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File #: 24-1181    Version: 1 Name: Race Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report
Type: Minute Order Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/12/2024 In control: EQUITY & HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
On agenda: 6/25/2024 Final action:
Title: EHRAC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Receive a Report from the Race Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (2) If So Desired, Discuss and Consider Approval of the Report's Recommendations; and (3) Determine Next Steps as Deemed Necessary.
Attachments: 1. 2024-06-25_ATT_Race Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report_06172025
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EHRAC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Receive a Report from the Race Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (2) If So Desired, Discuss and Consider Approval of the Report's Recommendations; and (3) Determine Next Steps as Deemed Necessary.

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Meeting Date: June 25, 2024

Contact Person/Dept: Michelle Hamilton/Human Resources

Phone Number: (310) 253-5640

Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]

Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []

Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (06/19/2024); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (06/19/2024); (E-Mail) All City Staff (06/19/2024)

Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Human Resources Director (06/19/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) (1) receive a report from the Race Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (2) if so desired, discuss and consider approval of the report's recommendations; and (3) determine next steps as deemed necessary.


BACKGROUND

As a part of the FY 2023/2024 work plan, the Race Relations - Community Conversation event is one of a two-part series designed to help facilitate the education and encourage the sharing of and listening to different perspectives.

At the July 25, 2023, Regular Meeting, during discussions revolving around the work plan and proposed consolidation of events, "Community Conversations- Race Relations" was selected by consensus to move forward.

At the August 22, 2023, Special Meeting, the Race Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee was created, and members appointed thereto.

At the September 26, 2023, Special Meeting, consensus was achieved to hear a report from the Race Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee at the January 23, 2024, Regular Meeting.

At the January 23, 2024, Regular Meeting, the Race Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee ...

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