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CITY OF MOORPARK.CALIFORNIA
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FROM: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks & Recreation Director
BY: Stephanie Anderson, Senior Management Analyst
DATE: June 30, 2016 (Meeting of July 6, 2016)
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution Revising the Rules and Regulations Governing
City Park Rentals and Rescinding Resolution No. 2011-3056
SUMMARY
The Council is being asked to consider changes to the Resolution governing the rental
use of park facilities. These rules were last amended in 2011 (Resolution 2011-3056).
Attached to this report is the draft Resolution in legislative format detailing the proposed
changes to the Resolution.
DISCUSSION
Rental rules are reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis, and revised when needed
to clarify language or address issues that have arisen. Some of the recommended
revisions to the Resolution require changes to Chapter 12.16, Parks and Open Space,
and to Section 5.08.020 of Chapter 5.08, Business Registration Permit, of the City's
Municipal Code. The changes to the Resolution will become effective on August 19,
2016, which is consistent with the effective date of the ordinance revising the Municipal
Code. The changes to the Municipal Code are detailed in a separate agenda report.
The more substantive revisions to the proposed Rules and Regulations Governing City
Park Rentals are described below.
Revisions to the Rules and Regulations Governing City Park Rentals
Section 2.5 Right to Revoke or Deny a Park Rental Permit
This language in this section has been changed to clarify that a rental permit will not be
issued for activities that are inconsistent with the intended use of the park or park
facility.
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Section 3.2 Group Classification Definitions
This language was revised to clarify that the condition of not charging an entrance or
other fee for participation is not intended to apply to non-profit organizations within the
Group 2 and Group 3 classifications.
Section 4.1 Park Rental Permits Required
This section has been modified to change the attendance limits requiring a park rental
permit. Currently, a park rental permit is required for an activity with fifty or more total
people in attendance. Due to recurring issues with relatively large groups (more than
thirty but less than fifty) regularly using parks in such a way as to adversely impact
adjacent neighborhoods (parking issues, excessive noise) and at times exceeding
facility capacity, these attendance limits have been lowered. At Arroyo Vista Community
Park, a permit is required for an activity with twenty-five or more people in attendance,
and at all other parks a permit is required for an activity with fifteen or more total people
in attendance. Additionally, a new condition has been added for regularly scheduled or
re-occurring use. A permit is required for an activity that is held on a regular or re-
occurring basis with ten or more people in attendance. This change will allow staff to
better regulate uses that may impact adjacent neighborhoods. Changes in this section
require a change to Chapter 12.16 of the municipal code, which currently specifies
attendance of fifty or more persons as requiring a permit. Nearby park districts vary in
their attendance requirements for a permit. Conejo Recreation and Park District and
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District require a permit for fifty or more people.
Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District requires a permit for a group of fifteen or
more people at a picnic area, and five or more people for a field rental at a sports park.
Section 4.6 Rental Cancellations and Park Rental Fee Refunds
Currently, refunds or credits are available to renters whose rental is canceled due to
inclement weather. Language has been added to this section to allow for a refund or
credit for a rental cancellation due to a forecast, within twenty-four hours of the rental
date, of 50% or greater chance of inclement weather.
Section 5.2 Vendors
Currently, vendors at park rentals are required by Chapter 5.08 (Business Registration
Permit) of the municipal code to obtain a Moorpark business registration permit. Section
5.08.020 (Exempt organizations, activities, persons) of the municipal code currently has
an exemption for vendors at a one or two day event for which a temporary use permit
has been issued. Because park rental permits, and not temporary use permits, are
issued for events in parks, this exemption does not apply to vendors at events in parks.
Staff recommends adding language to Section 5.08.020 to include vendors at events for
which a park rental permit has been issued, as detailed in a separate agenda report.
Language in the resolution has been added to require vendors to obtain a business
registration permit, unless exempted by City ordinance. Generally, businesses who
vend at an event for which a park rental permit is issued do little or no other business
within the City. All vendors at a park rental, including those businesses that are
exempted from obtaining a business registration permit, are required to pay a vendor
fee to the City, as established by the Park Rental Fees resolution.
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Section 5.4 Use of Special Attractions, Performers, and Equipment
Language has been changed and added to more comprehensively address the use of
attractions, performers, and equipment. Under the attractions paragraph, language has
been changed to address the use of attractions other than inflatable attractions. The list
of parks at which attractions are allowed has been alphabetized, and Campus Park has
been added to the list. For reference, Miller Park is not included in the list, as there is
insufficient space near the picnic pavilion to accommodate an attraction.
