(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento City Council has approved and updated an ordinance of the city code, prohibiting any person from sitting or lying down on City Hall property at any time. •Video Above: Debate of allowing overnight sleeping at Sacramento City Hall is over
The new policy will take effect Aug. 28, replacing a previous provision from 2019, which allowed people to seek shelter around City Hall facilities between 9 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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“The City is committed to maintaining a safe, professional and accessible civic environment for employees, elected officials, and members of the public conducting City business,” Mayor Kevin McCarty said.
Under City Code, individuals are prohibited from:•Camping•Occupying camp facilities•Storing personal property •Use tents, bedrolls or sleeping bags•Storing personal items on City-provided seating…