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Unless otherwise noted, the Parks and Human Services Committee meets at 5 p.m. on the
third Thursday of each month in the Kent City Hall, Council Chambers East, 220 Fourth
Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Ron Lashley at 253-856-5101, or via email at
RLashley@kentwa.gov.
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253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay
Service at 1-800-833-6388.
Parks and Human Services
Committee
Agenda
Chair - Brenda Fincher
Councilmembers - Satwinder Kaur,
Julie Parascondola, CPRP
Thursday, April 19, 2018
5:00 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Call to Order Chair Fincher 01 MIN.
2. Roll Call Chair Fincher 01 MIN.
3. Changes to the Agenda Chair Fincher 01 MIN.
4. Approval of March 15, 2018
Minutes
YES Chair Fincher 05 MIN.
5. Resolution for Grant Application
#18-1527 to the Recreation and
Conservation Office for Service
Club
YES Bryan Higgins, Parks
Capital Project Manager
05 MIN.
6. Park Planning & Development
Division Overview
NO Hope Gibson 30 MIN.
7. Parks and Recreation
Commission Ordinance -
Recommend
YES Julie Parascondola 05 MIN.
8. Human Services Commission
Ordinance – Recommend
YES Julie Parascondola 05 MIN.
9. Director’s Report – Information
Only
NO Julie Parascondola 10 MIN.
10. Adjournment Chair Fincher 01 MIN.
PARKS AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Julie Parascondola, CPRP
220 Fourth Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
253-856-5100
DATE: April 19, 2018
TO: Parks and Human Services Committee
SUBJECT: Approval of March 15, 2018 Minutes
MOTION:
Move to approve the March 15, 2018 Minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. March 15, 2018 Minutes (PDF)
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Parks and Human Services Committee March 15, 2018
Minutes Kent Washington
Approval Pending
Date: March 15, 2018
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers
Attending: Chair Brenda Fincher, Councilmembers Tina Budell, and Satwinder Kaur
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
Chair Brenda Fincher called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Chair Brenda Fincher, Councilmembers Tina Budell and Satwinder Kaur in attendance.
3. Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
4. Minutes dated February 15, 2018 - Approved
MOTION: Councilmember Budell moved to approve the minutes dated February 18,
2018. Councilmember Kaur seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
5. 2013 Fourth Quarter Fee In Lieu Funds Re-allocation - Approved
On March 4, 2014, city council accepted $7,875 in fee-in-lieu funds from HS
Construction. At that time, the funds were allocated for expenditure at Garrison Creek
Park. Since accepting the funds, projects intended for Garrison Creek Park have been
delayed and will not resume before the five-year fund expenditure deadline of
December 9, 2018. The city must return the funds if they are not used by that date.
These funds can still be utilized to benefit the city. We, therefore, ask that the funds
dedicated to Garrison Creek Park in 2014 be reallocated toward capital improvements
at Kent Memorial Park.
MOTION: Councilmember Budell moved to recommend Council reallocate $7,875 of
fee-in-lieu funds dedicated to Garrison Creek Park, amend the Community Parks
Reinvestment Program budget, and authorize the future expenditure of these same
funds for capital improvements at Kent Memorial Park. Councilmember Kaur seconded
The motion passed 3-0.
6. Human Services - Presentation – Information Only
Merina Hanson, Human Services Manager, will be sharing with the Committee a
summary of the City’s Human Services Program to educate and inform the Committee
and to allow for any question to be answered, as well as open dialogue and
discussion.
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7. Arts Commission, Ordinance Update – Approved
Mayor and staff are introducing a new Commission position – an ‘alternate,’ to be
appointed and confirmed by Mayor and City Council. This ‘alternate’ position would
serve in a nonvoting capacity, except when a regular member is absent from a
meeting, at which point the alternate would then serve as a pro tempore member and
will have the ability to vote on all matters coming before the Commission at that
meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaur moved to recommend Council adopt an ordinance that
creates an alternate position on the Arts Commission to fill in for an absent member or
vacant position and moves the Arts Commission code provisions from Chapter 4.02 of
the Kent City Code to Chapter 2.61. Councilmember Budell seconded.
The motion passed 3-0.
8. Director's Report – Information Only
Arts and Parks Commissioner vacancies have been filled. 2018 Rec guides are now
available. Kent Arts Commission 20th year of providing the Spotlight Series wraps up
this season on March 23rd.
On June 30th, 2017 at Lake Kent-Meridian park a 14-year-old youth became in
distressed and at risk of drowning while swimming and went under the water. The
Lifeguard manager Shawn Wruth played a lead role in mobilizing quickly with staff to
locate and save the citizen. Staff nominated Shawn for the Redcross Hero of the year
award. Shawn won the award. On March 7th of 2018, he received his Award and he and
staff were recognized for there heroics.
Other Business Public Comment – Information Only
Tim Petersen addressed committee regarding wanting an audit of funds and services of
MultiService Center due to lack of services.
Adjournment
Chair Fincher adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Ronald Lashley
Ronald Lashley
Committee Secretary
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
Julie Parascondola, CPRP
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
253-856-5100
DATE: April 19, 2018
TO: Parks and Human Services Committee
SUBJECT: Resolution for Grant Application #18-1527 to the Recreation
and Conservation Office for Service Club Ballfields Drainage
Improvements - Recommend
MOTION:
Move to recommend council adopt the resolution authorizing the submittal
of grant application #18-1527 to the Recreation and Conservation Office,
to assist in funding drainage improvements at Service Club Ballfields Park.
SUMMARY:
Each grant cycle (every other year) staff pursues funding for park development
and/or acquisition of property through the Washington Recreation and Conservation
Office (RCO). Staff is requesting authorization to submit a grant application to the
RCO Washington Wildlife and Recreation program to fund drainage improvements
for three fields at Service Club Ballfields Park. The total estimated cost of the
project would be $160,000, and the YAF grant would pay 50% or $80,000 if
funded.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Authentic Connectivity and Communication, Inclusive Community
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution (PDF)
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Field Drainage Services for Service Club Ballfields—
Application to Recreation & Conservation Office (WWRP)
RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION of the city council of the
city of Kent, Washington, that authorizes the
submission of an application for grant funding
assistance through the Washington Wildlife and
Recreation Program of the Recreation and
Conservation Office, as provided for in Chapters
79A.15 and 79A.25 of the Revised Code of
Washington, Chapter 286 of the Washington
Administrative Code, and other applicable
authorities, for field drainage services at Service
Club Ballfields.
RECITALS
A. The city of Kent has approved a comprehensive parks and
recreation or habitat conservation plan that includes capital improvements
at Service Club Ballfields Park.
B. Under the provisions of the Washington Wildlife and
Recreation Program, state grant assistance is requested by the city of Kent
to aid in financing the cost of field drainage services.
C. The city of Kent considers it in the best public interest to
complete the project described in the application.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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Field Drainage Services for Service Club Ballfields—
Application to Recreation & Conservation Office (WWRP)
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. – Application. Julie Parascondola, the Director of the
City’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, is
authorized to make formal application to the Recreation and Conservation
Funding Board for grant assistance.
SECTION 2. – Project Agreement. The City has reviewed the sample
project agreement on the Recreation & Conservation Office’s web site at
http://www.rco.wa.gov/documents/manuals&forms/SampleProjAgreement.pdf and
authorizes Dana Ralph, the City’s Mayor, to enter into such a project
agreement, if funding is awarded. The City understands and acknowledges
that the project agreement will contain the indemnification and other terms
and conditions that are contained in the sample project agreement. The
sample project agreement may be revised periodically by the Recreation
and Conservation Office. The City recognizes that such changes might
occur prior to its authorized representative signing the actual project
agreement, and the City accepts the responsibility and the presumption
that its authorized representative shall have conferred with the City as to
any such changes before she executes the project agreement on the City’s
behalf and so executes with the City’s authorization.
SECTION 3. – Use of Funds. Any grant assistance received will be
used for only direct eligible and allowable costs that are reasonable and
necessary to implement the project referenced above.
SECTION 4. – City Match & Non-Cash Commitments. The City
expects its matching share of project funding will be derived from City
funds and that pursuant to WAC 286-13-040 the City must certify the
availability of match at least one month before funding approval. In
addition, the City understands it is responsible for supporting all non-cash
commitments to this project should they not materialize.
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Field Drainage Services for Service Club Ballfields—
Application to Recreation & Conservation Office (WWRP)
SECTION 5. – Grant on Reimbursement Basis. The City
acknowledges that if the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board
approves grant assistance for the project, the Recreation and Conservation
Office will pay the City on only a reimbursement basis. The City
understands reimbursement basis means that the City will only request
payment from the Recreation and Conservation Office after the City incurs
eligible and allowable costs and pays them. The Recreation and
Conservation Office may also determine an amount of retainage and hold
that amount until the project is complete.
SECTION 6. – Dedication in Perpetuity. The City acknowledges that
any property acquired with grant assistance must be dedicated for the
purposes of the grant in perpetuity unless otherwise agreed to by the City
and the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. The City agrees to
dedicate the property in a signed “Deed of Right” for fee acquisitions, or an
“Assignment of Rights” for other less than fee acquisitions (which
documents will be based upon the Recreation and Conservation Office’s
standard versions of those documents), to be recorded on the title of the
property with the county auditor.
SECTION 7. – Immediately Available to the Public. The City
acknowledges that any property acquired in fee title must be immediately
made available to the public unless the Recreation and Conservation Office
director or the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board agrees to other
restrictions.
SECTION 8. – Resolution – Part of Application. This resolution
becomes part of a formal application to the Recreation and Conservation
Office for grant assistance.
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Field Drainage Services for Service Club Ballfields—
Application to Recreation & Conservation Office (WWRP)
SECTION 9. – Public Comment. The City provided appropriate
opportunity for public comment on this application.
SECTION 10. – Certification. The City certifies that this resolution
was properly and lawfully adopted following the requirements of the City
and applicable laws and policies and that the person signing as authorized
representative is duly authorized to do so.
SECTION 11. – Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and
be in force immediately upon its passage.
PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, this _______ day of , 2018.
CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this ______ day of
, 2018.
DANA RALPH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
Julie Parascondola, CPRP
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
253-856-5100
DATE: April 19, 2018
TO: Parks and Human Services Committee
SUBJECT: Park Planning & Development Division Overview
SUMMARY:
Hope Gibson, Park Planning & Development Manager, will be sharing with the
Committee a summary of the City’s Park Planning & Development responsibilities,
in an effort to educate and inform the Committee and to allow for any questions to
be answered, as well as open dialogue and discussion.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government, Authentic Connectivity and Communication, Thriving
Neighborhoods and Urban Centers, Sustainable Funding, Inclusive Community
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
Julie Parascondola, CPRP
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
253-856-5100
DATE: April 19, 2018
TO: Parks and Human Services Committee
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance - Recommend
MOTION:
Move to recommend Council amend Section 2.60.020 of the Kent City Code
to reduce the membership of the Parks and Recreation Commission from
16 to 12 members; to provide for only one youth representative position;
and to create an alternate position on the Commission.
SUMMARY:
In an effort to maintain continuity within the Parks and Recreation Commission
when vacancies and transitions occur, the Mayor and staff are introducing a new
Commission position – an ‘alternate,’ to be appointed and confirmed by Mayor and
City Council. This ‘alternate’ position would serve in a nonvoting capacity, except
when a regular member is absent from a meeting, at which point the alternate
would then serve as a pro tempore member and will have the ability to vote on all
matters coming before the Commission at that meeting.
If a position as a regular member of the Parks and Recreation Commission becomes
available, the alternate may assume that position without any further confirmation
of Council, and then a solicitation for a new alternate would begin. However, the
alternate’s appointment would be permissive and not mandatory.
In addition, in an effort to maintain consistency with Commission sizes throughout
the City, the number of Commission seats is hereby reduced from 16 to 12, which
now includes only one youth position instead of two.
Attached for your review and comment is a draft ordinance that will allow for the
above changes to occur within the Parks and Recreation Commission.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovation Government, Authentic Connectivity and Communication, Thriving
Neighborhoods and Urban Centers, Inclusive Community
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance Amending Section 2.60.020 (PDF)
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1 Amend KCC 2.60.020 -
Re: Parks and Recreation Commission
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Section
2.60.020 of the Kent City Code to: (1) reduce the
membership of the Parks and Recreation
Commission from 16 to 12 members; (2) to
provide for only one youth representative position;
and (3) to create an alternate position on the
Commission that would allow the alternate to act in
the place of an absent member and to assume a
vacant position should one become available during
the alternate’s term.
RECITALS
A. The Kent Parks and Recreation Commission was established in
July of 2014, and its primary purpose is to help guide and assist the City
as the City works to establish and prioritize its parks and recreation
services. The Parks and Recreation Commission is a conduit of information
for the public on matters related to parks and recreation projects. The
commission promotes the development of dynamic and well-rounded parks
and recreational opportunities, and serves in an advisory capacity to the
mayor, city council, and city staff.
B. Although the Parks and Recreation Commission is required to
hold regular meetings, at times it has been difficult to obtain the quorum
necessary to transact business due to the absence of its members at those
meetings. Reducing the membership of the Commission will allow for the
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efficient operation and effective completion of business. This ordinance will
reduce the membership of the commission from 16 to 12 members and
require only one youth representative.
