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Lakewood, WA · May 31, 2022

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LAKEWOOD CITY SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:00 P.M. City of Lakewood City Council Chambers 6000 Main Street SW Lakewood, WA 98499 Residents can virtually attend City Council meetings by watching them live on the city’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityoflakewoodwa Those who do not have access to YouTube can call in to listen by telephone via Zoom: Dial +1(253) 215- 8782 and enter meeting ID: 868 7263 2373. Page No. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL NEW BUSINESS (2) Motion No. 2022-41 Appointing Amelia Escobedo, Lianna Olds, Josette Parker, Darwin Peters II, Virginia Rawlings and Chelsey Tschosik to serve on the Library Advisory Committee. ADJOURNMENT The Council Chambers is accessible to persons with disabilities. Equipment is available for the hearing impaired. Persons requesting special accommodations or language interpreters should contact the City Clerk, 253-983-7705, as soon as possible in advance of the Council meeting so that an attempt to provide the special accommodations can be made. http://www.cityoflakewood.us Return to Agenda REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE ACTION IS TITLE: Appointing Amelia TYPE OF ACTION: REQUESTED: Escobedo, Lianna Olds, Josette June 6, 2022 Parker, Darwin Peters II, ORDINANCE NO. Virginia Rawlings and Chelsey Tschosik to serve on the Library RESOLUTION NO. REVIEW: Advisory Committee.  MOTION NO. 2022-41 ATTACHMENTS: OTHER Applications SUBMITTED BY: Briana Schumacher, City Clerk on behalf of the City Council Subcommittee. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Council Subcommittee comprised of Councilmember Belle, Councilmember Bocchi and Councilmember Farmer that the City Council appoint Amelia Escobedo, Lianna Olds, Josette Parker, Darwin Peters II, Virginia Rawlings and Chelsey Tschosik to serve on the Library Advisory Committee. DISCUSSION: On April 18, 2022 the City Council authorized execution of an interlocal agreement between the Pierce County Library System (PCLS) and the City of Lakewood (City) to manage public engagement for the Lakewood and Tillicum libraries. The interlocal agreement directs the PCLS and the City to form a Library Advisory Committee to be jointly appointed by the legislative bodies. The committee will review public input, study building needs, and advise the Library System on how to best serve Lakewood. Selected committee members will meet approximately five times between June and September. A press release advertising the volunteer opportunity was posted on the City’s website and social media platforms. Applications were accepted for 10-days through April 30, 2022. A total of 39 applications were received. On May 23, 2022, a City Council Subcommittee consisting of three members, Patti Belle, Paul Bocchi, and Linda Farmer reviewed the applications and have recommended six individuals for appointment by the City Council. ALTERNATIVE(S): The City Council could recommend appointment of alternate individuals to the six positions. FISCAL IMPACT: There no costs associated with this action. Briana Schumacher Prepared by City Manager Review Heidi Ann Wachter Department Director 2 Return to Agenda CONTINUED: The following individuals submitted applications to serve on the Library Advisory Committee: 1. Allen, Sylvia 2. Ames, Charles 3. Beck-Atkinson, Sherwanda* 4. Bivens, Sherrilla 5. Bohn, Mary 6. Burkhart, Arlette 7. Chapman, Jenna 8. Dunlop, Tichomir 9. Escobedo, Amelia 10. Escobedo, Christopher 11. Estrada, Robert* 12. Fry, Stephen 13. Galdebini, Tom 14. Green, Don 15. Harper, Janet 16. Harper, Jennifer 17. Huston, Lisa 18. Irwin, Ron* 19. Kampbell, Janice 20. Kauffman, Katie 21. Kleckner, Addie 22. Linda, Suzanne 23. Manetti, Christina 24. Mansfield, Lisa 25. Mason, Bonnie 26. Mitchell, Lloyd 27. Neary, Walter 28. Olds, Lianna 29. Parker, Josette 30. Patel, Monique 31. Peters, Darwin II 32. Rall, Lou 33. Rawlings, Virginia 34. Schollmeyer, Shawn 35. Tschosik, Chelsey 36. Wagner, Stephen 37. Warfield, Bob* 38. Willoughby, Cynthia 39. Young, Meredith * The following individuals have been appointed by the Pierce County Library System: 1. Anderson, David 2. Beck-Atkinson, Sherwanda 3. Estrada, Robert 4. Irwin, Ron 5. Rhee, Tim 6. Warfield, Bob 3 Return to Agenda 20 Return to Agenda Brenda Tanksley From: Chas. Ames <kinsmed@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2022 9:33 PM To: Pierce County Library Director Subject: Community Advisory Committee Application Due: April 30, 2022 3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446 Phone: 253-548-3420 Email: director@pcls.us Name: _____Charles Ames_____________ Address:____12615 47th Ave SW #11_____ Phone: _____253-304-4415_____________ Email: ______kinsmed@yahoo.com_______ Occupation/employment/volunteer/experience: -Career military, -President, Harrison Preparatory School Parent Teacher Organization, -President, Springbrook Neighborhood Association -Commandant, Detachment #504, Pierce County, Marine Corps League -Veteran Service Officer, American Legion, Post #2 -Citizen Correspondent, The Suburban Times and monthly vet benefit editor -Alumnus, Pierce College, Phi Theta Kappa, President's List (& others) Community and professional activities, including experience serving on a community committee: 2-term chair City of Lakewood Public Safety Advisory Cmte Please describe your interest in serving on the community advisory committee. I have lived in Lakewood for decades. I have relied upon a number of the services of Pierce County libraries at both Lakewood and Tillicum. 