(6)AR 021610 Regulations for Boarding, Lodging and Rooming Homes

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ITEM NO. 0 5 STAFF REPORT coop DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2010 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY FROM: ROD FOSTER, CITY MANAGER 7&rJ'� PREPARED BY: DEAN DERLETH, CITY ATTORNEY MARCO A. MARTINEZ, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR BOARDING, LODGING AND ROOMING HOMES, INCLUDING PAROLEE HOMES RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading, read by title only and adopt the following titled urgency ordinance: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 18.04, AMENDING SECTIONS 18.10.180, 18.12.170, 18.14.180, 18.16.180, 18.10.040, 18.12.040, 18.14.040, 18.16.040, AND ADDING SECTION 18.48.035 TO THE COLTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING BOARDING, LODGING AND ROOMING HOUSES, INCLUDING PAROLEE HOMES, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF GOAL STATEMENT The proposed action will promote the City's goal to support its core value of "putting the City first" and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Colton. BACKGROUND At the last City Council meeting, the Council directed the City Attorney and Police Chief to evaluate whether the City is in need of regulations to address the establishment of parolee homes in the community. As a result of new State laws mandating the early release of non-violent state prisoners, San Bernardino County can expect over 6,500 inmates to be paroled in the next 12 months. These parolees will establish domiciles in San Bernardino County, including the City of Colton. In order the protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community, establish reasonable land use regulations to reduce any nuisance conditions associated with boarding, lodging and rooming homes and promote neighborhood stability, the City Attorney's office has drafted the attached urgency ordinance.