agenda-report Request of Councilmember de la Torre, Vice Mayor Negrete and Mayor Brock that the City Council direct the City Attorney and City Manager to draft language of proposed resolutions for consideration by the League of California Cities (CalCities), Independent Cities Association (ICA), and Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) asking the State Legislature and Governor to change laws to provide for local control over the dissemination of syringes and other drug paraphernalia in local communities; and direct the City Manager to assist each of the Council’s appointed representatives to CalCities, ICA, and WSCCOG in submitting the draft resolutions to each of the above mentioned organizations for consideration of adoption. On two occasions, the City Council has taken action to demand that the County cease the distribution of syringes and other drug paraphernalia in its parks and away from schools. As part of previous Council actions, the City also demanded that the County relocate the distribution of syringes and other drug paraphernalia to an indoors location. Attached is the Resolution adopted by City Council on April 9, 2024 and a letter adopted by the City Council that was transmitted to the County.
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- agenda-report Request of Councilmember de la Torre, Vice Mayor Negrete and Mayor Brock that the City Council direct the City Attorney and City Manager to draft language of proposed resolutions for consideration by the League of California Cities (CalCities), Independent Cities Association (ICA), and Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) asking the State Legislature and Governor to change laws to provide for local control over the dissemination of syringes and other drug paraphernalia in local communities; and direct the City Manager to assist each of the Council’s appointed representatives to CalCities, ICA, and WSCCOG in submitting the draft resolutions to each of the above mentioned organizations for consideration of adoption. On two occasions, the City Council has taken action to demand that the County cease the distribution of syringes and other drug paraphernalia in its parks and away from schools. As part of previous Council actions, the City also demanded that the County relocate the distribution of syringes and other drug paraphernalia to an indoors location. Attached is the Resolution adopted by City Council on April 9, 2024 and a letter adopted by the City Council that was transmitted to the County.
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City Council
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City Council Meeting: August 27, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.F
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department Subject: Request of Councilmember de la Torre, Vice Mayor Negrete and Mayor Brock that the City Council direct the City Attorney and City Manager to draft language of proposed resolutions for consideration by the League of California Cities (CalCities), Independent Cities Association (ICA), and Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) asking the State Legislature and Governor to change laws to provide for local control over the dissemination of syringes and other drug paraphernalia in local communities; and direct the City Manager to assist each of the Council’s appointed representatives to CalCities, ICA, and WSCCOG in submitting the draft resolutions to each of the above mentioned organizations for consideration of adoption. On two occasions, the City Council has taken action to demand that the County cease the distribution of syringes and other drug paraphernalia in its parks and away from schools. As part of previous Council actions, the City also demanded that the County relocate the distribution of syringes and other drug paraphernalia to an indoors location. Attached is the Resolution adopted by City Council on April 9, 2024 and a letter adopted by the City Council that was transmitted to the County.
Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Resolution_No._11580_(CCS)
B. Mayor County Letter 9.15.22
C. Written Comments