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MEETING MINUTES
PASCO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND EQUITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020
REMOTE MEETING
Members Present: Naima Chambers-Smith, Elouise Sparks, Joel Nunn-Sparks, Jeffrey Robinson,
Kyle Saltz
Members Absent: Maria Torres, Delia Tobon
Staff: Angela Pashon, Eric Ferguson
Facilitator: Lynn Carlson
Guests/Observers: Fleix Vargas, Leo Perales, Carly Coburn, Gustavo Gutrierrez-Gomez, Jill
Bleazard
1. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Robinson at 6:05 p.m. when quorum was
present.
2. Roll Call
3. City Manager Comments
Postponed until next commission meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes
N/A
5. Open Public Meetings Act & Public Records Presentation
City Attorney Eric Ferguson conducted both trainings.
6. Introductions
Commission members introduced themselves. Lynn Carlson was introduced as a commission
facilitator.
7. Commission Ground Rules
Facilitator Carlson presented proposed ground rules for effective collaboration. Commission
members agreed and agreed to add “Use respectful and inclusive language”.
See “Exhibit A”
8. Housekeeping: Angela Pashon – Staff Liaison
a. Meeting occurrence: Proposed alternate meeting dates for the regular meeting.
Additional follow-up with commission members to determine a final occurrence.
b. Commission Chair: The City Council is responsible for selecting a chairperson per the
commission charter. The commission put forward a recommendation for Jeffrey
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Robinson to chair the commission. Commissioner Saltz motioned; Commissioner E.
Sparks seconded. Vice-Chair Robinson abstained from vote. Motion passed by
unanimous roll call vote.
The commission selection of a vice-chair be postponed until City Council selects a
chair. Vice-Chair Robinson is not seeking vice chair re-election in order to give other
members a leadership opportunity.
9. 2019-2020 Work Plan Review and Discussion
Facilitator Carlson presented the work plan for review and discussion. The commission
requested additional time to thoroughly review and propose changes for a sustainable,
quality work plan. A special meeting was discussed to meet previously established deadline
of a commission report to City Council by September 30, 2020. Staff Liaison to follow-up with
commission.
10. Public Comment
No public comment was registered.
11. Good of the Order
No comments submitted.
12. Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Saltz reported on a five-hour community meeting Vice-Chair Robinson and he
attended with leaders of nine local advocacy groups on July 10, 2020 to promote coming
together for the equality and unity of the community.
13. Adjourn
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Next meeting TBD
Approved during 9/16/2020 virtual meeting Angela Pashon
Chair Signature Staff Liaison Signature