HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 16,332RESOLUTION NO. 16,332
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
URGING AGGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT ACTION BY
THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY IN
PROSECUTING JUVENILE GANG -RELATED CRIMES
WHEREAS, on August 22, 1990, three juveniles were wounded
by gunfire in a gang -related shooting in an apartment complex in
National City; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of National City have been
victimized by other violent gang activity in recent months, such
as the case of a mother shot and killed while waiting in her car
for her daughter to return from a party; and
WHEREAS, violent gang activity is a serious and growing
problem in the City of National City and the State of California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of National City that the City Council does hereby urge the
Office of the District Attorney of the County of San Diego to use
all means at its disposal to deal aggressively with the juvenile
gang problem, including the prosecution as adults of juveniles
charged with violent crimes, the prosecution of drive -by shootings
as attempted murder, and the recommendation of severe penalties for
those convicted of such crimes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this iRthday of September 1990.
George H. Waters, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lor Anne Peoples, Cit Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney