Summary
The council took up a first reading of an ordinance banning camping on public property and rights-of-way, paired with a requirement to connect unhoused residents to services. It's an early step — the ordinance would need further passage before taking effect.
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Enforcement and response costs aren't spelled out in the first-reading materials.
Supporters say it addresses encampments on public land; city services are meant to connect unhoused residents with help.
Unhoused residents could face removal of camps from public property.
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