Planning 2021-01-28 Item 2 - Adoption of 12/10/20 Minutes

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PC Public Meeting 12/10/20 Page 2 Approximately 20% of all households, or over 54,000 families in the sub -region are cost -burdened by rent or mortgage. Tukwila -Specific Highlights from the South King County Collaboration: It is projected that Tukwila needs to build 4,224 new housing units by 2040. Approximately 1,100 should be affordable housing, for those earning between 0-50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) which would serve households making up to $51,700 income annually. There was a 31% increase in the average 2 -bedroom apartments between 2013 - 2020, ($1,047 - $1,374). There was a 126% increase in median home sales prices between 2013 - 2020, ($182,500 - $412,00). Of the six South King County Cities, Tukwila's rent increased the least, but the median home sales price increased the most. 60% of owner -occupied households and 84% of renter -occupied households making 0-50% of the AMI are cost -burdened (they spend more than 30% of their income on housing). 34% of owner -occupied households and 47% of renter -occupied households making 0-50% of the AMI are severely cost -burdened (they spend more than 50% of their income on housing). Tukwila's Individual Portion of the Plan: A Public Engagement Plan has been developed as a joint effort between the consultant and City staff. Public outreach is currently being conducted with stakeholders in one-on-one interviews and focus groups. Approximately 25 to 30 people are being interviewed to understand what they are seeing on the ground in terms of housing affordability and quality around Tukwila International Boulevard as well as what they think are the greatest housing needs. A public engagement summary will be completed as well as a housing assessment and housing policy framework, and an opportunity and barriers mitigation report. Additional outreach including a virtual open house will be conducted in late February or early March. Next Steps: Staff will provide the PC with an update, first quarter of 2021. In March, the PC will hold a public hearing. Staff will provide the PC with recommendations to consider. The PC will forward their recommendations to the City Council, by April 2021. The Plan must be adopted by June 2021, which is required based on the grant guidelines. Staff also answered several questions for the PC and offered to meet one-on-one with the PC if interested. Following are some questions and comments from the PC: 2 Commissioner Strander asked if the 4,224 new housing units that need to be built is citywide? Commissioner Stark asked for clarification on how the structures should look. Commissioner Simmons asked for clarification on the housing strategy elements listed on pages 39-49 of the packet? Commissioner Reay inquired on the timeline regarding community engagement, and whether this item will come back to PC in February? Staff noted they will hold a virtual open house, Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov