CC Resolution 11633RESOLUTION NO. 11633
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
ADOPTING THE BILL OF RIGHTS FOR THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF SANTA
CLARA COUNTY LED BY THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY CHILDREN'S AGENDA
VISION COUNCIL
Whereas, the Santa Clara County Children's Agenda Vision Council is made up of
leaders from multiple disciplines throughout Santa Clara County and is leading the
Children's Agenda to achieve better outcomes for children and envisions a community
where every child is safe, healthy, successful in learning, successful in life; and
Whereas, the Santa Clara County Children's Agenda Vision Council's mission is to
champion systems change, effective investment and policies, and strategic
partnerships, that improve outcomes for children, youth and families in Santa Clara
County; and
Whereas, the Santa Clara County Children's Agenda Vision Council believes that all
children and youth have rights to live in a just, moral and supportive society;
Whereas, the Santa Clara County Children's Agenda Vision Council embraces the
diversity of our community and believes all children and youth have the same rights,
regardless of their culture, race, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or
disability; arid all children and youth have the right to a better world than the one they
inherited; and
Whereas, the Santa Clara County Children's Agenda Vision Council has adopted the
Bill of Rights for Children and Youth to draw the attentiori of all County and local
agencies, parents, guardians, and private enterprises throughout the county anc~ to
provide them guidance in their decision making in order to foster the needs and healthy
development of all children, youth, and families in the County; and
Whereas, the Campbell City Council desires that every child and youth should have the
opportunities set forth in the Bill of Rights for the Children and Youth of Campbell.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Campbell City Council adopts the Bill of Rights
for the Children and Youth for Santa Clara County as a guidelirie for decisions
pertaining to Children and Youth in Campbell; and
Be it further resolved that the Campbell City Council with the adoption of this
resolution supports and encourages all County and local agencies to adopt, publicize,
and facilitate the Bill of Rights for Children and Youth into programs and activities for
the benefit of our youth.
The Bill of Rights for Children and Youth of Santa Clara County:
We resolve to support all children and youth so that:
• A healthy mind, body and spirit that enables them to maximize their potential.
• Develop a healthy attachment to a parent, guardian, or caregiver and an ongoing
relationship with a caring and supportive adult.
• Have their essential needs are met -nutritious food, shelter, clothing, health .
care, and accessible transportation.
• A safe and healthy environment, including homes, schools, neighborhoods and
communities.
• Access to a 21st century education that promotes success in life, in future
careers and a love of life-long learning.
• Training in life skills that will prepare them to live independently, be self-sufficient
and contribute to their community.
• Employment opportunities with protections from unfair labor practices.
• Freedom from mistreatment, abuse and neglect.
• A voice in matters that affect them.
• A sense of hope for their future.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7~h day of January, 2014 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUncilmemberS: Baker, Low, Kotowski, Cristina, Waterman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
AP ROVED:
Richard M. Waterman, Mayor
ATTE
Anne ybee, City Clerk