City of Madison
Legislative File ID   07459
Type:   Ordinance    Status:   Passed
Enactment Date:   1/24/2008    Enactment No.:   ORD-08-00010
Title:  
Creating Section 26.13 of the Madison General Ordinances that prohibits individuals convicted of serious child sex offenses from loitering in child safety zones and contacting children in these zones, establishes a bail deposit for a violation.
Controlling Body:   PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Introduced:   9/6/2007    Version:   1
Final Action:   1/8/2008    Contact:   Diane Althaus 608-266-4511
Name:  
Child predator ordinance
Extra Date 1:  
Requester:   PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
Sponsors:  
Zachariah Brandon, David J. Cieslewicz, Tim Bruer, Joseph R. Clausius, Lauren Cnare, Judy Compton, Eli Judge, Julia S. Kerr, Larry Palm, Thuy Pham-Remmele, Jed Sanborn, Michael Schumacher, Paul E. Skidmore, Brian L. Solomon
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Legislative History
DateActing BodyAction TakenMotion
9/4/2007COMMON COUNCILRefer to the PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE Completed on 11/19/2007
9/6/2007Attorney's Office/Approval GroupApproved As To Form
9/6/2007Attorney's OfficeFiscal Note Required / Approval to the Comptroller's Office/Approval Group Completed on 9/6/2007
9/6/2007Comptroller's Office/Approval GroupApproved Fiscal Note By The Comptroller's Office (AFTER CC INTRO) to the Attorney's Office Completed on 9/6/2007
Notes: Bohrod
9/6/2007Attorney's OfficeReferred for Introduction
Notes: Public Safety Review Board
9/17/2007PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEEIt was not known exactly why this ordinance was being proposed. Would like information from sponsor, Ald Brandon.Pass
10/11/2007PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEEThe Board had no objection to this ordinance per se but wondered if state law already on books to cover these circumstances. What would this ordinance do that a State Statute doesn't? Is it a tool for police or not? Pasha commented that it could provide some protection to police who may have suspicions about a person - could give them firmer ground to stand on in talking/dealing with a "suspicious" person. It is not known if GPS tracking is currently being implemented and if so, how does this impact proposed ordinance? Police feel could be used as a tool if there is an immediate threat present. Board would like more information (from sponsor and/or City Attorney's Office) as to reasons ordinance being proposed. If not currently covered, would support it but if is, why have a duplicate?Pass
11/19/2007PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEEA motion was made by Judge, seconded by Scott, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by the following vote: DISCUSSION: Smith did not partake in discussio nor vote due to a possible conflict of interest. Ald Brandon gave the background on reason for ordinance - to fill gaps in the state law; modeled after existing law in New Zealand, San Diego, Minneapolis etc. The state law only deals with this after a crime has occured - this ordinance would be proactive to stop a crime (action) before it can occur. It would expedite police officers actions by allowing immediate enforcement rather than having to wait for response from call to state (system could be down, P&P officer may be unreachable, etc.) A/C Davenport stated police felt this would be a useful tool. The conditions under which it would be used are descriptive and definite so that it would not impeded the ordinary travels/activities of a sex offender. The Municipal Judge has signed off on the bail amounts. This ordinance talks about behavior and is coupled with other criteria to be used as a preventive measure of that behavior. Fourteen alders are co-sponsors and also has mayoral support. It was drafted by the City Attorney and they are comfortable with its enforcement based on other similar ordinances elsewhere.Pass
(3:0)
Notes:
1/8/2008COMMON COUNCILA motion was made by Ald. Verveer, seconded by Ald. Bruer, to Adopt. The motion passed by voice vote/other.Pass
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