San Diego City leaders are expected to vote Tuesday on a new ordinance designed to reduce the amount of people living on our streets. It bans homeless encampments within two blocks of schools, some parks, near waterways and along trolley tracks. It would also make all camping on public property illegal when shelter options are available. Councilmember Stephen Whitburn introduced this ordinance, he says the city plans to open a safe camping site with more than 500 spaces next month. He says 42 rooms will open for families at a former Motel in Barrio Logan. Meanwhile Joanne Standlee with Housing 4 the Homeless says the city will also be losing shelter space. The San Diego Regional Task Force on Homelessness sent this opposition letter to city leaders. It says the city needs to drastically increase shelter beds. according to a new city report, 1,200 people seeking shelter were turned away last year due to a lack of beds. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/former-leaders-criticize-proposed-plan-to-end-homelessness/509-6cf2a02b-2a47-43f6-8ab1-aa5535725a6b