TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files, COO
425-556-2166
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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TITLE:
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Respect, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Program Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
At the Study Session on June 24, staff along with Anita Paige and Dr. Adrian Thompson from the Edge Advisory Group will discuss with Council the REDI Strategic Plan and progress made on the REDI work, including:
* Respect roll-out and adoption
* Identification of staff roles
* Management training.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Community Strategic Plan, REDI Strategic Plan, and Redmond 2050.
* Required:
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* Council Request:
Council requested regular updates on the REDI work during previous discussions.
* Other Key Facts:
The City has been working with the Edge Advisory Group to instill a culture of respect among City employees and implement the Respect, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Strategic Plan. With the help of the Edge Advisory Group, the City is continuing its work through rolling out REDI training plan, analyzing the staffing structure to oversee REDI activities, and providing management training.
OUTCOMES:
Redmond's transition from a suburb to a city has fueled a citywide effort to define the goals, objectives, and key results to create a culturally competent organization that celebrates individual differences. The five goals outlined in the REDI Strategic Plan, include:
? Transparent and Consistent Leadership
? Respect and Belonging
? Effective Program Support
? Pro-Equity, Anti-Racism Implementation (PEAR)
? Community (Stakeholder) Engagement
Also defined in the REDI Plan in Attachment A are strategic activities and tasks to help Redmond achieve its goals. Highlighted in the transparent and ...
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