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COR 11 Declaration of Leslie Clark DECLARATION OF LESLIE CLARK IN SUPPORT OF CITY’S FINDING OF VIOLATION – Page 1 Renton City Attorney 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057-3232 Phone: 425.430.6480 Fax: 425.430.6498 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 IN PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE CITY OF RENTON HEARING EXAMINER IN RE THE MATTER OF THE REQUEST FOR HEARING BY RENTON HOTEL INVESTORS, LLC AND KING COUNTY NO. CODE-20-000321 DECLARATION OF LESLIE CLARK IN SUPPORT OF CITY OF RENTON’S FINDING OF VIOLATION REGARDING RED LION DE- INTENSIFICATION SHELTER I, LESLIE CLARK, declare as follows: 1. I am employed by the City of Renton as a Senior Assistant City Attorney. I make this declaration in my role as a member of the City Attorney’s Office, and I have personal knowledge of the facts stated herein. 2. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of the pdf of a webpage as it existed on August 3, 2020. This webpage is from the www.redlion.com website. At pages 3 through 7, the webpage lists that every room type at the Renton Red Lion property is “sold out.” DECLARATION OF LESLIE CLARK IN SUPPORT OF CITY’S FINDING OF VIOLATION – Page 2 Renton City Attorney 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057-3232 Phone: 425.430.6480 Fax: 425.430.6498 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 3. Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a true and correct copy of the pdf of a webpage as it existed on August 3, 2020. This webpage is from the www.hotels.com website. At page 2, the webpage states: “This property is closed from April 1 2020 to August 31 (dates subject to change).” 4. Attached hereto as Exhibit C is a true and correct copy of the Renton Red Lion de-intensification shelter’s “Renton Red Lion Operations Plan” that was presented by representatives of King County and the Downtown Emergency Service Center (“DESC”) in the Committee of the Whole meeting of the Renton City Council on April 27, 2020. As of August 4, 2020, this document remained publicly available as “Item No. 1b” to the April 27, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting at the following url: https://renton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=1629. 5. Attached hereto as Exhibit D is a true and correct copy of the pdf of a post titled “A Note About Our Main Shelter,” posted to DESC’s website as of August 4, 2020. 6. Attached hereto as Exhibit E is a true and correct copy of the pdf of a webpage entitled “Main Shelter,” posted to DESC’s website as of August 4, 2020. 7. Attached hereto as Exhibit F is a true and correct copy of the pdf of a webpage titled “Survival Services,” posted to DESC’s website as of August 4, 2020. 8. Attached hereto as Exhibit G is a true and correct copy of the pdf of an article dated December 7, 2019 and titled “Unprovoked street attack becomes ‘catalyst’ to address crime, security outside King County Courthouse,” available from the online version of the DECLARATION OF LESLIE CLARK IN SUPPORT OF CITY’S FINDING OF VIOLATION – Page 3 Renton City Attorney 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057-3232 Phone: 425.430.6480 Fax: 425.430.6498 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Seattle Times as of August 4, 2020. 9. Attached hereto as Exhibit H is a true and correct copy of the pdf of a webpage titled “Vulnerability Assessment Tool,” posted to DESC’s website as of August 4, 2020. Signed at Olympia, Washington, this 4th day of August, 2020, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington. By: /s/ Leslie C. Clark Leslie Clark, WSBA No. 36164 DECLARATION OF LESLIE CLARK IN SUPPORT OF CITY’S FINDING OF VIOLATION – Page 4 Renton City Attorney 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057-3232 Phone: 425.430.6480 Fax: 425.430.6498 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DECLARATION OF SERVICE I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that on _______________, a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served upon the parties listed below via the method indicated: Renton Hotel Investors, LLC: Sumeer Singla Williams, Kastner & Gibbs PLLC ssingla@williamskastner.com [X] E-mail [ ] United States Mail [ ] Legal Messenger [ ] E-Service King County: Howard Schneiderman Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Howard.Schneiderman@kingcounty.gov Youn-Jung Kim Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jina.Kim@kingcounty.gov Lena Madden Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Lena.Madden@kingcounty.gov [X] E-mail [ ] United States Mail [ ] Legal Messenger [ ] E-Service August 5, 2020 DECLARATION OF LESLIE CLARK IN SUPPORT OF CITY’S FINDING OF VIOLATION – Page 5 Renton City Attorney 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057-3232 Phone: 425.430.6480 Fax: 425.430.6498 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DESC: Daniel Malone Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) dmalone@desc.org [X] E-mail [ ] United States Mail [ ] Legal Messenger [ ] E-Service DATED this ________ day of ___________, 2020, at Maple Valley, Washington. /s/ Stephanie Rary 5th August Stephanie Rary, Paralegal EXHIBIT A 8/3/2020 Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton | Hotel in Renton, WA 98057 | Red Lion Hotels https://www.redlion.com/red-lion-hotels/wa/renton/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton 1/7 Front Desk 425-226-7700 Groups & Events sales@redlion.com Hotel Address Get Directions Manage Reservations View/Modify Details Details Menu Welcome to Renton Conference Center & Hotel 1 S. Grady Way Renton WA 98057 Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton Sold Out BOOK NOW Executive King 8/3/2020 Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton | Hotel in Renton, WA 98057 | Red Lion Hotels https://www.redlion.com/red-lion-hotels/wa/renton/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton 2/7 Hotel Amenities Here are a few of the main amenities this property offers. If you have questions about anything you don't see here please feel free to contact the Front Desk. A Renton Hotel Near SeaTac Airport As one of the most highly-regarded Renton hotels, the Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center - Seattle/Renton offers a prime location, comfortable accommodations and luxurious amenities for business and leisure travelers alike. Fly into comfort and be greeted by one of the most pristine lobbies among Renton hotels. Choose from one of our 224 spacious guestrooms or 26 suites for a peaceful retreat. Designed with the comforts of home in mind, our accommodations are well-adorned and offer the finest amenities available. Start your day by staying connected with free Wi-Fi or rejuvenating yourself in our crisp outdoor pool before heading to our state of the art fitness center. Offering nearly 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center - Seattle/Renton is a chosen destination for corporate meetings, group conferences and social occasions alike. Once business is done, stop by our onsite restaurant for a carefully crafted cocktail or feast on one of many flavorful menu options. As one of the best SeaTac hotels, we also offer a free airport shuttle for our guests, allowing for seamless travel to and from the airport. Features At Our Renton Hotel & Conference Center Complimentary coffee station between 5am - 9am Free Wi-Fi Complimentary airport transportation Airport parking Onsite dining Yankee Grill & Bar - Happy Hour 2pm - 6pm Seasonal outdoor pool & year round whirlpool - Open 7am - 11pm Onsite guest laundry Fitness Center Business Center Dog Friendly Get Local At Nearby Attractions Situated near some of Seattle's most popular attractions including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Seattle Aquarium, endless shopping opportunities and more, our hotel offers the convenience of a big city without all the hassle. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, our complimentary airport shuttle will take you to and from the Seattle International Airport, just a short drive away. Accessibility Features Air Conditioning 8/3/2020 Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton | Hotel in Renton, WA 98057 | Red Lion Hotels https://www.redlion.com/red-lion-hotels/wa/renton/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton 3/7 Additional Room Types These rooms are not available for the selected date range. WiFi Outdoor Pool Parking Business Center Fitness Center Restaurant Bar Free Airport Shuttle Shuttle Service Refrigerator Microwave Flat Screen TV Red Lion Hotels Executive King (Sold Out) 8/3/2020 Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton | Hotel in Renton, WA 98057 | Red Lion Hotels https://www.redlion.com/red-lion-hotels/wa/renton/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton 4/7 This 335 Square Foot room features a living area with soft seating, flat screen cable TV and HBO, mini refrigerator, sink, microwave. This room includes upgraded linen, work space with free internet and WiFi, telephones equipped with voice-mail, iron with board. Our bathrooms include, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion. Red Lion Hotels Hospitality Suite (Sold Out) This 335 Square Foot room features a king bed, sofa bed, flat screen cable TV and HBO, mini refrigerator, sink, microwave. This room includes upgraded linen, work space with free internet and WiFi, telephones equipped with voice-mail, iron and iron boards. Our bathrooms include, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion Red Lion Hotels King Bed (Sold Out) This 225 Square Foot room features upgraded linen, soft seating, work space with free wireless internet access, telephones with voicemail, flat screen cable TV’s and HBO, iron with board. Our bathrooms include, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion Red Lion Hotels Premium King Bed (Sold Out) This 225 Square Foot room features upgraded linen, Sofa bed, work space with free wireless internet access, telephones with voice-mail, flat screen cable TV’s and HBO, iron with board. Our bathrooms include, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion 8/3/2020 Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton | Hotel in Renton, WA 98057 | Red Lion Hotels https://www.redlion.com/red-lion-hotels/wa/renton/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton 5/7 Red Lion Hotels Standard Queen Bed (Sold Out) This 225 Square Foot room features upgraded linen, soft seating, work space with free wireless internet