The purpose of this Chapter is to provide the Sheriff with authority for regulating access by time of day and for establishing emergency rules and regulations for all geographical areas on the waterways of the Colorado River that are within the jurisdiction of the County of San Bernardino as may be necessary to promote public safety; to preserve life; to protect property; to reduce the hazards created by conflicting uses; and to coordinate the County’s law enforcement activities with other interested State and Federal agencies, agencies from contiguous counties, and tribal governments of affected Indian tribes. This Chapter is necessary because of the heavy congestion of vessels on the Colorado River within the County’s jurisdiction. These circumstances have resulted in unsafe conditions, and an inability of Sheriff’s Department personnel to maintain public safety and reach injured persons to render medical aid. Access regulations by time of day are necessary to maintain open waterways, to enable the Sheriff to timely and adequately provide for the public safety and to rapidly and adequately respond to medical emergencies on the Colorado River.
(Ord. 3686, passed - -1997)