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Mayor urges public meeting on camping ordinance as council previews ban on city property
Summary
Mayor Kris Wyatt framed camping on city property as a public-safety issue and the council voted to preview an ordinance prohibiting camping and temporary shelters on city property, scheduling the ordinance for the May 4 agenda for possible adoption.
Mayor Kris Wyatt described recent encampment cleanups and said displaced individuals had relocated to city property including the dog park; she framed the issue as a public‑safety concern and said she favored a public meeting to gather questions and prepare responses. "Once you clean up one spot, they move to another spot," she said when describing the practical challenges the city has faced.
The council voted to preview an ordinance that would prohibit camping, lodging or temporary shelters on city‑owned property, including parks, add definitions and provide enforcement and penalties; the item was placed on the May 4 agenda for consideration and possible adoption. Councilmembers discussed limits on city resources and the value of a public meeting to solicit community input before adoption.
