City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt 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/DISCUSSION:
At the City Council meeting of December 12, 2005, the Council introduced the
Ordinance by a unanimous vote (5-0).
The Ordinance is brought back tonight for adoption.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Adopt 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: 01/09/06 Item Number: C-4
AGENDA ITEM: Adoption 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: Master Notification List (01/04/06)
Department Approval: Carol Schwab,
City Attorney (12/20/05)
CAO Approval:
Martin R. Cole for Jerry B. Fulwood
(01/03/06)
City Controller Approval: N/A
MEETING DATE 01/09/06
AGENDA ITEM Adoption 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
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ORDINANCE NO 2006-
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
C To swim, bathe, wade in or pollute the water of any fountain or pond
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1SECTION 2 Section 9 10 055 (D) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows
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 flammable 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
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1428equipment 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
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
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hereby repealed and replaced with the following new Section 9 10 055 (0)
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17 0 To fight or challenge another person to fight maliciously or
18 willfully disturb another person by loud and unreasonable noise or use offensive
19 words which are inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction from
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21 SECTION 7 Section 9 10 055 (P) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
22 hereby repealed and replaced with the following new Section 9 10 055 (P)
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P To interfere with or hinder any employee, agent or volunteer of
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SECTION 8 Section 9 10 055 (Q) of the Culver City Municipal Code is
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28Q 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
City News and shall post this Ordinance or a summary thereof in at least three places
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28SECTION 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 ot , 2006
ALBERT M VERA, Mayor
City of Culver City, California
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