REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 9, 2020
FROM
GARY McBRIDE, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
Title
Prepare a Resolution and Related Actions Addressing Racism and Equity
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Direct staff to prepare a Resolution acknowledging that racism is a public health crisis that results in societal concerns and may result in measurable detriments to persons and communities of color in the delivery of and access to wellness, economic development and opportunity, public safety, housing, and education.
2. Direct the Chief Executive Officer to add language to the Federal and State Legislative Platforms stating that the County supports the promotion of equity and social justice through targeted investments in underserved communities.
3. Direct staff to:
a. Work with the San Bernardino County Council of Governments (SBCOG) and other Countywide Vision partners to establish "Equity" as an eleventh Vision Element.
b. Establish a Countywide Vision Equity Element Group comprised of community members and experts in healthcare, education, economic development, law and justice, and other fields to identify needs, define goals, and set and reach benchmarks toward achievement of those goals.
(Presenter: Leonard X. Hernandez, County Chief Operating Officer, 387-5425)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Create, Maintain and Grow Jobs and Economic Value in the County.
Improve County Government Operations.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not require the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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