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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: NOVEMBER 13, 2024
FROM: COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 13.08 (PUBLIC PARKS) OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 15
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, introduce an ordinance amending Section 13.08.020 of Chapter
13.08 of Title 13 of the Anaheim Municipal Code regarding prohibited conduct in Public Parks.
DISCUSSION:
At its October 29, 2024, meeting, the City Council took the following actions:
(1) adopted Chapter 11.11 of the Anaheim Municipal Code prohibiting the obstruction of public rights-of-way and facilities; (2) adopted Chapter 11.13 of the Anaheim Municipal Code prohibiting the sale, assembling and disassembling of bikes and bike parts on public property; and (3) amended Chapter 6.30 of the Anaheim Municipal Code to expand the City of Anaheim’s (City) existing smoking ban to include parks, bus benches, schools, and daycare centers facilities.
The City’s Municipal Code prohibits camping on public property, as well as the storage of personal property in public areas. It also includes detailed procedures for the impoundment and return of any property unlawfully stored in public areas. The recently adopted ordinance now specifically addresses individuals who are not camping but are nonetheless blocking or impeding access to public rights-of-way and facilities, and it deals with the health hazard created by individuals smoking in or near areas frequented by children, such as parks, schools and day care facilities. It also deals with the increase in criminal activity caused by the theft and resale of bikes and bike parts.
Following this Council action, and the support of the Parks and Recreation Commission at their October 23, 2024, meeting, the Community Services Department is recommending incorporating these references into Chapter 13.08 (Public Parks) of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
Ordinance to Amend Chapter 13.08 (Public Parks) of the Anaheim Municipal Code November 13, 2024
1. The Addition of Chapter 11.11 (Obstruction of Public Rights-of-way and Facilities).
This new Chapter prohibits activity that is impeding access to public rights-of-way and facilities, including sleeping or lying down on bus benches or park tables, benches or equipment.
2. The Addition of Chapter 11.13 (Prohibition on Bike Repairs and Sales on Public Property)
This new Chapter curtails criminal activity related to the trade in stolen bikes and bike parts in City parks and public spaces.
3. The Amendment of Anaheim Municipal Code (AMC) Chapter 6.30 (Smoking Prohibited)
This amendment expands the existing smoking ban under Chapter 6.30 to prohibit smoking in public parks, as well as within 25 feet of bus benches and 200 feet of schools and daycare centers.
By incorporating references of the Chapters into Chapter 13.08 Public Parks of the AMC, it will clearly define the intent of these prohibitions to ensure all constituents have a safe experience in our parks.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The amendment to the ordinance has no budgetary impact.
Respectfully submitted,
Sjany Larson-Cash
Director of Community Services
Attachments:
1. Final proposed Ordinance amending Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 13.08
2. Redline of Ordinance amending Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 13.08
3. Ordinance No. 6589 (Chapter 11.11 – Obstruction of Public Rights-of-way and Facilities)
4. Ordinance No. 6590 (Chapter 11.13 – Prohibition on Bike Repairs and Sales on Public Property
5. Ordinance No. 6591 (Chapter 6.30 – Smoking Prohibited)