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Office of Racial Equity Work Plan
July 2023-June 2024
City of San José
Our VISION is a City of San José in which all people in our community and organization thrive and where no racial disparities exist. Our MISSION is to support the City to embed a racial equity practice and embody a culture that sustains it.
Enter the name of the Project Lead in cell B3. Enter the Project Start date in cell E3. Project Start: label is in cell C3. We Commit to Being: Courageous, Collaborative, Compassionate, Accountable, Inclusive Objectives & Strategies PROGRESS Performance Measures Outputs
1. Develop Foundational Racial Equity Training refresh
for City workforce Completed Y/N Yes - Training launch in June 2024
2. Develop and implement inclusive leadership
program for City Leadership Completed
78% of City Leadership reported that they aligned their department work to ORE's Blueprint and values
92% of City Executives adopted a tool or strategy related to inclusive leadership 40 City Leaders Participated in Senior Staff Leadership Session 7 City Executives Participated in Inclusive Leadership Group
3. Provide quarterly updates through ORE Briefings to
Council Members & Community Completed 7% of increase in attendance at events/programs when shared by Council Offices 7 Briefings produced
4. Host ORE Spotlight Series to amplify immigration
services, partner resources, racial equity trainings, and address current needs of San Jose's immigrant
community
Completed 100% of organizations thought the event was a good use of their time outreaching to community
2 Spotlights
2 Organizations highlighted
85 views
5. Participate in United Against Hate Week to continue
support for communities impacted by hate crimes and
violence and foster safe communities for immigrants
and the community at large.
Completed 71% of attendees stated that they learned something new that shifted their perspective or inspired reflection.
2 film screenings
55 attendees
74 views on Youtube
6. Provide trainings to reinforce foundational concepts In Progress
4.7/5 rating on ORE trainings
100% attendees intend to apply learnings to their work
DEIB Webinar attendees rated 9.2/10 and would recommend to a colleague 15 trainings
420 participants
7. Develop "statement of values regarding racial and
social equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice to provide guidance to City" (Charter)
Completed Y/N Yes - Equity Ordinance and Policy approved by Mayor and City Council
1. Support Departmental implementation and
strategic development of Racial Equity Action Plans
(REAPs)
Completed
4.5/5 Rating on REAP Learning Session facilitated
100% attendees reported that they were Somewhat/Very Comfortable working on their Dept REAP after attending the ORE facilitated REAP Learning session 100% of Departments completed REAP FY 24-26
24 Attendees at REAP Learning Session
7 REAP Office Hours with City Departments
2. Support City depts in the organizing of Equity Action Teams or equivalent In Progress 4.5/5 Rating on Effectiveness of REDI Meetings 13 of Departments with active Equity Action Teams
12 meetings with RE Departmental Managers
4 Facilitated meetings for Racial Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) citywide group
Objective 1: Normalize and culturalize racial equity, inclusion and belonging principles in the City Organization.
Objective 2: Establish and maintain infrastructure and organizational capacity to support City's commitment to eliminate inequities.
Objectives & Strategies PROGRESS Performance Measures Outputs
3. Provide technical assistance, consultation, and
coaching to departments to proactively consider
equity impacts of their work and internal processes
Ongoing N/A [VALUE OF CONSULTATIONS] 54 ORE Consultations with City and Community Partners
4. Implement training focused on operationalizing
equity analysis in programs and departments Completed 4.5/5 Rating on Equity Applied Learning Session 3 Equity Applied Analysis Learning Sessions
24 Training Participants
7 Departments
5. Prepare City depts in the development of the
internal capacity to best develop collaborative
relationship with the community resource of SJ4All.
In Progress 7.3/10 Rating on ORE Facilitation of SJ4ALL 100% SJ4ALL Members rated City Departments as somewhat to very collaborative 2 City Departments in Collaboration With SJ4ALL
6. Include Equity as a key element in Management
Performance Program for Senior Staff Completed 100% of MPPs for Senior Staff required summary of work related to equity Staff developed criteria to evaluate equity leadership for future use.
1. Implement and iterate Budgeting for Equity
training, worksheet, and feedback in budget
development process
Completed 100% Agree/Strongly agree how BfE process is important to advancing equity work 100% Agree/Strongly Agree Townhall and Workshop was helpful 100% of Departments completed BfE worksheets
2. Launch Candidly Speaking Listening Series for City of San José Staff to build upon and strengthen traumainformed resilience-oriented culture.
