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Home My WebLink AboutESJ 2025-12-04 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 December 4, 2025, at 5:30Pm. Join the meeting video on your computer or mobile app: Click here to join the meeting Participate in the meeting by phone: 253-292-9750, Phone Conference ID: 125 348 618# For in -person, please join us at 5:30PM Tukwila Historical Society, 14475 59th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168 For assistance during the meeting, please call Jo Anderson, Equity and Social Justice Staff Liaison, at 206-658-7849 Thu s a ET ece N er 4, 2 25 5:31p Call to Order II Introduction (2 minutes) III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes) IV Approval of Minutes, November 6, 2025 (2 minutes) V Written Public Comments VI Business Items • An Ice Breaker COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Commissioners will get to know one another. • Review Group Norms (Draft Attached) COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Commissioners will work together to finalize and agree upon group norms. • Review Resolution 1970 (Attached) Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Resolution reintroduced to Commissioners for review and potential updates. • 2025 Work Plan Updates and 2026 Goal -Setting COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: Commissioners will review 2025 and discuss and determine the work plan for 2026. Relationship building in the community: • Councilmember Engagement — Kathy Hougardy and CM Hedrick • Veteran's Day — Jo Anderson and Joe Duffie Awareness, Forums, Trainings: • Racial Restrictive Covenants — Aaron Draganov and Kristen Schwabe -Fry • Know Your Rights — Red Card Distribution Equity Policy and Accountability • Equitable Board & Commission Recruitment and Selection — Current Appointment Process • Inclusive Emergency Communications Plan —To be reviewed at September meeting VII Miscellaneous VIII Adjournment ESJ Commission Group Norms (DRAFT) We share the following values and will look to these norms to guide how we show up and communicate with each other. 1. Each Commissioner represents a lived experience and community perspective. In this space all voices are equally valued and should be included. 2. Stay focused on the Commission's purpose and the topic at hand. 3. Create a welcoming and judgement free space. Presume positive intent and check assumptions. 4. Be curious, ask questions, listen, and seek to understand. 5. Speak freely and respectfully, while being respectful of different opinions. 6. Practice directness and transparency regarding a point of view and disclose when there may be a conflict of interest. 7. Practice cultural awareness; we're representing the whole community and it's a diverse community. 8. Practice self-awareness — take risks and speak up and/or give space for everyone to speak. 9. Accept discomfort, this is where the change happens. 10. Accept non -closure, some things are too big for us to resolve. Additional Notes What do you value in communication? • Perspectives — at the table we're commissioners representing our own and our communities perspective. • Transparency— ask questions/check assumptions. Address in the moment. • All voices are valued, inclusive • Behavior is communication (non verbals, tone, body language). • Be curious, ask questions, seek to understand. • Direct conversations, just say what it is. Respectful. • Taking risks • Being okay with a non -closure. It may be something too big for us. • Clarity — we can ask as opposed to making assumptions. Okay to ask if it's not What is necessary for you to engage in a shared space? • A welcoming environment • Speak your voice freely; speak up if you feet • Judgement free • Being willing to listen, learn and consider different perspectives • Engage — intentions, knowing that you come with the right intentions and that it will be received well • Comfort with discomfort; that's where change happens • Patience — things take time • Understanding the Commissions relation to Council • Getting information in advance • Addressing lack of inclusion in development and decisions; City Hall not a welcoming space City of Tukwila Washington Resolution No. I 170 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 W:\Legislative Development\Recommitment to being diverse -tolerant -inclusive final 10-8-19 LH:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 1 of 3 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. W:\Legislative Development\Recommitment to being diverse -tolerant -inclusive final 10-8-19 LH:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 2 of 3 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, City Attorney Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: (0-2 VII Resolution Number: le)1/61 Kathy Ho ent Dennis Robertson, Tukwila City Council Verna Seal, Tukwila City Council nn, Tukwila City Council ukwila City Council omas Mc City ouncil Zak Ida Tukwila Cit ouncil W:\Legislative Development\Recommitment to being diverse -tolerant -inclusive