Language regarding the use of game and food trucks has been added. Use of game or
food trucks is restricted to fewer parks than attractions, as game and food trucks will not
be allowed at parks without off-street parking lots. The three parks affected by this
restriction are Campus, Campus Canyon, and Glenwood.
Under the equipment paragraph, language had been added to specify that a permit is
required for a soccer or other goal that exceeds 4' width by 3' height. Language has
been changed to no longer require a permit for a canopy 10x10 or smaller (currently, a
10x10 canopy requires a permit). Language has also been added regarding the use of
barbecues. A permit shall be required for barbecues with cylinders 20 lbs. or larger.
Barbecue cylinders are typically measured in lbs., rather than gallon size or other unit of
volume. This change will require a change to Chapter 12.16 of the municipal code, as
personal/portable barbecues are not specifically addressed or permitted by the code.
Section 5.6 Clean Up
Language has been added to more specifically describe the Renter's responsibilities
regarding clean up after a rental.
Section 5.9 Wet Field Policy
Currently, information on field conditions is available to the public by calling a field
conditions recorded message line. This system is being phased out and replaced by a
field conditions webpage, which will also allow members of the public to sign up for
alerts about field conditions. The alerts can be issued via e-mail or text message. The
language in this section has been revised to refer the public to the webpage rather than
the phone line.
FISCAL IMPACT
Minimal; potential increase in rental fees due to changes in attendance limits requiring a
permit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (ROLL CALL VOTE1
Adopt Resolution No. 2016- , Rules and Regulations Governing City Park Rentals,
rescinding Resolution No. 2011-3056.
Attachment A: Draft Resolution in Legislative Format Adopting Rules and Regulations
Governing City Park Rentals and Rescinding Resolution No. 2011-3056
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Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, REVISING RULES AND
REGULATIONS GOVERNING CITY PARK RENTALS AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2011-3056
WHEREAS, the City previously adopted Resolution No. 2011-3056, which
established rules and regulations governing City park rentals; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of July 6, 2016 the City Council reviewed and concurred
with the amendments to the Rules and Regulations Governing City Park Rentals; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2011-3056 shall be rescinded and replaced with the
revised Resolution herein.
WHEREAS, at a special meeting on June 27, 2011, the Parks and Recreation
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and reservation fees and related rules is propoced to be reccinded, and a revised
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. City Council Resolution No. 2007 26352011-3056 is hereby rescinded.
SECTION 2. The revised Rules and Regulations Governing City Park Rentals
(Rules) are as follows:
Section 2.1 Purpose
The purpose and intent of the City Council in adopting the Rules is to provide
direction to staff and the public relating to the use and rental of City park facilities,
structures, and amenities. In the event of non-compliance with, or violation of,
any provision herein, such shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any action
taken, unless otherwise specifically provided by law. -
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Section 2.2 Definitions
"Director" shall mean the City Manager or his/her designated representative.
"Rental" shall mean approved use of a City park facility, structure, field, or
amenity by an individual, organization, or business.
"Renter" shall mean the individual, organization, or business responsible for the
Rental. Renter must complete the Reservation Application and other required
documentation, pay all required fees, provide or pay for insurance (if required),
and be present for the duration of the Rental.
"Reservation Application" shall mean the City's Rental application form.
"Park Rental Permit" shall mean an approved, written Park Rental Permit issued
by the Director, allowing rental use of a City park facility, structure, field or
amenity.
Section 2.3 Park Facility Rental Program Administration
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department oversees the
administration of the City's Park Rental Program.
The Director will have the authority to approve park Reservation Applications in
accordance with the policies contained herein. Park Rental Permits are not
finalized until the application has been approved in writing and all required Rental
fees, deposits, and charges are paid in full.
Section 2.4 Use Priority
Certain City park facilities may be rented for private use when such use does not
conflict with City business or programs. In the unanticipated event that a
scheduling conflict arises that, in the sole discretion of the City, prevents or
interferes with business or program operations, the Park Rental Permit may be
canceled. In such an event, the City will make every effort to accommodate the
canceled Rental at a different location or on a different date, if feasible. If such
accommodations cannot be made, a full refund of all fees paid shall be issued.
