HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 15-7555-Supporting AB 201 and SB 267RESOLUTION NO. 15 -7555
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 201 AND SENATE BILL 267, TO ALLOW
CITIES TO ADOPT LOCAL RESTRICTIONS FOR REGISTERED SEX
OFFENDERS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey has a sworn duty to uphold the
interests of the residents of the City of Downey; and,
WHEREAS, in keeping with this duty and understanding the life -long psychological,
emotional and physical effects on survivors of sexual trauma, the City of Downey in 2009
adopted a local ordinance enacting restrictions related to registered sex offenders; and,
WHEREAS, the City's ordinance restricted registered sex offenders from residing in a
"Residential Exclusion Zone" defined as 2000 feet from child care centers, public or private
schools (K -12), parks and a public library; and the City enacted an anti - loitering provision that
prohibits registered sex offenders from loitering in a "Child Safety Zone" defined as 300 feet
from a child care center, public or private schools (K -12), parks, a public library, a commercial
establishment with a child playground and a location that holds classes or group activities for
children, and a school bus stop; and,
WHEREAS, recent State Court decisions have held that ordinances such as the City of
Downey's ordinance are too restrictive and violate the rights of the registered sex offenders;
and,
WHEREAS, under protest, the Downey City Council was forced to amend its ordinance
to remove its sex offender residency regulations and to conform its anti - loitering provision to the
less- restrictive State law; and,
WHEREAS, AB 201 and SB 267 have been introduced that would allow cities to adopt
more restrictive rules, ordinances, laws and codes to protect Downey residents and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. To support the passage of AB 201 and SB 267, as may be amended in
keeping with the original legislative intent.
SECTION 2. To authorize Downey elected officials, the City Manager or designee and
Downey's registered lobbyists, as appropriate, to sign letters, deliver testimony, or perform
similar efforts in support of the passage of this legislation.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of April, 2015.
UIS H. MARQUEZ ayor
ATTE
ADRIA M. JIMENEZ, MC
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 15 -7555
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of April, 2015, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
Ashton, Brossmer, Vasquez, Saab, Mayor Marquez
NOES:
Council Member:
None.
ABSENT:
Council Member:
None.
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
None.
ADRIA M. JIMENEZ, MC
City Clerk