11-18-2022 SKHHP PacketSKHHP Executive Board
November 18, 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 1 Password: 085570
Or in person public attendance at:
City of Auburn Annex
Annex Conference Room 2
1 East Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
I. CALL TO ORDER 1:00
ROLL CALL
INTRODUCTIONS OF ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS AND
OTHER ATTENDEES
II. REVIEW AGENDA/AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
III. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 21, 2022 MINUTES Page 4
(ATTACHMENT A)
Motion is to approve the October 21, 2022 SKHHP Executive
Board meeting minutes
IV. OLD BUSINESS
a. 2023 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Page 7 1:15 — 1:30
(ATTACHMENT B)
Purpose:. Executive Board adoption of 2023 Federal Legislative
Priorities.
Background: Draft 2023 Federal Legislative Priorities were
reviewed with the Executive Board at the October meeting. The
draft priorities were circulated for review and discussion with
staff and their Councils in preparation for adoption at the
November Executive Board meeting.
Staff presentation: Angela San Filippo
Motion is to approve Resolution 2022-06 adopting SKHHP
2023 Federal Legislative priorities
b. UPDATE ON SKHHP HOUSING CAPITAL FUND 1:30 — 1:40
APPLICATIONS
Purpose: Provide a status update on Advisory Board review
and evaluation of applications.
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Background: The application for the 2022 funding round for the
SKHHP Housing Capital Fund opened in July with applications
due on September 15. The Advisory Board began discussion at
their October and November meetings and will bring forward a
recommendation to the Executive Board at the December 16
Executive Board meeting.
Staff presentation: Angela San Filippo
No action is proposed, for informational purposes only
c. UPDATE ON EXECUTIVE MANAGER HIRING PROCESS 1:40 — 1:50
Purpose: Provide an update on outreach and recruitment
process.
Background: With Executive Board approval of the Executive
Manager position description, classification, and recruitment
and hiring process, the Executive Manager position opened on
October 28 with a first review date of November 14. Staff will
provide an update on the process and next steps.
V. NEW BUSINESS
a. Q3 PROGRESS AND BUDGET REPORT Page 10 1:50 — 2:00
(ATTACHMENT C)
Purpose: Consistent with the interlocal agreement, staff will
present the third quarter budget and progress report for
Executive Board review.
Background: Staff provides quarterly budget and progress
reports consistent with the SKHHP Interlocal Agreement. The
quarterly progress reports are meant to serve as an
accountability and progress update as well as a tool for Board
members to update their member Councils and other interested
parties. Staff presentation followed by Board discussion
provides opportunity for feedback prior to finalization and
distribution to SKHHP partners.
Staff presentation: Angela San Filippo
For review, discussion, and Board feedback only, no action
is proposed.
VI. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
a. HOUSING FIRST Page 12 2:00 — 2:50
(ATTACHMENT D)
Purpose: Presentation and panel discussion to better
understand the housing first philosophy.
Background: Through educational items with Gregg Colburn,
author of Homelessness is a Housing Problem and SKHHP
Executive Board members have heard recent data and
research on the connection to housing and homelessness.
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Compass Housing Alliance and Navos staff will share their
expertise and decades of experience providing housing using
the housing first philosophy, with examples of housing and
services provided in South King County.
Two informational handouts included as Attachment D.
VII. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS 2:50
VIII. ADJOURN 3:00
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ATTACHMENT A
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SKHHP Executive Meeting
October 21, 2022
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice -Chair Dan Ralph called the virtual meeting to order at 1:00 PM.
Welcome to SKHHP Advisory Board member and liaison, Menka Soni.
a. ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Executive Board members present: Nancy Backus, City of Auburn; Colleen 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; Sean P. Kelly, City
of Maple Valley; Eric Zimmerman, City of Normandy Park; Ryan Mclrvin, City of Renton;
Sunaree Marshall, King County.
Other attendees: Angela San Filippo, SKHHP; Menka Soni, SKHHP Advisory Board
member; Merina Hanson, City of Kent; Dafne Hernandez, City of Covington; JC Harris,
City of Des Moines Councilmember; Matt Torpey, City of Maple Valley; McCaela
Daffern, King County; Nicole Nordholm, City of Des Moines; Laurel Humphrey, City of
Tukwila; Sarah Bridgeford, City of Federal Way; Bambi Chavez, HDC; Jason Gauthier,
SSHAP; Marty Kooistra, Civic Commons; Chad Vaculin, HDC; Andrew Calkins, King
County Housing Authority.
