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Home My WebLink AboutPOWER POINT PRESENTATION - ITEM 10Ordinance No. 1412 As a result of increased and ongoing calls for service, the police department began to review and research current ordinances. Many of the current ordinances were outdated or lacked specificity. Penal Code sections were not adequate resources. Limitations of PC 602 2 Ordinance No. 1412 PD worked with City Attorney for the last year Legal issues are addressed in CA Legal Opinion Considerations: • "Content -Neutral" "Narrowly tailored" Need to allow alternative channels of communication. 3 Ordinance No. 1412 Five topics addressed in ordinance. • Solicitation in public right of way. • Solicitation on privately owned commercial property. Residential door-to-door solicitation. Trespassing on commercial properties during non -business hours. Skateboarding on private property. P, Public Right of Way Restrict solicitation on public right of way where there is no "on -street parking." In 2011, the police department responded to 45 community driven complaints. Major thoroughfares are impacted by traffic congestion. Distracted drivers pose a hazard to other motorists and pedestrians. Solicitors pose a hazard in the public right of way by approaching/beckoning drivers. Covers 1.3% of total right of way in the City. • Signage requirements. 5 Solicitation on Privately Owned Commercial Properties Regulate solicitation within shopping centers and similar commercial properties. In 2011, the police department responded to approx. 250 calls for service. In many cases, solicitors have been aggressive and disruptive to businesses. • Allows property owners to post signs banning solicitation. • First Amendment issues exist on some commercial properties requiring accommodations. a Residential Door -to -Door Solicitation Requires a permit for Door -to -Door Solicitation. • Enhances current "aggressive solicitation" residential ordinance. Permit requires "Livescan" which is valid for one year. Permit is granted in 90 day periods. • Enhances safety for residents. • Deters criminal activity. "Knock -Knock" bandits. Distractions Burglaries and Fraud. • Sexual Assault. 7 F¢r Jmmediats i4�l�tl�a D --k.. 79, 21107 Cvn�ct-_ Paul daveii Vert, L:autanarrt {909} 399-54i 7 Caste ik V7�977 rvairJ' Cu4per, Ghtaf of PcxiiC@ F'olrce Oapardr.-ont Sexual Assault ausnmi--ct Arrast�d Cfa rrtnr�t. C -A - ,A door-to-door salaPSM i was arr�stad for rape this �v nmg by Cl aramont police. The viotirn, a 22 -year-old fern ale who was home alone in tf7e area of Towne Ave. and Scr7pps pr., alltrw.E--d the suspect W -enter t*Br home at about 4'20 pm - A short time after entr-ing the horn tfie suspect raped the victim. .4 rolative of the Victim an-ived 1-forna and the Suspect fled from these house. The Su Sped was th ought to k�- a door -to -d oor salesman and a ctiacJc of the area 6y pfllic located several persons in the area soliciting fpr Sa4n&tfOns for an OWt OfS�te: oompanyr. Pmropb" by contact v.r1th investigators, an employee of the solicitation company Gaal led Glaremomt Police at about 8'34 prn to report that a pos rbls s -[respect, a felrow employee, vMaS at a s pecific lacy tion In the a rea. PQI ICe Contacted the• suspect and he was parltiv+ely identified Fay the VlClim's relatr+re. Thesuspsct, idantif-ed ENS Gorey Finley, a 21 -year-old rnale reslding in Missouri. Wa& arreSted and booked for rape_ sodflmy and false imprisonment. He is Ceing held at the Claremont Police papartmentjail in liaise of $l ❑D',-DDo bail- Finley is clue for [mors} Posted By courtesy On March 27, 2012 @ 4:52 am In Crime 1 3 Comments The Seal Beach Police Department would like to remind the community to be cautious of door-to-door solicitations. Although not all door-to-door solicitations may be SCAMS, the Seal Beach Police Department would like to remind the community of the following tips when dealing with solicitors: • All door-to-door solicitors require a City of Seal Beach business license. • Always research the company with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) before writing a check or providing your credit card to any solicitor. This can be done for free at www.bbb.orci 111. • Door-to-door solicitors have been linked to residential burglaries and thefts. If a solicitor knocks on the door and there appears to be nobody home, this may provide an opportunity for a solicitor to steal from your home or vehicle. These solicitors may pose as Tree Trimmers, Magazine Salespersons, Gardeners, Carpet Cleaning Services, Florists, or other similar services. It should be clear that the Seal Beach Police Department is not categorizing any one group or type of service as engaging in criminal conduct. Unfortunately, criminals have assumed these professions as opportunities to walk neighborhoods relatively unnoticed. The Better Business Bureau has issued several warnings against door-to-door magazine sales crews that have been scamming consumers across the country. "Because sales representatives are typically high school or college-age, victims readily believe the potentially fictitious sales pitch and often pay several hundred dollars for the subscriptions by personal check given directly to the sales reps," said Steve Cox, BBB spokesperson. These scams include selling magazine subscriptions to benefit troops in Iraq, to sponsor their athletic team at their school or to pay for some other expense. Many victims have faced hostile salespeople when refusing to purchase. The Seal Beach Police Department is asking that anyone who is solicited by a door-to-door solicitor or sees a door-to-door solicitor in your neighborhood to immediately call the Seal Beach Police Department non -emergency dispatch center at 562-594-7232 to report this activity. In an effort to help combat these types of incidents, the Seal Beach Police Department encourages both the residential and business communities of Seal Beach to participate in the recently launched pilot program, Neighbor 4 Neighbor (N4N). Based on the "Neighborhood Watch" model, neighbors band together, communicate, share and prepare for disasters as well as monitor the quality of life issues that affect our community. Whether it's during a time of emergency or acting as the eyes and ears of the Seal Beach Police Department, your Neighbor will be there to help! Trespass on Private Commercial Property Prohibits trespassing on commercial property after normal business hours. Requires posting of ordinance on site. As a result of increasing homeless population and complaints from business owners. Decay and blight due to trash and human waste left behind. 12 Skateboarding on Private Property Regulates riding skateboards on private commercial property. On-going and chronic calls for service (50 in 2011). Complaints range from safety of skateboarders and patrons to damage caused by offenders. 13 Ordinance No. 1412 Quest41 ions 14