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DRAFT RESOLUTION 2023- RESCIND RESOLUTION 2023-051 AND ADOPT A REVISED ENABLING RESOLUTION OF
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ESTABLISHING THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos does hereby formally establish
the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC).
WHEREAS, the Town is working to institutionalize Justice, Equity, Diversity, and
Inclusion in the Town’s ethos, the role of DEIC is to support and foster new opportunities for
marginalized groups in the Town.
WHEREAS, the DEIC will be committed to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion across
all sectors within the Town of Los Gatos and the purpose of DEIC is to work to create more
equitable opportunities and increase a sense of belonging for all Los Gatos community
members and visitors through community engagement and collaborative activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. Resolution 2023-051 is rescinded and replaced by this Enabling Resolution.
2. The DEIC is hereby established as an advisory committee to the Los Gatos Town
Council and shall operate in the manner hereinafter prescribed.
3. Membership/Organization
a. The Town is seeking a diversity of members that includes but is not limited to:
youth; seniors; Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC); Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+); those that
are disabled; and religious diversity. The Commission shall consist of eleven
(11) members. Membership composition shall be:
i. Two (2) Youth Commissioners as voting members, whose term of office
shall be for one (1) year with no limitations on reappointments,
appointed by the Youth Commission;
ii. One (1) Arts and Culture Commissioner as a voting member, whose
term of office shall be for one (1) year with no limitations on
reappointments, appointed by the Arts and Culture Commission;
iii. One (1) Community Health and Senior Services Commissioner as a
voting member, whose term of office shall be for one (1) year with no
limitations on reappointments, appointed by the Community Health
and Senior Services Commission;
iv. One (1) Town of Los Gatos business owner and resident as a voting
member, whose term of office shall be for three (3) years with a two-
term limit, appointed by the Town Council;
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v. One (1) Town of Los Gatos business owners or employees, who may or
may not reside in Los Gatos, as a voting members, whose term of office
shall be for three (3) years with a two-term limit, appointed by the
Town Council;
vi. One (1) Town of Los Gatos faith leader who leads a congregation in Los
Gatos, who may or may but does not reside in Los Gatos, as a voting
member, whose term of office shall be for three (3) years with a two-
term limit, appointed by the Town Council;
vii. One (1) Town of Los Gatos non-profit employee, who may or may not
reside in Los Gatos, as a voting member, whose term of office shall be
for three (3) years with a two-term limit, appointed by the Town
Council; and
viii. Three (3) Town of Los Gatos residents as voting members, whose term
of office shall be for three (3) years with a two-term limit, appointed by
the Town Council.
b. The three-year terms will be staggered.
c. Commission members is expected to report back to the Board, Committee,
Commission, or organization the Commissioner represents (i.e., Arts and
Culture Commission, faith community, etc.).
d. The Commission shall appoint a Chair and Vice Chair.
e. Commission members shall serve without compensation.
f. The Commission shall hold regular monthly meetings.
g. The Commission shall establish a regular time and location for its meetings and
shall otherwise call and conduct its meetings in compliance with the provisions
of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
h. Meeting attendance requirements will conform with all current Town
Resolutions and Policies.
i. A record of all meeting minutes and resolutions of the Commission shall be
kept and shall be a public record.
4. Powers and Duties
a. The duties of DEIC shall be to:
i. Act in an advisory capacity to the Town Council in matters pertaining to
creating equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging within Town.
The DEIC’s scope of work may include the following items:
1. Community Based Programming
a. Develop new and promote current programs/events
that foster unity and diversity within the Town.
b. Identify Equity Training opportunities for Town Council,
staff, residents, business owners/employees, students,
and/or Commission/community members.
c. Incorporate community feedback into programming and
training.
2. Collaborative Efforts
a. Foster stronger collaborations between current Town
Boards, Commissions, and Committees and community-
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based organizations to integrate equity practices and
principles.
b. Build relationships with local public and private school
systems in order to provide support and resources for
Equity work.
c. Build collaborative processes with other Town Boards,
Committees, and Commissions to ensure integration of
Equity practices into the Town community grant
program.
3. Policy Recommendations
a. Make policy recommendations to the Town Council
regarding Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Unity
issues.
4. Communications
a. Create a communications campaign centered around
equity education and promotion of Town events.
ii. Not to affect powers of the Town Council. Nothing in this resolution
shall be construed as restricting or curtailing any of the powers of the
Town Council, or as a delegation to DEIC of any of the authority or
discretionary powers vested and imposed by law in such Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, held on the 3rd day of October 2023 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE: __________________
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ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE: __________________