HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR - 11C banners pub rightofwayPOLICY RESOLUTION NO. 11C
(Supersedes Policy Resolution No. 11 B)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ALOWlNG BANNERS OVER
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that street banners for special events,
activities, and programs are an integral part of community pride and identity, and are
appropriate for announcements of community activities, promotion of programs, economic
development, and beautification of the downtown and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to allow certain banners above public rights-of-way
at specific public property locations and
WHEREAS, the City will provide engineering expertise in determining appropriate types
of banner fabrications and securing devises for banner attachment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ukiah that
banners meeting the following criteria are allowed to be hung, flown, or otherwise located at
specified public property locations within or above a public right-of-way;
1. Banners must provide direct and positive benefits to tourists and the residents of
the City of Ukiah. The banner shall be limited to the announcement of community or
educational oriented special events, activities and programs, and shall not contain or promote
any political, religious and/or business advertising messages.
2. Banners, upon approval of the City, may be located across State Street on City
poles located approximately one-half block south of Perkins Street, on the street light poles
located on State Street between Clay Street and Henry Street, and at such other locations as
may be approved by the City Manager and Public Works Department.
3. Minimum height above the travelway (curb to curb) of the public right-of-way shall
be 18 feet or at other heights to be approved by the Public Works Department.
4. Banner size, fabrication, and suspension shall be approved by the Public Works
Department.
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Prior to placement of a banner within a public right-of-way, authorization must be
obtained from the Community Services Department.
6. The City may charge a fee for placement of any banner put up by City crews
and/or an independent contractor hired by the City.
7. The sponsor shall provide insurance coverage meeting City standards for events
within the public right-of-way and for the banner(s).
AYES:
NOES:
Passed and adopted the 20th day of September 2006, by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Crane, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin and Mayor Ashiku
None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Mark As, hlku, Mayor
Gail Petersen, City Clerk