CC SR 20180717 J - Taking Back Our Community CoalitionRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 07/17/2017
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes to join the Taking Back Our Community Coalition
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Adopt a Resolution No. __, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES AUTHORZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE TAKING BACK OUR
COMMUNITY COALITION
(2) Enter into an Agreement with the City of Monrovia to join the Taking Back Our
Community Coalition
FISCAL IMPACT: There is a $1,500 Taking Back Our Community Coalition annual
membership fee. However, no appropriation is needed at this time.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): 101-400-6120-4601
ORIGINATED BY: Jacqueline Ruiz, Administrative Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Resolution No.__ (page A-1)
B. Join the Coalition Flyer (page B-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
At the June 19, 2018, City Council meeting Mayor Brooks’ request and by general
consensus of the City Council, Staff researched the Taking Back our Community
Coalition (Coalition) and the initiative titled “Reducing Crime and Keeping California
Safe Act of 2018.”
The passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 109, Proposition 47 (Prop 47) and Proposition 57
(Prop 57) have reshaped the criminal justice system in California. While the listed
measures may have had some positive impacts on the State’s criminal system, the
cumulative effect on local communities is significant. Cities across California are
reporting increases in crime that law enforcement experts believe are related to the
legislative measures that have been enacted over the past several years.
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In an effort to combat increasing crime rates, the Cities of Arcadia, Glendora and
Monrovia started the Taking Back Our Community Coalition (Coalition). The Coalition is
comprised of Southern California cities advocating for the State to engage in further
discussions to identify solutions for the unintended consequences made to California’s
criminal justice system through the enactment of AB 109, Prop 47 and Prop 57.
Currently, the Coalition has approximately 40 members and supporters, most of which
are located in the greater Los Angeles and San Bernardino areas.
The key objectives of the Coalition include raising public awareness about why crime is
increasing in the state, providing a consistent message surrounding the facts and
impacts of AB 109, Prop 47 and Prop 57, and advocating for State legislative changes
to improve law enforcement’s ability to respond to crime.
Coalition members are required to pay the City of Monrovia, the lead administrative
agency, $1,500 annually. The funds will be used to coordinate the development of an
overall public education and outreach campaign. Additional membership benefits
include:
• Official Coalition branding will include RPV’s City logo
• Infographic video summarizing the issue along with impactful video stories
• In-depth legislative tracking and analysis related to the proposed State legislation
• Access to customizable outreach material to share with community members
including an informational brochure, comprehensive fact sheet on AB 109, Prop
47 and Prop 57 and sample letter to state lawmakers
• Opportunity to regularly meet with regional members and guest speakers to
further the Coalition’s objectives
The “Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act of 2018” initiative calls for
reclassifying currently “non-violent” crimes as “violent;” reforming the parole system to
stop the early release of violent felons, expanding parolee oversight and strengthening
penalties for parole violations; reforming theft laws to restore accountability for serial
thieves and organized theft gangs; and expanding DNA collection.
The initiative did not qualify for the November ballot. As such, a resolution for this
initiative was not brought forward for Council’s consideration.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation(s), the following alternative action is available
for the City Council’s consideration:
1. Do not adopt the resolution at this time and provide Staff with additional
direction.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE TAKING BACK OUR
COMMUNITY COALITION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The passage of Assembly Bill 109, Proposition 47 and
Proposition 57 have reshaped public safety and the criminal justice system in California.
Section 2: The aforementioned legislative measures have had some
impacts as municipalities in California are reporting increases in property and violent
crime. A 2015 report released by former California Attorney General Kamala Harris
showed an increase in crime in the State: 166,588 victims of violent crimes, a 10%
increase (15,163 more victims) and 1,023,828 victims of property crimes, an 8.1%
increase (77,146 more victims). A 2016 publication released by the Public Policy
Institute of California cited that property crime rate of 2,260 per 100,000 residents in
2015 increased 6.6% from the 50-year low of 2,459 in 2014.
