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Operations and Public Safety
Committee
CC Ops and PS Regular Meeting
Minutes
September 7, 2021
Date: September 7, 2021
Time: 4:02 p.m.
Place: Chambers
Attending: Toni Troutner, Chair
Bill Boyce, Councilmember
Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
Marli Larimer, Councilmember
Zandria Michaud, Councilmember
Les Thomas Councilmember
Agenda:
1. Call to Order 4:02 p.m.
Council President Troutner called the meeting to order.
2. Roll Call
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Toni Troutner Chair Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present 4:05 PM
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present 4:04 PM
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
3. Agenda Approval
1. I move to approve the agenda as presented.
RESULT: MOTION PASSES \[5 TO 0\]
MOVER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Larimer, Michaud, Thomas
AWAY: Fincher, Kaur
4. Business
A. Payment of Bills - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the payment of bills received through
8/31/21 and paid on 8/31/21 and approve the checks issued for
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payroll 8/16/21 through 8/31/21 and paid on 9/3/21.
RESULT: MOTION PASSES \[5 TO 0\] Next: 9/21/2021 7:00 PM
MOVER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Larimer, Michaud, Thomas
AWAY: Fincher, Kaur
B. INFO ONLY: Second Quarter 2021 Investment Report
Cash and Investment Officer Joe Bartlemay presented the Second Quarter
2021 Investment Report.
Bartlemay started by reviewing the investment portfolio that included details
on the cash, Washington State LGIP and pfm managed portfolio. The five
quarter comparisons of cash and investment by type were reviewed as well
as the three-year comparison of cash flows.
Interest earnings remain low and have been trending down.
Bartlemay reviewed the pfm managed portfolio summary and statistics as
well as the portfolio compliance report.
C. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Ordinance - Adopt
City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick provided a brief background of Washington law
relating to the possession of drug paraphernalia in addition to the state's
requirement that agencies offer deferral programs for offenses.
Fitzpatrick advised that because HB 5476 was adopted, Kent's criminal code
is now in conflict with state law. The City's law cannot create a higher
penalty or conflict with state law, so the City must repeal their local law.
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4412, repealing section
and enforcement of drug paraphernalia laws are consistent with new
state legislation.
RESULT: MOTION PASSES \[UNANIMOUS\] Next: 9/21/2021 7:00 PM
MOVER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud, Thomas
D. INFO ONLY: Race and Equity Update
Race and Equity Manager Uriel Varela presented information in response to
questions received during the August 24th City Council Workshop.
Equitable Engagement has been extended through October.
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Varela reviewed the project timeline:
· Community Engagement/Data Collection through October
· Research Findings/Data Analysis through October
· Develop Plan Draft through November
· Plan Vetting with the Community through November
· Finalize the Plan by the end of December
Varela provided an overview of the challenges faced during the engagement
process and indicated the City is committed to conducting equitable and
accountable community engagement. Staff will continue to provide
opportunities for community input and co-designing opportunities and
advised engagement will not end with the creation and implementation of the
plan.
The Spectrum of Engagement consists of Self Analysis and Establishing a
framework for effective and inclusive engagement.
Equitable engagement consists of:
· Inform - Provide the community with relevant information
· Consult - Gather input from the community
· Involve - Ensure community needs and assets are integrated into process
and inform planning
· Collaborate - ensure community capacity to play a leadership role in
implementation of decisions
· Defer to - Foster demographic participation and equity by bridging the divide
between community and governance, through community-driven decision-
making.
Human Services Manager Merina Hanson provided the Human Services
10+ years, including collaboration with many regional groups and
organizations.
