HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/1993, 5 - ZERO TOLERANCE FOR GANG ACTIVITY DATEY�/�ITEM # --2
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
FROM: James M. Gardiner
SUBJECT: Zero Tolerance for Gang Activity
CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
DISCUSSION:
Over the past several years, the community has seen an increase in gang related crime.
These crimes include vandalism, theft, burglary, robbery, and aggravated assault. The
disruption they have caused in Thursday night activities has been noticeable and has
increasingly necessitated more police resources to ensure public order.
The City Council has been actively involved in supporting efforts of the community and
the Police Department to deal with these issues. The attached resolution joins the City
of San Luis Obispo with other county communities in formalizing a "zero tolerance zone"
for gang activity. It is only through this united effort that the problems associated with
gang activity can be ameliorated.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENT:
1. Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. (1993 ShxIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
APPROVING ADOPTION OF ZERO TOLERANCE
OF GANG ACTIVITIES
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo is committed to maintaining a safe community
for its residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the community seeks to encourage positive lifestyle choices for its youth;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council, along with the community, Public Safety staff, and
community service and youth organizations, will not tolerate gang activity, particularly senseless
acts of violence; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has committed scarce resources to D.A.R.E.,
Neighborhood Watch, Graffiti Removal, and other Police Department programs to deter gang
activity; and
WHEREAS, recent gang violence has re-emphasized the continuing need for community-
initiated, grass roots efforts such as Neighborhood Watch and aggressive enforcement action to
deter gang activity; and
WHEREAS, quick action by concerned community members and Public Safety staff have
resulted in the prompt arrest of suspects in these recent incidents, and
WHEREAS, quick action by concerned community members and Public Safety staff is
essential to send a clear message that acts of violence will not be tolerated; and
WHEREAS, all the San Luis Obispo County law enforcement agencies have joined in the
fight to take prompt and professional action in apprehending criminal suspects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo does fully recognize and commend the community and its Police Department for their
continuing effort to deter and prompt action to further diminish gang violence.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby declare the City
of San Luis Obispo a zero tolerance zone—gang violence will not be abided.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1993,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
.the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of 1993.
PEG PINARD, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DIANE GLADWELL, CITY CLERK t
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