SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City Council will likely pass an emergency ordinance Monday night that bans camping and obstruction on all public property, giving police broader enforcement powers than the city's previous camping restrictions.

The proposed "Safe and Accessible Public Spaces" ordinance would prohibit camping on all public property, including right-of-ways and entrances and exits to private businesses. If passed, the measure would take effect immediately.

The new ordinance goes significantly further than the camping ban the city passed in June. Under the previous rules, people could avoid citations by simply moving to a different location or agreeing to go to treatment services. The new measure gives police full discretion on how they handle violations.

"This clarifies that any

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