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Council considers limiting camping around Sunday Market; police to serve 72‑hour notices
Summary
Council asked staff to consider removing Exchange Street frontage near the Elks and senior center from allowable camping, and the police department said it will serve 72‑hour notices to affected camps ahead of the May 10 Sunday Market while staff prepares ordinance changes.
Councilors discussed whether to exclude a segment of Exchange Street that fronts the Elks Lodge and the senior center from allowable camping ahead of the Sunday Market. Chair and staff said they could present a map amendment or use existing ordinance authority to authorize temporary closures during events.
Police representatives told council they plan to serve 72‑hour notices to campers in that corridor prior to the May 10 market and emphasized that the city currently has the authority to temporarily manage public sidewalks during events. Council asked that any short‑term closure be coupled with information on shelter availability and outreach resources to avoid simply displacing people to nearby blocks.
