HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-21 City Commission Special Meeting Agenda and Packet MaterialsA.Call to Order - 11:00 AM - Zoom Videoconference
B.Public Comment
This is the time to comment on any matter falling within the scope of the Bozeman City
Commission. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment
relating to that item but you may only speak once. Please note, the City Commission cannot take
action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the City
Commission shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be
respectful of others. Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record
and limit your comments to three minutes.
C.Work Session
C.1 Deconstructing Equity Workshop(Mihelich)
THE CITY COMMISSION OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Friday, September 24, 2021
This meeting will be hosted by our partner, The Equity Project using their Zoom online
videoconferencing system. You can join this meeting:
Via Zoom:
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Meeting ID: 825 4204 4439
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D.Adjournment
City Commission meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires
assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).
In order for the City Commission to receive all relevant public comment in time for this City
Commission meeting, please submit via www.bozeman.net or by emailing agenda@bozeman.net no
later than 2:00 PM on the day prior to the meeting. Public comment may be made in person at the
meeting as well.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:City Commission
FROM:Jeff Mihelich, City Manager
SUBJECT:Deconstructing Equity Workshop
MEETING DATE:September 24, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Participate in the training from the Equity Project, LLC.
STRATEGIC PLAN:7.1 Values-Driven Culture: Promote a values-driven organizational culture
that reinforces ethical behavior, exercises transparency and maintains the
community’s trust.
BACKGROUND:On July 22, 2020 city staff presented the City Commission with the Inclusive
City report. The report included actions the City could take to continue its
work to be a more safe, welcoming and inclusive city. One recommended
action was to identify training for elected officials and department heads.
The Equity Project will provide a voluntary training for elected officials and
department heads that will explore the concepts of diversity, equity,
equality and inclusion.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None identified.
ALTERNATIVES:As determined by the City Commission.
FISCAL EFFECTS:$5,000
Report compiled on: September 21, 2021
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