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Home My WebLink AboutSS5 - Skateboarding Signage in ParksCouncil Study Session Agenda Item No. ss5 April 9, 2002 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: Skateboarding Signage in Parks Recommendations: None. Informational report only. Background: City staff prepared the attached January 22, 2002 agenda item to amend skateboarding regulations due to increased vandalism by skateboarders in City parks and recreation areas in the past six months and a lack of specificity of the then current skateboarding ordinance and resolution. The purpose of the staff action in amending the skateboarding ordinance and resolution was to update and clarify the enforcement issues as well as include new parks and recreation areas in the revised ordinance and resolution. Council approved the staff's recommendations. In conjunction with Police and Public Works Department staffs, General Services Department personnel developed and manufactured new signage to notify the public of the changes. The new signage, noted in Attachment (B), was subsequently installed in 86 locations throughout the City, but primarily at park and recreation area entranceways. Councilperson Heffernan has correctly noted that the content and placement of the new signage infers that skateboarding is not allowed in any parks at any time. Discussion: Police Department staff have stressed the importance of installing skateboarding notices at all park or recreation area entranceways. In addition, other signage has been installed in specific problem areas such as amphitheaters, steep slopes, and park seating areas. The new general no skateboarding signage (Attachment B) has been removed from park and recreation area entranceways. However, that type of signage has been left in place at specific locations such as the front of City Hall and McFadden Plaza where skateboarding is specifically prohibited by resolution. Staff has visited Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach to interview municipal staff on their experience with no skateboarding signage. Laguna Beach uses such signage only in specific areas where all skateboarding is prohibited. Huntington Beach does use general signage at all park entrances that lists all prohibited activities such as golfing, dog nuisance problems, and hazardous activities, but does not address skateboarding specifically. The Newport-Mesa School District uses similar signage on their school grounds to prohibit certain general activities. General Services and Police Department staff favor the development of a general sign for the entranceways to City parks and recreation areas similar to the current beach signage. Attachment (C) represents the proposed signage. The new no skateboarding signage (Attachment B) will be used only in areas when all skateboarding is specifically prohibited by ordinance and resolution. Staff concedes that the content and placement of all signage needs to be more carefully considered in the future before installation. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN/kr Attachments (A) Council Agenda Item (Limitation of Skateboard Use in City Parks) dated January 22, 2002 (B) Current Skateboarding Sign (C) Proposed Skateboarding Signage a WedW i8ja met City Council Agenda Item No. January 22, 2002 TO: Mayor and City Council FROivI: General Services Director SUBJECT: Limitation of Skateboard Use in City Parks Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2002- Prohibiting Skateboarding on Certain Streets, Sidewalks, and Parks and rescind Resolution No. 2000 -19. Background: Skateboarding activity is common in most City parks and recreation areas. Numerous locations, such as walls, benches and stairs have been damaged -or marred by skateboard users. On February 22, 2000, the City Council determined that there was a need to prohibit skateboarding on certain streets and sidewalks and adopted Resolution No. 2000 -19 (Municipal Code Section 12.57.020). The prohibition stems from a need to address concerns regarding pedestrian safety and public property damage. Resolution 2000 -19 and Ordinance No. 12.57.020 are attached. The current ordinance and resolution are not specific enough to allow enforcement in the park and recreation areas. The recent opening of a new City park (Arroyo Park) and other improvements to the City park system have raised safety and maintenance issues regarding skateboarding use at various City parks or recreation areas that need to be addressed. On January 8, vandals used heavy tools to remove 16 of 65 metal anti - skateboarding devices instalred at Arroyo Park. The damage estimate exceeds $1,500. Resolution 2002 - was reviewed by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission on January 10, 2002. The Commission made only two recommendations, the addition of "steps and stairs ", and the deletion of "basketball courts" from the list of designated park areas where skateboard use would be prohibited. Both recommendations have been incorporated in the attached Resolution No. 2002- Discussion: Resolution 2000 -19 does not address park areas