REPORT TO TASK FORCE ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
SUBJECT
Title
Review Amendments to Council Policy 035 - Naming of Facilities
Report
BACKGROUND
At the April 12, 2021 Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Task Force) meeting, the Task Force voted to refer the review of Council Policy 035 ("Naming of Facilities") (Attachment 1) to the Considerations of Historical Recognitions Subcommittee to work with staff on developing a recommendation for the Task Force's consideration. Following the meeting, staff met with the subcommittee to seek their input on how Council Policy 035 could be updated to bring greater diversity and inclusion to the naming of buildings and facilities in the City and connect with the City's diverse community.
DISCUSSION
Staff has revised Council Policy 035 based on the input provided by the Considerations of Historical Recognitions Subcommittee. The redline and clean versions of Council Policy 035 are included with this report as Attachments 2 and 3.
Proposed amendments to the policy include:
* Expanding the purpose of the policy to clearly state that naming actions maintain current and future alignment with the City's Mission Statement and Code of Ethics and Values.
* Expanding the criteria for naming proposals to honor the important contributions and accomplishments of individuals from underrepresented communities, present an opportunity to foster a more welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment, as well as to reflect and connect with the City's diverse community.
* Maintaining an inventory list of all Santa Clara facilities and buildings that have been named, including any available background of why the name was selected ("Named City Facilities List"). If approved, any naming proposal will be reviewed against the Named City Facilities List to confirm that it is not duplicative of previously approved proposals.
* Clarifying the process for renaming proposals
With the Task Force's approval of the amended version of ...
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