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Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Chair, Zandria Michaud - Co-Chair Annie Sieger
Director: Julie Parascondola, CPRP
October 2+ 2OL7
6:O0 p.m.
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Item Description
1. Roll Call / Call to order
2. Changes to the Agenda
3, Approve Minutes dated August 22,20L7
Action
YES
Speaker
Chair Michaud
Chair Michaud
Chair Michaud
Time
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54Welcome to Ron Lashley & Goodbye to Teri
Petrole
NO J. Parascondola
5. AdaptiveRecreation Presentation NO J. Parascondola 25
6. Parks Capital Project Update NO Van Dorens, YMCA 30-40
Riverbend Business Plan Update NO J. Parascondola 45
Director Updates NO J. Parascondola 5
9. Announcements NO All 10
10. Adjournment NO Chair Michaud 01
Unless otherwise noted, the Parks and Recreation Commission meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of
each month in Kent City Hall Campus, Centennial Building - Room 402 conference room
220 4rh Ave S, Kent 98032.
For additional information, please contact Ronald Lashley at 253-856-5101 or by email at
rlashley@ kentwa.gov.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at 253-
856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay
Service at 1-8OO-833-6388.
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Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes
August 22,2OL7
Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
Date: August 22,20L7Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Centennial Building, Conference Room 402
Attending: Chair Zandria Michaud, Co-chair Annie Sieger, Annette Bailes, Dan
Barrett, Kalika Carver-Cox, Richard Minutoli, Erika Overall, Jennifer
Ritchie, Jaleen Roberts, Lacey Seaton, Director Julie Parascondola,
Recorder Teri Petrole
Absent: Kendrick Glover, Kari Hedrick, wayne Jensen, Tye whitfield
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Commission Chair Zandria Michaud called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m
2. Changes to Agenda
No changes to the agenda.
3. Minutes da d June 27.2fJ1.7
The minutes dated July 25,2017 were approved as edited by unanimous vote
4-G r Kent Histor I Societv
Executive Director of the Greater Kent Historical Society (GKHS) Tessa Yeaman
explained that the historical society is under contract with the city to operate the
Bereiter House Museum. They provide tours, rental opportunities, historical site
searches, as well as educational programs and services to the community.
The Society's vision:
1, To engage in a new demographic, connecting to different age groups and the
diverse community. By collaborating with existing organizations, they plan topromote community created exhibits and produce mutually beneficial
programs. For example, "Museum on Main Street" enlists writers to make it
personal by reading their own stories, or bringing their stories to life through
museum theater,
Provide an adult education series. Currently, they offer a lecture series called
"Kent chronicles" a discussion group on Saturdays for working people and
home schools, as well as a bimonthly lecture series that focuses on history-
related topics, They are working on a skills-based workshop for adults and a
"History Café" to promote to restaurants where they talk in depth about
historical topics.
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3. Introduce object-based learning to the classroom. Instead of lectures and
textbooks, they use historical objects and artifacts for learning. They want to
create a whole learning unit including artifacts called historical boxes for use
in elementary thru high school classrooms, as well as home schools. Another
long-term goal is to digitize all of the historical documents, pictures and data
and make it accessible on the web site.
4. Increase accessibility by better visibility and outreach programs. To educate
the public on what resources are available, staff does lectures in assisted
living homes and in schools.
A temporary exhibit at the museum is "Smith Brothers Farms, a Kent Legacy" which
chronicles the history of the Smith Brothers Farms dairy company in the Kent valley.
An upcoming is an exhibit called Stranger Things: Bizarre and Unusual Stories from
Kent opens in October. The museum also houses several specialized collections,
such as a local Japanese heritage collection,
The GKHS staff provides reference services for information requests to over 250
members and the public for in-house and off-site information. They can customize
information delivery for both private and professional patrons by locating,
synthesizing and interpreting information resources.
5. Final Bvlaws Feedback/Comments
The commission discussed final revisions to the Parks and Recreation Commission
Ordinance and bylaws which included officer terms, meeting quorum, as well as
clarification between the Chair and the Mayor's discretion/recommendation.
After the Mayor's review of the revised ordinance that governs the bylaws, it will go
to Park Committee for recommendation and then on to City Council for final
approval.
6. Park Code Feedback/Comments
J. Parascondola recommended more policy backing and updated permits and process
in the Parks and Recreation section of the Kent Code, Items for consideration from
Commissioners included the addition of banning public defecation in parks and more
detail in the discharge of weapons and fireworks section.
7. Park Operations Re-Organization / Next Steps
The Park Operations division is going through a re-organization. The plan includes
creating standard operating procedures, establishing routine and preventative
maintenance, making maintenance standards in line with recreation demands, and
creating an equitable level of service throughout the system.
8. Par 3 Timeline Case Review / Surplus Policy Training
J. Parascondola and the commission reviewed the Par 3 surplus timeline that
occurred years before the city created the surplus ordinance and process (Ordinance
attached).
9. Announcementso J. Parascondola is looking for actors to participate in the new Parks Video.
Volunteers are Jaleen Roberts/and sister, Brandon Parsons, Jennifer Ritchie
and girl scouts.
There is no Parks and Recreation Commission meeting in September.
J. Parascondola and Leon Younger of PROS Consulting are presenting the
Riverbend Business Plan at the City Council workshop on September 5.
A portion of Morrill Meadows Park property is being officially surplused at the
September 5 City Council meeting for development of the new YMCA building.
. The commission bid farewell to Jaleen Roberts as she ends her term to attend
college.
. Teri Petrole is retiring and her last meeting will be in October.
1O. Adjournment
Chair Michaud concluded the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
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Teri Petrole, Parks and Recreation Commission Secretary
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Chapter 3.12 SURPLUS OF REAL PROPERTY Page L of 4
Sections:
3.12.010
3.12.020
3.12.030
3.12.040
3.12.050
3.12.060
3.12.070
3.12.080
3.12.090
Chapter 3.12
SURPLUS OF REAL PROPERTY
Consideration for surplus.
Properties affected.
Exempt properties and property interests.
Public meeting.
Notice.
Meeting requirements.
Surplus decision by resolution.
Valuation by appraisal.
Procedural compliance with other regulatory requirements
3.12.010 Gonsideration for surplus.
When city administration or the city council recommends one or more parcels of real property to be
declared as surplus to the city's needs, and the city council determines that the city should consider
the property for surplus, the council and staff must comply with this process before listing or selling
the property, subject only to the exceptions listed in this policy.
(Ord. No. 4203, S 1,5-17-16)
3.1 2.020 Properties affected.
This policy applies to the sale, transfer, or exchange of the following properties:
A. Properties that were received or obtained for a specific public purpose, or
B. Properties that constitute at least one legal lot (unless subject to KCC 3.12.030); or
C. Properties that are owned in fee.
(Ord. No.4203, S 1,5-17-16)
3.12.030 Exempt properties and property interests.
Because of their size, configuration, or character, these properties are exempt from this process:
A. Property owned by any of the city's utilities, to any statutory street or alley vacation, or to other
surplus process when state law provides a separate process to surplus those properties, or
B. Partial or remnant properties, such as strips purchased for road widening purposes, areas
conveyed as a result of lot line adjustments or boundary disputes, or partial or full lots remaining and
unused after project completion; or
C. Easements, licenses, and other subordinate interests in real property; or
D. Properties sold, transferred, or exchanged to a local, state, or federal agency.
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Chapter 3.I2 SURPLUS OF REAL PROPERW Page 2 of 4
(Ord. No.4203, S 1,5-17-16', Ord. No.4216, S 1, 10-18-16)
3.'l 2.040 Public meeting
When the council determines that specific property or properties should be considered for surplus, the
city must hold at least one informational public meeting and receive public comment at one of the
following venues:
A. Council committee meeting;
B. Councilworkshop;
C. Regular council meeting;
D. Specialcouncil meeting; or
E. A community forum at a location that is more convenient to the neighborhood potentially affected
by the proposed surplus.
(Ord. No. 4203, S 1, 5-17-16)
3.12.050 Notice.
Prior to holding any meeting as provided for in KCC 3.12.040, the city must provide the following
notice:
A. Post notice at all main site entrances at least 20 days prior to the first public meeting. The notice
should be easily visible and verbiage should be clear, succinct, and legible; and
B. Publish notice at least one time in a newspaper of general circulation at least 20 days prior to the
public meeting. The notice should be clear, conspicuous and brief, describing, at a minimum, the
property's location by street address or other appropriate location descriplor and stating that the
property is being considered for surplus; and
C. Mail notice at least 20 days prior to the public meeting to all property owners of record as listed by
the King County assessor's office whose property is located within 1,000 feet of the site proposed for
surplus; and
D. Post notice on the city's website in a location intended to provide notice of public meetings or
public events at least 20 days prior to the public meeting.
(Ord. No. 4203, S 1,5-17-16)
3.1 2.060 Meeting requirements.
At the meeting the city will:
A. Allow members of the public to gain information and speak in support or opposition to the proposal
1. Depending upon the number of persons wishing to speak, councilmembers can limit the
amount of time given to each speaker or terminate or continue the meeting depending upon the
time available to address the proposed sale.
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Chapter 3.12 SURPLUS OF REAL PROPERTY Page 3 of 4
2. lf held at a community forum, an "open house" informational meeting is allowed, so that
individual staff members can answer individual questions.
B. Allow members of the public to submit written statements for council consideration
C. After the meeting, the city council may continue the meeting, hold additional meetings or
community forums, or conclude the process. lf the council continues the meeting or holds additional
meetings, notice of the continuation or new meeting(s) or forum(s) will be posted on the city's
website. No other notice is required.
D. All persons who submit written documents at the meeting, who speak at the meeting and provide
their mailing address, or who othenruise request in writing to be parties of record for the proposed
surplus will be added to the mailing list for further communications and notices on the subject.
(Ord. No. 4203, S 1, 5-17-16)
3.12.070 Surplus decision by resolution.
Once all meetings are completed, the city council may surplus the property by resolution
(Ord. No. 4203, S 1,5-17-16)
3.12.080 Valuation by appraisal.
The city may order appraisals, reappraisals, or peer review appraisals at any time before or during
the surplus process, as needed.
(Ord. No. 4203, S 1,5-17-16)
3.12.090 Procedural compliance with other regulatory requirements.
lf other regulatory requirements require notice or meetings while the property is under consideration
for surplus, the city may combine those notice and meeting or hearing requirements with the notice
and meeting requirements in this surplus policy.
(Ord. No. 4203, S 1,5-17-16)
Subtitle ll. Taxation*
*State law reference(s) - Excise taxes authorized, RCW 354.82.010 et seq.; state collected taxes,
distribution, RCW 82.37.190; excise taxes, licenses and permits, RCW 354.82.020; retail sales and use
tax, RCW 82.14.010 et seq.; uniform rate requirement, RCW 354.82.050, 35A.82.055; tax on telephone
service, RCW 354.82.060, 82.04.010 et seq.; ad valorem taxes, RCW 354.84.010, 84.09.010 et seq.,
84.12,010 et seq., 84.16.010 et seq., 84.20.010 et seq., 84.24.010 et seq., 84.36.010 et seq. through
84.69.010 et seq.; taxes levied forfirefighters pension fund, RCW41.16.060.
The Kent City Code is current through Ordinance 4249, and
legislation passed through June 23, 2017.
Disclaimer: The City Clerk's Office has the official version of the
http://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Kent/html/Kent03/KentO312. html B/17 /2017
Recap of Activ¡t¡es
' April L,2014 Riverbend presentation to Council Workshop by Parks Dir.
' May 6,2014 Resolution amending the Comp Plan for the Par 3 Golf Course
' August L9, 2OI4 - Riverbend Surplus Property Comp Plan and Rezone
' January 20,2015 - Purchase and Sale Agreement with Trammel Crow (FAA)
o November t7 , 201,5 - JLL contract for disposition of property
' July 19, 20L6 -R¡verbend Gateway Development Master Developer
Recom mendation
o Novem be r 1,5, 2016 -Resolution to expa nd u rba n center for M FTE
o December t3,2OL6 -Establishing Riverbend as target area for MFTE
o May 2,2017 -Purchase and Sale Agreement approved by City Council
' July L8,2017-Development Agreement Public Hearing at City Council
o August 15,2017-Council Decision on Development Agreement
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PARKS VI DEO
1. TOP THINGS:
A. Magnitude (holy crap, they do a lotJ
B. Emotional [Hm? Wowl Important!)
C, Call to Action [Protect & Save, "Quality of Life Department"
D. Something else; kids, seniors, fitness, millennials, diversity)
2. OPENING
A. Cliff hangers from interviews to come (A&E Style)
3. CONTRIBUTE TO ECONOMIC VIABILITY
How Parks contribute financially
A. Parks increase property values and tax revenues
i. Potential lnterviews
1. ECD / FNW Develaper (Kurt f4anson) - "The Bridges"
2. Realtar / Marti Reeder local realtor (Michelle's connect)
3. Julie -Parks commission / Julie or Hope
4. Kent Park Foundation - Judy Wood
5. Chamber Person
6. "l Love Kent" - Dana Neufs
7. Andrea Kykola"
B. Brian Leavenhagen
9. Julie's Cttair of Park Commission
ii. Potential Graphics
1. Graphs when talking about tax revenue and finances
a. Proximity, average home cost, value vs. non-park home
iii. Potential Shots
1. Drone shot flyover a park in or around a neighborhood
2. Rack focus shot of playground by a home
3. Drone shot of neighborhood or City of Kent
iv. Potential lnterviews
1. ECD
2. Recent home buyer
v. Potential Shots
1. Home buyers walking into Kent homes or touring vacant Kent home
2. Sfock footage of families smiling
B. Parks help save city money from being used for storm water retention
i. Potential lnterviews
1, ECD
2. Public Works
¡i. Green River Natural Resources Area & Millcreek Earthworks
iii" PotentialAnimation
1. lnfographic - On average it rains about "x" in/year this would equate to "x"
sqft. Which if it weren't for Parks it would cosf 'x" $
iv. Potential Shots
1. Earthworks and history of its original design as a water retention
2. Other parks that help with water retention such as parks with lakes, ponds,
or other wetlands.
