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<br />proposed resolution. Other local governments across the United States have adopted similar resolutions. <br />Some examples are Los Angeles, California (CA); Portland, Oregon; Oakland, CA; Santa Ana, CA; <br />Chicago, Illinois; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. <br /> <br />On February 16, the Human Rights Commission voted to endorse the resolution and forward it to the <br />council for adoption (see Attachment B).This resolution reflects support for local students who face <br />barriers to higher education access and for their efforts to obtain educational equity. <br /> <br /> <br />RELATED CITY POLICIES <br />Diversity and Equity Strategic Plan, Action Item – 1.2: City Leadership regularly speaks to diversity <br />and issues of social equity. <br /> <br />Eugene Human Rights Ordinance: The commission shall make periodic recommendations to the mayor <br />and council concerning the civil and human rights of persons and groups in the community. <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS <br /> <br />A.Adopt the resolution. <br />B. Decline to adopt the resolution. <br />C. Take other action, as directed by the council. <br /> <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />The City Manager has no recommendation on this item. The resolution has been endorsed by the Human <br />Rights Commission. <br /> <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br /> <br />Move to adopt Resolution No. 5001 supporting the passage of the Development, Relief, and Education <br />for Alien Minors (Dream) Act, which authorizes the cancellation of removal and the adjustment of status <br />for certain immigrant youths who are college bound and are long term United States residents and <br />permit states to determine state residency for purposes of higher education. <br /> <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br /> <br /> <br />A.Proposed Resolution <br /> <br />B.Memo from Eugene Human Rights Commission <br /> <br />C.Dream Act Background Information <br /> <br />D.Letter of Support from University of Oregon Student Body President <br /> <br /> <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION <br /> <br />Staff Contacts: Holly LeMasurier, Human Rights Analyst <br /> Raquel Wells, Equity and Human Rights Manager <br />Telephone: 541-682-5177 <br />Staff E-Mail: ehrcenter@ci.eugene.or.us <br />Z:\CMO\2010 Council Agendas\M100308\S1003082C.doc <br />