HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2020-08-06 Agenda PacketTukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila - City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 9818
IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Equity and Social Justice Commission will be held on August 6, 2020
at 5:15 p.m. THE MEETNG WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON.
The phone number to participate in the call is: 253-292-9750, Conference ID: 587 031 297#
For assistance during the meeting, please call the Equity and Social Justice Staff Liaison,
Niesha Fort -Brooks at 206-406-6692
MEETING AGENDA
August 6, 2020 - 5:15 p.m.
I Call to Order
II Introduction
III Approval of Agenda (2 Minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes, July 9, 2020
V Business Items
• Hkwauaquejol Hollins, Interim Foster High School Principal: Introduction
• Equity Policy Implementation Committee (EPIC) recommendations
• Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator: COVID-Response19
• Discussion -Action Items 2020
• Legislation target overview
• Community feedback and knowledge
VI Miscellaneous
VII Adjournment
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Avenue S, Tukwila, WA 98168
I Call to Order
II Introductions
IV
V
MEETING MINUTES
July 9, 2020 - 5:15 p.m.
Kraig Boyd
Joe Duffie
Aaron Draganov
Eileen English
Kathy Hougardy, Councilmember
Nichelle Paige
Gabriela Quintana
Laurel Humphrey
Christine Neuffer
Jonathan Joseph
Trish Kinlow
Bruce Linton
Nate Robinson
Rachel Bianchi
Niesha Fort -Brooks
Approval of Agenda (3 Minutes)
Approval of Minutes, July 9, 2020
Business Items
• Nate Robinson, Teens Specialist shared the Teens for Tukwila - National
League of Cities trip that took place in Washington D.0 in early March 2020.
Highlights of this trip included interaction with local and federal elected
officials, visitation to the Martin Luther King, Jr memorial statue and various
landmarks throughout the District of Columbia.
• Chief Linton provided an overview of the department's response to the
"eight can't wait" effort. Commissioners asked questions about the
department's efforts, including better engagement with youth and the
importance of relationship building in the community.
• Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator shared the cities COVID-19
response and impacts as it relates to outreach efforts to provide food, utility,
and small business assistance. Rachel provided city updates regarding
furlough of staff, hiring freeze and budget impacts due to the coronavirus
pandemic.
• Niesha Fort -Brooks, Community Engagement Manager provided a brief
update on the Equity Policy Implementation Committee (EPIC)
subcommittee initiative process and introduced EPIC members Trish
Kinlow, Court Administrator and Laurel Humphry, Council Analyst to inform
commissioners with a high level overview of EPICS four initiatives: Human
Resource Policy, Hiring Policy Changes, Consistent Training, Equity Toolkit
and Outreach Guide.
• Commissioners voted and approved the appointment of the Equity and
Social Justice's Commission's newly appointed co-chairs, Aaron Draganov
and Gabriela Quintana.
• August Agenda -planning
• Legislation target overview
• Community feedback and knowledge
VI Miscellaneous
VII Adjournment 7:06 p.m.
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City Council Potential Agenda Items
IMPORTANT NOTE: Items often shift meeting dates; please review published agendas to
ensure items are scheduled. This is not a comprehensive or final list as items may be added
last minute.
AgendaCity Council items
August 3 - Special
Presentation
UpdatesDate
Introduction of Community Representatives on Valley Independent
Investigative Team
N/A
August 3
Floodplain Management Ordinance
R.E.G. 7/20
August 3 - CSS
A resolution on Bank De -Risking
R.E.G 7/13
August 10
COVID-19 Financial Impact Report
C.O.W.
August 10 - CSS
School Speed Zone Contract, in the amount of $68,400 annually
C.O.W. 7/27
Council subcommittee meets 5:30 D.M.
FIN - Finance Committee 2nd and 4t" Mondays
PED - Planning & Economic Development 1st and 3rd Mondays
TIC - Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 11t and 3rd Mondays
CSS - Community Services & Safety Committee 2nd and 4t" Mondays
Reg - Regular Council Meeting -1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 p.m.
C.O.W. - Committee of the Whole - 2nd and fourth Mondays 7:00 p.m.
THE MEETINGS WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED AT TUKWILA CITY HALL, BASED ON THE GOVERNOR'S
PROCLAMATION 20-28 ADOPTED MARCH 24, 2020 WHICH SAYS IN PART:
ANY PUBLIC AGENCY, SUBJECT TO RCW 42.30, IS PROHIBITED FROM CONDUCTING ANY
MEETING, SUBJECT TO RCW 42.30 UNLESS (A) THE MEETING IS NOT CONDUCTED IN -
PERSON AND INSTEAD PROVIDES AN OPTIONS) FOR THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND THE
PROCEEDINGS THROUGH, AT MINIMUM, TELEPHONIC ACCESS, ..."
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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call: 1-206-431-2179
Those wishing to provide public comments at the above meeting will have the opportunity to
deliver public comments via email. All written comments received by email to
citycouncil(aD_tukwilawa.gov prior to 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting, will be read aloud
during the meeting by City staff within the normal five-minute time limit.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
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LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Boards and Commission Agenda Items
IMPORTANT NOTE: Items often shift meeting dates; please review published agendas to
ensure items are scheduled. This is not a comprehensive or final list as items may be added at the
last minute. For up-to-date information, visit: TukwilaWA.gov/departments/mayors-office/boards-
and-commissions
Boards . Commissions
Arts Commission
Updates
July 22, 2020: Riverton Creek Restoration Project: Wood carving update - Sarah
Kavage, Art in Residence; Joint Parks Commission & Arts Commission Meeting,
August 12, 2020 - Riverton Creek
COPCAB
July 9, 2020: Use of Force
Human Services Advisory Board
July 22, 2020: Member sharing; Review RFP's
Lodging Tax Advisory
July 10, 2020: Special Presentations - COVID-19 impacts; Westfield Southcenter
Committee
Mall update; Starfire update. General Business - Seattle Southside Regional
Tourism Authority, Emergency Funding for Meetings Marketing Update; Tukwila
Pond Update; Southcenter Art Update
Planning Commission
Design review public hearing for construction of new 2-story office and warehouse
building with associated site improvements:14027 Interurban Ave S