HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2025-02-06 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 February 6, 2025, at 5:30PM.
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Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter 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 6, 2025 — 5:30PM
I Call to Order
II Introduction (2 minutes)
III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes, January 9, 2025 (2 minutes)
V Written Public Comments
VI Business Items
• Ice Breaker Activity to Continue to Get to Know One Another
COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Learn more about the Commissioners.
• Resolution 1970 — City's Commitment to Being Diverse, Tolerant and Inclusive
COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Commissioners to review the resolution adopted in 2019.
• 2025 Work Plan
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Commissioners will provide an update on assigned tasks and next
steps.
Relationship building in the community:
Councilmember listening sessions — CM McConnell and Kathy Hougardy
Pride Month — CM McConnell and Lina Stinson -Ali
Juneteenth —Jo Anderson and Joe Duffie
World Refugee Day — Jo Anderson
Veteran's Day —Tabled until closer to the date
Awareness, Forums, Trainings:
Racial Restrictive Covenants — Aaron Draganov and Kristen Schwabe -Fry
Know Your Rights — NW Immigrant Rights Project Resource Page
Equity policy and accountability
Support Human Resources Recruitment — No update
Equitable Board & Commission Recruitment and Selection — Current Appointment Process
VII Miscellaneous
• Boards and Commission Recruitment Policy
• EPIC Report
VIII Adjournment
City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No. I 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RESTATING
THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO BEING DIVERSE,
TOLERANT AND INCLUSIVE, AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 1900.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is a beautifully diverse community of
neighborhoods, residents, businesses and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila considers this diversity to be one of its greatest
assets and prioritizes the value of inclusiveness; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1614 in 2006 reaffirming its
commitment to being an inclusive community as a fundamental value; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1900 in 2016 reaffirming its
commitment to being a diverse, tolerant and inclusive community; and
WHEREAS, we, as elected representatives of the people, have a responsibility to
not stay silent in the face of violence and discrimination against any person; and
WHEREAS, the people of Tukwila recognize that people of all cultures, ethnicities,
abilities, and backgrounds all do better when we work together; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila promotes civility and strives for a culture where
tolerance and solidarity overcome fear and division; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila does not tolerate bias, harassment, or
discrimination based on race, religion, ancestry, national origin, immigration status,
gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, housing status or status with
regard to public assistance; and
WHEREAS, we advance the principles of non -violence, tolerance, religious
freedom, trust and safety, and recognize that these principles are valued by all
communities in our City; and
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WHEREAS, all of Tukwila's residents deserve to live in a safe environment free of
hate, discrimination and fear; and
WHEREAS, we believe in the public sector for the public good, and advancing
equity and inclusion is critical to the success of our communities and our nation; and
WHEREAS, because hate crimes and incidences of intimidation are on the rise
locally, regionally, and nationally, the City Council desires to reiterate their position that
all elected officials, whether local, state, or federal, should be leaders in opposing hate
speech and especially careful to never use such language in spoken, written, or social
media;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Tukwila has historically been, and remains to this day, a welcoming
community to people from all over the world, and therefore the City Council reaffirms its
commitment to equality and inclusiveness for all residents and visitors to our City. We
reject the politics and language of division, bigotry, violence, hate and discrimination.
We will fight for the rights, freedoms and interests of all the members of our community
no matter what the color of our skin, our gender, the way we worship, where we were
born, our sexual orientation, our abilities, or any other identity. Furthermore, we resolve
to:
1. Prioritize and promote a welcoming environment for all in our community
and recognize the rights of individuals to live their lives with dignity and free of
discrimination.
2. Commit to pursuing a policy agenda that affirms civil and human rights and
ensures that those targeted on the basis of culture, religion or immigration status can
turn to government without fear of recrimination.
3. Engage with individuals and community groups to promote education and
dialogue among all community members.
4. Denounce the use of language expressing hate with the intent to strike fear
in the hearts of people because of their racial, cultural, gender, religion, sexual
orientation, or national origin differences.
Section 2. Resolution No. 1900 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this 2 I day of 0 c,+010.(A/- , 2019.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, CityAttorney
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Passed by the City Council: (0-2 VII
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CITY OF TUKWILA
POLICY
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Board, Commission and Committee Appointment Process
Purpose: To establish and provide consistent procedures for the review and selection of community
members to serve on City boards, commissions and committees.
