HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2024-07-11 MinutesTukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
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Joe Duffle
Fane Katoa
Jovita McConnell
Kristen Schwabe -Fry
Lina Stinson -Ali
Call to Order
II Introduction (2 minutes)
III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes, June 6, 2024 (2 minutes)
V Business Items
Jo Anderson
Cyndy Knighton
Taylor Whitaker
• City of Tukwila Local Road Safety Task Force — Cyndy Knighton, Senior Program Manager
(Transportation), Public Works and Taylor Whitaker, Senior Transportation Planner with
Fehr & Peers
Cyndi and Taylor provided a presentation about the Local Road Safety Plan, including an
overview, safety trends review, and group discussion. During the discussion A
Commissioner asked a question about the status of the City's "Walk and Roll" program
that addresses sidewalks and barriers. Cyndy responded that the program is still in
place. Commissioners provided feedback that an effort should be made to include all
residents with access to information and an opportunity to provide input, beyond
translations for the City's largest language groups. Also, the Commissioners raised
concerns about the disconnect between City transportation/parking laws and
enforcement of these laws. Commissioners also offered to bridge connections to
employees in Public Works Operations as well as resident and community leaders in
faith organizations and schools. Jo will continue to liaise and serve on the task force.
• Review ESJC Budget Balance
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
The Commissioners reviewed the budget balance and requested a list of expenditures to
approve for the remainder of 2024 to include an allocation to Still Waters Family
Services for TSD student snack packs, 'I Heart Tukwila' Magnets for outreach,
Commissioner Badges, and translation/interpretation needs.
• 2024 ESJC Workplan Tasks and Updates
Relationship -building in the community: Commissioners discussed tabling at local
coffeehouses, HealthPoint Clinics, Job Fairs, and Parks & Recreation programs.
Awareness, Forums, Trainings: Representatives of the Washington State Housing
Finance Commission to discuss initiatives related to Racial Restrictive Covenants will
attend the next meeting.
In Partnership with EPIC, Enforce Equity Policies: Jo provided an update on the Racial
Equity Toolkit Project Team and will present findings at the August Meeting.
Board & Commissions: At the May 18 Equity training, participants expressed interest in
resuming socials to build relationships between commissions and boards.
2024 Priority
Relationship -building in the community:
Learn What is Happening in the Community
Amplify ESJC's Community Presense
Awareness, Forums, Trainings:
Racial Restrictive Covenants
Comprehensive Plan Elements
In Partnership with EPIC, Enforce Equity Policies::
Prioritize Local Hires
Drill Into the Equity Toolkit
Board & Commissions:
Equitable Recruitment
Equity Policy Accountability
VI Miscellaneous
• None
VII Adjournment