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TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
AMENDED OR
REVISED:
GENERAL POLICY
POLICY
NUMBER 801
May 3, 2011
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A. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this document, the following definitions will be used.
Facility: any City of National City recreational building, sports field, court or
associated areas.
Organized Team Event: Any sport teams with seven (7) or more players
participating in a sport with a coach present or in uniform, with exception of
the following: (Basketball) Two teams of ten or more players with uniforms
and officials; (Soccer/Football) Eight or more players with a coach and/or
officials meeting consistently at the same time and/or same place, working
on individual team skills. All organized teams are required to obtain a Use
Permit.
Club or Travel Team: Any single team that belongs in a league who's
home office is not based in National City or travels to multiple cities during
its season to play games. These teams are required to obtain a Use
Permit.
Pick Up Game or Casual Use: any sporting activity occurring on a one
time or occasional unscheduled basis that is open to any participant at the
park. Non-league or club teams using the fields or facilities in this capacity
are not required to obtain a Use Permit.
Note*: A group with a Use Permit has priority over groups without one.
B. INTENT
These Rules and Regulations are intended to promote the general health
and welfare of the residents of the City of National City, by providing a fair
manner of allocating team sports usage of City recreation facilities and
sports fields based on the following rules:
1. Facilities, fields and services should be available to all people without
discrimination.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
AMENDED OR
REVISED:
POLICY
NUMBER 801
May 3, 2011
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2. The recreational program should include a wide variety of activities for
all age groups and interests.
3. Under certain conditions, AND AVAILABILITY OF FACILITIES, fees may
be charged for use of facilities and specialized programs.
4. Maintenance and renovation must be scheduled and implemented to
maintain the community's high standards of aesthetics and sustain the
playability of the City's facilities. (See Attached Field Maintenance Schedule)
5. National City has a zero tolerance policy with regards to smoking,
alcohol and violence. All participants and users of facilities should be
able to enjoy sports and programs free of any violence. Thus teams and
organizations must have a zero tolerance policy with regards to
smoking, alcohol and violence. Weapons of any type (including guns,
knives, and whatever other weapons are "popular" today) and promotion
of gang culture (i.e. affiliation, colors, symbols, signs) shall be prohibited,
C. NON-EXCLUSIVE USE
If the City allows other organizations, or the City itself, to share use of the
facility on a one-time, occasional or permanent basis, the organization shall
agree to such shared use. In return, the City shall adjust the organization's
responsibilities/fees accordingly.
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GENERAL RULES
A. FACILITIES OR FIELD USE PERMIT
A Use Permit must be obtained at the Community Services Department prior to
field or facility usage.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
POLICY
NUMBER 801
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
AMENDED OR
REVISED: May 3, 2011
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1. Season: For purposes of this policy, seasons are established as follows:
a. Fall Sports (September — November): Football, Cross Country,
Water Polo, Tennis, Volleyball;
b. Winter Sports (December —March): Soccer, Basketball, Water
Palo;
c. Spring Sports (March — May): Volleyball, Baseball, Softball,
Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field;
d. Summer Sports (June — August): Open.
Note: "In Season" Calendar is based on California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
competition. Outdoor Tennis and Basketball Courts are excluded from the sports
season schedule. Any use other than the intended use of these courts is prohibited.
2. Permits will be issued for specific dates based on actual needs.
Leagues will not be allowed to reserve fields for an entire season of
exclusive use.
3. Priority will be given to those users whose sport has been classified as
"In Season" (see above). With exception of the Summer Sports Season,
priority will be given based on the organization that has the largest
participant enrollment in the following order:
a. National City Resident Youth Teams
b. National City Resident Adult Sports teams
c, Non -Resident Youth Teams
d. Non -Resident Adult Teams
4. If teams are tied with the same amount of enrollment, the team with the
higher percentage of National City residents will get priority. If teams do
not have any National City Residents on a team roster, priority will be
based on a team with the largest participants enrolled.
