Deputy City Manager Chris Wilson introduced the item; spoke to the ordinance changes; to staff recommendations; and introduced Senior Assistant City Attorney Andrea Harrell.
Ms. Harrell made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); outlined ordinance reviews and recommendations; spoke to Sec.16-10; to modifications; to penalties; to state law; and highlighted volunteer compliance.
Discussion took place regarding the homeless population; community education; criminal and non criminal penalties; civil penalties; special event permits; enforcement; signage; and repeat offenders.
Mayor Vaughan requested staff to explore civil penalties for Section 16-10; to research trash receptacle overflow; to substitute language for "injurious substance"; and to alert tow companies of debris fines.
Ms. Harrell continued the PPP; spoke to Section 18-44; and to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Discussion continued regarding community notification; vendor collaborations; shopping carts; blocked public doorways; fire hazards; and special event permits.
Councilmember Matheny requested staff to the define sidewalk areas in Center City Park.
Ms. Harrell reviewed Section 18-50 of unlawful noise producing activities; and spoke to standing on the sidewalk with a speaker.
Councilmember Matheny requested a reduction in amplified noise ordinance; and to include health facilities.
Mayor Vaughan left the meeting at 2:20 p.m. and returned at 2:26 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding inclusion of bars and restaurants; downtown entertainment; tent setups; traffic hazards; cart electronic systems; and Global Positioning System (GPS) devices.
Mayor Vaughan requested staff to research sidewalk street performer tents.
Ms. Harrell outlined Panhandling Ordinance modification limitations; spoke to a harassment ordinance; to sign installation; highlighted ordinance changes and recommendations; and reviewed code compliance regulations.
Councilmember Hoffmann requested staff to research vehicle noise ordinance.
(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 28, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)