HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-2023 City Council AgendaCity Council Meeting
March 6, 2023 - 7:00 P M
City Hall Council Chambers
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I .C AL L T O O RD E R
I I .L AND AC K NO WL E D G M E NT
We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot I ndian Tribe, the
ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their
immense contributions to our state and local history, culture, economy, and identity as
Washingtonians.
I I I .P UB L I C PART I C IPAT IO N
1.Public Participation
T he Auburn City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday March 6, 2023 at 7:00
p.m. will be held in person and virtually.
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A .P ledge of Allegiance
I V.Roll Call
V.ANNO UNC E M E NT S, M AY O R'S P RO C L AM AT IO NS, AND P RE S E NTAT I O NS
V I .AG E ND A M O D I F IC AT I O NS
V I I .C IT IZE N I NP UT, P UB L I C HE ARI NG S AND C O RRE S P O ND E NC E
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A .Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
1.T he public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
Participants can submit written comments via mail, fax, or email. All written
comments must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled
meeting and must be 350 words or less.
Please mail written comments to:
City of A uburn
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
25 W Main S t
Auburn, WA 98001
Please fax written comments to:
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
F ax number: 253-804-3116
Email written comments to:
publiccomment@auburnwa.gov
I f an individual requires an accommodation to allow for remote oral comment
because of a difficulty attending a meeting of the governing body, the City
requests notice of the need for accommodation by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
scheduled meeting. Participants can request an accommodation to be able to
provide remote oral comment by contacting the City Clerk’s Office in person, by
phone (253) 931-3039, or email to publiccomment@auburnwa.gov
B .Correspondence - (T here is no correspondence for Council review.)
V I I I .C O UNC I L AD HO C C O M M IT T E E RE P O RT S
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
City Council, if any.
1.F inance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair B aldwin)
2.Mayoral B enefits and L eave Compensation Review A d
Hoc Committee (Chair B aldwin)
I X.C O NS E NT AG E ND A
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A .Minutes of the February 21, 2023 City Council Meeting
B .Minutes of the February 27, 2023 S tudy S ession Meeting
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C.Claims Voucher (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated March 6, 2023 which includes voucher number 471176
through 471292, in the amount of $2,020,804.49 and 5 wire transfers in the amount of
$827,151.10
D.P ayroll Voucher (T homas)
P ayroll check numbers 539472 through 539474 in the amount of $626,039.64,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,387,564.44 for a grand total of
$3,013,604.08 for the period covering F ebruary 16, 2023 to March 1, 2023
(R ECOMMENDE D A C T I ON: Move to approv e the Conse nt Agenda.)
X .UNF INIS HE D B US I NE S S
X I .NE W B US I NE S S
X I I .RE S O L UT IO NS
A .Resolution No. 5700 (Tate)
A Resolution authorizing agreements for the funding of A ffordable Housing P rojects,
as recommended by the S outh King Housing and Homelessness Partners (S K HHP )
E xecutive B oard, utilizing funds contributed by the City to the S K HHP Housing Capital
Fund
(R ECOMMENDE D A C T I ON: Move to adopt Re solution No. 5700.)
X I I I .M AY O R AND C O UNC I L M E M B E R RE P O RT S
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A .From the Council
B .From the M ayor
X I V.AD J O URNM E NT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the February 21, 2023 City Council Meeting
Date:
March 2, 2023
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
02-21-2023 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:March 6, 2023 Item Number:CA.A
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City Council Meeting
February 21, 2023 - 7:00 P M
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUT E S
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I .C AL L T O O RD E R
I I .L AND AC K NO WL E D G M E NT
I I I .P UB L I C PART I C IPAT IO N
1.Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
A .P ledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of A uburn City Hall, 25 West Main S treet and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
I V.Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor J ames J eyaraj, Bob B aggett,
K ate Baldwin, L arry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Cheryl Rakes, and Yolanda
Trout-Manuel.
Department directors and staff members present included: S enior Staff
City Attorney Doug Ruth, Chief of P olice Mark Caillier, Director of Public
Works I ngrid Gaub, F inancial Planning Manager Frank Downard, Director
of E quity and I nclusion Brenda Goodson-Moore, Director of I nnovation
and Technology David Travis, B usiness S ystems Analyst Chrissy Malave,
Deputy City Clerk Rebecca Wood, and Deputy City Clerk Hannah S choll.
V.ANNO UNC E M E NT S, M AY O R'S P RO C L AM AT IO NS, AND P RE S E NTAT I O NS
There were no announcements, Mayor's proclamations, or presentations.
V I .AG E ND A M O D I F IC AT I O NS
The description for Resolution No. 5698 on page four of the agenda is
incorrect and should reflect the years of F ebruary 2023 and F ebruary
2026.
V I I .C IT IZE N I NP UT, P UB L I C HE ARI NG S AND C O RRE S P O ND E NC E
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A .Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
1.T he public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
Virginia Haugen 2503 R S T S E A uburn 98001
Ms. Haugen expressed her concerns regarding Resolution No.
5698.
S hirley Daniels
Ms. Daniels informed Council that she is opening a non-profit
Women's and Children's S helter in the City.
B .Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
V I I I .C O UNC I L AD HO C C O M M IT T E E RE P O RT S
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
City Council, if any.
1.F inance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair B aldwin)
Councilmember B aldwin, Chair of the F inance ad hoc committee,
reported she and Councilmember Baggett have reviewed the claims
and payroll vouchers described on the agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
2.Mayoral B enefits and L eave Compensation Review A d
Hoc Committee (Chair B aldwin)
Councilmember B aldwin, Chair of the Mayoral B enefits and L eave
Compensation Review ad hoc committee, reported the ad hoc
committee consists of Deputy Mayor J eyaraj, Councilmember
B aggett, and herself. T he committee had their first meeting and
provided their requested items to Director Martinson and City
A ttorney Comeau to help them make an informed decision. The next
meeting will be February 27, 2023.
I X.C O NS E NT AG E ND A
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A .Minutes of the J anuary 17, 2023 S pecial Study Session
Meeting
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B .Minutes of the J anuary 23, 2023 S pecial City Council Meeting
C.Minutes of the February 6, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
D.Minutes of the February 13, 2023 Regular S tudy S ession
Meeting
E .Claims Voucher (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated F ebruary 21, 2023 which includes voucher number 471035
through 471175, in the amount of $2,798,322.62 and three wire transfers in the amount
of $614,422.88
F.P ayroll Voucher (T homas)
P ayroll check numbers 539468 through 539471 in the amount of $78,120.60,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,603,408.97 for a grand total of
$2,681,529.57 for the period covering F ebruary 2, 2023 to F ebruary 15, 2023
Deputy Mayor J eyaraj moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded
to approve the consent agenda.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
X .UNF INIS HE D B US I NE S S
There was no unfinished business.
X I .NE W B US I NE S S
There was no new business.
X I I .O RD INANC E S
A .Ordinance No. 6899 (T homas)
A n Ordinance establishing the local sales and use tax rate for local revitalization
financing for 2023
Councilmember B aldwin moved and Councilmember B aggett seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6899.
Council discussed and confirmed it is not an increase of taxes for City
residents.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
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B .Ordinance No. 6901 (Tate)
A n Ordinance for a Site-Specific Rezone of one parcel from R-5, Residential Zone -
Five Dwelling Units Per A cre to I , I nstitutional
Councilmember B rown moved and Deputy Mayor J eyaraj seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6901.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
C.Ordinance No. 6903 (Gaub)
A n Ordinance amending Chapter 2.94 of the A uburn City Code related to the City’s
Transportation Advisory B oard
Councilmember B rown moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6903.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
D.Ordinance No. 6904 (Gaub)
A n Ordinance amending Chapter 12.12 of the Auburn City Code relating to Public
S idewalk A reas to A ddress Artificial Turf
Councilmember B rown moved and Deputy Mayor J eyaraj seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6904.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
X I I I .RE S O L UT IO NS
A .Resolution No. 5698 (Thomas)
A Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds for the purpose of making loans from the
general fund and/or the cumulative reserve fund to funds sustained by grants, fees, or
tax credits between February 2023 and February 2026
Councilmember B aldwin moved and Deputy Mayor J eyaraj seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5698.
Councilmember B aldwin moved and Councilmember B rown seconded to
amend Section 1. to add an additional statement "I f the transfer amount
exceeds a threshold of $500,000, Council will be notified of the
transaction"
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
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B .Resolution No. 5702 (Thomas)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of
A uburn and K ing County to implement the 2023-2024 Waste Reduction and Recycling
Grant P rogram and to accept and expend program grant funds
Councilmember B aldwin moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to approve Resolution No. 5702.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
X I V.M AY O R AND C O UNC I L M E M B E R RE P O RT S
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A .From the Council
Deputy Mayor J eyaraj reported he attended the Association of Washington
Cities (AW C) A ction Days Conference.
Councilmember B aggett reported he attended the AW C A ction Days
Conference.
Councilmember B aldwin reported she attended the AW C Action Days
Conference and expressed her gratitude for Mayor and Council's work
prior to the Conference.
Councilmember B rown expressed his gratitude to Mayor and Council for
their work prior to the AW C Conference.
Councilmember Mulenga reported she attended the AW C Action Days
Conference.
Councilmember Rakes reported she attended the AW C A ction Days
Conference, and the L akota Daughters of the Revolution Event.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the AW C A ctions
Days Conference, S ound Cities A ssociation Domestic Violence Task
Force meeting, Hispanic E lected L ocal Officials (HE L O), National L eague
of Cities Advocacy B oard meeting, and the Human Development
Committee meeting.
B .From the M ayor
Mayor Backus reported she hosted the Green River Montessori Middle
S chool Students, met with King County P rosecutor L eesa Manion, Mayor
of Renton A rmondo P avone, and Mayor of K ent Dana Ralph, attended the
S ound Transit Tribal Relations E vent, AW C A ction Days Conference, and
testified on S enate B ill 5536 and House Bill 1363.
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X V.AD J O URNM E NT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 6th day of March, 2023.
____________________________ ____________________________
NA NC Y B A C K US, MAYO R Hannah Scholl, Deputy City Clerk
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(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the February 27, 2023 Study Session Meeting
Date:
March 2, 2023
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
02-27-2023 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:March 6, 2023 Item Number:CA.B
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City Council Study Session Community
Wellness Special F ocus Area
February 27, 2023 - 5:30 P M
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUT E S
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I .C A L L TO O R D E R
I I .P UB L I C PA RT I C I PAT I O N
A .P ublic P articipation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
B .Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor J ames J eyaraj, Bob B aggett,
L arry B rown, Robyn Mulenga, and Cheryl Rakes. Councilmembers K ate
B aldwin, and Yolanda Trout-Manuel were excused.
Department directors and staff members present include: Senior City S taff
A ttorney Harry B oesche, A ssistant Chief of P olice Samuel Betz, Director
of Community Development J eff Tate, Director of I nnovation and
Technology David Travis, Community Services Manager J oy
S cott, Business Systems A nalyst Chrissy Malave, and Deputy City Clerk
Hannah Scholl.
I I I .A G E ND A MO D I F I C AT I O NS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
I V.A NNO UNC E ME NT S R E P O RT S A ND P R E S E NTAT I O NS
There were no announcements, reports, or presentations.
V.C O MMUNI T Y W E L L NE S S D I S C US S I O N I T E MS
A .Community Development B lock Grant 2022 C A P E R (Tate) (20 Minutes)
A n overview of the 2022 City of Auburn C D B G Consolidated Annual P erformance and
E valuation Report, including C D B G and C D B G-C V funds spent and progress made
toward A nnual A ction Plan service goals
This portion of the meeting was Chaired by Vice-Chair Rakes.
Director Tate introduced Manager S cott who provided Council with an
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overview of the 2022 Community Development Block Grant including the
General F und vs C D B G Dollars, administrative requirements,
Consolidated Annual P erformance and E valuation Report (C A P E R),
eligible activities, C D B G Coronavirus F unds, number of residents
supported, income guidelines, race, ethnicity, disability, and language data.
Manager Scott also discussed the Housing Repair Program including the
number of residents served in 2022, common types of repairs, and the
2023 timeline.
Council discussed the workforce training and navigation decrease, job
training services contract process, types of homes eligible to be served,
the 2023 timeline, and the application process in regard to prioritization.
Council expressed their gratitude for Manager S cott and her team.
B .Resolution No. 5700 (Tate) (20 Minutes)
A Resolution authorizing agreements for the funding of A ffordable Housing P rojects,
as recommended by the S outh King Housing and Homelessness Partners (S K HHP )
E xecutive B oard, utilizing funds contributed by the City to the S K HHP Housing Capital
Fund
Director Tate introduced the S outh King Housing Homelessness Partners
(S K HHP ) Executive Manager Claire Goodwin. Manager Goodwin
provided Council with an overview of the S K HHP Capital Fund
recommendations including history of S K HHP establishment and the
Housing Capital F und, application process, projects under consideration
and recommended funding, and the proposed funding sources.
Council discussed prioritization criteria of projects, guidelines, application
process and timeline, and the usage of funds.
Council expressed their gratitude for Manager Goodwin and her hard work.
V I .A D J O UR NME NT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 6th day of March, 2023.
____________________________ _______________________________
J A ME S J E YA R A J , D E P UT Y MAYO R Hannah S choll, Deputy City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Claims Voucher (Thomas)
Date:
February 16, 2023
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Approve Claim Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Claims voucher list dated March 6, 2023 which includes voucher number 471176 through
471292, in the amount of $2,020,804.49 and 5 wire transfers in the amount of $827,151.10.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baldwin Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:March 6, 2023 Item Number:CA.C
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Date:
February 16, 2023
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Approve Payroll Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Payroll check numbers 539472 through 539474 in the amount of $626,039.64, electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,387,564.44 for a grand total of $3,013,604.08 for
the period covering February 16, 2023 to March 1, 2023.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baldwin Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:March 6, 2023 Item Number:CA.D
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5700 (Tate)
Date:
March 1, 2023
Department:
Community Development
Attachments:
Res olution No. 5700
Res olution 5700 Exhibit A
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 5700 that authorizes the allocation of
$293,789.54 from the City’s contribution to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund to finance
affordable housing projects in South King County communities per the December 2022
SKHHP Executive Board’s Housing Capital Fund Recommendations Memo included as
Exhibit A to the Resolution.
Background for Motion:
Per the agreement of the 2021 ILA between SKHHP and the City of Auburn, the City of
Auburn has contributed funding to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund for purposes of
supporting affordable housing projects. The allocation of those funds to specific projects
requires the authorization from each contributing member jurisdiction’s legislative body.
Background Summary:
SKHHP was created in 2019 through an Interlocal Agreement of several city governments
and King County to address housing needs in South King County; it currently has 11 member
jurisdictions. The Auburn City Council adopted Resolution 5408 which authorized the city’s
entry into this Interlocal Agreement.
In 2019, RCW 82.14.540 became law allowing jurisdictions to capture a portion of existing
sales tax for the purpose of affordable housing; the sales tax is a recapture of a portion of
taxes collected and does not raise the sales tax. On September 19, 2019, the Auburn City
Council enacted Resolution 5454 and Ordinance 6732 for the purposes of capturing this
sales tax. On August 17, 2020, the Auburn City Council enacted Resolution 5541 which
authorized this recaptured sales tax to be pooled and transferred over to SKHHP in order to
support the SKHHP housing capital fund. The ILAs established a capital fund, set
parameters for the process for the selection of awards involving pooled funds, and
determined the approval process. Pursuant to the ILAs, the SKHHP Executive Board is to
provide recommendations to member councils for funding. Council approval is needed to
authorize the allocation of funds. This is the first of what will be an annual process with
SKHHP and participating member jurisdictions.
Pursuant to the ILA, the SKHHP Executive Board identified funding guidelines for the first
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round of funding in 2022 and established the SKHHP Advisory Board. The Advisory Board
subsequently provided recommendations to the Executive Board on which projects to fund.
After careful deliberation, the SKHHP Executive Board concurred with the recommendation of
the SKHHP Advisory Board and recommends funding $1,393,308 for two projects, as
described in the December 2022 SKHHP Executive Board’s Housing Capital Fund
Recommendations Memo (Attachment 1).
The SKHHP Executive Board is seeking authorization from the City of Auburn to utilize
$293,789.54 of SKHHP funds for the following recommended projects:
1. $63,257.27 for 20 units of Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties
– Burien
A. City of Auburn funds represent 21% of SKHHP funds proposed for this project.
B. City of Auburn funds represent 0.7% of the total development costs.
2. $230,532.27 for 89 units of Mercy Housing Northwest – Burien Family Housing
A. City of Auburn funds represent 21% of SKHHP funds proposed for this project.
B. City of Auburn funds represent 0.5% of the total development costs.
As outlined in the December 2022 SKHHP Executive Board’s Housing Capital Fund
Recommendations Memo (Attachment 1), sales tax credit receipts in the amount of $305,338
have already been contributed to SKHHP’s Housing Capital Fund and with this Council
authorization those funds may be allocated to the projects recommended by the SKHHP
Executive Board. Detailed descriptions of the projects, funding requests, rationale, and
recommended conditions of funding for projects by the SKHHP Executive Board are included
in Attachment 1.
If not approved, SKHHP will not have City of Auburn funds to contribute to the regional efforts
to advance affordable housing projects that meet urgent local needs and priorities.
Resolution 5700 was presented to City Council during the Community Wellness Special
Focus Area Study Session on February 26, 2023.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Trout-Manuel Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:March 6, 2023 Item Number:RES.A
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Resolution No. 5700
February 28, 2023
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RESOLUTION NO. 5700
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR THE FUNDING OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS, AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE SOUTH KING HOUSING AND
HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS (SKHHP) EXECUTIVE
BOARD, UTILIZING FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY
TO THE SKHHP HOUSING CAPITAL FUND
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2019 the City of Auburn enacted an interlocal
agreement to form South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) to help
coordinate the efforts of South King County cities to provide affordable housing ; and
WHEREAS, on February 22, 2021 the City of Auburn enacted another interlocal
agreement for the purposes of pooling sales tax receipts with SKHHP to administer funds
through the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund; and
WHEREAS, the SKHHP Executive Board has recommended that the City of
Auburn participate in the funding of certain affordable housing projects and programs
hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the SKHHP Executive Board has developed a number of
recommended conditions to ensure that the City’s affordable housing funds are used for
their intended purpose and that projects maintain their affordability over time; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the SKHHP formation Interlocal Agreement each
legislative body participating in funding a project or program through SKHHP’s Housing
Capital Fund must authorize the application of a specific amount of the City funds
contributed to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund to a specific project or program; and
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Resolution No. 5700
February 28, 2023
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WHEREAS, the City Council supports and authorizes the $293,789.54 from funds
contributed to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund as designated below to finance the
projects recommended by the SKHHP Executive Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement, the City Council authorizes the
execution of all documents necessary to enter into agreements on behalf of the City to
fund Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties Burien and Mercy Housing
Northwest Burien Family housing, in a combined total of $293,789.54.
Section 2. The agreements entered into pursuant to Section 1 of this resolution
shall include terms and conditions to ensure that the City’s funds are used for their
intended purpose and that the projects maintain affordability over time. In determining
what conditions should be included in the agreements, the duly-appointed administering
agency of SKHHP shall be guided by the recommendations set forth in the SKHHP
Executive Board’s memorandum of December 16, 2022, a copy of which is attached as
Exhibit A.
Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Section 4. The Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out directions of the legislation.
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Resolution No. 5700
February 28, 2023
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Section 5. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed:
CITY OF AUBURN
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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Memorandum
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
TO: City of Auburn Council Members
City of Burien Council Members
City of Des Moines Council Members
City of Federal Way Council Members
City of Kent Council Members
City of Normandy Park Council Members
City of Renton Council Members
City of Tukwila Council Members
FROM: SKHHP Executive Board
DATE: December 16, 2022
RE: 2022 SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Recommendation
OVERVIEW
The 2022 SKHHP Housing Capital Fund was the first funding round made possible by
the pooling of resources from SKHHP member jurisdictions. SKHHP received three
applications representing requests for just under $2.4 million in local funds to develop
135 units of affordable housing.
After careful deliberation, the SKHHP Executive Board concurred with the
recommendations of the SKHHP Advisory Board, and is recommending funding
$1,393,308 for two projects.
These recommendations advance projects that meet urgent local priorities, including
mixed income workforce housing, permanent supportive housing, and affordable
homeownership. As rents and home sale prices continue to rise in our region, so does
the need for affordable housing. Your investment in the SKHHP Housing Capital,
leveraged with millions of dollars from other sources, will provide this much needed
housing to hundreds of underserved members of our community.
The following is a description of the applications received, the Executive Board
recommendation and rationale, and proposed contract conditions for the proposals
recommended for funding at this time. Also enclosed is the proposed funding sources
and an economic summary of the projects recommended for funding.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed funding sources
2. Project economic summaries
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1. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SEATTLE-KING AND KITTITAS COUNTIES
Funding request: $300,000 (secured grant)
Advisory Board recommendation: $300,000 (secured grant)
See attached proposed funding sources for
distribution of City funds
PROJECT SUMMARY
Habitat for Humanity is requesting grant funds in the amount of $300,000 for a
homeownership project located in Burien. The proposed project is phase I of II of a new
development that will result in 40 affordable condominiums. Phase I consists of the
construction of 20 three bedroom townhomes, 1.5 bath houses for households earning
up to 50% of area median income (AMI).
The project proposal is to provide permanent affordability through a land trust
administered by Habitat and sold with an individual ground lease that allows Habitat the
right of first option to purchase the home upon resale with a set 1.5% appreciation
calculation in the lease agreement.
