REPORT TO TASK FORCE ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
SUBJECT
Title
Introduction of Community Partner Organization - African American Community Services Agency
Report
BACKGROUND
At the October 15, 2020 Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Task Force) meeting, the Task Force approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for use with community partner organizations (Attachment 1) and authorized Vice Chair Neil Datar to sign MOUs, substantially in the form of the MOU presented, with community organizations on behalf of the Task Force.
Pursuant to the Task Force's authorization to enter into a MOU with substantially the same language as approved at the October 15, 2020 meeting, on November 2, 2020, Vice Chair Datar signed a MOU on behalf of the Task Force with the African American Community Services Agency (AACSA) (Attachment 2).
DISCUSSION
Vice Chair Neil Datar will introduce Helen Kassa, African American Community Services Agency Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, who will serve as the Task Force’s primary contact for the community partner organization.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than administrative staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion meeting 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.
Staff
Reviewed by: Genevieve Yip, Staff Analyst I
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Community Partner MOU
2. MOU Between Task Force and AACSA