Definitions
• Board: A semi -autonomous body established pursuant to a city ordinance.
• Commission: A body established pursuant to state statute and a city ordinance to study and
recommend action to the City Council with the exception of the Civil Service Commission.
• Committee: A body appointed by the City Council with a specified task or function.
Policy and Procedures: Advisory bodies provide guidance to decision -makers and bring public
participation into government activities. The City of Tukwila's boards, commissions and committees
provide invaluable service to the City.
Authority: The Mayor of Tukwila and the Tukwila City Council are specifically empowered by state law
(RCW 35A.12.090) and the Tukwila Municipal Code to fill by appointment all boards, commissions and
committees in compliance with the Revised Code of Washington and the Tukwila Municipal Code. The
Mayor's Office is responsible for the oversight and administration of the process by which the advisory
boards, commissions and committee program is managed.
Appointment Criteria: To be considered for appointment each applicant must meet at least one of the
following criteria:
• Be a resident of the City of Tukwila for a resident or community position;
• Be an owner of a Tukwila business or employed in the City of Tukwila for a business
representative position;
• Be a Tukwila School District Representative or work in the education field in the City of Tukwila
for a school district or education position; or
• Be a High School Student in the City of Tukwila for a student representative position.
Other selection criteria considered includes: time availability; contributive potential including the ability
to express ideas, concepts or philosophies, experience in the community and special knowledge
important to a particular advisory body; and advisory body composition with the goal of representing
the Tukwila community's significant diversity including but not limited to individuals of different ages,
physical and/or cognitive ability, economic status, gender, gender identity, national origin, native
language, race, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Applicants must successfully complete a background check.
Qualifications vary for each board, commission and committee and are specifically outlined in the
Tukwila Municipal Code.
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Appointment Process: Interested applicants must submit a completed Boards, Commissions and
Committees application to the Mayor's Office. The application is available on the city's website at
www.tukwilawa.gov/departmentsJmayors-office/boards-and-commissions
Applications for the Arts Commission, Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board, Equity and
Social Justice Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Landmark Advisory
Board, Park Commission, Planning Commission, SeaTac Airport Stakeholder Round Table and Special
Committees appointed by the Mayor: When an application is received, an email is sent to the applicant
acknowledging receipt of the application and letting them know the application is under review. A
background check is conducted and once complete the application is sent to the Mayor and the staff
liaison for the Board or Commission the applicant is interested in. The staff liaison will contact the
applicant to discuss the Board or Commission, determine if the appointment would be a good fit for the
applicant and provide an appointment recommendation to the Mayor. The Mayor may opt to add a
formal interview to the selection process. The interview panel will include the Mayor, the Council
President or designee and the staff liaison. In the event an interview is added to the selection process,
the selected finalists will be invited to interview for the position.
When the Mayor has determined the applicant to recommend for appointment the Executive Assistant
wiii schedule the appointment recommendation to go before Councii for confirmation at an upcoming
Regular Council Meeting. An Informational Memorandum recommending the appointment is prepared
and distributed to the City Council by email and internal mail no fewer than three weeks before the
scheduled Council Meeting. A copy of the application with address, phone number and emails redacted
is attached to the Informational Memorandum. After the councilmembers have had a few days to review
the memo, a letter is sent to the applicant notifying them that the Mayor has recommended their
appointment, pending confirmation of the City Council, and inviting them to attend the upcoming
Council meeting where their confirmation is on the agenda.
Applications for Civil Service Commission: When an application is received an email is sent to the
applicant acknowledging receipt of the application and letting them know the application is under
review. A background check is conducted and once complete the application is sent to the Mayor and the
staff liaison for the Civil Service Commission. The staff liaison will contact the applicant to discuss the
Civil Service Commission, determine if the appointment would be a good fit for the applicant and
provide an appointment recommendation to the Mayor. The Mayor may opt to add a formal interview to
the selection process. The interview panel will include the Mayor and the staff liaison. In the event an
interview is added to the selection process, all qualified applicants who applied for the current position
will be invited to interview for the position. Per RCW 41.08.030 and 41.12.030 appointments to the Civil
Service Commission are made by the Mayor and do not go before City Council for confirmation.
