Item 8BCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
(December 4, 2018)
To: Shana K. Yelverton, City Manager
From: Lauren E. LaNeave, Assistant to the City Manager
Subject: Item 813: Resolution No. 18-050, establishing the Mayor's
Alliance for Unity and Culture.
Action
Requested:
Background
Information:
Financial
Considerations:
City Council approval of Item 8B: Resolution No. 18-050,
establishing the Mayor's Alliance for Unity and Culture.
Earlier this year, a video of teens using a racist word surfaced
online. Since the posting of this video, the Southlake community
has come together to identify strategies to tackle issues of
inequality and discrimination in the community. Events have
included Coffee and Conversation and Dads and Brews events,
among other less formal conversations.
This resolution continues this work by establishing an advisory
board of up to twenty (20) members of representing diverse
constituencies in the City. Seat representation may include
members of established boards and commissions, the faith -based
community, the business community, community interest and
philanthropic groups, or interested individuals.
The purpose of this committee is to advise the Mayor and City
Council and City staff on planning and implementation of programs
and activities involving diversity, inclusion, and equality.
There are no budget
Committee may make
funding consideration.
impacts in establishing the committee.
future recommendations that require
Strategic Link: The proposed resolution addresses the partnerships and
volunteerism focus area, C5 Promote opportunities for
partnerships & volunteerism, C6 Enhance the sense of community
by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement
opportunities. Additionally, this resolution is in alignment with the
City's mission to provide municipal services that support the
highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: N/A
Legal Review: N/A
Alternatives: 1. Adopt proposed resolution as presented, with an effective date
of December 4, 2018
2. Adopt modified resolution
3. Deny resolution and seek alternative methods of community
engagement
Supporting
Documents: 1. Draft Resolution 18-050
Staff
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Item 813: Resolution No. 18-050,
establishing the Mayor's Alliance for Unity and Culture.
Staff Contact: Lauren LaNeave, Assistant to the City Manager