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(1) Discussion of the Approved Civil Discourse Guidelines and Implementation Plan and Determine Next Steps; and (2) Provide Direction to Staff if Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: September 27, 2022
Contact Person/Dept: Stephanie Condran / Human Resources Department
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 (09/22/2022); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas- Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (09/22/2022); (E-Mail) All City Staff (09/22/2022)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Director of Human Resources (09/22/2022)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) (1) discuss the approved Civil Discourse Guidelines and implementation plan and determine next steps; and (2) provide direction to staff as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
On December 4, 2022, the EHRAC held a Civil Discourse Workshop for committee members, City staff, and members of the public. The Workshop was facilitated by the Institute for Civility in Government (ICG). The purpose of the Workshop was to train participants in Civil Discourse and to create recommended civil discourse guidelines for the City of Culver City.
The Civil Discourse Ad Hoc Subcommittee subsequently prepared a draft document of Civil Discourse Guidelines for the City of Culver City from the suggestions provided by both workshop participants and the recommended guidelines submitted by the Institute for Civility in Government (ICG). During the April 26, 2022, regular meeting, the EHRAC approved the draft version of the Civil Discourse Guidelines and requested that staff distribute to the public for comment. The draft Civil Discourse Guidelines were made available to the pu...
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