Attachment 2 - Proposal Responses - Richmond Renaissance.pdf

RFQ/RFPCONSULTINGSERVICES FORESTABLISHING ANARTS DISTRICT

RICHMOND

RENAISSANCE
SectionA:RespondentCoverLetter
DearCityofRichmond,RichmondArtsandCultureCommission,
Thankyouinadvanceforyourtimeandconsiderationofourproposal.Ourgroup,theRichmondRenaissance,isacollectiveofartistsandcommunityleaderswithover100yearsofcombinedfirsthandexperienceutilizingthetransformativepoweroftheArtstoheal,drivesocialchange,preservetraditions,inspirecreativity, andconnectheartsacrossgenerations.WearethrilledtoapplyforthisRFPandconfidentouralignedmissionandvalueswillsignificantlycontributetothecity’seffortstoestablishanArtsDistrict.

Aslocalleaders,weknowRichmondisinaperiodofgreattransformation.Manyarestillfeelingtheeffectsofthepandemic.ClimateChangehasenteredastagethatcausesextremeweatherintheformofwildfires,mega-storms,andmore.Richmondisatamomentwhereitwouldbewisetodiversifyoureconomyandreduceourrelianceonadyingfossilfuelindustry. Inthiscriticalmoment,webelieveestablishingaworld-classartsdistrictwillupliftourcommunity, diversifyouridentity, andimproveourqualityoflifewithafocusonthearts.

Inourproposal,youwillfindwhyweareuniquelysuitedforthisproject.Ourorganization’smissionistocreateaRichmondRenaissancebyestablishinganArtsDistrictandbringingarttoallresidentsinRichmond.Ourvaluesandpracticesemploydeep-rootedcommunityengagement,bringingtogetherandfosteringcommunityleadersandcommunity-basedorganizationswhocaninvestdeeplyinimpactingthequalityoflifeinRichmondthroughthearts.Weareexcited,andthankyouagaininadvanceforyourconsideration.Wehopetodiscussthisfurtherwithyouall.

TheKeyElementsofourproposalinclude
CoverLetter:Ourcoverletterintroducesourteam'senthusiasmandcommitmenttotheArtsDistrictinitiativeandourdedicationtodeepcommunityengagementandcenteringthebestinterestsoftheCityandcommunityofRichmondinthisinitiative.

BriefHistoryofExperience,Qualifications,andSuccesses:Thissectionwillcoverourproventrackrecordofsuccessfulcommunityengagementinitiatives,ourteam'sextensiveexperience,diverseexpertise,andpassionfordrivingpositivechangeinRichmondthroughartsandculture.

BackgroundandProjectSummary:WecoverthebackgroundandcontextofourunderstandingoftheArtsDistrictinitiativeandoutlineourdeliverablesandobjectivesaccordingtotherequestsofthisRFP.

Methodology:Ourinterdisciplinarymethodologycombinesmultipledisciplinesincommunityengagementandprioritizesinclusivity, agility, anddata-drivendecision-makingtoensureeffectivecommunityengagement,stakeholderparticipation,andprojectsuccess.

ProjectTimeline:Theprojecttimelineoutlinescriticalmilestones,deliverables,anddeadlines.Wedetailtheexpectationswithamonthlyworkbreakdownandincludereportingmechanismsandbenchmarks.Ourtimelineisexpectedtotakeatotalof9months.

StaffingandQualifications:Ourteamcomprisesexperiencedprofessionalswithexpertiseincommunityoutreach,strategicplanning,andprojectcoordination,equippedtoleadandsupportallaspectsofdeeplyengagingandupliftingourcommunitiesandstakeholders'interestsanddesiresintheartsdistrictinitiative.

References:Weincludereferencesfrompastclientswhocanattesttotheprofessionalism,reliability, andabilitytodeliverexceptionalresultsonsimilarprojects.

Cost:Ourcostproposalreflectsfairandcompetitivepricing,transparentlyalignedwiththescope,scale,andcomplexityofmeaningfullyengagingthecommunityintheArtsDistrictInitiative.

Value-AddedServices:Inadditiontoourcoreservices,weoffervalue-addedbenefitssuchastargetedmarketingandoutreachstrategies,privatefunderengagement,andleveragingexpertvolunteerleadershiptoenhancetheproject'simpactandsustainability.

ResponsestoAdditionalRFPInformationRequest.

WehavereviewedandunderstandallelementsoftheRFQandRFP. YoumayconsiderourapplicationasastatementofintenttoperformtheservicesasrequestedinthisRFP/RFQ.Weareexcitedaboutthepossibility, andifselected,wewillagreetothetermsandconditionsprescribedbythisRFP, includinginsurancerequirements(Attachment1),SanctuaryCityComplianceStatement(Attachment2),andinformationlaidoutinthesampleStandardServiceAgreement(Attachment3).

TheRichmondRenaissancecurrentlyhasnoemployees,hasbeenvolunteer-run,andhasbenefitedfromin-kindservicedonationsfromCriticalImpactConsultingforstrategicplanningandorganizationaldevelopment.Ourfoundershavevolunteeredtheirtimeandexpertise,totalingthecommunity'ssweatequityinvestmentinthisinitiative.

OurClientbaseisfocusedontheRichmondcommunity.

OfficeLocation:C/ORPA12929SanPabloAve,Richmond,CA
PhoneNumber:(415)272-5311
Weconfirmthoseresponsibleforthisprojecthaveatleastthree(3)yearsofverifiableCaliforniaexperience.

Weassureyouthattheproposalpricewillbevalidforatleast180days.

OursinglepointofcontactforthisprojectwillbeRathaLai.

Email:[email protected]
PhoneNumber:510-313-3144
Sincerely
BKWilliamsRichmondRenaissanceSteeringCommitteeChair

Briefhistoryofexperiences,qualifications,andsuccesses:

Ourorganization,theRichmondRenaissance,consistsofindividualswithover100yearsofcombinedexperienceinartsandcommunityengagement.WeinformallycametogetheroneyearagotocreatemoreconnectionstotheartsforRichmondResidents.WeidentifiedanopportunitytoestablishanArtsDistrictthroughourdiscussionsandmonitoringofcitypoliciessuchastheAmericanReliefPlanAct.WediscussedandsettledonakeyobjectiveinourmissiontopresentRichmond'stremendousandtimelyinitiativetocreateanArtsDistrictthatcanutilizethetransformativepowerofArttoourentirecommunity. OurgrouphasbecomeafiscallysponsoredprojectofIndependentArtsandMedia(IAM),whichsupportsvariousartisticendeavors.

IndependentArtsandMedia(IAM)providesfiscalsponsorshipservicestosupportaffiliateprojects,believingintheimportanceofdiversevoicesandfreeexpressioninculture.Foundedin2000,IAMhassupportedover200organizationsandprojectsintheSanFranciscoBayArea.

RichmondRenaissancesteeringcommittee
BKWilliamsisanartsadvocate,filmmaker, innovativecommunityleader, andcollaboratorwithRACC.Co-FounderRichmondFilmCollective.FormerchairQWOCMAP, filmtraining.

BryanAlvarezisaneducator, researcher, andprofessionalmusician.HegraduatedfromOberlinCollegeandConservatoryofMusicwithdualdegreesinBiologyandTrombonePerformanceandaPh.D.inPsychologyfromUCBerkeley. HispassionforartseducationhasledhimtoRichmond,wherehenowrunsartsprogrammingfor4,000studentsasthedirectorofschoolpartnershipsatEastBayCenterforthePerformingArts.

FloreneWileyisaseasonedartsadministratorwhohasworkedwiththeApolloTheater,ScholasticInc.,UniworldAdvertising,theCityofOakland,andSnapJudgmentStudios.ShewasappointedtotheRichmondArtsandCultureCommissionin2018,servingasChairfrom2020-2022.SheisPresident/CEOofSpirit&ImageLLC,presenteroftheActorsWorkshopwithFloWiley, andcommunitytheatreproductionsinRichmond.

JennyBalisle, apracticingartistforovertwentyyears,hashadherartworksexhibitedinbothlocalandinternationalvenues.JennywastheRichmondArts&CultureCommissionandPublicArtAdvisoryCommitteeChair. SheiscurrentlytheARTSCCC(ArtsContraCostaCounty)ExecutiveFoundingDirector.