Nancy Backus, joined at 1.10 pm and took over as Chair of the meeting.
II. REVIEW AGENDA/AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Proposed agenda modification to include funding for affordable homeownership letter to
King County as item A under New Business.
III. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 MINUTES
Joseph Cimaomo moved to approve the September 16, 2022 minutes as presented;
Sean P. Kelly seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously (10-0).
IV. OLD BUSINESS
a. 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Before the Executive Board are draft 2023 state legislative priorities.
Staff provided an overview of each priority at the September Executive Board meeting
followed by discussion and question and answer with the Board.
After the discussion, Executive Board members were asked to select the top priorities
they thought would had the potential to have the biggest impact on SKHHP's mission
and that there jurisdiction would support.
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ATTACHMENT A
The top priorities were sent out as a follow-up for Executive Board members to share
with their staff and Councils with the intention to vote on the draft legislative priorities at
this meeting.
Are there any questions, concerns, feedback Board members want to share before
making a motion?
Traci Buxton introduced discussion of both items under the heading of housing stability
and concerns that these items offer more support for tenants, it would be nice to make
sure we are supportive of both tenants and landlords as part of the full housing system.
Discussion around the differences between small landlords and larger companies.
Discussion around how each of the housing stability priorities support both tenants and
landlords. Sunaree Marshall referenced a recent King County study showing that one of
the barriers to informing landlords about policies, programs, etc. is the lack of a
database. Landlords are at lower risk of running afoul of any changes if they have
adequate education and information. Suggestion to add "for the benefit of both landlords
and tenants" to the support for property registration program.
Eric Zimmerman shared reluctance to come between tenants and landlords, supportive
of the registration program on the agenda but have concerns around the support for
legal aid and would like to see rounder representation of landlords and tenants.
Discussion on the benefits to both landlords and tenants and existing organizations
available to support landlords. Small mom and pop landlords is not going to appreciate
the right to counsel. Tenant right to counsel program leads to solving issues earlier in
the system and thus costing landlords less overall. New York City and Philadelphia
have published research on the estimated cost savings to their cities because of right to
counsel programs.
Kelly made a motion to approve the agenda as amended, Colleen Brandt -Schluter
seconded. Motion passed unanimously (10-0).
b. Update on SKHHP housing capital fund applications
Angela San Filippo provided an overview of the three applications submitted to the 2022
SKHHP Housing Capital Fund as well as outlined the process through the end of the
year.
Discussion included question on for Burien on their support/priority of the three projects
since all three are proposed to be located in Burien. General comments on
homeownership opportunities, tough decisions ahead, but happy to be at this point in
the process.
Cimaomo requested that staff reach out to Covington, while they have not contributed
1406 funds they do have funds available that could be helpful.
V. NEW BUSINESS
a. Funding for affordable homeownership
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ATTACHMENT A
Funding for affordable homeownership letter to King County for consideration as they
develop their 2023-2024 budget was sent out to Executive Board members previously
and again yesterday.
In response to the advocacy request by housing partners across the region, Several
South King County jurisdictions have submitted similar letters to King County, these
include: Auburn, Des Moines, and Renton.
Housing partners that have signed onto the letter include:
• Civic Commons — Black Home Initiative
• Habitat for Humanity Seattle -King and Kittitas Counties
• Homesight
• Homestead Community Land Trust
• Housing Development Consortium
• Representative Jesse Johnson
• Skyway Coalition
Today's meeting is an opportunity for deliberation and discussion by the Executive
Board to consider issuing a similar letter advocating for funding for affordable
homeownership in South King County in the King County budget.
Discussion included comments on need for advocacy for affordable homeownership,
and support for affordable homeownership models that include opportunity for
homeowners to build equity. Marshall indicated the need to include language in the
letter that King County representative abstained from the vote and advocacy to King
County.
Traci Buxton made a motion to approve issuance of a letter to King County advocating
for funding affordable homeownership in South King County in the 2023-2023 King
County budget, Ralph seconded. Nine in favor, one abstention (Marshall abstained) (9-
0-1).
b. 2023 Federal Legislative Priorities
Andrew Calkins, Director of Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs at King County
Housing Authority provided an overview of KCHA and the work they do across the
region.
Calkins went on to review the role the federal government plays in funding for affordable
housing and the importance to align federal advocacy priorities across the region and
across organizations. Calkins reviewed the draft 2023 federal legislative priorities.
Comments included appreciation for the phrase around maintaining local land use
authority and appreciate the supportive services presented alongside affordable
housing.
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ATTACHMENT A
San Filippo will send a follow-up email with the draft 2023 Federal Legislative Priorities
for review and consideration by member councils and staff with the intention to bring the
draft priorities to a vote at the November meeting.
Marshall left at 2:30 pm.
c. Executive Manager Hiring Process
Auburn will be posting the job position, both Ralph and Backus have reviewed the
position description and process as well as the job description. General support for the
overall hiring process as well as the position description.
Backus presented information on the existing classification of the position as well as
research into comparable positions across the region. In order to be competitive in
today's job market and to better reflect the amount of responsibility and the skillset
required SKHHP leadership and the staff work group propose an increase in the
classification from an N-09 to an N-10 within the City of Auburn system.
Brian Davis made a motion to approve the increase in classification from N-9 to N-10,
Ralph seconded. All in favor (8-0).
Request for Executive Board volunteers to participate in interviews, volunteers included:
Brian, Traci, Dana, Nancy and Joseph as an alternate.
VI. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chad Vaculin from Housing Development Consortium shared information on the
affordable housing symposium to be held January 31, 2023 to be held in Bellevue.
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ATTACHMENT B
A RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE SOUTH KING COUNTY
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS, ADOPTING 2023 FEDERAL
POLICY PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Executive Board has
agreed to advocate for certain federal policy issues for 2023; and
WHEREAS, the actions of federal legislation can have a profound effect on local, regional, and
state issues, services, and funding which can impact SKHHP's ability to pursue its mission and goals,
and each participating jurisdiction's ability to provide local services to its residents; and
WHEREAS, the SKHHP Executive Board recognizes these priorities are not all encompassing,
in that certain additional items may arise during the year that require support or opposition; and
WHEREAS, the SKHHP Executive Board believes it is appropriate to communicate its position
regarding issues affecting housing and homelessness issues that may come before the United States
Legislators; and
WHEREAS, the SKHHP Executive Board agreed to these priorities at the SKHHP Executive
Board meeting on November 18, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE EXECUTIVE BOARD RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The SKHHP Executive Board adopts the SKHHP 2023 Federal Policy Priorities as
shown in Attachment A.
Section 2. SKHHP staff shall distribute these legislative priorities to appropriate Federal
representatives and to other government entities and organizations.
Section 3. SKHHP staff shall work with other organizations and agencies with shared policy
priorities and advocate, testify, and/or otherwise promote legislative support for the SKHHP
priorities.
Section 4. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and signatures.
Dated and Signed this day of 12022.
SOUTH KING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS
NANCY BACKUS, CHAIR
Resolution No. 2022-06
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ATTACHMENT B
Attachment A — Draft Proposed Federal Legislative Priorities
Support Fair Housing Access and Choice
Provide fair housing assistance and funding for implementation of the Fair Housing Act by
strengthening and expanding local fair housing oversight and administration capacity to ensure
housing and community development investments are administered equitably.
Provide incentives for state and local zoning and land use reforms to eliminate restrictive zoning
and land uses to advance fair housing and support the creation of diverse housing options while
retaining local land use authority.
Expand the Low -Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC)
The LIHTC program is the single largest driver of affordable housing production and preservation
in the region. Congress should pass the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA) to
expand the program, and ensure inclusion of a provision to lower the 50% bond test to 25% in
order to receive 4% tax credits. Doing so would allow the region greater opportunities to preserve
existing housing and finance new long-term affordable housing.
Fully Fund and Expand Federal Housing Assistance Programs
Federally subsidized housing programs are the backbone of much of the affordable housing in this
region. Core programs include the Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and other Project -
Based Rental Assistance programs. The HUD budget also includes funding for core community
development (including CDBG and HOME) and homelessness response programs (McKinney
Vento Homeless Response Grants) that give localities the resources to respond to local needs.
