HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/2024 - MinutesMarch 19, 2024 Human Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
MINUTES
HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3:00 PM - Tuesday, March 19, 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 for March 19, 2024 was
called to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present:
Joe Scovel, Chair
Leslie Anderson
Gary Barquet
Ali Cohen
Marjan Didra
Valentine Portolano
Committee Members Absent:
Adair Hasty, Vice Chair
Elizabeth Larson
Margarita Villarreal
Staff Members Present:
Guy Williams, Human Services Manager
Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator
Nina Christian, Administrative Secretary 1
Guest Speakers Present:
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation
Administrator
Guests Present:
Ed Prince, Council President
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Chair Scovel, seconded by Member Anderson.
MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of February 20, 2024 Human Services Advisory Committee meeting minutes.
Moved by Chair Scovel, seconded by Member Anderson.
MOTION CARRIED.
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March 19, 2024 Human Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
NEW BUSINESS
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator presented about the direction of
Human Services in Renton. The goal is to leverage the funding and be intentional about
agencies we want to fund without duplicating efforts. Focusing on integrating Human Services
by creating partnerships with agencies that work together and also support Renton PD, other
city departments, and Renton Regional Fire Authority.
Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator provided information about the Human Services
Community Conditions 2023 Update. She explained that in 2023, the City of Renton hired a
consultant to update the data collected in the City of Renton 2014 Community Needs
Assessment using the most current demographic information. Key findings from the
Community Conditions Update were presented to HSAC.
Lori Fleming provided updates on the Human Services application process. Lori mentioned
that over 40 people joined each of the application workshops held at Redmond and Kent City
Hall. She also reminded HSAC about Renton’s three drop-in sessions for application
assistance.
Lori Fleming reviewed the upcoming events in Renton including the 2024 State of the City
address, Paint ‘n Pour event, Festival of Color, and Dragon Dash 5k/10k.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:47 p.m.
The next Human Services Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for April 16, 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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