05-14-20 Rising TIDES Minutes-U
Rising TIDES Task Force
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:16 pm by Chair Allen.
Roll Call
Members present: Joelle Allen, Ruth Paradise, Alex Moreno, Amber Alexander, Brad Taylor-
White, Melissa Johnson, Myat Thanda Tun, Fartun Hussein, Ajani Woodson,
Sam Powers and Sheri Hixon
Members absent:
Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director
Approval of Agenda and April 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Member Moreno to approve the agenda and meeting minutes. Seconded by
Member Johnson. Motion carried 11-0.
Recommendations Discussion
Vice Chair Alexander discussed the topics for their assigned subcommittee: Diversifying Boards and
Commissions, followed by Diversifying Recruitment and Retention. The group explained that with
COVID-19, there has been a slight shift in the recommendations, and the group focused on items that
they felt could best be implemented under the current conditions of the pandemic. Members
discussed additions to consider as part of the proposed recommendations for both topics, including
ensuring that inclusivity and belonging as a top priority.
The second subcommittee discussed recommendations on Community Outreach and Education and
Ensuring Equity in Programming and Facilities. The group accepted the recommendations as written,
and mentioned spelling out acronyms, like NOAH (Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing).
Chair Allen discussed the recommendations report on the two topics for her subcommittee:
Communicating Equity with the City and Reviewing City Contracts and RFPS to eliminate bias and
barriers.
The group discussed additional forums, and using tools that the City has available, including Next
Door to communicate with the community. The group agreed to discuss some creative options to
hosting future events in the current climate.
Member Taylor-White asked about using Census Data, and staff Santelices shared that Census data
would not be available for another year.
The group discussed the next steps as: reviewing recommendations again to ensure all are present
and prioritizing the recommendations under each topic. Prioritizations should be considered by
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budget and the ability to complete during the current climate of COVID-19. Chair Allen will create the
final presentation and staff will send to the group for review. Additionally, the group will think more
about what Phase II of the Task Force would look like if the Council approves the recommendation to
continue the Task Force. The group agreed that a crisis operations in response to COVID-19 should be
considered as part of the work.
Adjournment
MOTION by Vice Chair Alexander. Seconded by Member Taylor-White. Meeting
adjourned at 6:16 pm.
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Joelle Allen, Chair
ATTEST:
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Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director