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PC Minutes <br />June 24, 2014 <br />Commissioner Alford referenced policy 15.1.10 and whether there are strategies for the City to reduce <br />their own carbon foot print and lead by example. <br />Staff said the City has adopted some specific policies from the Utilities element that could be referenced. <br />In addition, Tukwila has signed the Mayor's Agreement on Climate Change, and is a partner in the King <br />County City's Climate collaboration, which addresses more ambitious goals than taking specific actions. <br />Commissioner Mann asked for clarity on policy 15.1.16. <br />She also said that the strategies on page 9 were more inclusive to the immigrants and exclusive to other <br />residents. She said strategies and programs should be all inclusive in all areas of the plan. <br />Staff said this policy was taken directly from the Strategic Plan but that it could be broadened. Ms. Fox <br />said that she appreciated Commissioner Mann's comment and suggested changing the language to specify <br />the "entire community ". <br />Commissioner Nguyen suggested placing a stronger emphasis on the "underrepresented community. <br />Commissioner McLeod suggested removing the word "immigrants" from policy 15.1.16, in order to <br />emphasize that good relations with the police were desired for the entire community. The Commission <br />was in consensus. <br />Commissioner Hansen said Commissioner Mann's comment was a good one and the language is <br />sprinkled throughout the document, which is something to think about before Thursday. <br />Staff said they want the language to be appropriate and clear. <br />Commissioner Nguyen said that he appreciated staff's intention to place extra emphasis on the extra <br />communication to folks who may not understand English readily. <br />Commissioner Mann also requested that the policy is inclusive to the senior citizen community. <br />Commissioner Nguyen requested staff look into where all emergency management is included in other <br />chapters. <br />Staff suggested adding language referencing the other functional plans to the narrative so it is clear that <br />additional work has been done on emergency management. <br />Staff will return with language for the areas requested by the Commission. <br />Adjourned: 8:45 PM <br />Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens <br />Planning Commission Secretary <br />Adopted: 7/24/14 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />