City Council Agenda Report
October 1, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Salpy Kabaklian-Slentz, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24-52 SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 36 Background:
Proposition 36, one of the ten propositions on the November 2024 ballot, aims to create tougher penalties for serial theft and smash-and-grabs, confront the fentanyl crisis in our communities, and incentivize drug and mental health treatment. It is supported by a coalition of Democrats, Independents, Republicans, small businesses, local elected leaders, law enforcement, social justice organizations, and crime victims’ and drug survivor advocates.
Since the passage of Prop 47 ten years ago, California has seen an increase in property crimes and homelessness. Prop 36 attempts to walk back some of these unintentional consequences.
It will allow felony charges for possessing certain drugs and for thefts under $950 with two prior drug or two prior theft convictions, as applications. For defendants who plead guilty to felony drug possession, they can be ordered to undergo a new treatment-focused court process.
Additionally, Prop 36 will ensure that fentanyl is treated similarly to heroin, cocaine, PCP and methamphetamines when offenders possess a firearm. Lastly, Prop 36 will require courts to warn individuals convicted of selling or providing certain drugs that they could be charged with murder if they sell or provide illegal drugs that kill someone, such as fentanyl. Prop 36 will strengthen laws to help reduce crime, and help provide greater safety for our communities.
Therefore, Resolution No. 24-52 has been prepared for City Council consideration to support Proposition 36.
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 36, THE HOMELESSNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 24-52