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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL �p
FROM: LAUREL PREVETTI, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Town Council adopt a resolution to combat human trafficking.
BACKGROUND:
In late August, the Town Manager's Office learned that individual Council Members received a
request for the Town to adopt a resolution declaring support to combat human trafficking. In
response to a communication from the Town Manager, two Council Members requested that the
item be placed on a future agenda.
While individuals and organizations have expressed concerns regarding human trafficking, the
interest to demonstrate proactive support to combat it has increased with Super Bowl 50 coming to
Santa Clara in early 2016.
DISCUSSION:
Attachment I contains a model resolution that was sent to Council Members from members of the
faith community. Attachment 2 contains a draft resolution to express the Town's support to combat
human trafficking through the training of staff, protecting potentially vulnerable populations, and
collaborating with other agencies as appropriate. These actions are consistent with the Town's
current police protection and investigative efforts to address human trafficking and /or prostitution if
and when such activities are alleged in Los Gatos.
COORDINATION•
This staff report was coordinated with the Police Department and Town Attorney's Office.
Reviewed by: Assistant Town Manager own rne
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
FISCAL IMPACT:
None,
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
Attachment:
1. Model 'Resolution
2. Draft Resolution
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CITY OF _
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOL'U`TION OF LOCAL SUPPORT —CO BATTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING —STAFF
TRAINING, ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING VULITERABLE POPULATIONS AND
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
WHEREAS, the crime of human trafficking destroys lives around the world and is present
in every country and every U.S. state; and
WHEREAS, the State of California and its constituent communities are considered to be
receptor sites for trafficking due to econoinic conditions and proximity to international
-borders; and
WHEREAS, forced labor, curnmercial sexua exploitation and involuntary domestic
servitude have been found to exist within local communities; and
WHEREAS, trafficking affects both international and domestic victims: and
WHEREAS, local communities exercise police power, maintain collaborative relations
with other governmental agencies and adopt positions of legislative advocacy;
NOW T EREFOF:E, BE M,
s` th .,
iat _hc C1LY of _ _; bV adopting this
resolution, does hereby state that:
I. The City will participate in available training of staff; and
2. The City will assist local agencies in identifying populations that are vulnerable to
the crime of human trafficking; and
3. The City adopts a legislative advocacy position in support of anti - trafficking
measures
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution will be transmitted to the
appropriate county, state and federal elected representatives.
The foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted at a Regular
Meeting of the duly held on the day of 2014, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
NOT VOTING:
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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Draft Resolution to
RESOLUTION 2015- be modified by Town
Council deliberations
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL and direction.
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DECLARING LOCAL SUPPORT TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
WHEREAS, the crime of human trafficking destroys lives around the world and is
present in every country and U.S. state.
WHEREAS, the State of California and its cities are considered to be receptor sites for
trafficking due to economic conditions and proximity to international borders.
WHEREAS, forced labor, commercial sexual exploitation, and involuntary domestic
servitude have been found in Santa Clara County.
WHEREAS, local governments exercise police protection and investigative services,
conduct staff training, and collaborate with other agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Town Council hereby declares local support to combat human trafficking.
2. This resolution calls for the Town to train staff, protect potentially vulnerable
populations, investigate alleged crimes, and collaborate as appropriate with other agencies to
address potential human trafficking in Los Gatos.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos,
California, held on the 6'' day of October, 2015, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTACHMENT
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA