We have an update for the Permanent Supportive Housing project.
 
At its December 13 meeting, the Kirkland City Council decided to change the Public Hearing on the Permanent Supportive Housing Agreements (at the former La Quinta Inn) to Tuesday January 17. Staff is also looking to see if the packet for the hearing can be made available earlier than the afternoon of Friday January 13. 
 
They also have updated the Health Through Housing web page to include the City's presentation slides from our December 6 meeting and direct links to the November 15 City Council packet and video of the meeting.  The November 15 meeting packet includes the Draft Agreements for the project. While some changes may be made, the November 15 materials will be the baseline for the January 17 Public Hearing. 
 
These changes came about based on our discussion on December 6 and some follow up contacts with staff and City Council members. I really appreciate the City making these changes to provide more opportunities for people to participate in the hearing.
 
Please let me know if you have any questions/comments.
 
Larry Toedtli, president
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association

The notes from our December 6, 2022 Special Meeting related to planned permanent supportive housing at the former La Quinta Inn site are attached.
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The City's presentation packet is also attached for your reference.

The meeting notes include links to materials that were discussed. The notes also provide several options for people that want to make comments on the draft project agreements. 

At this time, the City schedule calls for a Public Hearing on the agreements on January 3, 2023; possible City Council action is scheduled for their January 17 meeting.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Larry Toedtli, president
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association

Central Houghton and Lakeview Neighbors:
 
The City of Kirkland is developing a draft Permanent Supportive Housing Agreement (PSHA) between the City of Kirkland and King County and a draft Services Agreement (SA) between the County and the future operator of the designated permanent supporting housing facility at the former La Quinta Inn in Kirkland. The working draft PSHA and working draft SA were presented to the City Council at its November 15 meeting (see below links).
 
The Central Houghton Neighborhood Association is holding a Special Meeting on December 6 to allow our neighborhoods to learn more about these draft agreements. The meeting also will provide a forum for residents and businesses in the Central Houghton and Lakeview Neighborhoods to ask questions and make suggestions to address specific concerns about the facility that can be addressed in these agreements. 
 
The meeting information is:
What :   La Quinta Draft Permanent Supportive Housing Agreement and Service Agreement
When : Tuesday, December 6 (6:00 to 7:30 PM) 
Where: Kirkland City Hall City Council Chambers - 123 - 5th Avenue; Kirkland, WA
 
Jim Lopez, Deputy City Manager will give a presentation on the current draft agreements which will address some of the community concerns and questions that have been previously noted. We will allow time for community comments and questions focused on the agreements. Our comments and questions can then be considered by City staff and City Council for incorporation into the draft agreements before they are presented at a Public Hearing (tentatively scheduled for January 3, 2023). 
 
In preparing for the meeting, I strongly encourage everyone to review the November 15 City Council packet and watch the City Council Study Session presentation and discussion. The November 15 Council packet can be found here - November 15 Council Packet and the Study Session video can be accessed here - November 15 Study Session.
 
Please forward to your neighborhood lists.
 
Thank you
 
Larry Toedtli, President
Central Houghton Neighborhood Association.