REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
May 25, 2017
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ANDREW J. BENELLI, PE, City Engineer/Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
DAVID A. CISNEROS, Projects Administrator
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
SUBJECT
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BILL - (For Introduction) adding Article 7 to Chapter 13 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Newsracks Citywide and in Special Districts
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council introduce the attached ordinance adding Article 7 to Chapter 13 of the Fresno Municipal Code related to Newsracks Citywide and in Special Districts within the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City staff is presenting this Newsrack Ordinance so the Council may consider its introduction by adding Article 7 to Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code. This proposed ordinance applies to newsracks in the public right-of-way and creates a Special Newsrack Area bounded by State Route 99, State Route 41 and State Route 180 which is commonly known as the Downtown Triangle. Within the Downtown Triangle Special Newsrack Area, a visual standard will be applied which will require metal racks of an aesthetic quality as depicted in the attached Public Works Standard Drawing. Throughout the rest of the City, a street work permit will only be required if the vendor wishes to bolt the newsrack to the sidewalk, but no new requirements will apply. The ordinance provides the Council with the ability to designate additional special newsrack areas in the future by resolution.
BACKGROUND
Newsracks have been in use within the City for many years. However, the City has never adopted standards governing their use within the public right-of-way. Recently, it has become apparent that some regulation is necessary in order to control the placement and appearance of newsracks. In November 2014, staff began working with the City Attorney...
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