Legislation Details

File #: HIST-1551    Version: 1 Subject:
Type: Historical Status: Action Item
In control: City Council Meeting Agenda
On agenda: 1/9/2006 Final action: 1/9/2006
Title: Resolution prohibiting skateboarding, roller-skating, in-line skating, rollerblading, and bicycling on Town Plaza premises.
Attachments: 1. Skateboarding in Town Plaza A-5.pdf, 2. Skateboard staff report A-5.doc
MEETING DATE 01/09/06 AGENDA ITEM Adoption of a Resolution Prohibiting Skateboarding, Rollerskatmg, In-Line Skating, Rollerbladmg and Bicycling on Town Plaza Premises ATTACHMENTS Pages|109| Resolution No 99-R119 1-2 Proposed Resolution No 06-R 3-4krrAcii marr i RESOLUTION NO 99-R119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CULVER CITY CALIFORNIA PROHIBITING SKATEBOARDING, ROLLERSKATING IN-LINE SKATING AND ROLLERBLADING ON PUBLIC PARKS, BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY WHEREAS, at the meeting on August 9, 1999, the City Council discussed and established rules prohibiting skateboarding, rollerskating, in-line skating and rollerblading (hereinafter collectively called skateboarding') in the City and authorized the Human Services Director and/or his designee to post signs on City property prohibiting such activities, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 25-16 of the Culver City Municipal Code, skateboarding may be prohibited by resolution of the City Council NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, California DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows SECTION 1 Skateboarding rollerskating, in-line skating and rollerblading shall be prohibited at the following City and Culver City Redevelopment Agency owned and/or operated facilities City Hall complex Police Department, all Fire Stations, Transfer Station, Transportation Facility, Public Works Facility Veterans Memorial Building complex, and parking structures SECTION 2 The Human Services Director and/or his designee shall post signs at the above properties stating skateboarding, rollerskating in-line skating and rollerblading are prohibited III III III Resolution No 99 R119 I|1010101010101010 10 10|11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1RICHARD A MARCUS Mayor City of Culver City California SECTION 3 This resolution shall be effective simultaneously with Ordinance No 99-009 which establishes rules and regulations for use and dedication of public skateboard parks APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27 th day of September 1999 ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM t (1 ... TOM CRUNK CAROL A SCHWAB City Clerk City Attorney By Ela Valladares Deputy City Clerk -2- I|1010101010101010 10 10|11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20.28Ar rrActimeor 2 RESOLUTION NO 06-R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING SKATEBOARDING, ROLLERSKATING, IN-LINE SKATING, ROLLERBLADING AND BICYCLING ON TOWN PLAZA PREMISES WHEREAS, Town Plaza is designed to promote pedestrian oriented use and create a community gathering place, and is used throughout the day by diners, moviegoers and shoppers and WHEREAS, use of this area for skateboarding, rollerskating, in-line skating, rollerblading (collectively "skateboarding") and bicycling may endanger pedestrians and cause damage to the Town Plaza infrastructure, and WHEREAS, in order to ensure the public's safety and protect the Town Plaza infrastructure from damage, the City Council has determined that skateboarding and bicycling should be prohibited on the Town Plaza premises, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9 10 305 of the Culver City Municipal Code, skateboarding in the City may be prohibited by resolution of the City Council, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7 04 250 of the Culver City Municipal Code, bicycling may be prohibited upon a walkway specifically designated by resolution of the City Council NOW, THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Culver City, California, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows SECTION 1 Skateboarding, rollerskating, in-line skating, rollerblading and bicycling shall be prohibited on Town Plaza premises / I /|10101010101010101010 10 10|11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30si|101010101010101010 10 10|11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 SECTION 2 The Community Services Director and/or his/her designee shall post signs at the Town Plaza property stating that skateboarding, rollerskating in-line skating, rollerblading, and bicycling are prohibited SECTION 3 This resolution shall be effective upon adoption APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9th day of January 2006 ALBERT VERA, Mayor City of Culver City, California ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM CHRISTOPHER ARMENTA CAROL A SCHWAB City Clerk City Attorney -2- City of Culver City, California City Council Agenda Item Report RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a Resolution prohibiting skateboarding, rollerskating, in- line skating, rollerblading, and bicycling on Town Plaza premises. BACKGROUND: On September 27, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99-R119 (Attachment No.1) prohibiting skateboarding, roller-skating, in-line skating and rollerblading (collectively, “skateboarding”) at the following City- and Culver City Redevelopment Agency owned and/or operated facilities: City Hall complex; Police Department; all Fire Stations; Transfer Station; Transportation Facility; Public Works Facility; Veterans Memorial Building complex; and parking structures. This resolution was adopted due to the significant damage to public property resulting from inappropriate use of City and Redevelopment Agency owned facilities for skateboarding activity. The Resolution was not meant to prohibit skateboarding in the appropriate areas, including the Skate Park. The existing Resolution specifically designates certain areas where skateboarding is prohibited, but does not currently include Town Plaza, as this facility did not exist at the time the Resolution was adopted. Since the addition of Town Plaza, and the use of this area for skateboarding and bicycling activities, there has arisen a need to adopt a resolution prohibiting these types of activities on Town Plaza premises. Meeting Date: 01/09/06 Item Number: A-5 AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Prohibiting Skateboarding, Rollerskating, In-Line Skating, Rollerblading, and Bicycling on Town Plaza Premises. Contact Person/Dept.: J. Christopher Evans – CDD/Heather Iker – City Atty. Phone Number: (310) 253-5744/(310) 253-5660 Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X] Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X] Public Notification: Master Notification List and Downtown Business Association (01/04/06) Department Approval: Susan Evans (12/19/05) CAO Approval: Martin R. Cole for Jerry B. Fulwood (01/03/06) City Controller Approval: N/ACity of Culver City, California City Council Agenda Item Report DISCUSSION: Town Plaza is designed to promote pedestrian oriented use and create a community gathering place. The Town Plaza area is used throughout the day by diners, moviegoers and shoppers. However, it is also being used as a recreational area for skateboarders, trick cyclists and rollerbladers, who may endanger pedestrians, as well as cause damage to the Town Plaza infrastructure. In order to ensure public safety and protect the Town Plaza infrastructure from damage, it is recommended that these types of activities be prohibited on Town Plaza premises. FISCAL ANALYSIS: Adoption of the proposed Resolution may require increased enforcement activity by the Police Department. These costs cannot be easily quantified. In addition, there would be a cost for the installation of signs in Town Plaza reflecting the prohibitions. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 99-R119 2. Proposed Resolution No. 06-R MOTION: That the City Council: Adopt the Resolution prohibiting skateboarding, rollerskating, in-line skating, rollerblading, and bicycling on Town Plaza premises.