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Parks and Human Services Committee Meeting Parks and Human Services Committee Meeting
Minutes of October 16, 2008 Minutes of October 16, 2008
Call to Order: Debbie Ranniger called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Call to Order: Debbie Ranniger called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Council Committee Members Present: Chair Debbie Ranniger, Elizabeth
Albertson and Jamie Danielson. Debbie Ranniger was excused from the meeting at
Council Committee Members Present: Chair Debbie Ranniger, Elizabeth
Albertson and Jamie Danielson. Debbie Ranniger was excused from the meeting at
5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Added ItemsAdded Items:
Item #2 Comcast Donation Presentation to Kent Parks Foundation
Item #4 Kent Youth and Family Services Appreciation
Item #1 Meeting Minutes Dated September 18, 2008
Elizabeth Albertson moved to approve the minutes of September 18, 2008. Jamie
Danielson seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Item #2 Comcast Donation Presentation to Kent Parks Foundation
Terry Davis and Jim Martin of Comcast attended the meeting to present a check to
the Kent Parks Foundation for $5,460.00. Comcast volunteers participated in
“Comcast Cares” day at Lake Meridian Park in May, when 140 volunteers repainted
structures and planted native trees and shrubs. The donation will be used toward
the purchase of playground equipment at Lake Meridian. Debbie Ranniger shared
her appreciation for Comcast and suggested they be invited to the grand opening
ceremony for the new play equipment.
Item #3 DSHS Access and Visitation Grant Contract Amendment for Safe
Havens Services – Accept and Amend Budget
Katherin Johnson, Manager of Housing and Human Services stated that the State of
Washington DSHS Grant funds will be used to provide services to low income
families at the Safe Havens Visitation and Exchange Center. Funds will be used for
program costs. The original contract of $14,308.00 is deducted by a grant match,
amending the actual funding to $13,008.00.
Jamie Danielson moved to recommend accepting the State of Washington, DSHS
Access and Visitation Grant for $13,008.00 to fund Safe Havens services,
authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract amendment, and approving the
expenditure of funds in the Safe Havens budget. Elizabeth Albertson seconded and
the motion passed 3-0.
Item #4 2009 CDBG Annual Plan and Funding Allocations - Authorize
Katherin Johnson and Dinah Wilson of the Housing and Human Services Division
said that the City of Kent receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as an
Entitlement City. To receive this funding, the City is required to submit a Five-Year
Consolidated Plan for Housing & Community Development. The City’s Consolidated
Plan is in effect from 2008-2012. Prior to the beginning of each year of the
Consolidated Plan, the City must inform HUD and the community of the specific
actions planned to implement the objectives and strategies of the Plan. This is
outlined in the 2009 Action Plan, including the allocation of estimated resources
that will be used to carry out the objectives and strategies.
Elizabeth Albertson moved to recommend approving the proposed 2009 Community
Development Block Grant Action Plan, including funding allocations and contingency
plans, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the appropriate certifications and
agreements. Jamie Danielson seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Item #5 Kent Youth and Family Services
Mike Heinisch, Executive Director of the Kent Youth and Family Services attended
the meeting to acknowledge the City of Kent for being a leader in funding human
services. The committee discussed the proposed cuts within the King County budget
and subsequent negative impacts to human services programs in Kent. Katherin
Johnson will present an update on new statistics and impending human service
needs.
Item #6 Public Art Proposal Agreement for the Maintenance/Operations
Facility - Authorize
Cheryl dos Remedios, Visual Arts Coordinator, shared that artist Ries Niemi was
chosen by a public art selection panel to create an art proposal. Ries Niemi’s
proposal is tentative on November 7. The panel’s recommendation was approved by
the Kent Arts Commission on June 24. This public art project costing $15,000, will
create a transition between the surrounding neighborhood and the new
Maintenance Operations Facility. The intended audience for this public artwork will
be neighborhood residents, vehicular traffic and visitors to Clark Lake Park. The
design, fabrication and installation budget totals $200,000, including this initial
proposal agreement.
Elizabeth Albertson moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign an
agreement with Ries Niemi in the amount of $15,000 for the Maintenance /
Operations Facility Public Art Proposal, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney. Jamie Danielson seconded and the motion passed
3-0.
Item #7 2008 Third Quarter Fee-in-Lieu Funds – Accept and Amend
Budget
Lori Flemm, Superintendent of Parks and Open Space reported that, between July
and September 2008, the City of Kent received a total of $57,075.00 from six
developers who voluntarily paid fees in lieu of dedicating park land to mitigate the
development of single family homes in six subdivisions:
• Tudor Square Budget: $7,125.00 from Rashpal Momi
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• Town Square Plaza Budget: $41,400.00 from Mackenzie River Homes,
Sekhon Brothers Dev. and Chateau Meridian LLC
• Wilson Playfields Acq. & Dev Budget: $8,550.00 from Silverstar Homes LLC
• Turnkey Park Budget: $31,275.00 from Haley’s Ridge LLC (2nd Qtr)
Jamie Danielson moved to recommend accepting the $88,350.00 for fee-in-lieu
funds for second and third quarters of 2008, and approving the expenditure of
funds in the following budgets: Tudor Square, Town Square Plaza and Wilson
Playfields Acquisition and Development, and Turnkey Park. Elizabeth Albertson
seconded with Debbie Ranniger’s concurrence and the motion passed 3-0.
Item #8 Washington State Slo-pitch Umpires Association Agreement –
Approve
Director Jeff Watling said that the Washington State Slo-pitch Umpires Association
(WSSUA) is under contract to provide umpire coverage for the Kent’s Adult Softball
Program. During the 2008 season, more teams participated than expected, creating
a need to pay for more umpires. This additional expense put the contract with the
Umpires Association $710.00 over the $25,000.00 approval threshold, thus
requiring City Council approval to compensate the overage.
Jamie Danielson moved to recommend approving the payment of $710.00 to the
Washington State Slo-pitch Umpires Association for additional services incurred
during the 2008 season. Elizabeth Albertson seconded with Debbie Ranniger’s
concurrence and the motion passed 3-0.
Item #9 Lease Agreement with Way Back Inn Foundation – Authorize
Jeff Watling reported that the Way Back Inn Foundation, a non-profit agency, has
been a tenant in the city-owned building located at 9815 South 252nd Street since
1983. The building, known as The Campus House provides temporary single family
dwellings for homeless families with children less than fourteen years of age. In
consideration of this five-year agreement, the Lessee pays all costs associated with
or arising out of the maintenance, operation, and agreed upon tenant
improvements of the leased premise in lieu of paying rent.
Jamie Danielson moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
lease agreement with the Way Back Inn Foundation, a non-profit corporation, to
lease the city-owned building located at 9815 South 252nd Street. Elizabeth
Albertson seconded with Debbie Ranniger’s concurrence and the motion passed 3-0.
Item 10 Third Quarter Contributions Report
Jeff Watling reported that contributions less than $5,000 and not requiring Council
approval totaled $43,361 for the third quarter of 2008. Funds received throughout
the department came by cash, materials, and in-kind services. Jamie Danielson
voiced appreciation for the information so that Council can thank the businesses
who have contributed.
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Item 11 Third Quarter 2008 Reports
Jeff Watling shared highlights of the summary of programs and services for the
third quarter of 2008:
• 65,769 total users visited the beach area at Lake Meridian.
• Summer teen employment once again collaborated with the King County
Work Training Program to employ 14 teens.
• Approximately 15,000 people attended the 2008 Fourth of July 2008 “Splash”
at Lake Meridian.
• The Senior Center served 4,800 meals during the third quarter of this year
and the expanded weight room experienced 1,900 visits.
Item #12 What’s Happening
• Make-A-Difference Day is October 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Clark
Lake Park.
• Jeff recognized Victoria Andrews, Fund Development Coordinator, for
obtaining funding from local service clubs.
• Tree plantings at local schools have begun. 100 kids attended a planting
today using trees they have been growing since last summer.
• Eagle Scout Project with trees and shrubs being planted and chips made out
of cardboard donated from Core Recycles placed in shrub beds. Starbucks
donated coffee and cocoa.
The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teri Petrole
Teri Petrole
Committee Council Secretary