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MINUTES
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Commission
6:00 PM - Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Remote
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Robinson at 6:02 p.m. upon
obtaining quorum.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Naima Chambers-Smith, Elouise Sparks, Kyle Saltz,
Jeffrey Robinson, Maria Torres Mendoza, Joel Nunn-Sparks
Staff Present: Angela Pashon, Dave Zabell, Adam Lincoln
Others Present: Lynn Carlson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Chambers-Smith moved to approve the minutes of the October
21, 2020 meeting, Commissioner Sparks seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
None
STAFF REPORTS
Staff Liaison Pashon introduced newly appointed Deputy City Manager, Adam
Lincoln.
Staff Liaison stated two applicants were being considered for the commission
vacancy on November 23, 2020 by City Council subcommittee and an
appointment is anticipated at December 7, 2020 City Council meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2019-2020 Work Plan Review and Discussion
The Commission continued work to review and modify work plan.
Goal No. 1
Objective C
1. Commissioner Chambers-Smith recommended as additional item.
2. Commissioner Torres-Mendoza recommended moving language from
Goal No. 2.A.5.
3. Commission discussion led to edit.
4. Commission discussion led to edit.
Motion: Commissioner Robinson moved to approve Goal No. 1 as amended,
Commissioner Chambers-Smith seconded; motion was unanimously approved.
Goal No. 2
Objective A
1. Commission discussion led to edit.
2. Commissioner Torres-Mendoza recommended removal as same goal
present in Goal No. 1.C.2.
3. No changes
4. Commission discussion led to incorporating into item 2.A.1.
Objective B
1. Commissioner Torres-Mendoza recommended incorporating into Goal No.
3.A.1.
Objective C
1. Commissioner Chambers-Smith recommended to add objective C.
Motion: Commissioner Robinson moved to approve Goal No. 2 a s amended,
Commissioner Torres-Mendoza seconded; motion was unanimously approved.
Goal No. 3
Objective A
1. Commission Torres-Mendoza recommended moving from Goal No. 2.B.2,
commission discussion added “periodically”.
2. Commission discussion led to removal as department goals and City
Council approved budget are used as metrics in the advancement of
Council Goals.
Objective B – No changes.
Objective C – Commissioner Chambers-Smith recommended addition.
Motion: Commissioner Robinson moved to approve Goal No. 3 as amended,
Commissioner Chambers-Smith seconded; motion was unanimously approved.
MOTION: Chairperson Robinson moved to approve work plan in entirety as fully
amended, Commissioner Torres Mendoza seconded; motion was unanimously
approved.
NEW BUSINESS
None
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
• Commissioner Saltz stated he had concerns with Goal No. 1.A.
• Commissioner Torres-Mendoza discussed the AskPasco app as a tool.
Staff will provide updates on the project in future meetings.
• Chairperson Robinson expressed concern related to social media
comments directed at commissioners. City Manager Zabell stated he is
available to discuss with individual commissioners at their request.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of December, 2020.
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