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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Human Services Commission - 01/17/2019Kent Human Services Commission Meeting January 17, 2019 Minutes Kent, Washington Approved Date: January 17, 2019 Time: 3 p.m. Place: Centennial, Mountain View Conference Room #401 Attending: Zenovia Harris, Chair TBD, Co-Chair Bill Hallerman, Commissioner Gina Bellisario, Commissioner Rickie Robinson, Commissioner Mike Heinisch, Commissioner Andy Rosas, Commissioner Sara Roach, Student Merina Hanson, Human Services Manager Lori Guilfoyle, Coordinator Christine Cain, Coordinator Taffy Johnson, UTOPIA Kyra Doubek, KYFS TJ Petersen, Resident Absent: Dinah Wilson, CDBG Coordinator Dennis Higgins, Council Member Vacant, Commissioner Vacant, Student Agenda: 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m. 2. Roll Call One Commissioner absent. 3. Changes to the Agenda There are no changes to the agenda. 4. Approval of November 15, 2018 Minutes Commissioner Rosas MOVED to approve pending minutes from November 15, 2018. Commissioner Robinson SECONDED. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 8-0. 5. Elect Chair and Chair-Elect Commissioner Heinisch MOVED to nominate Commissioner Rickie Robinson as Chair- Elect. Commissioner Hallerman SECONDED. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 8-0. Kent Human Services Commission Meeting January 17, 2019 Minutes Kent, Washington Approved 6. UTOPIA – Presentation (Taffy Johnson) UTOPIA (United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance) provides safety and sanctuary for community members, many of whom routinely experience hate, harassment and abuse, as well as rejection and disconnection from within the Pacific Islander community. They serve as a trusted, culturally aligned resource for Pacific Islanders in the LGBTQI community, by helping them access transgender health services, housing and other services. UTOPIA provides support groups and assistance for Pacific Islanders in the sex industry, providing testing kits, HIV prevention and screening, and contraceptives, as well as other important healthcare resources. They also work to connect QTPI to healthcare resources like insurance and preventative care to address health disparities. 7. KYFS – Presentation (Attached) Kyra Doubek, Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Victim Advocate, presented on history, trends, stats here in Kent and services available through Kent Youth and Family Services (KYFS). CESC refers to a range of crimes involving the sexual abuse or exploitation of a minor for financial benefit or in exchange for anything of value (including non-monetary benefits) given or received by any person. Kyra is housed at KYFS and works collaboratively with the Kent Police Department to provide resources and services for those identified as victims of human trafficking. This program serves youth ages 12–25. The primary focus of the work is prevention and providing direct services. 8. Updates • The annual Point in Time Count is scheduled to occur January 25 between the hours of 2am and 6am. South King County is need of more volunteers. Registration and more information can be found at http://allhomekc.org/king- county-point-in-time-pit-count/ • Mayor was forwarded six Human Services Commission applications to review. Applications were narrowed down to three and interviews will be scheduled. One vacancy on the Commission will be filled, one alternate will be added, and we continue to have a vacant position for a student to fill. • Staff will be presenting to Council on Homelessness in Kent at the Council Retreat February 3rd, 2019. The presentation will include perspectives from Law Enforcement, Public Works, and Parks. • A Call to Action for the Youth Initiative is expected to be rolled out at the Council Workshop on February 5, 2019. 9. Adjournment At 4:25 p.m. Zenovia Harris declared the meeting adjourned. Christine Cain Recording Secretary January 17, 2019