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Equity and Inclusion Commission Minutes <br />January 15, 2025 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />47 The Commission discussed the importance of incorporating community perspectives and <br />48 engaging with underrepresented groups. <br />49 <br />50 Mr. Montez emphasized the need for early engagement in the decision-making process to ensure <br />51 equitable and inclusive outcomes. <br />52 <br />53 The Commission considered how to ensure that the toolkit was accessible to all community <br />54 members, not just those who were familiar with accessing government. <br />55 <br />56 c. Discussion about Commission and City Work <br />57 <br />58 Equity and Inclusion Manager Montezproposed three pathways for the Commission’s work. The <br />59 first pathway was policy and planning. He also reviewed the second and third pathways, <br />60 workforce development, and cross-functional action teams. <br />61 <br />62 The Commission discussed potential projects and areas of focus, including data analysis, <br />63 procurement policies, and employee development. <br />64 <br />65 Commissioner Filip-Crawford expressed interest in working on data analysis and survey design, <br />66 and Commissioner LaGrange suggested setting scorecards for various metrics. <br />67 <br />68 The Commission considered the importance of transparency and education in government <br />69 processes, including making City operations more approachable and accessible. <br />70 <br />71 d. Youth Involvement and Community Outreach <br />72 <br />73 Equity and Inclusion Manager Montez added this item to the Commission discussion. He <br />74 reviewed how the City wanted to get more youth involved in City Commissions and how the <br />75 City could get more community involvement. <br />76 <br />77 The Commission discussed ways to involve youth in decision-making, including surveys and <br />78 student leadership teams. <br />79 <br />80 Chair Barze suggested using Raider News to inform students about Commission activities and <br />81 opportunities for involvement. <br />82 <br />83 The Commission considered creating a community outreach playbook to help departments <br />84 engage with various community groups. The Commission emphasized making city government <br />85 accessible and approachable for all community members, including youth. <br />86 <br />87 Mr. Montez summarized the key points discussed, including data analysis, leveraging university <br />88 resources, and creating a community outreach playbook. <br />89 <br />90 The Commission agreed to continue the conversation and explore potential projects more <br />91 thoroughly. <br />Qbhf!231!pg!354 <br /> <br />