CC - 1996-04 - Support Governors Wilson 1996-97 Anti-Crime Agenda•
RESOLUTION 96-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING GOVERNOR WILSON'S 1996 - 1997 ANTI-CRIME AGENDA
TO REDUCE JUVENILE CRIME ON THE STREETS
WHEREAS, recent data indicates that juvenile arrests for violent offenses have increased at more than
three times the rate of adult arrests since 1987; and
WHEREAS, juvenile arrests statewide are projected to soar 62 percent by the year 2004; and
WHEREAS, nine out of ten wards presently in the California Youth Authority (CYA) will eventually be
arrested as adults; and
WHEREAS, with gang crimes increasing 20 percent since 1994 and gang membership in the Los Angeles
tripling in just twenty years, violent street gangs are a growing threat to California's future;
and
WHEREAS, all levels of government must cooperate in order to fulfill their collective obligation to protect
the residents of California; and
WHEREAS, in his 1996-97 budget proposal, Governor Pete Wilson has continued his commitment to
public safety with a comprehensive program to reduce juvenile crime and dismantle violent
street gangs; and
WHEREAS, the Governor's program includes tough proposals to punish serious offenders as well as
constructive measures aimed at preventing juvenile crime and helping delinquents; and
WHEREAS, Governor Wilson's budget also includes proposals to establish the Civil Gang Injunction Fund
and reauthorize the Street Terrorism and Enforcement Act, which will enable law enforcement
officials to control gangs and protect the public; and
WHEREAS, the Governor's plan gives local government the latitude, discretion and authority it needs to
address the issues of juvenile crime and gang violence effectively; and
WHEREAS, our combined efforts to combat crime since 1991 have resulted in the most sustained decrease
in the State's crime rate since 1952; and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead City Council joins elected officials, community leaders and people throughout
the State in declaring its support for tough anti-crime measures aimed at making California
a safer place to live, work and raise a family.
WHEREAS, the Rosemead City Council believes strongly in not adding to the present tax burden of the
average citizen, and therefore, supports the Governor's anti-crime legislation with the proviso
that no new taxes shall be levied to fund specific measures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rosemead supports
Governor Wilson's 1996/97 anti-crime agenda in concept and will take specific action to support those
measures that provide a stable and continuing source of funding for juvenile camps and reflect the traditional
anti-crime philosophy of the Rosemead City Council.
DONE THIS 23rd DAY OF JANUARY, 1996.
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CITY CLERK
I reby certify that the foregoing Resolution
o. 96-04 was duly and regularly adopted by the,
Rosemead City Council at a regular meeting held
on the 23rd day of January, 1996, by the following
vote:
Yes: Clark', Taylor, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None; Absent: None; Abstain: None
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