CITY COUNCIL
Kevin McCarty, Mayor
Lisa Kaplan, District 1
Roger Dickinson, District 2
Karina Talamantes, Vice Mayor, District 3
Phil Pluckebaum, District 4
Caity Maple, District 5
Eric Guerra, Mayor Pro Tem, District 6
Rick Jennings, II, District 7
Mai Vang, District 8
CHARTER OFFICERS
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
Susana Alcala Wood, City Attorney
Farishta Ahrary, City Auditor
Leyne Milstein, Interim City Manager
John Colville, City Treasurer
City Council
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
Public Financing Authority
Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency
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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
Description: Attached is supplemental material received after publishing the agenda, an update to Attachment 10. The attached staff report replaces the original staff report in its entirety.
For the Meeting of: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Agenda Item: Discussion Item 30
30. Ordinance Amending Section 12.74.030 of the Sacramento City Code Relating to the City Hall Facilities [Passed for Publication 07/01/2025; Published 07/03/2025] [In Lieu of Passing for Publication the Ordinance will be Published in its Entirety]
File ID: 2025-01331
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Adopt an Ordinance amending Section 12.74.030 of the Sacramento City Code relating to the City Hall Facilities.
Contact: Office of the City Manager, (916) 808-5704
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File ID: 2025-01331 7/29/2025
Ordinance Amending Section 12.74.030 of the Sacramento City Code Relating to the City Hall Facilities [Passed for Publication 07/01/2025; Published 07/03/2025] [In Lieu of Passing for Publication the Ordinance will be Published in its Entirety] File ID: 2025-01331
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Adopt an Ordinance amending Section 12.74.030 of the Sacramento City Code relating to the City Hall Facilities.
Contact: Office of the City Manager, (916) 808-5704
Presenter: Office of the City Manager, (916) 808-5704
Attachments:
1- Description/Analysis
2- Adoption of Critical Infrastructure Ordinance
3- Critical Infrastructure List Resolution 2023
4- Citywide Homeless Response Protocols
5- Ordinance (Redline)
6- Ordinance (Clean)
7- Summary of Responses to Council Questions
8- City Hall Employee Survey Summary and Data
9- Unlawful Camping Enforcement Guidelines
10- Information Reports (I-Reports) made to Sacramento Police Department Regarding Homeless Activity - Updated
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The City Hall Facility (Facility) is comprised of Historic City Hall, New City Hall, and the property encompassing the buildings as bounded by H and I streets and 9th and 10th streets, including, but not limited to, Sa’Cumn’e Plaza (Plaza). The Facility is open to members of the community while conducting city business, attending public meetings, or engaging in expressive conduct. As the seat of city government, the City Council has designated the Facility as “critical infrastructure” within the meaning of chapter 8.140 of the Sacramento City Code since July 20, 2021 (Attachments 2-4).
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Use of the Facility includes the ability for groups to obtain a permit to hold events in the Plaza. The Plaza also serves as a fire access road for firefighting apparatus (e.g., fire engines, ladder trucks) as needed for fire or medical aid response. The Facility has permanent benches for dedicated seating in several locations behind New City Hall, in the Plaza, and around New City Hall, the locations of which do not impede emergency vehicle access. Currently, Sacramento City Code section 12.74.030, subsection A, paragraph 9, allows the public to sit or lie down at the Facility, including the Plaza, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day.
The proposed amendment to section 12.74.030 seeks to regulate the use of the Facility in a manner that maintains a suitable working environment for City employees, access by the general public consistent with its purpose and hours of operation as well as access for public safety apparatus in the event of an emergency by prohibiting sitting or lying down at the Facility at any time on anything other than designated seating (Attachments 5-6). The proposed amendment is consistent with the Facility’s existing designation as “critical infrastructure.”
On June 24, 2025, the Law and Legislation Committee voted to advance the proposed amendment to the City Council. On July 1, 2025, the City Council passed the ordinance title for publication, pursuant to section 32(c) of the City Charter. During the discussion of this item there were several questions asked by City Council. The attached summary and supportive documents provide responses to those questions (Attachments 7-10).
Policy Considerations: The City’s homeless response continues to evolve to reflect changing legal frameworks. This amendment aligns with recent court decisions.
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations: None.
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: On June 24, 2025, the Law and Legislation Committee voted to advance the proposed amendment to the City Council.
Rationale for Recommendation: This ordinance change was requested pursuant to Sacramento City Charter section 40, subsection (b), paragraph 6. The proposed amendment to the ordinance is designed to regulate use of the Facility in a way that maintains a suitable working environment for city employees and ensures that the City Hall Facility is safe and secure for the public and city employees as well as accessible to first responders and their equipment in case of an emergency while still allowing members of the public to use the exterior of the City Hall Facilities in a reasonable manner. The proposed amendment would further the following purposes:
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· Ensuring access to, and unobstructed use of, the City Hall Facility for city employees, the public, and first responders
· Ensuring a safe working environment for employees free from impediment · Suspending incompatible uses of the City Hall Facility · Enhances coordination of multiple uses of the Plaza
Financial Considerations: There is no additional financial impact associated with implementing the proposed Ordinance. Staff has estimated unbudgeted annual expenses of approximately $343,000 associated with security, response and clean-up resulting from the existing exemption.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-0009
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dopted by the Sacramento City Council
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ebruary 25, 2020
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n Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.140 to the Sacramento City Code, Relating to Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Wildfire Risk Areas
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E IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO:
SECTION 1.
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hapter 8.140 is hereby added to the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:
Chapter 8.140 PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND WILDFIRE RISK AREAS
8.140.010 Findings and purpose.
The City Council finds as follows: (1) a principal threat to the public health, safety, and welfare is the potential destruction of, damage to, or interference with, infrastructure that is critical to the provision of public services such as law enforcement, fire prevention, transportation, and utilities including communication, water, and waste disposal; (2) destruction of, damage to, or interference with, critical infrastructure is caused by fire, contamination, restricting access, or other causes; and (3) destruction of, damage to, or interference with, critical infrastructure is often caused by persons whose activities are not permitted or authorized in, on, or near critical infrastructure.
The purpose of this chapter to mitigate the threat of fire and other potential causes of destruction and damage to and interference with, critical infrastructure, in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, by authorizing the removal of persons and their personal property in, on, or near critical infrastructure.
8.140.020 Definitions.
When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the following meanings:
“ Camp” has the same meaning as in section 12.52.020.
“ Camp facilities” has the same meaning as in sectio n 12.52.020.
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“Camp paraphernalia” has the same meaning as in section 12.52.020.
“Critical infrastructure” means each of the following:
1. Levees; or
2. R eal property or a facility, whether privately or publicly owned, as approved by resolution of the city council, that the city manager designates as being so vital and integral to the operation or functioning of the city that its damage, incapacity, disruption, or destruction would have a debilitating impact on the public health, safety, or welfare.
Critical infrastructure may include, but is not limited to, government buildings, such as fire stations, police stations, jails, or courthouses; hospitals; structures, such as antennas, bridges, roads, train tracks, drainage systems, or levees; or systems, such as computer networks, public utilities, electrical wires, natural gas pipes, telecommunication centers, or water sources.
“Debris” has the same meaning as in section 13.10.010.
“Facility” means a building, structure, equipment, system, or asset.
“Fire prevention official” means the fire chief, a deputy fire chief, the fire marshal, or a fire prevention officer.
“Garbage” has the same meaning as in section 13.10.010.
“Hazardous waste” has the same meaning as in California Public Resources Code section 40141.
“Hollow sidewalk” means a sidewalk that has been determined to be a hollow sidewalk in “Raised Streets & Hollow Sidewalks” survey report of July 20, 2009, prepared by Page & Turnbull, Inc. for the City of Sacramento.
“Infectious waste” has the same meaning as in California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 17225.36.
“Solid waste” has the same meaning as in section 13.10.010.
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“Wildfire risk area” has the same meaning as in California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 9, section 202.
8.140.030 Prohibited activities.
A. It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to camp, occupy camp facilities, or use camp paraphernalia at the following locations:
1. Critical infrastructure;
2. Within 25 feet of critical infrastructure;
3. Within 25 feet of a vehicular or pedestrian entrance or exit of critical infrastructure;
4. On those portions of a right-of-way that are required by local, state, or federal law to be free of obstruction to first responders, including but not limited to members of law-enforcement, fire-prevention, or emergency-medical-services agencies;
5. Within a hollow sidewalk; or
6. Wildfire risk area.
B. It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to store personal property, including camp facilities and camp paraphernalia, in the following locations without the written consent of the owner, except as otherwise provided by resolution of the city council:
1. Critical infrastructure;
2. Within 25 feet of critical infrastructure;
3. Within 25 feet of a vehicular or pedestrian entrance or exit of critical infrastructure;
4. On those portions of a right-of-way that are required by local, state, or federal law to be free of obstruction to first responders, including but not limited to members of law-enforcement, fire-prevention, or emergency-medical-services agencies;
5. Within a hollow sidewalk; or
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6. Wildfire risk area.
C. It is not intended by this section to prohibit overnight camping on private residential property by friends or family of the property owner, so long as the owner consents and the overnight camping is limited to not more than one consecutive night.
D. Nothing in this chapter is intended to prohibit or make unlawful the activities of an owner of private property or other lawful user of private property that are normally associated with and incidental to the lawful and authorized use of private property for residential or other purposes; and nothing is intended to prohibit or make unlawful the activities of a property owner or other lawful user if such activities are expressly authorized by the Planning and Development Code or other laws, ordinances, and regulations.
8.140.040 Summary abatement.
A. Any violation of section 8.140.030 may be abated by the city upon 24 hours of prior notice; but a violation of section 8.140.030 may be abated immediately by the city without prior notice, if the violation poses an imminent threat to public health or safety.
B. Abatement pursuant to subsection A may include, but is not limited to, removal of camp facilities, camp paraphernalia, personal property, garbage, hazardous waste, infectious waste, junk, or debris; and securing the perimeter of the property with fencing, gates, or barricades to prevent further occurrences of the nuisance activity.
C. R egardless of the city’s authority to conduct abatement pursuant to this section, every owner, occupant, or lessee of real property, and every holder of any interest in real property, is required to maintain the property in compliance with local, state, and federal law; and is liable for violations thereof.
D. The cost of abatement, including all administrative costs of any action taken hereunder, may be assessed against the subject premises as a lien, made a personal obligation of the owner, or both, in accordance with procedures in article VIII of chapter
8.04. 8.140.050 Interference with summary abatement.
No person shall willfully prevent, delay, resist, obstruct, or otherwise interfere with a city official, employee, contractor, or volunteer in their execution of an abatement Item 9
pursuant to this chapter.
8.140.060 Violation—Penalty.
A. In addition to any other remedy allowed by law, any person who violates a provision of this chapter is subject to criminal sanctions, civil actions, and administrative penalties pursuant to chapter 1.28.
B. Violations of this chapter are hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
C. Any person who violates a provision of this chapter is liable for civil penalties of not less than $250 or more than $25,000 for each day the violation continues.
D. All remedies prescribed under this chapter are cumulative and the election of one or more remedies does not bar the city from the pursuit of any other remedy to enforce this chapter.
Adopted by the City of Sacramento City Council on February 25, 2020, by the following vote:
Ayes: Members Ashby, Carr, Guerra, Hansen, Harris, Jennings, Schenirer, Warren and Mayor Steinberg
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Attest:
_/s/_____________________________
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
The presence of an electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the Sacramento City Council.
Passed for Publication: Not applicable
Published: To be published in its entirety
Effective: March 26, 2020
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File ID: 2023-00991 8/1/2023 Consent Item 1.
Critical Infrastructure List Resolution (2023)
File ID: 2023-00991
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) acknowledging receipt of the City Manager’s Critical Infrastructure Summary Memorandum of 2023, including the attached Critical Infrastructure List; 2) recognizing said Critical Infrastructure List as the complete listing of locations officially designated by the City Manager as “critical infrastructure” for purposes of Chapter 8.140 of the City Code; 3) approving any and all locations on the Critical Infrastructure List as “critical infrastructure” for purposes of Chapter 8.140 of the City Code; and 4) repealing Resolution No. 2022-0322.
Contact: Daniel Bowers, Director of Emergency Management, (916) 808-1833, [email protected], Office of the City Manager Presenter: Daniel Bowers, Director of Emergency Management, (916) 808-1833, [email protected], Office of the City Manager Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Summary Memorandum Critical Infrastructure List
3-Resolution Critical Infrastructure List 2023
4-Critical Infrastructure List and Justifications
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-0009 on February 25, 2020, which added Chapter 8.140 to the City Code for the protection of critical infrastructure and wildfire risk areas in the interests of public safety. Pursuant to Section 8.140.020 of the City Code, “critical infrastructure may include, but is not limited to, government buildings, such as fire stations, police stations, jails, or courthouses; hospitals; structures, such as antennas, bridges, roads, train tracks, drainage systems, or levees; or systems, such as computer networks, public utilities, electrical wires, natural gas pipes, telecommunication centers, or water sources.” It is imperative that critical infrastructure across the City of Sacramento be protected to ensure operational readiness and continuity of essential services during all-hazards. Real property or a facility does not become “critical infrastructure” for the purpose of Chapter 8.140 until so designated by the City Manager and
File ID: 2023-00991 8/1/2023 Consent Item 1.
subsequently approved by the City Council through a resolution.
Following passage of the Critical Infrastructure Ordinance, the City’s Director of Emergency Management led deliberate and thorough coordination, which brought together subject matter experts and stakeholders to recommend, justify, and validate key facilities and property parcels across the City to be designated as Critical Infrastructure by the City Manager, pursuant to direction received by City Council. Each component of critical infrastructure was additionally validated, based on reference guidance from the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency. The result was the first Critical Infrastructure List of June 8, 2021, which the City Council adopted on July 20, 2021 through Resolution No. 2021-0227.
Thereafter, to extend explicit protection to local schools after several reported incidents of students be accosted to and from school, the City Manager issued a memorandum of October 11, 2022, including a revised Critical Infrastructure List. On October 18, 2022, the City Council adopted the revised Critical Infrastructure List through Resolution No. 2022-0322.
The City Manager has issued a new memorandum on July 25, 2023, which updates the locations on the Critical Infrastructure List that are designated as “critical infrastructure” for purposes of Chapter
8.140 of the City Code of courthouses and government law offices, including those of criminal prosecutors. This matter is before the City Council for approval of the City Manager’s updated designation.
Policy Considerations: Not applicable.
Economic Impacts: Not applicable.
Environmental Considerations: This action is not a project that is subject to CEQA because it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5)).
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.
Rationale for Recommendation: The City Manager deems the locations on the Critical Infrastructure List to be vital and integral to the operation or functioning of the City. The City Manager further finds that their damage, incapacity, disruption, or destruction would have a debilitating impact on the public health, safety, or welfare. The approval of the updated Critical Infrastructure List will save lives, protect property, reduce maintenance costs, and bolster the City’s resiliency to all-hazards affecting our community and region.
File ID: 2023-00991 8/1/2023 Consent Item 1.
Financial Considerations: Not applicable.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 25, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Howard Chan, City Manager
SUBJECT: CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMARY (2023)
On February 25, 2020, the City Council adopted the Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Wildfire Risk Areas Ordinance (No. 2020-0009), which added Chapter 8.140 to the Sacramento City Code. “critical infrastructure may include, but is not limited to, government buildings, such as fire stations, police stations, jails, or courthouses; hospitals; structures, such as antennas, bridges, roads, train tracks, drainage systems, or levees; or systems, such as computer networks, public utilities, electrical wires, natural gas pipes, telecommunication centers, or water sources.” (Sac. City Code, §
8.140.020.) The Ordinance recognizes the necessity for the City of Sacramento to ensure the operational readiness and continuity of essential services from certain real property and facilities during all-hazards.
The City Council has previously adopted designated parcels or facilities as “critical infrastructure” through Resolutions Nos. 2021-0227 and 2022-0322. The designation of a parcel or facility as “critical infrastructure” is a thoughtful and deliberate process. The City Manager designates a location as critical infrastructure, but the location becomes critical infrastructure for the purposes of Chapter 8.140 only after approval by the City Council.
The City’s Director of Emergency Management can receive input from subject-matter experts and stakeholders to recommendation, justification, and validation of key parcels and facilities in the City for designation as critical infrastructure by the City Manager. Each component of potential critical infrastructure was additionally validated, based on guidance from publicly available reference materials of the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding federally designated critical infrastructure. The result is the attached Critical Infrastructure List, which was developed over several months as city leaders and subject-matter experts conducted a comprehensive assessment of facilities and property parcels that serve critical purpose to preserve public safety.
Therefore, as City Manager, I designate any and all locations on the 2023 City of Sacramento Critical Infrastructure List as updated “critical infrastructure” for the purposes of Chapter 8.140 of the Sacramento City Code. The locations on the 2023 City of Sacramento Critical Infrastructure List are so vital and integral to the operation or functioning of the City of Sacramento that their damage, incapacity, disruption, or destruction would have a debilitating impact on the public health, safety, or welfare.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
August 1, 2023
Resolution Approving City Manager’s Designation of Specified Locations as Critical Infrastructure for Purposes of Chapter 8.140 of the City Code
BACKGROUND
A. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-0009 on February 25, 2020, which added Chapter 8.140 to the City Code for the protection of critical infrastructure and wildfire risk areas in the interests of public safety.
B. Pursuant to Section 8.140.020 of the City Code, “critical infrastructure may include, but is not limited to, government buildings, such as fire stations, police stations, jails, or courthouses; hospitals; structures, such as antennas, bridges, roads, train tracks, drainage systems, or levees; or systems, such as computer networks, public utilities, electrical wires, natural gas pipes, telecommunication centers, or water sources.”
C. Real property or a facility does not become “critical infrastructure” for the purpose of Chapter 8.140 until so designated by the City Manager and subsequently approved by the City Council through a resolution.
D. On July 20, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-0227, which ratified a previous listing of critical infrastructure from the City Manager.
E. On October 18, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-0322, which ratified the City Manager’s current listing of critical infrastructure.
F. The City Manager presented the attached Critical Infrastructure Summary Memorandum of 2023 (Memorandum) (Attachment 1) to the City Council. The Memorandum includes the attached 2023 City of Sacramento Critical Infrastructure List (List) (Attachment 2), which contains the updated locations that have been designated “critical infrastructure” by the City Manager for purpose of Chapter 8.140.
G. The City Manager deems the locations on the List to be so vital and integral to the operation or functioning of the City of Sacramento that their damage, incapacity, disruption, or destruction would have a debilitating impact on the public health, safety, or welfare.
H. Pursuant to direction received by City Council, the City’s Director of Emergency Management brought together subject-matter experts and stakeholders to recommend, justify, and validate key parcels and facilities in the City to be designated as critical infrastructure by the City Manager. Stakeholders and key leaders included both internal city staff and external partnering agencies. The process also included consideration of publicly available reference materials of the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding federally designated critical infrastructure.
BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council acknowledges receipt of the City Manager’s Critical Infrastructure Summary Memorandum of 2023, including the attached “2023 City of Sacramento Critical Infrastructure List.” Section 2. The City Council recognizes said Critical Infrastructure List as the complete listing of locations officially designated by the City Manager as “critical infrastructure” for purposes of Chapter 8.140 of the City Code.
Section 3. The City Council hereby approves any and all locations on said Critical Infrastructure List as critical infrastructure for purposes of Chapter 8.140 of the City Code.
Section 4. Sacramento City Council Resolution No. 2022-0322 is hereby repealed.
Critical Infrastructure List Supporting
Summaries
7/25/2023
Air Release Station
Air release valves are appurtenances located on water transmission mains throughout the City. A portion of the piping of an air release valve is above ground. There are over 650 air release valves located throughout Sacramento within City right-of-way.
These facilities are located within City ROW
or easements.
Basins
Basins constitute a facility for producing, storing, diverting, conserving, treating, or conveying water.
Drainage flood control and water quality detention basins are a part of the City’s drainage system and prevent flooding and protect the City’s local creeks and rivers as required by the City’s State NPDES Permit.
Drainage collection currently maintains 164
basins throughout the City as part of the
critical infrastructure conveyance system.
Booster Station One potable water booster pump station exists within the City of Sacramento at 4299 Astoria Street. It maintains the pressure in a historically lower pressure area of the city.
The facility and parcel are critical.
Combined Sewer System Vaults
There are four stormwater vaults within the City of Sacramento Combined Sewer System, designed to provide additional storage capacity during large rain events. All four vaults are in high profile areas and located underground. If these vaults not accessible, become damaged or unusable, the impact will create safety and public health hazards throughout the system. There will be a risk of
These facilities can be on a parcel or part of
another critical facility.
Drainage Canals
Drainage canals and channels are critical conveyance elements that deliver rainfall runoff from urban areas to receiving waterways. Channels can have multiple pump stations pumping flows into them. It's critical to maintain channel side slope integrity to prevent erosive action. Failure in channels/canals can lead to significant flooding for large areas of the city. these facilities are located over long
stretches and pass through multiple
neighborhoods.
Fire Stations
Fire Stations provide critical services for fire and emergency medical responses in our city and community. If there is a disruption of service, due to the fire department’s inability to access or leave from the location, or damage to the station, the city and community would suffer due to delays in emergency response.
These facilities are typically on a parcel
associated with a critical facility.
Flood Protection Barrier – Floodgates,
Sluice gates, Flap gates
A flood protection barrier is a specific type of floodgate that is designed to prevent water from entering through a primary or secondary levee. Floodgates are installed or closed to block water from entering the city. Sluice gates are closed to prevent water, stormwater, or wastewater from entering or backing up into the city. Flap gates prevent water from entering the city through pipes d i fl di
There are several sites across the city; many
have components that are stored
elsewwhere and deployed as needed to
safeguard the city.
Gathering Areas
Gathering areas across the City often consolidate the largest number of persons in a confined area, which have historically been ideal targets for extremist and terror attacks. Gathering areas are also often ideal locations to conduct mass care and shelter for evacuees given the range of onsite support to host large groups of people.
Typically just the facility is critical and the
parcel consists of parking lots and/or
additional business enterprise.Government Operations
This includes key locations where governance is conducted, and support to the community is administrered from. This oft includes administration buildings where plans, procedures, and fees may be processed; additionally, this can include locations that host community services, such as:
sheltering, childcare, youth programs, etc.
These facilities can be on a parcel or part of
another critical facility.
Landfill Gas Extraction System
The City owns and operates an extensive landfill gas extraction system, including two flare stations on the east and west side of Sutter’s Landing Regional Park. This system prevents the release of landfill gas that would be harmful to the environment and nearby communities. Operation of this infrastructure is vital to the safety of the surrounding homes and businesses, who would be potentially exposed to risk should this equipment fail.
These facilities are typically on a parcel
associated with a critical facility.
Levees
Levees protect the Sacramento area from flooding due to high river or creek/stream levels caused by rainfall events that produce high volumes of runoff. Without the ability to maintain these facilities the flood risk to Sacramento residents is increased.
Most levees around Sacramento have flood
control easements along
rivers/creeks/streams. Levees are not
typically on a single parcel or within the right-
of-way.
PG&E Gas line infrastructure
PG&E provides gas service to DOU Water, Wastewater, and Drainage facilities. Loss of PG&E service may result in potential flooding, sanitary sewer overflows, and no water production and treatment.
These facilities are typically on a parcel
associated with a critical facility.
Police Stations and Facilities
Police Stations and Facilities are critical to the safety of the community as they house dispatch communication, peace officers, their vehicles, and equipment. If those facilities are damaged or prevented from being used, it would negative impact the Police Departments ability to provide community services, thereby threatening the safety of our City.
These facilities are typically on a parcel
associated with a critical facility.
Potable Wells
The City currently is permitted to operate 28 groundwater wells. Twenty-six (26) are located in the northern portion of the City, north of the American River and two are located south of the American River. Two additional wells are currently under construction south of the American River.
Groundwater wells provides 20% of the annual potable water supply for the City of Sacramento and wholesale customers.
Potable wells are facilities and are located at
28 city owned parcels throughout
Sacramento.
Rivers/Creeks
Rivers and Creeks are important elements of the City's drainage system as they pass storm flows from distant areas through our city as well as collect drainage from city neighborhoods. The City is protected from high flows in rivers and streams by the levee systems that border these water coarses. Maintaining levees per guidelines is mandated by regulating State and Federal agencies.
Access for monitoring during high flows is critical. Failure of this asset can lead to catastrophic flooding in our City.
Rivers and Creeks traverse through or are
adjacent to much of our City.
SMUD Power Infrastructure
SMUD provides electrical service to DOU Water, Wastewater, and Drainage facilities. Loss of SMUD service may result in potential flooding, sanitary sewer overflows, and no water production and treatment.
These facilities are typically on a parcel
associated with a critical facility.
Storage Facility
The City currently has 16 water storage facilities: 11 distributed storage tanks located throughout the City, and five clear wells located at the water treatment plants (three at the SRWTP and two at the FWTP). The storage facilities, or reservoirs, store water and pump water into the transmission main system for distribution into neighborhoods, mostly during periods of high demands.
The storage facilities, or reservoirs, are
facilities and are located at 14 different sites.
Sump Station
Wastewater and drainage is collected in underground pipes and flows to a collection point at a lower elevation which is a sump station. At the sump station wastewater is pumped to a force main pipe that conveys wastewater to a treatment plant for treatment. At the drainage sump, the water is pumped to a force main pipe that conveys the water to creeks and rivers. These facilities are essential to prevent flooding during rain events and to reduce sewer outflows.
Sump are facilities and are located on city
owned parcels.
Treatment Plant
The City treats surface water diverted from the Sacramento and American Rivers through the Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant and the E.A. Fairbairn Water Treatment Plant. These two water treatment plants provides 80% of the annual potable water supply for the City of Sacramento and wholesale customers.
The WTPs are facilities and are located at
301 Water Street and 7501 College Town
Drive.
Turnout
The City maintains seven metered wholesale/wheeling connections to other adjacent agencies and 21 additional emergency interties. The turnouts are located throughout Sacramento within City right- of-way. The turnouts/interties are used for emergency water supply.
These facilities are located within City ROW
or easements.
Courthouses and Legal System Offices
These facilities facilitate legal proceedings and house files and personnel that are part of the public legal system.
These facilities are located within City ROW
or easements.
2023 City of Sacramento Critical Infrastructure List
Final Citywide Homeless Response Protocol 8.1.2024
CITYWIDE HOMELESS RESPONSE
PROTOCOL
Final Citywide Homeless Response Protocol 8.1.2024
CURRENT VERSION : July 2024
PRIOR VERSION (s) : October 18, 2022 Citywide Homelessness Response Memo November 28, 2022 Sidewalk Ordinance and 500 ft. Buffer Zone K-12 Enforcement Guidance Memo
August 5, 2023, revised to consolidate guidance memos into one policy document and to incorporate comments: (1) from City Council at the Homeless Workshop held on June 27, 2023; (2) from the Councilmember Proposal Request Submission from Council Members Jennings, Kaplan, and Talamantes
REASON FOR REVISION : July 16, 2024, revised to reflect the U.S. Supreme Court decision on June 28,2024 in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, 603 U.S. ___ (2024) allowing the enforcement of Chapter 12.52 (Camping ordinance) without violating the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Changes to this
Protocol :
Consistent with Council direction, the City Manager may amend this protocol, as needed, in consultation with the City Attorney’s Office (“CAO”).
Final Citywide Homeless Response Protocol 8.1.2024
CONTENTS
Overview….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……4 Objectives……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...5 Definitions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5-7 Procedure…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7-8 Reports/Metrics……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8-9 Attachment 1 Examples……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10-13
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OVERVIEW
The City of Sacramento (“City”) created the Homeless Response Incident Management Team (“IMT”) to ensure all the City’s available resources are utilized and leveraged efficiently to address people experiencing homelessness (“PEH”) and their encampments. The IMT structure, based on work by the National Incident Management System, consists of representatives from various City departments.
These departments provide a multidisciplinary team response including outreach services and compliance with the Sacramento City Codes (“SSC”) and California State laws. The IMT is led by an Incident Commander (“IC”) that oversees the team’s strategic plan, operations, logistics, and administration. The IMT is also tasked with reviewing, prioritizing, assigning, and responding to City 311 homeless related calls for service through a coordinated, comprehensive response addressing the various aspects involved with PEH and their encampments.
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PROTOCOL OBJECTIVES
• Provide uniform guidelines for the City’s IMT response related to PEH and their encampments. • Setting objective criteria for identifying encampments that are a citywide priority for outreach. • Outlining the strategy to offer various available homeless services and resources, while maintaining compliance with the SSC and California State laws. • Reducing unlawful camping, and storage of personal property throughout the City that interferes with the rights of others to use public areas. • Reducing the public health and safety hazards adversely impacting neighborhoods and commercial areas.
• Maintaining streets, parks and other public and private areas within the City in a clean, sanitary and accessible condition.
• Protecting the health, safety, and public welfare of the community. • Providing guidance to City staff for addressing encampments in violation of including but not limited to, the following:
1. SCC § 12.52.030 (Unlawful camping).
2. SCC § 12.52.040 (Storage of personal property on public or private property).
3. SCC § 12.72.060 (Park use regulations).
4. SCC Chapter 12.24 (Sidewalk Obstructions and Pedestrian Interference).
5. SCC Chapter 8.140 (Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Wildfire Risk Areas), in particular 500 feet buffer zone around schools, K-12, within the Critical Infrastructure List (“500 feet buffer zone”).
6. SCC Chapter 8.16 (Abatement Procedure for Abandoned, Wrecked, Dismantled or Inoperative Vehicles).
7. SSC § 10.36.080 (Removal from the street or immobilization of vehicles – When permitted – Penalty).
8. California Vehicle Code (“CVC”) § 22651 (Authority to Remove Vehicles).
9. California Penal Code § 853.6 (i) (Citations for Misdemeanors).
DEFINITIONS
Encampment
The term “encampment” refers to a place where one or more PEH are living outside, in tents, in makeshift structures, or in vehicles. The term is broad and may include an outdoor location or other conditions meeting the definition of “place not meant for human habitation.” For purposes of this Protocol, an encampment must be classified in one of the following categories:
1. Encampment located on property owned or leased by the City;
2. Encampment located on a public right-of-way or City easement(s); and
3. Encampment located within the City Limits, on property owned or leased by another public entity, if the City has signed a written agreement authorizing the City to conduct outreach and
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abatement.
4. Encampment on private property without the written consent of the owner. • Small Encampments are considered to have no more than six (6) people at an encampment that does not present any complex geographical and/or logistical concerns for outreach, camp management, and compliance.
• Large Encampments are considered to have more than six (6) people at an encampment or an encampment with less than six (6) people that presents a complex geographical and/or logistical concern for outreach and compliance.
Encampment Management
Activities that primarily include cleanup and removal of trash and hazardous materials. The City will procure contract services to ensure that removal of trash, needles, and other hazardous materials is conducted daily.
Enforcement
For the purposes of this protocol, enforcement is designated as follows:
• The Sacramento Police Department’s Impact team (“SPD Impact”) is the primary enforcement staff for all homeless calls within the City.
• Code Enforcement officers are the primary enforcement staff for occupied vehicles. • The City Park Rangers are the primary enforcement staff for calls related to parks or bike trails.
Outreach
The City’s Department of Community Response (“DCR”) Neighborhood Resource Coordinators (“NRCs”) are the primary response staff for outreach activities and engagement of services. Outreach shall focus primarily on assessing the needs of PEH and connecting them to social services as appropriate and available. For larger and more complex encampments, DCR must assign City/County Partnership teams to conduct outreach and engagement to deliver specific behavioral health services and other available resources.
RESPONSE TYPES
General Response (Outreach)
A General Response consists of a DCR NRC, County Behavioral Services Staff, and/or Community Based Organizations partners (“CBOs”). The primary focus of a General Response is to conduct outreach and work with PEH to identify specific needs and create connections to appropriate social services. If violations of the SCC or CVC are observed, DCR staff must work with encampment residents to gain compliance. When outreach is completed, the case must be closed.
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Rapid Response (Small team)
A Rapid Response team consists of DCR and SPD Impact and its primary focus is ensuring public health and safety by gaining prompt compliance with the SCC and CVC. SPD is the lead compliance department focusing on responding to concerns related to small homeless encampments, 4-6 people, reported to be in violation of the SCC and/or the CVC. DCR is primarily responsible for providing outreach services during the Rapid Response, aiming to connect PEH to needed social services.
Park Ranger Rapid Response (Small Team)
A Park Ranger Rapid Response team consists of DCR and Park Rangers and its primary focuses is ensuring public health and safety by gaining prompt compliance with the SCC and CVC. The Park Rangers are the lead compliance staff focused on responding to concerns involving small homeless encampments reported to be in violation of the SCC or CVC within City parks. DCR is primarily responsible for providing outreach services during the Park Ranger Rapid Response aiming to connect PEH to needed social services.
Code Rapid Response (Small Team)
A Code Rapid Response team consists of DCR and Code Enforcement and its primary focuses is ensuring public health and safety by gaining prompt compliance with the SCC and CVC. Code Enforcement is the lead compliance department focused on responding to concerns related to occupied vehicles reported to be in violation of the SCC and/or the CVC. DCR is primarily responsible for providing outreach services during the Code Rapid Response, aiming to connect PEH to needed social services.
Coordinated Response (Large Team)
A Coordinated Response consists of multiple departments such as DCR, SPD, Code Enforcement and Park Rangers and its primary focus is ensuring public health and safety by gaining prompt compliance with the SCC and state law on a specified timeline. Coordinated Response is required when an encampment is too large or complex to be addressed in real time by a small Rapid Response team. SPD, Code Enforcement, and the Park Rangers, are joint lead departments for the Coordinated Response, focused on concerns related to large or complex homeless encampments reported to be in violation of the SCC and the CVC. DCR will strive to connect PEH to needed social services.
311/Salesforce
IMT must assess, prioritize, and respond to all calls for service through the 311-system related to homelessness. Complaints by City Council, a Notice and Demand form, and 911 or Sacramento Police Department’s non-emergency line calls related to homelessness must be routed to the IMT 311 queue.
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Salesforce is the primary system of record and reporting for Citywide homelessness response; however, all departments involved with concerns related to PEH must continue to record and report activities according to their established department practice.
Homelessness related categories
311 has a main service type category for “Homeless Concern.” There is an affiliated 311-service subtype that will help identify the specific concern, determine the response priority, and the type of response team needed. The 311- Homeless Concern service subtypes categories are:
• Homeless Tent or Structure (High Priority)
• Homeless Encampment Blocking Sidewalk (Moderate Priority) • Homeless Encampment within 500 ft of a School (Moderate Priority) • Homeless Encampment in a Park or Bike Trail (Moderate Priority)
PRIORITIZATION
High Priority will be given to the 311-subservice type “Homeless Tent or Structure” and will receive a Rapid Response depending on the nature of the call.
Categorizing a call as a High Priority for Rapid Response does not guarantee an immediate response and is dependent on available resources.
The IMT 311 queue does allow real time triage of calls received, which could result in a new call receiving a faster response due to the geographical location of the call occurring in the vicinity of a Rapid Response team.
Moderate Priority will be given to the 311-subservice types listed below and other specific geographical factors.
When categorizing Moderate Priority response calls, staff must consider several factors including, but not limited to, the following:
• Encampment within 500 feet of a school;
• Encampment blocking sidewalk;
• Encampment in a park or bike trail;
• Encampment in immediate area of the City’s critical infrastructure; • Unsafe geographical location of the encampment (e.g., danger to PEH); • Large accumulations of personal property other than life necessities; • Size of encampment
Low Priority will be given to all other calls that are triaged and do not meet the requirements of higher prioritization listed above.
All calls will have Outreach staff on scene to offer and/or make a referral to all homeless services and resources available.
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ENFORCEMENT
The following violations must be brought into immediate compliance upon arrival of an IMT Rapid Response team:
1. SCC § 12.52.030 (Unlawful camping).
2. SCC § 12.52.040 (Storage of personal property on public or private property).
3. SCC § 12.72.060 (Park use regulations).
4. SCC Chapter 12.24 (Sidewalk Obstructions and Pedestrian Interference).
5. SCC Chapter 8.140 (Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Wildfire Risk Areas), in particular 500 feet buffer zone around schools, K-12, within the Critical Infrastructure List (“500 feet buffer zone”).
6. SCC Chapter 8.16 (Abatement Procedure for Abandoned, Wrecked, Dismantled or Inoperative Vehicles).
7. SSC § 10.36.080 (Removal from the street or immobilization of vehicles – When permitted – Penalty).
8. California Vehicle Code (“CVC”) § 22651 (Authority to Remove Vehicles).
9. California Penal Code § 853.6 (i) (Citations for Misdemeanors).
The Rapid Response team’s initial engagement must begin with SPD Impact, Park Rangers, or Code Enforcement educating the PEH on the SSC or CVC violations and absent extenuating circumstances, officers shall take enforcement action. DCR must offer outreach services during the response and strive to connect PEH to needed social services and/or available shelter.
Absent extenuating circumstances, SPD Impact will take enforcement action by issuing a citation and/or arrest the uncompliant person for an SSC or CVC violation, consistent with Penal Code § 853.6.
