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F-3. (City Council) Approve Temporary Location and Revised Hours of Operation at
Current Edwards Street Site for Huntington Central Park Dog Park — Direct Staff
to Study Area for Noise Mitigation — Approve Best Friend Dog Park Foundation
Memorandum of Understanding ( . )
Communication from the Community Services Director informing Council that pursuant
to City Council direction, alternative locations for Huntington Central Park Dog Park have
been analyzed for recommendation to Council.
Recommended Action: Motion to:
Community Services Commission Recommendation (Attachment No. 1)
i. Allow Dog Park to remain at its current Edwards Street site with the following revised
hours of operation on an interim basis until the former gun range site can be
considered as a permanent site; and direct staff to explore the use of a sound
barrier, such as additional vegetation between the Dog Park and Edwards Street and
between the parking lot and Edwards Street,
Small Dog Area
Big Dog Area
Big Dogs allowed in
Small Dog Area
Weekdays
7am-$ m
8am-8 m
7am-8am
Weekends
7am-8 m
10am-8 m
7am-10am
and
2. Approve Best Friend Dog Park Foundation signing an operational memorandum of
understanding before revised hours are implemented.
OR
Staff Recommendation
Allow Dog Park to remain at its current Edwards Street site until the City Council
selected an alternative site.
Motion FAILS to move to Goldenwest 3-4 (Dettloff, Bauer,
Houchen, Cook No)
Motion APPROVED as amended to extend hours 4-3 (Winchell,
Boardman, Green No)
Small Dog
Area
Big Dog
Area
All Dogs allowed
in Small Dog Area
Weekdays
9am-7 m
9am-5 m
5 m-7 m
Weekends
90am-7 m
10am-5 m
5 m-7 m
Council/Agency Meeting Held: 64-j7-_0)_
Deferred/Continued to:
Approved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied
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Council Meeting Date: September 17, 2001
Department ID Number: CS01-056
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
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SUBMITTED TO:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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SUBMITTED BY:
RAY SILVER, City Administrator4W n
PREPARED BY:
RON HAGAN, Director, Community Services Departmen
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SUBJECT:
APPROVE CONTINUATION OF DOG PARK IN HUNTINGTON
CENTRALPARK
Statement of Issue, Funding Source, Recommended Action, Alternative Action(s), Analysis, Environmental Status, Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue: Should Dog Park continue to be operated at its current hours and
location in Huntington Central Park?
Funding Source: NIA
Recommended Action: Motions to:
1) Allow the Best Friend Dog Park Foundation to continue operating Dog Park at its present
location within Huntington Central Park for a period of one year with the following
modifications,
Hours of operation. - weekdays:
April 2 — October 31 T00 W To ;'60 em
November 1 - April 1 71ya 00 AM T5 6 :00 fM
Hours of operation - weekends:
Year round . to:OoAm Ta 5:00fm
2) Direct staff to formalize the relationship with the Best Friend Dog Park Foundation
through a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the
Best Friend Dog Park Foundation.
Alternative Actions :
1) Continue Dog Park conditions and hours as identified during the 2001 six-month pilot
program in January, including relocation of small Dog Park area to the east side of facility,
screening between small and large Dog Park areas, and the following hours of operation:
Weekdays: April 2 through October 31 6:30 am to 8:00 pm
November 1 through April 1 6:30 am to 7:00 pm
Weekends: Year-round 7:30 am to 7:00 pm
or
2) Close Dog Park until another location can be determined.
*QUEST FOR COUNCIL ACAN
MEETING DATE: September 17, 2001 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: CS01-056
Analysis: At the January 10, 2001 public hearing, the Community Services Commission
recommended to City Council that the Dog Park continue to operate, with modifications, at
its current location within Huntington Central Park. The Commission recommended
modifications to the hours of operation and to the interior configuration of Dog Park. It also
requested staff monitor the effectiveness of the changes for a six-month trial period. On
July 11, 2001, the Community Services Commission conducted a follow up meeting to
again solicit public input relative to the effectiveness of the operational changes. The
following is an update on the present conditions at the park and a summary of the past six -
months.
Present Conditions
Best Friend Dog Park Foundation is still responsible for improvements and upkeep of the
facility and for enforcement of rules and regulations of the park. Per the Commission's
recommendation in January, the Foundation made changes to the interior layout by moving
the small dog area to the east end of the park, furthest away from residences west of
Edwards Street. The small dog area was also shielded from the large dog area with
windscreen to eliminate barking associated with "fence fighting". New signs were posted at
both entrances to the park indicating the modified hours of operation based on the
Commission's January conditions:
Weekdays: April 2 through October 31
6:30
a.m. -- 8:00
p.m.
November 1 through April 1
6:30
a.m. — 7:00
p.m.
Weekends: Year-round
7:30
a.m. -- 7:00
p.m_
Note: Previous to the January 10, 2001 Commission meeting, the hours of operation for
Dog Park had been the same as city-wide park hours, 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
The Foundation has been responsible for opening and closing the park according to these
posted hours. The Commission made this condition because park staff is not on duty at
the opening or closing time for Dog Park. Therefore, the Foundation had to assume that
responsibility knowing that, if they were unsuccessful, the opening hours could be reduced
further in order to allow for city staff to be on duty to assume this responsibility. The
Foundation has also posted signs asking that all visitors do their best to quell any
excessive barking and to be a good neighbor to the surrounding community.
Although not a Commission condition, the Foundation also posted signs for the pilot period
limiting the number of dogs each person is allowed to bring into the park. There was a
three-doci limit early mornings and late afternoons/evenings; between the hours of 9:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m., there was a five -do. limit. The reason the Foundation chose these
limits was that people who work during the day must rely on others to bring their dogs to
the park. The Foundation felt that a lower limit would deny these people access to the
park. At its July meeting, the Commission recommended that the municipal code set a limit
of three dogs per person. The Request for Council Action associated with this issue is also
included on the September 17, 2001 City Council agenda.
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*QUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: September 17, 2001 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: CS01-056
Staff Monitoring and Research Activities
The city's park rangers have been monitoring the area, especially in the adjacent parking
lot, to ensure dogs are leashed when entering and exiting Dog Park. Staff has also taken
sound readings at various times and days to determine the impact on nearby residents of
noise emanating from Dog Park. City staff has also conducted a survey and researched
other cities' web sites to determine an appropriate limit on the number of dogs one person
can bring into a dog park. Of the six cities responding, one allowed up to four, three cities
allowed up to three, and two cities allowed no more than two dogs. The City of Long
Beach does not allow professional dog sitters to use their Dog Park to conduct business.
Sound Level Reading Survey: A staff member familiar with using a decibel meter recorded
noise levels for cars and dogs adjacent to the back fence of the homeowners who have
been reporting excessive noise emanating from dogs at Dog Park. These readings were
taken at times specifically listed in these public complaints: early morning, noon hour, late
afternoons, and evenings. The average level of noise and the frequency of readings are
presented below:
AVERAGE NOISE LEVELS
80
75
7a
65 -E Dogs
60r
x : Cars
55
50 }
r
NOTE: Graph does not indicate decibel readings of dog barks coming from the
neighborhood during the monitoring period. Average level of readings from neighborhood
dogs: 62.1
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FREQUENCY OF READINGS
Decibel
Dogs
Cars
Dogs
Cars
Dogs
Cars
Dogs
Cars
Dogs
Cars
Dogs
Cars
Level
81 &
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
7
0
1
Above
75-80
0
7
0
29
0
5
0
14
1
15
0
5
70-74
0
26
2
43
0
14
1 0
81
0
68
0
18
65-69
6
29
7
64
1
11
5
97
12
91
2
37
60-64
21
22
14
40
6
13
19
23
20
53
0
30
55-59
13
10
22
25
11
12
26
4
12
26
0
7
50-54
0
1
3
6
3
4
17
2
6
11
0
2
NIR*
7
1
9
6
3
0
14
0
19
4
12
1
TOTALS #
READINGS
47
96
57
217
24
59
81
221
70
275
14
101
TAKEN
EACH DAY
June 30
July 1
July 2
July 2
July 3
July 3
7:30-11:30 am
4:30-8:13 m
7:00-8:10am
4:47-8:36 m
6:21-11:45am
1:05-2:45 m
" NIR indicates noise heard by surveyer but did not register on decibel meter (below 50 db).
HB Municipal Code Chapter 8.40, Noise Control, makes it unlawful for noise levels to
exceed 55 db in residential areas. Though there are instances where dog barking exceeds
55 db, it is not for a sustained period. Also, the level of noise generated by automobiles is
at a consistently higher db level and more frequent. It should also be noted that the
average level of noise from dogs within the tract of homes was of a higher decibel level
than Dog Park (Dog Park average: 52.4 db vs residential tract average: 62.1 db), though the
frequency or number of barks was less from dogs within the tract than barks from Dog
Park.
Alternative Dog Park Locations:
Staff has researched alternative sites for Dog Park within Huntington Central Park and at
other city locations. Unfortunately, locations that could possibly accommodate the park
would require land acquisition, extensive mitigation, or are in closer proximity to homes
than the current site. Also, the city went through more than a decade of master planning
before a final plan was approved for Huntington Central Park. However, the former gun
range site in Huntington Central Park was not part of that process and remains the best
option for relocation of Dog Park.
The city has hired a consultant to prepare environmental documentation on the former gun
range site and a remedial plan for lead removal. It is currently being reviewed by outside
agencies. The cost of the lead remediation is estimated to be at least $500,000 with no
funding source identified at this time. The environmental document does include Dog Park
as a possible use of a portion of the site. A master plan process for the former gun range,
including public input meetings, would also be required before this site could be considered
for the relocation of Dog Park. If funds for lead remediation and Dog Park relocation were
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available today, staff estimates it would take six months to solicit bids and then do the lead
remediation project. While this process was underway, the city could complete the master
plan process and prepare plans and specification for the new Dog Park for review by
environmental agencies. The final approval by these agencies, soliciting bids for the
relocation and the actual construction/relocation to the new Dog Park site at the former
gun range site could take an additional 6 to 9 months. Therefore, if funds were available
today, it is estimated it would take a minimum of one year to relocate Dog Park to the
former gun range site. Staff is moving forward with the process to designate a portion of
the former gun range site as the future home for Dog Park.
Summary and Recommended Actions:
Six -months of monitoring the area has shown that minor impacts do exist with the operation
of Dog Park. However, the sound readings conducted showed only a few examples of
barking coming from the park registering over 50 decibels. HBMC Chapter 8.40 makes
continuous noise levels above 55 db between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. a
violation. Fifty decibels of continuous noise is the maximum acceptable level between
10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Dog Park does not violate these parameters.
Mitigation measures by the Community Services Commission and the Best Friend Dog
Park Foundation have done a great deal to improve the conditions in the area. The park
hours were reduced to minimize the possibility of noise impacts during the quietest times of
the day and the Foundation has shown a strong willingness to do whatever is necessary to
remain on site and be a compatible neighbor to nearby residents. Signs and
reconfiguration of the park were financed entirely by the Foundation. The Foundation
however, must be diligent in adhering to the opening and closing times of the park in order
for the change in hours to be successful.
The Community Services Commission's recommendation is to continue to operate the
Dog Park at its present location for twelve months with the following modifications:
Hours of Operation — The current opening hours be moved one-half hour later each day
to 7:00 a.m. during the week and 8:00 a.m. on weekends_ 7:00 a.m. is consistent with
the municipal code relative to noise -generating activity such as construction work and
garden power tools. In addition, some residents have asked for an 8:00 or 8:30 a.m.
opening time in the past. It is also recommending that if the Foundation is unsuccessful
in adhering to the posted opening and closing times, the Dog Park hours be changed to
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. everyday.
Limit on Dogs — Based on the survey of other Dog Parks, it is recommending the limit of
dogs one person can bring into the park be no more than three. This will help reduce
the amount of barking in the parking lot since dog sitters often bring multiple numbers of
dogs to the park. Multiple numbers of dogs tethered closely can be difficult to control
when confronting other groups of dogs, even for professional handlers. It is also
recommended that the ordinance be created to enforce the limit both with Orange
County Animal Control and the City Park Ranger.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACT41N
MEETING DATE: September 17, 2001 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: CS01-056
The Community Services Commission recommended that staff continue to evaluate
alternative sites for Dog Park, including the former gun range site. Staff believes that
the master plan process should begin to relocate Dog Park to the former gun range site,
even though funding does not currently exist to remediate the lead. This is due to the
time estimates of at least one year to process a master plan, work with environmental
agencies, etc. as noted previously.
Environmental Status: N/A
Attachment(s):
RCA Author: Jim B. Engle
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ATTACHMENT #1
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HCP DOG PARK
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• January 10, 2001
HISTORY OF HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK DOG PARK
- In 1993, the city received a petition with over 1,000 residents' signatures asking that an off -leash dog
park be established within a city park. The Community Services Commission and staff began
researching possible locations for a dog park.
A location within Edison Community Park was proposed, however, the site was rejected by the
Commission because of potential impacts on surrounding residential development, lack of parking
and unsuitable landscaping. The Commission, however, did vote in favor of keeping the idea of a
dog park alive and seeking a different location.
In 1994, the current location of Dog Park within Huntington Central Park was considered to be the
best available location. Undeveloped parkland is located to the south, developed parkland to the
north and east, and Edwards Street, a relatively busy street, separated the proposed dog park area
from residential development to the west. Prevailing winds in the area also generally flow west to
east, which would carry noise toward the middle of the park. Also, this site was the only
undeveloped area with existing parking adjacent. Other undeveloped sites within Central Park did
not have the necessary topography or were master planned for other uses. The public has always
maintained that the developed park was for passive purposes, so no developed areas of the park
were considered for the dog park area. The gun range at that time was not available for
consideration because the council committee had not ruled out rebuilding a range there.
- At a November 9,1994 public hearing, the Community Services Commission listened to comments
for and against Dog Park. There were an overwhelming number of people in favor of this site. The
commission recommendation was to operate the dog park at its current location as a pilot program.
Dog Park opened on a temporary basis in March 1995 after temporary fencing was installed and
paid for through community donations.
- On June 14,1995, another public hearing was conducted to solicit input on the recommendation to
operate the Dog Park on a permanent basis at this location. Again, there was a large segment of the
community in support of Dog Park. The Community Services Commission approved the
recommendation.
- On September 5,1995, the City Council approved an amendment to the Huntington Central Park
Master Plan to designate the area as a dog park. An environmental assessment was made by the
city's Planning Department and the project was determined to be categorically exempt.
CURRENT OPERATION AND CONDITIONS
Dog Park has continued to operate with all of the current improvements to the site being funded
through donations coordinated by a community group, "Best Friend Dog Park Foundation". The
Foundation has raised over $50,000 in donations that have been applied toward Dog Park
improvements. An average of 50 volunteer hours are contributed to Dog Park each week.
- Dog Park is open seven days a week during the normal park hours set by city ordinance (5:00 am -
10:00 p.m.) The park is not lighted however, so use is mainly restricted to daylight hours.
- Foundation members meet on a monthly basis to discuss issues at the park and methods of funding.
The Foundation also recommends rules and regulations pertaining to the use of Dog Park.
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RECENT CONCERNS
- After receiving complaints, City staff conducted a meeting on October 4 with residents from the
housing tract across Edwards Street and members of the Best Friend Dog Park Foundation.
Issues discussed at the meeting were:
■ Hours of operation
■ Odors from wood chip ground cover used at the park
■ Flies
■ Health problems caused by air borne spores
RESPONSE TO CONCERNS
- Hours of operation - City staff researched web sites and sent surveys to dog parks within the state.
Of 36 Dog Parks indicating their hours of operation, 20 parks listed their hours as dawn to dusk. Staff
also monitored the Dog Park for a seven-day period from 5.30 to 7:30 a.m. (See attached survey of
early morning activities at Dog Park.)
- Odors from the wood chip ground cover - Community Services staff has asked the Park Tree and
Landscaping Division of Public Works to provide a list of acceptable trees from which wood chips
could be provided.
- Flies - The Dog Park Foundation has placed fly abatement traps in the Dog Park area. However,
there is some uncertainty over -whether the source of the flies is the Dog Park or the Equestrian
Center.
- Air borne spores - Staff has contacted the Orange County Health Agency and the Educational
Department of the Orange County Animal Control office. Both agencies stated that spores or
bacteria in the air from dogs have not been identified as a problem.
ADDITIONAL ACTIONS
The Dog Park Foundation Board met on October 10, 2000 to discuss action to address the complaints.
The Board agreed to place signs at the park reminding users of the importance of being a good neighbor
to the surrounding community. Board Members will also begin a user -education program to promote
the use of Dog Park from dawn to dusk.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
While the issues are not fully resolved staff feels that the residents concerns can be addressed by the
actions mentioned. Of the available areas in Central Park, the current location is the best alternative.
The only remaining location for a possible relocation of the Dog Park is the former gun range site.
However, this site will require considerable time and funding for mitigation of lead and the removal of
creosote poles. The site will also have to be evaluated relative to methane and water quality since it is
also a former landfill site.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
Recommend to City Council changing the hours of operation at Dog Park to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p-m.,
Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; and monitor the
effectiveness of the change for six months, at which time a final decision can be made regarding the
future of Dog Park.
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RCA AOUTING S*HEET-1.
INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
Community Services
SUBJECT:
APPROVE CONTINUATION OF DOG PARK IN
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
September 17, 2001
RCA ATTACHMENTS '
STATUS
Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable)
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Resolution (wlexhibits & legislative draft if applicable)
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Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits
Attached
Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable)
(Signed in full by the City Attorney)
Not Applicable
Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc.
(Approved as to form by City Attorney)
Not Applicable
Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attomey)
Not Applicable
Financial Impact Statement (Unbudget, over $5,000)
Not Applicable
Bonds (If applicable)
Not Applicable
Staff Report (If applicable)
Not Applicable
Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable)
Not Applicable
Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial
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EXPLANATION FOR MISSING ATTACHMENTS
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EXPLANATION•' RETURN OF
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TO: Huntington Beach City Council
FROM: Residents of Lakepoint Lane
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DATE: September 13, 2001
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RE: HUNTINGTON BEACH DOG PARK
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This memo is to outline our request for revised operating hours of the Huntington Beach9og
Park until an alternative location can be found. The hours we propose are outline&alontfwith
the proposed hours recently recommended but not implemented by the Community Services
Commission in July. The hours of comparison are as follows:
Weekdays (4/2-10/31):
Weekdays (11/1 -4/1):
Weekends (All Year):
Community Services
Commissison Proposal
7.00 am — 8:00 pm
7:00 am — 7:00 pm
8:00 am — 7:00 pm
Lakepoint Lane
Residents Proposal
9:00 am — 6:00 pm
M�L"i:�lIfT•Ti;1
10:00am-5:00pm
We believe the hours we propose represent an extremely fair compromise by the residents to
continue living with the barking that emanates from the Dog Park. These hours would allow us
an opportunity to enjoy an equivalently tranquil quality of life in the mornings and evenings as
other residents in the city are afforded.
One point that should be noted is that when the Community Services Commission recommeded
the above proposed hours, their rationale was to attempt to emulate the hours restrictions that
are placed on other noisy uses in the city such as construction work, gardening equipment, etc.
However, we do not feel that those types of noise generators are an equitable comparison
because they are temporary in nature. The Dog Park is something we have to live with every
day, 365 days per year and as such should be subject to a more stringent standard. Ultimately,
it should be remembered that the Dog Park is a luxury for the community, not a vital necessity.,
We are not against the concept of a dog park and we realize that the Dog Park Foundation has
been conscientious in its efforts in running the facility. Unfortunately, the Dog Park is not
situated in the right location and the one thing the Foundation cannot control is the dogs
themselves barking. As such, it is our desire that the Dog Park ultimately be relocated within a
reasonable time to a location that does not detrimentally impact any residents of the community.
This would be the best solution for all parties.
Thank you for your consideration with this serious issue in our neighborhood.
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Barldng dogs top list
of annoying
"Uncon-
trolled bar
ing of a dog"
is the most an-
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sounds heard
in residential
districts. Such
LM. BOYD were the find -
Trivia ings in a re-
cent survey.
Noisemakers
rated less obnoxious included
"jet planes." "Squealing tires."
