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To provide information and a recommendation for consideration by the

Parks and Recreation Committee regarding a request received from the
PoCo Saints Intermediate/Junior/Senior Lacrosse teams to keep their

signs up untt | approximately the end of July.

History/Background:

City Council established a policy in 1990 limiting the length of time
that a community sign may remain up at the corner lot Pitt River
Road/Shaugnessy Street and at the shaugnessy Street/Centennial Pool
area. This policy also introduced a deposit which 4s forfeited in
the event that the City must remove the sign.

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In 1992, City Counct! formally adopted Bylaw No. 2638 (A Bylaw to
Regulate Signs). This bylaw Sormally establishes as Jaw many of the
principles outlined tn the or ‘ginal Community Sign Policy.

The PoCo Saints Intemediate/Junior/Senicr Lacrosse teams would like
to post their signs beginning in May through to approximately the end
of July. They would use the sign (by changing the date) to promote

their upcoming league games.

Alternatives:

Two alternatives were considered: 1. Approve the Request.
2. Deny the Request.

1. Approve the request and permit the signs to remain jn
place until the end of their season.

Advantages:
- If the signs are kept current, {t permits the

team to promote upcoming games in high
visibility areas.
Demonstrates a "spirit of support” on behalf of
the City of Port Cogquitiam.
Consistent with our adopted Service Objective to
encourage exposure to sporting events.
Recognizes the fact that three leagues are
addressed in this request. Each league ts
permitted to install a sign for a period of four
weeks,

Disadvantages:

~ Other organizations may request the same
consideration.