CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
December 4, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Police Chief
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PRE-ARREST YOUTH DIVERSION POLICY RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the adoption of a resolution establishing a pre-arrest youth diversion policy, and After receiving public comment and testimony, close the Public Hearing and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-237 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING SECTION 2-1202 OF THE CITY OF POMONA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ESTABLISHING A PRE-ARREST YOUTH DIVERSION POLICY TO OFFER POMONA YOUTH A SECOND CHANCE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4336 (Attachment No. 1), which requires the City to adopt a Pre-Arrest Youth Diversion Policy. Adoption of the proposed Resolution (Attachment No. 2) provides the required policy for the program and implements the City’s commitment to youth diversion programs.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact at this time.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4336 at the August 21, 2023 City Council Meeting.
PUBLIC NOTICING REQUIREMENTS:
A Notice of Public Hearing (Attachment No. 3) was published on November 24, 2023 in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
DISCUSSION:
The Pomona Police Department has entered into an operational agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development (DYD). The agreement is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to ensure that Pomona youth have the opportunity to participate in pre-arrest and pre-booking diversion programs in Los Angeles County. Positive outcomes have resulted from this work. To ensure continued program participation, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4336, which established Section 2-1202 in the Pomona Municipal Code. This section reads as follows:
“Sec. 2-1201. Establishment of Pre-Arrest Youth Diversion Policy.
The City Council does hereby declare its support of pre-arrest youth diversion programs. A policy providing for participation in such programs shall be set forth in a Resolution adopted by a majority vote of the entire membership of the City Council at an open and public meeting. Prior to adopting the Resolution required by this Section or prior to making any future amendments thereto, the City Clerk shall publish notice of a public hearing at least ten days in advance of the scheduled City Council meeting at which the Resolution or any amendments thereto are proposed. Any such amendments shall also be adopted by a majority vote of the entire membership of the City Council at an open and public meeting.” Adoption of the proposed Resolution will satisfy the requirements of this code section.
Prepared by:
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Michael Ellis
Police Chief
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1: Ordinance No. 4336
Attachment No. 2: Resolution No. 2023-237
Attachment No. 3: Public Notice
Resolution Establishing Pre-Arrest Youth Diversion Policy