19-016RESOLUTION NO. 19-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
ESTABLISHING MAYOR'S ALLIANCE FOR UNITY AND
CULTURE FOR THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE; PROVIDING FOR
APPOINTMENTS TO THE MAYOR'S ALLIANCE FOR UNITY
AND CULTURE; 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
resolution on December 4, 2018 establishing the Mayor's Alliance
for Unity and Culture, terms of office, and responsibilities; and,
WHEREAS, the Southlake City Council now desires to provide strategic direction
for the Mayor's Alliance for Unity and Culture to ensure alignment
with the City's strategic corporate objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The strategy map and operating guidelines for the Mayor's Alliance
for Unity and Culture are attached hereto as Exhibit A and Exhibit B
respectively.
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2nd DAY OF APRIL, 2019.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Laura Hill, Mayor
Amy S y, ..•° ` °.`
City Secretary
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Mayor's Alliance for Unity & Culture Operating Guidelines
Serve Our Customers
Community Action Plan Development and Implementation
Provide recommendations on the development and
implementation of a community action plan (C5)
■ Engage in the planning process to develop
recommendations for a community action plan to
address culture, inclusion, and community building in
Southlake
Meet and confer with staff for the purposes of
reviewing, advising on, and providing support for
culture and inclusion programs
Communication and Citizen Engagement
Promote public awareness of programs, services, events,
and opportunities that respond to diverse interests,
encourage community interaction, and promote a stronger
sense of community (C6)
■ Work with staff to recommend short, medium, and
long-term communication goals within the new
community action plan. Ensure that goals are
included as needed within the annual department
implementation strategy
■ Meet and confer with staff to review current and future
communication initiatives for the purpose of providing
feedback on design and implementation and
alignment with established goals
Strengthen communication and engagement in Southlake,
including among neighborhoods, city government, and local
businesses (C6)
■ Serve as ambassadors to support communication and
engagement within the City by sharing with friends,
family, and other community members who may be
underserved or disengaged
■ Identify gaps or breakdowns in communication
between the City and its residents
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Manage the Business
• Policy Advisors
Maintain and encourage inclusion, regardless of race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age,
disability, or veteran status, and other kinds of diversity (B4)
■ Consider recommendations that are related to
removing potential barriers to inclusion of all EEO
protected classes
Promote a legislative and policy environment that supports
the Community Action Plan (B4)
■ Make recommendations to City Council on policy
matters relating to the Community Action Plan
Partnership Development
Review research, engage stakeholders and partners, and
recommend initiatives designed to spur and sustain
community unity programs in strategic sectors of the
community (B2)
■ Support cultural programs hosted by community
partners
■ Identify opportunities to partner with groups for the
implementation of community action plan
recommendations
Monitor and Understand Demographics
Utilizing data, advise the City on ways to improve community
connection and engagement (B4)
■ Annually review demographic information from the
State Demographer's Office and ESRI demographic
data to understand the diversity of the community
Provide Financial Stewardship
• Funding Recommendations
Recommend innovative diversity and inclusion methods that
are cost effective and fiscally sustainable (F1)
■ Identify if policy or program recommendations have a
fiscal impact and review cost -benefit analysis of these
programs
Promote Learning & Growth
• Community Building
Build community motivation to engage on issues, trends and
best practices (L 1)
■ Support programs and communication that encourage
the community to interact and get to know their
neighbors and fellow residents
• Board Training
Promote a well-trained board through adherence to City -
established training goals (L 1)
■ Complete annual training within timeframe
■ Complete diversity training or other additional training,
if needed
• Board Culture
Build a positive, productive and engaged board that supports
the City's mission and strategic goals (L 1)
■ Ensure familiarity and understanding of adopted
MAUC strategy and how it is connected to the City's
overall strategic goals
■ Meet attendance, conduct, and participation
expectations
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