FROM:
Police Department
SUBJECT:
Title
Resolution in Support of Proposition 36: The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-105 of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, supporting Proposition 36: The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Operate in a businesslike manner by creating a memorable customer experience with every interaction.
DISCUSSION:
The Fontana City Council and the Fontana Police Department are in support of Proposition 36. The passing of Proposition 36 will assist with the current epidemic plaquing our communities in regard to chronic retail theft and possession of, sales of, and use of illicit drugs. Proposition 36 will assist law enforcement and prosecution, allowing repeat offenders to receive greater penalties and hopefully reduce recidivism. Supporting Proposition 36 will ensure changes are made to current procedures and practices in the following ways:
• Classifying certain drug offenses as treatment-mandated felonies.
• Increasing penalties for certain drug crimes by increasing sentence lengths and level of crime.
• Requiring courts to warn individuals convicted of distributing illegal drugs of their potential future crime liability if they distribute deadly drugs like fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
• Increasing sentences for theft based on the value of the property stolen.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no fiscal impact.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.