City sponsored programs shall have priority use over all reservation requests.
Section 2.5 Right to Revoke or Deny a Park Rental Permit
The City may revoke an issued Park Rental Permit or deny a Reservation
Application, when it is determined by the Directof that the proposed use of the
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park or park facility is not consistent with the intended use of the park or park
facility, or the rental use will not be in the best interest of the City.
A Park Rental Permit may be revoked or denied for violation of any rule or
regulation contained in the Moorpark Municipal Code, State law, or established
by this resolution by the Renter, Renter's guests, attendees, employees, or
vendors. Park Rental Permits may be revoked or denied if the Renter is found to
have falsified or omitted information on a Reservation Application. If the City
revokes or denies a Park Rental Permit for any of these reasons, all fees and
deposits paid will be forfeited and the Renter may be suspended from future
Rentals of any City park facility as determined by the Director at his/her sole
discretion.
Section 2.6 Right to Establish Additional Rules and Conditions
The Director may establish additional rules, regulations, and conditions
pertaining to City park use and Rental, so long as such requirements are
consistent with this Resolution and Chapter 12.16 of the Moorpark Municipal
Code, and are published in writing.
SECTION 3. PARK FACILITY RENTAL GROUP CLASSIFICATIONS. Park
Rental group classifications shall be as follows:
Section 3.1 Purpose
The purpose and intent of the City Council in adopting the Park Rental Group
Classifications shall be to provide direction for staff and the public relating to the
classification of groups and individuals renting City park areas, facilities, or
structures.
Section 3.2 Group Classification Definitions
GROUP 1: City co-sponsored programs. When deemed a community benefit,
the City, at its sole discretion, may co-sponsor an activity or event. Rental fees
may be charged for City incurred direct costs, including but not limited to utilities,
City staff costs, police service costs, security, damage to City property, or any
other direct cost incurred by the City.
GROUP 2: Residents of the City of Moorpark for purposes where an entrance
or other fee for participation is not charged and no product is sold for profit,
certain nonprofit organizations based in the City of Moorpark, and governmental
agencies serving the residents of the City of Moorpark, for purposes where an
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• The designation of City of Moorpark resident applies to individuals who
live within the incorporated Moorpark City boundary. Proof of residency
will be required.
• The designation of a Moorpark nonprofit organization applies to those with
current tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501 (c)(6),
501 (c)(19) of the U.S. Revenue Code and chartered within the limits of
the City of Moorpark. Proof of 501 (C) status will be required.
• The designation of governmental agency directly serving the residents of
Moorpark applies, but is not limited, to the following agencies: Moorpark
Unified School District, Moorpark College, Ventura County Water Works
District I, County of Ventura, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools,
and agencies of similar status as determined by the Director's sole
discretion.
• For field rentals, a minimum of 51% of those attending the rental must be
City of Moorpark residents in order for the Renter to be classified under
Group 2.
GROUP 3: Residents of the Moorpark Unified School District boundaries that
reside outside of the City's incorporated limits;
organizations, and Moorpark businesses and commercial for-profit organizations
for purposes where an entrance or other fee for participation is not charged and
no product is sold for profit, • • - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - •
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f.0airing eventand non-Moorpark nonprofit organizations.
• The designation of residents of the Moorpark Unified School District
boundary applies to individuals living within the District boundaries but
outside of the City's incorporated limits. Individuals will be required to
show proof of address.
• The designation of non Moorpark nonprofit organizations applies to
nonprofit organizations with current tax exempt status under Section
501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501 (c)(6), 501 (c)(19) of the U.S. Revenue Code,
chartered outside of the City of Moorpark.
• The designation of a Moorpark business and commercial for-profit
organization applies to businesses with an established address within the
incorporated City of Moorpark and with a current Moorpark Business
Registration.
GROUP 4: All other Renters not included in Groups 1, 2, or 3.
SECTION 4. RESERVATION APPLICATIONS AND PARK RENTAL PERMITS.
The general policies governing Reservation Applications and Park Rental Permits are
as follows:
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Section 4.1 Park Rental Permits Required
An approved Park Rental Permit is required for certain activities and under
certain circumstances. A Park Rental Permit is required for:
• Any rental for which a reservation application for exclusive use is
submitted.
• Any activity with fifty-twenty-five (5825) or more total people in attendance
at Arroyo Vista Community Park or fifteen (15) or more total people in
attendance at all other parks. Attendance includes all participants and
spectators at the Rental.
