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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Judith Valles, Mayor
Subject: Resolution of Commitment by the
Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino to support the National
League of Cities efforts in Resurrecting the
American Dream.
Dept: Mayor's Office
Date: August 30, 2004 0 R \ G \ N A L
MCC Date: 9/20/2004
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
None.
Recommended motion:
Adopt Resolution.
Contact person: Peggi Hazlett
Phone:
5133
Supporting data attached:
Staff Report, Resolution
Ward:
All
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: None
Source: (Accl. No.)
(Accl. Description)
Finance:
Council Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Subiect:
Resolution of Commitment to support the National League of Cities efforts in Resurrecting the
American Dream.
Backaround:
In a national effort to draw attention to the disparities between the rich and the poor, the National
League of Cities (NLC) has established a campaign asking all cities and towns across the nation
to show their commitment in taking action to increase access to the American dream. The goal
of the campaign is to work together to ensure a brighter future for our children and their children.
Access to quality health care, decent schools, transportation, clean streets and safe
neighborhoods are unrealized dreams for more and more Americans. This is a problem for
everyone and in order to decrease the gap between the "haves" and the "have-nots", a level
playing field must be established where everyone has a chance to succeed. The National League
of Cities attributes the problem of extreme inequalities to race, class, and geography.
In addition to adopting a Resolution supporting NLC's efforts, the NLC is calling on all cities
and towns to hold a meeting on September 28, 2004 to demonstrate commitment to taking action
to increase access to the American dream. On September 28, 2004 the City of San Bernardino
will hold a meeting to engage key opinion makers in discussions and actions to create a fairer
and more just society in America. Local leaders that represent the following interests have been
invited:
. Faith & Community Based Organizations
. Local Business leaders
. Government Representatives
Independent Consultant Gregory Shaffer of "Compulsion to Create" will facilitate the meeting.
Gregory is a former Healthy Cities and Communities Project Manager and has worked with the
City of San Bernardino for many years. A final report consisting of observations and
recommendations derived from the meeting will be presented to the Mayor and Common
Council following the September 28th meeting.
FiscallmDact:
None.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution.
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RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES EFFORTS IN RESURRECTING THE AMERICAN DREAM
WHEREAS, the American dream is rooted in principles of fairness, opportunity, and a
chance to succeed; and
WHEREAS, growing divisions between rich and poor, haves and have-nots, and
people of color and whites stand in the way of success of all American communities today; and
WHEREAS, too many people in America's cities and towns no longer have access to
what most of us take for granted - a safe and affordable place to live, the opportunity to support
themselves adequately through work, and the ability to help their children take the next step up
the ladder; and
WHEREAS, recent studies and polls show that the economic gaps are getting wider,
more and more young people are being left behind because of unequal education opportunities
and limited job opportunities, and countless workers do not have the needed skills to take
advantage of new jobs; and
WHEREAS, the leaders of America's cities and towns face the challenges and costs of
these divides and disparities every day by trying to meet growing needs for an affordable home,
a good education, access to basic medical care, and much more, and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities believes that government at all levels has a
fundamental responsibility. to address the growing disparities by developing policies and
programs that will give every American an equal chance to achieve the American dream,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO join the National League of Cities in calling for a
national commitment to ensure access to the American dream; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO are committed to do our part at the
local and regional level to maximize access to affordable housing, strengthen public education,
create opportunities to develop marketable job skills, and build an inclusive community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO will begin demonstrating this
commitment by holding a meeting with community leaders on September 28, 2004; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO call on all 2004 candidates for public
office to speak directly to the issues of divides and disparities in America and specify what they
are willing to do to put the American dream within reach for all families; and
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RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES EFFORTS IN RESURRECTING THE AMERICAN DREAM
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO join the National League of Cities in
calling for a national domestic agenda in 2005 that (1) supports families and childrens' needs
especially through schools that work for every child and affordable health care, (2) puts
affordable housing and homeownership within reach for every American, (3) grows our local
economies to increase jobs and opportunities to learn new skills to match job openings, and (4)
supports all governments working together to better serve Americans.
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RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES EFFORTS IN RESURRECTING THE AMERCIAN DREAM
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
meeting thereof, held on the
_ day of
, 2004, by the following vote, to wit:
6 Council Members:
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ABSTAIN ABSENT
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LIEN-LONGVILLE
MCGINNIS
DERRY
KELLEY
JOHNSON
MCCAMMACK
City Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
day of
2004.
Judith Valles, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Approved as to
Form and legal content:
JAMES F. PENMAN,
City Attorney
By: