HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-07-13 - AGENDA REPORTS - AMEND SC MUNICODE (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by
July 13, 2010
Hope Horner
AMEND SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
11.68.020
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve amendment to Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 11.68.020, adding the
definition of S1apTags to the City's Graffiti Ordinance.
BACKGROUND
The Santa Clarita Municipal Code consists of City Council approved ordinances that are of a
general and permanent nature. Chapter 11.68 within Title 11, Public Peace and Welfare, of the
Santa Clarita Muncipal Code, addresses graffiti within the City. Among other things, this
Chapter defines graffiti, declares graffiti a public nuisance, restricts the possesion of graffiti
implements by minors, and outlines penalties.
Staff is concerned with the proliferation of "slap tags" in Santa Clarita, and views slap tags as
another form of graffiti that should be governed by the Santa Clarita Muncipal Code. Staff is
requesting that the Council consider the addition of the following language under Chapter 11.68
of the Santa Clarita Muncipal Code under Section 11.68.020, Definitions:
"Slap Tags" means any material with an adhesive glue or tape, such as, but not limited
to, decals, stickers, posters, or labels that may be applied to building structures, light
posts, street poles, street signs, newspaper stands, phone booths, windows, utility boxes,
or other surfaces on public and private property without permission. Slap Tags are a
form of street art in which an image or message is publicly displayed using stickers.
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IS
This item was heard by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission at the June
3, 2010, meeting. By a unanimous vote, the Commission recommended that the City Council
include the definition of slap tags into the Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 11.68.020. By
including the definition of slap tags in the ordinance, the City will have the ability to enforce
penalties on those who seek to deface property in the City with the use of stickers.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
As determined by the City Council
FISCAL IMPACT
None by this action.
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