05-11-21 Rising TIDES Agenda PacketREGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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1.Call to Order
2.Attendance/Roll Call
3.Approval of February 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes (No Meeting Minutes: March or April 2021)
4.Building an Equitable Golden Valley Q2 Update and Reminder
5.Final Report Discussion
6.Adjournment
May 11, 2021 – 5:15 pm
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Rising TIDES Task Force
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:19 pm by Chair Allen.
Roll Call
Members present: Joelle Allen, Ajani Woodson, Ruth Paradise, Melissa Johnson, Brad Taylor-
White, Amber Alexander, Fartun Hussein, and Myat Thanda Tun
Members absent: Sheri Hixon and Sam Powers
Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director and Kiarra Zackery, Equity and
Inclusion Manager
Approval of Agenda and January 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Member Paradise to approve the agenda and January 12, 2021 meeting
minutes. Seconded by Member Taylor-White. Motion carried 8-0.
Subcommittee Action Planning Update
Member Taylor-White shared a presentation on the subcommittee’s work with the City to develop
tactics to diversify boards and commissions. Member Taylor-White also shared that on February 23,
2021 the City will include an information session at the Joint Boards, Commissions, and City Council
meeting. The City’s communications team created some promotional items and a communications
toolkit for everyone to share.
Member Paradise shared an update about the subcommittee’s meeting with the Parks and
Recreation team. Member Paradise shared that there were a few topics that the group covered
during their meeting, including: transportation, programs for individuals with disabilities, cost-
awareness (including scholarship opportunities), program advertisements, instructor recruitment,
and youth leadership opportunities. The subcommittee will meet again to discuss some potential
action items.
Chair Allen provided an update that the RFP/Contracting subcommittee is working together to meet
with other cities and procurement departments to inform City strategies.
Building an Equitable Golden Valley
Staff Santelices and Zackery reminded the group that the Building an Equitable Golden Valley event
in March 2021 will be on the topic of Just Deeds. Member Woodson stated that the second quarterly
conversation should be on providing more activities and opportunities for individuals with
disabilities. The committee discussed narrowing down the purpose of the event. Member Paradise
walked through initial notes created by the subcommittee about potential directions of the event.
The group agreed that hearing from individuals on their personal experiences, both challenges, and
successes would be inspiring. The group discussed hosting in May to coincide with Mental Health
February 9, 2021 – 5:15 pm
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MEETING MINUTES – Rising TIDES Task Force
February 9, 2021
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Awareness Month. Chair Allen summarized that the event will feature a panel of individuals and a
handout. The subcommittee will meet again and include staff to discuss more details of the event
and use a planning tool.
Rising TIDES Transition
Chair Allen shared with the group that as June 2021 approaches, so does the planned end of the Task
Force. Chair Allen asked the group for their thoughts on how the work of the Task Force can
continue. Members shared their hopes that the work not only continues in one standing
commission, but also is interwoven in the work of all commissions and directed as such by the City
Council. Member Alexander recommended that the City Council release a commitment statement
that a certain percentage of deliverables across the City will be DEI focused. Member Paradise stated
that forums and community engagement should continue. Member Taylor-White recommended
that the Task Force come up with final recommendations. Member Thanda Tun agreed and included
that the final report should include the accomplishments of the Task Force.
Staff Santelices shared the City’s ongoing commitment to continuing the important work of the Task
Force and the City’s view of the natural connections between the work of the Task Force and work of
the Human Rights Commission. Staff further shared the goal of incorporating the work of TIDES and
the work of the HRC into the formation of a new commission. Chair Allen asked who from the Task
Force would like to support this transition. Staff Santelices shared the potential timeline of the
subcommittee work, including a presentation to the City Council on March 9. Staff confirmed that
the subcommittee would not be required to join the new commission, and would be to help guide
the formation of the new commission. Members Alexander, Paradise, and Taylor-White volunteered.
Adjournment
MOTION by Vice Chair Alexander. Seconded by Johnson. Meeting adjourned at 6:17 pm.
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Joelle Allen, Chair
ATTEST:
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Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director