HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-075 CC Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 12-75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA TO SUPPORT THE AUTISM PLAYBOOK
AND RESOURCE GUIDE WHICH IS A RESULT OF THE
AUTISM TASK FORCE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR
OTHER MUNICIPALITIES AND AREAS TO USE TO HELP
ADDRESS THIS HEALTH CRISIS IN THEIR COMMUNITY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, Autism occurs in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups and is
four times more likely to occur in boys than in girls; and
WHEREAS, Autism occurs in 1 in 88 children; and
WHEREAS, Autism rates exponentially increased since the mid-eighties; and
WHEREAS, more autistic children than ever are entering the school system,
utilizing City recreational programs, and will be entering fhe workforce in the future; and
WHEREAS, many families have difficulty finding resources to assist them with
their autistic children; and
WHEREAS, families with autistic children find it difficult to participate in normal
social activities because of their child's special needs; and
WHEREAS, in order for individuals with autism to be fully integrated into the
community, businesses need to be educated about appropriate accommodations; and
WHEREAS, thousands of families have a child with autism who are reaching
adulthood without resources to help them make that transition; and
WHEREAS, the City of Temecula launched the Southwest California Autism
Task Force in 2010 with the intent of educating the community about the growing public
health crisis surrounding autism, matching community needs with existing resources,
and developing programs focused on improving the lives of this special needs
population; and
WHEREAS, the Southwest California Autism Task Force consists of elected
representatives from the County of Riverside and the Cities of Murrieta, Temecula,
Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Menifee, and Hemet; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the work of the Southwest California Autism Task
Force, an Autism Playbook has been drafted to assist communities in educating their
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citizens about this public health crisis, provides a framework for other communities to
address the special needs of the autistic community in their area, and gives examples of
programs implemented in Southwest Riverside County; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the work of the Southwest California Autism Task
Force, a Resource Guide has been drafted to assist individuals, parents, teachers and
caregivers in finding needed resources to aid individuals with special needs; and
THEREFORE, the City of Temecula does hereby resolve to support and promote
the use and dissemination of information in the Autism Playbook and Resource Guide
throughout the nation with the goal of educating communities, helping communities
determine how to match their community's needs with their existing resources, and how
communities can develop programs thaf focus on improving the lives of this special �
needs population.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Temecula this 23� day October, 2012.
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uck Washington, Mayor
ATTEST:
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� Susan W. Jo es, MMC
City Cler
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
� COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan W. Jones, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 12-75 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 23 day of October, 2012, by the
following vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Naggar, Roberts, Washington
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Comerchero, Edwards
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Susan . Jones, MMC
City Clerk
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