ASSIGNMENTS
IMT staff must analyze the current 311 calls in the Salesforce queue, lead daily morning briefing to discuss staffing and resources, and issue response team assignments for the eight geographical district locations. Park Rangers and Code Enforcement responses must be assigned to Citywide locations based on prioritization of the current 311 calls in the Salesforce queue.
Any extenuating
circunstances
Issue a citation
and release
Arrest and book
per PEN 853.6 (i)
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REPORTS/METRICS
Weekly reports must be provided to the Assistant City Manager for distribution to internal and external parties. The following is a summary of the information that each department is expected to provide:
DCR
• Response Team activities;
• Cleanup and trash removal on public property;
• Call activity with heat map;
• Service type by District.
Code Enforcement
• Compliance activity report (Vehicle Abatement Report).
Park Rangers
• Compliance activity report (Park Rules Regulation enforcements related to encampments);
Cleanup and trash removal in parks.
PD Impact
• Compliance activity report
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Attachment 1: Examples
This is not a violation of unlawful camping (SCC § 12.52.30) but may be a violation of storage of personal property on public and private property (SCC § 12.52.040).
This is not a violation of unlawful camping (SCC § 12.52.30) but may be a violation of storage of personal property on public and private property (SCC § 12.52.040).
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This is not a violation of unlawful camping (SCC § 12.52.30) but may be a violation of storage of personal property on public and private property (SCC § 12.52.040).
Not a violation of unlawful camping (SCC § 12.52.030).
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This is a violation of unlawful camping (SCC § 12.52.030) as they have a mat and sleeping bag set-up.
This is a violation of unlawful camping (SCC § 12.52.030) as they are established with camp facilities.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-________
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
Date Adopted
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12.74.030 OF THE SACRAMENTO CITY CODE, RELATING
TO USE OF THE CITY HALL FACILITY
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO:
SECTION 1.
Section 12.74.030 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
12.74.030 The public's right to use the City Hall facility-Restrictions.
All persons are entitled to use the exterior of the City Hall facility for exercising their constitutional rights of free speech and assembly, without paying fees, obtaining permits, or providing advance notice, subject to the following restrictions:
A. To ensure a suitable working environment for city employees, ensure access to the City Hall facility, preserve and protect the City Hall facility, and prevent incompatible uses, no person shall do any of the following at the City Hall facility:
1. Obstruct access to the entrances to, and exits from, city offices, or maintain less than an eight-foot-wide open space surrounding each entrance and exit.
2. Unless authorized by a Plaza event permit, use amplified sound or any drum, horn, cowbell, whistle, rattle, clapper, or other noisemaker between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
3. Unless authorized by a Plaza event permit, erect, install, or place any sign, display, or structure, temporary or otherwise, including tables and chairs, except as follows:
a. If space is available, portable tables may be placed in the Plaza, in the areas designated for that purpose on Exhibit 1, but only if the tables are used exclusively to facilitate the dissemination of expressive materials such as leaflets, pamphlets, petitions, and literature requesting contributions. As used here, "portable table" includes a banner suspended from the table plus up to two portable chairs.
b. Hand-held signs, banners, and flags are permitted.
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4. Leave personal property unattended other than bicycles parked at city - provided bicycle racks.
5. Unless authorized by a Plaza event permit, sell merchandise or solicit immediate contributions of money or property.
6. Unless authorized by a Plaza event permit, cook, sell, or distribute any food or beverage (other than water) or use any heat source or flame.
7. Use skates, a skateboard, a bicycle, or similar device.
8. Bathe or sponge bathe, or wash clothes, dishes, or other items.
9. Sit or lie down at any time between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. of any day Monday through Friday, except on a bench or chair supplied by the city or allowed under subsection 3.a.
10. Unless authorized by a Plaza event permit, bring or keep any animal other than service animals and service animals in training.
11. Bring or keep any fireworks, confetti, smoke- or fog-generating devices, or dangerous or deadly weapons as defined in the California Penal Code other than a weapon on the person of a peace officer.
12. Engage in any behavior or activity that violates the city code or state law.
13. Harm or destroy any landscaping or vegetation, including trees, shrubs, bushes, flowers, and grass.
14. Stand or sit on or in, or otherwise use, any water feature, statue, sculpture, or architectural or design feature in a manner inconsistent with its intended use.
15. Dispose of trash or garbage in any location other than in receptacles provided for that purpose.
16. Use on any surface, including trees, any type of paint, chalk, stickers, nails, fasteners, glue, or adhesive.
17. Knowingly join or participate in a Plaza event conducted under any Plaza event permit: (a) in violation of the permit; (b) without the permittee's express consent and over the permittee's express objection; or (c) in any manner that disrupts the Plaza event. This restriction does not apply to a protest against a Plaza event so long as the protesters comply with this chapter and do not physically invade the area assigned for the Plaza event.
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B. A person or group that desires to have exclusive use of the Plaza, or any portion of it, for conducting a gathering, celebration, or other event must obtain a Plaza event permit.
C. City programs and activities in the Plaza have priority over all other uses.
Adopted by the City of Sacramento City Council on by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
MAYOR
Attest:
City Clerk
Passed for Publication:
Published:
Effective:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-________
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
Date Adopted
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12.74.030 OF THE SACRAMENTO CITY CODE, RELATING
TO USE OF THE CITY HALL FACILITY
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO:
SECTION 1.
Section 12.74.030 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
12.74.030 The public's right to use the City Hall facility-Restrictions.
All persons are entitled to use the exterior of the City Hall facility for exercising their constitutional rights of free speech and assembly, without paying fees, obtaining permits, or providing advance notice, subject to the following restrictions:
A. To ensure a suitable working environment for city employees, ensure access to the City Hall facility, preserve and protect the City Hall facility, and prevent incompatible uses, no person shall do any of the following at the City Hall facility:
1. Obstruct access to the entrances to, and exits from, city offices, or maintain less than an eight-foot-wide open space surrounding each entrance and exit.
2. Unless authorized by a Plaza event permit, use amplified sound or any drum, horn, cowbell, whistle, rattle, clapper, or other noisemaker between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
3. Unless authorized by a Plaza event permit, erect, install, or place any sign, display, or structure, temporary or otherwise, including tables and chairs, except as follows:
a. If space is available, portable tables may be placed in the Plaza, in the areas designated for that purpose on Exhibit 1, but only if the tables are used exclusively to facilitate the dissemination of expressive materials such as leaflets, pamphlets, petit ions, and literature requesting contributions. As used here, "portable table" includes a banner suspended from the table plus up to two portable chairs.
b. Hand-held signs, banners, and flags are permitted.
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4. Leave personal property unattended other than bicycles parked at city - provided bicycle racks.
5. Unless authorized by a Plaza event permit, sell merchandise or solicit immediate contributions of money or property.
6. Unless authorized by a Plaza event permit, cook, sell, or distribute any food or beverage (other than water) or use any heat source or flame.
7. Use skates, a skateboard, a bicycle, or similar device.
8. Bathe or sponge bathe, or wash clothes, dishes, or other items.
9. Sit or lie down, except on a bench or chair supplied by the city or allowed under subsection 3.a.
10. Unless authorized by a Plaza event permit, bring or keep any animal other than service animals and service animals in training.
11. Bring or keep any fireworks, confetti, smoke- or fog-generating devices, or dangerous or deadly weapons as defined in the California Penal Code other than a weapon on the person of a peace officer.
12. Engage in any behavior or activity that violates the city code or state law.
13. Harm or destroy any landscaping or vegetation, including trees, shrubs, bushes, flowers, and grass.
14. Stand or sit on or in, or otherwise use, any water feature, statue, sculpture, or architectural or design feature in a manner inconsistent with its intended use.
15. Dispose of trash or garbage in any location other than in receptacles provided for that purpose.
16. Use on any surface, including trees, any type of paint, chalk, stickers, nails, fasteners, glue, or adhesive.
17. Knowingly join or participate in a Plaza event conducted under any Plaza event permit: (a) in violation of the permit; (b) without the permittee's express consent and over the permittee's express objection; or (c) in any manner that disrupts the Plaza event. This restriction does not apply to a protest against a Plaza event so long as the protesters comply with this chapter and do not physically invade the area assigned for the Plaza event.
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B. A person or group that desires to have exclusive use of the Plaza, or any portion of it, for conducting a gathering, celebration, or other event must obtain a Plaza event permit.
C. City programs and activities in the Plaza have priority over all other uses.
Adopted by the City of Sacramento City Council on by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
MAYOR
Attest:
City Clerk
Passed for Publication:
Published:
Effective:
Summary of Responses to Council Questions
Purpose of Proposal
Amending the Sacramento City Code relating to the City Hall Facilities will provide alignment with the current Critical Infrastructure Ordinance (CI). As the seat of city government, the City Council has designated the Facility as “critical infrastructure” within the meaning of chapter 8.140 of the Sacramento City Code since July 20, 2021.
This amendment would, but not limited to:
Provide consistent alignment with the Critical Infrastructure Ordinance Improve the level of safety and cleanliness
Secure better egress and ingress for emergency vehicles Data on Safety and Complaints
Employee Survey of Safety
Please see the full summary of survey results and data attached.
City Hall Calls for Service
Over the years, there have been many calls pertaining and/or involving the people experiencing homelessness in and around City Hall. These calls come from either 911, 911 non-emergency, 311 and/or directly to security and/or building services staff onsite.
City staff have submitted comprehensive data that provides an assessment of the crimes being committed by people experiencing homelessness in and around the immediate vicinity of City Hall, maintenance services, security issues, and calls for other issues.
911 calls associated with the unhoused at City Hall:
Year Responses
2018 58
2019 50
2020 63
2021 19
2022 63
2023 68
2024 222
For a more detailed account of the offense or code violation of the responses to the calls above, please see attached spreadsheet.
911 calls associated with the unhoused at and around City Hall:
Year Responses
2019 193
2020 192
2021 162
2022 183
2023 186
2024 196
Below are police reports taken involving possible crimes involving people experiencing homelessness at City Hall and adjacent corners:
Note: The data above does not account for Information reports (I-Reports) that were made to the Sacramento Police Department (SPD) regarding homeless activity. It also does not account for in-person contacts or reports made to SPD officers working the security desk at City Hall that did not result in a crime report.
Below are incident reports from 311 calls for categories specifically related to homeless:
2022 2023 2024 2025 YTD
Concern 2 16 13 6
Trash 7 9 3
Blocked Sidewalk 4 2
Self-Referral 4 2 5
500 ft from School 1
Unlawful Camping 3 1
Measure O 1
Coordinated Cleanup 1 1
Total 2 33 30 16
Crime Type 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total
13B (Simple Assaults) 3 5 2 7 5 3 1 26
13A (Aggravated
Assaults) 1 1 4 1 1 1 9
Below are incident reports from 311 submitted to Building Services staff and/or on-site Security and 311 service requests.
Of note with regard to the numbers below, due to system changes, staff meticulously reviewed thousands of lines of data/reports to provide a better understanding of general service requests. In addition, annual numbers fluctuated greatly during COVID mandatory work from home in 2020-2022. As foot traffic has increased into City Hall, the numbers increase. In 2025, there is a decrease as enforcement and proactive clean-up has been increased.
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
General complaints and
conditions
28 85 71 170 170 80 10
Complaints from City
staff
(These numbers reflect
incidents with staff. They may
have been a witness or are
involved.)
0 8 6 4 3 1 1
Below are incident reports from 311 calls reflecting the calls for janitorial and/or maintenance service at City Hall:
Costs and Enforcement
City Hall campus has an overall cost for custodial services and maintenance at City Hall, including cleaning outside and around the City Hall campus. The total estimated cost for the calendar year 2025 is expected to be approximately $1,056,826. In 2018, these same costs amounted to $598,366, reflecting an overall increase of 77%. Please note, these estimates encompass the overall custodial and maintenance expenses for all of City Hall and not just the courtyard.
The total 2025 annual cost for City Hall exterior cleaning is $97,000. This includes a day porter for morning garbage removal, pressure washing, and other added services.
Additional morning and evening security services to support staff safety and address 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
118 26 4 10 19 19 10
overnight issues cost approximately $111,000 per year. The combined total for the last 12 months is $208,000.
Additionally, in 2018 the SPD and City Hall Security costs were $590,028 and are estimated to reach approximately $1,118,065 by the end of 2025, reflecting an overall increase of 89%. Calendar year data is used due to the February 2019 Mayor’s order allowing homeless individuals to utilize City Hall’s grounds, followed by the Covid- related order in March 2020, which continued until February 2023, providing a consistent timeline and dataset for analysis.
The specific cost of enforcing this ordinance is very difficult to project. If education efforts conducted by the Department of Community Response (DCR) and SPD are successful, time conducting enforcement and any follow-up criminal proceedings would be minimal. It is nearly impossible to estimate how many people would be contacted to conduct enforcement, how many people would then refuse to leave and then how much time would be expended by issuing a citation or potentially taking someone to jail. Each of these potentialities relies on a number of variables that cannot be predicted or assumed.
This will not be a 24-hour monitoring implementation and response will be based on calls for service and prioritization of critical infrastructure, so no additional staffing will be required.
Policy Implementation
If the City Hall ordinance is amended to not allowing camping, enforcement would be in accord with all City properties and the ordinances listed below.
Primary city ordinance codes utilized for unlawful camping-related charges include:
12.52.040 (A) & (B) SCC, Storage of Excess Property on Public & Private Property
12.52.030 (A) & (B) SCC, Camping on Public & Private Property
12.52.020 SCC, Sidewalk Obstruction
8.14.030 (A) SCC, Camping Near Critical Infrastructure:
If a subject refuses to depart following the issuance of a citation, after the educational period, the incident would become a custodial arrest coupled with 148 PC. These arrests typically have no bail, and the person is usually released shortly after processing. If a subject returns to City Hall after having been cited days/weeks prior, a custodial arrest could occur under "crimes likely to continue." Several people contacted throughout the city fall under this guideline, as they've been issued multiple citations.
Department 4 of the Sacramento County Court handles all CAO unlawful camping-related cases. Per the City Attorney’s Office, the primary disposition has been either probation, court-mandated treatment, or both.
The above would be consistent with what is done outside of City Hall regarding enforcement. The main difference is that enforcement at City Hall would be allowed between 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.
The only mechanism to prevent individuals from immediately returning after being moved from the area would be 24-hour monitoring.
Impacts and Displacement
The impact of displacing people experiencing homelessness from City Hall to nearby areas would likely be minimal, given the small number of people camping at City Hall on a nightly basis and not likely to have a significant impact on the surrounding areas.
Though the city has not designated an area for people to stay, people experiencing homelessness can contact the Coordinate Access System through 211 or self-report through the City 311 system for shelter or other supportive services.
1 City Hall Grounds Safety and
Cleanliness Survey Results
Summary Report | July 1 4, 2025
Overview
In response to requests by Council members at the July 1, 2025, City Council meeting the City Manager’s Office prepared a survey of City Hall employees to assess their perceptions of safety, cleanliness, and homelessness-related concerns on City Hall grounds.
The survey was conducted July 2 to July 14, 2025. The City’s Public Information Office emailed a link to the survey to 621 employees based at the Sacramento City Hall complex with a subsequent reminder email on July 9. At the conclusion of the survey period, the City received 355 responses resulting in a 57.2 percent response rate.
Key Findings
Key findings from the survey are as follows:
A strong majority of employees have significant safety concerns when navigating City Hall grounds. Only 8.5% of respondents feel extremely safe. A combined 55% feel either somewhat unsafe (36.1%) or not at all safe (18.5%). 22.7% feel somewhat safe, while 14.2% are neutral.
Four out of every 10 employees have experienced or perceived threatening situations.
42.3% have felt personally threatened while on City Hall grounds, while 53.4% reported not feeling threatened.
Employees reported a wide range of problematic behaviors and environmental concerns reported, with many tied to health, sanitation, and perceived disorder.
74.5% have witnessed defection, 59.9% have witnessed aggressive behavior or harassment, and 52.8% have witnessed verbal or physical altercations.
Cleanliness is a concern for a majority, with over 6 in 10 employees rating the area as dirty on a typical workday. 24.9% rated it as very dirty and 36.2% as somewhat dirty.
Only 2.5% found the grounds very clean.
Finally, employees were asked if there’s anything else they’d like to share about their experiences or concerns. Common themes from these open-ended responses include:
2 Frequent encounters with human waste, trash, drug paraphernalia, and aggressive behavior.
Concerns about employee safety, especially after hours or when walking alone. Frustration with ongoing maintenance efforts being undermined by recurring issues.
Sympathy for unhoused individuals, but a desire for the City to set clearer boundaries and enhance support services.
Recommendations for increased security presence, faster cleanup response, and clearer policies.
Conclusion
The survey reveals a strong and consistent concern among City Hall employees about safety, cleanliness, and the overall condition of the grounds. While there is clear empathy for unhoused individuals, staff express a need for boundaries and better infrastructure to support a clean and safe environment.
3 Questions and Responses
Q1: How safe do you personally feel when entering, exiting, or walking around City Hall grounds?
NOT AT ALL
SAFE
SOMEWHAT
UNSAFE
NEITHER SAFE
NOR UNSAFE
SOMEWHAT SAFE EXTREMELY SAFE
18.5%
65 36.1%
127
14.2%
50 22.7%
80 8.5%
30 Q2: Have you ever felt personally threatened while on City Hall grounds?
YES 42.3% 149
NO 53.4% 188
PREFER NOT TO SAY 4.3% 15
Q3: Which of the following issues have you personally witnessed on or near City Hall grounds that you found concerning or bothersome? (Check all that apply)
LITTER OR TRASH ACCUMULATION 84.9% 286
SLEEPING ON WALKWAYS OR NEAR
ENTRANCES
84.9% 286
DEFECATION 74.5% 251
LOITERING 70.9% 239
UNATTENDED BELONGINGS 70.6% 238
PUBLIC URINATION 62.9% 212
AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR OR HARASSMENT 59.9% 202
BLOCKING ENTRANCES OR PATHWAYS 54.6% 184
VERBAL OR PHYSICAL ALTERCATIONS 52.8% 178
NUDITY OR INAPPROPRIATE EXPOSURE 47.5% 160
DRUG USE 46.0% 155
PUBLIC INTOXICATION 45.1% 152
GRAFFITI OR VANDALISM 33.8% 114
AGGRESSIVE ANIMALS 24.3% 82
OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY): 11.6% 39
THEFT OR ATTEMPTED THEFT 6.5% 22
Q4: How would you describe the general cleanliness of the areas surrounding City Hall during a typical workday?
VERY DIRTY SOMEWHAT DIRTY NEUTRAL MOSTLY CLEAN VERY CLEAN
24.9%
88 36.2%
128
16.7%
59 19.8%
70 2.5%
9 Q5: Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experiences or concerns related to homelessness on or around City Hall grounds? (Optional) See appendix.
