HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2014-05-13 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila
Community Affairs &
Parks Committee
• Joe Duffle, Chair
O Dennis Robertson
• Verna Seal
AGENDA
Distribution:
J. Duffie
D. Robertson
V. Seal
D. Quinn
Mayor Haggerton
D. Cline
C. O'Flaherty
S. Kerslake
L. Humphrey
E. Boykan
J. Pace
N. Gierloff
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 — 5:30 PM
HAZELNUT CONFERENCE ROOM
(formerly known as CR #3) at east entrance of City Hall
Item
Recommended Action
Page
1. PRESENTATION(S)
2. BUSINESS AGENDA
a. An Interlocal Agreement with King County regarding
a. Forward to 5/19 Consent
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CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds.
Agenda.
Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Program Manager
b. An Interlocal Agreement with the City of Seattle for
b. Forward to 5/19 Consent
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Hearing Examiner services.
Agenda.
Jack Pace, Community Development Director
c. Countywide Planning Policy Amendment.
c. Information only.
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Nora Gierloff, Deputy Community Development Director
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. MISCELLANEOUS
Next Scheduled Meeting: Wednesday, May28, 2014
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City of Tukwila
TO:
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton, David Cline
Community and Parks
FROM: Evie Boykan, Human Services Manager
DATE: May 6, 2014
SUBJECT: Inter local Cooperation Agreement Regarding the Community Development
Agreement
ISSUE
It is time for renewal of the King County Inter local agreement between the City of Tukwila and
King County. The agreement covers the Community Development Block Grant funds, the
HOME Investments Partnership Program and the Regional Affordable Housing Program. All
agreements address the general distribution of housing and community development funds for
the benefits of low to moderate income households. It also outlines the use of funds,
responsibilities and powers of the parties, general terms and the establishment and functions of
the interjurisdictional Joint Recommendations Committee (JRC). The JRC makes
recommendations to the King County Council as to how funds should be spent.
BACKGROUND
The Inter local Agreement establishes the framework as to how jurisdictions share in the
distribution and administration of funds made available from Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) and Regional Affordable Housing Funds (RHAP) (document recording fees).
DISCUSSION
City representatives and King county staff have negotiated some amendments for the new
agreement period of 2015-2017. These are outlined in both the transmittal letter to King County
Chair Larry Philips, and the bolded and underlined parts of the interlocal agreement. If the City
of Tukwila is to continue to be eligible to apply for and receive Community Development Block
Grant funds, and the benefits of the other funds, we must agree to continue to participate in the
Consortium and authorize the Mayor's signature on the attached agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to authorize the Mayor's signature on the agreement to be
addressed on the May 19, 2014 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
ATTACHMENTS
Transmittal letter to Larry Phillips
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with amended areas bolded and outlined.
In fomemointerloc20 15. Doc
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King County
Department of
Community and Human Services
Adrienne Quinn, Director
401 5th Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 263 -9100 Fax (206) 296 -5260
TTY Relay 711
May , 2014
The Honorable Larry Phillips
Chair, King County Council
Room 1200
COURTHOUSE
Dear Councilmember Phillips:
I am pleased to transmit an ordinance authorizing the Executive to enter into interlocal
cooperation agreements for the continuation of King County Consortia partnerships for the
administration of federal and local funds for affordable housing and community development: 1)
King County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consortium; 2) HOME
Investments Partnership Program (HOME) Consortium; and 3) Regional Affordable Housing
Program (RAHP) Consortium.
King County Code, Title 24, Chapter 13 (KCC 24.13) sets out the framework for consortia
relationships through interlocal cooperation agreements to share in the distribution and
administration of funds made available through the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD), and RAHP affordable housing funds established in the Revised
Code of Washington 36.22.178.
Pursuant to KCC 24.13, it is the policy of King County to partner and form urban county
consortia with the cities and towns in King County outside the City of Seattle for the HUD -
administered CDBG and HOME programs, and with all cities and towns in King County,
including Seattle, document recording fee surcharge funds for affordable housing (RAHP)
governed by RCW 36.22.178, which requires the County to enter interlocal agreements.
Pursuant to KCC 24.13.010, the CDBG, HOME and RAHP Agreements address the general
distribution of housing and community development funds for the benefit of very low to
moderate - income households, the use of funds, responsibilities and powers of the parties, general
As a large metropolitan city. Seattle receives an independent allocation of CDBG and HOME Program funds directly from
HUD.
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terms and the establishment and functions of an interjurisdictional Joint Recommendations
Committee (JRC).
The JRC is composed of city and county representatives, is advisory to the King County
Executive, and reviews and recommends specific projects as well as program guidelines for
programs to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME and RAHP funds.
King County Consortia Interlocal Agreements
The four King County Consortia interlocal agreements are established in KCC 24.13.010. They
are three -year agreements that coincide with the three -year CDBG and HOME urban county
qualification periods established by HUD. The four agreements currently in place are for the
qualification period of 2012 — 2014, and have either been updated or will be automatically
renewed for the 2012 — 2014 period. The four agreements are based on HUD qualification
criteria for the status of jurisdictions participating in an urban county consortium, and are
detailed below:
1) Regular CDBG Agreement. This agreement is for cities that do not qualify for CDBG or
HOME funds independently. The regular CDBG Agreement also covers participation in
the HOME Consortium.
2) CDBG Joint Agreement. This agreement is for cities that qualify to receive CDBG funds
independently, but choose instead to enter into a Joint Agreement with the county.
Through a Joint Agreement, a city makes their own decision about how to spend a portion
of the funds, and contributes the other portion of the funds to priorities of the CDBG
Consortium. Joint Agreement cities must also sign a separate HOME Consortium
Agreement.
3) HOME Program Agreement. This agreement is for cities that receive and administer
CDBG funds independently of the CDBG Consortium, but do not qualify to receive
HOME Program funds independently, and for CDBG Joint Agreement cities.
