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MINUTES
EQUITY COMMISSION
5:30 PM - Tuesday, June 11, 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
Celina Kershner
Hemant Tanwar
Commissioners attending virtually:
Sarah Ballard
Nicole Hill
Ashok Padhi
Staff attending:
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Hannah Miller, ESD Administrative Assistant
STAFF COMMENTS
DCAO Rowland provided the following updates to the commission:
• Be on the lookout for a link to the budget survey and please share with your networks.
• Save the Date: On July 8, there will be a reception for the Nishiwaki Sister City delegation
before the Council meeting; the delegation is visiting July 8-10 to reestablish the
relationship with Renton School District exchange program.
• Website update underway: a navigation test link will be sent out; please provide feedback
and pass along to your networks.
• July meeting: we will review the HR Inclusion Tactical Plan.
• August meeting: Kristi may be out of office; we will potentially cover Public Records and
OPMA training.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT
Those wishing to address the Equity Commission will be called upon. Each speaker is
allowed three (3) minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of May 14, 2024, meeting minutes
Hannah Miller, ESD Administrative Assistant
MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY JONES TO APPROVE MAY 14, 2024, MEETING MINUTES.
CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
City partnerships to support vulnerable youth
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Jaime Greene, Communities in Schools of Greater King County Executive Director
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Imaoka commented that she attended the Neighborhood Program Teen Takeover
BBQ to table and was disappointed in the offerings, particularly teen-related tables and services.
Commissioner Imaoka offered to serve as a translator and offered assistance with the upcoming
visit from our Nishiwaki Sister City delegation.
Commissioner Baddeley commented that her daughter recently participated in a drunk-driving
accident re-enactment at her high school with RFA and RPD that was very impactful and
appreciated.
Commissioner Jones wished everyone a happy Pride Month and commended Renton for putting
focus on the LGBTQ community. Commissioner Jones encouraged everyone to look at LGBTQ
biases, and celebrate this important month.
Commissioner Ballard mentioned the Juneteenth event taking place at Liberty Park on June 15.
COMMITTEE CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Hill wished everyone a happy Pride Month and thanked Vice Chair Davis for running the meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request.
For more information please email: HLMiller@rentonwa.gov
MEMBERS
Nicole Hill, Chair Manami Imaoka Cassandra Baddeley
Lisa Davis, Vice Chair Ashok Padhi Celina Kershner
Sarah Ballard Youth Member
Gabriel Jones Hemant Tanwar
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