HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 98-C060RESOLUTION NO. 98—C60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA TO DETERMINE SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE
CITY OF AZUSA BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles has a Human Relations Commission which was
established to promote improved human relations, civic peace, intergroup understanding, and the
full acceptance of all persons in all aspects of community life; to actively promote a just and
equitable intercultural society that fosters positive human relations; and to reduce and eventually
eliminate intergroup violence, conflict, and tension, as well as discrimination, prejudice, and
stereotyping based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or
any other arbitrary factor; and
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles is one of the most diverse communities in the world,
presenting a unique blend of cultural experiences and numerous challenges; and
WHEREAS, the challenges can be addressed by building a human relations infrastructure
responsible for mediating the natural stresses that result from having such a diverse population;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa recognizes the importance of collaborating in resolving human
relations issues; and
WHEREAS, this agreement is designed to specifically address critical and emergent human
relations issues which occur within the City; and
WHEREAS, the County's Human Relations Commission has agreed to provide local
jurisdiction support and assistance in managing and resolving situations and conditions which are
manifested in tensions and conflicts between groups with opposing interests pursuant to a Human
Relations Mutual Assistance Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A (the
Agreement); and
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa desires sufficient resources and expertise to be able to effectively
handle its human relations and intergroup conflict issues; and
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa understands that the Los Angeles County Human Relations
Commission desires to help the City of Azusa increase its capacity in identifying and resolving
human relations issues and subsequently the City would be able to assist the County and Other
local jurisdictions in times of crisis;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES
RESOLYF AS FOLLOWS:
THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZES THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
AND ADOPTED this 6th
MAYOR
day of April 1998.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 98-C6 0 was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 6th day of April
1998, by the following vote of the Council.
AYES:
NOES
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: HARIiISON, STAFNROD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBER': NONE
SOLIS