HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2017-05-04 MinutesEQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISION MEETING MINUTES
May 4, 2017
I. Call to Order
5:29 pm
II. Roll Call
Present: Kathy Hougardy, Dat Tran, Joan Hernandez,
Absent: Dr. Nancy Coogan, Aaron Dragonov
Staff: Rachel Bianchi, Mia Navarro
Guests: None
III. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was amended to move the new business item before the minutes. The
agenda was approved by consent.
IV. New Business
a. Tukwila Students Presentation on International Flag and Documentary
Project. The students did not come to present. Kathy Hougardy briefly
described the project. The students want to install flags from around the
world on International Boulevard, and produce a documentary similar to
"Voices of Arrival." We will reschedule them for a future meeting.
V. Approval of Minutes, April 6, 2017
Joan Hernandez moved to approve the minutes, Dat Tran seconded. The April 6, 2017
meeting minutes were approved.
VI. Unfinished Business
a. Equity Policy Discussion. Staff presented a brainstorming document produced
by the internal staff Equity Policy Committee, based on the guidance given by
the Commission. The Commission requested that anything related to
implementation come out, or be rephrased as examples. The group talked
about the importance of funding, and a strong, long -term implementation
plan.
b. Bylaws Discussion. This discussion was moved to a future meeting.
VII. Reports of Commissioners and Staff /Announcements
Joan Hernandez reported that the Mayor delivered a "Stand Against Racism"
proclamation at the April 24th Council meeting, in partnership with the YWCA.
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Staff reported on a Regional Equity and Inclusion group they have been participating in.
The next meeting will be on May 191h and will discuss how municipalities are addressing
equity issues within their Human Resources departments.
The group discussed membership and recruitment. Staff will provide an updated roster
and recruitment flyer via email prior to the next meeting.
VIII. Agenda for Next Meeting
a. Student Project
b. Bylaws Discussion
c. Membership
IX. Adjournment
5:24 pm
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