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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10- City Attorney CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: James F. Penman, City Attorney Subject: Ordinance . . . Amending Sections 9.28.010 and 9.28.040 of the S.B.M.C. Relating to Offenses Against Public Decency Dept: City Attorney fN O I In G Date: June 27, 1996 Synopsis of Previous Council action: Recommended motion: Waive further reading and lay over for final adoption. Signature Contact person: Stacey Aldstadt Phone: x5355 Supporting data attached: Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. Description) Finance: Cgpncil Notes- 75-0262 Agenda Item No l CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO --- REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT As it currently reads, Section 9.28.010 provides that urinating or defecating in public are misdemeanors. However, Section 9.28.040 provides that all violations of Chapter 9.28 are infractions, without excepting violations of Section 9.28.010. The proposed amendments would clarify the penalties for violations of Chapter 9.28 and would allow for discretion in prosecuting such violations as either a misdemeanor or an infraction. It is therefore recommended that the attached ordinance amending Sections 9.28.010 and 9.28.040 be approved.