• An activity that is held on a regular or re-occurring basis (once per week or
more frequently, regardless of location) involving ten (10) or more total
people in attendance.
• Any fee or cost based activity, whether conducted by a for-profit, non-
profit, or individual. This includes any activity for which monies are paid or
collected, regardless of whether or not monies are paid or collected at the
park Rental location. This definition includes but is not limited to fund-
raisers, private classes or lessons, and sports league activity.
• Filming of any kind, with the exception of filming by an individual when
such activities are not for commercial purposes and are for personal use
only.
• When any equipment (as defined in Section 5.4), attractions, or
performers are brought onto park property.
Section 4.2 Terms of Reservation Applications
Reservation Applications for the Rental of a park facility must be submitted in
person. All applications must be signed by an adult (21 years of age or older),
who shall agree to be responsible for said Rental, be in attendance during all the
times of the Rental, meet all conditions required for the Rental, and pay all fees
required. Incomplete or unsigned Reservation Applications will not be accepted.
Section 4.3 Application Period
Group 1 and Group 2 renters may submit a facility Reservation Application up to
nine (9) months prior to the requested Rental date. Group 3 and Group 4 renters
may submit facility Reservation Applications up to six (6) months prior to the
requested Rental date. Any deviations to the application period must be
approved by the Director in writing.
Reservation Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Reservation Applications for Rentals that require insurance as determined by the
Director, or have attendance of 200 or more people, must be submitted at least
twenty-five (25) business days in advance of the Rental date. Reservation
Applications for all other Rentals must be submitted at least ten (10) business
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days in advance of the Rental date. The Director may approve an exception to
the ten (10) business day requirement based on type of rental and method of
payment, as may be permitted by Moorpark City Council Resolution Establishing
Park Rental Fees, Deposits, and Additional Charges.
Section 4.4 Rental Fees, Deposits, and Additional Charges
Rental fees will be charged in accordance with the Moorpark City Council
Resolution Establishing Park Rental Fees, Deposits, and Additional Charges.
Fees must be paid according to the Payment Schedule in the adopted
Resolution. Failure to pay Rental fees by the required date may result in the loss
of any deposit. The Rental Permit is not issued until all required fees are paid in
full.
Additional charges may be levied beyond the basic Rental fees if, in the opinion
of the Director, a higher level of security deposit is needed; additional staff is/are
needed to set up, clean up, or supervise activities; police services are necessary
based on the nature of the Rental activity; or if the Rental request contains
unusual activities or accommodation requests. Such determination shall be made
by the Director.
Section 4.5 Approval of Application and Issuance of a Park Rental Permit
Park Rental Permits may be issued under the following conditions:
• The requested park facility, date, and time are available for Rentals;
• The Rental will not interfere with City business or programs;
• A completed and signed Reservation Application has been submitted by
the Renter;
• All applicable fees have been paid; and
• All conditions of the Rental have been met.
Standard conditions of approval for all Park Rental Permits are as follows:
• Renter, or if Renter is an organization or business, Renter's duly
authorized representative(s) shall be present at all times during the
Rental.
• Renter shall sign a hold harmless and indemnification agreement, as
approved by the Director, and as incorporated into the Rental Permit.
Rentals requiring insurance include, but are not limited to, athletic games
and tournaments, Rentals with 200 or more people in attendance, Rentals
with vendors or food sales, and other higher risk rentals as determined by
the Director based on a recommendation from the City's insurance
provider. If determined by the Director that insurance is required as a
condition of the Rental, the Renter must provide general liability insurance
coverage of not less than $1,000,000, with the City of Moorpark named as
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additionally insured. Insurance documentation including certificate of
liability insurance and endorsement naming the City of Moorpark as
additional insured, and in a format acceptable to the City, must be
provided to the City at least fifteen (15) business days prior to Rental date.
• Renter shall abide by all rules and regulations relating to use of City park
facilities, including but not limited to Moorpark Municipal Code Chapter
12.16, Parks and Open Space.
• Renter shall comply with all requirements as set forth in the Moorpark City
Council Resolution Adopting Rules and Regulations Governing Park
Rentals.
The Director shall have the authority to establish additional special conditions of
approval for any Park Rental Permit.
Park Rental Permits are immediately revocable by Director if false statements or
omissions are made on the Reservation Application, or if the Renter, Renter's
guest(s), attendee(s), employee(s), vendor(s), contractor(s), or subcontractor(s)
willfully violate any rule or regulation established by the City or fail to meet any
condition of the Park Rental Permit. All fees paid by Renter shall be retained by
the City in the event the Rental is terminated under these circumstances. Future
Rental use of City park facilities may be denied.
Section 4.6 Rental Cancellations and Park Rental Fee Refunds
Rental fee refunds for park Rental cancellations are subject to the fees described
below and the fee amounts as specified in the City Council's Resolution
Establishing Park Rental Fees, Deposits, and Additional Charges. Refunds will
not be issued for permits with rental fees of $25 or less. The permit application
fee is non-refundable, except for cancellations due to inclement weather or
conditions which make the facility unusable, and described below.
a. For cancellations received thirty (30) calendar days or more in advance of
the Rental date, the City will refund all fees paid less a processing fee
established by City Council resolution. Renter may also elect to
reschedule the canceled Rental, or receive a full credit, which may be
applied to a future Rental date. Said credit must be used within one (1)
year of the cancellation.
b. For cancellations received between twenty-nine (29) and five (5) calendar
days prior to the Rental date, the City will refund all fees paid less any
costs incurred by the City, a processing fee, and a cancellation fee
established by City Council resolution. Renter may also elect to
reschedule the canceled Rental, or receive a full credit, which may be
applied to a future Rental date. Said credit must be used within one (1)
year of the cancellation.
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c. For cancellations received less than five (5) calendar days prior to the
Rental date, the City will refund the security deposit, only, less any costs
incurred by the City. If a security deposit was not paid, no fees will be
refunded. Renter will not have the option to reschedule the canceled
Rental.
d. For cancellations due to inclement weather (temperatures below 45°f or
above 95°f, active precipitation, winds in excess of thirty (30) miles-per-
hour, or heavy fog), a National Weather Service forecast twenty-four hours
prior to the rental date of 50% or greater chance of inclement weather in
Moorpark during the rental hours, or conditions which make the park
facility unusable (as determined by the Director), Renter is entitled to a full
refund. Renter may also elect to reschedule the canceled Rental.
Section 4.7 Refundable Security Deposits
Security Deposits may be required for certain Rentals, in the amounts specified
in the Moorpark City Council's Resolution Establishing Park Rental Fees,
Deposits, and Additional Charges. The Director may determine that all or a
portion of the deposit will be retained for excessive clean up or any damage to
the facility or property, additional staff costs not included in the fees paid, or if the
Renter fails to meet any condition of the Rental as provided for in this Resolution.
Should damage, cleanup or other expenses exceed the amount of the deposit,
the Renter shall be billed for the difference. The Renter's security deposit
requirements, including any cleaning responsibilities shall be listed on the
Reservation Application as a special condition of approval.
Section 4.8 Rental Fee Exceptions and Special Conditions
City of Moorpark non-profit organizations may receive a once-yearly special
Rental rate in accordance with the Moorpark City Council's Policies Resolution,
Non-Profit Organization Annual Facility Reservation Policy, and as may be
amended from time to time.
The Moorpark Unified School District (District) may request a waiver of park
rental fees for one-day events involving three or less hours, such as year-end
school parties. The Principal of the school hosting the event must complete and
sign the Reservation Application form and submit a written request for a waiver of
fees. Standard conditions of approval shall be as follows:
• A supervision ratio of no less than one (1) adult to thirty (30) students is
required at all times during the event.
• District will be responsible for cleaning the park facility used at the
conclusion of the event, returning the park facility to the condition that
existed prior to the start of the event. All trash generated by District use
must be bagged.
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• District will be charged for City direct costs associated with the event,
which may include but are not limited to: lights and electricity, staff costs (if
incurred), excessive trash removal, or repair to damaged facilities.
The Director shall have the authority to add special conditions of approval as
determined necessary to protect the City's property or other park users.
SECTION 5. TERMS OF USE. The general terms of Rental use for City park
facilities shall read as follows:
Section 5.1 Park Rental Hours
Picnic pavilions must be rented for a minimum of two hours. All other park
Rentals must be for a minimum of one hour. Rental time above the minimum
required will be rounded to the nearest half-hour. Non-lighted park facilities are
available for Rental between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to sunset. Lighted park
facilities are available for Rental from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Any exception
from these Rental hours must be approved in writing by the City Manager or
his/her designee, including for City sponsored activities.