5. Use of facilities will not be granted to groups for the purpose of profit
making without prior City Council approval.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
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NUMBER 801
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REVISED: May 3, 2011
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6. The organization shall mandate that all coaching staff adhere to
"Positive Coaching Alliance" standards or the Code of Conduct from
their own professional organization, or similar programs and standards.
National City encourages each organization to perform background
checks on all volunteers.
7. The City will be guided by, but not limited to, the following factors when
considering Field/Facility Use Applications for approval:
a) Applicant's history of compliance with City of National City codes,
policies, rules, and regulations;
b) Applicant's prior experience with the City of National City;
c) Applicant's prior experience with other government or public
agencies, sports leagues, clubs, travel teams and/or school districts;
d) Applicant's prior history of acting in a responsible, safe and respectful
manner while utilizing City facilities;
e) Applicant's prior history of sportsmanship in its interactions with its
team, other teams, city staff, and the community at large; and
f) any other factor that the City deems applicable in order to provide the
best services to the community as a whole.
B. APPLICATION PROCESS
1, Each organization is required to submit the following prior to being
granted a Use Permit:
a) Field/Facility Use Application for each field/facility requested,
b) Current roster and enrollment data (see Section ll, #J)
c) current organization bylaws,
d) Proof of Insurance (see Section II, #P)
e) Game schedule showing home games and away games
f) a copy of 501(c)(3) status (if applying for non-profit status) and
g) a current audited financial statement (as required for 501(c)(3)
designations).
2. Current rosters are due by the completion of the season's second week
of league game play. Fees must be paid within 10 working days prior to the
date of the first practice/game. The City reserves the right to amend the
fees if 'residency' information contained in the roster does not match original
application. Applications submitted without a roster will be issued a
`temporary' permit which will be valid through the second week of!l_.............___. _.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
POLICY
NUMBER 801
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
AMENDED OR
REVISED: May 3, 2011
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Upon receipt of the final roster, a permanent permit will be considered.
Also see Section 11, #J .The deadline to submit a Field/Facility Use
Application, will be the month of June -July for fall/winter use, and
December -January for spring/summer use. Any organizations missing
these deadlines may have access to remaining fields/facilities on an "as
available" basis only.
3. The Community Services Department will hold a field/facility allocation
meeting twice a year and will include one representative from each
participating organization, City staff and a representative of the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board. This group will meet to review City
policies and procedures, field/facility use application requests, allocate
fields/facilities equitably, and encourage optimum cooperation between
all user groups. Meetings will be held in August for the fall/winter
season requests, and February for the spring/summer season. Note: If
there is ample field space, a field allocation meeting may not be needed,
and space will be given based on the priority list {Section 11, #I).
4. Any organization that has fields or facilities of their own must first fully
utilize those resources before requesting City Fields and Facilities.
C. STANDARDS FOR ISSUANCE
The Community Services Department may issue a permit when it finds:
1. that the proposed activity or use of facility/field will not pose a hazard to
public health, welfare, safety, or interfere with City recreation activities or
programs.
2. that the proposed activity or use is not unlawful.
3. that the applicant will not disperse alcoholic beverages in, or on the
facility/field.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
POLICY
NUMBER 801
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
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REVISED: May 3, 2011
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4. that the applicant has adopted the City of National City's policy of zero -
tolerance for violence, drugs, smoking and alcohol, which includes
prohibiting weapons of any type and gang promotion (affiliation, colors,
symbols, signs). Articles of clothing that advertise, depict, or glorify
alcohol, tobacco, drugs, obscenities, violence, illegal activities, gangs, or
prison life shall be prohibited.
5. that the facilities desired have not been previously reserved
D. REVOCATION
The Community Services Director or his/her designated representative shall
have the authority to revoke a permit upon finding violation of any provision
hereof, or upon good cause shown.
