Report Prepared by: Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney
Title
SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 8.30 (Regulation of Shopping Carts), and Adopting a New Chapter Pertaining to the Regulation of Shopping Carts in the City
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consideration of draft Ordinance Repealing Chapter 8.30 (Regulation of Shopping Carts) and Adopting a New Chapter Pertaining to the Regulation of Shopping Carts in the City with the intent of putting more emphasis on the shopping cart owners to maintain carts on-site, and to facilitate the removal of carts that are found off the premises of any store.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Introducing and approving the first reading of Ordinance No. 2569, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Repealing Chapter 8.30 (Regulation of Shopping Carts), and Adopting a New Chapter 8.30 Pertaining to the Regulation of Shopping Carts in the City; and,
B. Set the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Introduce and approve first reading of the Ordinance as recommended by staff; or,
2. Provide direction on specific revisions to the Ordinance; or,
3. Request additional information; or
4. Continue the matter to a date certain; or
5. Decline to take action.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
At the City Council's request, my office has prepared a draft ordinance of proposed amendments to the City's shopping cart ordinance. The draft ordinance would repeal existing Chapter 8.30 of the Merced Municipal Code adopt a new Chapter with the same number.
The new ordinance updates the City's regulations for shopping carts, with the intent of putting more emphasis on the cart owner to maintain carts on-site, and to facilitate the removal of carts that are found off the premises of any store. The more significant changes are as follows:
1. The dr...
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