HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/2022 REAC AGENDA PACKETBremerton Race Equity Advisory Committee – Meeting AGENDA
Thursday, November 10th, 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
Learn more at https://www.bremertonwa.gov/1232/Race-Equity-Advisory-Committee-REAC
Regular REAC meetings are currently held at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, via Zoom.
SERVING THIS MEETING
Tech Host: Jennifer Chamberlin
Facilitator: Quinn Dennehy
Land Acknowledgement: Darryl Riley
Timekeeper: Quinn Dennehy
Notetaker: Council Staff
OUR PURPOSE
o To advise the City Council, by applying a race
equity analysis to all aspects of governance; and
o To maintain engagement with and accountability
to other work being done throughout the
Bremerton Community in service of Race Equity.
OUR VISION
Bremerton Race Equity Advisory Committee envisions a City that:
o Strives to continually dismantle its own institutional racism,
within policies, programs, budgets, initiatives, legislation,
systems, and infrastructure.
o Amplifies and joins racially, culturally, and socially integrated
community endeavors toward equity, well-being, and
liberation for all; and
o 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.Opening and Welcome
a.Call meeting to order
b.Read land acknowledgement
c.Read REAC purpose and vision
d.REAC members introduce themselves
2.Approval of Meeting Minutes
a.October 13, 2022 Meeting
b.November 1, 2022 Special Meeting
3.REAC Structure (Continued)
a.Follow-Up Discussion on proposed Ordinance
b.Finalize Recommendations to City Council
4.Public Comment
a.Community Comments or Concerns
b.Community Comments or Concerns (by email)
5.Next Meeting – December 8
6.Closing Remarks
LAND ACKNOWLE DGEMENT STATEMENT
"Every part of this soil is sacred in the estimation of my people. Every hillside, every valley,
every plain and grove, has been hall owed by some sad or happy event in days long vanished."
Chief Seattle 1854
We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is within the
ance stral territory of the suq wabs "People of Clear Salt Water'' (Suquamish People). Expert
fi sherman, canoe builders and basket weavers, the suqwabs live in harm ony with the lands
and waterways along Wa shington's Central Salish Sea as they have for thousands of years.
Here, the suqwabs live and protect the land and waters of their ancestors for future
generati ons as promised by the Point Elliot Treaty of 1855.
nax"'qfyt nax"'s'Kay'ani
ORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM TRIBE
from the Preamble to the
Point No Point Treaty
Council Constitution
... the Port Gamble S'Klallam and the Jamestown
S'Klallam Tribes, of the Point No Point Treaty Area,
recognize the responsibility and need to protect and
advance the treaty reserved hunting, fishing and
gathering rights of [their] Tribes.
[The Port Gamble S'Klallam and the Jamestown
S'Klallam Tribes] further recognize that [their]
inherent traditional and cultural rights constitute vital
and irreplaceable resources for [their] future. These
resource s are essential for the social, cultural and
economic self-sufficiency and well-being of [their]
Tribal communities.
[The Port Gamble S'Klallam and Jamestown S'Klallam
Tribes] believe that in unity and mutual respect [they]
can best accomplish [their] community goals, not only
for the benefit of Indian people, but for all people.
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The City of Bremerton’s Race Equity Advisory Committee has
adopted the following Purpose & Vision Statement….
PURPOSE:
•To advise 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.
VISION:
The 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.
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Bremerton Race Equity Advisory Committee – DRAFT Meeting MINUTES
Thursday, October 13th, 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
Learn more at https://www.bremertonwa.gov/1232/Race-Equity-Advisory-Committee-REAC
Regular REAC meetings are currently held at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, via Zoom.
SERVING THIS MEETING
Tech Host: Jennifer Chamberlin
Facilitator: Quinn Dennehy
Land Acknowledgement: Quinn Dennehy
Timekeeper: Glenna Matteson
Notetaker: Council Staff
OUR PURPOSE
o To advise the City Council, by applying a race
equity analysis to all aspects of governance; and
o To maintain engagement with and accountability
to other work being done throughout the
Bremerton Community in service of Race Equity.