F. SECURITY FOR TEAM ACTIVITIES FOR MINORS
Team activities for minors must be supervised by responsible adults on a
minimum ratio of (1) adult for every thirty (30) minors. The City may require
the sponsoring group to also provide security personnel to be in attendance.
The proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary or burdensome
expense to the City or involve excessive police operations.
G. ADVERTISING
1. Except for specific team/league signs, no advertising signs shall appear
on City property without prior approval of the Community Services
Director and compliance with appropriate City ordinances. Also see
Section I, #N regarding modifications to fields.
2. No soliciting, circulating of petitions, or use of sound trucks or platforms
is permitted without written approval of the Community Services Director
and compliance with the appropriate ordinances.
H. HOUSE RULES
1. Each group or organization that applies for a Field/Facility Use permit
will be given a copy of Policy #801 regarding the "Recreational Field and
Sports Facility Rules and Regulations"
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
POLICY
NUMBER 801
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
AMENDED OR
REVISED:
May 3, 2011
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2. Games and practices can begin no earlier than 12:00 noon on weekdays
(Monday -Friday) and 8:00 a.m. on weekends (Saturday -Sunday) unless
prior approval has been given by the Community Services Director or
his/her designee. No games and/or practices may be scheduled for the
following dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New
Years Eve, New Years Day, and the 4th of July, without prior approval
from the Community Services Director or his/her designee.
3. If keys have been issued, groups must ensure that doors/windows/gates
have been locked, lights turned out, and field/facility is secured. The
person who signed the Facility Use Application is responsible for any
keys issued and must ensure that they are kept safe and secure..
4. Games and practices must end no later than 10:00 p.m. (Sunday -
Saturday), unless prior written approval from the Community Services
Director or his/her designee has been obtained.
5. Weekend use, on a regular basis, may be subject to limited hours at the
discretion of the Community Services Director, or his/her designee.
6. Organizations/groups utilizing lighted fields/facilities are responsible for
ensuring the proper use of lights. Groups are required to submit
schedules with their applications outlining their usage time for lights at
each requested facility, and inform the City of any changes. The City
reserves the right to bill user groups for hourly energy costs.
7. All groups are required to notify the City at least 24 hours in advance of
scheduled changes, and/or when field/facility lights are not required.
The City reserves the right to bill user groups for hourly energy costs
incurred when lights are left on and the fields are not being used, when
reserved/scheduled.
8. Use of metal cleats is prohibited without prior approval from the
Community Services Director, or his/her designee.
9. At the conclusion of games, practices, and activities, organizations must
leave the park/field/facility quickly, quietly, clean, and clear of debris.
Failure to do so may result in a clean-up fee, forfeiture of deposit and/or
a refusal of future apelcation requests.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
POLICY
NUMBER 801
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
AMENDED OR
REVISED:
May 3, 2011
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10.Due to maximum occupancy limits and parking availability, maximum
group sizes may be instituted, or a request may be
denied when applying for a facility permit.
11. Lost keys will be subject to replacement fee per Section K.
PRIORITY
To ensure community recreation fields/facilities are used in the best interest
of National City residents at large, the fields/facilities will be administered in
accordance with the priority system and following rules. The formula used
to determine field allocation percentages will be as follows: the total
number of an organization's players, divided by 12, equals the number of
teams. The number of teams, divided by the total number of all participating
teams, equals that organization's field allocation percentage.
1) CITY PROGRAMS. National City Programs shall have priority over any
other programs or usage.
2) CITY SPONSORED PROGRAMS. National City co -sponsored
programs shall be given second priority.
3) RESIDENT NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3), NATIONAL CITY YOUTH
LEAGUES. National City non-profit community -based leagues, whose
charters state service of youth and youth sports activities, with 70% of
participants having a National City residency and whose ages are
eighteen (18) or younger at the beginning of the season.
4) RESIDENT NON-PROFIT NATIONAL CITY ADULT LEAGUES.
