Title
Public Hearing on an Ordinance for Emergency Housing Facilities Hosted by Faith-Based Organizations, Not-for-Profit Organizations or Units of Government
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use and Environment Committee considered the proposed amendments to the City's Temporary Encampment regulations on May 17, 2018 and unanimously recommended that City Council move forward with amendments to the Temporary Encampment Regulations as proposed by staff on an emergency basis. The City Council approved the attached ordinance as an emergency ordinance on June 5, 2018. State law requires that the City hold a public hearing with 60 days of adoption of an emergency ordinance.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing as required by law on an ordinance amending the City's Temporary Encampment Regulations as proposed by staff on an emergency basis.
Report
Issue:
Hold a public hearing on the Ordinance for Emergency Housing Facilities Hosted by Faith-Based Organizations, Not-for-Profit Organizations or Units of Government adopted on June 5, 2018.
Staff Contact:
Keith Stahley, Director Community Planning and Development Director 360.753.8227
Presenter(s):
Colin DeForrest, Homeless Response Coordinator
Keith Stahley, Director Community Planning and Development Director
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia adopted its first Temporary Encampment Regulations in 2008. These regulations were adopted largely as a response to Camp Quixote's occupation of City-owned property in downtown. These regulations were amended in 2011 to provide for a permanent encampment on County-owned property in Mottman Industrial Park known as Quixote Village. A single temporary encampment hosted by a faith-based organization was also allowed, however, no temporary encampments have been hosted by faith-based organizations since Quixote Village was established.
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