access, telephones with voice-mail, flat screen cable TV’s and HBO, iron with board. Our bathrooms include, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion Red Lion Hotels Accessible King Suite with Kitchenette (Sold Out) This 335 Square Foot Suite has one bedroom, one living area with sofa bed, flat screen cable TV and HBO, refrigerator, sink, microwave, and dinette set. This room also includes upgraded linen, work space with free internet and WiFi, telephones equipped with voicemail, iron with board. Our bathrooms include hairdryers, make-up mirrors, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion. Red Lion Hotels Premium Queen Bed (Sold Out) Premium Queen Bed features upgraded linen, Sofa bed, work space with free wireless internet access, telephones with voice-mail, flat screen cable TV’s and HBO, iron with board. Our bathrooms include, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion 8/3/2020 Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton | Hotel in Renton, WA 98057 | Red Lion Hotels https://www.redlion.com/red-lion-hotels/wa/renton/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton 6/7 Red Lion Hotels Two Queen Beds (Sold Out) This 225 Square Foot room features upgraded linen, soft seating, work space with free wireless internet access, telephones with voice-mail, flat screen cable TV’s and HBO, iron with board. Our bathrooms include, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion Red Lion Hotels Accessible King Bed (Sold Out) This 225 Square Foot room features upgraded linen, soft seating, work space with free wireless internet access, telephones with voice-mail, flat screen cable TV’s and HBO, iron with board. Our bathrooms include, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion Red Lion Hotels Accessible Queen (Sold Out) This 225 Square Foot room features upgraded linen, soft seating, work space with free wireless internet access, telephones with voice-mail, flat screen cable TV’s and HBO, iron with board. Our bathrooms include, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion 8/3/2020 Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton | Hotel in Renton, WA 98057 | Red Lion Hotels https://www.redlion.com/red-lion-hotels/wa/renton/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton 7/7 Red Lion Hotels Junior Suite (Sold Out) This 335 Square Foot Suite has one bedroom, one living area with sofa bed, flat screen cable TV and HBO, refrigerator, sink, microwave, and dinette set. This room also includes upgraded linen, work space with free internet and WiFi, telephones equipped with voice-mail, iron with board. Our bathrooms include, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion. EXHIBIT B 8/3/2020 Book Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton in Renton | Hotels.com https://www.hotels.com/ho108028/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton-renton-united-states-of-america/1/8 Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton, Renton 1 South Grady Way, Renton, WA, 98055, United States of America Suburban hotel in Renton with restaurant and bar/lounge Collect stamps Join now Sign inHelp All properties in Renton, Washington, United States of America 1 room, 2 adults Change search 3-star Free WiFi and free parking Check Rate Destination, property, or landmark Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton, Renton, Washington, United States of Ame mm/dd/yy Check-in mm/dd/yy Check-out 1Rooms Adults 2 Aged 18+ Children 0 0-17 Room 1: Search 8/3/2020 Book Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton in Renton | Hotels.com https://www.hotels.com/ho108028/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton-renton-united-states-of-america/2/8 Free parking Pool Free WiFi Pet-friendly Airport transfer Gym More about the area View photos This property is closed from April 1 2020 to August 31 2020 (dates subject to change). Main amenities 224 guestrooms Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Breakfast available Free airport shuttle Seasonal outdoor pool Fitness center 24-hour business center Limo/town car service Terrace 24-hour front desk Coffee/tea in a common area Free WiFi and free parking For families Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) Connecting/adjoining rooms available Private bathroom Premium TV channels Television Free toiletries What’s around Renton Shopping Center - 11 min walk The Boeing Company - 22 min walk Family Fun Center - 29 min walk Starfire Sports Complex - 39 min walk Lake Washington - 2.4 mi / 3.9 km Westfield Southcenter Mall - 2.5 mi / 4 km The Landing - 2.4 mi / 3.9 km Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park - 3.1 mi / 5 km ShoWare Center - 6.5 mi / 10.4 km Museum of Flight - 6.9 mi / 11.2 km Kubota Garden - 4.4 mi / 7.1 km Check location Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds - Guest Room [1/44] 8/3/2020 Book Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton in Renton | Hotels.com https://www.hotels.com/ho108028/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton-renton-united-states-of-america/3/8 Good See all 971 Hotels.com reviews Hotels.com® Rewards What’s around Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton, Renton Landmarks Getting around 6.6 Share Book this property and collect stamps after your