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2020-06-18 Citizens Housing Commission Packet1 11 111 1 CITIZENS' I IOUSING COMMISSION Edmonds Citizens' Housing Commission Public Comments may be sent to Housing.Pub.Comments@edmondswa.gov June 18, 2020 Technology Tips for This Call • Make sure when logging in that your username reflects your name. • To change your name click on 'Participants' — Hover over your name in the list and click 'More' then 'Rename'. ME •Use your computer to connect to Zoom. • Use the hand raise function to request to speak to the group or to indicate a vote. • To access the raise hand function click on 'Participants' — The 'Raise hand' button is at the bottom of the participants list. R � Use a headset or take call from a quiet space to reduce background noise/echo. 0Keep your phone or headset muted unless you are speaking to the group. Technology Support Brent Edgar, IT Support, Cascadia Consulting Group Phone: (206) 449-1172 Email: brent@cascadiaconsulting.com Voting Format • Any member can make a motion to vote - a second is required. • The vote will be taken by voice • We will ask all in favor to unmute and say 'Yes' • We will ask all opposed to unmute say 'No' • If the vote sounds close, a roll call vote will be taken immediately. 6 REMINDER: Use the hand raise function to request to speak to the group. Agenda 1. Call to Order & Agenda Overview 2. Land Acknowledgment & Roll Call 3. Alternate Comments 4. Approval of June 11 Meeting Notes 5. Policy Committee Updates (5 min) 6. Continue Selection of First Round Policy Ideas for Public Input (60 min) 7. Proposal for Memo to Council (5 min) 8. Reflections on Progress (5 min) 9. Next Steps for Online Open House &Quarterly Reports (10 min) 10.Wrap-up &Adjourn (5 min) coarnmission r ^A Rules • Be patient, direct, and honest in respectful consideration of each other's views. • Take responsibility for our own issues and problems. • Be sensitive to different communication styles and needs. • Come prepared to use meeting time productively. • Be present and engaged throughout the meeting. • Provide sufficient notice if unable to make a scheduled meeting. • Strive to reach common ground. • It is okay to agree to disagree. • Allow one person to speak at a time. • Speak clearly to ensure everyone at the table can hear Land Acknowledgement We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water. Roll Call Commissioners Karen Haase Herrick Jim Ogonowski Keith Soltner Weijia Wu George Keefe Eva -Denise Miller Nichole Franko Michael McMurray Tanya Kataria Greg Long Jess Blanch Alena Nelson-Vietmeier Judi Gladstone Will Chen Bob Throndsen Alternates Leif Warren Wendy Wyatt Kenneth Sund Shirley Havenga Rick Nishino Jean Salls Tana Axtelle Council Liaisons Vivian Olsen Luke Distelhorst REMINDER: Unmute yourself to speak to the group. Mute again when finished. Public Comment Public Comments can be sent to Housinig.Pub.Comments@EdmondsWA.Gov Thank you! Alternate Comments • Each alternate may provide comments for up to 1 minute LOREMINDER: Use the hand raise function to speak to the group. June 11 Meeting Notes • Included in meeting packet — pages 4-5 Reminder on Voting • Any member can make a motion to vote — a second is required. • The vote will be taken by voice • We will ask all in favor to unmute and say 'Yes' • We will ask all opposed to unmute say 'No' 0 If the vote sounds close, a roll call vote will be taken immediately. 6/11 Meeting Decisions —Page 5 • Commission voted to select policy ideas as concepts and allow for further refinement of policy idea language with City staff, Cascadia, and Committee members to ensure it is accessible for public input Policy Ideas selected at 6/11 Meeting for Public Input • City Resources • Commission selected all policy ideas under the Resources category to move forward for public input • Accessory Dwelling Units • Commission decided to group the policy ideas under ADU's and move them forward as a whole. City staff will work with the Committees to group and format the ADU policy ideas. Policy Committee Updates 5 min - Page 6 Policy Committee Updates Since 6/11 • Resources Committee: Clarification on funding for future use of state tax credit ; consideration of minor wording updates; • Incentives and Requirements Committee: Confirmation that the Multifamily Tax Exemption Program will be a subject for Round 2 policy ideas; suggestions for language on ADUs and other topics • Housing Types Committee: Removal of the policy idea for allowing duplex and two -unit townhouse buildings in single-family residential zones; suggestions for ADU language; • Zoning Standards Committee: Proposal for more specific language regarding transition areas; suggestions about ADU language. Continue Selection of First Round Policy Ideas for Public Input 60 min - Page 7 Continue Selection of First Round Policy Ideas for Public Input • Walk through each policy topic category and discuss, the select using thumbs up/thumbs down feature • Are selecting the policy ideas as a concept What happens with the policy ideas selected? 1. Staff work with policy committees and the Community Engagement Committee to further refine policy idea language 2. Staff work with consultant team to put policy ideas into online open house and survey format Format for Online Open House & Survey • July s - august z • Will include information on the Commission, description of Policy Ideas being explored (written and in video), and an embedded survey Presentation of Policy Ideas in the Online Open House Title: A short name for the policy idea. Example: "Permitting Process" Background: A brief explanation that gives context to the Commission's policy idea. Policy Idea: A statement of the Commission's policy idea in simple, concise language. Rating: This section will be where survey -takers can indicate their rating of the policy idea. Process for Selecting Round 1 Policy Ideas • 5-8 minutes per topic category, starting with the Transition Areas category • Will use the thumbs up/thumbs down function to indicate if you want the idea to move forward • To access the thumbs up/thumbs down hand function click on 'Participants'. Click the 'more' button at the bottom of the participants list to see the thumbs up/down function. Key Discussion Questions • Does this policy idea relate to the Commission's Mission? • Would you like to move this policy idea forward for public input? Remaining Round 1 Policy Ideas for Public Input Selection: • Transition areas • Housing types • Development fee issues • City processes and programs • Design guidelines • Neighborhood improvements Commission's Mission "Develop, for Council consideration, diverse housing policy options designed to expand the range of housing (including rental and owned) available in Edmonds — irrespective of age, gender, race religious affiliation, physical disability, or sexual orientation:' Transition Areas Housing Types Formerly "Missing Middle" Housing Transition Areas 1. Increase low -density multi -family residential housing (such as triplexes, fourplexes, courtyard apartments, townhomes, and/or mixed use) along transit routes that are also adjacent to commercial zones. OR 2. Designate transition areas that are currently zoned RS-8 AND are adjacent to multifamily or commercial zones. Encourage small-scale multifamily there i.e., duplexes, triplexes & quadraplexes. Site Requirements: Require transition areas to have parking and green space. Key Discussion Questions • Does this fit with the Commission's mission? • Would you like to move the policy idea forward for public input? REMINDER: Use the hand raise function to request to speak to the group. L Use thumbs up/down function to indicate if policy should move forward. Housing Types 1. Provide development townhouse buildings guidance or incentives that encourage duplex or two -unit in lieu of one large single-family house. Key Discussion Questions • Does this fit with the Commission's mission? • Would you like to move the policy idea forward for public input? REMINDER: Use the hand raise function to request to speak to the group. 661. Use thumbs up/down function to indicate if policy should move forward. Development Fees/Impacts Development Fees/Impacts 1. Revise the Edmonds Comprehensive Plan (Transportation Element) to have more options and goals, especially for parking capacity and possible funding of parking facilities. 2. Have the City's Public Works Department run a cost analysis on various utility fees to see if increases to connection fees for new development are justified. Key Discussion Questions • Does this fit with the Commission's mission? • Would you like to move the policy idea forward for public input? REMINDER: Use the hand raise function to request to speak to the group. Use thumbs up/down function to indicate if policy should move forward. City Processes Programs City Processes & Programs 1. Zoning Code Update: Simplify zoning regulations. Use diagrams, pictures, and tables in place of text where applicable. Use plain language where text is necessary. 2. Permit Process: Reduce the number of conditional uses to streamline the permit process. 3. Childcare Program: Explore establishment of a City -funded child care program for Edmonds families in need Key Discussion Questions • Does this fit with the Commission's mission? • Would you like to move the policy idea forward for public input? REMINDER: Use the hand raise function to request to speak to the group. Use thumbs up/down function to indicate if policy should move forward. Design Guidelines Design Guidelines 1. Require a percentage of larger (3-4 bedroom) units in new multi -family projects. 2. Require a certain percentage of ADA accessible units in new multi -family projects. 3. Develop multi -family design guidelines. Key Discussion Questions • Does this fit with the Commission's mission? • Would you like to move the policy idea forward for public input? REMINDER: Use the hand raise function to request to speak to the group. Use thumbs up/down function to indicate if policy should move forward. Neighborhood Improvements Neighborhood Improvements 1. Prioritize enhancing neighborhoods through a) street and sidewalk improvements and b) housing safety code enforcement. Key Discussion Questions • Does this fit with the Commission's mission? • Would you like to move the policy idea forward for public input? REMINDER: Use the hand raise function to request to speak to the group. Use thumbs up/down function to indicate if policy should move forward. Policy Ideas for Round 2 • Multifamily Tax Exemption (MTFE) • Community Land Trusts Policy Committee Next Steps Next Steps • Staff and Cascadia will work with policy committees and Community Engagement Committee to refine policy idea language for public input • Policy ideas will be included in the survey (online and hard copy) as part of public engagement effort July 9 Meeting • Discuss Round 2 policy ideas Proposal for Memo to City Council 5 min — Page 9 Proposal for Memo to City Council Commission may decide to: • Not act on June 18 • Move, second, and vote on whether to approve memo • Defer any action to the next Commission meeting • Take some other action. Reminder on Voting • Any member can make a motion to vote - a second is required. • The vote will be taken by voice • We will ask all in favor to unmute and say 'Yes' • We will ask all opposed to unmute say 'No' • If the vote sounds close, a roll call vote will be taken immediately. 6 REMINDER: Use the hand raise function to speak to the group. Reflections on Progress 5 min —Page 11 Community Engagement 10 min Next Steps • Will continue working with policy committees to refine the online open house policy idea language • Will continue meeting with the Community Engagement Committee • Have discussed an outreach strategy, including digital notifications, community group emails, and a random sample mailing to 3,500 residents • Will connect with policy committees to schedule a time to film policy idea videos • Filming will occur June23-30 • Will be filmed via a 1-hour Zoom meeting • Talking points will follow the structure of the online open house Quarterly Report to Council Page 12 Wrap-up & Adjourn 5 min CITIZENS' I IOUSING COMMISSION Thank you. Edmonds Citizens' Housing Commission June 18, 2020