National City non-profit community —based leagues, whose charters state
service of adult sports activities, with 7Q°/0 of participants having a
National City residency and whose ages are eighteen or older.
5) NON-RESIDENT NON-PROFIT YOUTH LEAGUES. Non -Profit
organizations whose charters state service of youth and youth sports
activities with less than 70% of participants having a National City
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TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
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residency whose ages are eighteen (18) or younger at the beginning of
the season.
6) NON-RESIDENT YOUTH LEAGUES WITHOUT NON-PROFIT
STATUS. See 'Pick -Up Game or Casual Us& definition in Section II,
#A.
7) PRO or SEMI -PRO TEAMS. Team must have an office located within
the City of National City. Team must be affiliated with a verifiable pro or
semi -pro organization. Team rosters must be comprised of persons
eighteen years of age or older. For -profit teams must provide the City of
National City with 40% of the total profit, and documentation showing
total revenues for verification. Also see Section I, #K regarding 'Gate
Receipt' fee.
8) ADULT NON-RESIDENT WITHOUT NON-PROFIT LEAGUES
9) OCCASIONAL USE/RECREATION PLAY. Resident National City Non -
Profit Youth League organizations will be given priority for occasional
use. Those persons who require the use of a playing field for
recreational play such as a company sponsored competition, or youth
leagues without non-profit status, shall pay a Use Fee (See Section K) at
the rate stated for Adult -for -Profit in the current adopted user fee
schedule.
10) TOURNAMENTS. Tournaments shall be defined as non -regular
league play or off-season competitions with the primary purpose of
fundraising or profit earning. Generally, tournament play is completed in
three or less days including Resident Youth Leagues, Non -Resident Youth
Leagues, Adult Non -Profit Leagues and Adult -for -Profit Leagues.
11) ADULT LEAGUES FOR -PROFIT STATUS. Leagues whose rosters are
comprised of persons eighteen years of age or older, and do not have non-
profit status. For -profit teams must provide the City of National City with
40% of the total profit, and documentation showing total revenues for
verification.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
POLICY
NUMBER 801
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
AMENDED OR
REVISED:
May 3, 2011
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J. RESIDENT ADULT/YOUTH ROSTER AND NON-PROFIT VER1FICIATION
Each organization must present enrollment data from their current season
indicating names, addresses, phone numbers, and birth dates of all
participants. The number of participants within each organization's
enrollment must be confirmed by the City prior to the field allocation
meeting.
Failure to provide an official or complete roster with the application may
result in:
1. being issued a temporary permit (valid through the end of the 2nd
game only), or
2. may place the league in a non-resident fee status, and applicable
fees will be charged.
3. also see Section ll, #B
Each organization must present proof of current non-profit status to receive
non-profit status priority.
K. FEES AND CHARGES
1. City sponsored events, and `Resident Teams' will not be subject to a
user fee. Resident Teams are defined as having a minimum of 70%
National City residents.
2. User Fees are required for organized team events, leagues, and
practices that require exclusive use of Outdoor Tennis & Basketball
Courts, Indoor Basketball Courts, Baseball/Softball, Soccer and Football
Fields.
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TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
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ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
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User Fees
Resident teams
Non-resident teams
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N/A
$50/hour, 2 hour minimum
Field Maintenance/Cost Recovery: turf repair, maintenance, water, equipment.
Resident Teams N/A
Non-resident Teams $10 per participant, per season
Use of sport field lights:
Resident Teams
Non -Resident Teams
Aquatics rental (sports teams/leagues):
Resident Teams
Non -Resident Teams -
$10 per hour
$20 per hour
$25 per hour
$35 per hour
Lifeguard fee $20/hr with 3 guard minimum
The number of lifeguards required per event is determined by what the Pool
Manager deems safe.
Gate Receipt Fee: Any team that charges spectators admission or collects fees,
will be assessed fees equivalent to 40% of their documented revenue.
These fees must be paid to the City within two weeks after each event.
