Support CF 24-0140-S1 (report on impact of Grants Pass)

Support CF 24-0140-S1 (report on impact of Grants Pass)

Proposed by Chris Spitz/PPCC and Paula Gerez/NCWP on July 15, 2024
Formally adopted by WRAC in August 2024 | Download the WRAC position letter

Passed by

  • Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council
  • Brentwood Community Council (modified version)
  • Mar Vista Community Council (modified version)
  • Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa (modified version)
  • Pacific Palisades Community Council
  • Venice Neighborhood Council
  • West LA-Sawtelle Neighborhood Council
  • Westside Neighborhood Council (modified version)
  • Westwood Neighborhood Council

Motion

Refers to City Council file 24-0140-S1

“______ NC/CC, a member of the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils, strongly supports the motion in CF 24-0140-S1 (Park, Krekorian and other CMs), calling for theCity Attorney to analyze the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson – that anti-camping laws do not violate the 8th Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment – on the City’s ability to regulate encampments in public spaces in Los Angeles, and further calling for a report by the Chief Legislative Analyst on current laws restricting camping in the 87 other cities in Los Angeles County that will impact the City of Los Angeles.”

Background

Background Information

Contact Chris Spitz or Paula Gerez with any questions.

Notes

8/5/24 letter (advising that 5 member councils had passed the motion)

WWNC passed motion after WRAC position letter sent (per President Lisa Chapman, passed 9/9/24)

Modified versions:

BCC: 7/10/24 position Letter

NCWP: 7/2/24 meeting agenda — item 4(16) passed (per President Paula Gerez)

MVCC:  7/14/24 Homeless Cmtee agenda — item 7.1 passed by MVCC board 7/15/24 (per VP A. Marton)

WNC:  8/8/24 CIS 

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