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Home My WebLink AboutESJ 2022-03-03 Agenda PacketTukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Equity and Social Justice Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 5:30PM. THE MEETING WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON. Join meeting video on your computer or mobile app: Click here to join the meeting Participate in the meeting by phone: 253-292-9750, Conference No. 871 594 730# For assistance during the meeting, please call Niesha Fort -Brooks, Equity and Social Justice Staff Liaison, at 206-406-6692 MEETING AGENDA Thursday, March 3, 2022 — 5:30PM Call to Order II Introduction (2 minutes) III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes) IV Approval of Minutes, February 3, 2022 (2 minutes) V Business Items • Welcome and check -ins (5 minutes) • Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst will brief the Commission on the Fireworks Code Proposal. The City Council is considering an amendment to the Municipal Code that would make the sale and discharge of certain types of fireworks legal in the city. "Safe and sane" is often used to describe ground-based fireworks like fountains, sparklers, groundflowers, etc. — basically those types of fireworks that are not aerial and do not explode. Action item: Staff is seeking input from the commission to provide recommendations if the Council should amend the Fireworks Code to allow for ground-based fireworks. • Niesha Fort -Brooks, Community Engagement Manager in the Administrative Services Department, will provide an overview of the City of Tukwila's Community Leadership Initiative (formerly known as the Community Connectors program). Action item: Staff is seeking input from the commission to provide input on new community led initiative. • City staff to provide a brief overview of what other cities throughout the nation and regionally are doing to celebrate the Juneteenth commemoration. Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Action item: Commission to discuss and decide the role they would like to part take in the for -event planning. VI Miscellaneous VII Adjournment Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 MEETING MINUTES March 3, 2022 — 5:30 p.m. I Call to Order II Introductions Aaron Draganov, Co -Chair Gabriela Quintana, Co -Chair Dr. Eileen English Kraig Boyd Councilmember Kathy Hougardy III IV V Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes February 3, 2022 Business Items • Welcome and check ins Will Ragin Perri Doll Bridgette Agpaoa Ryder Rachel Bianchi Niesha Fort -Brooks, Staff Liaison • Cyndy Knighton, Senior Transportation Program Manager from the Public Works Department, briefed the Commission on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP), and requested feedback on any equity -related improvements that could be made to the program within the existing scope, staffing level and budget. • Commissioners discussed the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration, event planning roles of the commission, and responsibilities. Staff to provide a brief overview of what other jurisdictions are planning for Juneteenth celebrations in 2022. • Commissioners discussed and recommended that the Tukwila Police Department begin to think about how they want to recruit and do outreach for the Tukwila Police Department hiring process. Add Tukwila Community Representative as interview panel member, and determine the best selection process through practice and implementation. • City staff briefed the Commission on the Equity and Social Justice Commission Year-end Review of 2021 • Community feedback and knowledge VI Miscellaneous VII Adjournment Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 CITY COUNCIL POTENTIAL AGENDA ITEMS IMPORTANT NOTE: Items often shift meeting dates; please review published agendas to ensure that items are scheduled. This is not a comprehensive or final list as items may be added last minute. March 7 Item Type PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Topic (Staff) Starts 5:30 pm Committee Date Discussion Economic Development Plan Update N/A Discussion Rental Housing Program Update N/A Action Item Land Use Fee Update Resolution C.O.W. 3/14 Action Item True Blue Strategies for Experience Tukwila Contract Consent 3/21 March 7 Item Type + TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICE COMMITTEE Topic (staff) Starts 5:30 p.m. Committee & Date Discussion Allentown Neighborhood Project & Q&A N/A Discussion Solid Waste Contract Update N/A Committee Decision RAISE GRANT Application for 42nd Avenue Bridge N/A Action Item Macadam Road S Water Upgrade & Sidewalk Improvements Contract Admendment Consent March 7 Regular Topic (Staff) Unfinished Business Resolution adopting Tukwila Pond Master Plan C.O.W. 2/28 Unfinished Business Fire Investigations CSS 2/14 Unfinished Business An update to the Wadjir Project N/A March 14 Item Ty.