Resolution No. 2017-006RESOLUTION NO. 2017-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON IN SUPPORT OF THE PASSAGE OF MEASURE H, THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLAN TO PREVENT AND COMBAT
HOMELESSNESS
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon (the "City") is a municipal
corporation and a chartered city of the State of California organized
and existing under its Charter and the Constitution of the State of
California; and
WHEREAS, homelessness is a pervasive social problem,
enormously destructive to individuals and families who experience it,
and damaging to the social fabric of communities; and
WHEREAS, homelessness is a regional issue, and regional
solutions are necessary to prevent and end homelessness; and
WHEREAS, Measure H is a "special" 1�,4 cent sales tax that will
be imposed for a period of ten (10) years and can only be used for the
specific purposes of funding homeless services and housing; and
WHEREAS, Measure H could impact Vernon and its surrounding
areas from a public safety standpoint by providing essential social
services and housing assistance to individuals and families who might
otherwise turn to unlawful activities to acquire resources, and by
encouraging safer environments to potentially emerge; and
WHEREAS, this funding is necessary to support Los Angeles
County's Homeless Initiative, which was developed through a
collaborative process that included the City of Vernon, and is critical
to fund targeted efforts to prevent and end homelessness, both
regionally and locally; and
WHEREAS, the strategies advanced through the Homeless
Initiative include homeless prevention, street outreach, permanent and
affordable housing, and support to increase income, and these
strategies are vital in the regional and local fight against
homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the City will benefit from funds generated by
Measure H through competitive funding opportunities and from the
regional impact of this effort; and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated February 21, 2017, the City
Administrator has recommended that the City support Measure H, the Los
Angeles County plan to prevent and combat homelessness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), review, because it is a general policy and procedure
making activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical
changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a
"project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
states its support of Measure H and hereby directs the City Clerk, or
the Deputy City Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution to the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
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SECTION 4: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City
of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions
of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 2017.
Name: Wil iam J. Davis
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Bria un, Deputy City Attorney
Title: Mayor / +4Ee--�.�'C�
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria E. Ayala City Clerk /-beputT-ei-t-y-ti- of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 2017-06, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, and thereafter was
duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this Z?j day of February, 2017, at Vernon, California.
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City Clerk /
TRANSMITTAL COMMUNICATION
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
February 23, 2017
Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street, Room 383
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Re: Resolution No. 2017-06 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon in
Support of the Passage of Measure H, the Los Angeles County Plan to Prevent and Combat
Homelessness
Dear Sir or Madam:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2017-06 that was approved by City Council on
February 21, 2017.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Diana Figueroa at (323) 583-8811
ext. 570.
Very truly yours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
Enclosure
c: Resolution No. 2017-06
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STAFF REPORT
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE STAFF REPORT
CITY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: February 21, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Carlos R. Fandino, Jr., City Administrator ��' �� ✓ ��
Originator: Diana Figueroa, Administrative Analyst
RE: A Resolution Declaring Support for the Passage of Measure H, the Los
Angeles County Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness
Recommendations
A. Find that approval of the attached resolution in this staff report is exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is a general policy and
procedure making activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment, and therefore does not constitute a "project" as defined by CEQA
Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Adopt the attached resolution supporting the passage of Measure H, the "Los Angeles
County Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness", which is a March 7 ballot initiative
to raise the sales tax across the County of Los Angeles, and allocate new revenues to fund
homeless services.
Background
Measure H, the "Los Angeles County Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness", is the March
7 ballot measure that proposes to end homelessness for 45,000 people across Los Angeles
County, including women and children, veterans, seniors, foster youth, and the disabled. The
average consumer would pay a little more than a dollar a month to help end homelessness in Los
Angeles County.
On February 9, 2016 the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (the `Board") unanimously
approved the Homeless Initiative's Strategies to Combat Homelessness. This landmark plan is
the most comprehensive homelessness effort ever undertaken by the County. It includes 47
strategies aimed to attack the root causes of homelessness and lift thousands of families and
individuals out of homelessness and into better lives.
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This plan comes at a time when the homeless crisis in Los Angeles County has been worsening
and demands an urgent, coordinated response from the state, county, cities and community
partners.
The Board approved an initial $100 million to begin implementation of the strategies in the
Homeless Initiatives report, and the plan strategically targets those strategies, which can have the
most impact immediately. This funding is on top of the nearly $1 billion a year that County
officials estimated they currently spend on health and welfare services and law enforcement
involving the homeless. The County estimates that an additional $450 million in ongoing
funding is needed in order to implement all of the strategies outlined in the Homeless Initiatives
report, and to address the current gap in homeless housing and services, excluding any costs
associated with housing construction.