NavaMizrahhiisalifelongwomen’srightsandsocialjusticeactivistandcommunityleaderinRichmondsince2014,includingRichmondRainbowPride,SistersinSolidarity, formerRichmondArts&Culturecommissioner, andSuppressedHistoriesArchives—globalwomen’shistory.

CriticalImpactConsulting,ledbyRathaLai, willbetheprimarystaff personresponsibleforthiscommunityengagementRFP. Rathabringsadecadeofexperienceinempoweringlocalcommunities,especiallyinRichmond,withnotablesuccessesininfluencingtheAirDistrictfromasearlyas2014thathaveresultedinsmallchangesovertimethatnowhavemadealandscapepossiblefortheAirDistricttoholdpollutersaccountableandincreasingfinesforviolations,resultinginmassivefinancialcompensationforRichmond.RathahasorganizedRichmondcommunityfestivalsandThe2017RichmondPeople’sAssembly. ThePeople’sAssemblyincludedadeepcanvassingeffortwherehecompletedtrainingfor9localorganizationstocanvassandreachedover1,000residentsinlessthantwomonths.ThisresultedinnewinitiativesinRichmond,suchastheReimaginingPublicSafetyeffortknownasReimagineRichmond.Ratha'seffortsasaconsultantincludedoutreachtoAfricanAmericansinRichmond,upliftingtheirconcernsaboutCOVIDandthevaccineandultimatelyhelpingtoensurethesafetyandimportanceofvaccination.Ratha’scommunicationstrategieswereadoptedbytheKaiserFoundationandreproducedenmassetoanationalaudience.RatharecentlydevelopedthecommunityengagementplanandacommunicationstoolkitfortheAB617CommunityEmissionsReductionPlanCommittee.

KyndelleJohnsonisacommunityadvocateandorganizerwhoseexperiencewithmanyissuespreparesherwellforneighborhoodoutreachandengagementtowardanArtDistrictinRichmond,CA.Since2015,shehasworkedonyouthempowerment,racialandsocialequity,andhousingjusticeissues.Withapersonaldedicationtomentalhealthawarenessandcreativeexpression,sheisdedicatedtohavingeveryone'svoiceheardandvaluedindevelopingaworld-classartsdistrictinabeautiful,diversecitylikeRichmond.KyndellegrewupinRichmondandElCerritoandstudiedSpanishandPoliticsatOberlinCollege.Shespecializedininternationalstudiesandtookcoursesinsociologyandarthistorytounderstandhowartisticandculturalexpressioncanbuildcommunitypower.

SectionB:BackgroundandProjectSummarySection
AccordingtotheCaliforniaHealthyPlacesIndex, adatareferencethatexplorescommunityconditionsshowsthatlivinginRichmondcancutyourlifeshorterthanitneedstobe.Richmondfallswithinthelowestquartile,whereascommunitieswithintheMacdonaldAvenueDistrictrankat14.2%andsurroundingcommunitiesbetween15%and23.5%.

Furthermore,thecombinedpandemicandinflationhaveworsenedconditionsforRichmondresidents.Despitethis,Richmondresidentsareresilientandhavedevelopedahistoryoforganizingandbuildingcommunity. PolicingandcrimehavechangedinRichmond,andtheAmericanReliefPlanAct(ARPA)haspresentedamassiveopportunitytoRichmond.

The$43+millionAmericanReliefPlanActmustbespentonimprovingseveralareasinRichmondbeforethefundsexpire.WeidentifiedthattheARPAfundscouldallocateuptoamaximumof$1.8milliontoimprovethecommunitythroughthearts.

RichmondRenaissance’smissionistorevitalizeRichmondthroughtheArtsbyestablishingaworld-classartsDistrictonMacdonaldAveand23rdStreet.WebelieveestablishinganArtsDistrictaspartofthefabricofRichmondwillbeautifyRichmondinprofoundwaysthatwillgobeyondourimagination.Inadditiontotheastoundingwonderthatarthasonus,anArtsDistricthasthepotentialformultiplesocialandeconomicbenefits.

OurmethodologyincludesimplementingadeepandequitablecommunityengagementprocessandrecruitingcommunityartistsandleaderstohelpstewardandmaintaintheArtsDistrict.Thisalignswithfosteringcivicparticipation,facilitatingculturalengagement,andallowingforthecollectiveexpressionofRichmondthroughouttheDistrict.Thismethodologywillalsoallowustobringleadersandorganizationsfromourdiversecommunityandempowerthemtoco-createthisdistrictforthepeopleandbythepeople.

Deliverables● ResearchReportandReviewofexistingbackgrounddocuments,includingbutnotlimitedtothe2030GeneralPlan,updatedArtOrdinancesandArtPoliciesandArtProcedures,andAmericanRescuePlanAct(ARPA)FundGuidelines.● ArtsDistrictMasterPlanwith10-20-yearfinancialprojectionandfinancialdevelopmentwithamission,visionandgoals,boundariesandlocationareas,and12priorities.● Animplementationplanthatisinclusiveofthecommunityengagementfeedback.● IdentifyandrecommendexistingandnewCitysupportrolesandresources,suchaspublicartprogrammingandtemporaryandpermanentartcommissions.● IdentifyandcultivateadditionalfundingsourcesoutsideofRichmond.● Areportonthecommunityengagementfindings.

SectionC:MethodologySection
DeepCommunityEngagement:Webelieveindeepcommunityengagementandcomplementourcommunitymeetingswithcanvassinganddirectcontactwithcriticalstakeholders.Thisincludes1on1engagementwithkeyinternalandexternalstakeholders.

CommitteesandWorkingGroups:Ourgrouphasbeenactivelyreachingouttoinformandbringcommunitystakeholderstotakeanactiveandengagedleadershiproleindifferentaspectsoftheartsdistrict.Ourcommunitycommitteesandworkinggroupswillparticipate,bringinterestedcommunitymembersintothelisteningsession,andprovidevaluablefeedbackandinsightfortheArtsDistrict.

CanvassingandDirectStakeholderOutreach:Wewillcanvassthesurroundingareasoftheproposeddistrictsandengagestakeholdersfrombusinesses,communityorganizations,associations,communityleaders,neighborhoodcouncils,andphilanthropicorganizationsinterestedininvestinginRichmond.

CommunityListeningSessions:Ourengagementstrategywillincludeengagementandactivelisteningandconductingaseriesofcommunitylisteningsessionsaroundcriticalaspectsoftheartsdistrictstounderstandourresidents'diverseneeds,desires,andaspirations.Ourlisteningsessionswillbeginwithapresentationofthevision,researchfindings,andaconceptualframeworkwhereparticipantscanengagebefore,during,andafterthelisteningsession.Listeningsessionswillbeconductedvirtuallyandinperson,andnoteswillberecordedanddocumentedinacommunityengagementreport.ListeningSessiontopicswillincludebutarenotlimitedtoStructuralartinstallation,StreetBeautification,TrafficCalmingArt,businessdevelopment,specialevents,publicprograms,blackhistory, andculture.

Diversity, Equity, andInclusion:Ourapproachtocommunityengagementprioritizesdiversity,equity, andinclusionateverystage.Werecognizetheimportanceofengagingwithawiderangeofvoices,perspectives,andexperienceswithinthecommunitytoensurethatallstakeholdershaveanequalopportunitytoparticipateandcontribute.Ourdirectcontactstrategiesandcommunitylisteningsessionscreateinclusivespacesfordialogueandcreativity.

LeanExperimentalProcess:Weemployaleanexperimentalprocessemphasizingagility,iteration,andcontinuousimprovement.Thisapproachinvolvestestinghypotheses,gatheringfeedback,andmakingdata-drivenadjustmentsinreal-timetooptimizeourengagementefforts.Byadoptingaleanmethodology, wecanquicklyidentifywhatworksandwhatdoesn't,allowingustoadaptourapproachtomeettheevolvingneedsandpreferencesofthecommunity.

DevelopingSMARTGoals:Webelieveinsettingclear, measurable,achievable,relevant,andtime-bound(SMART)goalstoguideourcommunityengagementefforts.OurmethodologyinvolvesworkingcloselywithstakeholderstodefinespecificobjectivesthatalignwiththeoverallvisionandobjectivesoftheArtsDistrictproject.Thesegoalsserveasbenchmarksforevaluatingthesuccessofourengagementactivitiesandensureaccountabilitythroughouttheprocess.

