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City Council Packet - 08/22/2023 11 City of Tigard Tigard Business Meeting —Agenda TIGARD TIGARD CITY COUNCIL&LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD MEETING DATE AND AUGUST 22, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. Executive Session and 6:30 p.m. Business Meeting TIME: MEETING LOCATION: Hybrid - City of Tigard-Town Hall- 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 - See PUBLIC NOTICE below PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with Oregon House Bill 2560,this will be a hybrid meeting where some Council, staff or public will participate in person and some will participate remotely. How to comment: •Written public comment may be submitted electronically at www.tigard-or.gov/Comments by noon the day before the meeting date. •If attending the meeting in person,please fill out the public comment sign-in sheet at the front of the room and come to the microphone when your name is called. •If you prefer to call in,please call 503-966-4101 when instructed to be placed in the queue. We ask that you plan on limiting your testimony to three minutes. •You may comment by video through the Teams app. Go to this link to learn how to participate by video: August 22,2023 Council Meeting https://www.tigard-or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3985/372 Upon request,the City will endeavor to arrange for the following services: • Qualified sign language interpreters for persons with speech or hearing impairments;and • Qualified bilingual interpreters. Since these services must be scheduled with outside service providers,it is important to allow as much lead time as possible. Please notify the City of your need by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the meeting by calling: 503-718-2419 (voice) or 503-684-2772 (TDD -Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf). SEE ATTACHED AGENDA VIEW LIVESTREAM ONLINE: https://www.tigard-or.gov/boxcast CABLE VIEWERS:The City Council meeting will be shown live on Channel 21 (1st Tuesdays) and Channel 28 (2nd& 4th Tuesdays) at 6:30 p.m.The meeting will be rebroadcast at the following times on Channel 28: Thursday 6:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 p.m. Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m. Monday 6:00 a.m. II1" City of Tigard ■ Tigard Business Meeting—Agenda TIGARD TIGARD CITY COUNCIL& LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD MEETING DATE AND TIME: AUGUST 22,2023 -6:00 P.M. Executive Session and 6:30 p.m. Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION: Hybrid- City of Tigard -Town Hall- 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 6:00 PM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations,under ORS 192.660(2)(d). All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions,as provided by ORS 192.660(4),but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 2. BUSINESS MEETING 6:30 p.m. A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items 3. PUBLIC COMMENT A. Follow-up to Previous Public Comment B. Public Comment—Written C. Public Comment—In Person D. Public Comment—Phone-In E. Public Comment—Video 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6:40 estimated time 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Tigard City Counci and Local Contract Review Board) The Consent Agenda is used for routine items including approval of meeting minutes, contracts or intergovernmental agreements. Information on each item is available on the city's website in the packet for this meeting. These items may be enacted in one motion without separate discussion. Council members may request that an item be removed by motion for discussion and separate action. A. TIGARD ENTERPRISE ZONE: FOURTH- AND FIFTH-YEAR OPTIONAL ABATEMENT B. TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY HVAC UPGRADE CONTRACT C. CONTRACT FOR PMP PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE- CRACK SEALING • Consent Agenda-Items Removed for Separate Discussion:Any items requested to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion will be considered immediately after the Council has voted on those items which do not need discussion. 6. END OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION UPDATE 6:50 p.m. estimated time 7. ORDINANCE GRANTING A SIX-MONTH EXTENSION OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC 7:20 p.m. estimated time 8. ADOPTION OF THE RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN&EQUITY COMMITMENT DECLARATION 7:25 p.m. estimated time 9. LIBRARY HOLDS LOCKER PROJECT PRESENTATION 7:40 p.m. estimated time 10. TIME,PLACE AND MANNER ORDINANCE UPDATE 7:50 p.m. estimated time 11. NON-AGENDA ITEMS 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION:The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session to discuss the performance review of a public official,under ORS 192.660(2)(i).All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4),but must not disclose any information discussed.No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 8:35 p.m. estimated time 13. ADJOURNMENT 9:05 p.m.estimated time AIS-5322 5.A. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 08/22/2023 Length(in minutes): Consent Item Agenda Title: Tigard Enterprise Zone:Fourth and Fifth Year Optional Abatement Authored By: Lloyd Purdy Presented By: Economic Development Manager Lloyd Purdy Item Type: Update,Discussion,Direct Staff Public Hearing No Legal Ad Required?: Publication Date: Information EXPLANATION OF ISSUE As a result of the 2023 State of Oregon legislative session,House Bill 2009 extended the sunset clause of the state-enabling legislation that allows local jurisdictions to create and manage enterprise zones as a local economic development tool.Additionally,the Legislature amended Section 45 of ORS 285C requiring enterprise zone sponsors and school districts to assess and manage a school district support fee that reduces the value of the enterprise zone property tax abatement to eligible firms and directs a new fee to the State of Oregon. School districts are required to collect a fee between 15 percent and 30 percent of the local property taxes abated if a firm continues their tax abatement into the optional fourth- and fifth-year of an enterprise zone property tax abatement.The standard abatement period is three years.There is no change to that core program. A"school support fee" agreement between a zone sponsor and a school district,defining the amount of the fee,will be necessary to execute an enterprise zone agreement with an extended abatement period with any new business after September 24,2023. Given the small number of firms in Tigard that choose an extended abatement period,the short timeline required to negotiate an agreement with the school district,and the administrative burden of this new requirement;the city has the option of removing the optional fourth-and fifth-year extended tax abatement or begin a negotiation process with the Tigard Tualatin School District to administer this additional program detail.Economic development staff are in consultation with Tigard Tualatin School District and the City of Lake Oswego regarding this change to the Tigard-Lake Oswego Enterprise Zone. ACTION REQUESTED Direct staff to update the local requirements for the Tigard-Lake Oswego Enterprise Zone by removing the optional fourth-and fifth-year"extended abatement" provision to simplify zone administration.This action removes the need for the creation of a school support fee and means,in the future,the Tigard-Lake Oswego Enterprise Zone will only use a three-year standard abatement period. BACKGROUND INFORMATION September 2014 In September 2014,the City of Tigard created the Tigard Enterprise Zone to provide a property tax abatement on new capital investments for eligible firms when these firms meet certain criteria,including increasing and maintaining employment by at least 10%.The Tigard Enterprise Zone encourages business investment,job creation,higher incomes for employees,greater diversity of economic activity,and business growth. The Tigard Enterprise Zone primarily benefits manufacturers,traded-sector firms,and corporate headquarters due to State of Oregon regulations and the type of capital investment eligible for a local property tax abatement. Once the tax abatement period is over,the improvements are fully taxed for the life of the improvements,resulting in a long-term return to the city and local tax jurisdictions. Between 2014 and 2023,eight firms participated in the enterprise zone. Five firms have completed their tax abatement period and their initial investments are now fully on the property tax roll. October 2015 In October 2015,at the request of the City of Lake Oswego,the Tigard Enterprise Zone expanded into Lake Oswego to support manufacturers in part of that city.The Tigard Enterprise Zone is now called the Tigard-Lake Oswego Enterprise Zone. One firm in Lake Oswego participated in the property tax abatement program. Through the Enterprise Zone,there is no loss of current property tax levies to local taxing jurisdictions.Land and existing equipment are not tax exempt. Only eligible new capital investments are exempt for firms that meet state and local requirements,including a 10 percent increase in employment. Local Enterprise Zone Requirements Minimum Investment:A minimum estimated investment of$500,000 over the investment period. Procurement Plan: Firms must have a procurement plan to increase purchasing with Tigard-based companies. Job Quality:Total compensation for 75 percent of a company's zone facility jobs (wages plus benefits) must exceed 200 percent of the Oregon minimum wage after one year of employment.Must provide benefits to employees that meet or exceed the national average of non-mandated benefits for the size of the company.Must offer sufficient training and advancement opportunities for all employees. Application Fee:There is an application fee of one tenth of one percent(.001) of the value of the investment for qualified property that is proposed in the application,capped at$50,000. Extended Abatement Community Service Fee: Companies applying for the extended abatement of up to two additional years must pay a community service fee.This fee is calculated at a rate of 25 percent of the abated taxes for years four and five and is paid by the eligible business to the City of Tigard. Lower Carbon Emissions: Eligible businesses must complete a free Energy Trust consult before ordering or purchasing equipment.The purpose of this requirement is to help manufacturers save energy and reduce operational costs when they install new manufacturing. July 2022 In the recently completed legislative session,the State of Oregon extended the sunset clause of State's enterprise zone enabling legislation for another ten years and added a"school support fee"requirement to zone administrators and school districts. The State-mandated school support fee will be collected by each school district within an enterprise zone.Those funds are not retained by the school district.They are remitted back to the State of Oregon. ORS 285C.065 requires governing bodies of the zone sponsor and each school district with territory in the zone to set a fee of at least 15 percent and not more than 30 percent for tax abatements in the fourth and fifth year of the enterprise zone extended abatement period. Enterprise zone sponsors and school districts are required to enter into an agreement before September 24,2023 or before a zone is renewed. ALTERNATIVES& RECOMMENDATION Recommendation:Remove the optional fourth-and fifth-year"Extended Abatement"provision from the Tigard-Lake Oswego Enterprise Zone local requirements. Alternative A:Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Tigard-Tualatin School District before on fourth-and fifth-year Enterprise Zone property tax abatements. Alternative B: Before the renewal of the Tigard-Lake Oswego Enterprise Zone in 2024 by council resolution, authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Tigard Tualatin School District that allows the school district to charge a"school support fee"fee of 15 to 30 percent on fourth- and fifth-year Enterprise Zone property tax abatements. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES N/A Attachments Enterprise Zone Summary Tigard-Lake Oswego . . • nte nterprise zone ,I, ' , , ] k IIIsupporting business growth and job creation in Tigard& Lake Oswego ENTERPRISE ZONE OVERVIEW ' e r Iltr� .: ii ,_ igti a ! Tigard-Lake Oswego Enterprise Zone supports local business growth and F,. . job creation within the zone. 0 . 1F.,4ol ai Businesses located in Tigard-Lake Oswego Enterprise Zone may be eligible for a three to five year tax exemption on new equipment,facilities and buildings. I t 4 Tigard-Lake Oswego Enterprise Zone Program offers a 100 percent waiver of real property tax on eligible investments for up to five years.These investments must • meet state and local requirements, including a 10 percent increase in employment. Land and existing equipment are not eligible for the Tigard-Lake Oswego Enterprise EMPLOYE , Zone exemption.Once the abatement period of three to five years is over,the entire asset enters the tax roll. - ENTERPRISE ZONE ELIGIBILITY The property and investment for industrial, manufacturing and commercial firms Eu, must be located within the Tigard-Lake Oswego Enterprise Zone boundaries, and ;f-• ' ` \, meet the state and local requirements found on the next page. i 04 9 Sys ..-_ Beaverton ...c.o.", i N,( NP '� cqe 4,, 0,e Portia, -} 1 Washington k, 't {! ,;.,.Square t. . ,,, WEIR RD Shopping aaCenter - art t + y s ( ar , 8 FEa0 r 0 FA(i7ifS 0�� :EGe � tl U C 4600,, I 5F 4 ' 4 ODER SR m 9 n yLAt.NUT ST , `Njt., NE . • U 440 - Tigard ._ Tigard r ._,_,! GAgft UE 51 r✓ MCDONALD ST Triangle CRUSE R,AY BULL MOU T V _ ~ OONITA RDo ' '.&_..F F� V Flt OR IIIII m O t �� l `!P PAP p i- King n g PacpTrust lOregon" .4.'"`� ~ mm BEEF SENO RO City tty OURRAM RO Business Park 00 Lake O TIGARD Oswego City of Tigard Tualatin 1 /-1._ ? Durham Community Development Department Feet 0 1,250 2,500 5.000 7,500 10,000 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Tigard-Lake Oswego Enterprise Zone is shown above shaded in gold. AIS-5327 5. B. Business Meeting '' ove d' 7 kr"-- Meeting Date: 08/22/2023 ) p Length (in minutes): Consent Item "' Z` � Agenda Title: Tigard Public Library HVAC Upgrade Contract Authored By: Toni Riccardi Presented By: Project Manager Kevin Cole Item Type: Motion Requested Local Contract Review Board Public Hearing Yes Newspaper Legal Ad Required?: Public Hearing Publication 07/12/2023 Date in Newspaper: Information EXPLANATION OF ISSUE The purpose of this action is to approve the Tigard Public Library HVAC Upgrade contract. ACTION REQUESTED Staff recommends the Local Contract Review Board award the contract to Apex Mechanical for the Tigard Public Library HVAC Upgrade contract for an estimated amount of$1,730,000.00 and authorize the City Manager to take the steps necessary to execute the contract. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Work under this project will include the removal of three existing rooftop HVAC units and the replacement of these units,plus one small unit to help the conditioning of the main library foyer.The scope of work also includes the installation of a water chiller unit,masonry enclosure,and ancillary components that will provide air conditioning for the whole building designed to meet the needs of extreme heat conditions up to 115 degrees by providing reliable, stable cool air.This project also incorporates basic infrastructure to accommodate a future solar-photovoltaic micro-grid system and larger emergency power generator. Work also includes additional electrical conduit and space allocations for future related equipment within the new masonry enclosure. The city issued an Invitation to Bid for the project July 12,2023,with notice published in the Daily Journal of Commerce. Upon closing,the city received responses from two contractors: •Apex Mechanical -$1,730,000.00 •Johnson Project Solutions - $2,577,721.00 The Contracts team has reviewed the bids and determined that Apex Mechanical has submitted the lowest responsible bid.Apex Mechanical has no State of Oregon Contractor Construction Board violations and is not on the Bureau of Labor and Industries ineligible list.Accordingly,the recommendation is to award the city's Tigard Public Library HVAC Upgrade contract to Apex Mechanical in the amount of$1,730,000.00. ALTERNATIVES & RECOMMENDATION The Local Contract Review Board may choose to not award this contract and direct staff to re-solicit for the work. Given the competition for contractors as well as increasing costs of labor and materials,the cost of this project may increase if work is delayed. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES None Fiscal Impact Cost: $1,730,000 Budgeted (yes or no): Yes Where budgeted?: General Fund&Pandemic Relief Fund Additional Fiscal Notes: $500,000 federal earmark recommended;to be received upon passage of federal budget in the Fall. Attachments No file(s)attached. AGENDA ITEM NO 3.B - PUBLIC COMMENT DATE: August 22, 2023 (Limited to 2 minutes or less,please) The Council wishes to hear from you on other issues not on the agenda but asks that you first try to resolve your concerns through staff. This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony becomes part of the public record. The names and cities ofpersons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. NAME &CITY YOU LIVE IN TOPIC STAFF Please Print CONTACTED Name C A i- RT e42.s City Also,please spell your name as it sounds,if it will help the I P fv presiding officer pronounce: Optional: If you want a response from staff please leave your contact information: Address City State Zip Phone no. or email Name E►2 j K AT EN Z.A City Also,please spell your name as it sounds,if it will help the presiding officer pronounce: T . ?, tvl Optional: If you want a response from staff please leave your contact information: Address City State Zip Phone no. or email Name City Also,please spell your name as it sounds,if it will help the presiding officer pronounce: Optional: If you want a response from staff please leave your contact information: Address City State Zip Phone no. or email AIS-5326 5. C. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 08/22/2023 Length (in minutes): Consent Item Agenda Title: Contract for PMP Preventative Maintenance- Crack Sealing Authored By: Toni Riccardi Presented By: Project Manager Nichole George Item Type: Motion Requested Local Contract Review Board Public Hearing Yes Newspaper Legal Ad Required?: Public Hearing Publication 07/24/2023 Date in Newspaper: Information EXPLANATION OF ISSUE The purpose of this action is to approve the PMP Preventative Maintenance—Crack Sealing contract. ACTION REQUESTED Staff recommends the Local Contract Review Board award the contract to BCV Inc. for the PMP Preventative Maintenance—Crack Sealing contract for an estimated amount of$435,100.00 and authorize the City Manager to take the steps necessary to execute the contract. BACKGROUND INFORMATION This work is a part of the City's annual Pavement Maintenance Program (PMP) and will include: • Crack sealing of the 2024 and 2025 Slurry Seal roadways. Crack sealing is best done the year or two prior to slurry to allow the seal to flatten out. This gives a better application of slurry seal in the future and allows for longer roadway life. The city issued an Invitation to Bid for the project July 24,2023,with notice published in the Daily Journal of Commerce.Upon closing, the city received responses from four(4) contractors: •BCV Inc. - $435,100 •KNL Industries,Inc. - $672,400 •C.R. Contracting,LLC -$738,578 •Doolittle Construction LLC - $791,791 The Contracts team has reviewed the bids and determined that BCV Inc. has submitted the lowest reasonable bid. BCV Inc.has no State of Oregon Contractor Construction Board violations and is not on the Bureau of Labor and Industries ineligible list. Accordingly,it is recommended an award for the City's PMP Preventative Maintenance—Crack Sealing contract to BCV Inc.in the amount of$435,100. ALTERNATIVES & RECOMMENDATION The Local Contract Review Board may choose to not award this contract and direct staff to re-solicit for the work. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES None Fiscal Impact Cost: $435,100.0 Budgeted (yes or no):Yes Where budgeted?: 95001 Additional Fiscal Notes: Additional Fiscal Notes: Crack seal will not be needed in 2024. The contract will be for$435,100.00 Attachments No file(s)attached. AIS-5281 6. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 08/22/2023 Length (in minutes): 30 Minutes Agenda Title: End of Legislative Session Update Authored By: Joanne Bengtson Presented By: Assistant City Manager Emily Tritsch Item Type: Update,Discussion,Direct Staff Public Hearing No Legal Ad Required?: Publication Date: Information EXPLANATION OF ISSUE The Oregon Legislative session adjourned on June 24,2023 and legislative aides contacted City Management to offer a recap of the session for City Council. Representative Bowman,Representative Neron and Senator Woods are attending tonight to provide legislative session highlights,accomplishments,and answer questions. ACTION REQUESTED Teammates are asking City Council to listen to the recap and ask questions if you have them. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Dates of Previous and Potential Future Considerations This is the first briefing City Council will receive from legislators about the 2023 Legislative Session since Sine Die on June 25,2023. Public Involvement The 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly convened the 2023 Legislative Session on January 17th and adjourned Sine Die on June 25th. During that time,Tigard's State Representatives and State Senator hosted community town halls at the Tigard Library and within the community;participated in well publicized Hall Blvd.walk-and-talks with City Council, Congressional leaders and professional teammates from the city and ODOT;and throughout the session City Council, Legislators and City Leaders stayed in touch with constituents via newsletters,social media,in-person conversations and appearances. Impacts (Community, Budget,Policies and Plans/Strategic Connection) The Tigard community benefits from bills approved in this legislative session. A few of the impacts include: •Tigard legislators secured$3 million for pedestrian safety improvements along Hall Blvd. •A bill sponsored by Rep.Bowman was passed that paves the way for the state to pay the costs of jurisdictional transfers of"orphan highways" (state-owned roads in poor condition—i.e. Hall Boulevard) to willing cities and counties. •A bipartisan coalition of legislators passed a bill that invests resources for homelessness prevention and increased production of affordable housing. •Rep. Bowman and Rep.Neron passed a bill that protects tenants in affordable housing from unjust rent increases. • Oregon CHIPS Act.Allocates $260 million to capitalize on federal matching funds for Oregon's semiconductor industry and adds thousands of new jobs. •Oregon Kids Tax Credit. Provides parents struggling to make ends meet with a credit of$1,000 per child each year. s •Public Education.The legislature approved an education budget of$10.2 billion to help preserve teaching positions and school days in our schools. Rep.Bowman championed action to address Oregon's early literacy challenges,resulting in an allocation of$144.3 million to support evidence-based literacy programs across the state. ALTERNATIVES& RECOMMENDATION City Council could choose not to receive the legislative wrap-up;teammates recommend hearing from legislators about what was achieved and what's happened since Sine Die. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Attachments No file(s)attached. STAB,, ******. 4 rr *** L ,,, , * 'illi Amor : !I Q 00 Vo * * o ******* (‘-br Ko9 71 CD '0 XI CD D IC tn r+ � a) "# v to N m r. (D O n < 0 N D o W a co —• as r+ 0 r- < ° ,aAN) Z 3 M N N) o a) CCO o = = ..• rt w ...... ..... CD —. govI 2 v NJ NJ 01 trl 2023 Legislative Session Focus • Building and preserving affordable housing • Strengthening our schools • Addiction treatment and mental health • Addressing Barriers to healthcare • Expanding access to child care • Ensuring community safety • Supporting economic development °F /859 Significant State Investments • $10.2 billion for the State School Fund to support Oregon's K-12 students and educators • $144 million to improve early literacy outcomes • $25 million to support our educator workforce • Nearly $2 billion to build homes and stabilize Oregonians at risk of homelessness. • $153 million to stabilize mobile crisis response funding and coordination. • $172 million to help families with the cost-of-living crisis and reduce child poverty. • $4 billion investment to fund law enforcement, invest in community safety, and fully fund the Oregon Department of Emergency Management OF o 4 • $260 million to secure Oregon as a global leader in the semiconductor industry, �lail " create good paying jobs, and boost our economy for generations to come :r z it • rR 1859 Priority Bills that Passed Pause on Tolling -Gov. Kotek implemented the pause through executive order. Legislative leadership created a legislative subcommittee to ensure additional oversight and study of alternatives. Universal School Meals - $17 million in additional funding was provided to help about 200 more schools offer universal meals through HB 5014. HB 3042 - Protects renters in publicly supported housing HB 3043 - Bans toxic chemicals in children's products HB 3213 - Bans the sale of cosmetics tested on animals, with reasonable exceptions HB 2915 - Prevents irresponsible breeding and promotes humane treatment of dogs and cats HB 2490 - Improves cybersecurity for public entities HB 2717 - Expands access to outdoor preschools HB 2719 - Increases support for domestic violence survivors OF o HB 2805 - Strengthens public meeting laws 744: ,C HB 3031 - Supports school ventilation projects HB 3037 - Improves data collection for outdoor school programs 1859 Priority Bills that Passed HB 3198 - Early literacy investments. Dolly Parton Imagination Library - $1.7 million to fully fund the Imagination Library across the state. The Library will make all Oregon children from 0 to 5 years old eligible to receive a free book every month in the mail. HB 2793 - Creates orphan highway transfer process. Investments in Hall Boulevard - $3 million for pedestrian improvements. HB 2697 - Nurse staffing and pipeline. OF ° HB 3127 - Bans TikTok state devices. :=„ _� �,��; ;o ** *** 1859 2023 Session Focus : Building and Preserving Affordable Housing • Housing Supply and Stability Budget (SB 5511, SB 5505, HB 3395): o Nearly $2 billion in investments, builds on prior emergency investments. o Funds construction of new affordable housing units. • Affordable Housing & Emergency Homelessness Response Package (HB 2001, HB 5019): o $200 million investment helps shelter Oregonians living on the street, prevent more homelessness, and ramp up affordable housing production across the state. • Preservation of Affordable Housing (HB 3042): o Extending the right of first refusal period to ensure expiring properties have a greater likelihood of being passed on to owners who will keep them affordable. o Ensuring notice to tenants and future tenants of expiring affordability protections. o For units transitioning to market rate, a three-year safe harbor period with a review process for proposed rent increases of 5% or more. • Commercial to Rental Conversions (HB 2984): OF o Allows local governments to convert commercial buildings to residential housing. tiw • Rent Stabilization (SB 611): g5V ** 0 v, o Limits annual rent increases to the lesser of either 10 percent, or seven percent plus the Consumer Price Index. • ,,**`**t#**** 1859 2023 Session Focus : Strong Schools • Educator Workforce (SB 283) - Recruit, Train, Retain Qualified Educators o $10 million for apprenticeship and mentorship grants o Training through Safe School Culture Grant program o Sets up task force to develop policies to support substitute teachers o Allows recently retired teachers to convert to substitute licenses at no charge o Increases pay for special education teachers and staff o Study a statewide minimum salaries for educators o Ensures Just Cause job protections for classified employee terminations • Future Planning (SB 3) o Adds requirement for one half-credit of higher education and career path skills o Adds a half-credit of personal financial education. • Early Literacy (HB 3198) - Creates a grant program that incentivizes schools to improve early literacy learning outcomes OF • Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact (SB 279) t,� o Teachers in Oregon who hold licenses in states within the compact, may work in OR. E-7•, � �, 7,�* • Full School Days for Students with Disabilities (SB 819) *V -- * z o Reiterates expectations and federal law that students with disabilities are :* guaranteed equal access to education. Ends unjust abbreviated days. **** **** .1859 2023 Session Focus : Addiction Treatment and Behavioral Health • Suicide Prevention (HB 2757): o Critical, stable funding for the 9-8-8 Suicide Prevention & Behavioral Health Crisis Line to help Oregonians in need. • Opioid Harm Reduction Package (HB 2395): o Bipartisan response to the state's fentanyl crisis and saves lives by increasing access to naloxone. • Fentanyl Possession Penalties (HB 2645): o Holds bad actors accountable through penalties for possession of fentanyl. • Paths to Recovery (HB 2513): o Fixes Measure 110 implementation to ensure more Oregonians struggling with addiction can receive the care they need and get on a path to recovery. • Behavioral Health Care Delivery Investment (HB 2757, SB 5525, HB 5026, SB 5506): o $153 million investment package will stabilize mobile crisis response, OF coordination between care centers, and response systems broadly. (Builds off of the $1 billion invested in 2021-2022) * r **** ***** 1859 2023 Session Focus : Access to Healthcare • Reproductive Health & Access to Care Act (HB 2002) o Codifies abortion rights that Oregonians had under Roe v. Wade and protects Oregon medical providers' ability to care to their patients. • Nurse Staffing Levels (HB 2697): o Ensures safe nursing staffing levels to support workforce and patients. • Lowering Costs (HB 2725, SB 192): o Creates regulation and transparency for pharmacy benefit managers, to decrease the cost of drugs for Oregonians and protect small pharmacies. • HIV Treatment (HB 2574): OF o Improves access to life-saving HIV-prevention treatment, PEP. w ° , • Universal Health Plan Governance Board (SB 1089): E-7 •*o o This board will develop next steps to comply with Measure 111 and the current Oregon constitutional right to health care. ' ., ,,_' 1859 2023 Session Focus : Access to Child Care • Expanding home based child care (SP 99) o Provides rental protections for home-based providers who rent and operate their child care business out of their home. • New Child Care Facilities (HB 3009 o Creates a Child Care Infrastructure Fund to build, repair, and expand quality programs in homes, centers, schools, and community orgs. • Child Care Zoning NB 2 ) o Creates a task force to make recommendations around zoning, land use and building codes relative to child care facilities. • Oregon Kids' Credit (HB 3235) o Helps low-income working parents make ends meet with a child tax credit of $1,000/child annually for qualifying families. OF • $650,000 for the Family Preservation Project �'� • $5.9 million for the Oregon Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Network f7.71#6,- ; • $65,500 for Outdoor Preschool Licensure (HB 2717) * * t it • *** *** 1859 2023 Session Focus : Community Safety • Strengthening Public Defense (SB 337): o Responds to Oregon's public defense crisis by ensuring an accountable, transparent, and efficient system so that Oregonians are afforded their right to representation. • Gun Violence Prevention (HB 2005): o Prohibits the sale, manufacturing, or importing of ghost guns. Creates penalties for the possession of ghost guns. • Bias Crimes (HB 3443): o Expands legal protections for victims of bias crimes including the right to be consulted in plea negotiations, home address confidentiality, mandatory no contact orders and more. • Driving Under the Influence (HB 2316): OF o Strengthens our Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) laws by expanding the definition of "intoxicant" and clarifying that bike riders under v*C the influence are subject to these laws. sem, * 1859 2023 Session Focus : Economic Development • Oregon CHIPS Act (SB 4): o Oregon CHIPS Act - Invests $260 million to secure Oregon as a global leader in the semiconductor industry, create good paying jobs, and boost our economy for generations to come. • Economic Incentives Modernization Package (HB 2009): o Aligns Oregon's tax incentive structure with Oregon values and bolsters our economy by creating a Research and Development tax credit, extending the Enterprise Zone Program, and updating the Strategic Investment Program. • Broadband Expansion (HB 3201): o Sets up financial assistance programs that support broadband access, OF affordability and adoption through grants or loans. Aligns goals with o federal requirements and establishes accountability processes. � _ � � * * * * * * * * * * * *** *** 1859 Pause on Tolling • We delivered a big win for toll-impacted communities. I introduced HB 3614, a bill to pause tolling and improve community oversight. I worked with colleagues to organize 31 cosponsors and stood up for the communities facing disproportionate impacts of tolling along 1-205. • The bill was a catalyst for Governor Kotek's announcement of a pause on tolling until 2026 and creation of a new legislative Special Subcommittee on Transportation Planning to oversee ODOT's tolling work and ensure inclusive communication with impacted communities. • This will serve to provide accountability for ODOT and rebuild trust from OF our communities. ODOT's transportation planning must carefully consider <sw alternative options, community feedback, safety impacts, mitigation of � *s diversion, environmental assessments, and economic concerns. ** *, ,. ******- */859 Hall Blvd • I introduced House Bill 2756, which would have transferred the jurisdiction of Hall Boulevard from ODOT to the City of Tigard. testified to the Joint Committee on Transportation on the bill's behalf. • I pushed for the $3 million investment in pedestrian improvements along Hall Boulevard. • I introduced and passed House Bill 2793. The bill establishes a jurisdictional transfer advisory committee within ODOT. This bill w °F 0 creates a process by which cities can apply to take ownership of �+ � their orphan highways. ` • * R i R R • R 1859 WoodspringApartments Purchased ! On July 6th of this year, the Woodspring Apartments were purchased by Washington County ! ➢ The Woodspring Apartments is a 172-unit complex that was built in 1991. It was originally built with Low Income Housing Tax Credits and was regulated as affordable housing with a 30-year period of affordability, which ended in 2020. OF 4R 94'4'C fr O vR ' #* * 1 #Y# ******# * ** 1859 Preview of the 2024 Legislative Session HB 2739 - Improves the process of calculating the Current Service Level for the State School Fund. HB 3035 - Establishes the crime of threatening mass harm to fill a gap in existing law that makes it difficult for law enforcement to respond when an individual makes a credible threat to carry out a violent attack. HB 3032 - Creates an exemption for paying taxes on income earned through home sharing, which is when an individual rents out a room in a house they own and live in. HB 2951 - Establishes a grant program to support Spanish driver education programs. OF U 44> *t!V * * * * * * **a r *********** 1859 CONSTITUENT COFFEE SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH 11 AM - 12 PM Please join me for coffee and lit conversation. I am looking forward to hearing about issues that you care about. REP. NERON HD 26 9,6 o► WILSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY e,*z 8200 SW WILSONVILLE RD. WILSONVILLE, OR 97070 1859 CONSTITUENT COFFEE SYMPOSIUM COFFEE, TIGARD AUGUST 27TH, 1:O0PM - 2:00PM., REPRESENTATIVE BOWMAN WILL OUTLINE WHAT THE SESSION MEANS FOR TIGARD AND OPEN THE FLOOR FOR QUESTIONS 01011 I II ATIVE BEN BOWMAN OF (*PI-1r)% r 1859 STAY I N TOUCH Email: Rep.BenBowman@oregonlegislature.gov V _ Phone: 503-986-1425 Website: OregonLegislature.gov/Bowman Instagram: @rep.benbowman i Facebook: @BenjaminBowman Email: Ren.CoyurtneyNeronnoregonlegislature.gov Phone: 503-986-1426 11, 1 > Website: OregonLegislature.gov/Neron of o —" Instagram: @RepCourtneyNeron 4r Facebook: @RepNeronHD26 • .-' � ' f: z f * . Iinktr.ee/RepCourtneyNeron . *** ****. 1859 AIS-5320 7. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 08/22/2023 Length (in minutes): 5 Minutes Agenda Title: Consider an Ordinance Granting a Six-Month Extension of the Franchise Agreement With Portland General Electric Authored By: Brian Rager Presented By: Brian Rager Item Type: Motion Requested Ordinance Public Hearing No Legal Ad Required?: Publication Date: Information EXPLANATION OF ISSUE The council will consider granting a six-month extension of the franchise agreement with Portland General Electric to allow time for negotiations toward a fully updated agreement. ACTION REQUESTED Staff recommends that the council grant the six-month extension to the franchise for a new expiration date of December 23,2023. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Tigard Municipal Code 15.06 requires a franchise or right of way license in order for any utility to operate in the City's rights of way. Portland General Electric has been operating under its latest franchise since the approval of Ordinance 13-09. The franchise authorized by that ordinance expired June 23,2023. Due to vacation schedules that impacted both the City and PGE teams,both parties request this extension to give more time to negotiate a new franchise agreement or right of way license. ALTERNATIVES & RECOMMENDATION The council could choose to not grant the extension,although doing so would result in PGE operating without a franchise agreement. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Attachments Ordinance CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 23- AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF THE NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE WITH PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (PGE) TO OPERATE AN ELFCTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO PLACE AND OPERA'1'F.THIS SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, the Tigard Municipal Code ("TMC") Section 15.06.070.E allows the City to enter into written franchise agreements;and WHEREAS,Ordinance 13-09 approved a franchise with PGE and that agreement expired on June 23,2023;and WHEREAS,PGE and the City would like to temporarily extend the expiration of the franchise agreement by six months to allow for negotiation of a new franchise agreement or the issuance of a new right of way license. NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The expiration date of the franchise agreement for Portland General Electric (PGE) approved in Ordinance 13-09 is hereby extended to December 23,2023. SECTION 2: Because of the need to maintain continuous electric service to community members of Tigard and a stable flow of revenue from franchise fees,an emergency is declared,and this ordinance shall take effect upon its passage. PASSED: By vote of all council members present after being read by number and title only,this day of ,2023 Carol A. Krager,City Recorder APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this day of _,2023. Heidi Lueb,Mayor Approved as to form: City Attorney Date ORDINANCE No. 23- Page 1 • AGENDA ITEM No. 7 Date: August 22, 2023 TESTIMONY SIGN-UP SHEETS Please sign on the following page(s) if you wish to testify before the City Council on: Public Hearing on Granting a six-month Extension of Franchise Agreement with Portland General Electric This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony becomes part of the public record and is openly available to all members of the public. The names and city of persons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. Due to Time Constraints City Council May Impose A Time Limit on Testimony AGENDA ITEM No. 7 Date: August 22, 2023 PLEASE PRINT This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony become part of the public record and is openly available to all members of the public. The names and addresses of persons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. Proponent—(Speaking In Favor) Opponent—(Speaking Against) Neutral Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. AIS-5296 8. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 08/22/2023 Length (in minutes): 15 Minutes Agenda Title: ADOPTION OF THE RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN &EQUITY COMMITMENT DECLARATION Authored By: Kurt Jun Presented By: City Manager Steve Rymer and DEIB Manager Kurt Jun Item Type: Motion Requested Public Hearing No Legal Ad Required?: Publication Date: Information EXPLANATION OF ISSUE The City Council has established equity as a foundational pillar for our success as an organization in serving each other and our community. Previously, equity was included as a key component of the Community Promise (5 Es) which guides the entire organization's work to advance our strategic vision,meet City Council objectives, and carry out daily operations. This was reinforced most recently by the development and adoption of the City Council's 2023-2025 goals. To build upon the City Council's expectations and commitment to equity,we propose the formal adoption of an "Equity Commitment Declaration" for our city's framework. This pairs well with the Racial Equity Action Plan,which has since been revised and put into action.These transformational documents aim to address the predictable and persistent challenges to systemic issues of racial equity and implicit bias. The Equity Commitment Declaration expounds on our Community Promise on Equity, "WE will ensure just and fair inclusion where all can participate,prosper,and reach their full potential," and is a representation of our values,underscoring our vision to cultivate "an equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone."This declaration by the City Council will affirm our dedication and commitment to advancing equity and inclusion among our employees, stakeholders and customers to be prominently displayed as a core to the success, resilience, and sustainability of the organization. Over recent years, there's been a rekindled focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion across diverse sectors in our city,region and across the country.This surge in momentum offers us a prime occasion to reassess and amplify our dedication to these ideals, ensuring they remain firmly woven into our city's operations and public interactions. We earnestly put forth the proposal to embrace an Equity Commitment Declaration and the Racial Equity Action Plan for the City of Tigard.We are confident that this move will be instrumental in instigating systemic change, fortifying the community's faith in us, and positioning our city as a leading advocate for inclusiveness. The full support of the Council is crucial in turning this aspiration into a tangible achievement. ACTION REQUESTED Staff requests Council adopt the City of Tigard's Equity Commitment Declaration and Racial Equity Action Plan. BACKGROUND INFORMATION As stated in our Racial Equity Action Plan, "Putting the values of racial equity into practice will require changing the way the City works." This includes how "our city government makes decisions;how services and programs are delivered; how we engage with all our diverse constituents;how success will be measured; how we invest; and how we balance our approach." Advancing equity is the responsibility of the City Council, City Manager, Leadership Team,managers, and all of Team Tigard. To advance our collective efforts to create a team environment where every member feels a sense of belonging, the Racial Equity Action Plan outlines three key strategies: • Cultivate an Inclusive Culture •Develop & Utilize Shared Tools and Resources •Bias Towards Action& Continuous Improvement To address and overcome institutional racism and thereby achieve racial equity, DEI Manager Jun will serve as a strategic partner and resource for the organization. Our aim is to cultivate an ethos of collaboration and open communication, ensuring every team member is treated with respect and dignity while valuing a diverse spectrum of voices and perspectives. In synergy with his colleagues, Mr.Jun will oversee the day-to-day aspects of the DEIB initiatives, strategically planning and executing activities to reach our vision of transforming Tigard into a city that embodies equity at its core. Impacts (Community, Budget, Policies and Plans/Strategic Connection) These recommendations are intricately connected to the City Council Goals and achieving the vision in the Community Promise. Our collective work will positively influence the City's workforce culture to attract and retain diverse talent, as well as impacting the diverse communities we serve through our operations, programs, projects and services. ALTERNATIVES & RECOMMENDATION City Council members may provide edits or opt not to issue a Declaration ADDITIONAL RESOURCES N/A Attachments 08.22.23 CoT Council Meeting- Equity Presentation City of Tigard - Equity Commitment Declaration City of Tigard's Racial Equity Action Plan Leading with Race Exec Summary by CCC hi, 'NI 17 „;uosiad AJana Jo anion .ivaaaqui aq i 5uDalgw3„ uo!lea1paa 4uauail !WWO) /C;inb3 �g ued uo!pd /Cmnb3 le!Dea alp o uop.dopd :bui uola9 ao1 uo!sniPui 7s. /C in 3 '/C�isaan�a — Program Management Update Overview • Introduction • Strategic Themes & Foundations • Equity Commitment Declaration • Racial Equity Action Plan • New Initiatives & Focus • Action Requested • Closing Thoughts 111 _ ' Tigard:An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone. TIGARD — Introduction ■ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Belonging (DEIB) > Sta rti ng with WHY? 1 . The Moral Imperative 2. The Business Imperative , Tigard:An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone. TIGARD Strategic Themes & Foundations • Clarity "Why is DEIB important?" • Common language "What do we mean by DEIB?" • Commitment "What is CoT's vision and values for DEIB?" • Connection "How does DEIB relate to my work?" • Culture "I" am the 'I' in Inclusion" • Careers "How does DEIB help my professional development?" • Community "Who is our customer and what will be their experience?" • Challenge "Where do we go from here with DEIB?" Tigard:An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone. TIGARD Commitment to Equity Statement • Our Strategic Vision • "Tigard: an equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone." • Our Community Promise's 5 E's • The lens through which we will evaluate and implement all our actions: 1. Equity: WE will ensure just and fair inclusion where all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. 2. Environment: WE will embrace... 3. Economy: WE will be responsible... 4. Engagement: WE will involve... 5. Excellence: WE will set high standards... Tigard:An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone. TIGARD Equity Commitment Declaration Advancing Equity The City of Tigard is dedicated to doing the right thing by ensuring dignity, respect, and inclusion for all, and our mission, vision, and community promise embrace equity as central to all we do. We aim to create a community where every person feels a sense of belonging, regardless of any individual identity. Our commitment to equity means that we work to eliminate the barriers that prevent people from accessing decision-making processes and addressing social and economic disparities. We recognize that championing equity entails a focused initiative to address systemic challenges tied to race and color, while fostering a culture of inclusivity within our workspace and the broader community. Therefore, we are resolute to continuously monitor and improve the racial diversity representation of our workforce, ensuring equitable access for all employees, and promoting diversity and inclusion in the greater community. (continue to next slide) Tigard:An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone. Equity Commitment Declaration Advancing Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion We believe diversity and inclusion are essential components for creating a thriving city. Our mission is to ensure that everyone in our community is empowered with the necessary resources and opportunities they need to flourish. We hold firm that every person has inherent value and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We will continue to strive towards this promise and commitment every day. 7 Tigard:An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone. TIGARD'' Racial Equity Action Plan • Why lead with race? • The Pervasive & Predictable Indicator • The Data Analysis — our communities • The Data Analysis — our workforce Ns . Tigard:An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone. TIGARD'' — Racial Equity Action Plan • Three Key Strategies: 1. Cultivate an Inclusive Culture 2. Develop & Utilize Shared Tools & Resources 3. Bias Towards Action & Continuous Improvement Tigard:An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone. TIGARD New Initiatives & Focus • Strategic Plan for Equity • Structure & Alignment • Diversity Education & Training • Courageous Conversations About Race • Key Performance Indicators for Equity (KPIs) • Diverse Workforce Development Plan • Equity Mapping Solutions Project • Diversity Conversations Toolkit for Managers • Racial Equity Toolkit • Inclusive Leadership Performance Compass _ Tigard:An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone. TIGARD Action Requested >The Adoption of the Equity Commitment Declaration >The Adoption of the Racial Equity Action Plan : .W Tigard:An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone.l �' `° "' Closing Thoughts Answering the "Why?" "Embracing the inherent value of every person." lig Tigard:An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone. TIGAR D • CITY OF Tigard Equity Commitment Declaration COMMUNITY PROMISE ON EQUITY WE will ensure just and fair inclusion where all can participate, prosper,and reach their full potential. The City of Tigard is dedicated to doing the right thing by ensuring dignity, respect,and inclusion for all, and our mission,vision,and community promise embrace equity as central to all we do.We aim to create a community where every person feels a sense of belonging,regardless of any individual identity. Our commitment to equity means that we work to eliminate the barriers that prevent people from accessing decision-making processes and addressing social and economic disparities. We recognize that championing equity entails a focused initiative to address systemic challenges tied to race and color,while fostering a culture of inclusivity within our workspace and the broader community. Therefore,we are resolute to continuously monitor and improve the racial diversity representation of our workforce,ensuring equitable access for all employees,and promoting diversity and inclusion in the greater community. We believe diversity and inclusion are essential components for creating a thriving city.Our mission is to ensure that everyone in our community is empowered with the necessary resources and opportunities they need to flourish.We hold firm that every person has inherent value and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.We will continue to strive towards this promise and commitment every day. RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN ._____ __ .. ..___,,, , it it OP - ,4,2 --, . .I C4 r ,z P OOP 141 sfi✓ {� . .may: mayd` A ,. �4 `i 7Y7P� ..' '- .,=1...- fir. ..,.: , . .. • q f i , ---'': '4) ' liPli, fl.k if '-:. x} s 1. � r li Imin........ '' \ I \. ,�� CITY OF kik ..__ . _ Tigaru � . Our Story Developed in partnership with Kimberly S. Moreland, Moreland Resource Consulting LLC, and Terra Wheeler Our Story is a continuum of a journey that began many years before Wilson M.Tigard,the City of Tigard's namesake, settled in the region later incorporated as the City of Tigard.As a part of the City of Tigard's Racial Equity Action Plan,we are committed to sharing a holistic story about our history that includes all voices and communities, especially those who have been overlooked or forgotten. Tualatin Kalapuya Oregon Resettlement & Our Story begins with the Atfalati people of the Tualatin Racist Laws Kalapuya,who lived throughout the Tualatin Valley, including the Before becoming a state,a provisional government was location of current day Tigard. Chachimahiyuk was the Atfalati formed in 1843. Black exclusion laws in the Oregon Territory, village closest to contemporary Tigard. enacted between 1844 and 1857,were created to quell White settlers'fear about Black and Indian hostilities and evolved Disease brought by colonizers in the 1700s and 1800s ravaged into policies that severely stalled Black emigration in Oregon. the Tualatin band of the Kalapuya. In 1830,over 1,000 Tualatins Congress passed the Donation Land Claim in 1850,which lived in the Tualatin River Valley, but by 1855,only 65 remained. allotted 320 acres of land to every white male, including those In 1856,after the passing of the Willamette Valley Treaty,the with mixed indigenous backgrounds, and doubled that amount U.S. government forcibly moved the remaining members of the for married couples. From 1840 to 1860, 53,062 non-Indigenous tribe to the Grande Ronde Reservation.Today,descendants resettlers traveled to Oregon.' This led to the displacement of of the Atfalati and Tualatin Kalapuyans are members of the Native people living in Oregon. In this region of Oregon,the ConfederatedfTribes of the Grand Ronde. land was forcefully ceded from the Tualatin Kalapuya. I\c, ' I ;r+;f ;,,,P0,,, .44I-Mir." ,,,•\. ._ - -,,----,---% Oregon's Black exclusion law,the forced removal of Native ;r, , -ri ° Americans,and the race-restricted Donation Land Act had a ji' •u longstanding impact on the social,economic,and geographic �" ° •"" 4 . t .. reality of all Oregonians. ''''' , ''"'11‘r 4.-‘1.6.-;,:-.*".,-7Pr 41;"P' '''';':4 ' ' °,,i'''',;.7 -iti A N T► (, __t. ,,,r c3 y9' ' ,.13,5?, ''z' 'f w .L." A ./, 8 A E jt J -{ :., Yu.zak Q. - bX t+ Oj > '� � 'r� el f i 1 1 F.� _` CY g 1 A k p; „ vCY7r 1 h ' G ,t'Y Luh \ X111 .i J 4. Oregon Territory 19th Century t Kenneth R.Coleman.White Man's Territory:The exclusionary intent behind the 1850 Donation Land Act.(Portland,Oregon.Oregon Humanities, April 2018. 2 Oregon Encyclopedia glossary defines resettlement and resettlers as non-indigenous residents who came to Oregon from about 1840 to 1859. Resettlement describes the non-indigenous displacement of Native people and counters the mistaken idea that Oregon had not settled people prior to migration on the Oregon Trail. CITY OF TIGARD • RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN • Page 1 Our Story _ ___ Our Beginnings Wilson McClendon Tigard The earliest land grant issued in the Tigard Wilson Tigard politically aligned with abolitionist emigrants from area was recorded in 1847. In 1850, - Indiana,who settled in the area in 1850.The group included the land claims were donated to the f ,, Fanno, Baxter, Bryant, Hicklin, and Denny families. It is essential Richardson,Hicklin,and Graham t to note that Oregon's Black exclusion laws were modeled by families.Wilson McClendon , pre-Civil War Black laws enacted in the Old Northwest territories. s._ . Tigard and his wife—the City of Between 1813 and 1815, Indiana's legislature passed a measure Tigard's namesake--were among ' three times to exclude all Blacks from entering the state. the post-1850 emigrants.They fr- ,' , Tigard and his fellow migrants from Indiana were true traveled to Oregon in 1852 and and a few participated in the underground railroad. paid$100 for 320 acres of land.' ..----/. - / : .. What set them apart from other political parties in Oregon . territory was their support for the admission of free Blacks into Washington County formed the the Oregon territory. Butte election precinct in 1855 '' " ' • Wilson M.Tigard -' and was divided into east and ; . . west precincts in 1876.The earliest appearance of East Butte , ' -, ,,, µy,, appeared on the 1880 census. Per Charles Tigard's request, East `-- - Butte was renamed Tigardville in 1886. Later,when the railroad r. ,.4, came through, it was shortened to Tigard in 1907 because there • was already a "Ville" (Wilsonville)on the route. . - .r ) ' % -_ 14_ ` a 7'; « "` r = ti _ - -"•`ice 4;4 • kiti4' �\ : ' 1 itfiitl - - ,.--' East Butte School-1896 Settlers in Oregon-1900 3 Paul Bourke and Donald DeBats.Washington County:Politics and Community in Antebellum America. Baltimore and London:The Johns Hopkin University Press,p.77. 4William Lorenz Katz.The Black West,Third Edition,Revised and Expanded:A Pictorial History.Seattle:Open Hand Publishing Inc.,1987,p.54. CITY OF TIGARD • RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN • Page 2 Our Story Hidden History Embracing Tigard's Growing Diversity Wilson M.Tigard, his wife, Mary Ann, and their children's During World War II,the Torazo Hasuike,Sunamoto,and Hayashi extraordinary legacy are entrenched in the development of families joined 110,000 Japanese Americans from the west coast Tigardville,transforming it from a farming community to a small that were given the choice of migrating several hundred miles town.Their achievements are visibly preserved by historical inland or be temporarily placed in Assembly Centers before landmarks,such as the John Tigard House. However, little is being incarcerated in concentration camps. The Hasuike, known about non-white families who settled in the area. Future Sunamoto,and Hayashi families migrated to Vale,Oregon documentation of these stories provide an opportunity to where a Japanese friend helped them find 70 acres to rent. understand Our Story and inspire a sense of belonging for all Fortunately for the Hasuike family,Joseph Herman Baggenstos, community members. founder of the Baggenstos Farm Store, maintained their farm until they returned after WWII.6 Unfortunately, most Japanese Have a piece of history you would American incarcerees lost all their land and possessions during like to share? incarceration. In 1945,after being released from prison,Torazo bought 40 more acres adjacent to the farm.The property was Contact Us placed in the name of their eldest son,Yoshina, because non- www.tigard-or.gov/feedback citizens were restricted from purchasing property. Many are unaware of early Tigard's Japanese farmers, Hasuike, Shinichi and Shigeko Hayashi moved to Tigard from Beaverton Sunamoto, and Hayashi families who were forced to leave their in the 1940s,and leased 60 acres of farmland.Their daughter, farms during WWII. In 1909,Shinzo,Torazo,and Ryozo Hasuike Toshiki,was enrolled in Tigard High School when Pearl Harbor purchased 40 acres on Beef Bend Road to grow fruits and was attacked by Japan in 1941.Shortly after,the mother of vegetables for the market.Torazo's wife, Misao,and brother, Toshiki, Liala Wolf,took Toshika to clean out her locker. In 1942, Isamu,arrived in Tigard from Japan in 1911. In 1918, Ryozo and the family relocated to Vale, Oregon, lost their farmland,and all Shinzo Hasuike died during the flu pandemic. Survivors,Torazo their possessions. and Misao, raised eight children in Tigard and bought a farm at 135th and Walnut Street. — :.. -( r::, liS .'---- -- .)4 it - Vo ' ), `� \ -. `+.. ..... tet'._ ' i . -- -.,-,r , tt:' .6— -l'S ' r, 1 , Hasuike Family Farm r g '' ' i‘ i! i f' ,.. Steve Hasuike-Left Back Row-Yearbook Photo kik -1...*. v Ail ....- . . Hasuike Family 5Densho Digital Repository_Ask a Historian, 6 Peterson,Tigard,page 80. 7 Densho Digital Respository_Toshiko Hayashi Oreal Interview. CITY OF TIGARD • RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN • Page 3 Our Story Tigard's Racial Demographics Racist practices, policies,and laws have a lasting effect on Oregon's racial diversity. Incorporated in 1961,the City of Tigard participated in the 1970 census,which provided a glimpse of Tigard's racial and ethnic breakdown. From 1970 to 1980,the city doubled in size. In this same period, Hispanics, Latinos, and the Asian or Pacific Islanders population nearly tripled. The census race and ethnicity count has changed over time.The table below shows two significant changes: populations of Hispanic persons starting in 1980 and multiple race persons beginning in 2000. • Tigard's 1970 — 2020 Racial & Ethnicity Census Data 36,669 I 35,460 7,442 Total Tigard 33,317 Population 5,359 6,106 27,268 x I. . r . 13,728 I 3,827 3690 •2020:54,509 5,216 2,487 231 •2010: 48,035 981 3,485 0 :::o: 2 1,080 224 1,540 1990: 29,328 772 12 •1980:14,320 1,004 443 N/A •1970: 5,302 213 196 278 N/A 52 251 79 N/A I 10 7 211 69 176 g 0 N/A 85 N/A 10 White Black or American Asian and Some Other Two or Hispanic Alone African Indian or Pacific Islander Race More Races or Latin American Alaska Native Values: • 2020 • 2010 2000 • 1990 b 1980 1970 Census data complied PSU Population and Research Center Movement Towards Racial Equity Realizing Racial Equity Vision & Strategies Today,the City of Tigard has become home to increasing populations of people of color who are displaced and priced out of Portland and other high-rent areas.The city's recent efforts to become a more welcoming and inclusive city are needed more than ever.The City of Tigard,one of the oldest unincorporated communities in Oregon,was founded on a staunch belief and tenacity to preserve what community members believed was right.Today, our Racial Equity Action Plan can rekindle the innovative spirit of the Tigard family legacy and direct that energy towards dismantling structural racism, promoting wealth creation,and achieving our racial equity vision and strategies. CITY OF TIGARD • RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN • Page 4 Our Framework 3 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES STRATEGIC THAT SUPPORT OUR VISION VISIONEl_ Set the standard for excellence in public service and customer experience. Tigard: An equitable community that is 2 Create a well-connected,attractive, walkable, healthy, and and accessible pedestrian network. accessible for everyone. 3 Ensure development and growth support the vision. .-,i'.-' ,.. EQUITY ENGAGEMENT 4 -Ak WE will ensure just and fair WE will involve all inclusion where all can voices in our community COMMUNITY participate, prosper, and while building trusting reach their full potential. relationships. PROMISE ENVIRONMENT � EXCELLENCE The lens through which WE will embrace sustainability ,� WE will set high we will evaluate and to improve our natural standards and strive implement all our actions. resources and the livability of to exceed community our community. expectations. 0- ECONOMY WE will be responsible stewards of the community's financial resources entrusted to us. OUR COMMITMENT OUR SHARED LANGUAGE The City of Tigard affirms our commitment to Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging becoming a racially equitable city.We have Glossary is a living document with the goal of zero tolerance for any form of harassment or helping build shared understanding between discrimination in our workplace and in any work- teammates.Any Tigard team member can related environments, including our presence on contribute,view, and use the Glossary in ways they social media. find valuable. The Glossary is available in Citywide and Inclusive Tigard channels on Teams. CITY OF TIGARD • RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN • Page 5 Our Promise Racial Equity Means To... Close the gaps so that race does not predict one's success while also improving outcomes for all. Close the Gaps... Ensure Just and Fair Inclusion... We center communities of color to target improvements for Our focus is on four forms of racism: those most burdened by racial inequity. Institutional `` Interpersonal Individual Individual Racism _ Systemic Racism Internalized Racism lies within individuals. IPIC+i+11+;^rIni Raciern occurs within These are private beliefs and biases about race that reside institutions.It involves unjust policies, practices, inside our own minds and bodies. For white people,this procedures,and outcomes that work better for white can be internalized privilege,entitlement,and superiority; people than people of color,whether intentional or not. for people of color,this can be internalized oppression. Example:A school district that concentrates students of Examples:prejudice,xenophobia,conscious and color in the most overcrowded,under-funded schools with unconscious bias about race. the least experienced teachers. Interpersonal l acisni occurs between is racial inequities individuals. Once we bring our private beliefs about race across institutions,policies,social structures,history, into our interactions with others,we are now in the realm of ( and culture.Structural racism operates when a system interpersonal racism. j of power with multiple interconnected,reinforcing,and Examples:public expressions of prejudice and hate, i self-perpetuating components results in racial inequities microaggressions,bias and bigotry between individuals. across all indicators for success.Structural racism is the racial inequity that is embedded in our history,culture,and our economic,political,and legal systems. Example:The"racial wealth gap,"where whites have many times the wealth of people of color, resulting from the history and current reality of institutional racism in multiple systems. Source:www.raceforward.org/about/what-is-racial-equity-key-concepts CITY OF TIGARD • RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN • Page 6 Our Work Ahead Home &Family • Hiring& Pre-Natal 011111111111 + . Promotion Today, in the United States,structural &Early ®` •_: Childhood racism drives outcome gaps between ± p 11.4 people of color and white people across .40 everyVI fr indicator for success,from birth Higher Education Profound Wealth to death,from infant mortality to life Outcome Gaps - dr expectancy.The multiplied effects of It141these structural drivers create deeply entrenched racial inequity.To achieve Life K-12 racial equity,we must transform our Expectancy Ami Health 40 Justice 011 institutions and structures. Community Snapshot Population 55 854 _a, . f . Bachelor's 443% g j, Degreeor I; 1 I Higher ■ Households Language Other with Broadband Than English 10% igio Subscription Spoken at Home I NJ Persons in Poverty fA< Na 17.5% _.... ..., iii 0 ‘4111 Median _ � 1 7.8°'° Households Owned By Household Income People of Color 86751� Q Median � $��OUS HomeownersMonthly Mortgage Cost �l Source:Census Bureau 2020 To See Race Data From Our Community National Washington County The Government Alliance on Race o :,,:;17...;- ❑ The Coalition of Communities of 0 !.k:4 '❑ and Equity Communications Guide .:: 4iri ..- Color Leading With Race Report *ter t . www.racialequityalliance.org/tools-resources/ $� k` i g/ ', ...� www.coalitioncommunitiescolor.org/ tools ❑ leadingwithrace 0 . . 1 CITY OF TIGARD • RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN • Page 7 How We Achieve Our Racial Equity Vision To become a racially equitable and multicultural institution we aim to dismantle barriers across our organization and build a more inclusive and representative workplace at all levels that embraces diversity, calls out discrimination, and puts equity at its heart. wP Everyone has an opportunity to support --- ; f. — 1 and move racial equity work forward. The I., r i-� Y ',_ �, 1.. i .-1IC( ,.'_„mss City Council; sets policy direction,the City I_f t i o �: Manager and Leadership; provide guidance _ }. _` �. I I and support to implement, the Diversity, � � � �� _ Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging team; build, r ` - IA connect, and communicate working alongside _t" r -u i ; rt _ a all Tigard teammates whose work has a direct _% - . : Y `=J `X - n i GE.. impact on making our community equitable. , WHAT A , Putting the values of racial equity into practice will Continuous improvement is at the core of our require changing the way the city works: racial equity journey. Therefore,some actions in ► our city government makes decisions this plan will be ongoing while others have specific ► services and programs are delivered timelines for completion. HOW ► we engage with everyone ► success is measured By �0 ► we invest ► we balance our approach TASK = ort TermilMid Term Long-Term A2023 2024 2025 PROCESS RELATIONSHIP A . We will move We will regularly • We will forward together celebrate our wins and J j disagree with consistency examine our failures productively. and commitment. with open minds. We will care about our impact, not just t We will our intentions. Increased inclusivity feel seen, and safety. People of color valued and ,,,iii will be hired heard. and stay here. Jamboard Exercise August 2021 CITY OF TIGARD • RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN • Page 8 Our Strategies vow '‘c5 Cultivate an Develop and Utilize Bias Towards Action Inclusive Culture Shared Tools and and Continuous Create a workplace Resources Improvement culture where racial equity is valued and is Dismantle the institutional Pursue policies and operationalized. barriers that create programs that can be disparities and inequities by implemented right now, race and income. as a way to develop our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging practices. Action Plan Process Research & Implementation, Preparation Information Research Devel g e V.ae fr Findings Plan Gathering _ w , Source:Government Alliance on Race and Equity The Action Plan Includes: ACTIONS -Efforts we will pursue to achieve our strategies. TIMELINE -Ongoing and Short term — by 2023, mid-term —by 2024, and long-term —by 2025. GUIDE -Responsible for guiding conversations and empowering team members to complete our actions. CITY OF TIGARD • RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN • Page 9 Action Plan Cultivate an Inclusive Culture ea Create a workplace culture where racial equity is valued and is operationalized. ACTION TIMELINE GUIDE Increase diversity among city leadership, Leadership, Mid-Term Human Resources teammates, and volunteers. Develop an ongoing Tigard Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Leadership, Training Program that includes tools, protocols, Short-Term Human Resources, and information specific to Tigard for all DEIB Internal Team teammates, middle managers, and supervisors. Publicly acknowledge the disproportionate impact of city communications Leadership, policies on communities of color and be Short-Term Communications intentional about transparency and communication. Support structured internal team efforts to build an inclusive culture for Ongoing Leadership city teammates. CITY OF TIGARD • RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN • Page 10 Action Plan Develop and Utilize Shared Tools and Resources Dismantle the institutional barriers that create disparities and inequities by race and income. ACTION TIMELINE ailG IDE Build an equity framework Short Term Leadership, that includes a Racial Equity Toolkit. DEIB Internal Team Use a racial equity assessment tool Ongoing Leadership in decision making. Adopt tools and protocols for critical7 City Managment, conversations to create shared Short-Term Leadership, understanding and belonging. DEIB Leadership Communications, Create an equitable engagement guidebook. Long-Term DEIB Leadership Create shared understanding around the Leadership, informal and formal ways of addressing Ongoing Human Resources, interpersonal racism at work. DEIB Internal Team Create a shared repository for baseline Mid-Term City Management, IT equity data to inform decision making. CITY OF TIGARD • RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN • Page 11 Action Plan lulu Bias Towards Action and Continuous Improvement if • Pursue policies and programs that can be implemented right now, as a way to develop our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging practices. ACTION TIMELINE GUIDE Have an external review of Tigard's practices and culture as it impacts DEIB. Short-Term City Management Review all program and service areas for Leadership, practices that perpetuate institutional racism. Ongoing DEIB Internal Team Prioritize reorienting services, programs, City Management, projects, and practices toward Mid-Term Leadership, racial equity policies. Human Resources, DEIB Internal Team • Reprioritize resources and invest in racial equity City Management, initiatives that influences budget decisions. Ongoing Leadership City Management, Review existing performance measures Leadership, and apply an equity lens. Short-Term Human Resources, DEIB Internal Team CITY OF TIGARD • RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN • Page 12 References Website/Weblinks Books & Articles "Indigenous History of Oregon:The Tualatin Kalapuyan," Paul Bourke and Donald Debats. Washington County:Politics pacificu.libguides.com/c.php?g=1050460&p=7625221 and Community in Antebellum America. The John Hopkins University Press: Baltimore and London,1995. Sean Garvey,"Tigard," www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/tigard/#.YjpaD5rMK71, Kenneth R. Coleman. White Man's Territory: The exclusionary 2019. intent behind the 1850 Donation Land Act. Portland,Oregon: Oregon Humanities,April 2018. Henry Zinck, "Tualatin Peoples," www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/tualatin_peoples/#. Coalition of Communities of Color,Leading with Race,2018. YjpaL5rMK71 Mary Payne.A History of Tigard.January 1,1982. "Oregon's-Racist-Timeline-Summary_2020.pdf" cpb-us-el.wpmucdn.com/blogs.uoregon.edu/dist/0/15213/ Barbara Bennet Peterson Images of America: Tigard.Arcadia files/2020/09/Oregons-Racist-Timeline-Summary_2020.pdf Publishing:Charleston,South Carolina, 2013. "Sean Garvey,Facebook Response" Online Newsletter www.facebook.com/TigardPublicLibrary/posts/librarians-at-work- we love local history/2083430511683145 Barbara Sherman. Nearing the century marks,Curtis Tigard reflects on his namesake city. Tigard Times, May 27,2009. Home I Densho Digital Repository ddr.densho.org Nancy Jean Chapman. The Hicklin Family in Oregon. Tigard Historical Quarterly,Winter 2020. "`Task, Process, Relationship' Concept" Alanna Hein Hein Consulting Group heinconsulting.org CITY OF TIGARD • RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN • Page 13 RACIAL EQUITY ACTION PLAN APPENDICES A_ C I .. ,. '---- sr .._.. . " ; .,„ ,''„..f',,, r._,. -frit,1-; ',, r,,„ - , ,t-, -' ,:,.,'It. 1 4It ',.+zs:: ..11 _ R • 4 # R 3` f i -.;,, _ .4 jell # • 44 illfr r " • . CITY OF c .. , {�,,.. ..t,„ .. ,.. ,_ _m = Tigard , , 4. APPENDIX A EQUITY MOVES , .., ...IN . 4. .... . . . .... , . . . --- 4 ik A, . t - r:.. , 1. . - , -7,-- 0,---- . . . , . it _ .. . ._... -- 41, . , iv , " ,,,, . .. ip 7 it -,.. 04. ., <,... ... OgarF A Tiu 64, , f ., -'..,, -; , ,-,... . - '`•1',7".:.:-. . - , . .... - . ., . , „, , • -. . istetrio - ... r ,4;. EQUITY MOVESis TigardCITY OF Art of Community School District We acknowledge that we bring our lived experiences into our conversations. We strive to be in community with one another with care. We try to stay curious about each other. We recognize that we need each other's help to become better listeners. We slow down, so we have time to think and reflect. We remember that conversation is a natural way we think together. We expect it to get messy at times. We will listen with intention to learn something new. OW Organizations are human systems. Starting time together (meeting, convening, 1 Approaching this work by priming and gathering) with the Art of Community setting conditions to support critical thinking reminds the group what it takes to be in is conducive to solving complex problems. community with one another with care. l • Centering Care for difficult conversations allows for us to listen WHAT past our own experiences The objective of this protocol is to normalize: • Art of Community allows us to get to a Openness to learning deeper culture of connection which also • supports regulation and co-regulation • Mitigating bias that allows people in the community • Normalizing conflict for calibrating to make reasonable decisions as feedback, change ideas, and Trauma Informed Practices highlight to implementation aligned to vision and access executive functioning skills (the mission behaviors required to plan and achieve goals like adaptable thinking, time management, working memory, self- monitoring, etc). Adapted from Margaret Wheatley's"Turning to One Another."(2000) by Zinnia Un for TTSD(2019) — _ Zones of Comfort at ease, no tension, good grip on the topic, like to hear from others about the topic • know how to navigate occasional rough spots with ease When triggered and moving towards the danger zone you might go to your comfort zone by changing the topic to something you are more familiar with, listening without CO* intervening or participating, and disengaging. �� RISK ZONE 0 most fertile place for learning •willing to take some risks, m not knowing everything • desire to learn • open up to N other people with curiosity and interest • consider options QN or ideas you haven't thought of before .9140M Vc defenses,fears, red-lights, desire for escape • requires too much energy and time to accomplish anything Recognize this and find strategies to get back to the risk zone where learning happens. Some strategies can be checking first thoughts and second thoughts, taking breaths, drinking water, plot comfort level, take notes, and write questions or thoughts to share later when in the risk zone. Nationalschoolreform.org adapted by Zinnia Un(2016) .H WHAT . • A common misstep in Having the expectations "I am trying to move myself equity work is disregarding and words to use related out of my comfort zone the human response to to the zones of comfort here, I am wondering new situations, feelings, builds capacity in the about ..." and insights that give us individual, in teams, and in pause. The development the organization. "I am taking a risk here, by of emotional intelligence sharing this feedback, ... I The zones of comfort and the ability to self- am wonderingabout what help gauge people's regulate allows hard your thoughts are related feelings and impact to that feedback?" conversations to lead to related to content, imprint actionable change. (impression), or event. "Some of the data/ It helps to facilitate feedback I have to share understanding and what to might be hard to hear or do to support productive move some of us to the conversations, problem danger zone, take care of solving sessions, or yourself as needed, and try to come back and join the calibration in teams. conversation" First Thought/Second Thought Building Muscles for Critical Self-Reflection Meaning Making & Perspective Broadening Protocol , 4 4 1 Wit' v , , ,, :—.409°' 't 1VIOUGHT SECpNG TNO11114 1- -- that pops What UGH?* h unpackin we Strive to be She first t11°.11,91:1,, business as first tho g and anal into our default mode It is ughts deveio y21 ng our usual own thoughts p�n9 new ced by our given Others' influen ditioned perspectives or experiences, ocen m, inform new tris anon, r beliefs,ethno etc. emaining egocentrism open to new ideas seeking other Perspectives Developed by Zinnia Un(2016) i . WHAT . This common language is This protocol can help with Use this protocol: easily accessible and can be meaning making opportunities used right away to normalize f related to concept,vocabulary, • For brainstorming deeper analysis of practices with processing a situation, etc. • To understand the imprint empathy. (impression)of something It also allows the community to Our"first thoughts" are not process not only the information with people always"perfect" or even what but the impact or meaning of • To calibrate understanding we want them to be, especially something in community with about a concept, idea, when it comes to challenging others. action or outcome subjects like equity. Or, at times, we like our first thoughts, and we This is a great tool for mitigating • To bring forth multiple develop them further given new bias. It also brings forth multiple perspectives without information or ideas perspectives in practice that making it high risk are easy,simple, and can be Perspectives can be dynamic woven into the fabric of one's • To reflect on your -we can change or add to community. own thinking and our perspective given new understanding. information or ideas Expressing our first thoughts allows for safe/low risk entrance into a critical, courageous or caring conversation Redefining Actions for Equity gig. „ ; misom CJutcames -\ , s , , ... , `Actions - 4' w i __ o I o : a-- . ,, Discourseo • sfor E uit ra q Y earn & Heal Identity Perceptions, estions Beliefs, =eflect & Respond Biases, p Share with Humili First Thoughts ty v —I Often when engaging in equity conversations,we can easily When I am navigating a difficult conversation,I have to tell move through the comfort,risk,and danger zones quickly. myself to intentionally listen.Our emotions can hijack the When this happens we go into the flight fight,or freeze modes conversation if we don't build our muscles toward effective Having cognitive and discourse scaffolds to remind us to listening skills. regulate,relate,and reason supports meaningful and effective communication. Listening Modes This takes practice!Using the reminders of listening to learn& Listening tor Information heal,ask questions,reflect&respond,then share with humility • Listen for the exact words that the person is saying first.As allows for there to be care in our conversations.It also provides though I have a transcription of the conversation. the support we need for ourselves and others to have grace ▪ Often,because emotions run high in equity with one another when difficult conversations arise. j conversations,we project or overlay our own tone JI and emotion over other people's words which can misrepresent the message WHAT fdr 1,=1 70-80%of what we communicate comes from our body Redefining Actions for Equity can be used as an aid for language.Notice the changes in body language,and navigating difficult conversations as they arise. instead of assigning meaning to them.Reflect on when the Doing equity work for the last 20 years,I have had several speaker's body language changed.What was said right difficult conversations and as a budding researcher,I have before that? • This might help with seeing the impact of a noticed patterns and trends in these conversations of where statement.That might lead to asking clarifying I went wrong,needed to adjust,or reframe my thinking to have productive and effective communication. questions. Developed by Zinnia Un(2018) ABC Protocol 4-* H • H H . 4-) , H , H 4--)• . 4--* . 1 ✓ 1 El CIPIP E:: * ' VAFFIRMS BROADENS k CONFLICTS ✓ E 44 ? ,, . ✓ H .4 ? iH ? \,/ H ? 1 H ? I E ( 44 ? 1 4'--) ? V Developed by Zinnia Un(2018) ►JBROADENS H CONFLICTS ? "This is similar to what I was I "Aha,I see."Thoughts relate to the "This is different than what I thinking."Thoughts are related to t realization of new information giving was thinking."Thoughts relate to processing of information,events or ! us"aha moments."It also aligns well intentional reflection.Can offer value situations that connect to potential1 with the risk zone and our ability to to conflicting thoughts,while pausing confirmation bias(the tendency to be open to new ideas.This becomes to understand why it conflicts with search for,interpret,favor,and recall a fruitful space for learning and our thinking.Does it have to do with information in a way that confirms calibrating new information.A tenet of our lived experiences,or something or supports one's prior beliefs orequity concepts here is the value of that we know that conflicts with what values),or congruence in thought 1multiple perspectives. is said,experienced,or understood? or understanding. Recognizing and The equity tenet that this might relate unpacking the why of affirmation to is cultural mismatch,or a singular can help us understand our habits lens that might be challenged by • of thought and conditioned beliefs. j other lenses or experiences. It can also help us note our own biases and why an idea,option,or concept is given preference. ` WHY WHAT HOW Normalizes conflict and various ABC protocol helps with giving In groups connections to information,events, scaffolds for processing information, Using it as a discourse protocol or situations. events,and/or situations through allows people to have first thoughts discourse,in writing,or through self- related to the content,and then This protocol also normalizes reflection. have them sit with their first thoughts the time it takes to calibrate and categorize them.This helps understanding among people. It The ABC protocol also can help with build muscle towards reflecting with highlights that there are benefits in calibrating understanding about a intention their conditioned thoughts. recognizing that not everyone has concept,idea,or process,through the This muscle building supports the same thoughts. lens of various stakeholders. mitigating bias in decision-making. Taking time to bring that up and The ABC protocol can also be used As an Individual out,might save time for calibrating to support self-reflection when Use it as a reflection tool towards conflict later when things become processing one's actions,information, critical friends processes.For more high stakes because of or situation. example,someone might bring various levels of investments in time, forward work,thoughts,or ideas. resources,emotions,and energy. The ABC protocol can help with offering feedback that supports the spectrum of outcomes. 4 A's Protocol LIAIS PROTOCOL , , ._ , 4 _ __, AHA APPRECIATION ASPIRATION APOLOGY ►HY. WHAT Ow This normalizes how each By sharing space to At the end of a meeting, person can have a range connect with one of these ask the groups to share of feelings, connections, things, it helps check our one of the 4 A's and Why and ways of processing a assumptions and decenter collective experience. ourselves related to how Provides an optimistic we perceive a situation or closure to conversation an experience that was r that promotes reflection understood by others. and connection to past, present and future experiences. [.-_._ /i -- Tigard Tualatin e IL. ip Ti 'a°rd School District • f APPENDIX B RACIAL 0, QuiTy TOOLKIT ,. , .., I it `' .47 ' � ; lik -= --' -, ,„ h ' } �� .t. , ,0 a • eCITY OF Tigard 0 oa 15 lip k? 2/kit S 4 , k4 Ed 4110 .4 0 . ��za� , -,�, Racial Equity Toolkit An Opportunity to Operationalize Equity LOCAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENT ALLIANCE ON • s. • RACE QUI • RACIALEQUITYALLIANCE.ORG s * . . LOCAL AND REGIONAL • ; •• ; • GOVERNMENT ALLIANCE ON • • !1 • • RACE & EQUITY • • This toolkit is published by the Government Alliance on Race and Equity, a national network of government working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. AUTHORS Julie Nelson,Director,Government Alliance on Race and Equity Lisa Brooks,University of Washington School of Social Work COPYEDITING Ebonye Gussine Wilkins,Haas Institute LAYOUT/PRODUCTION Ebonye Gussine Wilkins and Rachelle Galloway-Popotas, Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society CONTACT INFO Julie Nelson jnelson@thecsi.org 206-816-5104 GARE IS A JOINT PROJECT OF haaS tUt VC1"�( N.IFRFORSOC AFINCIlrYON �/' FON A FAIR ANDDINCLUSIVE instituteIVE SOCIETY1 RACIALEQUITYALLIANCE.ORG UPDATED DEC 2016 • • • ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT •.':•:'.• • • •1p, ALLIANCE ON RACE & EQUITY • • The Government Alliance on Race and Equity(GARE)is a national network of government working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all.Across the country, governmental jurisdictions are: • • • making a commitment to achieving racial equity; • focusing on the power and influence of their own institutions;and, • working in partnership with others. When this occurs,significant leverage and expansion opportunities emerge, setting the stage for the achievement of racial equity in our communities. GARE provides a multi-layered approach for maximum impact by: • supporting jurisdictions that are at the forefront of work to achieve racial equity.A few • jurisdictions have already done substantive work and are poised to be a model for others. Supporting and providing best practices,tools and resources is helping to build and sustain current efforts and build a national movement for racial equity; • developing a"pathway for entry"into racial equity work for new jurisdictions from across the country.Many jurisdictions lack the leadership and/or infrastructure to address issues • of racial inequity.Using the learnings and resources from jurisdictions at the forefront will create pathways for the increased engagement of more jurisdictions;and, • • supporting and building local and regional collaborations that are broadly inclusive and focused on achieving racial equity.To eliminate racial inequities in our communities,devel- oping a"collective impact"approach firmly grounded in inclusion and equity is necessary. • Government can play a key role in collaborations for achieving racial equity,centering • community,and leveraging institutional partnerships. • TOOLKIT Racial Equity To find out more about GARE,visit www.racialequityalliance.org. Toolkit:An Opportunity to Operationalize Equity Government Alliance on Race and Equity I. What is a Racial Equity Tool? 41110 Racial equity tools are designed to integrate explicit consideration of racial equity in decisions, including policies,practices,programs,and budgets.It is both a product and a process.Use of • a racial equity tool can help to develop strategies and actions that reduce racial inequities and improve success for all groups. Too often,policies and programs are developed and implemented without thoughtful con- sideration of racial equity.When racial equity is not explicitly brought into operations and decision-making,racial inequities are likely to be perpetuated.Racial equity tools provide a • structure for institutionalizing the consideration of racial equity. A racial equity tool: • proactively seeks to eliminate racial inequities and advance equity; • identifies clear goals,objectives and measurable outcomes; • engages community in decision-making processes; • identifies who will benefit or be burdened by a given decision,examines potential unin- tended consequences of a decision,and develops strategies to advance racial equity and • mitigate unintended negative consequences;and, • develops mechanisms for successful implementation and evaluation of impact. Use of a racial equity tool is an important step to operationalizing equity. However,it is not sufficient by itself.We must have a much broader vision of the transformation of government • in order to advance racial equity.To transform government,we must normalize conversations about race,operationalize new behaviors and policies,and organize to achieve racial equity. For more information on the work of government to advance racial equity,check out GARE's "Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government:A Resource Guide for Putting Ideas into Action"on our website.The Resource Guide provides a comprehensive and holistic ap • - proach to advancing racial equity within government.In addition,an overview of key racial equity definitions is contained in Appendix A. II. Why should government use this Racial Equity Tool? • From the inception of our country,government at the local,regional,state,and federal level has played a role in creating and maintaining racial inequity.A wide range of laws and policies were passed,including everything from who could vote,who could be a citizen, who could own property,who was property,where one could live,whose land was whose and more.With the Civil Rights movement,laws and policies were passed that helped to • create positive changes,including making acts of discrimination illegal.However,despite progress in addressing explicit discrimination,racial inequities continue to be deep, pervasive,and persistent across the country.Racial inequities exist across all indicators for success,including in education,criminal justice,jobs,housing,public infrastructure,and • health,regardless of region. TOOLKIT Many current inequities are sustained by historical legacies and structures and systems that • Racial Equity repeat patterns of exclusion.Institutions and structures have continued to create and per- Toolkit:An petuate inequities,despite the lack of explicit intention.Without intentional intervention, ' Opportunity to institutions and structures will continue to perpetuate racial inequities.Government has the • Operationalize ability to implement policy change at multiple levels and across multiple sectors to drive larger Equity systemic change.Routine use of a racial equity tool explicitly integrates racial equity into gov- ernmental operations. • Government Local and regional governmental jurisdictions that are a part of the GARE are using a racial eq- Alliance on Race and Equity uity tool.Some,such as the city of Seattle in Washington,Multnomah County in Oregon,and the city of Madison in Wisconsin have been doing so for many years: • The Seattle Race and Social Justice Initiative(RSJI)is a citywide effort to end institution- alized racism and race-based disparities in City government.The Initiative was launched • in 2004. RSJI includes training to all City employees,annual work plans,and change teams in every city department.RSJI first started using its Racial Equity Tool during the budget process in 2007.The following year,in recognition of the fact that the budget process was just the"tip of the ice berg;'use of the tool was expanded to be used in policy and pro- gram decisions.In 2009, Seattle City Council included the use of the Racial Equity Tool in • budget,program and policy decisions,including review of existing programs and policies, • in a resolution(Resolution 31164)affirming the City's Race and Social Justice Initiative. In 2015,newly elected Mayor Ed Murray issued an Executive Order directing expanded use of the Racial Equity Tool,and requiring measurable outcomes and greater accountability. •• See Appendix B for examples of how Seattle has used its Racial Equity Tool,including legisla- • Please note:In this tion that offers protections for women who are breastfeeding and use of criminal background Resource Guide,we checks in employment decisions. include some data Multnomah County's Equity and Empowerment Lens is used to improve planning,deci- from reports that fo sion-making,and resource allocation leading to more racially equitable policies and programs. cused on whites and At its core,it is a set of principles,reflective questions,and processes that focuses at the indi- African Americans, vidual,institutional,and systemic levels by: but otherwise,pro vide data for all ra- • deconstructing what is not working around racial equity; cial groups analyzed • reconstructing and supporting what is working; in the research. • shifting the way we make decisions and think about this work;and, For consistency, healing and transforming our structures,our environments,and ourselves. we refer to African • Americans and Numerous Multnomah County departments have made commitments to utilizing the Lens, Latinos,although in including a health department administrative policy and within strategic plans of specific de- some of the original partments.Tools within the Lens are used both to provide analysis and to train employers and research,these partners on how Multnomah County conducts equity analysis. groups were referred to as Blacks and Madison,Wisconsin is implementing a racial equity tool,including both a short version and a Hispanics. more in-depth analysis.See Appendix D for a list of the types of projects on which the city of Madison has used their racial equity tool. • For jurisdictions that are considering implementation of a racial equity tool,these jurisdictions examples are powerful.Other great examples of racial equity tools are from the Annie E.Casey Foundation and Race Forward. • In recognition of the similar ways in which institutional and structural racism have evolved • across the country,GARE has developed this Toolkit that captures the field of practice and commonalities across tools.We encourage jurisdictions to begin using our Racial Equity Tool. Based on experience,customization can take place if needed to ensure that it is most • relevant to local conditions. Otherwise,there is too great of a likelihood that there will be a significant investment of time,and potentially money,in a lengthy process of customization TOO!h without experience. It is through the implementation and the experience of learning that leaders and staff will gain experience with use of a tool.After a pilot project trying out this • Racial Equity tool,jurisdictions will have a better understanding of how and why it might make sense to Toolkit:An customize a tool. Opportunity to Operationalize For examples of completed racial equity analyses,check out Appendix B and Appendix D, •• Equity which includes two examples from the city of Seattle,as well as a list of the topics on which the city of Madison has used their racial equity tool. Government Alliance on Race and Equity Ill. Who should use a racial equity tool? 111 A racial equity tool can be used at multiple levels, and in fact, doing so, will increase effectiveness. • Government staff:The routine use of a racial equity tool by staff provides the opportunity to integrate racial equity across the breadth, ,;f meaning all governmental functions,and depth,meaning across hier- `•" ' • archy. For example,policy analysts integrating racial equity into policy aIIMP w ' development and implementation,and budget analysts integrating racial equity into budget proposals at the earliest possible phase,increases the likelihood of impact. Employees are the ones who know their jobs best Government staff and will be best equipped to integrate racial equity into practice and routine operations. • Elected officials:Elected officials have the opportunity to use a racial equity tool to set broad priorities,bringing consistency between values and practice.When our elected officials are integrating racial equity into their jobs,it will be reflected in the priorities of the jurisdiction,in direction provided to department directors,and in the questions asked of staff. By asking simple racial equity tool questions, such as"How does Elected officials this decision help or hinder racial equity?"or"Who benefits from or is burdened by this decision?"on a routine basis,elected officials have the ability to put theory into action. • • Community based organizations:Community based organizations can ask questions of government about use of racial equity tool to ensure accountability.Elected officials and government staff should be easily able to describe the results of their use of a racial equity tool,and should ilt.3 'a make that information readily available to community members.In addi- tion,community based organizations can use a similar or aligned racial • equity tool within their own organizations to also advance racial equity. Community • IV. When should you use a racial equity tool? The earlier you use a racial equity tool,the better.When racial equity is left off the table and not addressed until the last minute,the use of a racial equity tool is less likely to be fruitful.Using a racial equity tool early means that individual decisions can be aligned with organizational racial • equity goals and desired outcomes.Using a racial equity tool more than once means that equity is incorporated throughout all phases,from development to implementation and evaluation. V. The Racial Equity Tool • The Racial Equity Tool is a simple set of questions: TOOLKIT 1. Proposal:What is the policy,program,practice or budget decision under consideration? •• Racial Equity What are the desired results and outcomes? Toolkit:An 2. Data:What's the data?What does the data tell us? Opportunity to 3. Community engagement:How have communities been engaged?Are there opportunities • Operationalize to expand engagement? Equity 4. Analysis and strategies:Who will benefit from or be burdened by your proposal?What • are your strategies for advancing racial equity or mitigating unintended consequences? •• Government Alliance on 5. Implementation:What is your plan for implementation? Race and Equity 6. Accountability and communication:How will you ensure accountability,communicate, and evaluate results? The following sections provide a description of the overall questions.Once you are ready to jump into action,please check out the worksheet that can be found in Appendix C. • STEP#1 • What is your proposal and the desired results and outcomes? While it might sound obvious,having a clear description of the policy,program,practice, or • budget decision(for the sake of brevity,we refer to this as a"proposal"in the remainder of these steps)at hand is critical. We should also be vigilant in our focus on impact. • The terminology for results and outcomes is informed by our relationship with Results Based Accountabilitymi.This approach to measurement clearly delineates between community con- ditions/population accountability and performance accountability/outcomes.These levels share a common systematic approach to measurement.This approach emphasizes the impor • - tance of beginning with a focus on the desired"end"condition. • Results are at the community level are the end conditions we are aiming to impact. Com- munity indicators are the means by which we can measure impact in the community. Community indicators should be disaggregated by race. • • Outcomes are at the jurisdiction,department,or program level.Appropriate performance • measures allow monitoring of the success of implementation of actions that have a rea- sonable chance of influencing indicators and contributing to results.Performance mea- sures respond to three different levels: a. Quantity—how much did we do? • b. Quality—how well did we do it? • c. Is anyone better off? We encourage you to be clear about the desired end conditions in the community and to emphasize those areas where you have the most direct influence.When you align community indicators,government strategies,and performance measures,you maximize the likelihood for impact.To ultimately impact community conditions,government must partner with other institutions and the community. You should be able to answer the following questions: 1. Describe the policy,program,practice,or budget decision under consideration? 2. What are the intended results(in the community)and outcomes(within your organization)? 3. What does this proposal have an ability to impact? • Children and youth • Health • TOOLKIT • Community engagement • Housing • Racial Equity • Contracting equity • Human services Toolkit:An • Criminal justice • Jobs Opportunity to • Economic development • Planning and development Operationalize • Education • Transportation Equity • Environment • Utilities • Food access and affordability • Workforce equity Government All• Government practices Race�and Equity STEP#2 What's the data? What does the data tell us? 411 Measurement matters.When organizations are committed to racial equity,it is not just an as- piration,but there is a clear understanding of racial inequities,and strategies and actions are developed and implemented that align between community conditions,strategies,and actions. • Using data appropriately will allow you to assess whether you are achieving desired impacts. Too often data might be available,but is not actually used to inform strategies and track results.The enormity of racial inequities can sometimes feel overwhelming.For us to have impact in the community,we must partner with others for cumulative impact.The work of government to advance racial equity is necessary,but not sufficient.Nevertheless,alignment • and clarity will increase potential impact.We must use data at both levels;that is data that • clearly states 1)community indicators and desired results,and 2)our specific program or poli- cy outcomes and performance measures. • Performance measures allow monitoring of the success of implementation of actions that have • a reasonable chance of influencing indicators and contributing to results.As indicated in Step • 1,performance measures respond to three different levels: Quantity—how much did we do? Quality—how well did we do it? Is anyone better off? • Although measuring whether anyone is actually better off as a result of a decision is highly de- sired,we also know there are inherent measurement challenges.You should assess and collect the best types of performance measures so that you are able to track your progress. In analyzing data,you should think not only about quantitative data,but also qualitative data. Remember that sometimes missing data can speak to the fact that certain communities,issues • or inequities have historically been overlooked.Sometimes data sets treat communities as a • monolithic group without respect to subpopulations with differing socioeconomic and cultur- al experience.Using this data could perpetuate historic inequities.Using the knowledge and expertise of a diverse set of voices,along with quantitative data is necessary(see Step#3). You should be able to answer the following questions about data: • 1. Will the proposal have impacts in specific geographic areas(neighborhoods,areas,or regions)?What are the racial demographics of those living in the area? 2. What does population level data tell you about existing racial inequities?What does it tell you about root causes or factors influencing racial inequities? 3. What performance level data do you have available for your proposal?This should include • data associated with existing programs or policies. 4. Are there data gaps?What additional data would be helpful in analyzing the proposal?If ' so,how can you obtain better data? TOOLKIT Data Resources Federal Racial Equity Toolkit:An • American FactFinder:The US Census Bureau's main site for online access to population, Opportunity to housing,economic and geographic data.http://factfinder.census.gov Operationalize • US Census Quick Facts:http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/index.html • Equity • Center for Disease Control(CDC)http://wonder.cdc.gov • Government Alliance on Race and Equity State • 4111 • American FactFinder and the US Census website also have state data. • http://factfinder.census.gov • Other sources of data vary by state.Many states offer data through the Office of Financial Management.Other places to find data include specific departments and divisions. • Local • American FactFinder and the US Census website also have local data. http://factfinder.census.gov • • Many jurisdictions have lots of city and county data available. Other places to find data include specific departments and divisions,service providers,community partners,and research literature. • STEP#3 • How have communities been engaged? • Are there opportunities to expand engagement? It is not enough to consult data or literature to assume how a proposal might impact a com- munity.Involving communities impacted by a topic,engaging community throughout all • phases of a project,and maintaining clear and transparent communication as the policy or • program is implemented will help produce more racially equitable results. It is especially critical to engage communities of color.Due to the historical reality of the role of government in creating and maintaining racial inequities,it is not surprising that commu- nities of color do not always have much trust in government.In addition,there is a likelihood that other barriers exist,such as language,perception of being welcome,and lack of public transportation,or childcare.For communities with limited English language skills,appropriate • language materials and translation must be provided. Government sometimes has legal requirements on the holding of public meetings.These are often structured as public hearings,with a limited time for each person to speak and little op • - portunity for interaction.It is important to go beyond these minimum requirements by using community meetings,focus groups,and consultations with commissions,advisory boards,and • community-based organizations.A few suggestions that are helpful: • When you use smaller groups to feed into a larger process,be transparent about the • recommendations and/or thoughts that come out of the small groups(e.g.Have a list of all the groups you met with and a summary of the recommendations from each. That way you have documentation of what came up in each one,and it is easier to demonstrate the process). • • When you use large group meetings,provide a mix of different ways for people to engage, • such as the hand-held voting devices,written comments that you collect,small groups, etc. It is typical,both because of structure and process,for large group discussions to • TOOLKIT lead to the participation of fewer voices. Another approach is to use dyads where people • "interview"each other,and then report on what their partner shared. Sometimes people Racial Equity are more comfortable sharing other people's information. • Toolkit:An Opportunity to • Use trusted advocates/outreach and engagement liaisons to collect information from Operationalize communities that you know are typically underrepresented in public processes. Again, Equity sharing and reporting that information in a transparent way allows you to share it with • • Government Alliance on • Race and Equity others. For communities that have concerns about documentation status and interaction with government in general,this can be a particularly useful strategy. 10 Here are a few examples of good resources for community engagement: • • The City of Seattle Inclusive Outreach and Public Engagement Guide • The City of Portland's Public Engagement Guide You should be able to answer the following questions about community engagement and in- volving stakeholders: 1. Who are the most affected community members who are concerned with or have expe- rience related to this proposal?How have you involved these community members in the development of this proposal? 2. What has your engagement process told you about the burdens or benefits for different groups? • 3. What has your engagement process told you about the factors that produce or perpetuate racial inequity related to this proposal? STEP #4 Who benefits from or will be burdened by your proposal? What are your • strategies for advancing racial equity or mitigating unintended consequenc • - es? Based on your data and stakeholder input,you should step back and assess your proposal and think about complementary strategies that will help to advance racial equity. Governmental decisions are often complex and nuanced with both intended and unintend- ed impacts. For example,when cities and counties face the necessity of making budget cuts due to revenue shortfalls,the goal is to balance the budget and the unintended consequence is that people and communities suffer the consequences of cut programs. In a situation like this,it is important to explicitly consider the unintended consequences so that impacts can be mitigated to the maximum extent possible. • We often tend to view policies,programs,or practices in isolation.Because racial inequities • are perpetuated through systems and structures,it is important to also think about comple • - mentary approaches that will provide additional leverage to maximize the impact on racial • inequity in the community. Expanding your proposal to integrate policy and program strate- gies and broad partnerships will help to increase the likelihood of community impact.Here are some examples: • Many excellent programs have been developed or are being supported through health • programs and social services.Good programs and services should continue to be support- ed,however,programs will never be sufficient to ultimately achieve racial equity in the • community. If you are working on a program,think about policy and practice changes that • TOOLKIT can decrease the need for programs. • Many jurisdictions have passed"Ban-the-Box"legislation,putting limitations on the use Racial Equity of criminal background checks in employment and/or housing decisions.While this is a • Toolkit:An policy that is designed to increase the likelihood of success for people coming out of in- Opportunity to carceration,it is not a singular solution to racial inequities in the criminal justice system. Operationalize To advance racial equity in the criminal justice system,we need comprehensive strategies Equity that build upon good programs,policies,and partnerships. You should be able to answer the following questions about strategies to advance racial equity: Government Alliance on 1. Given what you have learned from the data and stakeholder involvement,how will the Race and Equity proposal increase or decrease racial equity?Who would benefit from or be burdened by your proposal? 411 2. What are potential unintended consequences?What are the ways in which your proposal could be modified to enhance positive impacts or reduce negative impacts? 3. Are there complementary strategies that you can implement?What are ways in which existing partnerships could be strengthened to maximize impact in the community? How • will you partner with stakeholders for long-term positive change? 4. Are the impacts aligned with the your community outcomes defined in Step#1? • STEP #5 What is your plan for implementation? • Now that you know what the unintended consequences,benefits,and impacts of the proposal • and have developed strategies to mitigate unintended consequences or expand impact,it is • important to focus on thoughtful implementation. You should be able to answer the following about implementation: • 1. Describe your plan for implementation. 2. Is your plan: • realistic? • adequately funded? • • adequately resourced with personnel?; • adequately resourced with mechanisms to ensure successful implementation and enforcement? • • adequately resourced to ensure on-going data collection,public reporting,and community engagement? If the answer to any of these questions is no,what resources or actions are needed? STEP#6 • How will you ensure accountability, communicate, and evaluate results? Just as data was critical in analyzing potential impacts of the program or policy,data will be important in seeing whether the program or policy has worked. Developing mechanisms for collecting data and evaluating progress will help measure whether racial equity is being ad- vanced. Accountability entails putting processes,policies,and leadership in place to ensure that pro- gram plans,evaluation recommendations,and actions leading to the identification and elimi- nation of root causes of inequities are actually implemented. • • How you communicate about your racial equity proposal is also important for your success. TOOLKIT Poor communication about race can trigger implicit bias or perpetuate stereotypes,often Racial Equity times unintentionally.Use a communications tool,such as the Center for Social Inclusion's •• Toolkit:An Talking About Race Right Toolkit to develop messages and a communications strategy. Opportunity to Racial equity tools should be used on an ongoing basis.Using a racial equity tool at different Operationalize phases of a project will allow now opportunities for advancing racial equity to be identified • Equity and implemented. Evaluating results means that you will be able to make any adjustments to maximize impact. • Government • Alliance on You should be able to answer the following questions about accountability and implementation: • Race and Equity 1. How will impacts be documented and evaluated?Are you achieving the anticipated out- comes?Are you having impact in the community? 2. What are your messages and communication strategies that are will help advance racial • equity? 3. How will you continue to partner and deepen relationships with communities to make sure your work to advance racial equity is working and sustainable for the long haul? • VI. What if you don't have enough time? The reality of working in government is that there are often unanticipated priorities that are sometimes inserted on a fast track.While it is often tempting to say that there is insufficient time to do a full and complete application of a racial equity tool,it is important to acknowledge that even with a short time frame,asking a few questions relating to racial equity can have a • meaningful impact.We suggest that the following questions should be answered for"quick • turn around"decisions: • • What are the racial equity impacts of this particular decision? • Who will benefit from or be burdened by the particular decision? • Are there strategies to mitigate the unintended consequences? VII. How can you address barriers to successful • implementation? You may have heard the phrase,"the system is perfectly designed to get the outcomes it does." For us to get to racially equitable outcomes,we need to work at the institutional and struc- tural levels.As a part of institutions and systems,it is often a challenge to re-design systems, let alone our own individual jobs.One of the biggest challenges is often a skills gap.Use of • a racial equity tool requires skill and competency,so it will be important for jurisdictions to • provide training,mentoring,and support for managers and staff who are using the tool.GARE has a training curriculum that supports this Toolkit,as well as a"train-the-trainer"program to • increase the capacity of racial equity advocates using the Toolkit. Other barriers to implementation that some jurisdictions have experienced include: • • a lack of support from leadership; • a tool being used in isolation; • • a lack of support for implementing changes;and, • perfection(which can be the enemy of good). Strategies for addressing these barriers include: • • building the capacity of racial equity teams.Training is not just to cultivate skills for indi- TOOLKIT vidual employees,but is also to build the skill of teams to create support for group imple- Racial Equity mentation and to create a learning culture; Toolkit:An • systematizing the use of the Racial Equity Tool. If the Racial Equity Tool is integrated intoOpportunity to routine operations,such as budget proposal forms or policy briefing forms,then manage- Operationalize ment and staff will know that it is an important priority; Equity • recognizing complexity. In most cases,public policy decisions are complex,and there are numerous pros,cons and trade-offs to be considered.When the Racial Equity Tool is used Government on an iterative basis,complex nuances can be addressed over time;and, Alliance on Race and Equity • maintaining accountability.Build the expectation that managers and directors routinely • use the Racial Equity Tool into job descriptions or performance agreements. Institutionalizing use of a racial equity tool provides the opportunity to develop thoughtful, • realistic strategies and timelines that advance racial equity and help to build long-term com- mitment and momentum. • VIII. How does use of a racial equity tool fit with other racial • equity strategies? • Using a racial equity tool is an important step to operationalizing equity.However,it is not • sufficient by itself.We must have a much broader vision of the transformation of government in order to advance racial equity.To transform government,we must normalize conversations about race,operationalize new behaviors and policies,and organize to achieve racial equity. • GARE is seeing more and more jurisdictions that are making a commitment to achieving racial equity,by focusing on the power and influence of their own institutions,and working in part- nership across sectors and with the community to maximize impact.We urge you to join with others on this work. If you are interested in using a racial equity tool and/or joining local and regional government from across the country to advance racial equity,please let us know. • TOOLKIT Racial Equity • Toolkit:An Opportunity to Operationalize Equity • Government Alliance on Race and Equity APPENDICES • 14 TOOT KIT Racial Equity • Toolkit:An • Opportunity to Operationalize Equity • Government Alliance on Race and Equity APPENDIX A Glossary of Frequently Used Terms Bias Performance Measure • Prejudice toward one group and its Performance measures are at the members relative to another group. county,department,or program • level.Appropriate performance Community Indicator measures allow monitoring of The means by which we can mea- the success of implementation • sure socioeconomic conditions of actions that have a reasonable in the community.All community chance of influencing indicators and indicators should be disaggregated contributing to results. Performance by race,if possible. measures respond to three different levels: 1) Quantity—how much did • Contracting Equity we do?;2) Quality—how well did we Investments in contracting,consult- do it?;and 3) Is anyone better off?A ing,and procurement should ben- mix of these types of performance efit the communities a jurisdiction measures is contained within the serves,proportionate to the jurisdic- recommendations. tions demographics. Racial Equity Equity Result Race can no longer be used to pre- The condition we aim to achieve in dict life outcomes and outcomes for • the community. all groups are improved. • Explicit Bias Racial Inequity Biases that people are aware of and Race can be used to predict life that operate consciously.They are outcomes,e.g.,disproportionality in expressed directly. education (high school graduation rates),jobs (unemployment rate), Implicit Bias criminal justice(arrest and incarcer- Biases people are usually unaware ation rates),etc. of and that operate at the subcon • - scious level. Implicit bias is usually Structural Racism expressed indirectly. A history and current reality of institutional racism across all institu- Individual Racism tions,combining to create a system Pre-judgment,bias,or discrimination that negatively impacts communi- based on race by an individual. ties of color. TOOLKIT Institutional Racism Workforce Equity Racial Equity Policies,practices,and procedures The workforce of a jurisdiction Toolkit:An that work better for white people reflects the diversity of its residents, Opportunity to than for people of color,often unin- including across the breadth (func- • Operationalize tentionally. tions and departments) and depth Equity (hierarchy) of government. Government Alliance on Race and Equity 16 APPENDIX B City of Seattle Racial Equity Toolkit On the following pages you will find an excerpt of the racial equity tool used by the City of Seat- tle as an example of what such tools can look like in practice. As discussed in Section 3 of the Resource Guide,the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance in 2009 that directed all City de- partments to use the Racial Equity Toolkit, including in all budget proposals made to the Budget Office.This directive was reaffirmed by an executive order of Mayor Ed Murray in 2014. • The Racial Equity Tool is an analysis applied to City of Seattle's policies,programs,and budget • decisions.The City of Seattle has been applying the Racial Equity Toolkit for many years but as the City's Race and Social Justice Initiative(RSJI) becomes increasingly operationalized, the expectation and accountabilities relating to its use are increasing. In 2015, Mayor Murray required departments to carry out four uses of the toolkit annually.This will also become a part of performance measures for department heads. TOOT, .TT Racial Equity Toolkit:An • Opportunity to •• Operationalize Equity •• Government Alliance on Race and Equity APPENDIX B: CITY OF SEATTLE RACIAL EQUITY TOOLKIT RACE R.SOCIAL JUSTICE Racial Equity Toolkit Assrmq Policies,Initiatives Programs,and Budget Issues The vision of the Seattle Race and Social Justice Initiative is to eliminate racial inequity q y in the community.To do this requires ending individual racism, institutional racism and structural racism.The Racial Equity Toolkit lays out a process and a set of questions to guide the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, initiatives, programs, and budget issues to address the impacts on racial equity. When Do I Use This Toolkit? Early. Apply the toolkit early for alignment with departmental racial equity goals and desired outcomes. Now Do I Use This Toolkit? With Inclusion.The analysis should be completed by people with different racial perspectives. Step by step.The Racial Equity Analysis is made up of six steps from beginning to completion: Step 1. Set Outcomes. Leadership communicates key community outcomes for racial equity to guide analysis. Step 2. Involve Stakeholders+Analyze Data. Gather information from community and staff on how the issue benefits or burdens the community in terms of racial equity. Step 3. Determine Benefit andjor Burden. Analyze issue for impacts and alignment with racial equity outcomes. Step 4. Advance Opportunity or Minimize Harm. Develop strategies to create greater racial equity or minimize unintended consequences. TOOLKIT Step 5. Evaluate. Raise Racial Awareness. Be Accountable. opTrack impacts on communities of color overtime.Continue to communicate Racial Equity with and involve stakeholders.Document unresolved issues. Toolkit:An Opportunity to Operationalize Step 6. Report Back. Equity Share information learned from analysis and unresolved issue with Department Leadership and Change Team. Government Alliance on Race and Equity APPENDIX B: CITY OF SEATTLE RACIAL EQUITY TOOLKIT Racial Equity Toolkit Assessment Worksheet Title of policy, initiative,program, budget issue: Description: Department: Contact: ❑Policy ❑Initiative ❑Program ❑Budget Issue Step 1. Set Outcomes. la.What does your department define as the most important racially equitable community outcomes related to the issue?(Response should be completed by department leadership in consultation with RSJI Executive Sponsor, Change Team Leads and Change Team.Resources on p.4) 1b.Which racial equity opportunity area(s)will the issue primarily impact? ❑Education ❑Criminal Justice ❑Community Development ❑Jobs ❑Health Ell-lousing ❑Environment lc.Are there impacts on: ❑Contracting Equity ['Immigrant and Refugee Access to Services ❑Workforce Equity ❑Inclusive Outreach and Public Engagement Please describe: Step 2. Involve stakeholders. Analyze data. 2a.Are there impacts on geographic areas?❑Yes ❑No Check all neighborhoods that apply(see map on p.5): ❑AII Seattle neighborhoods ELake Union ❑East District EBallard ESouthwest ❑King County(outside Seattle) ❑North ❑Southeast ❑Outside King County ENE EDelridge Please describe: ❑Central EGreater Duwamish 2b.What are the racial demographics of those living in the area or impacted by the issue? (See Stakeholder and Data Resources p. 5 and 6) TOOT.KTT 2c. How have you involved community members and tAakeholders?(See p.5 for questions to ask community/staff at this point in the process to ensure their concerns and expertise are part of analysis.) Racial Equity Toolkit:An Opportunity to Operationalize Equity Government Alliance on Race and Equity 19 APPENDIX B: CITY OF SEATTLE RACIAL EQUITY TOOLKIT 2d.What does data and your conversations with stakeholders tell you about existing racial inequities • that influence people's lives and should be taken into consideration?(See Data Resources on p.6. County Opporunity:Lie.; are good resource for information based on geography,race,and income.) • 2e.What are the root causes or factors creating these racial inequities? Examples:Bias in process;Lack of access or barriers;Lack of racially inclusive engagement Step 3. Determine Benefit and/or Burden. Given what you have learned from data and from stakeholder involvement... • 3.How will the policy,initiative,program,or budget issue increase or decrease racial equity?What are potential unintended consequences?What benefits may result?Are the impacts aligned with your department's community outcomes that were defined in Step I.? Step 4.Advance Opportunity or Minimize Harm. 4.How will you address the impacts(including unintended consequences)on racial equity? What strategies address immediate impacts?What strategies address root causes of inequity listed in Q.6?How will you partner with stakeholders for long-term positive change?If impacts are not aligned with desired community outcomes,how will you re-align your work? Program Strategies? • Policy Strategies? Partnership Strategies? Step 5. Evaluate. Raise Racial Awareness. Be Accountable. 5a.How will you evaluate and be accountable?How will you evaluate and report impacts on racial equity over time?What is your goal and timeline for eliminating racial inequity? How will you retain stakeholder participation and ensure internal and public accountability? How will you raise awareness about racial inequity related to this issue? 5b.What is unresolved?What resources/partnerships do you still need to make changes? Step 6. Report Back. Share analysis and report responses from Q.5a.and Q.5b.with Department Leadership and Change Team Leads and members involved in Step 1. TOOT,KTT Racial Equity Toolkit:An Opportunity to Operationalize • Equity Government Alliance on Race and Equity 20 APPENDIX B: CITY OF SEATTLE RACIAL EQUITY TOOLKIT • • • • • Creating Effective Community Outcomes Outcome=the result that you seek to achieve through your actions. Racially equitable community outcomes =the specific result you are seeking to achieve that advances racial equity in the community. 5 { When creating outcomes think about: • What are the greatest opportunities for creating change in the next year? • What strengths does the department have that it can build on? • What challenges, if met,will help move the department closer to racial equity goals? Keep in mind that the City is committed to creating racial equity in seven key opportunity areas: Education, Community Development,Health,Criminal Justice,Jobs, Housing,and the Environment. Examples of community outcomes that increase racial equity: OUTCOME OPPORTUNITY AREA Increase transit and pedestrian mobility options in communities of color. Community Development Decrease racial disparity in the unemployment rate. Jobs Ensure greater access to technology by communities of color. Community Development, Education, Jobs Improve access to community center programs for immigrants,refugees and Health, communities of color. Community Development Communities of color are represented in the City's outreach activities. Education, Community Development, Health, Jobs, Housing, Criminal Justice, Environment The racial diversity of the Seattle community is reflected in the City's workforce Jobs across positions. Access to City contracts for Minority Business Enterprises is increased. Jobs Decrease racial disparity in high school graduation rates Education • Additional Resources: • RSJI Departmental Work Plan:http://inweb/rsii/departments.htm • Department Performance Expectations: http://webl.seattle.gov/DPETS/DPETSWEbHome.aspx € TOOT TUT • Mayoral Initiatives:http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/issues! Racial Equity 4 Toolkit:An Opportunity to Operationalize Equity Government • Alliance on Race and Equity APPENDIX B: CITY OF SEATTLE RACIAL EQUITY TOOLKIT • Identifying Stakeholders+listening to Communities of Color Identify Stakeholders Find out who are the stakeholders most affected by,concerned with,or have experience relating to the policy, program or initiative?Identify racial demographics of neighborhood or those impacted by issue. (See District Profiles in the Inclusive Outreach and Public Engagement Guide or refer to U.S. Census information on p.7) - 0 }�,• SFW i1i Once you have indentified your stakeholders .... Involve them in the issue. Describe how historically underrepresented community stakeholders THE can take a leadership role in this policy,program,initiative or budget • issue. O tF•E Listen to the community. Ask: VA MIWEE••AMrF 1.What do we need to know about this issue?How will the policy, program,initiative or budget issue burden or benefit the community? (concerns, facts,potential impacts) OQYi1• CENTRAL 2.What factors produce or perpetuate racial inequity related to this 0 issue? SOV rNrY[SL 3.What are ways to minimize any negative impacts(harm to communities of color, increased racial disparities,etc)that may O 'ER result?What opportunities exist for increasing racial equity? O 50(1 THE Si ••••41Tip:Gather Community Input Through... • Community meetings ^r • Focus groups in Area Shared by Two Districts • Consulting with City commissions and advisory boards Q Nesghborhood Scheme Centers • Consulting with Change Team Examples of what this step looks like in practice: • A reduction of hours at a community center includes conversations with those who use the community center as well as staff who work there. • Before implementing a new penalty fee,people from the demographic most represented in those fined are surveyed to learn the best ways to minimize negative impacts. TOOT KIT For resources on how to engage stakeholders in your work see the Inclusive Outreach and Public Racial Equity Engagement Guide:http://inwebl/neighborhoods/outreachquide/ Toolkit:An 5 Opportunity to Operationalize Equity Government Alliance on Race and Equity APPENDIX C Racial Equity Tool Worksheet Step #1 What is your proposal and the desired results and outcomes? 1. Describe the policy,program,practice,or budget decision(for the sake of brevity,we refer to this as a"proposal"in the remainder of these steps) 2. What are the intended results(in the community)and outcomes(within your own organi- zation)? 3. What does this proposal have an ability to impact? Children and youth Health Community engagement Housing Contracting equity Human services Criminal justice Jobs Economic development Parks and recreation • Education Planning/development Environment Transportation Food access and affordability Utilities Government practices Workforce equity Other Step #2 What's the data? What does the data tell us? 1. Will the proposal have impacts in specific geographic areas(neighborhoods,areas,or re- gions)?What are the racial demographics of those living in the area? 2. What does population level data,including quantitative and qualitative data,tell you about existing racial inequities?What does it tell you about root causes or factors influencing racial inequities? 3. What performance level data do you have available for your proposal?This should include TOOLKIT data associated with existing programs or policies. Racial Equity 4. Are there data gaps?What additional data would be helpful in analyzing the proposal?If so, Toolkit:An how can you obtain better data? Opportunity to • Operationalize Equity Government • Alliance on Race and Equity APPENDIX C: RACIAL EQUITY TOOL WORKSHEET • Step #3 How have communities been engaged? Are there opportunities to expand • engagement? 1. Who are the most affected community members who are concerned with or have expe- rience related to this proposal?How have you involved these community members in the development of this proposal? • 2. What has your engagement process told you about the burdens or benefits for different groups? 3. What has your engagement process told you about the factors that produce or perpetuate racial inequity related to this proposal? Step #4 What are your strategies for advancing racial equity? 1. Given what you have learned from research and stakeholder involvement,how will the pro- posal increase or decrease racial equity?Who would benefit from or be burdened by your proposal? 2. What are potential unintended consequences?What are the ways in which your proposal could be modified to enhance positive impacts or reduce negative impacts? 3. Are there complementary strategies that you can implement?What are ways in which ex- isting partnerships could be strengthened to maximize impact in the community? How will • you partner with stakeholders for long-term positive change? • 4. Are the impacts aligned with your community outcomes defined in Step#1? Step #5 What is your plan for implementation? 1. Describe your plan for implementation. 2. Is your plan: Realistic? Adequately funded? TOOLKIT Adequately resourced with personnel? : Racial Equity Adequately resources with mechanisms to ensure successful implementation and en- • Toolkit:An forcement? Opportunity to Operationalize Adequately resourced to ensure on-going data collection,public reporting,and corn- • Equity munity engagement? If the answer to any of these questions is no,what resources or actions are needed? • • Government Alliance on Race and Equity APPENDIX C: RACIAL EQUITY TOOL WORKSHEET 24 Step #6 • How will you ensure accountability, communicate, and evaluate results? 1. How will impacts be documented and evaluated?Are you achieving the anticipated out- comes?Are you having impact in the community? 2. What are your messages and communication strategies that are will help advance racial equity? 3. How will you continue to partner and deepen relationships with communities to make sure your work to advance racial equity is working and sustainable for the long-haul? TOOLKIT Racial Equity Toolkit:An Opportunity to Operationalize • Equity Government Alliance on Race and Equity APPENDIX D Applications of a Racial Equity Tool in Madison, WI • Agency/ Project Tool(s) Used Purpose &Outcomes Organization (if applicable) Clerk's Office 2015-2016 work Equity&Em- Adopted new mission,vision,work plan powerment plan,and evaluation plan with racial Lens equity goals (Mult.Co.) Streets Division Analysis of neigh- RESJI analysis Recommendations to adjust large item borhood trash (comprehen- pickup schedule based on neighbor- pickup sive) hood&seasonal needs Madison Out Strategic planning RESJI analysis Adopted strategic directions,including of School Time (fast-track) target populations,informed by racial (MOST)Coalition equity analysis Public Health Dog breeding&li- RESJI analysis Accepted recommendation to table Madison&Dane censing ordinance (comprehen- initial legislation&develop better pol- County sive) icy through more inclusive outreach; updated policy adopted Fire Department Planning for new RESJI analysis Recommendations for advancing racial fire station (comprehen- equity and inclusive community en- sive) gagement;development scheduled for 2016-2017 Metro Transit Succession plan- RESJI equi- First woman of color promoted to ning for manage- table hiring Metro management position in over 20 ment hires checklist years Human Resources 2015&2016 work RESJI analysis 2015 plan reflects staff input;2016 work Department plans (fast-track& plan to include stakeholder input(est. comprehen- 10/15) sive) Human Resources City hiring process RESJI analysis Human Resources 2015 racial equity Department (comprehen- report:http://racialequityalliance. sive) org/2015/08/14/the-city-of-madi- sons-2015-human-resources-equity- TOOLKIT report-advancing-racial-equity-in-the- city-workforce/ Racial Equity Toolkit:An Economic Devel- Public Market RESJI analysis 10 recommendations proposed to Local Opportunity to opment Division District project (comprehen- Food Committee for incorporation into Operationalize sive) larger plan Equity Public Health Strategic planning RESJI analysis Incorporation of staff&stakeholder Madison&Dane (fast-track) input,racial equity priorities,to guide Government County goals&objectives(est.11/15) Alliance on Race and Equity APPENDIX D: APPLICATIONS OF A RACIAL EQUITY TOOL IN MADISON, WI • 1111) • • Agency/ Project Tool(s) Used Purpose&Outcomes Organization (if applicable) • • Planning,Commu- Judge Doyle RESJI analysis Highlight opportunities for advance- nity&Econ.Devel. Square develop- (fast-track); ment of racial equity;identify potential Dept. ment(public/pri- ongoing con- impacts&unintended consequences; vate,TIF-funded) sultation document public-private development for lessons learned and best practices Parks Division Planning for TBD Ensure full consideration of decisions accessible play- as informed by community stakehold- ground ers,with a focus on communities of • color and traditionally marginalized communities,including people with disabilities. Fire Department Updates to pro- TBD Offer fair and equitable opportunities motional process- for advancement(specifically Appara- es tus Engineer promotions) • • • •• TOOLKIT Racial Equity Toolkit:An Opportunity to • Operationalize Equity Government Alliance on Race and Equity haas institute FOR A FAIR AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY The Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society at the University of California,Berkeley brings together researchers,community stakeholders,policymakers,and communicators to identify and challenge the barriers to an inclusive,just,and sustainable society and create transformative change.The Institute serves as a national hub of a vibrant network of researchers and community partners and takes a leadership role in translating, communicating,and facilitating research,policy,and strategic engagement.The Haas Institute advances research and policy related to marginalized people while essentially touching all who benefit from a truly diverse,fair,and inclusive society. HAASINSTITUTE.BERKELEY.EDU / 510.642.3011 The Center for Social Inclusion's mission is to catalyze grassroots community,government, and other institutions to dismantle structural racial inequity.We apply strategies and tools to transform our nation's policies,practices,and institutional culture in order to ensure equitable outcomes for all.As a national policy strategy organization,CSI works with community advocates,government,local experts,and national leaders to build shared analysis,create policy strategies that engage and build multi-generational,multi-sectoral,and multi-racial alliances,and craft strong communication narratives on how to talk about race effectively in order to shift public discourse to one of equity. CENTERFORSOCIALINCLUSION.OR6 / 212.248.2785 ©2015 The Local&Regional Government Alliance on Race and Equity/ Published September 2015 LOCAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENT ALLIANCE ON • • :: • • RACE EQUITY RACIALEQUITYALLIANCE.ORG � N 1t APPENDIX C -.00-001111 4 "s„ Tid Oregon & Tigard Historical Timelines The following section includes two timelines: 1. Oregon Exclusion Laws and Other Racist Legislation 2. Historical Development of Tigard,Oregon Our Story will follow the timelines. Oregon Exclusion Laws and Other Racist Legislation Timeline Information compiled from various sources. See footnotes or references. 1787 • • The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 met to settle the slavery issue and forbade slavery in the states to be carved out for 1843 the northern Territory located north of the Ohio River. • Provisional government adopted the Organic Code in 1843, which prohibited slavery and restricted voting rights to free 1844 male descendants of White men 21 years of age or older. • • An exclusion law was passed on June 26,1844, an anti- 1847 slavery law that passed in 1843 and required all Blacks and • Mulattoes to leave the Oregon Territory in three years. An estimated 4,000 emigrants reached Oregon Country by wagon train. 1849 • • 1850 On September 21,1849,an exclusion law was passed. • • The 1850 Donation Land Claim Act, signed into law by Congress on September 27,1850,titled lands stolen from 1851 the Indigenous people to"every White settler,American half • . Jacbo Vanderpool was removed from the Oregon Terriorty breed Indians included," and eligible offspring of early White based on the 1849 exclusion law. resettlers and their Native wives. A group of abolitionists from Indiana settled in Washington County, including William and Henry Hicklin,Z.S. Bryant, William Baxter,Augustus Fanno, and Thomas Denny.They ran a minority slate of candidates in Beaverton and voted 1855 against slavery and, unlike the rest of the county,favored * the rights for free blacks to settle in Oregon. In July 1855,the Hicklins and William Baxter of Beaverton attended the first Free-Soil Convention held in the Territory. 1857 1862 I Oregon residents voted against slavery but favored excluding "free Negroes"from the state.The exclusion law Oregon Legislature enacted an annual Poll Tax of five dollars was included in the Oregon Constitution's Bill of Rights. It to be paid by"every Negro,Chinaman, Hawaiian,and remained as part of the Constitution long after nullification Mulatto" residing within the limits of this state.This bill was by the Civil War amendments to the federal Constitution. accidentally repealed in 1856, but further attempts to revive The exclusion clause was not repealed until 1926. it in 1866 failed. Interracial marriage is prohibited in Oregon between white and person one-fourth or more Negro blood.Oregon was the last West Coast state to repeal its anti-miscegenation laws in 1951. Oregon & Tigard Historical Timelines 1887 • • Chinese Massacre at Deep Creek occurred on the Oregon side of the Snake River in Hells Canyon.As many as 34 Chinese gold miners were ambushed and murdered by a gang of horse thieves and schoolboys from Wallowa County. Although six were indicted for murder,three fled and were 1924 + never caught,and no one was punished for the crime. • Immigration act of 1924,or Johnson-Reed Act,including the 1926 Asian Exclusion Act and National Origins Act enacted May • 26,1924,was a United States federal law that prevented Black Exclusion Laws repealed. immigration from Asia and set quotas on the number of immigrants from the Eastern Hemisphere.Additionally,the act authorized the formation of the U.S. Border Patrol. 1927 • 1942 Oregon State Constitution was finally amended to remove • a clause denying Blacks the right to vote and eliminating Executive Order 9066 authorized removing"any or all restrictions that discriminated against Blacks and Chinese. person"from Military Area 1,where 85 percent of all Japanese Americans in the continental United States 1948 lived.On average, incarcerees were imprisoned in so- • • called "Assembly Centers"for three months before being Kaiserville, later Vanport due to its location between transferred to concentration camps throughout the United Vancouver and Portland,was the most significant WWII States and Canada. On average,Japanese Americans were federal housing project in the United States. On May 30, imprisoned for three years.Approximately 110,000 persons 1948,at 4:05 pm,Vanport was destroyed when a 200- of Japanese Ancestry were uprooted from their homes. foot(60 m)section of a railroad berm holding back the The Hasuike,Sunamota and Hayashi families of farmers Columbia River collapsed,causing a flood, killing 15 people, who lived along Beef Bend Road were forced to evacuate and leaving 17,500 people homeless. the area. 1949 • • 1951 Fair Employment Act empowered the State Labor Bureau to • • prevent discrimination in employment. California Supreme Court ruled bans on interracial marriage unconstitutional in 1948.The laws prohibiting 1953 interracial marriages were banned in Oregon in 1951.The • • U.S.Supreme Court ruled prohibiting interracial marriages On April 13,1953,the Oregon Legislature approved a state unconstitutional in 1967. public accommodation law,giving everyone the right to full and equal accommodations, advantages,facilities, and privileges of any place of public housing,without any 1959 distinction,discrimination, or restriction on account of race, 1 Oregon voters ratified the 15th Amendment of the color, religion,national origin,disability,marital status or Constitution of the United States,which provided that no age(above 18) and making it illegal to ban Black people government may prevent a citizen from voting based on from public places. Such a bill had been introduced in 17 that citizen's"race,color, or previous conditions of legislative sessions beginning in 1919. servitude" (slavery). 8Densho Digital Repository_Ask a Historian, Oregon & Tigard Historical Timelines Historical Development of Tigard, Oregon Information compiled from various sources.See footnote or reference. 1847 • • Earliest land grant was issued in the Tigard area,first called 1852 East Butte,the original name of Tigard. • • Wilson McClendon Tigard settled in the area known as East Butte. He bought a portion of 320 acres, including a small 1853 cabin owned by Mr. Matthew.` • The next Butte School building was located on land donated 1855 by George Richardson, near the intersection of present-day • • Main Street and Scoffins. Washington County established the Butte election precinct, and the name came to identify the region.Washington 1856 County later divided the Butte precinct into east and west —♦ precincts in 1876, and Butte became known as East Butte. Wilson Tigard joined the local abolitionist and ran on a ticket for an entire slate of independent candidates standing in 1896 the Butte precincts.All but Wilson Tigard were part of the • • Denning County,Indiana network who settled in Beaverton East Butte School, District No. 23 J.T.was constructed in and lived within two miles of each other. 1896 1898 • Shinzo Hasuike emigrated from Hiroshima,Japan,to 1917• • Tigardville in 1898.11 Shinzo was followed by his brothers, Taylors Ferry Road became part of Oregon's first Highway Torazo and Ryozo Hasuike.Together the brothers purchased system,was renamed West Side Pacific Highway and 40 acres on both sides of Beef Bend Road and raised became the first graded road from Tigard to Portland. blackberries, raspberries,strawberries, potatoes,and cucumbers for the market. 1921 The Federal Highway Act of 1921 co-designated the West 1924 Side Pacific Highway as U.S. Highway 99W. First newspaper,Tigard Sentinel established on 1926 August 1, 1924. Now known as The Tigard Times,which represents other local cities Sherwood,Tualatin, and S.P.&S. railroad established a line 1926 from Tigard to Beaverton. Portland. 1927 Tigard Union High School opened to a student body of 188 y and became Fowler Middle School in 1953. 9The town was initially called East Butte. Per Charles F.T igard's request, East Butte was renamed Tigardville in 1886. Later,when the S.P.&Union railroad came through,it was shortened to Tigard in 1907 because there was already a"Ville"(Wilsonville)on the route. 10Another school possibly built before East Butte School was Bend School which educated children from surrounding farms.In the late 18 century or early 19th century,a one-room school with eight desks was built on 150th and Beef Bend Road.When the school building burned down,it was moved to 147th and Beef Bend Road and renamed South Bend. 11 Barbara Bennet Peterson,Ph.D. Images of America:Tigard Arcadia Publishing:Charleston,South Carolina,2013,p.80. Oregon & Tigard Historical Timelines 1942 From May 2 to September 10,1942,over 110,000 Japanese evacuees from the West Coast were incarcerated at the Pacific International Exposition Pavilion Assembly Center. 1961 Portland Port of Embarkation was the agency operating site post.Two Tigard farming families, Hasuike and In 1958,the voters rejected two attempts to incorporate the Hayashi,were among the Oregon Japanese families that region.Tigard Chamber of Commerce revived the idea of voluntarily left Military Area 1 and relocated to incorporation,and in September 1961,the voters approved Ontario, Oregon. incorporation by 19 votes. Elton Phillips,chairman of the Chamber of Commerce industrial committee,was elected the first mayor of the City of Tigard and took office in November 1961. 1994 The City was the respondent in(and eventual loser of) the landmark property rights case, Dolan v. City of Tigard, decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1994. The case established the "rough proportionality"test that is now applied throughout the United States when 2004 a local government evaluates a land use application and determines the exactions required of the recipient of a land The City of Tigard proposed to annex the unincorporated use approval. suburbs on Bull Mountain,a hill to the west of Tigard but the annexation measure failed. In a double majority voting method,64.71 %of city voters favored the annexation, but 88.6%of unincorporated voters rejected the annexation. In 2017, "Unincorporated Islands"annexation applications were approved and brought into the city limits. CITY OF Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov a a , , .:„: ..... .., , „it. ,,,, , t,..,..4 _IN 41' - .- ';-:':, ' ' ^°+R,. x lifri ' . .t "KC .,. IF ,:::--..c,-',7,74. .. ' iiiiii ,... .... 9 , „ , , �.w°r Iiiiiollp rp ow . ,. -‘40•7*"%••rii,-..-. -'-'1'7;.,, - Ilk' ' : £ *-451:31 r1r ,`. F tis .R #... ...mT ' It !fAIDOG R ACIEw 0 Research Justice in Washington County imi, Coalition of Communities of rg� Color EXECUTIVE SUMMARY © 2018 Coalition of Communities of Color First Published in the United States of America in 2018 By Coalition of Communities of Color 221 NW 2nd Ave, Suite 303 Portland, Oregon 97209 Phone: 503-200-5722 www.coalitioncommunitiescolor.org Copyright 2018 Coalition of Communities of Color. Email: researchjustice@coalitioncommunitiescolor.org Some rights reserved. This report may be copied or redistributed in any format with full attribution to the copyright holder. No alteration may be made to the content of this material. This material may not be used for commercial purposes. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the artists concerned, and no responsibility is accepted by the produc- er, publisher or printer for any infringement of copyright, or otherwise, arising from the contents of this publication. Every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information supplied. We apologize for any inaccuracies that may have occurred and will resolve inac- curate or missing information in a subsequent reprinting of the book. Digital edition published in 2018 CITATION Coalition of Communities of Color. 2018. Leading with Race: Research Justice in Washington County. Portland, Oregon: Coalition of Communities of Color. COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW We are thrilled to present this report that represents the culmination of over two years of engagement and relationship building in Washington County. This report is the first in-house research publication of the Research Justice Center of the Coalition of Communities of Color (CCC). We, the steering committee, share the desire to be proactive in bringing about racial justice in Washington county so that all our communities have the ability to flourish. We celebrate this coming together of community and government in equitable partnership in this research project. While this report represents the culmination of our initial inquiry, we intend for it to catalyze dialogue and action to build the communi- ty we want. We seek to unite people and various stakeholders in Washington County in collective action for the advancement of racial justice. It is time to act. The report is presented in three parts—eight community sections reflecting the lived experiences of eight communities of color living in Washington Coun- ty; data snapshots of four jurisdictions in the county that identify some key socio-economic outcomes for communities of color living in those cities; and a Call to Action that implores readers to take recommended actions based on the findings in this report. Communities of color in Washington County deliver three key messages. People of color have always lived in Washington County. We are part of the economy and social fabric. It's our home and we like living here. There is a popular refrain in Washington County articulated by elected officials, governments, community members including people of color—"Washington county is diversifying." This adage has become such a part of the county zeitgeist that it whitewashes the history of the county, which is a narrative that reinforces the White settler history often thought to be the official history of the United States. It fails to acknowledge that the reason why the county has been so White and has been diversifying only recently is inseparable from the genocide of Na- tive American tribes, historical "sundown" laws and redlining against Black peo- ple, exclusionary policies that restricted immigration from countries other than 3 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR Europe until the Immigration Act of 1965, and displacement of people of color due to gentrification. Communities of color have always lived in Washington County and they strive to make it their home. This land is Native land stolen by White settlers. It was cultivated, industrialized and developed by Black enslaved labor, Latino and Japanese farm workers, Indian lumber mill workers and Chi- nese railroad workers. The Silicon forest cannot function without the intellect and labor of communities of color. "Just think about this area—whose land are we on? There was a bunch of little tribes that have been wiped out and we have to learn who exactly they were and teach the kids that you are right here in this area where those tribes were." The Latino workforce is integral to the economy of the Silicon Forest and a driver of Oregon's agricultural productivity—results of the value placed on ed- ucation. Immigrants and refugees from African and Middle Eastern countries are skilled professionals who like living in Washington County for its diversity, plentiful space and as a good place to raise and educate their kids. Washington County is what it is today because communities of color were born here, moved here, refused to leave despite genocide and exclusionary laws, and have put down roots here. 3 240413. I 4 LWr 4 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR Our reality consists of both experiencing oppression by racist institutions and practices and our resilience and resistance to that. We are made to feel invis- ible and hyper-visible. I I ! and workers have lower incomes at similar levels of education as White workers y ` High-income home loan applicants who are ''.t are 86 ;> more likely and Latino applicants are 125% more likely to have their home loan application `i,„./ denied compared to high income White potential homeowners CI .1i speaking students are 197% more likely than White students to he expelled or suspended from school 68% of Native A nterican single mothers with children are in poverty in Washington County,a higher rare compared to 1184r,of Native �,."9- American single mothers in poverty in the US Communities of color in Washington County, compared to their White neighbors, experience disproportionately negative outcomes in employment, income, education, community safety and health. In Washington County, Viet- namese and Filipino workers have lower incomes at similar levels of education as White workers; high income home loan applicants who are Black are 86% more likely and Latino applicants are 125% more likely to have their home loan appli- cation denied compared to high income White potential homeowners; Somali speaking students are 197% more likely than White students to be expelled or suspended from school; 68% of Native American single mothers with children are in poverty in Washington County, a higher rate compared to 48% of Native American single mothers in poverty in the US. These are the cumulative result of racist institutions and practices like immigration and criminal justice policies, opportunity gaps of students and mortgage lending practices. Racism is real, it's historical and it is practiced and sustained today. Across different communities of color, residents talk about being made to feel both visible and invisible in 5 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR different ways. They are made invisible because of the size of their communities, immigration (both documented and undocumented) that pushes some into the shadows or disengages them from civic life, systematic attempts of genocide and exclusion, data practices that are inappropriate, non-representative and not trau- ma-informed, and by perceptions that some communities are not even part of racial justice. On the flipside, racism, intersecting with xenophobia, Islamopho- bia and patriarchy, "see" communities in very stereotypical and harmful ways. Communities battle racial stereotypes about being illegal, criminals, terrorists, lazy, living off welfare, and "model minorities." Despite all of this, communities of color live, play, pray and work in Washington County. We build support networks, create small businesses to nourish their communities, organize around and advocate for dismantling racist barriers that will not only improve their lives, but will raise the quality of living for the entire county. 01141.1*%* _ 111010r le r � a 1410 40 "I was talking to a White person at this restaurant I go to, and we had this discussion about race. He says to me, "you Asian people are not like the Black people that leech off the system or these undoc- umented workers that come across the river and take all these jobs. I wish other minorities are just like you guys. This country would be even better." I just sat there, and I was like okay, I will not be eat- ing with you anymore." 6 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR We are experts in our lived experiences, and Washington County will be bet- ter by working together. This report shows us how to do that. Communities of color are experts on their reality and experiences. They are leaders. They must be part of removing barriers and dismantling deeply rooted racist institutions and practices. "No decisions about policies about our lives and outcomes can be just and equitable if it does not involve those most impacted." Institutions, and schools particularly, need to value and promote the multitude of languages, cultures, and histories of Washington county residents. Communities possess experiential, historical and cultural knowledge which must be centered in any data research initiative. Accurate data–using community verified, equitable practices—gives businesses, local governments, police, courts and schools effec- tive information and tools for their decision-making, and their effective engage- ment with families, students and Washington county residents. "People think all Africans are the same; that we have the same problems, same culture, that we come from the same place. But that's not true." 41. el. k Mil% ,h ,...• _ , 41, . . t , y ,, :•. li _ A : " : COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON COUNTY AT 1TAST i IN WASHINGTON COUNTY Focus group panicipants and community revie els were affiliated to the fullrm ing idenmirsa Pawnee, Alaskan Native and Tlingit, Northern Arapaho and Assiniboine and Sioux, Otoe- Missouria, Isle of Man and Creole, Choctaw from Mississippi, Peoria Tribe of Oklahoma, La Courte Oreilles Chippewa, Fond du Lac of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Chippewa, Cherokee, Yakama, Black Butte of Warm Springs, Cre , Metis (Canada), Modoc, Paiute, Faruk, Native Hawaiian and Klamath tribes Iout of 3 under age 18 : 6,562 Native Americans in Washington County arc eligible to AMC 1 out of 3 0 and mn for political office Native families 'tissue It it have children attending school 10, 178 ,tttti nt,idrntilir.l.t.Nativc old Americans in 201 S • • . O 60 /o of the community in Washington County is composed of biracial and muhiractial people,due to a large extent to the cumulative impact of historical genocide of Native tribes The Native American community narrate their history as resisting colonialism that at its worst sought to wipe them out and take their lands and resources, and at the very least sought to render them invisible by displacing them, criminal- izing them, taking and assimilating their children, and robbing them of their traditions and heritage. The community is small in Washington County because of White settler genocide and forced sterilization of Native women. 8 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR jarko . w . loll * . .. . „ . I _it eI le 1 0 f 4 #07 Now p 0.::— — 41141.' III j Even now, institutions carry forward that legacy of invisibility and assimilation in school curriculum, in the child welfare system, in data practices that label the community as too small to be "statistically significant.” For Native American communities, it is crucial that the colonization of Native Americans be taught in schools and to elected leaders and government officials. However, the legacy of oppression is not just a matter for the history books. The community continues to be targeted by a wide-ranging spectrum of institutional racism. Their reality is equally of resisting colonialism and racism, and rebuilding, nourishing and pro- tecting the community. They have made a home in Washington County, many work with Beaverton and Hillsboro school districts to organize Native program- ming to strengthen multigenerational community building, and in 2012, there were approximately 500 Native owned businesses in Washington County that disbursed 11 million dollars in payroll and contributed 47 million dollars to the local economy. 9 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AFRICAN -AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON COUNTY AT LEAST 1 2 P 357 IN WASHINGTON COUNTY African-American people have lived in the county for decades, sonic arc newer residents; some kft and moved hack,some migrated from Portland, and some moved here from other parts of the country. 9n \ t t `,.T d II.i of African-Americans in Washington I t County are 1$years or younger. M • African-American community identifies as youth.parents,family. LG$TQ, people of faith, connecred to other communities living in Washington Count There is little documented history of the community in Washington County but community conversations suggest that some African-Americans have lived in the county for decades, some are newer residents; some left and moved back, some migrated from Portland, and some moved here from other parts of the country. Good schools, affordable cost of living compared to Portland and safe neighbor- hoods attracted African-Americans to settle down in Washington County. They have also experienced the old Jim Crow becoming the "new Jim Crow" in Ore- gon as Exclusionary Laws of the 1800s became redlining and divestment in the twentieth century and gentrification and displacement in the twenty-first. Black people of all income levels continue to experience discrimination in home loan 10 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR lending practices. They also deeply feel the criminalization of Black bodies as the most likely community to be incarcerated in the county. Black kids are most targeted by harsh disciplinary practices in schools. Despite every attempt to drive African-Americans out of Oregon they are still here and advocating for them- selves and their families, friends and community members. This is their biggest victory against racism. Community members want infrastructure to organize the African-American population in Washington County. The community also identifies building political power and redressing the lack of diversity in deci- sion-making as a high priority for social change in Washington County. They are skeptical about hollow attempts at diversity and representation that does not change outcomes either for their community or for people of color on the whole. -' ..z--,---„, ----,0- PtI s II' .'"..........: 1.'t 4' X COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AFRICAN COMMUNITIES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY Al'[.IA IN WASHINGTON COUNTY Many community members find the label "African"problematic because it masks the diversity of experiences in the community and is connected to the In- mainstream racialized stereotypes of Africa as a monolithic identity: Community has grown by approximately hctwccn 2001,and 2011 0 Vmcmbrrs of the Sub-Saharan African community living in 1$'ashington County arc US citizens by birth anti approximately half of thrill arc Oregon-horn of Sub-Saharan African immigrants in \X'ashington County carer from Community advocates urge local governments to partner with them to conduct a trauma-informed community count in Washington County The African community in Washington County are varied and diverse—they are rich in cultural and linguistic diversity, in life experience as citizens, immigrants and refugees; as youth and elders, as working professionals and as students. Be- ing subsumed under the label "African" is problematic for many community members because it masks the diversity of experiences in the community and is connected to frustrating mainstream racialized stereotypes of Africa as a country rather a continent of different countries. They like living in Washington county 12 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR for its diversity, plentiful space and as a good place to raise and educate their kids. They also miss the community they left behind and want opportunities and spaces to build community here. African communities have high levels of educa- tion and expertise and they call attention to institutionalized racism in schools, employment and workplace culture and criminal justice, which constrains them from contributing their full potential to Oregon. They also prioritize boosting ilit li\ ...,r." .77741 , \ 4 ‘ ; '441* '441.440,1 1 ‘ r ttS4Nilili• culturally specific infrastructure as well as small business creation that supports community well-being. They urge readers and policymakers to take the experi- ences they share as a starting point and and take action and resource the com- munity that is already advocating for themselves to become partners in bringing about transformational change in Washington County. 13 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR ASIAN AND ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY AT ItAST IN WASHINGTON COUNTY 1 out of 5Asians in Washington County identify as hi/multiracial, and it is crucial that their experiences count of Asian wnununiries in 57%i Washington County arc immigrants 14144.s.0) p 13,25 L student,that i.Irntilirti{a. Asian or Pacific Islander in 20I Asian communities in Washington County mostly originate From Cambodia, China, India, Japan, the Korean peninsula, Philippines,and Vietnam The stories of Asians and Asian-Americans in Washington County are stories of migration. The presence and size of Asian groups that live in Washington Coun- ty are a direct outcome of the Immigration & Nationality Act of 1965 and US Cold War politics in Southeast Asia. There is little recognition of that reality as well as the history of Asian communities who were used for their cheap labor in the nineteenth century, were subsequently villainized and excluded from the country before being allowed back in based on the US economy's needs. Racism in the US has lumped together communities of different histories and heritage into one catch-all Asian identity. Consequently, data practices assume that all Asians have similar socio-economic outcomes that are at par if not better than 14 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR LIBV gas"' White people. This has resulted in systemic practices that pit communities of color against each other. Asians, overall, are propped up as "model minority"— people of color who are seen as well educated and high income, law abiding and assimilating into American society, against African-Americans and Latinos who are vilified as not being able to "pull themselves up by the bootstraps," being "riven" with crime, and "refusing" to assimilate into the mainstream. Asian and Asian-Americans consider these to be extremely harmful because it both prevents them from articulating the manner in which institutional racism impacts them and marginalizes them from participating in bringing about transformational racial justice change in their region. Community members prioritize data disag- gregation as a means of deconstructing the Oriental notion of`Asian." They also militate against racist tropes of being considered foreigners and therefore not a part of civic life even though 43% of Asian and Asian-American communities in Washington county in 2016 were born in the US and that population has grown at a rate similar to immigrants in the community. Throughout their historical economic segregation and their current reality, Asian and Asian-American com- munities have shown up for each other by welcoming new immigrants, hosting cultural gatherings to combat isolation, opening and patronizing community- owned businesses. 15 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR LATINO COMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON COUNTY AT 1 LAST 96, 034 IN WASHINGTON COUNTY 170/0 of Washington County population Lit:omprise 1/3 of poputlatkn growth in the county between 2007-2016 I7YTYY 1 in 5 people in the Latino community arc nl Puerto Kion.Salvadoran. (juattvtalan,and Central and South American ungiru. 8,885 .students in 2015. identified.0 Latino and Native American Population; of p t:plc of C:ct.d Amtvican(excluding Mexican)origin in Wuhington IIIl'ouni is arger(tun in\lulmtru.mah C nunuv t her 2/3 of children and youth in the 5-17 age range are bilingual Latinos have a long and rich history as residents of Washington County. They are a critical political, social and economic driving force here. The Latino workforce is integral to the economy of the Silicon Forest and a driver of Oregon's agricul- tural productivity. From the time that they first came to Washington County as 16 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR t ".: t it: -,_._7:4• ,...1:, . _.,,:ii,'414' rf ej ,f , 4 40110 \\111%:.* ilk' '4* ., ' 1191 ' _ , ,. ,97. ,,,,,. , _._... 0... .... . . ,, ....., ... , 4 , _ ,..., ,... i / .-,. i', 1 lic.,. A1 i i seasonal farmworkers, the community has built community and infrastructures of support to counter the isolation, exclusion and marginalization effects of con- tinuing immigration policies. While immigrants have served to support the economic growth of the US and been drivers for economic productivity, some of them have not been granted the regard and legitimization of becoming docu- mented. The community is diverse and more than one story, as much as racism tries to put them in a box of stereotypes. Community members emphasise both the persisting intergenerational impact of exclusionary immigration policies and economic marginalization, as well as the creative and resourceful ways in which they have endured and pushed back against structural racism. As the community has grown in the region, representation in leadership and decision-making tables have not kept up. Latinos in Washington County are increasingly coming out of the shadows that they were forced into by fear of anti-immigration policies and economic injustices, and prioritizing civic engagement and building political power. They are increasingly running for office, getting elected and re-defining leadership. 17 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH AFRICAN COMMUNITIES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY AT LEAST 9 ) 300 IN WASHINGTON COUNTY Oak 1 OM Of con,n,n,tity residents in V? the County has at least a Bachelor's degree, a highct share than both the White population and the county on the whole, 57,3,0Immigrants, Ftelugres and Asylum seekers ■ K 12 Students ■ Over )iF 4 ol'the community are eligible ❑ to vote or hold elected office Middle Eastern and North African community members in Washington County are part of immigration waves to the US that started in the early twentieth cen- tury. The 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act that removed restrictions on immigration from regions other than Europe ushered in a wide variety of Middle Eastern and North African immigrants including those seeking education, em- ployment and family unification as well as refugees fleeing conflict. They strive to put down roots in Washington County. They have been building and strength- ening culturally specific organizations here that serve their community and build 18 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR relationships with mainstream society. Despite their rich intellectual and cultural potential, they are hyper-visible and invisible in harmful ways. A long history of US involvement in the Middle East including the wars in Iraq, post 9/11 Is- lamophobia, the Syrian refugee crisis and Trump administration's ban targeting Muslims from that part of the world, makes Middle Eastern communities appear and be treated as an omnipresent threat to US society. At the same time, they are invisible in policymaking and data practices. Community members seek rec- ognition of their tremendous potential and vitality, and dismantling of barriers constraining them especially refugee communities. •Y Y s _ E"'4111': �._ � 4 i x ‘ 0 111, akt /X I *. p COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY AT LEAST 5, 538 538 IN WASHINGTON COUNTY id.ity cncompasscs at least 2 Vdistuct communities.including Chamorros, Chuukese, Fijians. Marshallese. Native Hawaiians, Samoans, and Tongans. Fastest growing community(tot whom data is Polynesian communities such as Samoans availabio both in the US and in Washington (=ounty--thry have grown 6p approximately and Tonga TIS am the largest suh-group numbering 60%between MO and 20I S. around 3 3719 pe ple in Washington County. 51 % Biracial a,td tlultiracia►Norir nip 710/0 English only Elouseholds Appwximatcly 2,761 Native Hawaiian I out of 10 (�(�j] arc immigrants residents and fewer than 1 I V V V people of of Native I iawaiian and Pacific Islander 1\9irr4ncsian des«,tt 900/0 communities are 1.11 citiznts by birth The Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander identity encompasses at least twen- ty distinct communities, including Chamorros, Chuukese, Fijians, Marshallese, Native Hawaiians, Samoans and Tongans. They have experienced a legacy of colonization and political control by the US including being the base of nuclear weapons testing starting in 1946 that adversely impacted their social structures, 20 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR health outcomes and way of life. They are the fastest growing community (for whom data is available) both in the US and in Washington County. They have a strong sense of cultural identity but racist policies and institutions make them invisible by putting them together with Asian communities, which assumes they fir ,. . S .4 # zx_ 1/4 V , . 0 .die 11 4„,..„. „ , . ...... .. _ 4 `.iet 1 : tom 41 _ _ io I es t h do A have similar histories and socio-economic experiences. As Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities strive and advocate for issues that impact their lives and greater visibility and representation in public policymaking, they emphasise the need for more refined ways to tell their own stories. They prioritize the ex- pansion of diversity and equity to include their lived experiences distinct from the "Asian Pacific Islander" label and for visibility in data practices that are the basis of policymaking. 21 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR SLAVIC COMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON COUNTY AT LEA SI 1 1 857 IN WASHINGTON COUNTY 9 0 of Sias it:ixussian speaking adults in 66 t l al S4tvir/kussian speakcn in Washington 0 Washington County are citirrns rithrt by birth c:cturny in in English-only hottsrltotaj, 170Y*u)or by ram/mini)(20°u)_ 4 8 7 Estimated K-12 Student, Community member tiay there is a highet { prorntiun at inin iggrants in the community 27oki than rhr ntficul estimate of The Slavic and Russian-speaking community has been the largest refugee-based community in Oregon. Slavic and Russian-speaking immigrants were historical- ly attracted to Oregon because of its farmland. Washington County has provided jobs (many work at Intel) and looked enough like their home countries, that the immigrant groups were able to establish their own communities. They live and work in the county, but few locals realize they are here. The reasons for the invisibility of the Slavic community are their appearance as White Caucasians and their preference to live in tight-knit communities. On the one hand, they are differentially treated as White by institutions such as law enforcement and schools, and on the other hand, their issues and concerns especially related to 22 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR A. i. ,11w i ;, 4 #I } 104 i� 4 4 tia s ` . v ' r o- ` • '. rf+ . s ' ..#* :. t • f 'i •01,4, ' . . , M• i, . • } , ,... P • • f • + t • • f • ! • • • • ': •! • • • • i , a • • • • • A_ • • • • .r • i ; - ._, it iiil. s ..i .. A i . ,, ' .. , ,_ language barriers, recent immigrant families, and foreign credential recognition are overlooked. They ask for visibility in data and policymaking so their expe- riences in the school system, child welfare, criminal and juvenile justice, health and social services are counted. 23 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR RESEARCH JUSTICE Community based participatory research methodology of this project is in- formed by our research justice vision and creates space for communities to be leaders and partners at all decision points of the research process. Our vision of research justice centers the issues of power and equity in research processes and argues that mainstream research practices and data have perpetuated systemic inequities. The CCC starts with the premise that the research process needs to be just and equitable, and to shift communities of color from research subjects into researchers, knowledge producers and communicators. Research practices should be anti-racist to achieve the racial equity we seek to achieve in the region. There are stories and priorities that communities of color and likeminded elected officials, public and private stakeholders want to tell about about the im- pact of institutional racism on lived experiences and there are stories that we are limited to telling because of data constraints. Communities of color are resilient; they have persisted, survived, mobilized and advocated. They are still here in Or- Right to Research the right to self determine and create knowledge that we consitkr most vital for us to thrive. Decolonize Data Right to be Heard Right to Know 7n use social science tools-such 1b access information beyond our as surveys,interviews.mapping,• reach.whether that knowledge is to package our knowledge into inaccessible due to cost,technical data to convey to decision maker, jargon,or other harriers and other chosen audiences 24 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR egon despite repeated systemic attempts of genocide, "sundown" laws, restrictive immigration policies that also extract their labor, Islamophobia and xenophobia. They continue to counter and push back on persisting racial inequities. Howev- er, mainstream data practices have either wilfully or unintentionally rarely cap- tured this resilience. Most attempts at data collection and analyses have rendered communities even more invisible or inflicted more trauma. Let the stories that are missing be a call to action for research justice—to empower communities of color as experts of their experience. SiIt 41 op 44 -a t z - 4.' , a I 1-k'111 I I III 111 I I' ,"r )0 4 000000,000,0-" 4.- / r * AY i - 'y) O" 4 e -:' :::7,.„,,, ,,,,-,:,-' ,, . ...... - _ ,-„, :,,,,,,„ ,„ , ,,, , , .„,,,,,,,,, . ,,, __ e 4 s t 25 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR CALL TO ACTION We believe that Washington County is strongest when our communities thrive, where we are valued and respected, and the assets, strengths and resilience of our communities recognized. The following calls to action have emerged from this project. These are framed in a way that encourages various stakeholders such as local government, elected officials, public agencies, law enforcement, school districts, boards and commissions, private sector such as businesses, corporations and schools, to build power among communities of color to partner in racial justice change in Washington County. They are written in broad themes to give space for community-led, creative and cross-cultural solutions. 1 . CROSS-SECTORAL CHANGE: Communities of color experience institutional racism across systems of immi- gration, education, economic development, housing, health, incarceration and racial profiling and so on. Their experience in one system directly ties to their in- tersecting identities including documentation status and their experiences with other systems. a. Transformational change is cross-sectoral change and strategies should take into account the compounding effects of racism especially on undocumented immigrants and low-income people of color. b. Public and private institutions should prioritize and use their power to call out and dismantle racism across sectors. 2. DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT: Communities of color are re-defining equity, inclusion, diversity and leadership and leading strategies to bring about transformational change. a. Governments and public agencies should continue to emphasize the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by including all communities of color in decision-making. b. Governments and public agencies should redress lack of representation 26 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR and integrate communities of color into every fiber of public governance such as budgeting and procurement, and hiring and retention of employees of color. c. Governments should build partnerships and relationships with communities of color and not be transactional, by valuing the time, expertise and experience of our communities of color and addressing barriers to participation. d. Governments and public agencies should collaborate with one another to create and implement racial equity plans. e. Democratic government should form boards and commissions in partnership with communities of color that have decision-making power and to which they are accountable. 3. CULTURAL SPECIFICITY: Communities of color have varied histories and lived experiences in Washington County. a. There should be increased allocation of public and private resources for culturally specific and trauma informed services and programs. b. There should be increased provision of culturally specific and trauma informed services and programming especially in education, social services and healthcare. 4. EDUCATION: Communities of color see education an important pathway for economic em- powerment, an important basis of community building and cultural identity development among youth. a. Educational institutions should value, nourish and promote the various histories, heritage and languages of the student body. b. Educational institutions should reform practices to be empathetic of the lived experiences of students of color especially from low income, immigrants and refugee families in order to foster access to high quality education. 27 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR c. Educational institutions should address and dismantle barriers rooted in institutional racism to eliminate disparities in outcomes and experiences of all students of color. d. Educational institutions should be safe places for all students of color. 5. EQUITABLE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: Communities of color contribute to the local and regional economy and seek to make Washington County their home. a. Public and private employers should ensure pay equity, opportunities for career advancement, workforce development and a safe and welcoming environment for employees of color especially for refugee communities. b. Both public and private institutions should dismantle discriminatory practices such as in financial lending practices, promote entrepreneurship among communities of color, recognize the aspirations, drive and talents of immigrants, and ensure affordable and fair housing. 6. POLITICAL REPRESENTATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Communities of color not only have a large voting eligible population, they are also organizers, thought leaders, candidates for office, elected officials and mem- bers of boards and commissions. a. Elected and appointed officials in all government and public agencies should reflect the communities of color they serve. b. Those in positions of power should make space for communities of color to run, vote, be elected, and be appointed to decision-making positions at all levels of power. c. Those in positions of power should create structures of support for people of color in elected and/or decision-making positions at all levels of power. d. Civic engagement should be inclusive of all people whether they have the right to vote or not. 28 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR 7. COMMUNITY BUILDING: Communities of color live, play, pray/worship and work in Washington County despite centuries of racism and oppression. a. Their efforts to build community and connections to counteract isolation should be resourced and supported. b. There should be a culture of compassion and everyone should be respected and made to feel welcome. c. Washington County should celebrate its multiracial and multiethnic population. 8. RESEARCH JUSTICE: Communities of color are experts in their own lives, possessing experiential, his- torical, and cultural knowledge. Mainstream research and data do not capture the full lived experiences of communities of color. a. Communities of color should be partners in research design, data collection, data ownership, and data analysis as experts in their experiences. b. Governments and public agencies should recognize community experiences, expertise, and knowledge as evidence in policy making. c. Public agencies including schools and law enforcement should track data about communities of color that is hidden in mainstream data practices in a culturally appropriate manner in order to accurately assess racial disparities and differential treatment. d. Both public and private institutions should be transparent and accountable to communities of color by including them in evaluation of impact of policymaking on racial justice transformation in Washington County. 29 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR WASHINGTON COUNTY RESEARCH STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Fr►l BEAVERTON ��7oN t�/ SCHOOL DISTRICT '� a` ,t h s � < ADELANTE " MUSE RES `" "' Virginia Garcia Memorial [DUCATION•IMOOWFRMfNT• OREGO'S c%ittjofTualatin HEALTH CENTER ENTERPRISE 0 ASK Visionnot:H trco ea Metro V. Action Network 0044tetst4.CENTRO CULTURAL HILLSBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT r/ I Se ti;rsliirrglontouut onotl S family lover OP FOREST Ci ROVE -t oN Beaverton .�rt,. Rrnn r„w,r,,..„r bw,,,.,g,:J,rI,•c KA OR c • mamma NAOMI COMMON • JPJ,71Ny� TIGARD (ijHillsboro ( ' Mite LatinoNetwork 0 NY I.*♦ l ortegyi 4k„,ATIoo Thanks to Focus Group Participants, Community Reviewers and Jurisdic- tional Reviewers Thanks and appreciation for support and advice: Britt Conroy, Joy Alise Davis, Kate Gonsalves, Roger Gonzales, Orlando Lopez, Nichole Maher, Marjorie McGee, Raahi Reddy, Vivian Satterfield, Emily Wang, Shannon Wight, Women's Foundation of Oregon Thanks and appreciation for data support: City of Beaverton, City of Cornelius, City of Forest Grove, City of Hillsboro, City of Tigard, City of Tualatin, Metro, Oregon Department of Education, Oregon Health Authority,Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation, Washington County and its public agencies 30 COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Interim Executive Director: Dani Ledezma Former Executive Director (2009-2017): Julia Meier Principal Researcher and Writer: Shweta Moorthy, PhD CCC Board of Directors: Paul Lumley, Chair; Jose Eduardo Gonzalez, Vice- Chair; Lee Po Cha, Board Treasurer; Kara Carmosino, Board Secretary; Djimet Dogo, Carmen Rubio CCC Staff Kodey Park Bambino, Jenny Lee, Shweta Moorthy, Nakisha Nathan, Maggie Tallmadge Funders: City of Beaverton, City of Cornelius, City of Forest Grove, City of Hillsboro, City of Tigard, City of Tualatin, Metro, Oregon Community Foun- dation, Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation, United Way of the Columbia-Wil- lamette, Washington County Community Partners:Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO); Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO); Kap- wa Consulting; Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA); Oregon Somali Family Education Center (OSFEC), IRCO-Asian Family Center, IRCO-Slavic Network Of Oregon Research Team:Ann Curry-Stevens, Jaboa Lake, Pauline Lewis, Rachel Torres Demographer: Eco Northwest Communications and Design: Karalie Juraska, Eddie Sherman, Tripp Somerville, Rachel Torres Photography:Joshua Manus (Metro), Eddie Sherman, Steering Committee and Community Partners. Member Organizations of Coalition of Communities of Color http://www.coalitioncommunitiescolor.org/ccc-members/ 31 ram Coalition of NM Communities of la Color AIS-5283 9. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 08/22/2023 Length(in minutes): 10 Minutes Agenda Title: Library Holds Locker Project presentation Authored By: Halsted Bernard Presented By: Circulation Manager Cheryl Cyr Item Type: Update,Discussion,Direct Staff Public Hearing No Legal Ad Required?: Publication Date: Information EXPLANATION OF ISSUE Teammates want to introduce the Council to an upcoming Library project.The Tigard Public Library was selected as the pilot partner with Washington County Cooperative Library Services to assess the workload required to operate Library Holds Lockers and report out to County library partners the feasibility of expanding access through patron self-help holds lockers. During the pilot phase the Tigard Public Library will survey community members to see if there is interest in off-site lockers or other expanded access options. ACTION REQUESTED None,informational only. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Dates of Previous and Potential Future Considerations Soft opening: end of August/early September Grand opening: late September/early October Impacts (Community, Budget, Policies and Plans/Strategic Connection) Supports the Library's Strategic Plan, Objective I: to expand access into the community ALTERNATIVES& RECOMMENDATION None. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES N/A Attachments Holds Locker Pilot Project Info Tigard Public Library-WCCLS Holds Locker Pilot Project The Tigard Public Library was selected as the pilot partner with Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) to assess the workload required to operate the lockers and report out to County library partners the feasibility of expanding access through holds lockers. During the pilot phase, our Library will survey community members to see if there is interest in off-site lockers or other expanded access options. The pilot will be for 2 years and during that time anyone with a WCCLS library card can reserve items for pickup at the holds locker location in the lobby of the Tigard Public Library. We look forward to testing this type of access with our community members and the feedback we gather will be critical in helping other WCCLS libraries determine if holds lockers would work for them, as well providing data for our Library to consider in expanding its access points. pick M . UP J a; 41101 EN] = rins Example of locker with marketing wrap, ours will have Library/WCCLS branding The new installation will hold 79 lockers in a variety of sizes. On weekdays, the lockers will be available an hour earlier than other library services- opening at 9:00 AM Monday through Friday. They are the first holds pickup lockers offered in Washington County. The project was funded with a grant provided to WCCLS through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and will be tracked to inform the development of future Library services throughout Washington County. Timeline: Installation, Training and Testing: August Soft opening: end of August/early September Grand opening: late September/early October AIS-5305 10. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 08/22/2023 Length (in minutes): 45 Minutes Agenda Title: Time,Place,Manner Ordinance Update Authored By: Kim Ezell Presented By: City Attorney Rihala and Strategic Initiatives Program Manager Ezell Item Type: Update,Discussion,Direct Staff Public Hearing No Legal Ad Required?: Publication Date: Information EXPLANATION OF ISSUE Tigard's response to camping in the City is an evolving concern.In light of that,when Council enacted Tigard's new camping rules in Ordinance 23-03,the body asked for regular updates on the implementation of the ordinance beginning in August 2023 and every six months thereafter.This briefing is to provide the requested update and to ask Council for direction on updating the ordinance,if needed.In particular,staff will provide information on the regional context and other considerations regarding open flames and camping stoves at campsites. ACTION REQUESTED Staff requests Council guidance on whether to propose an update to the Time,Place,Manner regulations,particularly the prohibition on all fires and cooking stoves. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Dates of Previous and Potential Future Considerations Council was first briefed on Time,Place,Manner considerations on May 9,2023 and Council passed Time,Place, Manner regulations on May 23rd. Staff will continue to update Council on the implementation of Time,Place,Manner every six months. Public Involvement Significant public involvement has been done throughout the Time,Place,Manner rule-setting and implementation process including community group briefings,one-on-one meetings with concerned stakeholders,and broad engagement through the website. Impacts (Community,Budget,Policies and Plans/Strategic Connection) Council adopted'Reduce Houselessness'as a 2023-2024 Council Goal.A key element of staff's action plan to accomplish the Goal is to enact and implement a time,place,manner ordinance that will support the entire community. ALTERNATIVES&RECOMMENDATION Council may choose to direct staff to propose amendments for any aspect of the current regulations. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Tigard's Time,Place,Manner Regulations:https://library.gcode.us/lib/tigard_or/pub/municipal_code/item/tide_7-chapter_7_80-7_80_030 Attachments TPMUpdate_Council 4 Time , Place , Manner Update Council Presentation August 22, 2023 PRESENTATION OUTLINE Section Summary 1 Legal Updates 2 Implementation 3 Considerations for Ordinance Amendments 4 Questions? r N c aQ C -0Q rt N UPDATES Portland • Challenge to reasonableness of city's ordinance City of Grants Pass • Ninth Circuit refused to hear en banc appeal in Johnson • Decision of 3-member panel stands City of Bend • Circuit court judge denied injunction against city cleanup and closure of encampment • Federal court agreed with circuit court • Tort notice provided to city claiming camping ordinance is not objectively reasonable 3 so m 3 m 3Q rt o 7 IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE _. May 22, 2023 Jul 1 2023 July-August 2023 y September 2023 Tigard adopted Intensive Time Place Time, Place, Houseless TPM Enforcement Manner Manner rules Outreach led by begins regulations went into effect the County IMPLEMENTATION : COMMUNICATION Communication f: '� City• website available with � • , � s � yw- information on rules, resources -111161,. that are available, and a map of C°mamm.Swum.Hamm*. prohibited camping areas What You Should Know about Camping in Tigard • Brochure created with rules and The City of Tigard is required by law to allow camping with reasonable time,place. resources, distributed through and manner restrictions.These restrictions go into effect on July 1.2023. It's important to remember that these City buildings, Farmer's Market, restrictions will not reduce houselessness in the City of Tigard.Tigard City Council has and TPD Outreach adopted a Council Goal to Reduce Houselessness and work continues with our partners to increase the supply of emergency shelter.remove barriers to sustainable • Internal outreach to City housing,and create more housing opportunities in our community. teammateso n the new rules • For more information on Tigard's camping restrictions.see this webpage. • You can also find the complete text of the new restrictions in Tigard Municipal Code Chapter 7.80. IMPLEMENTATION : SERVICES Services • Three new porta-potties available at City Hall, the Library, and Public Works with additional r: trash cans is • New day-time storage facility to r y.. be available this fall C. Considerations for Ordinance Amendments FIRES : WARMING AND COOKING Current State • Fire of all kinds is prohibited in Tigard's ordinance due to perceived danger Neighboring Jurisdictions • Hillsboro: Allows small camp stoves and cooking devices, no open flames • Beaverton: Prohibits all fire and gas heaters • Tualatin: Prohibits fire, doesn't address cooking stoves • Washington County: Prohibits warming fires, doesn't address cooking stoves FIRES : WARMING AND COOKING Considerations • TVF&R does not prohibit the use of warming or cooking fires unless they present a risk to people or property • Fire, particularly in the summer months, can pose a public safety risk • Large propane tanks in particular can be dangerous • Winters are cold and existing outside without heat can be dangerous to our unhoused community members • Community members camping outside have access to food that requires heating • Camping is allowed on City property, if fires are allowed on City property this opens the City to liability and fire damage FIRES : WARMING AND COOKING Options 1. Retain current warming and cooking fire prohibition. 2. Allow small stoves and cooking devices to be used. Prohibit open flame and large propane tanks. 3. Allow small open flame fires and cooking devices for warming and cooking. Prohibit large propane tanks. 4. Other? A C (ID N 7:0 • N f • • • 1 Small r A R 2 a ,.,.. �. o _ E �« �. a n., x8a 4114 ay Camp stoves