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Home My WebLink AboutCommittee of the Whole - 19 May 2025 - Agenda - Pdf CITY OF RENTON AGENDA - Committee of the Whole Meeting 6:00 PM - Monday, May 19, 2025 7th Floor Conferencing Center 1. Equity Commission Update a) Presentation Equity Commission Update Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO May 19, 2025 AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) 2024Workplan January Officers, Workplan & Calendar February Human Service Grant Process Overview March Police Hiring Policies May Budget Process June Youth support for activities and success in school July Hiring Practices & Policies September Communication & Engagement Strategic Plan October Legislative Agenda No meetings in April (spring break), August (summer break), November (no quorum), December (holiday break) AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) January Officers, Workplan & Calendar Officers: Chair Nicole Hill; Vice Chair Lisa Davis Workplan adopted Speakers: Mayor Pavone Welcome,thank you, role CAO Ed VanValey, David Foster (City lobbyist) Legislative Agenda overview for upcoming session. With legal guidance, the commission voted to authorize officers to sign letters of support of legislation that may be brought forward by staff, that support the city’s adopted legislative agenda and the commission’s purpose AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) February Human Service Grant Process Overview Speakers: PR Administrator, Maryjane Van Cleave HS Manager, Guy Williams HS Coordinator, Lori Fleming Housing Repair Program Human Services grant program Partnership with the school district for mental health support in middle school Human Services Funders Collaborative Commissioner: “When I travel through the community, there is a direct disconnect between what we experience here [at the meeting] from the people who are serving the city of Renton, and the work that you all are doing, and the perception of the community, and what they think you're doing. There's an opportunity to highlight what it is and help educate the rest of the public that you guys aren't sitting on your hands doing nothing, you are doing extraordinary workand I think everybody needs to see the same picture that we see here every month.” AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) March Police Hiring Policies Speakers Police Chief Jon Schuldt Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin Overview of staffing Recruitment& Hiring Series of testing and interviews Support through the testing and interview process Training period Support for entry-level officers Lateral hire process Officer mental health Commissioner question: Are there questions in the recruitment process that address working in a diverse community with varying levels of trust in the institution of policing? Our interview process seeks candidates with experience in diverse communities and includes a psychological assessment in the written exam to identify potential biases. We are unique in the West for participating in the Community Organizers Helping Officers Restore Trust (COHORT) program, which brings community organizers and officers together to build trust. Additionally, state- mandated Patrol Tactics training, requiring 32 hours every three years, addresses historical prejudices and ways to overcome them. AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) May Budget Process Speakers Fiscal Services Director,KristinTrivelas Finance Administrator, Kari Roller Legal Requirements Balancedbudget Preliminarybudget Publichearings Budget Document Elements: Executive Summary Department Budgets Debt Management Capital Investment Program (CIP) Public Engagement Newcommunity budget survey designed to collectfeedbackfrom a statistically valid sample of households Distributedto 12,500 households to ensure broad participation Timeline and Milestones Mayto January Commissioner Comment: ‘Race and languages aren’t the only factors to consider when attempting to invite input, but also the cultural norms and relationship to The Government. An example from the Japanese community, where the government has more of a parental role, it would be disrespectful to provide input and advice on matters such as the budget. There is deference to city officials and trust that decisions are made that will be best for the community.’ AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) June Youth support for activities and success in school Equity Commissioner Question: Have you considered even younger ages in your upstream interventions? Yes, we are working to expand support or programming where it is feasible to prevent or mitigate behavioral issues that result in cycles that can place children on a negative path and earlier, when consequences can be life- altering. Speakers PR Administrator, Maryjane Van Cleave CISR ED, Jaime Greene Parks & Recreation School-Age Programming Shared use of Facilities Afterschool Programs & Camps Recreational & School Sports Civic Engagement, Volunteerism, Employment Human/Social Services – intro to Health Commons Communities in Schools Growth, Focus, Funding Renton Schools Supported Renton School Outcomes/Results/Data Events – Back-to-School Block Party AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) July Hiring Practices & Policies Speaker Interim HRRM Administrator, Kim Gilman Overview of the city’s hiring practices Progress report on diversity in hiring Demographics on hiring/city demographics Partnerships/Advertising of positions Interview Panels Rules, bias training, and screening criteria Future initiatives – AI, Job Alert Equity Commissioner Question: Is there a specific recruiter focused on hiring diverse individuals? No individual staff member is tasked solely with diverse and inclusive recruitment; it is an expectation of all in the hiring process. Each HR analyst handles different job postings and works across the city with departments. We aim to seek diversity of thought, background, and experience in our hiring pools. AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) September Communication & Engagement Strategic Plan C&E Director, Laura Pettitt Modernizing communication tools and practices Team growth to meet demand Engagement and Media Relations Social Media Policy Strategic Communication Efforts and Engagement Strategy Crisis communications Educational and interactive Modernizing communication channels Developing engaging visual content Current Media Platforms and Future Plans Humanizing city communication and showcasing city personnel behind stories Equity Commissioner Comment: The city should use [the mayor] more in social media and other communications to humanize the city and build more authentic relationships with a new audience. This is part of the strategic goals, to bring focus to our tax dollars at work with the people doing the work. For every project and initiative underway, the staff behind them are passionate and dedicated to the city, which we plan to showcase more in the future. We will include the mayor in this plan! AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) October Legislative Agenda Speaker GA Manager, Eric Perry Overview ofthe draft legislative agenda Timeline of how the agenda has been developed Next steps in terms of the state legislature Areas of focus, including those discussed with staff and the City Council Equity Commissioner Comment: Is the city’s housing development strategy linked to transportation infrastructure planning, and if not, why not? Concerned about the current inefficiency of public transportation for the current housing inventory, with more in the pipeline. Staff Response: There are efforts to tie housing initiatives with regional transportation planning, but the current [2024] state budget will likely have limited transit funding due to budget constraints. The city focus is on increasing regional connectivity and leveraging state funds to collaborate with transit partners for greater investment. AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) 2024 Departures SIX OF OUR NINE COMMISSION SEATS VACATED Terms ending 12/31/2024 Manami Imaoka (reappointed) Nicole Hill Sarah Ballard Terms ending 12/31/2025 Vacated by Ashok Padhi Terms ending 12/31/2026 Vacated by Celina Kershner Vacated by Lisa Davis AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Recruitment AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Current Commission Terms ending 12/31/2025 Cassandra Baddeley Gabriel Jones Yanjie Lu Terms ending 12/31/2026 Daniel Helmer Camila Lagow Hemant Tanwar Terms ending 12/31/2027 Manami Imaoka (reappointed) Jayne Ahrens Ali Cohen AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Orientation APRIL 29, 2025 Introductions Mayor, Commissioners, Staff City Orientation Council, Mayor, Administration, Committees Business Plan, Departments, Budget By-Law Review & Policy Structure, purpose, roles, terms, laws, policies OPMA/Robert's Rules Guiding principles, laws, roles, email, etc. Our Equity Lens What is it, how to apply it, purpose, our demographics AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) 2025 Workplan ADOPTED MAY 13, 2025 Business Plan Metrics Criminal BackgroundCheckfor Volunteers Parks PROS Plan Engagement Parks PROS Plan Recommendations Police Recruiting Update Legislative Update Inclusive City Community Surveys + Others/partners Youth Court Co-Responder Programming Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities EmergencyManagement Update - Reunification AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Questions? 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