Approved as to Form and Legality
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City Attorney’s Office
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. _______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBERS TREVA REID
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AB 3089 (JONES-SAWYER, R.) WHICH
WOULD ACKNOWLEDGE CALIFORNIA'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR
HISTORICAL INJUSTICES RELATED TO CHATTEL SLAVERY
WHEREAS, AB 3089, as amended, Jones -Sawyer, R., acknowledges and accepts responsibility for historical injustices related to chattel slavery in California; and WHEREAS, the bill affirms the state's commitment to apologizing for perpetuating harms against African Americans and recognizing its role in protecting descendants of enslaved people and all Black Californians; and
WHEREAS, AB 3089 mandates the installation of a memorial plaque in the State Capitol Building to publicly acknowledge this apology; and
WHEREAS, the bill seeks to commemorate and educate future generations about the enduring legacy of systemic discrimination stemming from historical injustices; and WHEREAS, AB 3089 promotes healing and reconciliation by acknowledging and addressing the harms of past injustices; and
WHEREAS, the installation of a memorial plaque in the State Capitol Building aligns with efforts to honor and remember the contributions and struggles of African Americans in California's history; and
RESOLVED that the City Council supports AB 3089 (Jones -Sawyer) in the California legislature; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: that the City Council directs the City Administrator or his designee to immediately distribute this resolution upon its adoption to Governor Gavin Newsom and California State Representative Reggie Jones-Sawyer.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - -FIFE, GALLO, JENKINS, KALB, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, REID, AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST: ________________________________________
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California