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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services Committee - 02/16/2017Page | 1 CITY OF KENT PARKS AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Summary Minutes of Regular Meeting February 16, 2017 5:00 p.m. Kent City Hall Council Chambers East Kent, Washington PRESENT: Committee Chair, Brenda Fincher, Councilmembers Tina Budell and Dennis Higgins 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. with Committee Chair Fincher presiding. 2. Roll Call All Councilmembers were present. 3. Changes to the Agenda Chair Fincher indicated there were no changes to the agenda. 4. Approval of Minutes, dated January 19, 2017 Councilmember Higgins moved to approve the minutes dated January 19, 2017 and Councilmember Budell seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 3-0. 5. 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan - Recommend Dinah Wilson, Human Services Planner explained that staff decided to wait to submit the report this year because of an increased work load and to be more in line with the budget approval by congress. The plan tells U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the community how the city will spend the estimated budget of $1,056,772, which is the same as last year. The exact budget amount won't be known until April/May. D. Wilson reported that there is not a lot of change from last year's plan. The city recommended a major portion of CDBG funds be used to support the city's Home Repair Program. This program serves many low-income, disabled and senior homeowners in Kent by providing needed repairs. The program also ensures that a portion of Kent's low/moderate-income housing stock is maintained and preserved. Two new programs being funded are the Coalition for Refugees from Burma and the Puget Sound Training (employment) Center. Page | 2 D. Wilson clarified that, in order to qualify for home repairs, you must complete an income eligibility test and meet the requirements and be a homeowner. To contact the Housing and Home Repair office for information, call 253-856-5070. D. Higgins noted that information on the Home Repair Program can be found by searching City of Kent home repair. He asked D. Wilson to return and report on the final funding amount. T. Budell moved to recommend Council approve the proposed Community Development Block Grant 2017 Annual Action Plan, including funding allocations and contingency plans, and authorize the Mayor to execute the appropriate certifications and agreements. D. Higgins seconded. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 3-0. 6. 2016 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report - Recommend D. Wilson explained that the 2016 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City of Kent is submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This is a an annual report required by HUD detailing the city’s activities and accomplishments using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other funds during 2016. There was nothing out of the ordinary to report for 2016. D. Higgins noted that, if the public would like to view the report, it is attached to the agenda packet located on the City Council website. D. Wilson added that all of the reports are located on the Human Services website as well. D. Higgins moved to recommend Council approve the 2016 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and authorize the Mayor to submit the report to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. T. Budell seconded. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 3-0. 7. First Amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development - Recommend D. Wilson reported that the 2015-2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development provides a framework for implementing housing, human services and community development activities from 2015-2019. D. Wilson explained that the plan is being amended to include a Citizen Participation Plan and to specify what circumstances would constitute a substantial amendment of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. Additionally, the attached Citizenship Participation Plan includes the city’s Criteria for Investing in Capital Projects overview that was requested by the organizations that serve Kent residents. All changes to the amendment are open for public comment. Capital funded projects are listed by priority on page 103. Page | 3 T. Budell moved to recommend Council approve the First Amendment to the 2015-2019 CDBG Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and authorize the Mayor to submit the amendment to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Chair Fincher seconded. D. Higgins had to leave the meeting early. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 2-0. D. Wilson then shared the list of organizations that are receiving Parallel Application Small Grants for 2017-2018. These include very small organizations that don't have the capacity to compete for funding. Staff created an easier application process and the city dedicated $25,000 through the general fund. The Seattle Foundation was impressed with the program and offered matching funds. 8. 2016 Fourth Quarter Contributions Report – Informational Parks Director Julie Parascondola informed the committee that in the fourth quarter of 2016, the city received $25,688. A total of $155,475 was contributed in 2016. The funds include in-kind, sponsorships, cash and small grants that are less than $65,000 and don't require council acceptance. The list reflects a majority of contributors contacted by staff and many are returning donors. On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department, J. Parascondola sincerely thanked every person and organization who donated. These contributions help to advance staff's efforts in social equity, health and wellness, cultural arts, and conservation. The city welcomes any amount of donation. To donate, contact the KentParksFoundation.org or contact any division in the Parks Department for assistance. 9. Director's Report – Information Only The Parks and Recreation Commission has an opening for a teen representative. The commitment is one meeting per month on the fourth Tuesday each month. Cultural staff and Arts Commissioners traveled to Olympia for the annual Arts and Heritage Day on February 8 to give updates on programming and to request continued state funding for the arts through the Washington State Arts Commission. On February 13, as part of the Washington Recreation and Parks Association Legislative Day, staff from Parks Administration, Park Operations and Parks Planning and Development went to Olympia to meet with legislators in the 11th, 33rd and 47th Districts to request support for the $3 Million in capital funds for the Morrill Meadows/East Hill Parks Renovation project. Staff also lobbied for continued support for competitive grant programs: the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Grant and the Youth Athletic Facilities Grant. The Irish Rovers are performing on February 21. Page | 4 The International Guitar Night performance is February 25. Park Operations staff removed the aging stage at Kent Kherson Park. Parks Planning and Development staff is working on strategies and design on possible options for the site. The Senior Center is scheduled to close during the week of February 27 through March 3 for installation of new carpeting and tile. The Centennial Center parking garage glazing project has begun. 8. Adjournment Committee Chair Fincher declared the meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m. Teri Petrole Teri Petrole Parks and Human Services Council Committee Secretary CITY OF KENT PARALLEL APPLICATION HUMAN SERVICES SMALL GRANT FUNDING ORGANIZATION ALLOCATION SERVICE Circulo de Mamas $3,500.00 Workshops orienting Latino/Spanish-speaking women to driving (traffic rules, review drivers’ guide, practice the test, information about civic engagement, and human services); will also provide childcare & education activities for children during the workshops Coalition for Refugees from Burma $5,000.00 Extension/expansion of youth civic engagement project & establishment of Youth Advisory Council Kona Kai Coffee $3,000.00 Hospitality & food service job training for youth and young adults Mother Africa $5,000.00 Case management & referral for African women Partners in Employment $5,000.00 Employment services and career navigation skills training for immigrants Sikh Society in Care of Humanity $3,500.00 Workshops to educate Sikh/Punjabi community about civil rights and civic engagement Total: $25,000.001 1 Kent funds are matched by a Seattle Foundation grant in 2017, allowing for a total investment of $50,000 to organizations serving Kent residents.