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Ukiah introduces camping ordinance amendments after tense public debate
Summary
Council introduced and moved forward amendments to Ukiah’s camping ordinance to align with state guidance; the proposal removes the prior enforcement limitation tied to shelter availability and directs officers to make reasonable efforts to offer shelter and services before enforcement. The changes drew substantial public opposition and support.
The Ukiah City Council introduced ordinance amendments to the city’s camping regulations after lengthy public comment that included both sharp opposition and arguments in favor of adding an enforcement tool.
Assistant City Attorney Darcy Vaughn explained the draft ordinance reverts to the city's earlier camping rule while incorporating language from the governor's model guidance and recent federal rulings. The proposal would remove the prior requirement that an individual could only be cited if shelter space was available and the person had refused shelter; instead, it requires…
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