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Human Services Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Renton City Hall
Council Conference Room, 7th Floor
October 21, 2014, 3:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Karen Bergsvik chaired this meeting, due to the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair. A
quorum was present.
ATTEIVDANCE: Leslie Anderson; Chad Buechler; Dorothy Capers,Amy Koehl; Ryan Mclrvin.
Excused: Shannon Matson; Linda Smith; Elyn Blandon; Brook Dodd.
City of Renton Staff: Karen Bergsvik; Dianne Utecht;Jennifer Jorgenson.
Guests: Kaelene Nobis and Susan Daley from Renton Housing Authority
1. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
The September Minutes were tabled for approval at the next meeting.
2. RENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY(RHA) UPDATE
Kaelene Nobis is the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director Mark Gropper. Susan Daley is the
Resident Services Coordinator that worl<s with the older adults.
Kaelene explained that the Sunset Terrace community is undergoing a massive reconfiguration with
new residential units being built for their residents. These units are being individually constructed in
development blocks: Glennwood Town Homes was the first redevelopment project and Kirkland
Development is their first modular home development as replacement residences.
The residents in Sunset Terrace are being relocated so the units could be razed, and the new housing
can be built. Those displaced residents will have the first opportunity to move back as the new
residences become available. For the Renton Housing Authority,there is currently a wait list of 5,000
people,which equates to ten years.
RHA has purchased property for a resident's services building. This will be a place for service providers
to provide services to residents as well as other residents of the Sunset area, in an accessible and
convenient location.
RHA did a survey of their residents. Some of the findings are: Household average income for RHA
residents is$13,000 to $14,000. Many of their residents did not graduate from high school or get their
GED;they are working with Renton Technical College on how to provide training to help residents best
meet their potential.
There are 400 seniors living at Evergreen Terrace, Golden Pines, Cedar River Terrace, and Sunset
Terrace (senior and disabled housing).
There is need in Renton for affordable senior housing that offers assistance with activities of daily living.
In the redevelopment plans there is space set aside fior Providence Health Care to develop a PACE
program (a program of all-inclusive care for the Elderly)/Elder Place model of carP.
CVS Pharmacy has donated $10,000 to help develop a community garden in conjunction with the
Renton Housing Authority's redevelopment efforts.
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3. 2015/2016 FUNDING PROCESS
Karen informed the members that on Monday, October 20, 2014,the City Council approved the budget
for the next two years. This included the $48,000 for the capacity building project.
A. Crisis Clinic 2-1-1 Score
A math error recently found in the Crisis Clinic's funding figures resulted in a shortage of$10,000
for the two-year budget cycle. Karen approached the City and received approval to take$10,000
from the year-end fund balance to make up for the oversight. This is a one-time only event and it
added $5,000 per year, allowing us to fund the Crisis Clinic's 2-1-1 Program as initially intended.
B. Greater Maple Valley DateWise Program
The DateWise program is not expanding to Hazen High School in 2015, as was stated in their
application for funding. They were allocated additional funds for the expansion. Because of this
change,the Advisory Committee is being asked to make a decision about the funding level for 2015:
Option#1. Keep the funding at the recommended level of$7,000, or Option#2. Fund them for
$5,000 for 2015. The funding for 2016 of$7,000 would be conditional, based on their getting
approval to expand the program to Renton High School in 2015, and be prepared to offer the
program for the 2016-2017 school year.
Leslie made a motion to approve the second funding option; Ryan seconded her motion.
Discussion took place and the question was called—all ayes; motion was carried.
The members asked what could happen to the$2,000, and staff said it could be used for the
capacity building, or it could be saved for emergencies or unmet needs. It was tabled until a future
meeting.
C. Capacity Building Project
Karen and Dianne met with the six agencies—Cry Out; Margie Williams Helping Hands; REACH;
Renton Youth Advocacy Center; Way Back Inn, and Somali Youth and discussed capacity building.
All six were glad to get the funding and the additional assistance in 2015.
D. For 2014: Workshops have been scheduled for November 17th, December 15t, and December 15tn
from 2:00—4:00 p.m. in the City Hall 7t"floor Conferencing Center.
Dianne went over the Statement of Qualifications for the consultant and asked for volunteers to
help review them when they come in. Amy, Dorothy, and Leslie volunteered.
4. HUMAN SERVICES STRATEGIC PLAN AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Chip Vincent, Administrator of Community and Economic Development gave an overview of the
Comprehensive Plan planning process.
