HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-56 CC Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2020-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA SUPPORTING THE FAIR AND EQUAL
TREATMENT OF ALL HUMAN BEINGS, DENOUNCING
RACISM IN ALL ITS FORMS, AND DECLARING ITS
COMMITMENT TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF EQUITY,
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
WHEREAS,on May 25,2020,George Floyd,a 46-year old unarmed black man,was killed
after being arrested by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota for possessing a counterfeit$20 bill; and
WHEREAS, the unarmed deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery,
Stephon Clark, Philando Castile, Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin and
many more,have led to nationwide protests; and
WHEREAS, these protests and related community dialogues have led to a renewed
commitment by many in the public and private sectors to actively acknowledge and work towards
a more equitable and just society; and
WHEREAS, in local government specifically, the Southern California Association of
Governments, League of California Cities, County of Riverside, and many other county and city
elected officials, have publicly denounced racism while committing to address its related
challenges;and
WHEREAS, Temecula is not immune from the impacts of racism and members of the
community have shared their personal stories,their discriminatory experiences,and their powerful
voices, in an effort to be heard and seen; and
WHEREAS,members of the Temecula City Council have also expressed a strong desire to
address the needs of the community and effectuate change; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2020, the Temecula City Council approved an initiative based
broadly on the Race,Equity and Leadership(REAL)program offered through the National League
of Cities; and
WHEREAS, as a part of the race and equity workplan, the Temecula City Council
conceptually approved items in three phases,related to ongoing education,communication,policy
review,resolution adoption and the creation of a commission,ensuring the important conversations
and hard work around race, equity, diversity, and inclusion will continue well into the future in a
sustainable and meaningful manner; and
WHEREAS, for purposes of common understanding, diversity means the commitment to
the presence of variety, which is expressed in a myriad of forms (race, ethnicity, gender, culture,
age, disability, religion, perspective, etc.), inclusion means the commitment to create an
environment and a condition where those differences are welcome, different perspectives are
heard, and everyone has a sense of belonging, and equity means the commitment to work on
policies that may directly or indirectly discriminate on a variety of factors (race, age, socio-
economics,religion,etc.)and provide an opportunity for all persons to succeed based on what their
needs are to achieve that success.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council supports the fair and equitable treatment of all human
beings in a just society, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, or cultural
background, and strongly denounces racism in all its forms, systemic or otherwise.
SECTION 2. The City Council stands in solidarity with the Temecula community,
communities of color and those negatively impacted physically, emotionally, mentally, and/or
economically by racism resulting from inherent biases and prejudice.
SECTION 3. The City Council recognizes the role it plays in fostering a healthy and
prosperous environment for all residents of Temecula and commits to the meaningful advancement
of equity, diversity and inclusion in its community dialogue, services, programs and policies.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula
this 11`h day of August, 2020.
M ann wards, Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTES :
Randi Johl, City Clerk
[SEAL]
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Randi Johl, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2020-56 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Temecula
at a meeting thereof held on the 11 Ph day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Edwards, Naggar, Rahn, Schwank
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Randi Johl, City Clerk
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