HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4b. DEI Strategic Plan Community Wide Survey Feedback Item 4b.
Human Relations Commission
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 9/6/2023
Item Number: 4b.
FROM: Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager
Phone Number: (805) 781-7073
E-mail: nveloz@slocity.org
SUBJECT: DEI STRATEGIC PLAN COMMUNITY WIDE SURVEY FEEDBACK
RECOMMENDATION
Provide feedback to staff on the draft DEI Strategic Plan Community Survey to ensure it
captures relevant information pertinent to the development and adoption of the DEI
Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND
In fiscal year 2021-2023 the DEI Major City Goal (MCG) included the development and
adoption of the DEI Strategic Plan. Due to work plan prioritization and staff turnover, there
were delays in the formulation and development of the DEI Strategic Plan. In fiscal year
2023-2025, the same DEI MCG work item was carried over for development and
implementation. The DEI Strategic Plan Framework was presented before Council on
May 2, 2023, as a study session to gather feedback and direction on items that needed
to be included as part of the plan. The Office of DEI executed a contract to hire a
consultant, Dr. Beya Makekau, to assist in the community outreach component and
development of the plan. One of the key strategies under community outreach is the
development and implementation of the Community Wide Survey, which will help in
providing community input in the development of the DEI Strategic Plan.
NEXT STEPS
HRC to review the Community Wide Survey and provide feedback to staff on the draft
questionnaire to ensure it reaches and meets the most community members.
ATTACHMENTS
A - Draft DEI Strategic Plan Community Wide Survey
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DEI Strategic Plan Community Survey
OVERVIEW
As part of the preparation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategic Plan, the City of San Luis Obispo
invites residents and the community at large to participate in a brief survey. The information you provide will
help inform and guide the vision for the City's DEI efforts in the coming years.
This survey is completely confidential. No contact information is collected, and results of the survey will be
provided in aggregate only.
Thank you for taking the time to participate in this important effort. All survey responses must be completed by
October 31st at 5:00pm.
Community Wide Survey
1. Does the following DEI Statement serve as guiding principle and vision for the City and the
community?
“The City of San Luis Obispo values diversity, promotes equity and belonging, actively denounces
systemic racism, and believes that both in value and practice San Luis Obispo can be a place where
*all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and inclusion. The City is dedicated to building a
community and government in which diversity is celebrated, equity is embedded in policy, and inclusion
is foundational to the organizational culture. The City is committed to ensuring that its employees,
contractors, and members of the public are equitably represented and have access to the necessary
resources to ensure San Luis Obispo is a place they can thrive.”
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
On a scale where 1 is WEAK and 5 is STRONG, assess the following statements:
2. The City is actively committed to address issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, in the
community.
Options: 1 2 3 4 5
3. The City’s DEI values are adequately reflected in internal and external communications,
programs/projects, outreach, website, and services.
Options: 1 2 3 4 5
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Your DEI Vision for San Luis Obispo:
4. Which of the following words describe your vision of DEI for the City of San Luis Obispo?
Please select up to five (5) words.
1. Equitable 11. Culturally-rich 21. Other (please specify)
2. Inclusive 12. Prosperous
3. Fair 13. Wealth
4. Diverse 14. Equal Opportunity
5. Justice-driven 15. Accessible
6. Safe 16. Family-driven
7. Resilient 17. Belonging
8. Innovative 18. Community-led
9. Progressive 19. Multi-lingual
10. Sustainable 20. Universal Mobility
On a scale where 1 is WEAK and 5 is STRONG, assess each of the following statements as priority
concepts for the strategic plan:
5. Inclusive Organizational Culture and Structure: Fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes
equitable programs and policies to cultivate an environment that values, respects, and welcomes
employees and community members from all backgrounds and diverse identities.
Options: 1 2 3 4 5
6. Equitable Communication and Accessibility: Developing equitable communication strategies to
create inclusive and accessible engagement in city programs and services that increases the
participation for underserved communities and reinforces the City’s commitment to DEI.
Options: 1 2 3 4 5
7. Diverse Community Engagement and Representation: Cultivating equitable pathways for expanded
community partnerships rooted in diverse representation in City processes, services, and community
initiatives aimed at fostering systemic change and increased public awareness.
a. Options: 1 2 3 4 5
8. Embedded Accountability and Sustainable Change: Building strategies that operationalize the City’s
commitment to DEI and allow for sustained movement and continued growth towards transformational
change.
a. Options: 1 2 3 4 5
9. Do you have any additional comments or feedback about San Luis Obispo’s community needs
related to diversity, equity, and inclusion or your vision for the city DEI Strategic Plan?
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Demographic Survey
NOTE: These demographic questions are OPTIONAL and will ONLY be used to understand satisfaction
rates, identify service gaps, and inform service enhancements in programs. Please circle the answer
that is applicable to you.
1. What is your age group?
a. 1997 - now (age 0-26) e. 1928 - 1945 (age 78-95)
b. 1981 - 1996 (age 27-42) f. Born 1927 or before (age 96+)
c. 1965 - 1980 (age 43-58) g. Prefer not to answer
d. 1946 - 1964 (age 59-77)
2. What is the primary language used in your household?
a. English l. Other
b. Spanish m. Prefer not to answer
3. Do you have any of the following conditions that fit into one of the definitions of a disability or different
ability?
Ambulatory: having serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Cognitive: because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, having difficulty remembering,
concentrating, or making decisions.
Employment: because of physical, mental, emotional condition lasting 6 months or more, the person has
difficulty working at a job or business.
Sensory: conditions that include blindness, deafness, or a severe vision or hearing impairment.
Self-care: because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition lasting 6 months or more, the person
has difficulty dressing, bathing, or getting around inside the home.
Mental: because of physical, mental, or emotional condition lasting 6 months or more, the person has
difficulty learning, remembering, or concentrating.
Physical: conditions that substantially limit one or more basic physical activities such as walking,
climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, or carrying.
a. Yes b. No c. Prefer not to answer
4. Do you identify as Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx or of Spanish origin?
a. Yes b. No c. Prefer not to answer
5. Which racial group do you most closely identify with?
a. Asian n. White/Caucasian
b. Black or African American o. Two or more races
c. Native American, American Indian, or Alaska Native p. Prefer not to answer
d. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
6. Which sex were you assigned at birth?
a. Male c. Intersex
b. Female d. Prefer not to answer
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7. Which of the following best describes your gender identity?
a. Cisgender Male/man f. Gender variant/nonconforming/non-binary
b. Cisgender Female/woman g. Questioning/unsure
c. Transgender Male/Man h. Another gender identity
d. Transgender Female/Woman i. Prefer not to answer
e. Genderqueer
8. Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
a. d. Bisexual g. Queer
b. Gay or Lesbian e. h. Another sexual orientation
c. Heterosexual or Straight f. Questioning or unsure i. Prefer not to answer
9. Have you ever served in the U.S. military or the military reserves?
a. Yes b. No c. Prefer not to answer
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