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West Linn proposes code of conduct for city property with civil-exclusion and appeal process
Summary
City attorney presented a proposed code of conduct to allow exclusion of individuals whose behavior significantly disrupts city operations; enforcement would be by law enforcement with written notice and appeal to municipal court, and staff proposed 30/60/90-day exclusion periods.
City Attorney Kaylee Klein presented a draft code of conduct for city-owned or managed property intended to protect staff and the public from highly disruptive conduct while preserving access and due process. "The aim of the policy is to establish clear expectations for behavior in city buildings," Klein said, adding the policy would be posted and used infrequently to address serious incidents.
Klein outlined prohibited conduct categories: actions that disrupt normal operations, loud or threatening behavior, abusive or discriminatory language, remaining on property without legitimate business, entering secure areas, and damage to property. She said the draft excludes the library (which has its own policy) and focuses on interactions with city employees.
On enforcement, Klein said law-enforcement officers would deliver a verbal warning and a written civil-exclusion notice if necessary; staff proposed exclusion periods of 30, 60 or 90 days depending on severity and repeat violations. Klein emphasized due process: excluded individuals could appeal to the municipal court judge, who could affirm, rescind or reduce the exclusion; the city would bear the burden of proof at the hearing.
Councilors emphasized workplace safety and accessibility and signaled support to bring the draft policy back for adoption by resolution at the July 14 business meeting after staff finalize sample forms and time-period language.
