2019-27 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF AND PARTNERSHIP WITH
THE UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU IN ENSURING A COMPLETE
AND ACCURATE COUNT FOR THE 2020 U.S. CENSUS
WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by Article I, Section 2 of the
U.S. Constitution to conduct an accurate count of the population every ten years; and
WHEREAS, the next enumeration will be April 1, 2020 and will be the first to rely
heavily on online responses; and
WHEREAS, the primary and perpetual challenge facing the U.S. Census Bureau
is the undercount of certain population groups; and
WHEREAS, that challenge is amplified in California, given the size of the state
and the diversity of communities; and
WHEREAS, California has a large percentage of individuals that are considered
traditionally hard to count; and
WHEREAS, these diverse communities and demographic populations are at risk
of being missed in the 2020 Census; and
WHEREAS, California receives nearly $77 billion in federal funding that relies, in
part, on census data; and
WHEREAS, a complete and accurate count of California's population is
essential; and
WHEREAS, the data collected by the decennial Census determines the number
of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives and is used to distribute
billions of dollars in federal funds to state and local governments; and
WHEREAS, the data is also used in the redistricting of state legislatures, county
boards of supervisors and city councils; and
WHEREAS, the decennial census is a massive undertaking that requires cross-
sector collaboration and partnership in order to achieve a complete and accurate count;
and
WHEREAS, California's leaders have dedicated a historic amount of funding and
resources to ensure every Californian is counted once, only once and in the right place;
and
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WHEREAS, this includes coordination between tribal, city, county, state
governments, community-based organizations, education, and many more; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Census Bureau is facing several challenges with Census 2020,
including constrained fiscal environment, rapidly changing use of technology, declining
response rates, increasingly diverse and mobile population, thus support from partners
and stakeholders is critical; and
WHEREAS, California began its outreach and engagement efforts in April 2019
for the 2020 Census; and
WHEREAS, The City of Grand Terrace, in partnership with other local
governments, the State, businesses, schools, and community organizations, is
committed to robust outreach and communication strategies, focusing on reaching the
hardest-to-count individuals;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Grand Terrace recognizes the
importance of the 2020 U.S. Census and supports helping to ensure a complete, fair,
and accurate count of all Californians.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of September 2019.
Dam44a e, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra L. tiomN, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Adrian R. Guerra, City A o
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
Debra L. Thomas, City Clerk of the CITY OF.GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2019-27
was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council, approved and signed by
the Mayor, and attested by the City Clerk, at the regular meeting of said City .Council
held on the 10th day of September 2019, and that the same was passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Hussey, Robles; Mayor. Pro Tern Wilson;
Mayor McNaboe
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Executed this 17th day of September 2019, at Grand Terrace, California.
iebra L. Tho s
City Clerk }