Resolution 11952CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 11952
SUPPORTING THE ALAMEDA SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
WHEREAS, the entire Alameda conununity will benefit economically and socially
as a result of having productively employed youth; and
WHEREAS, work builds character and confidence and develops social, career and
money management skills in employees of all ages; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Alameda feels strongly that a myriad of
opportunities and positive, constructive alternatives to gang activities should be provided
to Alameda's youth; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda has consistently hired youths in various City
departments including the Recreation and Park Department and the Animal Shelter; and
WHEREAS, there are over 5,000 licensed businesses in the City of Alameda, which
can help develop job readiness and self - sufficiency by offering employment opportunities
to Alameda youth during the summer months.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Alameda
strongly encourages Alameda business owners and managers to hire Alameda youth as
vacation replacements or extra help during the summer months; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Alameda Youth Employment Service
program be continued to develop a cooperative effort between the City and Alameda
businesses to encourage job opportunities for Alameda youth of high school age.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Alameda, that a copy
of this resolution be forwarded to the Alameda business associations and to the Buena
Vista Community Association.
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by
the Council of the City of Alameda in regular meeting
assembled on the 17th. of April, 1990.,
by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Coiuncilmembers Camici.a, Withrow and Acting
President Arnerich - 3,
NOES: None,
ABSENT: Councilrnember Thomas and President Corica - 2,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the official seal of said City this 19th day of
April, 1990.
luerk of the City of Alameda