HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks & Recreation Commission - 05/25/2022 (2) # Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda
KENT
N Commissioners: Chair Jennifer Ritchie, Vice-Chair Kristie Duggan
Director: Julie Parascondola, CPRE
Deputy Director: Brian Levenhagen, CPRP
May 25, 2022
5:30 p.m.
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Roll Call / Call to order - Chair J. Ritchie 01
2. Changes to the Agenda - Chair J. Ritchie 01
3. Approve Minutes Summary dated March YES Chair J. Ritchie 01
23, 2021
4. Public Comments (if any) NO Chair J. Ritchie 05
5. Welcome New Commissioners NO J. Parascondola 15
6. Park Commission Bylaws - Final Adoption YES Chair J. Ritchie 05
7. City Arts Plan and Program NO R. Billerbeck 30
8. Final Parks and Open Space Plan NO T. Jungman 60
Recommendations and Strategic Projects
9. Director/Commission Updates NO All 10
10. Adjournment NO Chair J. Ritchie 01
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220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent 98032.
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Parks and Recreation Commission Kent, Washington
Meeting Minutes
Approval Pending
Date: March 23, 2022
Time: 5:35 p.m.
Place: Kent City Hall Chambers
Attending: Chair Jennifer Ritchie, Vice-Chair Kristie Duggan, Edith Gonzales, Kathleen
Meehan, Richard Minutoli, Roberto Arellano, Jr, Sarah Veele,
Director Julie Parascondola, Deputy Director Brian Levenhagen
Absent: Scott Taylor, Stuart Chapman
1. Call to Order/Roll Call:
Commission Chair Ritchie called the meeting to order at 0:00 p.m.
2. Changes to Agenda:
None
3. Approve Minutes dated February 23, 2022:
Approved
4. Public Comment (if any):
None
5. Parks & Rec. Commission — Bylaw Amendments Review & Discussion: Director
Parascondola presented handouts of the Bylaws to the Commission and
discussed its content and possible changes. Director Parascondola will look into
wording in section 2.8, titled Commissioner Conduct, regarding how the commission
conducts informal communication at meetings forgoing formal structure and
potential public comment options as outlined in Section 2.9, and will update the
commission of findings.
6. Commission Recruitment and Selection:
Director Parascondola presented the Park and Recreation Commission Recruitment,
Selection, And Orientation Policies and Procedures handouts. Q&A occurred. No actions
or decisions were made.
7. Parks Hiring Approach/Gaps — the potential impact on 2022 programs:
Director Parascondola presented a Powerpoint titled "Kents Parks is Hiring!"
presentation. Q&A occurred. No actions or decisions were made.
S. Parks Climate/Sustainability:
Director Parascondola presented a Powerpoint titled "Climate Policy" focusing on the
Parks Department section. Q&A occurred. No actions or decisions were made.
9. Director/Commission Updates:
New Commissioners will be joining the commission by the next meeting.
10. Adjournment:
Commission Chair Ritchie concluded the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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Ronald Lashley Jr.
Parks and Recreation Commission Secretary
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