Agenda - 03-02-2021; 8-a - Minutes

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6 1 Slide #10 2 Racial Equity Index Racial Equity Tio-ol Racial Equity Plan Pillars I.° 3 4 5 Annette Moore said the pandemic has taught us that we are stronger together. She said 6 working collaboratively can break down institutional racism. She said all jurisdictions have 7 agreed to leverage their strengths to work on the community plan. She said the community plan 8 has five key themes, and a GARE team leader will lead each multi-jurisdictional team. She said 9 each team will draft a portion of the plan for diverse review, and elected officials will approve. 10 She said the plan will be data driven, and will lead to the development of a racial equity 11 scorecard. She said this is not a novel concept, but it is different. She said the group will 12 evaluate community progress throughout the County. She said Orange County is leading the 13 way, and doing something no other jurisdiction in the country is doing. She said the BOCC is 14 invited to attend the upcoming symposium. 15 Annette Moore explained that during this time of racial tension, she was surprised that 16 she was only asked to give an update, and was an afterthought. She said Housing directors are 17 typically asked to participate in conversations around affordable housing. She said Human 18 rights and relations are an important part of the conversation when discussing racism and racial 19 equity. She said if the County is serious about this, there must be a serious conversation with 20 all necessary players participating in the conversation. 21 Commissioner Dorosin asked how far along in the five-pillar process the team is. 22 Annette Moore said the pillars represent committees that are working simultaneously. 23 Commissioner Fowler asked if it is known what items will be tracked on the scorecard. 24 Annette Moore said a list is in development, and Commissioners should send ideas to 25 her. 26 Commissioner McKee said he understands the need for discussions and planning, but 27 feels action is also important. He asked if there is a timeline for the planning process. 28 Annette Moore said the goal for plan completion is the end of February, beginning of 29 March, and it will be put out to the public for further discussion. She said thereafter it will be 30 brought to the BOCC. 31 Commissioner McKee said he does not want to get stuck talking in circles. 32 Annette Moore said the team is seeking meaningful community engagement, which has 33 been slowed due to the pandemic. 34 Commissioner McKee said he wholeheartedly supports community engagement, but 35 wants to be sure that everyone is on the same page in moving towards action. 36 Chair Price asked if there is more the BOCC can do as a whole at this point to move this 37 along.