4 Appendix: Raw Open-Ended Survey Responses
Q2: Have you ever felt personally threatened while on City Hall grounds? If yes, please briefly describe (optional):
“I often work late and come in on the weekends. It is during these times when I feel most unsafe.
I've lost count of the number of times I've watched people poop in the courtyard or on the wheelchair ramp out front of historic city hall; urinate against the buildings; shoot up drugs on the benches and the window stoops; and yell, scream, and fight with each other, at city employees, and at passerbys. Also, sometimes there is just an aggressive posture about the homeless. They will have their dogs unleashed...seems like it's always multiple pit bulls. Or they are blasting loud music on the weekends. Or they set up their tent in front of the doors - blocking entrance (although this has gotten a little better).”
“Individuals camping blocking entrance and acting erratically.” “At the end of the work-day, 1) I have been followed from the building to the parking garage; 2) I have been followed from the building when walking toward the RT LRT stop on 8th Street by a man screaming at me, calling me expletives. In 2020, when camping was permitted around city hall during business hours, security was outside of city hall and I was stopped by security and escorted to the City Hall doors after a city employee was assaulted by someone walking to work in the morning. Although, not directly threatened or physically assaulted, in 2020, there was visible drug use and related paraphernalia and -odor, around the building.” “This was quite a while ago but had an incident one morning while walking from New City Hall (NCH) to Historic City Hall (HCH). An individual was hiding behind the fountain/sculpture and as I approached HCH, they jumped out and threw items at me. I went back to NCH and yelled for security and the Police Officer in the round to assist me so that I could get to HCH. The individual ran away as soon as the Police Officer walked outside into the plaza. ” “There was a mentally ill unsheltered person who crossed the street from Cesar Chavez Plaza and started walking to the City Hall garage yelling/swearing. I hid behi nd where the garage elevators were, scared he would accost me.”
“Being followed, screamed out, cussed at, things thrown at me, people asking for my clothes. I commute to work with my husband. He drops me off before he goes to work. He always watches or walks me in to make sure no one attacks me. It has been an extremely difficult period of years since the city decided to let people sleep outside at city hall. There's been drug use, men pulling their penises out to urinate directly outside my work area, eve n though they can come in the building to use the restroom, naked men and women, some having sex, some just mentally disturbed, needles lying around, a SIGNIFICANT increase in rats due to all the food and garbage lying around, SIGNIFICANT mounds of trash each day, especially on Mondays, homeless people both physically and verbally fighting with each other. Before covid, there was a security guard that would walk you to and from your car if you drove due to all the homeless issues. Now that my husband brings me to work, I don't know if the guard is still there. I rarely leave my work area to go on a break or to lunch because it is unsafe and the smell of urine overwhelming, even with power washing regularly. It would be amazing to be able to take breaks and n ot be confined to the building all day. For those who can park under city hall and go to their offices, you have no idea what it's really like out here for the rest of us.”
“I have had unhoused not come out and physically threaten but have been aggressive and I felt unsafe. I have had the unhoused yell stuff at me and approach like they might get physical. ” “1. An unhoused person lunged at me with a beer bottle. Another staff member stepped in the way to protect me. 2. An unhoused man lunged at me in a threatening manner. I continued walking and ignored him.”
“I have had multiple situations while serving as an employee for the City of Sacramento and as a patron who frequents Downtown / Midtown on the weekends that have included both verbal and physical threats from homeless folks. These situations have created a fear and unknowingness, and has now lead to myself not even acknowledging their presence as it may put myself in a dangerous situation.”
5 “I was threatened twice at City Hall. I had a person throw their food at me and call me names while I was walking into the building. I also had another homeless person yell at me and throw the middle finger up at me while I talked to the Police officer. FYI, I didn't approach either of these individuals. So, there were no previous conversation to provoke the actions. “ “I have been yelled at by a PEH and I've had a soda can thrown at me. I am very weary of getting too close to any of the PEHs because most are unstable.” “There have been times people have stared me down walking or made threatening moves like they were going to run at me. As a woman, I am already vigilant, but I have to be extra discerning about my environment”
“There was an incident when I was walking up the front of Historic City Hall and a large male was outside playing with a knife. He was making stabbing motions and throwing it. The incident was reported.”
“I was bit by a un-housed dog. Yes there is a report and the CAO knows about it.” “This was several years ago (during Covid) and I was harassed by a crazy woman as I was exiting my car on 10th St. This was rare but disturbing. I walk to work from Midtown and feel very safe most of the time.”
“I've had people follow me screaming racial slurs. I've seen people fighting right in front of City Hall.”
“I was going for a jog and was threatened by an individual on the sidewalk that I had to swerve around.”
“I have had encounters with unhoused persons who were clearly impaired by some form of substance. They yelled at me and were calling me names. Also have been approached asking for money other kinds of help. “
“Had a homeless person follow me into the lobby and try to go up the elevator, security stopped them. I also had a homeless person spit on me on City Hall grounds” “Aggressive behavior by people loitering around City Hall is commonplace. “ “I was walking into the old city hall early to word and a homeless women came up to me and screamed at me and said random things. I ignored her and kept walking; so bothered for a while. ” “I take measures to avoid entrances which present danger to myself. ” “Will clarify that while not directly threatened, it is unnerving leaving City Hall at night or after a commission/council meeting and individuals are loitering (with animals), acting erratically, or asking for food/money. I feel I have to have my head on a swivel to keep an eye on things.” “verbal threats by homeless. loose dogs. homeless actively urinating against the building in plain sight open drug activity”
“Individuals clearly having mental stability issues and/or under the influence who are ye lling at me, my friends, and my family members when entering or exiting City Hall grounds. ” “I have been attacked twice on my way into City Hall” “I've been yelled at, followed, etc.”
“I have been yelled at by unhoused individuals and also had food/item s thrown at me” “Once I was walking into work and had a woman yelling at me. I just blew it off but don't think all people would have been able to do the same.”
“You watch your back when you come her off hours.”
“I don't remember the date, but it was when City Hall doors were locked and a woman who appeared to be unhoused insisted on coming in the door by Revenue. She was verbally abusive while I attempted to close the door and security did not come to assist. On Tuesday, July 2, 2025, around 9:15 a.m., a man yelled something very loud as I was forced to walk around where he was sitting on the sidewalk near the City Hall parking garage elevators on the I Street side facing CalEPA building which made me jump although I don't think his yelling was directed at me.” “When I go for a walk around the City Hall, I am constantly confronted by homeless men and women screaming and yelling at me or at my direction. Some of them even carry big branches that makes them very intimidating and unsafe to walk around.” “My car (parked on H between 9th & 10th) has been kicked while I was verbally attacked for not knowing where they can get food. I had someone get into my car another time (they were arrested). Verbally assulted countless times.”
“Verbally threatened by a homeless women. Another employee held the door for me and told me to run inside. Also, had a naked man run after me.”
6 “Been verbally assaulted.”
“While walking up to City Hall, two other co-workers and myself were approached by what appeared to be a homeless man. He was speaking in words that were not understandable and came within our personal space, all of us feeling very vulnerable. We all kept walking and thankfully nothing more happened, other than fear of him touching or grabbing one of us. This was on the sidewalk coming up to new City Hall.”
“It depends on what time you enter and leave. If you leave in the evenings (during a non -city council day) then you're more likely to see the issues noted below. Si milarly, in the winter when it gets darker sooner, you're more likely to see the below issues beginning at 5 p.m. ” “I've been yelled at, had people hover near me when I'm trying to enter a door, had the door blocked when trying to exit, and had general aggressive behavior toward me where I had to wait for the person to hopefully move, ask security for assistance to get in or out a door, and asked for help due to people screaming, defecating, doing drugs, or being completely naked outside our office windows.”
“I have had people refuse to move when I am trying to enter the building. Also have had people try to follow me in, I have had to hold the door closed when its been outside of hours - I come to work before 8:00AM”
“Unhoused people blocking entrances and making bizarre gestures and intimidating movements. ” “confrontation with someone who wouldn't move away from door. Signs posted for clearance are ignored”
“I was told by someone in my face, that I was Christopher Columbus, and that I ‘would die tonight’ “I experienced an incident outside the old Starbucks at 9th & I, where an homeless individual grabbed my coffee from me.”
“People have called me a stupid white bitch but I never felt unsafe. ” “approached by erratic and unstable individuals outside city hall in aggressive and/or incoherent and disruptive manner”
“Yelled at when entering/exiting City Hall, have had objects/food thrown at myself and co - workers, aggressively approached and person refused to step out of the way and acted like they were going to assault me.”
“Been yelled at, lunged at and felt threatened by unhoused individual. ” “I come to City Hall for work around 6:15 on Thursdays and Fridays and have encountered a few individuals who made me question my safety. One, in particular , regularly carries around what appears to be a wooden rod that is approximately 6 feet in length. On multiple occasions he has been swinging it around and making threatening moves toward other people in the area. There have also been occasions over the years where people who sleep between the buildings are actively arguing or showing physical aggression toward each other as they gather their belongings to leave.”
“A homeless female suddenly came up to me and started cursing. She was on my face. I yelled f or help, but the security guy did not hear me. So, I walked away as fast as I can to enter the back door of the HCH building.”
“While a colleague and I (both female) were standing in the courtyard talking, a homeless man approached us while staring at us and openly masturbating.” “People experiencing homelessness or a mental health crisis yelling at me. ” “Mentally ill people around City Hall and Cesar Chavez Park yelling at me while walking by. ” “Harassed by homeless”
“I stepped outside of City Hall to take a personal phone call and was accused of video recording a person camping. The person was verbally aggressive with implied physical threat. ” “A homeless man blocked me from entering the New City Hall early one morning after getting off my bus on J Street. I tried to get around him but he kept moving in front of me so I could not enter.
I did not see security at 6am. One of my male co-workers came up from behind me and confronted the man. During the confrontation, I was able to step away to open the door and my coworker ran in behind me and we held the door closed so the man could not get in. ” “I have not been severely threatened only experienced getting yelled at by individuals lingering on the property. My colleagues have had more intense interactions including one who had a knife pulled on her near the H Street exit and now has a restraining order against the person. ”
7 “Each incident is numerically separated below and have occurred between March 2022 to Present:
1. (Battery) A homeless lady tried to force herself into the staff only entrance on the west side of the building. I stood in front of the door and put my hands up and told her she could not come in.
She then used some very nasty profanity directed towards me. She then slapped my ar m away and I was able to shut the door. Reported to SPD. 2. (Assault) As I was riding my scooter in front of Historic City Hall a homeless man swung a pipe at me. I was able to swerve to avoid being hit.
Reported to SPD. 3. (Theft) On different occasion a homeless lady made her way into the video control room and stole an iPad. Reported to SPD. 4. After leaving a late night meeting at Historic City Hall and walking across the breezeway a homeless person tried to gain entry to the Historic back entrance. I told him he was not allowed. He pleaded to be let in but when I said no he started pacing around angrily.”
“Unhoused individual yelling as I walk in.”
“One specific example, I was having to use the metered parking on the north side of the building and I could not get to our building without walking through tents and living areas from the homeless. As I was walking through one man started screaming at me and his dog came up to me angrily, and I thought he was going to bite me.”
“While walking to or away from City Hall throughout the day, there have been occasions where the Unhoused have yelled or cursed at me (unprovoked, simply walking by). One co -worker was chased down the street by a panhandler while walking to work (only 1 block away from City Hall).”
“mentally unstable folks wandering around”
“One man as he was fallowing me yelled at me saying ‘Its my fault this country is falling apart with Immigrants’ ‘Immigrants like me need to go home!’ ‘I need to leave the country’ something about me dying. A lot of curse words. I did report to Security and PD in lobby. Security Company here does not seem to have a grasp on how City Hall runs security standards from the past security contracted company. Someone walked into my workspace area from the public side walk through the exit door on west side 1st floor CH and took iPad with charger, I was told by security it was my fault it happened.. In the video showed a homeless person walking into my room and security guard at the same time walking a rout that was close to my space and did not check the room or else would have seen the homeless person in my space. Air pressure to the building prevents the exit doors from closing all the way and in result doors are left open.. I on this case did that thinking I closed the door. Security Guards in on routine tours to scan doors seem to always leave doors in our area open and has been an issue for YEARS. I take upon myself to make sure the 3 exit doors in my are always closed. Summer at City hall happen every year and yout h interns have been shoved and harassed in the past.”
“I have been threatened several times which I had to contact the onsite SPD officer at the kiosk. ” “Accosted by an unhoused woman who pulled my hair while yelling at me. ” “A homeless man pulled a knife out on me, and tried to attack me. I had to call 911 and put a retraining order out on him. I'm still scared I will run into this person. It was totally random and I've never had any interactions with him before that day.” “The use of individuals smoking and using illegal substances on the property. Aggressive pet ” “I have been either entering or leaving the building and on a few occasions, have been screamed at or observed a person acting out aggressively either to people pa ssing by or just shouting at themselves.”
“5:45am a man was yelling and throwing items from a trash can. As I turned onto the walkway of the buildings heading for the door, he focused his attention and then his anger at me and started to approach, but was still 15-20 feet away. 3 homeless men quickly tried to get his attention and distract him to give me time to get into the building, which I safely did and then informed security. ” “Being approached by the homeless in early morning never know if they are dangerous” “Incoherently speaking to me.”
“Sometimes there are aggressive dogs.”
“multiple accounts of aggressive dogs barking at me, witnessed open air drug use, stepped in or near VISIBLE HUMAN FECES, mentally UNSTABLE persons yelling profanities and threats. Multiple instances of homeless persons accosting me and other innocent people. Multi ple instances of panhandling towards me and others.”
8 “I don't feel threatened but I feel very vulnerable every time I enter and exit City Hall. I typically have my backpack, computer bag, and lunch bag while wearing a dress and heels. I just have to be on guard more than I care to be.”
“At various times over the years, I have noticed people who are clearly mentally disturbed shouting and cursing and motioning aggressively as if they are about to fight an imaginary person who might suddenly be projected in the disturbed persons mind onto an actual person on City Hall grounds, including possibly myself.”
“Not personally threatened, but uncomfortable.”
“I was directly threatened by a homeless person in the breezeway between old and new city hall approximately 3 months ago. As I returned from lunch, a man purposely blocked my path. I asked him to move and he threw down his bag and took up a fighting posture. We exchanged words, he moved and I entered city hall and reported the incident to the security desk. T hey believe they located the person a block or two away but nothing came of it. ” “I have to be on hyper alert especially in the evenings and early mornings coming and going from City Hall. It does not feel safe and City Hall is no longer inviting. It smells terrible and there graffitti on our house of democracy. It is sad. So is the homeless issue, but housing them at City Hall is not the answer.”
“Getting yelled at while walking into work or leaving late at ni ght. Big rats eating food left by homeless. The area in front of City Hall is always disgusting with broken bottles and defecation. ” “I have been yelled at by homeless people a couple times and also witnessed city employees getting attacked by homeless people in Cesar Chavez Park.” “During the George Floyd protests, when National Guards were standing outside of City Hall ” “People shooting up drugs right next to the city hall door. I couldn’t get in because they were right next to the door.”
“Not personally threatened but uncomfortable because of vagrants that are loitering around City Hall premises. “
“Not necessarily threatened but very uncomfortable/borderline scary having to go into HCH back door with individuals by the door and/or blocking. Specially with individuals that you can tell are mentally ill.”
“There are individuals that sleep around City Hall late night/early morning that randomly scream or make threats while walking by them.”
“I have been yelled at, heckled and followed while walking out of City Hall and walking the few blocks to my car.”
“Homeless loiter on the stairs of Historic City Hall, sometimes saying crazy things to you, screaming, or hollering in general. Debris, including needles and human waste found on the stairs , ADA ramp, and the doorway.”
“Before COVID when coming into the office. I started work early and the breezeway door access was blocked off most of the time at around 7 am. Same as the H street entrance. I am 100% remote now.”
“I have heard of harassment occurring proximate to the waterfall parking lot. Some primarily female colleges have expressed concern about random occurrences they've experienced in that area.”
“A ‘transient’ coming up and yelling in my face. Walking around the people who are obvious ly having substance abuse or mental health issues. I've considered having security walking me across City Hall grounds on more than one occasion.”
“Was parked on H Street and was met at my car by a man who thought he was going to enter the building with me after hours. Stating that people who can get in this building are very important and have lots of money. greeted by a random man,”
“While exiting historic city hall to head home, one individual who appeared to be dealing with mental health challenges approached me with some type of crow bar or stick in his hand, and called me a racial slur. I just proceeded to walk past without any further issue. ” “Saw an unhoused person assault security in broad daylight. Don't feel safe walking to from City Hall to the parking garage in the evenings.”
“Verbally threatened by a homeless person forcing me to run away to avoid confrontation. ” “I try to leave early enough, before the unhoused arrive, they are often yelling and shouting, I try not to make eye contact and just walk quickly.”
9 “A coworker and I were walking and a guy came up to us and said expletive things. We just ignored and kept walking.”
“Homeless people with Pitbulls off leach. Or when unhoused persons are yelling showing signs of aggression.”
“On multiple occasions I've have people yell at me, throw things at me, move towards me in an aggressive manner, block my entrance into the building and ca ll me a bitch.” “A person told me they'd kill me because I didn't give them money, a few dollars, and then they proceeded to follow me for several blocks.”
“APPROACHED BY HOMELESS”
“While walking through the plaza I have been yelled at by unhoused on a few occasions. There have been situations where I was using the stairwell at waterfall and there were the unhoused in there and it's a tight space to have to defend myself, it's scary just trying to get from my car to work and then back.”
“I haven't personally but I know people that have been.” “I have been approached by homeless while trying to enter Historic City Hall and followed to my car when I left.”
“Depends on the time of day - I usually try to go in the office mid morning or mid day so the area is clean and the homeless population has been moved away from the area. ” “My family was verbally attacked by a group of homeless campers as we exited City Hall one evening. My young son was very disturbed by the incident” “I have been yelled at three times, all three times the people followed me, got in my face and made me feel very unsafe.”
“Unhoused folks yelling at me and just being aggressive with each other. ” “I have been aggressively approached and spoken to by the unhoused outside of city hall on multiple occasions. I have tried to limit my trips there as a result. ” “Homeless tweaking, screaming, and approaching me. Got city vehicle spit on leaving the garage. ” “There have been people that have aggressively yelled at me and my team unprovoked. We do not know what they have on their person. It forces us to use different entrances into the building. ” “We have to deal with people who are yelling and/or being aggressive. I personally was approached by an unhoused who made sexual remarks to me.” “Women started yelling at me as I was walking to work towards the entrance of City Hall. She walked passed me yelling and waving her hands.”
