HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 07/19/2007
Parks and Human Services Committee Meeting Minutes
July 19, 2007
Call to order: Debbie Ranniger called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
Changes to the Agenda: Ron Harmon replaced Debbie Raplee for the meeting.
Item No. 1: Approval of Minutes
Parks and Human Services Committee Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2007
Motion: Ron Harmon moved to approve the minutes of January 2007. Bob
O’Brien seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
Item 2: Item # Riverbend Surplus Equipment - Authorize
The equipment listed complies with current replacement policy guidelines. All of the
equipment listed is non-operational. The life expectancy is exhausted and would cost
more to repair than to replace. Some of the older equipment parts are no longer available,
thus making them non-repairable. The following list details the proposed equipment to
surplus:
1.) 1997 Lastec Articulatorp pull behind mower: Model X, SN3830596; 2.) 1998 Befco pull
behind mower w/3 decks: Model 17212-706D, SN196 (Frame) Nos. 197533, 197504,
197777; 3.) 1998 Befco pull behind mower w/2 decks (disassembled): Model 17212-706D,
SN192327, 192204; 4.) 2000 Toro Grounds Master 328, 4 wheel drive mower: Model GM
328, SN30627-210000223; 5.) 2000 Toro Grounds Master 328, 4 wheel drive mower:
Model GM 328, SN30627-2100000224.
Motion: Bob O'Brien moved to recommend Council authorize staff to dispose of
surplus equipment at Riverbend Golf Complex. Ron Harmon second and the
motion passed 3-0
Item #3 King Conservation District Reimbursable Grant for Green River Trail
Eagle Scout Project - Accept
Staff works with Scouts throughout the area to develop projects of value to the City and
to the Scout for attainment of the Eagle Scout honor. Joey Witmer, Troop #361, chose to
landscape a trail head on the Green River Trail near the Bridgewater 4 housing area in the
Lakes Development as his Eagle Scout project. Joey led other Scouts and completed his
project in February 2007, generating 230.03 volunteer hours at a value of $2,760.36 to
the city. The scouts provided the volunteer labor and the city provided the materials.
Staff submitted a grant request to the King Conservation District for Reimbursable Grant
funds on February 12, 2007, which was approved by the King Conservation District Board
on April 16, 2007. The grant funds reimbursed the city $1,993.94, the cost for renting the
sod cutter, and purchasing landscape fabric, grass seed, native plants and compost.
Motion: Ron Harmon moved to recommend accepting a $1,993.94 grant from
King Conservation District and authorizing the expenditure of funds in the
Eagle Scout Projects budget. Bob O'Brien seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Item 4: 132nd Street Neighborhood Park Master Plan - Approve
Three public meetings have been held to get input from citizens for the master plan on
September 30, 1998, April 19, 2006, and November 5, 2006.
The 5.5 acre property was purchased in 1996, with the goal to build a park to serve the
neighborhood. The site is located on the west side of 132nd Ave, north of Kent Kangley
Road at approximately 266th St. Park amenities proposed for the park include two tennis
courts, half basketball court, parking (12 stalls), restroom, picnic shelter, play equipment,
art studio, playfield, and loop trail. The trail will connect to the subdivisions on the
northern and southern edges of the park property, as well as connecting to the existing
trail to the west that traverses the perimeter of the regional retention pond.
Motion: Bob O'Brien moved to recommend approving the 132nd St.
Neighborhood Park Master Plan. Ron Harmon seconded and the motion passed
3-0.
Item #5: East Hill Maintenance Shop/Clark Lake Park - Informational
The site is located adjacent to the southern edge of Clark Lake Park. Design work has
begun on the proposed East Hill Maintenance Shop. Part of the project goal is to decide
how to handle the storm water detention facility. One design consideration is to treat the
storm water on the park site in a more natural and environmentally friendly manner,
rather than locate it within an expensive vault or in a traditional hardscaped facility.
Parks and Public Works staff held discussions to outline what the solution would look like
and how it might be a benefit to the short and long term goals of Clark Lake Park and the
Maintenance Shop. Parks staff met with members of the Clark Lake Park Steering
Committee on July 17, to update them on this proposal. Based on discussion feedback and
final design, future Council action may need to be taken.
Item #6: Phoenix Academy Update – Informational
Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, shared highlights of
the most recent discussions with the Kent School District regarding the potential
partnership at the Phoenix Academy. The campus is located at 11000 SE 264th -
previously the site of Sequoia Junior High School. A draft amendment to the original
Interlocal Agreement between the city and Kent School District is being designed that
accommodates the new programs and subsequent impacts to the facility.
