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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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