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CC - Adoption of a Resolution to Support State Legislation to End Child Marriage
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Meeting Date: May 10, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Shelly Wolfberg/City Manager’s Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) California Coalition to End Child Marriage and Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/05/2021).
Department Approval: John M. Nachbar (05/05/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council consider adoption of a resolution to support state legislation to end child marriage (Attachment 1).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On April 19, 2021, the City Council directed staff to bring back a Resolution in support of ending Child Marriage, based on, and adapted from the sample resolution provided by California Coalition to End Child Marriage. The adoption of the Resolution adopts the recitals in the Resolution and states the following actions:
1. The City Council hereby calls on the California State Legislature to introduce and pass legislation to “End Child Marriage Under 18, No Exceptions”; and
2. The City Council hereby calls upon other California municipalities to consider adopting resolutions showing their commitment to end Child Marriage; and
3. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager and authorized city staff to announce notice of the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution on the City’s social media platforms.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Adoption of the resolution regarding this matter does not create a fiscal impact to the City.
ATTACHMENTS
2021-05-10__ATT__Resolution to End Child Marriage
MOTION
That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to support state legislation to end child marriage; or
2. Provide alternate direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
