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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-24-2018 HRC Agenda and Attachments May 24, 2018 HR Conference Room B111-B112 6:00 p.m. Public Services North – Bldg. C 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, Ca 91910 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Commissioners Bordeaux, Branch, Felix, Godinez, Gonzales, Gonzalez, Lake, Medina, Zadah, Vice-Chair Culuko, Chair Martinez-Montes PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Board/Commission on any subject matter within the Board/Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Board/Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Board/Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-2) The Commission will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion, without discussion, unless a Commissioner, a member of the public, or staff requests that an item be removed for discussion. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar. 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: E-mail from Commissioner Bordeaux, Gonzales and Vice-Chair Culuko requesting an excused absence from April 12, 2018 Special Human Relations Commission meeting. Staff recommendation: Commission excuses the absences. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of April 12, 2018. Staff recommendation: Commission approves minutes. ACTION ITEMS The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Board/Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a “Request to Speak” form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. 3. ADOPTION OF BYLAWS. Staff recommendation: Commission approves bylaws. City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions Human Relations Commission 4. CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTIFIED WELCOMING CITY AND AD HOC COMMITTEE UPDATES Staff recommendation: Commission provides applicable updates. OTHER BUSINESS 5. CHAIR’S COMMENTS 6. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS 7. STAFF’S COMMENTS Possible Future Considerations of National Conflict Resolution Center’s “Code of Civil Discourse”. ADJOURNMENT to the meeting on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., in Conference Room B111-B112, Public Services North Bldg. C, at City Hall 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. Materials provided to the Human Relation Commission related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review in Human Resources Department at City Hall, Building C, Human Resources Department 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista during normal business hours. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service, contact the Human Resources Department at (619) 691-5041 (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting. MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA April 12, 2018 6:00 p.m. The special meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula was called to order at 6:01 p.m. in HR Conference Room B111-B112 located in the Public Services North Bldg. C at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Branch, Felix (arrived 6:07 p.m.), Godinez, Gonzalez, Lake, Medina, Zadah, and Chair Martinez-Montes ABSENT: Commissioner Bordeaux, Gonzales, Vice-Chair Culuko OTHERS: Secretary Jay Agan, Director of Human Resources Courtney Chase, City Attorney Glen Googins, and Marketing & Communication Manager Anne Steinberger PUBLIC COMMENTS • Margaret Baker of South Bay People Power, spoke about the following: - County of Board of Supervisors’ closed session - Provided three handouts: • 2020 Census Talking Points, • U.S. Government vs. California Talking Points • Five Cities: California Rejecting Anti-Immigrant Agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION A. E-mail from Commissioner Lake requesting an excused absence from March 8, 2018 Special Human Relations Commission meeting. Staff recommendation: Commission excuses the absence. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 8, 2018 Staff recommendation: Commission approves the Minutes. ACTION: Commissioner Branch moved to approve staff’s recommendation and offered Consent Calendar 1 and 2, headings read, text waived. Commissioner Godinez seconded the motion, and it carried by the following vote: YES: 8 – Branch, Godinez, Felix, Gonzalez, Lake, Medina, Martinez-Montes, Zadah NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ACTION ITEMS: 3. CONSIDERATION OF SETTING A NEW DATE, TIME, LOCATION FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. Staff recommendation: Commission set the date, time, and location for regular meetings. ACTION: Chair Martinez-Montez motioned to have the regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission to be held at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month in the HR Conference Room B11-B112 starting on May 24, 2018. Commissioner Felix seconded the motion, and it carried by the following vote: YES: 8 – Martinez-Montes, Felix, Branch, Godinez, Gonzalez, Lake, Medina, Zadah NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 4. DISCUSSION OR UPDATE OF ITEMS FOR CREATION OF BYLAWS. Staff recommendation: Commission reviews and discuss bylaws ACTION: No action taken. Discussion and possible action at next meeting on May 24, 2018. 5. DISCUSSION OF CERTIFIED WELCOMING CITY, AD HOC COMMITTEES, POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS, AND SETTING MEETING DATES FOR THE AD HOC COMMITTEES. Staff recommendation: Commission discussion the formation of as hoc committees. ACTION: Commissioner Lake motioned to create ad hoc committees and appointed Commissioners to the four ad hoc committees. Commissioners seconded the motion, and it carried by the following vote: YES: 8 – Lake, Medina, Branch, Felix, Godinez, Gonzalez, Martinez-Montes, Zadah NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 Ad Hoc Committees: Government Leadership / Economic Development: Culuko, Felix, Godinez, Martinez-Montes, Zadah Connected Communities / Safe Communities: Bordeaux, Godinez, D. Gonzalez, Lake, Medina Equitable Access / Civic Engagement: Felix, B. Gonzales, D. Gonzalez, Lake, Martinez- Montes Education: Bordeaux, Branch, B. Gonzales, Medina OTHER BUSINESS 6. CHAIR’S COMMENTS Chair Martinez- Montes said the following: - Excited about the advancement/process that the Commission has made. 7. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS Commissioner Branch: - Would like to know if the Commission can make comments regarding to the recent news. Commissioner Felix: - Would like a board member of the South Pride to speak to the Commission since it is Pride season. - Asked about dispute resolution. Commissioner Lake: - Thanked both the Commissions and Public comments. She wanted to remind everyone to be mindful of not interrupting when others are speaking. Commissioner Medina: - Thanked the public for coming out. 8. STAFF’S COMMENTS Director of Human Resources Courtney Chase stated that she submitted the budget request to the Finance Department. ADJOURNMENT At 7:48 p.m. Chair Martinez-Montes adjourned the meeting to the regular on May 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the HR Conference Room B11-B112 located in the Public Services North Bldg. C at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. Jay Agan, Secretary to the Commission RESOLUTION NO. 2018-001 RESOLUTION OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (“HRC”) OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING HRC BY LAWS AND THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE HRC IS DIRECTED TO DELIVER THE INSTANT RESOLUTION AND ATTACHED HRC BY LAWS TO THE CITY CLERK IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.25.170 WHEREAS, the Human Relations Commission (“HRC”) was established by the Chula Vista City Council and its duties are set forth in Chapter 2.36 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.170 permits Boards to adopt rules, which are consistent with the City Charter, municipal code, and applicable state law, to govern the conduct of their affairs; and WHEREAS, the HRC seeks to establish uniform procedures in the conduct of its meetings and operations via the attached “HRC By-Laws” (Attachment 1), which may be amended from time to time; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA HEREBY DOES RESOLVE that the attached HRC By-Laws (Attachment 1) are approved and that the Secretary of the HRC is directed to deliver the instant resolution and attached HRC By-Laws to the City Clerk in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.170. [END] Resolution No. 2018-001 Page 2 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 24th day of May 2018, by the following vote: COMMISSIONER AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT Martinez-Montes, Chair Culko, Vice-Chair Bordeaux Felix Godinez Gonzales Gonzalez Lake Medina Zadah Martinez-Montes, Chair ATTEST: I, Jay Agan, Secretary to the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2018-001 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the Human Relations Commission at a regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission for the City of Chula Vista held on the 24th day of May 2018. ___________________________________________ Jay Agan, Secretary to Human Relations Commission Anytown Final Audit Report March 6, 2018 certifiedwelcoming.org 2 Contents  AUDIT FINDINGS ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Framework Areas ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Strategies .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 COMPLIANCE .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Core Criteria ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 List of Non-Compliant Core Criteria: ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 Additional Criteria ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 List of Non-Compliant Additional Criteria: .................................................................................................................................................. 11 Overall Performance on Additional Criteria and Recertification .................................................................................................................. 12 APPENDIX A– AUDIT ACTION PLAN ................................................................................................................................................................ 13 APPENDIX B– APPEAL PROCESS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 APPENDIX C– CERTIFICATION WORKSHEET .................................................................................................................................................. 15 APPENDIX D– AUDIT DETAILS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 42 APPENDIX E– LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE, RESOURCES, AND PARTNERSHIPS ............................................................................... 44 certifiedwelcoming.org 3 CERTIFICATION BODY Certified Welcoming, Welcoming America AUDIT # 0003-1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Anytown/Any County AUDIT DATE Jan. 30-31, 2018 REPORT DRAFTED BY Melissa Bertolo, Lead Auditor MARCH 1, 2018 REPORT APPROVED BY Meg Shoemaker Little MARCH 6, 2018 CANDIDATE INFORMATION CERTIFICATION STATUS Candidate TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT Merged City-County GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF CERTIFICATION Anytown, Any State TYPE OF ASSESSMENT Initial Audit CONTACT PERSON APPLICABLE STANDARD Welcoming Standard 1.0 OBJECTIVE Evaluation of local government’s compliance with the requirements in the Welcoming America Standard. ASSESSMENT TEAM Auditors: Felipe Arango (BSD Consulting), Melissa Bertolo (Welcoming America), Meg Shoemaker Little (Welcoming America) Analysts: Melissa Bertolo (Welcoming America) and Nidhi Krishen (BSD Consulting) certifiedwelcoming.org 4 AUDIT FINDINGS The following tables provide a brief overview of audit findings in each of the framework areas of the Welcoming Standard along with the four key strategies we apply to each of the framework areas. Explanation of Highlights: During the audit process, our team identified particularly innovative or effective programs and strategies that set Anytown Metro apart in its pursuit of the Welcoming Standard. These “Highlights” can be found in detail in the Certification Worksheet included in Appendix C. Welcoming America would like to engage your team around the possibility to amplify, share, and learn more about these practices. Framework Areas GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP Government leadership is an area of strength for Anytown. The Mayor’s clear commitment to inclusion and compassionate cities has allowed for the growth and expansion of the work of the Office for New Americans. Anytown clearly understands the connection between welcoming policies and continued economic development. Increased communication about the benefit of welcoming to all residents is an opportunity for growth. Community partnerships are a strength for the Office for New Americans. Stakeholders identified the Office for New Americans as a key resource and place of support, particularly through the mini grants available. The Office for New Americans has established trust in the community by clearly listening to community members’ needs and being flexible in its approach and response. The Office for New Americans’s strategy to not duplicate efforts and not need to control has resulted in increased community based organizational capacity and leadership development. The Office for New Americans also has strong partnerships internal to Anytown (e.g. cross governmental agency), however, they appear to revolve more around response, rather than a proactive and coordinated approach. Long-term sustainability of the Office for New Americans is a weakness for Anytown to consider. The lack of formal policy or ordinance creating the Office or an advisory board could result in the immigrant inclusion work being less of a priority in the future. certifiedwelcoming.org 5 EQUITABLE ACCESS Equitable access is a both a strength and weakness for Anytown. The government’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is apparent through its policies, programs, and trainings available to staff. Its GARE membership and the implicit bias training staff have received are particular highlights. Community partnership programs are strong and ensure services are responsive to diverse cultural practices, languages, and literacy levels. The Anytown Welcome Academy is an avenue to create awareness of immigrant needs and barriers faced. However, proactive approaches to equitable access were not demonstrated and are an opportunity for improvement. Language access is a critical area of growth for Anytown. Currently no cross-government program exists, and approaches to language access vary greatly. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT The Anytown Welcome Academy is an innovative program that has resulted in promising practices of increasing civic engagement, including in placement on boards and commissions. Increasing work across leadership development programs is an opportunity for growth. Community partnership programs supporting civic engagement are strong in Anytown. New Citizens Vote and Immigrant and Refugee Day at the Capital are highlights from partnership programs. In the future, increased support from the local government in the civic engagement programs is expected in order to maintain certification. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES Multiple partnership programs offer opportunities for immigrant and receiving community members to connect, build relationships, and work on issues of common interest. The Cool Project Name, although still in its development phase, is a partnership program to highlight for its innovative approaches to bringing people together. Continuing to formalize and grow opportunities to bring the receiving and immigrant communities together is an opportunity for growth for Anytown. Although specific examples of building connected communities exist, much of the work is relationship based (i.e. informal) which presents challenges for newcomers looking to be connected. certifiedwelcoming.org 6 Framing around connecting the receiving and immigrant communities appears to be focused on either a service model or an economic imperative. Communication focused on the benefits of welcoming and inclusion for all outside of service and economics are encouraged. EDUCATION Primary, secondary, and adult education are clear priorities for Anytown and partners. Multiple partnership programs ensure parental engagement in children’s education without appearing to duplicate programs or services. The credentialing program through the workforce development board is program worth highlighting for its vocational ESL and I-BEST model. Increased focus on adult education, including vocational ESL, is anticipated through the WES technical assistance program. Continued monitoring of impact and outcomes for education are an area of growth. Expanding translation of materials into languages other than Spanish is an opportunity for growth for JCPS. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development is a strength for Anytown. The location of the Office for New Americans in the Economic Development Department creates many opportunities for economic development to be strategically integrated throughout the local government’s economic development plan and in partnership with stakeholders. Anytown clearly recognizes the full potential immigrants bring to the community and has worked with partners to create new opportunities to leverage talent and skills. The SBDC’s recognition of needing to be flexible and change its approach for immigrants is noteworthy. SAFE COMMUNITIES Safe Communities is an area of strength and opportunity for growth for Anytown. The Anytown Police Department and Council’s clear commitment to building trust in the immigrant community through policy and community policing strategy is to be commended. Further engagement of code enforcement, fire, and other emergency services around immigrant inclusion is an area of growth. certifiedwelcoming.org 7 Strategies RECEIVING COMMUNITIES ENGAGEMENT The receiving community is primarily engaged through a service model, which can lend itself to creating a hierarchical relationship. Expanding engagement to be more focused on a reciprocal relationship may result in more inclusive programming. PARTNERSHIP Community partnerships are a strength for Anytown. Cross-sector engagement is a clear strategy for the Office for New Americans that has resulted in support for immigrant inclusion and welcoming work throughout the region. Building intergenerational relationships and formalizing partnerships where possible is an opportunity for growth since partnerships are relationship based and champion led. EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION Anytown’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is clear through its membership in the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and the role of the Human Relations Commission. Requiring staff to undergo implicit bias training and “banning the box” are highlights. Continued focus on ensuring equitable access to services and newcomers inform priorities are opportunities for growth. GOAL SETTING, MONITORING, AND IMPACT Anytown’s orientation toward goal setting, monitoring, and impact through its Office for Performance Improvement and Innovation is a best practice in local government. The Anytown Action Plan sets clear goals and action steps. Due to the preliminary phase of the Anytown Action plan, outcomes and adjustments have not yet been identified. Expanding immigrant inclusion metrics to other government departments is an opportunity for growth. certifiedwelcoming.org 8 COMPLIANCE The following tables provide an overview of your compliance with core and additional criteria in the Welcoming Standard. Detailed information on compliance can be found in the Certification Worksheet included as Appendix C. Core Criteria Category Total Criteria Complied Non-complied GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP 10 10 0 EQUITABLE ACCESS 8 5 3 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 3 3 0 CONNECTED COMMUNITIES 7 5 2 EDUCATION 2 2 0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 4 4 0 SAFE COMMUNITIES 9 9 0 OVERALL COMPLIANCE 44 39 5 certifiedwelcoming.org 9 List of Non-Compliant Core Criteria: Category # Requirement/ Indicator Description EQUITABLE ACCESS EA 2 Requirement A program(s) is in place to ensure language access across government agencies with the goal of expanding equitable access to programs, services, and activities. EQUITABLE ACCESS EA 2.1 Indicator The program(s) assesses and addresses language needs for accessing important community information including safety services and emergency and alert systems. EQUITABLE ACCESS EA 2.2 Indicator The program(s) includes training for staff. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES CC2 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to promote a welcoming culture through communications activities across diverse media and communications platforms. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES CC2.1 Indicator The local government has a public proclamation or resolution declaring itself to be a welcoming community. certifiedwelcoming.org 10 Additional Criteria Category Total Criteria Complied Non-complied GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP 10 8 2 EQUITABLE ACCESS 15 6 9 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 6 6 0 CONNECTED COMMUNITIES 3 1 2 EDUCATION 9 9 0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 13 8 5 SAFE COMMUNITIES 3 0 3 OVERALL COMPLIANCE 59 38 21 certifiedwelcoming.org 11 List of Non-Compliant Additional Criteria: Category # Requirement/ Indicator Description Government Leadership GL1.2 Indicator The unit’s governance includes multi-sector representation, and representatives reflect the diversity of the immigrant community and the receiving community. Government Leadership GL4.3 Indicator The program includes accountability and learning mechanisms to regularly assess the effectiveness of activities outlined in the plan. Equitable Access EA1.4 Indicator A process(es) is in place to regularly audit and improve local policies and codes to strengthen immigrant inclusion. Equitable Access EA6 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to achieve equitable access to transportation for immigrants. Equitable Access EA6.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes affordable transportation services and opportunities. Equitable Access EA7 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to achieve equitable access to justice for immigrants. Equitable Access EA7.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes access to justice in local court proceedings including access to legal advice. Equitable Access EA7.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes conflict resolution strategies such as mediation. Equitable Access EA8 Requirement A comprehensive language access policy is in place that cuts across government agencies. Equitable Access EA8.1 Indicator The policy establishes a process(es) to identify essential government services and programs and prioritize language access to those services and programs. Equitable Access EA8.2 Indicator The policy includes training for staff on working with diverse populations. Connected Communities CC1.4 Indicator The partnership program(s) includes activities specifically targeted at connecting immigrant and receiving community youth. certifiedwelcoming.org 12 Connected Communities CC2.4 Indicator The partnership program(s) prioritizes messaging that communicates the community-wide benefit of immigrant inclusion and a welcoming culture for all residents. Education ED1.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) facilitates immigrant student access to extracurricular or enrichment activities. Economic Development EC2 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to engage local employers, chambers of commerce, and other employer networks in immigrant inclusion work Economic Development EC2.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes workplace language learning opportunities. Economic Development EC2.3 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes the recognition of foreign work experience. Economic Development EC2.4 Indicator The partnership program(s) works with businesses to identify and address discriminatory practices in hiring and employment. Safe Communities SC4 Requirement A policy(ies) is in place to provide safety services in a way that builds trust and relationships between the immigrant community and relevant agencies. Safe Communities SC4.1 Indicator The policy addresses victim services. Safe Communities SC4.2 Indicator The policy covers code enforcement. Overall Performance on Additional Criteria and Recertification As a pilot site, you will receive a scored evaluation of your overall performance on additional criteria within the next year. The evaluation will compare levels of compliance with additional requirements and indicators across the seven categories of the Welcoming Standard, showing areas of strength and identifying areas for improvement. In the meantime, please refer to the tables above regarding your level of compliance within each category. Continuous improvement, measured by compliance with additional criteria and addressing observations made, is critical for recertification. As a pilot site, you will receive additional information regarding recertification within the next year. certifiedwelcoming.org 13 APPENDIX A– AUDIT ACTION PLAN Although you do not meet all of the core criteria included in the Welcoming Standard, you may still become Certified Welcoming by creating and implementing an Audit Action Plan. Communities are required to meet at least 90% of the core criteria prior to receiving their certificate. In order to meet at least 90% of the core criteria, you will need to implement and provide evidence of at least one of the five audit action plans. If you do not fulfill your audit action plan, you may be subject to sanctions, including decertification, as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedure. Instructions for Completing: Please complete the form available online at https://www.tfaforms.com/4663326 by April 18, 2018 (within 30 business days of receiving your Final Audit Report). certifiedwelcoming.org 14 APPENDIX B– APPEAL PROCESS Instructions for Filing an Appeal: If you wish to appeal any decision made about compliance with the Welcoming Standard, please complete the Appeal Form available online at https://www.tfaforms.com/4663366 by March 20, 2018 (within 10 business days of receiving your Final Audit Report). Please note, evidence is required to be submitted in order for the appeal to be considered. certifiedwelcoming.org 15 APPENDIX C– CERTIFICATION WORKSHEET Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations Government Leadership (GL) GL1 Requirement A policy is in place that designates a unit focused on immigrant inclusion work. Core ✓ GL1.1 Indicator The unit is formalized, active, and has dedicated staff. Core ✓ GL1.2 Indicator The unit’s governance includes multi-sector representation, and representatives reflect the diversity of the immigrant community and the receiving