RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM PURSUANT TO TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 AND THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION’S CIRCULAR 4704.1A Whereas, the City Council will consider approving the Equal Employment Opportunity Program Pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Federal Transit Administration’s Circular 4704.1A; and Whereas, the City of Commerce Transit (CCT) has established the Equal Employment Opportunity Program pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title 49, Chapter 53, Section 5332 of the United States Code, and the Federal Transit Administration’s Circular 4704.1A “Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Recipients.”; and Whereas, CCT is required to issue a signed and dated policy statement that demonstrates its commitment to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program. This statement should clearly outline the program's objectives and define the responsibilities for its implementation.
Whereas, as a recipient of federal funds, CCT must submit an updated EEO plan to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for review and approval every four years. This document details the City of Commerce's policies and procedures to ensure that CCT complies with various federal statutes and regulations that prohibit employment discrimination; and Whereas, as an FTA recipient employing 50-99 transit-related employees, CCT must prepare and maintain an abbreviated EEO Program as provided in the FTA Circular 4704.1a. The abbreviated EEO Program must include the following elements: and Policy Statement
Dissemination Plan
Designation of Personnel Responsibility
Assessment of Employment Practices
Monitoring and Reporting Plan
Required City Policy Attachments
Whereas, this agenda item pertains to the strategic planning goal of "reviewing and updating services and activities to enhance efficiency." The recommendation outlined in this report is necessary for the City of Commerce Transit to remain eligible for federal funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 10th day of December 2024. ____________________________
Hugo Argumedo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lena Shumway, City Clerk