ReportPresentation:Ourapproachtoreportpresentationisdesignedtoeffectivelycommunicatekeyfindings,insights,andrecommendationstostakeholdersclearlyandcompellingly. Weutilizeavarietyofvisualandnarrativeformatstopresentcomplexinformationinanaccessibleway, ensuringthatallstakeholderscanunderstandandengagewiththecontent.Additionally, weprioritizetransparencyandopennessbyprovidingopportunitiesforfeedbackanddiscussiononthereportfindings.

PlanningMeetings:Ourmethodologyincludesregularplanningmeetingswithkeystakeholderstoreviewprogress,discusschallenges,andmakestrategicdecisionsaboutthedirectionofthecommunityengagementprocess.Thesemeetingsserveasopportunitiestoalignonpriorities,allocateresources,andadjuststrategiesasneededtoachieveourgoals.Weemphasizecollaboration,inclusivity, andparticipationinplanningmeetingstoensurethatallvoicesareheardandconsideredinthedecision-makingprocess.

SectionD:ProjectTimeline
[Month1-2]Research,Analysis,andDraftConceptPlan
1on1withInternalStakeholderClients:Wewillmeet1on1withinternalstakeholderclientssuchasbutnotlimitedtoRACCcommissioners,citystaff,andcitycouncilmemberstogatherinitialthoughts,aspirations,andconcernsfortheArtsDistrict.

Reviewexistingcitypoliciesandordinances:ReviewcitypoliciesthathaveimplicationsontheArtsDistrictproject,suchasbutnotlimitedtothe2030GeneralPlan,updatedArtOrdinancesandArtPoliciesandArtProcedures,andtheAmericanReliefPlanAct(ARPA)FundGuidelines.Inadditiontocitypolicies,wewillexaminestateandnationalpoliciesandinitiativesthatcanbeusedtosupportourinitiative.

SummaryReportonPolicyFindingsandInitialConceptPlanSummarizeintoareportbriefthepolicyimplicationsandinitialconceptplanfortheArtsDistrict.Thiswillincludeaninitialconcept,mission,vision,andpossiblegoalstobepresentedandimprovedthroughthecommunityengagementsession.Summariesofthe1on1’swithinternalstakeholderswillalsobeincluded,aswellasdiscussionwithcitystaff aboutfutureimplicationsthestaff maytakeonaspartofthisinitiative.TheconceptplanwillconsistofinitialboundariesfortheArtsDistrict.

StrategicPlanningMeeting:12PrioritiesConductastrategicplanningmeetingwithinternalstakeholderstoincorporatethesummaryreport,policyfindings,andinitialconceptplananddetermine8-12prioritiesfortheArtsDistrictproject.The12prioritieswilladoptthebestpracticeofSMARTGoaldevelopment.Additionalprioritieswillbeaddedthroughthecommunityengagementprocess.

CommunitySurveyandSuggestionsFormAcommunitysurveywillbedevelopedwithinputfrominternalstakeholders.ThissurveywillserveasoneoftheentrypointsforcommunitystakeholderstoprovidesuggestionsaboutwhattheywouldliketoseeaspartoftheArtsDistrictandtheirinterestandsatisfactionwiththeconceptplanandvision.

VisualAidDevelopmentandOutreachMaterials.Wewilldevelopvisualaidsandoutreachmaterialsforcommunityoutreachthatcanbeusedforthecityinwebsiteandsocialmediapublications. [Month2-6]CommunityEngagementandOutreach
CanvassingtheCorridor: WewillcanvasstheDistricttoreachbusinessesandorganizationsdirectlyinthecanvassarea.Wewillworkwithcommunityorganizationstogatherinformationfromtheirmembers,attendeventstospreadawarenessandprovidetheoptionstoprovidefeedback,suchasthecommunitysurvey, attendingacommunitylisteningsession,orparticipatinginaworkinggroup.Duringthisphaseofwork,wewillbeabletogatherindividualswithspecificinterestsintheconceptareasofapublicartinstallation,streetbeautification,events,businessdevelopment,publicprograms,andartist-in-residence.

CommunityListeningSessionsWewillconductaseriesofcommunitylisteningsessionsthatwillengagespecificstakeholdersandconceptareastogatherwideandin-depthfeedbackandinputfromthecommunity. TheCommunityListeningSessionswillconsistofpresentingtheconceptplan,collectingfeedbackandinputontheconceptplan,andopeninguptimeforfeedbackandinputonideasandconceptsoutsideoftheconceptplan.WewillcollectandgatheralltheinformationandsummarizeitintothecommunityengagementsummaryreportpresentedtotheRACCandCityCouncil.ListeningSessionscanbevirtualorinperson,dependingonparticipants'preference.

Wewillreachouttoall37neighborhoodcouncilsandprovidetwooptions:conductingacommunitylisteningsessionataneighborhoodcouncilmeetingorinvitingneighborhoodcouncilstoparticipateinaconcept-basedcommunitylisteningsessionwithresidents.Wewilltrytocombinelisteningsessionswherepossiblebutwillbepreparedtoconduct50possiblecommunitylisteningsessions.

Concept-BasedCommunityListeningSessions● SmallBusiness● PublicArtsInstallation● TrafficCalmingArt● StreetBeautification● RichmondArtMurmurWalk ● SpecialEvents● BlackHistoryArtsandCulture● LatinxHistoryandCulture● IndigenousHistory, Arts,andCulture● SoutheastAsianArtsandCulture SpecialEventPilotAttheendofmonthfourofthecommunityengagementprocess,wewilldetermineaspecialeventpilot,suchasapoetrynight,lecture,oraneventdefinedbytheengagementprocess.Wewillorganizetheeventatacommunity-basedorganizationoravailablefacility. Thispiloteventwillallowustodeterminethecommunity'sinterestandgainvaluableinformationaboutwhatpartoftheartsdistrictimplementationwouldlooklike.Wewillincorporatethisinformationintotheimplementationplanandincludeitinthecommunityengagementreport. [Month6-7]CommunityEngagementReport
SummarizeandAnalyzedatafromcommunitylisteningsessions:Wewillcompileallthedataandinformationcollectedfromthelisteningsessionsandputtheminareportthatdetailstheapprovalandsatisfactionoftheconceptplan,additionsandadjustments,andeliminationsfromtheconceptplan.Communitymember'spreferenceforprioritizationofprojects.

PresentcommunityengagementfindingsandcollectfeedbackfromRACC.WewillpresentthefindingsandcollectfeedbackfromtheRACC.

CityCouncilthroughstudysession.WewilltakeallthecumulativefeedbackfromthereportandRACCfeedbackandconductaspecialstudysessionwiththecitycounciltoreviewanddiscussthecommunityengagementfindingsandconceptplan.Wewillfinalize,butnotbelimitedto,12KeyPrioritiesandGoals,MissionandVisionoftheArtsDistrictPlan. [Month8-9]ArtsDistrictMasterPlanDevelopmentandPresentation DevelopaFinancialPlanforthefinalizedconceptplanthatmakes5,10,and20-yearprojectionsandexpectationsfortheArtsDistrict.Thefinancialplanwillalsoincludehowmuchfinancialresourceswillbeneededtorealizetheconceptfullyandwhatcanbedonewithcurrentresourcesthatmakeareturnoninvestmentforthecity. PotentialfundingfromsourcesoutsidetheCityofRichmondwillalsobeincluded.AnEconomicDevelopmentSpecialistwillbesubcontractedtosupportthisspecificeffort.

ImplementationPlanDeveloptheimplementationplanforactualizingtheconcept.Thiswillconsistofworking1on1withselectcitystaff toensurethecityispreparedtoundertakenewrolesandresponsibilitiesthatmayarisewithimplementingthenewinitiative.

ImplementationScheduleWewillutilizetheinformationgatheredandworkwithcitystaff tocreateascheduleandimplementationplanfortheArtsDistrict VisualAidDevelopment.Developandcompilevisualaidsforthecity'swebsiteandsocialmediamaterials.ThiswillincludecreatingaGoogleMapwithpointswherecommunitymemberscanselectandseetheirinputandhowtheconceptwillbegintomaterialize.

CommunityPresentationandCelebrationAttheendoftheproject,wewillorganizeacommunitypresentationandcelebrationofthefinalizedconceptandMasterplanfortheArtsDistrict.Wewillfeaturethevoicesofourcommunitystakeholdersaspartoftheprocessandcelebrateacommunity-driveninitiativetotransformRichmondintoaworld-classArtsdestination.

SectionDandE:StaffingandQualifications
Summaryofdemonstratedcapabilityandqualifications:RathaLaifromCriticalImpactConsultingwillbetheprimarypersonresponsibleforexecutingtheplanforthisRFP. SteeringCommitteemembersfromtheRichmondRenaissancewillprovideadvisorycapacitytothisRFPatnocost.BKWilliams,theleadfortheRichmondRenaissance,willplayamoreinvolvedadvisoryroleintheproject.OurFiscalSponsor, IAM,willalsosupportwithadvisingandmarketingservices.KyndelleJohnsonwillbeprovidingsupportforcommunityengagement.

RichmondRenaissanceOursteeringcommitteecomprisesover100yearsofcombinedexperienceintheartsandcommunityengagement.

RichmondRenaissanceSteeringCommittee
BKWilliamsisanartsadvocate,filmmaker, innovativecommunityleader, andcollaboratorwithRACC.Co-FounderRichmondFilmCollective.FormerchairQWOCMAP, filmtraining.

JennyBalisle, apracticingartistforovertwentyyears,hashadherartworksexhibitedinbothlocalandinternationalvenues.BalislewastheRichmondArts&CultureCommissionandPublicArtAdvisoryCommitteeChair. SheiscurrentlytheARTSCCC(ArtsContraCostaCounty)ExecutiveFoundingDirector.

NavaMizrahhiLifelifelongwomen’srightsandsocialjusticeactivist,acommunityleaderinRichmondsince2014,includingRichmondRainbowPride,SistersinSolidarity, formerRichmondArts&Culturecommissioner, SuppressedHistoriesArchives—globalwomen’shistory.

IndependentArtsandMedia( FiscalSponsor)IndependentArts&Mediabelievesthatdiversevoicesandfreeexpressionareaculturalnecessity. Throughpersonalizedattention,professionalexpertise,andanactivenetwork,weprovidefiscalsponsorshipservicestosupportourAffiliateProjects.Forover20years,formorethan200organizationsandprojects,IAMhasbeenapartnerinbringingpowerfulworkstoourcommunity.

Foundedin2000,IAMbuiltavibrantarrayofaccessible,affordablemediaandartsservicesforproducersintheSanFranciscoBayArea.Earlyprogramsincludedfiscalsponsorship,theaward-winningjournalismprojectNewsdesk.org, andpubliceventssuchastheannualExpofortheArtist&Musician. Whileindependentlymanaged,theseprogramssharedcorevaluesoffreeexpression,publicparticipationandinformedcivicdialogue.

From2000to2010,theExpofortheArtist&MusicianservedasasignatureorganizingandconnectioneventfortheBayAreacreativecommunityandbeyond,bringinginparticipantsfromasfarawayasSanDiego,Portland,andtheSierras.

Overtheyears,IAMwouldgoontoprovidefiscalsponsorshiptoover200programsandproducersthatshareourMission.Theseprogramshavewondistinguishedawardsandservedcrucialrolesinempoweringcommunityparticipationinlocalcultureandcommunity.

IAMcurrentlysupportsover100affiliateprojectsdedicatedtonon-commercialworkinmediaandthearts,includingpublishing,theater, dance,music,visualart,filmandvideo,journalism,history, andpubliceventsproduction.

KyndelleJohnson( CommunityEngagementSupport),
EducationandBackground:Acurrent RichmondWest ContraCostaCountyresident,KyndellegrewupinRichmondandEl CerritoandstudiedSpanishandPoliticsat OberlinCollege. Shespecializedininternational studiesandtookcoursesinsociologyandart historytounderstandhowartisticandcultural expressioncanbuildcommunitypower.

SuccessfulCommunityEngagementProjectInherpastroleasmembershipcoordinatorataRichmond-basedhousingorganization,shespreadlocalawarenessaboutamovementtowardcommunity-ownedhousing.Usingin-personoutreach,digitalorganizing,andadulteducationefforts,shegrewthemembershiptoover100people.Shecoordinatedagroupoflocalleaderstochampionrealestateprojectsintheirneighborhood.Inadvocatingforcommunityinvolvementandrealestatedevelopment,shehasusedartsandculturetoconnectresidentsandlocalartiststosharetheirstoriestobuildunderstandingandpower.

CriticalImpactConsulting,RathaLai(PrimaryConsultant/Subcontractor) EducationandBackground:RathacomesfromarefugeeCambodianfamilyandhasanEnglishdegreefromCerritosCommunityCollegeandanInterdisciplinaryStudiesFielddegreefromUCBerkeleywithaconcentrationonPower, Language,andContemporarySociety.

InterdisciplinaryCommunityEngagementStrategies:Since2009,Rathahasbeendevelopingandrefiningthebestpracticesforcommunityengagementthatstemfromcutting-edgetheoriesfromUCBerkeley, suchastheuseofframingandmetaphorscombinedwithtraditionaloutreachpracticessuchasequitablefacilitation,activelisteningaswellasstrategiesfrombusinessessuchastheleanexperimentalmethodaswellasmarketingstrategiesthatallgetimplementedtoensurethateverycommunityengagementinitiativeisdonewithextremeattentiontodetailandthoughtfulnessthatempowerscommunitiesandmakelong-lastingchange.

SuccessfulCommunityEngagementProjects
2012CAStatewideCommunityListeningSessions:Ratha,aspartoftheGreenliningInstitute,ledastatewidecommunitylisteningsessiontogatherfeedbackfromunderrepresentedcommunitiesabouttheaccessibilityofthevoterguideandvotingservicesfromtheCASecretaryofState’soffice.Allofthefiverecommendationswereaccepted,whichincludedadoptingplainlanguagestandardsthatimprovedreadabilityandcutdownonpapercosts,expandinglanguageaccessbeyondthethreemainlanguagestoincludeupto9languagesasreflectedinthecensus,expandingvoterregistrationtointersectwithotherbranchestoencouragevoterparticipation,expandingearlyvotingandmakingacommitmenttobringthevoterguideandvotinginformationonline. 2014-2017AirDistrictCommunityEngagementFrom2014to2017,Rathaengagedthe9BayAreacountiesanddevelopedanetworkofdiversestakeholderstolearnaboutandadvocateforchangesintheAirdistrictconcerningrefinerypollutionandairquality. Hegarnered20,000residentstoparticipateandprovidedfeedbackthroughletterstotheairdistrictstaff andboardmembers.RathaledthisworkaspartoftheSierraClubBayChapterandtheAsianPacificEnvironmentalNetwork(APEN).WhileworkingatAPEN,hedistilledacomplexunderstandingoftheAirDistrictintoeverydaytermsthatfacilitatedengagementfromanunderrepresentedcommunitywithlimitedEnglish.Rathaalsomaderefinerypollutionandairqualityanationalissueandhelpedtomessageandgainover70.000lettersnationwidetoadvocateforcleanairforRichmondandContraCostaresidents. 2016RichmondOurPowerFestivalRichmondorganizedtheOurPowerFestivalthatbroughttogetherover50community-basedorganizations,businesses,andstakeholdersatNichollParktocelebrateRichmond’scommunity’sefforttotransitiontocleanenergy. Theeventwasfamily-friendly, includingart,music,skatingcompetitions,electricvehicletestdrives,andmore.TheeventledtoastrongercommunitythateventuallyledtothecreationoftheRichmondOurPowerCoalition. 2017RichmondPeople’sAssemblyRathaorganizedtheRichmondPeople’sAssembly, whichincludedadeepcanvassingeffortthatengagedover1,000residentstocompleteasurveythataskedthemwhatisanissuetheyaredealingwith.Theresultswereusedtoorganizeanall-dayassemblythatincludedseveralbreakoutsessionsonsafety, educationandyouth,housing,andthelocalenvironmentandhealth.Rathatrained24leaderstolead12breakoutsessionswithover200participantsattending.Thisresultedinaddressingdisplacementissues,reimaginingpublicsafety, andmore. 2021AfricanAmericansTheVirusandtheVaccineIn2021,RathaprovidedcommunityengagementandcommunicationsconsultingserviceforYa-NeemaHealingCircleaspartofagrantfromtheKaiserFoundation.AfricanAmericansweredyingfromCovidatahigherrate,andneededtofindawaytoaddresstheissueandensureAfricanAmericansweregettingvaccinated.RathasupportedMz.DewandaStewart,withcommunicationsmaterialandlogistics,createdavirtualforumthatbroughtAfricanAmericanleadersfromthemedical,faith,andcommunitytodiscussandvalidateconcernsfromtheAfricanAmericancommunityduringCOVID-19.Theforumwasturnedintoseveralshortvideoformatswithspecificpointsaddressingdifferentconcerns.TheKaiserFoundationadoptedthestrategyandreplicatedtheapproachatanationallevel. 2022-2023SpareTheAirResourceTeams(BayAreaAirQualityManagementDistrict)RathawascontractedbyTheAirDistricttoconductanenvironmentaljusticereviewoftheSpareTheAirREsourceTeamsprograms.Rathaidentifiedkeyneedsandchangesandcontactedcloseto100environmentalorganizationsthroughoutthe9BayArearegionstogarnerinterestandidentifybarrierstoparticipationwiththeSpareTheAirResourceTeamsprograms. 2023AB617WestContraCostaCommunityEmissionsReductionPlanCommitteeRathawashiredtohelpdevelopacommunityengagementplanandacommunicationstoolkitforcommunitysteeringcommitteememberstoconductoutreachtoresidentsinWestContraCostaandengageinthecommunityemissionsreductionplan.Thisprocessiscurrentlyinprogressatthetimeofthisproposalsubmission.

