AGENDA ITEM 13 - CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM MAYOR CASTELLANOS TO REVIEW CITY PARK AND FIELD USE POLICIES & PROCEDURESAGENDA ITEM NO. 13
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: July 5, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM MAYOR CASTELLANOS TO REVIEW CITY
PARK AND FIELD USE POLICIES & PROCEDURES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review, discuss, and direct staff to prepare for City Council
consideration a Park and Field Use Policy and Procedures Manual.
BACKGROUND:
The City of West Covina has 16 parks in its jurisdiction that have amenities for both organized and
non -organized use by the public. Chapter 16, Article II of the West Covina Municipal Code sets forth the
rules and regulations that govern the public parks and facilities that are in West Covina. Further, the
Municipal Code allows for the implementation of additional regulations and procedures that support the
City's operation in carrying out the intent of the Municipal Code. This includes the establishment of permit
application procedures, reservation system for use of recreations facilities, permit fees, liability insurance
requirements and regulations for specific park amenities such as trails, the equestrian center, tennis
clouts, athletic fields, and picnic areas of the City. Currently, the City relies on the West Covina Sports
Council bylaws, facility fee schedules, and the utilization of the DASH recreation software.
DISCUSSION:
Per the City Council Standing Rules, Mayor Castellanos is seeking the City Council's consensus to
instruct staff to look into establishing a comprehensive City of West Covina Park and Field Use Policy
and Procedures Manual.
Prepared by: Roxanne E. Lerma, Assistant City Manager
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - West Covina CA Code of Ordinances Chapter 16
Attachment No. 2 - West Covina Pavilion Rental Fees
Attachment No. 3- WC Sportsplex Fee Schedule
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Enhance City Image and Effectiveness
A Well -Planned Community
A Creative and Active Communuty
CITY OF WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 16 - PARKS AND RECREATIONM
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Secs. 16-1-16-15. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKStzt
Sec. 16-16. - Scope of article.
The rules and regulations set forth in this article shall govern the public parks and public places of the city.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-17. - Definitions.
For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the indicated meanings:
Alcoholic beverage concession facility shall refer to any facility, stand, booth, table, counter, or similar structure located in
a public park where alcoholic beverages are offered, sold, consumed, purchased, or prepared.
Directorshall refer to the city community services director or authorized designee.
Electronic smoking device means an electronic or battery -operated device, the use of which may resemble smoking,
which can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine or other substances, whether as a vapor or a gas. Electronic smoking
device includes any such device, whether manufactured, distributed, or sold as an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar,
electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, electronic hookah, or any other product name or descriptor. Electronic smoking device
does not include any product specifically approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in the
mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
Maintenance district open spaces means the hillsides adjacent to residential developments that are maintained by the
city with tax funds provided by the residential developments and that are open to the public.
Marijuana shall have the same meaning as that set forth in California Health and Safety Code section 11018.
Medical maryuana means marijuana used for medical purposes in accordance with California Health and Safety Code
section 11362.5.
Open spaces means the paseos, maintenance district open spaces and green spaces, with or without walking paths,
accessible to the public, and that are owned, operated or maintained by the City of West Covina or any of its related bodies,
or over which the public has an easement, license or other right to access and use.
Paseos means the sidewalk/green belt systems that connect parts of communities and city parks within the Woodside
Village Master Plan.
Public facilitymeans any building or structure that is owned, leased or operated by the City of West Covina, and shall
include the building or structure's outdoor areas and parking.
Public park shaII include every park, roadside rest, golf course, riding and hiking trail and public recreation facility owned,
managed or controlled by the city.
Publicplace shall include but not be limited to the West Covina Civic Center, open spaces and public facilities.
Smoke or smoking means and includes any of the following:
(1) The consumption of tobacco, marijuana, medical marijuana, or any other weed, plant, or substance by
intentionally burning, inhaling, or ingesting the tobacco, marijuana, medical marijuana or other weed,
plant or substance. The definition of smoking also includes the intentional consumption of gases,
particles or vapors released into the air as a result of combustion, electrical ignition or vaporization,
including from an electronic smoking device, when the purpose of the combustion, electrical ignition or
vaporization is the intentional inhalation of the gases, particles or vapors for the consumption of tobacco,
marijuana, or any other weed, plant, or substance. Smoke does not mean the combustion of material
solely for olfactory purposes that does not contain any tobacco, nicotine or marijuana. It also does not
mean the emissions from a product specifically approved by the United States Food and Drug
Administration for use in mitigating, treating or preventing disease.
