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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.10 - 2564 Census 2020 Resolution Page 1 of 3 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: April 16, 2019 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: Resolution Recognizing the Importance of the 2020 U.S. Census Prepared by: Suzanne Iarla, Management Analyst II EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution recognizing the importance of the 2020 U.S. Census and supporting efforts to ensure full participation in the 2020 Census. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Recognizing the Importance of the 2020 U.S. Census and Supporting Efforts to Ensure Full Participation in the 2020 Census. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this action. DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Constitution mandates that a census - a count of America’s population - is taken every 10 years. The first census was conducted in 1790 and the census has been carried out by the Federal Government every 10 years since then. The next census will occur in April 2020. Every adult, child, and infant residing in the Unites States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas should be counted during the census. Census data is used for two very important reasons: · Determining political representation: each state gets a certain number of seats in the House of Representatives and the electoral college is based on state population size. · Distributing federal funding: each year the federal government allocates $675 billion dollars across the country for a number of different programs. States, counties, and cities receive this money based on population size and characteristics. California receives $76 billion per year. California receives $76 billion per year from the Federal government and Alameda Page 2 of 3 County gets billions of dollars from the federal government for essential services -- healthcare, school programs, housing, transportation, social services and more -- based solely on the census count. An undercount of only 3% of the population in Alameda County is estimated to result in a $1 billion loss over the next decade. Complete Count Committee Alameda County has established a Complete Count Committee for Census 2020, a regional cross sector stakeholder group. The Committee’s goals include to work collaboratively to maximize local participation in Census 2020, effectively communicate with the public and coordinate connections with Hard-to-Count communities. In Alameda County, there are a number of “hard-to-count” populations, including: · Foreign-born residents · Immigrants · People of color · Young children · Renters/frequent movers · “Linguistically isolated” households · Large or overcrowded households · Senior citizens · People without high school degrees · People with disabilities · Households without computer or internet access · People who distrust the government To address these challenges, Alameda County is investing in outreach, communication, and collaboration efforts to reach hard-to-count populations: · Host Census Solutions Workshops + Support Subcommittees: Bring together stakeholders and agencies to create effective, tailored outreach strategies for hard-to-count populations. · Award Grants to Trusted Messengers: Boost outreach through targeted paid programs. · Recruit Census Messengers: Ask organizations and institutions to pledge to incorporate key census messages into their newsletters, social media, events, etc. · Help Hire Local Enumerators: Assist local partners in recruiting underemployed residents. City Participation Since the fall of 2018, Staff has been working with the U.S. Census Bureau to ensure a complete and accurate count for the 2020 Census. One of the first activities Staff participated in was the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) program to review and verify or update the Census Bureau's Address List. City of Dublin received a grant in the amount of $75,000 from the California Department of Finance for participating in the LUCA program. Page 3 of 3 Staff has been attending Complete Count Committee workshops and registered for thei r Messenger Program. The City is committed to: · Create a webpage to disseminate information about the 2020 Census. · Work with Alameda County to review census tract boundaries for accuracy as part of the Census Participant Statistical Areas Program. · Educate Dublin residents on the importance of achieving a complete count in the 2020 Census. · Promote participation in the Census through social media, the City newsletter, the Parks and Recreation Guide, and handout information at City events. · Assist the Alameda County Complete Count Committee with locally based and targeted outreach efforts to hard-to-count groups in Dublin and the Tri-Valley. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: Strategy 2: Enhance the City’s engagement efforts to better connect and inform residents of city activities and public safety matters. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: A copy of the adopted Resolution will be shared with the League of California Cities and the Alameda County Complete Count Committee. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution Recognizing the Importance of the 2020 U.S. Census and Supporting Efforts to Ensure Full Participation in the 2020 Census 2. Fact Sheet: 2020 Census At-A-Glance RESOLUTION NO. XX - 19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN * * * * * * * * * * * RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE 2020 U.S. CENSUS AND SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO ENSURE FULL PARTICIPATION IN THE 2020 CENSUS WHEREAS, 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 San Francisco Bay Area, including the City of Dublin, has seen significant growth and population change since the last census in 2010; 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, California receives nearly $77 billion in federal funding that relies, in part, on census data; and WHEREAS, California has a large percentage of individuals that are considered traditionally hard to count and every resident not counted results in a loss of federal funding which impacts services that support our entire community; and WHEREAS, the data collected by the decennial Census determine s the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives and is used to d istribute 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, a complete and accurate census is vital to our community and residents’ well-being by helping determine where to locate schools, day-care centers, public transportation, hospitals and other facilities, and is used to make decisions concerning business growth and housing needs; 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 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 Dublin, in partnership with the Alameda County Complete Count Committee, 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 that the Dublin City Council does hereby recognize the importance of the 2020 U.S. Census and suppo rts helping to ensure a complete, fair, and accurate count of all Californians. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April 2019, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ City Clerk Connect with us @uscensusbureau The 2020 Census at a Glance Counting everyone once, only once, and in the right place. The U.S. Census Bureau is the federal government’s largest sta- tistical agency. We are dedicated to providing current facts and figures about America’s people, places, and economy. Federal law protects the confidentiality of all individual responses the Census Bureau collects. The U.S. Constitution requires that each decade we take a count— or a census—of America’s population. The census provides vital information for you and your community. •It determines how many representatives each state gets in Congress and is used to redraw district boundaries. Redistricting counts are sent to the states by March 31, 2021. •Communities rely on census statistics to plan for a variety of resident needs including new roads, schools, and emergency services. •Businesses use census data to determine where to open places to shop. Each year, the federal government distributes more than $675 billion to states and communities based on Census Bureau data. In 2020, we will implement new technology to make it easier than ever to respond to the census. For the first time, you will be able to respond online, by phone, as well as by mail. We will use data that the public has already provided to reduce followup visits. And, we are building an accurate address list and automating our field operations—all while keeping your information confidential and safe. KEY MILESTONES 2018 2018 End-to-End Census Test 2020 Census questions sent to Congress by March 31, 2018 Six regional 2020 Census offices and 40 area census offices open 2019 Partnership activities launch Complete Count Committees establish Census takers update address list in person Remaining 248 area census offices open 2020 Advertising begins in January 2020 Public response (online, phone, or mail) begins Census Day— April 1, 2020 Census takers visit households that haven’t responded Apportionment counts sent to the President by December 31, 2020 2021 Redistricting counts sent to the states by March 31, 2021 census.gov Connect with us @uscensusbureau Overview of Census Bureau Programs CENSUSES •The decennial census is the once-a-decade population and housing count of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Island Areas. The results of the census deter- mine the number of seats for each state in the U.S. House of Representatives and are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. Federal agencies use the results to distrib- ute more than $675 billion in federal funds each year. •The economic census measures the nation’s economy every five years, providing vital statistics for virtually every industry and geographic area in the country. •The Census of Governments provides comprehensive data about the 90,000 state and local governments in the nation every five years. SURVEYS •The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing national survey—sampling approximately 3.5 million addresses annu- ally—that provides vital information about our nation’s housing and people. The ACS is the only source of comparable, quality information about the people in all our communities. These data show what the U.S. population looks like and how it is changing. ACS data are used to assess the past and present and to plan for the future. •Demographic surveys measure income, poverty, education, health insurance coverage, housing quality, crime victimization, computer usage, and many other subjects. •Economic surveys are conducted monthly, quarterly, and yearly. They cover selected sectors of the nation’s economy and supplement the economic census with more-frequent information about the dynamic economy. These surveys yield more than 400 annual economic reports, including principal economic indicators. •Sponsored surveys are demographic and economic surveys that we conduct for other government agencies. They include the Current Population Survey, the National Health Interview Survey, and the National Survey of College Graduates. For more information, go to census.gov. Follow us @uscensusbureau Contact us at: Your information is protected by law The law requires the Census Bureau to keep your information confidential and use your responses only to produce statistics. We cannot publicly release your responses in any way that could identify you. We will never share your information with immigration enforcement agencies such as ICE, law enforcement agencies such as the FBI or police, or allow it to be used to determine your eligibility for government benefits. Our Mission To serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. Our Vision To be the trusted source for timely and relevant statistical information, and the leader in data-driven information. Census History Thomas Jefferson directed the first decennial census in 1790. As required by the U.S. Constitution, a census has been taken every 10 years thereafter. In 1840, the Census Act authorized the establishment of a centralized Census Office. In 1902, the Census Office became a permanent organization within the Department of the Interior. A year later, it was renamed the Bureau of the Census and moved to the new Department of Commerce and Labor.