04-15-2022 SKHHP PacketSKHHP Executive Board
April 15, 2022, 1:00 — 3:00 PM
Virtual — Zoom Meeting
Video conference: https://zoom.us/j/99857398028?pwd=eXFiMmJpQmlabDZmMmRQbHNOYS8
OR by phone: 253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 998 5739 8028 1 Password: 085570
In person option for public attendance:
City of Auburn Annex Conference Room 1
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 MARCH 18, 2022 MINUTES Page 4
(ATTACHMENT A)
Motion is to approve the March 18, 2022 SKHHP Executive
Board meeting minutes
IV. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
a. HOMELESSNESS IS A HOUSING PROBLEM: How structural 1:10 — 2:00
factors explain U.S. patterns
Purpose: Gregg Colburn co-author of Homelessness is a Housing
Problem will provide an overview of their research to test a range of
conventional beliefs about what drives the prevalence of
homelessness and why housing market conditions, such as cost
and availability of rental housing, offer a more convincing
explanation.
Background: The SKHHP 2022 work plan identifies bringing
educational items to the Executive Board that help to better
understand the full housing system, including understanding
connections between SKHHP's primary focus on affordable
housing and addressing homelessness.
Background reading materials:
https://homelessnesshousingproblem.com/
Siahtline interview with authors Greaa Colburn and Clavton Paae
Seattle Times interview with authors Colburn and Page
For informational and discussion purposes only, no action is
proposed.
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V. OLD BUSINESS
a. EXECUTIVE BOARD GROUP AGREEMENTS
(ATTACHMENT B)
Purpose: Approve SKHHP Executive Board Group Agreements to
help guide how the Executive Board handles discussions,
meetings, and sensitive information raised in a group setting.
Background: The SKHHP Executive Board routinely takes on
challenging and complex topics and each Executive Board member
has different knowledge and experience that they bring to each
topic area. The intention of having group agreements that are
developed and approved by Executive Board members is to
support a foundation of safety, respect, and trust that
acknowledges each individual member's right to respectful
treatment. The group agreements should provide a clear set of
guidelines for how to work together effectively and respectfully so
that Board members are able to participate fully and feel as safe as
possible.
Staff prepared draft group agreements (Attachment B) as a place to
begin discussion. In preparation for discussion please think about
the following questions in relation to the draft group agreements
provided:
What are your initial reactions? Which of these resonate
with you?
What group agreements do you need in order to participate
fully?
• Is there anything missing that you think should be added?
Facilitators: Angela San Filippo and Patricia Abbate
Motion is to approve SKHHP Executive Board Group
Agreements
b. EXECUTIVE BOARD RULES OF PROCEDURE
(ATTACHMENT C)
Purpose: Adopt revised Executive Board Rules of Procedure as
last amended on November 21, 2021.
Background: The Executive Board Rules of Procedure currently
requires that one elected position be held by a Board member from
a Council -Manager form of government. The intention behind this
requirement was to encourage leadership opportunities from all
member jurisdictions. However, the lack of flexibility has made
implementation challenging.
The proposed language in the revised Rules of Procedure is shown
with additions underlined and deletions struck out. The intention of
the revised language is to articulate value and support for broad
representation in elected positions while allowing flexibility that
accounts for varying member capacity and changed in Board
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representation. Revisions are on page 11 and 12 of this agenda
packet.
Staff presentation: Angela San Filippo
Motion is to approve Resolution 2022-02 SKHHP Executive
Board Rules of Procedure
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2022 SKHHP HOUSING CAPITAL FUND PRIORITIES
Purpose: Share an update and gain input from the Executive Board
on draft SKHHP Housing Capital Fund priorities.
Background: The SKHHP Advisory Board has been developing a
recommendation on SKHHP Housing Capital Fund priorities for the
2022 funding round. Before bringing forward a formal
recommendation, staff is seeking input from the Executive Board.
The next steps will be to work with the staff work group and
Advisory Board to review and revise the priorities with a formal
recommendation coming before the SKHHP Executive Board at the
May meeting.
Staff presentation: Angela San Filippo
For informational and discussion purposes only, no action is
being proposed.
