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Code reviser's note: Per Section 3 of Ord. 21-007, this chapter would have sunset on July 1, 2022, unless the council chose to make it permanent. Res. 22-026, passed May 18, 2022, designates the task force on diversity, equity, and inclusion as a permanent body.
(a) 
A task force on diversity, equity, and inclusion for the city of Pacific Grove is created. Members of the task force shall have an interest in the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice as these affect the city of Pacific Grove. The task force shall consist of five voting members appointed by the mayor and approved by the council.
(b) 
Four members shall be registered voters residing in the city of Pacific Grove and engaged in the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, or racial justice as demonstrated by their background or resume.
(c) 
One member shall have professional training or expertise in the topic of diversity, equity, inclusion, racial or social justice. This person need not reside in the city of Pacific Grove.
(d) 
If, for any reason, after reasonable effort, sufficient members are not found available to serve, the mayor may appoint others who do not meet these qualifications, subject to approval of the council.
(Ord. 21-007 § 2, 2021)
(a) 
The citizens of Pacific Grove desire to improve the city's social environment to better meet the needs of residents and visitors alike.
(b) 
City policies, programs and practices should be examined through a community lens to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and healing.
(c) 
Promote participation of underrepresented communities including but not limited to people of color, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, immigrants, etc. and monitor change that occurs to diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice within the city.
(d) 
Provide feedback, guidance, strategies and recommendations to increase community engagement by underrepresented groups.
(Ord. 21-007 § 2, 2021)
All task force members shall serve a two-year term. Three of the members shall be appointed for terms ending on January 31st in odd-numbered years, and two members for terms ending on January 31st in even-numbered years.
(Ord. 21-007 § 2, 2021)
A member may be removed from the task force prior to the expiration of their term by a majority vote of the council, at council's discretion. Any member who absents themselves from two consecutive regular meetings, without cause or approval by the task force, shall be automatically removed.
(Ord. 21-007 § 2, 2021)
Voting members of the task force shall select one of their members to be chairperson for a one-year term, each such officer to be selected and the term to commence at the first meeting in February.
(Ord. 21-007 § 2, 2021)
All meetings of the task force shall be open to the public. The task force shall hold regular meetings no more frequently than once a month and shall establish its own rules for the frequency, time, and place of meetings, and to govern its procedures. The Ralph M. Brown Act shall apply to all proceedings of the task force.
An affirmative vote of a majority of the total members of the task force shall be required for any action by the task force.
(Ord. 21-007 § 2, 2021)
The task force shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) 
To act in an advisory capacity to the council and city manager on the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice as related to the city of Pacific Grove.
(b) 
Recommend to the council adoption of such laws, rules, regulations, programs and practices on the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice and healing that relate to the city of Pacific Grove.
(c) 
Perform other duties as the council may request.
(Ord. 21-007 § 2, 2021)