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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.2 - 3495 City Proclamations for the Month of Decembe Page 1 of 2 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 1, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager SUBJECT: City Proclamation for the Month of December Prepared by: Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider the proclamation of December 2020 as Impaired Driving Prevention Month in the City of Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the proclamation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: As the holiday season approaches, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across the country throughout the month of December, which has been recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month for the 39th consecutive year. MADD is asking people to take personal responsibility this holiday season by considering virtual gatherings due to COVID-19 pandemic. Approval of the proclamation of December 2020 as Impaired Driving Prevention Month in the City of Dublin reflects the City's support for these efforts. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: Page 2 of 2 1. Impaired Driving Prevention Month A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Impaired Driving Prevention Month” WHEREAS, National Impaired Driving Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs; and WHEREAS, the season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is what the Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) describes as “one of the deadliest and most dangerous times on America’s roadways due to an increase in impaired driving”; and WHEREAS, MADD is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across the country throughout the month of December, which has been recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month for the 39 th consecutive year; and WHEREAS, during December, drunk driving increases as more people travel and attend events where alcohol is served; and WHEREAS, in light of COVID-19, the CDC recommends considering hosting virtual events to avoid gatherings and travel, which will lower the risk of impaired driving. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim December 2020 as “Impaired Driving Prevention Month” and urges the residents of this community and surrounding communities to commit to a safe holiday season by avoiding distractions on our roadways. DATED: December 1, 2020 Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Arun Goel Councilmember Melissa Hernandez Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Shawn Kumagai