2023-09-06 DEIA Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
EDMONDS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION &
ACCESSIBILITY COMMISSION
September 6, 2023
Meeting conducted via Zoom and in -person at the Brackett Meeting Room
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Elaine Helm, Chair
Jeanett Quintanilla, Vice -Chair
Ardeth Weed
Pam Iverson
Jessie Owen via Zoom
Anil DeCosta via phone
Rebecca Perrault
Councilmember Dave Teitzel, ex-officio
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Dipti Chrastka - excused
Alison Alfonzo Pence - excused
GUESTS PRESENT
None
STAFF PRESENT
Todd Tatum, Director
Molly Jay, Diversity Commission
Coordinator
STAFF ABSENT
Megan Luttrell, Program Coordinator
6:03 P.M. — Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement: "We acknowledge the original
inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip
Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands.
We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred
spiritual connection with the land and water." - City Council Land Acknowledgment
1. Roll Call and Absences
Pam read land acknowledgment. Dipti is traveling; her absence is excused. Alison is also
traveling; her absence is excused.
2. Approval of Agenda
Pam moved to approve the agenda; Ardeth seconded; approved by consensus.
3. Approval of August 2, 2023 Summary: Anil moved to approve the summary; Ardeth
seconded; approved by consensus.
4. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker) None
5. Update from the City: Todd, Megan, Molly & Councilmember Teitzel:
Todd gave update on city comp plan, in midst of review through October. November and
December will be analysis of information. Todd recommended inviting Public Works to
attend a Commission meeting in the future.
Councilmember Teitzel gave a quick update on ADA budget and evaluation of priorities.
Dean Olson will join us next month to review his ADA requests to the city.
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September 6, 2023
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6. New Business:
a. Budget Update & Considerations: Film Series; promotional materials: Molly
gave update on Commission budget through the end of the year. We are waiting to
hear back from Rick Steves to see if he will sponsor the Film Series this year. We
will move forward with poster printing. The Edmonds Theater increased their rental
price from $100 per showing to $175 to cover increased operating costs. Ardeth
moved to approve the rental price of $175 for the Edmonds Downtown
Theater; Jeanett seconded, approved by consensus. Ardeth and Jeanett agree to
distribute posters around the city once printed. Molly will present new sticker
designs along with Jessie's existing designs at the next meeting. Molly will research
printing costs for stickers and bring to the next meeting.
b. Calendar of Diversity Events & Celebrations through end of the year and 1st
quarter: Elaine reviewed upcoming holidays and films in relation to the
communications calendar. Each film is relevant to a holiday/celebratory event of its
month.
i. Proclamation of Hispanic Heritage Month: Commission discussed
importance of having a city proclamation for Hispanic Heritage month.
Molly will draft the proclamation and send it to Todd for review and
distribution.
7. Committee Reports:
a. Engagement: Nothing additional to report.
b. Communication: Molly is working on second newsletter build it's distribution and
send; a press release for film series; social/digital publicity of film series; sticker
designs.
c. Education: Nothing to report; meeting this month fell on Labor Day.
8. Commissioner's Corner (10 minutes)
No comments.
Adjourn — 7:44PM
Next meeting: October 4, 2023, at 6:OOPM
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Diversity Commission
September 6, 2023
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