HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/2024 - MinutesFebruary 13, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES
EQUITY COMMISSION
5:30 PM - Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present:
Cassandra Baddeley
Lisa Davis
Manami Imaoka
Gabriel Jones
Commissioners attending virtually:
Nicole Hill
Commissioners absent:
Sarah Ballard
Celina Kershner
Ashok Padhi
MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY IMAOKA TO EXCUSE COMMISSIONERS BALLARD, KERSHNER, AND
PADHI FROM THE FEBRUARY 12, 2024, REGULAR MEETING. CARRIED
STAFF COMMENTS
We will be extending invitations for cultural events and celebrations hosted by the city. The
Communications team is currently hiring for an Outreach Coordinator position that will be
organizing events. Staff conducted an interview with Chair Hill and Vice Chair Davis for the
vacant commission position.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Those wishing to address the Equity Commission will be called upon. Each speaker is
allowed three (3) minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
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February 13, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Approval of January 9, 2024, Equity Commission meeting minutes
Hannah Miller, ESD Administrative Assistant
MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY JONES TO APPROVE JANUARY 9, 2024, MEETING
MINUTES. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
State Legislative Update
David Foster, Legislative Lobbyist
Legislative Lobbyist David Foster provided an update on the current status of the legislative
session, including HB 2114 related to rent stabilization, housing policies, legislative
budgets, and HB 2368 to coordinate support for refugees and asylum seekers. The
Commission may have the opportunity to send a letter in support of these issues.
NEW BUSINESS
Human Services Grant Process
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Guy Williams, Human Services Manager
Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Jones shared excitement for attending different community and cultural
events.
Commissioner Imaoka shared appreciation for community events and city leaders attending
events. Commissioner Imaoka also shared that she recently became a US citizen.
COMMITTEE CHAIR COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request.
For more information please email: HLMiller@rentonwa.gov
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February 13, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MEMBERS
Nicole Hill, Chair Manami Imaoka Cassandra Baddeley
Lisa Davis, Vice Chair Ashok Padhi Celina Kershner
Sarah Ballard Youth Member - Gabriel
Jones Vacant
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