City Council
MEETING DATE: 7/22/2015
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Resolution of Support for AB 150
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FROM:
George Crum, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 150
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BACKGROUND:
At the January 9, 2015 CVAG Public Safety Committee meeting, Riverside County District Attorney Michael Hestrin discussed Proposition 47 and its implication on the communities. California Proposition 47 reduces the classification of most "non-serious and non-violent property and drug crimes" from a felony to a misdemeanor. The measure was approved and took effect immediately upon its passage on November 4, 2014.
The CVAG Public Safety Committee discussed the portion of Proposition 47 that would make the theft of a gun a misdemeanor, instead of a felony. CVAG staff researched current state legislation and found that AB 150 (Melendez and Gray) is seeking changes to Proposition 47 in regard to theft of a gun $950 or less. AB 150 provides an important clarification of the law on this point, and in doing so enhances public safety. This measure specifies that the theft of a firearm valued at $950 or less is a felony offense. The bill is supported by the League of California Cities and the California Police Chiefs Association. AB 150 is currently waiting a hearing date for the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
DISCUSSION:
CVAG staff has prepared Resolution No. 15-003, to support AB 150 (Melendez, Gray) that would make buying or receiving a stolen firearm $950 or less a felony. Additionally, CVAG staff has prepared a model resolution for CVAG member jurisdictions to consider for adoption. Attached is the proposed Resolution in support of Assembly Bill 150 that would make buying or receiving a stolen firearm $950 or less a felony.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the City with the adoption of this Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Resolutio...
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