Resolution 13435CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO.13435
SUPPORTING STATE LAW TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCIES TO IMPOSE 30 -DAY IMPOUNDS ON VEHICLES
INVOLVED IN SIDESHOW ACTIVITIES THAT IMPERIL
PUBLIC SAFETY, SUCH AS "CRUISING ", WANTON RECKLESS DRIVING
AND ILLEGAL EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED
WHEREAS, cruising activities, a.k.a., "The Sideshow" continues to be a significant
problem in the region; and
WHEREAS, since 1988 there has been a significant increase in the number of crowd
control incidents and criminal activity related to cruising, including speed exhibitions
conducted within close proximity to large gatherings of pedestrians, speed exhibitions
involving passengers and drivers hanging out of moving vehicles, plus occurrences of
reckless driving resulting in property damage and physical injury; and
WHEREAS, the regional problems associated with cruising activities have resulted
in increased redeployment of police resources from Alameda; and
WHEREAS, the activities involved contribute to a reduction in the quality of life for
affected neighborhoods, e.g., excessive noise, litter, public intoxication, indecent exposure,
and diminished air quality; and
WHEREAS, the illegal activity associated with these activities has had a negative
impact on the business community; and
WHEREAS, the intentional disruption of major traffic arteries by cruising
participants has caused incidents of disruption of public transportation (including traffic
going to and from the Oakland International Airport) and the delivery of emergency services
including medical and fire services; and
WHEREAS, the problems associated with cruising and other "Sideshow" type of
activities are a state -wide issue requiring a change to the Califomia Vehicle Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Alameda hereby declares its support of the City of Oakland's Police Department's
proposed legislative efforts to secure changes in the Califomia Vehicle Code in order that
California cities may be better able to protect the public peace, health, and safety of their
citizenry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Alameda hereby
directs the City Manager and the legislative lobbyist to advocate for the above position in the
State Legislative.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to Ceda Floyd, City Clerk, City of Oakland.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting assembled on the 5th
day of March, 2002, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson, Kerr, and Mayor
Appezzato - 5.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this
oth day of March, 2002.
Lara Weisiger, CitClerk
City of Alameda