littering, abandoned property and persons using the park
when it is closed and
WHEREAS on July 26, 2004 the City Council took a number of actions
pertaining to these issues, including directing staff to review various provisions of the City s
Municipal Code to determine whether certain sections should be amended in order to
improve enforceability of park regulations, address nuisance activity, and better secure the
City s parks
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Culver City California
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows
SECTION 1 Section 9 10 055 (C) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
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To lau-del-o-r-attempt-to-b-u+l-cl-make, kindle or use a fire, barbecue,
portable stove or burning charcoal, except in designated areas provided by the City
for such purpose or in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated
by the 1=1-11-manParks, Recreation and Community Services Director No person shall
drop, throw, or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes or cigars
tobacco paper or other inflammable material, within any park area or on any
public property, highway, road or street abutting or contiguous thereto
SECTION 3 Section 9 10 055 (E) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
To camp-of-ledge4h-e-ren, occupy camp facilities, or use camp
paraphernalia, provided, however, that special permission may bc the Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Director may issue a tem_porary_permit to allow
camping in connection with a special event given to youth organizations for special
No person
shall store personal property, including camp facilities and camp paraphernalia,
within any public park or upon any public property For purposes of this subsection,
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tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping bags, hammocks, cooking facilities and similar
equipment Camp paraphernalia shall not include City-designated cooking facilities
or equipment |109| Store means to put aside or accumulate for use when
needed, to put for safekeeping, or to place or leave in a location
SECTION 4 Section 9 10 055 (H) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
H To sleep or lay on tables, seats, benches, playground
equipment or any other areas not intended for such use or purpose protractcdly
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SECTION 5 Section 9 10 055 (N) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
To deposit any paper, fruiffood, rubbish, debris, or any waste
material of any kind except in such City-designated receptacles as may bc locatcd
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SECTION 6 Section 9 10 055 (0) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby repealed and replaced with the following new Section 9 10 055 (0)
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SECTION 7
Section 9 10 055 (P) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby repealed and replaced with the following new Section 9 10 055 (P)
• To interfere with or hinder any employee, agent or volunteer of
the City engaged in maintenance or repair of any park or park facility
SECTION 8 Section 9 10 055 (Q) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
• To enter1 any area posted as—Closed to the Public-Gr--sh-a-1-1
any person use- or abet the use of any area in violation of posted notices
SECTION 9 Section 9 10 055 (S) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
• To maliciously, willfully or unreasonably disturb or interfere
unr asonably with any person or party occupying any area, or participating in any
activity, under the authority of a permit
SECTION 10 Section 9 10 055 (T) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby added as follows
• To enter any park, park area or park facility which is barricaded
or fenced for maintenance repair or construction without the authorization of the
Parks Recreation and Community Services Director
SECTION 11 Section 9 10 200 (D) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
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and-samtary-GenditieflDeposit any paper, food, rubbish, debris or any waste material of any
kind in any public restroom, except in City-desionated receptacles No person over the age
4of five (5) ten years shall use the restrooms and washrooms designated for the opposite
sex
SECTION 12 Pursuant to Section 512 of the City Charter this Ordinance
shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption Pursuant to Sections 514 and
517 of the City Charter, prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days after the adoption, the
City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance, or a summary thereof, to be published in the Culver
City News and shall post this Ordinance or a summary thereof in at least three places
within the City
SECTION 13 The City Council hereby declares that, if any provision,
section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase or word of this ordinance is rendered or
declared invalid or unconstitutional by any final action in a court of competent jurisdiction or
by reason of any preemptive legislation, then the City Council would have independently
adopted the remaining provisions, sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences phrases
or words of this ordinance and as such they shall remain in full force and effect
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 2005
ALBERT M VERA Mayor
City of Culver City, California
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM
CHRISTOPHER ARMENTA, City Clerk CAROL A SCHWAB City Attorney
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5ORDINANCE NO 2005- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY
CALIFORNIA AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF
SECTIONS 9 10 055 AND 9 10 200 OF THE CULVER CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARK REGULATIONS,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF MITIGATING NUISANCE ACTIVITY
AND CLARIFYING EXISTING REGULATIONS
WHEREAS over the past several years, as the number of people using the
City s parks has grown, clarification and enforcement of park regulations have become
increasingly important to the community s use and enjoyment of the parks, and
WHEREAS, park-related issues have arisen concerning nuisance activity
occurring in the City s parks, including, but not limited to, interference with park
maintenance staff, vandalism, littering, abandoned property and persons using the park
when it is closed and
WHEREAS on July 26, 2004, the City Council took a number of actions
pertaining to these issues, including directing staff to review various provisions of the City s
Municipal Code to determine whether certain sections should be amended in order to
improve enforceability of park regulations, address nuisance activity, and better secure the
City's parks
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Culver City California
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows
SECTION 1 Section 9 10 055 (C) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
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D To make, kindle or use a fire barbecue, portable stove or
burning charcoal, except in designated areas provided by the City for such purpose
