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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion Regarding the Culver City Interfaith Alliance and Other Communication Initiatives for Community Religious Groups; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: October 14, 2024
Contact Person/Dept.: Stephanie Condran / Human Resources Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/09/2024)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Human Resources Director (10/02/2024) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss the Culver City Interfaith Alliance and other communication initiatives for community religious groups; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
The City Council received consensus during the February 12, 2024, Council meeting to direct staff to prepare an agenda item to discuss the "Culver City Area Interfaith Alliance Cooperation Circle (CC)" (Alliance). The Alliance, which is currently inactive, was part of the United Religions Initiative comprised of over 1,100 member groups called "cooperation circles" in 112 countries. At the height of its operation, the Alliance was a community-based cooperation circle that worked to foster understanding, cooperation, and unity among diverse religious traditions, activities, events and organizations in Culver City, California, and its neighboring areas. The Alliance was led by and comprised of faith-based community leaders and members from various faith communities and was independent of the City.
Previous Mission of the Alliance:
* Promote the exercise of faith and practice of religion in Culver City, California, and adjacent areas;
* Cultivate a friendly, cooperative, and synergistic relationship between the City's government and re...
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