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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services Committee - 07/18/2019 Page 1 of 4 Approved Parks and Human Services Committee CC Parks Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2019 Date: July 18, 2019 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: Chambers East Attending: Brenda Fincher, Committee Chair Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember Marli Larimer, Councilmember Agenda: 1. Call to Order 5:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Brenda Fincher Committee Chair Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Absent Marli Larimer Councilmember Present 3. Changes to the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes dated June 20, 2019 MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated June 20, 2019 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Committee Chair AYES: Fincher, Larimer ABSENT: Kaur 5. 2019 First and Second Quarter Fee-in-Lieu Funds – Authorize No further actions outside of motion to “Recommend to Council.” MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept $33,300 of fee-in-lieu funds, amend the Community Parks Reinvestment Program budget, and authorize the future expenditure of these funds for capital improvements at Wilson Playfields and Chestnut Ridge Park. Parks and Human Services Committee CC Parks Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 4 RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS]Next: 8/6/2019 5:00 PM MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Committee Chair AYES: Fincher, Larimer ABSENT: Kaur 6. Recreation Conservation Office Grant Agreement for the Service Club Ballfields – Authorize No further actions outside of motion to “Recommend to Council.” MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Grant Agreement with Washington Recreation and Conservation Office in the amount of $95,500, for field drainage improvements at Service Club Ballfields, subject to final terms and conditions as the Parks Director and City Attorney may determine are acceptable upon issuance of the agreement by the state. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS]Next: 8/6/2019 5:00 PM MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Committee Chair AYES: Fincher, Larimer ABSENT: Kaur 7. Provider Roundtable – Catholic Community Services Foster Home Program – Information Only Mockingbird and Catholic Community Services have implemented a model program to have children placed in foster homes in their community, reducing the need for extended travel to school that is not in their community. Other countries, such as Japan and Australia, are looking at this model to implement. The United Kingdom has adopted this program. Statistically, from February to May of 2019, the City of Kent has had 103 children removed from Kent, which is the highest removal rate in King County. The City of Kent also has the lowest numbers of foster families, which equates to about 85% of children were leaving their community. Mockingbird has a 92% foster care family retention rate. Looking for Foster Homes, and other organizations with whom they may share this information. You may contact Caitlin Sanders at 360-522-0733. A PowerPoint presentation and video were shared. 8. Reconsider Agenda Item 5 Parks and Human Services Committee CC Parks Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 4 Motion on item 5 was incorrect. It listed Meridian Glen Park instead of Wilson Playfields and Chestnut Ridge Park. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Committee Chair AYES: Fincher, Larimer ABSENT: Kaur 9. Amend Item 5 New Motion to read: "Move to recommend Council Accept $33,300 of fee-in-lieu funds, amend the Community Parks Reinvestment Program budget, and authorize the future expenditure of these funds for capital improvements at Wilson Playfields and Chestnut Ridge Park." RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Committee Chair AYES: Fincher, Larimer ABSENT: Kaur 10. Provider Roundtable – Salvation Army – Information Only Salvation Army is contracted by King County to provide outreach to homeless that are living in there vehicles for all of South King County, which is the largest growing segment (50%) of the homeless population. Very little funding was allocated for this population. King County put together a pilot program to address this inequity. The initial goal is to transition this population into permanent housing addressing stability first, then addressing other issues they may be facing by connecting them with additional resources they may need. Long term goal is connecting them to that community in which they reside to give them a sense of purpose, meaning, and belonging. Looking for those in the community to come out with them to engage in the program. Seeking hygiene (items specifically for females), socks, underwear. You may contact Mickey Jordan at 714-232-9868. You may also contact Christine Cain at 253-856-5063 in the Parks Human Services Division if you have items you would like to donate. 11. Provider Roundtable – Valley Cities – Information Only Parks and Human Services Committee CC Parks Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 4 Valley Cities has been providing services in mental healthcare to Kent seniors in collaboration and partnership with the Kent Senior Center for the last 15 years. Services provided include Social Support Group Individual Counseling Grief Support Group Be Well Workshops You may contact Deborah Mulein at 253-000-4444. 12. Director’s Report – Information Only Wednesday, July 17th, the Parks department Volunteer Recognition Event was held at the Kent Ice Center with almost 300 volunteers and their family members. For the summer the Parks department has day camps, summer playground programs with free lunches, Concert Series and Sports Camps to name a few. To find out more visit www.mykentparks.com 13. Adjournment p.m. Ronald Lashley Committee Secretary