Title
Public Hearing on an Ordinance for Emergency (Homeless) Housing Facilities Hosted by Faith-Based Organizations, Not-for-Profit Organizations or Units of Government
Recommended Action
The Land Use and Environment Committee considered the proposed amendments to the City's Emergency (Homeless) Housing regulations on May 17, 2018 and unanimously recommended that City Council move forward with amendments as proposed by staff on an emergency basis. The City Council approved the attached ordinance as an emergency ordinance on June 5, 2018 and asked that the Planning Commission consider these revisions, hold a public hearing and provide recommendations to City Council for action by the end of 2018.
Report
Issue:
A briefing by staff, followed by 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 by City Council as an emergency ordinance.
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Downtown Programs Manager, Community Planning & Development, abuckler@ci.olympia.wa.us, 360.570.5847
Presenter(s):
Amy Buckler, Downtown Programs Manager
Background and Analysis:
On June 5, the City Council adopted amendments to the City's Emergency Housing Ordinance to provide more flexibility for faith based organizations, not-for-profits and government entities to host emergency housing facilities on their sites. The Council adopted the amendments on an emergency (interim) basis, which meant the changes went into effect immediately. This also required the City Council to hold a public hearing within 60 days, which they did on July 24, 2018. The Council also asked that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing and make a recommendation regarding the changes. Council must consider and vote on the recommendation by the end of the year.
The City of Olympia adopted its first Emergency Housing Ordinance (formally known as the Temporary Encampment Ordinance) in 2008. ...
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