HomeMy WebLinkAboutTLAB 2023-12-05 AgendaCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Parks & Recreation Department - Pete Mayer, Director
TUKWILA LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Chair: Cynthia Chesak
Vice Chair: Robin Boland
Marie Parrish, Gerie Ventura, Steve Miller, Cassie Galante, Verna Seal, Angie Gonzalez
December 5, 2023 6:00pm
AGENDA
Location: Hybrid In Person at Tukwila community Center AND VIRTUAL, see
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll CaII
3. Land Acknowledgement - Cynthia Chesak
"The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people. We acknowledge their
continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders past, present
and emerging."
4. Approval of Agenda and Minutes - November 14, 2023
5. Public Comment
6. Unfinished Business (10 minutes)
a. 2024 Budget Planning -John Dunn
7. New Business (20 minutes)
a. 2024 Meeting Schedule - John Dunn
b. 2024 Goals -John Dunn
8. Reports (15 minutes)
a. KCLS
b. City of Tukwila
9. Other
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 SouthcenterBoulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
10. Next Meeting: To Be Determined
11. Adjournment
TUKWILA LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Chair: Cynthia Chesak
Vice Chair: Robin Boland
Marie Parrish, Gerie Ventura, Steve Miller, Cassie Galante, Verna Seal, Angie Gonzalez
Minutes
November 14, 2023 6:00pm Location: Hybrid Tukwila community Center AND Via Microsoft Teams
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm
2. Roll Call
a. Board Members: Cynthia Chesak, Gerie Ventura, Marie Parrish, Steve Miller, Verna Seal,
Cassandra Galante
i. Absent: Robin Boland, Angie Gonzalez
b. Staff: KCLS Staff: Mary Sue Howser; City of Tukwila Staff: John Dunn, Michael May
3. Approval of Agenda and Minutes — October 3, 2023
a. Agenda: Steve Miller motioned to approve the Minutes. Marie Parrish seconded the motion; all
were in favor.
b. Minutes: Steve Miller motioned to approve the Minutes. Marie Parrish seconded the motion;
all were in favor.
4. Public Comment: No public comments
5. Unfinished Business
a. Outreach strategy development discussion — this was tabled until further notice.
6. New Business
a. Spirit of Giving Update — Michael May gave an overview of the program and provided ways the
board could support the program.
b. Land acknowledgement discussion — Verna Seal led the discussion and history of the reading of
the land acknowledgement at City of Tukwila council and board meetings.
i. Marie Parish motioned to incorporate the reading as part of the agenda and meeting
process beginning with the next scheduled meeting. Verna Seal seconded the motion;
all were in favor.
c. 2023 Budget Review —John Dunn reviewed the current spending of the budget and remaining to
be spent. The board discussed the final spending plan.
2024 Budget Preview — John Dunn previewed the 2024 budget. The board discussed different ideas
and will discuss further at the next meeting.
7. Reports
a. KCLS: Mary Sue Howser provided an update of programs and information for the board.
b. City of Tukwila: John Dunn provided an update on City and Parks and Recreation events,
programs and other information.
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
8. Other
9. Next Meeting: December 5, 2023
10. Adjournment 7:18 PM
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov