Item 4L - Memo
M E M O R A N D U M
(September 9, 2020)
To: Shana K. Yelverton, City Manager
From: Lauren E. LaNeave, Assistant to the City Manager
Subject: Item 4L: Resolution No. 20-039, amending Resolution No. 18-
050A to increase the number of appointees and revising
staggered appointment terms for the Mayor’s Alliance for
Unity and Culture.
Action
Requested: City Council approval of Item 4L: Resolution No. 20-039, amending
Resolution No. 18-050A to increase the number of appointees and
revising staggered appointment terms for the Mayor’s Alliance for
Unity and Culture.
Background
Information: On January 15, 2019, City Council passed Resolution 18-050A,
amending the Mayor’s Alliance for Unity and Culture’s enabling
resolution (Resolution 18-050). Resolution No. 18-050A added ten
additional member places and established staggered terms.
In July, applications opened for additional members and for board
members reaching the end of their first term.
Resolution No. 20-039 proposes amending the following sections of
Resolution 18-050A:
• Increasing the number of committee positions from 30 to
40: Section 1. The City Council does hereby create
and establish an advisory committee to be known as
“Mayor’s Alliance for Unity and Culture.” Such committee
shall be composed of up to forty (40) community “seats”
representing diverse constituencies in the City
• Revises staggered terms to what is in the City’s
database and reported to board members: Section 4.
Places on the Committee shall be numbered one (1) through
forty (40). Members appointed to odd-numbered places shall
be appointed in even-numbered years, and members
appointed to even-numbered places shall be appointed in
odd-numbered years, provided, however, that the initial term
Meeting Date: January 15, 2019
Item 8A: Resolution No. 18-050A
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of the odd-numbered places shall be one (1) year. Terms of
office for members shall commence on October 1st and
expire on September 30th, provided, however, that the initial
appointments will be made in January 2019.
Financial
Considerations: There are no budget impacts as a result of this resolution.
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 September 15, 2020
2. Adopt modified resolution
3. Deny resolution amendment, moving forward with original
terms
Supporting
Documents: 1. Draft Resolution 20-039
Staff
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Item 4L: Resolution No. 20-039,
amending Resolution No. 18-050A to increase the number of
appointees and revising staggered appointment terms for the
Mayor’s Alliance for Unity and Culture.
Staff Contact: Lauren LaNeave, Assistant to the City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 20-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AMENDING
RESOLUTION 18-050A; PROVIDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL
BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-050
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake’s mission is to provide the highest quality of life for our
residents, businesses, and visitors; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Southlake, Texas and the citizens of Southlake establish
that the City is an inclusive community and people of all backgrounds
contribute to our democracy, culture, and economy, regardless of race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or
veteran status; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake is a place that believes diverse perspectives enhance
the cultural fabric and overall prosperity of our community for current and
future generations; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas is of the opinion that a
Mayor’s Alliance for Unity and Culture would be of assistance to the City
Council and City staff by providing diverse insight and advice to foster
positive relationships and a welcoming community for everyone who lives,
works, and visits here; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake Council created such a committee by resoluti on on
December 4, 2018 establishing the Mayor’s Alliance for Unity and Culture,
terms of office, and responsibilities; and,
WHEREAS, with this amendment, the City of Southlake Council desires to amend the
composition of the committee and create staggered appointment terms for
appointees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The City Council does hereby create and establish an advisory committee
to be known as “Mayor’s Alliance for Unity an d Culture.” Such committee
shall be composed of up to forty (40) community “seats” 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.
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Section 2. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the
City Council hereby incorporates said findings into the body of this
resolution as if copied in their entirety.
Section 3. The Mayor’s Alliance for Unity and Culture shall adopt Articles of
Organization to govern its activities and meetings. The adoption and any
amendment of these Articles shall be subject to approval of the City
Council.
Section 4. Qualifications and Terms: The Committee members shall be appointed by
the City Council for two year terms. Members shall serve until their
successors are appointed. Places on the Committee shall be numbered
one (1) through forty (40). Members appointed to odd-numbered places
shall be appointed in even-numbered years, and members appointed to
even-numbered places shall be appointed in odd-numbered years,
provided, however, that the initial term of the odd -numbered places shall
be one (1) year. Terms of office for members shall commence on October
1st and expire on September 30th, provided, however, that the initial
appointments will be made in January 2019.
Section 5. The Mayor’s Alliance for Unity and Culture shall act in an advisory capacity
to the City Council and the City Staff in planning and implementation of
programs and activities involving diversity, inclusion, and equality.
Section 6. Any member of the Mayor’s Alliance for Unity and Culture duly appointed
by the City Council shall automatically forfeit the seat on the committee in
the event he/she 1) discontinues employment or residence within the city
limits of Southlake or 2) files for public office. The committee may, by
inclusion in the Articles of Organization, establish additional grounds for
forfeiture or removal from the committee.
Section 7. This resolution shall become effective after its passage and approval by
the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Laura Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary