WEBVTT 00:00:01.501 --> 00:00:08.734 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% ♪♪ 00:00:08.734 --> 00:00:15.934 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% ♪♪ 00:00:15.934 --> 00:00:17.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Good morning. This is a special meeting 00:00:17.934 --> 00:00:19.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% of the select committee on city-wide 00:00:19.267 --> 00:00:21.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Mandatory Housing Affordability, MHA. 00:00:21.934 --> 00:00:24.868 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% The date is May 28, 2019, 00:00:24.868 --> 00:00:27.200 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and the time is 10:30 A.M. 00:00:27.200 --> 00:00:30.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I'm Council Member González, the co-chair of the committee. 00:00:30.567 --> 00:00:33.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And joining me this morning thus far 00:00:33.767 --> 00:00:37.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% is Council Member Juarez and Council President Harrell. 00:00:37.434 --> 00:00:38.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Thank you so much for being here today. 00:00:38.901 --> 00:00:41.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% We do expect that others will join us. 00:00:41.801 --> 00:00:43.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% We're going to go ahead and start the meeting, 00:00:43.868 --> 00:00:47.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% so if there is no objection, the agenda will be adopted. 00:00:48.133 --> 00:00:52.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Hearing no objection, the agenda is adopted. 00:00:52.167 --> 00:00:54.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Really quickly on a chair's report, 00:00:54.868 --> 00:00:56.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% today, I wanted to let you all know 00:00:56.834 --> 00:00:58.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that today Aly Pennucci from Council Central Staff 00:00:58.901 --> 00:01:02.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% will brief the committee on Council Bill 119500, 00:01:02.200 --> 00:01:04.868 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% which is the second agenda item. 00:01:04.868 --> 00:01:07.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% This piece of legislation is available to the public 00:01:07.000 --> 00:01:09.167 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% online and in hard copy. 00:01:09.167 --> 00:01:10.567 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Following the staff briefing, 00:01:10.567 --> 00:01:15.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I will open up a public hearing on Council Bill 119500. 00:01:15.000 --> 00:01:18.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Again, as a reminder that's the second item on the agenda. 00:01:18.868 --> 00:01:20.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% This will be an opportunity for the public 00:01:20.868 --> 00:01:22.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to voice their input, ideas, and concerns 00:01:22.868 --> 00:01:25.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% with regard to the technical amendments 00:01:25.267 --> 00:01:28.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% being made to Council Bill 119500, 00:01:28.634 --> 00:01:32.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and for any of those folks who are here 00:01:32.667 --> 00:01:36.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to testify in that particular bill. 00:01:36.000 --> 00:01:38.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% That public hearing will occur 00:01:38.234 --> 00:01:40.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% after the ordinary public testimony 00:01:40.734 --> 00:01:43.167 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% at the top of today's agenda. 00:01:43.167 --> 00:01:44.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So, following the public hearing, 00:01:44.534 --> 00:01:46.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I will suspend the Council rules to allow this committee 00:01:46.868 --> 00:01:49.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% to vote on Council Bill 119500 00:01:49.400 --> 00:01:53.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% with a final recommendation to the full city council. 00:01:53.067 --> 00:01:55.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And we are now joined by my co-chair, 00:01:55.100 --> 00:01:58.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Council Member Pacheco and Bi-Council Member Mosqueda. 00:01:58.300 --> 00:02:00.601 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Thank you for being here. 00:02:00.601 --> 00:02:05.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Okay, so as I mentioned, we will start the public hearing -- 00:02:05.501 --> 00:02:07.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% excuse me, we'll start today's meeting 00:02:07.267 --> 00:02:09.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% with public comment on the items 00:02:09.367 --> 00:02:13.901 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% other than Council Bill 119500. 00:02:13.901 --> 00:02:17.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% As a reminder again, a public hearing on Council Bill 119500, 00:02:17.934 --> 00:02:19.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% which is the second agenda item, will be held 00:02:19.701 --> 00:02:22.501 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% following public comment period 00:02:22.501 --> 00:02:27.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and following discussion of the first agenda item. 00:02:27.467 --> 00:02:30.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So we'll go ahead and look at the sign-in sheet. 00:02:34.167 --> 00:02:41.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Okay. So I have six folks signed up for public comments. 00:02:41.701 --> 00:02:43.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And again, if I call your name and you're actually here 00:02:43.968 --> 00:02:49.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to provide us testimony on the second agenda item, 00:02:49.934 --> 00:02:51.200 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% if you could just let me know, 00:02:51.200 --> 00:02:55.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% then I can sort of put your testimony to the side 00:02:55.300 --> 00:02:56.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% when we open up the public hearing. 00:02:56.767 --> 00:02:57.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So just make sure you let me know 00:02:57.901 --> 00:02:59.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% if you're here for the second agenda item 00:02:59.634 --> 00:03:01.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% instead of the first. 00:03:01.534 --> 00:03:04.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Okay, so, again, we have six folks signed up. 00:03:04.000 --> 00:03:06.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% When I call your name, please come to one of the microphones 00:03:06.834 --> 00:03:07.834 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% at the front of the room. 00:03:07.834 --> 00:03:09.067 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% You will have up to two minutes 00:03:09.067 --> 00:03:11.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to address the items that appear on the agenda. 00:03:11.701 --> 00:03:13.067 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Before beginning your comments, 00:03:13.067 --> 00:03:15.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I'd ask that you remind us of your name. 00:03:15.834 --> 00:03:18.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I will call each speaker in the order that they signed in, 00:03:18.868 --> 00:03:20.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and once again, we thank you so much 00:03:20.634 --> 00:03:23.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for showing up today and providing us public comment. 00:03:23.267 --> 00:03:24.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Also before we go ahead and start public comment, 00:03:24.901 --> 00:03:27.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% just want to recognize that we have now been joined 00:03:27.501 --> 00:03:30.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% by Council Member Sawant and Council Member Herbold. 00:03:30.067 --> 00:03:31.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Thank you for being here this morning. 00:03:31.901 --> 00:03:35.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Okay, so the first person on the sign-up sheet 00:03:35.367 --> 00:03:38.000 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% is Ruby Holland. 00:03:49.534 --> 00:03:51.734 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -My name is Ruby Holland. 00:03:51.734 --> 00:03:56.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Today, I'm asking Seattle's LGBTQ community 00:03:56.300 --> 00:03:59.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to denounce the racist and bigoted policies 00:03:59.300 --> 00:04:02.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% of one of your own, Mayor Jenny Durkan. 00:04:02.467 --> 00:04:05.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Even as the Trump administration wants to reverse 00:04:05.934 --> 00:04:10.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% LGBTQ antidiscrimination protections, 00:04:10.868 --> 00:04:14.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Jenny Durkan is participating in housing discrimination 00:04:14.400 --> 00:04:17.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% against people of color in Seattle. 00:04:17.167 --> 00:04:19.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% We feel that both policies are wrong 00:04:19.934 --> 00:04:22.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and that everyone deserves to be treated 00:04:22.100 --> 00:04:24.734 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% with dignity and respect. 00:04:24.734 --> 00:04:28.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And yet it is common knowledge that the Durkan machine 00:04:28.467 --> 00:04:32.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% intends to force all people of color out of Seattle. 00:04:32.467 --> 00:04:36.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The signing of the overtly discriminatory MHA 00:04:36.467 --> 00:04:38.834 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% is confirmation of that fact. 00:04:38.834 --> 00:04:41.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The red-lining map used against people of color 00:04:41.801 --> 00:04:45.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in Seattle's past is strikingly similar 00:04:45.133 --> 00:04:49.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to the MHA upzone map being used today. 00:04:49.067 --> 00:04:51.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% It is shameful and absolutely appalling 00:04:51.934 --> 00:04:54.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that racism in Seattle city government 00:04:54.667 --> 00:04:56.834 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% is alive and well. 00:04:56.834 --> 00:04:58.701 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% But times have changed. 00:04:58.701 --> 00:05:01.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% During the red-lining, you had what we wanted -- 00:05:01.133 --> 00:05:02.801 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% access to housing. 