I only stayed at the city commission meeting for an hour and 20 minutes--there was a gorgeous sunset to capture.
Cpt. Baer gave a long presentation on crime. With 8,000 activities a year, he says that crime is down in Lake Worth. Vandalism is up by 41.7%, vehicle thefts up by 20% and heroin overdoes are out of control. And whatever you do, never pick up a used needle without proper protection. Cpt. Baer presentation
While I was there, everything passed on a 5/0 vote under Public Hearings and no one from the public spoke. Millage was set. The budget was set (we're spending more money than we're making), and two ordinances were passed involving land development regulations and assigning fund balances from year 2016.
One item under New Business was pulled and will be on the October 4 agenda: Ordinance 2016-28 which was to be the first reading adopting Palm Beach County's solicitation and distribution on public roads. City attorney, Glen Torcivia said something was wrong with it.
The ordinance prohibits a person from going upon a public road for the purpose of displaying information of any kind, distributing materials or goods or soliciting business or charitable contributions of any kind. PBSO may issue a notice to appear to persons who violate this ordinance. The notice to appear shall require the person to appear in court to respond to the municipal ordinance violation charge.
Sec. 19-87. - Peddlers, solicitors or canvassers prohibited in downtown area and major thoroughfares; exceptions.
(a) No peddler shall conduct or engage in any business activities in the downtown area or along the major thoroughfares.
(b) No solicitors or canvassers shall conduct or engage in any soliciting or canvassing activities in the downtown area or along the major thoroughfares.
(c) This section shall not apply to:
(1) Authorized peddlers at the city green market or arts market;
(2) Authorized peddlers acting as concessionaries at a special event with the express written approval of the city or special event organizers/sponsors;
(3) Authorized peddlers conducting business pursuant to a franchise, permit or other written agreement with the city; or
(4) Solicitors or canvassers who solicit or canvass exclusively for a non-profit or charitable cause in the downtown area or along major thoroughfares or are otherwise authorized by law in such
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5 comments:
One of the exceptions needs to be political hand-outs and information.
Let the sober house recruiters know we see them on Lake ave constantly.
Can you say "vague"? Does this mean I can't hand out our neighborhood fliers anymore??
Just trying to get the pan handlers and sober home junkies from setting up and Soliciting funds under bogus 'charity' claims.
The upturn in Vandalism and car thefts are a direct result of the sober home junkies - these dirt bags are looking for easy money for their next fix. They don't take 'no' for an answer and are threatening and super aggressive. Yet another reason to pack a weapon, if they accost me they will get the business end as I am fearful of these scum and their lack of regard for life... Especially mine.
I go to Lake ave once in a while and now, get out quickly due to all the trash and creepy people hanging around with nothing to do. Saw an addict passed out at Toojays outdoor seating, how nice for our visitors to see. Artsy! Beachy! Druggie
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