‘Very disturbing’: San Jose leaders’ nod to ban homeless RVs near schools sparks outcry

Policymakers in the Bay Area’s largest city has agreed to ban homeless people from camping near schools, despite pleas from advocates and concerns from City Hall about how to carry it out.

City councilmembers on Tuesday voted unanimously to draft a policy allowing police to tow vehicles parked within 150 feet of K-12 campuses, despite city administrators questioning how they’ll implement the new law. City officials warned that the policy could take massive resources to enforce and run afoul with state vehicle code. Councilmembers responded by directing city leaders to lobby Sacramento to change state law — another drain on limited city resources.