(2) The holding or carrying of a lighted smoking device; or
(3) Emitting or exhaling the smoke directly from a cigar, cigarette, pipe, any other lighted smoking device or
an electronic smoking device.
Special alcoholic beverage permitshall refer to the required city -issued permit for the lawful operation of an alcoholic
beverage concession facility in a public park.
Traffic authority shall mean the Traffic Committee of the City of West Covina as established by section 22-46 of this Code.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05; Ord. No. 2314, §§ 1, 2, 3-7-17)
Sec. 16-18. - Unlawful acts.
Within the limits of any of the public parks or public places of the city, no person shall do any of the following acts:
(a) Remain, stay or loiter in any public park, public place or building therein, between the hours established
by resolution of the city council and posted, except with the written permission from the director;
(b) Light or maintain any fire except in a stove, fire circle or other place provided for that specific purpose;
(c) Possess, carry or discharge any firearms, firecrackers, rockets, explosives or any other fireworks, air gun,
bow and arrow, or sling shot;
(d) Throw, project or propel any object capable of causing personal injury or damage to personal property;
(e) Ride upon, propel or park a skateboard, roller skates, coaster, scooter or bicycle where the traffic
authority has posted signs in the manner set forth in section 22-82 of this Code, to prohibit such activity.
(f) Throw, discard, place or dispose of any garbage, or refuse in anyplace other than a garbage can or other
receptacle maintained for that specific purpose;
(g) Discard any large items, such as sofas, mattresses, appliances or construction materials in public trash
bins;
(h) Pick, dig, remove, destroy, injure, mutilate or cut any tree, plant, shrub, bloom or flower, or any portion
thereof growing therein; or cut, break, deface, or injure any building, monument, sign, fence, bench,
equipment, or property therein; or cut or remove any wood, turf, grass, soil, rock, sand, or gravel;
(i) Swim, bathe, wade in or pollute the water of any fountain, pond, lake, or stream, or commit any nuisance in
water or in any manner pollute the same;
0) Camp or lodge therein, except with written approval from the community services director, requested
ten (10) working days prior to the camping date; and
(k) Erect and operate mechanical rides or devices.
(p Violate any rules or regulations posted in compliance with section 16-19 in a public park, recreation
facility or public place established pursuant to chapter 16 article II, or promulgated by the director
following the adoption of this chapter pursuant to section 16-29.
(m) Smoking is prohibited in public parks and public places within the City of West Covina, which have been
designated and posted as a no smoking area by the city by signs of sufficient number and posted in such
locations as to be readily seen by persons within such area, except for areas which have been designated
by the city council and posted as "Smoking Area:'
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05; Ord. No. 2152, § 1, 9-5-06; Ord. No. 2314, § 3, 3-7-17)
Sec. 16-18.1. - Dog park rules and regulations.
Within the limits of any City of West Covina Dog Park, individuals are required to obey the following acts, as well as those
listed in section 16-18. Any person violating these rules may result in the loss of use of the dog park and/or citation per West
Covina Municipal Code sections 160:
(a) No more than three (3) dogs per person are allowed in the park at one (1) time.
(b) Users must monitor and control their dogs at all times.
(c) Dogs must never be left unattended.
(d) Owners must pick up their dog's waste and dispose of it in the receptacles provided.
(e) Dogs must wear a collar with current tags visible. No pronged, spiked or choke collars allowed.
(f) Users must keep their dogs on leashes going to and from the leash -free area.
(g) Dogs must have current licenses and vaccinations and be free from contagious diseases.
(h) Aggressive behavior by dogs is not permitted. Dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior are subject to removal.
(i) Puppies under four (4) months of age are not permitted.
0) Only spayed/neutered dogs are allowed.
(k) Children twelve (12) years and under must be closely supervised by an adult at all times. Infants and toddlers
are not recommended. Parents must ask permission from the dog owner [f]or children to play with a dog.
(1) Excessive barking is not allowed.
(m) Food, beverages, snacks or treats of any kind, whether for human or dog consumption, are not permitted.
(n) Animals other than dogs are not permitted.
(o) Users must prevent their dogs from digging and must fill holes made by their dogs.
(p) Smoking and alcohol are prohibited in the dog park.
(q) Users must obey all other park rules.
