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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA Committee of the Whole Meeting
5:30 PM - Monday, June 22, 2020
VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Ending Structural Racism and Achieving Racial Equity
a) Background
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2019 ANNUAL REPORT
Mayor’s Inclusion
Task Force
Accomplishments and contributions in support of the City of Renton goal of Inclusion.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
MAYOR’S INCLUSION
TASK FORCE
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Hamdi Abdulle
Violet Aesquivel
Julio Amador
Benjamin Bunyatipanon
Linda Hoste
Alicia Ing
Rupinder Kaur
Linet Madeja-Bravo
Pastor Caleb Mayberry
Dr. Kevin McCarthy
Jackie Nguyen
Jennifer O’Neal
Councilmember Ruth Pérez
Rolly Polintan
Kevin Poole
Councilmember Ed Prince
Oleg Pynda
Ted Rodriguez
Vasudha Sharma
Balwant Singh
Rev. Dr. Linda Smith
Menka Soni
Monique Taylor Swan
Duc Tran
Councilmember
Kim-Khanh Van
Staff Contacts:
Preeti Shridhar
Deputy Public Affairs
Administrator
425-430-6569
pshridhar@rentonwa.gov
Benita Horn
Inclusion & Equity
Consultant
425-430-6526
bhorn@rentonwa.gov
RENTON
MULTICULTURAL
FESTIVAL
Co-sponsor and co-chair the annual
Renton Multicultural Festival.
Task Force members co-chaired all
Festival planning subcommittees in
partnership with City staff members.
Task Force members volunteered
during the two-day Festival in a
number of capacities including plan-
ning, recruiting performers, marketing,
decorating, distributing Festival
flyers and attending the Festival with
their guests. Task Force high school
representatives created an opening
ceremony on Saturday called Parade of
Traditional Cultural Dress. They emceed
this portion of the program and
recruited youth from their respective
High School to participate.
A subcommittee of Task Force
members partnered with the Renton
River Days board to discuss and agree
on combining the Renton Multicultural
Festival and Renton River Days in 2020
as a way to enhance and broaden the
experience of the community.
INCLUSION & SAFETY IN
RENTON
Explore actions the Task Force can
take to help all residents feel safe
and welcome in Renton.
In 2018 the Safe Spot Subcommittee
conducted research and learned of
programs in other cities in support of
this goal.
In 2019 the subcommittee partnered
with the Renton Police Department
who agreed to take on implementation
of the Safe Place concept in partner-
ship with Renton businesses.
ENGAGING RESIDENTS
Initiate actions that connect
residents with the City and connect
communities.
Inclusion Task Force members chair
or co-chair community groups
whose historical and/or lived experi-
ences in the U.S. or their countries of
origin have led to fear or feelings of
exclusion from government entities or
police organizations. These include:
Renton African American Pastoral
Group (RAAP) co-chaired by
Rev. Dr. Linda Smith and Police
Chief Ed VanValey. In 2019 RAAP
co-sponsored a series of commu-
nity dialogues, co-sponsored the
Black History Month program in
February and the 2nd annual
Renton Juneteenth celebration and
worked together to resolve areas of
concern areas between the African
American community and the
police department.
Task Force goals and selected
accomplishments for 2019
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Vietnamese/Chinese
Community Forum co-chaired by
Councilmember Kim-Khanh Van
and Chief Ed VanValey. In 2019 this
Forum worked to enhance relation-
ships between the Vietnamese/
Chinese community and the
police department. Chief VanValey
appointed Officer Quan Nguyen,
who is fluent in Vietnamese as a
liaison to this group.
Latino Community Forum
co-chaired by Deacon Ted
Rodriguez and the Mayor. This
group worked to enhance relation-
ships between the Latino/Hispanic
community and the police depart-
ment. Sgt. John Awai was appointed
by the Chief as a liaison to this
community.
LGBTQIA+ Community Group. Task
Force member Kevin Poole worked
with Chief VanValey to establish a
relationship between the police
department and the LGBTQIA+
community. Deputy Chief Jon
Schuldt was appointed as a liaison
to this community and has attended
meetings to address their ques-
tions and concerns. The Executive
Department worked with the
LGBTQIA+ Community to celebrate
the first flag raising at City Hall in
celebration of Gay Pride Month in
June 2019.
Members of the Mayor’s Inclusion
Task Force have consistently acted
as a two-way conduit of information
between their respective communities
and all of the departments in the City.
Task Force members regularly
share announcements about city
events, policies and services within
their respective communities.
In 2019 they assisted the Senior
Advisory Committee in survey
outreach for needs of Seniors.
They also assisted in outreach to
our diverse communities for input
in various categories of the Parks,
Recreation and Natural Areas Plan.
In July, Task Force members invited
US Census staff to their meeting.
As a result, they decided to make
the Renton 2020 Census campaign
a priority and to make Census 2020
one of their standing agenda items.
Although Census Ambassadors
(trusted messengers) were not
formally recruited until January
2020, in the months prior Task Force
members began actively working as
trusted messengers for Census 2020
in their respective communities.
Task Force members interviewed
with journalist Glenn Nelson to
provide input for his article, How
One Town Developed a New Way
to Police that was published in The
Nation in November 2019.
On September 12th, Task Force
members partnered with the
Renton Police Department to host a
workshop, Surviving Mass Violence
at Harambee Church (now Renton
Community Church). During this
workshop which was open to the
community the Renton Police
Department provided guidance
and addressed questions on how
to remain safe in active shooter
situations.
Task Force
Effectiveness
In 2019, the Task Force met seven times
to conduct business and in December
for their annual Holiday Celebration. In
meeting months their agenda included
updates on their goals for the year,
acting as a policy sounding board to
the Mayor and Administrators of the
City, sharing current issues or bringing
guests from their respective communi-
ties to bring concerns and issues to the
attention of the City.
In March 2019 the Task Force set
goals for the year using the processes
of brainstorming, dialogue and
consensus. They established subcom-
mittees to address each of the goal
areas and each member decided on
which subcommittee they would like
to serve. In some meetings a portion
of the agenda was set aside as a work
session for the goal subcommittees
to meet and then report back to the
entire body.
Task Force members regularly
share information about opportu-
nities, policies, events, community
engagement with their respective
community members. In addition they
have actively partnered with the City
to inform members of their communi-
ties about their various opportunities
to provide input in city policy and
planning.
The relationships that have formed
among members of the Task Force is
what inspired them to initially host
an event bringing members of their
respective communities together
and later to partner with the City in
launching the Renton Multicultural
Festival which took place for the fourth
year in a row in 2019.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Envisioning and co-sponsoring
the annual Renton Multicultural
Festival. A celebration of the diver-
sity of Renton and an opportunity
for attendees to learn more about
cultures other than their own.
Providing technical assistance
to the City when requested on
language translation of information
shared with residents.
Partnered with several City
departments to provide access,
engagement, and voice to commu-
nities that traditionally have not
been easily accessed by the City.
Personally engaged in commu-
nity outreach and arranging
community meetings for residents
to interact with City staff.
Regularly shared critical infor-
mation on a timely basis with
members of their respective
communities.
Served as advocates for their
respective communities and for
the most vulnerable communities.
Assisted in recruitment for
positions in the City such as
staff, boards, committees and
commissions.
Invested in forming relationships
with each other and among their
respective communities to mean-
ingfully further the City’s goal of
Inclusion.
Ongoing Need for the Mayor’s
Inclusion Task Force
The Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force has demonstrated its strength and effective-
ness since its launch in May 2014. Several members came from the predecessor
of this group, the Community Liaisons whose members also had a track record
of providing two-way communication between their communities and the City.
The Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force has demonstrated its value and fulfilled its
Charter in the following ways:
rentonwa.gov/inclusion
For these reasons, we recommend continuing support by the
City of the Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force and its endeavors.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Building an Inclusive
and Informed City
with Opportunities for All
CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Minority population increase
of 165% (2000-2010).
Minority groups are typically less
are less likely to access city
information and services.
7th most diverse mid-size city in nation.AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
In recognition of these changing demographics, the mission
statement in the city’s strategic business plan was revised:
Improve access to city services, programs, and employment
Make residents and businesses aware of community involvement
opportunities
Build connections with all communities that reflect the city’s
diversity
Promote understanding and appreciation of the city’s diversity
Provide relevant information and facilitate two-way dialogue
A change in population leads to action
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Promoting a diverse and unified community.
In 2007, Renton created a network of community leaders to
represent the various ethnic, cultural, and other diverse community
groups, and act as a liaison between their communities and the city.
This network evolved into the Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force, which
currently includes over 30 individuals.
Renton elected officials also serve on the task force
and the Mayor leads it.
External Focus
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Investing in our infrastructure & a workforce
that values diversity
Renton hired a consultant with a background on equity and social
justice.