Completed
88% of attendees thought the session was a good use of their time 91% of attendees learned something new or broadened their perspective 94% of attendees said the conversation inspired reflection 82% of attendees experienced feelings of connection to colleagues 85% of attendees believe this event can help influence change w/in the City 79% of attendees believe this event can help influence change w/in their department 3 City Staff Sessions hosted
60 City staff attendees
3. Host Candidly Speaking Listening Series in
community to foster meaningful connections between
long-term residents and immigrant communities and
address current challenges
Completed
42% of attendees were foreign born
74% of attendees learned something new or broadened their perspective 88% of attendees said the conversation inspired reflection 84% of attendees experienced feelings of understanding someone 70% of attendees experienced feelings of feeling understood 79% of attendees experienced feelings of learning something new 61% of attendees experienced feelings of sharing something new 65% of attendees experienced feelings of inclusion & belonging 79% of attendees experienced feelings of connection to others 42% of attendees are familiar w/ the San José Office of Racial Equity & its purpose 5 Community Sessions hosted
46 attendees total
4. Provide free bystander training and strategies for
intervention to stop a hate crime or incident Not Started % of participants that rate the sessions as "good" or better % of participants that feel better prepared with this training # of participants at bystander trainings
# of views of bystander trainings (if recorded)
Objective 3: Establish equity practices that create a welcoming and inclusive environment that allows immigrants, residents of color, and all people in SJ to thrive.
Objectives & Strategies PROGRESS Performance Measures Outputs
5. Support Rapid Response Network in providing
welcoming and navigation services to immigrants Ongoing FY 2022-2023
80% of persons served gained an increase in knowledge about the immigration landscape including how to protect themselves from removal by ICE enforcement and/or obtain a legal path to permanency
100% of persons served are offered info about or receive referrals to additional safety net services availabile within the County to increase their stability and to improve their health, well being, and financial security.
FY 2023-2024
100% of persons served gained an increase in knowledge about the immigration landscape including how to protect themselves from removal by ICE enforcement and/or obtain a legal path to permanency
100% of persons served are offered info about or receive referrals to additional safety net services availabile within the County to increase their stability and to improve their health, well being, and financial security.
FY 2022-2023
528 RRN hotline calls
3 emergency egal services activations
19 urgent legal services provided w/in 48 hours
219 attendees at legal service clinics
FY 2023-2024
340 RRN hotline calls
3 emergency egal services activations
21 urgent legal services provided w/in 48 hours
209 attendees at legal service clinics
6. Develop Welcoming SJ Plan 3.0 Not Started DEFERRED - Certified Welcoming Fall 2024 Cohort
1. Support and engage SJ4All Advisory Group
Members in the development of their civic
participation and understanding of City processes.
Completed 7.4/10 rating of satisfaction as a SJ4ALL Member 12 advisory group members 7 meetings
2. Launch OnlyinSJ Civics Curriculum to increase
participation of immigrant community in civic and
community life
Completed
95% are satisfied with the course
84% feel able to make a meaningful impact in their community 89% feel empowered to get involved in local government to have their voices heard. 89% have the skills and confidence to engage and participate in public meetings and policy making in the City of San José.
95% have a solid understanding of the different structures and responsibilities of federal, state, and local government in the United States.
89% know how to use parliamentary procedure to navigate and participate in public meetings.
95% are familiar with the California Brown Act and the City of San José's Sunshine Policies. 84% have the skills and knowledge to research public records and policy. 100% feel confident in their ability to communicate ideas effectively to community and elected officials.
186 participants registered for course (175 English, 3 Vietnamese, 8 Spanish) 24% of individuals are foreign born
39% of US-born individuals are children of foreign born
3. Support naturalization efforts through
countywide marketing and outreach Completed 7% increase in number of LPRs screened and educated from last year24% increase in number of completed applications from last year 2 TV media/ad buys to promote event
839 individuals pre-screened and received naturalization education 143 individuals completed applications (105 applied for fee waivers)
4. Facilitate access for microentreprises or worker
coops to local government contracts. In Progress % increase the number of small POC owned businesses that secure City contracts (Collaboration with OEDCA and Veggielution)
5. Welcoming Migrants Emergency Response Plan Completed Plan completed 3 Countywide convenings, 35 providers
3 coordination meetings, 3-15 providers
1 legal service clinic
1 Funders Briefing
Objective 4: Improve immigrant access to City information and services, and augment immigrant participation in civic life.
Objectives & Strategies PROGRESS Performance Measures Outputs
6. Promote immigrant entrepreneurship and
partner with immigrant-serving organizations to
facilitate economic development opportunities
including certification and apprenticeship
programs.
Completed
Prosperity Lab: Semillas Program (Mobile Street Food Vendors) 30 new jobs created
$82,000 in capital investment, micro loans, and grants earned 43 participants completed business skills and operational training 25 have completed their business formation and began operations 25 of participants who have earned their Manager's Food Safety Certificate 95% identified as immigrants
7. Promote financial literacy services and facilitate
access to banking opportunities and financial
education tools.
Not Started
% of participants who felt "more confident" or "very confident" managing their finances after the class
# of participants who opened an account with a bank or credit union # of participants who attended the trainings or workshops