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Home My WebLink About03/11/2021 REAC AGENDA PACKETRacial Equity Advisory Committee Thursday, March 11, 6:00 pm AGENDA Bremerton REAC - PURPOSE • To advise the City Council, by applying a race equity analysis to all aspects of governance; and • To maintain engagement with and accountability to other work being done throughout the Bremerton Community in service of Race Equity Bremerton REAC - VISION Bremerton Race Equity Advisory Committee envisions a City that: • Strives to continually dismantle its own institutional racism, within policies, programs, budgets, initiatives, legislation, systems, and infrastructure. • Amplifies and joins racially, culturally, and socially integrated community endeavors toward equity, well- being, and liberation for all; and • Aspires to model for the nation a City in which people of different races, ethnicities, and backgrounds can interact, form friendships, and participate fully in the community’s political, economic, educational, cultural, and civic endeavors. 1. Welcome -Intros – 10 Minutes 6:00 to 6:10 pm a. Recognize Tribal Land -Cely b. Note Taker – Airen c. Timekeeper – Lori d. Facilitator - Faye 2. Public Comment: 10 Minutes 6:10 - 6:20 pm 3. Approve Minutes from February 2021 & Retreat: 5 Minutes 6:20 - 6:25pm 4. Council Update: Councilmember Wheat 5 Minutes 6:25 - 6:30 pm 5. Break Out Rooms: 45 min 6:30 – 7:15 pm a. Change of Power Team: Darryl, Lori, Airen b. Education / Communicate Team: Cely, Glenna, Erin, Leslie c. Business / New Economy Team: Faye, Sarah, Michael 6. New Business: 7:15 - 7:20 pm a. 7. Public Comment: 10 minutes 7:20 - 7:30 pm 8. Closing Remarks: 10 minutes 7:30 – 7:40 pm a. Agenda Items for April Next Meeting via Zoom 2nd Thursday of the Month. Thursday, April 14, 2020 at 6:00 pm HOMEWORK PRIOR: Review SMARTIES: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm We live, work, and gather today on Coast Salish ancestral lands, where multiple Indigenous Tribes have long sustained their cultures and traditions, lived in harmony with the lands and waters, and resiliently resisted the ongoing harms of colonialism. We respect the Tribes’ sovereignties, rights to self-determination, and sacred connections to this place. In solidarity, we work toward truth-telling reconciliation. Please center yourself in this context as we gather. Please take a moment to read the powerful words below, from the Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Kllalam Tribes. Thursday, February 11, 2021 Race Equity Advisory Committee 6:00 PM Race Equity Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting Minutes Race Equity Advisory Committee Members In attendance: Council Members Leslie Daugs (Chair); Lori Wheat (Vice-Chair); Michael Goodnow; and Citizen Members Faye Flemister (Community Co-Chair); Airen Lydick; Glenna Matteson; Erin Burrows; Darryl Riley (arrived 6:32 PM); and Sarah Van Gelder (arrived 7:06 PM). Community Member Cely Quisano was absent. Also present Legislative/Auditor Assistant Christine Grenier. Meeting was convened at 6:00 PM via “Zoom”. 1. General Business • The committee acknowledged the meeting was being held on Coast Salish ancestral lands; • After introductions, committee members shared a “moment of awe”; and recognized February as Black History Month. 2. Public Comments – There were no public comments… 3. Meeting Minutes Motion made by Lori Wheat and seconded by Glenna Matteson to approve January 14, 2021 Meeting Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 4. City Council Update – Council Member Lori Wheat shared highlights from the January 30 Joint Planning Session (with the Mayor, Council Members, Department Heads, and Staff) which included an update to Council Goals. She suggested that REAC be added to the list of committees within the Council Rules & Procedures; whether to include a Land Acknowledgement in place of the Pledge of Allegiance and/or Invocation; and announced items of interest at the next Council Meeting on February 17 include the Behavioral Health Navigator Program and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). 5. Old Business Update • There was a discussion about the Police Department having to decline from discussing hate crimes at tonight’s meeting. Motion was made by Airen Lydick and seconded by Faye Flemister. Move to send email to Mayor explaining that we, the members of REAC are disappointed in the Mayor’s process and decision to pull our invited guest (Police Chief) from tonight’s meeting; and request that the Mayor would tell us how the race equity analysis was part of that decision. Motion carried unanimously. • The Review of Demographic Maps has been delayed. • There was consensus to hold the Strategic Planning Meeting to Set 2021 Goals on Sunday, March 7 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. 