HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Human Services Commission - 03/21/2019Kent Human Services Commission Meeting March 21, 2019
Minutes Kent, Washington
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Date: March 21, 2019
Time: 3 p.m.
Place: Kent Centennial Center, Mountain View Conference Room #401
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:07 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Zenovia Harris, Chair
Mike Heinisch, Commissioner
Bill Hallerman, Commissioner
Gina Bellisario, Commissioner
Andy Rosas, Commissioner
Merina Hanson, Human Services Manager
Lori Guilfoyle, Coordinator
Christine Cain, Coordinator
Absent:
Rickie Robinson, Co-Chair
Selamavit Demssie, Commissioner
Dennis Higgins, Council Member
Dinah Wilson, CDBG Coordinator
Sara Roach, Commissioner
Connie Stolpp, Commissioner Alternate
Vacant, Student Commissioner
3. Changes to the Agenda
There are no changes to the agenda.
4. Approval of February 21, 2019 Minutes
Commissioner Rosas MOVED to approve the minutes from February 21, 2019,
SECONDED by Commissioner Hallerman. The motion passed unanimously with a
vote of 5-0.
5. Presentation – Tammy White
Tammy White, Deputy City Attorney, gave a PowerPoint presentation on Robert’s
Rules of Order. White covered general rules, responsibilities of the Chair, varying
types of motions, and special meeting rules. These rules and procedures are meant
to expedite business and enforce fair and impartial debate. A copy of Robert’s Rules
of Order to be acquired.
6. CDBG Annual Action Plan (Review) – Merina Hanson
Human Services Manager, Merina Hanson, reviewed the CDBG Annual Action Plan
Draft. The Annual Action Plan is part of the update to the Consolidated Plan and
Kent Human Services Commission Meeting March 21, 2019
Minutes Kent, Washington
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outlines the expected resources that will be used to carry out annual goals. It is
estimated that Kent will receive the same amount of CDBG dollars in 2019 as 2018.
A Public Hearing is scheduled for 6pm, March 26 in the Kent City Hall Chambers.
Written comment will be accepted through April 11, 2019. The plan will go to Council
for approval on April 16, 2019.
7. Homelessness in Kent – Presentation (Merina Hanson/Christine Cain)
Human Services Manager, Merina Hanson, and Human Service Coordinator, Christine
Cain, presented information from a PowerPoint that was presented at the February
Council Retreat. The presentation, collaboration between Parks, Police, Public Works
and Human Services, covers the framework investments, response, approach, gaps
in service, operational impacts, environmental impacts, and community concerns
around homelessness in Kent.
8. Updates (Merina Hanson)
• Kent Home Repair has hired new staff that will start April 1, 2019.
• Work has begun on identifying priorities and changes needed to the Severe
Weather Shelter operation in Kent. Staff are working other cities to identify
needs and resources that can be used to shape a common process and
coordination for the next severe weather season.
9. Adjournment
At 4:34 p.m. Commissioner Harris declared the meeting adjourned.
Christine Cain
Recording Secretary
March 21, 2019