3. Sfock footage of rain
v. Backlog $60m
4. HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS
How Parks are beneficialfor health and wellness
A. Parks are used for Health
i. Potential lnterviews
1. Pam Clark - Kent4Health, Showalk, Trail walks
2. Sikk community game - Satwinder
3. Pokemon GO
4. Wellness Committee Rep
5. Residenfs who use Parks for exercise
6. Potential LARPING participant (joke)
7. Ultimate Frisbee
B. Disc Golfers
9. Bicyclists
10. Golfers
1 1. Yoga
12. Non-program / free availability of parks, basketball, wiffleball, etc
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13. King county Report - of 26 counties, we're Tth ¡n bad heatth (2012/2016
Report)
Potential stories
1. Health transformation from residenfs
Potential Shots
1. Runs (ïks, etc) that take place in parks
2. Bicyclists on bike trails - signage, mile markers, KVLT / Hope Glbson
3. Ultimate Frisbee game at local park
4. Disc Golf at fennewick
5. Golfing
6. Skafe parks - Arbor Heights 360 degrees nexf to Arbor Vitlage Senior Home
(Senior citizens love them)
7. Climbing wall
8. Fishing -3 Friends Fishing Hole
Connection to Nature
Potential lnterviews
1. Bird watchers
2. Hikers
3. John Fiskum - Nature Walks with Kent Commons
Potential Shots
1. Nature Walk b-roll with John
2. Drone footage (beauty shofs) of Kent Parks
Potential Questions
1. How often do you do this?
2. What changes have you seen? (Transformation)
5. STEWARDSHIP OF PUBLIC LANDS
How Parks are green and sustainable to the environment. Protecting Property.
What do maintenance people do anyway?
A. Parks help with the environment
i. Potential lnterviews
1. Green Kent representative - Desiree Kennedy & Brian Higgins - Volunteers
2. Public Works - Environmental Engineering / tevees & fish
3. Forterra? (new name)
i¡. Potential Shots
1. Green Kent events
2. Plants downtown / medians
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3. Wildlife / Birds
4. Before and after clearing of sifes / Timelapse
5. Drone shofs of different wetlands, grasslands, efc
6. Underwater shofs maybe rising from water to land, creeks, etc
7. Fish sñofs
B. KVLT
9. Levees restoration
a. Trail on top rec
b. Habitat for fish and animals
c. Flood protection for residents
6. SOCIAL EQUITY AND CONNECTION
How Parks affect quality of life
A. Parks provide gathering place for families and social groups
i. Potential lnterviews
1. Residenfs who benefit from parks, specifically law-income
2. Group that meets at a park for social interaction that emphasizes that parks
are for all ages and abilities
ii. Potential Shots
1. Birthday party taking place at a park - Morril Meadows
2. Dog park
3. Concerts
4. Sp/ash
5. Dragon boat races
6. Neighborhood parks
7. Person operating wheel chair
8. Kids playing in Town Square Plaza
L Multiples slow-motion faces of different nationalities, aEres, races, diversity,
etc, aka video portraits (potential ending sequence)
10. Commons - Activies, sporfs programs
B. Recreational Programs (Arts, Music, Sports, Events, and Festivals)
i. Potential lnterviews
1. Mark Hendrickson -BuDu Racing other sponsors, Proalliance
2. Ronda Billerbeck - 4Culture.org
3. Helena Reynolds - Sponsors
4. Cynthia Boyd - Kent Sfafion
5. Dave Heldt - Sporfs Events / ASA Video / Hotel
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6. Ken Cooper
7. Residenfs who have benefited from such programs - Kids @ commons,
Phoenix Academy
8. Musicians or local acts who have participated
9. Youth initiatives - Wlllie
Potential Shots
1. Footage of past events such as Cornucopia Days, Spottight, Summer
Concerts, Runs (1Ks), etc
2. Families enjoying events
Potential Animations
1. Event graphic openings with voiceover reading name
Potential Questions
1. Why support summer concerts?
2. Why do people attend?
3. Why do you attend? Participate?
4.
7. CLOSTNG
A. Credit-style but with the different parks, ex. Starring Clark Lake Park with cool animation,
etc
B. "We Love Kent Parks!" groups
8. FTNANCES (F|SCAL CLTFF)
i. Why the $60m backlog?
ii. How we got here?
iii. What are our options?
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