HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2020-10-08 MinutesTukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 9818
MEETING MINUTES
October 8, 2020 — 5:15 p.m.
Call to Order
II Introductions
Aaron Draganov: Co -Chair
Gabriela Quintana: Co -Chair
Kraig Boyd
Eileen English
Kathy Hougardy, Councilmember
Johnathan Joseph
Wynetta Bivens
Trish Kinlow
Juan Padilla
David Cline
Niesha Fort -Brooks, Staff Liaison
III Approval of Agenda (3 Minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes October 8, 2020
V Business Items
• David Cline, City Administrator presented the City of Tukwila's City Budget.
Presentation provided information on the general fund and revenue forecasting.
City Administrator requested commissioner input on budget priorities for the next
budget cycle.
• Commissioners discussed strategic planning for 2021, setting strategic values and
parameters for decision-making. Examples include protecting most vulnerable,
police protection and preventing the reduction of City services, including staff.
• Commissioners are concerned that the Equity and Social Justice Commission is
expected to solve all City challenges.
• Commission discussed the Tukwila Police Chief search and impacts it will have
internally and externally.
• Trish Kinlow, Court Administrator reported on the Tukwila's Justice Center
community resources and the Community Connection Center. Example includes
providing gently used clothes for Tukwila's most marginalized populations.
VI Miscellaneous
VII Adjournment 6:52 p.m.