HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6292RESOLUTION NO. 6292
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA URGING A CHANGE IN THE LAWS RELATING TO
THE INCARCERATION AND RELEASE OF JUVENILES
CHARGED WITH FELONIES.
WHEREAS, the matter of juvenile crime has been brought into
sharp public focus by reason of the large scale arrests of juveniles
charged with the unlawful sale and possession of drugs, particularly
in the public schools within the County of Los Angeles, and
WHEREAS, many juveniles charged with drug violations have
been released to their parents and guardians within a few hours
following the time of their arrests and have the opportunity to again
engage in the unlawful sale and possession of drugs, and
WHEREAS, the City Council is mindful of the provisions of
Section 628 of the Welfare and Institutions Code of the State of
California which gives broad powers to a Probation Officer to release
a minor to his parents or guardian in lieu of detention, and
WHEREAS, the public interest demands that all citizens be
protected from the commission of serious crimes by prior offenders,
whether the prior offenders be minors or adults;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the
City of Azusa as follows:
SECTION 1. The Legislature is hereby urged to amend the
provisions of Section 628 of the Welfare and Institutions Code so
that juveniles charged with felonies and other serious crimes,
including the sale of marijuana and other prohibited drugs, be
detained until a preliminary hearing is held by a Judge.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this resolution and shall transmit copies of this resolution to Go-
vernor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., to Attorney General Evelle J. Younger,
to District Attorney Joseph Busch, and to the members of the Senate
and Assembly who represent the City of Azusa in the State Legislature.
Adopted and approved this 7thd4y of April, 1975. /I
Mayor
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 7th day of April , 1975, by the following
vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None