HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 99-204 N.C.S. 10/18/1999
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Resolution No. 99-204 NC.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
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3 A RESOLUTION
4 TO ESTABLISH PETALUMA YOUTH COMMISSION
5 AND A PETALUMA TEEN COUNCIL
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7 WHEREAS, it is the objective of every healthy community to support and advance the
8 development of all of its young people; and,
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10 WHEREAS, a community needs assessment survey commissioned by HCZ indicated a strong
11 desire to improve Petaluma's support for youth resulting in formation of the TEEN CAPS; and,
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13 WHEREAS, a study by the Adolescent Health Center of the University of California, which was
14 funded by Petaluma Health Care District, confirmed the work of the TEEN CAPS; and,
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16 WHEREAS, technological advancers, economic competition and social changes pose serious
17 challenges to our youth; and,
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19 WHEREAS, the Petaluma community has many activities and organizations that address some
20 specific youth and their needs; and,
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22 WHEREAS, improvement and collaboration among these activities and organizations should be
23 encouraged and assisted; and,
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25 WHEREAS, acommunity-wide approach is needed to advocate for youth and to achieve
26 collaboration among agencies that are involved with youth issues; and,
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28 WHEREAS, young people and their families would benefit from improved knowledge and of
29 access to services; and,
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5 WHEREAS, the people of Petaluma take pride in the accomplishments of its young people and
6 cherish their future in the community;
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8 NOW 'T'HEREFORE, BE I'I' RESOLVED, that the City Council of Petaluma, in cooperation
9 with the Petaluma Board of Education and the Petaluma Health Care District, does hereby
10 establish a Youth. Commission to address the needs of the youth of the Petaluma community and
11 a Teen Council to provide a voice for the teens of the Petaluma community; and be it further
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13 RESOLVED, that the Youth Commission and Teen Council shall work in partnership with HCZ,
14 our community collaborative as well as other appropriate agencies, organizations and resources
15 to enhance services and opportunities for young persons, that each one might develop their full
16 potential in our community and promote good citizenship; and be it further
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18 RESOLVED, that the Youth Commission be established by a subcommittee comprised of two
19 representatives each from the City Council, the Petaluma School Board, and the Petaluma Health
20 Care District with said subcommittee to screen and interview all applicants and make a
21 recommendation to the City Council regarding commission representatives,; and be it further
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23 RESOLVED, that the sponsored Teen Council be comprised of youth members selected by the
24 City Council with the charge to represent all the youth of the Petaluma community; and be it
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5 RESOLVED, that the Petaluma Youth Commission and the Petaluma Teen Council shall report
6 annually to the establishing authorities and to the community concerning services for .youth,
7 relevant issues, and actions to achieve its mission; and be it further
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9 RES®L,VED, that the City Council will receive a status report of both the Youth Commission
10 and Teen Council within twelve months, including mission statements, goals, business plans and
11 organizational structure of each representative body.
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Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) meetinrg-~'""-
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following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Healy, Cader-Thompson, Hamilton, Maguire, Vice Mayor Keller, Mayor Thompson
NOES: Torliatt
ABSENT: None
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City Clerk Mayor
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