Report Prepared by: Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney
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SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption 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
Second reading and final adoption 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 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 adopting Ordinance 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.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended; 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 act.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Past Council Action
At the Council Meeting of October 21, 2024, Council adopted a motion introducing and approving the first reading of Ordinance 2569. The item passed with six yes votes and one no vote.
Previous Discussion
At City Council's request, staff 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 pr...
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