2024-06-05 DEIA Commission Minutes Meeting Summary DEIA Commission June 5, 2024 Page 1
CITY OF EDMONDS EDMONDS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION &
ACCESSIBILITY COMMISSION
June 5, 2024
Meeting conducted via Zoom and in-person at the Brackett Meeting Room COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Elaine Helm, Co-Chair
Jessie Owen, Co-Chair
Rebecca Perrault Umrah Thomas Rowan Soiset Dipti Chrastka
Pam Iverson
Patty Narváez-Wheeler Councilmember Chris Eck, ex-officio via Zoom
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Kim Gunning
GUESTS PRESENT Ardeth Weed
STAFF PRESENT
Megan Luttrell, Program Coordinator STAFF ABSENT Todd Tatum, Director
6:01 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: Rowan read the land acknowledgment. Kim absence is unexcused. 2. Approval of Agenda: Pam moved to approve the agenda; Rebecca seconded; approved by consensus.
3. Approval of May 1, 2024 Summary: Rebecca moved to approve the summary; Rowan
seconded; approved by consensus. 4. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker): Ardeth Weed – It was great to see the Mayor at the Saturday market. My Edmonds News is doing a great job reporting. 5. Youth Commission Update: Not in attendance.
6. Update from the City: Todd, Megan, Councilmember Eck: Councilmember Eck
highlights the robust discussions about ADU’s last night and the continued review of possible Regional Fire Authority contract and other possible options. The landmark project was also discussed last night. 7. New Business:
a. Comp Plan Engagement Overview and Status Update – Navyusha: Navyusha
shares a PPT presentation (Attachment A). There was a brief discussion that followed that focuses on the DEIA lens and how it’s being folded into the comp
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plan update process. Rebecca points out that many DEIA priorities can positively impact the greater good.
b. Community Champions Community Table: Rowan shares that there is a
community engagement meeting at the Asian Services Center on Saturday, June 8th. The Community Champions group will continue beyond this year, to continue community work beyond the comp plan. c. Holiday Market Vendor Representation: There has been interest in diversifying
the holiday representation at the Holiday Market. Rowan suggests having a DEIA
Commission booth to educate the community about different holidays. Create an ad-hoc committee to do a deep dive; Rebecca is interested in working on this, Jessie has had interest as well. Patty adds that we need to always refer to how this is lifting underrepresented communities and other priorities the Commission sets.
d. Grant Review & Recommendation: Pam shares they developed a framework for
how to fund the project (Attachment B). The awardees are as follows: $250 for Pride of Edmonds; $500 College Place – multicultural night; $250 Sno-Isle Library Foundation. Pam moves, Rebecca seconds, approved by consensus. i. Dipti, Pam & Umrah will meet to discuss any changes to the grant
program. They will bring a recommendation to the July meeting. 8. Old Business: a. Book Distribution Plan – (Pam, Patty & Rowan): This is here to remind the group that this is still out there. Ideally, there will be a plan in place by September when school starts.
b. Land Acknowledgement Update Process: Rowan has interest in seeking
indigenous people input in the Comp Plan process. There is a strong desire to make sure that clear steps are taken to update the Land Acknowledgement. Rowan will do some Comp Plan engagement and include this Land Acknowledgment. Umrah has connections with the DEI lead at the Seattle Art Museum who might be able to
provide some guidance. 9. Committee Updates: a. Executive i. June DEIA Calendar 1. June 6th: Edmonds Civic Roundtable at 7pm – Jessie & Elaine
2. June 7th: Film Event – Elaine & Pam
3. June 22nd: Edmonds Pride Event @ Civic – 1:30pm – 3:30pm Pam & Dipti; 3:30pm-6:30pm Rebecca 4. 4th of July Parade: participation encouraged. b. City Engagement & Policy: Rowan held a civic engagement presentation at
Edmonds College. It was a small group, but a lot of valuable information was
shared. They were invited back to do this presentation again next year. Rowan would also like to bring this to the local high schools. Kim is planning to reach out to everyone to start relationship mapping. c. Community Engagement & Visibility:
They met in April. Access social media; FB, Instagram, website, newsletter.
Make decisions on what the bandwidth for these are.
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Increasing engagement at community events. A comment box for people…
Grant review process
Internal DEIA assessment. Knowledge sharing i. Pride Events on June 7th & June 22nd 1. Rebecca shares that she sent out a calendaring start for the
Commission review. 10. Commissioner’s Corner: Sofia Marie attended MAE’s fundraiser for LNY last week, great networking. Congrats on graduating! Umrah, had some good reminders about meeting people where they’re at. Rebecca explains how refreshing it is to sit in this room as the world is struggling
politically and otherwise. Elaine echoes Rebecca’s sentiment. Rowan shares that he met
with Umrah the other day about how to make the conversation around DEIA more accessible. How can we get the Commission out of our space to get to know each other better. There is a suggestion volunteering with the Edmonds Food Bank as a team building activity.
Adjourn – 8:15PM Next meeting: July 3, 2024, at 6:00PM
City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update |
Comprehensive Plan
Outreach Overview
DEIA Commission_ June 5th
Attachment A
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Agenda
•What is a Comprehensive Plan
•Why Public Participation
•What is Equitable Engagement
•Role of community input
•Recap of Comp Plan Engagement
•City’s Approach
•Community Champions Initiative
•Guiding Principles
•Outreach Strategies/tools
•How to involve
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What is a Comprehensive Plan
This is a policy document that outlines a long-term
vision and provides direction for future growth and
development over the next twenty years.
•How and where will our city grow, reflecting the needs
of residents and businesses?
•What kinds of housing and jobs?
•How to invest in parks, transportation, public
infrastructure, and social services?
•How to meaningfully serve a diverse and growing
community?
•How to protect Edmonds’ natural features?
•How do we manage sustainable growth?Periodic update - once every 10 years
Previous update done in 2015
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•Under the GMA, OFM projects 20-
year population growth at the county level.
•Vision 2050 distributes the growth to counties
through policies, and regional growth strategies.
•Snohomish County distributes growth based
on Commerce and regional guidance.
•They prepare the Buildable Lands Report
and CPPs (countywide planning policies)
•Local jurisdictions plan for the county-adopted
2044 targets. Cities must comply with HB 1110,
1337 & 1220,along with state, regional and
county legislature.
Refer ‘Appendix D’ of the
Snohomish County planning policies.
Planning in Washington state
OFM – Office of Financial Management
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Comprehensive Plan Elements
The Comprehensive Plan will:
•Establish vision, goals and policies.
•Inform zoning and development regulations
•Identify budget priorities and Capital projects
SHORELINE POLICIES
SUBAREA PLANS
PARKS, RECREATION &
OPEN SPACECOMMUNITY & CULTURE
URBAN DESIGN
CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY
UTILITIES
CAPITAL FACILITIES
TRANSPORTATION
ECONOMY
LAND USE & HOUSING
Vision & Framework
Sustainability & Health
Citizen Participation
Amending the Plan &
Implementation
INTRODUCTION
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
PSRC certifies countywide planning policies and local plans
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Why Public Participation?
Per RCW 36.70A.040, cities must establish a public participation
program for the Comprehensive plan process
Public Process Must Include:
•Broad dissemination of information.
•Opportunities for written comments.
•Public meetings.
•Opportunities for open discussion.
•Communication channels.
•Information services.
•Consideration of and response to public comments.
Requirement
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•To understand specific needs, priorities, and
shared community goals.
•Develop trust between community interests, City
planning staff, the City Council, and the Planning
Commission through an open, transparent process.
•Build support for the plan by bringing diverse
viewpoints together.
•Elevate voices of those at risk of displacement and
potential unintended consequences of proposed
strategies and jointly find solutions.
•Responsibility and accountability.
More than a requirement
Why Public Participation
Public sector Community
Businesses Other
Stakeholders
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What is equitable community engagement?
Understand and prioritize the needs
of groups who have been historically
overlooked, underserved,
disproportionately impacted, and
seldom heard.
In general, they include:
•People above 60 years , living alone
•Households with incomes < $50,000
•Families with children < 18 years of age
•Non-English Speakers
•People who are Black, Indigenous, or
People of Color (BIPOC)
•People who are not citizens
•People who have disabilities
•People who rent their homes
•People without reliable computer and/or
internet access
•People who are LGBTQIA+
•People who rely on public transit
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City’s Goal:
To encourage new voices, enable more
accurate representation, and uncover city
practices that create a barrier for some to
participate in public processes.
To facilitate public participation
opportunities that are accessible to all
members of the Edmonds community.
Community Champions Initiative
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Who are Community Champions
•Community Champions represent a variety of historically
underrepresented groups, including:
•Racial minorities
•Older residents
•Non-motorized transportation users/advocates
•Environmental organizations
•Co-create inclusive engagement opportunities working with the
City staff.
•Facilitate working sessions with your network groups .
•Document feedback -ideas, comments and
recommendations shared by the community.
Serve as an Engagement Outreach Specialist , assisting city to gather feedback
and diverse perspectives of the community that help in the decision-making
processes.
In line with city’s
Equitable Engagement Framework.
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Engagement Milestones
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Community Engagement Milestones
Meetings include in-person meetings, virtual open houses, focus groups,
workshops, charetes, stakeholder meetings, Planning Board, and Council.
2024
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City’s Engagement Approach
•Involve people of different ages, genders, socioeconomic
backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.
•Interpreters and translated materials in multiple languages.