2 • There was discussion about the possibility of BKAT interviews to encourage engagement, which could follow an informal format after a Council Meeting, and that some logistics needed to be addressed before proceeding. Motion was made by Airen Lydick and seconded by Darryl Riley. Move to work with BKAT to set up an initial Meet REAC Broadcast; and then after that, discuss how to proceed with recurring broadcasts. Motion carried unanimously. 6. New Business – There were no items… 7. Public Comment • Public comments were provided by Teresa Jones; and Susan Brooks-Young 8. Closing Remarks • Discussion included the following: Tools or training available through Kitsap’s Governmental Alliance for Race Equity (GARE); local businesses owned by People of Color; Quincy Square Project Update available in a few weeks; drastic rise in national hate crimes involving Asian Americans; and hopefully REAC can provide guidance on how to help build in race equity into infrastructure and services in the community. • A Retreat will be held on Sunday, March 7 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM; and the next REAC Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 11 beginning at 6:00 PM. 9. Meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM. Sunday, March 7, 2021 Race Equity Advisory Committee 1:00 PM Race Equity Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting Minutes Race Equity Advisory Committee Members In attendance: Council Members Leslie Daugs (Chair); Lori Wheat (Vice-Chair); Michael Goodnow; and Citizen Members Faye Flemister (Community Co- Chair); Airen Lydick; Cely Quisano; Glenna Matteson; Erin Burrows; Darryl Riley; and Sarah Van Gelder. Meeting was convened at 1:00 PM via “Zoom”. 1. Chair Leslie Daugs opened the Retreat: • The committee acknowledged the meeting was being held on Coast Salish ancestral lands; • Reviewed the agenda; and • Discussed ground rules Group Agreements for today: Flexibility: balance between more structure (hand raising) and flow. Mindful of each other’s body language, coming off mute, etc. Speak up if you’d like us to call attention to our process. Leslie will monitor the chat and hand-raising emoji. If you’ve already spoken/contributed on something, hang back a bit to allow others to contribute before you do again. Speak your truth. Expect and accept non-closure. 2. Committee Members discussed the retreat objectives. 3. Airen Lydick and Cely Quisano guided the committee through an “Ice Breaker” Exercise. Purpose of Partner Shares/Intros: Break up the large group for a bit, into partner shares Use and deepen listening skills Encourage authenticity Encourage awareness of multiple perspectives Build relationships. Shared as a group. What did everyone feel? • Engaged • Connective • Sharing stories and insight, why we’re here. • Felt someone was listening to them. • Vulnerability Look into putting ad-hoc/committee within us to set goals. Potential to do list. 2 Change of Power Team: Lori, Airen, Darryl Education/Communicate Team: Cely, Glenna, Erin, Leslie, Business/New Economy Team: Faye, Sarah, Michael 4. Faye Flemister provided an Introduction to Civil Rights History in Bremerton. Lillian & James Walker https://www.sos.wa.gov/legacy/stories/lillian-walker/ https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/fighting-racial-justice-pacific-northwest- lillian-walker-and-long-struggle-civil-rights/ http://archive.kitsapsun.com/news/local/lillian-walker-the-soul-of-bremerton-dies-at-98-ep- 417886989-356945011.html Also, contact Kitsap Museum & Historical Society to view "The Sinclair Park Project" DVD. Roosevelt Smith authored all the FEB 2021 columns for Black History Month. https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/opinion/columnists/2021/02/19/black-history-month-pioneer- equal-opportunity/4515243001/ List of Black owned Business in Bremerton, Faye compiled…see on a FB post https://www.facebook.com/naacpkitsap/posts/1847331621972599 See in Google Drive https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fyy2QS7F9VGdzepqY0YSI-- CunQ1Zxns/view?fbclid=IwAR3K5N7lI3- BzWqZHK6QdRCQdFXgXq0QO2IZ8XPtq6bymapl6cMQbHzm4S8 More on Black-owned businesses in Kitsap https://www.facebook.com/WBOBWashington 5. Erin Burrows and Sarah Van Gelder introduced the “Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats (SWOT)” Analysis to consider how we can build on what’s being done well, address what is lacking, to minimize risks, and take advantage of chances for success; which was followed by discussion. SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) https://www.mindtools.com/ Committee members need to sign in to add input. See Graph... https://www.swotanalysis.com/share/40671/FCCsYHzdaIYRk8uZ Chair Daugs called a break from 2:57 to 3:12 PM… 6. Action Plan: Agenda for future meetings • Agenda items for future meetings, discussed at the end of the committee, • Add Old Business/ New Business • Agenda items a few weeks prior, agenda to committee a week prior • Committee members will add input on agenda, as well as present items. • Communication, how do we get the message out to the community and the Council 3 Items tabled to a future meeting • Presenting REAC