"Jackhammers."
ere'd we get the t
mud in your eye"?
A. From horse racers of old-
-It was the humorous equiv-
:alent of saying, "I hope the
horse you ride is right behind
mine."
► "Seersucker" means- 'milk
'and sugar' in Hindi. - .
► The nostrils of a woodpecker
-are shielded with feathers to
keep out the sawdust
► Your thyroid gland weighs
about as much as a shot of
sounds
whiskey.
► Maybe you've seen those
old-timey red tomato -shaped
pincushions. That design had a
purpose. Believers of old
thought it good luck to put a
ripe tomato on the mantel of
any new dwelling. But ripe to-
matoes weren't to be had
year-round. So tomato pincush-
ions found a market as house-
warming gifts.
► You can't patent an abstract
principle, a scientific theory or
a law of nature.
►. The cathedral model of that
early radio rounded up to, a
peak for a reason. The tubes
got hot. The design prevented
putting anything on top that
couldn't take the heat.
► That name "Canada" came
from an Indian word "kanata,"
meaning "town."
► Thomas Henry Huitley "got
so tired of being called'an athe-
ist that in - 1870 he coined the
word "agiiostic." Others felt as
he, evidently. It stuck.
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7.12.020(a)('5)-7 12,08CO Huntington Beach Municipal Coae
(5) Fail to provide the necessary su,tenarce, drink, svelter or protection from the weather, or
otherwise.
(b) No person owning or having charge, custody, control or possession of any animal or
reptile k-no-Am by such persor, to be vicious or dangerous, or commonly so known, or
owning or having charge, custody, or possession of any elephant, bear, hippopotamus,
rhinoceros, lion, tiger, leopard, wolf, mord`ey, ape, chimpanzee, bobcat, lynx, wildcat,
puma, cheetah or any ardmel of a species commonly referred to a3 wild or arty poisonous
reptile, shall permit or allow the saute to be at large upon any highway, street, lane, alley,
court or other public ,place or upon any private property other than within the enclosed
Premises of such person. (12734-Zt7, 1352-1.1;67, 1836-Ef ISL,.,W74, 1910-W4,1;r 205445W,6)
7.12. 30 Animal emises ke t clears. Every person owrang or occupying prernises where any
animal, fowl or bird is kept shall kecp the stable, barn, stall, pen, coop, building or place in which
the animal is kept in a clean and sanitary cor_dition. 1,8e5-216Z t-79-217, pro. 2084-ena)
7.17-040 Keevigg aLlimalsnear inha i tea strgctur , No person shall keep any animal, fowl
or Ird, wild or domestic. other thar. dogs, cats, canaries, or birds of the psittaclnae fl3mily, within
fifty (50) feet of any inhabited stnmcnze, school or hospital prodded, however, that when any
person keeps riore than -our (4) birds of the psittacine family, he shall keep such birds at least
thirry-five (3 5) feet from any of said structures. CSSS-2 62, 12M21e7, 1 gos-4,74, urg. 2p8.l Wa)
7 50 Aniglids vrohlbited in food-hanifling previlso. No person shall bring any dog, cat
or other live ann , or permit any dog cat or other live animal to be brought into or to remain in
any room or place, other than a private home where food is not handled for commercial purposes,
in which rneat, fish game, poultry, frjit, vegetables, bakery goods or any other food or food
product is stored, kept, held, prepared, exposed or offered for sale, or sold fcr iu:nan
consumption+,; or permit any dog, cat or other live animal to ride upon or get into or upon any
wagon, or other vehicle in which any such articles oft'ercd or to be offered for sale for human
consumption are being kept or transported; provided, however, that the provisions of this section
shall not apply to a dog trained to guide the blind, (t27-;Jb7, taow4, toss -sire urn. 2cs4-sees)
7.12.060 Dead--QrcMs dis asal, It is declared to be a nuis&nce and no person shall cause,
suffer or permit the carcass of any animal to remain upon any lot, premises or place owned,
controlled or occupied by him or it fora period of more than twenty-four (24) hours, or to bury
the carcass of any andmzl upon the premises owned, comrolled or occupied by him. or it in the
City. E885-7f92, 12i9-7�87, L�r�. �48f161
070 N i a ima s. i# i9 a nuisance, and no person shall keep, maintain or permit taperx any
lot or parcel of land within the City under his control, any animal or arimal9, including any fowl,
which by any sound or cry, shall i lterfere with the cGmfar:able erioyment of life or property by aa-s
entire community or neighborhood, or by any considerable number of persons, {t2 gQs7, iw5474,
u fq, 2U14-W13)
7.12.030 Goats
(a) It is a nuisance and no person shall kecp or m^intain any at within i lly (50) feet of any
dwelling house other than that occupied by hire or, r, 4r more than two (2) goats within one
hundred (I00) feet of any dwelling house other than that occupied by him or it, or more than
four (4) goats within three hundred (300) feet of any dwelling house other than that occupied
by him or it, or more than five (5) goats within one thousand (1000) feet of any dwelling
house other than that occupied by him or it. N
(b) No person shall keep or maintain any male goat exceedirg the age of six (5) months within the
limits o+f'the City, (M-M. Ir12-2W. MS-4i74, 09, WS4-Sera)
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COMML:NITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Civic Center
2000 Main Street
(714)536-5486
Office Hours: Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 P.M.
