19-05 - 01-02 - Establishing an Equity Plan Review Task Force RESOLUTION NO. 19-05
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN EQUITY PLAN REVIEW PANEL TASK FORCE
BRANDED THE RISING TIDES TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Golden Valley in collaboration with
staff members created a City Equity Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would like the benefit of input from the community,
by a group of members, on implementation strategies of City objectives in the Equity
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes this advisory group should be a Task
Force; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby desires to establish this Task Force and its
mission and responsibilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley that the Rising TIDES Task Force is hereby established with the following
mission and responsibilities, membership, meeting and reporting requirements:
I. MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Task Force shall:
A. Provide input to staff and Council on pre-identified action items within
the City Equity Plan. Topics include:
• Communicating the equity plan to community members
• Eliminating potential biases when conducting City business (including
reviewing City contracts and RFPs)
• Diversifying employee recruitment
• Ensuring equity in City programming, services, and facilities
• Increasing diversity in City boards/commissions, advisory groups, and
elected officials
• Eliminating potential barriers with community outreach and education
initiatives
II. MEMBERSHIP
A. Membership shall consist of 9-11 community members of all ages who
live or attend school in Golden Valley and Golden Valley business
members.
Resolution No. 19-05 -2- January 2, 2019
Ill. MEETINGS AND TIME FRAME
A. The Task Force shall meet once per month beginning January 2019
until staff and Council agree the Task Force has completed its mission.
B. Meetings shall be presided over by an appointed member of the task
force by the task force.
C. City Staff members shall provide discussion topics and relevant
information.
D. All meetings shall be open to the public and subject to the
requirements of the State Open Meeting Law.
IV. REPORTING
A. Minutes and attendance shall be kept of all meetings.
B. Input gathered will be reported back to the Council for staff and
Council consideration.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 2nd day of January, 2019.
Shepard M. Harris, M yor
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk