| COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY AWARENESS Tuesday July 19, 2022 |
VIRTUAL TEAMS MEETING 1:30 P.M. |
1.
Call to Order
Chair Wegwert called the meeting to order at 1:31 PM.
2.
Roll Call
Others in Attendance
| PRESENT | ABSENT |
| DeAnn Wegwert, Chair | |
| Robert "Dan" Duke | |
| Claire Hardi | |
| Mandy Martinez Gebler | |
| Marcela Pino | |
| Jean Toner, Vice Chair | |
| Christine Tucci |
Others in Attendance
- Jessica Vigorito (Staff Liaison)
- City Staff Chris Rhode
3.
Mission Statement and Land Acknowledgment
MISSION STATEMENT
A commission to foster support, respect, awareness and appreciation of diversity among all citizens of Flagstaff.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Commission on Diversity Awareness humbly acknowledges the ancestral homelands of this area’s Indigenous nations and original stewards. These lands, still inhabited by Native descendants, border mountains sacred to Indigenous peoples. We honor them, their legacies, their traditions, and their continued contributions. We celebrate their past, present, and future generations who will forever know this place as home.
The Mission Statement was read by Chair Wegwert and the Land Acknowledgment was read by Commissioner Duke.
4.
Upcoming Opportunities and Announcements
- Vice Chair Toner shared the Guardian article "Skiing on a sacred mountain: Indigenous Americans stand against a resort's expansion" written by Annette McGivney given its relevance to items CODA is working on and has worked on in the past.
- Commissioner Gebler joined 1:37pm
- Stride Forward Progress Report – Liaison shared the Stride Forward Progress Report and will send out the email since attachment wasn’t working.
- Commissioner Pino shared Family changes that will put her out beginning in October but would like to stay involved with the Commission.
5.
Public Comment
No Public Comment
6.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Consideration and Approval of Minutes:
- Commissioner Pino motioned for the June 21, 2022 regular meeting minutes to be approved as written.
- Commissioner Duke seconded the motion.
- Motion approved unanimously.
7.
Action Items
A.
Commission Leadership roles
- Chair Wegwert stated the Leadership roles and process as well as reminded the group that the role assignment begins in October.
- Commissioner Pino asked if the group is going to move the Vice Chair into the Chair role and Chair Wegwert clarified that given personal reasons, Vice Chair Toner is not moving into the Chair role.
- Chair Wegwert informed the group that she may or may not be reappointed and might possibly move outside of city limits.
- Commissioner Tucci has some commitments that will prevent her from committing to the Leadership roles.
- Commissioner Duke stated that he would not be able to take on a Leadership role given his term is ending soon and is not eligible for reappointment.
- Commissioner Duke nominated Commissioner Pino for a Leadership role.
- Commissioner Pino isn’t sure whether she is able to commit to the Leadership role.
- Commissioner Hardi expressed concerns with work conflicts.
- Vice Chair Toner expressed deep commitment to the Commission and offered moving into the Chair role if no one is able to.
- Commissioner Pino left the meeting at 2:00pm
- Commissioner Duke stated that he would continue attending meetings until a replacement was found in order to help the Commission meet the quorum.
- Commissioner Gebler stated interested in a Vice Chair role but not the Chair role.
- Commissioner Hardi expressed concerns with the possibility of moving outside of the city limits and expressed interest in a partial term Leadership role.
- Chair Wegwert asked if Commissioner Gebler would serve in the Vice Chair role.
- Vice Chair Toner stated that she would be willing to move into the Chair role.
- Chair Wegwert motioned for Vice Chair Toner to be appointed to the Chair role and Vice Chair Gebler to be appointed to the Vice Chair role.
- Commissioner Duke seconded the motion.
- Motion approved unanimously.
- Vice Chair Toner requested the staff liaison send the Agenda meeting link to Commissioner Gebler.
- Commissioner Gebler stated her new employer and should be able to attend the Leadership meetings.
B.
CODA Regular Meeting
- Chair Wegwert reminded the group about the June meeting discussion on this topic.
- Chair Wegwert, Vice Chair Toner, Commissioner Gebler and Commissioner Hardi stated the new meeting information works for their schedule.
- Commissioner Hardi motioned to move the Regular CODA monthly meeting date /time be the third Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm.
- Vice Chair Toner seconded the motion.
- Motion approved unanimously.
8.
Date of Next Meeting - August 17, 2022 at 1:30pm
No stated conflicts
9.
Reports/Discussion Items
A.
Proclamations - No Updates
B.
Recommendations to Council - No Updates
C.
Current Commission Priorities
i.
CODA Social Event
- Chair Wegwert reminded the group that a Monday or Tuesday in the afternoon might be best.
- Vice Chair Toner asked about an outdoor space.
- Commissioner Wegwert asked for ideas and suggestions.
- Commissioner Duke asked to do this before his term is up.
- Commissioner Hardi asked about Tuesdays and maybe sending a poll.
- Staff liaison expressed concerns with using a poll.
- Chair Wegwert asked about a Monday or Tuesday 4-6 pm.
- Chair Wegwert stated that the goal is to keep this Social Event informal
- Commissioner Hardi asked to have the Social Event before the next meeting like the 8th or 9th of August.
- Commissioner Hardi stated the 8th would work better. Commissioner Toner and Commissioner Duke can make either date work.
- Chair Wegwert motions to have a Social Gathering at wheeler park on Monday August 8th 4-5:30pm.
- Vice Chair Toner seconded
- Motion approved unanimously.
10.
Agenda for Future Meeting(s)
A.
Proclamations Work Group Update
Hispanic Heritage Month October. Review draft in the September Regular meeting.
B.
Equitable Restroom Recommendation
The item is currently in the Staff Future Agenda Items queue which means it is waiting for some research and staff work before it moves forward again.
C.
Municipal Equity Index
The item is currently in the Staff Future Agenda Items queue which means it is waiting for some research and staff work before it moves forward again.
D.
Renaming of the Peaks Workgroup Update
Pending follow up from the High School group on when to send the Commission's recommendation to Council.
E.
Future Priorities
- Criminal Justice conversation with Flagstaff Police Department
- Conversation with Downtown Business Alliance including literature to distribute
- Civil Rights
Commissioner Toner asked if the Criminal Justice conversation with Flagstaff Police Department could be on the next agenda.
11.
Adjourment
Chair Wegwert adjourned the meeting at 2:42 PM.