•Accessible meeting locations.
•Ensure respectful and effective interactions.
•Open Communication and clear processes on how they
can participate.
•Partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and other
stakeholders.
•Form advisory committees, focus groups, and
collaborative workshops.
Inclusivity
Transparency
Collaboration
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Reached out to populations we don’t
often hear from in the public process
Strategy:
•Inclusive branding
•survey and marketing in multiple
languages
•Meet people where they are
•Have a neighborhood presence
•Test new outreach strategies
•Willingness to make mistakes and
learn.
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Early Outreach
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Yard signs
RAISE AWARENESS
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Summer 2022 Visioning Activities
Coffee Chats
THEMED NEIGHBORHOOD CONVERSATIONS
Walk & Talks
EXPLORE KEY TOPICS IN REAL WORLD SCENARIOS
Weekly articles
HELP PUT WEEKLY THEMES INTO CONTEXT
Table at local events
MEETING PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE
Online surveys
ALLOW INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION
Panel discussion
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATIONS ON KEY TOPICS
FROM SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
Multi-lingual branding
PROCESS OF BUILDING TRUST
Collective
Vision
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Six-week visioning process talking about
different elements of the comprehensive
plan.
Week 1: Identity
Week 2: Quality of Life
Week 3: Economic Growth
Week 4: Environment
Week 5: Culture
Week 6: Livability and Land Use
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Visioning Outreach
Over 8,500 comments were collected Public providing input on the draft vision statement illustration at PorchFest 2022
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Scoping Outreach, August 2023
Focused on understanding the needs and
priorities for the next 20 years.
Summer 2023 Engagement @ Civic Park
Opening
•Community Fair @ Woodway Highschool
•Popsicles in the Park Wednesdays
•Meet a planner Thursdays
EIS Scoping August – September 2023
Focused on the environmental concerns.
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Neighborhood Meetings, December 2023
Focused On:
•Existing conditions
o Employment & Economic
Development, Land Use &
Transportation, Housing Equity &
Climate Resilience, Growth Targets.
•Preliminary Observations.
•Goals & opportunities for future
development.
TOTAL COMMENTS – Approx. 360
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Online Open House, March 11th -April 02, 2024
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Citywide Forum, March 2024
Focused On:
•Growth Alternatives
•Neighborhood Centers and Hubs Approach
•Environmental Impact Statement
Received suggestions from the community for the
new centers and hubs which were incorporated into
the growth alternatives.
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Waterfront Design Charette
An interactive community session to facilitate
discussions about the waterfront area's future
vision.
This included a design exercise during which
the public shared their ideas on three major
elements of the Waterfront Neighborhood.
1.Future Forward Urban Design
2.Marsh and Ecological Functionality of the
Waterfront
3.Waterfront Access/Integration
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Citywide meetings, May 2024
Focused on draft goals and key policy
initiatives related to six key elements of the
Comprehensive Plan
•Land Use
•Housing
•Transportation
•Economy
•Urban Design
•Environment
Comments/ feedback are accepted through June 7th.
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Waterfront Design Charette, June 2024
A follow-up to the Waterfront Vision Design
Charette which took place on March 25th
The conceptual vision was shared with the
community.
•Focused on making the waterfront more walkable
and encouraging multi-modal connections?
•How to activate the corridor with family-friendly/
diverse activities?
•How can we address climate impacts?
•How can Marsh be integrated with the surrounding
open spaces
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Community Table, June 2024
•Organized by the community champions.
•Focused conversations with the community
groups that were not historically
represented and underserved.
•Key Themes:
o Housing
o Economy
o Transportation
o Environment
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How to Involve /
Where to find us?
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Who should involve?
Everyone who
live/ work/ connected
to Edmonds
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Project Webpage
Visit: everyonesedmonds/edmondswa.gov
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Other Tools
News Release
Printed Flyers (Multilingual)
Mailing list
Social Media
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Email us @ everyonesedmonds@edmondswa.gov
For more updates, visit edmondswa.gov/everyonesedmonds
Questions/Discussion
ATTACHMENT B
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROVING GRANTS AWARDED BY
CITY OF EDMONDST DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESSIBILITY COMMISSION
June 2024
Grant Review Team: Dipti Chrastka, Pam Iverson, Umrah Thomas.
Framework (criteria we used in our review):
• Is this a new applicant –have they been funded before?
• Are they open to partial grant funding – so we can spread the funding further. How
much will Commission funds impact their ability to provide the service?
• Preference toward agencies that are historically underfunded, limited resources to
funding.
Based on these criteria, we make the following recommendations:
Pride of Edmonds (picnic): $250, their total request.
College Place Elementary PTSA (Multicultural Night): $500, half of their costs.
Sno-Isle Library Foundation (OutLoud Story telling: $250, half of their costs.