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DEI Coalition schedules Fairview Park garden presentation; approves minutes and agenda
Summary
At its May 6 meeting, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coalition approved the April 1 minutes and the meeting agenda 4-0, recorded a scheduled presentation on the Fairview Park Open Space Garden Initiative whose presenter was unable to attend, and reviewed updates on outreach, events and pedestrian improvements.
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coalition met May 6, 2026, in the Dunson Room at City Hall. The group approved the April 1, 2026 minutes and the meeting agenda by unanimous recorded votes of 4-0.
A guest presentation on the Fairview Park Open Space Garden Initiative was listed on the agenda. The transcript records that Emily Almanassra was scheduled to present but was unable to attend; the initiative remains on the Coalition’s agenda for a future meeting.
Members recorded several Old Business updates. The Coalition noted a council resolution on a proposed Coalition name change scheduled for first reading on May 9; a preliminary tri-fold layout for a street card outreach piece; a food truck proposal for which staff will contact Parks & Recreation; and community engagement outreach with a contact at Colors+. Members also reviewed planning for upcoming community events including Memorial Day, the State of the City and Summerfest and discussed an event tent update.
The Coalition discussed pedestrian access improvements proposed for Lorain Road, including snow-removal priorities, and reviewed the monthly city newsletter schedule and associated outreach opportunities.
No new business, public comments or announcements were recorded during the meeting. The Coalition set its next meeting for June 3, 2026.
Votes at a glance • Approval of April 1, 2026 minutes — approved, recorded vote 4-0 (SEG 008). Motion text, mover and seconder not specified in the transcript. • Approval of meeting agenda — approved, recorded vote 4-0 (SEG 009). Motion text, mover and seconder not specified in the transcript.
