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City to distribute about 100 graffiti-removal kits after Measure U committee recommendation
Summary
Following Measure U committee input and a recent graffiti surge, the council approved spending about $2,500 to buy roughly 100 graffiti-removal kits for residents, with staff to publicize availability and address disposal and safety concerns.
The Port Hueneme City Council unanimously approved a Measure U committee recommendation to spend approximately $2,500 to purchase and distribute about 100 graffiti-removal kits to residents.
Staff said the kits (two types for different surfaces) would be available while supplies last, branded with city markings, and distributed with an acknowledgement clarifying the city is not liable for misuse. The recommendation grew out of a week of significant graffiti incidents at Bubbling Springs Park and the committee's interest in tools to help private-property owners remove graffiti quickly.
Council members asked about potential classification as a gift of public funds, proper disposal of solvents, product selection and whether kits should be available to businesses. Staff and the city attorney advised that many cities provide similar kits, that kits typically include solvent and protective gear rather than paint, and that staff would examine disposal procedures and eligibility rules. Councilmember input noted citrus-based removal products used successfully by local school districts.
The council approved the purchase unanimously. Staff will order the kits, publicize availability and address training and disposal procedures as part of the rollout.
Next steps: staff will procure kits, set distribution criteria (residents first; businesses by proof of Port Hueneme activity if adopted), and publicize pick-up instructions and safety/disposal guidance.
