2022/12/13 City Council Ordinance 973 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
Pursuant to California Government Code§36933 and§40806
Pursuant to Rohnert Park Municipal Code 1.08.010
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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County of Sonoma
I, Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk for the City of Rohnert Park, declare this is a true and
correct copy of Ordinance No. 973.
Ordinance No. 973, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
Amending Rohnert Park Municipal Code Sections 9.62.010 Regarding Rentals of City
Parks and Recreational Facilities was published on 12/2/2022 and 12/16/2022 as
required by law, and posted in five (5) public places in said City, to:
www.rpcity.org for website posting
City Hall
130 Avram Avenue
Public Safety Main Station
500 City Center Drive
Rohnert Park Community Center
5401 Snyder Lane
Rohnert Park Senior Center
6800 Hunter Dr A
A certified copy of the full text Ordinance was posted at the City Clerk's office, 130 Avram
Avenue, Rohnert Park, California 94928 on 12/2/2022 and 12/16/2022.
The summary of Ordinance No. 973 was published in the Community Voice on 12/2/2022 and
12/16/2022 as required by law.
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me this January 10, 2023
Elizabeth Machado, Assistant City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION IN OEC 13 2022,
"The Community VOICE"
(Published every Friday) CITY Gi-ER,K
in the
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of the
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In and For the County of Sonoma
COUNTY OF SONOMA
City of Rohnert Park
Summary of Ordinance No. 973
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, The undersigned does hereby certify and declare: That at all times hereinafter sworn, deposes and says:
That at all times hereinafter mentioned she was a citizen of the United States, over the age of eighteen years and a resident of said
county and was at all said times the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of The Community VOICE, a newspaper of general
circulation, published in the City of Rohnert Park, in said County of Sonoma, State of California; that The Community VOICE is and
was at all times herein mentioned, a newspaper of general circulation as that term is defined by Section 6000 of the Government Code;
its status as such newspaper of general circulation having been established by Court Decree No. 35815 of the Superior Court of the
State of California, in and for the County of Sonoma, Department No. 1 thereof; and as provided by said Section 6000, is published for
the dissemination of local and telegraphic news and intelligence of a general character, having a bona fide subscription list of paying
subscribers, and is not devoted to the interest, or published for the entertainment or instruction of a particular class, profession, trade,
calling, race or denomination, or for the entertainment and instruction of such classes, professions, trades, callings, races or
denominations; that at all said times said newspaper has been established and published in the said City of Rohnert Park, in said County
and State at regular intervals for more than one year preceding the first publication of this notice herein mentioned; that said notice was
set in type not smaller than non-pareil and was preceded with words printed in black face type no smaller than non-pareil, describing
and expressing in general terms, the purport and character of the notice intended to be given; that the "City of Rohnert Park" Summary
of Ordinance No. 973" of which the annexed is a printed copy, was published in said newspaper at least I consecutive time(s),
commencing on the 2"d day of December, 2022 and ending on the 2"d day of December, 2022.
I HEREBY CERTIFY AND DECLARE UNDER THE PENALTY OF perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
EXECUTED 2id day of December, 2022 at Rohnert Park, California.
Signed
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"The Community VOICE"
(Published every Friday)
in the
SUPERIOR COURT
of the
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In and For the County of Sonoma
COUNTY OF SONOMA
City of Rohnert Park
Summary of Ordinance No. 973
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, The undersigned does hereby certify and declare: That at all times hereinafter sworn, deposes and says:
That at all times hereinafter mentioned she was a citizen of the United States, over the age of eighteen years and a resident of said
county and was at all said times the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of The Community VOICE, a newspaper of general
circulation, published in the City of Rohnert Park, in said County of Sonoma, State of California; that The Community VOICE is and
was at all times herein mentioned, a newspaper of general circulation as that term is defined by Section 6000 of the Government Code;
its status as such newspaper of general circulation having been established by Court Decree No. 35815 of the Superior Court of the
State of California, in and for the County of Sonoma, Department No. 1 thereof, and as provided by said Section 6000, is published for
the dissemination of local and telegraphic news and intelligence of a general character, having a bona fide subscription list of paying
subscribers, and is not devoted to the interest, or published for the entertainment or instruction of a particular class, profession, trade,
calling, race or denomination, or for the entertainment and instruction of such classes, professions, trades, callings, races or
denominations; that at all said times said newspaper has been established and published in the said City of Rohnert Park, in said County
and State at regular intervals for more than one year preceding the first publication of this notice herein mentioned; that said notice was
set in type not smaller than non-pareil and was preceded with words printed in black face type no smaller than non-pareil, describing
and expressing in general terms, the purport and character of the notice intended to be given; that the "City of Rohnert Park" Summary
of Ordinance No. 973" of which the annexed is a printed copy, was published in said newspaper at least 1 consecutive time(s),
commencing on the 16"' day of December, 2022 and ending on the 16" day of December, 2022.
I HEREBY CERTIFY AND DECLARE UNDER THE PENALTY OF perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
EXECUTED 16' day of December, 2022 at Rohnert Park, California.
Signed
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Claudia Smith Chief Clerk
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 973, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING
ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9.62.010 REGARDING
RENTALS OF CITY PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Pursuant to Government Cade section 36933{cy, ilia following canslitutes a E
of Ordinance No. 973 which was adopted by the Rohnort Park City Council on 0
13. 2022 at Its meeting held in the City Council CIlanibs rs,130 Avram Avanuo,
Park. California.
The Ordinance vrould amend Rohnert Park Municipal Code section 912.010 to h
City Cantor Nam as a location subject to park rules. Additionally, this sectlon of ce
would be revised to expressly prohibit Interleronce with pork rentals and picnic rest
val Ions granted by the community services department, and would prohibit other not
Was besides picklabalf, futsal, or baskatbali an pickleball courts, fulsal courts, ai
basketball without first obtaining written permission from the Community Services p
partmarn of tho C[ty of Rohnert Park,
Additionally, this section of tho municipal coda would be revised to require that gal
orings of more than 10 people that are not open to the general public or that roquIre e
oluslve use of park space require a permit issued by the Community Setvlc
Dope rims n1. This sactlon would also prolilbit the lnatallatlon of any tomporary lmprol
mends, amenities, or attractions, such as bounce houses, stages, fencing, sound equl
ment, or portable toilets, without a permit. The Code would aulhorlxe ilia Council tome
further regulations regarding the Issuance of permits for rentals of parks and park are
by resolution.
A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 973 is posted and available forrevli
In the City Clerk's Office at 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California and online
IEces_and-.pubifc hearingalpubllc, notices.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effective 30 days after adoption, and she
published and posted as required by law. This ordinance was introduced by the Cour
61 of the City of Rohnert Park on November22, 2022 and adopted on December 13, 202
DATED: December 14, 2022 Sylvia Lopei Cuevas
City Clerk
City of Rohnert Park
Pub: December 16, 2022
Tlie Communlly Voice
ORDINANCE NO. 973
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AMENDING ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9.62.010 REGARDING
RENTALS OF CITY PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
WHEREAS, City staff have recommend updating the City of Rohnert Park Municipal
Code to establish provisions to govern the rental of picnic areas,
NOW THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park does ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are adopted as findings of the City Council in
enacting this ordinance.
Section 2. Amended. Section 9.62.010 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code is
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
9.62.010 -Unlawful acts in public parks and recreation facilities.
It is unlawful for any person, entity, firm or corporation to do or commit any of the acts
enumerated below in any city park or recreation facility, or at the City Center Plaza:
A. To damage, by any means whatsoever, any public property planted, placed, located or
otherwise situated in a public park or recreation facility.
B. To cut or remove any wood,turf, grass, soil, rock, sand or gravel or any object attached
or affixed to land, without written permission of the director of the community services
department.
C. To release any livestock of any kind on park property with the exception of dogs which
shall be permitted pursuant to posted regulations or in accordance with Section 6.14.030
of the Municipal Code.
D. To post, place or erect any bills, notice, paper or advertising device of any kind.
E. To sell or offer for sale any food or merchandise without a vending permit from the
City, except that a vending permit shall not be required of a person or nonprofit
organization to sell merchandise making a political, religious, philosophical or
ideological message in any area of a park open to the public. A valid vending permit shall
be carried by any vendor subject to a permit requirement at all times that person is selling
within the city park. Notwithstanding any other provision of the code, violations of
requirements set forth in this subsection E or conditions of a vending permit shall only be
subject to administrative citation issued pursuant to chapter 1.25 of the code.
