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000 KENT
I I T PARKS AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Council Committee Members: Chair Deborah Ranniger - Dennis Higgins - Brenda Fincher
Jeff Watling, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director
Parks and Human Services Committee
NOTICE OF
MEETING CANCELLATION AND
SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Parks and Human Services
Committee Meeting scheduled for November 26, 2015 is cancelled due
to the Thanksgiving Holiday. A Special Parks and Human Services
Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in
Chambers East at 5:00 p.m.
The Parks and Human Services Committee regularly meets on the third
Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers East, Kent City
Hall, 220 4th Avenue South, Kent 98032, unless otherwise noted. For
agenda information, please call (253) 856-5100. All interested persons are
invited to attend the regular meeting and will be given an opportunity to
speak.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City
Clerk's Office in advance at (253) 856-5725. For TTD relay service, call the
Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at (800) 833-6388.
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Special Parks & Human Services Committee Meeting - Agenda
Councilmembers: Brenda Fincher - Dennis Higgins - Deborah Ranniger, Chair
November 24, 2015
5:00 P.M.
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
1. Call to Order Chair Ranniger 01
2. Roll Call Chair Ranniger 01
3. Changes to the Agenda Chair Ranniger 01 -
4. Approval of Minutes, dated October 22, YES Chair Ranniger 01 01
2015
5. Cultural Communities Board - INFO NO Dinah Wilson, 10 07
Jeff Watling
6. Parks and Recreation Commission Update NO Annie Saurwein, 20 15
- INFO Commission Chair
7. Parks and Open Space Plan Update - NO Hope Gibson, 10 17
INFO Jeff Watling
8. Director's Report - INFO NO Jeff Watling 10 19
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Parks and Human Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Council members: Brenda Fincher • Dennis Higgins • Deborah Ranniger, Chair
Director Jeff Watling
October 22, 2015 - 5:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order: Committee Chair Debbie Ranniger called the meeting to order
at 5:05 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Committee members Debbie Ranniger and Brenda Fincher in
attendance. Committee member Dennis Higgins had an excused absence.
Councilmember Bill Boyce attended the meeting.
3. Changes to Aaenda: No changes to the agenda.
4. Approval of Minutes: Committee member Fincher MOVED to approve
the minutes dated August 27, 2015. Councilmember Boyce SECONDED. The
motion PASSED 3-0.
S. 2016 CDBG Annual Action Plan
Human Services Planner Dinah Wilson reported 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 2015-2019.
Prior to the beginning of each year of the Consolidated Plan, the city must inform
HUD and the community of the specific actions that the city will execute to
implement the objectives and strategies of the Consolidated Plan; this is outlined in
the 2016 Action Plan.
The Action Plan also includes the allocation of estimated resources that will be used
to carry out the objectives and strategies and a description of each program that
will receive funds. The city recommended that a major portion of CDBG funds be
used to support the city's Home Repair Program. A portion is supporting an energy
efficiency program and the rest goes to many low-income, disabled and senior
homeowners in Kent by providing needed repairs. The program also ensures that a
portion of Kent's low/moderate-income housing stock is maintained and preserved.
Wilson responded to Councilmember Boyce's question that there are no matching
funds.
Councilmember Boyce MOVED to recommend council approve the Proposed
Community Development Block Grant 2016 Annual Action Plan, including
funding allocations and contingency plans, and authorize the Mayor to
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execute the appropriate certifications and agreements. Committee member
Fincher SECONDED. The motion PASSED 3-0.
6. 2015 Third Quarter Fee in Lieu Funds
Jeff explained that the fee in lieu program was put in place a number of years ago
to allow developers the option to pay a fee in lieu of dedicating park land to
mitigate the development of single family homes.
Between July and September 2015 the city received a total of $46,350 from John
Baringer, a developer who voluntarily paid $46,350 for fee in lieu funds that will be
applied toward the renovation of Morrill Meadows Park and East Hill Park to create a
22 acre community park around the new YMCA.
