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C A L I F 0 R N I A
Meeting of the
Dublin Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568
www.dublin.ca.gov
COMMUNITYTASK FORCE ON EQUITY, DIVERSITY,
Thursday, January 14, 2021
AND INCLUSION
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
Location: Electronic Methods
Meeting Procedure During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak:
In keeping with the guidelines provided by the State of California and Alameda County
Department of Public Health regarding gatherings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak,
and recommendations to follow social distancing procedures, the following practices are adopted
during the Community Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Meeting.
The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom Video Communications:
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Webinar ID: 850 3214 5853
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For audio only, you can join the meeting by telephone: (669) 900-9128
Webinar ID: 850 3214 5853
Passcode:42627018
All attendees will be muted and be in listen -only mode.
Individuals wanting to make public comment may email John. Stefanski(adublin.ca.gov
starting at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Please provide your name and the
agenda item you would like to speak on.
When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is addressed, the
speaker will be announced in the meeting when it is his/her time to speak to the Community
Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The speaker will then be unmuted for
comment.
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
At this time, members of the public are encouraged to address the Task Force on any items of
interest that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Task Force and not already included on
the Agenda. Comments should not exceed three (3) minutes.
3. Approval of Minutes from the December 14, 2020 Community Task Meeting
The Task Force will consider the approval of the minutes of the December 14, 2020 Community
Task Force meeting. Attachment.
4. Presentation on Dublin Police Services
Chief Holmes will present an overview of Dublin Police Services. Following the presentation Seed
Collaborative will lead a discussion on policing areas of interest.
5. Discussion on Document/Data Requests
Seed Collaborative will lead a discussion on the police documents and data the Task Force
believes is important to understanding policing in Dublin.
6. Review and Comment on the Proposed Agenda Planning Calendar
The Task Force will review and comment on the Proposed Agenda Planning Calendar.
Attachment.
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting: January 28, 2021 at 5:30pm
This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a). If requested, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons
with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S. C. Section 12132),
and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability -related
modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk's Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of
the meeting.
Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe and secure environment, fosters new
opportunities, provides equity across all programs, and champions a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE ON EQUITY,
D U BL I N DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
c A LJ F o R N I A MEETING — December 14, 2020
A regular meeting of the Community Task Force on Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion was held on
December 14, 2020 via Zoom telecommunications. The meeting commenced at 5:33 PM.
Roll Call
PRESENT: Michael Aini, Natasha Tripplett, Dyrell Foster, Kathy Avanzino, Isabella Helene
David, Clifford Brown Jr., Eman Tai, Brittany Jacobs (alt.), Beatriz Ballesteros-Kogan, Martha
Orozco (alt.), Rameet Kohli.
ABSENT: Denel McMahan (alt.)
1. Call to Order
Assistant to the City Manager, John Stefanski called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM.
2. Public Comment
Mr. Stefanski called for Public Comments. No comments were made.
3. Introductions of Facilitators, City Staff, and Task Force Members
Seed Collaborative, City Staff and Task Force Members introduced themselves. The
Task Force Members participated in an ice breaker activity and discussed their desired
outcomes from the work of the Task Force.
4. Overview of Brown Act Requirements and Review of Facilitation
Mr. Stefanski presented on the Brown Act Requirements for legislative bodies and open
meetings, which the Task Force will be required to follow. City Manager Linda Smith
provided additional comments and examples on the Brown Act requirements.
Mr. Hudson discussed the role of Seed Collaborative as facilitator and their approach to
consensus -based decision -making. Task Force Member Natasha Tripplett asked about
the agenda preparation process. City Manager Linda Smith discussed the requirement
for a majority consensus for adding items to the agenda. Task Force Member Brittany
Jacobs asked a clarifying question regarding the agenda. Task Force Member Isabella
Helene David asked a clarifying question regarding data requests.
5. Task Force Orientation
Mr. Hudson presented and led a discussion on the Task Force Member's definitions and
interpretations of the on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Targeted Universalism.
6. Review of Task Force Charge, Proposed Task Force Work Plan, and Meeting
Schedule
The Task Force discussed and selected dates for future Regular Meetings through June
2021. Task Force Member Matthew Aini asked clarifying question about Targeted
Universalism. Task Force Member Eman Tai asked about the identification of structural
issues and their presentation in the final report. Task Force Member Kathy Avanzino
asked about the Alameda County policing contract. Task Force Member Isabella Helene
David asked about process for making recommendations and their approval by the City
Council. Mr. Stefanski reiterated the goals and outcomes for the Task Force, the process
of establishing the agenda, and the approval process by the City Council. Mr. Hudson
spoke about the goals of City Council and how the Task Force can best present
recommendations. Task Force Member Rameet Kohli shared about his experience as a
planning commission member and the role as a recommending body.
Task Force Members agreed to meet the second and fourth week of the month from
5:30 — 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
The Task Force reviewed the Task Force Charge. Task Force Member Rameet Kohli
asked questions regarding closed session and public posting of the Task Force meeting
agendas.
Mr. Hudson proposed that Chief Holmes prepare data to share with the Task Force from
the study that was conducted with the City Council. Chief Holmes indicated that he
would give a presentation on Dublin Police Services at the next meeting. Mr. Stefanski
said he would email to the Task Force and post the Task Force's website the Chief's
prior presentations from earlier in 2020.
7. Other Business
None.
8. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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DUBLIN Community Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
C A L I F O R N I A Proposed Agenda Planning Calendar
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Meeting Location: Electronic Methods (Zoom Telecommunications)
Meeting Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Meeting Dates: The Community Task Force will meet on the 2nd and 4t" Thursday of each
month from January to June 2021.
Date
Proposed Agenda Topics (subject to change)
January 14, 2021
Overview of Dublin Police Services.
Discussion of Police Services and Document and Data Requests.
January 28, 2021
Review of Police Data and Document Requests.
February 11, 2021
Review of Police Data and Document Requests.
February 25, 2021
Discuss Police trainings, policies and procedures, legislative changes, data
transparency, communications, and public engagement/ community relations.
March 11, 2021
Discuss Police trainings, policies and procedures, legislative changes, data
transparency, communications, and public engagement/ community relations.
March 25, 2021
Discuss preliminary policing recommendations.
April 8, 2021
Overview of City DEI initiatives and data.
Review Citywide DEI Data and Document and Data Requests.
April 22, 2021
Discuss citywide DEI initiatives as they pertain to Boards and commissions,
programming and events, community agency funding and support, and
communications.
Review Document and Data Requests.
May 13, 2021
Discuss citywide DEI initiatives.
May 27, 2021
Discuss preliminary citywide recommendations.
June 10, 2021
Discuss and finalize policing and citywide recommendations and review of
draft final report, findings, and recommendations.
June 24, 2021
Discuss and finalize policing and citywide recommendations and review of
final report, findings, and recommendations.
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DUBLIN Community Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
C A L I F o R N I A Proposed Agenda Planning Calendar
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Community Task Force Charge
The Community Task Force is charged with reviewing and developing recommendations on items
within the City's purview, specifically the following:
Policing
o Training Curriculum
o Policies and Procedures
o Data Transparency and Context
o Communications
o Public Engagement and Community Relations
• Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion
o Boards and Commissions Recruitment
o Inclusive, Equitable, and Accessible Programming and Events
o Community Agency Funding and Support
o Communications
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