Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes - Final Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission Wednesday, January 29, 2025 5:30 PM Zoom. Register in advance: https://c3gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SUVNmF-oRYeRd D5udJP_-A. 1. Call To Order Meeting was called to order at 5:35pm. In attendance: Councilmember Chacon, Members Bianca Gonzalez-De La Rosa, Joanne Stranahan, Dee Dee Gilliam, Deana Hall, and America Carbajal. Also joining were two interpreters, Karla and Nohra, and two community members, Scott and Rossana. Absent: Iona Longsoldier, Ana La Scoezec, Marco Vega, and Councilmember Kim. 2. Land acknowledgement Bianca presented 3. Public Comment Scott introduced himself to the group. 4. Ice Breaker Group ranked five items from their most favorite to least favorite. 5. Approval of Minutes Min 25-036 December Meeting Minutes Deana moved to approve the December meeting minutes. Dee Dee seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. 6. Subcommittee Reports a. Signature Events (Deana & Dee Dee) Deana has a meeting with the poet laureate tomorrow in regards to Juneteenth. She mentioned Cultural Council would like to partner for the Juneteenth event in the future, and there was no opposition. Commerce City Page 1 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Meeting Minutes - Final January 29, 2025 Commission i. Blood Donor Month Flyers compiling community blood drives have been created and dispersed throughout the city. ii. Movie Nights - Black History Month & Women's History Month Group expressed interest in doing more movie nights and making it a series. They want to pursue different community partnerships that could possibly make it more cost effective. b. Recruitment, Engagement & Partnerships (Marco) moved to next meeting c. Legislation & Education (Bianca & Joanne) i. Council Report - Upcoming Legislation (Renee/Craig) Group asked what City Council's stance is for DEI programs and initiatives being pushed to dissolve at the federal level, and what that means for the future of the DEI Commission locally. Councilmember Chacon assured the group on the importance of DEI efforts to herself and others on council. She will continue to be a partner and advocate. ii. Upcoming Proclamations (Staff) Monday Deana will present the Women's History Month proclamation. On 3/17 Joanne will give the Sexual Assault proclamation, Dee Dee will give one on Child Abuse, Deana will give one on Autism Awareness, and the group decided to reach out to the Sikh community to see if they would like to present the proclamation honoring their community. d. Resource Compiling & Spanish Translations (Ana & America) No updates 7. 2025 Goals, Budget, & Bylaws 25-101 DEI 2025 Draft Goals Joanne moved to approve the goals as drafted. Dee Dee seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. Commerce City Page 2 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Meeting Minutes - Final January 29, 2025 Commission 25-100 DRAFT 2025 DEI Budget The group made some revisions to allow for more movie nights in the series. Deana moved to approve the budget with the suggested edits. America seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. 25-099 DEI Commission Bylaws Group wanted to include attendance and in person expectations in the bylaws. Staff will bring drafted new bylaws to the next meeting to vote on. 8. New Business Cynthia resigned 9. DEIB Team Report Staff presented efforts the internal DEIB Team is doing for Q1. 10. February Agenda Setting Debrief first movie night event, review bylaws. a. In Person vs. Virtual Meeting Discussion Deana moved to meet in person every meeting. Joanne asked to amend the motion to meet in person every other meeting. Deana approved the suggestion and amended her motion. Bianca seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. The group will meet at Civic Center in February. A hybrid option will be available in case of emergencies, but otherwise the expectation is to attend in person. 11. Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 7:03pm. **Subcommittee Meetings to take place immediately following this meeting.** Commerce City Page 3