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ClientName:BayAreaAirQualityManagementDistrictContactInformation:ContactName:AzibuikeAkaba(Ah-ze-boo-keh)( Ah-Khab-ah)Telephone:415-243-7261Email:[email protected]:375BealeSt.#600,SanFrancisco,CA94105Descriptionofservicesprovided:ContractawardedtoCriticalImpactConsulting.ConductedanorganizationalreviewandprovidedstrategicplanningconsultingandcommunityoutreachtounderrepresentedcommunityorganizationsintheBayAreafortheSparetheAirResourceTeams.ContractAmount$250,000ProjectStartandEndDates:August2022- July2023 ClientName:WestContraCostaAB617CommunityEmissionsReductionPlanCommitteeContactInformationContactName:NancyPeaceTelephone:925-529-2393Email:[email protected]:N/AThisisacommunitycommitteemeetingareconductedvirtually.Descriptionofservicesprovided:Reviewpolicydocumentsanddevelopacommunityengagementplanandcommunicationtoolkitforthesteeringcommitteetoconductoutreachforthecommunityemissionsreductionplan.ContractAmount:$14,100ProjectStartandEndDates:March2023-August2023 ClientName:YaNeemaHealingCircleContactInformation:ContactName:Ms.DewandaStewartTelephone:510-776-5453Email:[email protected]:13728SanPabloAve#1008, SanPablo, CA DescriptionofservicesprovidedProvidedcommunicationssupportanddigitallogistics.Createdsocialmediaprofilesandmaterials.Supportedtheorganizationofadigitalforumandproducedaminivideodocumentaryofcommunitytestimonialsforthecovidvaccine.ContractAmount:$3,500(Additionaldonatedinkind-serviceof$17,500)ProjectStartandEndDatesJuly- September2021 SectionF:CostInformation
ContractAmount $250,000.00StaffingandSubContracting
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FlatmonthlyretainerHourlybillingcappedat16.67hours $90,000.00CommunityEngagementSub-Contractor $50at20-25hrs $45,000.00EconomicDevelopmentSpecialist FlatRate $15,000ProjectAdvisor FlatRate $10,000Subtotal $160,000.00CommunityEngagement:EngagementGoal: 20 940CommunityListeningSessions 1 47Venue:($450) $450 $21,150FoodandRefreshments$15perperson(20est) $300.00 $14,100.00TranslationServices $300.00 $14,100.00FlyersandOutreachMaterials - $1,000VirtualMeetingSoftware( providedbyCriticalImpactConsulting)EstCost: $1,050.00 $50,350AdministrativeCostsFiscalSponsorship12.5%oftotalAwardAmount $31,250.00TotalsStaffingandSubContracting $160,000.00CommunityEngagement $50,350AdminFee $31,250.00Totals $241,600.00 SectionG:Value-AddedServices
MarketingandOutreachOurapproachtomarketingandoutreachaddsvaluebyleveraginginnovativestrategiestomaximizevisibilityandengagementwithinthecommunity. WerecognizetheimportanceofeffectivelycommunicatingtheArtsDistrictproject'smission,goals,andactivitiestoadiverseaudience.Throughtargetedmessaging,creativecontent,andstrategicpartnerships,weaimtogenerateexcitement,interest,andsupportfortheprojectamongcommunitymembers,stakeholders,andpotentialcollaborators.Byamplifyingtheproject'sreachandimpact,ourmarketingandoutreacheffortsbuildawareness,fosterconnections,andmobilizeparticipationintheArtsDistrictinitiative.AsanIAMproject,IAMsuppliesabudgetof$2,000fordigitalmarketing.

PrivateFunderEngagementOurengagementwithprivatefundersandfoundationsaddsvaluebycultivatingmeaningfulrelationshipsandsecuringcriticalresourcestosupportthesustainabilityandgrowthoftheArtsDistrictproject.Weunderstandtheimportanceofthisandbelievethiseffortalignswiththemissionandobjectivesofpotentialdonors.WehavealreadysecuredinterestfromseveralfundersandwillcontributetoresourcingtheArtsDistrict’sprogramsandinitiatives.

ExpertVolunteerTimeOurutilizationofexpertvolunteercommunityleadershiptimeaddsvaluebyharnessingtheknowledge,skills,andpassionofexperiencedindividualstodrivethesuccessoftheArtsDistrictproject.Werecognizetheinvaluablecontributionsthatvolunteerscanmakeinprovidingexpertise,guidance,andleadershipacrossvariousaspectsoftheinitiative.Whetherthroughadvisoryroles,committeeparticipation,orspecializedprojectsupport,ourapproachempowersvolunteerstoleveragetheiruniquetalentsandnetworkstoadvancethemissionandobjectivesoftheArtsDistrict.Bytappingintothecollectivewisdomanddedicationofcommunityleaders,weenrichtheprojectwithdiverseperspectives,expertise,andresources,therebystrengtheningitsimpactandsustainabilityforthebenefitofallstakeholders.

SectionHRespondentAssignmentofSub-Contract
Anadditionalsub-contractorwillbehiredtosupporteconomicdevelopmentandfinancialplanningafterthecommunitylisteningsessionsandduringtheplanningandspecialstudysessionswiththecitycouncilandtheRichmondArtsandCultureCommission.Ourprocessoffindinganeconomicdevelopmentspecialistwillbeginwithalocalhireapproach,identifyingqualifiedspecialistswiththesought-afterexperienceofbeingabletoputtogetheraneconomicplan,financialforecasting,andexperienceworkingwithdiversecommunitiesandusingtheArtswillbemeasuredforsubcontractinganeconomicdevelopmentspecialist.Toensurequalitycontrol,thispersonwillworkdirectlywithourprimaryconsultant,whooversees,directs,andprovidesqualitycontrolforthesubcontractedeconomicdevelopmentspecialist.

SectionI:PreviousContractswiththeCityofRichmondNopreviouscontractswithTheCityofRichmond.

SectionJ:ExceptionstothisRequestforProposals.Noexceptions.WehavereviewedandwillcomplywiththeCityofRichmond'srequirementsforthisproposal.

SectionK:StatementofImpartialityandDisclosure
TheRichmondRenaissanceandallsubcontractorslistedforthisprojectwillbecommittedtoupholdingtransparency, integrity, andfairness.Providingaclearstatementofimpartialityanddisclosureregardingourpracticesandaffiliationsisessential.Wefirmlybelieveinhonestyandopennessinallinteractionswithourclients,stakeholders,andaudiences.

Impartiality:Westrivetomaintainimpartialityinallaspectsofouroperations,includingbutnotlimitedtocommunityengagement,stakeholderinteractions,planningmeetings,recommendations,anddecision-makingprocesses.Ourcommitmenttoimpartialityensuresthatpersonalbiases,externalpressures,orconflictsofinterestdonotinfluenceouractionsandjudgments.

Disclosure:Inthespiritoftransparency, wediscloseanyrelevantaffiliations,financialinterests,orpotentialconflictsofinterestthatmayimpactourwork.Thisincludespartnerships,sponsorships,investments,orotherrelationshipsthatcouldaffectourcontent'sobjectivityorrecommendations.

