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Home My WebLink AboutESJ 2017-12-07 Agenda PacketTUKWILA EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION December 7, 2017 5:15 P.M. AGENDA END OF YEAR CELEBRATION Bai Tong Thai Restaurant 16876 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila, WA 98188 I. Call to Order II. Introductions III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of Minutes, November 2, 2017 V. Unfinished Business a. None VI. New Business a. Funding Requests i. Teens for Tukwila Washington DC Trip ii. Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball Sponsorship b. Retreat Ideas VII. Reports of Commissioners and Staff/Announcements VIII. Agenda for Next Meeting IX. Adjournment TUKWILA EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION November 2, 2017 5:15 P.M. MINUTES I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:20 pm. II. Roll Call • Aaron Dragonov Absent: • Dat Tran • Jonathan Joseph • Joan Hernandez • NicheIle Page • Karl Henry • Roy Busch • Kathy Hougardy Staff: • Nora Gierloff • Mia Navarro • Mikkel Rolland (Guest, future • Rachel Bianchi member) III. Approval of Agenda No changes to the agenda as presented. IV. Approval of Minutes, October 5, 2017 Joan Hernandez made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Aaron Dragonov seconded the motion, the motion passed. V. Unfinished Business a. Grants The Tukwila elementary schools requested funding support in the amount of $1200 ($400 per school) for books that more accurately reflect the individual schools' student populations. The Still Waters Weekend Snackpack Program requested funding in the amount of $1,000 to feed homeless students in the Tukwila School District over the weekend since they don't have access to school meals over the weekend. Nora Gierloff made a motion to approve the funding requests as presented, Carl Henry seconded the motion, the motion passed. 2 b. Equity Policy Update Mia presented the group with the feedback she received from staff regarding the Equity Policy. As a result, the group made two changes to the policy: • Adding "Gender Identity" to the bulleted list of groups identified in section I, Background and Overview. • Adding "contractors" to the list of audiences for which the City will develop a toolkit, Section IV. Policy Goals, Goal 5, Equity serves as a core value for all long-term plans moving forward. Nora Gierloff made a motion to approve the two changes to the policy, Aaron Dragonov seconded the motion, the motion passed. Mia will present the policy as amended to the Finance Committee on 11/21, Committee of the Whole on 11/27, and at the Regular Council Meeting on 12/4. VI. New Business a. Award Opportunities The group discussed potential award opportunities, including the All- American City Award. These are aspirational and may help guide future work. b. Miscellaneous • The group talked about having a joint meeting with the Community Connectors. • The group discussed having a retreat in January to do some strategic planning for the year. Possible locations included the library, the Duwamish Tribal Center, and the Sullivan Center. VII. Reports of Commissioners and Staff/Announcements This is Joan Hernandez's last meeting, and she talked about the work she did to create the Commission, and accomplishments of the Commission. She is very proud to have been part of the origination, and part of the Commission since its inception. VIII. Agenda for Next Meeting • End of Year Celebration at a restaurant • Arts Plan • Retreat Ideas IX. Adjournment The meeting adjourned by consensus at 6:26 pm 3 EQUITY & DIVERSITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE* *Re nests should be submitted no later than 60 days )rior to the date needed. Applicant/Contact Information Applicant Name: (Applying Organization or Individual) Teens for Tukwila Address: Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S Today's Date: 11/30/2017 Street Address Tukwila City Contact Person: Nate Robinson WA State Suite # 98168 ZIP Code Title: Teen Recreation Program Specialist Phone: (206) 768-2822 Funding Request Amount Requested: $5050 Date Needed*: 9/21/2017 Describe, in detail, how these funds will be utilized. Attach additional sheets as needed: *No later than 60 days prior These funds may be used to support travel, lodging, and or registration expenses for Teens for Tukwila members to attend the National League of Cities Conference in Washington DC, March 11-14, 2018. This conference includes a youth component, and promotes civic engagement among young people. Teens for Tukwila members attended this conference in 2016. How does your request for funding align with the Equity & Social Justice Commission Goals? (See back) We are requesting funds from the Sister Cities and Civic Awareness Committee for this trip. As mentioned above, this conference includes a youth component, and promotes civic engagement among young people. For many Teens for Tukwila members this was the first time they flew on a plane, let alone had a chance to go to the nation's capitol and address members of Congress. Reinvestment Commitment The Equity & Social Justice Commission is committed to the reinvestment of services. If you receive funding from the Commission how do you prefer to reinvest your time and/or services to the Commission? (check all that apply) ❑ Volunteer to provide translation services. Please list languages: ❑ Attend monthly Commission meetings for (insert number) months. ❑ Perform (insert number) hours of community service by volunteering to (please describe): Other, please describe: Teens for Tukwila members will fundraise to reimburse the City for a portion • of the trip, TBD. Return completed forms to: City of Tukwila Equity & Diversity Commission 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 4 Equity & Social Justice Commission GOALS Events and activities that promote understanding that accepts, celebrates, and appreciates diversity within the community. 2. Resources for the community by that provide information and educational forums that will facilitate a better understanding and awareness of social justice and human rights. 3. Opportunities to increase equity and social justice awareness and promote social justice programs. 5 EQUITY & DIVERSITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE* *Re :;nests should be submitted no later than 60 days )rior to the date needed. Applicant/Contact Information Applicant Name: (Applying Organization or Individual) Tukwila Parks and Rec Youth Basketball League Today's Date: 11/30/2017 Address: Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S Street Address Tukwila City Contact Person: Marlus Francis WA State Suite # 98168 ZIP Code Title: Fitness and Athletic Coordinator Phone: (206) 768-2822 Funding Request Amount Requested: $250 Date Needed*: 12/15/2017 Describe, in detail, how these funds will be utilized. Attach additional sheets as needed: *No later than 60 days prior These funds will be used to support one youth basketball team in the Tukwila Parks and Rec Youth Basketball League. How does your request for funding align with the Equity & Social Justice Commission Goals? (See back) This program supports youth in our community and promotes fitness, teamwork, and dedication to a goal. Many of Tukwila's youth are low-income, and would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in a program like this. Reinvestment Commitment The Equity & Social Justice Commission is committed to the reinvestment of services. If you receive funding from the Commission how do you prefer to reinvest your time and/or services to the Commission? (check all that apply) ❑ Volunteer to provide translation services. Please list languages: ❑ Attend monthly Commission meetings for (insert number) months. ❑ Perform (insert number) hours of community service by volunteering to (please describe): ❑ Other, please describe: Return completed forms to: City of Tukwila Equity & Diversity Commission 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 6 Equity & Social Justice Commission GOALS Events and activities that promote understanding that accepts, celebrates, and appreciates diversity within the community. 2. Resources for the community by that provide information and educational forums that will facilitate a better understanding and awareness of social justice and human rights. 3. Opportunities to increase equity and social justice awareness and promote social justice programs. 7