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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-09-25; City Council; 16378; Attack On The United Statesifi E Ek a . . p 2 d Y $ CITY OF CARLSBAD -AGENDA BILL AB# I&, 37f TITLE: q-$&( Resolution Condemning the Attack on the United States, Praising MTG. Those Who Responded, and Calling for a National Security Summit DEPT. CM RECOMMENDED ACTION: 9 DEPT. HD. CITY ATTY. CITY MGm q Adopt Resolution No. &X3\ -9condemning the attack on the United States, praising those who responded, and calling for a National Security Summit. ITEM EXPLANATION: On September 11 th, 2001, the United States was the victim of multiple terrorist attacks on the Cities of New York and Washington D.C. which has resulted in the death of thousands. In an effort to show support for the President of the United States and our dismay at the horrific actions of that day, attached is Council Resolution No.&o1-364, which calls for the following actions: The City Council of the City of Carlsbad applauds the efforts of the emergency service workers, who have demonstrated selfless heroism time and again during this crisis, The City Council of the City of Carlsbad urges the citizens of Carlsbad to donate blood to assist in this emergency, The City Council of the City of Carlsbad requests that the United Conference of Mayors holds a security conference to address various concerns. FISCAL IMPACT: None EXHIBITS: 1. Council Resolution No. 300 I- 30Lf 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 RESOULTION NO. 2001-304 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, CONDEMNING THE ATTACK ON THE UNITED STATES, PRAISING THOSE WHO RESPONDED, AND CALLING FOR A NATIONAL SECURITY SUMMIT WHEREAS, on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, horrific and cowardly acts of terrorism occurred in the United States, with direct impacts on our nation's cities; and WHEREAS, we, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad are shocked and saddened by these acts; and WHEREAS, our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families; and WHEREAS, the Carlsbad City Council supports the President of the United States and the United States Congress to punish those responsible for these horrific acts; and WHEREAS, the Carlsbad City Council, together with other local municipalities have taken several actions to increase security in our cities, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California that we applaud the selfless heroism of the countless firefighters, police officers, rescue workers, members of the National Guard, other public servants, and volunteers across the nation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT we urge everyone in the City of Carlsbad to donate blood in order to meet current and future emergency medical needs, and to coordinate offers of assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as requested by New York City; and 1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT we urge an unshaken respect for the 2 diversity of America's residents, demonstrating an understanding of the 3 freedoms that are rights to be enjoyed by every American resident and for 4 which thousands of citizens, residents, and visitors lost their lives 5 unwittingly protecting in the events of Tuesday, September 11, 2001; and 6 WHEREAS, the United States Conference of Mayors will convene a 7 National Security Summit to address a broad array of issues including 8 airport service and personnel security, emergency management and 9 preparedness, building safety, and water system protection, and will seek 10 the active participation of the President's Administration in this critical 11 initiative. 12 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City 13 14 15 16 NOES: None. )\ 17 18 19 20 21 ATTEST: 23 RRAINE M. WOOD, C/ity Clerk 24 25 Council held on the 25th day of September, 2001 by the following vote, to wit: L AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, and Hall.