Rights of the each member of the public is posted on the entrance of the meeting room for section 4.04.03

of

the City of Benesha's open government ordinance.

We have one proclamation tonight.

And so I will ask it looks like Jackie is gonna join me at the podium.

Thank

you.

This is a proclamation and recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Whereas Sexual Assault Awareness Month is observed each April to increase understanding of sexual assault

and

to affirm the community's commitment to prevention, support, and accountability.

And

whereas sexual assault affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, and remains widely underreported due to fear, stigma, and barriers to seeking help, and often begins early in life with many survivors experience harm before the age of 25.

And whereas data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that nearly

half

of women, more than one in six men

in

the United States have experienced some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime, reflecting the widespread nature of this issue.

And

whereas in Benesha and throughout Solano County, individuals continue to seek support through crisis lines, forensic exams, advocacy services, and legal systems, demonstrating both the ongoing need for services and the importance of timely responsive care.

And whereas survivors in Solano County are supported through the collaboration of SafeQuest Solano, SAIN SART,

the

Solano Family Justice Center, Solano Advocates for Victims of Violence, the Victims Empowerment Support Team, and partners at Travis Air Force Base, including the Family Advocacy Advocacy Program, and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program, providing confidential trauma-informed care, including advocacy, forensic medical services, counseling, legal support, and prevention education.

Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Steve Young, mayor of the City of Venetia, on behalf of the City Council of the City of Venetia, hereby proclaim April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and acknowledge the real and ongoing impact of sexual assault within the community, affirming its commitment to supporting survivors, strengthening prevention efforts, and ensuring that individuals have access to services, resources, and pathways to safety.

And I'll ask if uh Jackie representing SafeQuest wants to say anything.

Yes.

This recognition reflects a shared commitment across SafeQuest, Solano, the Family Justice Center, St.

Sartre, Vest, Travis Air Force Base, SAVV, and many others in our community.

I'd like to inform the community that in 2025, we saw a total of individuals impacted by sexual assault and domestic violence.

The total was 9,001 individuals.

And once we are called, we are then required to be there within a half an hour.

We bring clothing because the police take the individual's clothing as uh

for samples.

And um I had

a

colleague in AAUW tell me years ago that she had been raped and that she was sent home in a taxi in a hospital gown, naked under the gown.

So as a result,

uh

rape crisis centers have continued now to give sweats.

We have them in all sizes in the trunk of the car, and flip-flops.

So the individuals can go home with something other than a hospital now.

So of the agencies I mentioned, whether we support support and help athletes and healing this work is only possible with strong colliery.

This recognition belongs to all of

us

and especially survivors to show strength and courage.

We

are proud to stand in this and we may remain for your and for recognizing this important effort.

Our

next item is the adoption of the agenda.

Mr.

Giuliani, any changes to the agenda?

No

changes, ma'am.

We have a motion, a second to adopt.

I'll move to approve the agenda.

Second.

We have a motion and a second.

Ms.

Wolf, please call the roll.

Council members birdside?