City Council to Take Up Loop Loitering Bill in Special Session Tonight

After twice postponing a vote on Bill 9112, it appears the City Council may be ready to finally take action on the measure that would levy a hefty fine against anyone found obstructing sidewalks or streets in University City.

The City Council has called a special session Monday night at City Hall. The meeting starts at 6:00pm, in the basement of City Hall.

There are three items on the agenda:

1. BILL 9112- An ordinance amending Chapter 9.08 of the University City municipal Code, relating to offenses against public peace and decency, by enacting therein a new section to be known as "Section 9.08.042 obstructing or interfering with use of sidewalks and streets", and providing a penalty.
2. Budget Memo
3. Council Rules of Order and Procedure

Bill 9112 was crafted after a particularly disruptive weekend in the Loop in April involving young people. The bill would make it illegal for "any person, singly or in concert with others, to stand, loiter or walk upon any public sidewalk or street so as to obstruct or unreasonably interfere with free use."

Anyone found in violation of Bill 9112 could be fined up to $1,000. 

The meeting is open to the public.