Title
Deliberation 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 deliberations 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 October 15, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the ordinance. The written record was held open through October 19. Written public comments are attached.
ORDINANCE AMENDED ON OCTOBER 23
On October 23, the City Council amended the ordinance on an emergency basis.
On September 4, 2018, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in Martin vs. City of Boise. Upon review of this decision staff recommended the City Council adopt immediate amendments to OMC Chapter 18.50 (the Amendments), as outlined below. Staff notified the Planning Commission at the public hearing that the City Council would be immediately considering these amendments, which were adopted on October 23.
Adding a Waiver for Public Health Emergency
The waiver (see 18.50.060.H) would provide authority to the Commu...
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