HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-12 - RESOLUTIONS - YOUTH RELATED (2)RESOLUTION NO. 94-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
RELATING TO YOUTH
WHEREAS, the welfare of our children is of critical importance to all citizens and our future;
WHEREAS, according to Children Now and other recognized organizations committed to well-being
of children, California's children are more likely to grow up poor, have babies as teenagers, be victims of
homicide, and be unemployed than other children in the United States; and
WHEREAS, over the past four years, the trend for teenagers has shown 59 -percent increase in
the youth homicide rate, a 23 -percent increase in the teenage birth rate, and an 81 -percent increase in the
youth unemp'oyment rate; and
WHEREAS, for too many children there are no safe havens; home, school, or the streets present
challenges beyond their abilities, leading today's children to find their "care" in gangs or tagging teams, an
alternative "family" where they can find comfort, belonging, and self-esteem or through escaping Irfe realities
through drug and alcohol use; and
WHEREAS, neglecting the needs of our children has costly and tragic consequences, including
exposure to the "revolving door' of incarceration resulting in potentially little or no rehabilitation at a cost
of $20,000 of tax dollars spent per inmate each year; and
WHEREAS, California must act immediately, under the leadership of the Governor and the State
Legislature, in partnership with education and religious institutions, the business community, and all
segments of the population including children's advocacy organizations and all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities' Board of Directors has identified youth as a priority
issue; and
WHEREAS, the League, through its policy committee structure, provides a focal point for the
discussion of all issues confronting cities, and reviews and recommends legislation and appropriate actions
to the League Board of Directors.
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES RESOLVE
to support in full the Youth Services Policy Committee, established by the General Assembly of the League
of California Cities.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of July , 1994.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I DONNA M. GRINDEY, City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the
12th day of July , 1994, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
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