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<br />TUKWILA EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION <br /> <br />July 11, 2018 <br />5:15 P.M. <br />Hazelnut Conference Room <br />MINUTES <br />I.Call toOrder <br />6:21 <br />II.Introductions <br />Mikkell Roeland, Vice Chair <br />Nichelle Page <br />Nora Gierloff <br />Roy Busch <br />Aaron Draganov <br /> <br />Guest: David Cline, City Administrator <br />Staff: Mia Navarro, Community Engagement Manager <br />III.Approval of Minutes, June 7, 2018 <br />Noramade a motion to approve the minutes from the last meeting, Roy seconded. The <br />motion passed. <br />IV.Unfinished Business <br />Letter to Mayor/City Administrator <br />Mia gave an overview of the letter. Mr. Cline came to hear the Commission’s <br />recommendations directly. Mr. Cline gave the Commission an overview of the 2019- <br />2020 budget process, which is beginning now, so this is a good opportunity to talk <br />about the Equity Plan. Ms. Roeland shared that Waldron Organizational <br />Development Practice advised King County on their strategic plan for equity and <br />social justice. Having a third party to provide a neutral point of view is critical to <br />getting new results from the process. Ms. Page shared that it is important to get <br />community and student feedback. Students of color are wondering why they don’t <br />see themselves represented on work crews and other City/public staff. It’s <br />important to create an environment where youth begin to see themselves <br />represented. Mr. Busch stressed the importance of transparency, and neutrality in <br /> <br />