RESOLUTION NO. 24-0103
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH , CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF
PROPOSITION 36 ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL
ELECTION BALLOT TITLED THE HOMELESSNESS, DRUG
ADDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT
THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, Proposition 47, an initiative measure passed in 2014, reclassified specific offenses from felonies to misdemeanors; and WHEREAS, proposed Proposition 36 seeks to amend aspects of Proposition 47, which would implement several key changes to the penalties of theft and drug crimes; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 36 proposes to increase the punishment for certain theft and drug crimes by reclassifying some misdemeanors into felonies, lengthening certain felony sentences, and by requiring that certain felonies be served in State prison instead of county jails; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 36 introduces a new court process for some drug possession crimes by establishing treatment -mandated felonies , and requires courts to inform those convicted of selling or providing certain drugs that they could face murder charges if the provided drugs kill someone; and WHEREAS, the City of Manhattan Beach is committed to the safety of its community and businesses, and therefore supports legislation that enhances public safety and supports effective law enforcement.
NOW THEREFORE, THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Manhattan Beach City Council supports Proposition 36 at the November 5, 2024, General Election.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.
ADOPTED on September 3, 2024.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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JOE FRANKLIN
Mayor
ATTEST:
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LIZA TAMURA
City Clerk