Resolution 2019-30729 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-30729
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY AND RCULTURES, INC.,
TO PROVIDE LIVE IN-PERSON TRAINING TO SPECIFIED CITY
DEPARTMENTS ON DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL
COMPETENCY; AND, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RCULTURES, INC.,
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY
ATTORNEY, TO PROVIDE FOR WORKSHOP SESSIONS
DURING FY 2019 AND WHICH MAY BE RENEWED ON AN AS-
NEEDED BASIS, AT A COST TO THE CITY NOT TO EXCEED
$9,000 ANNUALLY.
WHEREAS, the issue of LGBTQ diversity training was discussed at the November 6,
2018, LGBTQ Advisory Committee meeting and a motion was made recommending that the City
Commission put in place in-person diversity training for staff members from Code Compliance,
Building, Finance (Customer Service Center), Recreation, Public Works Sanitation, Housing &
Community Services, and the City Manager's Office; and
WHEREAS, the issue of LGBTQ diversity training was also discussed at the December
14, 2018 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee meeting; and
WHEREAS, currently, the City of Miami Beach provides online mandatory training for all
employees on Diversity, Sexual Harassment, Ethics Regulatory, Ethics, Teambuilding, Customer'
Service Excellence, and Orientation. All employees reporting to the City Manager are required to
take each of these online trainings and comply with the established refresher frequency for each;
and
WHEREAS, as of January 2019, 4,896 employees have taken diversity training since the
online program inception in 2012, with 1,557 employees taking Diversity training between 2016-
2018, and there is a 74% compliance rate with regard to the required three-year refresher course
as of January 2019; and
WHEREAS, additionally, the Police Department provides Diversity training to all
employees annually. This past year, the department hired Rick Caldwell of RCultures to provide
in-person sessions. Per Lt. Campbell, all police department sworn officers (393 officers) are in
compliance with this required training, as well as seven detention officers. Detective Juan
Sanchez provides LGBTQ density training as well. The Police Department is piloting a diversity
program for 2019 with RER Consulting; and
WHEREAS, ODPI obtained a proposal from RCultures, Inc. to provide in-person training
on diversity and cultural competency; and
WHEREAS, ODPI will work with RCultures to implement and continue the program until
City staff members have been trained. The trainings will be delivered at the City of Miami Beach
where approximately 15 workshops will be conducted for 448 City staff members. The program
will be delivered at a cost not to exceed $9,000 for the FY 2019.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City Commission
hereby approve a partnership between the City of Miami Beach and RCultures Inc. to provide live,
in-person training to specified City departments on diversity and cultural competency, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with RCultures, Inc., acceptable to the City
Manager and City Attorney, to provide for workshop sessions during FY 2019, which may be
renewed on an as-needed basis, at a cost to the City not to exceed $9,000 annually.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13 day of March, 2019.
ATTEST:
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 13, 2019
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN
THE CITY AND RCULTURES, INC., TO PROVIDE LIVE IN-PERSON
TRAINING TO SPECIFIED CITY DEPARTMENTS ON DIVERSITY AND
CULTURAL COMPETENCY; AND, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RCULTURES, ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO PROVIDE FOR
WORKSHOP SESSIONS DURING FY 2019 AND WHICH MAY BE
_ RENEWED ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS, ATA COST TO THE CITY NOT TO
EXCEED $9,000 ANNUALLY.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the NCAC recommendation to provide live Diversity training sessions and refer the item
to FCWPC for funding.
ANALYSIS
In August 2018, staff in Organizational Development Performance Initiatives
(ODPI) presented the City's online Diversity Training to members of the LGBTQ
Committee following a request from the chair. Committee members provided
suggestions which were incorporated into the City's Diversity Training program.
On November 6, 2018, the LGBTQ Advisory Committee made the following
motion:
"The request is for the Commission to put in place an in-person diversity training for
all City employees."
Chief Learning Officer Leslie Rosenfeld provided information and options at to
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) members on December
14, 2018 and received direction to return with additional in-person diversity
training options for review and consideration.
At the January 28, 2019 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee meeting,
options were presented for live diversity training for 448 team members who have
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ongoing contact with the public. A proposal from RCultures, Inc. was shared, as
this trainer has provided similar sessions in the past. Approximately 15
workshops and around 30 team members will participate in each session.
ANALYSIS:
Currently, the City of Miami Beach provides online mandatory training for all
employees on Diversity, Sexual Harassment, Ethics Regulatory, Ethics,
Teambuilding, Customer Service Excellence, and Orientation. All employees
reporting to the City Manager are required to take each of these online trainings
and comply with the established refresher frequency for each. As of January
2019, 4,896 employees have taken diversity training since online program
inception in 2012, with 1,557 employees taking Diversity training between 2016-
2018, a 74% compliance with required three year refresher as of January
2019.
Additionally, the Police Department provides Diversity training to all employees
annually. This past year, the department hired Rick Caldwell of RCultures to
provide in-person sessions. Per Lt. Campbell, all police department sworn officer
(393 officers) are in compliance with this required training, as well as seven
detention officers. Detective Juan Sanchez provides LGBTQ sensitivity training
as well. The police department is piloting a diversity training program for 2019 with
RER Consulting (Attachment A)
Per direction received at the December 2018 NCAC, below are in-person options for
diversity training for the following departments with significant interaction with the
community and customers:
Goal:
The goal is to provide live training sessions to the below listed CMB departments on diversity and
cultural competency in 2019:
Department Number of Employees
Code Compliance 20
Building 76
Finance (Customer Service Center) 28
Recreation 184
Public Works Sanitation 103
Housing& Comuuunity Services 22
City Manager 15
Total Number of Employees 448
CONCLUSION
Staff is seeking funding at $9,000 to schedule in-person Diversity training sessions for 448
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team members.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Ensure That A Universal Culture Of High Quality Customer-Service Is Driving The Conduct Of The
City Commission And All City Employees
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
$9,000 FY 19
Legislative Tracking
Organizational Development Performance Initiatives
Sponsor
Commissioner Michael Gongora
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