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Home My WebLink About4.2 - City Proclamations for the Month of JanuarySTAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 4.2 DATE:December 21,2021 TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager SUBJECT:City Proclamations for the Month of JanuaryPrepared 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: Mentoring Month, Stalking Awareness Month, and Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the proclamations. FINANCIAL IMPACT:None. DESCRIPTION:The City Council will consider the following proclamation for the month of January:1. Mentoring Month2. Stalking Awareness Month3. Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 16 Page 2 of 2 1) Mentoring Month2) Stalking Awareness Month3) Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month 17 Attachment 1 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Mentoring Month” WHEREAS,January 2022 will mark the 20 th 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 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 that physical distancing does not mean social disconnection; and WHEREAS,students who regularly meet with their mentors are roughly 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school or face an opportunity gap, but 55% 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 2022, as “Mentoring Month” in the City of Dublin and encourages citizens to engage and participate virtually in local mentoring events. DATED: December 21, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 18 Attachment 2 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Stalking Awareness Month” WHEREAS,January 2022 marks the 18 th 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 stalking 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, incidents of cyberstalking have increased with the popularity of social media and the growth of instant messaging services, and 25% of American stalking victims report having been affected by cyberstalking; and WHEREAS,the City of Dublin is joining forces with victims, service providers, Dublin Police Department, and concerned citizens to observe National Stalking Awareness Month. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim January 2022, as “Stalking Awareness Month” in the City of Dublin and applauds the efforts of the many service providers, police officers, prosecutors, and community organizers for their efforts in promoting awareness about stalking. DATED: December 21, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 19 Attachment 3 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” WHEREAS,human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery, and 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 a problem in all neighborhoods. From the Tri-Valley to Concord, and Livermore to Berkeley, children struggle with the effects of these crimes; and WHEREAS,law enforcement, federal and state agencies, nonprofits, social service providers, and private industry and non- governmental organizations including Claire’s House, Ruby’s Place, and H.E.A.T. (Human Exploitation and Trafficking) Watch in Alameda County are working to end human trafficking through partnerships with Alameda County Police Department and bring home the exploited youth of our community; and WHEREAS, community-based solutions work, but the location 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 2022, as “Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” in the City of Dublin 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: December 21, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 20