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CC - Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Taking a Position on Proposed California Senate Bill 54 (2017), the California Values Act.
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Meeting Date: February 27, 2017
Contact Person/Dept: Jesse Mays/Assistant to the City Manager
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]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/22/17);
Department Approval: John Nachbar, City Manager (02/21/17)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) consider adoption of a Resolution to take a position on the proposed California Senate Bill 54 (2017) the California Values Act ("SB 54"); and (2) direct the City Manager or his designee to communicate the City's position as necessary; or (3) provide alternate direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting, Council directed staff to agendize consideration of a resolution taking a position in support of the proposed SB 54.
The City Council's 2016 Legislative and Policy Platform states that the City "commits to pursuing a policy agenda that affirms civil and human rights, and ensures that those targeted on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, or immigration status can turn to government without fear of recrimination."
SB 54, authorized by Senator De Leon, is currently going through the Committee process. As of January 31, 2017, it was sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee. No hearing date is set as of yet.
According to the Legislative Counsel's Digest:
Existing law in Health and Safety Code Section 11369 provides that "when there is reason to believe that a person arrested for a violation of specified controlled substance provision...
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