community. Additional Office for New Americans does not have an advisory board or other governance mechanism. GL2 Requirement The unit advances immigrant inclusion through partnership and collaboration across community sectors and government agencies. Core ✓ Community based organizations play a pivotal role in addressing gaps and ensuring community needs are met. Continued partnership and support of CBOs focused on immigrant inclusion is expected. certifiedwelcoming.org 16 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations GL2.1 Indicator The unit engages other jurisdictions on immigrant inclusion especially those jurisdictions that have impact on the policies and programs included in this standard. Core ✓ GL2.2 Indicator The unit supports local government agencies in setting goals for immigrant inclusion and monitoring progress toward those goals. Additional ✓ The work of the Office for Performance Improvement and Innovation is impressive and clearly a priority for Anytown. Including immigrant inclusion throughout public facing government agency’s performance and not just for the Office for New Americans is expected for future audits. GL3 Requirement A program(s) is in place to provide information on community services. Core ✓ Relationships are incredibly strong in Anytown, which allows ease of information sharing. However, more formal platforms and opportunities to “plug in” are needed to develop new leadership and ensure continuity in work during transitions. certifiedwelcoming.org 17 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations GL3.1 Indicator The program(s) provides information on government resources such as local government services and public benefits. Core ✓ GL3.2 Indicator The program(s) provides information on English language learning opportunities. Core ✓ GL3.3 Indicator The program(s) provides information on naturalization. Additional ✓ GL3.4 Indicator The program(s) provides information on professional licensing and starting a business. Additional ✓ GL4 Requirement A program is in place to manage a community-wide plan for immigrant inclusion. Core ✓ certifiedwelcoming.org 18 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations GL4.1 Indicator The program includes processes to regularly assess the needs and priorities of the local immigrant community in each of the categories of this standard and use that feedback to strengthen the plan. Core ✓ The Anytown Welcome Academy provides opportunities to solicit feedback from new Americans. The on-going relationship with its graduates is valuable to ensure continued monitoring of needs and priorities. Work with the Cool Project Name, while in the early stages, offers a promising opportunity for continuous feedback. It is expected that a more systematic and ongoing approach to identify needs and priorities of a wider range of relevant immigrant communities is put in place. GL4.2 Indicator The program includes processes to engage cross- sector and diverse stakeholders in the maintenance and implementation of the plan, including stakeholders from the immigrant community and receiving community. Core ✓ GL4.3 Indicator The program includes accountability and learning mechanisms to regularly assess the effectiveness of activities outlined in the plan. Additional Since the Anytown Action Plan is still fairly new, processes have not yet been identified. The support of the Office for Performance Improvement and Innovation can play a significant role in developing evaluation mechanisms. certifiedwelcoming.org 19 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations GL5 Requirement A program(s) is in place to promote and strengthen the capacity of Community Based Organizations working on immigrant inclusion. Additional ✓ GL6 Requirement A program(s) is in place to promote employing a local government workforce that reflects the diversity of the community. Additional ✓ Anytown government has recognized this as a priority by becoming a member of GARE, requiring all employees to receive an implicit bias training, and undergoing a study with HR to analyze representation within its workforce. GL6.1 Indicator The program(s) identifies and addresses barriers to inclusive hiring and employee retention including barriers to accessing information on open positions. Additional ✓ GL7 Requirement A program(s) is in place to advance local and minority, including immigrant, owned business sourcing and contracting. Additional ✓ certifiedwelcoming.org 20 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations GL7.1 Indicator The program(s) identifies and addresses barriers to sourcing and contracting. Additional ✓ Equitable Access (EA) EA1 Requirement No locally mandated government policies exist where the primary purpose of the policy is to exclude or disenfranchise immigrants. Core ✓ EA1.1 Indicator No locally mandated government codes exist where the primary purpose of the code is to exclude or disenfranchise immigrants. Core ✓ EA1.2 Indicator No locally mandated government policies exist where the primary purpose of the policy is to increase the rate of immigrant detention or deportation. Core ✓ certifiedwelcoming.org 21 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EA1.3 Indicator No government policies exist where the primary purpose of the policy is to exclude or disenfranchise immigrants based on other facets of their identity including gender, sexual orientation, race, ability, age, or religion. Core ✓ EA1.4 Indicator A process(es) is in place to regularly audit and improve local policies and codes to strengthen immigrant inclusion. Additional There is not a formal audit or review process of local policies and codes. EA2 Requirement A program(s) is in place to ensure language access across government agencies with the goal of expanding equitable access to programs, services, and activities. Core Insufficient evidence was provided to determine the extent of language access across government agencies. EA2.1 Indicator The program(s) assesses and addresses language needs for accessing important community information including safety services and emergency and alert systems. Core Insufficient evidence was provided to determine the extent of language access across government agencies. certifiedwelcoming.org 22 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EA2.2 Indicator The program(s) includes training for staff. Core Insufficient evidence was provided to determine the extent of language access across government agencies. EA3 Requirement A process(es) is in place to identify barriers to equitable access to programs and services, and develop partnership programs to address those barriers. Core ✓ Processes need to be formalized and instituted cross-government agency rather than focused within the role of the Office for New Americans. EA3.1 Indicator Partnership programs to achieve equitable access provide services that are responsive to diverse cultural practices, languages, and literacy levels. Core ✓ EA3.2 Indicator Partnership programs to achieve equitable access address fraudulent services and scams targeting the immigrant community. Additional ✓ certifiedwelcoming.org 23 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EA4 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to achieve equitable access to health services for immigrants. Additional ✓ EA4.