HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2016-C64RESOLUTION 2016-C64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING CITY OF AZUSA's
COMMITMENT TOWARD BECOMING A "DEMENTIA FRIENDLY
COMMUNITY"
WHEREAS, more than five million people nationally are diagnosed with Alzheimer's,
and that number is expected to grow by 40% percent the next decade; and
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa has made a significant commitment to individuals with
mental health issues through programs and services offered by City departments; and
WHEREAS, City of Azusa departments are sensitive to the issues of mental health and
have improved accessibility to city services; and
WHEREAS, this commitment will increase awareness of dementia and decrease the
stigma for those who live with a disease that causes memory and thinking impairments; and
WHEREAS, a Dementia Friendly Community works to improve the quality of life for all
those who are affected, both for individuals with memory challenges and their caregivers, by
educating employees in local businesses on how to recognize and best assist a person with
dementia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Azusa City Council supports the
City's participation in becoming a Dementia Friendly Community in partnership with the
Silverado Sierra Vista Community and the wider community, including residents, businesses,
non-profit organizations, faith -based organizations and other groups and service providers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City will work with the Dementia Friendly
Community task force to create a community that addresses the needs of individuals living with
dementia as well as their caregivers.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 3`d day of October, 2016.
oseph omero Rocha
Mayor
ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2016-C64 was duly adopted
by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 3`day of
October, 2016, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Best Best & Krieger, LLP
City Attorney