HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2062 RESOLUTION NO. 2062
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA TO ESTABLISH
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HANGING BANNERS
IN BLANEY PLAZA
WHEREAS, the City Council of Saratoga desires to establish
clear rules and regulations for the hanging of banners in Blaney
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Plaza, and
WHEREAS, the Saratoga Fire Department has agreed to administer
the Banner Policy in a fair and equitable manner, and
WHEREAS, the Banner Policy has been developed for purposes
of clarity, and in consideration of public safety,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby
adopt the policy "Rules and Regulations for Hanging of Banners in
Blaney Plaza" attached and incorporated herein by reference.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga on the 1st day
of June , 1983, by the following vote:
AYES: Counci]/~rs Clevenger, Fanelli, Moyles, Mayor Callon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember MaLlory
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK ~' ~' "
CITY OF SARATOGA
Rules and Regulations for Hanging of Banners in Blaney Plaza
1. All reservations for the use of Blaney Plaza for the purpose of hanging a banner
will be handled on a first come, first served basis.
2. The Reservation Form must be completed at the time the reservation is made at the
Saratoga Fire District Station, 14380 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA. Phone 867-9001.
3. Reservations may not be made more than six (6) months in advance of the date
requested.
4. Non-profit organizations advertising Saratoga-based community events, or organizations
advertising Saratoga-based non-profit events may hang banners in Blaney Plaza,
Groups may be asked to show proof of non-profit status.
5. Groups will be allowed use of the Plaza for their banner no more than two (2) times
each twelve month period.
6. A banner may be hung a minimum of 10 days to a maximum of 14 days per usage.
7. Banners will be reviewed by Saratoga Fire Department personnel to assure banners
meet the following standards:
a) Banners must be four (4) feet by at least twenty-five (25) feet long.
If properly prepared, banners up to forty-five (45) feet in length
may be allowed.
b) Banners must be made from a heavy-duty awning type material.
c) Metal grommets are to be placed at all four corners of the banner.
Each of the four corner grommets should have attached fifty (50) feet
of heavy (between ¼ inch - ½ inch) line or rope.
d) Metal grommets must be placed at least every thirty-two (32") inches
along the top edge of the banner.
e) Half moon air holes must be cut into the banner every five feet of
length in order to avoid tearing or ripping from the wind. Depending
on type and weight of banner fabric, it is recommended the half moon
cuts be sewn to avoid tearing or ripping.
8. All banners will be hung by Saratoga Fire Department personnel. Banners must be
submitted to the Fire Department Office at least one full week (seven days) in
advance of scheduled usage date.
9. This policy has been approved by the City of Saratoga and will be administered by
the Saratoga Fire Department as a service to the community. In lieu of a fee,
donations to the Saratoga Fire Department will be accepted.
10. Changes to the above rules and regulations must be approved by the City of Saratoga.
11. Banners not claimed within ten (10) days from the date of their removal may be
disposed of at the discretion of the Saratoga Fire Department.