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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2007-119 - Council policy no 1302 e e 't RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING EST ABLISIDNG CITY COUNCIL POLICY Np. 1302, ENTITLED STREET BANNER PROGRAM (TEMPORARY NONCOMMERCIAL STREET BANNERS WITIDN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY) WHEREAS, on June 19, 2007, the City Council introduced Ordinance No.2388, establishing procedures governing the placement of noncommercial advertizing banners within the public right-of-way, subject to specific provisions for administration and permitting as defined in City Council Policy No. 1302 attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt City Council Policy No. 1302, "Street Banner Program," establishing criteria for administration of said program, including the identification of time, specific locations, and specific manner governing such noncommercial slgnage. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redding, that City Council Policy No. 1302, entitled Street Banner Program (Temporary Noncommercial Street Banners Within the Public Right-of-Way), be adopted as set forth in the policy attached hereto and made a part hereof, effective upon adoption of Ordinance No. 2388. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, read, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 19th day of June 2007, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson None None None . ) (JU~ DICK DICKERSON, MAYOR ~~ '. ATTEST: ~' FORM APPROVED: :,\':" >~~~ '?\" I. ;',;" ~~ '- ..:,... .,........... .' ,',.. /??(A ~ :3 1 --. . , - . ,- COl\TNlE'STROHMA YER~ ,- ,." -'- CLERK -Q , >.,; e e .~ SUBJECT RESOLUTION NUMBER POLICY NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE PAGE STREET BANNER PROGRAM (TEMPORARY NONCOMMERCIAL STREET BANNERS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF- WAY) 07-119 1302 08-01-07 lof3 PURPOSE To proscribe the manner and locations that banners may be installed within the public street right-of-way. Temporary street banners shall be installed in strict compliance with the provisions ofthis policy, Chapter 18.42 of the Redding Municipal Code, and any conditions imposed on the permit by the Development Services Director and, if required, by the Electric Utility Director. The City Council has determined that the standards contained in this policy and the provisions of Chapter 18.42 of the Redding Municipal Code are the least restrictive means available to accomplish the public safety, economic, and aesthetic objectives of the City Council. GENERAL PROVISIONS All Street Banners located within the City of Redding public right-of-way shall comply with Chapter 18.42 of the Redding Municipal Code. Only those Street Banners approved and permitted by the Development Services Director as being in compliance with the City's Street Banner Program may be installed within the public right- of-way. Permits for street banners issued pursuant to Chapter 18.42 shall be granted only to nonprofit civic organizations or governmental bodies for the purpose of bringing to the attention of the public events which are of a general public interest and shall be subject to such terms and conditions as shall be reasonably imposed. No permits shall be issued to further political or religious purposes or purposes primarily involving private financial gain. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the issuance of a permit for a street banner welcoming the convention or similar gathering of a private, religious, or political organization. Permits for street banners shall be granted for a period of not more than thirty (30) days unless a longer period is specifically requested and justified due to special or extraordinary circumstances. PERMIT PROCESS A. No temporary street banner shall be installed within any public right-of-way without first obtaining a permit issued by the Development Services Director in accordance with regulations provided in Chapter 18.42 of the Redding Municipal Code and the standards set forth in this Temporary Street Banner Program. B. Applications for a temporary banner permit shall be submitted to the Development Services Director on a form supplied by the City of Redding at least thirty (30) days prior to the desired installation date. Street Banner permits may be requested up to one (1) year in advance of the desired installation date and will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis. C. All Street Banner applications shall contain a sketch ofthe proposed banner(s), depicting banner content and dimensions. e e SUBJECT RESOLUTION NUMBER POLICY NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE PAGE STREET BANNER PROGRAM (TEMPORARY NONCOMMERCIAL STREET BANNERS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF- WAY) 07-119 1302 08-01-07 20f3 D. The Development Services Director shall determine ifthe application complies with the standards specified in this policy. E. The Development Services Director shall approve or deny the application within five (5) business days. F. The Development Services Director shall approve the permit ifthe application conforms with the standards contained in this policy and the requirements of Chapter 18.42 of the Redding Municipal Code. G. The Development Services Director shall deny the permit if the application does not conform to the standards in this policy and/or the requirements of Chapter 18.42 of the Redding Municipal Code. The applicant shall be given written notice of, and the reasons for, the denial. H. The Development Services Director shall impose an application fee to cover the processing cost of the