HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransient Update - PSAC Presentation 04-19-2017
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Transient Camp Enforcement
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Identifying Problem Areas
City staff have identified over 65 transient camp locations throughout the City, the majority of these camps can be found in the following areas and can contain anywhere from 10 up to
30 individual campsites.
Four Corners (lake shore lots from Lakeshore Drive to Joy Street, approximately 100 acres)
Mission Trail (adjacent to the Motocross track, approximately 80 acres)
E. Lakeshore (vacant land adjacent to Lakepoint Park, approximately 147 acres)
Rosetta Canyon (Just off of Third Street, approximately 347 acres)
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Additional Locations
These areas can contain anywhere from 1 up to 10 individual campsites
City Property
Parks
Beaches
City lots
Abandoned Buildings
Commercial
Residential
Public Right of Way
Bridges (San Jacinto River Bridge/Auto Center Bridge)
Flood Control Channels
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Code Enforcement Response
With the exception of Government owned lots and public right of way the majority of transient camps are located on private property
Partner with property and business owners to help them maintain, manage and secure their lots and businesses
Letter of Trespass (602 letter, tool for law enforcement)
No Trespassing signs
Frequent visits
Remove overgrown brush
Hold property owners who fail to properly manage their lots accountable
Nuisance Abatement procedures (LEMC 8.18.020)
Cost Recovery through special assessments (staff time/cleanup cost)
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Transient Camp Cleanups
Average cost of abatement
$1,000 to $4,000 per location, larger camp cleanups can be between $6,000-$10,000
When properly notified (Nuisance Abatement Procedures) property owners are responsible for all cost associated w/abatement.
Since January 2016 the City has paid out $120,700 to clean up transient camps
$89,000 is subject to reimbursement through special assessment
Approximately 300 tons of junk and trash have been removed from transient camps
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Shopping Cart Enforcement
In response to an increase in shopping cart theft and abandonment of carts throughout the City, the shopping cart ordinance (LEMC 8.38) was revised.
Hold merchants accountable for securing their carts on site and recovery for those illegally removed.
Addresses the theft of carts and assesses penalties for removal.
One Officer assigned to oversee the program
Truck outfitted w/lift to remove abandoned carts from public view
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Moving Forward
To pro-actively enforce transient related issues while partnering with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to address illegal activity
Utilize public forums such as this to educate the public on our efforts to minimize the transient issue and to let the public know their concerns are being addressed.
Continue to partner with Riverside County Department of Social Services, Mental Health Professionals and Faith Bases organizations to works towards a solution to homelessness.
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PSAC Meeting
April 19, 2017
SB 821 – Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Update
-Additional Locations Have Been Selected Since Last Month, Now We Have
-11 Sidewalk Locations
-8 Bike Route Locations
-Locations are Proposals, Not a Guaranteed
-PSAC Letter of Support
-Evaluation Criteria
-Destination Served – 15 pts.
-Safety – 10 pts.
-Project Enhancement – 5 pts.
-Multimodal Access – 5 pts.
-Matching Funds – 10 pts.
-Population Equity 5 pts.
-Total possible points – 50 pts.
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PSAC Meeting
April 19, 2017
West Lakeshore Drive - Sidewalk
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PSAC Meeting
April 19, 2017
East Lakeshore Drive - Sidewalk
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PSAC Meeting
April 19, 2017
Summerhill Drive - Sidewalk
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PSAC Meeting
April 19, 2017
Chaney St., Sumner Ave., Mohr St. and Davis St. - Sidewalk
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PSAC Meeting
April 19, 2017
Machado St., W. Lakeshore - Bike Route
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PSAC Meeting
April 19, 2017
W. Lakeshore Dr., W. Graham Ave. and S. Main St. – Bike Route
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PSAC Meeting
April 19, 2017
Grape St. and Mission Trails – Bike Route
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PSAC Meeting
April 19, 2017
Palomar Street – Bike Route
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