A. Overview
He explained the original Comprehensive Plan (Plan)was prepared in accordance with the State's
Growth Management Act (GMA). The Plan is a compilation of the goals, objectives, policies, and
maps that serve as the guide for Renton's growth and development. It is used to designate land
uses, infrastructure development, and community services for the next 20 years.
B. Timeline
The update must be completed and adopted by Council before June 15, 2015.
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C. Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan is broken down into "Elements." Mandated Elements are: Capital
Facilities; Housing; Land Use;Transportation; and, Utilities. Optional Elements are: Community
Design; Economic Development; Environment; Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails; and,
Human Services.
D. Housing needs are expected to grow by 14,835 additional units in the City within the next 20 years.
The Housing Element and the Human Services Element are being combined during this update
because they overlap each other in many of the same areas. The next four weeks will be spent
reviewing the draft Element, both internally and externally. Open houses have been scheduled to
gather input from the residents. The next open house will be conducted on November 18, 2014,
starting at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
When asked about disaster planning in reference to the Comprehensive Plan, Chip noted evaluation of
the City's Critical Areas is being undertaken. The intent is to protect people from the environment—
floodplains, coal mines, etc., and to protect the environment from people—wet lands, natural spaces,
etc. For land use purposes, it should answer the question of viability and safety to allow growth and
development planning in sensitive areas. Mass care in the event of a disaster is not covered under the
Comprehensive Plan.
Karen explained the timeline for the Human Services Strategic Plan and the involvement of the
committee members. The first check-in with the Committee will be in November, 2014.
5. Vacancy
Len Aron resigned from the Advisory Committee. There are now two vacant slots to be filled: Position
#5 which expires December 31, 2016, and Position#3 for the Youth Member. Karen asked members to
share this information with others that might be interested in becoming involved.
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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S�iannon Matson, Chair (getting clarification on this issue through the City Clerk's office)
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: NOVEMBER 18, 2014, 7th Floor, Renton City Hall
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
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2014 Renton Average
Requested Awartl #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Total Score Recommentlation Balance Rationale
erTransportati $18,939 $11,180 98 96 90 98 100 482 96.4
$18,939 $29,034
�e $6,000 $5,000 95 95 93 97 99 4i9 95.8
$6,000 $23,034
VK $5,000 $5,000 93 91 89 93 82 448 89.6
$5,000 $18,034
o Services $7,500 $5,000 90 78 90 86 100 444 88.8
$7,500 $10,534
�nty 2-1-1 $15,000 $15,000 83 88 96 88 82 437 87.4
$5,000 $5,534
ncy Services $11,000 $0 93 89 73 93 83 431 86.2
$5,500 $34
re Consumer $5,306 $5,000 93 87 69 95 85 429 85.8
$5,034 (��5,000)
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$68,745 $46,180
erTransportatl $18,939 $11,180 98 96 90 98 100 482 96.4
ie $6,000 $5,000 95 95 93 97 99 479 95.8
VI< $5,000 $5,000 93 91 89 93 82 448 89.6
o Services $7,500 $5,000 90 78 90 86 100 444 88.8
ncy Services $11,000 $0 93 89 73 93 83 431 86.2
re Consumer $5,306 $5,000 93 87 69 95 85 429 85.8
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Funding for Greater IVlaple Valley Community �ente� (GNIi���)
2015 DateWise Prograrr�
�ack�round:
GMVCC requested $15,000 from the City of Renton to support the DateWise program.
Currently it provides programs at Lindbergh High School in Renton and Tahoma High School
located in unincorporated King County and serves students from Maple Valley. The application
proposed to expand the program to Hazen High School in 2U15, and Renton High School in
2016.
The Human Services Advisory Committee recommended funding of$7,000 for the program for
2015/2016. The group discussion at the funding deliberations noted that the increased funding
for DateWise (current level of funding is $5,000) is for the expanded services.
Issue:
The Executive Director contacted City staff to explain that Hazen High school staff declined
GMVCC's request to provide the program. The reason given was the School Counselors told his
staff that they were afraid that bringing up the issue of domestic violence would cause students
to ask too many questions of the counselors. He stated that they were still planning to provide
the program at Renton High School in 2016. He explained that there is quite a bit of
preparafiion, class scheduling, etc.,that needs to happen prior to the school year, so they
couldn't be in Renton High School prior to 2016.
