HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-22 - RESOLUTIONS - USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS (2)RESOLUTION NO. 89-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
REGARDING USE OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WHEREAS, the primary purpose of City facilities is to further enhance the level
of services in response to community needs, priority use of the Council Chambers
shall be City -sponsored programs and activities; and
WHEREAS, the second priority includes community-based organizations and groups
affiliated with a governmental agency (federal, state, local), fraternal, church,
service charity or other nonprofit organization which evidences a formal
constitution, bylaws or duly elected officers for the year and provides a general
benefit to the community as determined by the Council; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's policy, for all City facilities, that during the
majority of the open hours the majority of each facility is available to the
general public.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council finds as follows:
Section 1: Permits for Council Chambers:
A. Any person requesting temporary use of all or part of the Council Chambers
must first apply for and obtain a permit therefor from the City Manager or
his designee or City Council as set out herein.
B. Uses of the Council Chambers for less than a period of one week may be
approved by the City Manager. Uses of City facilities in excess of one
week requires approval by the City Council.
C. The City Manager or City Council may impose reasonable conditions or
restrictions on the granting of a permit including but not limited to any
of the following:
1. A requirement that the applicant furnish or pay for applicable
insurance, providing the City a Certificate of Insurance showing the
City as an additionally named insured, or paying to the City the
amounts necessary for the City to obtain necessary insurance. The
level may be determined by the City.
2. Restrictions on amplified sound, equipment, the number of persons to
be present, the location of any bandstand or stage, or any other use
which appears likely to create a risk of interference with the normal
operations of the facility by City personnel. Alcoholic beverages,
firearms, ammunition, signs and placards are prohibited in the
Council Chambers.
3. A requirement that the applicant post a reasonable security deposit
for the repair of any damage to City property or the cost of cleanup
or both.
4. A requirement that the applicant pay a reasonable fee to defray the
cost of furnishing adequate security forces by the City of the
proposed use or activity.
5. A requirement that the applicant pay any required business license
tax or other required fees.
6. A requirement that the applicant sign a letter of understanding that
the applicant understands that alcohol consumption is prohibited in
City facilities.
7. Permits shall not be transferable without the written consent of the
authorizing authority.
B. Within twenty (20) business days after receipt of an application for
permit submitted on forms approved by the City Manager, the City
Manager or his designee shall approve the permit, with or without
conditions, or apprise the applicant in writing of his/her reasons
for refusing the permit. Where City Council action is required, the
request must be received two weeks before it is to appear on the
agenda.
D. The authorizing authority shall consider protection of City facilities,
impact on other users of City facilities, impact on citizens surrounding
City facilities and any other factors they may deem pertinent when
deciding upon applications for use of the Council Chambers.
Section 2: Fees:
A. Fees for use of facility under this resolution shall be set by the City
Council.
.., B. Payment of all fees required by the City Manager and authorized hereunder
must be made prior to any permit or contract being granted or executed by
the City by which the use applied for by permittee is permitted.
C. The City Manager shall have the authority to collect fees in an amount
equal to the actual expenses of the City incurred in connection with the
performance of the permitted use.
Section 3: Workers' Compensation Insurance:
Whenever, in the opinion of the City Manager the circumstances warrant, a
permittee shall procure, pay for and keep in force Workers' Compensation
Insurance for and on behalf of, and protecting the agents and/or employees of
such permittee; provided further, however, that whenever under the laws of the
state such permittee shall be required to cover his, hers or its agents and/or
employees by Workers' Compensation Insurance, such law or laws shall be
complied with notwithstanding the exercise of or failure to exercise such
discretion of the City Manager with regard thereto.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day o August 19 9.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
LZ- CLE
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting --thereof, held on
the 22nd day of August , 1989 by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: none
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: none