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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.2 City Proclamations for the Month of April (2)STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 3 Agenda Item 4.2 DATE:April 6,2021 TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager SUBJECT:City Proclamations for the Month of April Prepared by: Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the month of April in the City of Dublin: Arbor Day, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Donate Life Month, Financial Capability Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Second Chance Month, and Fair Housing Month. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the proclamations. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the month of April: 1. Arbor Day National Arbor Day is April 30, 2021. While in years past this was a time for volunteer opportunities and community events for all ages, current CDC guidelines surrounding COVID-19 make this year very different. The Arbor Day Foundation is encouraging virtual events for Arbor Day 2021. 2. Sexual Assault Awareness Month According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, April 2021 marks the official 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 3. Donate Life Month Donate Life Month was established nationally by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. Observed each April, National Donate Life Month helps to encourage 16 Page 2 of 3 Americans to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation. 4. Financial Capability Month The Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) recognizes Financial Capability or Financial Literacy Month each April to raise public awareness of the importance of financial literacy and maintaining smart money management habits. 5. Child Abuse Prevention Month According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of communities working together to help families thrive and prevent child maltreatment. Throughout the year and especially during the month of April, communities are encouraged to increase awareness about child and family well-being and work together to implement effective strategies that support families and prevent child abuse and neglect. This year’s theme for National Child Abuse Prevention Month is “Thriving Children and Families: Prevention with Purpose”. 6. Second Chance Month According to the National Association of Criminal Defense Layoffs (NACDL), April 2021 will celebrate Second Chance Month. Since 2017, NACDL, Prison Fellowship, and other national partners have recognized Second Chance Month as a time to raise awareness about the obstacles faced by over 70 million Americans with a criminal record and unlock opportunities for them to succeed. 7. Fair Housing Month National Fair Housing Month celebrates the passage of the Fair Housing Act in April 1968, a national law that prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, and gender. Fair Housing Month reminds us that the principle of fair housing is not only state and national law, but a fundamental human concept and entitlement for all people. As a community, we welcome all good neighbors and recognize the contributions of a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds, colors, ethnicities, and religious traditions. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Arbor Day Proclamation 2) Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation 17 Page 3 of 3 3) Donate Life Month Proclamation 4) Financial Capability Month Proclamation 5) Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation 6) Second Chance Month Proclamation 7) Fair Housing Month Proclamation 18 Attachment 1 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Arbor Day – April 30, 2021” WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and WHEREAS, the holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska; and WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products; and WHEREAS, trees in the City of Dublin increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify the community; and WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim April 30, 2021 as Arbor Day in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to plant and care for trees to gladden the hearts and promote the well-being of this and future generations. DATED: April 6, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 19 Attachment 2 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” WHEREAS, April is nationally designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) – a time to draw attention to the prevalence of sexual assault and educate individuals and communities about how to prevent it; and WHEREAS, we know that, in the United States alone, nearly one in five women and one in 67 men have been raped at some time in their lives and that one in six boys and one in four girls are sexually abused before the age of 18; and WHEREAS, sexual harassment, assault, and abuse happen in all communities, including online spaces. We are spending more and more of our lives online, whether for work, school, or entertainment. Unfortunately, with this increase in virtual connection comes an increase in online abuse and harassment. Consent and boundaries can be violated online in a number of ways, and the trauma of online abuse is all too real for many survivors; and WHEREAS, 2021 marks the twentieth anniversary of SAAM, and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center campaign for April 2021 is “We Can Build Safe Online Spaces”; and WHEREAS, the campaign calls on us to create online spaces that are built on the foundational values of practicing consent, keeping kids safe, and supporting survivors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim April 2021 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to learn how to create safe and respectful online communities. DATED: April 6, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 20 Attachment 3 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Donate Life Month” WHEREAS, April is recognized as National Donate Life Month (NDLM), established in 2003 by Donate Life America; and WHEREAS, NDLM helps to encourage Americans to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation; and