4) RAHP Agreement. This agreement is for the state - authorized document recording fees
for affordable housing governed by RCW 36.22.178. It is for all cities and towns in King
County, including the City of Seattle, which receives its own CDBG and HOME funds.
During the 2012 - 2014 urban county qualification period, 30 jurisdictions, including King
County, participated through a regular CDBG Agreement2, three jurisdictions participated
2 Regular CDBG Consortium jurisdictions: Algona, Beaux Arts, Black Diamond, Bothell, Burien, Carnation, Clyde
Hill, Covington, Des Moines, Duvall, Enumclaw, Hunts Point, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park,
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through a CDBG Joint Agreement3, seven jurisdictions participated through a HOME Program
Agreement4, and 25 jurisdictions participated in the RAHP Agreements.
The City of Kirkland has reached the threshold for qualification as a metropolitan city
entitlement with HUD, and has expressed its desire to enter in a CDBG Joint Agreement for the
2015 -2017 qualification period.
Amendments to the CDBG Consortia Interlocal Agreements
Staff in the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS), Housing and Community
Development Program (HCD) conducted a series of meetings with representatives from the
participating Regular CDBG and CDBG Joint Agreement consortia partner cities in the fall of
2013 and early 2014. Through those meetings, amendments and renewals to the CDBG
agreements have been negotiated and agreed upon. The Consortium's JRC has approved the
amendments.
Regular CDBG Agreement
The parties to this agreement have negotiated the following amendments for the new
qualification period of 2015 — 2017.
Amendments Concerning General Distribution of Funds - The primary amendments to the
CDBG Agreements are in the section of the agreement addressing the distribution of CDBG
funds to consortium priorities, as follows:
1) The percentage of CDBG funds for administration and planning will remain at 20
percent, as allowed by HUD; this sub - section contains new language that allows the
percentage for administration and planning to change if the federal government changes
the allowable percentage, with JRC approval.
2) The agreement is now explicit that the CDBG Consortium desires to allocate a full 15
percent of the CDBG funds for human services, the maximum percentage currently
allowed by HUD for human services (the language allows the Consortium to increase or
decrease the percentage if the maximum allowable percentage is changed by HUD). The
Consortium will determine the percentage of the total amount of human services funds
Maple Valley, Medina, Mercer Island, Newcastle, North Bend, Pacific, Sammamish, SeaTac, Skykomish,
Snoqualmie, Tukwila, Woodinville and Yarrow Point.
s Joint Agreement jurisdictions: Redmond, Renton and Shoreline.
a HOME Agreement jurisdictions: Auburn, Bellevue, Federal Way, Kent, Redmond, Renton and Shoreline.
5 RAHP jurisdictions: Auburn, Beaux Arts, Bellevue, Black Diamond, Burien, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Covington,
Enumclaw, Federal Way, Hunts Point, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kent, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Pacific,
Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, Seatac, Seattle, Snoqualmie, Tukwila.
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that will be dedicated for the Housing Stability homeless prevention program and other
homeless activities through the consortium -wide Consolidated Housing and Community
Development Plan, which is being updated this year for the next five -year period of 2015-
2019.
3) The consortium -wide Housing Repair Program is reduced to receive 20 percent of the
CDBG funds, rather than 25 percent. There is unchanged language that allows the JRC to
review the percentage if there is a substantial change in overall funding or need for
housing repair.
4) The remaining CDBG funds for the two sub - regional competitive funds, South and
North/East, is increased from 40 percent to 45 percent of the CDBG funds. The language
is explicit that the two sub - regions may propose different priorities and may divide a sub -
regional fund for more than one competitive process. A sub - region may also allocate
additional funds to the Housing Repair Program for the benefit of residents of the sub-
region.
5) The Agreement is explicit that the Consortium may adopt guidelines through the JRC to
guide details of Consortium procedures, program implementation, etc.
Other Amendments — other minor amendments include the following:
1) The Agreement now has explicit references to include Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
funds as consortium funds, which is a new requirement of HUD (ESG funds have always
been treated as Consortium funds, but were not explicitly referenced in the Agreement).
These funds specifically address homelessness and the Consortium receives a portion of
ESG funds directly from HUD, and another portion through the State Department of
Commerce.
2) Definitions were added to clarify the Agreement.
3) New language is added that reduces the quorum required for votes of the Regular CDBG
Consortium members (from five members to four members), which is a smaller subset of
the full JRC; this amendment was approved by the JRC during 2013.
4) References regarding "Suburban Cities" were changed to "Sound Cities" to reflect the
new name of the organization.
5) Language was added to the "powers and duties" of the JRC regarding the monitoring of
equitable use of CDBG funds throughout the Consortium over time pursuant to
Consortium Guidelines.
CDBG Joint Agreement
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The Joint Agreement cities participated in the CDBG Consortium meetings regarding the
amendments listed above, and have negotiated parallel amendments, as relevant to the CDBG
Joint Agreement, for the new qualification period of 2015 — 2017.
Automatic Renewal of HOME and RAHP Agreements
HOME Program Agreement
The parties to this agreement for the HOME Consortium 2012 — 2014 desire to allow the
agreement to automatically renew for a new three -year qualification period, pursuant to the
automatic renewal clause. There is one new eligible city, Kirkland, which intends to join the
HOME Consortium and to sign a HOME Agreement for the new qualification period 2015 -
2017.
RAHP Agreement
The parties to this agreement for the RAHP consortium 2012 -2014 desire to allow the agreement
to automatically renew for a new three year qualification period, pursuant to the automatic
renewal clause. The eleven cities that did not sign a RAHP Agreement for 2012 — 2014 will have
the opportunity to sign the updated agreement this year for the new qualification period 2015-
2017.
Closing
Amendments to the two CDBG Agreements are noted in bold type and underlining in
attachments A and B to this ordinance. The HOME and RAHP Agreements, which have not been
amended, are provided in attachments C and D to this ordinance.
