HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Human Services Commission - 09/16/2021 Kent Human Services Commission Meeting September 16, 2021
Minutes Kent, Washington
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Date: September 16, 2021
Time: 3p.m.
Place: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:04 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Connie Stolpp, Chair
Selam Demssie, Co-Chair
Bill Hallerman, Commissioner
Rickie Robinson, Commissioner
Gina Bellisario, Commissioner
Zandria Michaud, Council Member
Merina Hanson, Human Services Manager
Dinah Wilson, Senior CDBG Planner
Lori Guilfoyle, Senior Human Services Planner
Christine Cain, Human Services Planner
Absent:
Zenovia Harris, Commissioner (Excused)
3. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
4. Approval of June 1S, 2021 Minutes
Commissioner Robinson MOVED to approve the Minutes. Commissioner Guy
SECONDED the motion. Motion Passed 6 - 0.
S. Racial Equity Community Engagement
Human Services Manager, Merina Hanson, provided an overview and recap of the
race equity community engagement information that was presented at the
Committee of the Whole. Staff provided information to Council supporting the work
being done by Commission and staff.
8. Boards and Commission Policies and Procedures
Staff reviewed some of the changes and implementation of new policies to City boards
and commissions. Changes are intended to bring clarity and consistency to roles and
expectations of members. The addition of term limits is designed to ensure other
interested members of the community have increased access to participation.
9. Grant Review Advisory Development
Senior Human Services Planner, Lori Guilfoyle, led a discussion regarding
Commission interest in improving a grant and application development by adding
Kent Human Services Commission Meeting September 16, 2021
Minutes Kent, Washington
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advisory members from the community who are interested in participating. Staff and
Commissioners raised potential pro's and con's and discussed possible parameters.
Discussion will be continued at a later date.
10. Updates
Staff provided updates on regional projects and various topics of interest to the
Commission.
11. Adjournment
Commissioner Stolpp adjourned the meeting at 4:08 pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Christine Horn