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•Page 2 motorhome in the same City park and contacted a different suspect sitting in the driver's seat. During the consensual encounter, the officers discovered that the suspect was in possession of methamphetamine and a subsequent search of the motorhome incident to arrest yielded drug paraphernalia. The use of recreational vehicles for dwelling purposes, especially those that are stopped within a park or recreation area owned or controlled by the City, pose dangers to the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City. The parking of these vehicles within City parks also poses obvious traffic and safety risks to the public, especially for children who are present within the park. These vehicles also require the use of multiple parking spaces thus reducing the spaces available for park users. The proposed ordinance will allow recreational vehicles within the City parks with the permission of the Parks and Recreation Director with the issuance of a permit pursuant to Section 9.08.120. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director as well as the Chief of Police concur with this report. On March 19, 2012, this matter was presented to the City Council's Public Safety Committee which approved (Councilmembers Mac Arthur and Melendrez with Councilmember Hart absent) the proposed amendment to Chapter 9.08 as presented. FISCAL IMPACT No adverse fiscal impact is anticipated. Prepae b Chris Mac Arthur, Councilmember, Ward 5 Approved as to form: Gregory P. Priamos, City Attorney Attachments: Proposed Ordinance O:\Cycom \W PDocs \D019 \P014 \00114920.DOCX 20 -2