Letters from the Housing and Community Development Program were sent to every city eligible
to participate in one or more of the King County consortia in April 2014, pursuant to HUD
requirements for notice to eligible cities. The letters notified each city of their options concerning
the consortia, with copies of the relevant agreements attached for their review and approval.
The King County Council is asked to approve the King County Consortium Agreements in
substantially the form of the attached documents, for subsequent signature by the Executive. I
request your expedient consideration of this legislation, as the HUD timeline is extremely tight to
get all of cities' elected councils to approve the agreements, sign the agreements, return the
agreements to King County for signature, record the agreements and file them with HUD. A
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delay in the timely signature of these agreements could jeopardize the receipt of the King County
Consortia's funds from HUD for the new qualification period.
If you would like any additional information, please contact Adrienne Quinn, Department of
Community and Human Services Director, at 206 - 263 -9100.
Sincerely,
Dow Constantine
King County Executive
Enclosures
cc: King County Councilmembers
ATTN: Michael Woywod, Chief of Staff, King County Council
Anne Noris, Clerk of the Council
Joe Woods, Council Relations Director, Office of the King County Executive
Dwight Dively, Director, Office of Performance Strategy and Budget
Adrienne Quinn, Director, Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)
Greg Ferland, Division Director, Community Services Division (CSD), DCHS
ATTN: Cheryl Markham, Program Manager, Housing and Community
Development Program, CSD, DCHS
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INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
REGARDING THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between King County (hereinafter the "County ") and
the City of , (hereinafter the "City ")
said parties to this Agreement each being a unit of general local government in the State of
Washington.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the federal government, through adoption and administration of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974 (the "Act "), as amended, will make available to King
County Community Development Block Grant funds, hereinafter referred to as "CDBG ", for
expenditure during the 2015, 2016 and 2017 funding years; and
WHEREAS, the area encompassed by unincorporated King County and all participating cities,
has been designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
( "HUD "), as an urban county for the purpose of receiving CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, the Act directs HUD to distribute to each urban county a share of the annual
appropriation of CDBG funds based on formula, taking into consideration the social and
economic characteristics of the urban county; and
WHEREAS, the Act allows participation of units of general government within an urban county
in undertaking activities that further the goals of the CDBG program within the urban county;
and
WHEREAS, the CDBG Regulations require the acceptance of the King County Consortium
Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan ( "Consolidated Plan ") by participating
jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, King County is responsible to the federal government for all activities undertaken
with CDBG funds and shall ensure that all CDBG assurances and certifications King County is
required to submit to HUD with the Annual Action Plan are met; and
WHEREAS, King County and the participating jurisdictions agree that it is mutually desirable
and beneficial to enter into a consortium arrangement pursuant to and authorized by the National
Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, 42 USC 12701 et. seq. and 24 CFR Part 92 for
purposes of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, hereinafter referred to as "HOME
Program ", and to cooperate in undertaking HOME Program activities; and
WHEREAS, King County and the participating jurisdictions agree that it is mutually
desirable and beneficial to enter into a consortium arrangement pursuant to and
authorized by the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of
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2009, for purposes of the Emergency Solutions Grant Program, hereinafter referred to as
"ESG ", and to cooperate in undertaking ESG activities; and
WHEREAS, King County shall undertake CDBG, ESG and HOME Program- funded activities
in participating incorporated jurisdictions as specified in the Consolidated Plan by granting funds
to those jurisdictions and to other qualifying entities to carry out such activities; and
WHEREAS, King County and the participating jurisdictions are committed to targeting CDBG,
ESG and HOME Program funds to ensure benefit for very low to moderate - income persons as
defined by HUD; and
WHEREAS, King County and the participating jurisdictions recognize that needs of very low to
moderate - income persons may cross jurisdictional boundaries and therefore can be considered
regional and sub - regional needs as well as local needs; and
WHEREAS, King County, in conjunction with the participating jurisdictions, must submit an
Annual Action Plan to HUD, which is a requirement to receive CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, entered into pursuant to and
in accordance with the State Interlocal Cooperation Act, RCW Chap. 39.34, is to form an urban
county consortium, ( "Consortium "), for planning the distribution and administration of CDBG,
ESG, HOME Program, and other federal funds received on behalf of the Consortium from HUD,
and for execution of activities in accordance with and under authority of the Act:
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREGOING CIRCUMSTANCES
AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN, IT IS
AGREED THAT:
I. GENERAL AGREEMENT
The County and City agree to cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking, activities
which further the development of viable urban communities funded from annual CDBG
and HOME Program funds from federal fiscal years 2015, 2016 and 2017 appropriations,
from recaptured funds and from any program income generated from the expenditure of
such funds. These activities include the provision of decent housing, homeless assistance,
and a suitable living environment and economic development opportunities, principally
for persons with very low to moderate incomes.
II. DEFINITIONS
A. "JRC" means the inter - jurisdictional Joint Recommendations Committee as
described in Section V of this Agreement.
B. "CDBG Consortium Partners" means jurisdictions that are official HUD -
recognized participants in the CDBG Consortium through a signed
Interlocal Agreement.
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C. "Consolidated Plan" is the King County Consortium Consolidated Housing
and Community Development Plan, a HUD - required plan that identifies
needs and contains a strategic plan to guide the investment of HUD CDBG,
HOME and ESG funds for a multi -year period not to exceed five years.
III. GENERAL DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
The distribution of CDBG and HOME Program funds for the King County urban county
Consortium shall be governed by the provisions below.
Planning and Administration:
A. The Administrative and Planning Set - asides for the CDBG and the HOME
Programs, to be reserved by the County to meet the County's responsibility
to meet all HUD requirements for planning and administration, shall be the
maximum allowable by HUD [currently twenty (20) percent of the CDBG
funds available from the annual entitlement and twenty (20) percent of
program income, and ten (10) percent of the HOME Program funds
available from the annual entitlement and ten (10) percent of program
incomel. If the current percentages for CDBG and /or HOME administration
and planning are changed at the federal level, the Consortium may allow the
percentage retained by the County to change, following review and
recommendation by the Joint Recommendations Committee ( "JRC "), as
provided in Section V, and approval by the Metropolitan King County
Council, as provided in Section VI.
Public/Human Services:
B. The Human Services Set -aside of CDBG shall be the maximum allowable by
HUD for human services [currently fifteen (15) percent of the funds available
from the CDBG annual entitlement and fifteen (15) percent of program
income]. The Human Services Set - aside, including Housing Stability
homeless prevention activities and other homeless activities, shall be
determined by the CDBG Consortium Partners and approved by the JRC in
the Consortium's most current Consolidated Housing and Community
Development Plan.
Housing Repair:
C. The Housing Repair Program Set -aside shall be twenty (20) percent of the
funds available from the CDBG entitlement and twenty (20) percent of
program income (this percentage is discretionary and not required or limited
by HUD). The JRC may periodically review and recommend increases or
decreases to this percentage if, in its judgment, there has been a substantial
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change in the Consortium's overall funding or need for housing repair that
justifies an increase or decrease.
Remaining Capital Funding:
D. The remaining entitlement and program income funds, as well as any
recaptured or prior year funds, shall be divided into two separate funds for
the two sub - regions of the county: 1) north /east sub - region; and 2) south sub-
region. The percentage split between the two funds shall be equal to the
percentage of low to moderate- income population represented by each sub-
region. Each sub - region may propose funding priorities and allocate
portions of the sub - region's funds to such priorities for separate competitive
processes. Such competitive processes must be for eligible activities that are
consistent with the King County Consortium Consolidated Housing and
Community Development Plan. A sub - region may also elect to allocate
additional funds to the Consortium's Housing Repair Program for the
benefit of residents of the sub - region.
1. The north /east sub - region shall include those cities in the north and
east and those portions of unincorporated King County that lie north
of Interstate 90. The cities of Mercer Island, Newcastle, Issaquah, and
North Bend, which are at or near the Interstate 90 border, along with
their designated potential annexation areas, also shall be included in
the north /east sub - region.
2. The south sub - region shall include those cities south of Interstate 90
and those portions of unincorporated King County that he south of
Interstate 90, except for the cities of Mercer Island, Newcastle,
Issaquah, and North Bend and their potential annexation areas,
which are part of the north /east sub - region.
3. The formula for dividing the funds between the two sub - regions shall
be based on each sub - region's share of the Consortium's low to
moderate - income population.
CDBG Guidelines to Address Programmatic Details:
E. The CDBG Consortium Partners may propose King County Consortium
CDBG, ESG and HOME Guidelines, for approval by the JRC, to guide the
Consortium regarding details of program implementation, including, but not
limited to, funding guidelines, frequency of application processes,
Consortium procedures and goals for geographic equity in the distribution of
funds over time.
IV. USE OF FUNDS: GENERAL PROVISIONS
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A. Funds shall be used to support the goals, objectives and strategies of the King
County Consortium Consolidated Housing and Community Development
Plan.
B. Funds shall be used in accordance with the CDBG regulations at 24 CFR Part
570, Home Program regulations at 24 CFR Part 92, and all other applicable
federal regulations.
V. JOINT RECOMMENDATIONS COMMITTEE
An inter - jurisdictional Joint Recommendations Committee ( "JRC ") was established
through the 2009 – 2011 CDBG/HOME Consortium Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement and through King County Code Chapter 24.13, and is hereby adopted as
part of this Agreement.
A. Composition —The JRC for the CDBG /HOME Consortium shall be composed of
three county representatives and eight cities representatives.
1. The three county representatives shall be King County Executive staff with
broad policy responsibilities and /or department directors. County
representatives shall be specified in writing and, where possible, shall be
consistently the same persons from meeting to meeting.
2. Four of the cities representatives shall be from those cities signing this
interlocal cooperation agreement, two from each sub - region.
3. The remaining four cities representatives shall be from cities that qualify
to receive CDBG entitlement funds directly from HUD and that are not
signing this agreement, but are signing either Joint Agreements or HOME
Program -only agreements. These latter four representatives shall have no
vote on matters specific to the jurisdictions that are parties to this
Agreement.
4. The chairperson and vice- chairperson of the JRC shall be chosen from
among the members of the JRC by a majority vote of the members for a
term of one year beginning with the first meeting of the calendar year.
Attendance of five members of the entire body of eleven members of the
JRC for the CDBG /HOME Consortium shall constitute a quorum for
voting matters in which all members of the JRC are eligible to vote. For
voting items of the Regular CDBG Consortium, in which only seven
members may vote (those identified in sub - sections 1 and 2 of this
section), four members shall constitute a quorum, made up of two
King County representatives and two city representatives.
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B. Appointments —The King County Executive shall appoint the three county
representatives. The participating cities shall provide for the appointment of their
shared representatives in a manner to be determined by those cities through the
Sound Cities Association or other agreed -upon mechanism for the execution of
shared appointing authority. The Sound Cities Association or other agreed
mechanism will select four jurisdictions of varying size from among those signing
this Agreement, two from the north /east sub - region and two from the south sub-
region. The cities representatives shall be elected officials, chief administrative
officers, or persons who report directly to the chief administrative officer and who
have broad policy responsibilities; e.g., planning directors, department directors,
etc. Members of the JRC shall serve for two years, or at the pleasure of their
respective appointing authorities.
C. Powers and Duties —The JRC shall be empowered to:
1. Review and recommend to the King County Executive all policy matters
concerning the Consortium CDBG, ESG and HOME Program, including
but not limited to the Consolidated Plan and related plans and policies.
2. Review and recommend to the King County Executive the projects and
programs to be undertaken with CDBG funds, ESG funds and HOME
Program funds, including the Administrative Set - aside.
