Administrative Rules Adopted by Bureaus Pursuant to Rule Making Authority (ARB)
Policy category
Policy number
PRK-1.07
Section 1 - Rule
Effective immediately, McCoy Park, shall be open from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Section 2 - Rationale
Crime and disorder problems in McCoy have increased recently, including large fights, park users being intimidated, vandalism, and suspected youth gang activity. Police have exercised emergency closures of ParkMcCoy using PCC 20.12.215. There is a high level of concern about these problems among park neighbors, community-based and government-based public safety partners. An intensive community policing effort is underway to solve the immediate problem(s) and address long-term crime prevention and community-building issues.Park
The New Columbia housing project is rapidly growing in population, and McCoy is crowded on some evenings. Many of those engaging in unlawful behaviors do so in evening hours, rendering Park McCoyless than safe and pleasant for others.Park
This rule is part of a comprehensive strategy to improve Park safety and improve overall public safety and livability at the New Columbia housing development.
Applicable Code (s): 20.12.210 Hours of Park Closure
HISTORY
Rule signed by Commissioner Dan Saltzman and Parks Director August 8, 2006