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| | | | | | | | | To: | Honorable Vice-Mayor and Councilmembers
| | From: | Mayor Michael Pizzi
| | Subject: | Child Protection Act
| | Date: | 9/6/2016
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| | | | | | | | | Recommendation: | I propose the following omnibus legislation directed toward child safety: With so many demented and dangerous individuals on the prowl, it is recommended that the following measures be adopted to strengthen protection for our children:
- Regarding our local law to prevent sexual offenders from living near parks and schools, the definition section of Ordinance No. 05-71 be modified to make clear that “park” would be defined as including all neighborhood pocket parks as well as beach parks. In addition, that language that defines the term “day care” to include any child care facility whether it is bible school, summer day camps or any licensed day care facility regardless of the number of students. The goal is to maximize the protection we provide from sexual predators.
- The residency prohibition of “2500 feet” under ordinance No. 05-71 be expanded to 3,000 feet.
- That we consider measures to protect children using our tot lots and parks from oncoming traffic. We currently do not have fencing or barriers around parks in close proximity to heavy traffic roadways.
- That we take a more proactive approach in lowering speed limit in the blocks approaching our public schools consistent with prior legislation.
Fiscal Impact: TBD |
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