The initiative involves the participation and investment of every city
department.
Beginning in 2014, the city provided annual training to all employee
in structural and institutional racism and implicit bias.
Internal Focus
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
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Growing partnerships with multiple community groups
Renton Police: recruitment, SROs, forums and partnerships
Renton Equity Lens used city wide
HR Inclusion Tactical Plan: significant progress in implementation
ASD Inclusion: data collection
Interpreter services established & translation guidelines completed
Renton Multicultural Festival, Black History Month, Renton Pride
Advisory input for key plans: Parks, Seniors
Key Accomplishments
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force—review and determine priorities
2019 Inclusion summary department report—review
Renton African-American Pastors group—review strategy and
objectives to reach non-church going members and youth
Completed one round of optional cultural training for employees
Exploring membership with GARE
Planning regional equity conference with GREI
Work on Inclusion strategic plan based on
Mayor/Council priorities
Next Steps
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Questions?AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
6/5/2019
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A RESOLUTION
COMMITMENT TO END STRUCTURAL RACISM AND ACHIEVE RACIAL
EQUITY
WHEREAS, City of Evanston embraces its racial diversity and seeks to
continue its path to being the Most Livable City in America; and
WHEREAS, City of Evanston believes that all individuals living or visiting the
City should be treated fairly and with respect and dignity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston recognizes that there is an escalation of
hatred, bigotry, and overt racism in our country; and
WHEREAS, in order for the City of Evanston to fully embrace the change
necessary to move our community forward, it is necessary to recognize, and acknowledge
its own history of discrimination and racial injustice. The land we currently know as
Evanston originally belonged to the Potawatomi Tribes until their forceful and violent
relocation at the hands of white colonizers; John Evans, our city’s namesake, played a role
in the Sand Creek Massacre that killed approximately 150 Native Americans; and, the first
Evanston resident of African descent, Maria Murray, was a former slave purchased by the
Vane family to labor as a domestic in 1855, and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston government recognizes that, like most, if not
all, communities in the United States, the community and the government allowed and
perpetuated racial disparity through the use of many regulatory and policy oriented tools.
Some examples would include, but not be limited to the use of zoning laws that supported
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neighborhood redlining, municipal disinvestment in the black community; and a history of
bias in government services. Such practices were often overt, but more often, covertly
adopted or incorporated under the guise of what would appear to be legitimate policy.
These ordinances and other city-wide practices have contributed to the decimation of
historically black neighborhoods, a lack of trust of government by some black residents,
and the collapse of a once economically thriving black community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges that the trauma inflicted on
people of color by persistent white supremacist ideology results in psychological harm
affecting educational, economic, and social outcomes; and conjures painful memories of
our City's past not only for those who lived through them but also generations to follow,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE, WHICH ASSERTS AS A FUNDAMENTAL BASIS THAT ALL PEOPLE
ARE CREATED EQUAL AND ARE ENDOWED WITH THE UNALIENABLE RIGHTS OF
LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of Evanston hereby acknowledges its own history
of racially-motivated policies and practices, apologizes for the damage this history has caused the
City, and declares that it stands against White Supremacy.
SECTION 2: The City Council of Evanston hereby rejects prejudice and bigotry
based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin, including the idea that white
people are inherently better or more worthy than any other group of people and declares that it
stands against White Supremacy.
SECTION 3: The City Council of Evanston hereby condemns the actions, speech,
and attitudes of those who promote hate against any race, ethnicity or other basis, in an effort to
interfere with the unalienable rights of any human being. The City of Evanston hereby declares that
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it reaffirms its commitment, in collaboration with all residents, to pursue policies and take action to
ensure civil and human rights to all individuals.
SECTION 4: The City Council of Evanston hereby declares Evanston an anti-racist
city that strives to value all citizens, be a welcoming place to all people, and examine its own
practices that may unintentionally exclude some of our neighbors; particularly people of color.
SECTION 5: The City of Evanston hereby affirms its commitment to eradicating the
effects of systemically racist past practices from City Government and all City-affiliated
organizations. As the elected council, charged with representing the City of Evanston and its
residents whereby resolve to:
1. Participate in Racial Equity training in order to deepen our understanding of how our
decisions can hinder or promote equity for all, while paying particular attention to
those historically disadvantaged.
2. Join the Government Alliance for Racial Equity, a national network of government
(agencies) working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all.