“Several times while coming into the building or leaving, I have passed individuals screaming, yelling and arguing with someone they see in my general direction. It is extremely unsettling, not knowing if they are going to attack me.”
“When camping was allowed at all hours of the day/week, it was generally not safe at City Hall grounds. Things have improved now that camping is only allowed at nights.” “threatened by homeless people and their dogs. constant urination and defectation. not sanitary. ” “When walking out of City Hall and intoxicated, unhoused person was asking for a hug. ” “AT ONE POINT I HAD SOMEONE BLOCK THE ENTRANCE . AND ANOTHER NOT MOVE FROM IN FRONT OF MY CAR.”
“There are frequently unhoused loitering City Hall grounds where they will block meters, obstruct sidewalks, urinate openly, litter junk, and even flatulence. ” “Unhoused person milling about screaming obscenities while I was trying to walk in. ” “walking out of city hall to an upset unhoused man, he was very hostile so I ended up going back into city hall to exit out another way.”
10 Q3: Which of the following issues have you personally witnessed on or near City Hall grounds that you found concerning or bothersome? Other (please specify):
“I wrote my narrative above BEFORE I read your list. That is telling! Also, let's not forget when they set fire to the trashcan outside of HCH or the many smashed windows we've had.” “abandoned ‘soiled’ clothing”
“Also a lot of issues at the City Hall Garage”
“ Defecation”
“City Hall garage stairway sometimes have people sleeping in them” “Unpleasant smells, around the garage especially”
“It is similar to what you see walking through the park or elsewhere downtown” “Rat infestations due to all the garbage”
“Have to dodge poop regularly. Our events outside in the breezeway smell like hot piss.” “Human waste between Old and New Cityhall.”
“When temps rise during the summer month there is a urine stench that permeates from the concrete along New City Hall.”
“Gambling; use of grills and hot plates to cook food; illegal fires” “Being asked for money or food.”
“Numerous occurances of yelling and screaming during business hours in the courtyard between old and new City Hall.”
“I've seen someone got attacked by a homeless person at the corner of the building.” “Broken office windows.”
“People asking staff and visitors for money or food”
“discarded syringes”
“Witnessed requests for sexual services”
“Rodents seen running in front of pedestrians (not squirrels) and roaches found inside City Hall 2nd floor” “Vomit and used needles on City Hall grounds. I also witnessed two people fornicating against the New City Hall building.”
“Please note that I have only listed the items I have personally encountered but do know that the others have occurred including a dog bite and inappropriate exposure/behavior on a bench because of colleague's first hand experiences..” “Urine smell, near entrance, even after it's been rinsed.” “Man and woman having sex on the floor by the windows outside of the Chamber.” “Smells bad in the morning while walking in before preassure washing cleans it up” “I often arrived pre-6am and saw campers, but the closer to 6 it was the less as most cleared out before 6:30. Didn't find it bothersome or concering”
“rats roaming outside of city hall during the day and evenings” “Yelling/disruptive vocalizations”
“Lady was slamming her head on the outside pillers”
“General, systemic decline of our once great Downtown.” “Lots of trash on Monday morning, dogs barking, people arguing, and rats.” “People yelling in a way that is not aggressive to others directly; I get more worried about the yellers themselves than any danger to others.”
“Just wanted to say, I'm not kidding on the above. I have seen ALL of the ones I checked.” “Sleeping on benches and being occupied by unattended belongings” “Strong smell of marijuana in the air”
“folks having sex in a tent”
“Once when I was in the office at Historic City Hall, I was working at a desk, looked up at the glass window above me, and saw an unhoused individual starring at me while working.” “soiled menstrual items.”
“Its just plain dirty and smelly”
11 Q5: Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experiences or concerns related to homelessness on or around City Hall grounds? (Optional)
“The conditions around City Hall, particularly on Monday mornings, are deeply concerning. The area often appears unsanitary and chaotic, which undermines the dignity of a space intended for civic engagement and public services. It is unacceptable that individuals are openly using narcotics in full view of staff and the public. This environment is not conducive to conducting the people's business and creates safety and morale issues for both City employees and visitors. In my observation, many of the individuals encamped near City Hall appear to be suffering from serious mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders. While affordable housing is certainly an importan issue, what I see in this particular population does not appear to be primarily a housing affordability crisis but rather it is a public health and safety crisis. Individuals are visibly in distress, engaging in erratic and sometimes dangerous behavior, including shouting at unseen figures, setting fires, and damaging public property. The City is in an impossible position: advocates have raised civil rights concerns that limit our ability to mandate treatment or enforce meaningful consequences, yet the result of inaction is that these individuals continue to suffer in plain view. This cannot be the long-term solution. Displacement without services merely relocates the problem to neighborhoods, creating new tensions and failing to address root causes. We need a comprehensive strategy that prioritizes both compassion and accountability. We need to restore public safety while connecting individuals to the mental health and addiction treatment they urgently need (but cannot be mandated to participate in).” “Coming from a low income background and seeing drug use on the daily. It is very triggering as an adult going into the workforce and seeing the homeless on the property doing drugs and alcohol. Thankfully I am drug free however this can also be triggering for people who are clean and want to stay drug free. This type of behavior should not be tolerated at the city hall as an employee who works at the city hall I do not feel safe anything can go down at any moment and I feel the city sometimes allows it. The employees safety should be #1 especially if we are the ones helping the customers in person. Thank you for allowing my input.” “I have had homeless individuals scream at me on multiple occasions walking between City Hall and the parking garage. On each occasion the person was nonsensical and was likely either not sober or experiencing a mental health crisis. If I'm walking to garage alone, I usually walk with my car key between my fingers. Multiple of my coworkers have been followed and/or had stuff thrown at them by the homeless populations when leaving City Hall to get food downtown. I regularly see staff cleaning the stairs, sidewalk, and street in front of/around Historic City Hall, but the urine smell is still so strong. The City Hall parking garage is just as bad. The fire damage in front of Historic City Hall gives me a unsettled feeling.”
“None of the unsheltered still sleeping or getting ready to move in the morning have never called out or bothered me, but the mess left behind and puddles from daily washing make you think 'Eww' what am I stepping on or by?” “Staff works hard to keep the surrounding City Hall area clean. They pick up trash, power wash and monitor continually. When City Hall is closed trash and dirtiness accumulates, but it is mostly addressed as soon as possible.” “Employees deserve to not encounter the things listed above on a daily basis.” “City Hall is much cleaner now but was not the case 5 years ago. Prior to the current requirement where loitering on city hall grounds is not permitted during city ‘office’ hours (approx 2018-2020), the condition around city hall was unsafe and unsanitary. I had to step around leftover food, feces, throw-up, needles, cigarette buds, urine, personal property, vandalism on the sidewalk. My coworkers, colleagues, and direct reports experienced indecent exposure, being yelled at, followed. I typically work late when working at City Hall so leaving the building in the dark was/is a serious and real concern, particularly when security wasn't available to walk me to the parking garage so I would try to leave work early. Even now, I walk very fast to the parking garage and run up the stairs to get to my car after work.
Also, I must add that management and council and council staff do not experience these issues because they park in the building. It's a real issue. If loitering is permitted on city hall grounds, I would request it not start until 8pm. I'm often working at City Hall until 7-7:30, particularly during longer daylight hours. There should also be a no smoking (of any kind) around City Hall within a certain perimeter.” “I often work after 5pm and exit through the plaza. Usually there are several people waiting to camp out for the night when I walk through. Folks keep to themselves and seem grateful to have a ‘safe’ place to sleep. Not once have I had a negative encounter when walking through the plaza in the evening. Almost all instances or issues I've experienced/encountered with the unhoused during the several years I've worked at City Hall have been in the adjacent area, but not on City Hall grounds. Earlier this year I walked to G Street Cafe to pick up lunch. On my walk back to City Hall, on 9th Street between G and H Streets, a person threw a large rock at me. Luckily the rock didn't make contact, it hit the ground next to my foot. I turned around, the person yelled at me, came toward me, then proceeded to follow me until I got midway into the City Hall plaza. I stopped going out for lunch for quite a while after that incident. City Hall Garage, which is not included in the City Hall grounds description above, is seldom clean and often has urine, feces, trash, and people hanging out in the elevators and stairwells. My workgroup receives feedback
12 from people (employees, consultants, union reps, etc.) who come down to City Hall for meetings and park in City Hall Garage. They share that the garage is disgusting, that they would rather meet at another location to not deal with parking in said garage, and ‘why doesn't the City power wash the garage?’ It is well known that City Hall grounds are power washed at least once a week, so why isn't that service or contract not utilized for the City run parking garage on a routine basis? I think it worth mentioning that City Hall Garage is usually worse the day after large events downtown - often see alcohol containers, cigarette butts, and vomit in the garage (there's currently dried vomit on the ramp on the 10th street side that's been there for more than a week). This is not due to the homeless population, but event attendees. I do not see how outlawing camping/sleeping at night on City Hall grounds is going to fix any issues in the downtown area regarding homelessness, it just ‘moves them along.’ If the proposed ordinance change occurs, will there be additional resources deployed to address the additional required enforcement on City Hall grounds, whether via contracted security staff or central district patrol? If the additional enforcement is to be absorbed by central district patrol, has there been any consideration given as to how the change may impact calls for service in the central district?”
“City Hall is the meeting room of the entire City and should be perceived as a safe, clean and inviting place to visit and work.”
“The plaza area between Historic City Hall and New City Hall is kept pretty immaculate with the power washing so it makes the urine smell go away. But the pathway between the City Hall Garage and New City Hall can be littered with trash and sometimes dog feces, so you have to watch your step. There are also homeless people directly across the street at Cesar Chavez Plaza who sometimes scream/yell obscenities when crossing the street (with or without a ) crosswalk or lay down in front of cars at the intersection of 10th and I street. I've requested a parking pass in the below ground parking under City Hall for working evening events as I'd be concerned about having to go to the City Hall garage past 8pm.”
“Not a personal experience, but a colleague was threatened with a weapon (knife) when leaving City Hall in the evening. It was winter, so it was dark, making it a dangerous and traumatic experience for them.” “I say city hall is very dirty but I have seen amazing changes since Mayor McCarty came on board. I'm thankful the smell of urine has decreased. There's still a lot of improvement needed for me to feel safe and be able to enjoy working downtown. If you ever want employees to patronize businesses downtown you better find a way for downtown to be safe and clean. I understand it's an unfortunate situation but it does not mean people should be able to do any and everything they want. Homeless people need to follow the rules just like employees follow rules. Employees are not allowed to defecate in public, use drugs, be naked, scream at, follow, attack, or scare others. We would be fired or arrested. We are not allowed to leave mounds of garbage or food. Why should anyone be allowed to do that?” “Having to park in the parking garage across the street means I have to encounter the unhoused and the aggressive behavior towards me just to walk back and forth from the office to my car. Additionally, having to see and smell the urine, litter and defecation is not pleasant. The fact that employees at City Hall do not have safe and convenient parking is a reason to look for employment elsewhere.”
“It is very unsafe for employees to walk into the building. Not just the employees but the public as well. One evening I was stopped by another employee, and she warned me about a man who pulled a knife on another City employee at the corner of the building on H & 9th. When the person cursed at me and threw food on me, the police officer said there wasn't really much they can do because they can be on our property.” “The lobby restrooms are mainly used by PEH. I will not use them for fear of being stuck in the restroom with an unstable person.”
“While there is an uncomfortable smell that lingers around City Hall on the days that I am in office (I'm lucky enough to work from home most days), I don't mind the little discomfort if it means that a public space is being used by unhoused citizens who have nowhere else to be. I believe that instead of creating ordinances that make it illegal to sit or lie down anywhere on City Hall grounds, spaces that allow safer and cleaner use of the public grounds should be created for the people roaming around the grounds.”
“It's too gross to walk under the awnings on both the I Street and H Street sides of New City Hall. The ground is always sticky and smells like urine.”
“My biggest issue is absolutely the smells and sights of urine and feces all around city hall. I also arrive to work early and often have to redirect from the stairs or elevators due to activity within both” “The only time you really encounter them is when you stay late or come in on weekends. Most of them are just existing and aren't problems. If they are a problem at City Hall, the will just be a problem somewhere else. If we could enlist them to do cleanup before they leave (pick up trash, hose down areas), it would seem more humane than sending them to less secure locations”
“Our staff that washes down the walkways every day does a thorough job. I can tell it is difficult work and that position clearly has so much turnover because of it. They should have more PPE for the work they have to do and the unknown substances they have to deal with”
13 “Just want to say that the staff member who power washes is great, he is super kind and mindful of people walking and does a great job. My responses to the survey are in no way a reflection of him, he has an impossible job to do when there are people constantly littering and making messes.” “It is dirty around city hall, but then the public's money needs to be spent to clean; which does happen. However, garbage is not emptied often enough and this contributes to the rat problem.” “I don't have any issues with the unhoused seeking shelter near here and I don't agree with making this an inhospitable environment for them, and I think its shameful for us to attempt to push them away and punish them for simply existing near our building. I hope you can focus on finding solution to help the unhoused instead of simply pushing them away for your comfort.”
“I come in to work at City Hall every day and never feel unsafe or threatened. ‘Beautification’ like this should not be a priority for City Council; instead, they should be focusing on comprehensive homelessness efforts across the city as a whole.”
“I have no concerns about my homeless neighbors around City Hall and would urge council to think about other ways to achieve the goals they have around homelessness and employee safety if that is a concerns of staff. More access to public restrooms could help alleviate some of the concerns of cleanliness. If people don't have a place to use restroom facilities indoors, they will go outside.”
“I am concerned about the people who are living on the street and who regard City Hall as a safe ground. I do not wish to have them swept away but I do want a safe place to enter and exit the building. I appreciate all the work that Facilities does to maintain a good balance of cleanliness and compassion.” “Things seem to have improved somewhat from past years but not quite the way it used to be pre 2015.” “I have coworkers who've been assaulted, been bit by animals, and multiple women I work with whom have had men expose their genitals and touch themselves while staring at them in the middle of the day” “The homeless population that ‘hangs out’ at City Hall and near the City Hall Parking Garage are bothersome. People are often on drugs or alcohol and many are clearly emotionally disturbed. The smell can be off-putting at times which I know they try to combat with regular cleaning. For me, it is just an environment that I would prefer not to encounter when going to work. It makes me want to physically work somewhere else.” “I would prefer the ordinance protect employees' safety. I arrive at 6:20am and sometimes leave at 9pm to go to the parking garage on council days.”
“I think we really need to take a hard line on this issue. The problem started about 12 years ago when activists started up in proptu soup kitchens in front of City Hall and encouraged them to hang out here. I often will come in on weekends to do catch up work and the situation is even worse in regards to the garbage and the homeless” “I have had to dodge poop and pee several times. Last week I left later due to late city council meetings and a man passed out threw up all over and had poop all over his feet and around him. Is this not unsafe for workers? We don’t get to park downstairs like the council members do. The poor people who have to clean that mess up every morning can barely keep up. It’s not their fault that the grounds are caked so hard in pee that it stinks.” “This is public space and until the city has a real solution to homelessness this is gross and harmful. Stop wasting money on police to enforce harmful anti homeless policies and start spending that money to build houses for them ” “I would like to be able to walk around the city hall or have lunch with a fresh clean environment not smell urinate all around and especially in front of the new city hall.”
“I understand that CH janitorial services are working hard to keep our area clean, but sometimes it's just too much for 1 person and the ‘unhoused’ can become unruly.”
“I have been working at City Hall for three years. My shift starts at 7AM, so I see the police wake the homeless up and send them off for the day. They rarely hang around after that. At the end of the day, they are people and City Hall is a public place. It offers cover from the elements and a relatively safe place for them to sleep. You can't keep shuffling them around while not providing any options. I think time and energy is better spent elsewhere, rather than focusing on some of the most vulnerable people in or society because some people see them as a nuisance. ” “City Hall is a public building where the public come to conduct business. It also represents the City as a whole, when tourists visit the establishment and see the trash and the stench of urination and the stains on the walls, this portrays the image of the City. The time, energy and water wasted every morning to clean could be used elsewhere.” “This is where city employees work. We should have a safe environment, not one where you have to step over people camping next to the door and not knowing what their reaction/response will be, avoiding urine/feces/drug paraphernalia, etc., and fear for your safety. It undermines claims by council that employees are valued when most employees have to navigate encampments on daily basis in front of city hall and councilmembers avoid it all by entering city hall through the parking garage.”
“Although the COS janitorial staff clean up daily really well, the urine smell does not go away.” “The sidewalk on the north side of CH is unusable. I always walk by the Youth Hostel and J walk so as to not walk on dried or wet urine.”
14 “The entrance of Old City Hall still has burn marks from a Fire that should have been cleaned and should not look as though it just happened when it's been over a year ago. There is usually a foul odor from unshowered homeless people coming in to use the restroom.”
“Rats present”
“I feel safer during the daylight\summer hours but still have apprehension about safety and I won't bring family downtown or to Old Sac to walk around like I use to when they were visiting. When it is dark coming into or leaving City Hall to\from City Hall garage, I am always on guard and apprehensive and I feel unsafe. I try to be on the phone with someone to and from my car in case something happens and I need assistance. I bring my lunch at all times of the year because of cleanliness and safety concerns. The increased apprehension leaving City Hall makes going out to lunch not worth it to me. I feel awful for the cleaning staff who have to maintain City Hall premises. No one should have to clean up what they do.”
“During the work day city hall is clean but they have it hosed off every morning. I don't know what it looks like before it is hosed off. On the weekends it looks horrible.”
“I've seen a few rats ran across in front of me. I honestly don't feel safe walking around because there are so many homeless people loitering around the buildings. At times they were catcalling me.” “It's awful and I do not feel safe. It's much better then it was, but still filthy and unsafe.” “Things have improved for cleanliness since cleaning has started earlier in the day, so I'm not walking through feces, etc., which is very much appreciated. The cleaning staff, indoors and outside, needs a commendation for all they do! ” “It would be nice to not have to walk through a literal toilet on my way to work.” “I would 100% approve of this new rule. Walking up to City Hall for work is very disturbing and unpleasant.” “I used to routinely work on the weekends at City Hall or need to drop by the office to pick something up or drop something off. It is way too unsafe on the weekends to come to City Hall. It's also very upsetting to staff to have to watch people outside their office window defecate, see drug use, listen to screaming, and be exposed to nudity. If the employee on the inside of the window behaved this way, they would likely be terminated right way. We always question why the people on the outside of the window are allowed to do it and nothing is done about it. ” “I don't think that the councilmembers understand how uncomfortable it is coming into City Hall because they come through the underground garage. Right now (summer) it isn't as bad as it is in the winter when we have to come in/leave when it is dark and more people are here because the weather is bad. I am not a bad person because I am sometimes scared. I am not afraid of a person who is homeless because they are sleeping here. I am afraid because many of the people here are unpredictable and I have personally been chased and seen others chased and threatened.
