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Home My WebLink AboutESJ 2024-03-07 Agenda PacketTukwila 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 March 7, 2024, at 5:30PM. Join the meeting video on your computer or mobile app: Click here to loin the meeting Participate in the meeting by phone: 253-292-9750, Phone Conference ID: 986 969 249# For in -person, please join us at 5:30PM 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 Thursday, February 1, 2024 — 5:30PM I Call to Order II Introduction (2 minutes) III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes) IV Approval of Minutes, February 1, 2024 (2 minutes) V Written Public Comments VI Business Items • Icebreaker Activity for Commissioners to Continue to Get to Know One Another COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Learn more about the Commissioners. • Still Waters report regarding use of 2023 funds and impact. COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Learn how the funds contributed towards Still Waters' efforts. • Commission Membership Recruitment Status Update COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Discuss applicants, potential applicants, and process. Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 • Board & Commission Equity Training • COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Select a new date for the training with facilitator Benita Horn: April 13, 27 (tentatively open), May 11, 18, 25 • 2024 ESJC Goal setting and Budget planning COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Develop a workplan, assign tasks, and identify budget needs. VII Miscellaneous • EPIC Report VIII Adjournment Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 MEETING MINUTES Thursday, February 1, 2024 — 5:30PM ATTENDEES: Perri Doll Joe Duffie Kathy Hougardy Trish Kinlow Jovita McConnell I Call to Order II Introduction (2 minutes) III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes) Kristen Schwabe -Fry Will Ragin Jo Anderson Approved with recommendation to have Commission Membership discussion before 2024 Goal setting and budget planning. IV Approval of Minutes, January, 2024 (2 minutes) V Business Items • Get to know your fellow Commissioners, including new Councilmember Jovita McConnell. Commissioners shared something about themselves. • Still Waters report regarding use of 2023 funds and impact. Tabled. • Commission Membership Recruitment Commissioners discussed potential recruits and brainstormed strategies for recruitment, including promoting through Tukwila blogs, social media, new staff orientation, reaching out to our networks, and requesting that the Equity Policy Implementation Committee (EPIC) to do the same. Brochures were distributed. Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 • 2024 ESJC Goal setting and Budget planning Commissioners continued the process by prioritizing stated goals. Top priorities include deepening ESJC's relationship to EPIC; relationship -building in the community by amplifying ESJC's community presence; develop educational opportunities regarding racial restrictive covenants; involvement in comprehensive plan; enforcing equity policy related to policy development, city planning, and workforce diversity; and addressing equity across boards and commissions, including recruitment practices, training and education, and other practices. VI Miscellaneous • Announcement of City Administrator David Cline's departure. VII Adjournment Boards and Commissions The City of Tukwila is assisted in its operations in several areas by the volunteers who serve on our Boards and Commissions. Volunteers serve an important function by offering their time and expertise as members. Anyone interested in serving on a Board or Commission should complete an application and submit it to the Mayor's Office at City Hall. Applications are reviewed and appointments are made by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Boards and Commissions Application Form can be found on the City's website at www.tukwilawa.gov/ mayor/boards.html. Boards Community Oriented Policing Citizen's Advisory Board Contact: Eric Dreyer 206-433-1808 Human Services Advisory Board Contact: Stacy Hansen 206-433-7180 Library Advisory Board Contact: John Dunn 206-767-2325 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Contact: Brandon Miles 206-431-3684 Commissions Arts Commission Contact: Michael May 206-767-2342 Civil Service Commission Contact: TC Croone 206-886-6390 Equity & Social Justice Commission Contact: Jo Anderson 206-658-7849 Park Commission Contact: Matthew Austin 206-433-7157 Planning Commission Contact: Wynetta Bivens 206-431-3670 CITY OF TUKWILA City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila WA 98188 Phone: 206-433-1800 E-mail: boardscomms@tukwilawa.gov THE CITY OF OPPORTUNITY, THE COMMUNITY OF CHOICE Boards and Commissions City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila WA 98188 Phone: 206-433-1800 E-mail: boardscomms@tukwilawa.gov January, 2024 City of Tukwila Boards & Commissions Community Oriented Policing Citizen's Advisory Board The Community Oriented Policing Citizen's Advisory Board (COPCAB) consists of eight members and a student representative that work with the Chief of Police to promote public safety and community policing. Hybrid Meetings the 2nd Thursday each month at 6:30 PM online or at the Tukwila Justice Center located at 15005 Tukwila International Blvd. Term of Service: 4 Years Human Services Advisory Board The Human Services Advisory Board has seven members and advises the Mayor and City Council on assessing human services needs in Tukwila, provides recommendations for prioritizing human service needs and recommends policies and programs for funding. Hybrid Meetings the 3rd Thursday every other month at 10 AM online or in the Human Services Office. Term of Service: 3 Years Library Advisory Board The Library Advisory Board has seven members and a student representative that serve under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Manager advising City officials on library services in the City and promoting library services and activities. Hybrid Meetings the 1st Tuesday each month at 6:00 PM online at the Tukwila Community Center. Term of Service: 2 Years Arts Commission The Tukwila Arts Commission has up to seven members and a student representative that serve under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Manager. The Arts Commission is actively involved in providing public art, as well as a variety of cultural experiences and performances for Tukwila residents throughout the year. Hybrid Meetings the 4th Wednesday each month at 6:00 PM online or at the Tukwila Community Center. Term of Service: 4 Years Civil Service Commission The Civil Service Commission consists of three members appointed by the Mayor to exercise the powers and perform the duties established by state law and the Tukwila Municipal Code 2.42.030 in connection with the