VII. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS (as time allows)
2:40 — 2:55
Vill. ADJOURN 3:00
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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
March 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; Dana Ralph, City of Kent; Sean Kelly, City of Maple Valley; Eric Zimmerman,
City of Normandy Park; Mark Santos -Johnson, Alternate City of Renton; Cynthia Delostrinos
Johnson, City of Tukwila; Sunaree Marshall, King County
Other attendees: Angela San Filippo, SKHHP; McCaela Daffern, King County DCHS; JC Harris, City
of Des Moines; Dafne Hernandez, City of Covington; Laurel Humphrey, City of Tukwila; Matt Torpey,
City of Maple Valley; Kathleen Hosfeld, Homestead Community Land Trust; Dan Wise, Catholic
Community Services; Nigel Herbig, King County Regional Homelessness Authority; Earnest
Thompson, City of Normandy Park; Joy Scott, City of Auburn; Hannah Bahnmiller, City of Renton;
Sarah Bridgeford, City of Federal Way; Eric Lane, City of Des Moines; Linda Smith, SKHHP Advisory
Board Member/SKY Urban Institute; Marty Kooistra, Civic Commons
II. REVIEW AGENDA/AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
No agenda modifications.
III. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 18, 2022 MINUTES
Joseph Cimaomo moved to approve the February 18, 2022 minutes as presented; Traci Buxton
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously (11-0).
IV. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
Mark Santos Johnson introduced Kathleen Hosfeld with Homestead Community Land Trust who
presented an overview of the Willows project in the Sunset area in Renton, which is a very diverse
neighborhood with a high level of poverty. Over six years ago, the City of Renton initiated a
partnership with Renton Housing Authority and Homestead Community Land Trust in an effort to
create affordable homeownership opportunities, as the homeownership rate in the Sunset area is
33% compared to over 50% for the City of Renton overall.
Kathleen Hosfeld, Executive Director at Homestead Community Land Trust began her presentation
by explaining the pricing structure they utilize provides home prices that are approximately $500,000
below market rate and a couple hundred thousand dollars below cost. Down payment assistance was
previously an effective strategy to increase affordability when the gap between market rate and
affordability was smaller, but in today's housing market down payment assistance is insufficient to
cover the gap.
The process includes many steps, beginning with community vision convening stakeholders to inform
what is built, where, and how. Private land is generally too expensive, so city owned, donated, or low-
cost land is a necessary source and legislative changes so that surplus public property can be used
for homeownership are encouraged. Essential to land use approval and obtaining the building permit
are internal champions who have institutional authority, senior level expertise and experience, and
the ability to bring people together to overcome obstacles. The internal champions can also advocate
for additional funding at the county and state levels. In addition to public funding and the
homeowners' mortgage, there is always a gap in funding that relies on private funding. Fundraising
occurs while land use approval and building permits are secured, after which construction financing is
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secured before the build takes place and finally, marketing and sales occurs. Homestead maintains
ongoing relationships with the homes and homeowners.
Angela San Filippo introduced Dan Wise with Catholic Community Services (CCS) who presented the
Thea Bowman apartments, a permanent supportive housing project in Kent. Supportive housing is a
housing model that pairs supportive services with long-term living situations. There is a deep need in
South King County for housing that serves extremely low income households. Thea Bowman serves
households earning <30% Area Median Income (AMI) and on average residents represent
approximately 15% AMI.
Owned by CCS, the building opened in November 2020 with services provided through CCS. Funding
sources include state and local public funding, along with fee waivers from the City of Kent. Pre -
development activities began in 2016 through the identified need and a three-year feasibility period.
Key components of success include the partnership between CCS and City of Kent, local investment
through fee waivers, reduced parking requirement, responsive to permitting timeline, partnership in
neighborhood notification and education, and a joint desire to serve people in poverty from the
community.
V. OLD BUSINESS
a. Executive Board Rules of Procedure
San Filippo shared that due to the additional considerations needed in the Executive Board rules of
procedure the item will be brought forward for further consideration and amendment during the April
Executive Board meeting.
b. Draft 2022 SKHHP Federal Legislative Priorities
The Executive Board had opportunity for initial review and discussion on draft 2022 federal legislative
priorities at their February meeting. Board members were emailed a revised draft incorporating their
feedback. San Filippo presented the updates, which included 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.
