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City Council Meeting Minutes November 15, 2022 Page 3 of 13 Assistant City Manager Hogan stated the 2022 work plan includes ongoing implementation of the 2021 EDI Task Force recommendations. One of the recommendations from the Task Force is creating an EDI position within the City with appropriate support, resources, and decision -making power. Staff has developed a job description based on the needs of the organization and similar positions in other municipalities. Staff is currently evaluating recruitment strategies for the position and anticipates posting the position and hiring a qualified candidate as soon as possible. Staff has worked on a number of improvements related to language justice, including new facility signage, translation of City communications, and interpretation services. New signage was recently installed at the Library, Recreation & Senior Center, and City Hall to create a more welcoming environment and inform people of accessible services. The City now has on -demand translation services available in all City facilities through Language Line. Translation at public meetings is available upon request Staff has launched a new internal EDI committee with representatives from all City departments. The committee is focused on inclusion, education, policies, celebrations, and talent planning. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney stated he appreciates the update and the new programs. As this progresses he would like to know how well these programs are working and if we are hitting the mark. Councilmember Brown stated he strongly supports these programs and appreciates the work that has been done but also knows we have a way to go as well. Councilmember Dickinson stated having the new position is a big deal for the community and organization. Public Comments — None. RESOLUTION NO.44, SERIES 2022 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 2,824 SQUARE -FOOT AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH EIGHT PUMP FUELING STATIONS AND CANOPY AT 525 MCCASLIN BOULEVARD Mayor Stolzmann introduced the item and called for disclosures, seeing none she opened the public hearing. Mayor Stolzmann stated she has spoken with a number of residents and business owners about the recent moratorium on gas stations but not about this application specifically and it will not affect her ability to hear the evidence in this application.