1 4 Return to Agenda Do you have immediate family members who are employees of the Pierce County Library System or City of Lakewood? □ Yes ☑ No Signature: ___(signed)________________ Date: _______Apr 25, 2022____________ Charles Ames Lakewood Wa 253-304-4415 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 5 Return to Agenda 6 Return to Agenda Brenda Tanksley From: Jim Kopriva <jkopriva@cityoflakewood.us> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2022 5:52 PM To: Jim Kopriva Subject: Ninja Forms Submission This email originated outside the City of Lakewood. Use caution when following links or opening attachments as they could lead to malicious code or infected web sites. When in doubt, please contact the HelpDesk. - helpdesk@cityoflakewood.us ext. 4357 First Name: Sherrilla Last Name: Bivens Phone: (253) 678-9403 Email: sherrillabivens45@gmail.com Professional & Volunteer Experience: A Philip Randolph Tacoma chapter The Black Collective Tacoma Historial society Help collect feasibility study questionnaires for the Tacoma Library project Experience with a community committee, Currently volunteer with the Elijah Barrel Foodbank and or other relevant experience.: community resources also serve on several other community groups Do you have family employed by Pierce County Library System or City of No Lakewood?: Initials: SB Date: 04/29/22 1 7 8 Return to Agenda 9 Return to Agenda Return to Agenda Application for Pierce County Library System City of Lakewood Community Advisory Committee Application Due: April 30, 2022 3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446 Phone: 253-548-3420 Email: director@pcls.us Name: Jenna Chapman _______________________________________________________________________________________ 11709 55th ave sw Lakewood, WA 98499 Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________________ 253-228-0066 jmchapman85@yahoo.com Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Occupation/employment/volunteer/experience: Accountant/HR Coodinator at KNKX Public Radio Junior League of Tacoma Board of Directors, multiple roles Pi Beta Phi Alumni Advisory Committee Community and professional activities, including experience serving on a community committee: I've served as the Director of Finance and Executive Vice President of the Junior League of Tacoma as well as Management Team experience as Community Outreach Director. I've worked on Fundraising Committees within the organization as well as advised Pi Beta Phi Fraternity collegiates on different roles. Please describe your interest in serving on the community advisory committee: I love the library and grew up using the Lakewood Library as a kid/teenager. I would love the opportunity to serve on this next great chapter in our community. My experience serving on board/advisory committees would be an asset to the library and I feel I have a lot to offer in this new endeavor. Do you have immediate family members who are employees of the Pierce County Library System or City of Lakewood? □ Yes □ No Signature: __________________________________________________ 4/21/22 Date: ____________________________________ As Equal Employment Opportunity organizations, the Pierce County Library System and City of Lakewood do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital or family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, military or honorably discharged veteran status, gender identity, ancestry, disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, or any other basis prohibited by law Thank you for your interest! 10 Return to Agenda Name: Tichomír Dunlop Address: 6925 Hillgrove Lane SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 Phone: 253 582 0922 Email: tichomir@elnu.com Occupation/employment/volunteer/experience: I am a 17-year-old high school student. I am currently doing Running Start at Pierce College. I attended elementary and middle school in the Clover Park School District – Idlewild and Hudtloff. Community and professional activities, including experience serving on a community committee: This year I served on Lakewood’s Ad Hoc Tree Committee. I was an active contributor to the committee, and I was able to use by knowledge of the City’s trees to help inform the committee’s work and conclusions. As far as my activities are concerned, I am involved with an online community relating to Japanese handwriting and calligraphy. My website, tegakituesday.com, has weekly handwriting competitions. This combines my interest in languages with programming and artwork. Please describe your interest in serving on the community advisory committee: Lakewood Library has always been important to me, and I want the best possible library for my City. I want future generations of children to have the same learning opportunities that I had, and I think a library is a great place to learn new skills. I think the community advisory committee will need many different perspectives, including the perspective of young people like myself. I already have experience from the Ad Hoc Tree Committee, and I do feel that I have something to offer. Do you have immediate family members who are employees of the Pierce County Library System or City of Lakewood? Yes [ ] No [X] Signature: Date: April 30, 2022 11 12 Return to Agenda Return to Agenda Brenda Tanksley From: Jim Kopriva <jkopriva@cityoflakewood.us> Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2022 7:52 PM To: Jim Kopriva Subject: Ninja Forms Submission This email originated outside the City of Lakewood. Use caution when following links or opening attachments as they could lead to malicious code or infected web sites. When in doubt, please contact the HelpDesk. - helpdesk@cityoflakewood.us ext. 4357 First Name: Christopher Last Name: Escobedo Phone: 253-292-7270 Email: escobedocme@gmail.com Professional & Volunteer After getting my Honors Associates degree in Kinesiology, I became a Personal Experience: Trainer with my own business in Lakewood. I am also the Cofounder of Rise Against Racism a nonprofit in Washington State. I am a Delegate to make sure that my community has a voice. I am the Vice President of the Pacific Northwest LULAC, the oldest Latino Civil Rights organization in the United States of America. I am a long time soccer coach and coached many seasons at JBLM. I am a community organizer with my wife, we are a great team to get things done. Experience with a I am apart of the 28 District Dems, a Delegate and the Latino Caucus of community committee, or Washington State. As a Delegate it is my responsibility to research and fix the other relevant experience.: platform and create resolutions that help fix our society. Do you have family employed by Pierce No County Library System or City of Lakewood?: Initials: CME Date: 4/30/2022 1 13 Return to Agenda 14 Return to Agenda 15 Return to Agenda 16 Return to Agenda Brenda Tanksley From: Jim Kopriva <jkopriva@cityoflakewood.us> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2022 7:37 PM To: Jim Kopriva Subject: Ninja Forms Submission This email originated outside the City of Lakewood. Use caution when following links or opening attachments as they could lead to malicious code or infected web sites. When in doubt, please contact the HelpDesk. - helpdesk@cityoflakewood.us ext. 4357 First Name: Don Last Name: Green Phone: 253464486 Email: don.green@comcast.net Professional & Volunteer Experience: 2020 Census Field Manager Wash State Dept of Health, Director of Resource Ops HQ AMC USAF Experience with a community committee, or other relevant Pierce Transit CTAG experience.: Sound Transit COC Governors Safety Board Do you have family employed by Pierce County Library System No or City of Lakewood?: Initials: DG Date: 4/29/22 1 17 Return to Agenda 18 Return to Agenda Brenda Tanksley From: Jim Kopriva <jkopriva@cityoflakewood.us> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2022 6:04 PM To: Jim Kopriva Subject: Ninja Forms Submission This email originated outside the City of Lakewood. Use caution when following links or opening attachments as they could lead to malicious code or infected web sites. When in doubt, please contact the HelpDesk. - helpdesk@cityoflakewood.us ext. 4357 First Name: Jessica Last Name: Harper Phone: (360) 660-6017 Email: jess.eileen@yahoo.com Professional & Volunteer Experience: 4 years coffee shop supervisor experience. 1 year youth cheerleading coach experience. 1 year event coordinator with Soldiers Angels at Lakewood VA. BA degree. Currently pursuing second online degree. Current stay at home mom. Experience with a community committee, No experience with a community committee. or other relevant experience.: Volunteer experience with Soldiers Angels locally, and have reached out to various local businesses to negotiate donations for the VA. Do you have family employed by Pierce County Library System or City of No Lakewood?: Initials: JH Date: 04/29/2022 1 19 Return to Agenda Brenda Tanksley From: Jim Kopriva <jkopriva@cityoflakewood.us> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2022 6:52 PM To: Jim Kopriva Subject: Ninja Forms Submission This email originated outside the City of Lakewood. Use caution when following links or opening attachments as they could lead to malicious code or infected web sites. When in doubt, please contact the HelpDesk. - helpdesk@cityoflakewood.us ext. 4357 First Name: Lisa Last Name: Huston Phone: 2539057538 Email: asilhuston@gmail.com Professional & Volunteer Experience: Office Manager for a consulting firm. Experience with a community committee, or other relevant experience.: None Do you have family employed by Pierce County Library System or City of No Lakewood?: Initials: LH Date: 4/29/22 1 21 Return to Agenda 22 Return to Agenda 23 Return to Agenda Brenda Tanksley From: Jim Kopriva <jkopriva@cityoflakewood.us> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2022 9:33 PM To: Jim Kopriva Subject: Ninja Forms Submission This email originated outside the City of Lakewood. Use caution when following links or opening attachments as they could lead to malicious code or infected web sites. When in doubt, please contact the HelpDesk. - helpdesk@cityoflakewood.us ext. 4357 First Name: Katie Last Name: Kauffman Phone: 816-721-5991 Email: katielkauffman@gmail.com Professional & Volunteer Office Administrator - Rosin Preservation, a historic preservation Experience: consulting firm (2015-2018) Project Coordinator - NEKC Chamber of Commerce (2012-2013) Board Member - Mattie Rhodes Center, a community development organization (2013-2015) Experience with a community President, Indian Mound Neighborhood Association - represented residents, committee, or other relevant led monthly meetings, attended planning projects, organized neighborhood experience.: cleanups, applied for grants (2011-2013) Truman Plaza Plan steering committee (2011-2013) Mid-America Regional Council Community Leadership Program - Facilitation, Personal Strengths, Problem Solving, and Relationship Building Certificates (2013) Do you have family employed by Pierce County Library System or no City of Lakewood?: Initials: KLK Date: 04/29/2022 1 24 Return to Agenda Application for Pierce County Library System City of Lakewood Community Advisory Committee Application Due: April 30, 2022 3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446 Phone: 253-548-3420 Email: director@pcls.us Adie Kleckner Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_ 12518 Naomilawn Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 __________________________________________________________________________________ 575-640-3465 