1998-01-12 Workshop and Regular Meeting of City Council

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Agenda Date Requested: January 12, 1998 Requested By: Guy Rankin r~~~ X Report Exhibits: 1. Revised Graffiti Ordinance Resolution Department: Planning Ordinance Summary & Recommendation In recent months, the Planning Department has been working with numerous City staff members and several businesses in La Porte to discuss the graffiti problem that currently exists within our City. Graffiti can be seen on buildings, over-passes, sidewallcs, billboards and fences. Through research we have learned that most experts on the subject agree that a comprehensive city-wide anti-graffiti progam is one of the keys to reducing violence between rival gangs and preventing urban blight. Ctuick removal of graffiti often deters future vandalism. On September 11, 1997, and September 18, 1997, a presentation on the subject was made by Planning staff to members of Executive Stall: On October 20, 1997, City Council held a workshop to discuss the proposed graffiti ordinance. No action was taken during that meeting. The ordinance that staff will present to Council for their consideration at a later date, has been revised to incorporate changes that were suggested during the October 20~' workshop meeting. In an effort to introduce the proposed ordinance to the business community, the Director of Planning attended two meetings of the Small Business Committee at the Chamber of Commerce on October 30, 1997, and December 4, 1997. The revised ordinance that staff is presenting for future consideration by Council follows this report. Action Required by Count: Conduct workshop to discuss revised graffiti ordinance. Availability of Funds: N/A CTerteral Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Funds Available: Yes No Approved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera Date City Manager