REPORT TO TASK FORCE ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Possible Action on Next Community Listening Session and Appointment to Working Group
Report
BACKGROUND
As part of its approved workplan, the Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Task Force) is holding a series of community listening sessions to seek the public’s input on what the City can do to build a more inclusive community. To date, the Task Force has held one (1) community listening session and the Bill Wilson Center, a Task Force community partner, has held one (1) community listening session.
In preparation for the Task Force’s next community listening session, the Community Listening Sessions Working Group (a subcommittee of the Task Force), in coordination with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics (MCAE), identified a potential theme, as discussed below.
DISCUSSION
The Task Force will discuss the Community Listening Sessions Working Group’s proposed theme for their next listening session. Staff recommends that the Task Force provide their input on the proposed theme and delegate authority to the Community Listening Sessions Working Group to set a date and time for the next session.
With former Chair Darius Brown’s departure from the Task Force, there are now only two members on the Community Listening Sessions Working Group. Therefore, staff also recommends that the Task Force appoint a third member to the Community Listening Sessions Working Group to assist with this work effort.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environment Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There was no fiscal impact associated with the preparation of this report.
COORDINATION
This report was coordinated with the City’s Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Provide input on the Community Listening Sessions Working Group’s proposed theme; delegate authority to the Community Listening Sessions Working Group to set a date and time for the next session; and appoint a third member to the Community Listening Sessions Working Group to assist with the community listening session work effort.
Staff
Reviewed by: Genevieve Yip, Staff Analyst I
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager