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File #: HCC-025-FY24    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/27/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/9/2023 Final action:
Title: City Code Chapter 113 Revisions
Sponsors: Jimmy McClellan, Rommel Sandino
Indexes: Ordinance
Attachments: 1. RECChap52and 113, 2. City Code Chapter 113 - Junked Vehicles
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Submitted by: Councilmember McClellan

Submitting Department: Legislative

Agenda Section: Discussion

 

Item Title:

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City Code Chapter 113 Revisions

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Suggested Action:

recommendation

For Discussion:

 

I move the Mayor and Council direct the City Attorney to draft changes to City Code Chapter 113 as recommended by the Code Compliance Advisory Committee.

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Summary Background:

In the summer of 2021, the Code Compliance Advisory Committee sent a memo to the City Council to update outdated language in the City Code Chapter 113 related to the fining and impoundment of junk and abandoned vehicles. This revision also increases the fine for improperly parked junk vehicles at commercial businesses from $200 to $400, which the committee agreed was a more substantial fine for the offense.

 

Next Steps:

Council discussion and possible action.

 

Fiscal Impact:

N/A

 

City Administrator Comments:

Recommend Approval.  There may be other revisions required to Chapter 113, however, fully support the Code Compliance Committees recommendations outlined in this motion.

The attached memorandum also includes recommendations regarding animal control as they were part of the original memorandum submitted in 2021.  The recommendations have already been acted upon.  The City hired an Animal Control Liaison in FY23. 

 

Community Engagement:

Should a change to the City Code be made, the Communications team will coordinate with Code Compliance to ensure public notice is made via the City’s communications channels.

 

Strategic Goals:

Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community

 

Legal Review Required?

Pending