| | | | | | | | | City of Independence | | AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET |
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| | | | | | | | Agenda Title:
23-119 1R An ordinance amending Section 13.01.005 of the City Code pertaining to park restroom security and loitering on park property. |
| | | | | | | | Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. |
| | | | | | | | Executive Summary:
There are two proposed amendments to the Conduct in Public Parks section of Chapter 13 of the City Code. The first amendment will make it unlawful to prevent restroom doors from completely closing, preventing them from locking at night when the parks are closed. The second amendment further defines "loitering" to include sleeping or being in any state of unconsciousness on any park property. |
| | | | | | | | Background:
Parks, Recreation and Tourism staff have been working with the Police Department to increase safety in the parks and reduce the number of unhoused individuals loitering in the parks. The proposed changes will strengthen police officers' ability to enforce the city code. |
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Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the City.
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| | | | | | | | | Department: Parks|Recreation|Tourism | Contact Person: Morris Heide |
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| REVIEWERS: | | Department | Action | | Parks | Recreation | Tourism Department | Approved | | Finance Department | Approved | | City Managers Office | Approved | | City Clerk Department | Approved |
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