pages: CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf, 4
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CityCouncil | 2008-06-17 | 4 | The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the intent is that bicycling and skateboarding might be okay in some parks. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to have the proposed ordinance have an exception for bicyclists riding to park racks and lockers he does not see any reason for a skateboarder to skate through the parking structure or parking lot. Mayor Johnson stated bicyclists need to walk bicycles through parks to get to racks. Councilmember deHaan stated the distinguishing factor is whether the area is accessible to vehicles; inquired whether the proposed ordinance could be modified now and move forward, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether requiring signs is in the proposed ordinance. The City Attorney responded the Municipal Code has two existing provisions one addresses no skateboarding in City business districts a sign does not need to be posted; the other provision deals with City parks; the intent is to prohibit skateboard riding in a City park if a sign is posted. Mayor Johnson stated the ordinance should change; parks should not be cluttered with signs; the City should not be burdened with placing signs in the parks. The City Attorney stated the City could make an outright prohibition of skateboarding in parks. Mayor Johnson stated the ordinance should state that there are outright prohibitions unless otherwise authorized; inquired who would enforce the ordinance, to which the City Attorney responded the Police Department. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Park Directors could be authorized to issue citations. The City Manager responded the matter would be explored and brought back to Council. The City Attorney read into the record the following proposed language: "It shall be unlawful, unless otherwise posted, for any person to operate or ride a bicycle or skateboard propelled wholly or in part by muscular power within or upon any public park, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 June 17, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf |