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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 05/11/1993 Parks Committee Minutes May 11, 1993 Councilmembers Present: Christi Houser and Paul Mann. Staff Present: Tony McCarthy, Barney Wilson, Tom Brubaker, May Miller, Cheryl Fraser, Julie Stangle, Grady Kizziar, Alana McIalwain, Patrice Thorell , and Sue Viseth. Others Present: Sue Rahr, King County Police Department, and Diane Lewis, Project Lighthouse. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR METRO SHORELINE IMP,R ENT GRANT FUNDS and RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR KING COUNTY COMERVATION FUTURES FUNDING These are two resolutions which allow the Parks Department to apply for outside funding. Barney Wilson explained that the Public Works Department is working with the Parks Department on the Upper Mill Creek project, as 'they are also interested in the City acquiring the property. The Parks Department has entered into these resolutions before with funding agencies. Wilson said that if there are any questions regarding the projects, Helen Wickstrom will be available at the Council meeting when they are presented. In response to Tony McCarthy's concern, Wilson said there are no City matching funds required. In fact, for one of the projects, the Parks Department is using one grant as a matching fund for the other funding source. Councilmember Mann moved to pass the two resolutions on to full Council for action. Councilmember Houser seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.* YOUTH CENTER - PLANNING AND DESIGN - RFP Cheryl Fraser explained that the Parks Committee, at its last meeting, requested that the RFP be refined to include the environmental issue, and to not include a dollar figure but rather seek letters of intent from architects. Then an architect could be selected, with the final selection brought to Parks Committee for approval at which time a dollar amount could be added. Fraser then presented the updated version of the RFP. Tom Brubaker recommended that the RFP be further amended to move the personnel section to another area of the document. Councilmember Mann moved to adopt the Youth Center Planning and Design RFP with changes recommended by the City Attorney's office. Councilmember Houser seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.* 2 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROJECT LIGHTHOUSE AND A KENT YOUTH CENTER At Councilmember Mann's request, Cheryl Fraser helped put together a resolution that would draw together Project Lighthouse and the Council 's agenda with regard to a youth facility. Councilmember Mann explained that the Lighthouse project focuses on a teen center whereas the Council 's concept is for a total youth center. He said he feels the resolution addresses bringing the two together. Councilmember Mann then read the resolution. He stated that Project Lighthouse is in the process of applying for grants, and endorsement of this resolution would support their position in obtaining a grant. Regarding Section 4 of the resolution which addresses use of City resources, Fraser explained that in order not to duplicate services, those involved in drafting the resolution wanted to make some clear policy statement that everyone supported. The group wants some indication from Council that they will support the opening of the O'Brien school site and use of some City resources. She explained that Project Lighthouse is looking at the short term solution of opening O'Brien Elementary immediately and getting it going now. Councilmember Mann's committee is looking at long range (2-8 years) alternatives for a youth facility in this community. Councilmember Mann pointed out that this is not an ordinance but a resolution which expresses where the Council 's heart is with regard to this project. Councilmember Houser requested that Section 4 be made more specific to indicate what City resources are available for use. McCarthy reported that the City has received no formal request from Project Lighthouse at this time. Once Project Lighthouse decides what they want, they will come back to the City with a proposal . The Council can then decide whether to accept it or not accept it. Councilmember Mann moved to adopt the resolution in support of Project Lighthouse and a Kent Youth Center. Councilmember Houser seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.* ADDED ITEM Introductions Cheryl Fraser introduced Julie Stangle, the new Youth at Risk Coordinator; Diane Lewis, Director of Project Lighthouse; and Sue Rahr from the King County Police Department Anti-Gang Unit. * Councilmember Johnson was later reached by phone and was in support of all issues discussed at the meeting.