Culver City Racial Equity Action Plan — Phase II update Compiled by:
Dave Keen, Principal
Dr. Nicole Yates, Senior Consultant
Keen Independent Research LLC
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November 11, 2024
Presentation overview
1. Introduction to the firm
2. Project overview
3. Phase I progress
4. Phase II scope
5. Phase II fees
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Introduction to the firm — Keen Independent Research
▪ 25-person equity research/consulting firm that has
completed more than 200 equity studies since 2011
▪ National experience conducting internal and
external assessments of equity within city and
municipal governments
▪ Extensive community engagement experience,
especially with historically marginalized communities
▪ Local staff and considerable study team experience
in California
▪ Experience with the GARE framework
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Introduction to the firm — Key team members
Dr. Nicole Yates (Project Expeditor)
Senior Consultant
Years of experience: 10
Relevant experience:
▪ San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Equity Assessment ▪ North County Transit District Equity Assessment
▪ Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Equity Assessment ▪ City of Corona, CA Market Analysis and Community Engagement ▪ Los Angeles Unified School District Program Design
▪ City of Lancaster Entertainment and Community Engagement ▪ City of Milwaukie, OR DEI Strategic Plan
Dave Keen (Project Manager)
Principal
Years of experience: 30+
Relevant experience:
▪ Orange County Transportation Authority DEI Strategy
▪ Metropolitan Water District of Southern California DEI ▪ Downtown San Diego Partnership Contract Equity Analysis and Supplier Diversity Program Equity
▪ California Department of Transportation Disparity
▪ North County Transit District Equity Assessment
▪ Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Equity Assessment Project overview
What is a racial equity action plan?
▪ Roadmap for integrating racial equity into all facets of City operations and service delivery
▪ Recommendations designed to improve outcomes
for diverse residents and staff of Culver City
Goals
▪ Produce a customized, realistic REAP based on
input from staff and the community (particularly those
who have been historically marginalized)
▪ Provide leadership with the tools and support needed
to implement customized, evidence-based
recommendations
▪ Ensure that the process is inclusive and respectful of all opinions
5 ▪ Study website, phone number, email address
▪ Review of policies, programs and procedures
Over 5,000 pages of documents reviewed
Categories include budgets, workplace policies,
public safety, other City reports (e.g., General
Plan 2045, Historical Context study) and
previous GARE cohort work products
Initial suggestions on improvement of equity
▪ Workforce analysis
Race and gender of current workforce, hires,
promotions and separations
Initial suggestions on areas the City may
consider monitoring
6 Phase I progress
▪ Stakeholder engagement
Preliminary visioning session with department
leadership
Initial input on highest priorities and desired
outcomes from Ad Hoc Equity Committee
Meeting with EHRAC and collection of
initial input into plan
Interviews/listening sessions with staff
members, including GARE participants
Virtual workshop survey for all staff to provide
input into plan
▪ Phase I findings to be presented to City Council
in early 2025
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Phase II scope
Goals for Phase II
▪ Conduct robust community engagement that
meets people where they are
▪ Prioritize collecting input from members of
historically marginalized communities
▪ Leverage existing City relationships with
community organizations and build new ones
▪ Develop a plan that is reflective of Culver City
staff and community
8 Project tasks
▪ Community engagement
Virtual workshop survey
Advisory group of community organizations
Attendance at community events and
public meetings
▪ Development of full REAP built from both
internal and external assessments
▪ Implementation support
Information session with leadership
Capacity-building sessions with staff
Supporting resources as needed
(infographics, charts, slide decks, etc.)
Phase II fees
9 David Keen, PrincipalAnnette Humm Keen, PrincipalKeen Independent Senior ConsultantsKeen Independent ConsultantsKeen Independent Research AssistantsTotal Hours by TaskTotal Cost by Task Tasks and Subtasks
Hourly rates 375$ 275$ 185$ 160$ 120$
6. Community engagement
Professional Time 12 8 52 20 24 116 22,400$
Expenses (travel, local mileage) -$
TOTAL 4,500$ 2,200$ 9,620$ 3,200$ 2,880$ 22,400$
7. Racial Equity Action Plan (REAP) development
Professional Time 24 8 40 8 20 100 22,280$
Expenses (travel, local mileage) -$
TOTAL 9,000$ 2,200$ 7,400$ 1,280$ 2,400$ 22,280$
8. Implementation support
Professional Time 16 4 36 12 16 84 17,600$
Expenses (travel, local mileage) 1,050$ 200$ 1,250$ TOTAL 7,050$ 1,100$ 6,660$ 2,120$ 1,920$ 18,850$ Total hours by staff 52 20 128 40 60 300
Total professional fees by staff 19,500$ 5,500$ 23,680$ 6,400$ 7,200$ 62,280$ Total expenses 1,050$ -$ -$ 200$ -$ 1,250$ Total for project 20,550$ 5,500$ 23,680$ 6,600$ 7,200$ 63,530$ Not to exceed total: 63,530$
Thank you!
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