As part of Habitat’s homeownership model, homebuyers are required to put in 250
hours of sweat equity. The project also requires a Condominium Owners Association
(COA) comprised of residents. The COA will address property issues and guidelines
established in the land lease. Through the COA, reserves are established for the repair
and maintenance of the buildings and to address ongoing landscape and maintenance.
The reserve fund will be managed by the COA and funded through a monthly fee that is
part of the overall housing costs and included in the 33% housing to household income
ratio provided to homebuyers.
FUNDING RATIONALE
The Executive Board supports the intent of this application for the following reasons:
• The project was approved for participation in the City of Burien affordable
housing demonstration program.
• The project strongly aligns with SKHHP Housing Capital Fund priorities including:
providing homeownership opportunities, collaboration with local community -
based organizations, direct experience and connection to populations they are
proposing to serve, and advancing racial equity.
• The project schedule indicates construction to begin in 2022 and certificate of
occupancies issued in 2024.
• The site has convenient access to transit, shopping, and services.
• The project provides significant financial leverage of other sources.
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PROPOSED CONDITIONS
Standard conditions (apply to all projects)
1. The Agency shall provide revised development and operating budgets based upon
actual funding commitments, which must be approved by SKHHP staff. If the
Agency is unable to adhere to the budgets, SKHHP staff must be immediately
notified and new budget(s) shall be submitted by the Agency for SKHHP staff
approval. SKHHP staff shall not unreasonably withhold its approval to revised
budget(s), so long as such new budget(s) do not materially adversely change the
Project. This shall be a continuing obligation of the Agency. Failure to adhere to the
budgets, either original or as amended may result in withdrawal of SKHHP’s
commitment of funds.
2. The Agency shall submit evidence of funding commitments from all proposed public
and private funding sources. In the event commitment of funds identified in the
application cannot be secured in the time frame identified in the application, the
Agency shall immediately notify SKHHP staff, and describe the actions it will
undertake to secure alternative funding and the timing of those actions subject to
SKHHP staff review and approval.
3. Funds shall be used by Agency toward specific project costs as included in funding
agreement and consistent with RCW 82.14.540. Funds may not be used for any
other purpose unless SKHHP staff has given written authorization for the alternate
use. If after the completion of the project there are budget line items with
unexpended balances, SKHHP and other public funders shall approve adjustments
to the project capital sources, including potential reductions in public fund loan
balances.
4. Agency shall evaluate and consider the maximization of sustainability features such
as in efficient building envelope, heat pumps and propose a plan for the
maximization of sustainability.
5. In the event federal funds are used, and to the extent applicable, federal guidelines
must be met, including but not limited to: contractor solicitation, bidding and
selection; wage rates; and federal laws and regulations.
6. The Agency shall maintain documentation of any necessary land use approvals,
permits, and licenses required by the jurisdiction in which the project is located.
7. The Agency shall submit monitoring quarterly reports through completion of the
project, and annually thereafter, and shall submit a final budget upon project
completion. If applicable, Agency shall submit initial tenant information as required
by SKHHP.
8. Agency shall maintain the project in good and habitable condition for the duration of
period of affordability.
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Special conditions
1. Funds will be in the form of a secured grant with no repayment, so long as
affordability and target population are maintained.
2. A covenant is recorded ensuring affordability for at least 50 years, with size and
affordability distribution per the following table. Limited changes to the matrix may
be considered based on reasonable justification as approved by SKHHP staff.
Affordability 3 bedroom Total
60% 20 20
Total 20 20
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2. MERCY HOUSING NORTHWEST – BURIEN FAMILY HOUSING
Funding request: $1,093,308
Executive Board recommendation: $1,093,308 (forgivable loan)
See attached proposed funding sources for
distribution of City funds
PROJECT SUMMARY
Mercy Housing Northwest is requesting funds in the amount of $1,093,308 for an 89 unit
multifamily mixed income affordable rental housing development in Burien. The project
proposal is to provide a mix of 1- 2- and 3-bedroom apartments, for households with
mixed incomes from 0-30%, 30-50%, and up to 60% of area median income, and set
asides for households with a disability and homeless households.
The proposed project is a partnership with Mary’s Place. Mary’s Place and Mercy
Housing Northwest entered into a memorandum of understanding indicating Mary’s
Place’s intent to subdivide the property and donate an approximate 2 acre portion to
Mercy Housing Northwest for the proposed multifamily development.
