HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2021-02-04 MinutesTukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 9818
MEETING MINUTES
February 4, 2021— 5:15 p.m.
Call to Order
II Introductions
Aaron Draganov: Co -Chair
Gabriela Quintana: Co -Chair
Kathy Hougardy, Councilmember
Kraig Boyd
Joe Duffle
Jonathan Joseph
Dr. Eileen English
Trish Kinlow
Rachel Bianchi
Niesha Fort -Brooks, Staff Liaison
III Approval of Agenda (3 Minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes February 4, 2021
V Business Items
• Commissioners, guest and staff checked in and debriefed on individual projects
for work.
• Commissioners reviewed and discussed the two draft mission statements. The Ad-
hoc committee was tasked to convene one more time to word smith and align the
mission statement with the commissioner training.
• Commissioners reviewed the Foster High School ESJC recruitment flier and
requested two draft examples that include less verbiage, is eye-popping and if
feasible offer a QFR code for students that heavily rely on smart phone.
• Commissioners and guest discussed cultural events for the City of Tukwila with an
emphasis that all cultural events must be inclusive and representative ofTukwila's
diverse community. Commissioners agreed to collaborate with Tukwila Children's
Foundation and City staff to begin planning for the Juneteenth event.
• Legislation target overview
• Community feedback and knowledge
VI Miscellaneous
VII Adjournment 6:45 p.m.