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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Human Services Commission - 04/18/2019Kent Human Services Commission Meeting April 18, 2019 Minutes Kent, Washington Approved Date: April 18, 2019 Time: 3 p.m. Place: Lutheran Community Services 10803 SE Kent-Kangley Road, Suite 101 Agenda: 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m. 2. Roll Call Mike Heinisch, Commissioner Selamavit Demssie, Commissioner Sara Roach, Commissioner Connie Stolpp, Commissioner Alternate Merina Hanson, Human Services Manager Lori Guilfoyle, Coordinator Christine Cain, Coordinator Absent: Zenovia Harris, Chair Rickie Robinson, Co-Chair Gina Bellisario, Commissioner Andy Rosas, Commissioner Bill Hallerman, Commissioner Dennis Higgins, Council Member Dinah Wilson, CDBG Coordinator Vacant, Student Commissioner 3. Changes to the Agenda There are no changes to the agenda. 4. Approval of March 21, 2019 Minutes No quorum. 5. Presentation – Beth Farmer Beth Farmer, Program Director, gave a presentation on Lutheran Community Services. Farmer covered the history and evolution of services and programs provided to refugees and immigrants in the different communities they serve. Each Lutheran Community Services location provides services unique to it’s community needs. Farmer provided information from the Department of Social & Health Services on Washington State refugee and special immigrant arrivals. To date, King County has received 62% of all refugee and special immigrant arrivals in Washington. Kent Human Services Commission Meeting April 18, 2019 Minutes Kent, Washington Approved 6. Human Services Master Plan /CDBG – Timeline and Community Outreach Plan – Lori Guilfoyle Human Services Planner, Lori Guilfoyle, reviewed the CDBG Consolidated Plan and Human Services Master Plan timeline. To reach new audiences, two consultants were hired to do outreach focused on Youth and Older Adults. For Youth focus, key informant interviews were with businesses and immigrant/refugee communities, and the older adult populations, focusing on immigrant/refugee, LGBTQI and the Pacific Islander community. Two reports were generated form the data collected through stakeholder engagement and surveys with both groups. While stakeholder input continues, specific efforts will be made with Spanish speaking populations, people with disabilities and LGBTQI. Commissioners are encouraged to participate and be 7. Updates (Merina Hanson) • Homelessness governance transitions and policy changes are in the works. Four new work groups have been formed. Merina Hanson has been invited to participate on the Policy and Planning work group. • A joint community engagement meeting will be held next Wednesday to focus on immigrant/refugee youth and their parents and to advise on future funding opportunities. • Four community meetings are being scheduled in May to get information out to the community about the Rental Inspection Program. 8. Adjournment At 4:34 p.m. Commissioner Heinisch declared the meeting adjourned. Christine Cain Recording Secretary April 18, 2019