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) provides information on health insurance options and promotes access to health insurance. Additional ✓ EA4.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes access to health services including treatment, testing, preventative health services, and mental health services. Additional ✓ EA5 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to achieve equitable access to housing for immigrants. Additional ✓ Anytown is actively working to include immigrant community in its neighborhood development planning. Launch International offers innovative opportunities. While innovative programs exist, safe and affordable housing is an area of growth for Anytown. certifiedwelcoming.org 24 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EA5.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes non- discrimination in housing regulations and tenant protections. Additional ✓ EA6 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to achieve equitable access to transportation for immigrants. Additional Multiple stakeholders cited transportation as a barrier for long- term residents and newcomers. EA6.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes affordable transportation services and opportunities. Additional EA7 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to achieve equitable access to justice for immigrants. Additional No evidence on the existence of such programs was presented. EA7.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes access to justice in local court proceedings including access to legal advice. Additional No evidence on the existence of such programs was presented. certifiedwelcoming.org 25 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EA7.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes conflict resolution strategies such as mediation. Additional No evidence on the existence of such partnership programs was presented. EA8 Requirement A comprehensive language access policy is in place that cuts across government agencies. Additional No evidence on the existence of such programs was presented. EA8.1 Indicator The policy establishes a process(es) to identify essential government services and programs and prioritize language access to those services and programs. Additional No evidence on the existence of such a policy was presented. EA8.2 Indicator The policy includes training for staff on working with diverse populations. Additional No evidence on the existence of such a policy was presented. Civic Engagement (CE) CE1 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to develop immigrant knowledge of local government workings and advance immigrant civic engagement. Core ✓ The Anytown Welcome Academy provides a strong foundation for learning about local government services and opportunities to be civically engaged, including serving on boards and commissions. Engaging the broader leadership infrastructure is an opportunity for growth. certifiedwelcoming.org 26 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations CE1.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) provides information on civic engagement opportunities along with general information on the responsibilities of local government. Core ✓ CE1.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) supports immigrant participation in democratic spaces (i.e. hearings, council meetings). Additional ✓ CE1.3 Indicator The partnership program(s) supports immigrant participation on commissions and boards, and advances immigrant civic leadership. Additional ✓ CE2 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to support naturalization. Core ✓ certifiedwelcoming.org 27 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations CE3 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to support eligible immigrants in voting. Additional ✓ New Citizens Vote is an innovative program that empowers new citizens to vote through education and voter registration. The program was developed in 2016; evidence of its continuation (or other programming with similar outcomes) will be required for future audits. CE3.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) works with relevant local government and state agencies to identify and address barriers to voting for eligible immigrants. Additional ✓ CE4 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to engage immigrants in community service activities. Additional ✓ CE5 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to address the unauthorized practice of immigration law and related fraudulent services. Additional ✓ certifiedwelcoming.org 28 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations Connected Communities (CC) CC1 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to nurture connections between the immigrant community and receiving community. Core ✓ CC1.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) brings the immigrant community and receiving community together to work on issues of common interest. Core ✓ The Cool Project Name, although still in development, offers innovative practices of bringing community participation into identifying community needs and interests. CC1.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes regular interaction and communication between leaders in the immigrant community and leaders in the receiving community. Core ✓ certifiedwelcoming.org 29 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations CC1.3 Indicator The partnership program(s) builds relationships between the receiving community and the immigrant community, and supports immigrants in building diverse personal networks. Additional ✓ CC1.4 Indicator The partnership program(s) includes activities specifically targeted at connecting immigrant and receiving community youth. Additional No evidence of programmatic action to specifically target connecting immigrant and receiving community youth was presented. CC2 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to promote a welcoming culture through communications activities across diverse media and communications platforms. Core Stronger evidence of promoting a welcoming culture through partnership programs is required. CC2.1 Indicator The local government has a public proclamation or resolution declaring itself to be a welcoming community. Core No evidence of a public proclamation or resolution was provided. certifiedwelcoming.org 30 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations CC2.2 Indicator The local government does not make public statements discouraging immigration or immigrant inclusion. Core ✓ Community partners expressed appreciation of the Mayor’s rally following the Executive Orders impacting immigration in 2016. CC2.3 Indicator The local government does not make public statements directly attacking any community on the basis of their religion, ethnicity, race, gender, orientation, or ability. Core ✓ CC2.4 Indicator The partnership program(s) prioritizes messaging that communicates the community-wide benefit of immigrant inclusion and a welcoming culture for all residents. Additional Formal communication messaging related to the benefit for all was not identified except for minimal messaging related to the community identified event. Education (ED) ED1 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to work with the primary and secondary school system(s) to attain more equitable educational Core ✓ The Newcomer Academy offers a best practice example to support student success and transition to a traditional school setting with continued ESOL support. Continued monitoring of student outcomes, including into which schools they are attending (e.g. magnet, tech, etc.) is expected. certifiedwelcoming.org 31 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations outcomes for immigrant students. ED1.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) advances immigrant parent engagement in schools and supports immigrant parents in navigating the education system (i.e. provides support with enrollment and information on local school options, resources available to students, and disciplinary procedures). Core ✓ The community service organizations, especially Name 1 and Name 2, play a critical role in ensuring parental engagement and supporting successful navigation of the education system. The Learning Program Name also offer a best practice in the field. ED1.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) facilitates immigrant student access to extracurricular or enrichment activities. Additional Insufficient evidence was provided. certifiedwelcoming.org 32 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations ED1.3 Indicator The partnership program(s) provides information on services such as counseling, financial assistance, and in- state tuition that increase immigrant student access to higher education. Additional ✓ Support provided by bilingual student workers at the local CTC and their outreach to the school system has provided promising results. ED1.4 Indicator The partnership program(s) provides career readiness support for immigrant students. Additional ✓ ED1.5 Indicator The partnership program(s) addresses early learning and primary school readiness for immigrant children. Additional ✓ ED1.6 Indicator The partnership program(s) includes training for educators and staff on teaching and supporting diverse student populations. Additional ✓ certifiedwelcoming.org 33 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations ED2 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to advance educational and career opportunities for immigrant adults. Additional ✓ Champions for immigrant inclusion exist in the adult education arena, however a commitment beyond specific individuals and throughout the adult-ed ecosystem is expected in the future. ED2.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) facilitates access to professional development opportunities. Additional ✓ Community based services provide access to professional development opportunities, but more formal approaches would strengthen the opportunities. ED2.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) supports immigrant access to higher education, technical degrees, certification programs and professional licensing. Additional ✓ Services are provided through a combination of service providers, workforce development, and the CTC. More coordinated efforts would strengthen these services. ED2.3 Indicator The partnership program(s) facilitates credentialing for immigrants. Additional ✓ The manufacturing credential program offers best practices. Expanding credentialing opportunities into fields outside of manufacturing is critical. certifiedwelcoming.org 34 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations Economic Development (EC) EC1 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to support immigrant jobseekers. Core EC1.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) provides information and employment counseling to jobseekers such as information on job search resources. Core ✓ EC1.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) aims to prepare and place immigrants in jobs that pay a living wage and provide the potential for upward mobility. Additional ✓ EC1.3 Indicator The partnership program(s) supports professional networking and mentorship opportunities. Additional ✓ certifiedwelcoming.org 35 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EC1.4 Indicator The partnership program(s) connects immigrants to work experience opportunities such as internships and apprenticeships. Additional ✓ EC2 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to engage local employers, chambers of commerce, and other employer networks in immigrant inclusion work. Additional While the Anytown Action Plan was developed in partnership with the Chamber, the plan does not set out specific activities for meeting this requirement or its indicators. Recent staffing changes also make it unclear how Anytown Chamber will carry the work forward. EC2.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes workplace language learning opportunities. Additional Currently, only the Name 1 provides workplace language learning opportunities, which is insufficient to meet the criteria. The CTC expressed a commitment to certifiedwelcoming.org 36 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations creating vocational ESOL programs. EC2.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) works with employers to improve workplace conditions and culture. Additional ✓ Monthly industry affinity groups for health care, manufacturing, and IT provide an opportunity for peer to peer learning and place to share best practices. Using the monthly affinity groups to further address workplace conditions is expected. EC2.3 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes the recognition of foreign work experience. Additional ✓ Insufficient evidence was provided to demonstrate a partnership program that promotes recognition of foreign work experience. EC2.4 Indicator The partnership program(s) works with businesses to identify and address discriminatory practices in hiring and employment. Additional ✓ Although the Human Relations Commission provides contract compliance for entities conducting business with Anytown Government and responds to discrimination complaints, no partnership program was presented that proactively focused on addressing discriminatory certifiedwelcoming.org 37 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations practices in hiring and employment. EC3 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to advance immigrants in starting, building, and growing businesses. Core ✓ EC3.