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OFFICE OF
SHANNON DELONG,TO THE CITY MANAGE1
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve of the City's membership in the "Taking Back our Community"
Coalition and authorize the City Manager to approve any necessary agreements
Recent legislative and ballot initiatives, such as Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109) and Propositions 47
and 57, have changed the way the State of California approaches public safety. While the
changes to these laws have had an impact on California's criminal justice system, there are
concerns that there has also been an increase in property and other crimes during the same
time period.
The City's adopted legislative platform includessupportfor legislation that would mitigate the
unintended negative consequences in our community from AB 109 (realignment) and Props 47
and 57, which amended sentencing laws. The Council has also previously authorized its voting
delegates to the League of California Cities to vote in support of the League advocating that the
Governor and state legislature implement strategies to reduce negative impacts of these recent
changes to criminal laws.
A new coalition of California cities, called Taking Back Our Community, has formed to identify
solutions to some of these unintended consequences. Its stated objectives include efforts to:
- Raise public awareness of why crime is increasing
- Provide a consistent message regarding the facts and impacts of AB 109 and Props 47
and 57
- Advocate for state legislative changes to improve law enforcement's ability to respond to
crime
The coalition's membership dues are $1,500 per year, which would be paid out of budget
account 10-4-1110-0700.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A — Taking Back Our Community information
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COALITION OBJECTIVES
Toraise public awareness ofwhy
crime is increasing in our state.
Tbprovide aconsistent message
surrounding the facts and
impacts ofA81O9'Prop 47'and
Prop 57.
To advocate for State legislative
changes »oimprove law
enforcement's ability torespond
to crime.
REASONS TO JOIN
PROPOSMON 57
°° Official Taking Back Our Community branding with your agency's
logo
• |nfographicvideo summarizing the issue and impactful stories
told 6ythe community
• In-depth legislative tracking
= Cusuomiza6|eoutneech material including:
• Comprehensive Fact Sheet
° Sample letter uzState
legislators
• Informational brochure
Contact the City ofMonrovia st(626)932-5571or
email brnello@d.nnonroviazaus,for a resolution
that your agency must adopt.
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