“Why did we set up this whole system if we were just going to authorize the posting of signs before we’ve done all the work?” Bonin asked. The three members had submitted resolutions a month ago giving specific locations where they’d like to see signs posted telling people where it’s prohibited to pitch a tent. That worried several council members, who said their colleagues were rushing the process and should wait until there were more resources to help people.Īlong with Councilwoman Nithya Raman, who opposed the anti-camping rules, Bonin voted against the motion to ban camping at locations in the districts of Councilmen Paul Krekorian, Joe Buscaino and Bob Blumenfield.

Though the new procedures have been drafted, the city has yet to hire the staff to provide more outreach to accompany the new rules. The council also asked that resources for outreach to homeless people in these locations be expanded and for city departments to draft new procedures to ensure people sleeping on the sidewalk aren’t forced to move without proper notice. Amid contentious debate over the summer, the council enacted new rules regulating sitting, sleeping and storing property near fire hydrants, building entrances, driveways, libraries, parks, elementary schools and several other locations.

In a 12-2 vote, the council outlawed sitting, sleeping and lying at 54 locations in three of its districts. The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a ban on camping at certain locations, in the first use of new laws that passed over the summer.

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