- COMMUNITY SERVICES & SAFTEY COMMITTEE Starts 5:30 p.m. Topic (Staff) Committee & date Discussion PD Annual Use of Force Review N/A Action Item Fire/EMS Community Advisory Committee Update C.O.W. 3/28 March 21 Item Type PLANNING & COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Starts 5:30 pm LTopic (Staff) 35 minutes ILCommittee & Date Committee Decision Zoning Code Housekeeping Amendment N/A Discussion Tukwila Village Community Development Association Update N/A March 21 REGULAR Committee & Date Topic (Staff) Consent Agenda Macadam Road S Water Upgrade and Sidewalk Improvements Contract Amendment T&I 3/7 Consent Agenda Land Use Fee Update Resolution PCD 3/7 Consent Agenda True Blue Strategies for Experience Tukwila PCD 3/7 arch 28 Discussion COMMUNITY SERVICES & SAFTEY COMMITTEE Foster Gold Links Operation Plan Starts 5:30pm N/A March 28 Item Type COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Topic (Staff) Committee & Date Special Issues 42"d Avenue South Bridge Replacement Option 4/4 Regular Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Special Issues Fire/EMS Community Advisory Committee Update CSS 3/14 COUNCIL AND SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE FIN Finance Committee PED Planning & Economic Development TIC Transportation & Infrastructure Committee CSS Community Services & Safety Committee REG Regular Council Meeting C.O.W. Committee of the Whole 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1St and 3rd Mondays 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 2nd and 4th Mondays 5:30 PM 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 PM 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 PM * Note — the Council traditionally does not hold meetings in the last half of December. 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 OPTION(S) FOR THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND THE PROCEEDINGS THROUGH, AT MINIMUM, TELEPHONIC ACCESS, ..." Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THE PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC LISTEN IN THIS MEETING IS 1-253-292-9750, ACCESS CODE 670077847#. For Technical Support during the meeting 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@TukwilaWA.gov, prior to 5:00 PM 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 THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE PUBLIC TO LISTEN TO THIS MEETING IS: 1-253-292-9750, Access Code — PLEASE VISIT TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL: UPCOMING EVENTS TO OBTAIN CURRENT ACCESS CODE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE PUBLIC TO LISTEN TO THIS MEETING IS: 1-253-292-9750, Access Code — PLEASE VISIT TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL: UPCOMING EVENTS TO OBTAIN CURRENT ACCESS CODE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE PUBLIC TO LISTEN TO THIS MEETING IS: 1-253-292-9750, Access Code — PLEASE VISIT TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL: UPCOMING EVENTS TO OBTAIN CURRENT ACCESS CODE COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SAFETY COMMITTEE THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE PUBLIC TO LISTEN TO THIS MEETING IS: 1-253-292-9750, Access Code — PLEASE VISIT TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL: UPCOMING EVENTS TO OBTAIN CURRENT ACCESS CODE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE PUBLIC TO LISTEN TO THIS MEETING IS: 1-253-292-9750, Access Code — PLEASE VISIT TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL: UPCOMING EVENTS TO OBTAIN CURRENT ACCESS CODE Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 BOARD AND COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS OF INTEREST TO TUKWILA EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION 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 BOARD/COMMISSION Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB) February 10, 2022: Advisory Board approved January 13, 2022, minutes; Tukwila Police Chief provide monthly updates, including COPCAB's special recognition and Annual Report. Staffing is at a critical level and recruitment and retention work continues to go on. Tukwila Library Advisory Board February 1, 2022: Advisory Board new business agenda discussed chair rotation, open seat discussion, 2022 goals and budget. City staff proposed new quarterly schedule for the advisory board: April 1, July 5, October 4 and December 2022 (Boards and Commission Social). The advisory board was briefed of the KCLS online programming through the end of 2021 with the goal to bring the programming back to library systems. KCLS is looking at expanding hours in 2022 and hiring additional staff. KCLS is looking at a 6 -day opening in Tukwila location. Park Commission February 9, 2022: The Park Commission welcomed new board member, discussed the Tukwila Pond Park Master Plan, workplan for the Parks commission for 2022, park rules/enforcement and the Capital Investment Plan. Planning Commission January 27, 2022: Planning Commission elected officers for 2022; New commissioner was introduced to the commission, Assistant City attorney covered the Planning Commission By -Laws and protocols. Commission received the Directors report. City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: The Equity and Social Justice Commission CC: Mayor Ekberg FROM: Niesha Fort -Brooks, Community Engagement Manger DATE: February 15, 2022 SUBJECT: The City of Tukwila Community Leadership initiative Program (TCLI) (formerly Community Connector Program) ISSUE Staff is seeking input from the Equity and Social Justice Commission on the City of Tukwila's Community Leadership Initiative (TCLI) prior to finalization. BACKGROUND In 2014 the Community Connectors program was established in collaboration with Forterra and Global to Local. The purpose of