AGENDA ITEM
TO:
DIVERSITY COALITION COMMITTEE
FROM:
YVETTE AGUILAR/ DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES
ALFA LOPEZ
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
SUBJECT:
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DCC SUBCOMMITTEES UPDATES
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Summary:
In August 2020, the City initiated a recruitment process for members of the Diversity Coalition Committee (DCC). The DCC was established with three primary objectives, which were recently reviewed and approved by its members: (1) Educate and Celebrate; (2) Engage with Underserved and Underrepresented Communities; and (3) Advise the City Council and Staff on Opportunities for Continuous Improvement. The subcommittees will now provide updates on their progress:
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Subcommittees:
Educate and Celebrate
1. Jennifer Arzate
2. Gege Lopez
3. Charisma Justis
4. Lisa Wong
Outreach to Underserved and Unrepresented Groups
1. Kerry Castillo
2. Mary Gonzales
3. Diana Phillips
4. Lisa Wong
Advise City Council and Staff on Opportunities for Continuous Improvement
1. Samona Caldwell
2. Pam Dutch Hughes
3. Mary Gonzales
4. Richard Harris
5. Harshan Jeyakumar
6. Lupe Reyes
With the newly formed subcommittees and revised work plan, the DCC will continue discussion of the work plan items. One of the main goals for the DCC is to begin creating a priority list of work items through June 30, 2024.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the DCC:
1.) Discuss the next planned subcommittee meetings.
2.) Regularly update the work plan progress.
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