Redwood City Council is reviewing a proposal to ban homeless encampments within 200 feet of schools. This ban, similar to one in San Mateo County, aims to provide a less penalizing approach. Following a 48-hour notice, encampments will be cleaned up, with efforts to notify homeless individuals and provide housing arrangements. While some residents support the ordinance, concerns remain regarding the potential criminalization of the homeless. The proposed measures include issuing citations for non-compliance and monitoring cleared areas to prevent re-encampments.
The proposal for the ban on homeless encampments is structured similarly to the one in San Mateo County, aiming to manage locations of encampments near schools.
The cleanup process involves giving the homeless personal belongings back for 90 days, while monitoring by police will prevent re-encampment.
Heisigner indicated that a majority of participants in recent surveys supported the implementation of an encampment ordinance despite mixed resident reactions.
Concerns have been raised by some residents that the proposed actions could lead to the criminalization of homelessness and force individuals into shelters.
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