A city staffer said the revision aims to balance public demand for photography services with the need to protect children involved in youth sports. To address safety concerns, the Parks and Recreation Department is developing a vetting process that will require photographers working with youth leagues to register annually and undergo a background check.
The registration fee is expected to be $25 for 365 days, with a $30 per-person background check.
City Manager Jessica Leavins emphasized that enforcement will focus on ensuring only vetted photographers are recommended to coaches and parents.
“Previously, those behaviors were prohibited. We’re going to allow for additional commercial use,” she said, noting that the youth-sports procedures will run through Parks and Recreation.