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Councilmember Marx asked Mr. Anthes if there was any data collected regarding the LGBT <br /> community. Mr. Anthes confirmed that gender identity was included in the survey and that the <br /> data is readily available. <br /> Councilmember Rader asked if there is still ongoing discussion about implementing the Action <br /> Plan body and what the next steps are. Mr. Anthes explained that Community Solutions would <br /> work with the Administration to bring a proposal for next steps to Council. He expressed the <br /> importance of support for the body. <br /> Chair Kepple and Mr. Anthes spoke about the implementation tool and the perspectives that <br /> Lakewood residents will be able to offer. There are opportunities for more people to join the <br /> process. Chair Kepple brought up that more individuals participated in the online charette than <br /> the in-person charette, and asked if this was typical or unique to Lakewood. Mr. Anthes <br /> explained that the online survey was up for a week while the in-person event was a single day. <br /> He also expressed that people feel more comfortable sharing their opinions online. <br /> Chair Kepple expressed her support for the Action Plan and mentioned that January was <br /> designated as Poverty Awareness Month for the City of Lakewood. She tied in the idea of <br /> disrupting the status quo by acting for change. <br /> Councilmember Shachner questioned the recommendation to establish a separate body. Mr. <br /> Anthes responded that having an advisory committee brings members to the table and allows for <br /> community participation. <br /> Anti-Racism Task Force Member Angelina Steiner spoke about the accountability and <br /> relationship-building that occurs in a board. <br /> Three Arches Foundation President Kristin Broadbent expressed that the CHNA aligns with the <br /> Three Arches Foundation's mission of health and well-being for people in Lakewood. She <br /> explained the importance of the data collected and how an implementation tool will keep work <br /> moving forward. <br /> Healthy Lakewood Foundation Director Kate Ingersoll highlighted that systemic issues will not <br /> be solved with one entity. She shared her support for the advisory committee as a unifying body. <br /> Chair Kepple thanked the organizations for attending the meeting. She expressed her views on <br /> the proposed standing body. <br /> Councilmember Bullock expressed that the Action Plan is just the beginning, and he is looking <br /> forward to learning more about the project. <br /> Approval of the minutes of the Health& Human Services Committee held September 12, <br /> 2022 <br /> 2 <br />