00:05:02.801 --> 00:05:05.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Today, we have what you want -- housing. 00:05:05.667 --> 00:05:09.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The best way to mitigate displacement 00:05:09.434 --> 00:05:11.434 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% is to keep us in our homes. 00:05:11.434 --> 00:05:15.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And so we reject your vision of an all-white Seattle 00:05:15.133 --> 00:05:18.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and your envision to encourage homeownership, 00:05:18.400 --> 00:05:21.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% development on city-owned surplus property. 00:05:21.634 --> 00:05:23.133 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% This is an insult. 00:05:23.133 --> 00:05:25.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Taking away our dignity and our right to live 00:05:25.968 --> 00:05:28.467 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and our own property in Seattle. 00:05:28.467 --> 00:05:32.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% We also call out your community preference policy 00:05:32.033 --> 00:05:34.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% as a lie that's told year after year 00:05:34.834 --> 00:05:37.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to those facing residential displacement, 00:05:37.334 --> 00:05:40.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% inviting them back into the community 00:05:40.000 --> 00:05:43.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to accept the crumbs of whatever is left of housing. 00:05:43.634 --> 00:05:45.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Your executive order has many words, 00:05:45.934 --> 00:05:47.634 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% but very little substance. 00:05:47.634 --> 00:05:49.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Thank you. -Thank you, Ms. Holland. 00:05:49.567 --> 00:05:52.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The next person signed up for public comment is David Ward. 00:05:58.367 --> 00:06:00.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -I wanted to say that I'm strongly opposed 00:06:00.901 --> 00:06:03.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to upzoning in the University District. 00:06:03.901 --> 00:06:06.734 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% The additional upzones. 00:06:06.734 --> 00:06:09.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% It's been the poorest of all the neighborhoods 00:06:09.133 --> 00:06:12.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in Seattle for a long time. 00:06:12.634 --> 00:06:15.434 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Heartland Report in 2012, 00:06:15.434 --> 00:06:17.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% when it was working for the city, 00:06:17.000 --> 00:06:20.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% looked at developing the University District. 00:06:20.234 --> 00:06:21.834 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% And in that report, 00:06:21.834 --> 00:06:23.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% developer from the U-District said that it would take 00:06:23.934 --> 00:06:27.767 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% an income of 80k a year 00:06:27.767 --> 00:06:31.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to live in one of the high-rise apartments in the U-District. 00:06:31.801 --> 00:06:36.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% That same report also said that 69% of the people 00:06:36.133 --> 00:06:40.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% living in the U-District make under $50,000 a year, 00:06:40.367 --> 00:06:42.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% so to live in an apartment there 00:06:42.000 --> 00:06:45.167 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% would require $30,000 more 00:06:45.167 --> 00:06:48.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% than 70% of the people in the U-District make. 00:06:52.100 --> 00:06:55.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And also with what has happened so far with MHA, 00:06:55.701 --> 00:06:59.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% there has been more displacement of affordable housing 00:06:59.267 --> 00:07:01.567 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% than there has been housing 00:07:01.567 --> 00:07:04.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that's going to be more affordable. 00:07:04.434 --> 00:07:07.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So if you take a 20-unit apartment building 00:07:07.400 --> 00:07:09.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that's affordable because it's very old, 00:07:09.434 --> 00:07:11.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% which there is a lot in the U-District 00:07:11.300 --> 00:07:15.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and there is in what you're trying to upzone, 00:07:15.067 --> 00:07:17.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% if you take a 20-unit apartment and get rid of it 00:07:17.667 --> 00:07:19.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and you build a 40-unit apartment 00:07:19.601 --> 00:07:21.434 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% with three affordable units, 00:07:21.434 --> 00:07:23.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that's not an increase of three units, 00:07:23.968 --> 00:07:27.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that's a displacement of 17 units. 00:07:27.334 --> 00:07:31.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So please do not increase displacement in the U-District 00:07:31.467 --> 00:07:34.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and eliminate affordable housing 00:07:34.067 --> 00:07:36.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% under the pretense of providing more affordable housing. 00:07:36.734 --> 00:07:38.267 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Thank you. 00:07:38.267 --> 00:07:40.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Thank you. The next person who is signed up 00:07:40.968 --> 00:07:43.234 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% is Rick McLaughlin, 00:07:43.234 --> 00:07:44.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and I'd also like to acknowledge that we've been joined 00:07:44.734 --> 00:07:47.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% by Council Member Bagshaw and Council Member O'Brien. 00:07:47.567 --> 00:07:49.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Thank you for being here this morning. 00:07:51.000 --> 00:07:52.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Good morning, Council. -Good morning. 00:07:52.901 --> 00:07:55.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -I've been working for the U-District 00:07:55.534 --> 00:07:57.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Small Business Association for a long time now. 00:07:57.501 --> 00:07:59.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I've been the president for four years. 00:07:59.467 --> 00:08:03.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Back in February 2017, I worked with you guys, 00:08:03.467 --> 00:08:04.667 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and we did a study, 00:08:04.667 --> 00:08:07.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and there was a resolution that was approved 00:08:07.434 --> 00:08:10.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that you guys said that you would work with us 00:08:10.300 --> 00:08:12.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and work us with on the seven different key points 00:08:12.567 --> 00:08:13.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% in the resolution. 00:08:13.534 --> 00:08:15.167 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% They have not been done yet. 00:08:15.167 --> 00:08:17.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The fact that you're bringing forward another upzone 00:08:17.167 --> 00:08:20.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in the U-District before even completing the resolution 00:08:20.501 --> 00:08:22.334 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% is kind of sad. 00:08:22.334 --> 00:08:23.834 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Please work with us. 00:08:23.834 --> 00:08:26.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Don't just just try to push upzones 00:08:26.567 --> 00:08:28.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and then try to work with us afterwards. 00:08:28.801 --> 00:08:32.000 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Come to us, talk to us, 00:08:32.000 --> 00:08:34.133 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and fully support. 00:08:34.133 --> 00:08:35.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% If it is about affordable housing, 00:08:35.534 --> 00:08:39.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% fully support Lisa Herbold's one-for-one replacement program, 00:08:39.534 --> 00:08:43.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% go after a historic, you know, historic avenue, 00:08:43.801 --> 00:08:48.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and go after every historic building that's there 00:08:48.701 --> 00:08:53.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for, you know, keeping affordable units. 00:08:53.934 --> 00:08:57.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I don't understand why this keeps coming up. 00:08:57.067 --> 00:08:58.601 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% It gets us a little fired up. 00:08:58.601 --> 00:09:02.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% But we want to work with you. We want make this happen. 00:09:02.567 --> 00:09:04.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I just don't understand why you would try to pass 00:09:04.367 --> 00:09:05.601 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% another upzone in the U-District 00:09:05.601 --> 00:09:08.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% when we are already going to grow so drastically. 00:09:08.200 --> 00:09:09.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I just don't see the need for it. 00:09:09.601 --> 00:09:11.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% We are going to be paying into affordable housing 00:09:11.534 --> 00:09:13.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% more than any other neighborhood. 00:09:13.467 --> 00:09:16.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And I just don't see how it is justified. 00:09:16.234 --> 00:09:20.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So please contact us, please work with us, 00:09:20.167 --> 00:09:22.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and support Lisa Herbold's one-for-one program. 00:09:22.067 --> 00:09:23.901 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Thank you. 00:09:23.901 --> 00:09:26.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Okay. Our next speaker is Corey Crocker 00:09:26.834 --> 00:09:28.834 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% followed by John Fox. 00:09:28.834 --> 00:09:30.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -I think Corey is missing here. 00:09:30.801 --> 00:09:32.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Okay. Why don't you go ahead, John. 00:09:32.968 --> 00:09:35.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Thank you. -And if Corey comes back... 00:09:35.701 --> 00:09:39.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Sounds good. John Fox, Seattle Displacement Coalition. 00:09:39.734 --> 00:09:42.