3. Monitor and ensure that all geographic areas and actively
participating jurisdictions benefit from CDBG, ESG and HOME
Program funded activities over time, so far as is feasible considering
eligible applications submitted within the goals, objectives and
strategies of the Consolidated Plan: 1) there is equity in distribution of
funds pursuant to proportion of the region's low to moderate - income
population; and, 2) equity is achieved over time pursuant to
Consortium Guidelines adopted by the JRC to the extent feasible.
D. Advisory Committees to JRC —In fulfilling its duty to review and recommend
projects and programs to be undertaken with the CDBG, ESG and HOME
Program funds, the JRC shall consider the advice of sub - regional inter -
jurisdictional advisory committees. Sub - regional advisory committees, made up
of one representative from each participating jurisdiction in a sub - region that
wishes to participate, shall be convened to assist in the review and
recommendation of projects and programs to be undertaken in that sub - region.
The JRC may also solicit recommendations from other inter jurisdictional housing
and community development committees.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES AND POWERS OF KING COUNTY
A. Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Agreement, the County as
the applicant and grantee for CDBG, ESG and HOME Program funds has
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responsibility for and assumes all obligations in the execution of the CDBG, ESG
and HOME Programs, including final responsibility for selecting and executing
activities, and submitting to HUD the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans,
and related plans and reports, including the Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice and the Fair Housing Action Plan. Nothing contained in this
Agreement shall be construed as an abdication of those responsibilities and
obligations.
B. The Metropolitan King County Council shall have authority and responsibility for
all policy matters, including the Consolidated Plan, upon review and recom-
mendation by the JRC.
C. The Metropolitan King County Council shall have authority and responsibility for
all fund allocation matters, including approval of the annual CDBG, ESG and
HOME Program Administrative Set - asides and appropriation of all CDBG, ESG
and HOME Program funds.
D. The King County Executive, as administrator of the CDBG, ESG and HOME
Programs, shall have authority and responsibility for all administrative
requirements for which the County is responsible to the federal government.
E. The King County Executive shall have authority and responsibility for all fund
control and disbursements.
F. The King County Executive shall have the authority and responsibility to staff the
JRC and provide liaison between HUD and the urban county Consortium. County
Executive staff shall prepare and present to the JRC evaluation reports or
recommendations concerning specific proposals or policies, and any other
material deemed necessary by the JRC to help it fulfill its powers and duties in IV.
C., above.
G. King County Executive staff shall have the authority and responsibility to
communicate and consult with participating jurisdictions on CDBG, ESG and
HOME Program policy and program matters in a timely manner.
H. King County Executive staff shall have the authority and responsibility to convene
sub - regional advisory committees made up of representatives from participating
jurisdictions in the sub - region, to advise the JRC on the allocation of the sub -
regional funds.
King County Executive staff shall provide periodic reports on clients served by
jurisdictions in the Housing Stability and Housing Repair programs and on the
status of CDBG, ESG and HOME Program funded projects and make them
available to all participating jurisdictions and the JRC.
J. King County Executive staff shall solicit proposals, administer contracts, and
provide for technical assistance, both in the development of viable CDBG, ESG
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and HOME Program proposals and in complying with CDBG, ESG and HOME
Program contractual requirements.
K. King County shall have environmental review responsibility for purposes of
fulfilling requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, under which
King County may require the local incorporated jurisdiction or contractor to
furnish data, information, and assistance for King County's review and assessment
in determining whether an Environmental Impact Statement is required.
VII. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTICIPATING CITIES
A. All participating cities shall cooperate in the development of the Consolidated
Plan and related plans.
B. All participating cities shall assign a staff person to be the primary contact for the
County on CDBG, ESG and HOME Program issues. The assigned CDBG, ESG
and HOME Program contact person is responsible for communicating relevant
information to others at the participating city, including any representative the city
may choose to send to the sub - regional advisory committee, if that representative
is not the CDBG, ESG and HOME Program contact person.
C. At its discretion, a participating city may assign a representative to attend
meetings of the sub - regional advisory committee. This representative may or may
not be the City's CDBG, ESG and HOME Program contact person. It may be the
CDBG, ESG and HOME Program contact person, a different staff member, an
elected official, or a citizen.
D. If and when a participating city deems necessary or advisable, it may prepare
applications for CDBG or HOME Program funds to address the needs of its
residents, consistent with the Consolidated Plan.
E. Each participating city shall obtain its council's authorization for any CDBG or
HOME Program application submitted.
F. All participating cities shall carry out CDBG or HOME Program funded projects
in a manner that is timely and consistent with contractual requirements.
G. All participating cities owning community facilities or other real property
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG or HOME Program funds
shall comply with use restrictions as required by HUD and as required by any
relevant policies adopted by the JRC.
1. During the period of the use restriction, the participating cities shall notify
King County prior to any modification or change in the use of real
property acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG or HOME
Program funds. This includes any modification or change in use from that
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planned at the time of the acquisition or improvement, including
disposition.
2. During the period of the use restriction, if the property acquired or
improved with CDBG or HOME Program funds is sold or transferred for a
use which does not qualify under the applicable regulations, the
participating city shall reimburse King County in an amount equal to the
current fair market value (less any portion thereof attributable to
expenditures of funds other than CDBG or HOME Program funds).
VIII. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL PARTICIPATING JURISDICTIONS
A. All participating jurisdictions shall be considered to be those jurisdictions that
have signed this Agreement.
B. All participating jurisdiction shall fulfill to the County's reasonable satisfaction all
relevant requirements of federal laws and regulations that apply to King County as
applicant, including assurances and certifications described in Section VIII below.
C. Each participating jurisdiction or cooperating unit of general local government
certifies that it has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy that prohibits the use of excessive force by law enforcement
agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-
violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy that enforces applicable state and local laws against physically
barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject
of non- violent civil rights demonstrations within jurisdiction.
