HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Human Services Commission - 01/19/2023 (2)440 e"q% Human Services Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Gwen Allen-Carston - Chair, Nicholas Yu - Co-
KENT Chair, Connie Stolpp, Brian Chandler, Rickie Robinson, Erika
WASH IN G T O N Henry, Karina Oscoy Cazares,
Kelly Guy, Zandria Michaud
January 19, 2023
3:00 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers, 220 4th Avenue South
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Item
Description
Action
Speaker
Time
1.
Call to order
No
Chair
1
2.
Roll Call
No
Chair
1
3.
Approval of November 17, 2022 minutes
Yes
Chair
5
4.
Kent Housing Snapshot - Presentation
No
Staff
40
5.
Population Specific Research
No
Brittany
10
6.
Human Services Web Page
No
Staff
15
7. Updates No Staff 15
• KCRHA
• Opportunity Fund
S. Adjournment No Chair 1
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Kent Human Services Commission Meeting
Minutes
Pending Approval
Date: November 17, 2022
Time: 3 p.m.
Place: City Hall Chambers
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:10 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Rickie Robinson, Chair
Nicholas Yu, Co -Chair
Bill Hallerman, Commissioner
Kelly Guy, Commissioner
Erika Henry, Commissioner
Gwen Allen-Carston, Commissioner
Connie Stolpp, Commissioner
Zandria Michaud, Council Member
Merina Hanson, Human Services Manager
Lori Guilfoyle, Senior Human Services Planner
Brittany Gaines, Senior CDBG Planner
Brittany Levens, Human Services Specialist
Christine Cain, Human Services Planner
KateLynn Jennings, Grant and Accounting Analyst
Absent:
Brian Chandler, Commissioner
Karina Oscoy Cazares, Commissioner
November 17, 2022
Kent, Washington
3. Approval of October 20, 2022 Minutes
Commissioner Robinson motioned to approve the minutes from the October 20, 2022
meeting.
Commissioner Stolpp so MOVED, and Commissioner Yu SECONDED the motion.
Motion PASSED 7-0.
4. Nomination of 2023 Chair
Commissioner Robinson MOVED to nominate Commissioner Allen-Carston as the
2023 Chair. Commissioner Stolpp SECONDED. Motion PASSED 6-0.
S. 2019 CDBG Annual Action Plan — 3rd Amendment
CDBG Senior Planner, Brittany Gaines, reviewed the 3rd amendment to the 2019
Annual Action Plan.
Kent Human Services Commission Meeting November 17, 2022
Minutes Kent, Washington
Pending Approval
Commissioner Robinson motioned to approve the 3rd Amendment to the 2019 CDBG
Annual Action Plan. Commissioner Yu MOVED; Commissioner Allen-Carston
SECONDED. Motion PASSED 7-0.
6. Severe Weather Shelter Challenges
Human Services Planner, Christine Horn, presented on the continuing challenges of
siting, staffing and activating the Kent Severe Weather Shelter. Conversations
continue with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, volunteers, and
other partners on how to better staff and in the event of an activation.
7. Population Specific Research
Senior CDBG Planner, Brittany Gaines, provided an update on the steering committee
who prioritized a list of needed activities and programs in the community. The
committee is currently working to identify capacity building opportunities for black -
lead org to create pathways to accessing funding opportunities.
8.Updates
General updates provided by staff:
• King County Regional Homelessness Authority - Merina: KCRHA is continuing
work with cities on the draft of their 5-YearPlan to End Homelessness.
• Winter Celebration will be held at the regular meeting time December 15tn.
Location TBD and more info to come.
• Opportunity Fund - Lori Guilfoyle: Still in conversation with Utopia.
• Youth Action Plan - Lori Guilfoyle: First in -person youth meeting happened on
Tuesday at the Kent Commons. Carol Cleveland from the Kent School District
presented about the Community Schools Model.
• Valley Cities Expanded Contract - Lori Guilfoyle: Mental Health First Aid classes
are available providing adults tools to help recognize needs and signs of mental
health needs for youth.
9. Adjournment
Commissioner Robinson adjourned the meeting at 4:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Christine Horn