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CC - Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Culver City Municipal Code Chapter 3.03 Pertaining to City Commissions, to Add Equity Policy Language, and to Allow Appointment of Non-Registered Voters and Minors Age 16.
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Meeting Date: February 10, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: Serena Wright-Black/Administrative Services
Lisa Vidra/City Attorney's Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (Email) Meeting and Agenda (02/04/20)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Assistant City Manager (02/03/20)
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RECOMMENDATION
The City Council Ad Hoc Equity Subcommittee ("Subcommittee") recommends the City Council adopt an Ordinance (Attachment No. 1) amending Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) Chapter 3.03 pertaining to City Commissions, to add equity policy language, and to allow appointment of non-registered voters and minors age 16 and over to City Commissions.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
On October 28, 2019, after considering a recommendation from the Subcommittee, City Council directed staff to bring back an amended ordinance revising CCMC Chapter 3.03 which will allow non-registered voters and minors over age 16 to be eligible for appointment to City commissions. In addition, equity and inclusiveness language is being added to Chapter 3.03 to reflect City Council policy that each commission ensure that its programs, policies and activities provide equal access and opportunities to all persons.
City Council Introduction
On January 27, 2020, the City Council discussed the proposed changes and introduced the proposed Ordinance (4-1, Eriksson dissenting).
Discussion included the mechanism to be used to determine residency f...
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