HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2018-04-05 Minutes
April 5, 2018
5:15 PM
Equity and Social Justice Commission
MINUTES
I.Call to Order
II.Introductions Absent:
Kathy Hougardy, Chair Mia Navarro (Commission Staff)
Aaron Dragonov Karl Henry
Nichelle Page
Dat Tran
Nora Gierloff
Roy Busch
Mikkel Roeland
Vicky Carlson (Finance Staff)
III.Approval of Agenda
Item VII a. Briefing on Budgeting and Strategic Plan was moved before Unfinished Business
IV.Approval of Minutes, February 1, 2018
V.Approval of Minutes, March 1, 2018
VI.New Business
a.Priority Based Budgeting and Strategic Plan Check-In
i.Proposed Community Workshop on May 3
ii.Public Workshop on April 21, 10-12 AM
The Commission wanted to know how programs would be evaluated, whether any cuts were
expected and how to advocate for continued funding of the ESJ group. There was discussion
about the need to create a workplan with specific goals that would align with the Strategic Plan.
b.Grant Request consideration was postponed until after the budget discussion in May, there
was some discussion of whether the ESJ should give grants in the future.
VII.Unfinished Business
ESJ badges were distributed
Members reflected on last month’s training and why each is drawn to this work
There was discussion about offering training for City Departments, Council and other
Boards – Nichelle to research and provide info to Mia
Consensus was that the members needed to continue their own growth and education
as a priority this year – question about whether once per month created enough
momentum
Kathy asked that the Goals and Mission page be repeated in the packet each month
Mia - please send info about the online budget priorities survey when it is available
VIII.Agenda for next meeting
Budget Briefing
Grant request
Training opportunities
Workplan development
Contact info for business cards
IX.Adjournment
6:45 PM