Safety Wellness and Youth Committee Memorandum
TO: SAFETY, WELLNESS AND YOUTH COMMITTEE DATE: April 19, 2023 FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: uPDATE ON legislation regarding public SAFETY, law enforcement, and controlled substances provided by arc strategies ISSUE:
Receive a presentation by Arc Strategies on legislation regarding public safety, law enforcement, and controlled substances.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee receive and file a verbal update from Arc Strategies on legislation regarding public safety, law enforcement, and controlled substances; specifically, crimes involving serious bodily injuries, crimes against police officers, and legislation related to the controlled substance fentanyl.
BACKGROUND:
During the City Council meeting on January 17, 2023, Councilmember Perry requested that the City’s state lobbying firm, Arc Strategies, provide an update to the Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee on potential legislation regarding serious bodily injury (to the general public) and legislation related to violence taken against police officers.
On January 18, 2023, Arc Strategies was made aware of the request and noted that at that time there was no pending legislation related to those issues.
On February 27, 2023, an additional request was received to provide information on bills regarding law enforcement and fentanyl.
The deadline to introduce new legislation was February 17, 2023.
DISCUSSION:
Arc Strategies is the City’s contracted State lobbying firm that provides dedicated and effective representation with State administration, agencies, and departments on behalf of the City. In addition to advocacy services, Arc Strategies tracks and monitors hundreds of bills each year that may impact City operations and services. Arc Strategies will provide an update and discuss pending public safety legislation, specifically related to serious bodily injuries, crimes against police officers, and fentanyl.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Because this is a presentation from Arc Strategies, it is not required to align with the City’s strategic plan. The intent of this report is to present information regarding the topic in a neutral fashion for the Committee’s review.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Prepared by: Chekesha Gilliam, Intergovernmental Relations Officer Certified as to
availability of funds: Edward Enriquez, Interim Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Approved by: Kris Martinez, Assistant City Manager
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachment: Presentation
Public Safety Legislation Update ● Page 3