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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole - 10 May 2021 - Agenda - Pdf CITY OF RENTON AGENDA - Committee of the Whole Meeting 6:00 PM - Monday, May 10, 2021 Videoconference 1. 2022-2027 BUSINESS PLAN UPDATE a) Presentation 2. 2020 MAYOR'S INCLUSION TASK FORCE REPORT a) 2020 Annual Report 3. INCLUSIVE PURCHASING UPDATE Currently, due to the spread of COVID-19, all regularly-scheduled committee meetings will be held as necessary via video-conference. City Hall is closed to the public. If you would like to attend this week's meeting remotely, you can do so by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86753290028?pwd=M2pOc09HWWNrY05uVnlIWnpGS1E4UT09 Zoom Meeting ID: 867 5329 0028, Passcode: 881839 You can call through Zoom at (253) 215-8782 and use the Meeting ID. Committee of the Whole, May 10, 2021 •2022-2027 Business Plan –Preeti Shridhar •2020 Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force Annual Report –Preeti Shridhar •Inclusive Purchasing Update –Kari Roller, Jason Seth & Benita Horn Renton City Council AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▫Renton’s Business Plan is a six-year plan that establishes the core mission for the city and is the foundation of the city’s strategic plan; it shows what we do for the city, community, and residents and businesses. ▫Our vision statement establishes what we hope to achieve in the future. ▫Every year at the Council retreat, the Council reviews the Business Plan to make sure we are on track and makes changes based on the needs of the community. 2AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 3 2022-2027 Business Plan Revisions Council direction during 2021 retreat: •Add emphasis on being a hate free community •Mention city’s commitment to seeking grants •Increase focus on municipal level climate change •Enhance emphasis to mental health and human services funding Resolution and Draft Business Plan attached for Council approval AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 2022-2027 Business Plan 4AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Renton –Hate Has No Home Here Campaign ▫Hate Has No Home Here –Community Actions and Resources Join Together Against Hate ▫Part of Renton’s broader commitment to Inclusion ▪Feb. 26, 2021 –Mayor and Council statement against Hate Speech ▪March 22, 2021 –Mayor, Council, Governor Stand Against Racial Violence ▪April –launch business focused Safe Place campaign ▪May 10, 2021 –Incorporate Hate Free in our Business Plan ▪May-June launch Hate Has no Home Here community campaign AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Hate Has No Home Here Campaign ▫City will place Hate Has No Home Here posters, flyers, banners in all prominent locations around Renton ▫Downloadable files for posters, signs and banners will be available for community to share ▫Posters, window signs will be available for residents and businesses to pick up at the Farmers Market ▫Social Media posts and digital frames will be available to share ▫The city will collaborate with the community to create an inclusive video 6AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 7 Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force Annual Report AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 2020 Goals & Accomplishments ▫First Responder Support – providing meals to Swedish and Valley; donating pulse oximeters, blood pressure meters and masks to Renton PD ▫Food essentials for various food banks, feeding programs and shelters 8AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 9 2020 Virtual Renton Multicultural Festival •Unity in Hope Theme •Two-day Virtual Festival •Record Views AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 10 ▫Renton Safe Place Campaign –part of the 2019 Task Force Safe Spot Subcommittee recommendation Inclusion and Safety in Renton AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Engagement and connection of residents with city and communities •Renton African American Pastors •Latino Community •LGBTQIA+AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Award winning 2020 Census campaign From most undercounted city in the nation to one of the highest counted. AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 13 •Provided technical assistance to the city when requested on policy •Help with language translation •Partnered with city departments to provide access, engagement, and voice to communities that traditionally have not been easily accessed by the city •Engaged in community outreach and arranging community meetings for residents •Regularly shared critical information on a timely basis •Served as advocates for their respective communities and for the most vulnerable communities Community Ambassadors AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 14 ▫In 2020 the Task Force acted as a policy sounding board for the CED Housing Action Plan, Renton Regional Fire Authority outreach and recruitment efforts, the HR Inclusion Tactical Plan 2020 Update, and the 2021-2026 Renton Business Plan. Task Force members provided written testimony on state legislative matters that impacted Renton residents. AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 15 Inclusive Purchasing Update From January 1, 2021 -March 31, 2021, city has executed a total of $57 million in contracts. $27 million are to WMBE firms (47%) and $30 million are to non-WMBE AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 16 Reviewing and Updating ASD Inclusive Vendor Tactical Plan ▫GARE membership to research best practices ▫Assigning dedicated staff Working with Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force to review contracting processes through Equity Lens AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 17 Developing Partnerships ▫Establish partnerships with Renton Chamber, MRSC and WA State to expand access and market our procurement and contracting ▫Work on vendor fair to gather input as well as to assist to facilitate process to assist vendors and businesses on how to do business with the city AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 18 Thanks! Questions? kroller@rentonwa.gov jseth@rentonwa.gov bhorn@rentonwa.gov pshridhar@rentonwa.gov AGENDA ITEM #1. a) MAYOR’S INCLUSION TASK FORCE 2020 ANNUAL REPORT AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Support of the community during the pandemic Task Force members were quick to act when the pandemic struck to support first responders and provide food and other essentials to those in the community in the greatest need. Support included: First Responder support: Provided 100 meals a day for 60 days to staff at Harborview, Swedish and Valley Medical Centers. Donated pulse oximeters and blood pressure meters to Valley Medical Center and masks to Renton Police. Food and essential needs support: Raised money and/or donated food to food banks and community organizations such as Emergency Feeding Program, NW Harvest, ACRS, CISC, Tukwila Food Pantry, Kent Food Bank, University Food Bank, and homeless shelters. They provided 120 holiday meals, adopted Stonebrook Apartments and delivered food cards and 200 “bags of hope,” delivered food at RHA sites, and hosted drive-through food distributions at Liberty Park, City Hall, Fire Station 12, and Renton Recreational Center where thou- sands of families received support. Task Force goals and selected accomplishments for 2020 2020 Virtual Renton Multicultural Festival: co-sponsor/co-chair For the first time, Task Force members added a theme to the festival, Unity and Hope, in recognition of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the community. Task Force members chaired all Festival planning subcommittees and worked in partnership with Communications staff to film, produce and promote this event. Task Force members volunteered in various capacities for this two-day event including planning, recruiting performers, marketing, and promoting the Festival as well as inviting guests. A video segment highlighting fash- ions of international designers was added to the festival. Inclusion and safety in Renton for all residents In 2019 the Task Force Safe Spot Subcommittee worked with the Renton Police Department for the implementation of the Safe Place concept in partnership with Renton businesses. In 2020, RPD was poised to launch what became the Renton Safe Place campaign when the pandemic struck. The program has been paused until businesses are fully open and RPD can provide training and support to businesses. Renton Chamber is now a partner and police officers have been trained. Task Force members actively partner with the City to inform their community members about various opportunities to provide input in city policy and planning. AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Members of the Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force have consistently acted as a two-way conduit of information between their respective communities, city departments and other stake- holder organizations in Renton. Task Force members regularly share announcements about city events, policies, and services within their respective communities. In July 2019, 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 Census 2020 one of their standing agenda items. Throughout 2020 Task Force members promoted partic- ipation in the Census Survey, produced Census videos in multiple languages, sponsored contests for youth, and participated as Census Ambassadors in their respective communities and at city-wide social distance events. Task Force members were involved in the discovery phase of the Renton Regional Community Foundation’s strategic planning. Members provided input on: • Possible roles for the Foundation. • Ways to facili- tate community dialogue on issues, both for donors and residents. • Ways to promote strategic grant making for nonprofits. Task Force Effectiveness In 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Task Force met virtu- ally ten months out of the year for business meetings. They acted as a policy sounding board for the CED Housing Action Plan, Renton Regional Fire Authority outreach and recruit- ment efforts, the HR Inclusion Tactical Plan 2020 Update, and the 2021-2026 Renton Business Plan. Task Force members provided written testi- mony on state legislative matters that impacted Renton residents. Task Force members regularly share information about opportunities, policies, events, and community engagements with their respective community members. In addition, they have actively partnered with the City to inform their community members about various opportunities to provide input in city policy and planning. The relationships developed among the members of the Task Force have formed bridges among the diverse communities in Renton. Task Force members chair or co-chair community groups whose historical and/or lived experiences in the U.S. or their countries of origin have led to fear or feelings of exclusion from government entities or police organiza- tions. These include: Renton African American Pastoral Group (RAAP), co-chaired by Rev. Dr. Linda Smith and Police Chief Ed VanValey and Interim Police Chief Jon Schuldt. In 2020 RAAP sponsored a series of community dialogues educating commu- nity members on police policies, addressing questions about policies, and considering recommendations for change. RAAP also sponsored the Black History Month program, Realizing the Dream 2020, in February. Latino Community Forum co-chaired by Deacon Ted Rodriguez and the Mayor. This group works to enhance relation- ships between the Latino/Hispanic community and the police depart- ment. Sgt. John Awai was appointed by the Police 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. The Executive Department worked with the LGBTQIA+ Community to celebrate 2020 Gay Pride month in June with a Proclamation and the raising of the “Philly” flag at City Hall. Engagement and connection of residents with the city and communities AGENDA ITEM #2. a) The Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force has demonstrated its strength and effectiveness since its launch in May 2014. Several members came from the predecessor of this group, Community Liaisons, whose members also had a track record of providing two-way communication between their commu- nities and the City. The Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force has demonstrated its value and fulfilled its Charter in the following ways: Envisioned and co-sponsored the annual Renton Multicultural Festival, which celebrates the diversity of Renton and provides opportunities to learn more about other cultures. Provided technical assistance to the City when requested on policy and language translation for information to be 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 community outreach and arranging community meetings for residents to interact with City staff. Regularly shared critical information 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. For these reasons, we recommend continuing support by the City of the Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force and its endeavors. rentonwa.gov/inclusion Ongoing Need for the Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force Hamdi Abdulle Violet Aesquivel Julio Amador Allyson Chelsy Linda Hoste Rupinder Kaur Linet Madeja-Bravo PastorCaleb Mayberry Dr. Kevin McCarthy Kirby Nguyen Jennifer O’Neal Mayor Armondo PavoneCouncilmemberRuth Pérez Rolly Polintan Kevin Poole CouncilmemberEd Prince Oleg Pynda Ted Rodriguez Vasudha Sharma Preeti Shridhar Balwant Singh Rev. Dr. Linda Smith Menka Soni Monique Taylor Swan Duc Tran CouncilmemberKim-Khánh Vn Benita Horn Sta Contacts: Preeti Shridhar 425-430-6569 pshridhar@rentonwa.gov Benita Horn 425-430-6526 bhorn@rentonwa.gov AGENDA ITEM #2. a)