Byopenlydisclosingpotentialconflictsofinterest,weempowerourclientsandstakeholderstomakeinformeddecisionsandmaintaintrustinourintegrity. Transparencyisfundamentaltoourcommitmenttoaccountabilityandethicalconduct.

Ourdedicationtoimpartialityanddisclosureunderscoresourunwaveringcommitmenttoprovidingaccurate,unbiasedinformationandservicestoouraudience,fosteringtrustandcredibilityineverythingwedo.

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Ratha Lai 8419 Bel View Court Apt. R1– El Cerrito, CA 94530 - (510) 313-3144 - [email protected] EDUCATION University of California, Berkeley CA – B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies Field: Power, Language & Society May 2012 Cerritos Community College, Norwalk CA – A.A. English Aug 2009 SKILLS & ABILITIES • Taking initiatives in creating excellent work environments, developing and implementing innovative programs, overseeing and coordinating major campaign responsibilities. • Fluent in speaking Khmer, and maintains a diverse professional and personal stakeholder network. • Experience leading organizations and departments through periods of substantial growth and transition. • Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership abilities working with diverse constituent groups. • Extensive understanding of the complexities of working with underserved BIPOC populations. EXPERIENCE Critical Impact Consulting Founder and Executive Director San Francisco Bay Area, CA 11/2019 – Present • Developed a propriety theory of change and power that combines Nobel Prize winning thought leadership with twelve years of experience leading high stakes campaigns for racial justice and community empowerment. • Facilitated leadership development of BIPOC community leaders through workshops, trainings, and 1 on 1 coaching. • Consult Executive Leaders on matters regarding justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. • Provide clients with strategic public and social media communications during highly public and time constrained periods such as elections, global conferences, as well as responding to Covid in BIPOC communities. • Conduct Policy intervention on behalf of Environmental Justice Communities in coordination with environmentalists and Labor Union leaders on CA statewide policy impacting the jobs and wages for the future of CA energy industry. • Fulfill public speaking invites and requests on issues regarding race, power, justice and the environment. Asian Pacific Environmental Network/Richmond Our Power Coalition Program Coordinator/Community Organizer San Francisco Bay Area, CA 11/2016 – 12/2019 • Founding staff member for the Richmond Our Power Coalition. Grew coalition from a three-organization steering committee to nine organizations, and multiple campaigns and committees by the end of term. • Facilitated meaningful participation and incorporated Jemez Principles of Organizing for each coalition member to actively provide feedback, insight, wisdom, and community engagement to coalition events, activities and initiatives. • Proactively drafted written documents of incorporation and coalition agreements, reports, and governance language. • Oversaw and lead the coalition involvement for community and fundraising power building events that ranged from community town halls, canvassing campaigns, collaboration with national movements, candidates forum, workshops, assignments involving group travel and funder engagement. The Sierra Club Bay Chapter Conservation Coordinator/Community Organizer San Francisco Bay Area, CA 09/2014 – 11/2016 • Pioneered the relationship-building effort between environmentalists and BIPOC organizations. • Co-created multiple campaigns, coalitions and networks that empowers and fosters a relationship between the Bay Chapter and Environmental Justice communities and organizations. • Recruit and train local volunteer teams and interns to conduct outreach and engage people in our campaigns. • Manage Conservation Internship program including, recruitment, retention, training, and tracking of interns. The Greenlining Institute Field Manager/Program Coordinator Berkeley, CA 08/2012 – 11/2013 • Recruited, trained, and personally supervised 50 voter outreach specialists, 3 Field Organizers, and developed and facilitated a campaign fellows program for developing political skills for high school and undocumented applicants. • Coordinated a statewide listening tour collaborating with community groups ranging from senior citizen residences, disability, faith, youth, and race-specific groups. • Researched and track policies that affect marginalized communities and drafted policy positions, data analysis summaries, research findings, and full report publications in accordance to Greenlining’s mission and values.

February18,2024
RE:LetterofCommitmentforArtsDistrictCommunityEngagementInitiative DearCityofRichmondandRichmondArtsandCultureCommission,
I amexcitedandcommittedtoprovidinganddeliveringtheservicesdetailedintheRFP. AspartofthiscommunityengagementinitiativeundertheRichmondRenaissanceandinserviceoftheCityofRichmond’sgoalsintheRFP, I amcommittedtothefollowing:
● TimelyCompletionofAssignedTasks:I committofulfillingallassignedtasksandresponsibilitieswithintheagreed-upontimelines.Timelycompletionofdeliverablesiscrucialtothesuccessandeffectivenessoftheinitiative.● AdherencetoQualityStandards:I pledgetoupholdhigh-qualitystandardsinallaspectsofworkrelatedtothecommunityengagementinitiative.Thisincludesmaintainingprofessionalism,accuracy, andattentiontodetailinalldeliverablesandinteractions.● RespectforDiversityandInclusivity:I acknowledgetheimportanceofdiversityandinclusivityinourcommunityengagementefforts.I understandthatI amexpectedtodemonstraterespect,sensitivity, andinclusivityininteractionswithcommunitymembersfromdiversebackgrounds.● TransparentCommunication:I agreetomaintainopenandtransparentcommunicationwithourorganization,clients,andotherstakeholdersinvolvedintheinitiative.I willensurepromptcommunicationtoensurealignment,addressconcerns,andfosteracollaborativeworkingenvironment.● ParticipationandCollaboration:I agreetoactivelyparticipateinplanningmeetings,workshops,andothercollaborativeactivitiesrelatedtothecommunityengagementinitiative.Yourinputandexpertiseareinvaluableinshapingthedirectionandimpactofourefforts.

BysigningthisLetterofCommitment,I affirmmydedicationtosupportingthecommunityengagementinitiativeandfulfillingtheoutlinedexpectationsdetailedintheRFP.

Sincerely,
Kyndelle Johnson________________________________________________ KyndelleJohnsonFebruary18th,2024
[email protected] |510-610-1844|950AvisDr. ElCerrito,CA94530 SummaryCommunityOutreachandCampaignDevelopmentSpecialistPassionatecommunity-ownedlandadvocate&housingjusticeorganizerwith5+yearsofexperienceinpoliticalcampaigndevelopmentandmembershipcultivationthroughcommunicationsandeducationaleorts.Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills,multimediacommunityeducationresourcecreationskills,andcreativeproblem-solvingskillsforcutting-edgeorganizations. IndividuallydevelopedmemberandsupporterorientationprogramsforinternationalorganizationTheRichmondProgressiveAlliance,BlackAllianceforPeaceandlocallandtrust,RichmondLAND;theseresourceshavepoliticizedandmobilizedover400+peopleglobally.

EducationandTrainingOberlinCollege|Oberlin,OHBachelorofArtsinPolitics2020● MinorinHispanicStudiesandConcentrationinInternationalStudies● IntensiveSpanishstudiescompletedinAlicante,Spain(3months)CIEEAlicanteandUniversidaddeAlicante● ColeScholar(Oneof10studentsselectedtoparticipateintheOberlinCollegeInitiativeforElectoralPolitics) ExperienceRichmondLAND|Richmond,CABaseBuildingandCommunityEducationCoordinatorNovember2021-December2023● DevelopedandmaintainedoutreachstrategyforRichmondresidents,localorganizations,andpublicstakeholderstosharemissionofcommunity-leddevelopment● Createmulti-platformcontenttosharethemissionandupcomingeventsoftheorganizationwithlargernetworkofsupporters● UtilizeFacebook,Instagram,and Twittertogeneratemembershipsign-upsandcapitalcampaigndonations● Developeducationalliterature,presentations,andcontenttoshare“Place-making”workwithstakeholdersoftheLandTrust RichmondProgressiveAlliance|Richmond,CAYouthOutreachCoordinatorJune2022-Present● Hireandmanagegroupofyouthactiviststocreatejusttransitionlearning& workshopseriesforsummerprogramming● CreateengagingorientationandonboardingprocessforyouthleaderstodevelopunderstandingoftheJustTransitionFramework● Developengageyouthandcommunityprogramtospreadawarenessaboutlocalprogressivecandidatesandpeople-centeredpolicies● Executemonthly,justtransitionthemed,youth-ledartworkshopseriestosustaininterestandengagementintheyouthprograms BlackAllianceforPeace|RemoteLeadOutreachTeamCoordinatorApril2020-September2021● Createdandsharecontenttomobilizenationalmembersaroundcoreeventsandcampaigns:BlackAugust2021,MembershipConferences,MonthlyWebinars● Co-foundanddevelopedlocalBayAreaChapteroftheBlackAllianceofPeace, growingthemembershiptoover50people● CoordinatedmembershipoftheWestCoastwithvirtualprogrammingandweeklyoneonones SanFranciscoRising|SanFrancisco,CAFull-TimeSummerRisingFellowMay2019–August2019● ParticipatedinthreeweeklyPowerCAphonebanksessionsandcontactedover3,000SanFranciscovoterstoadvocateandspreadawarenessfortheSchoolsandCommunitiesFirstandFreeCollegeCAcampaigns.● ManagedsocialmediapagesofSFRviaFacebookandInstagram;usedtheseplatformstopromoteeventsandmonthlyorganizingmeetings.● Canvassedcollegecampuses,conductedresearchvisitswithelectedocials,andorganizedralliestocampaignforCollegeforAllCA.

