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Home My WebLink AboutReso 165-08 Parks Rules & RegRESOLUTION NO. 165 - 08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING POSTED RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC PARKS WHEREAS, the City posts signs containing park-specific rules and regulations at various City parks and recreation areas, including Emerald Glen Park Skate Park, all City of Dublin tennis courts, pools, waterslides, dog parks and dog runs; and WHEREAS, to ensure that violations of these rules and regulations are enforceable as infractions by City personnel, the Council desires to formally review and approve all posted signs and rules and regulations; and WHEREAS, the Council desires to grant authority to the City Manager or his or her authorized representative to additionally prohibit any behavior in City parks that is dangerous to the public health, safety, or welfare, or that may damage park property. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Dublin does approve the rules and regulations for various City parks as set forth in Exhibit A hereto. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of September, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hildenbrand, Oravetz, Sbranti, and Scholz and Mayor Lockhart NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: 6 ,~ City Clerk Reso I65-08, Adopted 9/2/08, Item 4.5 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF DUBLIN PARK RULES Standard Park Rules Sign (posted at all park entrances) CITY OF DUBLIN PARK HOURS ARE SUNRISE TO ONE HOURS AFTER SUNSET. MUNICIPAL CODE 5.100 THE FOLLOWING IS PROBIBITED: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, LITTERING, GOLFING, POWERED MODEL CRAFTS, FIREWORKS, UNLEASHED DOGS, AND PAINTBALL MARKERS. VIOLATORS WILL BE CITED. Emerald Glen Park Skate Park Rules 1. OPEN DAWN TO 10:00 PM. 2. SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK; THE PARK IS NOT SUPERVISED. 3. SAFETY HELMET, ELBOW PADS, AND KNEE PADS MSUT BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. (DMC SECTION 5.100.160.D AND CALIFORNIA HEALTHAND SAFETY CODE SECTION 115800B) 4. RAMPS MUST BE CLEAR OF OTHER SKATERS BEFORE YOU PROCEED. 5. BICYCLES AND BMX' S ARE NOT PERMITTED. 6. ALCOHOL, SMOKING, DRUGS, OR GLASS CONTAINERS ARE NOT ALLOWED. 7. PROFANITY, LOUD MUSIC, BAD BEHAVIOR, OR RECKLESSNESS IS NOT ALLOWED. 8. VANDALISM AND GRAFFITI WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. PARK WILL BE SUBJECT TO CLOSURE SHOULD INCIDENTS OCCUR. 9. REPORT ANY VANDALISM OR HAZARDOUS CONDITION TO THE CITY OF DUBLIN. DO NOT USE FACILITY IF HAZARDS EXIST. 10. ADDITIONAL OBSTACLES OR OTHER MATERIALS ARE NOT ALLOWED. ALL ORGANIZED EVENTS SHALL HAVE WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE CITY OF DUBLIN DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES 833-6645 City of Dublin Tennis Court Rules (posted at all tennis courts) 1. TENNIS COURTS ARE FOR TENNIS USE ONLY. BIKES, SKATEBOARDS AND OTHER USES ARE PROHIBITED. 2. RECREATION DEPARTMENT CLASSES AND SCHEDULED TOURNAMENTS ARE POSTED. 3. ONLY NON MARKING TENNIS SHOES ALLOWED ON COURTS. 4. WHEN PEOPLE ARE WAITING. GAME LIMIT OF TWO (20 CONSECUTIVE SETS, OR A MAXIMUM OF ONE (1) HOUR OF PLAY. WAITING PLAYERS MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH PLAY. EXHIBIT A 5. CHILDREN AND ADULTS HAVE EQUAL PRIORITY. LIGHTS OPERATE FROM DUSK UNTIL 10:00 P.M. INSTRUCTIONS ARE POSTED ON STANDARDS Pool Rules Welcome to the Dublin Swim Center! In order to make your visit safe and enjoyable, please abide by the following rules while you are here: 1. ALL PATRONS MUST OBEY THE LIFEGUARD. 2. ALL NON-SWIMMERS AND CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. 3. PUSHING, SHOVING OR GENERAL HORSEPLAY IS PROHIBITED. 4. RUNNING IS PERMITTED IN THE GRASSY AREA ONLY. 5. DIVING IS PERMITTED IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY. 6. THE USE OF PROFANITY IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. 7. FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED IN THE GRASSY AREA ONLY. 8. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR GLASS CONTAINERS ARE PROHIBITED. 9. INFLATABLES OR FLOTATION DEVICES OF ANY KIND ARE PROHIBITED. Other toys may be permitted at the discretion of the lifeguard. 10. ANY BEHAVIOR WHICH IS DEEMED UNSAFE OR INAPPROPRIATE BY THE LIFEGUARD IS PROHIBITED. Waterslide Rules 1. Children under 48 inches tall are not permitted on this ride. 2. Riders must have beginner level swimming skills. 3. Pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide. 4. Read and obey all posted signs and all instructions given by lifeguards. 5. Food or beverages are not allowed on the tower. 6. Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps. 7. Swimwear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation are not permitted. 8. Riders must wait for the lifeguards start signal before beginning the ride. 9. Only one rider to enter the flume at a time. Single riders only. 10. Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate or stop on the slide. Never form chains. 11. Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back or in a sitting position (sit up to go slower, lay down to go faster). 12. Keep arms and hands inside the flume at all times. 13. At the end of the slide, obey all instructions by lifeguard and exit quickly. Do not block the end of the slide. 