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% In February of 2017, after an exhaustive 00:09:42.801 --> 00:09:44.667 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% three- to four-year process, 00:09:44.667 --> 00:09:47.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the city approved massive changes in zoning 00:09:47.534 --> 00:09:50.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that cover nearly two-thirds of the U-District. 00:09:50.234 --> 00:09:53.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Areas containing over 1,000 low-rise, 00:09:53.400 --> 00:09:55.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% low-income affordable apartments, 00:09:55.501 --> 00:10:00.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% were rezoned for 240- to 320-foot towers. 00:10:00.200 --> 00:10:04.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% No neighborhood was hit with such a significant change 00:10:04.067 --> 00:10:05.601 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% in increased density. 00:10:05.601 --> 00:10:07.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The plan assumed the district would add 00:10:07.868 --> 00:10:12.067 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% 3,900 to 5,000 units by 2035. 00:10:12.067 --> 00:10:14.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% But that plan zoned for a capacity 00:10:14.767 --> 00:10:16.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% of over 10,000 units, 00:10:16.400 --> 00:10:19.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% nearly double what we are expecting in growth 00:10:19.501 --> 00:10:23.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and targeted for the neighborhood by 2035. 00:10:23.000 --> 00:10:25.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And despite what developers were saying, 00:10:25.701 --> 00:10:29.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that the MHA requirement would discourage new construction, 00:10:29.234 --> 00:10:34.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% there are now 27 new projects moving forward under MHA rules 00:10:34.868 --> 00:10:37.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that would add over 2,800 mostly expensive 00:10:37.968 --> 00:10:40.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and market-rate units in the neighborhood, 00:10:40.000 --> 00:10:43.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% eight of those projects result in the loss, 00:10:43.167 --> 00:10:46.334 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% the demolition of 110 units. 00:10:46.334 --> 00:10:50.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% A number greater than the 88 MHA units required 00:10:50.033 --> 00:10:51.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% of these projects. 00:10:51.534 --> 00:10:53.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Taken in this lights, and I know I echo 00:10:53.767 --> 00:10:56.133 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% the sentiments of the community, 00:10:56.133 --> 00:10:58.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% what in the heck are we doing 00:10:58.400 --> 00:11:01.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% even considering still more upzones for our neighborhood, 00:11:01.901 --> 00:11:05.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% when our neighborhood already has been zoned 00:11:05.434 --> 00:11:09.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and is facing uncontrolled and unmanaged growth. 00:11:09.334 --> 00:11:11.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And we have more than enough capacity to meet, 00:11:11.801 --> 00:11:14.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% through 2035, our growth needs. 00:11:14.701 --> 00:11:18.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% There are an existing 200 units of low-cost housing 00:11:18.334 --> 00:11:20.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% along the Ave, and then another 500 00:11:20.968 --> 00:11:24.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% existing low-cost units north of 52nd. 00:11:24.501 --> 00:11:28.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% These are areas that now are planned for these new upzones. 00:11:28.501 --> 00:11:32.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And there are over 200 small business along the Ave 00:11:32.334 --> 00:11:35.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that are at risk of being displaced. 00:11:35.801 --> 00:11:39.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And I want to reiterate, and I'll close by saying, 00:11:39.567 --> 00:11:42.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% meet your obligations under the resolution 00:11:42.968 --> 00:11:46.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% committing first to addressing the needs of small businesses, 00:11:46.167 --> 00:11:48.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% preventing the displacement, and helping us preserve 00:11:48.801 --> 00:11:51.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the historic buildings and the character of our community. 00:11:51.400 --> 00:11:53.501 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Let's move first in that regard, 00:11:53.501 --> 00:11:55.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% then we can return to anything new. 00:11:55.767 --> 00:11:57.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Thank you. -Thank you. 00:11:57.734 --> 00:12:01.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Steve Rostello is our last speaker 00:12:01.267 --> 00:12:03.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% signed up for today. 00:12:04.601 --> 00:12:06.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -We don't have a shortage of housing, 00:12:06.334 --> 00:12:09.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% we have a shortage of affordable housing. 00:12:09.000 --> 00:12:13.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And MHA and all your actions are making it worse. 00:12:13.534 --> 00:12:18.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% You're talking down right now, soon, up front, 00:12:18.400 --> 00:12:19.868 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% the affordable housing, 00:12:19.868 --> 00:12:21.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and some day you will have housing 00:12:21.701 --> 00:12:23.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for people who make a lot more money 00:12:23.601 --> 00:12:25.634 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% than the people who live there. 00:12:25.634 --> 00:12:28.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Maybe you should think about the people 00:12:28.300 --> 00:12:31.133 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% who currently live in Seattle. 00:12:31.133 --> 00:12:33.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The maddest that Rob Johnson ever got at me 00:12:33.767 --> 00:12:36.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% is when I pointed out that the Central Area 00:12:36.367 --> 00:12:38.067 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% used to be 80% black, 00:12:38.067 --> 00:12:41.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and now we're looking at possibly 20%, 25%. 00:12:41.968 --> 00:12:44.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% We'll see what the next census says. 00:12:44.000 --> 00:12:46.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And we can see rather easily 00:12:46.567 --> 00:12:49.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% how you've been pushing people out of the city. 00:12:49.367 --> 00:12:52.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And it's not because of their color they were pushed out. 00:12:52.167 --> 00:12:55.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% They were pushed out because of economic reasons. 00:12:55.067 --> 00:12:58.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% You're doing the same thing through the entire city. 00:12:58.334 --> 00:13:00.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% It doesn't matter how long you have lived here. 00:13:00.467 --> 00:13:02.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% You're very welcoming to new people. 00:13:02.834 --> 00:13:05.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% But I can tell you, to people of moderate income, 00:13:05.634 --> 00:13:11.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% whatever their color, you are not very helpful. 00:13:11.400 --> 00:13:15.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% It's harder for people of moderate and less income 00:13:15.234 --> 00:13:19.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to move than it is for rich people. 00:13:19.000 --> 00:13:21.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And you're doing a very good job of taking people 00:13:21.300 --> 00:13:26.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% on the upper end of the scale and doing very good. 00:13:26.033 --> 00:13:29.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The people who are in the absolute bottom, 00:13:29.167 --> 00:13:31.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% there are programs that have. 00:13:31.868 --> 00:13:34.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% They don't take care of nearly enough, 00:13:34.133 --> 00:13:36.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and they wouldn't want to have discrimination 00:13:36.701 --> 00:13:39.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% at that level for people who have lived in the city 00:13:39.133 --> 00:13:41.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% all their lives because, you know, they may not be 00:13:41.901 --> 00:13:44.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% quite as needy as someone who just came here. 00:13:44.868 --> 00:13:49.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And so therefore there's a war on the middle class, 00:13:49.033 --> 00:13:51.033 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% the in-betweeners, you know, 00:13:51.033 --> 00:13:55.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% not the bottom few percent, not the top few percent, 00:13:55.834 --> 00:13:57.434 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% but those in the middle. 00:13:57.434 --> 00:13:59.033 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% And there's a lot of people, 00:13:59.033 --> 00:14:02.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% especially as we age out, as you would put it, 00:14:02.667 --> 00:14:07.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% who are not going to have rising incomes. 00:14:07.334 --> 00:14:08.634 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Thanks, Steve. 00:14:08.634 --> 00:14:11.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% All right, that was the last person I have 00:14:11.267 --> 00:14:12.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% on this sign-up sheet. 00:14:12.534 --> 00:14:14.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Jodi, is there anybody else signed up? 00:14:14.400 --> 00:14:15.601 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Okay, thank you so much. 00:14:15.601 --> 00:14:16.801 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% We'll go ahead and close out 00:14:16.801 --> 00:14:19.133 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% the period of public comment. 00:14:19.133 --> 00:14:20.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And we'll go ahead and begin 00:14:20.300 --> 00:14:24.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% with the items of business on our agenda. 00:14:24.100 --> 00:14:26.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I would ask that the clerk read the first item 00:14:26.267 --> 00:14:27.868 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% into the record, 00:14:27.868 --> 00:14:29.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and while she does so, I would invite those 00:14:29.901 --> 00:14:31.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% who are here to present on that item 00:14:31.534 --> 00:14:34.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to please make their way up to the table. 00:14:34.067 --> 00:14:35.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Agenda item 1 -- 00:14:35.534 --> 00:14:37.734 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% update on MHA implementation 00:14:37.734 --> 00:14:40.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in portions of the University District. 00:14:40.300 --> 00:14:42.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Thank you, Jodi. All right. 00:14:42.567 --> 00:14:45.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So we now have our presenters at the table here. 00:14:45.200 --> 00:14:47.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And if you can please begin by introducing yourself 00:14:47.567 --> 00:14:50.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for the record, I would appreciate that. 00:14:50.033 --> 00:14:52.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Aly Pennucci, Council Central Staff. 00:14:52.200 --> 00:14:53.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Geoff Wentlandt, Office of Planning 00:14:53.968 --> 00:14:55.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and Community Development. 00:14:55.534 --> 00:14:57.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Thank you for both being here this morning. 00:14:57.033 --> 00:14:58.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I'm going to go ahead and hand it over to Aly. 00:14:58.701 --> 00:15:00.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I think you're going to kick us off on this conversation, 00:15:00.667 --> 00:15:04.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and then we will open it up for questions 00:15:04.033 --> 00:15:05.634 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and further discussion 00:15:05.634 --> 00:15:07.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% once we make it through the presentation. 00:15:07.334 --> 00:15:09.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Thank you. Good morning, Council members. 00:15:09.501 --> 00:15:13.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% In February of 2017, the Council adopted ordinance 125267 00:15:13.667 --> 00:15:16.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that made zoning changes to increase height and floor area 00:15:16.834 --> 00:15:18.167 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and implemented MHA, 00:15:18.167 --> 00:15:20.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the Mandatory Housing Affordability program 00:15:20.100 --> 00:15:22.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in portions of the University District. 00:15:22.567 --> 00:15:24.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% At that time, Council made a policy decision 00:15:24.601 --> 00:15:27.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to delay zoning changes along University Way Northeast, 00:15:27.634 --> 00:15:30.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% also known or referred to as the Ave, 00:15:30.100 --> 00:15:31.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% with an expectation that the proposal 00:15:31.667 --> 00:15:33.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% would be revisited during discussions 00:15:33.567 --> 00:15:36.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% of the city-wide MHA bill that was recently passed 00:15:36.534 --> 00:15:37.968 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% by this council. 00:15:37.968 --> 00:15:39.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% During the discussions of the city-wide bill, 00:15:39.834 --> 00:15:42.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% staff determined that some of the proposed changes 00:15:42.634 --> 00:15:45.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in the U-District study area were potentially 00:15:45.367 --> 00:15:47.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% not adequately covered by the environmental work 00:15:47.968 --> 00:15:50.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for that bill, and so that area, 00:15:50.334 --> 00:15:51.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the U-District study area was removed 00:15:51.801 --> 00:15:53.267 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% from the city-wide proposal 00:15:53.267 --> 00:15:54.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and included in a separate bill, 00:15:54.801 --> 00:15:58.000 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% which is Council Bill 119483. 00:15:58.000 --> 00:15:59.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Action on that bill is awaiting completion 00:15:59.767 --> 00:16:01.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% of the environmental work that Geoff 00:16:01.801 --> 00:16:03.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% from the Office of Planning and Community Development 00:16:03.868 --> 00:16:06.601 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% will describe now. 00:16:06.601 --> 00:16:08.200 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Thank you. Geoff. 00:16:08.200 --> 00:16:10.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Okay, thank you, Aly. 00:16:10.534 --> 00:16:15.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So the update is that the Office of Planning 00:16:15.534 --> 00:16:17.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and Community Development is taking steps 00:16:17.767 --> 00:16:19.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to complete the environmental review 00:16:19.367 --> 00:16:23.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for potential MHA implementation of the U-District. 00:16:23.467 --> 00:16:26.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% We looked at past environmental documents, 00:16:26.067 --> 00:16:27.367 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% the EIS for the U-District 00:16:27.367 --> 00:16:30.701 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and the EIS for MHA city-wide, 00:16:30.701 --> 00:16:34.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and had a conference with the law department, 00:16:34.167 --> 00:16:36.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and looked at what the appropriate SEPA process was 00:16:36.968 --> 00:16:39.133 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% for this action 00:16:39.133 --> 00:16:42.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and determined that the appropriate process 00:16:42.734 --> 00:16:46.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% is a supplemental environmental impact statement. 00:16:46.267 --> 00:16:55.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And that process would supplement the U-District EIS. 00:16:55.000 --> 00:16:58.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And it provides an opportunity for public comment 00:16:58.033 --> 00:17:01.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% at a couple of stages of the SEIS process. 00:17:01.901 --> 00:17:06.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The steps are very similar to a full EIS. 00:17:06.667 --> 00:17:08.734 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% So on Thursday of this week, 00:17:08.734 --> 00:17:14.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% OPCD will publish the notice and call for scoping. 00:17:14.200 --> 00:17:16.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And that will open a scoping period, 00:17:16.300 --> 00:17:18.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and members of the public are welcome to comment 00:17:18.701 --> 00:17:21.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% on the scope of the EIS, what should be included. 00:17:21.767 --> 00:17:23.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% There will be a scoping meeting on June 12th 00:17:23.868 --> 00:17:27.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% here at City Hall in the evening. 00:17:27.033 --> 00:17:29.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Following scoping, the next step in the process 00:17:29.901 --> 00:17:31.467 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% is to complete the analysis, 00:17:31.467 --> 00:17:36.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% an issue, a draft, supplemental environmental impact statement. 00:17:36.300 --> 00:17:39.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% We would expect that to be completed in late summer, 00:17:39.834 --> 00:17:43.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% August, maybe early September time frame. 00:17:43.434 --> 00:17:47.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The public also has a chance to comment on that draft. 00:17:47.801 --> 00:17:50.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And the city responds to all the comments 00:17:50.434 --> 00:17:51.901 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% that are received, 00:17:51.901 --> 00:17:54.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and follows that with a final environmental impact statement 00:17:54.501 --> 00:17:58.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that would occur in the fall, some time around October. 00:17:58.834 --> 00:18:00.334 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% And following completion 00:18:00.334 --> 00:18:03.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% of the final environmental impact statement, 00:18:03.267 --> 00:18:05.300 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Council can take action, 00:18:05.300 --> 00:18:09.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% if it chooses to implement MHA in the U-District at that time. 00:18:09.334 --> 00:18:13.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So this will primarily focus in on the lands 00:18:13.067 --> 00:18:18.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that were removed from previous MHA implementation actions, 00:18:18.601 --> 00:18:20.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% but it will technically be a study area 00:18:20.434 --> 00:18:27.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that is the same as the original 2015 U-District EIS. 00:18:27.701 --> 00:18:31.100 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Thank you. 00:18:31.100 --> 00:18:33.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Any questions or comments, colleagues? 00:18:33.901 --> 00:18:35.167 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Council Member Herbold. 00:18:35.167 --> 00:18:36.601 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Thank you. 00:18:36.601 --> 00:18:41.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Less about the process for moving forward in this scoping, 00:18:41.234 --> 00:18:48.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% but more would love to hear, from OPCD's perspective, 00:18:48.567 --> 00:18:51.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% how the city has fulfilled the commitments 00:18:51.334 --> 00:18:55.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in the resolution that accompanied 00:18:55.000 --> 00:18:59.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the University District MHA legislation back in 2017 00:18:59.901 --> 00:19:03.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and whether or not you agree with folks 00:19:03.501 --> 00:19:05.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that we heard from in public comment 00:19:05.601 --> 00:19:08.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that there's still some work to be done. 00:19:08.200 --> 00:19:10.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -I think we would agree there is still work to be done, 00:19:10.067 --> 00:19:11.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and we hope that we can do some of that work 00:19:11.734 --> 00:19:13.667 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% as a part of this process. 00:19:13.667 --> 00:19:15.868 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% We know the issues 00:19:15.868 --> 00:19:18.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% of the potential commercial displacements 00:19:18.400 --> 00:19:19.901 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% are really important, 00:19:19.901 --> 00:19:21.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and I think we can study them to a certain extent 00:19:21.834 --> 00:19:24.267 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% as part of the EIS. 00:19:24.267 --> 00:19:28.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% But we will also study them kind of in parallel 00:19:28.033 --> 00:19:30.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% because they are not all kind of within impacts 00:19:30.634 --> 00:19:33.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to the bill or to natural environment. 00:19:33.033 --> 00:19:37.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Office of Economic Development has also done work 00:19:37.033 --> 00:19:38.868 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% with Community, 00:19:38.868 --> 00:19:40.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and we hope that that will continue 00:19:40.868 --> 00:19:43.234 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% in parallel with this process. 00:19:43.234 --> 00:19:45.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -I think it's worth noting that the companion resolution 00:19:45.701 --> 00:19:47.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that was adopted with the University District, 00:19:47.400 --> 00:19:48.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% just like the companion resolution 00:19:48.701 --> 00:19:51.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that was adopted with the city-wide MHA, 00:19:51.534 --> 00:19:54.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% represented additional work that the Council was asking 00:19:54.601 --> 00:19:57.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the executive to do and work with the community 00:19:57.033 --> 00:19:59.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that was both part of and in addition 00:19:59.434 --> 00:20:01.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to potential land use code changes. 00:20:01.234 --> 00:20:04.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So my recollection of that resolution 00:20:04.667 --> 00:20:07.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and Council's intent was not all of that work -- 00:20:07.968 --> 00:20:10.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% essentially that you've solved all of the challenges 00:20:10.234 --> 00:20:12.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% any neighborhood is facing prior to following through 00:20:12.634 --> 00:20:14.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% with implementing MHA in this area. 00:20:14.968 --> 00:20:17.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The idea was, in delaying that decision at that time, 00:20:17.767 --> 00:20:19.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% was really focused on what are the right 00:20:19.501 --> 00:20:24.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% development standards to try to include incentives 00:20:24.434 --> 00:20:26.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and opportunities to retain small, 00:20:26.634 --> 00:20:29.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% locally owned businesses in new development, 00:20:29.067 --> 00:20:31.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% retain historic buildings, 00:20:31.534 --> 00:20:33.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% both that have already been designated 00:20:33.033 --> 00:20:35.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% or that are potentially eligible. 00:20:35.267 --> 00:20:37.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And so the proposal in the U-District that was implemented 00:20:37.567 --> 00:20:40.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in some areas and would be applied on the Ave 00:20:40.234 --> 00:20:43.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% includes opportunities for transfer of development rights 00:20:43.033 --> 00:20:44.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% for historic buildings. 00:20:44.534 --> 00:20:47.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% It also looks at adopting requirements 00:20:47.901 --> 00:20:50.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that new development include smaller commercial spaces 00:20:50.801 --> 00:20:53.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that are likely to be more affordable 00:20:53.634 --> 00:20:56.300 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% to smaller businesses. 00:20:56.300 --> 00:21:00.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Whereas right now, I think, along the Ave in particular, 00:21:00.367 --> 00:21:01.567 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% redevelopment can occur, 00:21:01.567 --> 00:21:03.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and it could occur up to 65 feet 00:21:03.901 --> 00:21:06.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% without any of those requirements in place 00:21:06.434 --> 00:21:09.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% or incentives, to sort of maintain those buildings. 00:21:09.667 --> 00:21:11.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So it is a little bit of a challenge 00:21:11.334 --> 00:21:13.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in terms of getting all the pieces to come together 00:21:13.234 --> 00:21:14.734 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% at just the right moment. 00:21:14.734 --> 00:21:15.934 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% But the land use proposal, 00:21:15.934 --> 00:21:18.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to the extent that land use code regulations 00:21:18.067 --> 00:21:19.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% can address some of those concerns, 00:21:19.901 --> 00:21:22.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% does have some of those pieces built into it. 00:21:22.601 --> 00:21:24.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Thank you. It looks like -- I just pulled it up, 00:21:24.667 --> 00:21:26.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% It looks like section five of the resolution 00:21:26.701 --> 00:21:30.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% is speaking specifically to the Ave. 00:21:30.934 --> 00:21:33.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Perhaps we could get some additional information 00:21:33.934 --> 00:21:38.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% about what we have done and what we are continuing to work on 00:21:38.267 --> 00:21:41.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% as it relates to that section five, actions A through G. 00:21:41.801 --> 00:21:42.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Sure. -Thanks. 00:21:42.868 --> 00:21:44.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -I think that's a great suggestion, 00:21:44.567 --> 00:21:47.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Council Member Herbold, and was going to offer it myself. 00:21:47.968 --> 00:21:50.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So I'm glad that you did it first. 00:21:50.000 --> 00:21:52.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So I think getting a written response 00:21:52.667 --> 00:21:57.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% of a better sense of how the executive 00:21:57.033 --> 00:22:01.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% has complied with or been responsive to 00:22:01.100 --> 00:22:03.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the sections in the resolutions that are applicable 00:22:03.000 --> 00:22:06.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to this particular body of work would be extremely helpful. 00:22:06.601 --> 00:22:08.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Council Member Juarez? -Thank you. 00:22:08.934 --> 00:22:10.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -First of all, Geoff, thank you. I had an opportunity 00:22:10.501 --> 00:22:12.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to read your May memo, your May 24th memo, 00:22:12.868 --> 00:22:15.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and on page 2, where you talk about 00:22:15.400 --> 00:22:18.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the SEIS content about the three alternatives. 00:22:18.734 --> 00:22:21.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% One will be to consider zoning changes as proposed. 00:22:21.367 --> 00:22:24.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% A second alternative to consider more intensive height. 00:22:24.434 --> 00:22:28.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Than the third is no action, no action alternative at all. 00:22:28.334 --> 00:22:29.767 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% So let me ask you this -- 00:22:29.767 --> 00:22:33.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Your last sentence is what I was more intrigued by. 00:22:33.267 --> 00:22:35.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% "The SEIS will also add information 00:22:35.501 --> 00:22:38.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% from the U-Dub campus master plan, 00:22:38.100 --> 00:22:39.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% which was not complete at the time 00:22:39.534 --> 00:22:44.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% of the 2015 U-District urban design alternatives EIS." 00:22:44.634 --> 00:22:46.968 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% So my two questions are, 00:22:46.968 --> 00:22:49.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% when did the plan come out and how do you foresee 00:22:49.701 --> 00:22:52.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% OPCD responding to -- or how would that be helpful 00:22:52.567 --> 00:22:56.167 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% in our analysis going forward? 00:22:56.167 --> 00:22:57.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Thank you. 00:23:00.367 --> 00:23:03.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The way that that information will be used -- 00:23:03.434 --> 00:23:05.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% there was an environmental impact statement 00:23:05.400 --> 00:23:07.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% on the U-Dub's campus master plan, 00:23:07.667 --> 00:23:12.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and so it has some good estimates 00:23:12.434 --> 00:23:13.901 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% for growth in that area, 00:23:13.901 --> 00:23:16.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and growth in that area would affect 00:23:16.133 --> 00:23:19.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% what we're studying in the area of this proposal. 