(r) Commercial/professional dog training or classes are not permitted unless approved by the city.
(s) The city reserves the right to refuse patron access.
(Ord. No. 2234, § 1, 8-1-12)
Note— See editor's note following § 16-30.
Sec. 16-18.2. - Splashpad rules and regulations.
Within the limits of any City of West Covina Splashpad, individuals are required to obey the following acts, as well as
those listed in section 16-18. Any person violating these rules may result in a citation per West Covina Municipal Code section
16-30:
(a) Running, jumping, pushing, rough playing, and covering drains is not allowed.
(b) Parents must supervise children at all times.
(c) Appropriate swimwear and clothing must be worn. Diapers are not allowed.
(d) Animals are not allowed in the splashpad area.
(e) The following items are prohibited from the splashpad area: food, drinks, glass bottles, bicycles, skateboards,
roller blades, scooters, strollers, pool toys (i.e. pool noodles, boats, etc.), soap, detergents, rocks, tree
branches, or any other foreign objects.
(f) Smoking and alcohol are prohibited in the splashpad.
(g) Users must obey all other park rules.
(h) The city reserves the right to refuse patron access.
(Ord. No. 2234, § 1, 8-1-12)
Sec. 16-19. - Hours for public usage of city parks, signage and posting requirements.
(a) Park hours shall be established by resolution of the city council, upon recommendation of the community
services commission.
(b) Signage clearly specifying the hours during which a park is open to the public shall be placed and prominently
posted and visible at all park entrances, parking lots and areas of high public usage, such as picnic sites, sports
fields and courts.
(c) Said signage shall specify the rules and regulations established pursuant to this Article II, and the activities
described as prohibited in this article. Signage required pursuant to this section shall cite the respective West
Covina Municipal Code section being invoked.
(d) It is unlawful for any person to remain, stay or loiter in a municipal park beyond the hours of operation unless
such person or entity is so authorized by a special permit issued by the department of community services.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-20. - Public address systems.
No person shall set up, use, operate or maintain a public address system within any public park or public place without
obtaining a permit from the director. The person shall apply for the permit by application to the director a minimum of five
(5) working days prior to the date requested. The director is expressly given the authority to determine the maximum
amplification permissible consistent with other persons' enjoyment of the public parks and public places.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-21. -Alcoholic beverages in public parks.
(a) As set forth in section 15-5 of this Code, no person shall, within the limits of any public park or public place,
consume any alcoholic beverage except at locations and times approved by special permit.
(b) This section 16-21 duly recognizes that a separate permit process exists for the issuance of a special alcoholic be,
permit for the consumption of alcoholic beverages during a private event that is held within the confines of a par
or enclosed structure. This special permit for a private event is processed administratively through the departme
community services and requires the approval of the city manager.
(c) Special alcoholic beverage permits for city -sponsored or co -sponsored events. the city council may grant a
special alcoholic beverage permit for an alcoholic beverage concession facility to be located outdoors in a city
park and operated in association with a special city -sponsored or city co -sponsored event. The alcoholic
beverage concession facility shall be duly authorized by resolution of the West Covina City Council and the
sponsoring organization must be properly licensed by the State of California Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control to serve and/or sell alcoholic beverages. Requests for special alcoholic beverage permits
shall be submitted to the city council at least three (3) months prior to the event date in order to allow
sufficient time for administrative processing by designated city departments and council considerations as
appropriate.
(1) Contents of request for special alcoholic beverage permit. Requests for special alcoholic beverage
permits shall contain the following:
a. The date and purpose of the event and the name of the city park where the event shall be held.
b. The name of the sponsoring organization and its designated officer(s) who shall be responsible for
the event and alcohol beverage sales.
c. Proposed hours of operation for alcoholic beverage concession facility.
d. A description of the proposed premises for the alcoholic beverage concession facility (tents,
enclosures, fences, etc.).
e. A floor plan or diagram depicting the alcoholic beverage concession facility and the exact location
where the facility will be situated in the park. This diagram shall include a clearly designated
perimeter for the operation of the facility and an area for the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
f. The names and current identification of all individuals who will work or provide services in the
operation of the alcoholic beverage concession facility.
g. Proof of liability insurance for alcoholic beverage and liquor liability coverage in an amount no less
than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00). Said policy shall name the City of West Covina as an
additional insured and shall protect the city against claims that result from the selling, serving,
preparing, giving or consumption of alcoholic beverages during the special event.