Applications for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTACI: When an application is received an email is
sent to the applicant acknowledging receipt of the application and letting them know the application is
under review. A background check is conducted and once complete the application is sent to the staff
liaison for LTAC. The staff liaison will coordinate with the Councilmember serving as LTAC Chair as LTAC
appointments are made by the City Council. An Informational Memorandum recommending the
appointment is prepared and distributed to the City Council by email and internal mail approximately
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three weeks before the scheduled Council Meeting. A copy of the application with address, phone
number and emails redacted is attached to the Informational Memorandum. After the councilmembers
have had a few days to review the memo, a letter is sent to the applicant notifying them that the Council
President has recommended their appointment, pending confirmation of the full City Council and
inviting them to attend the upcoming Council meeting where their confirmation is on the agenda.
Applications for Special Committees appointed by Council: When an application is received an email is
sent to the applicant acknowledging receipt of the application and letting them know the application is
under review. A background check is conducted and once complete the application is sent to the staff
liaison for the Committee. The staff liaison will notify the Council President and/or relevant standing
Committee Chair and schedule the appointment to go through the Council's legislative process, which
may include a standing Council Committee.
Appointee Requirements: Every member of an advisory board, commission or committee must sign a
Conflict -of -Interest Disclosure Form and Ethics, OPMA, PRA and Equity Training Certification Form within
90 days of appointment or reappointment. Forms and links to the trainings are located in the Boards and
Commissions Handbook.
Applicants Not Appointed: If an applicant applies for a position and is not appointed, they are sent a
letter thanking them for applying, notifying them they were not appointed, providing information on any
vacant positions, if applicable, and letting them know that their application will be kept on file for one
year.
Resignations: When a member resigns from their position before the end of the term, the vacancy is
advertised, and a new member is appointed to serve the remainder of the term. A letter is sent to the
member thanking them for their service.
Vacant Positions: Vacant positions are advertised in the Hazelnut newsletter, on the City's website, on
social media and in the City Administrator's report in the City Council meeting packets.
Reappointment Process: Terms for positions range between two years and six years depending on the
Board or Commission. All positions expire March 31 at the end of the term. In December of each year the
Mayor's Office will contact all incumbent members with terms expiring March 31 of the upcoming year to
determine if they are interested in reappointment. If the incumbent is interested in being reappointed,
they will complete the Reappointment Application and submit it to the Mayor's Office by January 15. The
Mayor's Office will notify the Board, Commission and Committee staff liaisons which incumbents have
applied for reappointment. The staff liaison will have until February 15 to provide any feedback about
the reappointments to the appointing authority, considering factors like attendance regularity,
objectivity, and effectiveness. All positions with terms ending will be advertised in the December edition
of the Hazelnut newsletter and through other City venues with applications due by February 15. All
applications, both reappointment and new, will be reviewed and an Informational Memorandum with
appointment and reappointment recommendations will be provided to City Council no later than March
7. All appointments and reappointments for terms that expire March 31 are scheduled for the first
Council meeting in April.
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Recognition: The Mayor will send a letter of appreciation and thanks to each member of a board,
commission or committee upon the completion of a term.
Records: The Mayor's Office shall maintain records of persons who have applied for a vacancy on a given
board, commission or committee for one (1) year after each filing period. If a position should become
vacant during that timeframe, the applicant will be considered for the position.