the Community Connectors was to improve outreach and engagement with communities historically underrepresented in the civic process. The City partnered with community members, particularly with Tukwila's immigrant and refugee communities, to act as liaisons and facilitate communication between the City and their respective communities. The Community Connectors first pilot program was the City's comprehensive plan update, with a focus on housing, the Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) neighborhood, and access to healthy food. Over the course of time the Community Connectors Program was becoming ineffective and transactional. The needs of the Community Connectors were not being met, they were survey - burdened, it created disposable leaders, and the Community Connectors were being tokenized due to their race. Additionally, as part of the budget reductions associated with the coronavirus pandemic, the funding for the program was eliminated in 2021. DISCUSSION City Staff is currently finalizing details with the TCLI committee before the program launches in late spring or early summer. Following is a summary of the program's purpose, mission statement, committee members, and TCLI program specifics. TCLI PURPOSE To elevate, develop and support Tukwila community leaders. The program will incorporate a shared holistic approach that will consist of discussions of real-world lived experiences among Tukwila's diverse community members. The program will provide the necessary tools to understand City services, policies and programs with an emphasis on professional and personal advocacy. INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 TCLI MISSION STATEMENT The City of Tukwila Community Leadership Initiative (TCLI) program is a community -led program supported by the City of Tukwila to increase and build upon existing and future leaders in civic engagement, City services, policies and programs. We lead with an equity lens and embrace inclusivity for the betterment of Tukwila's diverse community. TCLI COMMITTEE City staff has taken this opportunity to revamp the previous Community Connectors program. In April 2021, staff recruited a diverse group of community members to develop a new community program, including its identification as the City of Tukwila Community Leadership Initiative (TCLI). Staff reached out to various residents and community leaders who work or live in Tukwila's diverse community — those with a deep understanding of community needs and lived experiences and who lead with a racial equity lens. Members of the TCLI committee are: Diane Melgoza, former Community Connector and Community Health Worker from Global to Local Hien Kieu, Executive Director - Partner In Employment Angel Taherazer, Day 1 Coordinator/Career Coach One Program Coordinator - Refugee Women's Alliance Lina Sinton -Ali, Connection Desk Supervisor, Tukwila Health Point Margaret Bratcher, former Community Connector, Planning Commissioner and resident Khang Nguyen, former City of Tukwila Summer High School Internship Program and resident TCI,1 PROGRAM SPECIFICS The TCLI has determined that a civic academy process — which takes the cohort through various levels, functions and entry points of local government — is the best way to transform the participants in the program. The goal is to increase knowledge about how government works, what opportunities are available in City services for individuals to get involved, and how to advocate for their respective Tukwila communities. The program will allow 8-10 cohort participants. They must live, attend school or work in the City of Tukwila, and are excected to attend at least one informational session. They are required to sign the City of Tukwila's gift card documentation. To receive the gift card compensation, participants must attend the full session and complete a five -question survey after each session. The survey process will allow the TCLI committee and City staff to measure the success and direction of the program. TCLI PROGRAM BUDGET The current budget for the program and allocated costs are as follows: PROGRAM EXPENSES ANNUAL BUDGET: $25,000 Community Connector Compensation $100.00 per session Translation, interpretation, and print material (as needed) $2,500.00 Food $1,500.00 (TBD) Childcare (as needed) $1,500.00 (TBD) Professional Services: Facilitators, etc. $2,500.00 (TBD: Unknown if program will be in-person at this time, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.) INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 3 TCLI PROGRAM 2022 CURRICULUM Month City of Tukwila's Community Leadership Initiative (TCLI) April Welcome and Kick-off: TCLI 2022 Program May Basic Advocacy 101 June Advocacy 102 (deeper dive and community building) July Role of City government and City services ■ Executive (Mayor/Administration) ■ Legislative (City Council) ■ Judicial (Municipal Court) August Government 101: Understanding City services and community impact September How to become an elected official; joining Boards & Commissions October Cohort to select topic of choice November Financial Literacy 101 December Year-end celebration and evaluation review TCLI PROGRAM INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS March 2022 — Two sessions, virtual or in-person TBD March/April 2022 — Committee convenes to review applications, make cohort selection RECOMMENDATION Staff is seeking feedback from Equity and Social Justice Commission on the City of Tukwila Community Leadership Initiative prior to finalization. ATTACHMENTS City of Tukwila Community Leadership Initiative PowerPoint Presentation CITY OF TUKWILA COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE (TCLI) (formerly Community Connectors Program) Presented by Niesha Fort -Brooks, Community Engagement Manager W E a TY LEADERSH LACOMMUN H AGENDA ➢ Background: The Community Connectors Program ➢ How we got here: A brief introduction of the TCLI committee, purpose, mission statement and name change ➢ Program objectives ➢ Purpose of presentation: Staff is seeking feedback from the Equity and Social Justice Commission on the City of Tukwila's Community Leadership Initiative prior to finalization ➢ Adjournment T C L 1 TY LEADERSH LACOMMUN H THE TCLI COMMITTEE Margaret Bratcher— former Community Connector, Planning Commissioner and resident • Hien Kieu — Executive Director, Partner In Employment • Diane Melgoza — former Community Connector and Community Health Worker from Global to Local • Khang Nguyen — former City of Tukwila Summer High School Internship Program and resident Lina Sinton -Ali — Connection Desk Supervisor, Tukwila Health Point Angel Taherazer — Day 1 Coordinator/Career Coach One Program Coordinator - Refugee Women's Alliance TY LEADERSH LACOMMUN H BACKGROUND -COMMUNITY CONNECTORS ❖ In 2012, the City of Tukwila — in partnership with Forterra and Global to Local — researched how to engage effectively with Tukwila's diverse residents and community members. + This collaboration led to developing steering/staff committees, development of program material, community survey (online/printed), led small group discussions by community leaders and targeted engagement efforts with the Tukwila School District, hosted open houses and neighborhood meetings). TY LEADERSH LACOMMUN H BACKGROUND -COMMUNITY CONNECTORS The Community Connectors program was established in 2014. The pilot project identified, hired and mentored community liaisons. ❖ The Connectors received training on City services, and established relationships with elected officials and City staff. They acted as community liaisons to City departments and processes, including outreach efforts for the City of Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan. ❖ Input from the Connectors was useful for future improvements on City projects and programs. TY LEADERSH LACOMMUN H PURPOSE To elevate, develop and support Tukwila community leaders. The program will incorporate a shared holistic approach that will consist of discussions of real-world lived experiences among Tukwila's diverse community members. The program will provide the necessary tools to understand City services, policies and programs with an emphasis on professional and personal advocacy. TY LEADERSH LACOMMUN H MISSION STATEMENT The City of Tukwila's Community Leadership Initiative (TCLI) program is a community -led program supported by the City of Tukwila to increase and build upon existing and future leaders in civic engagement, City services, policies and programs. We lead with an equity lens and embrace inclusivity for the betterment of Tukwila's diverse community. W E a TY LEADERSH LACOMMUN H EXPECTATIONS OF PARTICIPANT Attend at least one Informational Session ✓ Apply to TCLI (program allows 8-10 participants) Live, attend school or work in the City of Tukwila Sign the City of Tukwila's gift card documentation ✓ Attend each session to receive a gift card compensation ✓ Complete survey following each session. (Survey process will allow TCLI committee and City staff to measure success and direction of program.) INFORMATIONAL March 2022 — Two sessions, virtual or in-person TBD SESSIONS TBD March/April — Committee convenes to review applications, cohort selection TY LEADERSH LACOMMUN H PROGRAM CURRICULUM The TCLI has determined that a civic academy process, which takes the cohort through various levels, functions and entry points of local government is the best way to transform the participants in the program. The goal is to increase knowledge about how government works, what opportunities are available in City services for individuals to get involved, and how to advocate for their respective Tukwila communities. tiT1u 1 : 1i PROGRAM CURRICULUM April Welcome and Kick-off: TCLI 2022 Program May Basic Advocacy 101 June Advocacy 102 (deeper dive and community building) July Role of City government and City services ■ Executive (Mayor/Administration) ■ Legislative (City Council) ■ Judicial (Municipal Court) August Government 101: Understanding City services and community impact September How to become an elected official; joining Boards & Commissions October Cohort to select topic of choice November Financial Literacy 101 December Year-end celebration and evaluation review P INITIATIVE TY LEADERSH LACOMMUN PROPOSED PROGRAM BUDGET Community Connector Compensation Translation, interpretation, and print material (as needed) Food Childcare (as needed) Professional Services: Facilitators, etc. $100.00 per session $2,500.00 $1,500.00 (TBD) $1,500.00 (TBD) $2,500.00 (TBD: Unknown if program will be in-person at this time, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.) The City of Tukwila thanks the Equity and Social Justice Commission for your input and feedback. QUESTIONS?