Section 5.2 Vendors
Any Renter wishing to include a vendor(s) selling or distributing merchandise,
food, informational materials, or any other item to the public at their Rental
activity must include the request on the Rental Application and secure and
submit a completed Vendor Information Form from the vendor. Food vendors,
including food trucks, -must comply with all applicable state, county, and local
health code requirements. Unless exempted by City ordinance, vendors must
have a valid Moorpark business registration permit. Vendors must possess a
valid Seller's Permit issued by the State Board of Equalization, and must report
to the State Board of Equalization all sales occurring within the City of Moorpark.
Vendors must be approved on the Park Rental Permit before entering park
property. An additional fee will be charged for vendors pursuant to the City
Council's Resolution Establishing Park Rental Fees, Deposits, and Additional
Charges. Use of an unauthorized vendor will result in the cancellation of the
Rental, and any Rental fees paid, including security deposits, will be retained by
the City. The Director has authority to deny, approve, or conditionally approve a
vendor request.
Section 5.3 Youth and Adult Tournaments
Youth and adult sports tournaments are limited to Arroyo Vista Community Park.
Exceptions may be made by the Director for City and City co-sponsored
programs, and City of Moorpark non-profit organizations when the use is limited
to no more than three consecutive days; the tournament will benefit the
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community; and it is determined that the Rental activity will not adversely impact
surrounding residents. Additional Rental restrictions may be applied by the
Director as special conditions of approval for the Park Rental Permit to minimize
any potential inconvenience to the surrounding residents.
Section 5.4 Use of Special Attractions, Performers and Equipment
A Park Rental Permit is required for the use of special attractions, performers,
and to bring certain equipment onto park property. The use of unauthorized
attractions, performers, or equipment in a City park will result in the immediate
revocation of the Park Rental Permit. In such cases, all fees paid by Renter will
be retained by the City and the Renter will be assessed for any costs incurred to
terminate the Rental activity including but not limited to City staff and police
personnel. Renters in violation of this section may be cited for violation of the
Moorpark Municipal Code in addition to being required to pay for damage to
landscaping, sprinklers, turf, or other park facilities as applicable. The City
reserves the right to deny the use of any attraction, performer, or equipment on
park property.
The Director shall have the authority to add special conditions of approval as
determined necessary to protect the City's property or other park users. The use
rules and standard conditions of approval for attractions, performers, and
equipment in City parks shall include the following:
ATTRACTIONS: Inflatable Attractions: Inflatable attractions (including bounce
tents, obstacle courses, and slides) and other attractions (including laser taq and
non-mechanical rides) may be permitted in specified parks subject to standard
conditions of approval as follows:
• In latable-Attractions may only be used in conjunction with the Rental of a
picnic pavilion and must be set-up within 50 (fifty) feet of said pavilion.
• Viable-aAttractions nnot exceed 20 feet by 20 feet
in size. The City Manager may approve larger attractions when the Renter
is a City of Moorpark non-profit organization or governmental agency and
the use is deemed a community benefit.
• Bounce tents must be enclosed.
• Attractions must be in good condition and properly anchored.
• Attractions may only be supplied by a City authorized vendor (a vendor
who has signed an agreement with the City indemnifying and holding the
City harmless, has provided required insurance naming the City as
additionally insured, and has a security deposit on file at all times with the
City, in the amount specified in the Resolution Establishing Park Rental
Fees, Deposits, and Additional Charges).
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• Renters requesting the use of an inflatable-attraction must identify the
specifications of the inflatable-attraction (dimensions and design) and the
name of the authorized vendor on the Rental Application.
• Inflatable—aAttractions must be self-contained (attractions requiring
electricity must be inflated-powered by a generator).
• Inf.,.atable—Aattractions must be transported over turf by a handcart.
Vehicles cannot be used to transport or set up cpccial attractions on park
turf or beyond the designated parking lots.
• In#latable-aAttractions are allowed only at Arroyo Vista Community Park,
Campus Park, Campus Canyon Park, College View Park, Glenwood Park,
Mammoth Highlands Park, Mountain Meadows Park, Arroyo Vida
SeraMIlliiiyalfk-Peach Hill Park, College View Park, Poindexter Park,
and Tierra Rejada Park;, - - ' 2- - , - - • - - • ' - ,
Poindexter Parr,
GAME OR FOOD TRUCKS (Trucks): Trucks may be permitted in specified
parks subject to standard conditions of approval as follows:
• Trucks may only be used in conjunction with the Rental of a picnic
pavilion, or other park facility as approved by Director.