I think it is wrong that we ask janitorial staff to clean up human waste, that is well beyond what a janitor would normally do. What other employer thinks it is okay to walk through waste, sometimes the ground is sticky from it, to go to work? I too do not have a solution where people should go, but I have been actively looking for other employment because of this.”
“Employees that work early in the morning do not feel safe walking to the doors.” “Every weekday morning, janitorial staff is required to power wash urine and feces off of City Hall grounds. Unless you are an employee with a parking space underneath City Hall, you are walking through the urine/feces water to get to the building and bringing that into City Hall, to your desk, to your home, etc. This is a major health hazard for everybody that works here.”
“While I have seen homeless people around City Hall, they have never initiated any interactions with me.” “It makes me not wanna come to work in the office. And I feel disgusting when I get back home thinking of what my shoes have stepped on.”
“asked security to help and they asked person to move, they said no and security told me that was all they could do.” “I personally reported a man smoking a crack pipe on the bench in the plaza to the SPD officer. Later I checked on the status of my complaint and the SPD officer stated he told the person to put it away. Additionally, these issues extend to the City Hall Parking Garage.”
“To question 1: Security and PD are very attentive in the morning especially during entry/badging in, but presence can feel sparce or minimal. To question 3 & 4: Staff do a good job in cleaning up in the morning seem to overwhelming them depending on trash/human waste accumulation (especially during holidays/events). Clean up can also take up the entire the first half of the day, while trash accumulation begins shortly afterwards. Additionally, there seems to be a lack of PPE and proper cleaning agents used by staff, which can pose a risk to them and general public by using high pressure water that aerosolize contaminants (molds, bacteria, viruses, waste, etc.). It may also help to have PD patrol (even one) presence on the City Hall grounds not just at the Security Desk, as a deterrent for aggressive behavior, public intoxication, nudity/inappropriate exposure, attempted/theft, drug use, and verbal/physical alterations. Thank you.”
“Many unhoused people are not that way by choice and we should not criminalize poverty.” “It is not a welcoming place anymore to bring visitors, vendor, customers and so on. “
15 “Please do not further punish extremely poor Sacramentans for existing around their City Hall. It's an inhumane policy that denies them basic dignity for no meaningful gain to the City.” “Even though it is inconvenient and at times gross to be around the messes left over by those experiencing homelessness, these are humans who have nowhere else to be. I get here are 7:00 AM almost every morning, which is earlier than most people, and have seen police officers and security waking up the unhoused populations. Many of these people are experiencing homelessness to no fault of their own, with undiagnosed mental health disorders, and others have slipped through the cracks of social welfare programs and are left to fend for themselves. Rarely are these individuals intentionally aggressive, nor are they dangerous to be around. If we ban them from sleeping around City Hall, where are they to go? Are we expected to incarcerate people just for existing? Do the well off councilmembers wish to flood these individuals into the City for private citizens to have to figure out a solution for where these people are to sleep? It is frankly disgusting that the City would prioritize the cleanliness of City Hall over helping these individuals find housing, assistance, etc. City staff members need to remember that these individuals they are condemning for sleeping on the grounds of City Hall are human beings too, and they deserve the dignity of being able to sleep somewhere. City staff members are paid well, get great health insurance, and forget that our purpose is to serve the community - some of whom rely on the City Hall grounds to sleep peacefully. City staff members and Councilmembers need to remember they are much closer to being unhoused like the people they are attempting to ban from sleeping on City Hall grounds than becoming a millionaire.” “I never leave City Hall when I’m in the office. I’m too scared to walk around. So I always bring lunch and if I forget, I typically just don’t eat lunch that day. I am in full support of this change.” “The only reason the area around city hall is somewhat clean is because there is a daily person dedicated to powerwashing”
“I do not support this effort and don't think this will have any meaningful impact on homelessness or unhoused folks in our community. It just takes away a safe space for them and forces them out of our sight. I hope the City will consider a human centered approach when making this decision, which includes those who are unhoused. Discomfort does not mean a lack of safety. Choosing to do this sends a message to employees about whose lives and comfort are prioritized. This feels like a very out of sight out of mind approach.” “As a former state employee, this is not allowed on state government property. It has been disappointing coming to the City and feeling like I can't walk into City Hall without the potential of harm and the consent fear of looking over your shoulder. There is something to be said about walking into City Hall and it having to be pressure washed every day with the scent of human urine in the air. It is very disheartening work environment to walk into.” “The only resoan it is reasonably clean during the work day is tha fact that staff power washes all the sidewalks between 6-7am EVERYDAY - if not washed - there are streams of urine running down sidewalks and piles of feces on sidewalks and in tree areas. Police make sure people have been asked to move on by 6:30 or so - but they leave all their trash and garbage for city staff to pick up. They have a security guard to walk people from CH garage - but I personally approach from H St side - and there is no security on H St. I have worked at City Hall for over 4 decades... and I do not go out for lunch anymore - I don't feel safe walking to the restaurants near us or even to K St - too many homeless on streets and doorways panhandling - 10th St past the garage toward J st - is FILTHY - SMELLY - NASTY .” “The number of people sleeping around City Hall ebbs and flows based on the time of year, but the overall total of people who do so has steadily grown over time. As that has happened, the cleanliness of the complex has become much worse, as does the behavior of the people who are sleeping in the area.” “Other times, they are inside the elevator of the City Hall parking garage.” “The property is eventually ‘cleaned’ or rinsed off daily. However, it is highly unsanitary and disgusting with what occurs and ends up on the property.”
“All the employees of downtown have to contend with the safety and cleanliness issues associated with homelessness, so I imagine that City Hall banning it would be viewed as self-serving. That being said, as an important public/civic facility, the public should feel safe and comfortable on its grounds. I don't know what the right answer is.” “I'm not sure that people who park in the underground garage appreciate what the regular worker experience is like.
My safety concerns are not as bad as when there were permanent campsite surrounding City Hall. I still pass defecation, urine, vomit and loitering campers when I arrive at 7:15. It can be frightening walking in past someone who is acting erratically, screaming, yelling or does not seem to be in their right mind. The maintenance people do a good job of trying to remove garbage, bodily eliminations, trash, and wash the concrete before the regular workday starts, but it is what it is. I really want a safe, clean entry to my workday, but I understand the need that the unhoused have to sleep somewhere safe. If I had to sleep on the street, I would want a place like City Hall Campus to rest for the night. I don't know what the solution is or if there even is one. Perhaps keep the 9:00 pm to 6:00 am sit and lie down hours, allowing people to sleep here overnight?”
“There have been numerous workplace violence reports submitted from employees at City Hall concerning interactions with the unhoused during normal working hours. CalOSHA law requires that we review these incidents, and when appropriate, address the safety risks and if anything can be done to reduce those risks for employees. With
16 the high amount of mental illness within the unhoused population, and the number of incidents/reports received, it is my opinion that limiting the exposure to the unhoused will reduce the number of potential incidents and increase the safety of our employees. From June 2024 through June 2025, there were 12 workplace violence reports submitted by City employees concerning unhoused individuals; all of which included either physical attacks, threats of weapon use, physical pursuit, or threats of future violence on City employees. By not allowing the unsheltered to congregate at City Hall entrances (or other locations such as parks - where many of these incidents also take place), we are protecting our employees through reduction of risk due to disallowing the potential hazard to exist in the location of the workplace. “
“Due to the confrontation, my husband started driving me to City Hall (instead of my normal commute on the bus) since the homeless were being allowed to camp outside of City Hall. This was not allowed before! We never should have allowed the camping ordinance to be lifted. I've had to change how I enter City Hall to avoid the homeless and now my husband will drive up into the delivery driveway so I can enter the door on 9th Street since there is rarely any homeless people near that door. However, my husband prepares to step out of the car when dropping me off, to allow me to get into the building quickly. I don’t leave City Hall for breaks or lunch unless I have another person with me and at the end of the day, I walk out with others and my husband parks close so I can immediately enter the car and leave.
I've been employed with the City of Sacramento for 30 years and I have never felt unsafe to walk to City Hall from the bus stop on J Street until the homeless were allowed to start camping in Sacramento. We've always had homeless, some sleeping in Cesar Chavez Park (which growing up was called hobo park) so I am not new to Sacramento's homeless issue but many of them were our ‘regulars.’ I've had a few different careers with the City of Sacramento and I know firsthand that some people receive a one-way bus ticket to our City. The unprecedented amount of homeless/ unhoused in Sacramento has not only been an issue to get into City Hall but my team works does field work. My team has had soda bottles and cans thrown at them by homeless people, a homeless person decided to take a knife and stab all the tires on two City vehicles during a field observation, and when one of my team members came back to the building, a homeless woman threw her blanket and tried to spit on them. For 3 months one summer, I repeatedly called 311 on a homeless woman who had 6 dogs and 6 cats on the west side of 9th Street. She would leave the dogs tied up all day to a tree and they would constantly bark. I know this is not on the same side of City Hall, but the noise made it very difficult to concentrate. I also heard from SPD that one of her dogs had bitten jury staff when they were walking by. There have been times when my husband drives me in, and we have both witnessed ‘bare butts’ either finishing going to the bathroom or going when we have driven up on the 9th Street side of City Hall.” “The cleaning crew does a great job of cleaning up all the mess left by the homeless. Especially on Monday after the weekend. Even with the clean up there is a constant smell of urine and the walls of city hall are permanently stained with urine marks.”
“I have worked at City Hall for several years and it has become increasingly less safe feeling. I do not like coming and going from the building especially in the evenings. I love working in Downtown and specifically at City Hall but do not enjoy the experience immediately surrounding our facility.” “Yes, I hope City Hall garage is included in this also. Both the grounds and garage are unsafe and dirty. It makes me not want to be at City Hall for work and always feeling uneasy with my vehicle being parked in the garage. While I appreciate the security that already enforced, we need to have more to keep us safe. I had a previous experience having to be escorted to my vehicle because I felt unsafe with folks being verbally threatening and shouting inappropriate phrases on City Hall grounds. People sleep and take up the elevators and stairs at City Hall garage, making it unsafe to enter and exit. As an employee, this should be the least of my worries when I work. The cleanliness of the grounds sets the standard for how the work day goes in office. We should be more presentable and have a better scent of welcoming to all.”
“Outside the entrance to City Hall (I Street side) almost always smells like urine” “I am thankful for the staff that power washes the cement each day, but unfortunately there still is the smell of urine.” “Unhoused people come here because they don't have the privilege of feeling safe many other places. They aren't hurting anyone and those that just want to take away the little bit of safe space they have to come to are being hateful because they feel a little bit of inconvenience. We shouldn't put inconvenience above people's lives especially when they are so much less fortunate.”
“Lots of loitering on the corners and around the building - there's a strong urine smell at the entrance and in the area. I arrived early one day and the entrance was surrounded by sleeping individuals. I haven't been personally harassed verbally or otherwise.”
“Jose who is no longer with the cleaning staff did a great job trying to clean outside on a daily basis for multiple years by himself but he is one person could not keep up with the none stop garbage pilling up. He was not given enough resources. Currently the same is happening for Richard, and Dee who are trying to do their best outside. A lot of dead rats outside”
“I have been continuously called a highly offensive derogatory term for over 5 years now and really just getting tired of it.”
17 “I know that a few of my co-workers have experienced more aggressive behavior in and around City Hall and the Parking Garage.”
“I think most folks sleep on or around City Hall because that is where they feel the safest, so it is something to keep in mind. If they do not sleep there then where else can they sleep what is the alternative?” “On Friday, December 6, 2024 - during lunch period, a co-worker and I were walking back (alongside Caesar Chavez Park) to the City Hall from picking up our takeout order and we both came across a lady who was loud and upset. She ran towards us and pushed me. I'm okay and did have to file a police report.” “Mostly clean once the janitor has power washed and cleaned up. Walking from the City Hall garage is disgusting.
Urine, trash overflowing from Cesar Plaza. It's so sad when you walk to City Hall.” “It feels cruel to not allow the unhoused community to seek refuge at City Hall outside of working hours. However, the consequences of allowing this are quite severe. Namely, the amount of water that is wasted because the sidewalks need to be washed/rinsed what seems like every morning.” “It feels unsafe to walk around City Hall and around when we leave and come into the building. I've been yelled at and seen altercations between homeless people and workers walking.” “I feel City Hall is unsafe after 5pm and in the early hours. There is a consistent urine smell around the exterior of City Hall. I've seen several actions by the unhoused that make me extremely uncomfortable.” “A majority of the homeless around City Hall are respectful & keep to themselves, mostly camping by the building overnight in bad weather. The few direct interactions I've had with them has been them standing up for my safety. I feel safer around City Hall then walking through the few blocks from lightrail to City Hall. The cleanliness is above that of the rest of the streets surrounding.”
“Despite the efforts of the gentleman constantly cleaning and spraying the area down, it routinely smells of urine.” “There will be people experiencing homelessness around City Hall and throughout downtown regardless of whether it's legal to sleep outside of City Hall or not. The question of whether folks can sleep outside of City Hall will neither cause nor resolve homelessness.”
“After long weekends, the outside of city hall smells of urine, garbage is every where, it is gross and disgusting” “Homelessness is sadly inevitable in this modern age of greed and selfishness that has resulted in extreme wealth and resource inequalities in our society. Although I agree with not allowing people to sleep or live around City Hall, I truly hope the City has a plan to allow these people to exist elsewhere in the city. I realize this is personal hope of mine may be a pipe dream but it is what our Lord and creator requires, and so it is my wish as well.” “I am only at City Hall one or two times a month. Sometimes there is a light odor of urine walking up to the entrance, even after cleaning. But this isn't unique to City Hall in that part of the City.” “I generally avoid walking around City Hall because of the smell and feeling slightly unsafe. I tend to avoid Cesar Chavez Plaza for the same reason, but I don't know where those people would go if they couldn't sleep in the City Hall Plaza. I would love a clean and safe city, but I am not sure how this is accomplished without concentrating our homeless population in areas where people have less ability to complain. The situation at the CubeSmart Self Storage facility on north 12 street looks pretty bleak to me. They have to sleep somewhere, and I would rather have homeless people sleep in the City Hall plaza than in my driveway. Maybe establish designated camping grounds on undeveloped city property?”
“Noting at this time.”
“Homelessness is symptom of drug addiction and mental health. This population doesn't need homes, they need to get clean and get the mental help they need. The vibe around City Hall is unsafe, unclean and dangerous.Living and working Downtown should be aspirational, not a hellscape of human suffering and human feces.” “This week there was a homeless couple and a dog outside of HCH. The dog barked at many people and at other dogs.
The following day, I took a walk and the same man and dog was outside of HCH with a police officer for a nice amount of time. When I returned from my walk it appears that the man and dog received helped from what I assume was Animal Control and the police officer. I felt like so many people won in that situation. Maybe offering assistance to people outside of City Hall can help rather than just escorting them away.” “I work in Rev services on the ground floor and 98% percent of the time we are dealing with loud noises banging arguing aggression at one point the glass was busted by the homeless and another time a bebe gun or some kind of weapon was used to bust the glass out of our office window. We have lost numerous employees behind the conditions of city hall grounds.”
“Continuing to allow for camping at city hall is not good for employees, visitors or the unhoused.” “This is a place where the City residents conduct business. The current state is embarrassing and not professional.” “I do not support the currently proposed elimination of the overnight hours rest exemption at City Hall.” “City Hall grounds need to be kept clean.”
18 “I personally would love to see the return of common sense and leadership when it comes to homelessness. Bleeding heart policies, although well-intentioned, usually have the opposite effect. Please move ahead with policies that prohibit trashing City Hall and then enforce those policies.” “City Hall grounds are often seen as representing the city, so they should be clean and well-maintained. However, the presence of homelessness can impact the safety and cleanliness of these areas.” “Homeless people have very few places to sleep and rest, and City Hall is one of the few places with a concentration of benches. We are all neighbors in this City, housed or unhoused. Where and how will you provide alternative places that homeless people can sleep and rest?”
“I agree with the proposed ordinance. The city has a duty to keep staff safe. City staff rarely leave at 5pm and we need to feel safe coming to and from our workplace.”
“Mostly harmless from what I've seen. Hopefully we'll be providing resources to relocate these people. Also what will the punishment be for people? I don't know if creating altercations with people already down on their luck will be a good look for the city.”
“I do not believe prohibiting people's physical presence around City Hall would address anything. These unhoused people need help. Punishing and pushing away unhoused people is not going to help address this issue. Instead of amending the code to prohibit people from being around City Hall, is the City providing effective resources to help the unhoused folks with both housing and health care? If the City does not have enough resources to address this, can we work with the State? The unhoused people are people too and they need help.” “Most of my unfavorable experiences have occurred early in the morning. Including City garage.” “City Hall is maintained and kept clean during normal business hours, but after hours City Hall becomes something different altogether. It makes going into the office unpleasant and concerning.” “I appreciate the maintenance team’s continued efforts to keep City Hall clean. However, the facility often appears unclean and has a persistent odor that detracts from the overall atmosphere. I also want to note that having security present in the mornings is helpful and contributes to a greater sense of safety. I hope this feedback can support further improvements to the working environment.”
“The environment in front has been better the last few times I have gone into City Hall (2025). My survey comments are related to the sidewalk areas and grounds surrounding City Hall and the parking areas nearby.” “Monday mornings are terrible, it often looks like a frat party was held on the stairs of Historic City Hall over the weekend. The amount of garbage, debris, and human waste is overwhelming.” “The grounds around City Hall constantly smell very strongly of urination. There are people clearly exhibiting mental illness and screaming as I try to pass and I will leave work before it gets dark because I fear for my safety as a woman passing through. I don't feel comfortable having my children visit me at work, or meet up with me for lunch as I used to a decade ago, because I fear for their safety. The benches are constantly filled with people loitering and they frequently have dogs by their side which act aggressive. The parking garage nearby is also dangerous-feeling. In addition to having felt I was being targeted/ followed once in the garage, I have witnessed a person starting a fire on the street below.”
“As a female City worker, I did not feel safe outside the City Hall. Both the front of the City Hall and the breezeway locations. As part of my observation, the breezeway & the H street side is only being washed by pressure washer water.
