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May 19 2021 BOD Agenda.Pdf AGENDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. VIDEO/WEB CONFERENCE Denver, CO 1. 6:30 Call to Order 2. Roll Call and Introduction of New Members and Alternates 3. Move to Approve Agenda STRATEGIC INFORMATIONAL BRIEIFNG 4. 6:40 The Denver Foundation: summary and overview (Attachment A) Javier Alberto Soto, President & CEO; Dace West, Chief Impact Officer 5. 7:00 Report of the Chair • Public Hearing Announcement • Report on Performance and Engagement Committee • Report on Finance and Budget Committee 6. 7:05 Report of the Executive Director 7. 7:10 Public Comment Up to 45 minutes is allocated now for public comment and each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. If there are additional requests from the public to address the Board, time will be allocated at the end of the meeting to complete public comment. The chair requests that there be no public comment on issues for which a prior public hearing has been held before this Board. Consent and action items will begin immediately after the last speaker. TIMES LISTED WITH EACH AGENDA ITEM ARE APPROXIMATE. IT IS REQUESTED THAT ALL CELL PHONES BE SILENCED DURING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. THANK YOU! Persons in need of auxiliary aids or services, such as interpretation services or assisted listening devices, are asked to contact DRCOG at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (303) 480-6701. Board of Directors Meeting Agenda May 19, 2021 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA 8. 7:20 Move to Approve Consent Agenda i. Minutes of April 21, 2021 (Attachment B) ACTION ITEMS 9. 7:25 Discussion on the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget (Attachment C) Jenny Dock, Director, Administration and Finance 10. 7:35 Discussion on State Legislative Issues A. Bills on Which Positions Have Previously Been Taken (Attachment D) Presentation by Rich Mauro, Senior Policy and Legislative Analyst Rich Mauro will respond to questions and provide current status, if requested. These bills require no additional action by the Board unless individual bills are pulled from the package for reconsideration of the Board-adopted position. To change the Board’s position on specific legislative bills require affirmative action by 2/3 of those present and voting. B. New Bills for Consideration and Action (Attachment E) Presentation by Rich Mauro, Senior Policy and Legislative Analyst Rich Mauro will present a recommended position on any new bills based on the Board’s legislative policies. If a bill requires additional discussion it may be pulled from the package and action will be taken separately. Positions on specific legislative bills require affirmative action by 2/3 of those present and voting. INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS 11. 7:55 Briefing on the status of RTD FasTracks projects (Attachment F) Bill Van Meter, RTD Assistant General Manager of Planning 12. 8:10 Committee Reports The Chair requests these reports be brief, reflect decisions made and information germane to the business of DRCOG A. Report from State Transportation Advisory Committee – Ashley Stolzmann B. Report from Metro Mayors Caucus – Bud Starker C. Report from Metro Area County Commissioners – Jeff Baker D. Report from Advisory Committee on Aging – Jayla Sanchez-Warren E. Report from Regional Air Quality Council – Doug Rex F. Report from E-470 Authority – John Diak G. Report from CDOT – Rebecca White H. Report on FasTracks – Bill Van Meter INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 13. Lifelong Colorado release of the Livable Communities for All Coloradans plan (Attachment G) Brad Calvert, Director, Regional Planning and Development Board of Directors Meeting Agenda May 19, 2021 Page 3 14. 2020 public engagement annual report (Attachment H) Lisa Houde, Public Engagement Specialist, Communications and Marketing 15. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) administrative modifications (Attachment I) Todd Cottrell, Senior Transportation Planner, Transportation Planning and Operations ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 16. Next Meeting – June 16, 2021 17. Other Matters by Members 18. 8:30 Adjourn Board of Directors Meeting Agenda May 19, 2021 Page 4 CALENDAR OF FUTURE MEETINGS May 2021 5 Board Work Session 4:00 p.m. 5 Performance and Engagement Committee 5:30 p.m.* 5 Special Finance and Budget Committee 5:30 p.m.* 18 Regional Transportation Committee Cancelled 19 Regional Response, Inc. 5:30 p.m. 19 Finance and Budget Committee 5:40 p.m. 19 Board of Directors 6:30 p.m. 21 Advisory Committee on Aging Noon – 3 p.m. 24 Transportation Advisory Committee 1:30 p.m. June 2021 2 Board Work Session 4:00 p.m. 2 Performance and Engagement Committee 5:30 p.m.