Attachment XX

RFP PR-22-181

CITY OF LONG BEACH KITEBOARDING GUIDELINES

The City of Long Beach kiteboarding guidelines help ensure that Kitesurfing on City beaches is an enjoyable and safe experience. Where City Ordinance does not apply, IKO Center standards shall supersede these guidelines.

I. Kite Surfers Are Considered Vessels

Kiteboarders must abide by all laws and regulations related to vessels including the City of Long Beach’s Municipal Code Sections listed below:

• Section 16.12.120 Vessels restricted from swimming area No person shall operate any vessel within the protected ocean swimming area except for the purpose of launching from and landing at a small boat launching facility designated and posted as such by the director. The provisions of this section do not apply to vessels operated by or for the city, the county, the state or the United States or an agency or instrumentality thereof when engaged in the performance of an official duty. (Ord.-C-5625 § 6 (part), 1980: prior code § 7231).

• Section 16.12.130 Launch from or landing on beach No person shall launch or land any vessel from the beach, shore or surf of the protected ocean swimming area or use any vessel in the surf except as provided in this section. In launching from or landing at the beach, shore, or surf, the operator of any vessel shall select a course as near to right angles to the beach as navigation allows and shall not exceed five miles per hour. No person shall use any vessel in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger swimmers within the protected ocean-swimming area. The director shall designate and post specific areas of the beach, shore and surf where vessels may be launched, landed, moored, beached and tied up and may, by regulation, designate the types of vessel appropriate to the area, the times and dates of use and the rules applicable to the use of the area. This section does not apply to vessels and other devices operated by and for the city, the county, the state, or the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof when engaged in the performance of an official duty. (Ord.-C-6252 § 1, 1986: Ord.- C-5625 § 6 (part), 1980: prior code § 7231.1).

II. Operate Safely When On Open Water

Boating and Navigational Rules of the Road apply to kitesurfing and must be observed.

Jumping and jibing should be done at least 200 feet from the shore and as far from other watercrafts as possible to ensure everyone’s safety. The use of kite leashes is strongly recommended.

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III. Launch Areas

Be aware of the areas designated for kitesurfing lessons, which are shown on the attached map.

IV. Bike Path Restrictions

Kites are to be flown at least one line length away from the bike path. This means you should never fly a kite across or over the path. Crossing the path with equipment can be dangerous to cyclist and others. Wrap your lines around the bar when crossing the path.

Never stretch lines across the path.

V. High (Patron/User) Volume Beach Days

High volume beach days such as the fourth of July and other holidays may make kitesurfing extremely difficult. Exercise good judgment on these days, which may include deciding not to kitesurf.

VI. Cooperation, Compliance and Courtesy

At all times cooperate with City safety personnel. Set a good example by complying with these guidelines and making your best effort to enjoy the sport safely. Remember that courtesy and cooperation are in everyone’s best interest. Kitesurfing is only one of the recreational activities permitted on City beaches, and it is important that everyone is able to enjoy the beach safely.

VII. Sales and Lessons

Providing or offering to provide kitesurfing lessons without a valid City of Long Beach concession permit is a violation of Municipal Code Section 16.16.060 and may result in the issuance of a citation.

• Section 16.16.060 Sale or solicitation permit A. No person shall offer, provide, sell, rent or solicit for sale or rent any goods, equipment, merchandise, food, beverage, service or instruction on, at or from any public beach, marina, park, street or within any public place, facility, building or structure situated upon the tide and submerged lands granted to the city by the state pursuant to chapter 676, statutes of 1911, chapter 102, statutes of 1925, chapter 158, statutes of 1935, as interpreted by chapter 29, statutes of 1956, first extraordinary session, and chapter 138, statutes of 1964, first extraordinary session, or situated at or adjacent to Colorado Lagoon, Marine Stadium East and Marine Stadium West without first obtaining a permit to do so from the manager of the marine bureau.

B. No person shall offer, provide, sell, rent or solicit for sale or rent any goods, equipment, merchandise, food, beverage, service or instruction in, at or from any public park or place under the jurisdiction of the recreation commission or on either side of streets contiguous therewith without first obtaining a permit to

CITY OF LONG BEACH KITEBOARDING GUIDELINES Attachment XX do so from the director of the department of parks and recreation. (Ord. C-6118 § 1, 1984: Ord. C-5956 § 33, 1983: Ord. C-5624 § 1 (part), 1980: prior code § 7300.5).