Hanson reviewed the work being done to ensure equity is included in the
funding process, including:
· Anti-Racist, Multi-Cultural Continuum Training with Commissioners and Staff
· Grantmaking with an Equity Lens Training (2 Sessions)
· Implicit Bias and Grantmaking with Commissioners and Staff
· Guiding Framework for Decision Making and Equity Analysis
· Revised scoresheet to include Equity Analysis questions
· Technical Assistance for application process; contracts with Neighbor 2
Neighbor and Communities Rise
· Contracted with Equitable Futures to engage with dozens of community-
based organizations with varying experiences of the grantmaking process
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· Equitable Futures used authentic engagement to identify the barriers
community-based organizations experienced and the opportunities that exist
to reduce or eliminate these barriers
· Meeting with leadership from underserved communities to develop strategies
to increase opportunities and funding
Hanson provided extensive details on the Human Services funding data and
explained the why some funding goes to support activities not based in Kent.
Hanson provided additional context to funding:
· Human Services Commissioners discuss agency/program location as part of
the review process.
· Priority is given to Kent-based organizations whenever possible. There are
some countywide organizations that provide a unique service (Crisis Clinic,
Child Care Resources, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, etc.)
· 100% of funding supports Kent residents, with priority to support
organizations that serve low- to moderate-income income residents.
· In addition to program location, Human Services Commissioners and staff
analyze applications to determine whether the agency has strong Kent or
South King County relationships, partnerships, and collaborations in place.
· Our goals include ensuring there are strong community-based services
accessible across South King County. It is unrealistic to expect that every
individual City will have its own complete and separate human services
support system.
Hanson advised how equity is worked into the application process:
· Equitable grantmaking analysis conducted in 2021.
· CDBG-CV process included enhanced technical assistance, tools on the
website to assist with the application process, and a workshop focused on
reporting.
· Workshop scheduled for organizations that have not yet applied through the
traditional application process on September 22nd.
· June 2021 Human Services Commission meeting included an invitation to
organizations to join the meeting to talk about strengthening relationships
and improving communication (40+ people attended virtually).
· Staff created an e-gov distribution for human services news and updates that
includes over 400 email addresses. The first e-news will go out later this
month.
Councilmember Boyce appreciated the follow-up information and suggested
communicating this same information to the public.
Senior Human Services Coordinator Lori Guilfoyle provided information
regarding outreach through the regional cities group, and indicated the City
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has relationships with the Neighbor to Neighbor program, other funders and
KCDIG. Human Services conducts outreach in person, over the phone, email
and newsletters and indicated there are challenges communicating with other
languages.
Guilfoyle advised the City offers opportunities for applicants to get additional
assistance if their application is not approved for funding.
Councilmember Michaud expressed her appreciation of the work of the
Human Services Division and advised she is proud of the work done to
ensure equity is built into the grant making process.
5. Adjournment 4:58 p.m.
Council President Troutner adjourned the meeting.
Kimberley Komoto
Committee Secretary
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Uriel Varela Race & Equity Manager
Race & Equity Strategic Plan Update
Merina Hanson
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Equitable Engagement Funding
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Regional exampleWill continue to provide opportunities for community input and coopportunities. The engagement phase doesn’t end with the creation and implementation of the plan. Movement
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Historical Harm We are committed to conducting equitable & accountable community engagement Moving forward with Equitable engagementSpectrum of engagement
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Foundational Equity WorkFunding Allocation AnalysisEquity Work in Progress
HUMAN SERVICES
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Foundational Equity Work
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language focus groups
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Based Organizations
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Parallel Application ProcessImmigrant and Refugee Panel PresentationKent Cultural Diversity Initiative GroupRefugee Employment SummitsGood Jobs InitiativeNeighbor 2 Neighbor/Seattle
FoundationCultural Communities BoardKing County Immigrant and Refugee Task ForceGoverning for Racial Equity and InclusionGovernment Alliance on Race and EquityPanel Presentation of
Ethnic CommunityContracting with local organizations to provide inMeeting with Kent and King County organizations to share strategies for increasing racial diversity on Boards
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Services Division
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Foundational Equity Work
based organizations with
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Cultural Continuum Training with Commissioners and Staff
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Racist, Multi
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AntiGrantmaking with an Equity Lens Training (2 Sessions)Implicit Bias and Grantmaking with Commissioners and StaffGuiding Framework for Decision Making and Equity AnalysisRevised scoresheet
to include Equity Analysis questions Technical Assistance for application process; contracts with Neighbor 2 Neighbor and Communities RiseContracted with Equitable Futures to engage
with dozens of communityvarying experiences of the grantmaking processEquitable Futures used authentic engagement to identify the barriers communityorganizations experienced and the
opportunities that exist to reduce or eliminate these barriersMeeting with leadership from underserved communities to develop strategies to increase opportunities and funding
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Refer to Human Services Funding Spreadsheet
HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING ALLOCATION SPREADSHEET
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Foundational Equity Work
Human Services Funding Data
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Additional Funding Context
based services accessible
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income income residents.
based organizations whenever possible. There are some
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to moderate
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across South King County. It is unrealistic to expect that every individual City will have its own complete and separate human services support system.
Human Services Commissioners discuss agency/program location as part of the review process.Priority is given to Kentcountywide organizations that provide a unique service (Crisis Clinic,
Child Care Resources, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, etc.)100% of funding supports Kent residents, with priority to support organizations that serve lowIn addition to program
location, Human Services Commissioners and staff analyze applications to determine whether the agency has strong Kent or South King County relationships, partnerships, and collaborations
in place. Our goals include ensuring there are strong community
Application Process and
Equity Work in Progress
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news will go out later this month.
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gov distribution for human services news and updates that
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CV process included enhanced technical assistance, tools on the website to
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Equitable grantmaking analysis conducted in 2021.CDBGassist with the application process, and a workshop focused on reporting.Workshop scheduled for organizations that have not yet applied
through the traditional application process on September 22June 2021 Human Services Commission meeting included an invitation to organizations to join the meeting to talk about strengthening
relationships and improving communication (40+ people attended virtually).Staff created an eincludes over 400 email addresses. The first e
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Thank You
Happy to answer questions
General Fund$23,000.00$23,000.00 SeattleX
General Fund$10,000.00$10,000.00 Seattle
Arcadia: Outreach, Case Management and Drop In Center
General Fund$10,000.00$10,000.00 Seattle
RURAP (Russian Ukrainian Refugee Assistance Program)
General Fund$15,000.00$15,000.00 Renton
General Fund$32,000.00$32,000.00 KentX
General Fund$10,000.00$10,000.00 Maple ValleyX
CDBG$14,000.00$14,000.00 SeattleX
Shelter and Supportive Housing (formerly Shelter & Transitional Housing)
CDBG$49,000.00$49,000.00 Federal WayX
CDBG$15,000.00$15,000.00 KentX
CDBG$15,000.00$15,000.00 SeaTac
Pathways to Self-Sufficiency: Adult Employment & Training
CDBG$10,000.00$10,000.00 Renton
CDBG$15,000.00$15,000.00 RentonX
CDBG$6,517.00$6,517.00 KentX
CDBG$15,000.00$15,000.00 SeattleX
Building Sustainable Food Security & Community Connection for Local
CDBG$14,453.00$14,453.00 KentX
Refugees & Immigrants: Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden
CDBG$20,000.00$20,000.00 SeattleX
CDBG-CARES$25,000.00 SeattleX
CDBG-CARES$50,000.00 Des MoinesX
CDBG-CARES$40,000.00 KentX
CDBG-CARES$25,000.00 KentX
CDBG-CARES$102,000.00 Federal WayX
CDBG-CARES$20,000.00 KentX
CDBG-CARES$50,000.00 KentX
CDBG-CARES$30,000.00 Auburn
CDBG-CARES$40,000.00 SeaTac
CDBG-CARES$20,000.00 KentX
CDBG-CARES$60,000.00 Seattle
Financial Literacy & Emergency Financial Assistance
CDBG-CARES$60,000.00 Tacoma
CDBG-CARES$37,500.00 RentonX
CDBG-CARES$50,000.00 CovingtonX
Total Funding per Year$1,830,570.00$1,221,070.00Activity Total by City/Area
% of Funding Going to (by Year)20212022
Kent Based Activity78%82%
Other South King County City Based Activity12%13%
Virtual/Remote Based Activity9%4%
Activities only Offered in Seattle0%0%
Activity Offered in Other King County City1%1%
Net Outside of Kent22%18%
Total $ Funding Going to (by Year)
Kent Based Activity$1,423,570.00$1,004,070.00
Other South King County City Based Activity$224,500.00$154,500.00
Virtual/Remote Based Activity$167,500.00$47,500.00
Activities only Offered in Seattle$-$-
Activity Offered in Other King County City$15,000.00$15,000.00
Net Outside of Kent$407,000.00$217,000.00
$20,000.00N$
English Innovations
$40,000.00N$-
Employment Services
$10,000.00N$-
Culinary Skills Apprenticeship Program
Congolese Health Board Program (CHB)
$75,052.00N$-
$30,000.00N$-
Basic Needs Program
$30,850.00N$-
Housing Stability Project
$25,000.00N$-
SYFC City Support Program
$19,795.00N$-
Meals on Wheels
Carriage Crest, Fairwood, Pine Tree, and Sunrise
$40,000.00N$-
Elementaries: Before and After School Programs
$15,000.00N$-
CFI (Crisis Family Intervention)
Business Training and Technical Assistance for Low-
$29,072.00N$-
Income Entrepreneurs
$9,214.00N$-
Washington Poison Center Emergency Services
$10,000.00N$-
Children's Basic Essentials Program
$12,000.00N$-
Analia Bertoni
$3,500.00N$-
Guardianship
Housing Education & Navigation for People with
$2,000.00N$-
Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
$4,000.00N$-
Fair Housing Education
$4,065.00N$-
Connection Desk Program
$4,500.00N$-
Supported Employment
$2,650.00N$-
Isolation Outreach Initiative
$4,496.00N$-
Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches (REACH)REACH Center of Hope
$4,500.00N$-
Family Autism Service Navigation, Advocacy, and Supports
$10,000.00N$-
Community Liaison
$10,000.00N$-
APM Training Center
$150,000.00N$-
Community Economic Relief Fund
Outreach & Peer Leadership Program at Aileen's
N$-
$20,000.00N$-
South King County Family Resource Center (SKFRC)
N$-
IAWW Mental Health Support Program
$10,000.00N$-
Providing Kits for the homeless in Puget Sound
$24,000.00N$-
Housing For Single Women
N$-
Auburn Housing Financial Assistance Valley Cities
Unclear-checked more than 2177776N
Unclear-checked more than 2Budget not broken ouN
Micro-Enterprise Assistance (Expanded)50000N
Job Training/Employment (Expanded)40000N
Rental Assistance (Expanded)50000N
Assistance for students who need tutors & Other Education 40000N
Job Training/Employment (Expanded)40000N
Puget Sound Opportunities Industrialization CenterRental Assistance (New)25000N
Puget Sound Opportunities Industrialization CenterDigital Literacy for under-served populations (new)35000N
Rental Assistance (New)27500N
YMCA of Greater Seattle (dba Y Social Impact Center)Rental Assistance (New)99776N
YMCA of Greater Seattle (dba Y Social Impact Center)Digital Literacy for under-served populations (Expanded)30075N
OrganizationFunding requestedRecommeLocation
nded
funding
amount
Glover Empowered
$75,000$50,000
Kent
Mentoring
Restore Assemble Produce$75,000$50,000
Kent
Community Network Council$45,500$32,000
Kent
Consejo$40,000$40,000
Kent
World Relief$40,000$28,000
Kent
Virtual, no office, meets in
Hmong Association of WA
community facilities where youth
$25,000$25,000
(HAW)
live
Covington
Ubumwe Women Association$75,000
Kent
Afghan Health Initiative$50,000
Federal Way
FW Black Collective$40,000
Kent
Mother Africa$50,000
Kent
SVDP- Centro Rendu$55,000
Auburn
Valley Cities$50,000
Kent
Guided Pathways$25,000
Kent
Teenagers Plus$35,000
Seattle/Kent
YMCA$27,000
Kent
Wakulima USA$75,000
TOTAL
$782,500$225,000