2018-12-05 Diversity Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
DIVERSITY COMMISSION
December 5, 2018
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Diana White, Chair
Ed Dorame
Maria Montalvo
Dean Olson
Sarah Mixson
Brian Potter
Anabel Hovig
Pat Valle
Donnie Griffin, Vice -Chair
Councilmember Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, ex
officio
1. Roll Call: Call to order at 6:02 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
ELECTED OFFICIALS AND STAFF PRESENT
Cindi Cruz, ED/CS Program Coordinator
Carolyn Douglas, P
Misha Carter, Diversity Commission
Coordinator
2. Approval of Agenda: The agenda approved by consensus.
3. Approval of Meeting Summary of November 7, 2018: Summary minutes approved as
submitted by consensus.
4. Public Comment: Pat O'Neal from Edmonds Arts Commission (EAC) congratulated the City
on receiving Creative District Designation. She asked the Commission to provide
encouragement to anyone in their networks to apply for the open position on the EAC.
5. Interview Commissioner Applicants: (Print standard questions): Paul Cathcart, Richard
Suico, Ashley Song, and Mindy Woods. Each candidate was asked the same set of question:
Why are you interested in joining the Commission? What unique qualities and/or experience
you have that would contribute to the Commission's success moving forward. Do you have the
time available that this commission requires? The Commissioners also asked some additional
questions.
6. Appointment of new Commissioner and potential reappointment of Donnie Griffin and
Sarah Mixson to 3-year terms: Commissioners discussed the applicants and chose Mindy
Woods as the top choice. Paul Cathcart was the 2" d choice, and if there is an opening within
the next 3 months he will be called to ask if he would fill a vacant position. Mindy will be
recommended to the City Council for an interview and confirmation. Donnie and Sarah were
recommended for reappointment to 3-year terms and their confirmation will be on the Council
agenda next week.
7. Update from the City Adrienne provided the update: more student commission applications
are needed for the Youth Commission and the Council Student Representative. The Council
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approved the Diversity Commission request for up to 30 hours per month in consultant help to
free up director's time. Next meeting will be on January 9, 2019.
8. New Business, Commissioner's Corner: Pat reported the ECA equity and inclusion
committee is interested in working with the Diversity Commission. Training will be held on
February 13 at ECA establishing common language for boards, staff and opening up to
community. There will be the Commission grant supported MLK event at ECA in January,
Donnie expressed his appreciation of Commission support for this event. Anabel mentioned
that this is David Ortiz's last day to attend the meeting. David reminded the Commission of the
April 20 Communities of Color Coalition race event that will be held at Everett Community
College. This is Diana's last meeting and the Commission expressed their gratitude for her
work with the Commission from the beginning.
9. 2018 Sub -Groups:
Partnerships/Communications/Grants: Partnerships with project story -telling group has started.
Policy: No updates provided
Events: No updates provided
Adjourn: 8:01 PM — Next regular meeting: January 9, 2019, 6 PM at Edmonds Senior
Center.
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