In July, the
Police Department launched a short term pilot project to eradicate illegal
campsites in the city and along open spaces.
Due to the overwhelming need and significant presence of fire danger,
environmental degradation and sanitation/health risks, the pilot project will be
extended to an undetermined date. The following are the enforcement statistics
through 8 weeks of the project:
378 Citations
Issued
126 Arrests
180 Campsites
Posted for Abatement
75 Campsites Cleaned
Many of the
"posted" campsites voluntarily vacated after warning notices.
Arrests include
significant public safety concerns such as unregistered sex offenders, drug use
& sales, stolen property, and illegal weapons.
Cleanup efforts
have been conducted by Parks & Recreation, and Public Works staff. Thanks to their efforts, several tons of
trash has been removed from our parks and natural open spaces.
