Agenda - Council Work Session - 08/23/2016

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wearing holiday costumes. While this activity may seem unlikely, included in this packet is a news article where this activity occurred. 4. Measurement of distance. This section sets forth the method for measuring the distance from a residence to any of the facilities for children. 5. Violations. This section establishes the violation of this ordinance as a misdemeanor with each day the violation continues considered a separate violation. 6. Exceptions. This section includes situations that would not be considered a violation of the residency restrictions. (d)Official Map of Prohibited Locations. This section states that the City shall maintain an official map showing the prohibited locations of residences for predatory offenders. (e)Restrictions Relating to Rental Property; Penalties. This section states that it is unlawful to rent to a predatory offender in any are where residency is restricted. If the property owner is found guilty of renting to a predatory offender in a restricted area, they would be guilty of a petty misdemeanor with each day the violation continues considered a separate violation. If a property owner discovers that the tenant is a predatory offender after the lease is signed, the property owner or property manager may evict the offender without further liability to the offender. A violation of this section by the property owner may be cause to suspend or revoke the property owner's rental license. (f) Severability. This section includes standard language that, if any provision of this ordinance is found to be invalid, the remaining section are considered to be valid. There have been minor wording changes and corrections since the first reading. Those changes are indicated in red text. The proposed second reading has been reviewed by the City Attorney. FINANCIAL IMPACT Cost of publication. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Hold the second reading and approve the ordinance. Approve the resolution for summary publication. 87 of 152