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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2019-10-21 Item 5A - Resolution - Restate City's Commitment to Being Diverse, Tolerant and InclusiveU IL SIS illedingDate Prepared by Mayor's review Council review 09/03/19 LH i< 1 10/21/19 LH f..,C %._..., ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. STAFF SPONSOR: LAUREL HUMPHREY ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 9/03/19 AGENDA ITEM TITLE A resolution restating and repealing Resolution the city's 1900. commitment to being diverse, tolerant and inclusive, 9/3/19 E AltgDate Motion 0 Ordinance illtsDate E Bid Award Mg Date E Other ilitsDate CATEGORY 0 Discussion EI Resolution • Public I -Tearing .11,11sDate AltgDate 10/21/19 AllsDate I — Mayor DCD Finance — Fire ETS EPJV ri Court' SPONSOR 0 Countd HIZ • 1.136-R [Po/ice SPONSOR'S The City Council requested additional language in its policy statement on being an inclusive SumMARY city. The best way to achieve this is by repealing Resolution 1900 and restating its content with the additions. REVIEWED I3Y E c.o. W. Mtg. E Trans &Infrastructure DATE: 9/24/19 a CDN Comm 111 Finance Comm. E Public Safety Comm. 1] Parks Comm. E Planning Comm. COMMI I I EE CI -LAIR: QUINN Arts Comm. RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. COMM' III E COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $ $ $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 09/03/19 Forwarded back to Community Development & Neighorhoods Committee MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 09/03/19 Draft Resolution 10/21/19 Informational Memorandum dated 9/13/19 Resolution in strike-thru underline (Changes from 9/23 CDN shown in shaded text) Resolution in Final Form Minutes from the 9/23 CDN Committee Meeting 67 68 TO: FROM: City of Tukwila INFOR ATIO AL E ORA DU Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst Allan Ekberg, Mayor CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: September 13, 2019 SUBJECT: Resolution Restating City Commitment to Being Diverse, Tolerant and Inclusive ISSUE The City Council desires to update the sentiments expressed in Resolution 1900 to include stronger language condemning hate and intimidation crimes. BACKGROUND In 2016, in response to concerns expressed by community members regarding discriminatory and sometimes hateful rhetoric occurring across the nation, the City Council adopted Resolution 1900 to reaffirm its commitment for Tukwila to remain a diverse, tolerant and inclusive community. At the August 5, 2019 Council meeting, and in response to public comment given that night, Councilmember Robertson requested and obtained consensus to make a formal statement against instances of hate, bigotry, and domestic terrorism. Staff determined one effective way to accomplish this would be to revisit Resolution 1900 which already states the Council's collective values regarding diversity, tolerance, and civility, as well as asserts that "all of Tukwila's residents deserve to live in a safe environment free of hate, discrimination and fear." Rather than amending that resolution, which would cause these value statements to exist separately in two documents, staff proposes repealing 1900 and restating the language with the desired additions so that all of the text will reside in one new resolution. The City Council reviewed the proposed new resolution at its September 3 meeting and referred it to the Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee for further discussion and an opportunity to review the changes made from Resolution 1900. ATTACHMENTS Comparison of Resolution 1900 and proposed draft Draft resolution 69 70 NOTE: Track changes shows text added, changed or removed when compared to Resolution No. 1900 (from 2016). Shaded text (on page 2) shows language added per the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee meeting on 9/24/19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUK ILA, ASHINGTO DIVERSE, TOLERANT AND INCLUSIVE CITY. A RESOLUTIO OF THE CITY COU CIL OF THE CITY OF TUK A, ASHI GTO RESTATI G THE CITY'S CO T ENT TO BEING DIVERSE, TOLE A TA D INCLUSIVE, A D REPEALI G RESOLUTION O. 1900. WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is a beautifully diverse community of neighborhoods, residents, businesses and visitors; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila considers this diversity to be one of its greatest assets and prioritizes the value of inclusiveness; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1614 in 2006 reaffirming its commitment to being an inclusive community as a fundamental value; and HEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1900 in 2016 reaffirming its commitment to being a diverse, tolerant and inclusive community; and WHEREAS, we, as elected representatives of the people, have a responsibility to not stay silent in the face of violence and discrimination against any person of our constituents or compatriotc,; and WHEREAS, the people of Tukwila recognize that people of all cultures, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds all do better when we work together; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila promotes civility and strives for a culture where tolerance and solidarity overcome fear and division; and W:\Legislative Development\Recommitment to being diverse -tolerant -inclusive strike-thru 10-8-19 LH:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 1 of 3 71 WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila does not tolerate bias, harassment, or discrimination based on race, religion, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, housing status or status with regard to public assistance; and WHEREAS, we advance the principles of non -violence, tolerance, religious freedom, trust and safety, and recognize that these principles are valued by all communities in our City; and WHEREAS, all of Tukwila's residents deserve to live in a safe environment free of hate, discrimination and fear; and WHEREAS, we believe in the public sector for the public good, and advancing equity and inclusion is critical to the success of our communities and our nation; and HEREAS, because hate crimes and incidences of intimidation are on the rise locally, regionally, and nationally, the City Council desires to reiterate their position that all elected officials, whether local, state, or federal, should be leaders in opposing hate speech and especially careful to never use such language in spoken, written, or social media; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLO S: Section 1. Tukwila has historically been, and remains to this day, a welcoming community to people from all over the world, and therefore the City Council reaffirms its commitment to equality and inclusiveness for all residents and visitors to our City. We reject the politics and language of division, bigotry, violence, hate and discrimination. We will fight for the rights, freedoms and interests of all the members of our community no matter what the color of our skin, our gender, the way we worship, where we were born, our sexual orientation, our abilities, or any other identity. Furthermore, we resolve to: 1. Prioritize and promote a welcoming environment for all in our community and recognize the rights of individuals to live their lives with dignity and free of discrimination. 2. Commit to pursuing a policy agenda that affirms civil and human rights and ensures that those targeted on the basis of culture, religion or immigration status can turn to government without fear of recrimination. 3. Engage with individuals and community groups to promote education and dialogue among all community members. 4. Denounce the use of language expressing hate with the intent to strike fear in the hearts of people because of their racial, cultural, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin differences. Wlegislative Development\Recommitment to being diverse -tolerant -inclusive strike-thru 10-8-19 LH:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 2 of 3 72 Section 2. Resolution No, 1900 is hereby repealed in its entirety. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2019. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Kathy Hougardy, Council President Dennis Robertson, Tukwila City Council Verna Seal, Tukwila City Council De'Sean Quinn, Tukwila City Council Kate Kruller, Tukwila City Council Thomas McLeod, Tukwila City Council Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Zak !clan, Tukwila City Council W:\Legislative Development\Recommitment to being diverse -tolerant -inclusive strike-thru 10-8-19 LH:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 3 of 3 73 74 Washington Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RESTATING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO BEING DIVERSE, TOLERANT AND INCLUSIVE, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1900. WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is a beautifully diverse community of neighborhoods, residents, businesses and visitors; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila considers this diversity to be one of its greatest assets and prioritizes the value of inclusiveness; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1614 in 2006 reaffirming its commitment to being an inclusive community as a fundamental value; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1900 in 2016 reaffirming its commitment to being a diverse, tolerant and inclusive community; and WHEREAS, we, as elected representatives of the people, have a responsibility to not stay silent in the face of violence and discrimination against any person; and WHEREAS, the people of Tukwila recognize that people of all cultures, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds all do better when we work together; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila promotes civility and strives for a culture where tolerance and solidarity overcome fear and division; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila does not tolerate bias, harassment, or discrimination based on race, religion, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, housing status or status with regard to public assistance; and WHEREAS, we advance the principles of non -violence, tolerance, religious freedom, trust and safety, and recognize that these principles are valued by all communities in our City; and W:\Legislative Development\Recommitment to being diverse -tolerant -inclusive final 10-8-19 LH:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 1 of 3 75 WHEREAS, all of Tukwila's residents deserve to live in a safe environment free of hate, discrimination and fear; and WHEREAS, we believe in the public sector for the public good, and advancing equity and inclusion is critical to the success of our communities and our nation; and WHEREAS, because hate crimes and incidences of intimidation are on the rise locally, regionally, and nationally, the City Council desires to reiterate their position that all elected officials, whether local, state, or federal, should be leaders in opposing hate speech and especially careful to never use such language in spoken, written, or social media; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Tukwila has historically been, and remains to this day, a welcoming community to people from all over the world, and therefore the City Council reaffirms its commitment to equality and inclusiveness for all residents and visitors to our City. We reject the politics and language of division, bigotry, violence, hate and discrimination. We will fight for the rights, freedoms and interests of all the members of our community no matter what the color of our skin, our gender, the way we worship, where we were born, our sexual orientation, our abilities, or any other identity. Furthermore, we resolve to: 1. Prioritize and promote a welcoming environment for all in our community and recognize the rights of individuals to live their lives with dignity and free of discrimination. 2. Commit to pursuing a policy agenda that affirms civil and human rights and ensures that those targeted on the basis of culture, religion or immigration status can turn to government without fear of recrimination. 3. Engage with individuals and community groups to promote education and dialogue among all community members. 4. Denounce the use of language expressing hate with the intent to strike fear in the hearts of people because of their racial, cultural, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin differences. Section 2. Resolution No. 1900 is hereby repealed in its entirety. W:\Legislative Development\Recommitment to being diverse -tolerant -inclusive final 10-8-19 76 LH:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 2 of 3 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2019. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Kathy Hougardy, Council President Dennis Robertson, Tukwila City Council Verna Seal, Tukwila City Council De'Sean Quinn, Tukwila City Council Kate Kruller, Tukwila City Council Thomas McLeod, Tukwila City Council Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Zak [clan, Tukwila City Council W:\Legislative Development\Recommitment to being diverse -tolerant -inclusive final 10-8-19 LH:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 3 of 3 77 78 Community Development& Neighborhoods Minutes September 24, 2019 D. Resolution: Restating the City's Commitment to Being Diverse, Tolerant and Inclusive The City Council expressed a desire to make a strong collective statement condemning instances and aggressions of hate and intimidation. Staff prepared a resolution that would update the sentiments expressed in Resolution 1900 to include stronger language in this area. Committee members reviewed the comparison of the proposed new resolution and Resolution 1900. Chair Quinn requested additional language describing the intent of the Council by referencing Tukwila's historic role in being a welcoming community to residents from all over the world. Committee members suggested inviting the Equity and Social Justice Commission to the next Council discussion along with a few residents who have recently spoken on these matters. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 21, 2019 REGULAR MEETING. III. MISCELLANEOUS Chair Quinn mentioned a recent conversation with a resident who suggested the City make more of an effort to highlight exceptional work by its employees, specially by calling them out in a public manner so that the community is aware. He suggests a program be developed in partnership between the Council and Administration that would highlight exceptional public service. Chair Quinn referenced a letter sent to the all Councilmembers expressing concern about a Reasonable Use Exception application for a parcel on South 150th Street. The Committee designated Councilmember Robertson to follow up with staff on this issue. Staff noted that the City has been asked and intends to join a multi -city amicus brief in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Committee members expressed support for joining. Adjourned 6:27 p.m. Comnttee Chair Approval 79