HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-22RESoLUrroNNo. Zl'72
A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles, washington declaring city goals
in response to homelessness.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DO HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, one responsibility of every city is to provide for the public health, safety, and
welfare of all its residents, and
WHEREAS, increasing homelessness is an issue that impacts people experiencing
homelessness as well as the entire community; and
WHEREAS,in202l, there were I ,676 people in Clallam County who were considered
homeless or unstably housed by Washington State Department of Commerce reporting;
and
WHEREAS, according to the Washington State Homeless System County report card,
only 27%o of people experiencing homelessness in Clallam County exit to permanent
housing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles Housing Action Plan determined that the City will
need2,g4l additional housing units by 2030 to meet housing demand; and
WHEREAS , the 2019 City of Port Angeles Housing Action Plan suggests updating zoning
and development regulations to support micro housing and small efficiency dwelling units,
deferring permit and planning review fees, and developing community partnerships;
Now, Therefore, It Is
Hereby Resolved that City staff are directed to work toward the following goals
l. Implement, or work with private entities to implement, interim measures as are reasonable
and necessary to respond to the survival and safety needs ofpeople experiencing
homelessness.
2. Provide City services and facilities as needed and available to mitigate the impacts of
homelessness on the community and to protect the health and safety of all residents.
3. Treat all residents with dignity and respect, engaging in scientifically backed practices in
responding to homelessness, and as applicable and feasible following the guidelines set
forth in the CDC's "Guidance on People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness."
4. Take other actions, as appropriate, in response to homelessness.
5. This Resolution shall expire and no longer be in effect as of I I :59 on December 31 ,2025.
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PASSED by the,Crty Counpil of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
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Dexter, Mayor
VED AS TO FORM:
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