Priority Area G - Equity, Access, and Opportunity for All - Our City strives to create equitable outcomes and address systemic injustices
Goal G1: Develop accessibility standards and inclusive practices across all City operations to enhance digital, physical, and programmatic access for community members of all abilities and identities.
Primary department: CED
| # | Objective (Short) | Objective | Strategy (Milestone or Activity) | Strategy Description | Primary Department | Staff Lead | Supporting Department | Start Date | Target End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective G.1.1 | Evaluate/Revise ADA Program | Evaluate and revise the Americans with Disabilities Act program and policies as necessary. | None | None | DPW | April Miller | CAO, CED, All | None | None |
| Objective G.1.1 | Evaluate/Revise ADA Program | Evaluate and revise the Americans with Disabilities Act program and policies as necessary. | Draft and Issue Request For Proposal For Phase 1 | Gather background information, confirm scope of project, issue Request For Proposal and select firm for Phase 1. | DPW | John Thomas | CAO, CED, CM | Q2 | Q2 |
| Objective G.1.1 | Evaluate/Revise ADA Program | Evaluate and revise the Americans with Disabilities Act program and policies as necessary. | Commence Analysis for Phase 1 | Consultant and staff will begin their analysis towards compliance with Caltrans ADA Program Assessment requirements and begin drafting updated transition plan with curb ramp schedule and full compliance timeline. | DPW | John Thomas | CAO, CED, CM | Q2 | Q4 |
| Objective G.1.1 | Evaluate/Revise ADA Program | Evaluate and revise the Americans with Disabilities Act program and policies as necessary. | Self Evaluation for Phase 1 | Begin ADA Self Evaluation | DPW | John Thomas | CAO, CED, CM | Q4 | Q4 |
| Objective G.1.1 | Evaluate/Revise ADA Program | Evaluate and revise the Americans with Disabilities Act program and policies as necessary. | Define Timeline, Scope, and Approach for Phase 2 | Gather background information, confirm scope of project, and draft Request For Proposal for Phase 2 of ADA transition plan | CED | Greg Minor | DPW, CM | Q4 | Q4 |
Goal G2: Increase the involvement of the community in local governance and policymaking by fostering inclusive engagement, removing barriers to participation, building capacity, and amplifying diverse voices.
Primary department: CM
| # | Objective (Short) | Objective | Strategy (Milestone or Activity) | Strategy Description | Primary Department | Staff Lead | Supporting Department | Start Date | Target End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective G.2.1 | Develop Community Engagement Program | Develop a community engagement program to bring all members of the community into decision-making for major projects and initiatives. | None | None | CM | John Stefanski | DS, SUS, CM | None | None |
| Objective G.2.1 | Develop Community Engagement Program | Develop a community engagement program to bring all members of the community into decision-making for major projects and initiatives. | Draft Equitable Engagement Guide | Draft guide to support with implementation of consistent, coordinated, and inclusive community engagement processes across all city departments. | CM | Fel Agrelius | DS, SUS, CM | Complete | Complete |
| Objective G.2.1 | Develop Community Engagement Program | Develop a community engagement program to bring all members of the community into decision-making for major projects and initiatives. | Community and Staff Engagement | Solicit and incorporate community feedback and staff feedback. | CM | Fel Agrelius | DS, SUS, CM | Q3 | Q3 |
| Objective G.2.1 | Develop Community Engagement Program | Develop a community engagement program to bring all members of the community into decision-making for major projects and initiatives. | Refine Guide and Framework | Refine engagement guide and develop implementation plan based on staff and community feedback. | CM | Fel Agrelius | DS, SUS, CM | Q3 | Q4 |
| Objective G.2.1 | Develop Community Engagement Program | Develop a community engagement program to bring all members of the community into decision-making for major projects and initiatives. | Pilot implementation | Pilot the application of the Community Engagement Guide on 1-2 active city projects. | CM | Fel Agrelius | DS, SUS, CM | Q1 | Q3 |
| Objective G.2.2 | Establish Stipend Policy | Establish a citywide stipend policy to ensure that all community members can participate in civic life and are compensated for providing their expertise, lived experience, and valuable feedback to the City. | None | None | CM | Angela Robinson Pinon | DS, FIN, CC | None | None |
| Objective G.2.2 | Establish Stipend Policy | Establish a citywide stipend policy to ensure that all community members can participate in civic life and are compensated for providing their expertise, lived experience, and valuable feedback to the City. | Benchmark Stipend Programs | Research and benchmark stipends approach provided to community members for expertise and lived experience in neighboring jurisdictions. | CM | Walter Gonzalez | CC | Complete | Complete |