or in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the Parks
Recreation and Community Services Director No person shall drop, throw or
otherwise scatter lighted matches burning cigarettes or cigars tobacco paper or
other inflammable material within any park area or upon any public property,
highway, road or street abutting or contiguous thereto
SECTION 3 Section 9 10 055 (E) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
E To camp occupy camp facilities or use camp paraphernalia
provided however, that the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director
may issue a temporary permit to allow camping in connection with a special event
No person shall store personal property including camp facilities and camp
paraphernalia within any public park or upon any public property For purposes of
this subsection the following definitions shall apply|109| Camp means to pitch or occupy camp facilities or to use
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needed to put for safekeeping or to place or leave in a location
SECTION 4 Section 9 10 055 (H) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
H To sleep or lay on tables, seats benches, playground
equipment or any other areas not intended for such use or purpose
SECTION 5 Section 9 10 055 (N) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
N To deposit any paper, food rubbish, debris, or any waste
material of any kind, except in City-designated receptacles
SECTION 6 Section 9 10 055 (0) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby repealed and replaced with the following new Section 9 10 055 (0)|10 9| To fight or challenge another person to fight maliciously or
willfully disturb another person by loud and unreasonable noise or use offensive
words which are inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction from
another person
SECTION 7 Section 9 10 055 (P) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby repealed and replaced with the following new Section 9 10 055 (P)
P To interfere with or hinder any employee agent or volunteer of
the City engaged in maintenance or repair of any park or park facility
SECTION 8 Section 9 10 055 (Q) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows|1010|equipment Camp paraphernalia shall not include City-designated cooking facilities
or equipmentQ To enter, use or abet the use of any area in violation of posted
notices
SECTION 9 Section 9 10 055 (S) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
S To maliciously, willfully or unreasonably disturb or interfere with
any person or party occupying any area or participating in any activity under the
authority of a permit
SECTION 10 Section 9 10 055 (T) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby added as follows
T To enter any park, park area or park facility which is barricaded
or fenced for maintenance, repair or construction, without the authorization of the
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director
SECTION 11 Section 9 10 200 (D) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
D Deposit any paper food, rubbish debris or any waste material of any
kind in any public restroom, except in City-designated receptacles No person over
the age of ten years shall use the restrooms and washrooms designated for the
opposite sex
SECTION 12 Pursuant to Section 512 of the City Charter, this Ordinance
shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption Pursuant to Sections 514 and
517 of the City Charter, prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days after the adoption, the
City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance, or a summary thereof, to be published in the Culver
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section subsection paragraph, sentence phrase or word of this ordinance is rendered or
declared invalid or unconstitutional by any final action in a court of competent jurisdiction or
by reason of any preemptive legislation then the City Council would have independently
adopted the remaining provisions, sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, phrases
or words of this ordinance and as such they shall remain in full force and effect
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ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM
CHRISTOPHER ARMENTA, City Clerk CAROL A SCHWAB, City Attorney|1010|5Meeting Date 7/26/04 Item Number J4
AGENDA ITEM Consideration of Short- Term and Long Term Options to Address
Homelessness in Culver City
Contact Person/Dept Don Rogers / Phone Number (310) 253-6682 /
Tevis Barnes / Simone Slifman (310) 253-5782, (310) 253-6015
Fiscal Impact Yes psi No [1 General Fund Yes [S] No []
Public Hearing I] Action Item [X] Attachments [X]
Public Notification Citywide postcard mailing (7/19/04), Hand distribution of 250 flyers
in the neighborhood surrounding the Armory (7/16/04), Via Email (7/16/04) Clare
Foundation/Culver Vista Family Center, Culver CitirChamber'of Commerce,
City Downtown Business Association, Culver City HomeowilegrAssociation, L98"
Angeles Cortypepartment of Mental Health Los Angele „ a,i(Oirieless Services
Authority, Newljirections, Inc, People Asat . stng the Homfi. -less, City Santa Monica -
Human Services Division, Ronald -A Stewart, Ph D , 09CC, St J eph Center, Venice
Community Housing Corporation, yWest Los Angeles Medical 6nter — Department of
Veteran's Affairs;'Westiide Shelter and Hunger Coalition '-Via Email (7/21/04) Master
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Notification List Via Fax (7/6/04) Atomthunity of Friends, DIdi Hirsch Community
Mental Health-611nm, SalVation Army-SaM"oshel
Department Approval '.7q CAO Approval
Don Rogers 7/19/04 't Jerry Fulwood 7/22/04
City Controller Approval
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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider short and long-term options to address homelessness
and the impacts on Culver City and provide further direction to staff
BACKGROUND
Homelessness is an issue that confronts many Southern California cities It is
estimated that between 84,000 to 300,000 men, women and children in Los Angeles
County do not have a fixed nighttime residence and live in places not meant for human
habitation e , cars, freeway underpasses, parks, streets, etc ) Many of these
individuals may be victims of domestic violence or emancipated foster youth, and many
more suffer from mental illness and/or substance abuse
The exact size, characteristic or location of Culver City's homeless population is
unknown Estimates place this number anywhere between five (5) and forty (40)
persons who lack a fixed nighttime residence and utilize cars, parks, streets, etc, as
their domicile The Culver City Police Department has interfaced with the City's
homeless population on a multitude of occasions and believes that the majority of the
homeless individuals they have interacted with have mental and/or substance abuse
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problems It is believed that the majority of the City's homeless population primarily
exists within Veteran s Memorial Park, where a small number of individuals have made
their home within the picnic pavilion area There has been growing interference with
park maintenance staff, which has been attributed to the presence of homeless
