City of Sacramento
Racial Equity Committee Report
915 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814
www.cityofsacramento.org
File ID: 2024-00994 4/30/2024 Discussion Item 2.
SCORE Initiative Update [Oral Report]
File ID: 2024-00994
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Provide an update on the work of Race Forward, the Racial Equity Alliance, and the Racial Equity Council as part of the multi-year Sacramento Centered on Racial Equity (SCORE) initiative and workplan.
Contact: Kelly F. Rivas, Senior Advisor to the Mayor, (916) 808-5300, [email protected] Presenter: Nora Liu, Race Forward, [email protected] Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Attachment 2: Race Forward Presentation - SCORE Initiative Work Plan Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The goal of the SCORE process is to define racial equity, develop a racial equity resolution for Council consideration and guide the development of racial equity capacity building and racial equity tools for the City to apply a racial equity lens to decision making. Staff from Race Forward and members of the Racial Equity Alliance will provide an update on their efforts.
Policy Considerations: Council directed staff to include consideration of racial equity in future policy and budget decisions. While the workplan for SCORE extends over multiple years, staff has developed a draft interim racial equity rapid response (IRRT) tool to be utilized to guide short-term decisions related to the deployment of federal American Rescue Plan Act resources provided to the City for the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. An update on the implementation of the IRRT was provided at the April 26, 2022 Racial Equity Committee meeting. Staff is also developing an interim racial equity tool to be applied to parts of the city budget which was first presented at the April 2, 2024 Racial Equity Committee meeting and will be presented in more detail at the April 30, 2024 Racial Equity Committee meeting as Discussion Item 3: Update on Development and Pilot Application of a Budget Equity Resource Guide and Tool (BERG/T) on the Office of Innovation and Economic Development Department, Fire Department, and Convention and Cultural Services
File ID: 2024-00994 4/30/2024 Discussion Item 2.
Budget Reductions.
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations: This action does not constitute a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.
Rationale for Recommendation: This report provides an update on ongoing efforts related to the SCORE initiative.
Financial Considerations: None.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
Race Forward Report
Sacramento Racial Equity Committee
re. SCORE Initiative Work Plan
April 2024
Goals
1. Report of memo materials, as requested by the Committee, submitted March 8, 2024.
2. Status update of current Racial Equity Alliance & Racial Equity Council joint work groups’ strategy and progress
3. Promote collaboration and deeper trust in service of communities of color and racial equity in Sacramento
Purpose of Memo
1. Requested by RE Committee at January meeting
2. Memo to provide:
a. Clarity on timeline, key tasks and milestones for
2024 SCORE initiative deliverables
b. Highlight opportunities for collaboration between RE Committee members and community (REA & REC)
Memo Contents
1. SCORE Initiative Scope of Work: Attachment A
2. SCORE Initiative 2024 Work Plan: Attachments B, B1 and C together provide greater details for the work planned for 2024
3. REA REC Accomplishments: Attachment D describes the work and milestones the REA and REC have jointly completed
Attachment A
Attachment A - the SCORE Initiative Scope of Work
● This document is the “scope of work” attached to the
contract between the City of Sacramento and Race Forward. ● Provides context and structure for the work
● Detailed descriptions of each of the four deliverables
Attachments B & B1
Attachment B - SCORE Initiative 2024 Work Plan
● Describes high level goals, objectives and tasks for the work planned for 2024.
Attachment B1 - SCORE Initiative 2024 Work Plan Implementation and Structure
● Describes the three Work Teams set up to accomplish this work, and their respective tasks.
● Each Work Team will be composed of members from both the REA and the REC.
Attachment C
Attachment C: SCORE Initiative 2024 Work Plan Timeline
● Describes when various tasks will be completed
● Identifies (in the right hand column) those tasks for which the REA and REC are seeking City (Council and staff)
partnership.
Attachment D
Attachment D: REA & REC Accomplishments
● Describes the accomplishments and key milestones the
REA and REC have completed up to March 2024
● 2024 Highlights:
○ 3-day strategic planning retreat March 2024;
○ Upwards of total 50+ hours of work for REA & REC
members in 2024, thus far
REA & REC Strategic Planning Retreat
March 15, 16 & 17, 2024
1. Objectives
2. Driving questions
3. Work-planning templates
4. Why?
Work Group Reports:
1. Narrative
2. Policy
3. Community Partnership
Policy Work Group
This team is responsible for drafting and delivering the citywide racial equity legislation to the City’s Racial Equity Committee and to partner with the Committee to gain full City Council approval. This Team also serves as the liaison to the Sacramento City Council and City Manager’s Office.
Current Area of Focus
● Researching Racial Equity Legislation in comparable cities ● Developing list of racial equity legislation elements to integrate into draft Upcoming Milestones
● Identifying community leaders and organizations for allyship ● Ad Hoc consideration of budget recommendations
Narrative Work Group
This team is responsible for communicating the purpose and status of the REA & REC, the work on the SCORE Initiative, and the public launch the REA and the REC, so the community as well as City officials understand why this work is critical. It will also craft the communications that accompany the policy directives to City Council.
Current Area of Focus
● Drafting vision statement
● Drafting narrative and core messaging
● Web page design (domain secured)
Upcoming Milestones
● Set official date for public launch
● Building out social media & website for community launch ● Collecting local stories to compliment narrative strategy
Community Partnership Work Group
Current Area of Focus
● Shaping listening session goals, methodology and participation strategy ● Identifying key partner organizations and constituencies Upcoming Milestones
● Identify locations for listening sessions; proposed dates (late summer) ● Engage city on resources needed for sessions
This team is responsible for developing and implementing the strategy for the REA/REC to establish authentic partnership with communities of color, at multiple grassroots levels for greater voice. This strategy is rooted in fostering community-centered spaces to hear and be lead by community members who are directly impacted by racial inequities.
Race Forward Report
Sacramento Racial Equity Committee
re. SCORE Initiative Work Plan
April 2024