03-18-2022 SKHHP PacketSKHHP Executive Board
March 18, 2022, 1:00 — 3:00 PM
Virtual — Zoom Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER 1:00
ROLL CALL
INTRODUCTIONS OF ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
AND OTHER ATTENDEES
II. REVIEW AGENDA/AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
III. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 18, 2022 MINUTES Page 4
(ATTACHMENT A)
Motion is to approve the February 18, 2022 SKHHP
Executive Board meeting minutes
IV. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
a. SUCCESSFUL AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 1:10 — 2:10
IN SOUTH KING COUNTY
Purpose: Dan Wise, Catholic Community Services, and
Kathleen Hosfeld, Homestead Community Land Trust, will
present two different types of affordable housing and their
success in South King County and what it took for these
projects to come to fruition.
For informational and discussion purposes only, no
action is proposed.
V. OLD BUSINESS
a. EXECUTIVE BOARD RULES OF PROCEDURE 2:10 — 2:15
Purpose: Staff to provide an update on the Executive Board
rules of procedure.
For informational purposes only, no action is
proposed.
b. DRAFT 2022 SKHHP FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE Page 8 2:15 - 2:30
PRIORITIES
Purpose: Board to consider adoption of 2022 federal
legislative priorities.
Background: The Executive Board had opportunity for initial
review and discussion on draft 2022 federal legislative
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priorities at their February meeting. Staff incorporated the
feedback received and sent out a revised draft for Board
members to review and discuss with their individual
Councils and staff as necessary to consider adoption at the
March meeting.
Building agreement on federal legislative priorities is part of
SKHHP's annual work plan, establishing consensus
amongst South King County jurisdictions provides a unified
voice for advocacy, builds support and awareness for
SKHHP, and helps further SKHHP's overall mission and
goals.
Included in the draft federal legislative priorities are
components of the Build Back Better Plan that are
consistent with SKHHP's mission and goals to increase
access to affordable housing and build upon previous
SKHHP legislative agendas. Establishing a safe parking
program is a bill cosponsored by Congressman Smith,
supported by King County Regional Homelessness
Authority, and consistent with SKHHP's mission and goals
to increase housing stability and reduce homelessness.
Also included is direct funding support for SKHHP's
housing capital fund which is consistent with previous
applications for direct federal appropriations.
Staff presentation: Angela San Filippo
Motion is to approve Resolution 2022-01 2022 SKHHP
Federal Legislative Priorities
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2020-2021 SKHHP PARTNER HOUSING SUMMARY 2:30 — 2:45
Purpose: Share out a jurisdiction level summary of housing
related policy and programs implemented during 2020 and
2021.
Background: Through SKHHP progress and budget reports,
SKHHP staff report out the actions taken by the SKHHP
Executive Board and the work that SKHHP staff does to
support those actions. This inadvertently leaves out
exceptional work that is being done at the jurisdictional
level to address housing quality and stability, increase the
supply and diversity of housing, and expand funding
support for affordable housing.
Through the SKHHP staff work group and the South King
County planners group (SoKiHo), staff are collaborating on
much of this work on a regular basis. Staff's intent is to
bring forward an annual summary alongside the SKHHP
annual report so that the SKHHP Executive Board and our
stakeholders are able to see a fuller picture of the work
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being done to increase access to affordable housing and
increase housing stability in South King County.
Staff presentation: Angela San Filippo
For informational and discussion purposes only, no
action is being proposed.
b. 2022 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION WRAP-UP 2:45 — 2:55
Purpose: Staff to provide a summary of the 2022 state
legislative session as it pertains to SKHHP's priorities and
other housing related legislation.
Background: SKHHP adopted 2022 state legislative
priorities in December 2021. Those priorities included:
• Increase assistance to tenants, landlords, and
homeowners as the eviction moratorium ends.
• Provide local option tools and incentives to diversity
housing supply.
• Provide funding support for comprehensive plan
updates.
• Increase existing funding sources for affordable housing
and authorize new, less regressive sources.
