June 25, 2025 — DEI Commission study session: no quorum; Juneteenth debrief and event planning
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The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission met as a study session due to lack of quorum. Subcommittees reported on Council items, upcoming proclamations, a Juneteenth event debrief, SOAR/backpack logistics, and Hispanic Heritage planning. The group confirmed no July meeting and set an in-person August meeting with elections; members discussed language inclusion strategies.
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- Meeting proceeded as a study session due to lack of quorum; approval of May minutes (Min 25-128) was skipped.
- Craig shared upcoming City Council agenda items: Oil & Gas update and Environmental Policy & Innovation Commission update on 7/7, and Community Development Block Grant work plan on 7/21.
- Bianca will read the Hispanic Heritage proclamation on 8/18; Craig will move it off of the agenda.
- Juneteenth debrief: ~500 attendees; action items include more stage activation, additional set up/clean up support, reserving a refill station for water, improved signage for yard games/face painting, review of handicapped parking availability, and staff to send a vendor survey regarding feedback and financial benefit.
- SOAR & Backpack Giveaway: backpack stuffing scheduled for Monday, 7/7; member availability to be solicited by email.
- Hispanic Heritage table scheduled for 9/21; Bianca available and staff will meet with the subcommittee to determine the commission's table content.
- Member engagement: Iona will send an email to Marco and America encouraging resignation.
- Upcoming meetings: no July meeting (confirmed); August meeting will be in person and will include elections for Chair and Vice Chair and discussion of an October retreat.
- New business: group will look into strategies to be inclusive of all languages following comments from Teter at the City Council presentation.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
Study Session
Agenda
- Call To Order/Roll Call
- Land Acknowledgement
- Public Comment
- Ice Breaker - Welcome Michelle!
- Approval of Minutes
- May Meeting Minutes
- Subcommittee Reports
- a. Legislation & Education (Bianca & Dee Dee)
- i. Council Report (Renee/Craig)
- ii. Upcoming Proclamations
- b. Signature Events (Deana, Joanne, Iona)
- i. Juneteenth Debrief & Dreaming
- c. Recruitment, Engagement & Partnerships (Michelle & Marco)
- i. SOAR & Backpack Giveaway Details
- ii. Hispanic Heritage Table
- iii. Member Engagement Update (Iona)
- d. Resource Compiling & Spanish Translations (Ashley & America)
- Upcoming Meetings
- a. Changing Monthly Meeting Time
- b. No July Meeting
- c. August Agenda Setting
- New Business
- Adjourn
- **Subcommittee Meetings to take place immediately following this meeting.**
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