specifically, nor specific improvements within parks and cannot be applied for enforcement purposes at any City park without a modification. Staff is recommending that Resolution No. 2000 -19 be rescinded and replaced with a resolution - that will prohibit skateboarding at designated areas of City parks and public areas in addition to the streets and sidewalks currently addressed by Municipal Code Section 12.57.020. The proposed resolution is attached. The proposed resolution also defines those features (brickwork, ornamental surfaces, etc.) in all parks that are off - limits to skateboard use. A second major amendment to the existing resolution prohibits skateboard activity on any paved park area with a grade of 6% or greater. This restriction is limited to 21 of the 46 City parks. Upon Council approval of the proposed resolution, the General Services Department will post signs prohibiting skateboarding in certain areas of each of the parks or recreational areas identified in the resolution. It is anticipated that the prohibition and enforcement will resolve staff concerns regarding pedestrian safety and park vandalism. Skateboarding activity will continue to be allowed in all City parks except for the specific locations designated in the resolution, the specific features in all parks, and any paved park areas with a grade of 6% or greater. Draft Resolution No. 2002 is attached for your review and comments. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus Attachments: Resolution No. 2000 -19 City of Newport Beach Municipal Code Section 12.57.020 Proposed Resolution No. 2002- mel&dieetCo=il- SkamboaTds Pahs.dw CIS RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -19 • A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PROHIBITING SKATEBOARDING ON CERTAIN STREETS AND SIDEWALKS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-34 WHEREAS, Section 12.57.027 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides, among other things, that the City Council may prohibit skateboarding by resolution on certain public streets and sidewalks when it has been determined necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians, motorists or persons operating skateboards; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there is a need for prohibiting skateboards on the following streets and sidewalks: East Balboa Boulevard between Blain Street and "G" Street Main Street Washington Street between Ocean Front and Edgewater Place Palm Street between Ocean Front and Edgewater Pace . Edgewater Place between Coronado Street and "A" Street Bay Avenue between Main Street and Palm Street Ocean Front between Adams Street and "A" Street Marine Avenue between North Bayfront and 90 feet south of centerline of Park Avenue City Hall property located at 3300 Newport Boulevari McFadden Place between Balboa Boulevard and the Pacific Ocean Ocean Front 21st Place The Ocean Front Parking Lot 15th Street and area adjacent to 15th Street public restroom 100 block of Agate Avenue 'North Sayfront sidewalk South Bayfront sidewalk East Bayfront sidewalk Arches Interchange - West Coast Highway at Newport Boulevard NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, that the following are hereby designated as locations where skateboarding is prohibited. • East Balboa Boulevard between Main Street and "G" Street Main Street Washington Street between Ocean Front and Edgewater Place Palm Street between Ocean Front and Edgewater Place • Edgewater Place between Coronado Street and 'A' Street Bay Avenue between Main Street and Palm Street Ocean Front between Adams Street and *A* Street Marine Avenue between North Bayfront and 90 feel south of centerline of Park Avenue City Hall property located at 3300 Newport Boulevard McFadden Place between Balboa Boulevard and the Pacific Ocean Ocean Front 21st Place The Ocean Front Parking Lot 15th Street and area adjacent to 15th Street public restroom 100 block of Agate Avenue North Bayfront sidewalk South Bayfront sidewalk East Bayfront sidewalk Arches Interchange — West Coast Highway at Newp:,rt Boulevard BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Traffic Engineer be and hereby is directed to erect and maintain all necessary signs at the above locations. • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution 97 ?4 is hereby rescinded. ADOPTED this 22nd day of February '2000. Mayor errceT- • V Title 12 VEHICLES AND TRAFFtrZ Chapter 12.57 SKATEBOARDING AND ROLLERSKATING REGULATIONS' 12.57.020 Skateboarding Restrictions. Skateboarding shall be prohibited on all public streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other public property located in the City of Newport Beach having a grade of six percent or more and which are declared by resolution of the City Council to be hazardous to pedestrians, motorists or persons operating skateboards. The City Council may by resolution prohibit skateboarding on public streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other public property having a grade of less than six percent when it is determined to be necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians, motorists