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City of San Leandro <br />Meeting Date: October 21, 2013 <br />Resolution - Council <br />Agenda Section:File Number:13-510 CONSENT CALENDAR <br />Agenda Number:8.C. <br />TO:City Council <br />FROM:Chris Zapata <br />City Manager <br />BY:Chris Zapata <br />City Manager <br />FINANCE REVIEW:Not Applicable <br />TITLE:ADOPT: Resolution in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform (urges <br />Congress to enact a comprehensive immigration reform that will provide a <br />clear pathway to citizenship) <br />WHEREAS, immigrants have made valuable contributions to the progress of the United <br />States and enriched the social, economic, cultural and civic life of our nation; and <br />WHEREAS, the current immigration policy debate has significant implications and lasting <br />potential impacts for San Leandro residents and future generations; and <br />WHEREAS, nearly 500,000 residents who were born outside of the United States, <br />including an estimated 124,000 of these immigrants, live in Alameda County; and <br />WHEREAS, a comprehensive immigration reform plan should implement a system that <br />provides a clear, fair, and affordable road to citizenship while promoting long -term solutions to <br />the health, safety and economic well-being of all individuals and communities; and <br />WHEREAS, cities rely on sales tax and other revenue generated by businesses, visitors, <br />and residents, both U.S.- and foreign-born; and the local and Bay Area economies have a <br />need for a quality high-skilled workforce to increase economic competitiveness; and <br />WHEREAS, the success of the future workforce and economy depend on immigration <br />legislation that will provide equal access to educational opportunities for all children living in <br />the U.S. without the threat of poor economic status or deportation of family members or loved <br />ones, and <br />WHEREAS, a pathway to citizenship that encourages family reunification, including for <br />same sex-couples, also supports opportunities for workers, their families and employers to <br />grow as well as advance the skill and independence of future generations, and <br />WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro recognizes the human rights and dignity of all <br />Page 1 City of San Leandro Printed on 10/15/2013