HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. No. 1999-1053
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
ORDINANCE NO. 1053
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING CHAPTER 8.44, SECTION 8.44.010 " SPEED LIMIT";
and CHANGING IT TO READ CHAPTER 8.44.010 "FISHING"; and
RESCINDING CHAPTER 9.96 SECTION 9.96.193.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore has
determined that Chapters 8.44 and 9.96 of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code need to be changed in order to enhance and protect
the recreational use of the Lake; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to adopt fishing license regulations
that conform with those of the State of California Fish and Game
Commission in order to facilitate local enforcement of those
regulations.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to regulate the size and bag limits of
certain fish species in order to assure the continued viability of
all fish species inhabiting the Lake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I
Chapter 8.44, Section 8.44.010 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
is hereby repealed and will read as follows:
\\ Section 8.44.010 "Speed Limit"
Section 81.44.010 "Speed Limit" is hereby repealed.
SECTION II
Chapter 8.44, of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby added to
read as follows:
"Section 8.44.010" "Fishino Without a License"
A. Anyone 16 .years of age and older must have a California
Sport Fishing License to take any kind of fish from the waters of
Lake Elsinore.
B. Display of California Sport Fishing License. Every
person, while engaged in taking any fish from the waters of Lake
Elsinore shall display their valid Sport Fishing License by
attaching it to their outer clothing at or above the waistline so
that it is plainly visible.
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"Section 8.44.020" "Size and Fish Ouantitv Limits"
A. No fish less than the legal minimum size as set forth in
Paragraph "C" may be taken from the waters of Lake Elsinore other
than carp and shad.
B. No person shall retain any fish in excess of the bag limit
set forth in Paragraph "C".
C. Minimum size and bag 1 i mi t list:
Lenqth Limit
Crappie (all species) 10" 10
Catfish (all species) 10" 10
Bass (all species) 13" 6
Bullheads (all species) 10" 10
Bluegill No size 1 i mi t 10
Carp No size limit No limit
Shad No size limit No limit
"Section 8.44.030
"Fishinq in Restricted Areas"
No person shall fish in restricted areas without the expressed
written approval of the City Manager.
"Section 8.44.040" "Fishinq Hours/Lake Elsinore"
Fishing from shore is allowed between the hours of six A.M. and
ten P.M. dailYi fishing from Lake Elsinore waters is from sunrise to
\, sunset, except for permitted activities (permits must be approved
and obtained from the City of Lake Elsinore) .
"Section 8.44.050" "Fishinq Methods - General"
Section 9.96.193 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
rescinded a~d replaced with Section 8.44.050.
A. No person shall fish with a net without the expressed
written approval of the City Manager.
B. No person shall fish with more than one pole unless they
have purchased the additional sticker as authorized by the State
Department of Fish and Game. Anglers in possessi.on of a valid two-
rod stamp and anglers under 16 years of age may use up to two rods
in the waters of Lake Elsinore.
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Section 8.44.060
Docks"
"Fishinq from City Owned Launch Ramos and
Fishing from City owned launch ramps and docks is prohibited.
Section 8.44.070
"Cleaninq of Fish"
Cleaning of fish on the water or shoreline is prohibited.
Section 8.44.080
"Fishinq Within Fish Habitat Buovs"
Fishing wi thin 25-feet of marked buoyed fish habitat areas is
prohibited.
Section 8.44.90
Violations. Penaltv Established
First offense shall be deemed an infraction, subject to a seventy-
five-dollar fine ($75) i second offense shall be deemed a
misdemeanor.
{ This ordinance shall become effective as provided by law.
Introduced and approved upon first reading this 26th day of October ,
1999, upon the following ro1l call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers:
BRINLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER,
KELLEY
NONE
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
NONE
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
NONE
Passed, Approved, and Adopted this 9th day of November
upon the following roll call vote:
, 1999,
AYES: Councilmembers: BRINLEY, PAPE, SCHIFFNER, KELLEY
NOES: Councilmembers: NONE
ABSENT: Councilmembers: METZE
ABSTAIN: Council members: NONE
Attest:
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-""icl<i'-Lynn a-sad, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
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I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and read by title only for adoption on
October 26, 1999; approved upon second reading by title only on November 9, 1999, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
BRINLEY, METZE, P APE, SCHIFFNER,
KELLEY
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
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~ICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK
G!.TY OF LAKE ELSINORE
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy
of Ordinance No. 1053 of said Council, and that the same has not been amended or repealed.
DATED: November 17, 1999
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-VICKI KASAD, CfTY CLERK
~(.:!TY Of LAKE ELSINORE
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