C. In addition to making the changes needed to effectively and
efficiently transact business, this ordinance will also create a new position
on the Commission that will allow a person to be appointed as an
alternate. It is intended that when all members of the Commission are
present, the alternate will serve in a nonvoting capacity. If, however, a
member is absent from any meeting of the Parks and Recreation
Commission, the alternate will serve as a pro tempore voting member for
that meeting and may vote on all matters before the Commission. The
alternate may also assume any position that is vacated by an incumbent
member or otherwise becomes available during the alternate’s tenure
without the necessity of further Council confirmation. A search for a new
alternate would then be undertaken.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – Amendment – Revise KCC 2.60.020. Section
2.60.020 of the Kent City Code entitled “Membership, terms, residence
requirements,” is amended as follows:
Sec. 2.60.020. Membership, terms, residence requirements.
A. Number of members. The membership of the city parks and
recreation commission shall consist of 12 16 appointed members, in
addition to an optional alternate. each of whom shall beMembers are to be
appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Each member of
the commission shall have an equal vote in decisions of the commission,
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except for the alternate, who the the all of mwill serve in nonvoting
capacity.
B. Alternate Member. An alternate may be appointed to the
commission by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Once
appointed and confirmed, the alternate will serve in a nonvoting capacity
when all regular members are present at a meeting of the parks and
recreation commission. When a regular member of the parks and
recreation commission is absent from a meeting, the alternate will serve as
a pro tempore voting member for that meeting and may vote on all
matters before the commission. Should a position as a regular member on
the parks and recreation commission become available during the
alternate’s term, the alternate will assume that position as a regular
member without any further council confirmation required.
CB. Terms of office. The term of office for commissioners shall be for
three years, except for the initial terms as provided below.
1. Commissioners may only serve up to two consecutive terms,
except for those commissioners appointed to an inaugural term that is less
than three years in length. If, however, a commissioner was appointed to
an inaugural term that was less than three years in length, then that
commissioner shall be permitted to serve two consecutive three-year
terms after the inaugural term expires.
2. The term of office of the first six commissioners appointed
and confirmed shall expire December 31, 2015; the term of the second six
commissioners appointed and confirmed shall expire December 31, 2016;
the term of office of the final four commissioners appointed and confirmed
shall expire December 31, 2017.
3. When a vacancy occurs on the parks and recreation
commission, the alternate will assume that position as a regular member
without any further council confirmation required. The mayor shall then
appoint, subject to council confirmation, a new alternate
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commissioner.appointment for that position shall be for three years, or for
the remainder of the unexpired term, whichever is the shorter period of
time.
DC. Residence requirements. At least 610 persons appointed to serve on
the parks and recreation commission shall reside within the corporate
limits of the city. To the extent practicable, appointment shall reflect a
balance and diversity of users of and interests in Kent’s parks and
recreation services, and shall include not more than two one (1) youth
representatives of high school age who lives within the city’s municipal
boundaries.
ED. Removal. The mayor may remove members from the parks and
recreation commission in the following instances:
1. A commissioner resigns from the commission; or
2. A commissioner is absent from more than two consecutive
regular meetings; or
3. A commissioner is absent four times within any 12-month
period; or
4. Upon the joint recommendation of the commission’s chair and
the parks and recreation director.
Any decision to remove a commissioner shall be final, and there shall be
no appeal.
SECTION 2. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. – 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
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correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
SECTION 4. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
ATTEST:
KIMBERLY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
Date Published
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
Julie Parascondola, CPRP
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
253-856-5100
DATE: April 19, 2018
TO: Parks and Human Services Committee
SUBJECT: Human Services Commission Ordinance – Recommend
MOTION:
Move to recommend Council amend Section 2.53.040 of the Kent City Code
to create an alternate position on the Human Services Commission
SUMMARY:
In an effort to maintain continuity within the Human Services Commission when
vacancies and transitions occur, the Mayor and staff are introducing a new
Commission position – an ‘alternate,’ to be appointed and confirmed by Mayor and
City Council. This ‘alternate’ position would serve in a nonvoting capacity, except
when a regular member is absent from a meeting, at which point the alternate
would then serve as a pro tempore member and will have the ability to vote on all
matters coming before the Commission at that meeting.
If a position as a regular member of the Human Services Commission becomes
available, the alternate may assume that position without any further confirmation
of Council, and then a solicitation for a new alternate would begin. However, the
alternate’s appointment would be permissive and not mandatory.
