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CC - (1) Discussion of a Position on Proposition 57: Criminal Sentences. Juvenile Criminal Proceedings and Sentencing. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute, Appearing on the November 8, 2016 Statewide Ballot; and (2) Adoption of a Resolution Opposing Proposition 57; or (3) Direction to Send a Letter Supporting Proposition 57; or (4) Take no Position on Proposition 57; and (5) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: October 24, 2016
Contact Person/Dept: Shelly Wolfberg/City Manager's Office
Phone Number: 310-253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/19/16);
Department Approval: John M. Nachbar, City Manager (10/18/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Discuss a position on Proposition 57: Criminal Sentences. Juvenile Criminal Proceedings and Sentencing. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute, appearing on the November 8, 2016 statewide ballot; and
2. Adopt a Resolution opposing Proposition 57; or
3. Direct staff to draft a letter from the City Council supporting Proposition 57 and transmit the letter to the Yes on 57 organization; or
4. Take no position on Proposition 57; and
5. Provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
At the September 24, 2016 City Council Meeting, Council Member Eriksson discussed Proposition 57 and opposition by law enforcement and prison associations. He received consensus from the City Council to agendize a discussion of the item for tonight's City Council Meeting.
DISCUSSION
The Proposition 57 initiative measure (Attachment 1) adds a section to the California Constitution and amends sections...
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