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Adoption of Resolution Supporting Proposition 36 on the November 5, 2024 Ballot, Allows Felony Charges and Increases Sentences for Certain Drug and Theft Crimes, (City Manager).
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Proposition 36 is on the November 5 Ballot for voters across the state to consider. The City of Alameda's (City) adopted 2023-2024 Legislative Agenda includes supporting the League of California Cities' strategic advocacy priority to improve public safety in California communities. The League of California Cities supports Proposition 36.
Staff is asking City Council for direction on whether to adopt a resolution of support for Proposition 36 on behalf of the City. City Council members can also support or oppose the measure individually in their role as an elected official.
BACKGROUND
The City adopts a two-year Legislative Agenda that serves as a guide for the City's legislative advocacy efforts. By adopting a Legislative Agenda, City staff and the Mayor and City Council can react quickly to most legislative issues as they arise. On May 2, 2023, the City Council approved the 2023-2024 Legislative Agenda (Exhibit 1).
The City of Alameda's adopted 2023-2024 Legislative Agenda includes support for the following areas:
* Reduce crime and increase the public safety of Alameda residents, businesses, and visitors.
* Support the League of California Cities' strategic advocacy priority to improve public safety in California communities.
* Support the policing and racial equity outcomes consistent with adopted City Council directions and the Police Reform and Racial Equity Committee recommendations, including shifting responsibility for responding to mental health crises from the Police Department to other non-police agencies.
DISCUSSION
A detailed description of Proposition 36 is included as Exhibit 2 with the Legislative Analyst's Office analysis included as Exhibit 3. Prop...
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