Attached for your review and comment is a draft ordinance that will allow for an
alternate to be appointed and confirmed to the Human Services Commission.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovation Government, Authentic Connectivity and Communication, Thriving
Neighborhoods and Urban Centers, Inclusive Community
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinace Amending Section 2.53.040 (PDF)
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and Alternate Position
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Section
2.53.040 of the Kent City Code to create an
alternate position on the Human Services
Commission, to allow the alternate to act in the
place of an absent member and to assume a vacant
position should one become available during the
alternate’s term.
RECITALS
A. The Kent Human Services Commission was created in 1986,
and its primary purpose is to promote the development and assessment of
human services needs in the city. The Human Services Commission’s
duties include making reports and recommendations to the mayor and city
council concerning human services needs in the city.
B. Although the Human Services Commission is required to hold
regular meetings, at times it has been difficult to obtain the quorum
necessary to transact business due to the absence of its members at those
meetings. This ordinance will create a new position on the Commission
that will allow a person to be appointed as an alternate.
C. It is intended that when all members of the Commission are
present, the alternate will serve in a nonvoting capacity. If, however, a
member is absent from any meeting of the Human Services Commission,
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the alternate will serve as a pro tempore voting member for that meeting
and may vote on all matters before the Commission. The alternate may
also assume any position that is vacated by an incumbent member or
otherwise becomes available during the alternate’s tenure without the
necessity of further Council confirmation. A search for a new alternate
would then be undertaken.
D. Currently, the Human Services Commission is limited to 10
members. Because the Human Services Commission obtains only those
powers granted to it by Council, an ordinance is required to amend the
Kent City Code to allow for the appointment of an alternate, and to allow
that alternate to act as a pro tempore when a voting member is absent.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – Amendment – Revise KCC 2.53.040. Section
2.53.040 of the Kent City Code entitled “Membership, terms, residence
requirements.” Is amended as follows:
Sec. 2.53.040. Membership, terms, residence requirements.
A. Number of membersMembership. The membership of the human
services commission shall be ten (10) members, in addition to a council
representative and an optional alternate. Members are to be appointed by
the mayor and confirmed by the city council, with the exception of the
council representative, who shall be appointed to the commission by the
council president. Each member of the commission shall have an equal
vote in decisions of the commission, except for the alternate, the youth
representative, and the appointed council representative, all of whom shall
serve in nonvoting capacities.
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B. Alternate Member. An alternate may be appointed to the
commission by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Once
appointed and confirmed, the alternate will serve in a nonvoting capacity
when all regular members are present at a meeting of the human services
commission. When a regular member of the human services commission is
absent from a meeting, the alternate will serve as a pro tempore voting
member for that meeting and may vote on all matters before the
commission. Should a position as a regular member on the human services
commission become available during the alternate’s term, the alternate will
assume that position as a regular member without any further council
confirmation required. The human services commission shall consist of ten
(10) members, each appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city
council. Each member of the commission shall have an equal vote in
decisions of the commission, except for the council representative, who
shall serve in a nonvoting capacity.
CB. Terms of appointment. With respect t to the members appointed
and confirmed to serve on the commission, the following provisions shall
apply:
1. At least four (4) commissioners shall reside within the
corporate limits of the city.
2. Appointments shall reflect a balance of interests and should
be equally proportionate and contain no more than two (2)
representatives, to the extent practicable, from each of the following
communities, entities, or interest groups: business, educational, spiritual,
charitable, civic, past or present receivers of human services, and
providers of human services. The commission shall include at least one (1)
youth representative of high school age and one (1) council member
representative.
3. All members appointed shall serve three (3) year terms, with
the following exceptions:
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a. The youth representative(s) shall be appointed to at
least a one (1) year term, but may be appointed to as much as a three (3)
year term; and
b. The council representative shall be appointed to a one
(1) year term.
c. If an alternate becomes a regular member of the
human services commission, the individual’s three (3) year term will begin
anew upon appointment as a regular member.
4. When a vacancy occurs during a commissioner’s current term,
the alternate will assume that position as a regular member without any
further council confirmation required. tThe mayor shall then appoint,
subject to council confirmation, a new alternate commissioner who shall
serve the remainder of the unexpired term.
SECTION 2. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. – 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
regulations.
SECTION 4. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
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ATTEST:
KIMBERLY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
Date Published
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
Julie Parascondola, CPRP
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
253-856-5100
DATE: April 19, 2018
TO: Parks and Human Services Committee
SUBJECT: Director’s Report – Information Only
SUMMARY:
Julie Parascondola, Director of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Department, will inform the committee of noteworthy information and upcoming
events.
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