HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 21, 1990 (47)C U N C I L C0MMUNIC0" ION
M: THE CIJY COUNCIL
FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE
March 21, 1990
SUBJECT: Consider request to designate City park site (s) for canine training
and shows
PREPARED BY: Ron Williamson, Parks and Recreation Director i
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council amend the Municipal Code 12.12.020 to
allow for dog shows, competitions, training exhibitions, and the like, by permit
use in controlled and enclosed facilities, and that an area or areas be set
aside for dog training/running of dogs off leash in designated public park areas
secured by a fence. That those using such areas do so of their own free will anu
accept total responsibility for the actions of their animal(s), liability, and
conditions that exist within these areas.
3ackground Information: At the last two Parks and Recreation Commission
meetings we have had dog enthusiasts from our local dog training classes and
those that currently train dogs for shows, competition and training exercises
address the Commission as to their dogs' needs for such training and events. As
such, it is therefore requested to allow, by permit or another City approved
means, the use of designated areas for these events, The Commission asked Staff
at the February meeting to review these requests for which Staff came back with
the recommendation that all dog shows, competitions, and training
exhibitions be allowed, providing the group or organization seek the appropriate
permit for said activities in parks that can be enclosed and controlled for that
single purpose or events. Staff recommended the following facilities that could
meet these requirements --2upo Field, the Grape Bowl (stadium), the Complex and
Armory Park. All are enclosed by cyclone fence and can be controlled by one
access gate. It would be expected, as with any other event, that an application
for use would be completed, a contract or agreement drawn up (permit) that
required insurance language/certificates be furnished by the sponsoring party and
that fees be charged by the nature of the event and use of said facility.
Additionally, the dog group requested that a dog training area be set aside
for public' use to -train their animals and be open to- the general population to
allow dogs to be trained or run off leash. The suggestion is that fenced areas
would or could be erected to provide these areas at open and/or out of the way
areas at ons or two parks so that these individuals and the general public could
be provided with this service.
The Parks and Recreation Commission approved tha above concept --enclosed and
controlled dog event use of facilities --and after much discussion wants staff to
create these designated fenced areas for animals to be off leash.
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COUNCIL COMMICATIL
Warch 21, 1990
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A couple of areas were discussed, Beckman Park north basin,.: Sailas 5 Park northeast...
basin area, etc. The feeling is that there is considerable. open.,area. i n :4the ! 9 e::-
parks to name two and that they could be fenced off for public dckj;.use. -.:Staff
indicated that these areas could be fenced off, but a concern with :;collia ction, of
debris when water is being left in the basin, then is drained oft can restrict.."'..,
tbe,IXOW of drainage water going in , and out of the fari-Lity.
.facilities .to".,::Staff,
''it was reco=e6ded that th6,otjier suggested high'.ground
retain their open areas for general public use. and should notbe fenced for `
restricted use. Unless a separate new park is planned down .the road.' the only
answer is the basins. The Commission indicated that Staff should select these
areas.
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