The purpose of this item is to introduce the proposal of the addition of a Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. The Committee shall be approximately 12-15 members and be a diverse reflection of our city. We believe a commitment of 1 year from members is reasonable. The Committee shall be composed of residents and employees located within the city limits. Each councilmember can nominate one person and the rest can be from the community at large. Members should participate in informational sessions similar to the Citizens Police Academy and also get a general overview of the city’s operations. Local clergy should also be involved. Some areas of prioritization include recruiting and hiring qualified and diverse applicants in all departments and exploring outreach efforts for residents who may not be native English speakers. The Committee should meet quarterly and report to the Council twice a year or more frequent if necessary. Council will then act upon the Committee recommendations.  I can have myself, our Management Analysts Kevin Pantoja and Susy Victor, as well as our newest interns, serves as staff support. Chief Howell and PD will handle the law enforcement part of the committee.