REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Approve a Resolution of Local Support Combatting Human Trafficking
Report
BACKGROUND
The City of Sunnyvale received multiple letters from Sunnyvale residents expressing significant concern over the issue of human trafficking and requesting Council consideration for approval of a resolution in support of efforts to combat human trafficking.
Despite receiving numerous requests for resolutions supporting specific policy positions (such as opposition to human trafficking), the City has historically reserved the use of resolutions to recognize individuals or organizations that have made extraordinary, lasting, and significant contributions to the community. Positions supporting or opposing specific legislation are typically captured via City Policy in the Council Policy Manual, which facilitates easy reference and enables quick advocacy action when necessary. In this particular case, while this issue is widely legislated at various governmental levels, human trafficking has a real impact within our region and, as we understand, there is a majority of Council and wide spread community support for the City to take a position on combatting human trafficking efforts.
This report and the public hearing are offered in lieu of the previously requested study session by Council.
EXISTING POLICY
General Plan, Goal SN-3 - Safe and Secure City - Ensure safe and secure environment for people and property in the community by providing effective public safety response and prevention and education services.
Policy SN-3.2 - Control conduct recognized as threatening to life and property.
Policy SN-3.3 - Provide investigative services directed toward successful prosecution and conviction of criminal offenders.
Policy SN-3.4 - Reduce crime and fear by strengthening the police/community partnership.
Policy SN-3.6 - Aid those who cannot care for themselves (intoxicated, addicted, mentally ill, physically disabled, the you...
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