Title
Briefing on a Resolution M-2160 Recognizing Injustice and Harm Against Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Transgender and Non-binary People and the Adoption of Policies and Actions to Protect Transgender and Non-binary Communities
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee received a briefing at their May 26 meeting.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on Resolution M-610 Recognizing Injustice and Harm Against Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Transgender and Non-binary People and the Adoption of Policies and Actions to Protect Transgender and Non-binary Communities.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on Resolution M-2160 recognizing injustice and harm against Black, Indigenous, People of Color Transgender and Non-binary people and the adoption of policies and actions to protect Transgender and Non-binary communities.
Staff Contact:
Linnaea Jablonski, Human Resources Director, 360.753.8309
Presenter(s):
Tobi Hill Meyer, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager, 360.570.3773
Background and Analysis:
As a response to community concerns that were raised during the November 2019 Transgender Day of Remembrance, the City Council passed Resolution M-2160 in September 2020. The Resolution recognizes injustice and harm against Black, Indigenous, People of Color Transgender and Non-binary people and adopts policies and actions to protect Transgender and Non-binary communities.
This briefing will give background on the Resolution, the goals of the resolution, and a status update of the implementation of the action steps that were included in the resolution.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The safety of Black, Indigenous, People of Color Transgender and Non-binary people is of great interest and concern to the community.
Options:
1. Receive the briefing.
2. Do not receive the briefing.
3. Receive the briefing at another time
Financial Impact:
The 2022 Operating Budget appropriated funds for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training and General Professional Services which will be allocated to implement the action items in the resolution.
Attachments:
Resolution M-2160