D. Pursuant to 24 CFR 570.501(b), all participating units of local governments are
subject to the same requirements applicable to sub - recipients when they receive
CDBG funds to implement an activity. The applicable requirements include, but
are not limited to, a written agreement with the County that complies with 24 CFR
570.503 and includes provisions pertaining to: statement of work; records and
reports; program income; uniform administrative items; other program require-
ments; conditions for religious organizations; suspension and termination; and
reversion of assets.
E. All participating units of local government understand that they may not apply for
grants under the federal Small Cities or State CDBG Programs that receive
separate entitlements from HUD during the period of participation in this
Agreement.
F. All units of local government participating in the CDBG urban county consortium
through this interlocal cooperation agreement understand that they are also part of
the urban county for the HOME Program and that they may not participate in a
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HOME Program consortium except through the urban county, regardless of
whether the urban county receives a HOME formula allocation; and also
understand that they are part of the urban county for the ESG Program and may
only receive a formula allocation for ESG through the urban county consortium.
G. All participating units of local government hereby agree to affirmatively further
fair housing and to ensure that no CDBG or HOME Program funds shall be
expended for activities that do not affirmatively further fair housing within its
jurisdiction or that impede the County's actions to comply with its fair housing
certification. For purposes of this section, "affirmatively furthering fair housing"
includes participation in the process of developing an Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing Choice and a Fair Housing Action Plan. While King County has
the primary responsibility for the development of these reports to HUD pursuant
to Section VI.A. of this Agreement, upon request, the City shall provide assistance
to the County in preparing such reports.
H. Participating jurisdictions undertaking activities and /or projects with CDBG funds
distributed under this Agreement shall retain full civil and criminal liability as
though these funds were locally generated.
I. Participating jurisdictions retain responsibility in fulfilling the requirements of the
State Environmental Policy Act under which King County has review
responsibility only.
IX. GENERAL TERMS
A. This Agreement shall extend through the 2015, 2016 and 2017 program years,
and shall remain in effect until the CDBG funds, ESG funds, Home Program
funds and program income received with respect to activities carried out during
the three -year qualification period are expended and the funded activities
completed. This Agreement shall be automatically renewed for participation in
successive three -year qualification periods, unless the County or the City provides
written notice that it wishes to amend this Agreement or elects not to participate
in the new qualification period by the date set forth by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development in subsequent Urban County
Qualification Notices. King County, as the official applicant, shall have the
authority and responsibility to ensure that any property acquired or assisted with
CDBG funds or HOME Program funds is disposed of or used in accordance with
federal regulations.
B. Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 570.307(d)(2), during the period of qualification no
included unit of general local government may terminate or withdraw from the
cooperation agreement while it remains in effect.
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C. It is understood that by signing this Agreement, the City shall agree to comply
with the policies, goals, objectives and strategies of the King County
Consortium Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan.
D. Parties to this Agreement must take all required actions necessary to assure
compliance with King County's certification required by Section 104(b) of Title I
of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, including
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (Title III of the Civil Rights Act), the
Fair Housing Act as amended, Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable laws.
E. This Agreement shall be executed in three counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, by the chief executive officers of the County and the City,
pursuant to the authority granted them by their respective governing bodies. One
of the signed Agreements shall be filed by the County with the Region X office of
HUD, one shall be filed with the City and one shall be filed with the County.
Prior to its taking effect, the fully executed Agreement shall be filed with the
County Auditor, or, alternatively, listed by subject on a public agency's web site
or other electronically retrievable public source.
F. It is recognized that amendment to the provisions of this Agreement may be
appropriate, and such amendment shall take place when the parties to this
Agreement have executed a written amendment to this Agreement. The City and
the County also agree to adopt any amendments to the Agreement incorporating
changes necessary to meet the requirements for cooperation agreements set forth
in an Urban County Qualification Notice applicable for a subsequent three -year
qualification period, and to submit such amendment to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development. Failure to adopt such required
amendment shall void the automatic renewal of the Agreement for the subsequent
qualification period.
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G. This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the
parties hereto and their successors and assigns. No other person shall have any
right of action based on any provision of this Agreement.
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON CITY OF
for King County Executive By: Signature
Adrienne Quinn
Printed Name
Director, Department of Community and
Human Services
Title
Printed Name
Title
Date Date
Approved as to Form:
OFFICE OF THE KING COUNTY
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Approved as to Form:
CITY OF
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney
ATTEST:
CITY OF
City Clerk
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks
FROM: Jack Pace, DCD Director
BY: Nora Gierloff, Deputy DCD Director
DATE: May 7, 2014
SUBJECT: Hearing Examiner Inter local Agreement
ISSUE
The current Inter local Agreement with the City of Seattle for Hearing Examiner services expires
June 30, 2014. Attached is the proposed agreement for the period July 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2016.
BACKGROUND
Tukwila has contracted with the City of Seattle for Hearing Examiner services since 2005.
DISCUSSION
The City of Seattle has performed these services for Tukwila in an efficient and cost effective
manner for many years. There is no increase in cost for the remainder of 2014 though it is
anticipated that Seattle will be raising its hourly rate to $115 in 2015.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
For land use cases the cost of the Hearing Examiner is passed through to the applicant. Other
Departments budget for these costs.
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is being asked to forward this agreement to the Consent Agenda at the May 19,
2014 regular meeting for approval.
ATTACHMENT
Draft Inter local Agreement
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF TUKWILA AND THE CITY OF SEATTLE FOR
HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES
This INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ( "Agreement ") is made and entered into pursuant to the Interlocal
Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 of the Revised Code of Washington, by and between the City of
Tukwila, a Washington municipal corporation ( "Tukwila "), and the City of Seattle, a Washington
municipal corporation acting through its Office of Hearing Examiner ( "Seattle "), for Tukwila's
utilization of Seattle's hearing examiner services.
WHEREAS, Tukwila is in need of the services of a hearing examiner; and
WHEREAS, Seattle has the experience, personnel, and willingness to provide hearing examiner
services,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions set forth herein, it is agreed by and
between Tukwila and Seattle as follows:
1. Statement of Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is for Seattle to provide hearing
examiner services to Tukwila.