As this is a change from the application, we are bringing the amount of funding back to the
Advisory Committee.
Options:
1. Keep funding at recommended level of$7,000, as the program expenses are considerably
higher than the recommended funding amount.
2. Fund them for$5,000 for 2015. The funding for 2016 of$7,000 would be conditional, based
on their getting approval to expand the program to Renton High School in 2015, and be
prepared to offer the program for the 2016-2017 school year.
CITY OF RENTON
Statement of Qualificati��s
Capacity Building Support for Renton Funded Agenci��
The City of Renton Human Services Division is soliciting proposals for the purpose o'f evaluating
consultants capable of providing professional services to improve the capacity of non-profit agencies
funded by the City of Renton. Services include assistance on writing competitive grants and proposals,
organizational support targeted at improving service delivery in a culturally competent manner, an�
designing and measuring meaningful outcomes.
The City has set aside $5,000 for provision of services in 2015, primarily to six agencies identified by
the Human Services Advisory Committee. Consultant will conduct an organizational assessment with
each of the agencies, and provide support on issues identified by the agency.
Please provide the following information:
• Agency Name and Contact Information
• Agency Services provided
• Statement of Qualifications that describe the following:
o Expertise in evaluating and improving culturally competent services
o Expertise in assisting agencies to develop competitive grants and proposals
o Expertise in developing and measuring appropriate, meaningful outcomes
o Expertise in organizational support/financial diversification.
• Background of Individuals assigned to the project
• Similar Projects— provide details of 2-3 projects
• Background of staff providing the services
• Proposed budget and units of services provided for contract amount
� Approach to working with agency to identify areas of service
All agencies performing work with the City of Renton shall have insurance that meets or exceeds the
minimum requirements and will submit an approved eertificate of insurance to the City of Renton prior
to signing a contract. The agency will also have a City of Renton Business License prior to signing a
contract.
For questions regardin�the Staterr�ent of Qualifications (50Q), please contact Dianne lltecht, at
425-430-6655.
The SOQ may be mailed, emailed, or delivered to:
Dianne Utecht
City of Renton
Sixth Floor, 1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
All submittals rnust be received prior to 5:00 p.m., Date.
SOQ's will be evaluated by the Human Services Advisory Committee.
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Comprehensive Plan: Housin� and Human Services Strate�ic Plan
Human Service Element
Defines City's role in Human Services.
Establishes policies for growth and development
over next 20 years. Look at what the City's current investment in
Human Services is,throughout the City/a!I
Provides blueprint for City decisions and actions departments.
Coordinates with the Growth Management Act Will contain the "how"for reaching the goals and
and other regional plans. policies in the Comprehensive Plan.
Housing Element is required element: want range Will define core values for City, i.e.: social equity,
of housing to meet different needs. inclusivity, support of regional initiatives,
prevention vs. treatment, accessibility, cultural
Human Services: want a community where all
members have opportunity to meet their better sensitivity.
physical, economic,and social need, for the Develop five committees around Result Areas/13
enhancement of their quality of life.
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needs-will develop strategies to get us from where
we are to where we want to be.
How do we measure success? That we are making
• • ' a difference? Either as a City or a community?
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One of the strategies is how the City allocates
Human Services funding.
Funding Plan needs to be complete by
December 15.
Are funds allocated to the 13 needs or do we
narrow it down?
How to address small agencies versus large in the
application process? Performance/outcomes ties
into it? Minimum/maximum level of funding. I
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Housing and Hurnan Service G�als ar�d Policies
Frarrteworlc Housing Goal 1:Adopt best available housing practices and employ
innovative techniques to advance the provision of affordable, fair, healthy, and safe
housing for renters, homeowners, and the homeless. Adopt a housing strategic plan
tailored to achieve this goal.
F�ar�eworis Huma� Services Goal 2: Maintain Renton as a community within which all
residents have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, sustainable life style. To achieve
this goal, adop�t a human services strategic plan that recognizes Renton's unique
strengths and challenges.
Goal 3: Increase stability of neighborhoods and preservation of residences.
Pols�y 1: Provide resource assistance to new homeowners and homeowners
facing foreclosure, with the goal of overcoming loss of tenancy.
Polacy 2: Utilize the City's authority to rehabilitate housing to prevent
neighborhood blight or eliminate unsound structures when rehabilitation is not
feasible.
