HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 18-7834-Expressing Support for Everyone in, A Coalition of People Who Embrace the Common Goal of Ending Homelessness• i •
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WHEREAS, the City of Downey and the County of Los Angeles is facing a growing
homelessness problem, endangering the health and safety of our homeless neighbors; and
WHEREAS, 1.5 million voters across the County committed to ending homelessness by
passing Measure H; and
WHEREAS, voters passed a comprehensive set of coordinated, well -funded solutions
providing the services, rental subsidies, outreach, housing, and prevention we need to bring our
homeless neighbors off the streets, for good; and
WHEREAS, accountability and transparency will be needed to give the public clear
picture of where progress is being made and where we need more action to meet the following
ambitious countywide goals by July 1, 2022:
• End homelessness for 45,000 families and individuals;
• Prevent homelessness for 30,000 families and individuals; and
• Approve 5,000 units of supportive housing for our most vulnerable neighbors.
WHEREAS, the Everyone In movement, powered by the United Way of Greater Los
Angeles, will help keep the promise to end homelessness by creating ways for the public to get
involved; tracking, measuring, and sharing progress; and lifting up successes and celebrating
wins.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the foregoing Recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Downey supports; endorses and hereby
directs the City Manager to communicate this support of the Everyone In campaign to the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors, residents, and the media.
SECTION 3., This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the
Downey City Council.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and transmit
a certified copy thereof to the appointees:
'"%ESOLUTION NO. 18-78a
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of July, 2018.
SEAN ASHTON, Mayor
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 24th day of July, 2018 by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
Pacheco, Saab, Vasquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Ashton
NOES:
Council Member:
None.
ABSENT:
Council Member:
None.
ABSTAIN':
Council Member:
None.
AI&ALICIA DUARTE, C
City Clerk