2007-03 RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 03
A RESOLUTION OF THE GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CITIZEN
CORPS COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the President of the United States asked cities and counties across
the country to create Citizen Corps Councils to bring together first responders, volunteer
organizations, law enforcement agencies, and other community serving institutions; and
WHEREAS, the primary objectives of a Citizen Corps Council are to match the
needs of first responders with the skills and abilities of volunteers to make the
community safer; to educate the public on safety; spearhead efforts to offer citizens new
and existing volunteer opportunities; and promote Citizen Corps programs and
activities.
WHEREAS, three national Citizen Corps programs are already established in the
City of Grand Terrace -- Neighborhood Watch, Volunteers in Police Service (i.e.,
Citizens on Patrol), Community Emergency Response Teams; and
WHEREAS, the City has an established Disaster Council that consists of local
first responders, volunteer organizations, law enforcement agencies, and community-
serving institutions; and
WHEREAS, the City has an established Emergency Preparedness Program
entrusted with making the community safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to
any emergency situation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Grand Terrace hereby establishes a Grand Terrace Citizen Corps Council to parallel in
membership with the Grand Terrace Disaster Council.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this
13th day of February, 2007.
MAYOR
Attest:
CITY CLERK
I, BRENDA MESA, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2007- 03 was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 13th day of February, 2007, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Cortes, Miller and Buchanan; Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
and Mayor Ferre
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Brenda Mesa, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
City Attorney L)
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