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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
7.J.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 01/14/2026
- Department Head:
- Kay Macuil
- Submitted By:
- Justin Neuman, Paralegal, Attorney's Office
Action Requested:
Motion
Ordinance
Ordinance
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Ordinance No. 476. An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona, Adding Chapter 9.40; Drunk and Disorderly to the San Luis City Code (Kay Marion Macuil, City Attorney)
A. Action on Reading of Ordinance No. 476 by title only
B. Action on Ordinance No. 476
A. Action on Reading of Ordinance No. 476 by title only
B. Action on Ordinance No. 476
SUMMARY:
BACKGROUND
The San Luis Police Department (SLPD) is experiencing an issue where intoxicated individuals are creating a nuisance along the Main Street area, with several business owners in the area calling to report these actions. Still, when SLPD responds to these calls, the individuals are not actively consuming alcohol, which limits the Police Department's enforcement options.
By adding a new section to San Luis City Code Title 9 Division IV, Offenses Against Public Peace for Drunk and Disorderly Behavior, the City’s Police will have an avenue to enforce and deter such behavior.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE
To add chapter 9.40, Drunk and Disorderly, to the San Luis City Code, read as follows:
“Any person who appears in any public place, street, alley, or sidewalk in the City in a drunken or disorderly condition, or lies or sleeps in any public place, or on any street, alley, or sidewalk in a drunken or disorderly condition, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.”
The San Luis Police Department (SLPD) is experiencing an issue where intoxicated individuals are creating a nuisance along the Main Street area, with several business owners in the area calling to report these actions. Still, when SLPD responds to these calls, the individuals are not actively consuming alcohol, which limits the Police Department's enforcement options.
By adding a new section to San Luis City Code Title 9 Division IV, Offenses Against Public Peace for Drunk and Disorderly Behavior, the City’s Police will have an avenue to enforce and deter such behavior.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE
To add chapter 9.40, Drunk and Disorderly, to the San Luis City Code, read as follows:
“Any person who appears in any public place, street, alley, or sidewalk in the City in a drunken or disorderly condition, or lies or sleeps in any public place, or on any street, alley, or sidewalk in a drunken or disorderly condition, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.”
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
A. I MOVE TO APPROVE THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 476 BY TITLE ONLY.
(CITY CLERK TO READ ORDINANCE NO. 476 BY TITLE ONLY)
B. I MOVE TO APPROVE AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 476 AS PRESENTED.
(CITY CLERK TO READ ORDINANCE NO. 476 BY TITLE ONLY)
B. I MOVE TO APPROVE AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 476 AS PRESENTED.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- No
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- N/A
- TOTAL:
- N/A
- BUDGETED AMOUNT:
- N/A
- AVAILABLE AMOUNT TO TRANSFER:
- N/A
- ACCT NAME & GL#/REMAINING BALANCE BEFORE PURCHASE:
- N/A
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
N/A