HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/2024 - MinutesJanuary 16, 2024 Human Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
MINUTES
HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3:00 PM - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Council Conference Room 720, 7th Floor, City Hall - 1055 S. Grady Way or via Zoom
CALL TO ORDER
The Human Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present:
Joe Scovel, Chair
Adair Hasty, Vice Chair
Ali Cohen
Elizabeth Larson
Margarita Villarreal
Committee Members Absent:
Leslie Anderson
Gary Barquet
Marjan Didra
Valentine Portolano
Jessie Friedmann
Staff Members Present:
Guy Williams, Human Services Manager
Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator
Nina Christian, Administrative Secretary 1
Guest Speakers Present:
Luke Connolly, Community Social Worker
Sara Hardin, CARES Nurse
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Member Larson, seconded by Vice Chair Hasty.
MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of November 21, 2023 Human Services Advisory Committee meeting minutes.
Moved by Chair Scovel, seconded by Vice Chair Hasty.
MOTION CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
No audience comments.
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January 16, 2024 Human Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
NEW BUSINESS
Luke Connolly, Community Social Worker and Sara Hardin, CARES Nurse with Puget Sound
Regional Fire Authority provided a presentation on the Fire Department Community
Assistance, Referrals and Education Services program, referred to as FD CARES. FD CARES is a
fire agency-based community injury and illness prevention program. The team consists of a
registered nurse and a social worker that travel the area addressing those facing mental
health issues or needing other non-emergency assistance. They also help with navigating the
social service network and provide advocacy with insurance and other health care
professionals.
Guy Williams, Human Services Manager provided a brief update on the most recent Severe
Weather Shelter activation at St. Anthony’s Parish Rec Hall. The shelter is operated by REACH
and was activated from January 11 – 16, 2024. The maximum capacity was 40, however most
nights were above capacity. There were separate areas for men, women, and families. Snacks,
warm beverages, mats, and blankets were provided.
Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator reviewed the 2025-2026 Renton Human Services
funding application process. She noted the dates the application opens (March 4, 2024) and
the deadline (April 8, 2024). As well as information about Renton’s funding priority need areas
and criteria.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
The next Human Services Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
February 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom or in person.
Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Conference Room #720 are available upon request.
For more information please email: nchristian@rentonwa.gov
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