REPORT TO TASK FORCE ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
SUBJECT
Title
Informational Report from SJSU Associate Professor and Human Rights Collaborative Director William Armaline
Report
BACKGROUND
Chair Darius Brown and Vice Chair Neil Datar have been in communication with Dr. William Armaline, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and Director of the Human Rights Collaborative at San Jose State University (SJSU), regarding his research on addressing social problems.
At the request Chair Brown, an informational report from Dr. Armaline has been added to the July 12, 2021 Task Force meeting agenda (Attachment 1).
DISCUSSION
Dr. Armaline will speak to the Task Force about his work as the Director of SJSU’s Human Rights Collaborative, and will provide an overview of his research on racism, anti-racist action, and inequality.
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. Email Request from Chair Brown