REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GEORGEANNE A. WHITE, City Manager
Office of Mayor & City Manager
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - Amending Resolution No. 2020-035 relating to the use and possession of weapons and security (Subject to Mayor's Veto).
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RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Council adopt the Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2020-035 to revise the security procedures for City employees entering City Hall.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On February 13, 2020 the City Council adopted Bill No. B-1 which amended Fresno Municipal Code section 9-2601 Relating to the Use and Possession of Weapons which prohibited the possession (including CCWs) of weapons at Fresno City Hall. The Ordinance also established security checkpoints at City Hall which included bag screening and metal detectors. All members of the public and City employees were to enter the P Street entrance of City Hall for screening. The Ordinance allowed for Charter Officials and some City employees to be exempted from screening.
FMC section 9-2061(p) also states, "The Council, by resolution, may provide for and publish further security regulations and/or exceptions to implement this section."
On February 27, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-035 which provided detailed procedures for security screening and exceptions to the security screening process.
However, shortly thereafter, City Hall closed due to COVID-19 and the Employee screening process was paused until the State of Emergency issued by Governor Newsom is lifted.
BACKGROUND
On February 13, 2020 the City Council adopted Bill No. B-1 which amended Fresno Municipal Code section 9-2601 Relating to the Use and Possession of Weapons which prohibited the possession (including CCWs) of weapons at Fresno City Hall. The Ordinance also established security checkpoints at City Hall which included bag screening and metal detectors. All members of the public and City employees were to enter the P Street e...
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