_______________________________
Stephen H. Hagerty, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Devon Reid, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 2019
Approved as to form:
_______________________________
Michelle L. Masoncup, Corporation
Counsel
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Provide a safe,
healthy, vibrant
community
Promote safety, health,
and security through
effective communication
and service delivery
Facilitate successful
neighborhoods through
community involvement
Encourage and partner
in the development of
quality housing choices
for people of all ages and
income levels
Promote a walkable,
pedestrian and bicycle-
friendly city with complete
streets, trails, and
connections between
neighborhoods and
community focal points
Provide opportunities
for communities to be
better prepared for
emergencies
Promote economic
vitality and strategically
position Renton for the
future
Promote Renton as the
progressive, opportunity-
rich city in the Puget
Sound region
Capitalize on
opportunities through
bold and creative
economic development
strategies
Recruit and retain
businesses to ensure
a dynamic, diversified
employment base
Nurture
entrepreneurship
and foster successful
partnerships with
businesses and
community leaders
Leverage public/
private resources to
focus development
on economic centers
Support planned growth
and influence decisions
that impact the city
Foster development
of vibrant, sustainable,
attractive, mixed-use
neighborhoods in urban
centers
Uphold a high standard
of design and property
maintenance
Advocate Renton’s
interests through state and
federal lobbying efforts,
regional partnerships and
other organizations
Pursue transportation
and other regional
improvements and
services that improve
quality of life
Balance development
with environmental
protection
Build an inclusive
informed city with
opportunities for all
Improve access to city
services, programs and
employment, and make
residents and businesses
aware of opportunities
to be involved with their
community
Build connections with
ALL communities that
reflect the breadth and
richness of the diversity
in our city
Promote understanding
and appreciation of
our diversity through
celebrations and festivals
Provide critical and
relevant information on a
timely basis and facilitate
two-way dialogue
between city government
and the community
Meet service demands
and provide high quality
customer service
Plan, develop, and
maintain quality services,
infrastructure, and
amenities
Prioritize services
at levels that can be
sustained by revenue
Retain a skilled
workforce by making
Renton the municipal
employer of choice
Develop and maintain
collaborative partnerships
and investment strategies
that improve services
Respond to growing
service demands
through partnerships,
innovation, and outcome
management
Renton Business Plan
2020–2025 GOALS
The City of Renton, in partnership and communication with
residents, businesses, and schools, is dedicated to:MISSION
Providing a safe, healthy, welcoming atmosphere where people choose to live
Promoting economic vitality and strategically positioning Renton for the future
Supporting planned growth and influencing decisions that impact the city
Building an inclusive informed city with opportunities for all
Meeting service demands through high quality customer service, innovation,
a positive work environment, and a commitment to excellence
Renton: The center
of opportunity in
the Puget Sound
Region where
families and
businesses thrive
VISION
RENTON. AHEAD OF THE CURVE.
[ current plan ]AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Current Inclusion Goal Proposed Inclusion Goal
Building an inclusive informed city with
opportunities for all
Improve access to city services, programs
and employment, and make residents and
businesses aware of opportunities to be
involved with their community
Build connections with ALL communities
that reflect the breadth and richness of the
diversity in our city
Promote understanding and appreciation
of our diversity through celebrations and
festivals
Provide critical and relevant information on a
timely basis and facilitate two-way dialogue
between city government and the community
Building an inclusive informed city with
equitable outcomes for all
Achieve equitable outcomes by eliminating
racial and social barriers in internal practices,
city programs, services, and policies such as
hiring and contracting.
Improve access to city services, programs
and employment, and make residents and
businesses aware of opportunities to be
involved with their community.
Promote understanding and appreciation
of our diversity through celebrations,
educational forums and festivals.
Continue ongoing two-way dialogue with
ALL communities, engage those historically
marginalized, and ensure that we listen and
take action on what we learn.
Build capacity within the city to implement
inclusion by providing the knowledge, skills,
awareness, and tools to integrate inclusion
into daily work.