Item #7: Housing and Human Services Presentation – Informational
Housing and Human Services Manager Katherin Johnson and Human Services Coordinator
Merina Hanson explained that this presentation will focus on the other services Kent
provides - county, state and nation-wide, as outlined in the Human Services Master Plan -
"Building a Better Community."
Parks and Human Services Committee Page 2
Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2007
Meeting Community Basics: Ensuring that people facing hardship have access to resources
to help meet immediate or basic needs, by working with the following programs/agencies:
Crisis Clinic - telephone services, HOME - Homeless Men's Shelter, Hospitality House -
Women's Shelter, Kent Food Bank - emergency services/food and clothes, Kent Youth and
Family Services - teen/parent housing, and the Multi Service Center - emergency services,
housing and housing stability.
Increasing Self-Reliance: Helping individuals break out of the cycle of poverty by
improving access to services and removing barriers to employment, by working with the
following programs/agencies: Child Care Resources - child care subsidies, Jewish Family
Service - immigrant/refugee employment, Multi Service Center - education, Ukrainian
Community Center of WA - refugee assistance project, Washington Women's Employment
and Education - self sufficiency, and Micro Enterprise Development programs at Green
River Community College and WA-CASH.
Strengthening Children and Families: Providing children, youth and families with
community resources needed to support their positive development, including early
intervention and prevention services, by working with the following programs/agencies:
Communities in Schools - mentoring, Children's Home Society - strengthening families,
Public Health - best beginnings, Children's Therapy Center - early intervention, Kent Youth
and Family Services - family counseling/teen substance abuse treatment.
Building Safer Communities
Providing resources and services that reduce violence, crime and neglect in our
community, by working with the following programs/agencies: Safe Havens Supervised
visitation and exchange center, Consejo - Latina domestic violence advocacy, DAWN -
domestic violence shelter and Crisis Line, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center,
and YWCA - Children's domestic violence program and domestic violence transitional
housing.
Improving Health and Well-Being: Providing access to services that allow individuals to
improve their mental and physical health, overall well-being, and ability to live
independently, by working with the following programs/agencies: Community Health
Centers - health care for the homeless/primary dental/primary medical, Valley Cities
Counseling - homeless outreach, survivor support, and the City of Kent - fall prevention
program/home repair program. Staff participates in numerous boards, committees and
commissions throughout the county and state.
Debbie Ranniger asked for contact information - call (253) 856-5070 for assistance, or
visit the Housing and Human Services office, located at City Hall at 220 4th Avenue South.
Bob O'brien questioned the self reliance effort. Katherin agreed that the focus for human
services has primarily focused on basic needs/emergencies, but Kent is adding prevention
to the program - helping people help themselves. Councilmember O'Brien asked about the
application process for the Home Repair program. Katherin explained that clients must
complete an application and follow the guidelines relating to income, handicap status, etc.
Parks and Human Services Committee Page 3
Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2007
Parks and Human Services Committee Page 4
Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2007
Ron Harmon asked how staff handles multiple languages. Katherin responded that City of
Kent staff assists and translators are used from the American Red Cross Language Bank.
Councilmember Harmon inquired about funding for Safe Havens Center. Katherin shared
that the federal grant term has run out, but the city is receiving funding from the state
and staff applied for an additional federal grant. Councilmember Harmon suggested
charging local cities a fee for using Safe Havens Visitation and Exchange Center.
Item #8: Monthly What’s Happening in Parks - Informational
• Very successful 4th of July Splash this year with approximately 18,000 participants.
Many thanks to Lori Hogan, Lori Flemm and staff, as well as police and fire staff
for their support.
• Another successful year in partnership with the Kent Lions Club for Cornucopia
Days.
• Two major baseball tournaments scheduled for this weekend: ASA Regional
Fastpitch Tournament at Service Club Ballfields with 36 teams and the USSSA
Men's Tournament at Russell Road with 16 teams.
• Eagle Scout Alex Wright was introduced and recognized for completing a
horseshoe pit for the Senior Center. Alex secured $770.37 in cash toward this
project. No city funds were used.
• Comcast Outdoor movie presenting Princess Bride is August 10, at Lake Meridian.
• Summer Concert Series:
o Tuesdays - noon at Kent Station
o Wednesdays - noon at Earthworks Park and West Fenwick Park
o Thursdays - 7:00 p.m. at Lake Meridian
o Call 253 85605050 for more information
The meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
Submitted by:
Teri Petrole
Council Committee Recorder