reports at Council • Pushing agenda items Other Items Treatment Plan as per Cely More info on a traditional approach to “smart” goals: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm Meet with the Mayor, to have him align. Committee members chosen with a plan to meet with Mayor. Postponed. Focus on getting REAC structure in place. Homework prior to Thursday Committee. Read SMARTIES on this link https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm To be factored in future discussions BREMERTON REAC PURPOSE: (1) to advise City Council, by applying a race equity analysis to all aspects of governance; and (2) to maintain engagement with and accountability to other work being done throughout the Bremerton community in service of race equity. BREMERTON REAC VISION: Bremerton Race Equity Advisory Committee envisions a City that: ** Strives to continually dismantle its own institutional racism, within policies, programs, budgets, initiatives, legislation, systems, and infrastructure; ** Amplifies and joins racially, culturally, and socially integrated community endeavors toward equity, well-being, and liberation for all; and ** Aspires to model for the nation a City in which people of different races, ethnicities, and backgrounds can interact, form friendships, and participate fully in the community’s political, economic, educational, cultural, and civic endeavors. City Charter https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Bremerton/html/BremertonCH.html City Municipal Code https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Bremerton/ Bremerton City Council Rules & Procedures https://www.bremertonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1489/City-Council-Rules-and- Precedures-PDF?bidId 2021 City Council Goals https://www.bremertonwa.gov/674/Council-Goals-Priorities 2021 Mayor’s Initiative http://www.bremertonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8707/Mayors-2021-Initiatives-PDF Mayor’s Diversity Statement http://www.bremertonwa.gov/1089/Mayors-Diversity-Statement Racial Equity Advisory Committee Website on City Website http://www.bremertonwa.gov/1232/Race-Equity-Advisory-Committee-REAC Chair Daugs thanked members of the committee…for all your work putting this together. The next REAC Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 11 beginning at 6:00 PM. Meeting was adjourned at 5:20 PM. Bremerton REAC Retreat Agenda – Sunday, March 7, 2021 Bremerton REAC Retreat Agenda – Sunday, March 7, 2021 Time Agenda Item Facilitation Any Addition Info, Description, or Notes 1:00 p.m. Arrivals. Troubleshoot tech. Establish timekeeping. Tech host - Christine/Leslie Timekeeper - Cely Register for the retreat Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcO-qqDstHtLjqM-r2lmU2kBqRAHmQDWX ~1:05 p.m. Land Acknowledgements ~1:08 p.m. Review Agenda ~1:10 p.m. ICEBREAKER: Partner Shares & Intros PROMPT: Tell your partner about yourself by explaining what our work --race equity-- means to you? Airen & Cely Note: Zoom’s breakout rooms will be use for the beginning of this activity. Purpose of this activity: - Break up the large group - Use/deepen listening skills - Encourage authenticity and awareness of perspectives - Build relationships ~1:40 p.m. BIG PICTURE: Generative Conversation & SWOT Analysis Erin & Sarah Purpose of this activity: - Identify ways to “move the needle” on race equity now - Apply useful assessment tool to committee, City, community - Surface knowledge of community efforts toward race equity ~2:45 p.m. BREAK Bremerton REAC Retreat Agenda – Sunday, March 7, 2021 ~3:00 p.m. WITHIN REAC: Building Blocks: Structure, Processes, Communication Faye & Glenna Purpose of this activity: - Build upon Purpose and Vision, establish norms/structure - Identify expectations of ourselves and each other - Decide upon processes for decision-making, agenda-building, meeting facilitation, communications, etc. ~3:30 p.m. OUR TO-DO LIST: What We Want To Do - Taking Stock, Making Plans Darryl & Airen Purpose of this activity: - Review potential areas of focus - Prioritize - decide what will get our attention and in what order Some of the items we already know we may want to consider… - Joining Government Alliance for Race Equity (GARE) - 2021 City Council Goals & Priorities (asses, advise) - 2021 Mayor’s Initiatives (assess, advise) - COVID-19 impacts, recovery (economic, social, health, etc.) - City hiring, procurement, relationships, etc. - Police Department’s policies, practices, and procedures - Orientation to City of Bremerton’s current culture/norms of City Council and committees (processes, structures, communication) - other items that surface during the retreat ~4:15 p.m. NEXT STEPS: Task & Take-aways Sarah & Darryl Purpose of this activity: - Plan the follow-through for our “to-do” list - Mapping out tasks - Possibly creating structure (sub-committees, assignments, etc.) - Ensure accountability to our Purpose, Vision, and community. ~4:50 p.m. CLOSING: Final Thoughts, Appreciations Sarah Bremerton REAC Retreat Agenda – Sunday, March 7, 2021 NOTES Racial Equity Advisory Committee Retreat March 7, 2021 GROUP AGREEMENTS FOR TODAY: Flexibility: balance between more structure (hand raising) and flow. Mindful of each other’s body language, coming off mute, etc. Speak up if you’d like us to call attention to our process. Leslie will monitor the chat and hand-raising emoji. If you’ve already spoken/contributed on something, hang back a bit to allow others to contribute before you do again. Speak your truth. Expect and accept non-closure. PURPOSE OF PARTNER SHARES/INTROS: Break up the large group for a bit, into partner shares Use and deepen listening skills. Encourage authenticity. Encourage awareness of multiple perspectives. Build relationships. Shared as a group What did everyone feel? • Engaged • Connective • Sharing stories and insight, why we’re here. • Felt someone was listening to them. • Vulnerability Lillian & James Walker: https://www.sos.wa.gov/legacy/stories/lillian-walker/ https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/fighting-racial-justice-pacific-northwest-lillian- walker-and-long-struggle-civil-rights/ http://archive.kitsapsun.com/news/local/lillian-walker-the-soul-of-bremerton-dies-at-98-ep- 417886989-356945011.html Also, contact Kitsap Museum & Historical Society to view "The Sinclair Park Project" DVD. Roosevelt Smith Roosevelt Smith authored all the FEB 2021 columns for Black History Month. https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/opinion/columnists/2021/02/19/black-history-month-pioneer-equal- opportunity/4515243001/ SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) https://www.mindtools.com/ Committee members need to sign in to add input. See Graph... https://www.swotanalysis.com/share/40671/FCCsYHzdaIYRk8uZ List of Black owned Business in Bremerton, Faye compiled: See on a FB post: https://www.facebook.com/naacpkitsap/posts/1847331621972599 See in Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fyy2QS7F9VGdzepqY0YSI--CunQ1Zxns/view?fbclid=IwAR3K5N7lI3- BzWqZHK6QdRCQdFXgXq0QO2IZ8XPtq6bymapl6cMQbHzm4S8 more on Black-owned businesses in Kitsap: https://www.facebook.com/WBOBWashington BREMERTON REAC PURPOSE: (1) to advise City Council, by applying a race equity analysis to all aspects of governance; and (2) to maintain engagement with and accountability to other work being done throughout the Bremerton community in service of race equity. . BREMERTON REAC VISION: Bremerton Race Equity Advisory Committee envisions a City that: ** Strives to continually dismantle its own institutional racism, within policies, programs, budgets, initiatives, legislation, systems, and infrastructure; ** Amplifies and joins racially, culturally, and socially integrated community endeavors toward equity, well-being, and liberation for all; and ** Aspires to model for the nation a City in which people of different races, ethnicities, and backgrounds can interact, form friendships, and participate fully in the community’s political, economic, educational, cultural, and civic endeavors. Agenda for future meetings • Agenda items for future meetings, discussed at the end of the committee, • Add Old Business/ New Business • Agenda items a few weeks prior, agenda to committee a week prior • Committee members will add input on agenda, as well as present items. • Communication, how do we get the message out to the community and the council City Charter: https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Bremerton/html/BremertonCH.html City Municipal Code: https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Bremerton/ Bremerton City Council Rules & Procedures: https://www.bremertonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1489/City-Council-Rules-and-Precedures- PDF?bidId Items tabled at a future committee. -Presenting REAC reports at council -Pushing agenda items 2021 City Council Goals: https://www.bremertonwa.gov/674/Council-Goals-Priorities 2021 Mayors Initiative: http://www.bremertonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8707/Mayors-2021-Initiatives-PDF Mayors Diversity Statement http://www.bremertonwa.gov/1089/Mayors-Diversity-Statement Racial Equity Advisory Committee website on City website http://www.bremertonwa.gov/1232/Race-Equity-Advisory-Committee-REAC Treatment Plan as per Cely more info on a traditional approach to “smart” goals: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart- goals.htm Look into putting ad-hoc/committee within us to set goals Potential To do List Change of Power Team Lori, Airen, Darryl Education / Communicate Team Cely, Glenna, Erin, Leslie, Business / New Economy Team Faye, Sarah, Michael Meet with the Mayor, to have him align. Committee members chosen with a plan to meet with Mayor. Postponed. Focus on getting REAC structure in place. Homework prior to Thursday Committee. Read SMARTIES on this link https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm Closing, thanking members of the committee. Thank you to the committee…for all your work putting this together.