Phone:_____________________________________________________________________________________ adie.p.smith@gmail.com Email: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Occupation/employment/volunteer/experience: Assistant English Professor - Pierce College (2020-present) Scholastic Writing Contest Judge - Volunteer (2015-present) Adjunct Instructor - Pierce College, Green River College, Highline College (2016-2020) Volunteer English Faculty - FEPPS, Women's Correctional Center (2017-2020) Bookseller - Half-Price Books Tacoma (2016) Adjunct Instructor - Belhaven College, Jackson, MS (2015) Bookseller - Lemuria Books, Jackson, MS (2011-2015) Community and professional activities, including experience serving on a community committee: I have experience balancing the needs and desires of multiple stakeholders. In my position as a faculty member at Pierce College I serve as a faculty representative on several committees, including those that oversee curriculum, assessment, and college policies for multiple campuses (including Ft. Steilacoom and JBLM), develop and implement changes focused on equity and diversity, and others. The work of these commitees is community-driven and informed. For several years I volunteered as an English professor for the Freedom Education Project of Puget Sound (FEPPS), a non-profit offering college-level coursework and bachelor degrees to the women inside the Women's Correctional Center. I have also served on numerous church commitees and prior to my move to Lakewood, volunteered in Jackson, Mississippi as an elementary-school tutor. I also worked with local businesses and non-profits in organizing bookstore events during my time at Lemuria Books. Please describe your interest in serving on the community advisory committee. I have lived and worked in Lakewood for nearly 7 years. During that time I have enjoyed much of what our city and community has to offer, including the library system. As a parent who is deeply invested in our city I would like an oppurtunuty to serve and work toward building a more equitable community. Do you have immediate family members who are employees of the Pierce County Library System or City of Lakewood? □ Yes □ No Signature: ____________________________________________ 04/25/2022 Date: ______________________________ As Equal Employment Opportunity organizations, the Pierce County Library System and City of Lakewood do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital or family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, military or honorably discharged veteran status, gender identity, ancestry, disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, or any other basis prohibited by law Thank you for your interest! 25 Return to Agenda Brenda Tanksley From: Jim Kopriva <jkopriva@cityoflakewood.us> Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2022 12:33 PM To: Jim Kopriva Subject: Ninja Forms Submission This email originated outside the City of Lakewood. Use caution when following links or opening attachments as they could lead to malicious code or infected web sites. When in doubt, please contact the HelpDesk. - helpdesk@cityoflakewood.us ext. 4357 First Name: Suzanne Last Name: Linda Phone: 8087821626 Email: suzannelinda@outlook.com Professional & Volunteer I am currently a writer (novelist) and freelance editor, but previously spent time in Experience: university administration and science research, education, and outreach. I have volunteered at food banks, homeless shelters, elder care facilities and the like at various times throughout my life. Experience with a I served as a board member (and officer) for our condominium association for 10 community committee, or years at our former home in Kaneohe, HI, and gained much experience and insight other relevant into the woes of an aging facility during that tenure. I thoroughly enjoy our library experience.: system here in Lakewood, and would love to participate in whatever capacity I can to assist in continuing to enhance its amazing services for our community. Do you have family employed by Pierce No. County Library System or City of Lakewood?: Initials: SL Date: 04/30/2022 1 26 Return to Agenda 27 Return to Agenda CURRICULUM VITAE Christina Manetti PO Box 99097, Lakewood, WA 98496-0097 USA Tel: +1 253 582 0922; Email: manetti@u.washington.edu Date of Birth: January 1, 1968 Place of Birth: Oak Park, IL, USA Citizenship: US, Italian; Foreign Slovak status EDUCATION: University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA Ph.D., Eastern European History, 1998 Dissertation: "Sign of the Times: The Znak Circle and Catholic Intellectual Engagement in Communist Poland, 1945-1976" M.A., Eastern European History, 1993 Thesis: “Turning Stalinism into Activism: The Polish Intelligentsia and the Thaw, 19541959” Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA B.A., History and Russian Studies, 1989 Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA, training in the use of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (data analysis) and statistics, summer term 1986 Charles Wright Academy, Tacoma, WA, 1979-1985 FELLOWSHIPS: • Fulbright-Hays Fellowship, 1997-1998 • International Research and Exchange Board (IREX) Fellowship, 1997-1998 • Polish Ministry of Education scholarship, 1997-1998 • Fascell Fellowship, US Embassy Warsaw, State Department & Department of Education, 1995 • Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships, for Polish & Czech, 1991-4 • Slovak Ministry of Education scholarship, 1993 • Kościuszko Foundation scholarships, 1992, 1994 28 Return to Agenda TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Instructor, beginning adult class, Polish Language School of the Polish Home, Seattle, 2016- Instructor, for private Polish, German, Russian, Slovak, Czech lessons, ongoing