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CC - (1) Adoption of a Resolution Establishing an Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate
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Meeting Date: January 27, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: Serena Wright-Black/Administrative Services
Lisa Vidra /City Attorney's Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/22/20)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Assistant City Manager (01/22/20)
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RECOMMENDATION
The City Council Equity Subcommittee recommends the City Council (1) adopt a resolution establishing an Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee; and (2) provide other direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
On November 12, 2018, City Council received a request from a Culver City community work group ("Work Group") to consider forming a standalone Human Relations Committee ("Committee"). The Work Group recommended that a Committee be created and empowered to encourage and improve intergroup relations, and reduce prejudice, discrimination and inequity.
On January 28, 2019, City Council discussed the concept of establishing a Human Relations Commission and authorized the City Council Ad Hoc Equity Subcommittee ("Subcommittee") to further explore the creation of such commission, including the potential resources that would be needed.
On October 28, 2019, City Council considered a recommendation of the Subcommittee to establish an Equity and Human Relations Commission or Committee. Staff was directed to prepare and bring back a resolution to establish an Equity and Human Relations Committee.
DISCUSSION
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