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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2023-C40RESOLUTION NO.2023-C40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING LOCAL AGING & DISABILITY ACTION PLANNING GRANT AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE SIGNATORY OFFICIAL WHEREAS, The Budget Act of 2022 for the State of California allocated $4.5 million one-time General Fund dollars over three years (fiscal years 2022-2025) to the California Department of Aging to support the Local Aging & Disability Action Planning Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Azusa applied and was awarded $200,000 to build community awareness and develop a cross -sector action plan that addresses aging and disability related needs; and WHEREAS, California Department of Aging requires a resolution accepting the grant award; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Aging requires a resolution identifying who has signing authority for said grant; and WHEREAS, the City of Azusa will enter into an Agreement(s) with the California Department of Aging to: 1) plan and develop a cross -sector local age -and disability -friendly plan that transforms the infrastructure and coordination of services and supports for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and families; 2) elevate the strengths and voices of community members who are aging and/or living with a disability; 3) expand culturally relevant and accessible services and opportunities to older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and families; 4) address health and other inequities that can become cumulative with age; and 5) combat racism, ageism, and biases in aging and disability systems of care. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Azusa: California does hereby find, determine and declare as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council accepts the grant award from the California Department of Aging for the Local Aging & Disability Action Planning Grant Program; and SECTION 2 .The City Council appoints the City Manager or designee, to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so forth, which may be necessary for the completion of projects or programs. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 21 st day of August, 2023. Robert males Mayor ATTEST: Je red aw e Cornejo, J City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF AZUSA ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereon held on the 2151 day of August 21, 2023. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, BECKWITH, ALVAREZ, AVILA, MENDEZ NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: J r w ce Comejo, Jr. City Clerk ' APPROVED AS TO FORM: 4 Best, B st & Krieg r, LL City Attorney