Committee member Fincher moved to recommend accepting the
$46,350.00 for Fee-in-Lieu funds and amend the Community Parks
Reinvestment Program budget for future expenditures in the Morrill
Meadows Park budget. Councilmember Boyce seconded. The motion passed
3-0.
7. Parks and Recreation Commission Update
Watling informed the committee that the Parks and Recreation Commissioners have
been hard at work for a full year now. As they begin to lay out their communication
plan, they will present regular updates at Parks and Human Services Committee
meetings, beginning in November.
S. Riverbend Golf Complex Update
Watling reminded the committee that each of the six divisions will attend a
committee meeting and present an update of services and programs. Pete
Petersen, Superintendent of the Riverbend Golf Complex presented his update.
• The golf complex is experiencing the best year since 2003, Weather has been
good and staff has incorporated some dynamic pricing models. Last year, the
18-hole experienced a 7% increase from 2013 to 2014 (back to 60,000
rounds). Rounds haven't been that high since 2007. This year, the course is
on track to do over 66,000 rounds (over a 10% increase), which brings it
back to 2003 numbers.
• To entice people to play, rates are discounted in the afternoon. Last winter,
"Doppler Days" was introduced; on rainy days, fees are adjusted to less than
$20.00 to play the 18-hole course.
• Ballard Brothers was very successful in taking care of the golfers this
summer.
• The clubhouse is under construction with renovations for a relocated and
remodeled accounting office, a new storage area, and a new outside entrance
into the restaurant area. The new office area should be completed in
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November and the new entrance completed by the end of December. Also
included on the project list is the installation of a new HVAC system, funded
by a state grant.
• The Par 3 rounds of golf are up 3.2% and should end the year around 5%
ahead of last year. The Driving Range is doing extremely well.
• A restaurant consultant was hired last spring to help find the right restaurant
tenant for the golf course. Prospective restaurant tenants went through an
intense initial screening by the broker who confirmed they are well
established restaurateurs. Interviews for three candidates are scheduled on
November 5. Watling shared his appreciation of Councilmember Berrios for
sharing his restaurant expertise and participating on the interview panel.
• JLL Consultants is serving the city as broker on the sale of the Par 3
property. They will use a similar RFP/RFQ model as did Kent Station and The
Platform. Staff plans to seek input through a citizen's advisory group.
Contract negotiation with the developer should be completed by May 2016.
• In response to Councilmember Boyce's question, Watling responded that
Riverbend could maintain its operating model if the debt was paid off, the
new well was installed and working, and rounds of golf at the 18-hole
continued to be at 66,000. Watling also confirmed that staff will keep the
community updated on Riverbend projects by public notice, on the web, and
possibly by hosting a public meeting.
• In answer to Committee member Fincher's question; the restaurant lease
agreement is anticipated to reach City Council for approval in December. The
city will allow the tenant time to develop staffing and conduct training from
December to January and then open in March/April.
• Revenue is currently $100,000 higher than the same period as last year. The
goal is to be $150,000 over last year. On October 9, the total rounds for
2014 were surpassed. That also makes nine months in a row that the
numbers are better than last year. Two large water bills that occur in the fall
do skew the numbers.
• To answer Committee member Fincher's question; advertising for the
complex is done through social media - via the web and text messaging.
Riverbend has its own free app and offers a number of specials; one example
is discounted play on Sunday afternoons during football games.
9. Director's Report
• Early this month, a new segment of the Green River Trail was opened
through Riverview Park. Arbor Day volunteers planted 125 trees at Riverview
Park, as well as ornamentals along the trail. Watling thanked
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Councilmembers Fincher, Ralph, Higgins and Berrios for volunteering at the
event.
® Rankings show Kent at number two of all King County applicants and
eleventh statewide to receive a Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) grant for
$250,000. These funds, combined with the $500,000 in state grant funds will
help pay for the synthetic turf project at Hogan Park Field #1.
® Contributions Reports reflect the cash, in-kind, grants and sponsorships that
fall under the procurement policy of less than $65,000 and not requiring
council acceptance. The report already shows a total of $100,000 for the first
three quarters of this year. Chair Ranniger was impressed to see how many
contributions are made to senior services.
Committee member Fincher encouraged people to come out to plant wild flowers at
the Green River Natural Area (GRNA) this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m,
She gave special thanks to Desiree, Mike, Derek and Victoria for their expert
management and execution of the city's planting programs.
Chair Ranniger adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Twi �et�o�e
Teri Petrole
Kent City Council Committee Recorder
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Jeff Watling, Director
KENT eN2�" Phone: 253-856-5100
Fax: 253-856-6050
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
DATE: November 24, 2015
FROM: Dinah Wilson, Human Services Planner
Jeff Watling, Director
SUBJECT: Cultural Communities Board - INFO ONLY
MOTYON: Information Only
SUMMARY: The city has introduced a community engagement initiative to increase
civic engagement and accessibility in the diverse cultural communities in Kent.
As part of this effort, the city is pursuing the formation of a Cultural Communities
Board. The role envisioned for the Cultural Communities Board is to facilitate
communication and understanding among City government leaders, residents, and
diverse cultures, with the objective of increasing civic engagement by and with
Kent's diverse cultural and ethnic communities.
Dinah Wilson has taken a lead role in working on this initiative. She will be providing
an update on the important engagement work, as well as an initial draft ordinance
for the formation of this advisory board for the Parks Committee's input. Staff
anticipates taking a final version of the formation ordinance, incorporating any input
or suggestions provided by the Parks Committee, to the Operations Committee on
December 1st for recommendation to the full City Council on December 8`h.
EXHIBITS: Draft Ordinance
BUDGET IMPACT: No change to budget
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of.the
City of Kent, Washington, repealing existing
Chapter 2.56 of the Kent City Code, entitled ^'
"Diversity Advisory Board," and adopting a new
Chapter 2.56 of the Kent City Code, entitled
"Cultural Communities Board."
RECITALS
A. Through adoption of Ordinance No. 3414 on August 4, 1998,
the Kent City Council created the Diversity Advisory Board, whose
responsibility was to assist the city of Kent in promoting cultural diversity
through community engagement and participation.
B. In 2008, following discussions with Council and approval from
then-members of the Diversity Advisory Board, the Diversity Advisory
Board transitioned.into the Mayor's Advisory Team. The Mayor's Advisory
Team was a more fluid, expanded version of the Diversity Advisory Board
who counseled the mayor on community outreach, hiring practices,
policing, budget, communications, transportation, and other City activities.
C. In her 2014 State of the City address, the mayor announced
transitioning the Mayor's Advisory Team into a Cultural Communities
Communications Council. Additionally, as part of the biennial budget for
2015-2016, council designated funds for "cultural communities
conversations," These two initiatives were merged into a "Community
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Engagement Initiative," which is now being managed through a consultant
services contract with LueRachelle Brim-Atkins.
D. As part of the Community Engagement Initiative, the mayor
recommended amending the Kent City Code to officially disband the
Diversity Advisory Board and establish a new Cultural Communities Board.
The role of the Cultural Communities Board would be to facilitate
communication and understanding among City government leaders,
residents, and diverse cultures, with the objective of increasing civic
engagement by and with Kent's diverse cultural and ethnic communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 'CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1, - Repeal Existing Chapter 2.56 KCC - Diversity
Advisory Board. Chapter 2,56 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Diversity
Advisory Board," is hereby'repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. Adopt New Chapter 2.56 KCC - Cultural
Communities Board. The Kent City Code is amended to add a new Chapter
2.56 to the Kent City Code, entitled "Cultural Communities Board," as
follows:
CHAPTER 2.56
CULTURAL COMMUNITIES BOARD
Sec. 2.56.010. Establishment of board. There is hereby
established a Cultural Communities Board, which shall serve in an advisory
capacity to the mayor and city council of the city of Kent,
Sec. 2.56.020. Purpose. The Cultural Communities Board will
provide input to the mayor and city council on policy and process that seek
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to promote and facilitate civic engagement, integration, and access to city
services by all cultural communities within the city of Kent.