Skills Advancedreading,writing,andspeaking prociencyprociencyinSpanishCanva AdobePhotoshopRStudio(Statisticsmodelingsoftware)
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CITYOFRICHMONDSanctuaryCityComplianceStatement
Theundersigned, anauthorizedagent of Independent ArtsandMedia (hereafter "Contractor"), hashadanopportunitytoreviewtherequirementsof Cityof RichmondOrdinance12-18(hereafter "SanctuaryCityContractingOrdinance" or “SCCO”).Contractor understandsandagreesthat theCitymaychoosewithwhomit will maintainbusinessrelationsandmayrefrainfromcontractingwithanypersonor entitythat providesDataBroker or ExtremeVettingservicestotheU.S. ImmigrationandCustomsEnforcement Divisionof theUnitedStatesDepartment of HomelandSecurity(“ICE”). Contractor understandsthemeaningof thefollowingtermsusedintheSCCO:
a. "DataBroker”meanseither of thefollowing:
i. Thecollectionof information, includingpersonal informationabout consumers, fromawidevarietyof sourcesfor thepurposesof resellingsuchinformationtotheir customers,whichincludebothprivate-sector businessandgovernment agencies; ii. Theaggregationof datathat wascollectedfor another purposefromthat for whichit isultimatelyused. b. “ExtremeVetting”meansdatamining, threat modeling, predictiveriskanalysis, or other similarservices." Contractor understandsthat it isnot eligibletoreceiveor retainaCitycontract if at thetimetheContract isexecuted, or atanytimeduringthetermof theContract, it providesDataBroker or ExtremeVettingservicestoICE.

Contractor further understandsandagreesthat Contractor'sfailuretocomplywiththeSCCOshall constituteamaterial default of theContract andtheCityManager mayterminatetheContract andbar Contractor frombiddingonfuturecontractswiththeCityfor five(5) yearsfromtheeffectivedateof thecontract termination.

ByexecutingthisStatement, Contractor certifiesthat it complieswiththerequirementsof theSCCOandthat if at anytimeduringthetermof theContract it ceasestocomply, Contractor will promptlynotifytheCityManager inwriting. Anypersonor entitywhoknowinglyor willinglysuppliesfalseinformationinviolationof theSCCOshall beguiltyof amisdemeanor andsubject toa$1,000fine.

Basedontheforegoing, theundersigneddeclaresunder penaltyof perjuryunder thelawsof theStateof Californiathat theforegoingistrueandcorrect. Executedthis Februarydayof 19, 2024, at Richmond, California.

PrintedName: BKWilliams Title: RichmondRenaissanceSteeringCommitteeChair Signed: Date: February19, 2024
BusinessEntity: RichmondRenaissance( Afiscal project of Independent ArtsandMedia ) Vendor SCCOComplianceStatement (Augt2020)
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THISCERTIFICATEISISSUEDASAMATTEROFINFORMATIONONLYANDCONFERSNORIGHTSUPONTHECERTIFICATEHOLDER.THISCERTIFICATEDOESNOTAFFIRMATIVELYORNEGATIVELYAMEND,EXTENDORALTERTHECOVERAGEAFFORDEDBYTHEPOLICIESBELOW.THISCERTIFICATEOFINSURANCEDOESNOTCONSTITUTEACONTRACTBETWEENTHEISSUINGINSURER(S),AUTHORIZEDREPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.IMPORTANT:IfthecertificateholderisanADDITIONALINSURED,thepolicy(ies)musthaveADDITIONALINSUREDprovisionsorbeendorsed.IfSUBROGATIONISWAIVED,subjecttothetermsandconditionsofthepolicy,certainpoliciesmayrequireanendorsement.Astatementonthis certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

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Stephanie DufourDufour Insurance Services, LLC5611 Littler DriveHuntington Beach, CA 92649Stephanie [email protected] American Insurance GroupIndependent Arts & MediaPO Box 420442San Francisco, CA 94142 AX 1,000,000XXPAC43578430002/09/202302/09/2024100,0005,0001,000,0002,000,000X 2,000,0001,000,000A PAC43578430002/09/202302/09/2024XXXX 2,000,000A UMB43578420002/09/202302/09/20242,000,00010000XA PAC43578430002/09/202302/09/2024PerOccurr1,000,000Aggregate2,000,000Certificate Holder is named as Additional Insured as respects the operationsof Named Insured City of Richmond450 Civic Center PlazaRichmond, CA 94804 714-369-299837532
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City of Richmond

(If no entry appears above, information required to complete this endorsement will be shown in the Declarations as applicable to this endorsement.)

WHO IS AN INSURED (Section II) is amended to include as an insured the person or organization shown in the Schedule as an insured but only with respect to liability arising out of your operations or premises owned by or rented to you.

1. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT – MODEL A This Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between Independent Arts & Media (“Sponsor”), and Richmond Renaissance Steering Committee (the “Committee”). Sponsor is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation qualified as exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) and classified as a public charity under IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). The Committee is a California unincorporated nonprofit association established to enter into this Agreement. RECITALS A. The Sponsor’s Board of Directors (the “Sponsor Board”) has approved the establishment of a restricted fund to receive donations of cash and other property earmarked for support of the project known as Richmond Renaissance (the “Project”) and to make disbursements in furtherance of the Project’s mission to revitalize the City of Richmond through the Arts by establishing a world-class arts corridor on Macdonald Ave and 23rd Street, as further described in Exhibit A to this Agreement, within the range of permissible activities consistent with IRC Section 501(c)(3). B. Sponsor desires to act as the fiscal sponsor of the Project, by receiving assets and incurring liabilities identified with the Project beginning on the Effective Date as defined in Paragraph 1, and using them to pursue the objectives for which the Project is being established, which the Sponsor Board has determined will further its charitable purposes. The individual members of the Committee, acting as the Project Committee, as defined in Paragraph 3, desire to manage the Project under the sponsorship of Sponsor. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Term of Agreement. On February 15, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), Sponsor shall assume operation of the Project, which operation shall continue in effect unless and until terminated under Paragraph 7 below. 2. Project Activities and Affiliate Policy Manual. All community programs, public information work, fundraising events, processing and acknowledgment of cash and noncash revenue items, accounts payable and receivable, negotiation of leases and contracts, disbursement of the Project funds (including grants), and other activities planned by the Project shall be the ultimate responsibility of Sponsor and shall be conducted in the name of Sponsor, beginning on the Effective Date. Unless otherwise agreed, and subject to their consent, all personnel to be compensated for working on the Project shall be employed by or, if properly classified, contracted with Sponsor pursuant to written agreements between such personnel and Sponsor. The Committee shall abide by the Model A Affiliate Policy Manual of Sponsor attached hereto as Exhibit B, which Affiliate Policy Manual may be amended from time to time by Sponsor in its sole discretion with written notice to the Committee and which includes, in addition to other provisions, the administrative and other fees to be paid to the general fund of Sponsor from the restricted fund described in Paragraph 5 below.

