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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-51
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE 2020 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, the 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
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
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rates, increasingly diverse and mobile population, thus support from partners and stakeholders is
critical; and
WHEREAS; California is kicking -off its outreach and engagement efforts in April 2019
for the 2020 Census; and
WHEREAS; the City of San Bernardino, 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 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2. That City of San Bernardino recognizes the importance of the 2020 U.S.
Census and supports helping to ensure a complete, fair, and accurate count for all Californians.
SECTION 3. That the City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA
applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that
the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not
subject to CEQA.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City un ' an signed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk this 3rd day of April 2019.
a
John Valdivia, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Resolution No. 2019-51
Attest:
Georgeann Hanna, MMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Gary D. Saenz, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2019-51
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO)
I, Georgeann Hanna, MMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of
Resolution No. 2019-51 adopted at a regular meeting held at the 3rd day of April 2019 by the
following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS
SANCHEZ n
IBARRA x
VACANT
SHORETT
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NICKEL
RICHARD
MULVIHILL
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ABSTAIN ABSENT
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this 3rd day of April 2019.
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Georgeann E6nna, MMC, i y`Clerk