Sec. 2.56.030. Responsibilities. The board shall have the
following responsibilities:
A. To advise on issues and serve as a resource relating to the social
and civic participation of Kent's multicultural communities to promote civic
involvement.
B. To advise on policies for effective integration of new, residents from
Kent's multicultural communities.
C. To advise on strategies for culturally responsive communication,
services, and outreach to Kent's diverse communities.
D. To advise on strategies for "promoting inclusiveness of Kent's
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multicultural communities within all aspects of city government and the
community.
E. To serve as a liaison among community members, residents,
businesses, and city government on issues that affect the city and its
quality of life, including identifying needs, suggesting resources, and
connecting cultural and ethnic communities to existing city resources.
Sec. ,2.56.040. Composition of the board. The board will consist
of up to 18''members who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed
by the city council. Membership shall be Kent residents who are
representative of the cultural and ethnic diversity of the Kent community.
Board members shall serve as city volunteers without compensation. Each
member of the board shall have an equal vote in recommendations from
the board.
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Sec. 2.56.050. Terms of appointment. All members appointed to
the board shall serve one-year terms, A member may be reappointed by
the mayor and confirmed by the council to successive one-year terms.
The board chair shall be appointed annually by the board's members.
Sec, 2.56.060. Staffing. The mayor will appoint appropriate staff
to assist the board in the preparation of any reports and records as are
necessary for the operation of the board.
Sec. 2.56.070. Meetings. The board shall meet, upon the call of
the mayor or chair, as necessary, but no less than once a,,quarter.
Sec. 2.56.080. Attendance and vacancies. At any meeting of
the board, the board may recommend to the mayor removal of any
member who misses three (3) consecutive meetings without being excused
by the board upon an affirmative vote of a "majority of the board. To fill
unexpired terms, replacement-appointments will be made as necessary by
the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Appointments made to fill
vacancies will be made to fill the portion of the unexpired term.
SECTION 3. - Savings. The existing Chapter 2.56 of the Kent City
Code, which is repealed and replaced by this ordinance, shall remain in full
force and effect until the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser, Upon
approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
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regulations.
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SECTION 5. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER CITY ATTORNEY
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PASSED: day of December, 2015.
APPROVED: day of December, 2015.
PUBLISHED: day of December, 2015.
I hereby;certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the .City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated,
(SEAL)
RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
® Jeff Watling, Director
xEH1�4 Phone: 253-856-5100
Fax: 253-856-6050
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
DATE: November 24, 2015
FROM: Annie Saurwein, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Commission Update - INFO ONLY
MOTION: Information Only
SUMMARY: The sixteen member Parks and Recreation Commission has been
meeting monthly since January of this year. Commission Chair Annie Saurwein will
provide an update on what the commission has been doing and what major items
are on their work plan for 2016.
EXHIBITS: N/A
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
® Jeff Watling, Director
K,_NT keN�y'° Phone: 253-856-5100
Fax: 253-856-6050
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
DATE: November 24, 2015
FROM: Hope Gibson, Manager of Parks Planning and Development
Jeff Watling, Director
SUBJECT: Parks and Open Space Plan Update - INFO ONLY
MOTION: Information Only
SUMMARY: The Parks and Open Space Plan Update is due in 2016. Hope Gibson,
Manager of Parks Planning and Development will provide information on important
planning efforts, as well as the timeline for project completion and adoption.
EXHIBITS: N/A
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Jeff Watling, Director
� NT Keu1Q Phone: 253 856 5100
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Fax: 253-856-6050
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
DATE: November 24, 2015
FROM: Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services
SUBJECT: Director's Report
MOTION: None, informational
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SUMMARY: Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services,
will inform the committee of noteworthy information and upcoming events.
EXHIBITS: N/A
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
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Special Parks & Human Services Committee Meeting - Agenda
Councilmembers: Brenda Fincher - Dennis Higgins - Deborah Ranniger, Chair
November 24, 2015
5:00 P.M.
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
1. Call to Order Chair Ranniger 01
2. Roll Call Chair Ranniger 01
3. Changes to the Agenda Chair Ranniger 01 -
4. Approval of Minutes, dated October 22, YES Chair Ranniger 01 01
2015
5. Cultural Communities Board - INFO NO Dinah Wilson, 10 05
Jeff Watling
6. Parks and Recreation Commission Update NO Annie Saurwein, 20 13
- INFO Commission Chair
7. Parks and Open Space Plan Update - NO Hope Gibson, 10 15
INFO Jeff Watling
8. Director's Report - INFO NO Jeff Watling 10 17
Unless otherwise noted, the Parks and Human Services Committee meets at 5 p.m. on the fourth
Thursday of each month in Kent City Hall, Council Chambers East, 220 41h Ave S, Kent, 98032.
For additional information please contact Teri Petrole at 253-856-5101 or via email at
Wet role Cabkentwa.gov.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at
253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications
Relay Service at 1-800-833-6388.
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Parks and Human Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Council members: Brenda Fincher • Dennis Higgins • Deborah Ranniger, Chair
Director Jeff Watling
October 22, 2015 - 5:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order: Committee Chair Debbie Ranniger called the meeting to order
at 5:05 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Committee members Debbie Ranniger and Brenda Fincher in
attendance. Committee member Dennis Higgins had an excused absence.
Councilmember Bill Boyce attended the meeting.
3. Changes to Aaenda: No changes to the agenda.
4. Approval of Minutes: Committee member Fincher MOVED to approve
the minutes dated August 27, 2015. Councilmember Boyce SECONDED. The
motion PASSED 3-0.
S. 2016 CDBG Annual Action Plan
Human Services Planner Dinah Wilson reported 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 2015-2019.
Prior to the beginning of each year of the Consolidated Plan, the city must inform
HUD and the community of the specific actions that the city will execute to
implement the objectives and strategies of the Consolidated Plan; this is outlined in
the 2016 Action Plan.
The Action Plan also includes the allocation of estimated resources that will be used
to carry out the objectives and strategies and a description of each program that
will receive funds. The city recommended that a major portion of CDBG funds be
used to support the city's Home Repair Program. A portion is supporting an energy
efficiency program and the rest goes to many low-income, disabled and senior
homeowners in Kent by providing needed repairs. The program also ensures that a
portion of Kent's low/moderate-income housing stock is maintained and preserved.
Wilson responded to Councilmember Boyce's question that there are no matching
funds.
Councilmember Boyce MOVED to recommend council approve the Proposed
Community Development Block Grant 2016 Annual Action Plan, including
funding allocations and contingency plans, and authorize the Mayor to
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execute the appropriate certifications and agreements. Committee member
Fincher SECONDED. The motion PASSED 3-0.
6. 2015 Third Quarter Fee in Lieu Funds
Jeff explained that the fee in lieu program was put in place a number of years ago
to allow developers the option to pay a fee in lieu of dedicating park land to
mitigate the development of single family homes.
Between July and September 2015 the city received a total of $46,350 from John
Baringer, a developer who voluntarily paid $46,350 for fee in lieu funds that will be
applied toward the renovation of Morrill Meadows Park and East Hill Park to create a
22 acre community park around the new YMCA.
Committee member Fincher moved to recommend accepting the
$46,350.00 for Fee-in-Lieu funds and amend the Community Parks
Reinvestment Program budget for future expenditures in the Morrill
Meadows Park budget. Councilmember Boyce seconded. The motion passed
3-0.
