07-15-2022 SKHHP PacketSKHHP Executive Board
July 15, 2022, 1:00 — 3:00 PM
Virtual — Zoom Meeting
Video conference:
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OR by phone: 253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 998 5739 8028 Password: 085570
Or in person public attendance at:
Burien City Hall
Miller Creek Conference Room — 3rd floor
400 SW 15211 Street, Suite 300
Burien, WA 98166
I. CALL TO ORDER 1:00
ROLL CALL
INTRODUCTIONS OF ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS AND
OTHER ATTENDEES
II. REVIEW AGENDA/AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
III. APPROVAL OF JUNE 17, 2022 MINUTES Page 4
(ATTACHMENT A)
Motion is to approve the June 17, 2022 SKHHP Executive
Board meeting minutes
IV. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
a. Affordable Housing Finance 101 1:10 — 2:00
Purpose: Brian Lloyd, Vice President of Beacon Development
Group, joins us once again to provide a presentation on how
affordable housing is financed and developed.
Background: The successful development and financing of
affordable housing is complex and multifaceted. As the
SKHHP Executive Board looks towards reviewing applications
and making funding allocation recommendations from
SKHHP's Housing Capital Fund, it is extremely important for
Board members to have a base understanding of what it takes
to successfully bring an affordable housing development from
start to finish.
Guest presentation: Brian Lloyd
For informational purposes only, no action is proposed
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V. NEW BUSINESS
a. SKHHP PERFORMANCE METRICS
(ATTACHMENT B)
Purpose: Discuss potential performance metrics to show
organizational progress and measure success.
Background: As required by the SKHHP Interlocal Agreement
SKHHP reports progress quarterly but has not established
standard performance metrics that will help to track progress
and measure success of the organization in meeting its
mission.
The attached list of potential performance metrics for
Executive Board discussion are organized by the three primary
objectives that SKHHP has established in annual work plans:
Affordable Housing Investment; Housing Policy and Planning;
and Outreach, Education and Advocacy.
Discussion questions:
Are these metrics reflective of SKHHP's mission and
objectives?
Do these metrics resonant with you? Do you think they will
resonate with members of your Council and members of
your community?
Staff presentation: Angela San Filippo
For discussion and informational purposes, no action is
proposed
b. SKHHP ADVISORY BOARD STIPEND PROPOSAL
(ATTACHMENTS C AND D)
Purpose: The Executive Board included a line item in the 2022
budget for Advisory Board compensation with direction to staff
to conduct further research and bring back a proposal for
consideration before a compensation structure was adopted.
Background: SKHHP staff have conducted additional research
including interviews with peer organizations across the region.
ATTACHMENT C summarizes the research and the proposed
advisory board compensation structure recommended by both
the staff work group and SKHHP Advisory Board.
Staff presentation: Angela San Filippo
Motion is to approve Resolution 2022-03 (ATTACHMENT D)
adopting the SKHHP Advisory Board compensation structure
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Page 9 2:25 — 2:45
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c. SKHHP STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES — PROCESS 2:45 — 2:55
Purpose: Establish timeline and set expectations for setting
SKHHP state legislative priorities.
Background: In previous years the SKHHP Executive Board
has begun the process of discussing state legislative priorities
in September/October and it was a challenge to adopt the
priorities before the end of the year and before the beginning
of legislative session. This left very little time for outreach and
advocacy with state legislators.
With Executive Board agreement, the process will begin with a
working group with the goal of adopting state legislative
priorities at the October Executive Board meetings.
Action — potential formation of a state legislative priority
working group
VI. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS (as time allows)
VII. ADJOURN 3:00
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ATTACHMENT A
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SKHHP Executive Meeting
June 17, 2022
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice -Chair Dana Ralph called the virtual meeting to order at 1:02 PM.
Welcome to SKHHP Advisory Board member and liaison, Andrew Calkins, Director of
Intergovernmental Affairs at King County Housing Authority.
a. ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Executive Board members present: Collen Brandt -Schluter, City of Burien, Joseph
Cimaomo, City of Covington; Traci Buxton, City of Des Moines; Brian Davis, City of Federal
Way; Dana Ralph, City of Kent; Eric Zimmerman, City of Normandy Park; Ryan Mclrvin, City of
Renton; Sunaree Marshall, King County; Cynthia Delostrinos-Johnson, City of Tukwila
Other attendees: Angela San Filippo, SKHHP; McCaela Daffern; King County; Laurel
Humphrey, City of Tukwila; Hannah Bahnmiller, City of Renton; Andrew Calkins, SKHHP
Advisory Board; Nicole Nordholm, City of Des Moines; Matt Torpey, City of Maple Valley;
Dafne Hernandez, City of Covington; Jeff Dixon, City of Auburn; Sarah Bridgeford, City of
Federal Way; Shkelqim Kelmendi, Executive Director of Housing Connector
II. REVIEW AGENDA/AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
No agenda modifications.
III. APPROVAL OF MAY 20, 2022 MINUTES
Joseph Cimaomo moved to approve the May 20, 2022 minutes as presented; Traci Buxton
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously (9-0).
IV. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
a. Housing Connector
San Filippo introduced Shkelqim Kelmendi from Housing Connector. The mission of Housing
Connector is aligned with SKHHP's mission to support housing stability policies and practices
for tenants that are informed by both tenants and landlords.
Kelmendi provided a person introduction and family history of immigration to Dallas from
Kosovo. With no credit history they had a landlord that took a chance on their family. A couple
of decades later Kelmendi, with a background in economics and math, is working in housing
policy. Focus of Housing Connector is to find opportunities for individuals to access homes in
the private sector and reduce barriers to access. This is one piece of addressing the housing
and homelessness crisis in an incredibly tight housing market.
Housing Connector is focused on connecting housing providers with tenants, every week that
a house sits empty landlords lose revenue. This is not only a financial loss but a loss for the
community. Housing providers are Housing Connectors primary customers and they offer them
support in exchange for elimination of screening criteria that allows families and individuals to
access homes. They approach property owners/landlords with a bottom line solution rather
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ATTACHMENT A
than a do good approach. Their focus is to fill the unit, make sure rent is paid, and ensure
property is not damaged and properties are kept safe and healthy.
Housing Connector offers free referrals, 3 month rent guarantee, up to $5,000 risk mitigation,
that helps to bring supply to the table. They have strong participation of 100 nonprofits and
they allow case manager more time with clients and less time searching for housing.
[Councilmember Mclrvin joined at 1:17 pm]
Housing Connector has relationships with 1,100 property partners representing 58,000 homes,
and a 96% success rate. They help to address discriminatory practices by eliminating
requirements for credit score, background checks, etc.
Last July they launched in Pierce County, working on expansion to Denver and Dallas. They
are a non-profit, largest source of funding comes from King County Regional Homelessness
Authority and private philanthropy.
Question above property managers and whether the landlord signs a contract with them or
with individuals/families. Housing Connector has a memorandum of understanding with
landlords, but landlord signs a traditional lease with individual which helps that client build
rental history.
Question about outreach to landlords, and what role they see cities playing in terms of support.
Housing Connector has a multi -pronged approach — whenever a smaller unit lists a unit on
Zillow, they automatically get pinged (passive outreach), they also have a strong relationship
with WA multifamily housing organization, and targeted outreach to large entities.
They have worked with local cities to get the word out to property owners, non -profits in your
communities are likely already working with them. City of Seattle requires registration of all
landlords and has provided access, other communities may be able to share this type of
information. Kent's rental housing database may be a good way to partner with Housing
Connector to share data.
V. OLD BUSINESS
a. SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Guidelines
Ralph introduced continued discussion on the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Guidelines, with
the intention to reach a decision and move forward with the guidelines at today's meeting.
San Filippo reviewed the process and proposed changes since the meeting. Last month the
Board was provided a final draft and an opportunity to provide feedback. In light of the
extended discussion at the last meeting and additional opportunity to provide feedback in
between meetings, review will focus on the proposed changes.
The proposed changes include calling out directly the communication happening throughout
the process with jurisdictional staff and the Executive Board — this includes staff involvement in
pre -funding application meetings and as part the initial staff review of applications. There is a
proposed change to include a statement of support from the jurisdiction where a project is
located with the final funding approval showing they are committed to funding as well as
demonstrating support. Jurisdictions that are not contributing funding to the project through
SKHHP's Housing Capital Fund would be asked for a letter of support prior to making a final
funding decision.
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ATTACHMENT A
The proposed change to shift from a list of priority populations to a broad statement to prioritize
populations that have been disproportionately impacted by housing costs and a question for
applications to identify the populations they are planning to serve with their project. San Filippo
provided a broad overview of the other funding priorities recommended by the Advisory Board.
Discussion and questions to clarify the jurisdictional letter of support. Consideration to ask
applicants how they are affirmatively marketing housing to populations that are
disproportionately impacted. Appreciation for the work that went into the proposed changes.
Cynthia Delostrinos-Johnson made a motion to approve the 2022 SKHHP Housing Capital
Fund Guidelines, Colleen Brandt -Schluter seconded the motion. All in favor, motion passed (9-
0).
b. 2023 SKHHP Work Plan and Budget
San Filippo reviewed the discussion from the last meeting that revolved around process and
organization. This meeting will focus more on the actual goals and work plan items, staff are in
the process of reaching out to partner jurisdictions before the work plan and budget are
brought before the Executive Board for approval in August and final adoption by partner
jurisdictions in the fall and winter.
San Filippo reviewed each of the five goals and corresponding work plan items. Each goal has
work plan items that are identified as critical, important, or desirable. Critical items are those
necessary to carry out SKHHP's ILA or to fully execute work plan items that began in previous
years. Important items are those that are a priority but not absolutely necessary, and may need
to be delayed based on staff capacity or other emerging needs. Desirable items would be nice
to be able to get to during 2023 but are not as high on the priority list.
Discussion about the amount of work and need to build staff capacity. SKHHP's mission
includes housing and homelessness and work plan is primarily focused on housing, Federal
Way would like to look into how we can address homelessness as well. Normandy Park's
constituency is also interested in how to address homelessness and work towards regional
solutions. San Filippo responded that the Advisory Board has significant expertise and
experience in direct service provision and will likely have insight into how SKHHP might
address homelessness as part of our overall body of work.
San Filippo reviewed the proposed 2023 budget and referenced previous conversations and
the adopted 2022 budget that started implementing incremental increases to annual member
contributions while spending down cost savings from first two years of formation with the goal
of reaching a balanced budget over the next few years. San Filippo reviewed the proposed
increases and the unique situation of specific member jurisdictions, these include Federal Way
that moved into a different population tier, Maple Valley that joined SKHHP partway through
2022, and King County that contributes a flat rate of $75,000 per year.
San Filippo reviewed SKHHP's expenses that include two full-time staff positions,
compensation for the SKHHP Advisory Board for which a structure will be brought to the
Executive Board next month, and professional services that will assist with the contractual
documents related to allocations from the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund.
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ATTACHMENT A
Question about the leadership and performance evaluations for SKHHP staff. SKHHP staff are
included in the City of Auburn system for evaluations, salaries, benefits, etc.
Discussion ensued on compensation for advisory board members. The compensation structure
has not been decided upon, the Executive Board will be going through a discussion and
decision -making process to establish compensation for advisory board members next month.
VI. PSRC VISION 2050 AWARD PRESENTATION
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Executive Director, Josh Brown, presented the SKHHP
Executive Board with a Vision 2050 Award — "Working Together" for the South King County
Subregional Housing Framework.
VII. ADJOURN
Ralph adjourned the meeting at 2:56 pm.
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ATTACHMENT B
SKHHP Potential Performance Measures — quantitative and qualitative
Potential annual performance measures and narrative to demonstrate organizational progress and
measure success. The following potential measurements are based on discussion with the staff work
group and SKHHP Advisory Board. Measurements are organized by the three overarching bodies of
work in SKHHP's work plan.
o Affordable housing investment
■ Annual SKHHP member jurisdiction contributions to housing capital fund
■ Annual philanthropic investments
■ Homes funded by SKHHP Housing Capital Fund
• Number of bedrooms
• Individuals and families being housed
• Narrative stories telling the human side of affordable housing
developments
■ Other public and private resources leveraged by projects awarded SKHHP
Housing Capital funds
o Housing policy and planning
■ Affordable homes in local land use and incentive programs
■ Progress to meeting affordable housing allocations
■ Technical assistance provided by SKHHP staff
o Outreach, Education, and Advocacy
■ Work sessions with local, regional, state, and federal legislators
■ Monthly Executive Board educational topics
■ Collaborative educational opportunities
■ Informing policy at local and regional levels
■ Community voice and community impact in decision -making
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ATTACHMENT C
Memorandum
SK:I:
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
To: SKHHP Executive Board
Date: July 15, 2022
RE: SKHHP Advisory Board compensation proposal
Purpose
During the establishment of the Advisory Board and development of the 2022 budget, the
Executive Board included a line item for Advisory Board compensation with the intention of
having further discussions prior to establishing a structure to provide compensation for
advisory board participation.
The following information provides additional background as well as peer research that
informed a joint recommendation from the staff work group and Advisory Board for an advisory
board stipend.
Background
Research, including interviews with peer organizations across the region, indicate that
compensation for participation in advisory boards is a best practice and key element of success.
Compensation shows respect for volunteer time, reduces barriers for volunteer participation,
and shows organizational commitment to the work. Serving on an advisory board can demand a
significant amount of members' time and can involve travel, childcare expenses, time off work,
or other associated expenses. These demands can create a burden on members and can even
create a barrier to participation for current or potential members. The Advisory Board operates
as a consulting body, providing unique and vital expertise that facilitates the success of the
organization in working toward its mission.
SKHHP values the Advisory Board members' expertise, experience and time and is committed
to demonstrating support in line with contemporary best practices which point to the provision
of stipends or other compensation and subsequently budgeted $14,400 for Advisory Board
compensation in 2022.
Second Substitute Senate Bill (2SSB) 5793 which became effective June 9, 2022 removed a
major barrier to allowing compensation for lived experience on boards, commissions, councils,
committees, or other similar groups. In the findings of 2SSB 5793 the legislature found that
equitable policy discussion should include individuals directly impacted by the policy. The
legislature found that asking community members with lower financial means to volunteer
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ATTACHMENT C
their time and expertise while employees of local government or other organizations receive
compensation from their respective agency or organization for their time and experience
ultimately hinders full and open participation. As a result, the legislature found that removing
financial barriers for those individuals fosters increased access to government and enriches
public policy discussions and decisions, ultimately leading to more equitable and sustainable
outcomes (Washington State Office of Equity, 2022).
The Washington State Office of Equity Lived Experience Compensation Interim Guidelines and
Best Practices recommends a compensation structure for community members at a living wage.
The University of Washington publishes the Self -Sufficiency Standard every few years as a
measure of income adequacy for different households across Washington State. In the 2020
Self -Sufficiency report, UW determined the cost of living for a family of three in King County to
be about $45/hour.
Peer models
Organization/AdvisoryOrganization/Advisory Group
Sti end per member
East Bay Community Energy
$50/meetin
Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization
$50/meetin
King County Community Partners Table
$75/hour
Metro Transit Department
$75/hour
King County DCHS Youth and Young Adult Division
$25-$50/hour
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
$50/hour
SKHHP Advisory Board Stipend Proposal
Consistent with best practices and peer models, the SKHHP staff work group and Advisory
Board recommends adopting a stipend of $75/meeting for eligible advisory board members.
Stipends are voluntary and advisory board members can choose to opt out of receiving the
stipend.
Participation on the SKHHP Advisory Board is voluntary and it is acknowledged that for some
members, time and engagement with the board is categorized as work time through an
employer, while for others, board membership is entirely on their own time. With this spectrum
of experiences in mind, advisory board members are eligible to receive compensation if they
are not already receiving compensation for their time by their employer.
Advisory Board members receiving stipends will receive the stipend for attendance of Advisory
Board meetings and for serving as the liaison at one Executive Board meeting per year. Advisory
Board members will be considered present at a meeting if they attend the majority of the
meeting.
The following proposal is a projection of the annual cost of providing advisory board stipends
based on the number of advisory board members.
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ATTACHMENT C
# of advisory board members
$75/meetin
12
$11,700
13
$12,675
14
$13,650
15
$14,625
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ATTACHMENT D
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE SOUTH KING COUNTY
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS, ESTABLISHINGT COMPENSATION
FOR SKHHP ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the SKHHP Advisory Board operates as a consulting body, providing
unique and vital expertise that facilitates the success of the organization in working
towards its mission; and
WHEREAS, serving on an advisory board can demand a significant amount of time
and can involve travel, childcare expenses, time off work, and other associated expenses
which can create a burden on members and create a barrier to participation; and
WHEREAS, equitable policy discussion and decision -making includes individuals
directly impacted by the policy and decisions; and
WHEREAS, asking community members with lower financial means to volunteer
their time and expertise ultimately can hinder full and open participation; and
WHEREAS, research, including interviews with peer organizations across the
region, indicates that compensation for participation in advisory boards is a best practice
and key element of success; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 SKHHP Operating Budget includes a line item for SKHHP
Advisory Board compensation.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE EXECUTIVE BOARD RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. SKHHP values the Advisory Board members' expertise, experience,
and time, and is committed to supporting equitable participation in line with contemporary
best practices.
Section 2. Advisory Board members are eligible to receive compensation if they
are not already receiving compensation for their time by their employer.
Section 3. Advisory Board members receiving compensation will receive $75
per meeting for attendance of Advisory board meetings and for serving as the liaison at
one Executive Board meeting per year. Advisory Board members will be considered
present at a meeting if they attend the majority of the meeting.
Section 4. Receiving compensation is voluntary and advisory board members
may choose to opt out of receiving compensation.
Section 5. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signature.
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ATTACHMENT D
Dated and Signed this day of 2022.
SOUTH KING COUNTY HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS
NANCY BACKUS, CHAIR
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