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May 9,2007 <br />• AYES: Roberts,Olson,Hatloe,Gipson,Nielsen,Stonecipher, <br /> Overstreet <br /> NAYS: None <br /> Ordinance No.2992-07 adopted. <br /> PUBLIC HEARING—COUNCIL BILL N0.0704-25 <br /> President Stonecipher opened a public hearing regarding Council Bill No. <br /> 0704-25,a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Code by adding <br /> regulations for Homeless Encampments. <br /> Allan Giffen,Planning Director,stated that the council adopted an interim <br /> ordinance in July,2006 regarding homeless encampments which was <br /> valid for s onths.The ordinance s extended in January,2007 for an <br /> additional six months.The Planning Commission held a public hearing on <br /> April 3, 2007 and has recommended that the council approve <br /> incorporating the interim regulations as a permanent amendment to the <br /> Zoning Code,under Temporary Uses. Allan reviewed the interim <br /> regulations:standard for homeless encampment,code of conduct, <br /> managing agency responsibilities,frequency and duration,public meeting <br /> notice requirements,and the decision process. He requested that a <br /> Section 9 be added to the proposed ordinance which states"Ordinance <br /> No.2968-07 is hereby repealed,"and asked that 0 be included in the <br /> council's motion. <br /> Council Member Olson stated that he has received complaints regarding <br /> homeless individuals who loiter and steep on the grounds of the Salvation <br /> Army building at 265 and Rucker.He questioned whether this ordinance <br /> addresses that issue. <br /> Allan Giffen stated that the Police and Code Compliance Depadments are <br /> working with the Salvation Army on the situation and that 0 is not directly <br /> addressed by the proposed ordinance.He offered to provide a response <br /> to council regarding the matter ata later date. <br /> 159 <br />