I did not ever see any antibacterial soaps being used. As a result, the fecal bacteria remains...This creates an unhealthy environment not only for the City staff but for the City Hall visitors too.” “Working downtown with the unsanitary conditions on City Hall grounds and the surrounding areas has become very unpleasant and distressing to my mental health. I don't feel that water is enough to effectively disinfect the areas that we frequently traverse. “
“It seems the general area should be delt with not exclusively City Hall grounds. If the negative elements are simply moved off city property to the periphery nothing significant will have been accomplished.” “I generally arrive at City Hall after the janitor service power washes the sidewalk, so I probably gave question 4 a higher rating than if I arrived earlier in the day. I administer the City's contract for pest control services. Pest control technicians have reported to me incidents with members of the public interfering with their work. Rodent traps have been vandalized or stolen by members of the public. This does not help to mitigate any rodent issues in the City Hall Plaza.”
“I feel embarrassed to work at City Hall and would never recommend it as a place to work.” “This isn't just a homelessness issue. This is a security concern that negatively impacts the morale and safety of the employees. Employees spend much of their day working at their job. They should be able to feel safe outside their place of employment without anxiety by worrying about the unpredictable mental health or substance addiction conditions of others. I have witnessed verbal abuse and aggressive behavior, to myself and others, that has caused me to be concerned about safety and has reduced my morale about working at my place of employment. Interactions with the homeless, mentally ill, and substance abuse need to be approached with empathy however no employer should
19 willingly disregard ordinances and disregard the safety of their employees. This is currently the norm. Not the exception. It is difficult to find dignity in that.”
“Walking into City Hall can be a challenge with urine stains and trash debris along its corridors. I would appreciate if the unhoused population did not gather around the City Hall campus. ” “Recently, City Hall is clean compared to previous year. There was a time where we could not walk around the building due to people sleeping outside.”
“The parking garage across the street has similar issues.” “If we do not allow unhoused individuals to sleep near city hall, we should already have another safe option for them nearby.”
“No one wants to go to work knowing they're going to be stepping on/over urine, fecal matter, or other substances daily, including the smell on a daily basis. In addition, it feels unsafe walking to the parking garage in the evenings.
Being extra vigilant to ensure I will not be followed and assaulted/mugged. This is in addition to hearing from other staff who've be assaulted or exposed to. Might as well announce that working at City Hall entails possible assaults, thefts, and having to walk through the public bathroom to get in and out of the office.” “I've noticed a strong urine odor and stain along the walkway leading to the City Hall entrance. It gives the area an unclean and unhygienic feel and it's quite unpleasant.” “I'm aware of multiple employees being victims of assaults and battery. This awareness forces at city hall to be on high alert for dangerous behavior by the homeless. Sad that employees must be concerned for their safety at their workplace.”
“The pressure washing done every morning has greatly contributed to the cleanliness of the City Hall grounds.” “I feel like we are wasting water by having to power wash daily, the water on the ground and hose could be a tripping hazard.”
“I've worked downtown for most of my City career, nearly 25 years and homelessness has been an on-going issue and one that I am sympathetic to. That said, I have never felt more unsafe on City Hall grounds or around City Hall ground (ex parking garage).”
“Every walk in to work in the morning makes me think if I made the right choice to work in a building surrounded by the smell of urine and the trash of homeless people everywhere. I really appreciate the janitors who clean the outside, but find it sad that they have to do that in the first place.” “Once when I was in the office at Historic City Hall, I was working at a desk, looked up at the glass window above me, and saw an unhoused individual staring at me while working. I felt unsafe and uncomfortable. Often, I worry about not only my safety but the safety of other employees. In the early mornings, it's scary to walk into work and I feel as though I have to watch my surroundings. No one should feel scared to walk into the workplace.” “Can someone talk to the people that use the blowers in the morning? The blow the feces and everything into the air the do not keep the blowers low. Sometimes I have to walk the block around to avoid walking through all the dirt and feces that is being blown in to the air. I don't know if they can perhaps do it prior to work hours” “I do have compassion and empathy for the unhoused but at the same time we have had employees chased while walking to the parking structure who had to fear that they would be attacked or worse just trying to leave their place of employment and get to their car. It does not feel safe, especially in December when it's dark when we leave the office.”
“Since the homeless problem and covid City Hall smelled horrible outside. It's so bad it comes inside City Hall all smells the lower level and mezzanine. 7/7 - 7/8 smells horribly like urine outside and inside. For the last couple months there was an older Hispanic man that was doing a great job power washing daily and keeping City Hall grounds clean but I have not seen him for a couple weeks now and have seen a quick decline.” “Staff does a great job power washing regularly, but the homeless are relentless and they still leave a mess and smell. I do not feel safe walking alone around City Hall before or after work, especially when it is dark.” “I think extra security surrounding both City Hall and Historic city hall is needed. While it is a public space, I have not felt comfortable with the presence of homeless people there as I have been followed to my car by someone asking for money, this was in the fall just after 5PM when it is very dark outside.” “Early mornings and when the sun goes down are questionable times to be in the City Hall area due to the homeless population. It's scary leave the building or walk to your car alone because of being accosted, which has happened to me on several occasions. The smell around the building is also unpleasant.” “While you're at it, pass an ordinance to clean up the entire City. I have spent an entire career working as a City employee in the construction industry. I started when K st mall was a single story and had a concrete fountain. I watched as Kevin Johnson revitalized the Downtown into a place with attractions and a vibe as somewhere you'd want to be. Currently after Steinberg's reign, the downtown is filthy with boarded up graffitied vacant buildings, broke down vehicles, and lots of people with nothing to do and nowhere to be, so they're just flopped out anywhere. Theft and vandalism are up all over town. This town shows it has no pride! The weeds are left standing; planters are filled with
20 garbage and dead plants. This town is a dump and it's demoralizing to watch 30+ years of work trying to make it a better place, become what the ex-City Mayor and Council have let it become.” “It does not feel like a safe, welcoming environment, however, I do also feel for the people experiencing homelessness.
Having overhead shelter, security guards, and cameras to ensure their safety while sleeping, especially women and elderly, has to make their sleep easier, and give them a sense of security, so that needs to be factored in to the outcome.”
“Witnessed drug use, defecation, urination and nudity by the unhoused right outside the window of the CH 1st floor conference room while attending meetings - the speakers ended up having to close the blinds on each occasion.” “We should not feel uncomfortable arriving and leaving work everyday period. We are not allowed to park in the garage unlike other higher city people so they do not have to deal with this.” “We make sure to not leave alone, when leaving for the evening. We were leaving one evening when an employee came back into City Hall, telling us to be careful as she just had a knife pulled on her. (This was during covid, but I can't remember the time frame).”
“The City is also spending money to clean the area around City Hall so that it doesn't constantly smell like urine and feces. It seems like a waste of funds. Please emulate the same practices the state building utilizes across the street from Downtown City Hall. Homeless are not permitted on their grounds making it safe and clean for the employees to enter the grounds.”
“With the many homeless programs, I would go a bit further and say the benches shouldn't be used for laying down. I would LOVE to be able to take a break and sit on the benches but at the current state of the benches and surrounding areas, I cannot consider sitting down. Please help clean up the area for the sake of the employees and citizens who need to frequent City Hall. It is so disgusting.”
“Unsafe and unpleasant environment outside of City Hall.” “Just yesterday, I descended the stairs in the city hall parking garage and had to try to sidestep quite a bit of dried and wet urine at the bottom of the stairway. I have stepped into the elevator on I street and found human feces in the corner. I've seen people urinate in the bushes near city hall, I listen to screaming domestic disturbances occurring in the space between new and old city hall. I recall when it was pleasant to walk around city hall, eat lunch outside on old city hall steps. I haven't done that in years because of the filth, human waste, and homeless who have taken over most of city hall grounds. It is now a cesspool and I hate having to come into the office.” “I feel so unsafe walking into and out of work I purchased pepper spray to protect myself. I've been in several unsafe scenarios and don't even leave the building for breaks/coffee/lunch alone. It's pretty sad how dirty and unsafe City Hall is in Sacramento!”
“A City staff person was bit by a dog during normal business hours and it took this incident to realize that a place of business shouldn't also serve as a homeless shelter.”
“I believe we should not modify the existing ordinances, yes the pathways need to be cleaned every morning but if our unhoused neighbors have no place else to go then we have a responsibility to at least let them stay here where they are within ear shot of city hall police or security.”
“How can you expect City employees to feel proud of their work when the outside of City Hall is dirty and dangerous. It is bad for morale.”
“I think our custodian does an amazing job; however, I don't think it is his responsibility to clear the walkways from the unhoused. I don't feel safe, and I think the City should at least let us carry pepper spray because you don't know if you can or will be attacked.”
“This morning, I arrived at my first-floor cubicle to two unhoused individuals and three police officers directly outside my window that looks out to H Street. Over the course of an hour the officers came and went as they attempted to move the two along. One of these individuals was not wearing anything below the waist of her long tee shirt. She repeatedly bent over with her backside to my window. At one point I gained the attention of an officer through the window and mimed that she was not wearing anything below the waist. He replied that he knew and that she was working on putting on her pants. Yesterday morning, there was human feces by the H Street doors to new city hall.” “Acknowledge maintenance crews do a great job. Acknowledge the impact city staff have experienced. It's undeniable that homelessness has impacts on public spaces, including City Hall grounds. These impacts can range from sanitation concerns to feelings of unease among some members of the public or staff. However, these are often symptoms of a larger societal failure, not the fault of individuals who are simply trying to survive. It's important to acknowledge these impacts without demonizing or dehumanizing those who are unhoused. Instead, we should view them as indicators of unmet needs and systemic gaps. For example, when we see trash, it's not a deliberate act of disrespect but often a lack of access to proper waste disposal services for those living outdoors. When there are concerns about safety, it's critical to remember that people experiencing homelessness are often more vulnerable to violence and exploitation than the housed population. How can future actions balance our perspective from ‘nuisance’ to ‘need’ shifting towards a humane and effective response. Is there an opportunity to collaborate with nearby Neighbors, businesses, community organizations, and other government agencies? For they will be impacted by any changes in accessing city hall
21 grounds. Instead of isolated efforts, a holistic, unified response that leverages diverse strengths and resources could benefit the downtown area for all surrounding City Hall. Opportunity for deep consultation with City departments whose efforts are to address and support people experiencing homelessness? Opportunity to consult with Agencies like Sacramento Steps Forward, Loaves & Fishes, Union Gospel Mission, Next Move Homeless Services (Francis House Center), and others are already doing incredible work. Could the City not only consult with these agencies but actively partner with them, providing resources, streamlining processes, and ensuring their expertise informs all strategies.
This includes coordinated outreach, linking individuals to shelters and housing, and providing access to critical services like healthcare and mental health support. Another opportunity could be partnerships with non-traditional allies, such as local hospitals (like Kaiser Permanente's Project Home, which connects unhoused patients to housing), universities for research and data analysis, and even our faith-based communities.” “Instead of making a policy to move people off City Hall grounds time should be spent making a policy to get them off all City streets as a whole and into subsidized housing. These people smoking and defecating on and around City Hall is a cry for help, not a call for removal.”
“THE SMELL IS WAY TO MUCH”
“I would like to applaud the security guards in the morning, as they do provide safe passage into the building.
Although as the day goes by, the grounds are at times saturated with unhoused and their belongings, which essentially outnumbers security. Throughout the day you can hear unhoused shouting and if you need to walk by them, they holler at you directly. I notice the sidewalks are power washed, yet the smell of urine still lingers. I think the grounds should be sacred and kept free of these nuisances not only during business hours, but also after hours. I don't feel comfortable going into the office nor leaving the office during breaks, yet the grounds should be more employee friendly. Possibly fencing off the area in between old and new city hall, turning it into a quad with tables and umbrellas for staff or customers. Potentially a pick ball court, encouraging staff to team build and stay active.” “While I appreciate all efforts from our cleaning crew at City Hall, it smells so bad like there is always a urine smell. It always feels like I am walking through a biohazard. I always watch my steps while walking around city hall.”
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Unlawful Camping Enforcement Guidelines
12-31-2024
This Roll Call Training Bulletin (RCTB) provides updated guidelines for Sacramento Police Department (SPD) employees to follow when responding to violations of Sacramento City Code (SCC) § 12.52.030 (Unlawful Camping Ordinance). While the city’s Incident Management Team (IMT) will continue to be the lead entity for unlawful camping response, SPD will continue to respond to reports of unlawful camping violations when required. Officers should still attempt to offer shelter or alternative housing before taking enforcement action and document such efforts.
I. General
A. Unlawful camping is defined in SCC § 12.52.030.
B. Officers should take enforcement action when a violation of the unlawful camping ordinance exists on a call for service. With supervisory approval, officers may elect to not take enforcement action if there are compelling circumstances (i.e., the person has medical issues, inclement weather).
C. The unlawful camping ordinance will not be enforced between the hours of 2200 to 0600 on public property unless it involves an urgent encampment and with sergeant’s approval.
D. An urgent encampment includes the following:
1. A non-vehicle encampment that is in a roadway.
2. On the property of a private residence.
3. Impedes immediate access to a public safety facility including a fire department, police department, hospital, or jail.
4. In the path of impending fires or floods.
E. District sergeants generally should not cancel calls regarding unlawful camping violations.
F. Officers responding to a call regarding an unlawful camping violation shall utilize their department- issued cell phone to enter a call for service (CFS) on the City of Sacramento 311 App or by calling 311 prior to closing out the call.
1. The 311 entry is important so that all homeless encampments are tracked in a central repository, to prevent duplicate efforts by patrol and IMT, and to accurately track the number of homeless encampments in the city.
G. A new dispatch call type code (camp) has been created for use for calls for service that are solely regarding urgent encampments and will be a priority 4 call.
H. Officers responding to calls on private property can still enforce trespass violations of Penal Code § 602 or 9.16.140 SCC at all hours of the day.
II. Public Property Response Procedures:
A. SPD Dispatch:
1. Will refer calls on public property that are solely regarding unlawful camping to 311 unless the call involves an urgent encampment.
2. When a call is received regarding an urgent encampment on public property, a call shall be created, and officers dispatched.
3. SPD Dispatch will prioritize and dispatch calls, according in accordance with General Order 510.04 (Dispatching Sequence of Assignment).
B. SPD Officers:
1. When responding to a call for service involving unlawful camping on public property, during the hours of 0600-2200, officers shall:
a. Properly resolve the call for service and complete all necessary documentation.
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b. In accordance with General Order 523.03 (Misdemeanor and Infraction Offenses) officers may make a custodial arrest when they are able to properly safeguard the individual’s property. If the amount of property needed to be safeguarded is outside of an officer’s capability to manage it, a sergeant shall be notified to determine the appropriate course of action.
2. SPD officers should not engage in enforcement of the unlawful camping ordinance on public property between 2200 and 0600 hours unless it involves an urgent encampment. Sergeant approval will be required to enforce the unlawful camping ordinance during these hours.
III. Private Property Response Procedures:
A. SPD Dispatch:
1. When a call is received for an individual trespassing on private property, and the trespassing involves an urgent encampment, officers shall be dispatched to resolve the urgent issue.
2. When a call is received for an individual trespassing on private property, and the call does not involve an urgent encampment, the following protocols shall be followed:
a. If an owner or designated agent is available, requesting to have the individuals removed, and willing to sign a notice of trespass or there is one on file, officers will be dispatched to encampments.
(1) A designated agent is any person or organization (e.g., private security company) expressly authorized by the owner of the private property or business premises to issue a notice of trespass on the owner’s behalf.
b. If there is any question of property ownership, the incident shall automatically be referred to the IMT via 311.
B. SPD Officers:
1. When responding to a call for service on private property, and unlawful camping is an element of the call, officers should:
a. Properly resolve the call for service and complete all necessary documentation. b. Determine whether to cite for unlawful camping violations or trespass violations. (1) Generally, the unlawful camping ordinance will not be enforced on private property, and officers will enforce trespass violations.
(2) If an urgent encampment needs to be mitigated, and the elements needed to enforce a trespassing violation have not been met, the unlawful camping ordinance may be enforced.
2. If the property owner or agent is on scene:
a. Officers shall attempt to obtain voluntary compliance to vacate the property, to include if the unlawful camping is in a vehicle.
b. If unsuccessful, enforcement action should be taken for trespassing in accordance with General Order 538.02 (Trespass Violations) when it is within the officer’s capability to safeguard all the arrestee’s property.
(1) If the size or amount of the property amount exceeds the officer’s capability to safeguard, a sergeant shall be contacted to determine the appropriate course of action. c. If a custodial arrest is required for an individual living in a vehicle, officers shall comply with the applicable law and General Order 536.02 (Recovered, Stored, Impounded, and Asset Seized Motor Vehicles) regarding the disposition of the vehicle.
IV. Documentation
A. To maximize efficiency and ensure consistency, an unlawful camping report template has been created. This template is optional for use in report writing, and only to be used for violations of SCC §
12.52.030 (Unlawful Camping Ordinance). The unlawful camping template is available in Mobile Reporting Entry (MRE) and can serve as the observations portion of the report.
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V. Evidence Guidelines:
A. When enforcing the unlawful camping ordinance, officers shall document the camping paraphernalia by capturing it on their body worn camera and including the details in the report. There is no need to book the items as evidence, unless exemptions apply (e.g., personal property, evidence to support additional charges).
VI. Property Guidelines:
A. In accordance with General Order 525.01 (Evidence and Property) officers shall safeguard personal property. During a custodial arrest, if officers find a caretaker for the property, the caretaker’s verbal agreement to safeguard the property shall be notated on body worn camera, and that person’s information shall be documented in the report.
B. If officers are unable to find a caretaker for the property, the arrestee’s life necessities and personal property shall be booked for safekeeping.
C. Property shall be categorized in 3 areas:
1. Life Necessities – No court has provided an exhaustive list but has identified representative examples, including personal identification documents, birth certificates, medications, medical equipment, family memorabilia, toiletries, cell phones, sleeping bags, blankets, tents, and clothing.
2. Personal property – Includes life necessities and any other personal property with objective value.
Officers shall ask the arrestee to identify what is trash versus their personal property.
3. Perishable items and trash – Will not be booked for safekeeping. If those items are left on scene, officers will notate on the 311 call that trash clean-up is required.
Applicable Law:
Sacramento City Code § 12.52.030 (Unlawful Camping Ordinance) It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to camp, occupy camp facilities, or use camp paraphernalia in the following areas:
A. Any public property; or
B. Any private property.
1. It is not intended by this section to prohibit overnight camping on private residential property by friends or family of the property owner, so long as the owner consents and the overnight camping is limited to not more than one consecutive night.
Definitions:
Unless the particular provisions or the context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in this section shall govern the construction, meaning, and application of words and phrases used in this chapter.
"Camp" means to place, pitch or occupy camp facilities; to live temporarily in a camp facility or outdoors; to use camp paraphernalia.
"Camp facilities" include, but are not limited to, tents, huts, vehicles, vehicle camping outfits or temporary shelter.
"Camp paraphernalia" includes, but is not limited to, bedrolls, tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping bags, hammocks or cooking facilities and similar equipment. "City Manager" means the city manager or designee.
