City of Gainesville - File #: 051174

• File #: 051174
• Version: 3
• Name: Issue of Young Men Wearing Baggy Pants (B)
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/10/2006
• In control: Public Safety Committee
• Final action: 7/10/2006
• Title: Issue of Young Men Wearing Baggy Pants (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/10/2006	3	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass
6/15/2006	2	Public Safety Committee	Discussed
5/18/2006	1	Public Safety Committee	Deferred
4/10/2006	0	City Commission	Referred

Title

Issue of Young Men Wearing Baggy Pants (B)

Explanation

On April 10, 2006 the City Commission referred the issue of young men wearing baggy pants to the Public Safety Committee for discussion and recommendation.  

Citizen Rosa Williams addressed the Public Safety Committee requesting the City consider legislation enforcing young men who wear baggy pants on public streets.  Ms. Williams, chair of the Black on Black Crime Task Force related concerns with the bad example, described as a disgrace, set by young men who show off their undergarments in public.  

Attorney staff present advised that while the fashion may be offensive to some, if they are only showing another garment, there is no legislation prohibiting that dress.  

The Public Safety Committee agreed with staff's comments and research that found no other city or states having successfully implemented any legislation in this regard.

Recommendation

The City Commission accept the Public Safety Committee's recommendation to take no further action on this item, and remove this item from the pending referral list.