Goal 3: Ensure that all planning efforts and public investments are inclusive, community-informed, and designed to expand access to opportunity and address past and present disparities.

Primary Department: CM
Goal 3 Objectives and Strategies
# Objective (Short) Objective Strategy (Milestone or Activity) Strategy Description Primary Department Staff Lead Supporting Department Start Date Target End Date
Objective G.3.1 Develop/Implement DEI&B Roadmap Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to guide the City’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging initiatives. None None CM Angela Robinson Pinon All None None
Objective G.3.1 Develop/Implement DEI&B Roadmap Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to guide the City’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging initiatives. Engage the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Committee & City Staff Engage the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee and City staff in roadmap development. CM Preya Nixon All Complete Complete
Objective G.3.1 Develop/Implement DEI&B Roadmap Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to guide the City’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging initiatives. Conduct Research Research strategic plans developed by other governments agencies and research best practices. CM Preya Nixon HR Complete Q2
Objective G.3.1 Develop/Implement DEI&B Roadmap Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to guide the City’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging initiatives. Develop and Complete a Request For Proposal and Select Firm Develop an RFP to bring on consultant to prepare the strategic roadmap and select firm. CM Preya Nixon CAO, FIN Q2 Q3
Objective G.3.1 Develop/Implement DEI&B Roadmap Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to guide the City’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging initiatives. Determine Equity Definition and Metrics Solicitinput and decide which equity metrics will be used and develop a standard definition for equity. CM Preya Nixon DS, SUS Q3 Q4
Objective G.3.2 Develop/Implement Data-driven Decisions None None None CM Angela Robinson Pinon CM, DPW, SUS, DS, LR, FD None None
Objective G.3.2 Develop/Implement Data-driven Decisions None Conduct Research Research benchmarked equity metrics. DS Vedika Ahuja CM, DPW, SUS, LR, FD Complete Q2
Objective G.3.2 Develop/Implement Data-driven Decisions None Define Equity Metrics Work cross departmentally to define equity metrics for the CIP CM Preya Nixon SUS, DPW, LR Q2 Q3
Objective G.3.2 Develop/Implement Data-driven Decisions None Conduct Internal Review of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Proc Conduct internal review of CIP ranking process, including applying preliminary metrics, with City staff and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee. DPW Grey Melgard CM Q3 Q4
Objective G.3.2 Develop/Implement Data-driven Decisions None Integrate Equity Metrics into Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Scoring Rubric Integrate preliminary equity metrics decided upon as part of developing guidance. DPW Joanna Kwok CM Q2 Q4
Objective G.3.3 Expand Candidate Diversity Approach Expand on the City’s strategic approach to ensure diversity of candidate pools when recruiting for boards, commissions, and committees. None None CC Lindsay Lara CM, HR, DS None None
Objective G.3.3 Expand Candidate Diversity Approach Expand on the City’s strategic approach to ensure diversity of candidate pools when recruiting for boards, commissions, and committees. Conduct Research on Demographic Data Review current practice and review outcomes for demographic data collected in the year prior. CC Lindsay Lara HR Q4 Q4
Objective G.3.3 Expand Candidate Diversity Approach Expand on the City’s strategic approach to ensure diversity of candidate pools when recruiting for boards, commissions, and committees. Conduct Research on Implementation and Data Driven Decisions Research other data collection points and process for implementation and data driven decisions. CC Lindsay Lara DS Q4 Q4
Objective G.3.3 Expand Candidate Diversity Approach Expand on the City’s strategic approach to ensure diversity of candidate pools when recruiting for boards, commissions, and committees. Partner with Community Agencies Work with Community-Based Organizations and Non-Profit Organization for enhanced outreach strategy for applicants and program insights. CC Lindsay Lara CM, DS Q4 Q4
Objective G.3.4 Expand DEIB Training Expand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging training for staff and elected officials. None None CM Angela Robinson Pinon HR, CAO, FIN, DS, ALL None None
Objective G.3.4 Expand DEIB Training Expand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging training for staff and elected officials. Identify Trainings to Expand Current Program Identify and select classes, and develop programs to be added to the City's training program for staff and elected officials. CM Preya Nixon HR Q1 Q2
Objective G.3.4 Expand DEIB Training Expand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging training for staff and elected officials. Formalize training program Formalize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) training program, tracking mechanism, determine modality (digital/in-person), evaluate inclusion in onboarding for new City staff. CM Preya Nixon HR, CAO, FIN, DS Q2 Q4
Objective G.3.4 Expand DEIB Training Expand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging training for staff and elected officials. Engage the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee Engage Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee on the content of the City's training program. CM Preya Nixon HR Q4 Q4
Objective G.3.4 Expand DEIB Training Expand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging training for staff and elected officials. Begin to Deliver Instruction Incorporate classes into the City's training program and begin to deliver classes. HR Marissa Sanchez All Q4 Q4
Objective G.3.5 Develop Guidance None None None CM Angela Robinson Pinon DS, CM, SUS None None
Objective G.3.5 Develop Guidance None Engage the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee Convene staff from the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee to support this work. SUS Kerry Fugett DS Complete Complete
Objective G.3.5 Develop Guidance None Conduct Research Research methods and tools used by other entities to assess equity and to define and assess climate justice. SUS Kerry Fugett DS Complete Q3
Objective G.3.5 Develop Guidance None Mock Up Climate Justice Lens Utilize research to mock up possible approaches for a climate justice lens. SUS Kerry Fugett CM, DS Q2 Q4
Objective G.3.5 Develop Guidance None Utilize Equity Metrics Utilize findings from equity metrics research to help inform an approach. CM Preya Nixon SUS Q3 Q3
Objective G.3.5 Develop Guidance None Determine the Scope and Application Identify how and where these tools or frameworks could be applied. CM Preya Nixon SUS Q3 Q4
Objective G.3.5 Develop Guidance None Draft Tools and Guidance Develop guidance for integrating equity and climate justice into the identified use case(s). CM Preya Nixon SUS Q3 Q4
Objective G.3.5 Develop Guidance None Obtain Feedback Conduct internal review of tools. CM Preya Nixon SUS Q4 Q4
Objective G.3.6 Address Digital Divide None None None DS Sean Mooney DPW, CM None None
Objective G.3.6 Address Digital Divide None Upgrade Canal Wi-Fi Network Upgrade aging Canal Wi-Fi infrastructure and equipment. DS Vinh Pham DPW Q2 Q4
Objective G.3.6 Address Digital Divide None Canal Wi-Fi Promotional Campaign Develop signage and promotional materials to highlight the availability of the Canal Wi-Fi public network. DS Vinh Pham CM Q4 Q4