CITY GYM AND POOL (CG)
1600 Palm Avenue, (714) 960-8884. Office Hours: Monday through
Fridav, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Checkout Hours: Monday through Friday,
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m_ This supervised
facility offers cultural classes, swim lessons, basketball courts, swimming
pool a nd checkout of table games, pool and Ping-Pong. The City Gy m and
Pool is available to the public on a reservation basis.
OPEN BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL
FULL COURT Fri.
1:00-5A5 p.m.
Thurs.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sat.
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
*HALF COURT Tues.
2:30-5:45 p.m., 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Wed.
2a0-5:45 p.m.
Thurs..
2:30-5:45 p.m.
Sat.
12:00 noon-4:30 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL Fri. 6:00-9:20 p.m.
'Full court permissible until half court is requested.
EDISON COMMUNITY CENTER (ECC)
21377 Magnolia Street, (714) 960-8870
MURDY COMMUNITY CENTER (MCC)
7000 Norma Drive, (714) 960-8895
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Checkout
Hours: Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The centers offer a group picnic shelter, childr en's play -
equipment, lighted tennis courts, lighted softball diamonds, lighted
racquetball courts (ECC only), lighted basketball courts, volleyball, shuffle-
board, horseshoes and barbecues. The centers contain four meeting
rooms, kitchen, lounge and game room. Pool, Ping-Pong, and table
games are available during specified hours. Please call the center for
reservation information.
Check out some ,of
our newest sports
classes
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK (HCP)
Huntington Central Park is the city's largest park, consisting of over 350
acres. Park entrances can be found on Edwards, Golden West, Gothard,
Slater, and Talbert. The park provides a quiet retreat from the usual city
turmoil. Asense ofserenityisfeltasonestrollsamidstthetrees,expansive
lawns, and placid lakes and observes a variety of birdhfe. Additionally,
the park has picnic tables, barbecues, rest rooms, several playgrounds,
par course, and six miles of trails. For information, phone 960-8847 or
phone number listed below- for specific activity.
Shiplgy Nature Center - Located in HCP s an 18-acre nature center. It
consists of a variety o f habitats frequented by ma nybird s and other native
wildlife. A great variety of plant life can be found there, including many
edible varieties. A -.mile self -guided nature trail (booklet provided)
meanders among forests, grasslands, and a freshwater marsh. A visitor's
center is also located in the nature center. Group tours are provided by
appointment. Center hours are 9-5 daily. There is no set hours for the
visitor's center, although it is open several hours every day. Enter from
the parking lot off Edwards on Central Park Drive. Watch for signs at the
entrance to the parking lot. For information and reservations phone 960-
8847.
Adventure Playground - Kids 6-12 years can raft on a small pond,
navigate a rope bridge, use a cable slide, go down a mud slide, and build
forts. Open mid -June through Aug. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,
Monday -Saturday. For information and group reservations, phone 842-
7442 or when closed, 536-5486.
Group Picnic Shelter - Seats 200 people and includes tables, barbecues,
sinks, and electricity in a covered area. For reservations, phone 536-3281.
Am r - Small rustic amphitheater which seats 200 people and
includes wooden benches, a stage, and electricity. For reservations,
phone 536-5281.
Frjsbee Golf Course - The Frisbee golf course includes 18 holes and is
played like golf except you use a Frisbee.
Dog Park -Fenced free -run dog area. Edwards and Inlet. Forinformation.
phone 536-5672.
Yo* Gc�i4p Ciimpground- Organited youth groups; no individual
camping is permitted. For reservations, phone 960-8847.
Food Concessions- Alice's Breakfast in the Park and The Park Bench Cafe
are located in the park.
Ea uestrianCerter-This 25-acre center offers boarding, riding school, and
training. For information, phone 848-6565.
Lighted Tennis Courts & *Handball/Racquetball Courts
*Edison Community Park (ECC) - Dusk-10:00 p.m. nightly
Harbour View Park (HVP) - Dusk-10:00 p.m. nightly
LeBard Park (LBP) - Dusk-10:00 p.m. nightly
*Marina Community Park (MCP) - Dusk-10:00 p.m. nightly
Murdv Community Park (MCC) - Dusk-10:00 p.m. nightly
*Golden West College (GWC) - Dusk-11:00 p.m. nightly
COURTS MAY BE RESERVED AT EDISON CENTER (960-8870) AND
MURDY CENTER (960-8895) FOR $2/1-12.
RENTAL FACILITIES
HARBOUR VIEW CLUBHOUSE.............................16600 Saybrook Lane
LAKE PARK CLUBHOUSE ..................................... Lake and 12th Streets
LAKE VIEW CLUBHOUSE...........................................17451 Zeider Lane
NEWLAND BARN ................................................. 19822 Beach Boulevard
These facilities contain meeting rooms and kitchens and are available for
rentai. For further information, please call 375-5158.