individuals residing in the Park This interference includes continual destruction of park
sprinkler heads, dumping of trash cans, vandalism of City vehicles, and destruction of
items necessary for the protection of park infrastructure Members of the public have
spoken at City Council meetings to express their concerns about homeless individuals
in the park, who through their behavior, often intimidate park users, including children
attempting to use the playground
The estimated number of homeless individuals increases significantly during the winter
months During these months, Culver City's National Guard Armory, near Veteran's
Memorial Park, is used as a cold weather shelter for the homeless, pursuant to
California Government Code Section 15301-15301 6, which mandates that the City
utilize the Armory in this manner The Armory has been used as a shelter for at least
the past fifteen (15) years and has a capacity of 150 beds, which can be increased up
to 165 The cold weather shelter is required to run continuously from October 15th
through April 15 th, although this year it was open from November until March The
operation of the shelter is contracted out through the Los Angeles Homeless Services
Authority (LAHSA) The subcontractor, chosen in consultation with LAHSA, provides
staffing as well as dinner, a sack lunch for the following day, and information on
services available through various agencies Homeless persons are picked up at
various points through the Westside and transported to the Armory From there, they
are supposed to be transported back to the pick-up points the following morning
On most nights, the Armory shelter is at or near full capacity Since the shelter is first-
come, first-serve, many people stay near the park to give themselves a better chance
of getting a bed the following evening Additionally, transportation back to pick-up
points often occurs by van without enough seating to transport large groups, and, as a
result, many homeless individuals linger in Veteran s Park long after the shelter has
closed for the day This has aroused concerns by park users, local residents and
businesses about the safety of the park and surrounding areas In addition, the Culver
City Police and Fire Departments have responded to numerous radio calls regarding
the homeless Some of these calls have resulted in arrests and time-consuming
medical checks
In October 2002, the City Council created a Homeless Subcommittee, consisting of
Councilmembers Gross and Silbiger, to address these concerns In addition, a
Homeless Task Force consisting of staff members from Police, Fire, Housing, Public
Works, City Attorney, Administration, and Parks, Recreation and Community Services
has been formed Both the Homeless Subcommittee and Homeless Task Force have
held various meetings to analyze homelessness in Culver City and identify possibleCity of Culver City, California
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solutions to assist the homeless, reduce the impact on the community, and reduce
costs to the City The Homeless Task Force also met with LAHSA on May 7, 2004 to
get input on how to address homeless-related issues as well as to express growing
concerns with the operation of the cold weather shelter at the Armory
As a result of these various strategic and informational meetings, staff has collected a
number of possible short and long-term actions to effectively deal with homelessness
in Culver City
DISCUSSION
Homelessness is a long-term issue that cannot be resolved with one particular
solution Every homeless individual has a unique set of circumstances that have led
them to become homeless Some have fallen on extreme personal or financial
hardships, while others struggle with substance abuse and/or mental illness
Many local service providers who have met with the Homeless Task Force throughout
the past year have echoed a similar opinion, that, in order to be truly successful, an
individualized and long-term approach must often be employed when dealing with the
homeless The providers advise that this Is a time-consuming, and often, resource-
intensive process The short and long-term approaches to addressing homelessness
will not solve the situation overnight, but are effective in helping the homeless move to
self sufficiency and rebuild their lives This is an ongoing problem without a surefire
solution
Current Activities
On May 7, 2004, a meeting was held between the Homeless Subcommittee and
LAHSA to discuss the operation of the cold weather shelter at the Armory This
meeting outlined costs incurred due to nuisance activity and citizens' concerns Also,
during this meeting the future of operating the cold weather shelter at the Armory was
a topic of discussion, including how the shelter could be managed more effectively
Meetings with local and regional homeless service providers were held on August 14,
2003 and June 24, 2004 These meetings were attended by more than 20 homeless
service providers, ranging from outreach and mental health services to permanent
supportive housing providers A wealth of information was collected by staff at these
meetings as the various consultants and service providers offered advice on different
strategies that Culver City could employ as well as which service providers are best
equipped to provide aid for a particular function
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Signage has been placed in Veteran s Park to advise the public that property left in the
park overnight would be disposed of by City staff The Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department began disposing of this property on July 7, 2004
In addition, the CAO has designated Don Rogers, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services, as the Task Force Head Tevis Barnes, the City's Housing
Administrator and Simone Slifman, Management Analyst, are providing hands on
support for Mr Rogers The Task Force itself consists of Jerry Fulwood, Carol
Schwab, Heather Iker, Roland Miranda, Susan Evans, Jeff Eastman and Hank Davies
Short-Term Actions
Short-term actions that may be employed to address this issue include
• Join the Westside Coalition to End Hunger and Homelessness This coalition
is comprised of homeless service providers and staff from various cities on the
Westside As a member of this coalition, Culver City could garner valuable
information, support and consultation from other cities on ways to address our
local issues Coalition meetings are held bi-monthly Fiscal Impact $250
annual membership, plus staff time to participate in meetings and workshops
• Conduct a study of Culver City's homeless population A comprehensive
study would detail the number of homeless people that reside in Culver City as
well as their needs, such as whether these individuals are dealing with substance
abuse, mental health issues, or both This study would be key in the formulation
of an appropriate strategy to address the appropriate problems Fiscal Impact
A study of this type could be conducted by a consultant at a cost of
approximately $30,000-$40,000
• Develop a homeless resource card Working with local service providers, the
City could develop a homeless resource card that contains contact information on
various support services available to assist the homeless These cards could be
