TO: Members of the City Council
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 Planning Director
Planning and Community Development
Brooke Buckingham
Human Services Manager
TITLE:
title
Approval of the Health through Housing Operational Agreement between the City of Redmond and King County
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
King County's Health Through Housing (HTH) is an initiative to create up to 1,600 units of emergency and permanent supportive housing across the County for people experiencing chronic homelessness. This has been accomplished through the purchase and conversion of hotels and similar facilities, including the former Silver Cloud Inn in the Overlake area of Redmond. Redmond Zoning Code 21.57 establishes siting criteria and use requirements for permanent supportive housing programs. One of these requirements is the approval of the Health Through Housing Operational Agreement between King County and the City of Redmond.
? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Zoning Code Section 21.57.010; King County Health Through Housing Implementation Plan.
* Required:
Agreements between jurisdictions require Council approval.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
King County recently announced the operator of the Redmond HTH site. Approval of the Operational Agreement is one many requirements that must be met before the building can be occupied. In addition, the development of a Community Relations Plan, Safety and Security Plan, and Program Code of Conduct are required. Redmond Zoning Code Chapter 21.57 specifies who approves these plans.
OUTCOMES:
King County Countywide Planning Policies have established housing targets for c...
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