(2) City departmental review.
a. Review and commentary on a request for a special alcoholic beverage permit shall be required from
the administration, city attorney, community services, fire, police, risk management and building
departments prior to submittal for council consideration.
b. Staff commentary and suggestions shall be compiled in a report prior to council consideration of
the special alcoholic beverage permit request.
c. The purpose of the departmental review is to thoroughly address specific concerns prior to council
consideration of said request. Said review may include concerns regarding the safety of event
participants, limiting access to the alcoholic beverage concession facility, fencing to prevent
unauthorized persons from entering the designated area, capacity restrictions according to
proposed square footage, ingress and egress considerations, restrictions to ensure alcoholic
beverages are not taken beyond the established perimeter of the facility.
(3) Established perimeter. No person shall be allowed to possess or consume alcoholic beverages outside of
the established perimeter of the alcoholic beverage concession facility.
(4) Age restriction. Patrons and workers of the alcohol beverage concession facility must be twenty-one (21)
years of age or older. The sponsoring organization shall ensure that entrance to the designated
perimeter is monitored at all times, and that all patrons purchasing or consuming alcoholic beverages
are of the legal age of twenty-one (21) years.
(5) Proof of licenses and permits. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the special event, the sponsoring
organization must provide the city council with proof of all special permits and licenses required by the
State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in order to operate an alcoholic beverage
concession facility.
(6) Posting of license and permits. If approved by the city council, an alcoholic beverage concession facility
shall prominently display the special city permit and all permits and licenses required and issued by the
State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Said permits and licenses shall remain
posted during the entire operation and function of the facility.
(7) Rules and regulations. Any permittee operating an alcoholic beverage concession facility shall abide by all
federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances regarding the use, sale, purchase and
consumption of alcoholic beverages. The failure of any permittee to abide by any and all such laws, rules,
regulations or ordinances shall constitute grounds for the immediate revocation of the special alcoholic
beverage permit.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-22. -Vehicle regulation.
(a) Speed. No person shall drive any vehicle within any public park or public place at a speed that is greater than
is reasonable or prudent, having due regard for the traffic and traffic pattern and the surface and width of the
roadway, and in no event in excess of ten (10) miles per hour unless a greater speed is posted.
(b) Parking. No person shall park any vehicle within any public park or public place except in designated parking
areas; however, the traffic authority is hereby authorized to permit parking along roads and in undeveloped
areas within the public park or public place when it is the opinion of traffic authority personnel that such
parking will not interfere with the operation of the public park or public place.
(c) Erection ofspeed, traffic andparkingsigns. The traffic authority is authorized to erect and maintain signs at
locations deemed appropriate indicating the speed limits established by the city council for public parks and
public places along the roadways or streets therein. The traffic authority is also authorized to designate
parking areas and traffic patterns and to erect and maintain signs indicating such areas and patterns.
(d) Removal of vehicles. Vehicles maybe removed and stored at the owner's expense by peace officers where the
vehicle has been parked for a period of time or more than twenty-four (24) hours in a location where parking
is prohibited and appropriate signs have been posted.
(e) Vehicle access. No person shall ride or drive any horse or other animal or propel any vehicle, cycle or
automobile within any public park or public place except on roads, trails or driveways the traffic authority has
designated for that purpose.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-23. - Commercial solicitation and sales.
No person shall, within the limits of any public park or public place, solicit primarily for commercial purposes in any
manner, or sell or offer for commercial sale any goods, wares, merchandise or food products, or distribute or pass out any
primarily commercial handbills or advertising material without permission granted by the city council.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-24. - Noncommercial solicitation and sales.
No person shall, within the limits of any public park or public place, solicit funds, or sell or offer for sale any goods, ware,
merchandise or food products for any noncommercial purpose without written approval from the director, or authorized
designee.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-25. - Domestic animals.
(a) No person having custody of a cat, dog or other domestic animal shall allow such animal in any public park or
public place without the ability to produce evidence that the animal is currently licensed as required by any
other provision of law and unless such animal is restrained by a substantial leash not to exceed six (6) feet in
length and is in the charge of a person competent to restrain such animal. Further, the director may designate
areas where animals are required to be restrained and enclosed in a car, cage or similar enclosure, except for
guide dogs for blind persons.
(b) The director may issue permits for group activities wherein dogs or cats shall be under the responsible care of
a person while not restrained by a leash or enclosed in a car, cage or similar enclosure while participating in
the permitted event.
