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The River Use Plan required by Section 9-5.05 shall include, but need not be limited to, the following information:
A. Applicant’s name, business name, mailing address, website if available, email and location of place of business. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
B. If the place of business is not located in Yolo County, the name, address, telephone number, and other relevant contact information of an agent who will be available in the event of emergencies or other problems. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
C. Full descriptions of all activities proposed to be conducted under the Commercial River Use Agreement being sought including but not limited to duration of all activities, camping, food service, waste removal and maintenance. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
D. Full description, including location, of all planned ingress and egress from the water, as well as all rest stops, lunch stops, or other planned non-emergency stops on adjoining lands. All lands so specified must be a County Park or property for which the outfitter or private landowner has secured a use permit (if required under the County Code) that allows the planned use, or property owned by a state or federal agency. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
E. Full description, including location, of the parking facilities for the Commercial Outfitter’s commercial vehicles, employees, clients, and guests. All lands specified for parking facilities must be a County Park or property for which the outfitter or private landowner has secured a use permit that allows the planned use, or property owned by a state or federal agency. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
F. Written proof that the applicant has obtained the landowner’s or managing public agency’s permission for the activities planned on all lands specified in response to subparagraphs D and E, if the applicant is not the landowner. Written proof of permission is not required for ’’’’County’ ’’Park’’ locations. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
G. Written confirmation that the Commercial Outfitter will provide shuttle transportation services to and from all points of ingress and egress. Vehicles used by the commercial outfitter to transport clients, employees, or equipment shall meet all current California Vehicle Code requirements. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
H. Full description of planned safety measures for river users that meet those standards of Section 9-5.10. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
I. Full description of a name or logo identification, to be utilized on all floatation devices that are satisfactory to the County. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
J. Written statement that the Commercial Outfitter will provide the required County insurance for the duration of the Agreement. A copy of the County Insurance requirements will be provided to the Commercial Outfitter. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
K. A copy of a certificate of compliance for CPR and First Aid training from the American Red Cross or other equivalent training certification approved by the County for all employees and owners serving as river guides. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
A. A Commercial River Use Agreement may be revoked or denied by the County, according to the terms of the Agreement or, if the Agreement is silent, in accordance with the provisions of the County Code and state laws governing the revocation of use permits. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
B. A Commercial River Use Agreement may be reapplied for prior to the beginning of the next season and the stated termination date of the Agreement. As stated in Section 9-5.06.B., above, the County has the discretion to refuse to enter into an agreement with any Commercial Outfitter who is not in good standing with the County. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
Each Commercial Outfitter shall undertake the safety measures as outlined in the Commercial River Use Agreement and as follows:
A. The Commercial Outfitter shall provide and require all customers to wear a United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times while in or on the stream. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
B. The number of persons using a floating device shall not exceed the floating device’s design capacity, except in an emergency or rescue situation. (§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)
Violations of any provision of this Chapter shall be an infraction and punishable by means set forth Section 25132 of the California Government Code. The County may also enforce this Chapter by bringing an action for injunctive relief and/or other appropriate remedies in the Yolo Superior Court.
(§ 2, Ord. 1421, eff. May 31, 2012)