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Public Hearing to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 8.04 “Outdoor and Tent Assemblies,” Chapter 9.08 Article II “Trespassing And Loitering,” Section 12.04.010 “Definitions Section 12.04.060 “Required,” Section 12.12.010 “Definitions,” Section 12.12.050 “Entering Closed Areas,” Section 12.12.170 “Structures,” Section 12.12.255 “Lodi Lake Nature Area-Prohibited Activities,” Section 12.12.420 “Skate Park Regulations,” Section 12.12.430 “Violations,” and Chapter 15.52 Camp Cars and Trailer Camps to Regulate Unauthorized Camping in the City (CD)end
MEETING DATE:
December 4, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Cynthia Marsh, Deputy Director / City Planner
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider Waiving the first Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 8.04 “Outdoor and Tent Assemblies,” Chapter 9.08 Article II “Trespassing And Loitering,” Section 12.04.010 “Definitions Section 12.04.060 “Required,” Section 12.12.010 “Definitions,” Section 12.12.050 “Entering Closed Areas,” Section 12.12.170 “Structures,” Section 12.12.255 “Lodi Lake Nature Area-Prohibited Activities,” Section 12.12.420 “Skate Park Regulations,” Section 12.12.430 “Violations,” and Chapter 15.52 Camp Cars and Trailer Camps to Regulate Unauthorized Camping in the City
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On October 2, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing to consider an Ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 8.04 “Outdoor and Tent Assemblies,” Chapter 9.08 Article II “Trespassing And Loitering,” Section 12.04.010 “Definitions Section 12.04.060 “Required,” Section 12.12.010 “Definitions,” Section 12.12.050 “Entering Closed Areas,” Section 12.12.170 “Structures,” Section 12.12.255 “Lodi Lake Nature Area-Prohibited Activities,” Section 12.12.420 “Skate Park Regulations,” Section 12.12.430 “Violations,” and Chapter 15.52 Camp Cars and Trailer Camps to Regulate Unauthorized Camping in the City.
After holding the public hearing, Council voted to wait for final action on the proposed ordinance until after the October 7, 2024 town hall on homelessness.
On October 7, 2024, the City Council held a special City Council meeting, or “town hall” on homelessness. During the town hall, Council asked staff to compare the proposed amendments to those of San Joaquin County and neighboring jurisdictions. Staff made those comparisons and determined that the proposed City of Lodi ordinance amendments are more stringent than the County and surrounding jurisdictions. The item was continued to November 6, 2024, and brought back to Council for additional feedback. Changes to address comments from Council are integrated into the final draft for consideration.
Staff recommends that Council review the updated language, waive the first reading, and introduce the Ordinance as revised.
STRATEGIC VISION:
7H. Public Safety: Address strategic safety problem areas in the community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Ordinance provides additional tools for Community Improvement and Police Officers to use to abate certain conditions in violation of Lodi Municipal Code and improve overall public health and safety. Enforcement efforts will utilize existing staff and therefore have no fiscal impact. Enforcement activity beyond current levels would redirect staff in Community Improvement, Police and the City Attorney’s Office from other activities.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.
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John Della Monica
Community Development Director
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Scott R. Carney
City Manager