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File #: HCC-156-FY24    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 11/27/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/4/2023 Final action: 12/4/2023
Title: City Code Chapter 113 Revisions
Sponsors: Jimmy McClellan, Rommel Sandino
Indexes: Ordinance
Attachments: 1. Equity Considerations in Proposed Changes to Chapter 113 of City Code, 2. City Code Chapter 113 - Junked Vehicles, 3. RECChap52and 113

Submitted by: Councilmember McClellan

Submitting Department: Legislative

Agenda Section: Action

 

Item Title:

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City Code Chapter 113 Revisions

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Suggested Action:

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I move the Mayor and Council direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance amending Chapter 113 of the City Code 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In the summer of 2021, the Code Compliance Advisory Committee sent a memo to the City Council to update outdated language in the City Code Chapter 113 related to the fining and impoundment of junk and abandoned vehicles.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.

These recommendations were brought to Council for discussion at the August 9, 2023 Council Meeting. It was requested that an equity analysis be conducted by the City’s Race and Equity Officer prior to Council action on this item. The equity analysis has been completed and can be found as an attachment in the background materials.

 

Next Steps:

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Fiscal Impact:

N/A

 

City Administrator Comments:

 

 

 

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