Street Banner sign permit and collect the fee at the time of application. I. The Permittee shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Redding from any damages resulting from the failure or malfunction of permittee's banner( s). J. The City of Redding will not be responsible for theft or damage of banners. K. Banner installation is allowed only on decorative streetlight standards in the following areas: ~ Market Street Demonstration Block. ~ Parkview A venue between State Route 273 and State Street. ~ North Market Street (as may be authorized by separate agreement with Caltrans). ~ South Bechelli Lane. ~ Cypress Avenue. ~ Other locations as may be specifically authorized by the City Council. L. Only banner types meeting the definitions set forth in Exhibit" A" to this policy shall be allowed under the provisions ofthe Street Banner Program. STANDARDS A. Manner of Installation 1. Banners on decorative streetlight poles shall be no more than 2.5 feet wide and 4.0 feet high. 2. No more than two (2) banners shall be installed on any decorative streetlight pole supporting two (2) lighting fixtures. 3. No more than one (1) banner shall be installed on any decorative streetlight pole supporting a single lighting fixture. e e SUBJECT RESOLUTION NUMBER POLICY NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE PAGE STREET BANNER PROGRAM (TEMPORARY NONCOMMERCIAL STREET BANNERS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY) 07-119 1302 08-01-07 3of3 4. Banners mounted toward the street and subject to being struck by vehicular traffic must be mounted at least fourteen (14) feet above the road surface. Banners mounted away from the road and not subject to vehicular traffic must be mounted at least eleven (11) feet above the sidewalk. 5. All banner brackets on streetlight poles must be installed using stainless steel band clamps, and the brackets must be sufficiently strong to withstand wind loads generated by eighty- (80) mile-per-hour winds. Banner brackets shall have "break-away" capabilities to prevent pole failure in the event of vehicle contact or winds in excess of eighty (80) miles per hour. 6. Poles or standards must be wrapped with forty-five (45) ml thick black rubber sheet or other preapproved material under all steel brackets and clamps, and no portion of any bracket shall be in direct contact with the surface of any streetlight pole or standard. In addition, all streetlight pole(s) being used must be inspected and approved by the Electric Department prior to installation. 7. Banners shall be installed only at locations specified on the permit. 8. Banners shall be installed and removed by City personnel in strict compliance with the traffic control, signage, and warning device criteria specified in the Caltrans manual oftraffic control. The cost of banner installation and removal shall be paid by the permittee prior to installation of the banners. B. Time of Installation 1. Permittee shall deliver the banner( s) and all necessary mounting hardware to City of Redding Electric Department, 20055 Viking Way, #2, Redding, CA 96003 a minimum oftwo (2) business days prior to the installation of any banner on streetlight poles pursuant to the permit. 2. All banners and supporting material shall be removed within thirty (30) days after the date of installation unless an extension oftime is specifically requested by the applicant and approved by the Development Services Director. The length of the time extension shall be as specified by the Development Services Director. C. Place of Installation 1. Banners shall only be installed on City-owned poles and standards. 2. Banners shall not be installed on any pole or standard which could create sight-distance problems for pedestrian or vehicular traffic. 3. Banners shall only be installed at the approved locations indicated on the plan submitted with the banner application. 4 e e EXHIBIT "A" TO COUNCIL POLICY "STREET BANNER PROGRAM" DEFINITION OF BANNER TYPES 1. Community Event Defined as an event or a series of related events involving a subject matter of interest to a significant portion of the residents of the City that promotes civic pride in a local community within the City or for the City as a whole, that is not a purely commercial enterprise, and where the proceeds, if any, will directly benefit either a charitable or nonprofit organization. 2. Charitable Event Defined as an event or a series of related events involving a subject matter of interest to a significant portion of the residents of the City where the proceeds, if any, will directly benefit a charitable organization that maintains its charitable status pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Sec 501(C)(3). 3. Nonprojit or Not-for-Projit Event Defined as an event or series of related events involving a subject matter of interest to a significant portion ofthe residents ofthe City that is sponsored by an organization which is incorporated or otherwise organized as a nonprofit organization pursuant to the laws of the State of California or the United States and where the proceeds, if any, will directly benefit either a charitable or nonprofit organization. 4. City Event Defined as an event or series of related events involving a subject matter of interest to a significant portion of the residents of the City that is also an event sponsored by the City, any of its operating departments, boards, commissions, or bureaus, and which has been approved by the City Council. 5. Noncommercial Civic Identification Defined as area or community identification public service or civic announcement or recognition of the existence of a neighborhood or commercial district in the City.