A person occupying an encampment who is present at the time the enforcing employee is removing the encampment may retain his or her personal property except that items constituting an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public or items that constitute evidence of a crime or contraband may be seized, as permissible by law. Any personal property seized by the County or City shall be stored for no less than 90 days, with the following exceptions:
(a) Items that present a health or safety risk if stored, such as items soiled by bodily fluids, items that are moldy, items infested by insects or vermin, and food, need not be stored and may be discarded; and
(b) Items that constitute evidence of a crime or contraband may be seized and discarded, as permissible by law. (Ord. 1514, eff. December 5, 2019)