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Ongoing Discussion and Modification of the Bystander Informational Document “Recognizing and Preventing Harassment and Discrimination.”
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Meeting Date: June 27, 2023
Contact Person/Dept: Michelle Hamilton/HR
Phone Number: 310.253.5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee; (Email) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (6/21/2023); (Email) All City Staff (6/21/2023)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Human Resources Director (6/21/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) revisit the scope and purpose of the Bystander Informational Document “Recognizing and Preventing Harassment and Discrimination”
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The EHRAC originally developed a Bystander Intervention Training document, then revisited the document after discussions with staff to shape the document into an informational pamphlet entitled “Recognizing and Preventing Harassment and Discrimination” for the purposes of public distribution, as a part of the anti-hate speaker series by the EHRAC. The document was submitted to City Council for approval at the June 12, 2023, however it was not considered by City Council on that date. Instead, it determined that the document needed to be re-evaluated for additional information that should be or could be included to span the spectrum of behavior from microaggressions observed or comments heard as a bystander, to harassment and discrimination where there is civil liability, to harassment and discrimination addressed through the Penal Code (such as hate crimes).
Accordingly, staff is bringing this project back to the EHRAC for continued discussion and modification.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There are no costs associated with discussion of this item.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft_”Recognizing and Preventing Harassment and Discrimination” Informational Document
MOTION
That the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee:
1. Discuss the feedback received from City Council and Public Comments;
2. Redefine the scope and purpose of the document; and
3. Determine next steps as deemed appropriate.