HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 95-56RESOLUTION NO. 95-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
IN OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 1298, PROPOSING THE
CONVERSION OF THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S
FACILITY (NCWF) TO A LARGER MEN'S PRISON
WHEREAS, under Senate Bill 1298, it has been proposed that the 800 -bed Northern
California Women's Facility (NCWF) would be converted to a 1350 -bed men's prison; and
WHEREAS, this proposal does not consider the negative impacts which would occur in
San Joaquin County, including but not limited to traffic impacts on major highways, additional
burdens on public facilities and resources, and an increase in an already excessive crime rates
when parolees remain in the area upon release; and
WHEREAS, it appears that San Joaquin County is carrying more than its fair share of
responsibility for problems associated with the state's penal system;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lodi as
follows:
That the City Council hereby expresses its opposition to Senate Bill 1298, which would
convert the Northern California Women's Facility to a men's facility and increase the capacity
from 800 to 1350 beds.
Dated: April 19, 1995
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 95-56 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held April 19, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and
Mann (Mayor)
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None