HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2023-05-16 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting)Tukwila 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 May 16, 2023, at 5:30PM.
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Tukwila Justice Center, 15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188
For assistance during the meeting, please call Jo Anderson, Equity
and Social Justice Staff Liaison, at 206-658-7849
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – 5:30PM
I Call to Order
II Introduction (2 minutes)
III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes, April 13, 2023 (2 minutes)
V Written Public Comments
VI Business Items
2023 Equity and Social Justice Retreat
•Icebreaker Activity for Commissioners to Continue to Get to Know One Another
COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Learn more about other Commissioners.
•History of the Commission, Aaron Draganova and Kathy Hougardy
COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Learn more about the history of the Commission and its evolution
over the years.
•Review Mission
“The commission advises policy makers; advocating and promoting for initiatives that
dismantle systemic racial, gender, and economic inequities, to create and strengthen a
sense of belonging for all community members.” Adopted March 4, 2021
• Review Budget and Discuss Priorities for 2023
Budget Item
Amount
Budgeted
Spent to Date
Projection
Amount
remaining
Supplies $1,000 $250 ESJ Retreat Dinner $750
Miscellaneous $3,800 $250 Student stipend $350 Student Stipend $4,400
Total Projected Remaining $5,150
COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Consensus on how the Commission wants to spend its 2023 budget.
• Discuss Equity Training Sponsored by the Commission for all Board and Commissions in the
City – tentatively planning for September/October
COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Consensus on whether the Commission would like to host an equity
training for the other Boards and Commission. If so, consensus on basic timeframe and topic of
training.
VII Miscellaneous
VIII Adjournment
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila – City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA
98188
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 13, 2023 – 5:30PM
Attendees:
Perri Doll
Kathy Hougardy
Kristen Schwabe-Fry
Joe Duffie
Will Ragin
Aaron Draganov
Rachel Bianchi
I Call to Order
II Introduction (2 minutes)
III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes, March 1, 2023 (2 minutes)
V Business Items
• Get to know your fellow Commissioners
The Commission shared something about themselves.
• Housing and Other Legislative Updates
The Commission reviewed information on housing related issues in the State Legislative session.
• Bylaws Update
The Commission reviewed the proposed changes to the bylaws and voted to accept them, with
additional language about the Commission’s co-chair model.
• Retreat Reminder and Agenda Review
• Dinner
• Icebreaker Activity for Commissioners to Continue to Get to Know One Another
• History of the Commission
• Review Mission
• Review Budget and Discuss Priorities for 2023
• Discuss Equity Training Sponsored by the Commission for all Board and Commissions in the City –
tentatively planning for September/October
The Commission discussed moving the May meeting date to maximize participation. Staff agreed
to send a poll out to determine a new date for the May meeting, which will also be the retreat.
VI Miscellaneous
At the request of the City Council, the Commission reviewed the Boards and Commissions policy
to provide recommendations on ensuring equity in the recruitment and nomination process. The
Commission recommended the following changes/additions to the policy:
• Change policy to ensure a consistent interview process for qualified candidates.
• Include Boards and Commissions recruitment materials and application in the City’s
Language Access Plan.
• Expand on the demographics detail to be clear that the City desires to have Boards and
Commission members that represent the entire Tukwila community.
VII Adjournment
Housing Bills Overview
2023 Legisla5ve Session – Updated April 11, 2023
High level summary of bills
HB 1026 Eliminates design review boards for residen5al developments Not ac-ve
HB 1628 New REET for Affordable Housing 4/14 House Exec Comm
Creates new loca7on op7on REET for affordable housing and state REET increase for affordable
housing
HB 1326 Allows municipali5es to waive u5lity connec5on fees Passed both Chambers
Allows ci7es/coun7es to waive connec7on fees for adorable housing, emergency shelters,
transi7onal shelters, and permanent suppor7ve housing
HB 1474 Funding for BIPOC homeownership assistance Passed both Chambers
Increases the document recording fee to generate a fund for inves7ng in homeownership
assistance for BIPOC families who were targeted by racially discriminatory covenants
HB 1042 Conversion of exis5ng buildings to residen5al uses Passed both Chambers
HB 1110 Mandates new middle housing density Passed both Chambers
For Tukwila, legisla7on would mandate two units per lot (duplex, ADU, DADU), in every
residen7al area, restric7ons on parking requirements near transit and number of required
spaces per lot, administra7ve design review only for middle housing. Once Tukwila’s popula7on
surpasses 25,000 the City must allow two units per lot and fourplexes if within a quarter mile of
major transporta7on stop or if one or more units is affordable.
SB 5466 Expands Transit Oriented Development Second reading @ House
Mandates addi7onal density around high-capacity transit with affordability components;
restricts a municipality’s ability to regulate parking in transit hubs.
HB 1337 Mandates minimum of two ADUs per residen5al lot Passed both Chambers
Mandates at least two accessory dwelling units per residen7al lots, preempts parking
requirements and various development regula7ons.
SB 5235 Mandates minimum of two ADUs per residen5al lot Rules @ House
Mandates at least two accessory dwelling units per residen7al lot over 4,500 sq W, bans owner
occupancy provisions, and prohibits perking requirements near transit without a finding of need.
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila – City Hall
COUNCIL AND SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
FIN Finance & Governance Committee 2nd and 4th Mondays 5:30 PM
PCD Planning & Community Development 1st and 3rd Mondays 5:30 PM
Committee
TIS Transportation & Infrastructure
Services Committee
1st and 3rd Mondays 5:30 PM
CSS Community Services & Safety
Committee
2nd and 4th Mondays 5:30 PM
REG Regular Council Meeting 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00
PM
C.O.W. Committee of the Whole 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 PM
* Note – the Council traditionally does not hold meetings in the last half of December.
The City of Tukwila offers hybrid format for its Council and Committee meetings. Those wishing to join
the meetings electronically may access them with the information below. Those wishing to attend in
person should visit:
• Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings: Tukwila City Hall Council
Chambers – 6200 Southcenter Boulevard
• Planning & Community Development and Community Services & Safety committee
meetings: Hazelnut Conference Room – 6200 Southcenter Boulevard (knock on door to
the east)
• Finance & Safety and Transportation and Infrastructure Services committee meetings:
Duwamish Conference Room – 6300 Southcenter Boulevard (second floor, down the hall
on the right)
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Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila – City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
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