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Fullerton council adopts clearer camping and critical‑infrastructure rules amid heated public debate
Summary
The council passed amendments to municipal code sections addressing unauthorized camping and protection of critical infrastructure (ordinances 3338 and 3339). Supporters said the measures protect public safety and infrastructure; opponents warned enforcement would harm unhoused people without more shelter capacity.
The Fullerton City Council voted on two ordinance measures after lengthy public testimony and staff presentations. Ordinance 3338 (amending Fullerton Municipal Code sections on unlawful camping and obstruction) and ordinance 3339 (repealing and replacing sections of chapter 7.108 addressing protection of critical infrastructure) were both introduced and approved following council debate about enforcement, services and legal limits.
Deputy City Manager told the council the proposed camping/obstruction amendments were drafted to clarify prohibited behaviors in public…
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