00:23:19.434 --> 00:23:20.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% That information wasn't available 00:23:20.801 --> 00:23:22.834 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% when we did the U-District EIS, 00:23:22.834 --> 00:23:25.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and it also wasn't available for the MHA EIS. 00:23:25.667 --> 00:23:28.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So it is a lot about just updating 00:23:28.300 --> 00:23:32.601 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% the background information 00:23:32.601 --> 00:23:37.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to have good information on things like traffic, 00:23:37.467 --> 00:23:41.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% trip generation, demand for services 00:23:41.901 --> 00:23:44.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for the growth that's anticipated and projected 00:23:44.767 --> 00:23:47.701 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% in that U-Dub study area 00:23:47.701 --> 00:23:49.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and incorporating that in this review. 00:23:49.934 --> 00:23:52.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So it's sort of updating the background information. 00:23:52.534 --> 00:23:53.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Madame Chair, may I ask a follow-up? 00:23:53.834 --> 00:23:55.234 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Of course. 00:23:55.234 --> 00:23:59.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -So will you be working with the University of Washington 00:23:59.033 --> 00:24:03.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and the folks that put together their campus master plan? 00:24:03.467 --> 00:24:05.100 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -I hope so, yeah. 00:24:05.100 --> 00:24:07.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Oh, okay. -Yes. Let's make that a yes. 00:24:07.367 --> 00:24:10.734 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Okay. Thank you. 00:24:10.734 --> 00:24:14.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -All right, any other questions or comments? 00:24:14.200 --> 00:24:16.033 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Council Member Pacheco. 00:24:16.033 --> 00:24:18.167 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Aly, is it safe, 00:24:18.167 --> 00:24:19.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that this process will result in a slower process 00:24:19.834 --> 00:24:23.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for full consideration of the full MHA implementation 00:24:23.400 --> 00:24:25.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in the U-District than we had previously anticipated 00:24:25.200 --> 00:24:29.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% when the Council removed this area? 00:24:29.501 --> 00:24:30.667 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% by doing this process? 00:24:30.667 --> 00:24:34.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -So at the time that the Council removed the area, 00:24:34.501 --> 00:24:36.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% it wasn't clear -- we weren't certain 00:24:36.234 --> 00:24:40.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% which environmental review process would be required 00:24:40.167 --> 00:24:41.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% because that requires sort of analyzing 00:24:41.834 --> 00:24:43.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% what was studied previously and identifying 00:24:43.767 --> 00:24:45.667 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% the correct procedural path. 00:24:45.667 --> 00:24:47.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I think, at the time, there was an assumption 00:24:47.434 --> 00:24:50.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that it was likely to be an addendum, 00:24:50.000 --> 00:24:52.300 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% which could be issued 00:24:52.300 --> 00:24:55.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and doesn't have all of the steps involved 00:24:55.367 --> 00:24:57.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in a supplemental, nor is there an opportunity 00:24:57.667 --> 00:24:59.033 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% for an administrative appeal. 00:24:59.033 --> 00:25:01.234 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% So it will delay -- 00:25:01.234 --> 00:25:03.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% it will delay the time under which Council 00:25:03.834 --> 00:25:07.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% can take action on the changes in the U-District. 00:25:07.200 --> 00:25:09.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Okay. -Of course. 00:25:09.434 --> 00:25:11.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -And can you remind us of how many units will be lost 00:25:11.701 --> 00:25:15.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% if MHA is not implemented in the U-District? 00:25:15.968 --> 00:25:17.467 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -That is an excellent question. 00:25:17.467 --> 00:25:19.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I don't have that number in my head, 00:25:19.000 --> 00:25:20.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% but I can follow up after the meeting 00:25:20.567 --> 00:25:23.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% with the analysis we did during the MHA discussions 00:25:23.567 --> 00:25:25.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% on what that number is, unless you happen to have it 00:25:25.601 --> 00:25:27.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in front of you, if I did it previously, 00:25:27.367 --> 00:25:29.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% but if not, I'll follow up to the full committee. 00:25:29.801 --> 00:25:31.167 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Thank you. 00:25:33.634 --> 00:25:36.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Okay, no other questions from my colleagues. 00:25:36.767 --> 00:25:38.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I don't see anybody else raising their hands 00:25:38.334 --> 00:25:39.634 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% or waving me down, 00:25:39.634 --> 00:25:42.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% so I'm gonna assume that there are no other questions. 00:25:42.634 --> 00:25:44.133 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Whoop. One last one. 00:25:44.133 --> 00:25:45.868 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Council Member Mosqueda. 00:25:45.868 --> 00:25:47.033 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Thank you very much. 00:25:47.033 --> 00:25:49.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I apologize if you have commented on this. 00:25:49.033 --> 00:25:50.634 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% But as we look at the memo 00:25:50.634 --> 00:25:54.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and we see in the second to the last paragraph here, 00:25:54.734 --> 00:25:57.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% it says that the final EIS could be issued 00:25:57.000 --> 00:25:59.334 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% approximately October 2019. 00:25:59.334 --> 00:26:03.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% What assurances do we have that this date will not slip? 00:26:03.100 --> 00:26:05.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Ideally, I would love for us to be able to have 00:26:05.934 --> 00:26:09.667 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% a concrete plan in hand by -- 00:26:09.667 --> 00:26:10.968 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% before the end of the year, 00:26:10.968 --> 00:26:14.334 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and late fall would be ideal. 00:26:14.334 --> 00:26:19.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So what assurances do we have that this date will not slip? 00:26:19.400 --> 00:26:23.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -We'd love to be able to give you assurances, 00:26:23.033 --> 00:26:27.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% but I don't think that it would be possible 00:26:27.601 --> 00:26:29.467 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% to give a specific date. 00:26:29.467 --> 00:26:33.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% There are uncertainties related to the amount 00:26:33.667 --> 00:26:37.667 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% of comments on the draft EIS, 00:26:37.667 --> 00:26:42.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% technical issues that might complicate analysis, 00:26:42.200 --> 00:26:43.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and also whether or not there's appeal. 00:26:43.868 --> 00:26:46.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Those are things that, you know, are difficult to anticipate 00:26:46.067 --> 00:26:48.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and probably outside of our control, 00:26:48.033 --> 00:26:51.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% so it would be hard to give a specific assurance. 00:26:51.501 --> 00:26:55.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% There are also other priorities that the office and the city 00:26:55.701 --> 00:26:57.634 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% has to fit this work in amongst, 00:26:57.634 --> 00:27:01.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% so it would be difficult for us to give a specific hard date. 00:27:01.901 --> 00:27:06.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Okay, Madame Chair, on the former, 00:27:06.901 --> 00:27:09.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the not knowing what external realities 00:27:09.501 --> 00:27:12.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% may present themselves, I understand that answer. 00:27:12.400 --> 00:27:15.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% On the latter, if this is a matter of staffing 00:27:15.667 --> 00:27:17.801 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% or priorities or or resources, 00:27:17.801 --> 00:27:20.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I would expect this Council to get a far heads up 00:27:20.634 --> 00:27:23.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% on what those restrictions are, 00:27:23.400 --> 00:27:25.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% because as Council Member Pacheco 00:27:25.634 --> 00:27:28.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% or Co-Chair Pacheco had just mentioned, 00:27:28.100 --> 00:27:30.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% every month that we delay this process 00:27:30.400 --> 00:27:31.934 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% is loss of housing. 00:27:31.934 --> 00:27:35.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And I would like for us to count these months 00:27:35.067 --> 00:27:38.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in terms of lost units versus actual days. 00:27:38.367 --> 00:27:40.234 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% If there is any indication 00:27:40.234 --> 00:27:42.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that this somehow is going to be delayed 00:27:42.367 --> 00:27:45.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% due to lack of resources or staff, 00:27:45.834 --> 00:27:48.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% please give us a heads up and let us know. 00:27:48.701 --> 00:27:51.