HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 96-30RESOLUTION NO. 96-30
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 638 AND
SUPPORTING THE CURRENT SAN DIEGO COUNTY
SYSTEM FOR ISSUING CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMITS
WHEREAS, AB 638, if enacted into law, will mandate police chiefsand
sheriffs to issue concealed firearm permits to anyone who applies except those with prior
felony records, those who are committed to mental hospitals, or those who have gone
through a domestic violence diversion program within the last ten years; and
WHEREAS, AB 638 is actively opposed by California law enforcement
organizations representing both labor (Peace Officers Research Association of California)
and management (California Police Officers Association, California Police Chiefs
Association and California Sheriffs Association); and
WHEREAS, under current law, sheriffs and chiefs of police may issue a
permit for a citizen to carry a concealed weapon when they determine that the applicant
is of good character and has shown good cause to carry a concealed weapon in public;
and
WHEREAS, in San Diego County, chiefs of police and the sheriff have, for
over twenty years, agreed to a system whereby the San Diego County Sheriff is the sole
source for issuance of concealed weapons permits within the county; and
WHEREAS, the current San Diego County system for issuing concealed
weapons permits has worked well for the following reasons:
• It provides a common standard for all citizens of San Diego County.
• It prevents "permit shopping" by individuals who, under law, can be
issued a permit by any police chief in the county regardless of the
residence of the citizen.
• It removes the politics from the process and assures a decision based
on objective criteria which treats all citizens the same.
• It provides a single repository of information relating to issued
concealed weapons permits.
• It allows for local control through a single elected official, elected by
the citizens of San Diego County; and
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WHEREAS, the current San Diego County system for issuing concealed
weapons permits is endorsed by the San Diego County Police Chiefs' and Sheriff's
Association; and
WHEREAS, the system proposed pursuant to AB 638 will increase costs
to cities in issuing concealed weapons permits, will result in an increase in confrontation
and litigation among members of an armed populace, and will jeopardize the safety of the
residents of the state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of National City that the City Council does hereby oppose AB 638, and does hereby
support the current San Diego County system for issuing concealed weapons permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is directed to forward
this resolution to Senator Peace and Assemblywoman Ducheny at the earliest date
possible after its adoption, and to distribute copies of the Board of Supervisors and the
other cities within the County.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of March, 1996.
George H. Waters, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Anne Peoples, Ci
y Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney