CC RES 2020-064 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROCLAIMING LA VS
HATE UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK, NOVEMBER 30 —
DECEMBER 6, 2020
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles (County) is home to a diverse population
of more than 10 million residents, including White, Latin, Black, Asian Pacific Islander and
American Indians and Alaska Natives.
WHEREAS, the County's inaugural LA vs Hate United Against Hate Week,
November 30 — December 6, 2020, will celebrate diverse history, culture, and traditions,
while educating residents on the importance of supporting social justice, inclusion and
safety for all.
WHEREAS, the County has invited cities, including the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, to join in this opportunity to bring community members together with a message
of unity and solidarity and to not only celebrate the legacy and culture of the diverse
populations that make up Los Angeles County, but also acknowledge the challenges they
have faced and continue to face.
WHEREAS, the County's Commission on Human Relations annual Hate Crime
Report and calls to the LA vs Hate reporting line at 211-LA demonstrate that racist,
xenophobic, anti-Semitic, sexist, homophobic, Islamophobic, and other bigoted views
account for hate acts in increasing numbers.
WHEREAS, LA vs Hate United Against Hate Week will provide Rancho Palos
Verdes residents with an opportunity to recognize the City's diversity, strengthen
partnerships to help address hardships faced by victims of hate acts, and find ways to
elevate every community and the unique ways they make the City a better, more inclusive
and welcoming place to live.
WHEREAS, LA vs Hate United Against Hate Week symbolizes the dedication to
preventing and opposing hate and intolerance in our communities; and to educate young
residents on the importance of compassion, and cooperation as key strategies for
unlocking understanding and embracing differences between residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes joins other communities in
California and cities across this County in supporting the inaugural LA vs Hate United
Against Hate Week, November 30 — December 6, 2020, as an important step in bridging
111 divisions and strengthening our communities.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of November 2020.
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Joh Vruikshank, Mayor
Attest:
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Emily •1born, City Clerk
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, Emily Colborn, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that
the above Resolution No. 2020-64 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said
City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on November 17, 2020.
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ally born, City Clerk
Resolution No 2020-64
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