FUNDING RATIONALE
The Executive Board supports the intent of this application for the following reasons:
• The project aligns with Burien’s Comprehensive Plan land use designation and
has two routes for zoning approval – an applicant pursued site specific rezone or
a City initiated area wide rezone as part of the Ambaum Corridor plan, both are
currently underway.
• The project strongly aligns with SKHHP Housing Capital Fund priorities including:
collaboration with local community-based organizations, direct experience and
connection to populations they are proposing to serve, meeting the needs of
those and available to those most disproportionately impacted by housing costs,
advancing racial equity.
• The project has the opportunity to deliver mixed income housing on a significant
scale in a location with access to transit and other amenities.
• The project is part of a partnership with Mary’s Place which will create significant
shelter and services.
• The project includes over half (54%) of the houses to be family-sized 2 and 3
bedroom units.
• The project serves special needs population through a set aside for households
with a disability and formerly homeless households.
• The site has convenient access to transit, shopping, and services.
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• The project is expected to provide significant financial leverage of other sources.
PROPOSED CONDITIONS
Standard conditions (apply to all projects)
1. The Agency shall provide revised development and operating budgets based upon
actual funding commitments, which must be approved by SKHHP staff. If the
Agency is unable to adhere to the budgets, SKHHP staff must be immediately
notified and new budget(s) shall be submitted by the Agency for SKHHP staff
approval. SKHHP staff shall not unreasonably withhold its approval to revised
budget(s), so long as such new budget(s) do not materially adversely change the
Project. This shall be a continuing obligation of the Agency. Failure to adhere to the
budgets, either original or as amended may result in withdrawal of SKHHP’s
commitment of funds.
2. The Agency shall submit evidence of funding commitments from all proposed public
and private funding sources. In the event commitment of funds identified in the
application cannot be secured in the time frame identified in the application, the
Agency shall immediately notify SKHHP, and describe the actions it will undertake to
secure alternative funding and the timing of those actions subject to SKHHP staff
review and approval.
3. Funds shall be used by Agency toward specific project costs as included in funding
agreement and consistent with RCW 82.14.540. Funds may not be used for any
other purpose unless SKHHP staff has given written authorization for the alternate
use. If after the completion of the project there are budget line items with
unexpended balances, SKHHP and other public funders shall approve adjustments
to the project capital sources, including potential reductions in public fund loan
balances.
4. Agency shall evaluate and consider the maximization of sustainability features such
as in efficient building envelope, heat pumps and propose a plan for the
maximization of sustainability.
5. In the event federal funds are used, and to the extent applicable, federal guidelines
must be met, including but not limited to: contractor solicitation, bidding and
selection; wage rates; and federal laws and regulations.
6. The Agency shall maintain documentation of any necessary land use approvals and
permits required by the jurisdiction in which the project is located.
7. The Agency shall submit monitoring quarterly reports through completion of the
project, and annually thereafter, and shall submit a final budget upon project
completion. If applicable, Agency shall submit initial tenant information as required
by SKHHP.
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8. Agency shall maintain the project in good and habitable condition for the duration of
period of affordability.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Funds will be in the form of a deferred, contingent, forgivable loan. Loan terms
will account for various factors, including loan terms from other fund sources and
available cash flow. Final loan terms shall be determined prior to release of funds
and must be approved by SKHHP Staff.
2. A covenant is recorded ensuring affordability for at least 50 years, with size and
affordability distribution per the following table. Limited changes to the matrix may
be considered based on reasonable justification as approved by SKHHP staff. If the
project is unsuccessful in securing Housing Choice Vouchers, the project may
shift an allocation of units set aside at 30% AMI to either 50% or 60% AMI.
Affordability Total
30% 35
30-50% 28
60% 26
Total 89
3. The net developer fee shall be established at the time of finalizing the Contract
Budget. Net developer fee is defined as that portion of the developer fee paid out of
capital funding sources and does not include the deferred portion which is paid out
of cash flow from operations after being placed in service.
4. SKHHP staff shall review and approve the services budget and services plan for
consistency with application.
5. Timeframe for funding commitment. The funding commitment continues for thirty-
six (36) months from the date of Council approval and shall expire thereafter if all
conditions are not satisfied. An extension may be requested to SKHHP staff no later
than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. At that time, the Agency wil l provide
a status report on progress to date and expected schedule for start of construction
and project completion. The SKHHP Executive Board will consider a twelve-month
extension only on the basis of documented, meaningful progress in bringing the
project to readiness or completion. At a minimum, the Agency will demonstrate that
all capital funding has been secured or is likely to be secured within a reasonable
period of time.
6. The project will contain a 20% set aside for households with a disability, and 40%
set aside for homeless households, unless otherwise approved by SKHHP staff.
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3. ECOTHRIVE – BURIEN
Funding request: $700,000 - $1,000,000
Executive Board recommendation: $0
PROJECT SUMMARY OVERVIEW
EcoThrive is requesting grant funds in the amount of $700,000 - $1,000,000 for a
homeownership project located in Burien. The project proposal is to provide permanent
affordability through a limited-equity cooperative formed by homeowners as well as a
community land trust that holds the land in trust. The proposed project is the new
construction of 26 houses ranging in size from 350 square feet to 650 square feet for
households earning between 30 and 50% of area median income (AMI).
The property currently consists of a single family residential house that is uninhabitable.
The property is currently zoned single family residential that allows for 6 dwelling units
per acre. EcoThrive has submitted an application for the City of Burien’s affordable
housing demonstration program that would allow for a greater density of housing than is
currently allowed on the property. Estimated approval for the affordable housing
demonstration program is March of 2023.
FUNDING RATIONALE
The Executive Board supports the concept of the EcoThrive housing proposal but does
not recommend funding at this time. The Executive Board would welcome an
application in the next funding round. This would provide an opportunity for EcoThrive to
address the issues identified below:
• Further develop the plan for operational support of the limited equity cooperative
and other supportive services.
• Further develop and identify the plan for qualifying households for home loans.
• Sweat equity at 10 hours per month in perpetuity may be a significant challenge
for some households.
• Obtain approval for City of Burien Affordable Housing Demonstration Program or
pursuit of other land use changes that support the development proposal.
• Include development cost estimate that helps establish soundness of
development budget.
• Further development of building design, parking, and conformance with zoning
requirements.
• Further develop plan for engaging, connecting, and working with households
proposing to serve.
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ATTACHMENT 1: Proposed Funding Sources
Jurisdiction
Total contributed to
SKHHP Housing
Capital Fund
Habitat for
Humanity - Burien
Mercy Housing
Northwest -
Burien Family
Housing
Unallocated
Auburn $305,338 $63,257.27 $230,532.27 $11,548.46
Burien $146,350 $30,319.52 $110,495.25 $5,535.23
Des Moines $51,777 $10,726.71 $39,091.99 $1,958.30
Federal Way $243,141 $50,371.84 $183,573.11 $9,196.05
Kent $330,312 $68,431.17 $249,387.81 $12,493.02
Normandy
Park $2,863 $593.13 $2,161.58 $108.28
Renton $337,320 $69,883.02 $254,678.90 $12,758.08
Tukwila $30,976 $6,417.34 $23,387.09 $1,171.57
Total $1,448,077 $300,000 $1,093,308 $54,769
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ATTACHMENT 2: Project Economic Summaries
Applicant: Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties
Project Name: Burien
Location: 515 & 511 S. 136th Street, Burien, WA 98168
Project Description: New development of 20 homeownership condominium units
Financing Sources:
Funding source Proposed Amount Status
SKHHP $300,000 Applied
Housing Trust Fund $1,125,000 Committed
King County HOME $1,547,282 Committed
Fund for Humanity (developer) $4,860,994
CHIP $568,500 Committed
TOTAL $8,401,776
Development Budget:
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
Land acquisition $1,020,000 $51,000
Soft costs $414,250 $20,713
Development costs $6,734,026 $336,701
Other development costs $233,500 $11,675
TOTAL $8,401,776 $420,089
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Applicant: Mercy Housing Northwest
Project Name: Burien Family Housing
Location: 12845 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA 98146
Project Description: New development of 89 unit mixed-income rental housing
Financing Sources:
Funding source Proposed Amount Status
SKHHP $1,093,308 Applied
Land donation $1,750,000 Committed
Bank loan $10,390,926
4% LIHTC equity $16,523,298 To apply in 2024
Deferred developer fee $2,018,987
State Housing Trust Fund $5,000,000 To apply 2023
Amazon grant $5,000,000 Applied
King County $4,900,000 Applied
Mercy loan fund (developer) $750,000
TOTAL $47,426,519
Development Budget
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
Land acquisition (donation) $1,750,000 $19,663
Soft costs $5,974,879 $67,134
Construction costs $36,540,135 $410,563
Other development costs $3,161,000 $35,517
TOTAL $47,426,519 $532,882
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