08-09-2022 Council Packet - SpecialCITY OF
I Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
City Hall - Council Chambers*
*remote attendance available via zoom
August 9, 2022 - 5:00 p.m.
Mayor and Council encourage you use one of the following ways to participate in the meeting remotely if you are
unable to attend in person:
• Watch the meeting live via Zoom, Federal Way YouTube Channel, or FWTV Channel 21 (via Comcast)
• Call in and listen to the live meeting: (888) 788-0099 or 253-215-8782
• Public Comment may be submitted in -person or online here; written comments are accepted here.
• Zoom meeting code: 938 0263 0822 and passcode: 370773
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. STUDY SESSION: A SNAPSHOT OF HOMELESSNESS AND SERVICE
PROVIDERS
a. Introduction
• Staff Report: Sarah Bridgeford, Community Services Manager
b. Service Continuum and Gaps and Needs
• Leo Flor, King County
o Update on Health through Housing (HtH)
• Alexis Mercedes Rinck, King County Regional Homelessness Authority
• Robin Corak, Multi -Service Center
• David Harrison, FUSION
• Bill Hallerman, Catholic Community Services
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Collective Bargaining Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)
5. ADJOURNMENT
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 9, 2022 ITEM #:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: A SNAPSHOT OF HOMELESSNESS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
POLICY QUESTION:
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CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ® Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Sarah Bridgeford DEPT: Community Development
Attachments: 1. Staff Report
Options Considered:
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MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: n/a
MAYOR APPROVAL: n/a
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❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
REVISED - 4/2019
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 3, 2022
TO: City Council Members
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Brian Davis, Interim City Administrator r /�
Sarah Bridgeford, Community Services Manager '/
SUBJECT: A Snapshot of Homelessness and Service Providers
Financial Impacts:
There is no cost to the City associated with this study session.
Bark round Information:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people experiencing homelessness were among the
populations disproportionately impacted with higher transmission rates of the coronavirus.
This was at least partially due to common, congregate settings for services, and that
unhoused people were unable to isolate and practice social distancing. Many services adapted
at least on a temporary basis, but there were challenges associated with the adaptations and
providing services in light of the particular risks of COVID-19.
As City staff look at recovery and potential investments of American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funds in social services as part of community resiliency emerging from the
pandemic, the study session offers the opportunity to explore:
• What homeless services exist locally,
■ The adaptions to services made during the pandemic and how they may or may not be
continued, and
• Some of the persisting gaps in local services.
As part of this study session, we will have the opportunity to hear from the King County
Department of Community and Human Services, the King County Regional Homeless
Authority, and area homelessness service providers:
King CoupDe artment of Community and Human Services
King County will also supply an overview on what the Department of Community
and Human Services does and provide an update on Health through Housing. Health
through Housing is fully funded and operated by King County and would not be
included as a potential investment for ARPA funding by the City.
Rev. 7/18
King Cauniy Regional Homelessness Authority
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority will present data highlights and
provide a recently completed landscape assessment.
Homelessness Service Providers
Three of our many local partners and service providers (the Multi -Services Center,
FUSION, and Catholic Community Services) will talk about their services and local
needs in addressing homelessness.
The insight and expertise shared at this session will help inform next steps in community
engagement and prioritization of services, programs, and funding. Similar engagement
strategies are planned for other community issues and services.
Rev. 7/18