Since the vote was not unanimous, the matter will return to the council for a second vote on July 27, following the council's summer recess.
Councilmen Mitch O'Farrell and Paul Krekorian, however, spoke in favor of the ordinance, dismissing allegations by opponents that the council is only trying to cover up the homelessness issue rather than address it through housing and services.
Krekorian added,"These bullies who want to disrupt our business do not want to acknowledge that kind of success.'' Councilman Joe Buscaino proposed the idea of an encampment ban near schools last year, but it never gained traction. The issue was revived earlier this year, in part due to the urging of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who said teachers, principals and parents have expressed concerns about homeless encampments near campuses.
Buscaino, who sits on the Homelessness and Poverty Committee, said last week that approving the amendment will"ensure the most sacred places among us, our playgrounds and schools, are safe.
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