Section 3: The Taking Back Our Community Coalition (hereinafter, the
“Coalition”) is a coalition of various California cities, led by the Cities of Arcadia,
Glendora and Monrovia with Monrovia acting as the lead administrative agency and
Coalition treasurer.
Section 4: Through a collaborative effort, the Coalition seeks to advocate
for common sense legislative solutions that will enhance the criminal justice system in
California more equitably.
Section 5: Each Member City shall designate one or more representatives
to be an active participant at Coalition meetings and facilitate the exchange and
dissemination of information to further the Coalition’s objectives.
Section 6: The City Council hereby authorize membership and
participation in the Taking Back Our Community Coalition including the use or
reproduction of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes seal in Coalition brochures and
informational literature.
Section 7: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this __ day of July 2018.
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Resolution No.
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Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
City Clerk
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, Emily Colborn, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that
the above Resolution No. 2018-__, was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on July ___ 2018.
_________________________
City Clerk
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TAKING BACK OUR COMMUNITY COALITION
be part of the solution and join the
$1,500 per year
MEMBERSHIP DUES
ASSEMBLY BILL 109 PROPOSITION 47 PROPOSITION 57
STATE CHANGES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITY INCLUDES:
TAKING BACK OURCOMMUNITY
Taking Back Our Community is a coalition of local governments dedicated to public education and community advocacy surrounding the unintended adverse public safety impacts of recent changes to California’s criminal law.
COALITION OBJECTIVES
•Official Taking Back Our Community branding with your agency’slogo•Infographic video summarizing the issue and impactful storiestold by the community•In-depth legislative tracking•Customizable outreach material including:
REASONS TO JOIN
•Comprehensive Fact Sheet•Sample letter to Statelegislators•Informational brochure
•To raise public awareness of whycrime is increasing in our state.•To provide a consistent messagesurrounding the facts andimpacts of AB 109, Prop 47, andProp 57.•To advocate for State legislativechanges to improve lawenforcement’s ability to respondto crime.
Contact us at (626) 932-5571 or email bmello@ci.monrovia.ca.us for more information on how to join.
HOW TO JOIN
Find out more at www.TakingBackOurCommunityCA.com
COALITION MEMBERS
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In California, crime rates have also sky-rocketed. A report released in 2015 by former California Attorney General Kamala Harris depicted similar disturbing statistics of increasing crime in the State:
166,588 victims of violent crimes 1,023,828 victims of property crimes
Violent crimes include homicide, rape, assault. Property crimes include burglary, car theft, and larceny.This represents a 10% increase (15,163 more victims) in violent crime.This represents an 8.1% increase (77,146 more victims) in property crimes.
Following the implementation of AB 109 & Prop 47, communities across California are experiencing increases in violent and property related crimes.
Across the State...
Pasadena 34%Culver City 43%Montebello 37%Claremont 87%Bell Gardens 21%
Whittier 48% Irwindale 21%Redondo Beach 23%Alhambra 38%West LA 26%Pomona 23%Arcadia 37%La Cañada Flintridge 38%San Marino 24%Monrovia 28%
Montebello 28%Culver City 29%Gardena 27%
2013: 40,384 (Before Prop 47) 2016: 56,351 (After Prop 47)2013: 228,419 (Before Prop 47) 2016: 252,224 (After Prop 47)
In Los Angeles County...
PROPERTY CRIME
10%
In our Communities...
WWW.TAKINGBACKOURCOMMUNITYCA.COM
TAKING BACK OURCOMMUNITY
ASSULT INCREASE BURGLARY INCREASE ROBBERY INCREASE
Taking Back Our Community is a coalition of local governments dedicated to public education and community advocacy surrounding the unintended adverse public safety impacts of recent changes to California’s criminal law.
For more information, contact us at (626) 932-5571 or email bmello@ci.monrovia.ca.us.
23,805 more property crime victims
increase!
VIOLENT CRIME
15,967 more violent crime victims
40%
increase!
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