Minutes 1999/09/13
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Posting
Roll Call
Skate Park
Facility
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Special Meeting
September 13, 1999
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on September 10, 1999
Agenda at 9:30 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Lisabeth A. Gifford, Charles S. Morales, Suellen
C. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, Anthony C. Sudol III (arrived at 6:47 p.m.),
and K. A. Mike Gilroy; Absent: Councilmember Guadalupe Arellano - 6:45 p.m.
The Mayor noted an emergency ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Gilroy
City Code, regarding Public Park and Recreational Facilities and Rules and
Regulations therefore regarding the skate park facility.
The City Administrator and City Attorney reviewed the emergency ordinance,
noting the need to properly post the requirement to wear safety equipment to have
qualified immunity for 14 years of age and older. It was noted that it will be five
more days before the Police Department will start to cite users. The City
Administrator stated there will be directed enforcement at various times. The City
Attorney noted that this is a hazardous recreational activity and you skate at your
own risk. She stated that the State is collecting information on a yearly basis on
injuries incurred at this type offacility. She also noted that some cities require
waivers for the user and the parent to sign if the user is under 18 years of age.
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The Mayor stated that he was under the impression that when the Council
approved this, that the City had immunity and was covered for all ages.
Councilman Morales noted that the facility is becoming a regional draw.
Ord. 99-14 Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried (Councilmember Arellano absent) to adopt emergency Ordinance No.
99-14 amending Chapter 18 of the Gilroy City Code, regarding Public Park and
Recreational Facilities and Rules and Regulations therefor [skate park facility], and
to come back quickly with additional information.
ORDINANCE NO. 99-14
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING
CHAPTER 18 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE, REGARDING PUBLIC PARK
AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND RULES AND REGULATIONS
THEREFOR. [SKATE PARK FACILITY]
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of September, 1999, by the following
vote;
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GWFORD, MORALES, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, SUDOL and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO
. NOES:
ABSENT:
Skate Park
Facility
The Mayor noted an Ordinance of the City of Gilroy amending Chapter 18 of
the Gilroy City Code, regarding Public Park and Recreational Facilities and Rules
and Regulations therefor regarding the skate park facility.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried (Councilmember Arellano absent) to read the Ordinance by title only and
waive further reading of the ordinance. The City Clerk read the Ordinance by title
only.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Sudol
and carried (Councilman Arellano absent) to introduce the Ordinance amending
Chapter 18 of the Gilroy City Code, regarding Public Park and Recreational
Facilities and Rules and Regulations therefor. [Skate park facility]
Councilwoman Rowlison noted the need for more trash cans, benches, and
recycling bins at this facility.
Adjournment
At 7: 10 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk