INDIGENOUS COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021
CITY HALL STAFF CONFERENCE ROOM
VIRTUAL MICROSOFT MEETING
4:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021
CITY HALL STAFF CONFERENCE ROOM
VIRTUAL MICROSOFT MEETING
4:00 p.m.
MINUTES
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Co-Chair Washington at 4:04 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Co-Chair Washington at 4:04 p.m.
3.
Roll Call
Others in attendance: Rose Toehe, Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives; Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk; Adam Shimoni, City Councilmember; Greg Clifton, City Manager
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| Diana Cudeii, Ex-Officio; Present Dorothy Gishie, Ex-Officio; Present, left at 4:30 Meg Kabotie Adakai, E-Officio; Present Cora M. Phillips, Co-Chair; Excused Absence Joe. W. Washington, Co-Chair; Present |
Courtney Scott; Present, joined later Fawn Toya; Present; left later Kiara Weathersby; Present Shawna Whitehat; Present Jonathan Yellowhair; Excused Absence |
4.
Public Comment
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Please limit your remarks to five minutes. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
None.
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Please limit your remarks to five minutes. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
None.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of Minutes from January 25, 2021 Meeting
Commissioner Toya motioned to approve minutes with amendments. Seconded by Commissioner Whitehat. Unanimously approved.
Commissioner Toya motioned to approve minutes with amendments. Seconded by Commissioner Whitehat. Unanimously approved.
6.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A.
Set Meeting Schedule
After a short discussion, it was determined the meeting schedule is somewhat dependent on hearing the Work Plan presentation. It was suggested the presentation should be heard first and thereafter move into discussing the meeting schedule. Ms. Fobar informed Co-Chair Washington that he can re-order this agenda item to after Item 7A. Co-Chair Washington agreed and stated a re-order of the agenda, Item 7A will go first and 6A will follow.
After Item 7A. Work Plan presentation & discussion concluded. Agenda Item 6A resumed. The next meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm as a virtual meeting. Note: If Saturday meetings will occur, availability and access for the public to attend will need to be addressed when in-person meetings are resumed. This can be revisited during next meeting.
Invite Sustainability staff to present on Climate Change at next meeting.
After Item 7A. Work Plan presentation & discussion concluded. Agenda Item 6A resumed. The next meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm as a virtual meeting. Note: If Saturday meetings will occur, availability and access for the public to attend will need to be addressed when in-person meetings are resumed. This can be revisited during next meeting.
Invite Sustainability staff to present on Climate Change at next meeting.
7.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Indigenous Commission Work Plan Overview
Ms. Toehe, City staff, reviewed the Work Plan for the Indigenous Commission.
Discussion and questions followed the presentation. Commissioner Whitehat asked if there was a Vision Statement for the Commission to work with as a guide. A vision statement will align values and why the commissioners are serving in this capacity. It serves the purpose of having the commissioners be on the same page for the strategy and for future planning. It will helps to give direction in meeting the Recommendations. This a topic to be revisited.
Councilmember Shimoni explained the strength and significance of the Indigenous Commisson. The Council will look to receiving advice and input from this body.
Deputy City Clerk Fobar explained the three ways the Commission can get items in front of City Council. She also provided a quick review of the Ordinance passed by City Council, Bylaws/Authority, and the Board/Commissions manual. Any additional materials is a Commission decision.
Commissioner Whitehat requested the Work Plan table document be updated to reflect the current status. Ms. Toehe stated that will be completed.
Discussion ended. Co-Chair Washington resumed discussion on setting a date for next meeting only. See notes in 6A.
Discussion and questions followed the presentation. Commissioner Whitehat asked if there was a Vision Statement for the Commission to work with as a guide. A vision statement will align values and why the commissioners are serving in this capacity. It serves the purpose of having the commissioners be on the same page for the strategy and for future planning. It will helps to give direction in meeting the Recommendations. This a topic to be revisited.
Councilmember Shimoni explained the strength and significance of the Indigenous Commisson. The Council will look to receiving advice and input from this body.
Deputy City Clerk Fobar explained the three ways the Commission can get items in front of City Council. She also provided a quick review of the Ordinance passed by City Council, Bylaws/Authority, and the Board/Commissions manual. Any additional materials is a Commission decision.
Commissioner Whitehat requested the Work Plan table document be updated to reflect the current status. Ms. Toehe stated that will be completed.
Discussion ended. Co-Chair Washington resumed discussion on setting a date for next meeting only. See notes in 6A.
8.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
None.
None.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Co-Chair Washington adjourned the meeting at 5:58 pm.
Co-Chair Washington adjourned the meeting at 5:58 pm.