HomeMy WebLinkAbout2769ORDINANCE NO. 2769
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, establishing a permitting process
for use of City Hall Council Chambers and lobby
area, establishing permitted activities,
designating the Director of Parks and Recreation
as the official to issue permits, and adding a
Chapter to Title 12 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Angeles finds
it necessary to provide a procedure for responding to requests by
various agencies for use of the City Hall Council Chambers and
lobby area. The City Council deems it appropriate to establish a
permitting process to provide for the appropriate use of such
facilities. The City Council further finds it appropriate to
designate the Director of Parks and Recreation as the official
authorized to issue permits for the use of the City Hall Council
Chambers and lobby area.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ANGELES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. A new Chapter 12.10 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code is hereby created to read as follows:
CHAPTER 12.10
CITY HALL
Sections:
12.10.010 Purpose
12.10.020 Applicability
12.10.030 Permitted Activities
12.10.040 Use Regulations
12.10.050 Permit Application
12.10.060 Permit Issuance Prerequisites
12.10.070 Fee Schedule
12.10.080 Permit Revocation
12.10.090 Permit Assignment
12.10.100 Right of Inspection
12.10.110 Prohibited Activities
12.10.120 Violation - Penalty
12.10.010 - Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to
provide a procedure for responding to requests by various agencies
for use of the City Hall Council Chambers and lobby area.
12.10.020 - Applicability. This Chapter shall apply to the
use of the City Hall Council Chambers and lobby area located at 321
East 5th Street in the City of Port Angeles and to any use of the
surrounding grounds whenever said use is in conjunction with the
use of the building as governed by this Chapter.
12.10.030 - Permitted Activities. Subject to the pro-
visions of all other sections of this Chapter, the following
activities are permitted in the City Hall Council Chambers and
lobby area:
A. Conference and other business meetings;
B. Civic events;
C. Receptions;
D. Educational presentations; and
E. Governmental and regulatory agency meetings and
hearings.
12.10.040 - Use Regulations. The following regulations
shall apply to the use of the City Hall Council Chambers and lobby
area:
A. The hours of operation shall be from 7:00 a.m. to
11:00 p.m., unless by special permission of the Director of Parks
and Recreation;
B. The sale or use of liquor, including beer and /or wine,
shall not be permitted;
C. All applicable federal, state and local laws, codes
and regulations shall be complied with;
D. Permit applicants shall be responsible for the
following:
1. Preventing damage to the building or its
contents,
2. Preventing access to any other parts of the City
Hall /Vern Burton Memorial Community Center
complex,
3. Cleaning the used areas before leaving,
4. Locking the building upon leaving, and
5. Reporting any damage that needs repair so that
it may be repaired by City personnel. The cost
of repair shall be paid by user, which costs
shall be deducted from the damage deposit.
E. The Director of Parks and Recreation may recommend
such other regulations as are necessary for use of the facility,
which regulations may be adopted by the City Council by resolution.
12.10.050 - Permit Application.
A. An applicant for a permit to use the facility shall
file an application with the Director of Parks and Recreation or
his designee at least 7 days prior to the date sought for use of
the facility, or at least thirty days prior to the date sought for
use of the facility if special arrangements such as floor covering,
seating, food or beverage service, or other such arrangements are
required, unless the Director of Parks and Recreation waives such
notice requirements in circumstances that he deems appropriate. The
application shall provide the following information:
1. Sponsor of the activity;
2. Nature of the event;
3. Date and hours of the event;
4. Expected attendance; and,
5. All other such information as may be required by
the Director of Parks and Recreation.
B. The Director of Parks and Recreation or his designee
shall determine whether a permit for the activity requested shall
be issued. In appropriate circumstances, the Director of Parks and
Recreation may place such terms and conditions on the permit as he
deems necessary and appropriate for the proper administration and
enforcement of this Chapter.
12.10.060 - Permit Issuance Prerequisites.
