HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 5000 RESOLUTION NO. 5000
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO
STRENGTHEN THE PENAL CODE BY SPECIFICALLY
MAKING IT A FELONY TO DISCHARGE A FIREARM IN
A RECKLESS MANNER
WHEREAS, each year many innocent people are injured
and killed and property damaged due to persons discharging
firearms into the air; and
WHEREAS, state law (Penal Code Section 246) makes it a
felony to willfully discharge a weapon at an inhabited or
occupied building or motor vehicle but provides no penalty
for discharging a weapon in a reckless manner so as to
endanger innocent people;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the state legislature enact legisla-
tion making it a felony to willfully discharge a firearm in a
reckless and wanton manner without regard for the safety of
others.
SECTION 2. That this resolution be sent to the Governor
and to those members of the Assembly and Senate representing
the City of Downey.
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall take effect
immediately.
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this resolution and provide for the appropriate
distribution thereof.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of May
1988.
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DIANE P. BOGGS, IOR
ATTEST:
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was
adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular
meeting held on the 24th day of May , 1988, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Barb, Cormack, Santangelo, Paul, Boggs
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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