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File #: CM 26-021   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Presented
File created: 1/12/2026 In control: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
On agenda: 1/20/2026 Final action: 1/20/2026
Title: Housing and Human Services Overview: Build More Housing Faster (Presentation 2 of 4)
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: 2026 Housing and Human Services Council Presentation (2 of 4) - Build More Housing Faster
TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Brooke Buckingham
Human Services Manager
Planning and Community Development
Jeff Churchill
Long Range Planning Manager
Planning and Community Development
Ian Lefcourte
Principal Planner


TITLE:
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Housing and Human Services Overview: Build More Housing Faster (Presentation 2 of 4)


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff will provide an overview of planning policies and actions supporting the City's efforts to accelerate housing development. Staff will examine the broader forces shaping the regional housing landscape and emphasize that building more housing, faster, requires collaboration among many actors beyond City policies and regulations.

This is part two of a four-part civic education presentation series on Housing and Human Services.
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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:
N/A

Approved in current biennial ...

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