HomeMy WebLinkAbout _ 4.9(b)--Resolution re National Night Out 2023
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution supporting crime prevention efforts in Redding, and proclaiming Tuesday,
October 3, 2023, as National Night Out in the City of Redding.
Fiscal Impact
National Night Out requires staff time and a minor amount of expense for materials to support
the event. This planned event is accounted for within the currently approved 2023-24 Biennial
Budget.
Alternative Action
The City Council could choose to not approve the attached resolution and discourage the City of
Redding’s (City) participation in National Night Out.
Background/Analysis
The National Association of Town Watch sponsors a nationwide crime prevention program
called National Night Out, which is typically held annually on the first Tuesday in August, with
an alternate date of the first Tuesday in October for those cities that experience extreme
temperatures in August. After polling the Neighborhood Watch groups in the City, the majority
opted for October due to the often triple-digit temperatures Redding experiences in August.
This 40th annual National Night Out provides a unique opportunity for the City to join
thousands of other communities across the country in promoting cooperative police/community
crime prevention activities.
MEETING DATE: September 5, 2023
ITEM NO. 4.9(b)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
bschueller@reddingpolice.org
btippin@cityofredding.org
SUBJECT: 4.9(b)--Consider Resolution proclaiming October 3 2023, as National Night Out.
Bill Schueller, Chief of Police
Report to Redding City Council August 29, 2023
Re: 4.9(b)--Resolution re National Night Out 2023 Page 2
On October 3, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., residents in Redding are asked to lock their
doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outside with neighbors, City representatives,
and Police Officers.
National Night Out is designed to: 1) heighten crime prevention awareness; 2) generate support
and participation in local anti-crime efforts; 3) strengthen neighborhood spirit; and 4) send a
message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and vigilant.
Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further
action is required.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Public Safety - “Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure
and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding.”
• Communication and Transparency - “Improve the quality of communication with the
public and City employees to enhance knowledge and increase transparency to improve
public trust.”
• Government of the 21st Century - “Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and
challenges of today’s residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better
decisions today.”
Attachments
^Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
SUPPORTING CRIME PREVENTION EFFORTS IN REDDING, AND
PROCLAIMING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023, AS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
WHEREAS, The National Association of Town Watch is sponsoring a unique nationwide crime
prevention program on August 1, 2023, with an alternate date of October 3, 2023, called National Night
Out; and
WHEREAS, this 40th National Night Out provides an opportunity for the City of Redding to
join forces with thousands of other communities across the country in promoting cooperative
police/community crime prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Redding Police Department plays a vital role in crime prevention activities in
Redding; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens be aware of the importance of crime prevention
programs and their impact on reduction of crime in Redding; and
WHEREAS, police/community partnerships and neighborhood safety and awareness are
important themes of the National Night Out program;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council calls upon all
citizens of Redding to join the Redding Police Department and the National Association of Town Watch
in supporting the 40th Annual National Night Out on the alternate date of Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Tuesday, October 3, 2023, is hereby proclaimed as
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT in Redding.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 5th day of September, 2023, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_______________________________
MICHAEL DAQUISTO, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
______________________________ _______________________________
SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk BARRY E. DeWALT, City Attorney