(c) Exemptions.
(1) Dogs used for law enforcement purposes by law enforcement personnel shall be exempt from these
provisions.
(2) Horses are permitted at the Ridge Riders Equestrian Center, but are otherwise not allowed on any other
city park without the express permission of the director of community services.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-26. -Athletic activities.
No person shall conduct or participate in any sport or in any organized athletic activities within any recreational area
other than in such areas as may be designated for such sports, games or athletic activities, nor in any areas where the
director has posted signs prohibiting such activities.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-27. - Exemptions.
The provisions of this article shall not be construed to prohibit persons from engaging in organized recreation activities
conducted and scheduled by the city, nor to prohibit the city from conducting such activities.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-28. - Damage or destruction of park property; rewards.
(a) The city council hereby finds and declares that there has been a substantial increase in vandalism and the
destruction of city property in public parks and public places. This has materially increased the cost to the
public of maintaining public parks and public places and has discouraged public contributions of time and
property to the development and improvement of public parks and public places.
(b) The city council hereby authorizes a reward to be offered and paid to any person who furnishes to the City of
West Covina Police Department information leading to the apprehension and conviction of any person who
willfully destroys or damages property of the city in any public park or public place. The reward amount shall
be set by resolution of the city council.
(c) Claims for rewards under this section shall be filed with the city clerk as are other claims against the city. Each
claim shall:
(1) Specifically identify the date, location and kind of property damaged or destroyed.
(2) Identify by name the person convicted of the damage or destruction thereof.
(3) Identify the court and the date upon which the conviction occurred.
(d) No claim shall be allowed by the city council unless the chief of police certifies to the accuracy of the claim and
recommends that it be allowed.
(e) The director is authorized to cause signs containing the offer of reward to be posted at appropriate locations
on public parks and public places.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-29. - Community services director's authority.
The community services director shall have the authority to issue additional regulations to implement the intent of this
article. This authority shall include, but not be limited to, the establishment of the permit application procedures, a
reservation system for use of recreational facilities, permit fees, liability insurance requirements, and the promulgation of
additional rules, and regulations for specific park amenities such as trails, the equestrian center, tennis courts, athletic fields,
and picnic areas.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05; Ord. No. 2152, § 1, 9-5-06)
Sec. 16-30. - Violations and penalty provisions.
Violation of any provision of this Article II shall be deemed an infraction or misdemeanor as appropriate, and punishable
as set forth in sections 1137, General penalty; continuing violations; 1-37.1, Violation; infraction; and 11-38 Penalty not
exclusive, of Chapter 1 General Provisions, of this Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05; Ord. No. 2234, § 2, 8-1-12)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2234, § 2, adopted Aug. 1, 2012, renumbered § 16-18.1 as a new section 16-30. See Code
Comparative Table for derivation.
Secs. 16-31-16-39. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - PUBLIC SKATE PARKS[31
Sec. 16-40. - Statement of purpose.
The purpose of this article is to establish a comprehensive set of rules and regulations for the use of the skate park
facility in the City of West Covina. This article shall apply to the use and operation of skateboards, in -line skates, and common
roller skates in the city's owned and operated skate park facility.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-41. - Reserved.
Sec. 16-42. - Definitions.
For the purpose of carrying out the intent of this article, words, phrases and terms used herein shall have their ordinary
meaning, unless otherwise indicated as follows:
In -line skate including roller blades shall mean a common roller skate with wheels attached thereto in a manner so that
all wheels are aligned on a single line, and foot propelled without a steering apparatus.
Rollerskates shall mean a shoe, boot, or an apparatus worn on a shoe or boot with wheels attached to such shoe, boot
or apparatus.
Scootershall mean a plank or board, whether made of wood, plastic, metal, or any other material, with wheels and
steering apparatus attached and is foot propelled or motorized.
Skate park facilityshall mean the public facility that is designated for, and maintained by the City of West Covina for the
purpose of skateboarding, in -line skating and roller skating as permitted pursuant to the provisions of this article.
Skateboard shall mean all wheeled objects, coasters, toys, conveyances, or similar devices used for transportation or
sport which are propelled by human power and which are not classified as bicycles or two -wheel scooters.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-43. - Reserved.
Sec. 16-44. - Hours of operation.
A skate park facility shall be open from 5:00 a.m, until 10:00 p.m. daily, or as otherwise posted by the director of
community services. It shall be unlawful for any person to use or remain in the facility in violation of this section without
written consent of the department of community services.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-45. - Reserved.
Sec. 16-46. - Prohibited conduct.
With respect to any City of West Covina skate park facility, it shall be unlawful for any person to do any of the acts
hereinafter specified:
(1) No person shall skate or skateboard at times other than those established by the director of community
services or authorized designee;
(2) No person shall use a skate park facility for uses other than skateboarding and skating;
(3) No person shall use or enter the fenced area of a skate park facility unless he/she wears proper safety
equipment including a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. All such safety equipment must be functional
and protective, properly sized and designed for its intended use at the skate park facility;
(4) No person shall ride or use any items other than roller skates, in -line skates or skateboards on the
skating surface of a skate park facility. The use of all other items, including but no limited to, bicycles,
unicycles, scooters, go-carts, and wagons, on the skating surface of a skate park facility is strictly
prohibited;
(5) No person shall possessor use alcohol or drugs in a skate park facility;
(6) No person(s) shall litter in a skate park facility. All persons using a skate park facility shall place any trash
they create at or bring to a skate park in refuse containers provided by the city. If no refuse container is
provided by the city, all persons shall be responsible for removing and disposing of such items in an
appropriate manner;
(7) No person shall cause graffiti or tagging in a skate park facility;
(8) No person shall ride any skateboard or skates in a skate park facility in a reckless manner or with willful
disregard for the safety of persons or property, or cause such items to be ridden in such a manner;
(9) No person shall skate on the curbs, sidewalk, fences, railings, and/or driveway of a city -owned area
surrounding a skate park facility;
(10) No glass containers shall be used in a skate park facility;
(11) No additional obstacles shall be placed in a skate park facility;
(12) No skate park facility shall be used if a hazardous condition exists, including but not limited to inclement
weather conditions and significant cracks, breaks, or other irregularities in the skating surface of a skate
park facility;
(13) All organized events shall have written approval from the director of community services or authorized
designee; and
(14) Animals are prohibited in a City of West Covina skate park facility.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-47. - Reserved.
Sec. 16-48. - Protective gear; regulations.
It is unlawful for a person to ride a skateboard or to skate in a skate park facility without the use of a helmet, elbow pads
and knee pads. This covers skating with roller skates and in -line skates.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-49. - Reserved.
Sec. 16-50. - Signage and posting requirements.
In order to provide notice to the public, the director of community services, or authorized designee shall post signs in
one (1) or more conspicuous and visible area(s) of a skate park facility that specify the rules and regulations established
pursuant to this article, and the activities described as prohibited in this article. The signs required pursuant to this section
shall cite the respective West Covina Municipal Code section being invoked.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-51. - Reserved.
Sec. 16-52. -Violation and penalties.
Aviolation of this article shall constitute an infraction punishable by:
(a) A fine not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first violation;
(b) A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the second violation of the same provision
occurring within one (1) year of the first violation;
(c) A fine not exceeding one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00) for each additional violation of the same
provision occurring within one (1) year of the first violation;
(d) Any violation of the provisions of this article shall be deemed an infraction and punishable as such,
notwithstanding the fact that at the discretion of the city council, the violation may be filed as a
misdemeanor;
(e) Repeat violators of the skate park rules maybe prohibited from using the skate park facility; and
(f) Violations of any provisions of this section shall constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the city
through civil process by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or in any other
manner provided by law for the abatement of such nuisances.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05)
Sec. 16-53. - Confiscation and impoundment of personal property.
(a) Violation of any provisions of this article or any violation pursuant to section 22-80 relating to skateboard,
roller skate, coaster, and scooter restrictions may also result in the impounding of a skateboard, in -line skates,
roller skates, coaster, toy vehicle, bicycle or similar device to determine identity of the user and/or to facilitate
contact with a parent in the case of a juvenile violator.
(b) Failure to comply with this article may result in a citation and penalties as set forth in section 16-52 above and
the impoundment of the skateboard, in -line skates, roller skates, coaster, toy vehicle, bicycle or similar device
and may also require restitution for damages to property, if applicable.
(c) All skateboards, in -line skates, roller skates, coasters, toy vehicles, bicycle or similar devices impounded
pursuant to this article shall be properly identified, catalogued and stored according to the West Covina Police
Department's procedures for impounded property.
