CC Resolution 1999-153d__ RESOLUTION NO.99-153
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA PROCLAIMING FULL SUPPORT OF AND PARTICIPATION
IN THE CENSUS 2000 THROUGH THE FORMATION OF A COMPLETE
COUNT COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the next Decennial Census will be taken in the year 2000, and
political representation to the United States House of Representatives, state
legislatures and local governments is determined by the Decennial Census, and the City
of La Quinta recognizes the equal importance of each resident in the 2000 Census
count; and,
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta has agreed to be one of 39,000 government
entities in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of the Census; and,
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta understands that its primary role in this
partnership is to formulate a Complete Count Committee that should include, but is not
limited to the following sub-committees: Government, Education, Media, Reilgious,
Community-based Organizations, Business, Recruiting, and Special Housing; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Government sub-committee is to bridge all gaps
between the community and the Census Bureau on geographic matters, outreach
activities, and information centers; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Education sub-committee is to create census
awareness programs for pre-kindergarten to college age students, coalesce with
educational institutions, distribute Census Bureau Education Programs, and to
encourage parents and college students to apply for Census jobs; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Media sub-committee is to utilize all aspects print
and electronic) of its industry to inform, motivate, and educate the city's residents in
the necessity and importance of their rapid response and 1 00% participation in Census
2000; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Religion sub-committee is to form a cross
denominational coalition for the dissemination of Census information, inclusion of
special announcements in church bulletins and sermons, hosting of Census awareness
activities, and circulation of Census job opening bulletins; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Community-based Organizations sub-committee is to
make the community aware of the many ways Census data is used to obtain funding
for essential services and programs; and,
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funding for essential services and programs; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Business sub-committee is to encourage all area
businesses to advertise the Census message in sales advertisements, promotional
materials and displays, and to sponsor Census 2000 community awareness activities;
and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Recruiting sub-committee is to receive and
disseminate to all segments of the community, information regarding the availability
of Census jobs in the local area; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Special Housing sub-committee is to assist in the
location of shelters, soup kitchens, non-sheltered outdoor locations, group quarters,
and other non-conventional housing facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California as follows:
1. The City of La Quinta is in support of and will participate in the Census 2000
through the formation of a Complete Count Committee.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council held on this 1 6th day of November, 1 999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT; None
ABSTAIN: None
JOHN J. PENA, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
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ATTEST:
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DA??ICA:?oNEYwELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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