Administrative fines shall be limited to the maximum fines allowed pursuant to
Government Code section 51039(a). Any administrative citations issued shall meet the
format requirements set forth in section 1.25.050 and shall also provide notice regarding
the ability to seek an ability-to-pay determination in accordance with Government Code
section 51039(f).
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F. To willfully tamper with or damage any water or gas pipes, hydrant, stopcock, sewer,
basin or other construction in any park.
G. To carry any weapon, including, but not limited to, firearms, airguns, paintball markers,
or slingshots.
H. To make or kindle a fire except in picnic stoves or other fixtures provided for that
purpose, or to camp, except in places designated as such by official action of the city.
I. To ride or drive any horse or other animal or any motorized vehicle, cycle or scooter
elsewhere other than on the roads or drives provided for such purpose, or to drive a motor
vehicle in an erratic or hazardous manner on any park roads, paths or parking area.
J. To enter,remain,stay or loiter in the swimming pools in the public parks or the enclosures
surrounding said pools at any time when the pools are not open to the public with a
lifeguard on duty.
K. To play or engage in model airplane flying, driving of golf balls, archery, hardball or
any similar games of a hazardous nature except at such places as shall be especially set
apart for such purposes.
L. To throw or place on or in any park any paper, rubbish, garbage or refuse matter of any
kind, unless in a receptacle designed for the purpose, but no person shall deposit
household rubbish and garbage in any city park, rubbish or garbage receptacles.
M. To possess any beverage container made of glass or to bring, carry, or transport any
beverage container made of glass into a city park.
N. To possess food or drink in any city recreation facility where there are signs posted
prohibiting such items.
O. To disregard or disobey the directives of a lifeguard, city staff member, or posted rules
while at a city swimming pool.
P. To deny or otherwise interfere with the use of a field,park, or facility by an organization
or individual with a valid permit or picnic reservation issued by the community services
department.
R. To engage in any activity other than tennis on tennis courts, pickleball on pickleball
courts, basketball on basketball courts, or futsal on futsal courts, without written
permission from the community services department.
S. To be in custody, control, or otherwise responsible for an off-leash or unconfined dog
which initiates an unprovoked attack on any person or animal that causes injury or causes
a defensive action to prevent serious injury.
T. To be in custody, control, or otherwise responsible for a dog that does not exhibit a valid
license.
U. To be in custody, control, or otherwise responsible for an off-leash or unconfined dog
over six months of age that has not been spayed or neutered.
V. To have, possess, carry, sell or consume any alcoholic beverage as defined in Section
9.34.010, unless such person has obtained a permit for possession and/or consumption of
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alcoholic beverages for a special event as defined in Section 9.34.010, from the director
of public safety or his/her designee.
W. To offer for sale any service or engage in any form of commercial activity without a
commercial activity permit issued by the director of the community services department,
except that a commercial activity permit shall not be required (i) to solicit funds or
contributions for charitable, educational, philosophical, political, religious, or other
ideological purposes, or(ii) for the sale of food or merchandise.
X. To participate in, host or organize an activity or event, with more than 10 people that is
not open to the public, or to use any park space for exclusive use to the exclusion of the
general public for such an event, without a permit from the community services
department. Such permit shall be carried by the host or organizer at all times during the
time of the event or activity.
Y. To erect or install any temporary improvements, amenities, or attractions, including
bounce houses, stages, fencing, sound equipment, portalets, without a permit from the
community services department.
Z. To use a city sports court or sports field between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
No use of sports courts or sports fields is permitted after dark when no permanent
lighting is present.
Requirements and regulations concerning the issuance of permits referred to in this section,
including permits for rental of parks and park areas, may be established by resolution of City
Council.
Section 2. Environmental Review. The City Council finds that adoption of this
ordinance is not a project within the meaning of section 15378 of the Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA Guidelines") because it
has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, either directly or ultimately.
The City Council also finds the approval of this ordinance is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3)
of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
adoption of this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 3. Severability. The City Council hereby declares that every section,
paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase of this ordinance is severable. If any section, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason found to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such invalidity, or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective 30 days
after its adoption.
Section 5. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to cause this ordinance to be
published in the manner required by law.
This ordinance was introduced on November 22, 2022 and adopted by the Council of the
City of Rohnert Park on December 13, 2022, by the following roll call vote:
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