On December 6, 2016, the Board approved a motion by Supervisor Mark Ridley -Thomas to
place Measure H on the March 7 ballot. If approved by two-thirds of the voters, it is estimated
that the measure would generate approximately $350 million per year in additional revenues to
address homelessness in Los Angeles County.
Measure H is a "special" 1/4 cent sales tax that will be imposed over a 10 year period, which
means it can only be used for the specific purposes of funding homeless services and housing.
The County will begin receiving funding in July 2017 and moneys will be allocated equitably
across the entire County of Los Angeles. The County will establish a citizens' advisory
committee to ensure that the funding is effectively spent. There will be specific performance
standards for each strategy funded through this measure, and an independent evaluation every
year by an outside expert.
Measure H proposes funding that will greatly benefit the City of Vernon. While the City does
not have a large homeless population, it is not entirely without homeless residents. It is also
apparent that homelessness has increased in Vernon's neighboring cities.
Historically, the City has responded to homelessness issues; and now, it recognizes the growing
need for services as homelessness rates increase in Los Angeles County. The City, through its
Vernon CommUNITY Fund, has awarded grants to a number of nonprofit organizations serving
the needs of the homeless population in the Vernon Area. Additionally, the Vernon Village Park
residential development has, in part, addressed a regional need for affordable housing. Measure
H will offer solutions to target the needs of the homeless through funding of services and
housing, and the measure is aligned with the City's attention on this significant issue.
Furthermore, the proposed county homeless services funds generated by Measure H could
impact Vernon and its surrounding areas from a public safety standpoint. By providing essential
social services and housing assistance to individuals and families who might otherwise turn to
unlawful activities to acquire resources, safer environments will potentially emerge. Measure H
intends to target resolutions that have been proven to prevent and end homelessness by offering
comprehensive support services, job training, and permanent housing to the homeless population.
The City looks forward to a partnership with the Board of Supervisors, key Los Angeles County
departments and other community partners to aid in efforts related to the Homeless Initiative
recommendations. Measure H has been endorsed by Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda
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Solis, the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Central City Association, and Los Angeles
Mayor Eric Garcetti. The proposed resolution reiterates the City's commitment to providing
necessary services to our community members and participating in regional efforts to battle
homelessness.
For the aforementioned reasons, staff recommends that Council adopt a resolution in support of
Measure H and urge city voters to cast ballots on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in the countywide
election. In City Council's adoption of this resolution, the City will be declaring support for the
County's program and become official partners in combating homelessness.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact related to the adoption of the resolution. The amount of funds to be
allocated to Vernon as a result of Measure H (assuming its passage) will be determined at a later
date.
Attachment(s)
1. Resolution in Support of Measure H
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON IN SUPPORT OF THE PASSAGE OF MEASURE H, THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLAN TO PREVENT AND COMBAT
HOMELESSNESS
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon (the "City") is a municipal
corporation and a chartered city of the State of California organized
and existing under its Charter and the Constitution of the State of
California; and
WHEREAS, homelessness is a pervasive social problem,
enormously destructive to individuals and families who experience it,
and damaging to the social fabric of communities; and
WHEREAS, homelessness is a regional issue, and regional
solutions are necessary to prevent and end homelessness; and
WHEREAS, Measure H is a "special" 4 cent sales tax that will
be imposed for a period of ten (10) years and can only be used for the
specific purposes of funding homeless services and housing; and
WHEREAS, Measure H could impact Vernon and its surrounding
areas from a public safety standpoint by providing essential social
services and housing assistance to individuals and families who might
otherwise turn to unlawful activities to acquire resources, and by
encouraging safer environments to potentially emerge; and
WHEREAS, this funding is necessary to support Los Angeles
County's Homeless Initiative, which was developed through a
collaborative process that included the City of Vernon, and is critical
to fund targeted efforts to prevent and end homelessness, both
regionally and locally; and
WHEREAS, the strategies advanced through the Homeless
Initiative include homeless prevention, street outreach, permanent and
affordable housing, and support to increase income, and these
strategies are vital in the regional and local fight against
homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the City will benefit from funds generated by
Measure H through competitive funding opportunities and from the
regional impact of this effort; and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated February 21, 2017, the City
Administrator has recommended that the City support Measure H, the Los
Angeles County plan to prevent and combat homelessness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), review, because it is a general policy and procedure
making activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical
changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a
"project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
states its support of Measure H and hereby directs the City Clerk, or
the Deputy City Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution to the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
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SECTION 4: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City
of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions
of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 2017.
ATTEST:
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P �
Bria n, Deputy City Attorney
Name:
Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, , City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. , was duly passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, and thereafter was
duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of February, 2017, at Vernon, California.
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City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
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