final 10-8-19 LH:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 3 of 3 Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 EETI T us ay, ove e TTENDEES: Maryan Abdow Jo Anderson Hamdi Diriye Aaron Draganov Joe Duffle CM Hannah Hedrick Kathy Hougardy TES 2 25-5: P Kristen Schwabe -Fry Fane Katoa Trish Kinlow Lina Stinson -Ali Call to Order Introduction (2 minutes) Approval of Agenda (2 minutes) Approval of Minutes, October 2, 2025 (2 minutes) Business Items • An Overview of Tukwila's Legislative Process (Memo Attached) — Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst Laurel described the process per the attached memo. • Review Group Norms Commissioners were presented a draft and will approve at the December meeting. • 2025 Work Plan Updates and Remaining Expenditures Commissioners discussed opportunities to spend the remaining balance of $3,754 in the 2025 budget. Motion unanimously passed to approve the following expenses with the caveat that the expenses must be reviewed and approved by the City attorney. $1,500 towards snack packs distribution for Tukwila School District Students via Still Waters Family Services and they would like to again allocate a portion of their budget. The commission again voted to support this food justice effort. Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 $1,100 to the Tukwila School District to address additional emergency food needs for families not supported by McKinney Vento efforts. TSD will purchase store cards with nominal amounts for basic needs. $1,000 to Foster Tukwila Presbyterian Church toward purchasing park equipment for a low-income, immigrant families living at the Ridgecliff Apartments (details attached). Remaining balance of $154 will fund the ES1 Commission year-end dinner during the December meeting. VI Miscellaneous • Kathy offered to host the December meeting at the Tukwila Historical Society; Commissioners agreed. City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Equity &Social Justice Commission FROM Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst DATE: October 24, 2025 SUBJECT: Overview of City of Tukwila Legislative Process City Council Overview The City Council forms the legislative branch ofCity government. As the policy -making branch, they are responsible for passing legislation, adopting the biennial City budget, approving long-range planning documents and capital improvement programs, and other responsibilities as set forth by State law. Councilmembers also represent the City in regional intergovernmental affairs as well as through communications with state and federal legislators. City Council Rules of Procedure The City Council sets its own Rules ofProcedure, which are adopted by resolution and typically updated annually or as needs arise. The Rules document covers Powers and Duties, 1VLetings, Legislative Process, Meeting Conduct, Public Participation, Vacancies, Onboarding, Travel &Training, and other legal requirements. Legislative Actions Ordinances are legislative items used to regulate matters oflocal concern, such as land use, local law enforcement, and health and safety issues. Ordinances must comply with the terms ofthe U.S. and Washington State constitutions and the general laws ofthe City and State. Many ordinances are classified as "codifiable," meaning the ordinance will be incorporated into the Tukwila. Municipal Code, which makes the laws ofthe City easily accessible by subject matter. • Example: An Ordinance amending the City ofTukwila Comprehensive Plan in compliance with the requirements ofthe Growth Management Act. Resolutions are legislative items that are advisory or policy -oriented in nature. Resolutions maybe used to offer support for ballot measures, set hearing dates for a street vacation or update fee schedules. Resolutions are not a part ofthe Tukwila Municipal Code. • Example: AResolution updating permit types and fees in alignment with recent changes to the Tukwila Municipal Code Abtionsare generally short statements to direct that a specific course of action be taken on behalfofthe City. INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 • Example: Motion to authorize staffto negotiate with the lessee and accept a settlement for an amount that is fair and reasonable. City Council Meetings • Regular Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. The City Council takes formal action in the form ofmotions, resolutions and ordinances at Regular Meetings. • Committee ofthe Whole meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. The City Council considers current issues and discusses policy matters in detail. • Work sessions are held at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Mondays ofeach month. The City Council discusses emerging issues for potential future action. Council Committees Councilmembers serve on subcommittees to review policy matters in depth and make recommendations to the full Council prior to final action. Committees are made up ofthree Councilmembers each. The current committees are: • Planning &Community Development Committee • Land use, housing, buildings, tourism, code enforcement • Community Services &Safety Committee • Public safety, human services, parks, art • Transportation &Infrastructure Services • Transportation, streets, water, sewer, surface water, solid waste, telecommunications • Finance &Governance Committee • Finance, personnel, technology, government performance Fach Committee is chaired by one Councilmember, and all Councilmembers except the Council President serves on two committees each. Council President In January of each year, the City Council elects one ofits members to serve as Council President. This is decided generally in the order of seniority to ensure fairness and keep things simple. The Council President has specific duties, including: • Appointing Chair and memberships of standing committees. • Approving proposed agendas for COW, Regular, Special and Work Session meetings • Presides over COWmeetings and work sessions. • Acts as lead on correspondence sent to the full Council. • Signs resolutions • Writes Council Corner article in the Hazelnut • Serves as Mayor pro tern in the absence ofthe Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 3 Legislative Process —Ordinance Example 1. Staffdevelops a legislative proposal to respond to a community need, at the direction ofthe City Council, to comply with state law, to align with best practices, or other reason. 2. Staffdrafts the ordinance and routes it through other stafffor feedback as well as the City Attorney and City Clerk, who check for legality and form. 3. Staffschedules the ordinance to appear on a City Council Committee agenda and writes an informational memo summarizing the proposal. 4. Staffpresents the ordinance to a City Council Committee, which will ask questions, may request changes or more information, and makes a recommendation to the full Council. 5. Staffpresents the ordinance to the full Council at a Committee ofthe Whole meeting. All Councilmembers can ask questions, may request changes or more information, and may make comments indicating their agreement or disagreement with the proposal. If a majority (four) ofthe City Council supports the ordinance, they will move it forward to a Regular or Special Meeting for final action. 6. The ordinance is placed on a Regular or Special Meeting agenda. Generally, staff does not need to repeat the presentation as it has already been vetted through committee and full Council. Council takes a final vote on the ordinance, which can only pass with four or more yes votes. 7. The Mayor signs the ordinance, the City Clerk publishes the ordinance, and the ordinance takes effect, usually five days after passage. 8. For ordinances that amend the Municipal Code, the code is updated. Public outreach can vary depending on the item and can include articles, open houses, Commission review, Councilmembers talking with constituents, and more. All agendas are emailed to subscribers who have opted in, and public comment is accepted at all Committee ofthe Whole, Regular, Special, and Work Session meetings. Below is an example of a recent "Council Agenda Synopsis," which describes the legislative history ofthe ordinance. INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 4 COUNCIL AGEIVDA SYNOPSIS Aleetanx Date Prepared Isv Ata;or's reeme Council re.1 i0.6,' 10/13/25 IG 10/20/25 IG ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. 4.C. MANE SPONSOR: ISAAC GLOOR, DCD ORIGLSAL AGENDA nYEE: 10/13/25 RGENFE ITEM I rrr r Amendments to Tukwila Municipal Code relating to the Tukwila International Boulevard district and co -living housing. CATEGORY Disc -in -earn Ape )6rte 10113125 El mai:ow 1E1Resanlion Orde Ordinance JIG 10/20/25 Mit; Pare El Public He:rn .,411A Date El 01/v7- ,10,g /.),,a, SPONSOR SPONSOR'S SIIMM ARV CO W.16i1 El Alapr Adrian Ses kJ DOT) PRm El P El PeaR El Poke Ei The Council is being asked to consider and approve amendments to Tukwila Municipal Code Title 18, relating to various standards for the Regional Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial Center zoning districts, the table of allowed uses, the minimum parking requirements, the multi -family and mixed -use design standards, the adoption of a development incentive program, and standards for co -living housing. REVIEWED EY Elm,,,sElnirlstrucnIre Svcs El & GoTraflccE Harming & Community Dow. El LTAC El Arts Comm El Parks Comm. Ej Ruining Comm. DATE: 9/8/25 COMAILITEE,:, CHAIR: HEDRICK RECOMMENDATIONS: Spo_ sca/ADmIN Department of Community Development CommIrrrr Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT I FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED $0 AMOUNT BUDGETED $0 APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $0 Fund Source: N/A Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 10/13/25 Forward to next Regular meeting consent agenda MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 10/13/25 Informational Memorandum dated 10/13/25 Draft Ordinance - Title 18 Amendments Minutes from the 9/8 PCD Committee 10/20/25 Final Ordinance and exhibits A-E 1