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(1) Receive Report from the Community Contributions Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Equity and Human Relations Awards; (2) Discuss Report’s Recommendations and Determine Next Steps; and (3) Provide Direction to Staff If Deemed Appropriate
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Meeting Date: June 22, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Mily C. Huntley / Administrative Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas- City Council (06/17/2021); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas- Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (06/17/2021); (E-Mail) All City Staff (06/17/2021)
Department Approval: Serena Wright, Assistant City Manager (06/17/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) receive the report from the EHRAC’s Community Contributions Ad Hoc Subcommittee on equity and human relations awards; (2) discuss report’s recommendations and determine next steps; and (3) provide direction to staff if deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the January 26, 2021 meeting, the EHRAC members created and appointed the following members to the Community Contributions Ad Hoc Subcommittee: Members Moammar, Di Vicente and Morgan.
This ad hoc subcommittee was tasked with determining the criteria for whom to honor, to develop a process by which individuals are nominated, identify specific ways in which to recognize award recipients, and to report back their recommendations at the March 23, 2021 meeting.
Attached is the Community Contributions Ad Hoc Subcommittee’s report setting forth its recommendations on award names, categories, ceremony, and medallion as well as the award nomination process and timeline.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this Agenda item.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Equity and Human Relations Award
2. Equity and Human Relations Award Nomination Form
3. Medallion
MOTION
That the Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee:
1. Discuss the Community Contributions Ad Hoc Subcommittee’s recommendations;
2. Provide further direction to staff if deemed appropriate.