HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2023-04-13 MinutesTukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA
98188
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Attendees:
Perri Doll
Kathy Hougardy
Kristen Schwabe -Fry
Joe Duffie
Will Ragin
Aaron Draganov
Rachel Bianchi
MEETING IIIINUTIE�S
hiuirsd y, Apri1313,April 2 .ii23 — 5:30P
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