Also see Page 9, #7.
Pool Maintenance/Cost Recovery: water, power, gas, and chemicals
Resident Teams $25 per hour
Non -Resident Teams - $35 per hour
Clean up fee: A clean-up fee may be imposed and based on actual
cost when a field is left with an unusual amount of debris.
Key replacement fee: $50 per key
MINIMUM FIELD USAGE
Fields cannot be reserved for less than two hour use.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
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M. PAYMENT OF FEES
Fees and deposits are to be paid at the time of approval unless special
arrangements have been granted by the Community Services Director.
Rain outs need to be made up during the season. The season can not be
extended. If the fame can not be made up, a refund will be given for the
day missed.
N. MODIFICATION OF SPORTS FIELDS
All requests for permission to modify park grounds must be approved in
writing by the City of National City. All installations become the property of
the City. All requests must include a "Letter of Intent", accompanied by
construction drawings and specifications. No modifications shall be made
without prior approval.
O. INDEMNIFICATION
The applicant must complete a release, hold harmless and indemnity
agreement which releases the City, its elected officials, employees,
representatives, and/or agents from any and all claims asserted, suits or
liability established for damages or injuries, including death, to any person
or property, including injuries to applicant, caused by or alleged to be
caused by any act or omission by the City, its elected officials, employees,
representatives, and/or agents which arise out of or are in any matter
directly or indirectly connected with the use or condition of the premises.
P. INSURANCE
1. All groups are required to have insurance to protect the City from liability
occasioned by their use of City premises. Specifically, all insurance
required by this policy shall be written by California admitted companies
which are rated at least "A,VIII" by the current A.M. Best Rating Guide or
by a company of equal financial stability which shall be approved by the
City's Risk Manager.
2. Commercial General Liability coverage with limits of at least one million
dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence must be provided. The City of National
City must be named as an additional insured pursuant to a separate
endorsement which will be provided to the City along with the Certificate of
insurance prior to use of City fields/facilities. In addition, all
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Rules and Regulations
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deductibles and/or self -insured retentions must be disclosed to and
approved by the City's Risk Manager.
3. Insurance coverage may be obtained through the City under terms,
conditions, and rates applicable at the time, depending on the nature and
duration of the proposed use. Groups desiring to purchase such insurance
through the City must contact the City's Risk Manager.
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RULES GOVERNING USE OF SPORTS FACILITIES jGvm, Pool, Etc)
A. Applicant desiring to use a facility must apply at least ten working days prior
to use. Recreation sponsored classes and activities have priority and will
not be changed to accommodate a group or organization unless authorized
in writing by the Community Services Director.
B. The Community Services Department must be notified of cancellations at
least 24 hours in advance. Failure to do so may result in denial of privileges
in the use of facilities, or full/partial forfeiture of fees/deposits.
C. Food and/or beverages will be allowed only when authorized by the
Community Services Director. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR
TOBACCO PRODUCTS ALLOWED.
D. Premises shall be left in the same condition they are found. Groups will be
held responsible for breakage and general clean up. Failure to comply may
result in denial of use of facilities.
E. Equipment and/or furniture shall not be removed from buildings.
F. Officers of groups shall supervise the conduct of their members to avoid
damage to City property.
G. Reservations of facilities may be subject to change or cancellation at any
time by the Community Services Department upon reasonable notice being
given.
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IV.
RULES GOVERNING USE OF COURT AREAS
(Tennis, Volleyball and Basketball courts)
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A. City sponsored classes and tournaments shall have priority on all courts.
B. Tennis players must wear tennis shoes (i.e.: white soled shoes)
C. Tennis courts are for tennis only or for such activities as may be scheduled
by the Community Services Department.
D. Tennis players must provide their own equipment.
E. Bikes and skateboards and roller skates and blades are not allowed on
tennis courts.
F. Volleyball nets, volleyballs, and basketballs may be checked out from the
Camacho Recreation Center.
