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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/2023 - MinutesMarch 14, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MINUTES EQUITY COMMISSION 5:30 pm -Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Cassandra Baddeley Lisa Davis Manami Imaoka Ashok Padhi Attended Remotely: Nicole Hill Commissioners Absent: Celina Kershner Morgan Kroeger Rueben Turk MOVED BY BADDELEY, SECONDED BY IMAOKA TO CONSIDER ABSENCES OF COMMISSIONERS KERSHNER, KROEGER, AND TURK AS UNEXCUSED. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney Linda Moschetti-Newing, Administrative Assistant Chan Te, Community Outreach Coordinator Nina Christian, Administrative Secretary I Hannah Bahnmiller, Acting Community Development and Housing Manager Benita Horn, Equity and Inclusion Consultant MAYOR PAVONE'S COMMENTS Page 1 of 3 March 14, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Equity Commission Proposed Discussion Topics for 2023 Mayor Pavone shared a list of topics staff will be presenting to the Equity Commission to review in 2023. The Commission will have an opportunity to learn, discuss, and ask questions about city projects, operations, adopted plans, policies, and procedures. STAFF COMMENTS EHHS Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave echoed the Mayor's comments and stated she is excited to begin to introduce the Commission to the city's policies, projects, and plans. She further explained the items the Commission will be introduced to will probably involve discussion over multiple meetings. Equity and Inclusion Consultant Benita Horn noted this was her last meeting as a city contractor. She thanked the group for their participation and commended the work they have completed during their first year of existence. AUDIENCE COMMENT Those wishing to address the Equity Commission will be called upon. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the January 10, 2023 Renton Equity Commission Regular Meeting minutes. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BADDELEY. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Chair Hill and Vice Chair Davis inquired about unexcused absences. Senior Assistant City Attorney Patrice Kent and Administrative Assistant Linda Moschetti-Newing explained the Commission Bylaws address absences in general, including the process for determination if an absence is excused or unexcused. Commissioner Padhi asked about the status of filling the Commission youth member vacancy. Senior Assistant City Attorney Patrice Kent and Administrative Assistant Linda Moschetti-Newing explained the requirement for a youth member is part of the ordinance establishing the Commission (Ord. 6033 approved November 1, 2021). They also explained the efforts that have gone into recruitment of applicants to fill the youth vacancy. NEW BUSINESS Housing Action Plan Acting Community Development and Housing Manager Hannah Bahnmiller Acting Community Development and Housing Manager Hannah Bahnmiller reviewed the city's Housing Action Plan, including our efforts toward addressing affordable housing. Introduction to Policy 250-02 Purchasing, Bidding, and Contracting Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave will briefly describe the review process and expectations. Page 2 of 3 March 14, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Administrator Van Cleave explained the Commissioners have a copy of the city's Policy and Procedure 250-02 Purchasing, Bidding, and Contracting. She mentioned this policy is close to being updated and some modifications will be brought to their attention at a future meeting. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Meeting Adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request. For more information please email: Lmoschetti@rentonwa.gov MEMBERS Nicole Hill, Chair Manami Imaoka Cassandra Baddeley Lisa Davis, Vice Chair Ashok Padhi Celina Kershner Morgan Kroeger Youth Member - Vacant Rueben Turk Page 3 of 3