HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 90-2008RESOLUTION NO. 90-2008
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SAFE
NEIGHBORHOODS ACT TO STOP GA LTG, GUN, AND
STREET CRIME
WHEREAS, government has no higher purpose or more challenging mandate than the
protection of our families and our neighborhoods from crime; rind
WHEREAS, despite limited resources and lack of a comprehensive statewide plan to
address criminal activity, California's law enforcement community has done a remarkable job of
suppressing crime in recent years; and
WHEREAS, while between 1999 and 2006 the national homicide rate declined, our
state's murder rate increased, accounting for almost 500 more deaths per year and propelling
California from 19th to 10th worst among the states. During t:he same period of time California
vehicle thefts increased by over 40% totaling more than Texas, Florida, New York and
Pennsylvania combined; and
WHEREAS, street gangs are largely responsible for increases in California homicides in
recent years; and
WHEREAS, the proliferation of methamphetamine ]has created a multitude of crime
problems driving recent increases in vehicle and identity theft.
WHEREAS, statewide leadership is necessary to link Local enforcement agencies through
statewide networks that share information on gangs, sex offenders, stolen vehicles, DNA
profiles, and criminal histories; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Neighborhoods Act is a comprehensive criminal penalty and public
safety funding initiative that targets criminal street gangs, ff;lons with guns, and drug dealers
with focused penalties, and provides sustainable funding to our local police, sheriffs, and
prosecutors. It also increases public accountability for gang intervention and prevention
programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco does hereby support the initiative effort to allow the People of the State of California
to achieve a more balanced and sustainable statewide public safety plan by enacting the "Safe
Neighborhoods Act: Stop Gang, Gun and Street Crime."
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on
the 27`h day of August 2008 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mark N. Addiego Richard A. (Jarbarino, Kevin Mullin,
Mayor Pro Tem Karyl Matsumoto and Mayor P~:,dro Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:_~~~,~~
( ~ ity Clerk