(d) Skateboards, in -line skates, roller skates, coaster, toy vehicles, bicycle or similar devices shall not be
impounded or stored as criminal evidence unless the item is used in connection with a criminal incident falling
outside this general order.
(e) The city council hereby establishes the right to charge impound fees for property confiscated pursuant to this
section. The amount of said impound fees shall be set by resolution of the city council.
(f) Unclaimed property. Articles impounded pursuant to this section which are not claimed and released within sixty
of the initial impoundment date, shall be disposed of according to the West Covina Police Department's establish
procedures for the impoundment of unclaimed property.
(g) For individuals under eighteen (18) years of age, the signature of a parent or legal guardian shall be required
for the release of impounded property.
(h) Dispositions and releases of impounded property shall only be processed by authorized personnel of the West
Covina Police Department during normal business hours.
(Ord. No. 2129, § 1, 2-15-05; Ord. No. 2157, § 1, 3-20-07)
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City of West Covina
West Covina Parks
Pavilion Rental Fees
RATES:
Large Pavilion.......................................................$206
Small Pavilion .................................................... $154.50
Jumper Permit.....................................................$25.75
Special Use Security Deposit............................................$140
Park Special Use Filing Fee .......................................... $118.45
*A 3% administrative fee is included in fees as shown.
Rental Guidelines:
✓ Alcohol is strictly prohibited.
✓ Full payment must be paid at the time of booking.
✓ Any changes to your rental must be made no later than the Tuesday prior to your
event by 5:00 p.m.
✓ All cancelations must be made at least 15 days in advance in order to receive full
refund.
✓ Cancellations within 15 days of rental date are subject to forfeit part of or total
amount paid.
✓ Pavilion use is yours during normal park operating hours / sunrise to sunset.
✓ Rental is responsible for disposing of any decorations they put up.
Jumper & Special Use Requirements:
✓ Vendor companies must provide $1 million liability insurance with the City of West
Covina additionally insured. Generators are required as the City of West Covina does
not provide electricity at any park pavilion.
✓ Vendor companies must email proof of insurance to rcardenas@westcovina.org.
Please include the Party's Name, Date and Park Location.
Special Use Permit List:
✓ Game Trucks — Galster # 1
✓ Laser Tag — Galster # 1 and Cortez # 1
✓ Petting Zoo — Shadow Oak #3
✓ Trains — Galster # 1
✓ Movie w/ Licensing — Galster # 1, Cortez # 1 and Shadow Oak #3
✓ NO Food Trucks (West Covina Municipal Code Sec. 26-685.52 (D) & Sec. 3-2)
✓ NO Water Slides. There is no access to clean water at any park.
City of West Covina
West Covina Sportsplex Fee Schedule
RATES:
Admission to the Park
3 c. Under and Uniformed Players 13 & Under ........................................... Free
Youth(4-13)..............................................................................................
$1.00
Seniors(65+)............................................................................................
$1.00
Adults (Residents)....................................................................................
$3.00
Adults(Non-Residents).............................................................................................................
$5.00
Adults(weekdays)......................................................................................................................
$3.00
Facilities
SecurityDeposit........................................................................................
$305
SoftballFields...........................................................................................
$50 per/hr
Indoor Soccer Field....................................................................................
$65 per/hr
StaffFee...........................................................................................................................................
$20 per/hr
VendorFee......................................................................................................................................
$200 weekend
Please Contact for Tournament, League Fees, corporate Events, or Special event Info.
Rental Guidelines:
Final payment for all rentals must be received 14 days prior to rental date.
Refundable security deposit due upon signing of contract.
Security deposit will be held if rental goes past agreed time.
Parties are responsible for all decorations including table linen and centerpieces
3% administrative fee is added to all transactions regardless the form of payment All
cancellations must be made at least 14 days in advance to receive full refund.
Cancelations between 7-14 days will receive 50% of rental fees returned. Rentals canceled
within 7 days of rental will not be refunded. Cancellations must be made during facility
hours.
Rentals that cannot happen due to inclement weather will be reschedule based on availability
or a credit will be provided.
West Covina Sportsplex
2100 S. Azusa Ave
West Covina 91792
Please email SZaragoza(a),westcovina.or for more information.
Please include any questions, what field/facility rentals desired, dates and times of
desired rentals, and a phone number.
Please leave a voicemail if you call 626-595-1363
**Fees Subject to Change**