4 - Stevenson Motel UpdateUpdate on
Stevenson Motel Application
City Council Meeting
January 17, zoa3
Brian Davis
City Administrator
House Bill 1220
In late ZOZi and in response to House Bill iZao, the
Council approved limitations for permanent
supportive housing (e.g., former Extended Stay) and
emergency shelter (e.g., former Red Lion)
The recent application from Catholic Community
Services is to temporarily use the Stevenson Motel for
emergency shelter (22 rooms)
City of Federal Way
Emergency Shelter Limitations (abbr.)
The city may permit these uses only if:
a. The proposed emergency housing and shelter is
distanced at least i,000 ft. from:
i. Any other emergency housing and shelter; or
ii. Public schools;
As measured from the nearest points of each such
property.
City of Federal Way
Emergency Shelter Limitations (abbr.)
The city may permit these uses only if:
b. The facility and program secure and maintain all
licenses and/or approvals as required by the state.
c. The property is situated proximate to, and has
convenient access to, public transportation, shopping,
health care providers, and other services and facilities
frequently utilized by the residents of the property.
City of Federal Way
Emergency Shelter Limitations (abbr.)
The city may permit these uses only if:
d. The program will be operated under the authority of
a reputable governing board, social service, or
government agency, or proprietor, to whom staff are
responsible and who will be available to city officials, if
necessary, to resolve concerns pertaining to the facility.
e. The facility will have staffing, supervision, and
security arrangements appropriate to the number of
residents and to its hours of operation.
City of Federal Way
Emergency Shelter Limitations (abbr.)
The city may permit these uses only if:
f. The facility will not create unreasonable impacts on
traffic, public utilities and services or on nearby
residences.
g. The facility is in compliance with applicable health,
fire, building, and safety requirements.
City of Federal Way
Emergency Shelter Limitations (abbr.)
The city may permit these uses only if:
h. The housing will operate under a written community
engagement plan, approved by the governing agency, board,
or official, which must address, at a minimum: (i) how the
facility will engage with the community; (ii) how the facility
will respond to community complaints or concerns; and (iii)
who is the point of contact for the community. The plan shall
be provided to the city prior to occupancy and shall be
updated and provided to the city as substantive changes are
made to the plan.
City of Federal Way
Emergency Shelter Limitations (abbr.)
The
housing will operate
under a written
operational
plan
that
will
include,
at
a minimum, the
following:
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for people experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site,
without prior referral, is not allowed.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the subject site to services and schools must be provided to residents.
c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff;
ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
iii. Site/facility maintenance;
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 5c�iS RCW, including resident responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a minimum,
a prohibition on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the on -site use and sale of illegal drugs;
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and expected outcome measures;
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a demonstrated experience providing similar services to people experiencing
homelessness, and/or certifications or academic credentials in an applicable human service field, and/or applicable experience in a related
program with people experiencing homelessness.
e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency shall take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification
information, including full name and date of birth, from current and prospective residents, and shall keep a log containing this information.
f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective resident who has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to work with
the participant to resolve any outstanding warrants with applicable legal authorities.
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Land Use Approval for
Emergency Shelter: Use Process III
Public notice is posted on site, in the newspaper, on
the city website, and mailed to residential property
owners within 30o feet
For the Stevenson, notice goes out Friday (i/zo/z3)
Approval criteria is set by Council; review and decision
is administrative
Decision is appealable