Buxton moved to approve Resolution 2022-01 as presented; Colleen Brandt -Schluter seconded the
motion. Motion passed (10-0, 1 abstention).
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2020-2021 SKHHP Partner Jurisdiction Housing Summary
San Filippo shared a jurisdiction level summary of housing related policy and programs implemented
during 2020 and 2021, with the intention that this type of reporting will occur annually. SKHHP staff
work group members and the South King County planners group (SoKiHo) collaborate on a regular
basis to address housing quality and stability, increase the supply and diversity of housing, and
expand funding support for affordable housing on the jurisdictional level. These local actions have the
potential to make a substantial impact on the housing supply across the region in addition to the
SKHHP specific actions.
An overview of the policies, programs, or funding actions taken in 2020 and 2021 include rental
housing policies, rental inspection programs, deintensification of shelters throughout King County,
emergency rental assistance, affordable housing demonstration program in Burien, reinstitution of
Multifamily Tax Exemption program in Kent, permit ready accessory dwelling unit program in Renton,
expanded zoning in Tukwila for shelters and permanent supportive housing, reduced school impact
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fees in Federal Way, alternative housing demonstration project in unincorporated King County, Health
through Housing portfolio. :
Funding support for affordable housing was expanded through all SKHHP partners enacting
ordinances to collect sales tax credits for affordable housing. 8 of the SKHHP cities authorized
pooling of funds to establish housing capital fund. Renton allocated $1.5M to Renton Housing
Authority project serving households earning 30-50% of AMI. King County administered an expansion
program providing capital for rental and homeownership development and preservation serving up to
80% AMI through short term lodging taxes and a climate equity fund for new construction of rental
units up to 60% AMI and homeownership up to 80% AMI.
b. 2022 State Legislative Session Wrap -Up
San Filippo provided a summary of the 2022 state legislative session as it pertains to SKHHP's
priorities and other housing related legislation and an overview of the supplemental capital and
operating budgets. Key legislation from the 2022 session includes: ESHB 1643 REET exemption,
ESHB 1866 Apple Health and Homes, and ESSB 5758 condo conversion tenant to homeowner
program. San Filippo will follow-up with a more comprehensive summary of legislation related to
housing and homelessness issues.
Discussion occurred around the opportunity for SKHHP to participate in offering educational
opportunities for legislators in the interim.
VII. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next meeting is April 15, 2022. Discussion occurred around if and when to return to in person
meetings with suggestions around quarterly or bi-annual in person meetings, perhaps beginning in
the 3rd quarter.
Homestead Community Land Trust requested a letter of support from SKHHP for their application to
the Skyway $5 million King County funding round. In partnership with Skyway Coalition and
Community Land Conservancy, Homestead Community Land Trust will be applying for funding as
well as the disposition of the Brooks Village surplus property for the construction of up to 55
homeownership units affordable to households earning less than 80% of area median income. Letters
of support are due by Monday, March 21. Board agreed that San Filippo will follow up with a letter of
support for the Chair's signature, Marshall abstained due to potential conflict of interest as this is a
funding source through King County DCHS.
Vill. ADJOURN
Backus adjourned the meeting at 3:09 pm.
ATTACHMENT B
SKiP
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
Mission
South King County jurisdictions working together and sharing resources to create a coordinated,
comprehensive, and equitable approach to increasing housing stability, reducing homelessness, and producing
and preserving quality affordable housing in South King County.
Role of the SKHHP Executive Board
The SKHHP Executive Board is the governing board for SKHHP, comprised of members from each participating
jurisdiction (Parties), which acts on behalf of all Parties and as may be in the best interest of SKHHP in order to
carry out SKHHP's mission.
Group Agreements
These Group Agreements are a clear set of guidelines on how the SKHHP Executive Board will handle
discussions, meetings, and sensitive information raised in a group setting. The intention of these Group
Agreements is to help support a foundation of safety, respect, and trust that acknowledges each individual
member's right to respectful treatment. These Group Agreements are meant to establish ground rules for how
to work together effectively and respectfully so that Board members are able to participate fully and feel as
safe as possible.
