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Staff Report Authorizing Amendments to the San Leandro Municipal Code Section 1-3, to Reflect Recommendations of the Multicultural Ad Hoc Committee
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City Council formed the Multicultural Ad Hoc Committee on October 17, 2016 to explore the possibility of creating a Multicultural Commission to ensure inclusivity, community and diversity in the City of San Leandro's events, programs and activities. The Ad Hoc Committee met six times to determine where San Leandro could enhance programming and services in the community. Upon review of current programs and activities, the Ad Hoc Committee also recommended updates to the Arts, Human Services, Library-Historical and Senior Commissions and asked staff to return to the full council to incorporate those changes into the San Leandro Municipal Code.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and ordinances to implement the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee regarding commission charges.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
San Leandro remains committed to inclusiveness and celebrates the City's diverse population through various events, programs and services. Based on this commitment, the Multicultural Ad Hoc Committee reviewed the City's multicultural services, programming and events. Upon review, the Committee decided not to form a new Multicultural Commission, instead focusing on areas where potential enhancements could strengthen, expand and support existing activities. In the case of recommended changes to the charges of four City commissions, these enhancements should be reflected in the Municipal Code.
Based on review and discussions of the Ad Hoc Committee, staff was charged with making changes to Board and Commission applications to incorporate multilingual skills, explore ways to reengage Sister and Friendship Cities, and incorporate updates to the "Powers and Duties" of the Arts, Human Services, Library-Historical and Senior Commissions. While staff and the Ad Hoc Com...
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