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I think if you can do the analysis and let us know 00:27:51.367 --> 00:27:54.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% far in advance of the budget, that would be ideal 00:27:54.701 --> 00:27:57.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% because, given where we are at, 00:27:57.534 --> 00:28:00.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the latter cannot be a factor in this situation 00:28:00.434 --> 00:28:01.601 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% for us after budget, 00:28:01.601 --> 00:28:02.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% given that we have budget coming up 00:28:02.968 --> 00:28:07.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and the opportunity to enhance resources there. 00:28:07.000 --> 00:28:09.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So please let us know as soon as possible 00:28:09.467 --> 00:28:10.734 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% if that is the reality. 00:28:10.734 --> 00:28:13.467 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Thank you. Will do. 00:28:13.467 --> 00:28:18.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Okay. I would just conclude by saying that 00:28:18.767 --> 00:28:20.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% maybe a little bit more forcefully 00:28:20.601 --> 00:28:22.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% than Council Member Mosqueda just articulated, 00:28:22.801 --> 00:28:24.434 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% but it would be my expectation 00:28:24.434 --> 00:28:26.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that this issue be resolved in full 00:28:26.467 --> 00:28:27.767 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% by the end of this year, 00:28:27.767 --> 00:28:29.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and certainly before the end of the year 00:28:29.400 --> 00:28:32.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and before we go on recess for winter break. 00:28:32.634 --> 00:28:37.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So we will keep a close eye on the timelines, 00:28:37.133 --> 00:28:39.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and one of the things that I would like to see 00:28:39.033 --> 00:28:43.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% is have this text turned into a little clearer of a timeline 00:28:43.133 --> 00:28:47.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in terms of what actions we can expect by when 00:28:47.200 --> 00:28:49.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% so that this Council and the public has a better sense 00:28:49.767 --> 00:28:52.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% of when we can expect work product 00:28:52.901 --> 00:28:56.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% or when there might be decision points 00:28:56.000 --> 00:28:58.267 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% in the coming months. 00:28:58.267 --> 00:29:02.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And so I would ask that that document be pulled together 00:29:02.467 --> 00:29:03.868 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% so that we have a clearer sense 00:29:03.868 --> 00:29:05.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% of exactly what those decision points 00:29:05.601 --> 00:29:09.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and associated timeline is going to be, 00:29:09.801 --> 00:29:12.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% with the assumption that the final EIS 00:29:12.467 --> 00:29:15.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% will be completed in approximately October of 2019, 00:29:15.634 --> 00:29:19.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I would again signal that it's my expectation, 00:29:19.133 --> 00:29:20.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% as one of the co-chairs of this committee, 00:29:20.567 --> 00:29:23.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that that actually -- that date be met 00:29:23.300 --> 00:29:24.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and that there be an opportunity 00:29:24.968 --> 00:29:28.234 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% for the City Council to consider 00:29:28.234 --> 00:29:33.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% a legislative process and/or final package of legislation 00:29:33.801 --> 00:29:37.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% before the council recesses for winter break, 00:29:37.834 --> 00:29:39.634 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% which is some time in December. 00:29:39.634 --> 00:29:43.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So that would be my expectation as one of the co-chairs here, 00:29:43.467 --> 00:29:47.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and will stay close in contact with my colleagues 00:29:47.734 --> 00:29:52.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to make sure that we continue to stay on track 00:29:52.567 --> 00:29:53.834 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% as it relates to this. 00:29:53.834 --> 00:29:59.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I really do feel that we have a sense of urgency 00:29:59.067 --> 00:30:01.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and a sense of priority on this Council 00:30:01.701 --> 00:30:06.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to ensure that the full suite of MHA opportunities 00:30:06.434 --> 00:30:10.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% are dealt with before the end of the year. 00:30:10.133 --> 00:30:12.300 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Any other comments or questions? 00:30:12.300 --> 00:30:16.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% All right, we will go ahead and close out this agenda item 00:30:16.000 --> 00:30:20.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and we will move into the second agenda item. 00:30:20.968 --> 00:30:23.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So we will go ahead and have the clerk read 00:30:23.734 --> 00:30:27.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the second agenda item into the record. 00:30:27.000 --> 00:30:30.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Agenda item 2 -- Council Bill 119500, 00:30:30.534 --> 00:30:33.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% an ordinance related to land use and zoning, 00:30:33.100 --> 00:30:36.067 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% amending ordinance 125791 00:30:36.067 --> 00:30:38.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to correct map errors contained in map A 00:30:38.834 --> 00:30:44.901 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% for 23.58b.050, section 94, 00:30:44.901 --> 00:30:51.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and map A for 23.58c.050, section 97, 00:30:51.300 --> 00:30:55.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and attachment 1 to ordinance 125791. 00:30:55.667 --> 00:30:59.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Thank you, Jodi. Okay, Aly, take it away. 00:30:59.033 --> 00:31:00.334 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Thank you. 00:31:00.334 --> 00:31:03.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Council Bill 119500 would correct mapping errors 00:31:03.200 --> 00:31:07.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that staff identified after adoption of ordinance 125791, 00:31:07.467 --> 00:31:10.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the legislation that implemented the MHA program city-wide 00:31:10.501 --> 00:31:11.934 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% by amending the land use code 00:31:11.934 --> 00:31:13.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and amending the official land use map 00:31:13.200 --> 00:31:16.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to make zoning changes across the city. 00:31:16.033 --> 00:31:17.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% These technical corrections are necessary 00:31:17.934 --> 00:31:19.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to correctly reflect the policy decisions 00:31:19.901 --> 00:31:21.567 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% the Council made previously 00:31:21.567 --> 00:31:22.801 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and does not reflect any changes 00:31:22.801 --> 00:31:25.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% in that previous policy direction. 00:31:25.000 --> 00:31:28.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Specifically, the bill amends Map A 00:31:28.601 --> 00:31:33.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for sections 23.58b.050 and 23.58c.050, 00:31:33.601 --> 00:31:36.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that those maps identify the MHA payment level 00:31:36.601 --> 00:31:38.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% of high, medium, or low that is used 00:31:38.167 --> 00:31:40.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to determine fees that a project is required 00:31:40.801 --> 00:31:42.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to pay or the number of rent- 00:31:42.234 --> 00:31:43.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and income-restricted housing units 00:31:43.834 --> 00:31:46.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that a project is required to include. 00:31:46.300 --> 00:31:50.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% When ordinance 125791 was adopted, 00:31:50.133 --> 00:31:51.901 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% staff inadvertently incorporated 00:31:51.901 --> 00:31:55.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the incorrect versions of those maps 00:31:55.300 --> 00:31:58.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that identify the North Beacon Hill residential urban village 00:31:58.167 --> 00:32:01.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% as a high area, that area has been medium. 00:32:01.734 --> 00:32:03.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% There were no Council amendments or directions 00:32:03.767 --> 00:32:05.601 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% to make changes to that map, 00:32:05.601 --> 00:32:07.200 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and so this corrects that. 00:32:07.200 --> 00:32:11.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And in addition, map A for 23.58c.050 00:32:11.000 --> 00:32:14.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% was not updated to reflect the amended urban village boundaries 00:32:14.367 --> 00:32:16.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that were adopted by this Council. 00:32:16.801 --> 00:32:18.100 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% So these really are just 00:32:18.100 --> 00:32:20.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% essentially typographical errors. 00:32:20.300 --> 00:32:24.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% In addition, the bill amends maps 8, 32, 33, and 37 00:32:24.467 --> 00:32:26.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that were included in attachment 1 00:32:26.167 --> 00:32:28.601 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% to ordinance 125791. 00:32:28.601 --> 00:32:30.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Again, these are typographical errors 00:32:30.267 --> 00:32:31.667 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% on the labels to those maps. 00:32:31.667 --> 00:32:36.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% In some cases, the incorrect existing zoning designation 00:32:36.467 --> 00:32:40.