HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-46 CC ResolutionC RESOLUTION NO.2023-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING THE RACE, EQUITY,
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (REDI) COMMISSION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Race, Equity. Diversity and Inclusion Commission Established. Pursuant to
Section 2.40.010 of the Temecula Municipal Code, there is hereby created an advisory commission
to the City Council which shall be known as the 'Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Commission."
Section 2. Commission Composition and Membership. The Race, Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council pursuant
to Section 2.40.020 of the Temecula Municipal Code. No officers or employees of the City or
person under an employment contract subject to the jurisdiction of the City Council shall be a
member of such Commission.
Section 3. Tenn of Office. Terms of office for the Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Commission shall be three (3) years with staggered terms. At the completion of any term, a
C commission member may be reappointed pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code 2.40.060.
Section 4. Appointment, Removal and Vacancies. Members of the Race, Equity, Diversity
and Inclusion Commission shall be appointed and removed in the same manner as other boards
and commissions within the City pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code 2.40.050. Vacancies shall
be filled pursuant to 2.40.070.
Section 5. Time and Place of Meeting. The Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Commission shall meet regularly on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in City Hall located at 41000 Main Street, Temecula.
Section 6. Stipend. The Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commission shall receive
the same stipend as the other boards and commissions pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code
Section 2.40.100.
Section 7. Staff Assistance. The City Manager shall ensure that adequate staff will be
allocated to provide necessary assistance to the commission similar to that of other boards and
commissions within the City.
Section 8. Role and Purpose. Similar to other boards and commissions, with the exception
of those with statutory responsibilities, the role of the Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
C Commission shall be advisory in nature, with legislative authority remaining with the City Council.
The commission shall consider various items within its jurisdiction, including items suggested by
the City Council and City Manager, and make recommendations. The commission shall work with
C and through the assigned Department Director and liaison to collaborate on reports and
recommendations, including its annual report to the City Council.
The purpose of the Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commission shall be as follows:
• Build Strong Relationships Around Issues of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity With the City
Council, Commissions, Staff and Community
• Learn About Existing City Events, Services and Programs and Identify Opportunities for
Further Diversity and Inclusion within the Same
• Serve as Ambassadors to Educate the Community About Opportunities Related to
Diversity and Inclusion within City Events, Services and Programs
• Identify Opportunities for Enhanced Communication with All Residents, Including with
Those of Various Race, Ethnic, Gender, Disability, Religious, and/or Cultural
Backgrounds
• Identify Opportunities for Improved Outreach to All Residents on Various City Efforts and
Initiatives
• Evaluate Policies Brought to the Commission for Consideration with an Equity Lens and
a Make Recommendations
Incorporate proclamations and other similar items into commission meetings as
recommended by the City Council
Section 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula
this 23rd day of May, 2023.
Zak Schwank, Mayor
ATTEST:
Randi Johl, City Clerk
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I, Randi Johl, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2023-46 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 23`d day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Alexander, Brown, Kalfus, Schwank,
Stewart
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Randi Johl, City Clerk
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