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ATHLETIC FIELD REGULATIONS
A. See separate sections that address additional rules that are specific to the
Skate Park (Section VI) and Multi -Use Soccer/Football field (Section VII).
B. Equipment and maintenance: Each user group must provide its own bases,
chalk and field preparation equipment.
C. No vehicles are allowed on sports fields/surfaces or other park grounds,
except when authorized by the City. Violators are subject to citation.
D. League officials shall supervise the conduct of their members.
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E. The Community Services Department must be notified of any cancellation at
least 24 hours in advance. Failure to do so may result in denial of use of
facilities.
F. All reservations may be subject to change or cancellation at any given time.
G. Trash and litter must be picked up and fields/facilities left in a clean and
orderly condition, as this is the responsibility of the Organization/Team.
Please report any vandalism, criminal offense, disturbances, or
maintenance issue to National City Police Department at (619) 336-4411 or
the Community Services Department at (619) 336-4290. Your help is
appreciated in preserving the National City tradition of clean parks and
quality playing fields.
H. No permanent advertising signs shall appear on City property unless
approved by the City. Any temporary signage must be previously approved
by the Community Services Director or designee and must be affiliated with
the league or team (See Section II, #G).
I. No pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc. may be applied
without prior written consent of the City. This consent must be accompanied
by a Pest Control Advisors Report. All work must be performed by a
Licensed Pest Control Applicator.
J. Weather conditions. During rain or wet conditions, call the Community
Services Department at (619) 336-4290 to see if fields are playable.
K. Use of Score Shacks/Snack Bars by the permit holder will be permissible
L. Team/League items in score shack must be removed within 10 business
days of the end of the Season or Tournament. The facility must be left in a
clean and orderly condition. .
M. The City shall not be held responsible for the loss or theft of any item or
equipment from Score Shacks/Snack Bars.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
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ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
AMENDED OR
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VI
RULES GOVERNING USE OF SKATE PARK
A. Skate park facility rental is governed by the Temporary Use Permit Policy
(available from the Neighborhood Services Division)
B. City sponsored classes and events shall have priority
C. Helmets and proper protective gear must be worn at all times when using
the facility
D. Bikes are not allowed in the skate park.
E. All users use the facility at their own risk.
VII
RULES GOVERNING THE MULTI -USE FIELD AT EL TOYON PARK
A. Field is available for Soccer or Football by permit only, to ensure that all
users are aware of the rules. You may obtain a Field Use Application from
the Community Services Department
B. Teams are required to provide their own soccer nets. Nets must be
removed at the end of the game and may not be stored on City property
C, Permitted users may be limited to a specific number of hours on the field, in
order to stay within the maximum usage allowed by the warranty.
D. If teams participate in rotating league games, this field may only be used for
"home" games.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
TITLE: Recreational Field and Sports Facility
Rules and Regulations
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ADOPTED: November 12, 1991
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REVISED: May 3, 2011
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E. Due to the fact that this is an artificial surface, the City and all permitted
users must adhere to the following requirements in order to maintain the
manufacturer's warranty. The following items are prohibited on the turf/field:
1. No Pets
2. No paints, chalks or permanent markings
3. No tape (to mark the surface)
4. Only non-metal,'/2" molded 'grass' cleats are allowed.
5. No bikes, skateboards, roller blades, skates or other wheeled
sports
6. No shotput or javelin, or similar activities that may damage the
turf
7. No food, drinks, sunflower seeds or gum
8. No glass bottles or containers
9. No vehicles except as approved by the City
10.No cigarettes, cigars or other smoking materials
11. No fireworks or open flames
12. No driving stakes (to anchor tents, canopies, etc)
F. Users who operate their own snack bars, must limit the type of snacks/food/
beverages are sold to ensure that prohibited items do not get onto the field.
G. In addition to the specific rules for this field, all other Field Use rules and
regulations throughout this policy also apply.
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