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Aberdeen council hears updates on homeless-response survey, police hiring and neighborhood nuisance efforts; city exploring sit‑lie ordinance and cameras
Summary
Council heard that a homeless-response committee will distribute two surveys on April 1, that a police officer candidate will start March 17, and that the city is pursuing eviction and legal measures, lighting and possible cameras to address nuisance activity on E and F streets.
City staff and council members reported March 12 on multiple steps the city is taking to address homelessness-related nuisance activity and neighborhood safety concerns, including a public survey, a police hire, targeted property-based actions and consideration of a sit‑lie ordinance.
Councilmember Pericini (homeless-response committee) told the council the committee reviewed questions for two surveys (one for residents, one for businesses) and that the public comment period for draft survey questions runs through March 19; the surveys will go out to the community on April 1. The stated goal is to gauge how residents and businesses feel about the city’s response to homelessness and identify successes and areas for improvement.
Administrator Clemens provided updates on enforcement and outreach in the E and F Street area. Staff have tallied nuisance calls, worked with property owners (some of whom have issued eviction notices or are selling properties), and coordinated with the public utility district to install alley lighting. City…
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