* 15 Regional Transportation Committee 8:30 a.m. 16 Finance and Budget Committee 5:45 p.m. 16 Board of Directors 6:30 p.m. 18 Advisory Committee on Aging Noon – 3 p.m. 28 Transportation Advisory Committee 1:30 p.m. July 2021 7 Board Work Session 4:00 p.m. 7 Performance and Engagement Committee 5:30 p.m. 16 Advisory Committee on Aging Noon – 3 p.m. 20 Regional Transportation Committee 8:30 a.m. 21 Finance and Budget Committee 5:30 p.m. 21 Board of Directors 6:30 p.m. 26 Transportation Advisory Committee 1:30 p.m. *Start time for this meeting is approximate. The meeting begins at the end of the preceding Board Work Session ATTACH A To: Chair and Members of the Board of Directors From: Douglas W. Rex, Executive Director (303) 480-6701 or [email protected] Meeting Date Agenda Category Agenda Item # May 19, 2021 Strategic Informational Briefing 4 SUBJECT A summary and overview of the work of The Denver Foundation and their new strategic framework. PROPOSED ACTION/RECOMMENDATIONS N/A ACTION BY OTHERS N/A SUMMARY The Denver Foundation is connecting with political, civic, business, and nonprofit leaders, as well as marginalized communities across the region to share their strategic framework and explore a myriad of partnership possibilities. Javier Alberto Soto, President & CEO and Dace West, Chief Impact Officer will present an overview of the philanthropic sector, community foundations and The Denver Foundation’s new strategic framework. They will provide an overview of grantmaking, community convening and opportunities to accelerate systems change through policy. PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS/ACTIONS N/A PROPOSED MOTION N/A ATTACHMENTS The Denver Foundation presentation ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you need additional information, please contact Douglas W. Rex, Executive Director, at [email protected] or (303) 480-6701; or Brad Calvert, Regional Planning and Development Director, at 303-480-6839 or [email protected]. 2021 STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK COMMUNICATIONS OVERVIEW Philanthropy Altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of mankind, especially by charitable giving. 86,000 charitable foundations hold more than $890 billion in assets. (Foundation Center) GIVING: Individual $449.64 billion Foundation $75.69 billion Corporate $21.09 billion (Nonprofit Trust) What is a Community Foundation? What is a Community Foundation? Local Independent Permanent Broad community betterment mission Public charity status Donor Advised Funds Types of Grantmaking Discretionary Donor Advised Fund Field of Interest Designated Scholarship OUR VISION OUR MISSION OUR PURPOSE A Metro Denver that is racially We inspire people and mobilize To achieve our vision, we will be equitable in its leadership, resources to strengthen our a proactive, collaborative, and prosperity, and culture. community. resolute leader in reducing racial disparities. We are deeply rooted in the We maintain trusting, collaborative principles of Equity, Inclusion, and relationships with our partners, OUR VALUES Diversity, and racial equity guides people from every segment of our and connects all of our work. community. We are a catalytic leader that We strengthen our civic fabric by engages critical issues and elevating the voices and perspectives accelerates systems change. of community members. The Strategic Framework The Strategic Framework was informed by an intensive community input process. Over nine months, we asked a range of stakeholders to share their hopes and dreams for the future of Metro Denver, their challenges, and their thoughts on how The Denver Foundation can best serve the community. WE ASKED What is your greatest hope WE ASKED for Metro Denver over How can The Denver the next decade? Foundation best respond to the challenges faced by our community? WE HEARD “We are a community connected, resilient and actively pursuing WE HEARD a better life circumstance for everyone. That’s my dream for Simplify the grantmaking Denver.” process “My hope for Denver is for Remain focused on equal economic opportunity racial equity for community members of all Support nonprofits races, incomes, and citizenship embedded in communities status.” Engage in policy work to “I dream of a strong community accelerate systems change where everyone has the Bring people together opportunity to thrive!” to listen and learn We will create bridges and connections between engaged philanthropists and community organizations. Priority Areas IDENTIFIED BY THE COMMUNITY CIVIC FABRIC ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE Public policy and advocacy Energy efficiency & Community organizing renewable energy & coalition building Air quality Tools to support democracy in action HOUSING Affordable housing ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Homelessness Community wealth building Workforce development TRANSPORTATION Public transit accessibility EDUCATION and affordability K-12 reforms prioritizing racial equity School funding We will tie revenue goals to community impact goals. We will explore inclusive Business Model and racially equitable & Operational
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