2. Scope of Services. Seattle shall provide hearing examiner services and accompanying
support services for Tukwila as required by Tukwila.
3. Compensation. Tukwila shall pay Seattle $105.00 per hour for Seattle's hearing examiner
services. Tukwila shall pay Seattle $30.00 per hour for any support services requested by
Tukwila. Seattle shall be reimbursed for any direct expenses advanced on Tukwila's behalf
including mailing and copying charges. If Seattle is required to provide any copying services
in the performance of this Agreement, Tukwila shall pay Seattle $0.15 per page for the
copies.
Drug asset forfeiture hearings shall have a one -hour minimum hearing examiner service
charge unless Tukwila notifies Seattle of the hearing cancellation at least 24 hours prior to
the scheduled hearing time.
Seattle shall not bill for travel time between Seattle and Tukwila. Tukwila will pay a $20.00
flat fee for round trip travel to Tukwila, together with mileage at the current government
reimbursement rate. Each individual providing hearing examiner services under this
Agreement shall separately present to Tukwila a monthly statement detailing the mileage
and number of trips to Tukwila for which the individual is eligible for reimbursement. Each
individual providing hearing examiner services under this Agreement shall be paid directly
and monthly within thirty (30) days after Tukwila receives the individual's detailed request
for reimbursement. Seattle retains the right to increase its hourly rate in 2015, which will
require amendment of this Agreement.
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4. Method of Payment. Seattle shall bill Tukwila on a monthly basis for work performed.
Within thirty 30 days of receiving Seattle's invoice, Tukwila shall issue a check to Seattle for
services rendered.
5. Scheduling Services. Seattle's hearing examiner services shall be scheduled on a case by
case basis. Tukwila shall contact Seattle to schedule appropriate dates and times.
6. Hearing Location. Hearings shall be held at Tukwila City Hall. Seattle shall provide the
necessary recording equipment in order to record the hearings. The hearings may be held
in the day or evening as required by Tukwila.
7. Hearing Decision. Hearings shall be conducted in compliance with the Tukwila Municipal
Code. Upon conclusion of the hearing, Seattle shall issue a written decision. This decision
shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law based on the Tukwila Municipal Code.
The written decision shall be issued within fifteen (15) business days of the hearing unless
unusual circumstances exist.
8. Duration. This Agreement shall take effect upon execution of the Agreement by both
parties, and the appointment of the hearing examiner by the Mayor of Tukwila and the
approval of the Tukwila City Council. This Agreement shall remain in effect through
December 31, 2016 and shall be subject to renewal by mutual agreement.
9. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days written
notice of termination to the other party.
10. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Seattle shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
Tukwila and its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, actions, suits,
liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, by reason or arising
out of any negligent action or omission of Seattle, its officers, agents and employees in
relation to the Agreement. Likewise, Tukwila shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
Seattle and its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, actions, suits,
liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, by reason or arising
out of any negligent action or omission of Tukwila, its officers, agents, and employees in
relation to this Agreement.
Except as provided below, in the event the parties are determined jointly liable to any
claimant or litigant, each party shall bear responsibility for its own defense, including the
payment of all attorney fees and costs associated therewith, and shall satisfy any judgment
or settlement to the extent fault is allocated to such party.
Seattle does not assume liability or responsibility for, or in any way release Tukwila from,
any liability or responsibility that arises, in whole or in part, from the existence or effect of
Tukwila's ordinances, code, policies, rules, or regulations. If any cause, claim, or action of
any kind is commenced in which the enforceability and /or validity of any Tukwila ordinance,
code, policy, or regulation, including its constitutionality, is at issue, Tukwila shall defend the
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same at its sole cost and expense, and if judgment is entered, or damages are awarded
against Seattle, or against Seattle and Tukwila jointly, Tukwila shall promptly satisfy the
same.
11. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Washington. In the event any suit, arbitration, or other proceeding is
instituted to enforce any term of the Agreement, the parties specifically understand and
agree that venue shall be exclusively in King County, Washington.
12. Administrator. No administrator is needed for this Agreement.
13. Records Retention and Transference. Seattle may retain records up to one year from the
date of final disposition after which Seattle shall transfer the records to Tukwila.
14. Notices. All notices required or permitted pursuant to this Agreement shall be addressed as
follows:
City of Seattle
Office of Hearing Examiner
PO Box 94729
Seattle WA 98124
City of Tukwila
Office of the City Clerk
6200 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila WA 98188
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed.
CITY OF TUKWILA
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Dated:
Approved as to Form
Tukwila City Attorney
CITY OF SEATTLE
OFFICE OF HEARING EXAMINER
Sue A. Tanner, Hearing Examiner
Dated:
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Pa ks Committee
FROM: Jack Pace, DCD Directo
BY: Nora Gierloff, Deputy DC Director
DATE: April 28, 2014
SUBJECT: Issaquah Urban Center Countywide Planning Policy Amendment
ISSUE
An amendment to the KC Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) has been approved designating
the Central Issaquah Urban Core as a new urban center. Tukwila will be deemed to have
ratified the change unless we take action to disapprove the amendment by July 11, 2014.
BACKGROUND
On March 31, 2014 the Metropolitan King County Council approved and ratified the amendment
on behalf of unincorporated King County. The ordinance became effective April 12, 2014.
The proposed change would add Issaquah to the current total of 18 designated urban centers in
King County. Tukwila's Southcenter area has been a designated urban center since 1995.
DISCUSSION
The Central Issaquah Plan is the outcome of six years of planning efforts. Similar to Tukwila's
Southcenter Plan it includes new zoning, development and design standards as well as a
planned action EIS.
Under the CPPs urban centers should receive priority for the location of transit service. The
Sound Transit 2 Plan proposal to extend rail service to Issaquah will play an important role in
connecting Issaquah to other regional employment and housing centers and support future
transit investment in the 1-90 corridor.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This change to the CPPs would have no direct budget impact on Tukwila.
