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City of San Leandro <br />Meeting Date: February 20, 2018 <br />Resolution - Council <br />Agenda Section:File Number:18-061 CONSENT CALENDAR <br />Agenda Number: <br />TO:City Council <br />FROM:Chris Zapata <br />City Manager <br />BY:Jeff Kay <br />Assistant City Manager <br />FINANCE REVIEW:Not Applicable <br />TITLE:Adopt a RESOLUTION Approving Recommendations of the Multicultural Ad Hoc <br />Committee Regarding Amendments to San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter <br />1-3, Boards and Commissions <br />WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro embraces diversity in the community; and <br />WHEREAS, one City Council goal is to support and implement programs, activities and <br />strengthen communication that enhances the quality of life and wellness, celebrates the arts and <br />diversity and promotes civic pride; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Council formed an Ad Hoc Multicultural Committee to explore the <br />formation of a Multicultural Commission; and <br />WHEREAS, the committee reviewed existing programs, current commission charges, <br />Sister and Friendship City engagement, development and promotion of community events that <br />celebrate our diversity, existing community partnerships, and outreach to non-English speaking <br />communities; and <br />WHEREAS, upon review of the existing programs, the committee did not recommend <br />formation of new commission, but recommended that the City put forth efforts to enhance and <br />promote existing efforts and programs; and <br />WHEREAS, the recommended changes are reflected in proposed updates to the San <br />Leandro Municipal Code that enhance the City Council’s effort to ensure diversity and inclusion in <br />community and practice; and <br />WHEREAS, the proposed updates to San Leandro Municipal Code reflect the City <br />Council’s intentions as stated. <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 1-3, <br />Page 1 City of San Leandro Printed on 2/13/2018 <br />1049