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RESOLUTION NO. 2980
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF. THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
CONDEMNING GANG VIOLENCE
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande is committed to maintaining a safe community
for its residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the community seeks to encourage positive life-style choices for its youth;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council, along with the community, Public Safety staff, and
community service and youth organizations, will not tolerate gang activity, particularly senseless
acts of violence; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has committed scarce resources to D.A.R.E.,
Neighborhood Watch, Graffiti Removal, and other Police Department programs to deter gang
activity; and
WHEREAS, recent gang violence has re-emphasized the continuing need for community-
initiated, grass roots efforts, such as Neighborhood Watch, and aggressive enforcement action
to deter gang activity; and
WHEREAS, quick action by concerned community members and Public Safety staff is
essential to send a clear message that acts of violence will not be tolerated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande does fully recognize and commend the community and its Police Department for their
continuing effort to deter, and prompt action to diminish further, gang violence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby declare the City of
Arroyo Grande a zero-tolerance zone -- gang violence will not be abided.
On motion of Council Member Souza , seconded by Council Member Brandy ,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Souza, Brandy, Moots, Burke and Mayor Gallagher
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this27thday of April, 1993.
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NANCY A. A VIS, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TERIM CITY A TI'ORNEY
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Resolution No. 2980
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I, NANCY A. DAVIS, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County
of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty
of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 2980, is a true, full and
correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted at a regular neeting
of said Council on the 27th day of April, 1993.
WITNFSS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed
this 4th day of May, 1993.
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