Congress must fully fund existing subsidy programs to keep existing participants housed in safe,
affordable, and quality homes. SKHHP supports expanding these proven, core programs, by adding
incremental Housing Choice Vouchers, and increasing funding for the HOME, CDBG, and Homeless
Assistance Grants programs.
SKHHP also supports the creation of new funds that give states and localities additional capital
dollars to direct to affordable housing projects.
Supportive Services
Housing on its own is not always sufficient for long-term success and support services are often
necessary to obtain and maintain housing. SKHHP supports policies and programs that link housing
investments with robust supportive services and the health, education, and workforce
development sectors.
Provide direct funding to the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Housing
Capital Fund in order to provide much needed investment for preservation and production of
affordable housing in South King County.
Resolution No. 2022-06
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ATTACHMENT C
SKEE I NEIp SOUTH KING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS
2022 Third Quarter Progress Report. The following is a SKHHP progress report for the third quarter of
2022. This quarter adoption of the 2023 work plan and budget, recruitment and outreach for the SKHHP Program
Coordinator position, and release of the first round of funding for SKHHP's Housing Capital Fund.
GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
• Adoption of 2023 SKHHP Work Plan and Budget
Aft • Progress update and work plan and budget review with member Councils
• Outreach and recruitment for SKHHP Program Coordinator
POLICY AND PLANNING
— • Release notice of funding & hold pre -application meetings for SKHHP Housing Capital Fund
— • Project management for South King County affordable housing inventory
• Executive Board working group develops draft 2023 State Legislative Priorities
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
Represent SKHHP at local and regional meetings and forums
•
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; • Housing Interjurisdictional Team (HUT) for Affordable Housing Committee (AHC)
• King County public funders group
• Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Regional TOD Committee
• SKC Homelessness Advisory Committee (HAC)
• SKC Human Service Planners group
• Sound Cities Association (SCA) Caucus to the AHC
SKHHP Executive Board educational topics
• Affordable Housing Finance 101, Beacon Development Group
• A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) — Housing Trust Fund
• King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) — regional planning and data
collection
Strengthen regional stakeholders' understanding of housing needs in SKC
• Presentation on SKHHP Housing Capital Fund at HDC Policy Summit
• Work group to advocate for affordable homeownership in King County
WHO WE ARE. Partnership formed by an interlocal agreement between 10 jurisdictions in South King County
supporting collaboration and sharing of resources to effectively address housing and homelessness in the region.
MISSION. Create a coordinated, comprehensive, and equitable approach to increasing housing stability,
reducing homelessness, and producing and preserving affordable housing in South King County.
CONTACT. Website: skhhp.org I Phone: (253) 329-7394 1 Email: infoCcDskhhp.org
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ATTACHMENT C
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
Fund Status As of September 2022
OPERATIN
HOUSING
DEPARTMENT OF
G
CAPITAL
COMMERCE
BUDGET
FUND
GRANT
Auburn
29,900
305,338
20,000
Burien
17,250
146,350
20,000
Covington
8,625
-
Des Moines
8,625
51,777
Federal Way
29,900
243,141
Kent
39,100
330,312
20,000
Maple Valley
7,190
-
Normandy Park
4,600
2,863
Renton
39,100
337,320
20,000
Tukwila
8,625
30,976
20,000
Unincorporated KC
39,100
-
-
King County additional contribution
35,900
-
-
Contributions/Donations
-
-
INTEREST EARNINGS
800
-
-
Total
267,915
1,448,077
100,000
EXPENDITURES
SKHHP Cost Reimbursement 144,724
Administration Fee 14,350
Total 159,074
Beginning Fund Balance - January 1, 2022 259,141
Estimated Ending Fund Balance - December 31, 186,588
2022
Estimated net change in fund balance - (72,553)
December 31. 2022
SKHHP Cost Reimbursement Detail
EXPENDITURES
Wages
95,519
Benefits
30,669
Supplies
-
Professional Services
1,469
Interfund Allocations
17,067
Administrative fee
14,350
Total
159,074
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ATTACHMENT D
7-1 United States Interagency
SKWP UY Council on Homelessness
What is the Housinq First Philosophy?
The key distinguishing feature of the Housing First approach is a commitment to offer
permanent housing first to hard -to -serve homeless persons, rather than requiring a
period of stabilization, sobriety, or commitment to treatment to demonstrate housing
readiness.