distributed to emergency service providers City staff and other members of the
community so that information would be available at all times when encountering
a homeless individual in need of assistance Fiscal Impact Approximately
$1,000 for the initial printing of 500 cards
• Install high incandescent lighting in the pavilions at Veterans Memorial
Park Two bright lights would be installed in the pavilion area at Veterans
Memorial Park and would stay on all night The purpose of installing such
lighting would be to discourage anyone, including the homeless, from setting up
camp in the park, increase park safety and make it possible for park patrol and
\17i law enforcement to see the pavilions from a distance after dark Fiscal Impact$
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$2300 for materials, which includes $1500 for the lighting system and an
additional $395 per light for anti-vandalism shields Other expenses include
added electrical cost to keep the lights on all night and ongoing maintenance,
such as bulb replacement or repair of broken or vandalized units
• Install low light video surveillance cameras in Veterans Memorial Park The
installation of one, 4-camera, split-screen system will record occurrences of
vandalism around the Recreation Hut and would aid the Police Department and
the City Attorney's Office in identifying and prosecuting vandals in the park
Fiscal Impact One set would be required to record a 45 foot area surrounding
the Recreation Hut Purchase and installation of one set of four cameras with
72-hour recording capability requires $8,800 for installation and material costs
Additional costs include use of increased electricity and ongoing maintenance
• Alter trash pick-up cycle in the park Picking up park trash at the end of the
day will decrease the amount of refuse in the park at night and deter vandalism
of trash receptacles Fiscal Impact Minimal, if anything, as this would require
only an alteration of staff scheduling but no additional materials
• Hold regular meetings with the Armory service provider to develop a "Good
Neighbor Policy" Holding regular meetings between the Homeless
Subcommittee and shelter operations management before, during and after the
winter months that it is activated (October through April) would allow the City to
better understand how the shelter is managed and provide feedback to shelter
management as to how the cold weather shelter affects our community This
group would work together to develop a "Good Neighbor Policy" for our
community Fiscal Impact Minimal, requiring staff time to organize meetings
and communicate with participants
• Conduct a forum on homelessness This forum would serve as an educational
vehicle, community sounding board, and would seek input from the community
and service providers on the creation of a long-term strategy to address
homelessness in Culver City Fiscal Impact Minimal, requiring primarily staff
time to organize and conduct the forum
• Provide staff training to increase effectiveness in dealing with the
homeless Staff wishes to utilize the expertise of LAHSA and the City of Santa
Monica to develop workshops for those City staff members who are likely to
encounter homeless individuals in the community These workshops will
increase staff knowledge and awareness of how to conduct outreach and provide
assistance to the homeless Fiscal Impact Minimal Staff intends to approach
LAHSA and the City of Santa Monica with a request for in-kind assistance with
this program
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• Revisit existing ordinances The examination of existing City ordinances, such
as the Camp Out ordinance, could result in modifications that strengthen such
ordinances to address nuisance activity and better secure the parks, parking
garages, and other areas Fiscal Impact It is possible that this action may
require extensive staff time to evaluate and rewrite existing ordinances if
necessary
• Enhance existing park patrol program Currently, there are a total of two Park
Patrol Officers on staff The officers patrol all City parks on a daily basis from
12 30 pm to 10 00 pm Monday through Thursday, from 1 30 pm to 10 00 pm
Friday, and from 8 00 am to 10 00 pm Saturday and Sunday One option would
be to implement a 90-120 day pilot program to increase patrol by 2 hours per day,
which would be less costly than hiring additional patrol staff If the program is
successful, we may consider bringing the program back to the City Council to
increase the number of officers Fiscal Impact Approximately $5,100 for an
additional 2 hours per day (14 hours per week) for a 90-day period
Long-Term Actions
Depending on the outcome of the study, it may be recommended that we implement
some of the following actions We would need to explore funding sources in order
to do so A long term goal of a comprehensive strategy to move homeless off of the
streets and into stable housing could include
• Retain an Outreach Worker/Service Coordinator This individual would act as
a single point of contact for our homeless community as well as to the community-
at-large on this issue They would also act as a point of contact for service
providers working with our City's homeless population The Outreach
Worker/Service Coordinator would be responsible for keeping the business
community and residents informed on what the City is doing to make contact with
the homeless population The City could either hire an entry level City staff
member, hire a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSIN) to conduct mental health
assessments and treatment plans or contract with another agency that
specializes in this type of service Fiscal Impact The cost of an entry level City
staff member for this position could cost approximately $22,000-$25,000 An
LCSW could cost approximately $30,000-$40,000 Alternatively, the City could
contract with another agency, such as People Assisting the Homeless (P A T H),
which provides outreach services The estimated cost for such a contract is
$32 000-$36,000 annually
• The development of a City-owned and operated homeless facility Currently
there is no local facility to which homeless individuals can be transported for
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shelter and services Additionally, many of the homeless facilities in neighboring
communities are often filled to capacity The development of a local homeless
facility may help address this issue This facility would be small in size, no more
than 8 to 10 beds in a group home setting or an actual complex of 10 or 15
single-room occupancy (SRO) units, and would be service enriched with
professional management staff to prevent any negative activity Residents of the
facility would be required to develop and follow a case management plan which
would outline goals to help them achieve self-sufficiency All residents would
also be required to be sober and/or under a treatment program if they are
dealing with substance abuse and/or mental illness The location of the facility
would be in an area of minimal neighborhood impact, such as a semi-industrial
area The proposed development of a homeless facility would be a transitional
housing model where residents stay for up to twenty-four (24) months and then
move to independent or supportive, service-enriched, permanent housing Fiscal
