HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-74 - Supporting the Newport Beach Police DepartmentRESOLUTION NO. 2020-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
THE NEWPORT BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the existence of law and order in any community most often results
from a collaboration between the residents of that community and its law enforcement
officers;
WHEREAS, recent national events have brought attention to the profession of law
enforcement and the men and women who dedicate themselves — and their families — to
said profession;
WHEREAS, the right to freedom of speech and peaceful protest must be protected
and, we as a community, have witnessed how some national events have given way to
violence, destruction of property, and an abandonment of community values and
collaboration;
WHEREAS, the Newport Beach Police Department employs a work force
comprised of highly trained and educated individuals who are committed to excellence
and have the highest standard of ethics;
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2020, the Newport Beach Police Department was faced
with five separate protests at five separate locations in the City of Newport Beach totaling
approximately 2,500 protestors;
WHEREAS, to conclude the 12 -hour day without any major incidents, property
damage, or injuries to officers or protestors is a demonstration of the Newport Beach
Police Department's exceptional professionalism, preparation, and planning; and
WHEREAS, the fashion in which the Newport Beach Police Department
maintained order and provided a safe environment for all participants is a testament to
their commitment to community needs, desires, and values, and further embodies how
the Newport Beach Police Department continues to be an extension and reflection of
those they so proudly serve.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as
follows:
Section 1: The City Council does hereby express support for the members of the
Newport Beach Police Department, in their efforts to connect with the community and
create a safe environment for all people who reside, work, or play in the City of Newport
Beach.
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Section 2: The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are
incorporated into the operative part of this resolution.
Section 3: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution
is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City Council
hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution, and each section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4: The City Council finds the adoption of this resolution is not subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the
activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378)
of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting the resolution.
ADOPTED this 25th day of August, 2020.
Will O'Neill
Mayor
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Aarob C. Harp
City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby certify that the
whole number of members of the City Council is seven; the foregoing resolution, being Resolution
No. 2020-74, was duly introduced before and adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the 251h day of August, 2020; and the same was so passed and adopted
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Mayor Will O'Neill, Mayor Pro Tem Brad Avery, Council Member Joy Brenner, Council
Member Diane Dixon, Council Member Duffy Duffield, Council Member Jeff Herdman,
Council Member Kevin Muldoon
NAYS: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of
said City this 26th day of August, 2020.
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Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
Newport Beach, California