SR 11-14-2023 4A
City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: November 14, 2023
Agenda Item: 4.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Special Agenda Items
Subject: Proclamation: United Against Hate Week
Prepared By: Gilbert Portillo, Administrative Staff Assistant
Approved
Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Written Comments
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Xavier Mota
From:LWV Santa Monica <league@lwvsantamonica.org>
Sent:Sunday, November 12, 2023 9:10 PM
To:councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra; Caroline
Torosis; Jesse Zwick
Subject:Special Agenda Item 4a - United Against Hate Week Resolution from League of Women Voters of
Santa Monica
Attachments:LWVSM Resolution in Support of United Against Hate Week.pdf
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Dear Mayor Davis, Mayor Pro‐Tem Negrete, and Members of the Santa Monica City Council.
As we prepare to honor United Against Hate Week, we as the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica, would like to
add our voices to yours. Please see the attached Resolution in Support of United Against Hate Week.
We also plan to read this Resolution as a public comment during the Tuesday, Nov. 14, City Council meeting.
In addition, we will be sharing this Resolution with the community in a Press Release, and via our newsletter.
Thank you in advance for bringing this resolution forward.
Warmest,
Angela
Angela D. Scott (she/her), MBA/V
LWVSM | VP Administration
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Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: Written Comments (6058 : Proclamation: United Against Hate Week)
Resolution in Support of United Against Hate Week (Nov. 12 - 18, 2023)
Whereas the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica is committed to
fostering a community rooted in respect, inclusivity, and zero tolerance for
hate;
Whereas United Against Hate Week held November 12 - 18, 2023,
exemplifies our dedication to combating discrimination, intolerance, and
bigotry in all its forms;
Whereas we believe in the fundamental right of every individual to live in a
community free from hate, fear, and prejudice;
Whereas our support for United Against Hate Week aligns seamlessly with
our core values as an organization, which include promoting civic
engagement, advocating for voter rights, and actively participating in
initiatives that contribute to the well-being of our community;
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the League of Women Voters of Santa
Monica stands in wholehearted support of United Against Hate Week;
Be it further resolved, that we encourage everyone to join us in this
movement, to spread awareness, and to actively engage in conversations that
challenge divisive ideologies;
Be it further resolved, that together, we can build a more compassionate and
tolerant society, where every voice is heard, and every person is respected;
Be it further resolved, that in the spirit of United Against Week, we stand
united against hate and work towards a future where understanding and
empathy prevail.
Adopted this 12th day of November in the year 2023.
League of Women Voters of Santa Monica
Angela D. Scott Barbara Inatsugu
President Vice-President
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Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: Written Comments (6058 : Proclamation: United Against Hate Week)
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Xavier Mota
From:Joanne Berlin <res1810j@verizon.net>
Sent:Tuesday, November 14, 2023 7:47 AM
To:councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra; Caroline
Torosis; Jesse Zwick
Subject:Special Agenda Item 4a - United Against Hate Week Resolution from CRJ
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Resolution in Support of United Against Hate Week
Whereas, the Committee for Racial Justice (CRJ) believes in the inherent dignity and equality of all individuals, irrespective of their
race, and recognizes the need to combat racial injustice in all its forms, with a particular focus on anti-Black racism, and the need to
disrupt ongoing systemically racist policies;
Whereas, CRJ was established in response to a racially charged incident which involved a noose hanging in the wrestling room at
Santa Monica High School in 2011, as well as an assault on a Black male student in the locker room – the discovery of which lead to
CRJ’s formation and advocacy work that has, over the years, expanded to address in more depth the racism (personal and systemic)
still existing in the arenas of education, criminal justice, and housing;
Whereas, United Against Hate Week held November 12 - 18, 2023, speaks about dedication to combating discrimination,
intolerance, and bigotry in all its forms;
Whereas, CRJ has been actively engaged in advocating for the rights and fair treatment of students of color, addressing the
achievement gap, and working to dismantle systemic racism in education;
Whereas, CRJ has dedicated its efforts to raising awareness about the systemic nature of racism leading to mass incarceration and
racial profiling, in addition to monitoring initiatives such as the SM Public Safety Reform and Oversight Commission to address racial
disparities in the criminal justice system;
Whereas, CRJ has consistently advocated for change through protests, press conferences, legal proceedings, and community engagement,
fostering an anti-racist agenda in the pursuit of systemic change;
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Packet Pg. 16 Attachment: Written Comments (6058 : Proclamation: United Against Hate Week)
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Whereas, CRJ has been committed to continuous education and awareness through monthly workshops and a book group, both
aimed at increasing understanding of racism and its eradication;
Whereas, the Committee for Racial Justice (CRJ) collaborated with the Black Advocates to formulate the Black Apology,
successfully adopted by the City Council on November 15, 2022, formally apologizing to Santa Monica's Black residents and their
descendants for the City's historical racist actions;
Whereas, CRJ remains steadfast in its commitment to collaborating with the Santa Monica Black Advocates and City Council to
ensure the mitigation of the pain caused by many decades of racial injustice and discrimination in Santa Monica against Blacks and
other people of color;
Therefore, be it finally resolved, that we, the Committee for Racial Justice (CRJ), express our support for United Against
Hate Week, standing in solidarity with the City of Santa Monica in any efforts made to combat racial injustice and promote equity in
our community.
Adopted this 12th day of November in the year 2023 by the CRJ steering committee.
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Packet Pg. 17 Attachment: Written Comments (6058 : Proclamation: United Against Hate Week)