HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 03211989 - 89-170 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the matter urging the )
Governor to keep the ) RESOLUTION NO. 89/ 170
National Guard Armories )
Open to the Homeless )
Through April 30, 1989 )
WHEREAS, the need for emergency shelters for the homeless is still
a pressing matter in our communities; and
WHEREAS, there are thousands of homeless people throughout the
state who will be forced back to the streets if the National Guard
Armories are closed prematurely; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has been making a good faith effort to
explore alternatives to the armories; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County needs at least six more weeks to
develop alternatives to the National Guard Armories;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa. County hereby asks Governor George Deukmejian to require
the National Guard Armories to remain open until April 30, 1989; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Governor lifts the weather
requirements for the opening of the armories to homeless people.
Introduced by:
Supervisor Tom Powers
First District
I hereby certify that this is a
true and correct copy of an
action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on March 21, 1989.
ATTESTED: March 21 , 1989
Phil Batchelor, Clerk
of the Board of
Supervisors and County
Administrator
BY: 'e 4 el Az.
Deputy Clerk