7. Parks and Recreation Commission Update
Watling informed the committee that the Parks and Recreation Commissioners have
been hard at work for a full year now. As they begin to lay out their communication
plan, they will present regular updates at Parks and Human Services Committee
meetings, beginning in November.
S. Riverbend Golf Complex Update
Watling reminded the committee that each of the six divisions will attend a
committee meeting and present an update of services and programs. Pete
Petersen, Superintendent of the Riverbend Golf Complex presented his update.
• The golf complex is experiencing the best year since 2003, Weather has been
good and staff has incorporated some dynamic pricing models. Last year, the
18-hole experienced a 7% increase from 2013 to 2014 (back to 60,000
rounds). Rounds haven't been that high since 2007. This year, the course is
on track to do over 66,000 rounds (over a 10% increase), which brings it
back to 2003 numbers.
• To entice people to play, rates are discounted in the afternoon. Last winter,
"Doppler Days" was introduced; on rainy days, fees are adjusted to less than
$20.00 to play the 18-hole course.
• Ballard Brothers was very successful in taking care of the golfers this
summer.
• The clubhouse is under construction with renovations for a relocated and
remodeled accounting office, a new storage area, and a new outside entrance
into the restaurant area. The new office area should be completed in
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November and the new entrance completed by the end of December. Also
included on the project list is the installation of a new HVAC system, funded
by a state grant.
• The Par 3 rounds of golf are up 3.2% and should end the year around 5%
ahead of last year. The Driving Range is doing extremely well.
• A restaurant consultant was hired last spring to help find the right restaurant
tenant for the golf course. Prospective restaurant tenants went through an
intense initial screening by the broker who confirmed they are well
established restaurateurs. Interviews for three candidates are scheduled on
November 5. Watling shared his appreciation of Councilmember Berrios for
sharing his restaurant expertise and participating on the interview panel.
• JLL Consultants is serving the city as broker on the sale of the Par 3
property. They will use a similar RFP/RFQ model as did Kent Station and The
Platform. Staff plans to seek input through a citizen's advisory group.
Contract negotiation with the developer should be completed by May 2016.
• In response to Councilmember Boyce's question, Watling responded that
Riverbend could maintain its operating model if the debt was paid off, the
new well was installed and working, and rounds of golf at the 18-hole
continued to be at 66,000. Watling also confirmed that staff will keep the
community updated on Riverbend projects by public notice, on the web, and
possibly by hosting a public meeting.
• In answer to Committee member Fincher's question; the restaurant lease
agreement is anticipated to reach City Council for approval in December. The
city will allow the tenant time to develop staffing and conduct training from
December to January and then open in March/April.
• Revenue is currently $100,000 higher than the same period as last year. The
goal is to be $150,000 over last year. On October 9, the total rounds for
2014 were surpassed. That also makes nine months in a row that the
numbers are better than last year. Two large water bills that occur in the fall
do skew the numbers.
• To answer Committee member Fincher's question; advertising for the
complex is done through social media - via the web and text messaging.
Riverbend has its own free app and offers a number of specials; one example
is discounted play on Sunday afternoons during football games.
9. Director's Report
• Early this month, a new segment of the Green River Trail was opened
through Riverview Park. Arbor Day volunteers planted 125 trees at Riverview
Park, as well as ornamentals along the trail. Watling thanked
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Councilmembers Fincher, Ralph, Higgins and Berrios for volunteering at the
event.
® Rankings show Kent at number two of all King County applicants and
eleventh statewide to receive a Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) grant for
$250,000. These funds, combined with the $500,000 in state grant funds will
help pay for the synthetic turf project at Hogan Park Field #1.
® Contributions Reports reflect the cash, in-kind, grants and sponsorships that
fall under the procurement policy of less than $65,000 and not requiring
council acceptance. The report already shows a total of $100,000 for the first
three quarters of this year. Chair Ranniger was impressed to see how many
contributions are made to senior services.
Committee member Fincher encouraged people to come out to plant wild flowers at
the Green River Natural Area (GRNA) this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m,
She gave special thanks to Desiree, Mike, Derek and Victoria for their expert
management and execution of the city's planting programs.
Chair Ranniger adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Twi �et�o�e
Teri Petrole
Kent City Council Committee Recorder
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Jeff Watling, Director
KENT eN2�" Phone: 253-856-5100
Fax: 253-856-6050
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
DATE: November 24, 2015
FROM: Dinah Wilson, Human Services Planner
Jeff Watling, Director
SUBJECT: Cultural Communities Board - INFO ONLY
MOTYON: Information Only
SUMMARY: The city has introduced a community engagement initiative to increase
civic engagement and accessibility in the diverse cultural communities in Kent.
As part of this effort, the city is pursuing the formation of a Cultural Communities
Board. The role envisioned for the Cultural Communities Board is to facilitate
communication and understanding among City government leaders, residents, and
diverse cultures, with the objective of increasing civic engagement by and with
Kent's diverse cultural and ethnic communities.
Dinah Wilson has taken a lead role in working on this initiative. She will be providing
an update on the important engagement work, as well as an initial draft ordinance
for the formation of this advisory board for the Parks Committee's input. Staff
anticipates taking a final version of the formation ordinance, incorporating any input
or suggestions provided by the Parks Committee, to the Operations Committee on
December 1st for recommendation to the full City Council on December 8`h.
EXHIBITS: Draft Ordinance
BUDGET IMPACT: No change to budget
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of.the
City of Kent, Washington, repealing existing
Chapter 2.56 of the Kent City Code, entitled ^'
"Diversity Advisory Board," and adopting a new
Chapter 2.56 of the Kent City Code, entitled
"Cultural Communities Board."
RECITALS
A. Through adoption of Ordinance No. 3414 on August 4, 1998,
the Kent City Council created the Diversity Advisory Board, whose
responsibility was to assist the city of Kent in promoting cultural diversity
through community engagement and participation.
B. In 2008, following discussions with Council and approval from
then-members of the Diversity Advisory Board, the Diversity Advisory
Board transitioned.into the Mayor's Advisory Team. The Mayor's Advisory
Team was a more fluid, expanded version of the Diversity Advisory Board
who counseled the mayor on community outreach, hiring practices,
policing, budget, communications, transportation, and other City activities.
C. In her 2014 State of the City address, the mayor announced
transitioning the Mayor's Advisory Team into a Cultural Communities
Communications Council. Additionally, as part of the biennial budget for
2015-2016, council designated funds for "cultural communities
conversations," These two initiatives were merged into a "Community
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Engagement Initiative," which is now being managed through a consultant
services contract with LueRachelle Brim-Atkins.
D. As part of the Community Engagement Initiative, the mayor
recommended amending the Kent City Code to officially disband the
Diversity Advisory Board and establish a new Cultural Communities Board.
The role of the Cultural Communities Board would be to facilitate
communication and understanding among City government leaders,
residents, and diverse cultures, with the objective of increasing civic
engagement by and with Kent's diverse cultural and ethnic communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 'CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1, - Repeal Existing Chapter 2.56 KCC - Diversity
Advisory Board. Chapter 2,56 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Diversity
Advisory Board," is hereby'repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. Adopt New Chapter 2.56 KCC - Cultural
Communities Board. The Kent City Code is amended to add a new Chapter
2.56 to the Kent City Code, entitled "Cultural Communities Board," as
follows:
CHAPTER 2.56
CULTURAL COMMUNITIES BOARD
Sec. 2.56.010. Establishment of board. There is hereby
established a Cultural Communities Board, which shall serve in an advisory
capacity to the mayor and city council of the city of Kent,
Sec. 2.56.020. Purpose. The Cultural Communities Board will
provide input to the mayor and city council on policy and process that seek
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to promote and facilitate civic engagement, integration, and access to city
services by all cultural communities within the city of Kent.
Sec. 2.56.030. Responsibilities. The board shall have the
following responsibilities:
A. To advise on issues and serve as a resource relating to the social
and civic participation of Kent's multicultural communities to promote civic
involvement.
B. To advise on policies for effective integration of new, residents from
Kent's multicultural communities.
C. To advise on strategies for culturally responsive communication,
services, and outreach to Kent's diverse communities.
D. To advise on strategies for "promoting inclusiveness of Kent's
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multicultural communities within all aspects of city government and the
community.
E. To serve as a liaison among community members, residents,
businesses, and city government on issues that affect the city and its
quality of life, including identifying needs, suggesting resources, and
connecting cultural and ethnic communities to existing city resources.
Sec. ,2.56.040. Composition of the board. The board will consist
of up to 18''members who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed
by the city council. Membership shall be Kent residents who are
representative of the cultural and ethnic diversity of the Kent community.
Board members shall serve as city volunteers without compensation. Each
member of the board shall have an equal vote in recommendations from
the board.
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Sec. 2.56.050. Terms of appointment. All members appointed to
the board shall serve one-year terms, A member may be reappointed by
the mayor and confirmed by the council to successive one-year terms.
The board chair shall be appointed annually by the board's members.
Sec, 2.56.060. Staffing. The mayor will appoint appropriate staff
to assist the board in the preparation of any reports and records as are
necessary for the operation of the board.
Sec. 2.56.070. Meetings. The board shall meet, upon the call of
the mayor or chair, as necessary, but no less than once a,,quarter.
Sec. 2.56.080. Attendance and vacancies. At any meeting of
the board, the board may recommend to the mayor removal of any
member who misses three (3) consecutive meetings without being excused
by the board upon an affirmative vote of a "majority of the board. To fill
unexpired terms, replacement-appointments will be made as necessary by
the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Appointments made to fill
vacancies will be made to fill the portion of the unexpired term.
SECTION 3. - Savings. The existing Chapter 2.56 of the Kent City
Code, which is repealed and replaced by this ordinance, shall remain in full
force and effect until the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser, Upon
approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
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regulations.
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SECTION 5. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER CITY ATTORNEY
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PASSED: day of December, 2015.
APPROVED: day of December, 2015.
PUBLISHED: day of December, 2015.
I hereby;certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the .City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated,
(SEAL)
RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
® Jeff Watling, Director
xEH1�4 Phone: 253-856-5100
Fax: 253-856-6050
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
DATE: November 24, 2015
FROM: Annie Saurwein, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Commission Update - INFO ONLY
MOTION: Information Only
SUMMARY: The sixteen member Parks and Recreation Commission has been
meeting monthly since January of this year. Commission Chair Annie Saurwein will
provide an update on what the commission has been doing and what major items
are on their work plan for 2016.
EXHIBITS: N/A
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
® Jeff Watling, Director
K,_NT keN�y'° Phone: 253-856-5100
Fax: 253-856-6050
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
DATE: November 24, 2015
FROM: Hope Gibson, Manager of Parks Planning and Development
Jeff Watling, Director
SUBJECT: Parks and Open Space Plan Update - INFO ONLY
MOTION: Information Only
SUMMARY: The Parks and Open Space Plan Update is due in 2016. Hope Gibson,
Manager of Parks Planning and Development will provide information on important
planning efforts, as well as the timeline for project completion and adoption.
EXHIBITS: N/A
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Jeff Watling, Director
� NT Keu1Q Phone: 253 856 5100
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Fax: 253-856-6050
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
DATE: November 24, 2015
FROM: Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services
SUBJECT: Director's Report
MOTION: None, informational
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SUMMARY: Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services,
will inform the committee of noteworthy information and upcoming events.
EXHIBITS: N/A
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A