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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark 2014-08-20 Item 4D - Park Rules ReviewCity of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Parks & Recreation Department Rick Still, Director INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Park Commissioners FROM: Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent DATE: August 13, 2014 SUBJECT: DRAFT PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS The Park Rules and Regulations are governed by the Chapter 12.08 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, which was last updated in 1998. For the past 9 months, you have spent time reviewing and suggesting updates and new sections. Enclosed is a draft copy based on the suggestions from the Park Commission as well as the Park and Recreation Staff. This draft is currently being reviewed by other departments, including Police, Fire, and Planning. It is our hope to review these at the August Park Commission meeting and compile your comments along with those from other departments into a draft to be reviewed by the City Attorney before coming back to you at the September meeting for final review. From there, it would go through the council approval process. There will be opportunity for public input at these meetings as well as at council meetings. GOOD HEALTHY FUN 12424 42nd Ave. S. • Tukwila, Washington 98168 • Phone: 206 - 768 -2822 • Fax: 206 - 768 -0524 7 GOOD HEALTHY FUN 12424 42nd Ave. S. • Tukwila, Washington 98168 • Phone: 206 - 768 -2822 • Fax: 206 - 768 -0524 8 CHAPTER 12.08 PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS Sections: 12.08.010 Park Property 12.08.020 Animals Running at Large 12.08.030 Motor Vehicle Operations 12.08.040 Fireworks or Firearm Discharge 12.08.050 Teasing, Annoying, Feeding of Any Animal Prohibited on Park Property 12.08.060 Refuse Deposit 12.08.070 Fires 12.08.090 Facilities Use Reservations 12.08.095 Park Hours 12.08.100 Violation - Penalty 12.08.110 Tobacco Use by Minors 12.08.010 Park Property Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, ilt is unlawful to remove, destroy, mutilates -or deface, or tie any material to any structure, monument, wall, fence, equipment, bench, table, trees, plants, signs or other park property,Jawfully in any park in the City of Tukwila. It is unlawful to plant or install any structure, monument, wall, fence, equipment, bench, table tree, plant, sign or other item in or on park property without approval of the Parks and Recreation Director. (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998) 112.08.020 Animals Running at Large Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director ilt is unlawful to allow or permit any animal to run at large in or on park property- _ - - • a•:ks Department Horses are not permitted in any park except on posted 'bridle trails (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998 12.08.030 Motor Vehicle Operations a) Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, ilt is unlawful to operate any motor vehicle, motorcycle, tricycle, or bicycle in or on park propertyCity public parks except upon a park drive, parkway, park boulevard, paved roadway or parking lot _ ' - •' (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998) b) Unless other posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, it is unlawful to operate any motor vehicle or motocycle on trails. A person may ride a bicycle or tricycle on a trail, unless the Parks and Recreation Director prohibits such use and posts a sign advising of the prohibition. 1c) No person shall ride or drive any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle or motor vehicle over or through any park or trail at a speed in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour!. 2.08.040 Fireworks o hargel Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, ilt is unlawful to discharge any fireworks, firecracker, or explosive of any kind or fircarpns in or on park propertvvwi:hin the b©undarie . of— ny .,uhf;tr ..zfL .,;th: •4e c tyi. (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998) Comment [SG1]: Do we have posted bridle trails? If not, is this needed? Comment [P2]: Will need to be updated to reflect changing ordinance elsewhere Comment [P3]: Is this necessary? Pulled from another local municipality Comment [P4]: See new section re: Weapons 1 9 12.08.050 Teasing, Annoying, Feeding of Any Animal Prohibited on Park Property Unless other posted. or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, fit is shall -fie unlawful for any person in or on aay park property, in any manner to tease, annoy, disturb, molest, catch, injure, kill, throw stones or projectiles of any kind at, or to strike with any stick or weapon, any animal, bird, Yowl or fish. It shall be unlawful for any person in or on park property y paFl& to feed any wild animal, bird, fowl-1°r fish except as may be authorized by the Parks and Recreation Director. §1(part), 1998) (Ord. 1850 12.08.060 Refuse Deposit It is unlawful to throw or deposit any refuse, -or litter, broken glass, nails, yard waste, junk, or advertising material in or on any park property, except in designated receptacles. It is unlawful to deposit any refuse not generated in the parks in designated park receptacles. (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998) 12.08.070 Fires It is unlawful to build any fire in or on park property, except in devices designed to contain such fires provided by the Parks and Recreation Department. Fires are allowed only in designated areas using approved devices. No open fires are permitted. (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998) 12.08.090 Facilities Use Reservations Program and activities scheduled by the Parks and Recreation Department have first priority for use of parks and facilities. Otherwise, parks and facilities will be available on a "first -come, first - served" basis, and participants