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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
April 7, 2015 — 5:30 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the Special Meeting to order at the hour of 5:36 pm
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Kelly Maloney, Councilmember Susan Honda,Councilmember Bob
Celski, Councilmember Martin Moore and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall led the flag salute.
3. COMMITTEE TO END HOMELESSNESS STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2018
Community Services Manager Jeff Watson reported the Committee to End Homelessness was
created in 2005 and was tasked with ending homelessness in 10 years. Now in 2015 the Committee
is developing a new plan and approach. He introduced Mark Putnam, Director of the Committee to
End Homelessness in King County.
Mr. Putnam reviewed the successes and ongoing challenges with the original 10-year plan.
Successes included:
• 5,700 more housing units dedicated for homeless
• 36,000 individuals exited homelessness
• System targeting improvements
• Strong programs and new funding sources
• Data improvements
Ongoing challenges include:
• Growing number of people becoming homeless
• Funding/program misalignment with needs and strengths
• System accountability
• Engaging full community
He reported the 2015-2018 CEH Strategic Plan outlines their vision"Rare, Brief, and One-Time."To
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achieve this vision outcomes have been determined to include fewer homeless; more housed;fewer
days; fewer returns; reduced disparity; and increased support. The goals and strategy for achieving
the vision for all populations include: Goal 1: RARE: Address the cause of homelessness; Goal 2:
BRIEF, ONE-TIME: Improve and expand existing programs and processes; and Goal 3:
COMMUNITY: Engage the entire Community to End Homelessness.
Mr. Putnam further elaborated on each goal with key strategies and ways of accountability. He feels
homelessness is solvable and will take prevention and diversion; realignment of funding and
programs; more housing and restored safety net, and engagement and accountability.
No citizen comment was given.
Councilmember thanked Mr. Putnam for the informative presentation and asked various clarifying
questions.
4. BRIEFING —WATER RESOURCE INVENTORY AREA 9 (WRIA 9)
Doug Osterman,AICP Watershed Coordinator began his presentation with a brief video which relates
to the water we use as Puget Sound residents and its importance to daily living. He noted the WRIA 9
consists of 17 jurisdictions which all have a seat at the table regarding the Green/Duwamish and
Central Puget Sound Watershed. The initial plan was ratified in 2005 by the city, and the Puget Sound
Salmon Recovery Plan was adopted by the Federal Government in 2007.
The Interlocal agreement between the 17 local jurisdictions is unique in that it gives each jurisdiction
equal representation which fosters strong regional collaboration and governance. He added the
Interlocal would be coming forward to be renewed in the near future.
No citizen comment was given.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Osterman for the presentation and asked various questions including
the status and representation on WRIA 10 which includes the Hylebos Wetlands.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:46 pm, Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session for
the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
• Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
6. ADJOURNMENT
Council returned to Chambers and the Special Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.
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