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"Establish" means setting up or moving equipment, supplies or materials on to public or private property to "camp" or operate camp facilities.
"Maintain" means keeping or permitting equipment, supplies or materials to remain on public or private property in order to camp or operate camp facilities.
"Operate" means participating or assisting in establishing or maintaining a camp or camp facility.
"Park" means the same as defined in Section 12.72.010 of this title.
"Private property" means all private property including, but not limited to, streets, sidewalk, alleys, and improved or unimproved land.
"Public property" means all public property including, but not limited to, streets, sidewalks, alleys, improved or unimproved land and parks.
"Store" means to put aside or accumulate for use when needed, to put for safekeeping, to place or leave in a location.
"Street" means the same as defined in Section 12.16.180 of this title. (Prior code SCC § 44.03.006)
Appendix I
The photos below, and captions beneath them, are examples of what does and does not constitute a violation of the unlawful camping ordinance.
Examples of violations:
This is an example of a violation, as a mat This is an example of a violation, due to and sleeping bag are set up. the mattress being utilized.
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The use of cardboard, a pillow, and a tarp This is a violation of the illegal camping make this a violation. ordinance due to the use of a sleeping bag.
Due to the use of the sleeping bag, this is also a
violation of the camping ordinance.
Examples depicting no camping violation:
There is no violation here, as there is no This is not an example of a camping violation, camping paraphernalia being utilized. but blocking a doorway is a violation of the sidewalk ordinance (12.24.020 SCC).
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There is no violation, as the subject is not blocking There is no violation, as the subject is not blocking The sidewalk and has no camping paraphernalia. the sidewalk and has no camping paraphernalia.
There is no violation of the camping ordinance, but While this is not a camping ordinance violation, this could be a violation of the excessive storage may be a violation of illegal possession of the ordinance (12.52.040 SCC). shopping cart.
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Appendix II
Procedure for Entering a Call on the 311 App
• Locate and open the Sacramento 311 App on your Department-issued phone.
• After opening the 311 App, select "Request Service."
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• Officers with a 311 Account may utilize it, create an account using "Register & Login" or select the "Continue as Guest" option.
• Select the "Homeless Camp" option.
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• Then, select the most appropriate option from the list.
• Select "Request this service."
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• Enter the address where the camp is located or use the map feature to drop a pin at the camp's location.
• Enter "public or private property" using the dropdown boxes, and add photos via the "Upload Files" tab, if applicable. If there is an operational need for photographs of the encampment, include for IMT follow up. This will assist when the IMT responds for follow-up.
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In the "Additional Notes" box, Officers shall enter:
o patrol1
o Officer's last name
o SPD CAD Call or Report Number
o Whether follow-up is needed from the IMT, and what that follow-up is. Example comments might include “No IMT follow-up needed”, “Trash pick-up required”, “Subject(s) cited, and camp still there”, etc.).
o If a citation was issued or an arrest occurred.
(This will allow IMPACT/DCR Staff to search for calls entered by officers)
• Officers may enter their contact information on the "Contact Details" page or check the "I'd rather stay anonymous" box. Adding a contact on this page will allow the officer to receive a disposition of the call after it is closed.
• On the "Request Confirmation" page, confirm the information you entered is accurate and hit the "Submit" button.
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After submitting the service request
• A 311-call number will be provided.
• Officers shall enter that 311-call number along with the names and identifying information of the individuals they contacted on the CAD Call. Also, indicate if an arrest or citation occurred and to whom.
Once submitted, the IMT will evaluate and determine the next appropriate steps.
Appendix III (Report Template)
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Unlawful Camping Flowchart
Count of go_num Column Labels
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Grand Total
Row Labels
90Z 7 12 3 2 5 18 32 191 270
12.08.030 BURN TRASH IN STREETS/GUTTERS 1 1
12.24.100SCC BLOCKING SIDEWALK 1 1
12.52.030(A) UNLAWFUL CAMPING-PUBLIC PROPERTY 3 3
12.52.040(A) UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROP ON PUBLIC PROP 1 1
12.74.030(A)9 SIT/LIE DOWN AT CITY HALL BETWEEN 6 AM-9 PM, M-F 5 16 168 189 1203.2 PC VIOL OF PROBATION 2 2 1 1 6 1203.2(A) PROBATION VIOLATION-PROBABLE CAUSE TO REARREST/REVOKE:F 2 2 1203.2(A) PROBATION VIOLATION-PROBABLE CAUSE TO REARREST/REVOKE:M 2 8 10 20 122335(B) PERSON TETHER/ETC DOG 1 1 14601.4(A) DRIVE WITH REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE:CAUSE INJURY ACCIDENT 1 1 148(A)(1) RESIST/DELAY/OBSTRUCT PEACE OFFICER 1 1 1 3 148(A)(1)PC RESIST PEACE OFFCR 1 1 2 148.3(A)PC FALSE REPT EMER 1 1 148.9(A) PC FALSE ID TO OFCR 4 4 1551(A) FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE 1 1 166(A)(4) WILFUL DISOBEY CT OR 1 1 2 273.6(A) PC VIO DV COURT ORDER 1 1 290.018(B) SEX OFF:FAIL TO REG W/FEL PRIOR CONV 1 1 290.018(G) FAIL REG-TRANS 30D 1 1 3056 PAROLE VIOLATION 2 1 1 4 3056 VIOLATION OF PAROLE-FELONY 1 1 2 4573.5 BRING/SEND DRUGS/ALCOHOL INTO JAIL/ETC 1 1 5150 WI DANGER SELF/OTHERS 1 1 2
9.04.060 NUDITY 1 1 2
9.16.140(B)(1) TRESPASS AFTER NOTICE GIVEN 1 5 2 9 17 SAC COUNTY CODE VIOLATION 1 1 35B 14 6 12 7 15 21 38 19 132
11364 HS POSS DRUG PARAPH 14 6 6 7 10 43 11364(A) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE:POSSESS PARAPHERNALIA 5 21 38 19 83 11364.1(A) POSS UNLAWFUL PARAP 6 6 0 21 14 34 3 16 2 1 3 94
12.74.030 SCC-CITY HALL VIOL-M 11 13 32 1 57 12500(A) UNLICENSED DRIVER 1 1 7000-72 TRESPASS OR PROWLER- I RPT 2 1 1 4 7000-78 MISCELLANEOUS I RPT (ZMISC) 1 1
9.04.050(A) DRINKING IN PUBLIC 1 1
9.04.050(C) OPEN CONTAINER ADJACENT PARKING LOT/SIDEWALK 1 1
9.16.140B TRESPASS AFTR NOTICE 2 1 11 14
9.44.490 SCC UNLICENSED DOG 1 1 BATTERY - I RPT 1 1 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - I RPT 1 1 NARCOTICS SUSP/EVID/ACT- I RPT 1 1 O/S AGENCY 10851 VC LOCATE 1 1 TRESPASS OR PROWLER- I RPT 7 1 1 9 WARRANT SERVED - I RPT 1 1 35A 10 5 2 2 8 9 13 4 53
11359(B) POSS MARIJ FOR SALE-M 1 1 11366 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE:MAINTAIN PLACE FOR UNLAWFUL SELLING:F 1 1 11377(A) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE:F:POSSESSION 3 2 1 6 11377(A) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE:M:POSSESSION 4 11 3 18 11377(A) POSS DANGEROUS DRUG 6 4 1 1 8 20 11378 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE:POSSESS FOR SALE/AMPHETAMINES/ET 1 1 11378 HS POSS CNTRL SUB/SALE 1 1 2 11532(A)HS LOITER DRG ACTIVITY 3 1 4 13B 3 5 2 7 5 3 1 26
240 PC ASSAULT/SIMPLE-CIVILIAN 1 1 242 BATTERY ON PERSON 1 2 3 242 PC BATTERY CIVILIAN 1 2 1 3 7 243(B) BATTERY UPON PEACE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER/ETC 1 1 2 243(B) PC BATTERY EMERG PERSON 1 1 2 243(D) BATTERY CIVILIAN W/INJ 1 1 243(E)(1) BATT NONCOHAB SPOUSE 2 2 4 243(E)(1) BATTERY UPON SPOUSE/EX-SPOUSE/DATE/ETC 3 3 273.5(A) BEAT SPOUSE/CO-HABITA 1 1 368(C) ELDER/DEPENDENT ADULT-WILLFULLY CAUSE/PERMIT CRUELTY 1 1 2 13A 1 1 4 1 1 1 9
243(D) BATTERY WITH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY 1 1 245(A)(1) ASSAULT-ADW-FORCE-NO FIREARM-GREAT BODILY INJURY 1 1 2 245(A)(1)AWDW-NON-FIREARM 1 4 5 417(A)1) PC BRANDISH NON-GUN 1 1 290 1 2 1 1 3 8
10852 VC VEHICLE TAMPERING 1 1 594(A)(1) VANDALISM-GRAFFITI 1 1 594(A)(2) VANDALISM:F-DAMAGE PROPERTY 2 2 594(B)(1) VANDAL OVER $400-F 1 1 594(B)(1) VANDALISM:F-DEFACEMENT/DAMAGE/DESTRUCTION IS $400 OR MORE 1 1 594(B)(2)(A) VANDAL UNDER $400 1 1 2 13C 3 3 1 1 8
314.1 INDECENT EXPOSURE W/PRIO 1 1 314.1 PC INDECENT EXPOSURE 1 1 422 PC THREAT/INTENT TO TERROR 2 1 3 422(A) THREATEN CRIME WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE: F 1 1 71 PC THREAT/SCHOOL PO/EMPLOYE 1 1 71(A)(1) THREATEN SCHOOL/PUBLIC OFFICER/EMPLOYEE:M 1 1 280 2 3 1 6
22435.2(A) BP POSS SHOP CART 2 3 5 496D(A) M:POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE/VESSEL/ETC 1 1 520 1 1 1 1 1 1 6
21310 F:CARRY CONCEALED DIRK OR DAGGER 1 1 21310 POSS DIRK/DAGGER-FEL 1 1 22210 F:COMMERCE/TRANSFER/POSSESS LEADED CANE 1 1 29800(A)(1) FELON POSS GUN 1 1 30305(A)(1) FELON POSS AMMO-F 1 1 417(A)(1) EXHIBIT DEADLY WEAPON OTHER THAN FIREARM 1 1 26C 2 1 1 1 5
148.9(A) FALSE IDENTIFICATION TO SPECIFIC PEACE OFFICER 1 1 2 148.9(B) FALSE IDENTIFICATION TO SPECIFIC PEACE OFFICER 1 1 530.5(C)(2) POSS ID W/PRIORS 2 2 90C 2 1 1 4
647(A) SOLICIT LEWD ACT IN PUBLIC PLACE 1 1 647(F) PC DIP - DISORDERLY 2 2 647(F) PC PUB INTOX-DETOX ONLY 1 1 200 1 2 3
13001 THROW BURNING MATERIAL 1 1 451(D) ARSON:MALICIOUSLY/ETC SET FIRE:PROPERTY 1 1 452(D)PC CAUSE FIRE OF PROPERT 1 1 120 1 1 2
211 PC ROBBERY:1ST DEGREE 1 1 211 PC ROBBERY-PURSE SNATCH 1 1 23H 1 1 2
484 PC PETTY THEFT 1 1 484(A) PETTY THEFT-ALL OTHER LARCENY 1 1 23C 1 1
484(A) PETTY THEFT-SHOPLIFT 1 1 90D 1 1
23152(F) DUI:DRUGS 1 1 23A 1 1
484(A) PETTY THEFT-PICK POCKET 1 1 90J 1 1
602(Q) TRESPASS:REFUSE TO LEAVE PUBLIC BUILDING 1 1 240 1 1
10851(A)VC TAKE VEH W/O OWNER 1 1 26F 1 1
530.5(D)(2) FRAUD:F:KNOWINGLY USE OTHER PERSON'S ID 1 1 220 1 1
463(A) BURGLARY BY LOOTING 1 1 Grand Total 58 50 63 19 63 68 92 222 635
Crime Type 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total 13B 3 5 2 7 5 3 1 26
240 PC ASSAULT/SIMPLE-CIVILIAN 1 1 242 BATTERY ON PERSON 1 2 3 242 PC BATTERY CIVILIAN 1 2 1 3 7 243(B) BATTERY UPON PEACE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER/ETC 1 1 2 243(B) PC BATTERY EMERG PERSON 1 1 2 243(D) BATTERY CIVILIAN W/INJ 1 1 243(E)(1) BATT NONCOHAB SPOUSE 2 2 4 243(E)(1) BATTERY UPON SPOUSE/EX-SPOUSE/DATE/ETC 3 3 273.5(A) BEAT SPOUSE/CO-HABITA 1 1 368(C) ELDER/DEPENDENT ADULT-WILLFULLY CAUSE CRUELTY 1 1 2 13A 1 1 4 1 1 1 9
243(D) BATTERY WITH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY 1 1 245(A)(1) ASSAULT-ADW-FORCE-NO FIREARM-GBI 1 1 2 245(A)(1)AWDW-NON-FIREARM 1 4 5 417(A)1) PC BRANDISH NON-GUN 1 1 915 I St only
Count of CC_NUM Column Labels
<1/14/2018 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Grand Total Row Labels
DISTURBANCE-CLARIFY 54 64 49 25 13 15 220
DISTURBANCE-CLARIFY 19 44 63 WELFARE CHECK 10 6 9 2 4 2 33
INCOMPLETE CALL FOR POLICE 5 6 2 7 6 3 29
MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT-IN PROGRESS 5 2 1 3 5 1 17
MEDICAL AID-CLARIFY IN TEXT 2 5 2 1 1 1 12
DRUNK SUBJECT 8 2 10 INCOMPLETE CALL FOR POLICE 3 6 9 WELFARE CHECK 2 7 9 SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT/CIRCUMSTANCE-IN PROGRESS 4 2 2 8
INDECENT EXPOSURE-IN PROGRESS 2 1 3 1 1 8
DISTURBANCE-WEAPON 3 1 2 1 1 8
MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT-IN PROGRESS 4 4 8 VANDALISM-REPORT 2 1 1 3 7
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-REPORT 1 2 1 3 7
DISTURBANCE-WEAPON 5 2 7 SPD BAIT DEVICE ACTIVATION 1 3 2 6
INDECENT EXPOSURE-IN PROGRESS 4 2 6 MENTAL SUBJECT 1 3 1 1 6
MEDICAL AID-CLARIFY IN TEXT 2 3 5 MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT-LESS THAN 15 AGO-INJURIES 2 2 1 5
VANDALISM-IN PROGRESS 3 1 4
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT/CIRCUMSTANCE-IN PROGRESS 2 2 4 VANDALISM-REPORT 4 4
ARSON-IN PROGRESS 1 1 2 4
ROBBERY-LESS THAN 15 AGO 2 2 4
MENTAL SUBJECT 3 1 4 MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT-LESS THAN 15 AGO 1 1 1 1 4
FELONY ASSAULT-LESS THAN 15 AGO-INJURIES 2 1 3
ROBBERY-REPORT 2 1 3
MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT-IN PROGRESS-INJURIES 1 2 3 PETTY THEFT-REPORT REFERRAL 3 3
FELONY ASSAULT-LESS THAN 15 AGO 1 1 1 3
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT/CIRCUMSTANCE-LESS THAN 15 AGO 1 2 3
PETTY THEFT-IN PROGRESS 1 1 1 3
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT/CIRCUMSTANCE-WEAPON INVOLVED 1 1 1 3 MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT-LESS THAN 15 AGO 2 1 3 FELONY ASSAULT-IN PROGRESS 1 1 2
MISSING PERSON-REPORT 1 1 2 VANDALISM-LESS THAN 5 AGO 1 1 2
DISTURBANCE-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-VERBAL ONLY 1 1 2
PETTY THEFT-REPORT REFERRAL 1 1 2
DISTURBANCE-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-VERBAL ONLY 2 2
STOLEN VEHICLE-REPORT 1 1 2
DISTURBANCE-NOISE 1 1 2
MISSING PERSON-REPORT 1 1 2
AT-RISK MISSING PERSON 2 2
PETTY THEFT-REPORT 1 1 2
MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT-IN PROGRESS-INJURIES 2 2
AT-RISK MISSING PERSON 2 2
ALARM-ACCIDENTAL 1 1 2
SHOTS FIRED - LESS THAN 15 AGO 2 2
MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT-LESS THAN 15 AGO-INJURIES 2 2
SUBJECT STOP 2 2
MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT-REPORT 1 1 2
ALARM-SECURE NO EVID OF CRIME 1 1 2
MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT-REPORT 2 2
PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITY 1 1 2
VEHICLE ACCIDENT-INJURIES 1 1
BRANDISHING-LESS THAN 15 AGO 1 1
BIAS/HATE CRIME REPORT 1 1
PETTY THEFT-IN PROGRESS 1 1
DEAD BODY 1 1
PETTY THEFT-LESS THAN 5 AGO 1 1
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-REPORT 1 1
ARSON-REPORT 1 1
GRAND THEFT-REPORT 1 1
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-IN PROGRESS-WEAPON 1 1
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE-UNOCCUPIED 1 1
DRUNK DRIVER 1 1
INCOMPLETE CALL-PAY PHONE 1 1
ARSON-IN PROGRESS 1 1
VEHICLE ACCIDENT-REPORT REFERRAL 1 1
KEEP THE PEACE 1 1
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-REPORT 1 1
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-LESS THAN 15 AGO 1 1
FIRE/MEDICS NEEDED - CLARIFY IN TEXT 1 1
ROBBERY-LESS THAN 15 AGO 1 1
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT/CIRCUMSTANCE-LESS THAN 15 AGO 1 1
MISDEMEANOR HIT & RUN-REPORT REFERRAL 1 1
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT/CIRCUMSTANCE-WEAPON INVOLVED 1 1
MISDEMEANOR HIT & RUN-REPORT REFERRAL 1 1
THEFT-GPS ENABLED DEVICE 1 1
FELONY ASSAULT-IN PROGRESS-INJURIES 1 1
NARCOTIC ACTIVITY-IN PROGRESS 1 1
STOLEN VEHICLE-RECOVERY 1 1
INCOMPLETE CALL-PAY PHONE 1 1
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-IN PROGRESS 1 1
VEHICLE ACCIDENT-REPORT 1 1
STOLEN VEHICLE-REPORT 1 1
NARCOTIC ACTIVITY-IN PROGRESS 1 1
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-REPORT 1 1
ATTEMPT PICKUP/WARRANT SERVICE 1 1
RETROACTIVE CALL DUE TO DOWNTIME 1 1
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Grand Total 62 102 101 101 100 59 60 31 616
Duplicate, canceled, and officer-initiated calls are excluded from the data.