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% was listed or the wrong high, medium, or low MHA suffix, 00:32:40.968 --> 00:32:43.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% so this is just correcting those errors. 00:32:43.801 --> 00:32:45.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So this is an opportunity for staff to have 00:32:45.601 --> 00:32:47.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% their errors discussed publicly. 00:32:47.367 --> 00:32:48.968 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -[ Laughs ] 00:32:48.968 --> 00:32:50.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Well, sorry to put you through the paces, Aly, 00:32:50.734 --> 00:32:53.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% but thank you so much for being gracious 00:32:53.167 --> 00:32:55.701 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and highlighting those errors 00:32:55.701 --> 00:32:57.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and giving us an opportunity to correct them. 00:32:57.734 --> 00:33:00.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Are there any questions or concerns 00:33:00.801 --> 00:33:03.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% about the amendments to Council Bill 119500 00:33:03.868 --> 00:33:07.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% before I open this up for public comment? 00:33:07.501 --> 00:33:09.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Okay, hearing none, we will, 00:33:09.701 --> 00:33:11.000 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% as required by law, 00:33:11.000 --> 00:33:14.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% open up the period of public hearing 00:33:14.000 --> 00:33:17.567 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% on Council Bill 119500. 00:33:17.567 --> 00:33:21.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% We have one person signed up for public comment 00:33:21.734 --> 00:33:24.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% on Council Bill 119500. 00:33:24.400 --> 00:33:25.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Once again, when your name is called, 00:33:25.868 --> 00:33:28.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% please come to either of the two podiums 00:33:28.234 --> 00:33:29.934 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% to one of the microphones, 00:33:29.934 --> 00:33:34.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and you will have two minutes to address this specific item. 00:33:34.701 --> 00:33:36.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And as usual, before you begin your comments, 00:33:36.200 --> 00:33:37.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I'd ask that you state your name. 00:33:37.801 --> 00:33:40.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So the one individual who is signed up 00:33:40.100 --> 00:33:43.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for public comment is Steve Rostello. 00:33:47.467 --> 00:33:49.300 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Only in fantasy land 00:33:49.300 --> 00:33:53.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% do you talk about how this is improving. 00:33:53.067 --> 00:34:00.200 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Now the map changes that you have are upzones. 00:34:00.200 --> 00:34:01.767 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% To you, they're minor things. 00:34:01.767 --> 00:34:03.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% To the people who live in those areas, 00:34:03.901 --> 00:34:07.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I submit that it is probably not minor. 00:34:07.634 --> 00:34:10.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% What we should be taking a look at 00:34:10.501 --> 00:34:14.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% is the full impact of what is happening. 00:34:14.701 --> 00:34:18.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% We're having a city where, if you believe 00:34:18.567 --> 00:34:21.133 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% what you're saying, 00:34:21.133 --> 00:34:23.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% is that we should have more and more and more 00:34:23.367 --> 00:34:25.200 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% affordable housing. 00:34:25.200 --> 00:34:27.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I can tell you, out in the city, 00:34:27.934 --> 00:34:31.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% we're seeing less and less and less affordable housing. 00:34:31.734 --> 00:34:34.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And these map changes will affect probably 00:34:34.300 --> 00:34:37.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% a relatively small amount of people, 00:34:37.300 --> 00:34:44.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% they will affect what is happening all over the city. 00:34:44.467 --> 00:34:49.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% You probably keep saying that you're opposed to homelessness, 00:34:49.100 --> 00:34:52.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and maybe only 10% of the people that are displaced 00:34:52.300 --> 00:34:53.367 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% will be homeless, 00:34:53.367 --> 00:34:55.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and if that's an acceptable number, 00:34:55.901 --> 00:34:57.634 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% that's be fine for you. 00:34:57.634 --> 00:35:00.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% But I think we need to take a look 00:35:00.267 --> 00:35:04.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% at how many legacy and heritage trees we're losing. 00:35:04.501 --> 00:35:06.234 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Look at the cost. 00:35:06.234 --> 00:35:08.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And you never want to talk about 00:35:08.367 --> 00:35:11.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% how many times the population of the city of Seattle 00:35:11.501 --> 00:35:14.501 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% we're already zoned for. 00:35:14.501 --> 00:35:17.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Primarily what I see here is a movement 00:35:17.834 --> 00:35:21.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to make construction and development 00:35:21.267 --> 00:35:26.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% very, very profitable for the most large. 00:35:26.767 --> 00:35:30.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The smaller developers don't seem to be on board 00:35:30.400 --> 00:35:33.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% as much as the larger developers are. 00:35:33.734 --> 00:35:37.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And we continue not to count the displacement. 00:35:37.167 --> 00:35:39.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% We count, as was pointed out earlier, 00:35:39.868 --> 00:35:41.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% you have 20-unit apartment houses 00:35:41.901 --> 00:35:43.234 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% that are affordable, 00:35:43.234 --> 00:35:46.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% you replace with three subsidized units 00:35:46.901 --> 00:35:48.634 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% somewhere, at some time, 00:35:48.634 --> 00:35:50.901 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and you call it an improvement. 00:35:50.901 --> 00:35:52.567 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Thank you, Steve. 00:35:52.567 --> 00:35:55.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Okay. That was the one and only person signed up 00:35:55.467 --> 00:35:56.734 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% for the public hearing, 00:35:56.734 --> 00:35:58.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% so I will go ahead and close out 00:35:58.334 --> 00:36:02.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the public hearing on Council Bill 119500. 00:36:02.300 --> 00:36:03.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% And we will go ahead and move through the rest 00:36:03.968 --> 00:36:05.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% of the business on the agenda. 00:36:05.534 --> 00:36:06.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% In order for this committee to vote 00:36:06.734 --> 00:36:09.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% on a final recommendation to the full Council, 00:36:09.934 --> 00:36:12.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% we first need to suspend the Council rule 00:36:12.067 --> 00:36:13.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% relating to voting on legislation 00:36:13.567 --> 00:36:16.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% on the same day a public hearing is held. 00:36:16.033 --> 00:36:17.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% So with that, if there is no objection, 00:36:17.934 --> 00:36:20.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the Council will relating to final committee recommendations 00:36:20.300 --> 00:36:22.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% on legislation on the same day a public hearing 00:36:22.901 --> 00:36:26.667 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% is held is suspended. 00:36:26.667 --> 00:36:29.067 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Okay. Hearing no objection, the Council rule is suspended, 00:36:29.067 --> 00:36:32.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and we will now proceed with a vote on the underlying bill. 00:36:32.400 --> 00:36:33.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I move that the committee recommend passage 00:36:33.934 --> 00:36:37.033 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% of Council Bill 119500. 00:36:37.033 --> 00:36:37.934 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -I second. 00:36:37.934 --> 00:36:40.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Okay, the bill has been moved, 00:36:40.400 --> 00:36:42.067 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and there has been a second. 00:36:42.067 --> 00:36:44.133 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Are there any comments? 00:36:45.167 --> 00:36:47.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Seeing no comments, all those in favor 00:36:47.133 --> 00:36:49.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% of the recommendation that the committee pass 00:36:49.501 --> 00:36:52.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Council Bill 119500 vote aye. 00:36:52.634 --> 00:36:54.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Aye. -Aye. 00:36:54.400 --> 00:36:56.701 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Any opposed? 00:36:56.701 --> 00:36:58.367 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Any abstentions? 00:36:58.367 --> 00:37:01.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The motion carries, and Council Bill 119500 00:37:01.367 --> 00:37:03.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% will be forwarded to the June 3rd City Council meeting 00:37:03.767 --> 00:37:06.000 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% for full Council action. 00:37:06.000 --> 00:37:07.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% That is the last item on our agenda. 00:37:07.767 --> 00:37:10.000 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% And with that, we are adjourned. 00:37:20.634 --> 00:37:26.467 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% ♪♪