Approved as to Form and Legality
DRAFT
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City Attorney’s Office
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. _______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBERS TREVA REID
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AB 1975 (BONTA, D.) WHICH WOULD
PROHIBIT SLAVERY IN ANY FORM, INCLUDING FORCED LABOR
COMPELLED BY THE USE OR THREAT OF PHYSICAL OR LEGAL
COERCION
WHEREAS, AB 1975, as proposed by Bonta, D., recognizes the critical role of nutrition in promoting health and well-being among Medi-Cal beneficiaries; and WHEREAS, the bill aims to address food insecurity and nutritional deficiencies by integrating medically supportive food and nutrition interventions into Medi-Cal services; and WHEREAS, AB 1975 seeks to establish the Medically Supportive Food and Nutrition Program within the Department of Health Care Services to provide eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries with access to nutritious food and dietary support; and WHEREAS, the bill emphasizes evidence -based approaches to improving health outcomes through dietary interventions tailored to the medical needs of individuals enrolled in Medi-Cal; and
WHEREAS, AB 1975 promotes collaboration among healthcare providers, nutrition experts, and community organizations to enhance access to healthy food options and nutritional counseling for Medi-Cal beneficiaries; and
WHEREAS, the integration of medically supportive food and nutrition interventions into Medi-Cal aligns with efforts to reduce healthcare disparities and improve overall health outcomes for vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, the bill supports preventive healthcare strategies by addressing root causes of chronic conditions linked to inadequate nutrition and food insecurity; and WHEREAS, AB 1975 recognizes the economic and social benefits of investing in nutrition-focused healthcare initiatives that enhance the quality of life and reduce healthcare costs; and
RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Oakland supports the passage of AB 1975 in the California legislature; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: that the City Council directs the City Administrator or his designee to immediately distribute this resolution upon its adoption to Governor Gavin Newsom and State Assemblymember Mia Bonta.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - -FIFE, GALLO, JENKINS, KALB, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, REID, AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST: ________________________________________
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California