Item Number: 2
City Council / Board of Directors
Consent Calendar
Meeting of: December 5, 2023
Submitted By:
Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk
Subject:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2445
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2445 amending in part Chapter 13.27 of the Victorville Municipal Code regarding the regulation of camping or storage of personal property in public areas.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.
Strategic Plan Goal:
In general, the proposed Ordinance seeks to Reduce Homelessness (Goal D) and improve Public Safety (Goal B) by refining anti-camping enforcement protocols to further encourage the unhoused to accept shelter and services, while also having immediate enforcement measures available for encampments located on or surrounding specified public uses or properties based on the elevated public health and safety risk that encampments and storage of personal property pose to these densely populated and sensitive areas.
Discussion:
At the Regular City Council meeting held on November 7, 2023, the City Council voted to introduce Ordinance No. 2445, amending in part Chapter 13.27 of the Victorville Municipal Code regarding the regulation of camping or storage of personal property in public areas.
This ordinance is being presented for adoption and once adopted, will become effective January 5, 2023.
Attachments: A. Ordinance No. 2445