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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2020-02-03 Item 2A - Reappointments - Equity & Social Justice Commission / Library Advisory BoardCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS ---------------------------------- Inifialr Meeting Date Prepared by Mqyor's review Council review 02/03/20 CT ITEM INFORMATION ITEMNO. 2.A. IS'17AFFSPONSOR: MAYOR EKBERG 1ORIGINAL AGI?NDADA'I'1,1': 02/03/20 AGENDA I'I'Em Ti,ijj,,, Recommended Reappointment to the Equity & Social Justice Commission and the Library Advisory Board CATI13GORY r-1 Discussion MtgDate Z Motion A11t ,g Date 02103120 F1 Resolution MtgDate E] Ordinance Mtg Date E] BidAward Mtg Date [:] Public Hearing MtgDate E] Other MtgDate SPONSOR E] Coun6il ®Mayor E]HR E:]DCD EjFinance E]Fire EjTS E:]P&R EjPolice EjP1V Ej Court SPONSOR'S Recommended reappointment of Aaron Draganov to Position #8 of the Equity and Social SUMMARY Justice Commission and Cynthia Chesak to Position #7 of the Library Advisory Board. RLVIEWI3D BY C.O.W. mtg. E] CDN Comm R Finance Comm. R Public Safety Comm. ❑ Trans &Infrastructure R Arts Comm. El Parks Comm. F] Planning Comm. DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. CoMMI'l-I'lr" COST IMPACT/ FUND SOURCE ExPL,'NDi,i'uiw RI QUIRI-I'D AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 02/03/20 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 02/03/20 Informational Memorandum dated 12/30/19 Informational Memorandum dated 01/06/20 2 City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Mayor Ekberg DATE: December 30, 2019 SUBJECT: Reappointment to the Equity and Social Justice Commission ISSUE The term for position #8 expires December 31, 2019. Equity & Social Justice Commission Position #8 Education Representative: This term for this position expires December 31, 2019. Aaron Draganov has served in this position since October 18, 2010 and is interested in being reappointed. As the Executive Director of Human Resources for the Tukwila School District, Aaron serves a valuable role on the Commission and I am recommending his reappointment to this position. The term new for this position expires December 31, 2021. RECOMMENDATION I am recommending this reappointment be confirmed by Council at the February 3, 2020 Council Meeting. K sl 'y"jIL4`E NCity of Tukwila �o Tukwila City Hall 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone: (206) 433-1800 RECEIVED Email: BoardsComms(@tukwilawa.gov Website: www.tukwilawa.gov Application for Appointment BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Please complete the ENTIRE application form. Submitting a resume is optional. Draganov NAME: Last ADDRESS: Street Aaron First Tukwila City MAILING ADDRESS (if different): n/a HOME PHONE: MOBILE PHONE: Tukwila S.D. EMPLOYER: E-MAIL: 12-16-19 DATE: P M.I. 98188 Zip Please check all that apply to you within Tukwila city limits: W Resident ❑ Business Owner/Representative W School District Representative ❑ High School Student wish to be considered for appointment to the following board or commission (check all that apply): COMMISSIONS: Arts ❑ Civil Service Q Equity & Social Justice Parks Planning ❑ Other/Special Committee: BOARDS & COMMITTEES: ❑ Community Police Advisory Human Services Library Lodging Tax HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY SERVED ON ONE OF THESE BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS? an Yes ❑ No Equity & Social Justice If "yes", please list: AVAILABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS: ❑ Daytime 9 Evenings Please note that upon submission, all information on this document becomes public record. For further clarification regarding this application or more information regarding boards and commissions please call 206-433-1850. 0. Boards & Commissions Application Page 2 Please describe your interest in serving on a board, commission or committee and include your qualifications for the position. (Please limit your response to 500 words or less.) It would be an honor an pleasure to once again serve on the Commission for the Equity & Social Justice Committee. Though I have been on the Board for more than a decade, I am well aware that I am always learning and growing and adding new content at each and every meeting. As a member of the community and employee of the school district, I committ to representing stakeholders with an equity and social justice lens. I look forward to engaging in tough conversations that challenge the way we think about all aspects of the city. I committ to be an active participant in planning and implementing ideas that are research based and address the range of needs that exist in Tukwila. I remain open to feedback and ideas from my colleagues on the Board and maintain a growth mindset as I approach all matters. I take the role seriously and look forward to demonstrating a positive contribution to the city and community we serve. Please note that upon submission, all information on this document becomes public record. For further clarification regarding this application or more information regarding boards and commissions please call 206-433-1850. 0 Boards & Commissions Application Page 3 Professional/Community Activities (organizations, clubs, service groups, etc.): Presently serving on the Tukwila City Equity and Social Justice Commission. Hobbies/Interests: I am presently running a half marathon every month. Next up is the Bling in the New Year half on January 1, 2020 at the Pilchuck Centenial Trail in Marysville. I also enjoy reading. I am currently making my way through the long list of Pulitzer Prize winning fiction from 1917 to present. Spending time with family, especially my nephews, is very important. They presently live in San Diego, CA, so I get to travel to southern California when I want to see them. Looking forward to seeing them over the holiday break. other comments/additional information for consideration: I was born and raised in Tukwila, WA. I grew up just two blocks north of Cascade View Elementary. After graduation from Foster High School in the year 2000, 1 attended college and earned my teaching degree. I returned to Tukwila School District as a fifth grade teacher at Tukwila Elementary. In 2014 1 earned my school administrator credentials and was hired as an Assistant Principal at Tukwila Elementary and then Principal of Thorndyke Elementary. In 2018 1 was promoted to Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations for the school district. In these positions I have made it a priority to ensure equity and access for students and staff across the district and community. To this day I remain concious of this important work and make it an active aspect of all my leadership moves. Please note that upon submission, all information on this document becomes public record. For further clarification regarding this application or more information regarding boards and commissions please call 206-433-1850. rA W City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Mayor Ekberg DATE: January 6, 2020 SUBJECT: Reappointment to the Library Advisory Board ISSUE The term for position #7 expired December 31, 2019. Library Advisory Board Position #7: This term for this position expired December 31, 2019. Cynthia Chesak was recently appointed to this position on October 7, 2019. 1 am recommending she be reappointed for another term. The term new for this position expires December 31, 2021. RECOMMENDATION am recommending this reappointment be confirmed by Council at the February 3, 2020 Council Meeting. ti