HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of So El Monte - Drive-by Shootings INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
City of Palm Desert
TO: CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK ALLEN, DIRECTOR OF CODE COMPLIANCE
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE, ENDORSING
LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO COMBAT DRIVE-BY SHOOTINGS AND
SUPPORTING H. R. 100 - COUNCIL FOLLOW UP #2676
DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 1991
I. DISCUSSION:
Congressman Torres has submitted a House of Representative's
Bill (H. R. 100) that would increase the penalties for persons
convicted of drive-by shootings.
The City of South El Monte has approved Resolution No. 91 -
3122 endorsing legislative support for H. R. 100, and is
urging all cities to take a similar supportive position on
H. R. 100.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department states they have
experienced an increase in drive-by shootings in the
Coachella Valley and support H. R. 100.
II. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends support of Resolution No. 91 -3122 of the
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July 31, 1991
TO: Cities In The Los Angeles Area
From: City Council, South El Monte, California
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 91-3122
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 91-3122 adopted
by the City Council of the City of South El Monte, California
at the regular meeting of July 25, 1991, supporting the
passage of H.R. 100, introduced by Congressman Torres.
Sincerely,
Kathy . Gonzales
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-3122
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING LEGISLATIVE
EFFORTS TO COMBAT DRIVE-BY SHOOTINGS AND SUPPORTING
H.R. 100 (TORRES)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, criminal street gang activity is a significant
social problem in urban areas throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, the violence and terrorism that street gangs
inflict upon the communities of our nation has been intolerably
exacerbated by the proliferation of "drive-by" shootings
throughout all areas and segments of our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the constant threat of "drive-by" shootings has
begun to pervade the consciousness of citizens of all ages, from
child to adult; thereby depriving our citizenry of their right
to peacefully pursue the attainment of enriched and fullfilled
lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, "drive-bys" have turned our cities' streets into a
deadly combat zone; so deadly that a young American hero of the
Persian Gulf crisis from Baldwin Park could survive the horrors
of war in the desert; only to lose his life in the war of the
streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL
MONTE HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council expresses its support and urges
the passage of H.R.100, recently introduced by
Congressman Esteban Torres which would increase
the penalties for those convicted of drive-by
shootings.
2 . The City Council urges all cities to take a
similar supportive position on H.R.100 by
contacting their elected representatives to
solicit their support.
3 . The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution and shall forward an executed
coDv to Congressman Torres.
Res . 91-3122
July 25 , 1991
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of July, 1991 .
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ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS:
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE )
Clerk of the City of South El Monte,
I , Kathy L. Gonzales, City beingResolution
that theCouncilof
hereby certifypassed foregoing Resolution,
and adopted by the City No. 91-3122 was dulylar meeting of said Council
the City of South El Monte at a 1991�and that said Resolution was
held on the 25th day of July,
adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
Olmos , Pardo , Perez , Sanchez , (Mayor) Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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