City Council

12.3 Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Denouncing\nInstitutionalized Violence Against Youth and Affirming the\nCity's Commitment to Supporting Programs That Promote\nYouth Safety, Well-Being and Success\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City\nCouncil adopt the attached Resolution denouncing Institutionalized\nviolence against youth and affirming the City's commitment to\nsupporting programs that promote youth safety, well-being and\nsuccess.\nBACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION: During the March 10, 2025 City Council\nmeeting, Councilmember Marco Barcena directed staff to prepare a\nresolution denouncing institutionalized violence against youth and\naffirming the City's commitment to supporting programs that\npromote youth safety, well-being and success.\nThe attached Resolution aims to affirm that the City of Bell Gardens\nstands in solidarity with those advocating for the well-being and\nrights of youth.\nCONCLUSION: Staff recommends the approval of the attached\nresolution to address institutionalized violence against youth and the\nCity’s mission to invest in youth services and preventative initiatives\nto provide a safe and supportive environment for youth.\nFISCAL IMPACT: None.\nATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-30