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• Keep focused on our collective goal and stay on topic
• Do your best, be curious and respectful
o Listen to understand
o Be fully present and engaged
o Have grace with yourself and others — we're all figuring this out together
o Use common conversational courtesy
o Ask questions instead of making assumptions
• Take space / make space
o Share your perspective while making space for others so we can hear from everyone
• Lean in to discomfort and learning together
o Practice examining the big picture beyond your current view
o Think about who is not at the table
• Be aware of how you act on your power, privilege, and advantage
• Have courage to interject if something is going amiss or being left unsaid: make the invisible visible
ATTACHMENT C
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE SOUTH KING COUNTY
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS (SKHHP), ADOPTING RULES AND
PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, Section 5(d)(2) of the SKHHP Interlocal Agreement authorized the
Executive Board to adopt rules of procedures for the administration of SKHHP and for the
conduct of meetings; and
WHEREAS, the SKHHP Executive Board adopted Rules of Procedures in
Resolution 2021-05; and
WHEREAS, after soliciting nominations for elected officer positions, the SKHHP
Executive Board identified necessary changes to the Rules of Procedure that reflect
flexibility needed within elected officer positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE EXECUTIVE BOARD RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Executive Board adopts the Rules of Procedure in Exhibit A.
Section 2. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signature.
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Dated and Signed this day of , 2022.
SOUTH KING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS
NANCY BACKUS, CHAIR
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Table of Contents
Section
Page
I.
AUTHORITY: .........................................................................................................................................
11
II.
MEETINGS...........................................................................................................................................11
III.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: ......................................................................................................................
11
IV.
CHAIR...............................................................................................................................................12
V.
QUORUM: ............................................................................................................................................
12
VI.
VOTING: ...........................................................................................................................................
13
VI I.
RULES OF ORDER: ............................................................................................................................
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VIII.
AMENDMENT: .................................................................................................................................
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AUTHORITY:
The authority to adopt and amend the Rules and Procedures governing the procedures and
operations of the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners ("SKHHP") is derived from the
Interlocal Agreement providing the formation of SKHHP ("ILA") executed by the Parties.
II. MEETINGS
1. Regular meetings shall be held at the time(s) and place(s) established by the Executive Board.
The time and location of a meeting may be changed with at least 24 hours notice.
2. If the scheduled meeting data is a legal holiday, the regular meeting shall be held on the next
business day.
3. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chair. Special meetings of the Board may
also be called by any 3 members of the Board. A minimum notice of 24 hours shall be provided
for special meetings in accordance with State law.
4. If no matters over which the Board has jurisdiction are pending upon its calendar, a meeting
may be canceled at the notice of the Executive Manager or Chair provided at least 24 hours in
advance.
5. Meetings of the Board shall be conducted in conformity with the requirements of the
Washington State Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 42.30 of the Revised Code of
Washington (RCW). Executive sessions can only be held in accordance with the provisions of
Section 42.30.110 RCW.
6. The Board may conduct business in closed sessions as allowed in conformity with Section
42.30.140 RCW.
7. An agenda shall be prepared in advance of every regular and special meeting of the Board.
Meeting agendas and materials for a regular meeting shall be provided to members of the
Board not less than five (5) working days in advance of the regular meeting. Meeting agendas
and materials for a special meeting shall be provided to members of the Board as promptly in
advance of the meeting as can be reasonably accomplished.
8. For purposes of providing adequate and broad public notification of meeting details, discussion
topics, and decisions of the Board, the Executive Manager will include representatives of each
member of the SKHHP partnership in its public notice distribution list. Each SKHHP member
will utilize local methods of posting and distributing materials within its community.
II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
1. The officers of the Board shall consist of a Chair and Vice Chair elected from the appointed
members of the Board by a majority vote. Other officer positions may be approved and
appointed by a majority of vote the Executive Board. The elected „ffiGers must include one
position held by an ExeGUtive BeaFd member frem a GGunGil manager ferm of muniGipat
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geverRM SKHHP consists of reginal and local jurisdictions across South King County that
range in size and type of government structure. The SKHHP Executive Board values and
strongly encourages diverse representation in elected officer positions that reflects that
diversity.
