11-26-01 Health & Public Safety and residential Neighborhoods

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Joint Meeting of the Health &Public Safety Committee and the Residential Neighborhoods Committee November 26, 2001 Page 4 Council President Pfeifer noted that professional panhandlers come into our city on special events and our residents, businesses and visitors need to be protected. Council Member King and the Council Attorney noted that aggressive panhandling would be prohibited in all portions of the city, as detailed in the ordinance. They noted that the area described in the Central Business and Entertainment Area could be reviewed on a regular basis, in light of Mr. Linerallo's comments. Dr. Varner suggested the filing of complaints of panhandlers so that there is a record of information when the area is again reviewed. Council President Pfeifer stated that Chief Bennett attended the meetings when the draft Bill was being discussed. Mr. Andres inquired whether street entertainers would be subject to this ordinance, and was advised that they would not. Council Member Ujdak inquired about the penalties. The Council Attorney noted that the 1st violation would result in a $ 50 fine, the second violation would result in a $ 100 fine and all subsequent fines would be subject to a case by case review by the Courts. Following further discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman, substitute Bill No. 108-01 with the new exhibits be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Ujdak adjourned the meeting at 5:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Andrew Ujdak, Chairperson Health and Public Safety Committee Council Member Karl King, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee KCF:kmf Attachments