PoBicy 3: Collaborate with financial institutions and housing agencies to acquire
and rehabilitate foreclosed units to be used as long-term affordable or
subsidized housing.
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Po9o���: Promote home repair and energy-efficient improvements to owr�er-
occupied and rental housing.
Goat 4: Ensure�here are a variet�,r of housing types developed at ofifferen� densi�ies ih
sustainable development patterns suitable for people at all stages of life, including
individuals with special needs.
P�lo�� �: Consider inclusionary zoning provisions that require a range of housing
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�rices in new developrrients.
�090� 6: Pror�o�e housing in proximity to employment opportunity centers. I
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P¢�li�y 7: Provide resources for housing conversions and remodels to allow
seniors to age in place.
Poli�y+�a Encourage the location of universally designed units, supportive
( hocasing arrangemer��s, and transitional housing in close proximity to publie
transportation.
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Policy 9: Work with community partners to expand services available to the
chronically homeless, temporarily homeless, and other vulnerable populations in
Renton.
Goal 5: Ensure the availability of equitable and affordable housing for people in all
demographic groups and at all income levels.
Po9icy 10: Disperse new housing�throughout the City in proximity�to employmenf
centers and transportation corridors that is affordable for the following
minirnum percentages of the City's households, as determined by an Area
Median Income (AMI) range:
Total Households AMI
12 � Below 30% (very low-income)
12 � 30 to 50% (low-income)
16 % 50 to 80% (moderate-income)
Policy 11: Work with otherjurisdictions and organizations, including the Renton
Housing Authority and non-profit housing developers, to address the need for
housing to be affordable to very low-income households. ThEs housing should
focus or� accessibility, mobility, and proximity to social services.
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Policy 12; Ensure opportunities exist for households to move into larger homes ��
within the City.
Policyy 13: Promote homeownership opportunities for low-, moderate-, and
middle-incorne households.
P�EA�y �4�o Work collaboratively with local, regional, state, and federal public and
private sector entities to enhance resources and secure consistent support for
housing programs.
�o�s HHS-6e Ena�le individuals to meet their basic physical, economic, and social needs I
by promoting an effective and equitable human services delivery system that enhances
their quality of life.
�oli�y 15o Work with agencies to provide support to people who face barriers to
getting and staying employed, need job training, and desire career advancement.
Policy 16e Promote health equality and increase the availability of inedical and
dental care, mental health and substance abuse services, and childhood
screenings and parenting support.
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Poliey 1�: Ensure wraparound services and transportation assistance are
available for vulnerable individuals who may have special needs.
Policy 18: Partner with local agencies and school districts to increase
affordabilify and availability of early-childhood education, after-school youth
engagement opportunities, and preparation for college/career.
Goal HH5-7: Make land use decisions that provide increased options for healthy living to
influence personal health in the Renron community and, specifically, on the
neighborhood IeveL
Policy 19: Support the link between the built environment and physical activity
by increasing options for transit use, walking, and bicycling.
Policy 20: Develop incentives for food outlets to locate so that healthy foods are
available, with an emphasis on school-age children.
P�lacy 21: Increase food security by partnering with community organizations to
provide nutrition and healthy food preparation.
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Go�l HH�-�: Improve mobility and transportation options for Renton residents to
inere�se access to jobs and services, reduce household costs, and maintain a sustairoable
lifestyle.
Po1a�y 22: Plan a transportation syster�n that links services, such as childcare and
healthcare with home and place of work.
Go�� �C�S-9: Actively parfiicipate in local, �egional, state, and federal programs to
address human services needs in the region and in Renton.
Policg�23: Strengthen collaborative partnerships between the City and local,
regional, state, federal, public and private sector providers of human services.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES D _c.�Ac��fno� �\1
DEPARTMEfV�' ��t,C �.`-,<
2014 City of Res���� F����� ���vie�� ���o��r� ��mmi���e f�lern����
Linda Smith, Vice-Chair porothy Capers
#4— Expires 12/31/16 #9—Expires 12/31/15
Leslie Anderson Amy Koehl
# 7— Expires 12/31/15 #8—Expires 12/31/15
Ryan Mclrvin Chad Beuchler
#2—Expires 12/31/14 #10—Expires 12/31/15
Elyn Blandon Shannon Matson, Chair
#6— Expires 12/31/16 #1—Expires 12/31/14
Brook Dodd Vacant
#11—Expires 12/31/15 #3 (Youth Member)
Vacant
#5—Expires 12/31/16
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