1 Xavier Mota
From: service bvainc.net <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:48 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Gleam Davis; Attorney Mailbox; Community Affairs
Subject: Public Comment - Catalytic Converter Theft, City Council Action
EXTERNAL
Honorable Mayor Davis and Council members:
My name is Lee Chesnin. I am a former auto shop owner in Santa Monica and am current state president of the Auto Service Council of California (ASCCA) as well as a member of the West Los Angeles region board of directors of ASCCA. If you are not familiar with ASCCA we are a grass roots association of California independent auto shops formed with the purpose to elevate and unite the repair industry.
I read in the Santa Monica Daily Press that the City is working on legislation to address the serious issue of catalytic converter theft, and that there will be some discussion tonight. I appreciate the City taking action in this matter, as it is a significant problem and something needs to be done. This has been a major concern to the independent repair industry as well, and ASCCA has been providing input to the many state legislators who are also working on solutions. I believe that our industry can make a positive contribution to your efforts, and help make the result more practical and effective.
Unfortunately, I am out of town today and cannot attend the Council meeting in person. I would appreciate the opportunity for representatives of ASCCA to engage with law enforcement and city attorney staff to provide input towards the end legislation.
I thank you again for your recognition of the catalytic theft problem, and your work towards a solution. I look forward to supporting that work.
Lee Chesnin
2023 President, ASCCA
[email protected]
(310)895‐4014
ITEM 10.A.
May 24, 2023
ITEM 10.A.
May 24, 2023