RECOMMENDATION
Information only, no action is needed.
ATTACHMENTS
A. April 11, 2014 Letter from King County Council and Executive
B. Staff Report to the King County Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee
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King County
April 11, 2014
The Honorable Jim Haggerton
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
Dear Mayor Haggerton:
RECEI \fEf
APR 14 2:4
We are pleased to forward for your consideration and ratification the enclosed
amendment to the King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPP).
On March 31, 2014, the Metropolitan King County Council approved and ratified
the amendment on behalf of unincorporated King County. The ordinance will
become effective April 12, 2014. Copies of the King County Council staff report,
ordinance and Growth Management Planning Council motion are enclosed to
assist you in your review of this amendment.
In accordance with the Countywide Planning Policies, FW -1, Step 9,
amendments become effective when ratified by ordinance or resolution by at
least 30 percent of the city and county governments representing 70 percent of
the population of King County according to the interlocal agreement. A city will
be deemed to have ratified the CPP and amendments unless, within 90 days of
adoption by King County, the city takes legislative action to disapprove the.
amendments. Please note that the 90 -day deadline for this amendment is
July 11, 2014.
If you adopt any legislation concerning this action, please send a copy of the
legislation by the close of business, Friday, July 11, 2014, to Anne Noris, Clerk of
the Council, Room 1200, King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle,
WA 98104.
ATTACHMENT A
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If you have any questions about the amendments or ratification process, please
contact Karen Wolf, Senior Strategy and Performance Analyst, King County
Executive's Office, at 206 263 -9649, or Rick Bautista, Metropolitan King County
Council Staff, at 206 477 -0872.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Larry Phillips, Chair Dow Constantine
Metropolitan King County Council King County Executive
Enclosures
cc,4ing County City Planning Directors
Sound Cities Association
John Starbard, Director, Department of Permitting and Environmental Review
(DPER)
Karen Wolf, Senior Strategy and Performance Analyst
Rick Bautista, Council Staff, Transportation, Environment and Economy
Committee (TREE)
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King County
Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item:
6
Name:
Rick Bautista
Proposed No.:
2014 -0072
Date:
March 18, 2014
SUBJECT:
Ordinance adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; designating Central
Issaquah as an Urban Center.
BACKGROUND:
Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC) and Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs)
The GMPC is a formal body comprised of elected officials from King County, Seattle, Bellevue,
the Suburban Cities, and Special Districts. The GMPC was created in 1992 by interlocal
agreement, in response to a provision in the Washington'State Growth Management Act (GMA)
requiring cities and counties to worktogetherto adopt CPPs.
Under GMA, countywide planning policies serve as the framework for each individual
jurisdiction's comprehensive plan, and ensure countywide consistency with respect to land use
planning efforts. As provided for in the interlocal agreement, the GMPC developed and
recommended the CPPs, which were adopted by the King County Council and ratified by the
cities. Subsequent amendments to the CPPs follow the same process: recommendation by the
GMPC, adoption by the King County Council, and ratification by the cities. Amendments to the
CPPs become effective when ratified by ordinance or resolution by at least 30% of the city and
county governments representing at least 70% of the population of King County. A city shall be
deemed to have ratified an amendment to the CPPs unless, within 90 days of adoption by King
County, the city by legislative action disapproves it.
Requirements for Urban Center Designation
The CPPs describe Urban Centers as areas of concentrated employment and housing, with
direct service by high- capacity transit and a wide range of other land uses. Collectively, they
are expected to account for up to one half of King County's employment growth and one quarter
of household growth over the next 20 years. In order to be designated as an Urban Center,
jurisdictions must meet specific criteria in the Countywide Planning Policies, including having
planned and uses to accommodate:
• A minimum of 15,000 jobs within one -half mile of a transit center;
. At a minimum, an average of 50 employees per gross acre; and
. At a minimum, an average of 15 households per acre.
ATTACHMENT B
King County Council March 31, 2014
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In addition the CPPs require that fully realized Urban Centers shall be characterized by the
following:
• Clearly defined geographic boundaries;
• An intensity /density of land uses sufficient to support effective and rapid transit;
• Pedestrian emphasis within the Center;
• Emphasis on superior urban design which reflects the local community;
• Limitations on single- occupancy vehicle usage during peak commute hours;
• A broad array of land uses and choices within those land uses for employees and
residents;
Sufficient public, vpei opak,co ai id i ccr eatioi ai opportunities; and
• U8es which provide both daytime and nighttime activities in the Center.
SUMMARY:
Proposed Ordinance 2014 -0072 would amend the CPPs by adding Central Issaquah to the list
of Urban Centers. The ordinance would also ratify the change on behalf of the population of
unincorporated King County, and begin the ratification process by the cities.
ANALYSIS:
The GMPC staff analysis of the city's proposal as presented to the GMPC, is included as
Attachment 2 to this staff report. Through its unanimous adoption of Motion 13 -3, has declared
that the City of Issaquah has demonstrated its commitment to developing a fully realized Urban
Center as envisioned in the CPPs. Specific findings include:
• Issaquah's comprehensive plan and downtown plan establish the policy framework for
achieving a compact, mixed use, transit and pedestrian oriented Urban Center.
• Issaquah has implemented its plans with supportive land use and development
regulations, including unlimited residential density in the downtown zone, .increased
height limits, design guidelines and streamlined permit processing.
• The city has planned for future growth within the Urban Center through recent
investments in utility, street and sidewalk upgrades, and in land assembly and
acquisition. These efforts include plans for a mixed -use Town Square development,
and plans for a transit - oriented development project.
Council staff has had an opportunity to thoroughly review the city's proposal, and concurs that it
meets the requirements in the CPPs for designation as an Urban Center.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance 2014 -0072, with attachments
2. Staff Report to GMPC Motion 13 -3
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