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Temporary Homeless Camps Issaquah City Council Briefing

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Temporary Homeless Camps Issaquah City Council Briefing

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    1. Temporary Homeless Camps Issaquah City Council Briefing February 27, 2007

    2. 2 Temporary Homeless Camps Intent/Objectives: Briefing: topic not specific sites background / issues past review current status / permit approach Reminder: potential quasi-judicial role Next Steps

    3. 3 Temporary Homeless Camps : Background Primary Camp: SHARE/WHEEL “Tent City” Purpose: Shelter Attention to Need History: Seattle since 2000 Eastside since 2004 Operation: Religious facilities host 100 max. residents 90 days usual stay Code of conduct

    4. 4 Temporary Homeless Camps : Background

    5. 5 Temporary Homeless Camps : Issues General: Balancing host rights /neighbor concerns Operations: Duration, security Permits: Local authority, timing Procedure: Admin., notice, coordination Public sites: Contract violations Site conditions: Parking, utilities, wetlands

    6. 6 Temporary Homeless Camps : Status Consensus from 2005 Review: Administration & City Council Leadership Special Use Process Draft potential conditions Monitor events & experiences of other cities Maintain informal dialog with community  Special Use Process: Special Use Permit Appeals to City Council (Quasi-Judicial)

    7. 7 Temporary Homeless Camps : Status Draft Potential Conditions: Notice Neighbors, Schools, Law Enforcement, & Health Public Safety Fire safety, Emergency access, Inspections No warrants or registered offender status 24 hour monitoring Reimbursement Emergency services rendered or reserved Site Conditions Critical Areas, Parking, Sanitation, Transport

    8. 8 Temporary Homeless Camps : Next Steps Current “Tent City” Schedule: Bellevue after Redmond Potential for Issaquah in August 2007 No application received Continue research & preparation Encourage open communication  

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