From:            Maria Batayola
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Cc:                Estela Ortega (El Centro); Beacon Hill Council (Group Email); KC CM Girmay Zahilay; Tammy Morales; Turla,
Alexis; Sheila Brush; Debi Wagner; Erik Stanford ; jimmym@burienwa.gov; sofiaa@burienwa.gov
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] Public Comment on Oct 13, 2020 Port Commissioners Consideration of Equity Resolution
Date:              Tuesday, October 13, 2020 10:59:10 AM

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October 13, 2020
Greetings from Seattle Beacon Hill Council and El Centro De La Raza.Thank you for the
opportunity to comment on the Port of Seattle's proposed Equity Resolution.
The progress that the Port has made in implementing its commitment to non-discrimation through
the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is commendable. However, it is missing one
component, which is equity for the communities it serves and impacts. 

We strongly recommend that the OEDI scope includes proactive implementation of an internal
monitoring role for 1) Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act as amended to ensure equal access to
programs, services and facilities regardless of race, color, national origin, gender etc by entities
receiving federal monies, and 2) the Presidential Order on Environmental Justice. 
Seattle Beacon Hill neighborhood is impacted by flights that occur every 90 seconds between 70-
90 decibels before COVID. Our population is 72% people of color, 44% immigrants and 1 out of 4
are poor. The Port has a mitigation program to alleviate noise. We are not eligible for that
program despite the adverse impact on the health and environment of our community members. 
The recommendations to have OEDI include Title VI and Environmental Justice monitoring in its
scope is consistent with the Port's Mission and commitment to equity.  The Equity Community
Advisory Committee is also an excellent idea that can provide meaningful input to the Port of
Seattle. We are very interested in serving on the Committee. We look forward to the expansion of
OEDI scope of work through the Equity Resolution. 
Mil gracias and salamat po.
Estela Ortega, Executive Director, El Centro De La Raza
Maria Batayola, Chair, Beacon Hill Council
c: Girmay Zahilay, King County Councilmember District 2
Tammy Morales, Seattle City Councilmember District 2
Alexis Turla, Legislative Staff, CM Tammy Morales Office
Jimmy Mata, Mayor, City of Burien
Sofia Aragon, Burien Councilmember
Erik Standford, Co-Chair, Quiet Skies South Seattle
Debi Wagner, Officer, Quiet Skies Coalition
Sheila Brush, Chair, Quiet Skies Puget Sound