| Objective G.2.2 | Establish Stipend Policy | Establish a citywide stipend policy to ensure that all community members can participate in civic life and are compensated for providing their expertise, lived experience, and valuable feedback to the City. | Draft Policy | Draft a policy to address when and how stipends are administered and review with City staff and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee. | CM | Preya Nixon | FIN, CAO, CC | Complete | Q2 |
| Objective G.2.2 | Establish Stipend Policy | Establish a citywide stipend policy to ensure that all community members can participate in civic life and are compensated for providing their expertise, lived experience, and valuable feedback to the City. | Present to Finance Council Subcommittee | Present draft stipend policy to Finance Subcommittee for feedback. | CM | Preya Nixon | FIN, CC | Q2 | Q3 |
| Objective G.2.2 | Establish Stipend Policy | Establish a citywide stipend policy to ensure that all community members can participate in civic life and are compensated for providing their expertise, lived experience, and valuable feedback to the City. | Present to City Council | Present proposed stipend plan to the City Council for discussion and possible adoption. | CM | Preya Nixon | FIN, CC | Q3 | Q4 |
| Objective G.2.3 | Implement Language Access Plan and Title VI Plan | Implement Language Resource Access Plan to improve multilingual engagement practices and a Title VI Plan (Non-Discrimination). | None | None | CM | Angela Robinson Pinon | DS, All | None | None |
| Objective G.2.3 | Implement Language Access Plan and Title VI Plan | Implement Language Resource Access Plan to improve multilingual engagement practices and a Title VI Plan (Non-Discrimination). | Solicit Feedback from staff | Solicit and incorporate staff feedback, including Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee. | CM | Walter Gonzalez | DS | Complete | Q4 |
| Objective G.2.3 | Implement Language Access Plan and Title VI Plan | Implement Language Resource Access Plan to improve multilingual engagement practices and a Title VI Plan (Non-Discrimination). | Pilot Language Interpretation Software for Public Meetings for Language Interpretation Tools | Test software for accuracy, speed of output, cultural sensitivity, integration with existing platforms, cost, technical support, ease of use, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. | CM | Walter Gonzalez | DS, CC | Q2 | Q2 |
| Objective G.2.3 | Implement Language Access Plan and Title VI Plan | Implement Language Resource Access Plan to improve multilingual engagement practices and a Title VI Plan (Non-Discrimination). | Document Processes and Train Staff on Language Interpretation Tools | Identify internal public meeting leads, develop guides, and conduct staff trainings. | DS | Tessa Rudnick | CM, CC | Q2 | Q3 |
| Objective G.2.3 | Implement Language Access Plan and Title VI Plan | Implement Language Resource Access Plan to improve multilingual engagement practices and a Title VI Plan (Non-Discrimination). | Implement Language Interpretation Tools Software | Implement the use of the software for City Council meetings. | CM | Walter Gonzalez | CC | Q3 | Q4 |
| Objective G.2.3 | Implement Language Access Plan and Title VI Plan | Implement Language Resource Access Plan to improve multilingual engagement practices and a Title VI Plan (Non-Discrimination). | Conduct Language Access Plan Community Engagement. | Solicit and incorporate community feedback to inform the needs assessment. | CM | Walter Gonzalez | DS | Complete | Q2 |
| Objective G.2.3 | Implement Language Access Plan and Title VI Plan | Implement Language Resource Access Plan to improve multilingual engagement practices and a Title VI Plan (Non-Discrimination). | Complete Language Access Plan Needs Assessment | Complete a needs assessment (quantitative and qualitative) that includes demographic data and feedback from staff and residents on language access needs. | CM | Walter Gonzalez | DS | Q2 | Q2 |
| Objective G.2.3 | Implement Language Access Plan and Title VI Plan | Implement Language Resource Access Plan to improve multilingual engagement practices and a Title VI Plan (Non-Discrimination). | Draft Language Access Plan and Internal Review | Draft the Language Access Plan and circulate internally to staff and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee. | CM | Walter Gonzalez | DS | Q2 | Q3 |
| Objective G.2.3 | Implement Language Access Plan and Title VI Plan | Implement Language Resource Access Plan to improve multilingual engagement practices and a Title VI Plan (Non-Discrimination). | Engage Labor Partners | Provide the draft plan to labor partners and request their feedback. | HR | Marissa Sanchez | CM | Q3 | Q3 |
| Objective G.2.3 | Implement Language Access Plan and Title VI Plan | Implement Language Resource Access Plan to improve multilingual engagement practices and a Title VI Plan (Non-Discrimination). | Conduct Public Review of Language Access Plan Draft | Circulate the draft for public review and solicit input, particularly from underserved communities. | CM | Walter Gonzalez | CAO, FIN | Q3 | Q4 |
| Objective G.2.3 | Implement Language Access Plan and Title VI Plan | Implement Language Resource Access Plan to improve multilingual engagement practices and a Title VI Plan (Non-Discrimination). | Present to City Council | Present proposed Language Access Plan policy to the City Council for discussion and possible adoption. | CM | Walter Gonzalez | CAO | Q4 | Q4 |