2. 3. Delegation. As of the Effective Date, authority to manage the program activities of the Project is delegated by the Sponsor Board to one or more individual members of the Committee, acting as agents of Sponsor (collectively, the “Project Committee”), subject at all times to the ultimate direction and control of the Sponsor Board. The Project Committee is a group of individuals that serves as a subordinate advisory body to the Sponsor Board and as an internal and integral part of Sponsor. The Project Committee may, but is not required to, delegate such authority to manage the program activities of the Project to a project director, who shall be an agent of Sponsor and shall be subject at all times to the ultimate direction and control of the Sponsor Board. Members of the Project Committee and/or the project director, if any, acting as agents of Sponsor, may solicit gifts, contributions, and grants to Sponsor to be identified as in support of the purposes of the Project. 4. Intellectual Property. Unless otherwise agreed, any tangible or intangible property, including, but not limited to, copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property, obtained from third parties or created in connection with the Project shall be the property of Sponsor while this Agreement is in effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sponsor’s ownership and/or use of such property shall be subject to any third party rights in, and restrictions on the use of, such property. 5. Restricted Fund; Variance Power. Beginning on the Effective Date, Sponsor shall place all gifts, grants, contributions, and other revenues received by Sponsor and identified with the Project into a restricted fund to be used for the sole benefit of the Project’s mission as that mission may be defined by the Committee from time to time within the tax-exempt purposes of Sponsor and with the approval of Sponsor. Sponsor retains the unilateral right to spend such funds so as to accomplish the purposes of the Project as nearly as possible within Sponsor’s sole judgment, subject to any donor-imposed or grantor-imposed restrictions, as to purpose, on the charitable use of such assets. The parties agree that all money, and the fair market value of all property, in the restricted fund be reported as the income of Sponsor, for both tax purposes and for purposes of Sponsor’s financial statements. It is the intent of the parties that this Agreement be interpreted to provide Sponsor with variance powers necessary to enable Sponsor to treat the restricted fund as Sponsor’s asset in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) paragraphs ASC 958-605-25-25 and -26, formerly expressed in Statement No. 136 issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, while this Agreement is in effect. Because the restricted fund is held under the charitable trust doctrine for the purposes of the Project as understood by and with funding sources, the parties intend that assets in the restricted fund are not subject to the claims of any creditor or to legal process resulting from activities of Sponsor unrelated to the Project. 6. Performance of Charitable Purposes. All of the assets received by Sponsor under the terms of this Agreement shall be devoted to the purposes of the Project, within the charitable purposes of Sponsor. Expenditures for any attempt to influence legislation within the meaning of IRC Section 501(c)(3) shall be subject to limitations imposed by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Sponsor shall not use any portion of the assets to participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office; to induce or encourage violations of law or public policy; to cause any private inurement or improper private benefit to occur; nor to take any other action inconsistent with IRC Section 501(c)(3). Sponsor has determined, in reliance on the advice of its legal counsel, that the restricted fund is not a donor-advised fund within the meaning of IRC Section 4966(d)(2) as presently interpreted under federal tax authorities.

3. 7. Termination. a. Grounds for Termination. This Agreement may be terminated (1) by Sponsor when the objectives of the Project can no longer reasonably be accomplished by Sponsor, including when insufficient funds remain in the restricted fund held for the purposes of the Project, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion; (2) by either party when either the Committee or Sponsor desires to terminate Sponsor’s fiscal sponsorship of the Project for any reason; or (3) by either party based upon a material breach of this Agreement by the other party. When either party desires to terminate this Agreement, it shall provide a written notice of termination to the other party. b. Understandings Upon Receipt of Notice of Termination. Upon receipt of a written notice of termination of this Agreement on any grounds, the parties shall have sixty (60) days to find another nonprofit corporation which is (i) tax exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3); (ii) not classified as a private foundation under IRC Section 509(a); and (iii) willing and able to sponsor the Project (a “Successor”). The ability to sponsor the Project shall be evidenced by having exempt purposes consistent with the purposes of the Project and the administrative and financial capacity to competently and lawfully manage the Project. The Successor must be approved in writing by both parties by or before the end of the 60-day period. If the parties do not identify or are unable to agree on a Successor by the end of the initial 60-day period, the Committee shall have an additional 60-day period to find a Successor, subject to Sponsor’s approval in its sole discretion. If a Successor is found and agreed to by the parties, the balance of assets held by Sponsor in its restricted fund for the purposes of the Project, together with any other tangible and intangible assets held or liabilities incurred by Sponsor in connection with the Project, shall be transferred to the Successor at the end of the notice period or any extension thereof, subject to the approval of any third parties that may be required. If the Committee has formed a new organization meeting the definition of a Successor as set forth in this Subparagraph, such organization shall be eligible to receive all such assets and liabilities so long as such organization has received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service indicating that such qualifications have been met, by no later than the end of the notice period or any extension thereof. c. Timing of Termination. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earlier of (1) the expiration of the notice period or any extension thereof as set forth in Subparagraph b above, or (2) the transfer of the balance of assets held by Sponsor in its restricted fund for the purposes of the Project, together with any other tangible and intangible assets held or liabilities incurred by Sponsor in connection with the Project, to a Successor. If no Successor is found within the notice period or any extension thereof as set forth in Subparagraph b above, this Agreement shall terminate and Sponsor may dispose of the Project’s assets and liabilities, in its sole discretion, in any manner consistent with applicable tax and charitable trust laws. If the parties mutually wish to earlier terminate this Agreement without identifying a Successor, they may do so in a writing signed by both parties. 8. Miscellaneous. In the event of any controversy, claim, or dispute between the parties arising out of or related to this Agreement, or the alleged breach thereof, the prevailing party shall, in addition to any other relief, be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of sustaining its position. Each provision of this Agreement shall be separately enforceable, and the invalidity of one

4. provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts to be performed entirely within such State. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and of each and every provision hereof. This Agreement shall not be deemed to create any relationship of agency, partnership, or joint venture between the parties hereto, and no party shall make such representation to anyone. The failure of Sponsor to exercise any of its rights under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such rights. 9. Indemnification. The Committee will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor and its officers, directors, agents, employees, successors and permitted assigns from and against any and all losses, claims, suits, proceedings, liabilities, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), causes of action, damages and costs (collectively “Claims”) arising out of or caused by negligence, gross negligence, or willful misconduct of the Committee or its officers, directors, agents, employees, successor or permitted assigns or from any material breach of this Agreement by the Committee. If Sponsor is entitled to indemnification under this Paragraph, it will give prompt notice to the Committee of any Claim with respect to which it seeks indemnification, but the failure to so notify the Committee shall not relieve the Committee of any liability except to the extent that it is actually prejudiced by such delay. The Committee shall assume, at its sole cost and expense, the defense of such Claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to Sponsor. The Committee will not be subject to any liability for any settlement made without its consent. The Committee shall not, without consent of Sponsor, effect any settlement or discharge or consent to the entry of any judgment, unless such settlement or judgment includes as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to Sponsor of a general release from all liability in respect of such claim or litigation. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the indemnification provisions of this Paragraph 9 shall survive any termination of this Agreement. 10. Entire Agreement; Counterparts. This Agreement constitutes the only agreement, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. All Exhibits hereto are a material part of this Agreement and are incorporated herein by reference. This Agreement, including any Exhibits hereto, may not be amended or modified, except in a writing signed by all parties to this Agreement; provided, however, that the Affiliate Policy Manual of Sponsor attached here to Exhibit B may be amended by Sponsor from time to time in its sole discretion with written notice to the Committee. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. 11. Committee Receipt of Agreement. By signing this Agreement, the Committee acknowledges that each member of the Committee has received a complete copy of this Agreement and all Exhibits hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement effective as of the Effective Date. [ INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ]

5. INDEPENDENT ARTS & MEDIA RICHMOND RENAISSANCE

STEERING COMMITTEE

By: By:

Lisa Burger, President BK Williams

Dated:_________________ Dated:________________
2/16/2024

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EXHIBIT A DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Richmond Renaissance’s (the “Project”) mission is to revitalize the City of Richmond through the Arts by establishing a world-class arts corridor on Macdonald Ave and 23rd Street. The Project’s methodology includes implementing a deep and equitable community engagement process and recruiting community artists and leaders to help steward and maintain the Arts Corridor. In October 2023, the Project achieved our first major milestone and accomplishment. The Richmond City Council approved the designation of an Arts Corridor. Project programming and goals shall include revitalizing public space through art installations, murals, and traffic-calming art; and revitalizing events and activities by renewing and updating the Richmond Auditorium to host shows, concerts, lectures, poetry readings, and more.

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EXHIBIT B MODEL A AFFILIATE POLICY MANUAL OF INDEPENDENT ARTS & MEDIA See attached.

Richmond City CouncilJune 25, 2024

Richmond City Council
June 25, 2024