Renton Business Plan Recommended Updates 6-11-20
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Provide a safe,
healthy, vibrant
community
Promote safety, health,
and security through
effective communication
and service delivery
Facilitate successful
neighborhoods through
community involvement
Encourage and partner
in the development of
quality housing choices
for people of all ages and
income levels
Promote a walkable,
pedestrian and bicycle-
friendly city with complete
streets, trails, and
connections between
neighborhoods and
community focal points
Provide opportunities
for communities to be
better prepared for
emergencies
Promote economic
vitality and
strategically position
Renton for the future
Promote Renton as the
progressive, opportunity-
rich city in the Puget
Sound region
Capitalize on
opportunities through
bold and creative
economic development
strategies
Recruit and retain
businesses to ensure
a dynamic, diversified
employment base
Nurture
entrepreneurship
and foster successful
partnerships with
businesses and community
leaders
Leverage public/
private resources to focus
development on economic
centers
Support planned
growth and influence
decisions that impact
the city
Foster development
of vibrant, sustainable,
attractive, mixed-use
neighborhoods in urban
centers
Uphold a high standard
of design and property
maintenance
Advocate Renton’s
interests through state and
federal lobbying efforts,
regional partnerships and
other organizations
Pursue transportation
and other regional
improvements and
services that improve
quality of life
Balance development
with environmental
protection
Build an inclusive
informed city with
equitable outcomes
for all
Achieve equitable
outcomes by eliminating
racial and social barriers
in internal practices, city
programs, services, and
policies such as hiring and
contracting.
Improve access to city
services, programs and
employment, and make
residents and businesses
aware of opportunities
to be involved with their
community.
Promote understanding
and appreciation of
our diversity through
celebrations, educational
forums and festivals.
Continue ongoing
two-way dialogue
with ALL communities,
engage those historically
marginalized, and ensure
that we listen and take
action on what we learn.
Build capacity within
the city to implement
inclusion by providing
the knowledge, skills,
awareness, and tools to
integrate inclusion into
daily work.
Meet service
demands and
provide high quality
customer service
Plan, develop, and
maintain quality services,
infrastructure, and
amenities
Prioritize services
at levels that can be
sustained by revenue
Retain a skilled
workforce by making
Renton the municipal
employer of choice
Develop and maintain
collaborative partnerships
and investment strategies
that improve services
Respond to growing
service demands
through partnerships,
innovation, and outcome
management
RENTON Business Plan
2021–2026 GOALS
The City of Renton, in partnership and communication with residents,
businesses, and schools, is dedicated to:MISSION
Providing a safe, healthy, welcoming atmosphere where people choose to live
Promoting economic vitality and strategically positioning Renton for the future
Supporting planned growth and influencing decisions that impact the city
Building an inclusive informed city with equitable outcomes for alll
Meeting service demands through high quality customer service, innovation,
a positive work environment, and a commitment to excellence
Renton: The center
of opportunity in
the Puget Sound
Region where
families and
businesses thrive
VISION
rentonwa.gov
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
CITY OF RENTONBusiness Plan 2021–2026 GOALS
Provide a safe, healthy, vibrant
community
Promote safety, health, and security through
effective communication and service delivery
Facilitate successful neighborhoods through
community involvement
Encourage and partner in the development
of quality housing choices for people of all
ages and income levels
Promote a walkable, pedestrian and bicycle-
friendly city with complete streets, trails, and
connections between neighborhoods and
community focal points
Provide opportunities for communities to be
better prepared for emergencies
Promote economic vitality and
strategically position Renton for the
future
Promote Renton as the progressive,
opportunity-rich city in the Puget Sound
region
Capitalize on opportunities through bold and
creative economic development strategies
Recruit and retain businesses to ensure a
dynamic, diversified employment base
Nurture entrepreneurship and foster
successful partnerships with businesses and
community leaders
Leverage public/private resources to focus
development on economic centers
Support planned growth and influence
decisions that impact the city
Foster development of vibrant, sustainable,
attractive, mixed-use neighborhoods in
urban centers
Uphold a high standard of design and
property maintenance
Advocate Renton’s interests through state
and federal lobbying efforts, regional
partnerships and other organizations
Pursue transportation and other regional
improvements and services that improve
quality of life
Balance development with environmental
protection
Build an inclusive informed city with
equitable outcomes for all
Achieve equitable outcomes by eliminating
racial and social barriers in internal practices,
city programs, services, and policies such as
hiring and contracting.
Improve access to city services, programs
and employment, and make residents and
businesses aware of opportunities to be
involved with their community.
Promote understanding and appreciation
of our diversity through celebrations,
educational forums and festivals.
Continue ongoing two-way dialogue with
ALL communities, engage those historically
marginalized, and ensure that we listen and
take action on what we learn.
Build capacity within the city to implement
inclusion by providing the knowledge, skills,
awareness, and tools to integrate inclusion
into daily work.
