AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Ordinance 2017-70, on the second of two readings, amending Chapter 74 of the San Marcos City Code by creating a new Article 7 for the purpose of regulating the placement and maintenance of newsracks on City sidewalks and Rights-of-Way; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: 12/19/2017 1st Reading
02/20/2018 2nd Reading
Department: CMO - Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Downtown Administrator
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $20,000 - $30,000
Account Number: See Fiscal Note
Funds Available: See Fiscal Note
Account Name: See Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: This project is not included in the FY 2018 budget. Should Council approve the Ordinance as presented, staff will identify salary savings in the current fiscal year. Alternatively, this project can be prioritized for inclusion in the FY 2019 budget.
City Council Goal:
Goal #2 Beautify & Enhance the Quality of Place
Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
? Economic Development
? Environment & Resource Protection
? Land Use
? Neighborhoods & Housing
? Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities Well maintained public facilities that meet needs of our community
? Transportation
? Not Applicable
Background Information: The attached memorandum, dated August 29, 2017, provides information regarding downtown magazine and newspaper racks, and opportunities to consolidate existing private racks in multi-vendor, modular units. On October 2, 2017, staff presented this information to City Council and received direction to prepare an ordinance regulating the appearance, location and other standards for newsracks.
Currently unregulated, newsracks create visual clutter in certain areas and may interfere with the public use of, and access to, sidewalks. The uncontrolled placement and maintenance of newsracks on public sidewalks and rights-of-way pre...
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