RES-11537 SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 47 REFORMRESOLUTION NO. 11537
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION 47 REFORM
WHEREAS,on November 4,2014, California voters approved Proposition 47—Criminal
Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties. Initiative Statute (Proposition 47); and
WHEREAS, Proposition 47 reduced many nonviolent property and drug crimes from
felonies to misdemeanors—including theft and fraud $950 or less; and
WHEREAS,since 2014,research shows that commercial burglary has increased statewide
by 16%between 2019 and 2022, and is 15%above the 2014 rate; and
WHEREAS, in Orange County alone, commercial burglary has increased by 98% since
2014; and
WHEREAS, the Orange City Council recognizes Proposition 47 has led to unintended
consequences; and
WHEREAS, The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act (Act) is
currently gathering signatures to appear on the November 2024 ballot; and
WHEREAS,The Homelessness,Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act, in addition to
solutions to reduce homelessness through drug and mental health treatment,will increase penalties
for people who repeatedly engage in theft; and
WHEREAS, the Act will add new laws to address the increasing problem of"smash and
grab" thefts that result in significant losses and damage, or that are committed by multiple thieves
working together.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orange
as follows:
Section 1: The Orange City Council supports The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and
Theft Reduction Act.
Section 2: The Orange City Council supports legislation seeking to place a measure on a
future ballot to reform Proposition 47.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City
Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting the resolution.
ADOPTED this 9th day of April 2024.
ianna Barrios, Mayor pro tern, City of Orange
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Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Mike Vigliotta, ity Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ORANGE
I, PAMELA COLEMAN, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Orange at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 9th day of April 2024,by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Bilodeau
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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