CC - 2014-56 - Recognizing the Importance of the In-Home Care Provider Workforce and national Family Caregivers Month RESOLUTION NO. 2014-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE
IMPORTANCE OF THE IN-HOME CARE PROVIDER
WORKFORCE AND NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS
MONTH
WHEREAS, over 1724 Rosemead, CA homecare workers deliver quality care to our most
vulnerable residents; and
WHEREAS, homecare workers not only provide vital care to those in need, but by doing so
save taxpayers millions of dollars each year when compared to more costly tax funded institutional care;
and
WHEREAS, the work of homecare workers often goes unnoticed as do the financial struggles
caregivers and their families experience in order to provide the lifeline service to those in need; and
WHEREAS, the number of family and non-family members requiring in-home care will
drastically increase as the number of Americans who are 65 years of age and older is expected to double in
the next 30 years; and
WHEREAS, in order to meet the future demands of caregiving we must ensure a stable
workforce by recognizing today the importance contributions homecare workers bring to those receiving
care, to our communities and society as a whole; and
WHEREAS, providing homecare workers with a living wage will generate demand for goods
and services in the local economy, stimulate increased employment opportunities, and generate additional
income which will in turn lead to additional spending in Rosemead; and
WHEREAS, other communities across California including Los Angeles, San Diego, West
Hollywood, Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco have taken steps to recognize the importance of
creating a pathway to$15 as a standard to lift workers out of poverty.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CALIFORNIA,
DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the Rosemead City Council stands united with homecare workers,
acknowledging the essential work and contributions they bring to Rosemead by officially recognizing the
month of November as Family Caregivers Month and supporting their efforts to lift themselves and their
communities out of poverty as they fight for a fair wage.
SECTION 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and
enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rosemead on the 10th day of November, 2014
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William Alarcon
Mayor
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Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
APPROVE AS TO FORM:
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•achel Richman
City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2012-56, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,
RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE IN-
HOME CARE PROVIDER WORKFORCE AND
NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH
was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 10`h of
November 2014,by the following vote to wit:
Yes: Alarcon, Clark, , Ly
No: Armenta,Low
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
Koat r1 STAFF REPORT
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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER ;
DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2014
SUBJECT: IN-HOME CARE PROVIDER WORKFORCE RESOLUTION
SUMMARY
As requested by Council Member Sandra Armenta Resolution No. 2014-56, in support of
homecare workers, has been placed on the agenda for City Council's consideration.
Staff Recommendation
That the City Council give staff further direction.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
GLORIA MOLLEDA
CITY CLERK
Attachment A—Resolution No.2014-56
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