• Support funding and policy decisions that reflect the role
of affordable homeownership in ensuring wealth
building.
Staff presentation: Angela San Filippo
For informational and discussion purposes only, no
action is proposed.
VII. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS (as time allows)
Vill. ADJOURN
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ATTACHMENT A
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Nancy Backus called the virtual meeting to order at 1:02 PM.
a. ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
SKHHP Executive Meeting
February 18, 2022
MINUTES
Executive Board members present: Chair Nancy Backus, City of Auburn; Collen Brandt -
Schluter, City of Burien; Joseph Cimaomo, City of Covington; Traci Buxton, City of Des
Moines; Brian Davis, City of Federal Way; Earnest Thompson, City of Normandy Park; Ryan
Mclrvin, City of Renton; Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson, City of Tukwila (Ryan Mclrvin replaced
Alternate Mark Santos -Johnson after Item V)
Other attendees: Angela San Filippo, SKHHP; Trish Abbate, SKHHP; McCaela Daffern, King
County; Nicole Nordholm, City of Des Moines; JC Harris, City of Des Moines; Dafne
Hernandez, City of Covington; Laurel Humphrey, City of Tukwila; Joy Scott, City of Auburn;
Marty Kooistra, Civic Commons; Paul Tan, King County Regional Homelessness Authority
(KCRHA); Eric Zimmerman, City of Normandy Park; Matt Torpey, City of Maple Valley; Sean
Kelly, City of Maple Valley; Mark Santos -Johnson, City of Renton
II. REVIEW AGENDA/AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
No agenda modifications.
III. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Chair and Vice Chair positions are elected annually. Per SKHHP Resolution 2021-05, adopted
in November 2021, the elected officers must include one position held by an Executive Board
member from a council-manager form of municipal government.
Angela San Filippo shared that both Nancy Backus and Dana Ralph expressed interest in
continuing to serve in officer positions. As no other board members expressed interest, San
Filippo suggested revisiting the updated rules of procedure and continuing with the current
chair and co-chair until the procedures have been re-examined.
Revised timeline includes revisiting the rules of procedure with the staff work group in early
March and bringing an update to the Executive Board at the March 18 meeting. No concerns
were raised.
IV. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 28, 2022 MINUTES
Joseph Cimaomo moved to approve the January 28, 2022 minutes as presented; Traci Buxton
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously (8-0).
V. OLD BUSINESS
a. Maple Valley Agreement
At the January 24, 2022 Maple Valley City Council meeting, Council approved execution of the
agreement to become a SKHHP partner jurisdiction. Adding a party to the SKHHP Interlocal
Agreement requires final approval by a two-thirds majority vote of the SKHHP Executive
Board.
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ATTACHMENT A
Matt Torpey, Community Development Manager from Maple Valley described their interest in
joining SKHHP to be part of regional solutions to addressing the homelessness crisis. Maple
Valley seeks support from SKHHP around recent legislation that demands staff support and as
a small city, they lack robust resources and are eager for the collaboration. Mayor Sean Kelly
will serve as the SKHHP Executive Board representative in future meetings.
Cimaomo moved to approve Maple Valley Agreement and authorize SKHHP Chair to execute
agreement; Earnest Thompson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously (8-0).
b. Executive Board Meeting Schedule
Through a scheduling poll, discussion at the January meeting, and follow-up with individual
Board members, the third Friday of every month from 1-3 pm is the regular meeting time that
works best for all Board members.
Cimaomo moved to approve 2022 Executive Board meeting schedule, Buxton seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously (8-0).
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2021 SKHHP Annual Progress and Budget Report
The 2021 annual progress and budget report serves as both the annual and 4' quarter report
for 2021. The Progress and Budget Report may also be used for outreach purposes with South
King County cities that are not SKHHP partners at this time.
San Filippo asked board members to reach out with follow up questions as it is difficult to distill
so much information into a summary report. Some highlights of 2021 include adoption of the
inaugural Advisory Board and the appointment of 12 members, the creation of the SKHHP
Housing Capital Fund with the interlocal agreement establishing a mechanism for pooling
sales tax credit revenues through SHB 1406, providing support to six partner jurisdictions
through Housing Action Plan development and adoption, building funding support through
initial conversations with potential philanthropic funders, receiving Washington State 501c3
nonprofit status for the SKHHP Foundation, awarded Department of Commerce grant funds to
develop a South King County affordable housing inventory and monitoring program, along with
outreach and education to adopt legislative priorities, support monthly Executive Board
educational items, strategic presentations, and outreach to stakeholder groups.
b. Draft 2022 SKHHP Federal Legislative Priorities
Building agreement on federal legislative priorities is part of SKHHP's annual work plan,
establishing consensus amongst South King County jurisdictions provides a unified voice for
advocacy, builds support and awareness for SKHHP, and helps further SKHHP's overall
mission and goals. Included in the draft federal legislative priorities are components of the
Build Back Better Plan that are consistent with SKHHP's mission and goals to increase access
to affordable housing and build upon previous SKHHP legislative agendas. Establishing a safe
parking program is a bill cosponsored by Congressman Smith, supported by King County
Regional Homelessness Authority, and consistent with SKHHP's mission and goals to increase
housing stability and reduce homelessness. Also included is direct funding support for
SKHHP's housing capital fund which is consistent with previous applications for direct federal
appropriations.
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ATTACHMENT A
Thompson shared Normandy Park's concerns around state level zoning regulations.
Discussion occurred around wanting more information around fair housing regulations and
concerns over advocating for federal legislation when cities often desire retaining local control.
Brian Davis expressed support for focusing on homelessness services in addition to the
production of affordable housing. Paul Tan added that work is being done between KCRHA
and SKHHP to determine if and what type of collaboration would be most effective to support
holistic solutions. Colleen Brandt -Schluter asked for additional details around why fair housing
enforcement component is so important, King County has done substantial work and
investigations into this topic. San Filippo will send additional follow up details to ensure board
members have sufficient time to review the legislative priorities with their councils prior to the
next SKHHP Executive Board meeting.
c. Summary of Conversations with Philanthropic Organizations
Following the receipt of Washington State nonprofit status for the SKHHP Foundation and
leveraging introductions from Marty Kooistra, SKHHP staff and Cedar River Group held
informal conversations with seven philanthropic organizations that were identified as potential
funders for the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund. San Filippo explained that information would be
shared today but a deeper discussions will occur in future meetings.
John Howell of Cedar River Group, provided a summary of the conversations, takeaways,
questions/concerns posed by philanthropy, areas of opportunity, and identified next steps.
Howell underscored the work done was investigative and did not include formal requests for
funding. An overarching takeaway from private funders is that our work is viable, paired with
questions and conditions. Rationale for viability is understanding that South King County is a
region of high demand with limited resources, and the demographics of South King County
compared with the rest of King County. There was a positive response to the allocation of local
resources in the creation of SKHHP as well as the pooling of the SHB 1406 funds as
demonstration of local support. All of the funders were interested in equity issues, inquiring
about the makeup of the Executive Board and Advisory Board and the decision making
authority of the Advisory Board. Funders wanted to ensure that people most impacted are
involved in decision making around resources in their communities, and some suggested
increasing the Advisory Board's decision making power alongside concerns that the
demographic makeup of the Executive Board is not representative of South King County
communities. There were some concerns around SKHHP acting as an intermediary.
In terms of potential opportunities, there is a national initiative underway called Partnership for
Equitable Communities managed by US Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) and Melville National Foundation but local foundations are also at the table (Casey,
Raikes, Amazon). The initiative would develop 12 sites for 3-year pilot projects focused on
historically underserved areas. Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU) offered to convene a
meeting of regional credit unions for SKHHP to present funding request as well as the potential
for someone from BECU to serve on the SKHHP Foundation board. Group Health Foundation
offered the potential for event sponsorship, such as training for the Advisory Board and a
convening of community organizations across South King County who might be interested in
partnering with SKHHP. Seattle Foundation offered to connect SKHHP with individual donors
who work within the umbrella of the Seattle Foundation. Howell concluded by stating that
ultimately there is an opportunity to create a private fund but it will require a lot of relationship
building alongside SKHHP demonstrating commitment to policy level work.
