HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - CMTY COURT DIVERSION FEES (2)PUBLIC HEARING
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
January 9, 2007
Adele Macpherson
COMMUNITY COURT DIVERSION PROGRAM FEE
SCHEDULE
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council conduct the public hearing and adopt a resolution approving Community Court
Diversion Program fees.
BACKGROUND
The Santa Clarita Community Court Diversion Program, which targets first-time, non-violent
juvenile offenders, ensures that youth who commit petty crimes in Santa Clarita pay restitution
and serve their community service locally. The program, which began in October 2006, is a
partnership between the City, the Sheriffs Department, the Probation Department, and the
William S. Hart Union High School District.
Community Court is held the first and third Wednesdays of each month, at 5:00 p.m., in Council
Chambers. A judge, bailiff, City staff member, and Community Court Coordinator oversee the
proceedings. Juveniles who have committed crimes, such as graffiti, vandalism, speeding, petty
theft, and possession of an illegal substance, are sentenced to make restitution. Currently,
restitution includes:
Letters of apology to victims.
Community service hours.
Prevention classes, such as driving school, teen choices, and anger management.
In addition to the above, Court staff would like to implement new fees. All fees would be paid to
the City Cashier, and deposited into the Community Court Account Number 001-6452. By
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completing assigned community service and classes, paying fees, and avoiding convictions
during their probationary period, juveniles would avoid a conviction on their record.
Upon review and approval by City Council, fees would be implemented as stated herein. The
fees will be included in the Fee Schedule and approved annually by City Council.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Decline adoption of Community Court fees.
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
If implemented, increased revenue.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER FINE SCHEDULE FOR COMMUNITY COURT PROGRAM
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
A public hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita to
consider adding a fine schedule to the Community Court Diversion Program.
The hearing will be held by the Santa Clarita City Council in City Hall Council
Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1° floor, on January 9, 2007.
Proponents, opponents and any interested persons may appear and be heard on the matter
at that time. Further information may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's Office,
Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite #301, Santa Clarita, CA.
If you wish to challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written
correspondence delivered to the City Council, at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Dated: December 1, 2006
Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
Publish Date: December 5, 2006