Meet service demands and provide
high quality customer service
Plan, develop, and maintain quality services,
infrastructure, and amenities
Prioritize services at levels that can be
sustained by revenue
Retain a skilled workforce by making Renton
the municipal employer of choice
Develop and maintain collaborative
partnerships and investment strategies that
improve services
Respond to growing service demands
through partnerships, innovation, and
outcome management
VISION Renton: The center
of opportunity in the Puget
Sound Region where families and
businesses thrive
MISSION The City of Renton,
in partnership and communication
with residents, businesses, and
schools, is dedicated to:
Providing a safe, healthy, welcoming
atmosphere where people choose to live
Promoting economic vitality and
strategically positioning Renton for the
future
Supporting planned growth and
influencing decisions that impact the city
Building an inclusive informed city with
equitable outcomes for alll
Meeting service demands through high
quality customer service, innovation,
a positive work environment, and a
commitment to excellence
rentonwa.gov
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
CITY OF RENTONBusiness Plan 2021–2026 GOALS
Provide a safe, healthy, vibrant
community
Promote safety, health, and security
through effective communication and
service delivery
Facilitate successful neighborhoods
through community involvement
Encourage and partner in the
development of quality housing choices
for people of all ages and income levels
Promote a walkable, pedestrian and
bicycle-friendly city with complete
streets, trails, and connections between
neighborhoods and community focal
points
Provide opportunities for communities to
be better prepared for emergencies
Promote economic vitality and
strategically position Renton for
the future
Promote Renton as the progressive,
opportunity-rich city in the Puget Sound
region
Capitalize on opportunities through bold
and creative economic development
strategies
Recruit and retain businesses to ensure a
dynamic, diversified employment base
Nurture entrepreneurship and foster
successful partnerships with businesses
and community leaders
Leverage public/private resources to focus
development on economic centers
Support planned growth and
influence decisions that impact
the city
Foster development of vibrant,
sustainable, attractive, mixed-use
neighborhoods in urban centers
Uphold a high standard of design and
property maintenance
Advocate Renton’s interests through state
and federal lobbying efforts, regional
partnerships and other organizations
Pursue transportation and other regional
improvements and services that improve
quality of life
Balance development with environmental
protection
Build an inclusive informed city
with equitable outcomes for all
Achieve equitable outcomes by
eliminating racial and social barriers
in internal practices, city programs,
services, and policies such as hiring and
contracting.
Improve access to city services, programs
and employment, and make residents and
businesses aware of opportunities to be
involved with their community.
Promote understanding and appreciation
of our diversity through celebrations,
educational forums and festivals.
Continue ongoing two-way dialogue
with ALL communities, engage those
historically marginalized, and ensure that
we listen and take action on what we
learn.
Build capacity within the city to
implement inclusion by providing the
knowledge, skills, awareness, and tools to
integrate inclusion into daily work.
Meet service demands and provide
high quality customer service
Plan, develop, and maintain quality
services, infrastructure, and amenities
Prioritize services at levels that can be
sustained by revenue
Retain a skilled workforce by making
Renton the municipal employer of choice
Develop and maintain collaborative
partnerships and investment strategies
that improve services
Respond to growing service demands
through partnerships, innovation, and
outcome management
VISION Renton: The center
of opportunity in the Puget
Sound Region where families
and businesses thrive
MISSION The City of Renton,
in partnership and communication
with residents, businesses, and
schools, is dedicated to the
following...
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2021 –
2026 BUSINESS PLAN.
WHEREAS, on the 24th of April 2017, the City of Renton issued a proclamation to stand
against racism:
WHEREAS, since 2008 the City of Renton has been diligently working to practice
inclusion, eliminate inequity through internal practices, citywide initiatives and
partnerships and with other institutions and the community; and
WHEREAS, Renton residents value initiatives that will end race-based disparities and
make the world a more equitable, inclusive, and dignified place for all to live; and
WHEREAS, the Council annually adopts a six-year business plan; and
WHEREAS, the Council reviewed the 2020 -- 2025 Business Plan at its annual retreat on
February 28, 2020 and at its regular Committee of the Whole meeting on June 22, 2020;
WHEREAS, the Council desires to update the 2021 -- 2026 Business Plan to strengthen
its stand against racism and in support of racial equity;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.The 2021 – 2026 Business Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit A, is hereby adopted by the Council, subject to later amendment as the Council
sees fit.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this ______ day of _______________________, 2020.
______________________________
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RESOLUTION NO. ________
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Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this ______ day of _______________________, 2020.
______________________________
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Exhibit A
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