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Jane 22. 2001
To City of Huntington Bt ach Oiy Coumil Niembers:
I a writing in regards to the Huntington Bmh Dog Park which is Im med dare-ctly across Edwards Street
from my home as well as set-cral of my ndg rs. In an attempt to eliminate tk noiw nuisatice and
m5tore out tlualilty of life, we have expressed our concern to the City of Ffun ivon Bexh about the
Wnstatrt Ding that comes ftm the pukistg tot ansd the dog park itself. After rmmmus complaints since
tune PaA's ia=ptiOn in-er fiVC years ago, a meeting was wally scheduled I}y the City of Huntington Beach
Cost muniq Services I?epar€ment and held ba* ou January 10, 2001. At that coming, we endured =Re
calling, €bats, and a total lack of rest_ Direct costmmenU ti= trade to my two young children tit
'were umc:allecd for. We save labeled as "Iiars'� and told we need to get a life. We had to listen tut stories of
how people nee" the dog park so their dogs Wuld release that energy and be good neighbors in their
own neighborhoixis. while our neighborhood suffer from the noise disturtsattcc. The woome from that
meeting was a lWiftation of the pwt hours and a Brice separating the stall dog sermon from the WW
dogs. The results of these slmges am being tuotutorW over a six month trial I(ivtd. Also during these six
months, the Cowwumt3 SeA ices Depanmcw is searching out new locations.
A5 uv come to a close of that six mouth trial period, see can harts- dy iay t = has been no mVrovernenr in
the quality of out lives and the barking nuisaacc aside from the hours that the party is slowed, In fact, xvith
the warner weather mid gaining popularity of the Dog Park, the noise is becoming increasingly uom.
From the moment the pad€ opens, and even earlier, the disturbance begins, People coming to w the dog
PA arrive up to tdtir(y' minmes prior to the opening and sit in their cars or gAey in the patkmg lot with
their dogs bar!; iX Sepwat mg trite small dogs from tho Wer ores, has snot rued in maiang a diffmm
inthe noise level. All the doh still must emerge from the paciung lot dirftdy behind our homes aid that is
where it all begs. Flee size of the dog miking tt hark sloes not nik a diff€rence ire the level of stress
created by it. I swrte d a log w)d slid it for four months, but it became too bothersome as the barking goys on
contwtuntly throughout the day. It is often aece� for us to yell out and reYnsind the people to 4uiet their
dogs. Ursfortsm sly dogs der not owkM%ird as thq' are w-xal ar► mals. We Lie no recourse when the
sings are darkme, other Um to deal ;w ith trite dog owners cdireetly, All other citizelis of Huntington lWach
have purse fot a ba*mg dog iu r city ordimuce 7.12.070. Sunday Moran& lane ICP, our hm,-ehold
was aw.Aenecd by the sound of loud acid continuous barbing right at 7:30 AAI. (Inffc, on lards Street is
rirtuay non-existent on weekend mornings aDd therefore every sound is thin narnch to► w) I put my rote
on and went outside to sunk the people to quiet their dogs and a matte responded with "Go back in vow house
and close your windows", Unformwety this is the mentality of many of the people that use the park. We
pardmsedour home fart years ago aW paid a pmrown prier so we can t o oar windows and enjoy the
rubld climate and air gdity-
A,s the upcotrnisrg Crrttirnuz m Services Departwwt meeting appmaches oil Jutly 10, we await wvously.
The City of Huntington Beach has put us it, the precarions situations of having to defiemd our stance against
the stutnercttts users of the dog park. "m people all know exactly where tie live and thy- feel we are
agaittst them. which leads to ant increase in the level of our awdetr. Following the January moating, we
cndured sneral instan-s of vehicles doiterntug in ostr neighbbodwod. We only want ow duality of life
reslored to the level that mi yorne else in Huntington Beach is entitled to aW gets. We all like dogs, but
ilse clog park is nvt in a location that is appropriate. It is our holds that iUU do the right thong to restore our
quality of life that we have a right to, by maving the dog paA to another location We should not have to
beatr the. ridicule mW riaise because of an incorrect dmision 3nacde by the City in pwung the dog park behind
tax homes_ Mig*es are made all the time, but can be reversed to right thewrong.
Sintc=ky,
exev Hollander
cc: City of Huntington 8exh C€mmtasity SeMoes Commission
Jim Englei cputy Director
Ray Hirer
Rohn Hagan
Dave Dowiagaez
Dave Winkler
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Mr. Engle,
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IociNted at Ed molt and Taibett and a 10 year mWent
of MYttlrl M BIGM I world Berke W WA this
opportmrlry to addMW the fame for the upcoming
mestlnp of the oommufnhy Ser dws. Dept on July 11th.
While I agree in princtple that a leach free dog park
may have a place In Hunflrfgtan Beech, that peace W
mOet de�irrltaly rrat rrfttrir►11"ang of arty resklen=
or.tesidarrs VMMI the e4 boundsem.
