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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion and Direction Regarding Digital Kiosk Program and Potential Sign Ordinance Amendments; and (2) If Desired, Creation of an Ad Hoc Signage Subcommittee and Appointment of Two Council Members thereto.
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Meeting Date: October 23, 2023
Contact Person/Dept: Elaine Gerety Warner/ Office of Economic and Cultural Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-5777
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [x] General Fund: Yes [] No [x]
Attachments: [x]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/17/2023)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (10/4/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council (1) discuss and provide direction regarding a digital kiosk program and potential Sign Ordinance amendments; and (2) if desired, create an Ad Hoc Signage Subcommittee and appoint two Council Members thereto.
BACKGROUND
On November 8, 2021, the City Council directed staff to release a Request for Information (RFI) relative to the inclusion of interactive kiosks in strategic locations throughout the City. The purpose of the RFI was to understand the value of providing real-time interactive information about transportation services, City meetings, special events, facilities, classes, local businesses, weather, and emergency updates among other things. The RFI was released in January 2022. Four firms responded, with two providing prototypes suitable for an outdoor environment: Ike Smart City and Soofa. (Attachment 1)
In April 2023, the Economic Development Subcommittee (Mayor Vera and Council Member Eriksson) reviewed the options and directed staff to invite both firms to present their prototypes via two community meetings. The purpose of the community meeting however was not to identify a particular model or style but rather to invite a high-level discussion as to whether digital kiosks would be an asset to the...
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