HUD Core Components of Housing First for PSH
❖ Few to no programmatic prerequisites to permanent housing entry- People
experiencing homelessness are offered permanent housing with no programmatic
preconditions such as demonstration of sobriety, completion of alcohol or drug treatment,
or agreeing to comply with a treatment regimen upon entry into the program.
❖ Low barrier admission policies- Permanent supportive housing's admissions policies
are designed to "screen -in" rather than screen -out applicants with the greatest barriers to
housing, such as having no or very low income, poor rental history and past evictions, or
criminal histories.
❖ Rapid and streamlined entry into housing — Housing First permanent supportive
housing models make efforts to help people experiencing homelessness move into
permanent housing as quickly as possible, streamlining application and approval processes,
and reducing wait times.
❖ Supportive services are voluntary but can and should be used to persistently
engage tenants to ensure housing stability - supportive services are proactively
offered to help tenants achieve and maintain housing stability, but tenants are not required
to participate in services as a condition of tenancy.
❖ Tenants have full rights, responsibilities, and legal protections — Permanent housing
is defined as housing where tenants have leases that confer the full rights, responsibilities,
and legal protections under Federal, state, and local housing laws. Tenants are educated
about their lease terms, given access to legal assistance, and encouraged to exercise their
full legal rights and responsibilities. Landlords and providers in Housing First models abide
by their legally defined roles and obligations.
❖ Practices and policies to prevent lease violations and evictions — Housing First
supportive housing programs should incorporate practices and policies that prevent lease
violations and evictions among tenants.
Information collected from United States Interagency Council on Homelessness
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ATTACHMENT D
PCCOMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE
• PPA HOUSING, HARM REDUCTION AND HOUSING FIRST
HOUSING PHILOSOPHY
ALLIANCE
Compass Housing Alliance uses the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness and
the best practices identified by SAMHSA as a guide in our approach of housing first and harm
reduction.
Compass Housing Alliance provides permanent supportive housing implementing a
housing first approach. CHA believes when barriers to accessing housing are removed, one
has the foundation to begin the journey of pursuing supportive services. We provide
quality, safe and affordable housing to the many individuals and families who have been
experiencing chronic homelessness or extreme poverty. In alignment with the
permanent supportive housing model, we provide on -site services such as case
management. Our case managers build rapport and trust, working with our residents
and collaborate with community service providers to help meet the needs of our
residents and guests.
Housing First is the removal of barriers to obtain housing vs assessing ones "readiness"
for housing. One who has experienced homelessness for extended periods of time or
multiple experiences often is living with illnesses such as traumatic brain injuries,
mental health illnesses, addictions or substance use to name a few. CHA is working to
house them and meet them where they are at, then walk along side them with love
and compassion as they pursue goals and quality of life.
Residents, property management and program staff work together to promote
housing stability and long term retention in housing.
Core Values of Housing First
1. Safe and stable housing is a human right.
2. Providing housing removes the trauma of homelessness then opens the door to
healing life's wounds with supportive services.
3. Provide ongoing enriched services to all residents.
4. House the most vulnerable.
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ATTACHMENT D
5. Continued tenancy is not dependent on participation in services, however
consistent engagement and connection is offered and encouraged throughout
residency.
6. Adopt a harm reduction approach to addictions rather than mandating abstinence.
Services for those in recovery are offered as well as helping people identify safe use
practices. Services are informed by a harm -reduction philosophy that recognizes
that drug and alcohol use and addiction are a part of some tenants' lives. Tenants
are engaged in non -judgmental communication regarding drug and alcohol use and
are offered education regarding how to avoid risky behaviors and engage in safer
practices.
7. Residents have leases and tenant protections under the law. Substance use in and
of itself, without other lease violations, is not considered a reason for eviction.
Do's in harm reduction
8. Meet people where they are at.
9. Hold people accountable in a supportive therapeutic Behaviors -are the
responsibility of the resident (Trauma Informed Care)
10. Support residents with lease compliance
11.Offer supportive services to live healthier life style (driven by resident)
Don'ts
1. Evict for substance use (not the same as discipline based on behaviors
2. Deny housing based on substance use, poor credit, previous housing barriers such
as evictions
3. Enable dangerous behaviors or behaviors that negatively impact the community
4. Make housing conditional on participation of services
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