TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Brooke Buckingham |
Human Services Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Jeff Churchill |
Long Range Planning Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Ian Lefcourte |
Principal Planner |
TITLE:
title
Housing Framework Report
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff will provide a summary of planning policies and actions relating to the City’s efforts under the proposed housing framework: build more housing faster, get people housed, and keep people housed. A deeper dive into this topic under this framework will be presented over a series of three additional presentations.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Community Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan Housing Element, Comprehensive Plan Human Services Element, Housing Action Plan, Human Services Strategic Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
By providing a deeper analysis of gaps, challenges, and opportunities in area of housing, staff seek to engage Council and solicit their ideas to inform future plans and budget proposals.
OUTCOMES:
A continued focus on responding to existing and emerging housing needs in a dynamic environment.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$9,231,581
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000307 - Housing and Human Services
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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2/17/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Receive Information |
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4/21/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Receive Information |
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6/16/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Housing Framework Presentation 111825