HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 11-00 Emer Skate ParkORDINANCE NO. 11 - 00
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.100 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
TO AUTHORIZE SKATEBOARD USE AT THE EMERALD GLEN PARK SKATE PARK
AND ADOPTING RELATED SAFETY RULES
TO BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Use of Skateboards Allowed At Emerald Glen Park Skate Park
Section 5.100.160 is added to the Dublin Municipal Code to read as follows:
"Section 5.100.160. Use of Skateboards Allowed At Emerald Glen Park Skate Park
The use of skateboards and in-line skates at the Emerald Glen Park Skate Park (as described by
Resolution No. 58 - 00) is authorized subject to the following rules which are adopted to provide for
reasonable protection to individuals and property.
A. Intent. Skateboarding and use of other rolling skates on sidewalks and in parking lots is
often incompatible with pedestrian and vehicle traffic thereby resulting in safety hazards. Additionally,
performance of'~tricks or stunts" with skateboards and similar devices can cause substantial damage to
concrete and other improvements. The purpose of these rules is to reduce the risk of personal injury to
skateboarders and to the public in general.
B. Definitions. The term "skateboard" includes skateboards, roller skates, roller-blades, and
in-line skates.
C. Use Limited to Skate Park. No person shall roller skate in any area of Emerald Glen Park
except in the Emerald Glen Park Skate Park, as designated b~/Resolution No. 58 .- 00.
D. Helmets, Pads Required. No person shall ride or use a skateboard in the Emerald Glen Park
Skate Park without wearing a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. Reasonable notice shall be posted at the
Emerald Glen Park Skate Park to the effect that any person riding or using a skateboard, roller skates,
roller-blades or in-line skates in such Skate Park must wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads and that
failing to do so is in violation of Municipal Code Section 5.100.160 and subject to citation as an infraction.
E. User Control Required. No person shall leave a skateboard in any place or position where
other persons may trip over or be injured by it. Carrying the skateboard does not violate these rules.
F. Tricks and stunts. "Tricks and stunts" means singular or repetitive jumps, flips, grinds or
any other trick performed for demonstration, practice or display of skill on a skateboard. No person shall
perform "tricks or stunts" with a skateboard in areas of the Emerald Glen Park Skate Park posted to
prohibit "tricks and stunts."
Park."
Bicycle Use Prohibited. No person shall ride a bicycle within the Emerald Glen Park Skate
Section 2. Amendment of Dublin Municipal Code Section 5.100.140
Section 5.100.140(E) is amended to read as follows:
'~Ride or propel a skateboard except on areas designated by the Council by ordinance or resolution
and properly noticed, and performed in a manner as to provide for reasonable protection to both
individuals and property."
Section 3. Authority
This ordinance is enacted pursuant to Dublin Municipal Code Section 5.100.140(E).
Section 4. Posting, Basis for Urgency and Effective Date
The Emerald Glen Park Skate Park is nearing completion and is anticipated to be accepted by the
City Council on or about April 18, 2000. It is necessary that this ordinance take effect immediately so that
the Skate Park may be used by the public subject to rules requiring users to wear helmets, elbow and knee
pads for the protection of the public and to insure protection for the Cky against claims for damages. This
ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety and shall take
effect immediately pursuant to Government Code section 36937(b).
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be posted in at least three public places in the City of
Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18 day of April 2000, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Howard, McCormick, Zika, Vice Mayor Lockhart and Mayor
Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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