Impact Further study is needed to determine the fiscal impacts However, it is
anticipated that the development of such a facility would require approximately
$300,000 - $500,000 to rehabilitate an existing site, and that annual operational
costs would be approximately $200,000
Funding Resources
At least three funding sources may be considered to assist with the financing of the
supportive services tier of addressing homelessness These sources include
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), the Continuum of Care for Homeless Services and
Housing Set Aside Funds
• Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) - These federal funds are made available
annually through a competitive process The Los Angeles Homeless Services
Authority (LAHSA) is the local entity which administers these funds and awards
them through a competitive process ESG funds are designed to help improve
the quality of existing emergency shelters for the homeless, to make available
additional shelters, to meet the cost of operating shelters, provide essential
social services to homeless individuals, and to help prevent homelessness We
have been advised that the next application period for ESG funding will be
October 2004, which means that preparation of an ESG grant application will
need to begin soon in order to ensure all deadlines are met
• The Continuum of Care for Homeless Services- the Continuum of Care
funds are federal funds created by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance
Act They are designed to address the critical problem of homelessness
through a coordinated community-based process of identifying needs and
building a system to address them The Continuum of Care system seeks to
move homeless individuals to self sufficiency through outreach and assessment
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to emergency shelter to transitional housing to independent or service-enriched
permanent housing LAHSA is the local entity charged with administering these
funds through a competitive process Funds may be used for outreach, service
linked to housing, transitional housing, case management services, and
permanent supportive housing The next round for this funding is anticipated in
Spring 2005
• Housing Set Aside Funds- These funds are local funds provided through the
Redevelopment Agency The primary function of the Housing Set Aside Funds
is to increase, improve and preserve a community's supply of affordable
housing These funds focus on creating permanent housing Set Aside Funds
may be utilized to assist with the development of a homeless facility or housing
assistance for the homeless in Culver City Such funds could not be used to
print resource cards or to fund additional personnel
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The following is a summary of anticipated fiscal impacts of the short and long-term
actions identified within this report, along with a description of legal funding sources
for each purpose For the sake of brevity, any references to the General Fund in
the following tables refer specifically to the Appropriated Reserve and/or the City
Council Discretionary Fund
Fiscal (impact Possible Funding
Resources
Short-Term Actions
Join the Westside
Coalition to End
Hunger and
Homelessness
Conduct a study of
Culver City s homeless
population
$250 to join, $250
membership fee
annually
$30,000-$40,000 (one-
time cost)
General Fund
General Fund
Grants
Housing Set-Aside
Develop a homeless
resource card
Install low light video
surveillance cameras
in Veteran's Park
$1,000 for initial printing
of 500 cards,
approximately $300 for
each additional run of
500 thereafter
$8,800 for installation
and materials
General Fund
Grants
General Fund
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Short-Term Actions
Fiscal Impact
Possible Funding
Resources
Install two high
One-time cost of $1,500
General Fund
incandescent lights in
in materials and $395
the pavilion at
per light (total of $790)
Veteran's Memorial
for anti-vandalism
Park
shields Increased
electrical and ongoing
maintenance
Alter trash pick-up
Minimal Would require J
N/A
cycle in the park
only alteration of staff
scheduling
Hold regular meetings
Minimal Requires staff
General Fund
with the Armory service
time to organize and
provider to develop a
communicate with
'Good Neighbor Policy"
participants
Conduct a forum on
Minimal Requires staff
General Fund
homelessness
time to organize and
conduct the forum
Provide staff training to
Minimal Staff intends I N/A
increase effectiveness
to approach service
in dealing with the
providers for their
homeless
assistance in providing
training
Revisit existing
Potential for extensive
General Fund
ordinances
staff time to evaluate
and rewrite existing
ordinances if
necessary
Enhance existing park
Approximately $5,100
General Fund
patrol program
for 90 day pilot program
to increase park patrol
by 2 hours per day
Approximate Initial Short-Term Costs $57, 440
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Long-Term Actions
Retain an outreach
worker/service
coordinator
Development of a City-
owned and operated
homeless facility
Fiscal Impact
Vanes, depending on
qualifications and
experience In-house
staff could cost
$22,000-$40,000, while
contracting with a
service provider could
require $32,000-
$36,000 annually
Initial estimate of
$300,000-$500,000 to
rehabilitate an existing
site and annual
operational costs of at
least $200,000
Legal Funding
Sources
General Fund
Housing Set-Aside
Grants
General Fund
Housing Set-Aside
Grants
$736,000 Approximate Initial Long-Term Costs
ATTACHMENTS
1 Staff report of April 7 2004 regarding issues and concerns related to
homelessness in Culver City
MOTION
That the City Council|1010| Approve implementation of all short-term options as listed, OR|109| Approve implementation of short-term options as modified by the City
Council, OR
3 Approve implementation of a study of Culver City's homeless population
and direct staff to bring recommendations back to City Council, based on
the results of the study, OR|109| Do not implement any short-term options, AND/ORCity of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report|109| Direct staff to review grant options and bring back recommendations with
fiscal impacts of said grants, AND/OR|109| Direct staff to use City Council's and Administration s budget contingency
to fund short-range plans that cannot be funded with Housing Set-Aside
grant funds Item I
Consideration of Short-Term and Long-Term Options to Address Homelessness
in Culver City
The following members of the audience addressed the City Council
Holly Harrie
Paul D Harrie
Debbie Briem, representing the CLARE Foundation
Beverly O'Brian
Susan Gregory
Clara Sturak, representing Westside Shelter and Hunger Coalition
James Alamillo
Rhonda Meister
Mitchell Netburn, representing Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Sharon Thurgood
Tom Wilson
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk, read written comments from
Deborah Rissman
Don Rogers, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services gave the
staff report
At this time, Police Captain Hank Davies reported on arrests and citations
issued to homeless persons and efforts to inform the homeless of services
available to them Heather Iker, Deputy City Attorney, reported on cases
involving the homeless which are taken to trial, and Susan Evans,
