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Home My WebLink About4.3 City Proclamations for the Month of JanuarySTAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 4.3 DATE:January 12, 2021 TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager SUBJECT:City Proclamations for the Month of January Prepared by: Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the month of January in the City of Dublin: National Mentoring Month, National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and National Stalking Awareness Month. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the proclamations. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the month of January: 1. National Mentoring Month National Mentoring Month highlights an annual campaign to focus attention on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us can work together to increase the number of mentors to help ensure positive outcomes for the young people in our community. 2. National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Human trafficking is a crime in which force, fraud, or coercion is used to compel a person to perform labor, services, or commercial sex. It affects all populations: adults, children, men, women, foreign nationals and U.S. citizens, and all economic classes. The Defense Department continues to raise awareness and do its part to end this crime. 3. National Stalking Awareness Month National Stalking Awareness Month represents an annual call to action to recognize and 43 Page 2 of 2 respond to the serious crime of stalking. This January 2021, the focus of National Stalking Month is on cyberstalking. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) National Mentoring Month 2) National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month 3) National Stalking Awareness Month 44 Attachment 1 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “National Mentoring Month” WHEREAS,January 2021 will mark the 19th anniversary of National Mentoring Month, an annual campaign to focus attention on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us can work together to increase the number of mentors to help ensure positive outcomes for the young people in our community; and WHEREAS,the City of Dublin honors volunteer mentors who support young people by showing up for them every day and demonstrating their commitment to helping them thrive; and WHEREAS,mentoring programs make our communities and our state stronger by driving impactful relationships that increase social capital for young people and provide invaluable support networks; and WHEREAS,during the COVID-19 pandemic, mentoring programs have stepped up to fill gaps for young people and families, connecting them with resources and ensuring that mentoring relationships continue virtually to ensure that physical distancing does not mean social disconnection; and WHEREAS,students who regularly meet with their mentors are more than 52 percent less likely than their peers to skip a day of school and youth who face an opportunity gap, but those who have a mentor are 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor; and WHEREAS, National Mentoring Month is the time of the year to celebrate, elevate, and encourage mentoring across our community and recruit caring adult mentors in the City of Dublin. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim January 2021, as “National Mentoring Month” and encourages citizens to engage and participate virtually in local mentoring events. DATED: January 12, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Michael McCorriston 45 Attachment 2 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” WHEREAS,Human Trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. Victims of Human Trafficking are subjected to force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor; and WHEREAS,Human Trafficking goes against basic human rights and there is a vital need to eradicate this crime; and WHEREAS,every year, 1.2 million children are exploited around the globe. Here in the East Bay, we are far from immune from child trafficking, and it is not just a problem in “bad” neighborhoods; from the Tri-Valley to Concord, Livermore to Berkeley, children struggle with the effects of these crimes; and WHEREAS,Law enforcement, federal and state agencies, nonprofits, social service providers, private industry and non- governmental organizations including Claire’s House, Ruby’s Place, and HEAT (Human Exploitation and Trafficking)in Alameda County, are working to end Human Trafficking through partnerships with Alameda County Police Department to bring home the exploited youth of our community; and WHEREAS, community-based solutions work, but the locations of facilities to help these children sometimes creates fear and concern from local neighborhoods. The key to supporting successful futures for victims of these crimes is to learn the facts and engage in frequent and timely communication at the community level. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim January 2021, as “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” and urges citizens of this community to stand with Claire’s House, Ruby’s Place, and H.E.A.T. Watch to help make a difference in combatting trafficking. DATED: January 12, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Michael McCorriston 46 Attachment 3 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “National Stalking Awareness Month” WHEREAS,January 2021 marks the 17th annual National Stalking Awareness Month, an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking; and WHEREAS,California was the first state to pass anti-stalking laws and penalties in the United States, given the frequent incidents of celebrity harassment initiated by obsessed fans; and WHEREAS,the U.S. National Center for Victims of Crime defines it as “any unsolicited contact between two individuals that communicates a threat (directly or indirectly) or induces fear”; and WHEREAS,National Stalking Awareness Month began in response to the 2003 murder of stalking victim Peggy Klinke. Klinke’s sister, Debbie Riddle, wanted to change the tragedy into triumph by helping improve law enforcement’s response to stalking; and WHEREAS, Cyberstalking has increased with the popularity of social media and the growth of instant messaging services. Twenty-five percent of American stalking victims reported having been affected by cyberstalking; and WHEREAS,the City of Dublin is joining forces with victim and service providers, Dublin Police Services, and concerned citizens throughout Dublin to observe National Stalking Awareness Month. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim January 2021, as “National Stalking Awareness Month” and applauds the efforts of the many victim service providers, police officers, prosecutors, and community organizers for their efforts in promoting awareness about stalking. DATED: January 12, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Michael McCorriston 47