1 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT KEVIN JENKINS AND
COUNCILMEMBER KEN HOUSTON
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF S ENATE BILL 1230 (VALLADARES), TO
ENHANCE ILLEGAL DUMPING PENALTIES UNDER PENAL CODE SECTION 374.3 AND PROVIDE WEBSITE RESOURCES FOR CITIES AND COUNTIES TO
ADDRESS ILLEGAL DUMPING
WHEREAS, illegal dumping poses significant risks to public health, environmental quality, and neighborhood safety and results in substantial cleanup costs for local governments; and
WHEREAS, current enforcement mechanisms are often insufficient to deter repeat or large-scale dumping; and
WHEREAS, California Senate Bill 1230 (SB 1230) would amend Section 374.3 of the California Penal Code by increasing penalties for second and third and subsequent convictions , including fines ranging from one thousand five hundred dollars ( $1,500) up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for infractions and from six thousand dollars ($6,000) up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for commercial-scale dumping; and
WHEREAS, the proposed addition of Section 40509.5 to the Public Resources Code would establish a statewide resource hub website to support local jurisdictions with education, enforcement tools, and grant opportunities to prevent and address illegal dumping; and WHEREAS, stronger penalties combined with coordinated state and local resources will improve illegal dumping deterrence, enforcement, and cleanup efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: that the City Council of the City of Oakland hereby supports SB 1230 and urges its adoption by the California State Legislature and signature by the Governor; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Administrator shall work with the City’s State Lobbyist to distribute the City’s support position on SB 1230 to various members of the California Legislature.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - BROWN, FIFE, GALLO, HOUSTON, RAMACHANDRAN, UNGER, WANG, AND
PRESIDENT JENKINS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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