HomeMy WebLinkAbout14 - Council Policy I-8 AmendmentAgenda Item No. 11
July 25, 2000
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Arts rc Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors
To: Mayor i3 Members of City Council
From: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
Re: Amendment to Council Policy 1 -8
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the following amendments to City Council Policy 1 -8:
Bike, Foot Race and Surf Pollcy
... Surf contests using City beaches shall not be conducted during Memorial Day
weekend or summer (June 15- September 10). No more than eight (8) events shall
be permitted during any calendar year and events shall be scheduled at least three
(3) weeks apart...
Surf contest permits will be granted for specific dates only. No more than one surf
contest will be scheduled per day. Surf contest permits do not allow for the
exclusive use of the ocean or contest area and are always subject to blackball
rules and regulations. There will be a maximum of six (6) contests at any one
location per calendar year. The Fire Department determines acceptable locations
for surf contest.
Full text of City Council Policy 1 -8, as amended, is attached.
BACKGROUND
City Council Policy 1 -8 — Bike and Foot Race Policy was adopted in 1983 and revised in 1994 to
control the number of foot and bicycle race events held in the City of Newport Beach. The
frequency and size of these events was impacting City resources, residents and traffic.
Surf Contests have become increasingly popular. The City of Newport Beach issued special event
permits for 6 surf contests in 1997; 9 in 1998; 7 in 1999; and have received 13 applications to
date in 2000.
Community Services has received calls from residents regarding the frequency and noise
levels of these contests. Because the surf is better and the beach less crowded between 54`h
and 58`h Streets, the majority of the contests are held in that area and therefore impact
those residents more heavily. Review, and locations of contests since 1997 are attached.
The policy amendment was approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission on
June 6, 2000. Surf contest providers, beach front residents from 54`h Street to 58`h Street,
and the press have been notified.
Currently City staff has no authority to limit the number of Special Event Permits issued for
Surf Contests.
The Fire Department, specifically the Lifeguard Division, was consulted regarding this policy
amendment and have recommended approval.
Attachments
BIKE, AND FOOT RACE AND SURF CONTEST POLICY
The purpose of this policy regarding the use of City streets and beaches for
conducting bicycle races, running events, surf contests and other athletic contests is
to minimize the inconvenience to City residents, and to eliminate any potential City
liability for injuries resulting from the event. All bicycle races, running events, surf
contests and similar athletic contests shall be required to secure a Special Event
Permit, comply with all of the conditions to the permit, and comply with the
provisions of this policy. Races, running events and other athletic contests using City
streets shall not be conducted during the summer (June 15 through September 10).
No more than twelve (12) such events shall be permitted during any calendar year.
The person or entity primarily responsible for administering the event must prove
their ability to pay for all required City safety and maintenance services prior to
issuance of any permit. Proof of ability to pay for these services shall be in the form
of a cash deposit, bond, or similar instrument. The permittee shall, prior to the
event, provide the City with evidence of insurance, with the City named as an
additionally insured, with minimum coverage of 1 million dollars per occurrence
unless the City Attorney and City Manager determine that due to the circumstances
surrounding the event, more insurance coverage is necessary.
No permit shall be issued for any race, running event, surf contest or athletic contest
which is sponsored or financially supported by a tobacco or alcohol company and no
alcohol or tobacco shall be permitted to be dispensed or available in the event there are
participants under the age of 21.
Adopted - February 14, 1983
Amended - November 14, 1983
Amended - September 22, 1986
Amended - January 24, 1994
Formerly 1 -21
July 25, 2000
SPECIFIC LOCATIONS FOR SURF CONTESTS
1997-2000
Location
1997
1998
1999
2000
54th- 58th Street
3 (6 days)
5 (5 days)
5 (6 days)
9 (19 days)
401h Street
0
2 (2 days)
0
1 (2 days)
Blackies
4 (4 days)
2 (2 days)
2 (2 days)
3 (3 days)
215' -28'h Street
Prospect Street 0 0 0 0
615' -69th Street
Orange Street 0 0 0 0
67th -69th Street
Summit 0 0 0 0
74th Street
Year 2000 Surf Contests (approval in process)
January 22 -23
Saturday /Sunday
56th Street
March 11
Saturday
22nd Street
March 4 -5
Saturday /Sunday
54th Street
April
Sunday
21 -28 Street
May 6 -7
Saturday /Sunday
54th Street
May 19 -22
Friday - Sunday
54th - 58th Street
May 20 -21
Saturday /Sunday
40th Street
June 3
Saturday
56th Street
June 10 -11
Saturday /Sunday
56th Street
September 14 -16
Friday - Sunday
56th Street
October 20 -22
Friday - Sunday
54th Street
October 28
Saturday
28th Street
December 2
Saturday
54th Street