Title
Discussion Regarding Homelessness and Housing
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a facilitated discussion on the issue of housing and homelessness in the City of Olympia.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss housing and homelessness in the City of Olympia.
Staff Contact:
Steve Hall, City Manager, 360.753.8447
Presenter(s):
Members of the Olympia City Council
Background and Analysis:
At their January annual retreat, the members of the Olympia City Council expressed a desire to devote a meeting to a Council conversation on the issue of housing and homelessness in the community. Facilitator Nancy Campbell has been working with Councilmembers to shape the agenda and will facilitate the conversation.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Homelessness and housing are of high interest to the community.
Options:
N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Agenda
Documents & Resources for Conversation
Point in Time (PIT) Homeless Census Overview
2018 PIT Data
Thurston County Homeless Public School Students K-12
Survey Data on Homelessness in Downtown
Current Initiatives: Homeless Response and Affordable Housing
Recent Actions to Support Affordable & Homeless Housing
Homeless Response Coordinator Position Description
5 Year Homeless Housing Plan Summary
Administration and Finance Plan for Olympia’s Home Fund
Summary of the Downtown Strategy Homeless and Housing Elements
Impacts of Homelessness and Street Dependency in Downtown
Municipal Responses to Homelessness
Overview of Homeless Services by City/County
Just Say Hello - Actions by Facing Homelessness Org
Latest draft of the Temporary Encampment Ordinance
Trauma Informed Care Resources
Homeless Crisis Response Training and Education
Housing First Fact Sheet
Additional Information Via Web-based Sources