HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 007 CC RESO RESOLUTION NO. 2021-007
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS' WHITE PAPER ON LAHSA
REFORM
WHEREAS, City of Baldwin Park is a member of the San Gabriel Valley Council
of Governments (SGVCOG).
WHEREAS, the SGVCOG serves as a unified voice to maximize resources and
advocate for regional and member interests to improve the quality of life in the San
Gabriel Valley.
WHEREAS, City of Baldwin Park and the other member cities of the SGVCOG
cities provide homelessness services and work with the Los Angeles Homeless
Services Authority (LAHSA), the LA County Homeless Initiative, the LA County
Department of Mental Health, the LA County Sheriff's Department, and various other
State and County departments, nonprofits, service providers, and other municipalities.
WHEREAS, the 2020 Homeless Count identified 555 people experiencing
homelessness in Baldwin Park. It identified 4,555 people experiencing homelessness in
the San Gabriel Valley, representing an increase of 47% over the last five years. With
the inclusion of the separate count within the separate Pasadena Continuum of Care,
the homeless population of the San Gabriel Valley represents nearly 10% of the
Countywide total.
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion on
September 1, 2020, seeking to explore changes to the structure and function of LAHSA
and highlighting the need to examine the system as a whole.
WHEREAS, the SGVCOG convened a working group to draft a white paper to
ensure the San Gabriel Valley had a leading voice in these reform efforts. This working
group consisted of representatives from 11 cities and met five times from September to
November 2020.
WHEREAS, this working group drafted a white paper (Attachment A) that
outlined the causes and impacts of systemic problems with the current homelessness
response system, identified comprehensive solutions, confirmed the San Gabriel
Valley's commitment to best practices and programs, and affirmed a willingness to lead
the region to a more effective, County-wide coordinated strategy to combat
homelessness.
WHEREAS, this white paper was subsequently reviewed and adopted by the
SGVCOG Governing Board.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of February, 2021.
EMMA J. ESTRADA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, Marten Garcia, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2021-007 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin
Park at a regular meeting thereof held on February 17, 2021 and that the same was
adopted by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Damian, Garcia, Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tern Avila
and Mayor Estrada
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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MARLEN G RCIA
CITY CLERK