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Committee narrows parks ordinance to ban glass containers citywide, removes proposed $1,000 Dolores Park fine
Summary
After testimony from Rec and Park, the Treasurer’s Office and public commenters, the committee voted to amend the park‑code ordinance to remove the $1,000 littering fine for Dolores Park and instead prohibit glass containers in city parks, with a phased outreach before citation enforcement; the item was forwarded to the Board with a positive recommendation.
The committee voted to amend and forward to the Board an ordinance that would ban glass beverage containers in city parks and authorize park patrol to issue citations, while removing earlier language that would have imposed a $1,000 administrative fine for littering in Dolores Park.
Supervisor Sheehy opened the hearing and said he would "amend the ordinance to remove the portion regarding fines and fees" and keep the glass prohibition. Sarah Madland of the Recreation and Park Department told the committee the proposal…
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