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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2017-09-11 Item 4A - Update - Community Connectors ProgramCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS --mitrals Meetirt Date Prepared by Mayor's rerieuv Council regrew 09/11/17 MN ❑ Resolution Altg Date bL ❑ Bid Award Alt Date ❑ Public Hearing Attg Dale ❑ Other J lig Date SPONSOR ❑Coutrcil ❑Mayor ❑HR DCD ❑Finance • I`ire TS • P&R ❑Police •PLV •Coi n SPONSOR'S Tukwila's award-winning Community Connector program improves outreach to residents SUMMARY historically underrepresented in civic processes by contracting with people from various language, ethnic, and age groups to act as liaisons between their community and the City. The program began in 2013, and since then, has undergone several staff changes among the partner agencies. This is an update on the program to date, and plans for the program going forward. - REVIEWED BY ❑ C.O.W. Mtg. ❑ Trans &Infrastructure DATE: 08/28/17 0 CDN Comm ❑ Finance Comm, ❑ Public Safety Comm. Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. CHAIR: HOUGARDY ❑ Arts Comm. • Parks ITEM INFORMATION ITEM Na. 4.A. 11 STAFF SPONSOR: MIA NAVARRO ORIGINAL AGENDA DA'l'I?: 09/11/17 AGENDA NEM TI'll.E Community Connectors Program Update C.1'f'I CI()RY N Dircu pion Altg Date 9/11/17 ❑ illation Mig Date ❑ Resolution Altg Date ❑ Ordinance Afig Date ❑ Bid Award Alt Date ❑ Public Hearing Attg Dale ❑ Other J lig Date SPONSOR ❑Coutrcil ❑Mayor ❑HR DCD ❑Finance • I`ire TS • P&R ❑Police •PLV •Coi n SPONSOR'S Tukwila's award-winning Community Connector program improves outreach to residents SUMMARY historically underrepresented in civic processes by contracting with people from various language, ethnic, and age groups to act as liaisons between their community and the City. The program began in 2013, and since then, has undergone several staff changes among the partner agencies. This is an update on the program to date, and plans for the program going forward. - REVIEWED BY ❑ C.O.W. Mtg. ❑ Trans &Infrastructure DATE: 08/28/17 0 CDN Comm ❑ Finance Comm, ❑ Public Safety Comm. Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. CHAIR: HOUGARDY ❑ Arts Comm. • Parks COMMITFFE- RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSUR/ADMIN. COMMITrI'}: Mayor's Office Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE Ext •NDITuRE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $ $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 09/11/17 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 09/11/17 Informational Memorandum dated 8/21/17 Tukwila Community Connector Program August 2017 Update Minutes from the CDN Committee of 8/28/17 11 12 City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee FROM: Mia Navarro, Community Engagement Manager CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: August 21, 2017 SUBJECT: Update on Community Connectors ISSUE Tukwila's award-winning Community Connector program improves outreach to residents historically underrepresented in civic processes by contracting with people from various language, ethnic, and age groups to act as liaisons between their community and the City. The program began in 2013, and since then, has undergone several staff changes among the partner agencies. This is an update on the program to date, and ideas for the program going forward. BACKGROUND Please see attached presentation. FINANCIAL IMPACT The annual budget for this program is $32,500. It is in the 2017-2018 budget. RECOMMENDATION The Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee and Council are being updated on the Community Connector program to date, and ideas for the program going forward. This presentation is scheduled to go before the Committee of the Whole on September 11, 2017. ATTACHMENTS -Tukwila Community Connector Program August 2017 Update 13 14 3rwr Frriram tflackaBo rlpociimo ' r.4 hq7012 CHAO MirNG Rig elcome namaste • Tukwila Community Connector Program Update —August 2017 el9Prcutio -onnectm.r- Background and History koe- 15 nven'd °5 500 Ph a oo,J Program began in 2013 • 2012 Strategic Plan Vision: "City of Opportunity, Community of Choice" Partners Forterra and Global to Local • Annual budget of X32,500 Up to 10 Connectors • Ethnic and language communities, seniors and youth • Enhance communication to and from each community Since 2014: Bhutanese, Burmese, Ethiopian, Eritrean, Latino, Nepali, Somali, Vietnamese, Senior, and Youth Communities. • Comprehensive Plan • Improving relationships with Police and Fire • Affordable Housing • Foster Career Day • Disaster Preparedness • Public Safety Plan Open Houses • SeeYou in the Park (7/26) WV" dWAIlat7 Current Program Configuratio Two projects per year Contract supports up to 10 Connectors Forterra provides training and event support Global to Local manages relationships with the Connectors and provides training and event support Our Current Connectors CD 8 Connectors: 2 Hispanic 2 Somali • 1 Burmese 1 Ethiopian/Eritrean • 1 Senior • iYouth N O Considerations forthe Community Connector Program in the Future Redeploying resources to increase program capacity More leadership training for Connectors Broader reach More availability for department needs Questions? 22 City of Tukwila City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes August 28, 2017 - 5:30 p. m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: Kathy Hougardy, Chair, Verna Seal, Kate Kruller Staff: Jack Pace, Mia Navarro, Nora Gierloff, Laurel Humphrey Guests: Pam Carter, resident CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Community Connectors Program Staff briefed the Committee on the Community Connectors program which aims to improve outreach to residents historically underrepresented in civic processes by contracting with individuals from various groups to act as liaisons between their community and the City. The program began in 2013 and has an annual budget of $32,500. There are currently 8 Connectors, including 2 Hispanic, 2 Somali, 1 Burmese, 1 Ethiopian/Eritrean, 1 senior, and 1 youth. Staff is evaluating the program structure to determine if resources or capacity should be increased to provide more training and a broader reach. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Councilmember Seal suggested that the presentation to the Committee of the Whole include information on the 2017-2018 budget and expenditures. Councilmember Kruller stressed the importance of metrics for program evaluation. DISCUSSION ONLY. B. Accessory Dwelling Units Survey Results Earlier this year the Council directed staff to return with policy considerations for updating the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) zoning standards. As part of this, staff conducted a public outreach campaign that included a survey. Of 165 responses, a majority supported making changes. Staff is seeking Council direction on next steps. Policy options to consider include allowing detached ADUs, reducing the lot area requirement from 7,200 sf, increasing the attached ADU size limit, removing owner occupancy requirement, reducing parking, and prohibiting or allowing short term rentals. Councilmember Kruller asked for additional information on what similarly sized cities are doing, including their implementation plan, fee structure, and enforcement. The Committee requested that the full Council receive this presentation and discuss policy options prior to Planning Commission review. Staff will work to find an appropriate date. Chair Hougardy stated that the Council should study the background materials in order to have a productive discussion. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 28, 2017 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. 23