CLEARFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA AND SUMMARY REPORT
December 09, 2025 - POLICY MEETING
Meetings of the City Council of Clearfield City may be conducted via electronic means pursuant to Utah Code Ann. § 52-4-207 as amended. In such circumstances, contact will be established and maintained via electronic means and the meetings will be conducted pursuant to the Electronic Meetings Policy established by the City Council for electronic meetings.
55 South State Street
Third Floor
Clearfield, Utah
7:00 P.M. POLICY MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mark Shepherd
OPENING CEREMONY:
Pledge of Allegiance
Solemn Moment of Reflection
Council Member Thompson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
November 18, 2025 - special canvass meeting
PRESENTATIONS:
1. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TIM ROPER
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
2. OPEN COMMENT PERIOD
The Open Comment Period provides an opportunity to address the Mayor and City Council regarding concerns or ideas on any topic relevant to city business. To be considerate of everyone at this meeting, public comment will be limited to three minutes per person. Participants are to state their names for the record. Comments, which cannot be made within these limits, should be submitted in writing to the City Recorder at nancy.dean@clearfieldcityut.gov.
The Mayor and City Council encourage civil discourse for everyone who participates in the meeting.
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 2025-26 AMENDING 'TITLE 8 - PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY' OF THE CLEARFIELD CITY CODE TO ADD 'CHAPTER 7 - PROHIBIT CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY'
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this Chapter is to establish procedures for the lawful and humane enforcement of ordinances prohibiting unauthorized camping on public property. It is the policy of Clearfield City to protect public safety and health by enforcing restrictions on public camping or habitation while treating all individuals-particularly those experiencing homelessness-with dignity, fairness, and respect. Enforcement actions must be consistent with constitutional rights and directed at conduct, not personal status.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance 2025-26 authorizing an amendment to Title 8 - Public Ways and Property' to add 'Chapter 7 - Prohibit Camping on Public Property' and authorize the mayor's signature to any necessary documents.
COMMUNICATION ITEMS:
A. Mayor's Report
B. City Council's Reports
C. City Manager's Report
D. Staff Reports
**ADJOURN AS THE CITY COUNCIL**
Posted on December 5, 2025.
/s/Chersty Titensor, Deputy City Recorder
The complete public notice is posted on the Utah Public Notice Website - www.utah.gov/pmn/, the Clearfield City Website - ClearfieldCityUT.gov, and at Clearfield City Hall, 55 South State Street, Clearfield, UT 84015. To request a copy of the public notice or for additional inquiries please contact Nancy Dean at Clearfield City, Nancy.dean@clearfieldcityut.gov & 801-525-2700.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
The City of Clearfield, in accordance with the € Americans with Disabilities Act €™ provides accommodations and auxiliary communicative aids and services for all those citizens needing assistance. Persons requesting these accommodations for City sponsored public meetings, service programs or events should call Nancy Dean at 525-2714, giving her 48-hour notice.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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Other Information
The complete public notice is posted on the Utah Public Notice Website - www.utah.gov/pmn/, the Clearfield City Website - clearfield.city, and at Clearfield City Hall, 55 South State Street, Clearfield, UT 84015. To request a copy of the public notice or