City Council

22) DISCUSSION REGARDING ADVOCATING FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO STRENGTHENINVESTIGATIONS INTO ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDRENThis item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.City Council discussion to direct staff to draft and formal submission of a joint advocacy letterto California’s congressional delegation, including Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, as well asmembers of the U.S. House of Representatives, urging immediate action to strengthen theinvestigation, prevention, and prosecution of abuse against women and children. This effortshould also include collaboration with local agencies, community organizations, and advocacygroups to support awareness, prevention, and reporting initiatives, ensuring a coordinated andeffective response that prioritizes victim protection and accountability.