OUR VISION
Bremerton Race Equity Advisory Committee envisions a City that:
o Strives to continually dismantle its own institutional racism,
within policies, programs, budgets, initiatives, legislation,
systems, and infrastructure.
o Amplifies and joins racially, culturally, and socially integrated
community endeavors toward equity, well-being, and
liberation for all; and
o 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.Opening and Welcome
a.Call meeting to order.
b.Quinn read the land acknowledgement.
c.Jennifer read REAC’s purpose and vision.
d.REAC members introduce themselves.
2.Approval of Agenda & Minutes
a.Agenda was approved as amended to add Item 8a.
b.September 8, 2022 REAC Meeting Minutes were approved as amended.
3.REAC Structure & Purpose
a.ACTION ITEM Follow-Up: REAC Structure and OPMA Questions – Quinn Dennehy
Responses provided by Assistant City Attorney Brett Jette…
•What is impact of removing public comment from the meeting agenda? Negligible for the
purposes that REAC wants to remove the public comment. Section 14 of the City Charter
requires that the meetings be open to the public regardless of whether there is public comment
or not.
•What is considered a quorum per our Charter (or suggested Ordinance)? The Washington State
Supreme Court has defined a majority of the members of a committee as constituting a meeting
under the OPMA. Given Section 14 of the City Charter, this should be the standard used by the
City as well.
•Can REAC invite Guest Speakers? Yes, I believe that REAC may already invite guest speakers.
•Is this or is this not considered public comment? This was a moot question since the lack of
public comment does not result in the meeting no longer being required to be open (see
question 1).
b.ACTION ITEM Follow-Up: REAC Structure Proposed Update – Jennifer Chamberlin
There was discussion on the challenges REAC has faced since its inception and the
priorities that were emphasized during the Community Conversation; and the
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Bremerton Race Equity Advisory Committee – Meeting MINUTES
Thursday, October 13th, 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
Learn more at https://www.bremertonwa.gov/1232/Race-Equity-Advisory-Committee-REAC
Regular REAC meetings are currently held at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, via Zoom.
importance of advocating support for a Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Staff, but with
this role defined, to include outreach to the BIPOC community (to not just “check the
box”), and that the Mayor has a vested interest in working with REAC.
Follow-Up Question:
• Are there examples of structures/organizations to allow an interactive way for
leaders to receive advice which doesn’t violate the separation of powers?
Follow-Up Action:
• Committee Members to review draft Ordinance based on feedback tonight.
• After the 2023 Draft Budget is released, consider setting up a meeting to
provide input.
c. REAC Purpose Proposed Update (Website/Agenda) – Anna Mockler
• Deferred as a discussion item during a Future Retreat.
4. Appointments (Heard after Item #6)
a. Term for Airen Lydick extended to 12/31/22
b. Term for Sarah Van Gelder extended to 12/31/22
c. Term for Leiyomi Preciado Lagdameo extended to 12/31/22
5. Public Comment
a. Community Comments or Concerns were provided by: Teresa
b. Community Comments or Concerns (by email): None
6. Update on Bremerton City Council’s Activities
a. ACTION ITEM Follow-Up:
▪ Budget Workshops & Council Meeting Schedule (Council Staff)
Christine confirmed the Budget Workshop Schedule as Monday, October 24,
Tuesday, October 25, and Thursday, October 27 beginning at 3:00 PM in the First
Floor Meeting Chambers.
Airen and Leiyomi plan to attend on October 24 to focus on items that tie into race
equity analysis.
The full REAC will then have a debrief at a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday,
November 1 at 6:00 PM.
▪ Other Business – Jennifer reported on some neighborhood concerns, and this could
be connected with the Public Safety Committee.
7. Old Business
a. ACTION ITEM Follow-up:
▪ Update on GARE Account Access for Community Members – There has been a big
turnover in IT, so Council will ask about this at Budget (GARE Conference, and other
items that will need funding)
▪ Other Business – None
Bremerton Race Equity Advisory Committee – Meeting MINUTES
Thursday, October 13th, 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
Learn more at https://www.bremertonwa.gov/1232/Race-Equity-Advisory-Committee-REAC
Regular REAC meetings are currently held at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, via Zoom.
8. New Business
a. Status of Joint Meeting with Bainbridge REAC – Next meeting planned for Thursday,
November 17 at 6:00 PM via Zoom. Darryl, Glenna, and Airen plan to attend.
b. Establish Roles for Next Meeting (TBD):
i. Tech Host:
ii. Land Acknowledgement Reader:
iii. Timekeeper:
iv. Notetaker:
v. Facilitator:
9. Closing Remarks
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Bremerton Race Equity Advisory Committee – DRAFT Special Meeting MINUTES
Tuesday, November 1, 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
Learn more at https://www.bremertonwa.gov/1232/Race-Equity-Advisory-Committee-REAC
Regular REAC meetings are currently held at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, via Zoom.
SERVING THIS MEETING
Tech Host: Jennifer Chamberlin
Facilitator: Jennifer Chamberlin
Land Acknowledgement: Sarah van Gelder
Timekeeper: Glenna Matteson
Notetaker: Council Staff
OUR PURPOSE
o To advise the City Council, by applying a race
equity analysis to all aspects of governance; and
o To maintain engagement with and accountability
to other work being done throughout the
Bremerton Community in service of Race Equity.
OUR VISION
Bremerton Race Equity Advisory Committee envisions a City that:
o Strives to continually dismantle its own institutional racism,
within policies, programs, budgets, initiatives, legislation,
systems, and infrastructure.
o Amplifies and joins racially, culturally, and socially integrated
community endeavors toward equity, well-being, and
liberation for all; and
o 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.
REAC Members Attending: Darryl Riley, Glenna Matteson, Sarah van Gelder, Airen Lydick, Leiyomi
Preciado Lagdameo, Dr. Karen Bolton, Jennifer Chamberlin, and Anna Mockler.
1.Opening and Welcome
a.Call meeting to order.
b.Sarah read the land acknowledgement.
c.Glenna read REAC’s purpose and vision.
d.REAC members introduced themselves.
2.Interview of Community Member Candidate & Approval of Appointment
Action anticipated…
a.Dr. Karen Bolton was interviewed.
b.Appointment for term ending October 31, 2024 was approved.
3.City of Bremerton Proposed 2023 Budget Discussion
a.Airen shared his observations from the October 24 Budget Workshop (slides attached).
b.There was consensus to not support funding the proposed Diversity Equity Inclusion
(DEI) position in the draft 2023 Bremerton Budget.
c.A Work Group will review and revise language in a proposed ordinance to include
possible committee structure, for discussion at the next meeting.
4.Public Comment
a.Community Comments or Concerns were provided by: Roy Runyon and Teresa.
b.Community Comments or Concerns (by email): none
5.Next Meeting – November 10
6.Closing Remarks
Meeting adjourned at 8:09 PM.
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From: City Council
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:15 PM
To: City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: Proposed Amendment to November 1 REAC Minutes
2.City of Bremerton Proposed 2023 Budget Discussion
a. Airen shared his observations from the October 24 Budget Workshop (slides attached).
b. REAC established by unanimous decision to not support funding the proposed Diversity
Equity Inclusion (DEI) position in the draft 2023 Bremerton Budget. And that a
statement would be drafted to reflect this position.
c. A Work Group will review and revise language in a proposed ordinance to include
possible committee structure, for discussion at the next meeting.
Christine Grenier
Legislative/Auditor Assistant
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
www.BremertonWA.gov
ORDINANCE NO. _______
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, creating Chapter 2.XX of the Bremerton
Municipal Code regarding the Race Equity Advisory Committee.
WHEREAS, the City Council currently has a Race Equity Advisory Committee
composed of three Councilmembers and up to ten citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Race Equity Advisory Committee is currently charged with
advising the City Council on issues related to racial equity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish an all citizen committee which
will advise both the City Council and Mayor on issues related to racial equity; NOW
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2.XX of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Race
Equity Advisory Committee" is hereby established as follows:
Chapter 2.XX
RACE EQUITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2.XX.010 PURPOSE OF RACE EQUITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
To advise 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.
2.XX.020 RACE EQUITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED.
(a)Membership. The Race Equity Advisory Committee shall consist of at least 5
and up to seven nine (97) members. The seven (7) members shall be citizens of the City of
Bremerton appointed by the Mayor, upon recommendation of the committee members, and
confirmed by City Council.
(b) Terms. Terms of office for the City of Bremerton resident (or resident of Kitsap
County with significant ties to Bremerton, i.e., those who work, worship, or organize within city
limits) members shall consist of two (2) year terms.
(c) Removal. Any City of Bremerton resident member of the Committee may be
removed from office with notice from the Mayor upon the formal recommendation of the
Committee for incompetence, incompatibility of office, dereliction of duty, malfeasance in
office, lack of attendance at meetings, or other good cause. Members of the Committee may be
dismissed from the Committee if they miss more than three (3) consecutive meetings, unexcused,
or any five (5) meetings within a twelve (12) month period.
(d)Vacancy. In the event that any member does not serve a full term, either by
resignation or removal, a replacement shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the
City Council to serve the remainder of the term.
(e)Compensation. Members shall serve without compensation.
Commented [BJ1]: These were just whereas that I came
up with based on my notes from your discussion. I think it
would be helpful for you all to tailor them as necessary to set
out the goals of switching the set-up of the Committee.
Commented [BJ2]: This is the language from the meeting
packet. If the committee is transitioning into a citizen
committee, then I would suggest that this needs to be
expanded to include advising the Mayor.
Commented [BJ3]: The Park Commission and Arts
Commission both contain language that staggers the terms of
members. This wasn’t discussed yesterday but might to a
good option to consider adding into the ordinance.
Commented [BJ4]: This is the removal language that is
found in the Parks Commission ordinance.
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(f) Administrative Support. Administrative support will be provided to the Race
Equity Advisory Committee by City Staff as assigned by the Mayor.
2.XX.040 MEETINGS AND OFFICERS.
The Race Equity Advisory Committee, each year, shall elect its own chairperson and
create and fill such other offices as it may determine it requires. The Committee’s regular
meeting shall be held at 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, unless a change in the
scheduled date or time is approved and duly noticed by the Committee.
Councilmember Role- Council President shall appoint, based upon a recommendation of
the committee, a liaison from City Council to attend the meetings, share information relevant to
the committee about City Council business, and communicate committee’s advice to Council.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager shall attend REAC meetings in order to advise
and receive advice the committee.
2.XX.050 POWERS AND DUTIES.
The Race Equity Advisory Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City
Council, the Mayor, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ________ by applying a race equity
analysis to all aspects of governance. The Race Equity Advisory Committee shall have the
following duties:
(a) Serve as a technical and planning advisory committee to the City Council and
Mayor on issues related to racism and race-related bias.
(b) Assist the City in implementing racial equity-related goals and policies as
expeditiously as committee and city resources allow.
(c) Provide advice or recommendations to the City Council and Mayor, as
appropriate, on methods of completing a baseline city government and police department equity
assessment of policies, staffing, contracting, and decision-making.
(d) Advise and assist with the completion of a baseline city government and police
department equity assessment of policies and procedures.
(e) Advise and assist the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant in creating a
racial equity action plan and implementation strategy.
(f) Provide advice or recommendations to the City Council and Mayor, as
appropriate, on how to measure progress toward implementing the City’s racial equity action
plan.
(g) Advise and assist the City with participation in regional racial equity efforts.
(h) Provide education and outreach to the public regarding racial equity and the work
of the committee and the City relating to racial equity.
(i) Attend City Council meetings quarterly, with designated time on the agenda, to
advise Council on relevant issues of Race Equity.
(j) Meet with the Mayor quarterly to advise on issues of the Executive Branch.
(k) Propose Amendments to City Council regarding this Ordinance.
(l) Invite members of both the Executive and Legislative branches to regular and ad
hoc meetings.
SECTION 3. Corrections. The City Clerk and codifiers of this ordinance are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the
correction of scrivener, clerical, typographical, and spelling errors, references, ordinance
numbering, section/subsection numbers and any references thereto.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten
(10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council the___________ day of ____________________, 2022.
_________________________________
MICHAEL GOODNOW, Council President
Approved this ________ day of ________________________, 20___.
_________________________________
GREG WHEELER, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________ _________________________________
ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney
PUBLISHED the ________ day of ______________________, 20__.
EFFECTIVE the ________ day of ______________________, 20__.
ORDINANCE NO. ________.