or persons operating skateboards on said streets and sidewalks. (Ord. 91 -22 § i (part), 1991: Ord. 1806 § 2 (part), 1979) RESOLUTION NO. 2002- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PROHIBITING SKATEBOARDING ON CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PARKS, AND PUBLIC AREAS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -19 WHEREAS, Section 12.57.020 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides that the City Council may prohibit skateboarding by resolution on certain public streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and other public property located in the City when it has been determined necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians, motorists or persons operating skateboards; and WHEREAS, on February 23, 2000 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2000 -19 prohibiting skateboarding on certain streets and sidewalks; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there is also a need to prohibit skateboarding in City parks and certain public areas; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2000 -19 does not prohibit skateboarding in City parks and certain public areas; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there is a need for prohibiting skateboards on the following streets, sidewalks, public areas, and parks: STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC AREAS: East Balboa Boulevard between Main Street and "G' Street Main Street Washington Street between Ocean Front and Edgewater Place Palm Street between Ocean Front and Edgewater Place Edgewater Place between Coronado Street and "A" Street Bay Avenue between Main Street and Palm Street Ocean Front between Adams Street and "A" Street Marine Avenue between North Bayfront and 90 feet south of centerline of Park Avenue City Hall property located at 3300 Newport Boulevard McFadden Place between Balboa Boulevard and the Pacific Ocean Ocean Front 21st Place The Ocean Front Parking Lot 15th Street and area adjacent to 15th Street public restroom 100 block of Agate Avenue North Bayfront sidewalk South Bayfront sidewalk East Bayfront sidewalk Arches Interchange — West Coast Highway at Newport Boulevard PARKS: Brickwork, ornamental surfaces, picnic tables, benches, park seating areas, tennis courts, handball courts, basketball courts, planterwalls, retaining walls, sculptures or handrails located in any City park or recreation area. Any designated paved park area with a grade of 6% or greater located at one any of the following parks: Arroyo Park Bayview Park Begonia Park Bolsa Park Bonita Canyon Sports Park Buffalo Hills Park Castaways Park Cliff Drive Park Corona Del Mar State Beach Eastbluff Park Ensign View Park Grant Howald Park Harbor View Nature Park Irvine Terrace Park Inspiration Point Jasmine Creek View Park Lido Park Little Corona Park San Miguel Park Spyglass Hill Park Westcliff Park NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, that the following streets, sidewalks, public areas, and parks are hereby designated as locations where skateboarding is prohibited: STREET, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC AREAS: East Balboa Boulevard between Main Street and "G" Street Main Street Washington Street between Ocean Front and Edgewater Place Palm Street between Ocean Front and Edgewater Place Edgewater Place between Coronado Street and "A" Street Bay Avenue between Main Street and Palm Street Ocean Front between Adams Street and "A" Street Marine Avenue between North Bayfront and 90 feet south of centerline of Park Avenue City Hall property located at 3300 Newport Boulevard McFadden Place between Balboa Boulevard and the Pacific Ocean Ocean Front 21 st Place The Ocean Front Parking Lot 15th Street and area adjacent to 15th Street public restroom 100 block of Agate Avenue North Bayfront sidewalk South Bayfront sidewalk East Bayfront sidewalk Arches Interchange — West Coast Highway at Newport Boulevard PARKS: Brickwork, ornamental surfaces, picnic tables, benches, park seating areas, tennis courts, handball courts, steps, stairs, planter walls, retaining walls, sculptures or handrails located in any City park or recreation area. Any designated paved park area with a grade of 6% or greater located at one any of the following parks: Arroyo Park Bayview Park Begonia Park Bolsa Park Bonita Canyon Sports Park Buffalo Hills Park Castaways Park Cliff Drive Park Corona Del Mar State Beach Eastbluff Park Ensign View Park Grant Howald Park Harbor View Nature Park Irvine Terrace Park Inspiration Point Jasmine Creek View Park Lido Park Little Corona Park San Miguel Park Spyglass Hill Park Westcliff Park BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Traffic Engineer is hereby directed to erect and maintain all necessary signs at the above locations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution 2000 -19 is hereby rescinded. ADOPTED this ATTEST: City Clerk day of Mayor NKI Cl) w Z (' w Q w w �- > w w Ln M �d v w J 0 Q 0z a. _ — LL O �O w U I— w J Cl) Q Q w o F. t� D 0 0 Fm _ . _ H um Cl) ..�0 r � Q r .. 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