CITY OF PACIFICA
COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
5/28/2024
1 SUBJECT:
Peace Resolution
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider whether or not to adopt the attached “Pacifica Resolution for Peace and Reconciliation.”
STAFF CONTACT:
Mary Bier, City Councilmember
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On Friday, May 17, 2024, Councilmember Bier submitted a request to the City Manager to place the peace resolution written by the Pacifica Peace People on an upcoming agenda. The resolution is provided as attached for City Council’s consideration.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
The City Council could choose to not adopt the attached resolution or could choose to make revisions to the resolution prior to adoption.
RELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND WORK PLAN:
Adoption of the attached resolution does not directly relate to the City Council’s Strategic Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to the recommended action.
ORIGINATED BY:
City Council
ATTACHMENT LIST:
Pacifica City Council 2
May 28, 2024
RESOLUTION NO. _______
PACIFICA RESOLUTION FOR PEACE AND RECONCILIATION
WHEREAS, the beautiful city of Pacifica, which means Peace, stands committed to the belief that all human life is precious in all communities and nations of the world regardless of national, ethnic, political, or religious affiliations or identities; and WHEREAS, recent and ongoing armed violence and destruction have resulted in the tragic loss of thousands of lives of Palestinians and Israelis; and WHEREAS, these brutal attacks have caused ongoing shock, trauma, grief, and fear to those directly experiencing them as well as to those watching the horrors unfold; and WHEREAS, Islamaphobia and anti-semitism have risen significantly across the United States and around the world with direct impact on communities, including Pacifica – from synagogues and mosques, to schools, universities, offices and wherever people gather; and WHEREAS, the people in Gaza have been effectively cut off from basic life necessities, and most have been displaced multiple times, resulting in mass starvation and ongoing crisis; and WHEREAS, the majority of nations in the UN have voted for a cease-fire resolution, and millions of people worldwide, including residents of Pacifica, have joined in peaceful actions since Oct. 7th to amplify the call for human rights, peace and justice; and WHEREAS, we recognize that we are globally connected through our shared humanity and that our actions, however local, carry global implications; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Pacifica joins the calls from the growing number of cities across our country and the world for an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza and Israel, the safe return of all hostages and detainees, immediate, unconditional provision of life-saving humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza and the initiations of reconciliation and a viable peace process for Israelis and Palestinians to create a better future for all.
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