selection, appointment, promotion, demotion and employment of commissioned police officers and non-commissioned police personnel. Hybrid Meetings the 3rd Thursday of the month at 5:00 PM online or in the Duwamish Conference Room at 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Term of Service: 6 Years Equity and Social Justice Commission The Equity and Social Justice Commission has nine members and a student representative that advise the city of opportunities to promote understanding of diversity within the community, serves as a resource regarding social justice and human rights information and education, and provides recommendations to the Mayor and City Council to increase equity and social justice. Hybrid Meetings the 1st Thursday each month at 5:30 PM online or at the Tukwila Justice Center located at 15005 Tukwila International Blvd. Park Commission The Tukwila Park Commission consists of seven members and a student representative that serve under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Manager in an advisory capacity concerning all recreation and golf services and parks development and policies. Hybrid Meetings the 2nd Wednesday each month at 5:30 PM online or at the Tukwila Community Center. Term of Service: 3 Years Planning Commission The Planning Commission is comprised of seven members and acts as the land use advisory body for the City Council, reviews and makes recommendations on the City's Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Plan, Subdivision, Zoning and Sign Codes and acts as the City's Board of Architectural Review. Hybrid Meetings the fourth Thursday Jan -Oct and the 2nd Thursday Nov -Dec at 6:30 PM online or in Council Chambers at City Hall. Term of Service: 4 Years Lodging Tax Advisory Committee The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is comprised of seven members and provides recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding the levying and application of Hotel/Motel tax collections. Hybrid Meetings the 2nd Friday each month at 11:30 AM online or at City Hall. Term of Service: 1 Year Term of Service: 2 Years 1. To promote understanding that accepts, celebrates, and appreciates diversity within the community. PEOPLE Building and deepening relationship to EPIC PEOPLE Relationship -building in the community. Amp ES)C's community presence. Forums, trainings e.g. What is happening in the community. PEOPLE Juneteenth Planning, educational events (to be organized by Parks, Admin in partnership with FHS BSU, supported by ESJC. PEOPLE Build relationships within the schools, and other community groups. (Duplicate) 2. To serve as a resource for the community by providing information and educational forums that will facilitate a better understanding and awareness of social justice and human rights. STRUCTURES Racial Restrictive Covenants. Solve an unspoken assumption that Just because the language is not enforceable, that it still exists. City take a position/check with attorney SYSTEM PRIORITIES Continue oversight of Comp Plan - equitable policy development. Bring city planning in alignment with EP. Relatedly, STRUCTURES Infrastructure/services - housing, transportation, green spaces. Comp Plan STRUCTURES Trades and youth - bring it back to the dry. Use old buildings for skills training purposes. TCC is a great space, but not accessible. (Connect Mr. Duffle to FHS CTE) 3. To provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding opportunities to increase equity and social justice awareness and promote social justice programs. SYSTEM PRIORITIES Enforcing equity policies. Relatedly, SYSTEM PRIORITIES Drill into the equity toolkit. PRIORITIES IN PINK Hold the City accountable for assessing a baseline, developing an implementation plan, and reporting measurable progress in meeting each of the six -goals listed in the Equity Policy. Board & Commission Equity Recruitment, training/education, and accountability to the City's commitment to DEI and social justice SYSTEM PRIORITIES Continuation - prioritize hires locally/Tukwila residents, EP 1 city workforce reflects the community's diversity. Representation matters. PEOPLE More power to enforce policy. Doesn't feel like we have decision making power. Lean into advisory role and build relationships. Required to get input from ESJC. PEOPLE Create opportunities for internal connections Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 COUNCIL AND SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE FIN Finance & Governance Committee 2nd and 4th Mondays 5:30 PM PCD Planning & Community Development 15t and 3rd Mondays 5:30 PM Committee TIS Transportation & Infrastructure 15t and 3rd Mondays 5:30 PM Services Committee CSS Community Services & Safety 2nd and 4th Mondays 5:30 PM Committee 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) Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGS To listen to the meeting, dial: 1-253-292-9750, ACCESS CODE 670077847# To view the meeting, Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Those wishing to provide public comments may verbally address the City Council both onsite at Tukwila City Hall or via phone or Microsoft Teams for up to 5 minutes for items both on and not on the meeting agenda. To provide comment via phone or Microsoft Teams, please email citycouncil@tukwilawa.gov with your name and topic by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Please clearly indicate that your message is for public comment during the meeting, and you will receive further instructions. Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1st Monday of the month: To listen to the meeting, dial: 1-253-292-9750, ACCESS CODE 225 526 605# To view the meeting, Click here to join the meeting 3rd Monday of the month: To listen to the meeting, dial: 1-253-292-9750, ACCESS CODE 604 773 150# To view the meeting: Click here to join the meeting TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE 1st Monday of the month: To listen to the meeting, dial: 1-253-292-9750, ACCESS CODE 439 818 817# To view the meeting: Click here to join the meeting 3rd Monday of the month: To listen to the meeting, dial: 1-253-292-9750, ACCESS CODE 478 777 930# Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 To view the meeting: Click here to join the meeting FINANCE & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 2nd Monday of the month: To listen to the meeting, dial: 1-253-292-9750, ACCESS CODE 965 223 169# To view the meeting, Click here to join the meeting 4th Monday of the month: To listen to the meeting, dial: 1-253-292-9750, ACCESS CODE 313 004 383# To view the meeting: Click here to join the meeting COMMUNITY SERVICES & SAFETY COMMITTEE 2nd Monday of the month: To listen to the meeting, dial: 1-253-292-9750, ACCESS CODE 912 764 861# To view the meeting, Click here to join the meeting 4th Monday of the month: To listen to the meeting, dial: 1-253-292-9750, ACCESS CODE 944 274 640# To view the meeting: Click here to join the meeting