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ATTACHMENT A
Marty Kooistra underscored the focus on equity and how there is an opportunity for South King
County jurisdictions to align on these issues and demonstrate actual engagement in the work
by transforming systems, decision making authority, and distribution of resources.
Paul Tan shared that downtown Seattle is coordinating a public/private funded effort and
imagines South King County has an opportunity to present a similarly coordinated effort.
Backus suggested bringing our Advisory Board more into the work. Howell suggested finding
champions to serve on the 501 c3 board who could then serve as ambassadors to philanthropic
entities. Kooistra concluded by suggesting that scalable successes are the path forward
alongside investing in the Advisory Board.
This initial information sharing presentation will be followed up with facilitated discussions of
individual topic areas at future Executive Board meetings to dig into the more substantive
questions and concerns expressed during the conversations.
VII. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
Marty Kooistra joined the Board to provide an overview of Civic Commons and their joint
partnership to create a Black homeownership initiative. JPMorgan Chase is funding six US
cities including Seattle as part of their Connecting Capital and Community (3C) work as part of
the Center for Community Investment which targets racial inequities at the core of the housing
system. Civic Commons is the convening organization for 3C's Seattle site.
In this region, similar to the rest of the US, the Black homeownership rate is half or less the
rate of white homeownership. This initiative aims to focus on South Seattle, South King
County, Northern Pierce County and to make available 1,500 new low- and moderate -income
(LMI) Black homeowners within the next 5 years. The subsequent work is transforming the
systems that created this disparity and can still be seen today in the racism embedded in the
market and lending community. The 10-year goal is to add 3,000 new Black LMI homeowners.
As a result of our region's high-priced market, focus will be on condos, community land trusts,
and co-ops. The process will be approached as a multi -year journey with relationship building
at the core. In 2020, Black people were denied loans 84 time more than white people. A large
focus will include supporting people to become mortgage ready.
Representatives from Tukwila, Auburn, Burien, and Renton expressed support and a desire to
partner with this program.
VIII. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next meeting is March 18, 2022.
IX. ADJOURN
Backus adjourned the meeting at 3:02 pm.
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ATTACHMENT B
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE SOUTH KING COUNTY HOUSING
AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS, ADOPTING 2022 FEDERAL POLICY PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Executive Board
has agreed to advocate for certain federal policy issues for 2022; 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 March 18, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE EXECUTIVE BOARD RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The SKHHP Executive Board adopts the SKHHP 2022 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 2022.
SOUTH KING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS
NANCY BACKUS, CHAIR
Resolution No. 2022-01
March 18, 2022 Page 8 of 10
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) is a coalition of 10 jurisdictions in South King County
working together and sharing resources in order to increase the available options for South King County
residents to access affordable housing and to preserve existing affordable housing stock.
SUPPORT FAIR HOUSING ACCESS AND CHOICE
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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
that retain local land use authority to eliminate restrictive zoning and land
uses to advance fair housing and support the creation of diverse housing
options.
FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE
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Expand access to federal subsidies to produce and preserve
housing that is affordable for low-income households.
Expand the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program. The
LIHTC program is the largest and most successful tool for financing
housing production and preservation of affordable rental housing.
Expansion of this program is critical for addressing affordability across
the region.
Support the Naomi Schwartz Safe Parking Program which directs the
Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant
program to support safe parking programs operating by organizations
that assist people experiencing homelessness. Safe parking programs
provide people living in vehicles with a safe place to park overnight and
services including rehousing assistance and case management.
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
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
Contact: 25 W. Main Street SKON
Auburn, WA 98001
infokskhhp.org
Auburn I Burien I Covington I Des Moines I Federal Way I Kent I Normandy Park I Renton I Tukwila I King County