HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 16-7631-Approving a Partniship w- LA County Combat Homelessness;1*161 Itel I Eel •
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WHEREAS, homelessness continues to be a pressing issue for the City of Downey
( "City ") and Los Angeles County ( "County ") as a whole; and,
WHEREAS, the Downey 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's efforts to implement strategies to combat
homelessness; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council affirms that all members of the Downey community should
have their basic human needs met, with services provided in a manner that maintains human
dignity and respect; the City will ensure that law enforcement and other first responders
effectively engage homeless families and individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. City Council hereby endorses and supports the County's Homeless
Initiative strategies to combat homelessness.
SECTION 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.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 26th day of April, 2016, by the following
vote, to wit: