CC - 2024-18 - Adopting Resolution in Support of The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction ActRESOLUTION NO. 2024-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE HOMELESSNESS,
DRUG ADDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT
WHEREAS, While Prop 47 achieved notable success in making California's criminal
justice system more equitable, Prop 47 also led to unintended consequences over the past decade.
WHEREAS, Unintended consequences of Prop 47 include repeat and often organized
retail theft, inner-city store closings, and difficulty convincing people to seek drug and mental
health treatment.
WHEREAS, These unintended consequences can only be corrected by the voters at the
ballot box with modest amendments to Prop 47.
WHEREAS, Initiative 23-0017A1, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft
Reduction Act is currently collecting signatures to qualify for the 2024 November General Election
WHEREAS, The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act is a bi-partisan
meaeui!ttliat provides common sense, targeted reforms to Prop 47 that legislative proposals alone
are.uhable to deliver.
7.- WHERE' -AS, Rampant retail theft is harming businesses and residents in California
because those who commit these crimes know they'll get away with it, even if they're caught.
WHEREAS, This measure will hold repeat offenders accountable for the safety of our
communities, rather than putting them back on the streets.
WHEREAS, The fentanyl crisis has reached alarming levels, and is now responsible for
20 percent of youth deaths in California.
WHEREAS, The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act will define
fentanyl as a hard drug, hold individuals convicted of trafficking fentanyl accountable, and grant
judges greater discretion in sentencing drug traffickers.
WHEREAS, Breaking the cycle of repeat offenders means addressing the many root
causes of retail theft.
WHEREAS, The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act provides
critical mental health, drug treatment services, and job training within our justice system for people
who are homeless and suffering from mental illness or struggling with substance abuse.
WHEREAS, It is time for meaningful reforms to our justice system that ensure our
communities are safe.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Rosemead, that the City Council
formally expresses support for the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act and
the benefit that it provides for our community's safety.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of April, 2024.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
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Steven Ly, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ericka Hernandez, City Clicru
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) §
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
I, Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California,
do hereby certify that the foregoing City Council Resolution No. 2024-18 was duly adopted
by the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California, at a regular meeting thereof held
on the 23`d day of April 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: ARMENTA, CLARK, LOW, LY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DANG
ABSTAIN: NONE
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk-