HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 86-269 N.C.S. 10/06/1986,;~ - ,
I~~SOlUt101'1 N~. 86-269 ~, ~. S,
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION INSTRUGT'ING THE PETALUMA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO WORK
WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS'T.0 DEVELOP A PLAN OF ACTION THAT WILL MAKE
SCHOOL CAMPUSES SAFE HAVENS FROM DRUGS
WHEREAS, research studies show that the use of drugs and alcohol by
school-aged children is epidemic in our schools and communities; and
WHEREAS, the effects of drug and alcohol abuse are devastating to
young people's lives and their futures, to their families, to society, and to
the educational environment'; and
WHEREAS, schools are an appropriate place to educate youth about
the harmful effects of drug. and alcohol abuse and to assist them in learning
positive ways to make healthy choices in their lives; and
WHEREAS, the schools cannot be expected to shoulder this burden
alone because the future of the entire. community, indeed of our democracy,
depends upon having an educated citizenry able to make ethical and moral
choices; and
WHEREAS, schools should provide a safe haven for students so that
our youth can be safe, and learn effectively; now
THEREFORE, BE 'IT RESOLVED that, at the request of our Police Chief,
the .Petaluma City Council applauds the determination of school districts to
make dug and. alcohol abuse prevention a highest priority for the 1986-87
school .year and beyond, and hereby instructs the police department to work
with our community's schools to develop a plan of action that will make school
campuses safe havens from drugs. '
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BE IT. FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Pe a.luma City Council will lend its
support to help foster the cooperative relationships among teachers, parents,
students, law enforcement and other community agencies necessary to accomplish
this goal.
Under he power and authority conferred. upon. this Council by the Charter of said. City.
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A r e as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) ( ( meeting f"
on the .,.. 6th........... day of ...............OCtOber ._....,_ ......._, 1s$6.., by the
following vote: ......... ..........•-----....---------•
Attorney
AYES: DAVIS, SOBER, WOOLSEY; CAVANAC~i, BALSHAW, VICE MAYOR TEI~CER, MAYOR ~`i'PEI
NOES: -
ABSENT: -•
ATTEST : . . ....... .............................:..........................•---..._.....---.......-... ............----..... .:-.....-- -.-.....-.........----•--•--•-----....... _
City Glerk 3U/-D / Mayor
Council Fila ..................................
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