I. RECOMMENDATION:
This item was requested as a Future Agenda Item by Councilman Ramirez.
II. BACKGROUND:
Councilman Ramirez stated that the thrift store is experiencing issues with illegal dumping and wanted a future agenda item to address this.
III. DISCUSSION:
As the thrift store is not on City property and is rather operated by a local non-profit organization, the City has the following suggestions for how the thrift store may be able to address illegal dumping:
1. The thrift store may choose to limit drop off hours to the hours the thrift store is open. That way, anyone observed dropping off items outside of those hours can be reported to the Police Department.
2. The thrift store may want to consider hiring onsite security.
3. The thrift store may install motion activated lighting and high quality cameras.
4. Thrift store staff should report illegal dumping to the Police Department.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
None. Informational only.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
None. |