Current Boards, Commissions and Committees
Term
Length
Appointment Authority
Governing
Legislation
Arts Commission
4 years
Appointed by Mayor
Confirmed by Council
TMC 2.30
Civil Service Commission
6 years
Appointed by Mayor
RCW 41.08
RCW 41.12
TMC 2.42
Board of Ethics
1 year
Comprised of the Chair from
each of the Commissions
TMC 2.97.040
Community -Oriented Policing Citizens
Advisory Board (COPCAB)
4years
Appointed by Mayor
Confirmed by Council
TMC 2.39
Equity & Social Justice Commission
2 years
Appointed by Mayor
Confirmed by Council
TMC 2.29
Human Services Advisory Board
3 years
Appointed by Mayor
Confirmed by Council
TMC 2.34
Landmark Commission
3 years
Appointed by Mayor
Confirmed by Council
TMC 16.60
Library Advisory Board
2 years
Appointed by Mayor
Confirmed by Council
TMC 2.33
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
1 year
Appointed by Council
TMC 2.35
Park Commission
3 years
Appointed by Mayor
Confirmed by Council
TMC 2.32
Planning Commission
4 years
Appointed by Mayor
Confirmed by Council
RCW 35A.63
TMC 2.36
SeaTac Airport Stakeholder Round Table
(StART)
2 years
Appointed by Mayor
Confirmed by Council
StART Operating
Procedures
Board, Commission and Committee Appointment
Process
Initiating Department: Mayor's Office
Effective Date:
11/07/2023
Supersedes:
5/10/2023
Mayor's Office Approval Signature:
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Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
ATTENDEES:
Maryan Abdow
Hamdi Diriye
Aaron Draganov
Joe Duffie
Kathy Hougardy
CM Jovita McConnell
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 9, 2025 — 5:30PM
Kristen Schwabe -Fry
Jo Anderson
Brandon Miles
I Call to Order
II Introduction (2 minutes)
III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes, December 5, 2024 (2 minutes)
V Business Items
• Introduce the New Youth Commissioner and Icebreaker Activity for Commissioners to
Continue to Get to Know One Another
Commissioners learned more about each other. Jo provided copies of the Boards &
Commissions Handbook and the ESJ Commission by-laws to new members.
• 2025 Work Plan
Commissioners continued discussing strategies and opportunities in 2025 including next
steps:
Relationship building in the community:
• Councilmember listening sessions — find opportunities to engage Councilmembers and
Community members. Seek new or existing opportunities in the community. Seeing the
City seal and an official at a table is a draw for community members to stop by. This
election year is a motivating factor for Councilmember outreach and opportunity for
voter education/registration. If it takes place in April, it is also an opportunity to
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
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encourage community members to run for office. CM Jovita and Kathy to bring ideas to
the February meeting.
• Pride Month (June) — Help develop and implement activities and have a presence. Start
small this year and seek partnership opportunities. The activity could be celebratory,
educational, or both. CM Jovita and Lina to brainstorm and bring ideas.
• Juneteenth (June 19) — Help plan/Volunteer/Have a presence. The planning committee
led by Jo to convene soon. Joe would like to help plan and volunteer and Maryan is
available the day of.
• World Refugee Day (June 21) — Help plan/Volunteer/Have a presence. Planning is
underway and the next meeting will be Friday, January 17 at 2pm. Partners include the
International Rescue Committee, King County Library System, and Wide World for
Refugees. Maryan is interested in volunteering. Kristin inquired about connecting the
event to the 2025 World Cup Club games and is interested in attending the next
planning meeting.
• Veteran's Day (November 11) — Help develop and implement activities and have a
presence. Joe would like to help plan this.
Awareness, Forums, Trainings:
• Racial Restrictive Covenants — Provide information about how to remove covenants and
potentially pay the associated fee. Awaiting response from legal regarding the ability to use
commission funds to pay the $20 recording fee for those who wish to strike the language
from their home deeds. Kristen and Aaron will contact the UW project managers about
timeline for the map of impacted areas.
• Know Your Rights — Identify strategies for supporting vulnerable populations. The Tukwila
School District has strengthened their resolution. Jo will bring the City's 2019 resolution for
review. It was recommended that the resolution be reintroduced and amplified by the
Council.
Equity policy and accountability:
• Support Human Resources Recruitment —Jo will check in with HR about upcoming job fairs
and other activities that could be supported. Jo will forward job opening to the council for
dissemination.
• Equitable Board & Commission Recruitment and Selection — Jo will bring the current policy
(last updated 2023) to the February meeting for review. It was noted that community
members may have fear or feel intimidated to join; especially if they have no previous
experience or know of others who have been involved. Another barrier is the inability to
participate due to other priorities (work, family, etc.). Compensation and creating
welcoming and inclusive spaces, free of bias for diverse membership was discussed.
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VI Miscellaneous
• State of the City — Brandon provided information about the upcoming State of the City
on March 26. It was noted that the event is during the last 10 days of Ramadan and
unlikely to draw Muslim community members; suggesting an alternate date in April.
Also, given the current sociopolitical climate, it was suggested that
• TCLI — Due to time constraints, Jo will send the Tukwila Community Leadership Initiative
slides in a follow-up email.
VII Adjournment
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
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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)
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