1997-10-20 Special Called Regular and Workshop Meeting of City Council

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e CITY OF LA PORTE e .................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... .:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:..:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:. .......................................................'.N... .:r;" .e. ...R. .'.0. ....F.::.. .~....l..~. . .'.E. ......M. . ...e. ..'M". .'0' . "a" '.;A..' ..:N.. ..'rJ.. ..,u... .M... ..................................................... ............................ . . . . . . .. . .... . . . .. . . . .......................... ............................ .. . .... .. . ... . ..... . . ..... ...................................... @fmmmmmmmmmmrmmmm!t~~~~~~I~~~~~~ttj~~~ff~t~iJr~r~rtjf~\it~~j~~tt~~~i~~t~~~~~~~;~ffffffffff~i!if!I October 15, 1997 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager 'R11-\ Advertising at City Facilities by Sporting Associations SUBJECT: I have attached two (2) letters from staff, which deal with advertising. The City has been approached by Boys Baseball and Girls Softball requesting that they be allowed to solicit companies to advertise on ball field fences, in order to generate additional revenue for their respective leagues. The City has no written policy on this matter. We have been operating with an understanding that the City Council, at least 15 years ago, said "no" to advertising on ball field fences. Staff has carried out this decision. I have been told the reason for the "no" decision came about due to Homeowners' Associations and residents visiting with City Council back then. The concerns they expressed were: 1. Fence signs were unsightly. 2. Property values near the ball field complex would be reduced over time as a result of the signs. 3. Residents did not want to drive to their homes and see advertising on their public facilities. These concerns are the only ones I have been advised about. During my employment as City Manager, I have taken the above position with the youth leagues. The La Porte Livestock Show and Rodeo Association is the only exception that I know has been made. The City agreed to allow them to advertise as long as the public could not see the advertisement while driving along a public road, and that the signs remain contained within the riding arena. Your advice and direction on how you wish for staff to view this matter would be appreciated. RTH:cjb Attachments