shall yield to the holder of such permit or schedule. Partici.ants with or without a .ermit or schedule shall abide by all rules and regulations and shall not unreasonably interfere with other persons' use of or the city's maintenance or operation of city park facilities. _(Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998) 12.08.095 ark Hour Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, ilt is unlawful for any person to be in or on park propertva public park when it is closed. A park may be closed to public use during certain hours as determined by the Mayor. Unless otherwise posted, public parks are closed from 30 minutes past sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998) 112.08.100 Violation - Penalty Persons in violation of these rules and regulations are guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by imposition of a fine of not more than $300.00 and /or imprisonment for not more than 30 days. 1 (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)1 t,.. Comment [SG5]: Fowl is a type of bird . seems redundant Comment [SG6]: Fowl is a type of bird, seems redundant Comment [P7]: This is regulated by State Fish & wildlife We can only regulate the Closure hours Comment [P8]: Do we need to add language re. portable BBQ's j Comment [P9]: Another option may be to list hours for special use parks, ie. Golf course, TCC, Starflre, etc { Comment [P10]: Is this accurate? 10 12.08.110 r bare,. t'... b,. Mi Smoking' A. Minors under the age of 18 are prohibited from possessing, smoking or otherwise using tobacco products in or on en--14kwil,a-putilif park property, at the Tukwila Community Center and the outside at as adjacent to the Center, and at other City facilities. 18. Persons in A- violation of this section is an infraction and the violator isare subject to a civil fine of up to $100.00. A notice of infraction shall be issued and assessed in the same manner as traffic infractions. The provisions contained in Chapter 46.63 RCW for the disposition of traffic infractions apply to the disposition of infractions of this section except as follows: The provisions in Chapter 46.63 RCW relating to the provision of records to the Department of Licensing in accordance with RCW 46.20.270 are not applicable to this section; and b12-: The provision in Chapter 46.63 RCW relating to the imposition of sanctions against a person's driver's license or vehicle license are not applicable to this section. (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998) BC. According to Washington state law, it is unlawful to: 1. Smoke in a public facility, or within 25 feet of an entrance to a public facility, including the use of electronic smoking devices. 2. It is unlawful to smoke marijuana in public. C. The use of tobaccoiod other unapproved nicotine deliveryfproductsLis discouraged in all city parks and outdoor recreational facilities at all time, excluding Foster Golf Links,--24-08-{ifines. DE. Persons should refrain from the use of any form of tobacco at or on any City -owned or operated_outdoor parks and facilities, efc3 dk F te-G f -Lin ._ which includes, but is not limited to, any park, playground, athletic fields skate park aquatic areas, shelters restrooms trails and parking lot areas excluding Foster Golf Links. INo Golfini Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, It is unlawful to play golf or hit golf balls in or on park property except in areas designated by the Parks and Recreation Department. These areas are currently designated at Foster Golf Links. 1Noisd Bounce housesjlinflatables, Ddunk Ttanks, et4. Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, it is unlawful to erect any inflatable structure, such as 'bounce houses', set -up a dunk tank, or in or on park property with the exception of city- sponsored events. Comment [SG11]: How does this address chewing tobacco and vapor cigs Comment [SG12]: and Comment [SG13]: and marijuana fComment [P14]: New section Comment [P15]: Will need to be updated to reflect potential changing ordinance elsewhere Comment [P16]: New section 11 Hot -Goats f Alcoho4 Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, it is unlawful to possess or consume alcoholic beverages in or on park property except in areas designated by the Parks and Recreation Director. Designated areas are: 1 Foster Golf Links when such bevera_es are .urchased and consumed within the concessionaire's licensed premises; 2) Designated areas of the Tukwila Community Center as part of a facility rental. All activities shall comedy current application/approval processes and with all Washington State Liquor Control Board requirements. r5olicitinE, Concessions, Commercial Activities Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director it is unlawful to do any of the following in or on park property: 1) Sell refreshments or merchandise, or operate a fixed or mobile concession, event, or traveling exhibition. 2) Solicit. sell. offer for sale peddle, hawk any goods or services. 3) Film record, or photograph for commercial purposes. 4) Conduct classes or organized competitions. 5) Distribute any commercial circular notice, leaflet, pamphlet or printed material of any kind 6) Enter upon, use or traverse any portion of a park for commercial purpose, including fund raising andjor fund solicitation. 