HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/2024 - MinutesMay 14, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES
EQUITY COMMISSION
5:30 PM - Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present:
Sarah Ballard
Nicole Hill
Manami Imaoka
Gabriel Jones
Hemant Tanwar
Commissioners attending virtually:
Cassandra Baddeley
Commissioners absent:
Lisa Davis
Celina Kershner
Ashok Padhi
Staff attending:
Kristi Rowland, DCAO
Casey King, Community Outreach Coordinator
Hannah Miller, Administrative Assistant
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator
Kristin Trivelas, Fiscal Services Director
MOVED BY JONES, SECONDED BY BALLARD TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCES OF COMMISSIONERS DAVIS,
KERSHNER, AND PADHI. CARRIED
STAFF COMMENTS
Introduction of new Equity Commission member, Hemant Tanwar
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Introduction of new Community Outreach Coordinator, Casey King
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May 14, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
DCAO Rowland updated the commission on progress on the work plan, including upcoming
meeting agenda items.
In June, Parks & Recreation will provide an update in conjunction with Communities in
Schools of Greater King County on how the city supports vulnerable youth through strategic
partnerships and programs.
In July, the Human Resources & Risk Management Department Administrator will present an
update on their Equity and Inclusion tactical plan.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Those wishing to address the Equity Commission will be called upon. Each speaker is
allowed three (3) minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of March 12, 2024, Equity Commission meeting minutes
Hannah Miller, ESD Administrative Assistant
MOVED BY TANWAR, SECONDED BY JONES TO APPROVE MARCH 2024 MEETING MINUTES.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Budget Update
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator
Kristin Trivelas, Fiscal Services Director
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Jones reminded other commissioners to review the previous meeting recap
that was sent out, which included data relevant to earlier questions about Police Department
demographics.
Commissioner Imaoka attended the Neighborhood Program AAPI/Bike Month event to host
an informational table for her employer, and found lack of Asian representation in vendors,
food, and activities to be disappointing. She urged the city to utilize commission members
who want to be a resource for the community.
Commissioner Tanwar spoke about issues that those facing hardship have trying to access
services.
Commissioner Baddeley remarked on missed opportunities for engagement with students,
and how we could do more to involve and inform students.
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May 14, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DCAO Kristi Rowland added that Casey will be developing a civic academy to help educate the
public, including youth.
Commissioner Jones commented that commissioners could find ways to get the youth more
involved in the community and help them stay out of crime.
COMMITTEE CHAIR COMMENTS
Commissioner Hill asked about summer schedules and if the commission may need to
potentially cancel the August meeting. Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:53 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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