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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2000-78 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-78 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE CHILDREN'S NEEDS TASK FORCE WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach desires to provide an environment where children can grow and become healthy, mature adults who are an integral part of the community; and The City desires to identify the needs of the children in the community, and to develop goals and objectives to meet those needs, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve as follows: i. That pursuant to Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.100, there is hereby established a committee of the City Council entitled "The Children's Needs Task Force," which committee shall hereinafter be referred to as "the CNTF" 2. That on October 18, 1999, the City Council approved the Mission Statement and Goals of the CNTF, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A" and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. 3. That the CNTF shall: a. consist of thirteen (13) members; b. meet at least monthly, on the fourth Thursday of each month or at other such times as established by the CNTF, and shall act as an advisory committee to the City Council on matters related to the needs of children in the City of Huntington Beach; 1 g:4:2000reso1:Chi1dren's Needs Task Force RLS 00-459 7-19-00 Res. No. 2000-78 C. elect its own officers, consisting of a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary; and shall establish its own rules and regulations that shall not be inconsistent with the laws of the State of California or the Charter or Ordinances of the City of Huntington Beach. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of August , 2000. Mayor ATTEST: dM W.� _a V-- APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk ity Attorney I WOO AND APPROVED: 'I' l�r INITIATED AND APPROVED: City Ad�i inistrator �K i ctor of Uommunity Services 2 g:4:2000resol:Children's Needs Task Force RLS 00-459 749-00 Res. No. 2000-78 EXHIBIT Res. No. 2000-78 Q-- Q Q R R- R- v Qk@� R� CHILDREN S NEEDS TASK FORCE Q MISSION STATEMENT ,R. The future of our city depends on how we view our children. We must provide an 4 •. environment where children can grow up and become healthy, mature adults who feel themselves to be a part of the community. We must be effective in identifying the needs of our children, and to develop an approach, including goals and objectives, with which ;, to meet these needs. This will mean working with the schools, outside agencies, the QV police, and the children and young people of our community_ The Task Force should R4" define its goals and a set of objectives, which could potentially be incorporated into the R1. long-term goals of the City Council. The Task Force should also provide their ,. . ` recommendations on ways in which these needs might be met including programs, Al which the City Council should consider for implementation or enhancement. GOALS 1. Help Everyone Feel Safe and Secure `a To help children and families develop fully; the community must provide safe and Q. . secure neighborhoods homes, and schools in which they can flourish. This is more than a charge to law enforcement; it is a call to every resident of Huntington Beach. Building strong neighborhood connections can help people form the kinds of relationships that stabilize and strengthen family life and increase respect for others and their property. 2. Support Families �z. Q, An economically viable, safe and secure family is the best place to satisfy the Q: primary needs of children and adolescents. Families are those who. nurture and care for children and youn g g people. A healthy community must support, value, and involve diverse families. Families need support from their community, their ! employers, their schools, and their neighborhoods. Strengthening connections and relationships among neighbors and institutions is particularly effective in reducing the isolation often felt by new parents or newly-arrived families. IT is also an effective strategy in reducing crime and improving the lives of children. 3. Be Sure Everyone Has Physical and Mental Health Care `i`. All Huntington Beach children and families should have access to a coordinated system of resources to develop and maintain physical and mental health. `-� Res. No. 2000-78 4. Be Sure Young People have something Constructive to do when they are not in School k Young people need places where they can be safe from violence and from fear a of rejection. They require constructive activities, support services, and -, opportunities to grow and contribute. This is an essential part of becoming a more supportive and nurturing community. It also helps to prevent crime and Q : anti-social behavior. Positive alternative activities and responsible adult role models are keys to preventing these behaviors. Rom" 5. Get Everyone involved: Include and Recognize Youth 7. The first step is to ensure that residents, businesses, and organizations recognize the importance to the community of meeting the needs of children, youth, and their families and that they accept a role in carrying out the goals of ; the Task Force. The youth of the community must be involved in the planning Q. and implementing of all programs that affect their lives- 6. Value Diversity It is essential that we foster in each young person, and in the community, an understanding of the value of individual differences. 7. Incorporate the Needs of Children in every Decision made by City Government '4.- When any level of city government makes decisions the impacts to children in Q;., . relationship to that decision will be considered. , Qk S. Develop a Strategic Plan for Children and Youth A plan which will describe City policies in carrying out the goals of providing the �a best possible environment for raising children to become successful members of t our community. 9. Children and Youth shall be a Valued Part of this Community The children and youth of Huntington Beach shall be connected to their community through the opportunity to participate in community services, leadership development and participation in programs and services that affect ~ their lives. Young people need opportunities to contribute and to recognize the value of community services. Their skills and energy can be an invaluable resource in strengthening the community. 'k'.' V" ' Res. No. 2000- 78 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of August, 2000 by the following vote: AYES: Julien, Sullivan, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Harman ABSTAIN: City Clerk and ex-officio C erk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California