7) Attach or secure to any vehicle or structure any commercial circular notice, leaflet, pamphlet or printed material of any kind. 8) Use, place or erect any advertising in any park; or to attach any notice bill poster. sign, wire, rod, or cord to any tree, shrub, railing, post or structure within any park; or to place or erect in any park, a structure of any kind. Overnight Camping Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, it is unlawful in or on park ro ert to er -ct a tent or shelter or to arran_e beddin- or both for the u .ose of or in such a wa a will permit remaining overnight; or park a trailer, camper or other vehicle for the purpose of remaining overnight. Comment [P17]: If we need /want specific language for this, would recommend placing it in the existing "Fires" section Comment [P18]: New section Comment [P19]: New section Comment [P20]: New section 12 r arkint e) No person shall stand, stop or park a vehicle in any park except in areas designated for such purposes. Any vehicle left in a parking stall designated for a municipal park for a period of time exceeding the maximum amount of time permitted asposted, or if a time limit is not posted, then for a period of time exceeding 24 hours, without lawful permission or authority shall be cited with a parking infraction by the Chief of Police or his designee and shall be subject to impound in the same manner as provided in TMC 9.20.090. Any vehicle left in a park, and not in a parking stall, shall be cited with a parking infraction by the Chief of Police or his designee and subject to immediate impounding in the same manner as provided in TMC 9.20.09d. Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, it is unlawful to stand or park a vehicle in a park overnight or during park closure hours. Comment [P2l]: New section Comment [P22]: This paragraph Is straight out 1 of TMC 920 020 (Vehicles & Traffic) 13 rail IUseI For the safe and en'o ment of all we strop I encoura a the followin Trail Eti uette: All Users • Obey all trail signs and regulations. • Show courtesy for other trail users at all times. • Keep dogs on leash, maximum length 6 feet. • When entering or crossing a trail at an uncontrolled point, yield to traffic already on the trail. • No group of trail users shall occupy more than half of the trail nor impede the normal movement of trail users. • Stay to the right except to pass. • Pass others, going your direction, on the left, Pass with ample separation and do not move back to the right until safely past. • Use lights at night. Pedestrians: • Listen for audible signals and allow faster trail users to pass safely. Whenpossible walk to the right. Bicyclists: • Cyclists are required to wear safety helmets on all trails in King County. • Yield to slower and oncoming, users. Always give an early audible (voice, bell, horn) warning before passing another trail user, allowing them adequate time to react. • When possible pass on the left. Urban Hunting /Foraging Posting Information 15teaiingIPlantsi _ _ (Conduct. Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, it is unlawful to: 11 Use abusive, vile, profane or obscene language or threats, which interfere with the reasonable use of a park by the general public: engage in acts of violence, including but not limited to fights of any kind„ or to act in a violent, threatening, intimidating, or hostile manner toward another person whereby such person is put in reasonable fear for his /her safety; jump off of any bridge or structure into a lake, river, creek or other body of water except as permitted in Section 5 in designated swim areas. ?) Stay in a park or facility when directed to leave by an authorized Parks and Recreation Department employee or any police officer. Any person violating these Park Rules and Regulations may be subject to Expulsion from all city parks. Comment [P23]: New section Comment [P24]: Does this need to be In the TMC? Comment [P25]: This Is addressed In previous j sections See 12.08.010 and 12.08.050 Comment [P26]: This Is addressed in previous sections See Soliciting, concessions commercial activities Comment [P27]: This Is addressed In previous sections See 12.08.010 Comment [SG28]: And plant removal '( Comment [P29]: New section 14 Comment [P30]: New section, separated out from Fireworks /Firearm Discharge Weapon Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, it is unlawful to carry any weapon, excludin_ firearms or shoot dischar e or fire an firearm air = un bow and arrow BB uns or use an slin hot or an other weapon in or on ark i • exce.t a law enforcement officer in the line of duty. ion- Discrimination The City of Tukwila complies with the State of Washington's "Fair Play in Community Sports Act" thatprohibits discrimination against any person in a community athletics program on the basis of sex. Please direct questions or comments to Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent, 12424 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila. WA 98168,206- 768 -2822, ParksRec{ Jtukwilawa.gov If you feel the City has not demonstrated, over time, a good faith effort to achieve this policy, you may file a grievance using the following process: 1. Submit,grievance to the Responsible Official listed above. 2. The written grievance must be signed by the grievant, and include the following: al Name of person submitting the ;grievance b] Name of person on whose behalf the grievance is submitted c1 Grievant contact information including mailing address, day phone, evening phone, and email address d) Current Date ej Date(s) and location(si associated with the grievance j) Grievance description including name of the person and/or organization related to the grievance g) Action taken to date, if any, by the grievant to resolve the grievance. 3. The Responsible Official will review the grievance within fifteen 6151 business days o fthg submittal. A written response, including findings of fact and course of action, if any, will be sent to the grievant unless the grievance is resolved to the satisfaction of the grievant during the review period. 4. The grievant may appeal the Responsible Official's findings and course of action {based on the issues raised in the original grievance submittal} to the Parks and Recreation Director within fifteen (15) business days after receipt of the response. The Director will have fifteen {15 business days to: 1) affirm or modify the Responsible Official's written response; and 21 forward such decision to the grievant. 5. No other administrative appeal is allowed under this policy. l Comment [P31]: New section 15