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CITY OF KENT
PARKS AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Summary Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 16, 2017
5:00 p.m.
Kent City Hall
Council Chambers East
Kent, Washington
PRESENT: Committee Chair, Brenda Fincher, Councilmembers Tina Budell and Dana
Ralph
ABSENT: Dennis Higgins
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 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 November 17, 2016
Councilmember Ralph moved to approve the Minutes dated November 17, 2016 and
Councilmember Budell seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 3-0.
5. 2016 Fourth Quarter Fee-in-lieu Funds– Recommend
Parks Director Julie Parascondola informed the committee that, between October and
December 2016, the city received a total of $68,887.50 from developers who
voluntarily paid fee-in-lieu funds instead of dedicating parkland to mitigate the
development of single-family homes. The funds were deposited in a reserve account
for capital improvements at Clark Lake Park, Chestnut Ridge and Morrill Meadows Park.
Councilmember Budell moved to recommend council accept $68,887.50 of fee-in-lieu
funds, amend the Community Parks Reinvestment Program budget and authorize the
future expenditure of these funds for capital improvements at Clark Lake Park,
Chestnut Ridge Park and Morrill Meadows Park. Councilmember Ralph seconded.
The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 3-0.
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6. Youth Initiative Update – Information Only (see attached presentation
document for details)
Parks Director Julie Parascondola and Human Services Planner Lori Guilfoyle led the
presentation explaining that this has been a team effort and a collaboration between
Recreation Superintendent Lori Hogan, Youth/Teen Manager Julie Stangle, Police
Education Specialist Stacy Judd and Human Services Manager Merina Hanson
Parks Director Parascondola reported that city council proved their investment in the
youth community by hiring a new youth position in the 2017-2018 budget. The
position will be managed by the Human Services division, working with internal and
external players. Existing programs will continue and the new position will identify
current services, looking for gaps and overlaps, while working on leveraging other
programs to provide superior service. Responsibilities of this position will not include
supervision of any staff. The initiative will specifically focus on middle school age youth
and older because it's a challenging time for youth in that age bracket. The plan is
currently in the development stage and may be refined as the initiative progresses.
L. Guilfoyle clarified for Councilmember Ralph that the focus is on the age group prior
to middle school, as well as middle school age youth.
Parks Director Parascondola shared statistics and information from King County and
the Kent School District (KSD) on numbers for the most referred criminal offenses,
referring agencies, race and ethnicity, mental health, and violence and personal safety.
One of the KSD charts showed that almost half of the kids are on the free or reduced
lunch program, English is not the primary language in 20% of the families in the area
and only 80% are graduating from high school.
For Councilmember Fincher, staff will research the statistics that may or may not
include home-schooled students.
L. Guilfoyle explained that “at risk” is a concept that reflects chance or probability and
not fact. Different populations are affected and they can be based on childhood and
family experiences, local crime and abuse. Risk can be channeled into new ways for
protective factors. This information can assist staff in finding ways to support this
group.
J. Parascondola explained Kent's 4-goal approach:
• Prevention: look at a range of programs with positive development for children,
youth and families, building on existing networks.
• Intervention: provide consistent social support that provides resiliency to
potential risks. Improve coordination between organizations, establish a shared
client management system.
• Enforcement Strategies: maintain data driven policing / facilitate appropriate
referrals through local law enforcement agencies.
• Re-connection: increase education, employment and career development
opportunities for re-entering youth.
L. Guilfoyle talked about similar programs and missions - national, state and regional
programs with a focus on youth. Since the first Youth Initiative meeting in 2016, over
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80 agencies were identified as organizations that offer some kind of youth program or
activity in Kent. Kent is active in the Road Map Project, a community center for
education results, as well as other programs and organizations that offer grants and
services for youth in the community.
Parks Director Parascondola clarified the next steps:
1. Hire Parks Program Coordinator.
2. Convene Kent Youth Providers / Complete the Kent Youth Provider Inventory.
3. Begin researching local and regional trends, programs and statistics.
4. Pending Best Start for Kids (King County) Grant Program Launch in June/July
2017 – explore opportunities for Kent.
5. Develop and establish a Kent Youth Advisory Board which is different from the
Kent Police Advisory Board.
6. Community Outreach Campaign – “what is my role as a member of the Kent
Community?” What are the community's priorities?”
7. Work plan development and strategy planning for the 2017-2018 Biennium.
Councilmember Ralph voiced her concerns with overlapping recreation and police youth
services, wanting to know how the initiative and the position will be coordinated.
Parks Director Parascondola explained that the initiative and the coordinator will focus
on local providers, gaps and overlapping in current services. They will review the
community's priorities and define Kent's role. This will be done internally with Human
Services, Recreation and Police, and externally with outside youth-related agencies. It
hasn't been determined if the position will work on program plans, or if they will
provide the connection to expand or refer to existing programs. The position is not the
same as a recreation coordinator and is not intended to supervise staff. It will be the
center for communication, information and resources for youth services in Kent. After
community mapping is done and the internal framework is complete, details of the
position’s responsibilities will be more evident.
L. Guilfoyle assured Councilmember Ralph that data from the KSD Health Chart will be
used and updates on data and indicators will be in place. Guilfoyle clarified that youth
can be identified as "off track" by current programmers. This position will handle the
higher level work and not the day-to-day.
It was determined that staff will update the committee quarterly on progress, including
the delivery of performance measures.
7. Director's Report – Information Only
On January 21 and 22, Kent Commons is hosting the Boeing Coin Show and the USA
Dance Quest for the Best Competition on January 28.
You, Me We is a free, family, fun event at ShoWare scheduled for Friday, January 27
from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
The Peking Acrobats will be at Kentwood Performing Arts Center, also on January 27.
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A Green Kent work party is scheduled for January 28 at Clark Lake Park.
The new floating dock at Lake Meridian Park will be open and ready for use the second
weekend in June 2017.
The glazing project at the Centennial Building parking garage will start in
approximately three weeks.
The Senior Center has regularly scheduled ballroom dances. Check the city website for
dates and times.
City Council Workshop Presentations:
• February 21: Parks and Recreation Department 2017 Work Plan - including 2016
Accomplishments and 2017 Challenges.
• March 21: YMCA Update and City Hall Campus Efficiency Study Update.
8. Adjournment
Committee Chair Fincher declared the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Teri Petrole
Teri Petrole
Parks and Human Services Committee Secretary
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
YOUTH INITIATIVE UPDATE
JANUARY 2016
BACKGROUND / HISTORY
• Decrease in high school graduation rates / college enrollments.
• Increases in crime and gang affiliations and involvement.
• Competing ‘youth initiatives’ across the state, region and nation.
• New position approved in the 2017-2018 adopted budget.
• Current City departments/divisions/career staff working directly with youth
programming and outreach:
• Kent Police Department (1)
• Parks, Recreation and Community Services (8)
• Human Services (1-new position housed initially)
• All Departments work with youth via seasonal employment/internships
• All existing programs will continue, this new position is designed to identify gaps
and overlaps and leverage other programs to provide superior service.
DEFINITIONS
• Although youth can be defined as all ages under 18, this initiative specifically defines
“Youth” as ages 10-24 years of age. Work will focus on middle school and up.
• Youth development is an intentional, pro-social approach that:
• engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups and
families in a manner that is productive and constructive;
• recognizes, utilizes and enhances youths’ strengths; and
• promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities,
fostering positive relationships and furnishing the support needed to build on their
leadership strengths.
YOUTH STATISTICS AND INFO
SOURCE: 2014-2015 JUVENILE JUSTICE REFERRALS. MARCH 2016. KING COUNTY OFFICE OF
PERFORMANCE, WA.
9.64%
21.74%
0.40%
Hispanic/ Latino of any race
AI/AN
Asain
35.71%
17.90% Black/African American
2.54%
12.06%
Native /Hawaiian/other
Pacific Islander
White
SOURCE: KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT RACE/ETHNICITY DEMOGRAPHICS. 2016.
YOUTH STATISTICS AND INFO
SOURCE: 2014-2015 JUVENILE JUSTICE REFERRALS. MARCH 2016. KING COUNTY OFFICE OF PERFORMANCE, WA.
YOUTH STATISTICS AND INFO
SOURCE: 2014-2015 JUVENILE JUSTICE REFERRALS. MARCH 2016. KING COUNTY OFFICE OF PERFORMANCE, WA.
YOUTH STATISTICS AND INFO
SOURCE: PUBLIC HEALTH, SEATTLE AND KING COUNTY. KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT HEALTH PROFILE. 2012.
SCHOOL DISTRICT YOUTH SNAPSHOT
School District
Est
Students
% of students
on Free or
Reduced
Lunch
(2015-2016)
% of Students
with Limited
English Gender
Graduation
Rates
(2015) Diversity
35.7% | White
KENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT
(includes a
portion of
Covington)
27,736 48.8% 19.3% 52.2% Male 47.8% Female
79.7%
21.7% | Hispanic/Latino
17.9% | Asian
12.1% | Black/African American
9.6% | Two or More Races
2.5% | Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
.4% | American Indian / Alaskan
FEDERAL
WAY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
(serve a portion of
students)
22,930 59.3% 17.7%
51.4% Male
48.6% Female 77.8%
30.3% | White
27.8% | Hispanic/Latino
12.8% | Black/African American
12.3% | Two or More Races
11.4% | Asian
4.9% | Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
.6% | American Indian / Alaskan
SOURCE: WASHINGTON STATE. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEARS.
NOT ALL-I NCLUSI VE. DOES NOT I NCLUDE HOME/ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS, UN-ENROLLED YOUTH, ETC.
“WHAT DOES “AT-RISK” MEAN?
Youth are deemed potentially “at-risk” youth, if:
• youth are culturally deprived, impoverished, underprivileged, disadvantaged,
disenfranchised
• youth are disconnected from school, work or families;
• youth is exposed to poverty
• youth is exposed to abuse (physical, sexual, mental, etc)
• youth is living in foster care, group homes, etc
• youth is exposed to bullying
• youth has one or many disabilities
• youth has one or many learning difficulties
• youth is exposed to and/or actively using Drugs and/or Alcohol
• youth has mental health issues
• youth is over exposed to sexuality or active sexually
KENT ’S 4-GOAL APPROACH
Children, youth, and families access
high quality culturally responsive
programs and resources that promote
positive child, youth, and family
development.
(1)
(2)
Youth who lack consistent
social supports or are
presenting challenges
access effective resources
to help them develop
positive behaviors and
build resiliency to risks (for
gang involvement,
substance abuse, youth
violence and/or other
criminal activity).
prevention intervention
(3)
enforcement
Youth involved with the
system or youth considered
disconnected access
effective resources to
support their positive
development and ability to
fully participate in
community life.
(4) Re-
connection
Youth crime is
deterred and safe
environments foster
healthy youth and
families.
PREVsEtrNaTItOeNgies
1. Build on existing neighborhood and
community networks and
strengthen the ability of
community and faith-based
organizations to deliver high-quality
programs and resources for youth.
(This may include after-school
programs, mentoring, tutoring,
college preparation, internship,
parenting skills, and similar
resources).
After
School
Kent Parks
Community
Center
Youth Sports
Clinics,
Leagues and
Camps
You Me We
Event
Community
Education
Programs
Fun Runs
Spotlight
Series,
Education
Outreach
Kent Kid’s Art
Day
Seasonal
Employment
Fishing
Experie.
SPLASH
Summer
Concert Series
Human
Services
Funded
Programs
National
Night
Out Host
After
School
Energy
(9 Sites)
2. Strengthen and work through
existing neighborhood and
community networks to improve
local environments for high-risk
youth. (This may include
establishing safe places and
passages, addressing problem
properties, increasing social
efficacy, etc.).
All-Stars
(3 Sites)
Summer
Playground
Programs
(5 Sites)
Middle
School
All-Stars
(6 Sites)
HERO
(various
sites)
KPD –
GREAT
(gang
resistance)
Meridian
and Mill
Creek
Late
Nights
Game of
Life
Youth
Conf
Cops in
Schools
(Kent
Elementary)
Kent Police
Youth Board
STOP
Underage
Drinking
(middle
schools)
Explorers
Camp
Waskowitz
Camp
Walkapala /
Counselor in
Training
Kent
Meridian
Police
Science
Class
INTEsRtVrEaNtTeIgOiNes
1. Ensure youth have healthy
activities to engage in and promote
access to programs that emphasize
awareness and education in
personal safety and positive
interpersonal relationships.
2. Expand case management and
multi-agency intervention teams to
support youth at highest risk for
problem behavior.
3. Increase and improve coordination
among agencies serving youth, the
Kent School District, and the City of
Kent by establishing a shared
electronic client management
system and creating incentives for
agencies and providers to
participate.
PD – Alcohol
Prevention at
Meridian and
Meeker
Youth Linc – with
both CCYJ/KPD
Human Service
funded
programs
PD – GREAT (gang
resistance) Kent
SD
Totem Middle
School C-21
Cops in Schools –
Kent Elementary
STOP Underage
Drinking (middle
schools)
ENFOstRrCaEtMeEgNieT s
1. Maintain data-driven policing.
2. Equip all branches of local law
enforcement (police, prosecutors,
public defenders, juvenile court,
and judges) to facilitate appropriate
referrals to prevention and
intervention programs.
Neighborhood
Response
Team Officers
School
Resource
Officers
Intelligence
Led Policing
Partnership
with Kent
Youth and
Family
Alive and Free
Gang Prevent.
Partnerships
Totem Middle
School C-21
RE-CsOtNraNtEeCgTIiOeNs
1. Increase education, employment,
and career development
opportunities for re-entering youth.
2. Enhance capacity and services for
academic focused programs serving
re-entering youth. (IGRAD)
3. Provide intensive case
management to help youth
successfully return to the
community.
4. Identify and expand community or
neighborhood-based networks of
programs and providers (e.g.
academic enrichment, job
readiness, recreation, mental
health counseling,
coaching /mentoring) trained to
serve re-entering youth.
SIMILAR PROGRAMS / MISSIONS
NATIONAL
• Pathways for Youth: Strategic Plan for Federal Collaboration. Interagency Working Group on
Youth Programs, August 2016
• National Forum on Youth Violence Strategic Plan. National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention.
2011-2015
• My Brother ’s Keeper Initiative. White House. 2016
• Cities United. National League of Cities.
• National Youth Leadership Initiative. Various Programs. CADCA
STATEWIDE
• Youth Works Initiative. State of Washington.
• Schools Out Washington.
REGIONAL
• Best Starts for Kids. King County. September 2016.
• Road Map Project. Community Center for Education Results.
• Various Programs. Juvenile Justice Equity Steering Committee. King County, Various Partners.
• Race and Social Justice Assessment and Action Plan. King County. Final Plan Pending.
• Youth Development Executives of King County.
SIMILAR PROGRAMS / MISSIONS CONT.
LOCAL / WITHIN KENT BOUNDARIES
Focus on Local
Providers
What is the City
of Kent ’s role?
Over 80+
providers in Kent
work with
“youth” in some
way.
Are their gaps?
What are the
community
priorities?
NEXT STEPS
1. Hire Parks Program Coordinator – Youth Initiatives (Feb 2017)
2. Convene Kent Youth Providers (confirm inventory of services, confirm
community intent, etc.) / Complete the Kent Youth Provider Inventory
3. Begin researching local and regional trends, programs and statistics.
4. Pending Best Start for Kids (King County) Grant Program Launch in June/July
2017 – explore opportunities for Kent
5. Develop and establish a Kent Youth Advisory Board.
6. Community Outreach Campaign – “what is my role as a member of the Kent
Community?”
7. Work plan development and strategy planning for the 2017-2018 Biennium.
QUESTIONS?
Julie Parascondola, CPRP Director
Administration | Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Phone 253-856-5007 | Fax 253-856-6050
jparascondola@KentWA.gov
Lori Guilfoyle, Human Services Coordinator
Housing & Human Services | Parks, Recreation & Community Services
220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Phone 253-856-5061 | Fax 253-856-6070
lguilfoyle@KentWA.gov