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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/2015 - Minutes � , � ��-� � . _� �� . p ��� or � - � � . �-- , Q��O� ��� � - �t5'Y�F REN`�0�9 � Human Services Advisory Committee JUN 1 � 2015 � Meeting Minutes Renton Cify Hall - REC�IVED � Council Conference Room, 7th Floor ���CLERK'SOFFIC� January 20, 2015,3:00 p.m. � CALL TO ORDER: Shannon Matson,Chair,called the meeting to order. A quorum was present. ATTENDANCE: Shannon Matson; Linda Smith; Brook Dodd; Dorothy Capers; Leslie Anderson; Ryan Mclrvin;Amy Koehl; Kyle Burleigh; Henry Malphus ' Excused: Elyn Blandon; Unexcused: Chad Buechler. City of Renton staff: Karen Bergsvik, Dianne Utecht, , JenniferJorgenson,Terry Higashiyama. Guests:Councilmember Ruth Perez; Berk Consultants Annie Saurwein and Allegra Calder . 1. INTRODUCTIONS � Karerrwelcomed and introduced the newest Committee members Henry Malphus and Kyle Burleigh. �`� Introductions were made around the table. � � - 2. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES � Ryan moved to approve the December Minutes as presented; Brook seconded; motion carried. 3. HUMAN SERVICES STRATEGIC PLAN Allegra reviewed the meeting objectives. This meeting will be refining the definitions and the roles ' that were discussed at the last meeting. A. There was discussion as to whether or not it was a good idea for the community to give input on - • the roles and definitions,and what we hoped to gain from their input. It was decided to have � them at the meeting,'but not purposely seek input. B. Members were asked to write down three things each person sees as being the most important things for Human Services to take on this year to support community needs. The purpose was , to start forming the basis for the strategies. Some responses were: - - - , Involve other agencies/Interagency cooperation Capacity building by raising more money _ Innovation in funding mechanisms � Educate,community leaders in emerging issues ' , Focus on transportation issues—clients need to be able to get to where the services are , Programs are needed that target youth issues and intervention ` Evaluate and reflect regularly. - Buy a building for the Meal Coalition and homeless shelter Affordable housing - � � , -_ - Medical and dental care Recognize and reach all communities C. The dates for the workshops will be finalized shortly. For the list of attendees: Committee' � members were asked to provide specific names and contact information of people they have � , , � -..:... , , .. ..:... _ ..:. :: . .\... _. _ : _ ; t ,:. � � ,; i C�ty:of Renton Humar�.Selvices Advisory Comtnititee J , ,. January 20,,2015 . :: . Page 2.. , _.. . ' worked with (or"khow)who they tlioughf would:be;good additionsto each conversation.:It is _ . felt:that a personal invitation would result in:betfer attendance"than a generic emai[. . -- � , , . . ... .. . .. ,. . 4; :VICE-CHAIR POSITION : _ _. ;.. There,were no nominations for;the position of yice chair. Numerous members expressed.doing it in ;. . , a future year;bu.t that.20T5 would be challenging.-Kyle o..ffered to do it; but recognized that he had no:experience with t�ie committee. � _. . ,.;.. . , . ` ,... . . ; , ..... . . ,.... . _, ,. _. . 5. CAPACITY�UiLDING UPDATE..:.:,: ' .`' ...... . : ...,:. . . , :` ; Dianne explained th`at tFie South King CounciC of Human Servicesyuas the only one to respond to her . : - _. , . Re.q.uest for Proposal:on.capacity building;:that is who we contra.cted with for 2013:and 2014. After .'.::: . . talking to�.few consultants„sh.e.came to the con.clus.ion that the lack of response was due:to scope . _ . , . af work 6eing too broad.and tNe contract amaunt of$5,000 wa.s.too little. Staff recommended that , ..:. . the$2,000 that will n:ot:be used for the Date:wise program kn 2015 be reallocated and'added to the ,.,. .. . _ , , .Capacity Building funds for a ne:w total of$7,000. The Request for Propasal will be rewritten and sent out again. If inembers_know:of consultants.ti�at:do this sort of work,:it would be helpful to , - , . _ sfiare that information with Dianne. � ,.,.. . : 6. i4GENCYVIS4T;SCHEDULE ` Karen-recommended.that the committeE not do agency site visits until the world cafe conversations � are:completed;the members concurred. : _:. , 7. RENTON MEAL COALITION CHAN.GES ,. . ..: . .. The Renton Meal Coaliti.on is now onl the Frida Saturda and Sunda dinner. TFie e lication : . , ...... y.. ...... Y, Y,. ...... Y Pp . .. they submitted for#unding was for,fhe overall coordination of the seven-day-a,uveek progrem at the � Salvatio.n Army. The weekend meals have been�tempo�arily relocated to t.he former Chamber.of , : , ; ` C.qmmerce building at.;#4�e Airpart. They ar�looking for a new permanent location because the I�uilding is scheduled:to:be torn dovirn in.:Nkarch. ' ' � 8. UPCOMING EVENTS � .. . ' . :. ., : , . the One Night Count;will_be done this Thursday night/Friday.morning from 2c00 a.m:to 5:00 a.m. : : ,:.., . . , . , ... , :. There are ten:count areasand°125:v.olunteers. - , The_meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.. , , . .. . , _ . . � :: : Respectfully submitted, .. . . _ . , , on IVlatson; Chair. - ,... . . , . . Sha .. ; . , ... . - - . , - . { NEXT REG.ULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2b15,7th.Floor, Renton,City Hall ;._ . : � COUNCI�;�CONFERENCE-ROQM ` � . , _ _ . t � _:._ , _. . , . . � .