The nolaa of the dope h@WrC no not only Murbn the
rrttl fin but Is hi vicloon of the *A awry NOISY
AIr1M&S orttlna a NO. 7.12.0".TY s ordinance states
In part that a no* animal % a nutaenoe'I and that
"no PH= whet} mskrlaain or PWMft upon any pa val of
land vMn the city under his come ...any animal or
enimate...witlaltdy arty sound or cry, shall tnhrf m
WIlh firer oo�rhble worn e d of life or property by
a netphborlroad or 4fi a conalderaMe numbW of
Pew
I Would CWQor ly State "W tl'1B min WaduOed by
the dog park N a nulsarrce which itrt doors wfth the
Gcmfortalie en$Wment of 1tt In my rMoborlm4od
(pa dcularly to peapre on the east side of t.akepctra
I.arre, all of whom wers there bohn to dog psdQ &W
lnvdm a corraidarabia number of parNfm Contrary to
the beat efforts of the dog park supporters ID reduce
the noft heat and adjust the hours of operation- the
04nanoe mains no alk wance for dedbM ldval and or
hours of Me My, ANY nolse produced at ANY hour of
the day that distuft the neighbors Wa om the
ordinance and should not be allowed.
The 09W haws Yet to be aw awed are the itamosed
UWC and the ir►oreaaett aont6rMkm ton caused by dop
waste. Most of the users of the dop park arrive by oar
atld aRtmugh Oft pick up mast of the Solid watts, the
vi kft reeks oW the liquid wan that doesn't drain
diroatty Into the lake wee m h o the etOfM drains
aMbuOrp 10 another prvbiem our city Itaa every
am k ref .
The best and in my opinion only perrnlnlcie option is
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to move the dog park to a new towtion. The old cay
gun reroge sauttl of Ellin now Whard is my M40NOon
as one that enc oadm on no resi rim and would
admirably sabre the proAms. 8inoe most of the users
of the dog parit drive to the currant loeWon It muid
riot oause them any undue hafthip and would go a long
way towardS resolving this dispute and the previously
flied hmsuits from some neWbars:
Please Peal free to oontacl me for any clari€cetlon
or quest wm t may be able to answer and I would
appredate a oopy of We being added to the
Community Services Commission padtet for the July 11
meeting.
Thank you,
Alan J FWd
18101 Lakepoint Lane
Huntington Beach. CA 92647
(714) $41-11508
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To: Chy of> iundnptr Beach Cotmcil Iviembers, Planting Coammlssiam% ard Jim Fngle.
I in writing in regards to the f mutkWon Beath Dog Park which is low direet:y acrm the savet f om
my house, off of Edwards Street, ley family W4 I haw opposed the OPM%atg of the Dog Park since its
beglnr hV and am an record with the dry' as against tt•.e c reatioa of this park. Our opptrs!tfon to
the perk is not our dislike of dop because At are she owners of dunce treasurad big dais ourselves' We lam
opposed to the park because of the comet barknng thx comes from the pricing 1C: and Dag Park itself.
Each werladay begins with the; 610 alarm of barking dogs in ktrtnel ypc surroundings at the park Fach
vrod ud we are unable to sleep in after 7:30 for the some ream it is a caasttcti and tmicessary
ice to our quality of life. We bought our home la this area 17 years ago to be able to enjoy Central
Park, the Wetlands, and the Pssive Park area dxectiy aam ftm our home- The people of Rmtingtort
l3vich voted the Dog Park area ss a Passive Pgrk Land and it is not being iW in ttt s mamer with large
nu rnbers barking and aggressi%e dogs danwkd into one area for over 13 hours per day'
Wa appredwe tip e5ms the d0 and dog park members have tried in the last 6 mon%s such as the
e4ustment ofthe h=s of operating the park and the separating and moving size little &&s away from the
big dog areas. But the bottom line is that it taakas no difference whore you mane the clogs, we still hear a
constant barldng nuLffice and disruptions of = quality oftif>- v%%M we go to CaWW Pam as marry other
dd= s do, all we: smell on a hot day is the odor of dog urine and fed tyre presence of p sky fifes brought
on by this "park- Our basic right o€beiag able to open our windows, be out`q4e, and enjoy the
wondaT l ocean air that Fhmti von Heath has to offer Is being destroyed.
My family and neighbors have endured many unpleasant it=ults and fttcideatts is our d%enmi=on to stand
up for = beliefs that the Deg Park shotAd be moved or eliminated. it is extremely htmmiliatiag ro be Jeered
at by dog park users at public meetings. It is also dishabing to have Dog Park suppartem in !font of our
!loux stalking air residence. CEty workers aide behind Carr blade vWL uft a decibel tngler to record the
loudness ofths barlattg (Fraud barking is not the only uunbearable part of the situation: it is the cwstmt
noise that we can not endure any longer.) AUA when there is a toted disturbance at the park, such as many
dogs baridn$ this starts our animals to engage m the same practise, The noise we pear and dw
u npleasantama we feel fronts this dog park is real and diwxWn& it should be dealt with itrnmet xe!y by the
council'
The City CW1W of H.B. Gan do someWng about dutn&g this ht usttae of }raving a Dog Park n= to catr
neighborhood homes. They can stop sidrL ng the limue and make a dveWon to &rd anew place for the Dog
Paris or just have one place, Dog Beach, set aside for dogs. IJ othcr city around has ate so overboar d
with dog open space areas as R J3. has dmel With all are residential and ca vnerclel development of
vwint Imid in our city, vm need to keep the littk passive park arenas we have free of any kind of ac-Mdes
that destroy e'te joust quality of life voted on by our city residents.
Thank you for your attend m to this mattes',
fnceaely, _,A r