Title
Approval of a Resolution Accepting the One Community: Healthy, Safe and Housed Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the One Community: Healthy, Safe and Housed Plan and the move to approve a resolution accepting the Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the One Community: Healthy, Safe and Housed Plan and approve a resolution accepting the Plan.
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Strategic Projects Manager, 360.280.8947
Presenter(s):
Amy Buckler, Strategic Projects Manager
Teal Russell, Homeless Response Coordinator
Stacey Ray, Senior Planner
Background and Analysis:
In March 2019, the City began a year-long process to identify short- and long-term strategies, actions, and measures of success for responding to the homelessness crisis. This included planning for the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness as well as to address the broader community impacts. The City used a Participatory Leadership process, designed to identify community-based solutions through intentional learning together, constructive dialogue, and fostering trust. Over 1,200 people participated in two online surveys and 20 unique listening sessions and conversations. The process was shepherded by a Community Work Group made up of 11 volunteers with different life experiences and perspectives.
In February 2020, the City Council held a study session with the Community Work Group to discuss what they learned and how the voice of the community is reflected in the outcomes. The Work Group presented the Council with a set of strategies and potential implementation approaches to guide City and partner actions. Subsequently in February, staff presented a set of 2020 City-led implementation actions to the Land Use & Environment Committee.
Since then, staff has completed the attached final report (One Community Plan), including a set of metrics for measuring success; updated th...
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