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02-09-21 Rising TIDES Minutes-U 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 Via Cisco WebEx MEETING MINUTES – Rising TIDES Task Force February 9, 2021 2 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. Char 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. _______________________________ Joelle Allen, Chair ATTEST: _________________________________ Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director