2.FF. PROHIBIT UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS [S. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]: SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City of West Hollywood. Theft of catalytic converters has been on the rise nationwide over the past several years and this ordinance will help the City and Sheriff's Department prevent and penalize this type of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to prohibit the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City of West Hollywood; 2) Return to City Council with the draft ordinance for consideration; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote future catalytic converter etching events held by the West Hollywood Sheriff's Station for West Hollywood residents; and 4) Direct the City's Community & Legislative Affairs Division to monitor state legislation aimed at preventing catalytic converter theft and take positions in accordance with the City's lobbying and advocacy plan.