Community Development Director, reported on a recent inspection of the
Armory, which is used to house the homeless
7.1-•Item I 4
(continued)
Following discussion, Councilmember Gross proposed the following motion
That the City Council direct staff to join the Westside Coalition to End
Hunger and Homelessness, conduct a study of Culver City's homeless
population in coordination with LAHSA, contract with a service provider,
such as PATH, to work with the homeless, install low light video
surveillance cameras in Veterans' Park, install two high incandescent
lights in the pavilion at Veterans' Memorial Park, revisit existing
ordinances, begin immediately the planning of a cold weather shelter in
coordination with LAHSA, refer issues regarding trash pick-up cycles in
the park and enhancing the existing park patrol program to the Park,
Recreation and Community Services Department and the Police Department,
and that any necessary funding be provided
Councilmember Vera seconded the motion
Councilmember Silbiger proposed the following substitute That the City
retain, instead of contracting out, an Outreach Worker/Service Coordinator
as a full-time employee
There was no second to Councilmember Silbiger's substitute motionItem I 4
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was voted on
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VERA AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO
1 JOIN THE WESTSIDE COALITION TO END HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS,
2 CONDUCT A STUDY OF CULVER CITY'S HOMELESS POPULATION IN COORDINATION
WITH LAHSA,
3 CONTRACT WITH A SERVICE PROVIDER, SUCH AS PATH, TO WORK WITH THE
HOMELESS,
4 INSTALL LOW LIGHT VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS IN VETERANS' PARK AND
INSTALL TWO HIGH INCANDESCENT LIGHTS IN THE PAVILION AT VETERANS'
MEMORIAL PARK,
5 REVISIT EXISTING ORDINANCES,
6 BEGIN IMMEDIATELY THE PLANNING OF A COLD WEATHER SHELTER IN
COORDINATION WITH LAHSA,
7 REFER ISSUES REGARDING TRASH PICK-UP CYCLES IN THE PARK AND ENHANCING
THE EXISTING PARK PATROL PROGRAM TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND
8 THAT ANY NECESSARY FUNDING BE PROVIDED
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Item I 4
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Consideration of Short-Term and Long-Term Options to Address
Homelessness in Culver City
The following members of the audience addressed the City Council
Holly Harrie
Paul D Harrie
Debbie Briem, representing the CLARE Foundation
Beverly O'Brian
Susan Gregory
Clara Sturak, representing Westside Shelter and Hunger Coalition
James Alamillo
Rhonda Meister
Mitchell Netburn, representing Los Angeles Homeless Services
Authority
Sharon Thurgood
Tom Wilson
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk, read written comments from
Deborah Rissman
Don Rogers, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services gave
the staff report
At this time, Police Captain Hank Davies reported on arrests and
citations issued to homeless persons and efforts to inform the
homeless of services available to them Heather Iker, Deputy City
Attorney, reported on cases involving the homeless which are taken to
trial, and Susan Evans, Community Development Director, reported on a
recent inspection of the Armory, which is used to house the homeless
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Item I 4
(continued)
Following discussion, Councilmember Gross proposed the following
motion That the City Council direct staff to join the Westside
Coalition to End Hunger and Homelessness, conduct a study of Culver
City's homeless population in coordination with LAHSA, contract with
a service provider, such as PATH, to work with the homeless, install
low light video surveillance cameras in Veterans' Park, install two
high incandescent lights in the pavilion at Veterans' Memorial Park,
revisit existing ordinances, begin immediately the planning of a cold
weather shelter in coordination with LAHSA, refer issues regarding
trash pick-up cycles in the park and enhancing the existing park
patrol program to the Park, Recreation and Community Services
Department and the Police Department, and that any necessary funding
be provided
Councilmember Vera seconded the motion
Councilmember Silbiger proposed the following substitute That the
City retain, instead of contracting out, an Outreach Worker/Service
Coordinator as a full-time employee
There was no second to Councilmember Silbiger's substitute motion
910
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July 26, 2004
Item I 4
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was voted on
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VERA AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO
1 JOIN THE WESTSIDE COALITION TO END HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS,
2 CONDUCT A STUDY OF CULVER CITY'S HOMELESS POPULATION IN
COORDINATION WITH LAHSA,
3 CONTRACT WITH A SERVICE PROVIDER, SUCH AS PATH, TO WORK WITH THE
HOMELESS,
4 INSTALL LOW LIGHT VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS IN VETERANS' PARK
AND INSTALL TWO HIGH INCANDESCENT LIGHTS IN THE PAVILION AT
VETERANS' MEMORIAL PARK,
5 REVISIT EXISTING ORDINANCES,
6 BEGIN IMMEDIATELY THE PLANNING OF A COLD WEATHER SHELTER IN
COORDINATION WITH LAHSA,
7 REFER ISSUES REGARDING TRASH PICK-UP CYCLES IN THE PARK AND
ENHANCING THE EXISTING PARK PATROL PROGRAM TO THE PARKS,
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AND
8 THAT ANY NECESSARY FUNDING BE PROVIDED
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting at 10 50 P M
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 11 00 P M , with all
Members present
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City of Culver City California
Parks and Recreation Commissio
Meeting Date 11/16/05
Item Number A-1
AGENDA ITEM Consideration of Recommendation to the City Council to
Introduce an Ordinance Amending Various Provisions of Sections 9 10 055 and
9 10 200 of the Culver City Municipal Code Relating to Park Regulations for the
Purpose of Mitigating Nuisance Activity and Clarifying Existing Regulations
_
Contact Person/Dept Heather Iker/City Phone Number (310) 253-5660
Attorney
Fiscal Impact Yes 0 No jX] General Fund Yes j] No [2] <
Public Hearing 0 •, Action Item [2] ( Attachments V]
Public Notification Via mail on November,3, 4„2005 ,Homeowners' Associations and
Neighborhood Groups, Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority, Ocean Park
Community Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, People Assisting the Homeless,
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health; New Directions, Inc , St Joseph
Center, and Members of the Culver City Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee, Via mail or
, , , ,
e-mail on Noiiehilier 3 and '4 : 2 0 0 5 : Individuals who spoke at prior Council Meetings 41
regarding thia-Aa'i6e„Via e-mail on November 10, 2005 Rk&CS Master Notification
, , _
List 4 ' 4|109| ,
Department Approval, Carol Schwab,
City Attorney
CAO Approval N/A
, $
City Controller Approval N/A
RECOMMENDATION
(the "Commission ) recommend to the
(Attachment 1) amending various
the Culver City Municipal Code relating to
nuisance activity and clarifying existing
of people using the City s parks has
park regulations have become increasingly
of the City's parks In addition,
nuisance activity occurring in the City s
with park maintenance staff,
and persons using the park when it is
That the Parks and Recreation Commission
City Council the introduction of an Ordinance
provisions of §§ 9 10 055 and 9 10 200 of
park regulations for the purpose of mitigating
regulations
BACKGROUND
Over the past several years as the number
grown, clarification and enforcement of
important to the community's use and enjoyment
park-related issues have arisen concerning
parks, including but not limited to, interference
vandalism, littering abandoned property
closed
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At its May 4, 2004 meeting the Commission discussed these and other issues
related to the parks and provided direction to staff regarding the issues of permits
unattended children, use of tennis courts by professional instructors, abandoned
property, shopping carts, and overall compliance with park rules and regulations
Copies of the staff report and minutes for this meeting are included as Attachment 2
Based on prior discussions the Commission, at its July 19, 2005 meeting
considered amendments to various provisions of Culver City Municipal Code
( `CCMC' ) §§ 9 10 055 and 9 10 200 relating to park regulations and provided its
input At that time, staff was directed to review the Commission's comments and
return at a future date A copy of the minutes for this meeting is included as
Attachment 3
During the time the Commission has been discussing the above issues, the City
Council and City staff have also been discussing issues relating to activity in the
City's parks Specifically, the Homelessness Subcommittee (Gross and Silbiger)
and Task Force (consisting of City staff from various Departments including CAO,
City Attorney, Community Development, Parks Recreation and Community
Services, Police and Fire) have been addressing concerns raised by the community
regarding nuisance activity occurring in the City, particularly at the City's parks
including, but not limited to, interference with Park Maintenance staff, vandalism,
littering, abandoned property and persons using the park when it is closed
On July 26, 2004, the City Council took a number of specific actions to address
these concerns, including directing staff to review various provisions of the City's
Municipal Code to determine whether certain sections should be amended in order
to improve enforceability of park regulations, address nuisance activity, and better
secure the City's parks Copies of the staff report and minutes from the July 26
2004 City Council meeting are included as Attachment 4
Included in the actions taken by Council was the formation of the Homelessness Ad
Hoc Committee, which consists of City staff, residents and members of the business
community This Committee has also reviewed the proposed amendments and
provided input
As a result of the direction of the Commission and Council, City staff has proposed
amendments to various provisions of CCMC §§ 9 10 055 and 9 10 200 relating to
park regulations
DISCUSSION
The following is a brief summary and discussion of the proposed amendments
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Parks and Recreation Commission Report 1|101010|§§ 9 10 055 and 9 10 200 Prohibitions (Attachments 5 and 6 respectively)
It is recommended that these sections be amended in order to clarify existing
prohibitions on certain activities in the City's parks and upon public property, remove
antiquated or unnecessary language, and revise or delete overbroad or ambiguous
provisions
The substantive amendments to these sections include provisions relating to
prohibitions and restrictions concerning wading in fountains using barbecues,
camping sleeping and lying in certain areas, disturbing the peace, interfering with
permit users, interfering with City employees, entering areas closed for maintenance
and using public restrooms
It is recommended that the Commission discuss the proposed amendments to the
Culver City Municipal Code and recommend the introduction of the ordinance to the
City Council
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Adoption of the proposed Ordinance may require increased enforcement activity by
City staff, particularly the Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Police
Departments These costs cannot be easily quantified In addition there would be a
cost for the installation of new, adequate signage
ATTACHMENTS |109| Proposed Ordinance (revised and clean versions)|109| May 4, 2004 staff report and excerpt of Commission minutes|109| July 26 2004 Agenda Item Report and excerpt of City Council minutes|109| July 19, 2005 excerpt of Commission minutes|109| CCMC § 9 10 055 (existing provisions)|109| CCMC § 9 10 200 (existing provisions)
MOTION
That the Parks and Recreation Commission
Recommend to the City Council the introduction of the Ordinance amending various
provisions of Sections 9 10 055 and 9 10 200 of the Culver City Municipal Code
relating to park regulations for the purpose of mitigating nuisance activity and
clanfvinq existing regulations
3D Parks and Recreation Commission November 16 2005
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Item C-2
(7 o6 pm)
Approval of Mmutes for Meetings of September 20, 2005 and October 4,
2005
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER SHAPIRO, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DALY
REDHOLTZ AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE
SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 AND OCTOBER 4, 2005 MEETINGS
Item A-1
(7 o6 pm)
Consideration of recommendation to the City Council to introduce an
ordinance amending various provisions of Sections 9 10 055 and 9 10 200 of
the Culver City Municipal Code relating to park regulations for the purpose
of mitigating nuisance activity and clarifying existing regulations
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER SHAPIRO, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DEEN,
THAT THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMEND TO THE CITY
COUNCIL THE INTRODUCTION OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS
PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 9 10 055 AND 9 10 200 OF THE CULVER CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARK REGULATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
MITIGATING NUISANCE ACTIVITY AND CLARIFYING EXISTING REGULATIONS
At this time, the following member in the audience was recognized to address the
Commission
Jay Handal, speaking as the Chair of the Culver City Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee,
said the revised ordinance will be a helpful law enforcement tool in addressing the
homelessness issue throughout the City
Commissioner Daly Redholtz asked why penalty fees and signage regulations were not
included in the ordinance revisions being considered tonight
Heather Iker, Assistant City Prosecutor, provided clarification, explaining the issues
relating to the park use permit (9 10 045) will be brought back to the Commission as a
separate issue in January or February, as soon as some of the issues regarding legal
ramifications are addressed
Chair James called for a vote on the MOTION which CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
000
Item A-2
(711pm)
Consideration of recommendation(s) to City Council to approve the
