HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 146 CC RESO RESOLUTION NO. 2016-146
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
ESTABLISHING A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN
SUPPORT OF ITS HOMELESS INITIATIVE STRATEGIES EFFORTS TO COMBAT
HOMELESSNESS
WHEREAS, homelessness continues to be a pressing issue for the City of Baldwin Park
("City") and Los Angeles County ("County") as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council join Los Angeles County's Board of Supervisors
and Chief Executive Officer in identifying homelessness as a priority issue for the region; and
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative has identified 47 strategies to
combat homelessness, with many of them providing Cities access to county resources, such
as mental health services, outreach workers, and supportive housing; and
WHEREAS, the County and City have a unique opportunity to forge a partnership to
effectively leverage resources to assist City residents experiencing homelessness or at risk
of becoming homeless; and
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles is available to provide technical assistance and
linkage to community partners to support City efforts to implement strategies to combat
homelessness; and
WHEREAS, we affirm that all members of our community should have their basic human
needs met, with services provided in a manner that maintains human dignity and respect; the
City will explore (may choose all or select, as appropriate)
• Dedicating federal housing funding to provide supportive services for homeless
individuals;
• Providing social services for homeless individuals offered at the Teri G. Muse Family
Service Center in collaboration with the Los Angeles County and Los Angeles
Services Homeless Authority; and
• Ensuring that law enforcement and other first responders effectively engage homeless
families and individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK THAT:
1. City Council hereby endorses and supports the County's Homeless Initiative
strategies to combat homelessness.
2. City Council is a partner in the County's effort to combat homelessness and looks
forward to further exploration and collaboration with Los Angeles County to identify
and enhance support available for community members who are experiencing
homelessness.
Approved and adopted the 17th day of August 2016
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Number 2016-146 was
duly adopted by the City Council following a roll call vote:
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MAN:i-'r" *ZANO
MAYOR
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK )
I, ALEJANDRA AVILA, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 17, 2016, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Baca, Garcia,Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None.
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None.
ABSTAIN: COUN IL MEMBERS: None.
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ALEJANDRA A ILA XI
CITY CLERK