2. The election of officers shall take place once each year at the Board's first regular meeting of
each calendar year, or as soon thereafter as possible. The term of office of each officer shall
run until the subsequent election. Officers may hold over in their positions until a successor is
appointed.
3. The Executive Manager will accept nominations and recommendations from members of the
Executive Board, shall determine whether nominees will consent to serve if elected, and shall
prepare a slate of candidates with at least one nominee for each position. Members of the
Executive Board shall be advised of the slate of candidates at least one week prior to the
scheduled meeting where elections are to take place.
4. If the Chair or Vice -Chair vacates their position mid-term, the Board will re-elect officers at
their next scheduled meeting and as their first order of business. If it is the Chair position that
has been vacated, the Vice -Chair will administer election proceedings.
IV. CHAIR
The Chair shall preside over the meetings of the Board and may exercise all the powers
usually incident of the office. The Chair is a member of the Board and has the full right to have
their own vote recorded in all deliberations of the Board. Unless stated otherwise, the Chair's
vote shall be considered to be affirmative of the motion.
2. The Chair shall have power to create temporary committees of one or more members.
Standing committees of the Board shall be created at the direction of the Board and appointed
by the Chair. Standing or temporary committees may be charged with such duties,
examinations, investigations, and inquiries relative to one or more subjects of interest to the
Board. No standing or temporary committee shall have the power to commit the Board to the
endorsement of any plan or program without the approval at the regular or special meeting of
the Board.
3. The Vice Chair shall in the absence of the Chair, perform all the duties incumbent upon the
Chair.
4. In the event of the absence of the Chair and Vice -Chair, the Executive Manager shall act as
Chair for that meeting or may delegate the responsibility to another member.
V. QUORUM:
A simple majority of the appointed members or alternates shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business. If at any time during the meeting, a quorum is no longer present, the meeting
may only continue for the time and duration necessary to fix a time for adjournment, adjourn, recess,
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or take measures to obtain a quorum. Members may participate by phone or video conferencing for
all purposes, including voting and establishing a quorum.
VI. VOTING:
1. A simple majority of the membership is required to approve any action, except that 2/3rds
majority is required to appoint the Administrative Agency, add a new Party to the ILA, or to
modify the contribution methodology for dues and assessments. Any member, including the
Chair, not voting or not voting in an audible voice shall be recorded as voting in favor of the
motion.
2. The Chair, or on a request from a Board member, may take a roll call vote.
3. It is the responsibility of each member of the Board to vote when requested on a matter before
the full Board. However, a member may abstain from discussion and voting on a question
because of a stated conflict or interest.
4. If any member of the Board wishes to abstain, or has disclosed a conflict of interest and must
abstain from a vote on the motion, that member shall so advise the Chair and, if there is no
objection to the abstention, shall physically remove and absent themselves from the meeting,
all deliberations, and considerations of the motion, and shall have no further participation in the
matter.
5. If the intended abstention can be anticipated in advance, the member should notify the Board
Chair as soon as practical.
6. If a tie vote exists, after recording the Chair's vote, the motion fails. However, a motion for
denial that fails on a tie vote shall not be considered an approval.
7. The ILA offers flexibility in the method used for the Executive Board to take action. At a
minimum, in order to ensure an efficient, clear and organized record of Executive Board
decision making, the following types of action shall be taken under Resolution:
• Annual budget
• Annual work plan
• Adoption and amendments to Rules of Procedure
• Establishment of the frequency, day, and time of the Executive Board's meeting
schedule in order to ensure meetings are categorized as a general meeting
• Amendments to the Interlocal Agreement
• Determination of Administering Agency and host city locations
• Adding new member jurisdictions
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VII. RULES OF ORDER:
Except as modified by these rules of procedure, all meetings of the Executive Board shall be
conducted in accordance with the latest edition or revision of Robert's Rules of Order.
VIII. AMENDMENT:
The Rules of Procedure may be amended at any regular meeting the Board by a majority vote of the
entire membership. The proposed amendment should be presented in writing at a preceding regular
meeting.
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