• Trucks are allowed only at Arroyo Vista Community Park, College View
Park, Mammoth Highlands Park, Mountain Meadows Park, Peach Hill
Park, Poindexter Park, and Tierra Reiada Park.
• If the Truck will be parked on the street, the Truck must be legally parked
and comply with all posted parking restrictions. Trucks cannot park in "No
Stopping" or "No Parking" zones, loading zones, or along red curbs. The
Truck cannot block traffic or pose a safety hazard.
• If the Truck will be parked in the park parking lot, the truck cannot park
across or over the parallel lines of a designated space or park across the
parallel lines into the aisle so as to cause a safety hazard. City shall
determine and designate space(s) in which Trucks may park. Oversize
vehicles (vehicles which exceed nineteen (19) feet in length, seven (7)
feet in width, or eight (8) feet in height) are not permitted in park parking
lots.
• Trucks are not allowed on park turf.
• Trucks must be self-contained.
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• The Truck company must have a valid Moorpark business registration.
• The Truck company must provide proof of business auto coverage of no
less than State statutory limits per accident and general liability insurance
of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
• Food trucks must possess a valid Ventura County Mobile Food Facility
permit.
• The Truck must be listed on the rental permit, including the name of the
Truck company, truck dimensions, and the location where the truck will be
parked.
PERFORMERS: Paid or contracted performers, including but not limited to
clowns, magicians, balloon artists, face painters, musicians, and disc jockeys,
must be listed on the Reservation Application and approved by the City on the
Park Rental Permit. Performers must have a valid City of Moorpark business
registration. Renter may be required to purchase liability insurance or provide
proof of liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000. Performers with live
animals are prohibited, except as approved by Director for a City sponsored or
co-sponsored event.
EQUIPMENT: A Park Rental Permit is required to set up or bring certain
equipment onto park property. Equipment including but not limited to sound
amplification equipment, canopies covering an area ef-greater than one hundred
(100) square feet greater, mats covering an area of one hundred (100) square
feet or greater, pitching machines, soccer or other goals greater than four (4) feet
in width or three (3) feet in height, and—volleyball or badminton nets, and
barbecues with cylinders 20 lbs. or larger must be listed on the Reservation
Application and approved by the City on the Park Rental Permit. Insurance may
be required for use of certain equipment, as determined necessary by the
Director. The requirement to obtain a permit for equipment may be waived for
participants at a City-sponsored event with the written authorization of the City
Manager. Play equipment such as balls, bats, Frisbees, kites, and tennis rackets
and picnic equipment such as lawn chairs, blankets, eF-picnic baskets
barbecues with cylinders less than 20 lbs. do not require a permit.
Section 5.5 Decorations
The standard decorations condition of approval for all Park Rental permits is as
follows:
All decorations must be approved by the City and must comply with Section 13-
143 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California as to flame proofing
of all decorations and materials. The City shall also pre-approve location and
method of installation.
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Section 5.6 Clean Up
The standard clean-up condition of approval for all Park Rental Permits is as
follows:
It is the responsibility of the Renter to clean up decorations and debris from their
Rental. This includes but is not limited to completely removing all streamers,
balloons, and other decorative items, and the supplies used to attach decorative
items such as tape and string. All items and debris must be placed in a trash
receptacle, or if the trash receptacle is full, in a sealed trash baq directly adjacent
to a trash receptacle. In the event that -debris is left after the Rental, a
fee will be deducted from the security deposit at a rate of no less than the City's
direct cost as identified in the applicable fee schedule. The Director shall make
the final decision whether the security deposit will be returned. In the event the
clean up expenses resulting from Renter's activity exceeds the security deposit,
or if no security deposit was paid by Renter, the City reserves the right to bill
Renter for expenses. Renter shall reimburse the City the amount due within
fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of invoice.
