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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-14 20-302 ORDINANCETitle, Ordinance CITY COUNCIL ACTION Council Meeting Date: September 14, 2020 Item No: 20-302 Responsible Dept: Legal Action Requested: Ordinance AS AMENDED 09/14/2020 20-302 Map/Lot: N/A Amending Chapter 23, Boards, Committees and Commissions, by Adding Article V, Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights Summary This ordinance amendment would create a new City committee, the Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights. Racial equity, inclusion, and human rights are core values for the City of Bangor, its Council, School Committee, and employees. The City believes that a fair, inclusive work environment provides an atmosphere that allows all individuals to attain their greatest potential, promote a sense of belonging, and achieve the greatest benefits for the city. The Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights will foster a shared culture in the community that promotes the goals of accepting, respecting, and valuing differences, including attributes such as age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds. Committee Action Committee: Government Operations Action: Staff Comments & Approvals City Manager Introduced for: First Reading Meeting Date: September 9, 2020 For: Against: City Solicitor Finance Director CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE Date: September 14, 2020 Assigned to Councilor: Okafor AS AMENDED 09/14/2020 20-302 ORDINANCE, Amending Chapter 23, Boards, Committees and Commissions, by Adding Article V, Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights WHEREAS, racial equity, inclusion, and human rights are core values for the City of Bangor, its Council, School Committee and employees; WHEREAS, the City of Bangor seeks to incorporate these values into all aspects of its work; WHEREAS, the City believes that a fair, inclusive work environment provides an atmosphere that allows all individuals to attain their greatest potential, promote a sense of belonging, and achieve the greatest benefits for the city; and WHEREAS, the Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights (the "Committee') will foster a shared culture in the community that promotes the goals of accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR AS FOLLOWS, THAT Chapter 23 of the Code of the City of Bangor is amended by adding Article V as follows: Article V Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights § 23-38 Establishment; membership. A. There is hereby established the Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights. This Committee shall consist of nine regular members and four non-voting members. B. Regular members of the Committee shall be appointed by the City Council. All members shall be at -large members. The Council shall work to include members with a wide variety of perspectives and interests on the Committee, such as, but not limited to, perspectives and interests of the following: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) 2. The Penobscot Nation or Wabanaki interests. AS AMENDED 09/14/2020 20-302 3. Bangor Chamber of Commerce or Bangor business interests. 4. Local educational institutions or medical service providers. 5. LGBTQ interests. 6. The Maine Multicultural Center. 7. Religious or spiritual interests. 8. Labor or worker interests. C. There shall also be four non-voting members of the Committee. These non-voting members shall include: The City Manager as an ex -officio member. 2. The Superintendent of Schools as an ex -officio member. 3. A student attending Bangor High School. 4. A Bangor resident attending Beal College, Eastern Maine Community College, Husson University, the Penobscot Job Corps Center, United Technologies Center (UTC), or the University of Maine. § 23-39 Guidelines for selection of members. In order to assist in fulfilling the missions and goals of the Committee, the membership of the Committee should reflect a diverse array of perspectives, including diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical ability, religious belief, political belief, and other characteristics and beliefs. § 23-40 Residency; salaries and compensation. Regular members of the Committee shall be selected primarily on the basis of the guidelines outlined above, but preference may be given to appointing members who are residents of the City of Bangor. Regular and students members shall receive no compensation for their service. § 23-41 Terms of office. A. The term of each regular member shall be for three years or until his or her successor has been appointed and has qualified; provided that of the members first appointed, three shall be appointed for a term of one year, three for a term of two years, and three for a term of three years. The determination of which first appointed members are appointed for particular term lengths shall be made randomly. B. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner for the unexpired term. AS AMENDED 09/14/2020 20-302 C. No regular member shall serve more than two complete consecutive terms. § 23-42 Officers. The Committee shall annually elect a Chairperson and a Vice -Chairperson. § 23-43 Meetings; annual report; quorum. A. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly. B. Prior to December 31 of each calendar year, the Committee may prepare and submit to the City Council an annual report outlining its activities during the preceding twelve-month period. C. A quorum shall consist of five of the nine regular Committee members. § 23-44 Mission. The Committee's mission is to: A. Develop ideas and information to educate individuals, within the organization as well as in the community, focusing on topics of (but not limited to) awareness, sensitivity, equity, inclusion, and diversity. B. Review and advise City staff regarding policies and practices to recruit, hire, on -board, promote, and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. Specifically, the committee's work will focus on mitigating the potential for bias in the hiring and retention decisions through consistent, evidence -based tools, procedures and trainings. C. Review applicable ordinances, policies, and programs to ensure that they promote the goal of accepting, respecting, and valuing differences including attributes such as age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds. These efforts will assist Bangor's community in developing diversity and inclusion. D. Create greater awareness about opportunities to advance issues of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds, to ensure concerns are heard and considered when creating city policy and ordinances. § 23-45 Goals. The goals of the Committee are as follows: A. Promote ideas and information to further the spirit of diversity and inclusion. B. Provide city staff with input on administrative policies that impact employee, recruitment, hiring, on - boarding, promotional opportunity, and retention of a diverse workforce. AS AMENDED 09/14/2020 20-302 C. Engage and be a resource for the community in ways to incorporate diversity, inclusion, and equity into our community through development of ordinances, policies, and programs. D. Engage the community in ways that incorporate the development of diverse and inclusive K-12 school curriculum. E. Educate community members about and refer community members to other potentially useful resources. § 23-46 Legal requirements. A. In the course of its duties, the Committee may from time to time address matters in which some related materials are confidential and therefore not accessible by the Committee, such as employee records or discipline or police investigations. Committee members shall respect the confidentiality of such records. B. The Committee is not intended as a replacement for, or to prevent community members from going to, the Maine Human Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other legal bodies. Title, Ordinance 20-302 09/14/2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION Council Meeting Date: September 14, 2020 Item No: 20-302 Responsible Dept: Legal Action Requested: Ordinance Map/Lot: N/A Amending Chapter 23, Boards, Committees and Commissions, by Adding Article V, Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights Summary This ordinance amendment would create a new City committee, the Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights. Racial equity, inclusion, and human rights are core values for the City of Bangor, its Council, School Committee, and employees. The City believes that a fair, inclusive work environment provides an atmosphere that allows all individuals to attain their greatest potential, promote a sense of belonging, and achieve the greatest benefits for the city. The Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights will foster a shared culture in the community that promotes the goals of accepting, respecting, and valuing differences, including attributes such as age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds. Committee Action Committee: Government Operations Action Staff Comments & Approvals Meeting Date: September 9, 2020 For: Against: 1� - City Manager City Solicitor Finance Director Introduced for: First Reading CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE Date: September 14, 2020 Assigned to Councilor: Okafor 20-302 09/14/2020 ORDINANCE, Amending Chapter 23, Boards, Committees and Commissions, by Adding Article V, Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights WHEREAS, racial equity, inclusion, and human rights are core values for the City of Bangor, its Council, School Committee and employees; WHEREAS, the City of Bangor seeks to incorporate these values into all aspects of its work; WHEREAS, the City believes that a fair, inclusive work environment provides an atmosphere that allows all individuals to attain their greatest potential, promote a sense of belonging, and achieve the greatest benefits for the city; and WHEREAS, the Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights (the "Committee') will foster a shared culture in the community that promotes the goals of accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR AS FOLLOWS, THAT Chapter 23 of the Code of the City of Bangor is amended by adding Article V as follows: Article V Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights § 23-38 Establishment; membership. A. There is hereby established the Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights. This Committee shall consist of nine regular members and four non-voting members. B. Regular members of the Committee shall be appointed by the City Council. These members shall include the following: A member representing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) 2. A member representing the Penobscot Nation. 3. A member representing the Bangor Chamber of Commerce or Bangor business interests. 20-302 09/14/2020 4. A member representing a local educational institution or medical service provider. 5. A member representing LGBTQ interests. 6. A member representing the Maine Multicultural Center. 7. Two members representing religious or spiritual interests. 8. One Bangor resident at -large. C. There shall also be four non-voting members of the Committee. These non-voting members shall include: The City Manager as an ex -officio member. 2. The Superintendent of Schools as an ex -officio member. 3. A student attending Bangor High School. 4. A Bangor resident attending Beal College, Eastern Maine Community College, Husson University, the Penobscot Job Corps Center, United Technologies Center (UTC), or the University of Maine. § 23-39 Guidelines for selection of members. In order to assist in fulfilling the missions and goals of the Committee, the membership of the Committee should reflect a diverse array of perspectives, including diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical ability, religious belief, political belief, and other characteristics and beliefs. § 23-40 Residency; salaries and compensation. Regular members of the Committee shall be selected primarily on the basis of the guidelines outlined above, but preference may be given to appointing members who are residents of the City of Bangor. Regular and students members shall receive no compensation for their service. § 23-41 Terms of office. A. The term of each regular member shall be for three years or until his or her successor has been appointed and has qualified; provided that of the members first appointed, three shall be appointed for a term of one year, three for a term of two years, and three for a term of three years. The determination of which first appointed members are appointed for particular term lengths shall be made randomly. B. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner for the unexpired term. C. No regular member shall serve more than two complete consecutive terms. § 23-42 Officers. 20-302 09/14/2020 The Committee shall annually elect a Chairperson and a Vice -Chairperson. § 23-43 Meetings; annual report; quorum. A. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly. B. Prior to December 31 of each calendar year, the Committee may prepare and submit to the City Council an annual report outlining its activities during the preceding twelve-month period. C. A quorum shall consist of five of the nine regular Committee members. § 23-44 Mission. The Committee's mission is to: A. Develop ideas and information to educate individuals, within the organization as well as in the community, focusing on topics of (but not limited to) awareness, sensitivity, equity, inclusion, and diversity. B. Review and advise City staff regarding policies and practices to recruit, hire, on -board, promote, and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. Specifically, the committee's work will focus on mitigating the potential for bias in the hiring and retention decisions through consistent, evidence -based tools, procedures and trainings. C. Review applicable ordinances, policies, and programs to ensure that they promote the goal of accepting, respecting, and valuing differences including attributes such as age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds. These efforts will assist Bangor's community in developing diversity and inclusion. D. Create greater awareness about opportunities to advance issues of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds, to ensure concerns are heard and considered when creating city policy and ordinances. § 23-45 Goals. The goals of the Committee are as follows: A. Promote ideas and information to further the spirit of diversity and inclusion. B. Provide city staff with input on administrative policies that impact employee, recruitment, hiring, on - boarding, promotional opportunity, and retention of a diverse workforce. C. Engage and be a resource for the community in ways to incorporate diversity, inclusion, and equity into our community through development of ordinances, policies, and programs. D. Engage the community in ways that incorporate the development of diverse and inclusive K-12 school 20-302 09/14/2020 curriculum. E. Educate community members about and refer community members to other potentially useful resources. § 23-46 Legal requirements. A. In the course of its duties, the Committee may from time to time address matters in which some related materials are confidential and therefore not accessible by the Committee, such as employee records or discipline or police investigations. Committee members shall respect the confidentiality of such records. B. The Committee is not intended as a replacement for, or to prevent community members from going to, the Maine Human Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other legal bodies. IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 14,2020 Cord 20-302 Motion made and seconded for First Reading Vote: 8–0 Councilors Voting Yes: Fournier,Hawes,Nichols, Schaefer, Sprague, Supica, Tremble, Davitt Councilors Voting No: None Passed "Y�) CIfVW,ERW IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 28,2020 COrd 20-302 Motion made and seconded for Passage Motion made and seconded to Postpone to next City Council meeting Vote: 9–0 Councilors Voting Yes: Fournier,Hawes,Nichols, Okafor, Schaefer, Sprague, Supica, Tremble,Davitt Councilors Voting No: None Passed Postpone CITY CLE IN CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 14,2020 COrd 20-302 Motion made and seconded for Passage Motion made and seconded to Amend by Substitution Vote: 9 -0 Councilors Voting Yes: Fournier,Hawes,Nichols, Okafor, Schaefer, Sprague, Supica,Tremble, Davitt Councilors Voting No: None Passed to Amend Motion made and seconded for Passage as Amended Vote: 9 -0 Councilors Voting Yes: Fournier,Hawes,Nichols, Okafor, Schaefer, Sprague, Supica,Tremble, Davitt Councilors Voting No: None Passed k-�P_- - � K� -z/,, --, '. , —i . 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