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§ 9 10 055 PROHIBITIONS
Within the limits of any public park it shall be unlawful for any person
A Having charge, care, custody or control of any dog, except as permitted by §
9 10 400, or other animal, fowl, or reptile to cause, permit, or allow the same to be within
the limits of any public park within the City unless such person shall have obtamed a
special permit from the City Council to conduct an entertainment or exhibition in which
an animal is a participant
('65 Code, § 5-12) (Ord No CS-290, Ord No CS-405 § 1, Ord No 2004-015 § 2)
B To carry or discharge any airgun or firearm, or discharge any missile from a
slingshot or bow, or bring, or have in his possession, or set off or otherwise cause to
explode or discharge or burn any firecrackers, torpedoes, rockets or other fireworks or
explosives or inflammable material, or discharge them or throw them into any such areas
from land or highway adjacent thereto This prohibition includes any substance,
compound, mixture or article that in conjunction with any other substance or compound
would be dangerous from any of the foregoing standpoints This provision, however,
shall not prevent the holding of fireworks exhibitions or displays in public parks or places
when authorized by the City Council
C To swim, bathe, wade m, or pollute the water of any fountain or pond within a
park or playground area
To build or attempt to build a fire, except m such areas and under such
regulations as may be designated by the Human Services Director No person shall drop,
throw, or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burmng cigarettes or cigars, tobacco paper or
other inflammable material, withm any park area or on any highway, road or street
abutting or contiguous thereto
E To camp or lodge therem, provided that special permission may be given to
youth organizations for special demonstration purposes to temporarily maintain such
camp or lodge
F To ride or drive any horse or other animal, or propel any vehicle, cycle, or
automobile elsewhere than on the roads or drives provided for such purpose
G To leave a bicycle lying on the ground or paving, or set against trees, or in any
place or position where other persons may trip over or be injured by it, or leave a bicycle
in a place other than a bicycle rack when such is provided and there is space available, or
ride a bicycle other than on the right hand side of the road paving as close as conditions
permit, and bicycles shall be kept in single file when two or more are operating as a
group Bicyclists shall at all times operate their machines with reasonable regard to thesafety of others, signal all turns, pass to the right of any vehicle they are overtaking, and
pass to the right of any vehicles they may be meeting
H To sleep or protractedly lounge on the seats, or benches, or other areas, or
engage in loud, riotous, boisterous, threatening, abusive, insulting or mdecent language,
or engage in any disorderly conduct or behavior tending to a breach of the public peace
I To announce, advertise or call public attention in any way to any article or service
for sale or hire, or expose or offer for sale any article or thing, nor shall he station or
place any stand, cart, or vehicle for the transportation, sale or display of any such article
or thing Exception is here made as to any regularly licensed concessionaire acting by and
under the authority and regulation of the Human Services Director
J To play or bet at or against any game which is played, conducted, dealt or carried
on with cards, dice or other device, for money, chips, shells, credit or any other
representative of value, or maintain or exhibit any gambling table or other instrument of
gambling or gaming
K To practice, carry on, conduct or solicit for any trade, occupation, business or
profession without the penmssion of the City Council
L To drive or have any dray, truck, wagon, cart, or other traffic vehicle carrying
goods or regularly used or employed in carrying goods, merchandise, lumber, machinery,
oil, manure, dirt, sand or soil or any article of trade or commerce, or any offensive article
or material whatsoever, upon any road or drive except such as may be especially
provided or designated for such use, or such as may be authorized by permit from the
Human Services Director
M To take part in or abet the playing of any games involving thrown or otherwise
propelled objects such as balls, stones, arrows, javelins, or model airplanes, except m
areas set apart for such forms of recreation The playing of rough or comparatively
dangerous games such as football, baseball and quoits is prohibited except on the fields
and courts or areas provided therefor Rollerskatmg shall be confined to those areas
specifically designated for such pastime
N To deposit any paper, fruit, rubbish, debris, or any waste material of any kind,
except in such receptacles as may be located in such park therefor
0 To dress or undress in any vehicle, toilet or other place, except in such bathing
houses or structures as may be provided for that purpose
P To solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether public or private,
without having obtained a permit so to do from the City Department authorized to issue
such permits
33Q To enter any area posted as "Closed to the Public", nor shall any person use, or
abet the use of any area in violation of posted notices
R To fail to produce and exhibit any permit from the Human Services Director he
claims to have upon request of any authorized person who shall desire to mspect the same
for the purpose of enforcing compliance with any ordinance or rule
S To disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or party occupying any
area, or participating m any activity, under the authority of a permit
('65 Code, § 25-11) (Ord No CS-290 Art 111 § 7, Ord No CS-973 § 1, Ord No CS-
1006 § 1, Ord No 96-023 § 1)
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1§ 9 10 200 PROHIBITIONS
It shall be unlawful for any person to
A Cut, break, deface, mark or write upon, or in any manner injure or damage any
public building, or any fixtures, furniture or appurtenances attached thereto, or damage
any street tunnel, lighting standard, bench or other publicly owned or operated structure,
apparatus or property
B Climb, cut, break, deface or disturb any tree, shrub, plant or flower, or pluck,
pull up, take or remove any shrub, bush, plant or flower within any parkway or other
public area
C Take, remove or carry away any machinery, equipment, motor vehicle,
apparatus, wood, turf, grass, soil, rock, furniture or fixture of any kind from any public
building, playground, park, yard or other area without permission from the custodian in
charge of said buildings or premises
D Fail to cooperate in maintaining restrooms and washrooms m a neat and sanitary
condition No person over the age of five (5) years shall use the restrooms and
washrooms designated for the opposite sex
E Paste, glue, tack or otherwise post or distribute any sign, placard, advertisement,
or inscnption whatever, nor shall any person erect or cause to be erected any sign
whatever on any public lands or highways or roads adjacent to a park
('65 Code, § 25-12) (Ord No CS-290 Art II § 9)
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