Reso 2020-117 Condemning White Supremacist groups

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livelihood, welfare, and diversity of the San Leandro community; and WHEREAS, the City has a diverse population, made up of 37.7% Caucasian, 10.7% African American, 1.0% American Indian, 34.5% Asian, 1.0% Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 6.6% identified as multiracial, 27.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 23.3% identified as White alone (not Hispanic or Latino) (please note, these percentages add up to more than 100% because some people self -identify with more than one ethnic group) (Quick Facts, United States Census Bureau, <https•//www census gov/quickfacts/fact/table/sanleandrocitycalifomia/TNC110218> (last visited Jul. 23, 2020)); and WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro is an inclusive Sanctuary City that welcomes individuals from different races, religions, and backgrounds (City of San Leandro Resolution No. 2017-023 , City of San Leandro Website, <https•//wwwsanleandi•o.orU/depts/citvhall/sanctuarycit .asp? (last visited Jul. 20, 2020)); and WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro condemns hate groups driven by racism, white supremacy, xenophobia, and all other forms of intolerance and bigotry. NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES as follows: That the City of San Leandro supports the federal designation of the Ku Klux Klan as a terrorist organization, because its stated goals and actions accord with the definition of terrorism in the Patriot Act of 2001. Federal law, including the Patriot Act of 2001, limits a local authority's power to designate the Ku Klux Klan as a domestic terrorist organization; such power belongs to the federal government, typically through the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and That the City of San Leandro has authority over all municipal affairs, and may declare support for the movement toward classifying the Ku Klux Klan a terrorist organization; and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED THAT That the City of San Leandro City Council directs the San Leandro City Manager to publicize this resolution, and share it with San Leandro's Congressional, State, and fellow local representatives; and That the City of San Leandro does not tolerate hate or hate crimes, and reaffirms its dedication to pursue and advocate for policies now and in the future to ensure safety as well as civil and human rights for all of San Leandro's diverse community. Introduced by Councilmember Aguilar and passed and adopted this 8ffi day of September 2020, by the following vote: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-117