A. After approval of the permit application, and before
issuance of the permit, the applicant shall deposit with the City
a cash deposit or surety bond, in an amount calculated to pay costs
or charges for cleanup and /or damage, but in no event to exceed
$1,000. This bond or deposit shall be used to pay costs or charges
incurred to repair damages to the City facility, or to clean up the
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facility after its use if the same is not done by the applicant
within a reasonable time, as determined by the Director of Parks
and Recreation. This bond or other deposit, or a portion thereof,
shall be returned to the applicant when the City is satisfied that
any damages incurred during the use of the facility by the
applicant have been repaired and that the facility has been cleaned
to the same condition as when delivered to the applicant. This
bond or other deposit may be used by the City for repair or clean-
up if such is not done by the applicant. The requirement for
deposit or bond may be waived if the applicant is a non - profit,
governmental or regulatory agency, in the discretion of the
Director of Parks and Recreation.
B. After approval of a permit application, and before
issuance of the permit, the applicant for any use that is either
sponsored by a corporate entity or is a special event with
significant potential liability exposure as determined by the City
shall furnish to the City proof of liability coverage in an amount
and form satisfactory to the Risk Manager, naming the City as an
additional insured.
C. As deemed necessary and appropriate, the Director of
Parks and Recreation may require that the applicant execute a hold
harmless in favor of the City for any and all claims arising out of
the permitted use, except for claims caused by the sole negligence
of the City.
D. Within 48 hours of the event, the applicant must meet
with a representative of the Parks and Recreation Department for a
thorough review of the facilities, available equipment, security
procedures and the issuance of keys.
E. The Director of Parks and Recreation may place other
conditions and requirements upon the use of City Hall as deemed
necessary and appropriate to assure the safety and security of the
public and the facility.
F. After approval of the permit application, and before
issuance of the permit, the applicant shall present written
confirmation of conformance with any other condition or requirement
placed upon the proposed activity.
12.10.070 - Fee Schedule. The Director of Parks and
Recreation shall prepare a schedule of fees for the use of the City
Hall Council Chambers and lobby area. This schedule shall be
approved by City Council by resolution.
12.10.080 - Permit Revocation. Any permit issued pursuant
:o the terms of this Chapter may be revoked in accordance with the
provisions of PAMC 5.04.150 through 5.04.220.
12.10.090 - Permit Assignment. No permit issued pursuant
to this Chapter may be assigned.
12.10.100 - Right of Inspection. The Director of Parks and
Recreation, his designee, or any peace officer of the state shall
have the right to enter and inspect the activity at any time.
12.10.110 - Prohibited Activities. It is unlawful for any
user or other person to commit any of the following offenses on the
premises of, or in connection with the use of the City Hall:
A. Interference with any individual or group in lawful
use of the City Hall;
B. Soliciting, interfering with, accosting other people
for selling, begging, immoral acts or other similar purposes;
C. Wilfully marking, marring, defacing, disfiguring,
injuring, tampering with or damaging any City property.
12.10.120 - Violation - Penalty. Any person violating any
of the provisions of PAMC 12.10.110 is guilty of a misdemeanor and
may be punished by a fine of up to $500 for each offense.
Section 2 - Severability. If any provisions of this
Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstances, is
held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the
provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is
not affected.
Section 3 - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take
effect as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at
a regular meeting of said Council held on the 20th day of
July , 1993.
ATTEST:
Becky J. Tpt ii, Cit Clerk
APP `O D AS F
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Craig y Knutson,
City At orney
PUBLISHED BY SUMMARY:
July 25, 1993
92.08
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Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on July 20. 1993
Ordinance No. 2767
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles amends Ordinance 2158, as amended,
repeals Exhibit "1" to Section 1 of that Ordinance, and adopts an Official Zoning
Map for the City of Port Angeles.
Ordinance No. 2768
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles sets forth minimum street standards
for lots or parcels having no established City street access and amends Ordinance
2552 and Chapter 14.01 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 2769
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles establishes a permitting process for
use of City Hall Council Chambers and lobby area, establishes permitted
activities, designates the Director of Parks and Recreation as the official to issue
permits, and adds a Chapter to Title 12 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 2770
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles amends the use regulations and
permitting process for the use of the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center,
amends Section 1 of Ordinance 2398 and Section 1 of Ordinance 2405, and
Chapter 12.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 2771
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles provides for revisions to shoreline permits
and amends Ordinance 2033, as amended, and Chapter 15.08 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code.
The full texts of the Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be
mailed upon request. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
These Ordinances shall take effect five days after the date of publication of these summaries.
Publish: July 25. 1993
Becky J. Upton
City Clerk