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) provides information on enterprise development services. Core ✓ EC3.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) includes a process to regularly assess, identify, and address barriers for immigrant entrepreneurs and immigrant business- owners (i.e. access to contracting, financing, networking, and technical assistance opportunities). Additional ✓ EC4 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to identify economic development Additional ✓ certifiedwelcoming.org 38 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations needs and opportunities for immigrants. EC4.1 Indicator A process(es) is in place to integrate the findings of the partnership program(s) and immigrant inclusion best practice into the local government’s formal economic development approach. Additional ✓ EC5 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to strengthen immigrants' knowledge of the financial system and financial skills including avoiding predatory services and over-indebtedness. Additional ✓ certifiedwelcoming.org 39 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EC6 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to provide education on workers’ rights and workplace safety, improve access to legal advice on employment and workplace issues, and address predatory practices targeting immigrant workers. Additional ✓ Safe Communities (SC) SC1 Requirement A program(s) exists to train public safety staff on working with diverse populations. Core ✓ SC1.1 Indicator The program(s) includes training for staff operating emergency response systems under the jurisdiction of the local government. Core ✓ SC1.2 Indicator The program(s) includes law enforcement staff under the jurisdiction of the local government. Core ✓ Anytown PD new recruit training includes an additional week of “survival Spanish” and cultural competency training. Bi-annual in- service trainings include cultural competency components. certifiedwelcoming.org 40 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations SC1.3 Indicator The program(s) includes code enforcement staff under the jurisdiction of the local government. Core ✓ SC1.4 Indicator The program(s) engages other jurisdictions whose public safety or emergency response systems impact local residents. Core ✓ Chief’s Association in Any County ensures communication with other law enforcement agencies. SC2 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to strengthen relationships and promote regular communication between law and code enforcement agencies and the immigrant community. Core ✓ SC3 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to educate immigrants about their rights and responsibilities under the law. Core ✓ SC3.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) includes information on immigration law and enforcement. Core ✓ certifiedwelcoming.org 41 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type ✓ Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations SC3.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) includes information on relevant local codes. Core ✓ SC4 Requirement A policy(ies) is in place to provide safety services in a way that builds trust and relationships between the immigrant community and relevant agencies. Additional See comments for Indicators SC 4.1 and SC 4.2 Anytown Police Department has taken significant strides to build trust in the immigrant community through its more recent policy regarding immigration enforcement. SC4.1 Indicator The policy addresses victim services. Additional Evidence of a policy that addresses victims was not provided. SC4.2 Indicator The policy covers code enforcement. Additional Evidence of a policy that addresses code enforcement was not provided. certifiedwelcoming.org 42 APPENDIX D– AUDIT DETAILS Date Time Topic(s) Participants Tuesday, January 30, 2018 8:30am Opening Meeting 9:30am Economic Development, Connected Communities, Equitable Access 10:30am Connected Communities, Civic Engagement 11:30am Government Leadership, Connected Communities, Civic Engagement 1:30pm Education, Economic Development 2:30pm Economic Development 3:30pm Equitable Access 4:30pm Evaluation Wednesday, January 31 8:30am Equitable Access, Connected Communities, Education 9:30am Education 10:30am Education, Connected Communities 11:00am Government Leadership, Economic Development certifiedwelcoming.org 43 11:30am Economic Development, Connected Communities, Equitable Access 2:30pm Education, Economic Development 3:30pm Equitable Access, Safe Communities 4:30pm Education 5:30pm Safe Communities Thursday, February 1 9:00am Closing Meeting certifiedwelcoming.org 44 APPENDIX E– LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE, RESOURCES, AND PARTNERSHIPS The following background provided context for the Anytown audit. Demographic Information Anytown-Any County  Population Size:  Racial & Ethnic Demographics  Foreign-Born: Persons in Poverty:  Language other than English spoken at home: Structure and Jurisdiction GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY (AREAS OF WORK OVERSEEN BY THE APPLYING GOVERNMENT) SCHOOLS DISTRICT(S) certifiedwelcoming.org 45 EMERGENCY SERVICES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Key Stakeholders and Organizations GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP Internal Agencies and Programs: EQUITABLE ACCESS Internal Agencies and Programs: Cross-sector Partners and Other Jurisdictions: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Internal Agencies and Programs: Cross-sector Partners and Other Jurisdictions: CONNECTED COMMUNITIES Internal Agencies and Programs: Cross-sector Partners and Other Jurisdictions: certifiedwelcoming.org 46 EDUCATION Cross-sector Partners and Other Jurisdictions ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Internal Agencies and Programs: Cross-sector Partners and Other Jurisdictions SAFE COMMUNITIES Internal Agencies and Programs: Cross-sector Partners and Other Jurisdictions CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX City Attorney City Clerk Finance Mayor & Council Administration: City Manager Office of Communications Development Services: Planning & Building Code Enforcement Land Development Economic Development Public Works: Engineering Fire Department Administration Human Resources Information Technology Services Development Services: Housing Public Works: Conservation Environmental Services For additional information on the City of Chula Vista, services, or departments, visit www.chulavistaca.gov