14. No swimming or flotation devices allowed in splash down area. Ride at your own risk Diving Area Rules 1. SWIMMERS MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM ONE LENGTH OF THE POOL IN ORDER TO USE THE DIVING BOARDS. 2. ONLY FORWARD MOTION JUMPS, DIVES OR FLIPS ARE PERMITTED. EXHIBIT A 3. INWARDS, TWISTS, SPINS OR BACK DIVES ARE PROHIBITED. 4. ONLY ONE DIVER IS PERMITTED ON DIVING STRUCTURE AT A TIME. 5. NO HORSEPLAY OR RUNNING ON THE DIVING BOARD. 6. AFTER DIVING, SWIMMERS MUST EXIT TO THE NEAREST LADDER. Dog Park Rules Sign #1 City of Dublin Dougherty Hills Park -Dog Park A. Dog Park Hours 7:30 am -Dusk Daily B. This Dog Park is separated into two areas. The area designated for large dogs is for dogs over 20 pounds. The area designated for small dogs is limited to dogs 20 pounds and less. C. The Dog Owner Must: 1. Have dog(s) properly licensed and tagged. License must be worn by any dog within the park or on public property, including City sidewalks, trails and in any parks. 2. Have dog(s) properly vaccinated and current with their vaccinations. 3. Be with their dog(s) within the fenced area at all times, have the dog(s) under voice control at all times and carry the dog(s) leash. Owners are responsible for dog(s) behavior. 4. Keep dog(s) in designated enclosed area when off leash. Dog(s) must be leashed before leaving the Dog Park per Dublin Municipal Code Section 5.100.130. A substantial leash may not to exceed six feet in length per Dublin Municipal Code Section 5.36.220. 5. Do not use Park if your dog(s) is aggressive towards people or other dogs, anti-social, in heat, unruly or barks excessively. Aggressive dogs are NOT welcome in the Dog Park. If an owner's dog begins to play too rough or shows signs of aggressive behavior, owner must immediately remove the dog(s). Dogs must be at least four months of age to use the Park. 6. Respect the neighbor's privacy and right to a quiet neighborhood. D. Dog owners are responsible to clean up dog(s) feces with scoopers provided and place in trash receptacles provided. Should the owners not take responsibility for this Park and cleaning up after their animal(s) the City will close the Dog Park. E. Dog owners are responsible and liable for the actions and behavior of their dog(s) under their supervision at all times while in the Dog Park. No more than 3 dogs per owner allowed at one time in the Park. F. Owners use the Park at their own risk. The City of Dublin accepts no responsibility for injury, or illness to dogs, persons, visitors or owners while using this facility. Dogs and persons entering the Dog Park do so at their own risk. Parent must be responsible for and protective of young children within the park. G. No smoking within the Dog Park. H. Bicycles and strollers are prohibited. I. The City of Dublin reserves the right to close the Dog Park at any time due to unfavorable weather, maintenance operations or other circumstances. Sign #2 WARNING CHILDREN UNER THE AGE OF 12 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES CHILDREN AGES 5 AND UNDER SHOULD NOT ENTER THE DOG PARK PARENTS/ADULTS ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHILDREN'S SAFETY WITHIN THE DOG PARK AT ALL TIMES EXHIBIT A Sign #3 City of Dublin Bray Commons -Dog Run for Small Dogs A. Dog Run Hours 7:30 am -Dusk Daily B. This Dog Run is limited to dogs 20 pounds and less, no exceptions. C. The Dog Owner Must: 1. Have dog(s) properly licensed and tagged. License must be worn by any dog within the park or on public property, including City sidewalks, trails and in any parks. 2. Have dog(s) properly vaccinated and current with their vaccinations. 3. Be with their dog(s) within the fenced area at all times, have the dog(s) under voice control at all times and carry the dog(s) leash. Owners are responsible for dog(s) behavior. 4. Keep dog(s) in designated enclosed area when off leash. Dog(s) must be leashed before leaving the Dog Run per Dublin Municipal Code Section 5.100.130. 5. Do not use Run if your dog(s) is aggressive towards people or other dogs, anti-social, in heat, unruly or barks excessively. Aggressive dogs are NOT welcome in the Dog Run. If an owner's dog begins to play too rough or shows signs of aggressive behavior, owner must immediately remove the dog(s). Dogs must be at least four months of age to use the run. 6. Respect the neighbor's privacy and right to a quiet neighborhood. D. Dog owners are responsible to clean up dog(s) feces with scoopers provided and place in trash receptacles provided. Should the owners not take responsibility for this run and cleaning up after their animal(s) the City will close the Dog Run. E. Dog owners are responsible and liable for the actions and behavior of their dog(s) under their supervision at all times while in the Dog Run. No more than 3 dogs per owner allowed at one time in the run. F. Owners use the run at their own risk. The City of Dublin accepts no responsibility for injury, or illness to dogs, persons, visitors or owners while using this facility. Dogs and persons entering the Dog Run do so at their own risk. Parent must be responsible for and protective of young children within the park. G. No smoking within the Dog Run. H. Bicycles and strollers are prohibited. Proposed Additional Standard Park Rules Sign ANY BEHAVIOR THAT IS DANGEROUS TO THE PUBLIC OR USERS OF THE PARK, OR THAT MAY DAMAGE PARK PROPERTY, IS PROHIBITED. EXHIBIT A