WHEREAS, the 2o21 theme for NDLM is the “Garden of Life”; and WHEREAS, the Donate Life garden depicts an ecosystem of plants, insects, and other components working together to form an interconnected living system. Similarly, we each have the potential to nurture and enrich our communities through organ, eye, and tissue donation; and WHEREAS, April 16, 2021 is National Donate Life Blue and Green Day, and National Donate Life America is encouraging citizens to wear blue and green to increase awareness around organ, eye, and tissue donation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim April 2021 as Donate Life Month in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to become educated about living donations and consider registering as a donor. DATED: April 6, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 21 Attachment 4 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Financial Capability Month” WHEREAS,on March 9, 2004, Senate Resolution 316 was passed designating April 2004 as “Financial Literacy Month”.The purpose of the Resolution was to raise public awareness about the importance of financial education in the United States and the serious consequences associated with the lack of understanding about personal finances; and WHEREAS, each April, federal and state agencies, credit unions, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and other entities take part in this initiative to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education in the United States and the consequences that may be associated with a lack of understanding about personal finances; and WHEREAS, the Financial Literacy and Education Commission encourages people to take action to improve their financial futures; and WHEREAS, many people have experienced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after a disaster. One of the best ways to prepare for a natural disaster is knowing the risks of where you live and saving for the unexpected; and WHEREAS, due to COVID-19, Money Smart Week will be held virtually April 10-17, 2021. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim April 2021 as Financial Capability Month in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to start developing short and long-term financial habits through financial literacy. DATED: April 6, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 22 Attachment 5 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Child Abuse Prevention Month” WHEREAS, National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of communities working together to help families thrive and prevent child maltreatment; and WHEREAS, during the month of April and throughout the year, communities are encouraged to increase awareness about child and family well-being, and work together to implement effective strategies that support families and prevent child abuse and neglect; and WHEREAS, this year, the Children’s Bureau’s theme for National Child Abuse Prevention Month is “Thriving Children and Families: Prevention with Purpose”; and WHEREAS, child abuse can have long-term psychological, emotional, and physical effects that have lasting consequences for victims of abuse; and WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention activities succeed because of the partnerships created between child welfare professionals, and education, health, community, and faith-based organizations and businesses, law enforcement agencies, and families; and WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Dublin and urge all citizens to recognize this month by dedicating ourselves to the task of improving the quality of life for all children and families. DATED: April 6, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 23 Attachment 6 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Second Chance Month” WHEREAS,in April 2021, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) will celebrate Second Chance Month; and WHEREAS, since 2017, NACDL, Prison Fellowship, and other national partners have recognized Second Chance Month as a time to raise awareness about the obstacles faced by over 70 million Americans with a criminal record and unlock opportunities for them to succeed; and WHEREAS, every person has dignity and potential, but one in three American adults has a criminal record which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other resources they need to reach their potential; and WHEREAS, now, more than ever, it is crucial to raise awareness about the challenges men and women face upon reentry as they seek healthcare, housing, and employment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim April 2021 as Second Chance Month in the City of Dublin to educate citizens of the challenges faced by those affected by crime and incarceration. DATED: April 6, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 24 Attachment 7 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Fair Housing Month” WHEREAS, Fair Housing Month celebrates the passage of the Fair Housing Act in April, 1968, a national law that prohibits the discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, and gender; and WHEREAS, each April, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) observes Fair Housing Month; and WHEREAS, economic stability, community health, and human relations in all communities are improved by diversity and integration; and WHEREAS, Fair Housing is integral to the ethical commitment of members of the National Association of Realtors and the City of Dublin and is critical to the ability of all real estate professionals to serve their clients, customers, and communities; and WHEREAS, April is designated Fair Housing Month to encourage residents of the City of Dublin to attend fair housing education seminars, and to support local and state efforts to end discrimination in housing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim April 2021 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Dublin to establish an inclusive community committed to fair housing and to promoting appropriate activities by private and public entities intended to provide or advocate for equal housing opportunities for all residents and prospective residents in the City of Dublin. DATED: April 6, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 25