Section 5.7 Responsibility for Damages to the Facility and Equipment
The standard damages condition of approval for all Park Rental Permits is as
follows:
The use of nails, staples, screws, etc. on park walls, lights, or other facilities is
prohibited. If the facility or any portion thereof, or any equipment is damaged,
marred or defaced by the act, default or negligence of the Renter, his/her
employee or employees, patrons, guests, or any person admitted to the Rental
by the Renter, the Renter will pay to the City from the security deposit such sums
as the Director shall determine to be necessary to restore the facility or
equipment to its condition prior to such damage. In the event the damage
resulting from Renter's activity exceeds the security deposit, or if no security
deposit was paid by Renter, the City reserves the right to bill Renter for
expenses. Renter shall reimburse the City the amount due within fifteen (15)
calendar days of receipt of invoice.
Section 5.8 Park Rules
The standard Park Rules compliance condition of approval for all Park Rental
Permits is as follows:
The Renter, his/her employee or employees, patrons, guests or any person
admitted to the Rental by the Renter, is responsible to comply with the Moorpark
Municipal Code governing use of parks. Park Rental Permits are immediately
revocable if any individual or group violates any rule or regulation established by
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the City. If a Park Rental Permit is revoked for a violation, all fees collected for
the subject Rental will be retained by the City and the Renter will be billed for any
costs incurred to terminate the Rental activity including but not limited to City staff
and police personnel. Renter shall reimburse the City the amount due within
fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of invoice.
Section 5.9 Wet Field Policy
When park fields are sufficiently wet such that their use may lead to turf damage
or bodily injury, they will be closed to all Rental and public use at the Director's or
his/her designee's sole discretion. All park patrons shall abide by the terms of the
Wet Field Policy to preserve the quality and life of the fields and promote a safe
playing environment. The Wet Field Policy applies to conditions due to
precipitation, over-watering, and/or irrigation system problems.
A special condition of approval will be added to all Park Rental Permits that
include use of one or more fields to require acknowledgment of the City's right to
close fields under the following conditions:
• Rain (with the exception of light drizzle if the ground is relatively hard and
dry prior to the start of the drizzle.)
e Standing water/ponding or mud is present.
a Water gathers around the sole of a shoe.
• Footprints leave an impression in the turf.
Renters may check the status of fields by -- '• - • - -e -- •- - - e•-•' 'e -
Hotline at (805) 517 6300visitinq http://moorparkca.gov/210/Current-Field-
Conditions. The webpage will be updated before 9:00 a.m.
and before 3:00 p.m. each day. In the event a Rental is cancelled in advance of
Rental time period due to wet field conditions, a full refund of all fees paid shall
be issued.
Section 5.10 Rental Use of Athletic Fields
• For this section, "athletic field" is defined as a soccer field, football field, softball
field, baseball field, and any other field used for the purposes of group sports
activities. This section does not apply to rental use by a youth sports organization
when the rental use falls within the scope of the organization's facility use
agreement.
Unless approved in writing by the City Manager or his/her designee, Rental use
of athletic fields shall be limited to the following:
a. Athletic fields at Arroyo Vista Community Park:
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• Rental use of athletic fields shall be managed on a rotating schedule to be
established in writing by the Parks and Recreation Director or his/her
designee no less than quarterly each year. The intent of the rotating rental
use schedule is to permit appropriate maintenance of the fields. Rental use is
prohibited while a field is closed for maintenance.
• Tournaments shall be restricted to the months of January through April.
b. Athletic fields at all other parks:
• Rental use is allowed only at the following parks: Campus Canyon Park;
Mammoth Highlands Park; Miller Park; Mountain Meadows Park; Peach Hill
Park; and Poindexter Park.
• Rental use is limited to Group 2 and Group 3 Renters with a total attendance
of 49 or less or Group 2 and Group 3 Renters with a total attendance of 100
or less when the rental of an athletic field is in conjunction with a picnic
pavilion or other park facility and the use is not associated with an
organization or business.
Section 5.4011 Complaints
Complaints and comments should be sent to the Director:
City of Moorpark
City Manager
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
Section 5.4412 Right of Appeal
A Renter has the right to appeal the decision by City staff to revoke or deny a
permit, levy additional charges, and/or deduct a portion of a deposit. An appeal
must be filed in writing to the City of Moorpark, 799 Moorpark Avenue, within five
(5) business days of receiving your notification. The City Manager or his/her
designee will affirm or deny the appeal in writing within ten (10) business days.
Any further appeal must be made in writing to the City Council pursuant to
Section 2.04.080 of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall become effective on August 19, 2016.
SECTION 67. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall
cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th 6th day of SeJuly, 20112016.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
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