HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-020 - Opposing the CA Assembly Bill 742 (Jackson)RESOLUTION NO. 2023-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA OPPOSING CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL
742 (JACKSON)
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2023, California State Assemblymember Corey
Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) introduced Assembly Bill 742 which, if adopted, would prohibit
the use of police canines for apprehension and crowd control, as specified in the bill; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana actively opposes Assembly Bill 742 and
considers the proposed bill an uninformed and counter -productive attempt to eliminate a
lawful, effective, and legitimate non -lethal force option throughout the State of California;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana promotes an acute understanding of the
importance of de-escalation techniques and advocates for effective de-escalation tools,
including the use and presence of police canines in appropriate situations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana advocates for and promotes the use of controlled
and necessary non -lethal force options versus lethal force options when appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana understands the incredible value of police
canines and the invaluable non -lethal force option police canines provide for police
officers in dangerous situations; and
WHEREAS, police canines provide an effective de-escalation tool and non -lethal
force option for California law enforcement organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
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Section 1. The City of Santa Ana hereby opposes Assembly Bill 742 and
considers the proposed legislation irresponsible, counter -productive, and unnecessary.
Section 2. The City of Santa Ana urges the State Legislature of the State of
California to oppose Assembly Bill 742.
Section 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign a letter
opposing Assembly Bill 742, and further directs staff to send a copy of this resolution and
the letter of opposition to Assemblymember Jackson and other interested parties.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council, and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this
Resolution.
ADOPTED this 18t" day of April. 2023.
Resolution 2023-020
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: Axw, k - -�
AYES: Councilmembers Amezcua, Bacerra Lopez, Penaloza,
Phan (5)
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
Hernandez Vazguez(2)
None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers None (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2023-020 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on April 18, 2023.
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City of Santa Ana
Resolution 2023-020
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