Instructor, Tacoma German Language School, beginning adult, 2015-6; teenager class, 2018 Lecturer, University of Washington, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures – second year Polish, 2012-2013 Lecturer, Bratislava International School of Liberal Arts - taught seminar on postwar European history for second year students, 2008 and 2011 Lecturer, Institute of Applied Linguistics, Polish to English translation for final-year master’s students, U. of Warsaw, 1999-2001, 2003 Teaching Assistant (history), Dept. of History, U. of Washington, 1994-5, 1996-7 for World Civilization courses in Ancient, Medieval and Modern European history Teaching Assistant (Polish), Slavic Dept., U. of Wash., 1994-5, 1996-7 Lecturer, Russian & East European Studies Program, U. of Warsaw, 1998-2002 - classes on current affairs and historical topics related to East Central Europe Rose Writing Fellow, peer writing tutor, Brown U., 1987-1989 - competitively selected; involved intensive course on the teaching of writing Lecturer, Slovak culture and language, Bellevue Comm. College, WA, seminars, 1993-1996 ESL Teaching, schools and tutoring programs, Slovakia, Poland & US, 1985-2002, currently OTHER HISTORY-RELATED EMPLOYMENT: Polish-related research assistant for history professor at the University of Washington, resulting in book: Unsettled. Read, translated and summarized Polish newspaper articles from the immediate postwar period. 2016-2017 Book-length translation from Polish of book on martial law by preeminent Polish historian Andrzej Paczkowski, published as Revolution and Counterrevolution in Poland, 1980-1989: Solidarity, Martial Law, and the End of Communism in Europe (University of Rochester Press, 2015) Selection and translation of Polish texts for an anthology of primary sources published by Oxford University Press, The Communist Experience: A Global History through Sources; 2009-2010 Translation, summary and selection of Slovak and Polish materials for professors from Dayton University and Vassar College, 2009 Tutoring in Polish language, for Fulbright history professor from Ohio U., 2009 29 Return to Agenda PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: • Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies, past member, 1991-2013 • Slovak Studies Association • Polish Studies Association • American Translators Association LANGUAGES: • Polish: native fluency • Czech: (reading) very good • Russian: very good • Slovak: near-native fluency • German: very good • Spanish: studied to high level, but not in current use • Italian and Slovene: spoken at home TRANSLATION EXPERIENCE: Advanced language study at: Czech language, including translation: University of Washington, 1990-1995 Polonicum Institute, Warsaw U., 1992 U. of Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2001 Comenius University, Bratislava, 1993 Goethe Institute, West Berlin, 1989-1990 U. of Wash.: Russian→English translation, 1990-5 Selected Work Experience and Projects: • Chicago Tribune, National Public Radio, USA Today, Washington Post, Knight Ridder, Ecumenical News Int’l: interpreter/assistant/photographer for correspondents in Slovakia and Poland, 1996-2012, with occasional assignments continuing remotely • Research and translation of articles on postwar Polish refugees in the UK for a University of Washington professor's NEH-funded book project, 2016 • Czech text on medieval manuscript Codex Gigas for Kungliga Biblioteket Stockholm, June 2007 • YIVO, New York, translations for “Encyclopaedia of East European Jewry”, 2005-2007 • Microsoft, three Polish and Slovak language projects, 2002-2003 • Ravensbrück Project, Lund U. Library, Sweden: translation of camp survivor testimonies, 2000-2 • Jewish Historical Institute, Warsaw, survivor testimonies, other texts 2001-2003 • Institute of National Remembrance, Poland, on Polish-Jewish relations, July 2002-2003 • Institute for Public Affairs, Warsaw, Poland – 2003 - 2007 • Institute for Political Studies, Academy of Science, Warsaw, Poland – 2002 - 2007 Adam Mickiewicz Institute, Warsaw, materials and essays on various aspects of Polish culture and Polish-Jewish history, 2001-present • Stanisław Lem, authorized translation of his book Okamgnienie, 2000 • Various translations: Krasnogruda (Sejny), Przegląd Wschodni, Obóz, journals on E. European themes; Polish Sociological Review; Dialogue & Universalism; economics texts, Dept. of Economics; European Institute for Regional & Local Development, U. Warsaw; Revue Européenne de l'Histoire; Donosy • Foundation for Social and Economic Initiatives, Warsaw, 1992-3, 1997-2002 • various Slovak (1994-present) and Russian interpretation and translation work (1987-1996) 30 Return to Agenda OTHER EMPLOYMENT: ProQuest Information & Learning, selection and summary of articles in Polish and Czech classical music journals, 2003-2016 English language editor, monograph and articles on Russian literature by Karin Sarsenov, 2001, 2008-2010 Field Analyst, Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, Washington DC, for translation, press reviews, and research work during parliamentary political campaign in Poland, 2001 U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, on Fascell Fellowship, U.S. State Department, 1995 Slavic and East European Section, Suzzallo Graduate Library, searching, ordering and processing new and older East European and Russian books for the Slavic collection, U. of Wash., 1990-4 INTERESTS AND HOBBIES: Classical music: pianist; special interest in Early Music and chamber works; taught music as a volunteer at the local elementary school Restoring old houses and neglected gardens: a love born of necessity Traveling, Baking, Cooking: especially related to Central Europe Languages: Slavic languages, but not only 31 Return to Agenda Brenda Tanksley From: Jim Kopriva <jkopriva@cityoflakewood.us> Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2022 8:15 AM To: Jim Kopriva Subject: Ninja Forms Submission This email originated outside the City of Lakewood. Use caution when following links or opening attachments as they could lead to malicious code or infected web sites. When in doubt, please contact the HelpDesk. - helpdesk@cityoflakewood.us ext. 4357 First Name: Lisa Last Name: Mansfield Phone: 206 229-0676 Email: crycketmansfield@gmail.com Professional & Volunteer Experience: Judge, Lakewood Municipal Court Experience with a community committee, or COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT other relevant experience.: Washington Safe Babies State Advisory Board 2021-Present Remote Jury Trials Work Group, 2020-Present Civil Litigation Committee Jan. 2021-Present Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors At- Large Governor-elect, 2020 President of Pierce County Minority Bar Association Tacoma, WA 2019-2020 University of Washington Tacoma Legal Pathways Community Advisory Board, 2020-Present Do you have family employed by Pierce County No. Library System or City of Lakewood?: Initials: N/A Date: April 30, 2022 1 32 33 Return to Agenda Return to Agenda Application for Pierce County Library System City of Lakewood Community Advisory Committee Application Due: April 30, 2022 3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446 Phone: 253-548-3420 Email: director@pcls.us Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Lloyd Mitchell PhD MPH MS RS Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ 1725 149th St Ct S. Spanaway, WA 98387 Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2535922536 Email: lwmitchell@ecsu.edu ________________________________________________________________________________________ Occupation/employment/volunteer/experience: College Professor, Public Health Prior Service: United States Public Health Service, Indian Health Service, And Dept Homeland Security Worked With Various Tribes To Promote Health And Safety Volunteer As College Student Research Mentor In American Indian Community Related Research UW Graduate Withe Degree in Architecture and Urban Planning Community and professional activities, including experience serving on a community committee: Corona Virus Prevention Assistance In Bingo Halls, Puyallup Tribe Of Indians, Tacoma, WA Research Project Reviewing, American Indian Science And Engineering Society Conferences, Cherokee Indian Nation, North Carolina And Tennessee; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, And Various Other Locations Throughout United States Community Diversity Enhancement, Social Justice Committees, North Carolina Please describe your interest in serving on the community advisory committee: I Graduated From Clover Park High School And Spent A Lot Of Time At Tenzler Lakewood Library. Actually, It Was At TenzlerWhile Doing Research For Homework Assignments At Night That I Read About Many Of The Different Opportunities And Careers In Public Health And Medicine. And In A Way. It Was Where I Began My Journey Toward My Professional Career And I Am Grateful To All Who Made The Library Available At That Time! INow, I Want To Do My Part To Assist Our Future Generations. Do you have immediate family members who are employees of the Pierce County Library System or City of Lakewood? □ Yes □ No Signature: Lloyd Mitchell PhD MPH MS RS __________________________________________________ Date: 28 April 2022 ____________________________________ As Equal Employment Opportunity organizations, the Pierce County Library System and City of Lakewood do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital or family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, military or honorably discharged veteran status, gender identity, ancestry, disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, or any other basis prohibited by law Thank you for your interest! 34 Return to Agenda Application for Pierce County Library System City of Lakewood Community Advisory Committee Name: _______________Walter Neary_______________________________________________________________ Address: ___6338 School St SW, Lakewood WA 98499_________________________________________________ Phone: _________253-389-0736___________________________________________________________________ Email: ____walter.neary@gmail.com / wneary@uw.edu Occupation/employment/volunteer/experience: Employed: Communications, University of Washington School of Medicine 5-state WWAMI program Volunteer: President, board of directors, Historic Fort Steilacoom Museum in Lakewood, 199-2001 and 2020 to present. Past member of the board of directors of the Washington Coalition for Open Government and the Lakewood Historical Society. Community and professional activities, including experience serving on a community committee: I served on the Lakewood City Council for two terms, 2004-2011 inclusive. Before that, I was the founding chairman of the city of Lakewood's Landmarks and Heritage Advisory board. Before that, I was a member of the boards of the Historic Fort Steilacoom Association and the Lakewood Historical Society. As a City Council member, I was a frequent liaison to community committees. Co-author Steve Dunkelberger and I have written two photo histories of Lakewood which are available for loan through PCLS, and we're very proud of that. Please describe your interest in serving on the community advisory committee: I have been a lifelong user of libraries most recently the downtown Lakewood branch of the Pierce County Library System as well as its online services. Ever since I was editor of the Lakewood Journal during and after campaigns for cityhood, I have been passionate about the smart and inclusive development of Lakewood cultural, educational and other activities. I live near the Lakewood downtown library,; it helps to have people on this board from affected neighborhoods. I would love to see diverse, community-building resources in downtown Lakewood and of course Tillicum, where on the council I advocated for community-based development and improvements. Do you have immediate family members who are employees of the Pierce County Library System or City of Lakewood? □ Yes xx No Signature: _________Walter Neary___________________ Date: 4/25/22As Equal Employment Opportunity organizations, the Pierce County Library System and City of Lakewood do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital or family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, military or honorably discharged veteran status, gender identity, ancestry, disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, or any other basis prohibited by law 35 Return to Agenda 36 Return to Agenda 37 Return to Agenda 38 Return to Agenda 39 Return to Agenda 40 Return to Agenda "QQMJDBUJPOGPS1JFSDF$PVOUZ-JCSBSZ4ZTUFN $JUZPG-BLFXPPE $PNNVOJUZ"EWJTPSZ$PNNJUUFF "QQMJDBUJPO%VF"QSJM  3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446 Phone: 253-548-3420 Email: director@pcls.us Name: %BSXJO1FUFST** ____________________________________________________________________________________ UI4U4X "QU# -BLFXPPE 8" Address:___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone:  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________ EBSXJOQFUFST!HNBJMDPN Occupation/employment/volunteer/experience: Work Experience: Volunteer Experience: 2021 - Current: Owner & Creative Director - In Focus 1SPEVDUJPOT 2020 - Current: Photographer, Heri253 Football Club, Tacoma, WA 2020 - 2020: .FNCFSTIJQ%JSFDUPS-BLFXPPE:.$" 2017 - Current: Track Coach, King Cobras Track Club, Dupont, WA 2019 - 2020: Student Engagement Specialist - The REACH Center 2018 - Current: Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA U.S. Army Veteran 2017 - 2018: Mentor, Uncommon non-profit in Tacoma Community and professional activities, including experience serving on a community committee: 2022 - Current: Voting Member, Pierce County Equity Review Committee 2021 - 2021: Candidate, District 3, CPSD School Board 2018 - Current: I have served on many committees for Clover Park School District to include the Parent Action Committee, review panel for the CPSD Equity policy, Teacher of the Year selection committee and more. Please describe your interest in serving on the community advisory committee. I am interested in serving on the community advisory committee because I am a longtime resident of this community and want to see Lakewood continue to grow and thrive in an positive and equitable way. I believe that it will be important to have a diverse amount of voices as we decide how to move forward in providing library services in areas that will greatly benefit from whatever improvements are made. I am someone that will be intentional about being inclusive to all voices, and making sure that I am a sounding board for the community and not just myself. I want to be a part of the good work that the City of Lakewood is doing as we strive to make Lakewood better, together. I am also someone who uses the libraries facilities. I still believe in the importance and value of bringing my kids to check out books and explore all that the library can offer. I know that together we can build and advisory proposal that benefits the city in remarkable ways. Do you have immediate family members who are employees of the Pierce County Library System or City of Lakewood? □ Yes □ No X Signature: __________________________ ____________________________________________ Date: April 21, 2022 ______________________________ As Equal Employment Opportunity organizations, the Pierce County Library System and City of Lakewood do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital or family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, military or honorably discharged veteran status, gender identity, ancestry, disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, or any other basis prohibited by law Thank you for your interest! 41 Return to Agenda 42 Return to Agenda 43 44 Return to Agenda 45 Return to Agenda Return to Agenda Brenda Tanksley From: Jim Kopriva <jkopriva@cityoflakewood.us> Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2022 2:11 PM To: Jim Kopriva Subject: Ninja Forms Submission This email originated outside the City of Lakewood. Use caution when following links or opening attachments as they could lead to malicious code or infected web sites. When in doubt, please contact the HelpDesk. - helpdesk@cityoflakewood.us ext. 4357 First Name: Chelsey Last Name: Tschosik Phone: 253-304-5215 Email: chelseytschosik@outlook.com Professional & Volunteer Currently, I am a Child Therapist for Sexual Assault Services at HopeSparks Family Experience: Services. See below for past employment and volunteer experience. WISe, Mental Health Therapist for Catholic Community Services of Western Washington As a clinician, I provided innovative, individualized, and holistic therapeutic services to children, youth, and families in their homes and community across Pierce County. The services offered were intensive and I practiced from a strength-based and collaborative perspective. My role included assessing for immediate safety and stabilization needs, treatment plan development, safety and crisis planning, child and family team meeting facilitation, on-going assessment and evaluation of current treatment planning strategies, goals, and outcomes, offering crisis response and extended stabilization as well as long-term, team-based services. Graduate Student Research Analyst Canadian Centre for Child Protection Conducted research on evidence-based intervention models related to the chronic runaway youth space in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Research materials are being utilized to create resources for professionals working with this high-risk population in rural communities across Canada. Caseworker for Missing Kids at the Canadian Centre for Child Protection | Winnipeg, MB As a case worker, I managed upwards of 30 cases at a time, consisting of runaways, parental abductions, stranger abductions, long-term missing, and unknown missing child cases. My key role was providing support to families, searching for their missing children, as well as coordinating with law enforcement agencies across the country to assist in the search. VOLUNTEER: Soldier and Family Readiness Group Leader F/3-2D AVN REGT | Camp Humphreys, ROK March 2020 - May 2021 1 46 Return to Agenda Providing information, resources, guidance, and support to Soldiers and their Families as well as organizing community events and fundraising for the Company. Family Room Volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House Interacted with families by welcoming guests and offering services such as cleaning and baking for our families. Alumni Committee Chair, Pembina Trails Voices Organized a fundraising event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of PTV while raising funds for scholarships for students. Big Sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters Co-facilitator of the Table for Kids program Created a fun and enriching learning environment that taught parents and their toddlers on how to make nutritious food choices. Organized games and activities for toddlers that helped stimulate growth and development. Experience with a As a social worker, mental health professional, mom, and wife of a veteran, and an community committee, or avid reader, I have always been a huge advocate for Pierce County libraries. They other relevant are an incredible resource for our community. I believe I have a unique perspective experience.: to offer and I am excited about the opportunity to get more involved in community planning. Do you have family employed by Pierce No County Library System or City of Lakewood?: Initials: CT Date: 04/30/22 2 47 Return to Agenda 48 Return to Agenda 49 Return to Agenda Brenda Tanksley From: Jim Kopriva <jkopriva@cityoflakewood.us> Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2022 11:49 AM To: Jim Kopriva Subject: Ninja Forms Submission This email originated outside the City of Lakewood. Use caution when following links or opening attachments as they could lead to malicious code or infected web sites. When in doubt, please contact the HelpDesk. - helpdesk@cityoflakewood.us ext. 4357 First Name: Cynthia Last Name: Willoughby Phone: 2532322336 Email: h.cynthia@yahoo.com Professional & Volunteer Flight Attendant - Alaska Airlines Experience: Color Design Certificate, Advanced Color Design Certificate- Eiseman School of Color and Design Bachelors Degree in Business - Pacific Lutheran University Experience with a Volunteer - Aviation Career Day - Alaska Airlines community committee, or other relevant experience.: Volunteer - Marketing Department - Alaska Airlines appearing on TLC Cable Show "Perfect Proposal" I believe libraries have the power to transform lives for the better. Lakewood is a suburban city full of vibrancy and diversity, and this new library will reflect this, while serving all of it's citizens. Participating in this exciting chapter would be an honor. Thank you for considering me. ~ Cynthia Do you have family employed by Pierce County No Library System or City of Lakewood?: Initials: CW Date: April 30, 2022 1 50 Return to Agenda Brenda Tanksley From: Jim Kopriva <jkopriva@cityoflakewood.us> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2022 7:30 PM To: Jim Kopriva Subject: Ninja Forms Submission This email originated outside the City of Lakewood. Use caution when following links or opening attachments as they could lead to malicious code or infected web sites. When in doubt, please contact the HelpDesk. - helpdesk@cityoflakewood.us ext. 4357 First Name: Meredith Last Name: Young Phone: 253-298-1967 Email: myoung8626@gmail.com Professional & Volunteer I have primarily worked in retail customer service positions thus far but from 2013 Experience: until 2020, I volunteered in Harrison Preparatory School library alongside multiple librarians as a teacher’s assistant performing a great variety of tasks to ensure that the library ran smoothly even during the most hectic times of year. I also volunteered at a local church, United Church in University Place, in many tasks ranging from collecting food and clothing donations to assist in the running of programs to feed, clothe and shelter the homeless and individuals fleeing abusive situations. In addition, we helped small businesses in Washington and Oregon that served the community in similar charitable forms. In a similar vein, I volunteered to assist efforts to clean up Puget Creek on several occasions and volunteered to clean and assist in feeding the wildlife at the Marine Science and Technology Center in Des Moines, Washington. Experience with a I do not have experience as part of a true committee but was a member of my high community committee, or school’s environmental protection club for several years and assisted them in other relevant experience.: building and maintaining a vegetable garden on school grounds, along with voting on financial decisions regarding the club's funds. Do you have family employed by Pierce No. County Library System or City of Lakewood?: Initials: M.Y. Date: 04/29/2022 1 51

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