FROM:
Administrative Services
SUBJECT:
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Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1971, updating Chapter 24 of the Fontana Municipal Code to include closure hours for the Fontana City Hall Campus
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Introduce and conduct the first reading, by title only, for Ordinance No. 1971, an Ordinance establishing closure hours for the Fontana City Hall Campus.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Improve public safety by utilizing other city programs to help reduce crime.
• Operate in a businesslike manner by creating a memorable customer experience with every interaction.
• Enhance the local environment for future generations and create a healthy economic and environmental future by creating neighborhoods that are attractive, safe and convenient for walkers and bicyclists.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fontana has begun a revitalization program of the greater downtown Fontana region which includes the Fontana City Hall Campus. Fontana continues to invest in public art installations, public memorial displays, and updated public buildings.
It is imperative that The City maintain the value of these investments to protect the use of public funds.
The City Hall Campus, as well as the greater Downtown Fontana Region, have endured several instances of vandalism and property damage. This damage as cumulatively exceeded 100’s of thousands of dollars that must be repaired at the public’s expense.
In an effort to reduce or eliminate the damage caused to the Fontana City Hall Campus by vandals, staff recommends establishing closure hours for the City Hall Campus.
Attached is an addition to Chapter 25 of the Fontana Municipal Code establishing closure hours of the Fontana City Hall Campus between the hours of 9PM and 6AM Sunday through Saturday. Exceptions will be made for City sanctioned or hosted events on the City Hall Campus.
This addition to the Fontana Municipal Code will give the Fontana Police Department an additional tool to help reduce vandalism of City Property.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact from this item.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation of establishing closure hours of the Fontana City Hall Campus.