stay 1 room, 2 adults mm/dd/yy Check-in mm/dd/yy Check-out Check availability Renton Shopping Center - 11 min walk The Boeing Company - 22 min walk Family Fun Center - 29 min walk Starfire Sports Complex - 39 min walk Lake Washington - 2.4 mi / 3.9 km Westfield Southcenter Mall - 2.5 mi / 4 km The Landing - 2.4 mi / 3.9 km Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park - 3.1 mi / 5 km Seattle - Tacoma Intl. Airport (SEA) - 8 min drive Renton, WA (RNT-Renton Municipal) - 6 min drive Tukwila Station - 7 min drive King Street Station - 17 min drive Free airport shuttle Free area shuttle 8/3/2020 Book Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton in Renton | Hotels.com https://www.hotels.com/ho108028/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton-renton-united-states-of-america/4/8 Key facts Hotel size Arriving/leaving Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. 24-hour airport shuttle service is available. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to get details. Required at check-in Travelling with others Children Pets Internet Transportation Transfers Parking Offsite Payment types at the property At a glance This hotel has 224 rooms■ This hotel is arranged over 6 floors■ Check-in time 3:00 PM-11:00 PM■ Check-out time is 11:00 AM■ Credit card required for incidental charges■ Government-issued photo ID may be required■ Minimum check-in age is 21■ No cribs (infant beds) Pets allowed (dogs only) * Restrictions apply * 1 per room (up to 50 lbs) Free WiFi in public areas Free WiFi in rooms Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours) Free self parking Extended parking * Electric vehicle charging point Free area shuttle Cash■ Check location 8/3/2020 Book Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton in Renton | Hotels.com https://www.hotels.com/ho108028/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton-renton-united-states-of-america/5/8 In the hotel * See small print for additional details or extra charges Food and drink Cooked-to-order breakfast daily (surcharge) Restaurant Bar/lounge Room service Coffee/tea in a common area Things to do Outdoor seasonal pool Fitness facilities Spa tub Golfing nearby Use of nearby fitness center (discount) Working away 24-hour business center Meeting rooms Conference space size (feet) - 5500 Conference space size (meters) - 511 Services 24-hour front desk Limo or Town Car service available Dry cleaning/laundry service Laundry facilities Free newspapers in lobby Luggage storage Multilingual staff Porter/bellhop Facilities Number of buildings/towers - 1 Elevator ATM/banking Safe-deposit box at front desk Designated smoking areas Terrace Accessibility Braille or raised signage Accessible bathroom In-room accessibility Roll-in shower Wheelchair accessible Wheelchair-accessible path of travel Wheelchair-accessible parking Assistive listening devices available Grab bar - near toilet Languages Spoken English 8/3/2020 Book Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton in Renton | Hotels.com https://www.hotels.com/ho108028/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton-renton-united-states-of-america/6/8 In the room Special features Also known as Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton, Renton’s small print Home comforts Iron/ironing board Sleep well Premium bedding Freshen up Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Free toiletries Hair dryer Be entertained TV Pay movies Premium TV channels Video-game console Stay connected Desk Free newspaper Free WiFi Phone More Daily housekeeping Connecting/adjoining rooms available Access via exterior corridors Also popular with travelers from the USA Dining Yankee Grill - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. See all properties in Renton Clarion Inn Renton-Seattle 2.5-star From $80Good 7.4 Best Western Plus Renton Inn 2.5-star From $93Good 7.4 Extended Stay Am 2. FG Rainier Hotel■ ■ 8/3/2020 Book Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton in Renton | Hotels.com https://www.hotels.com/ho108028/red-lion-hotel-conference-center-seattle-renton-renton-united-states-of-america/7/8 See more Policies This property offers extended parking (surcharge) for guests parking a minimum of 3 days. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. For details on pet restrictions, contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property. Mandatory fees Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay Optional extras Extended parking costs USD 10.00 per day Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay FAQs for Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton, Renton We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book. Does Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton offer free cancellation for a full refund? Is Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton currently open? Is parking offered at Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton? Is there a pool at Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton? Are pets allowed at Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton? What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle Renton? 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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Email Sign up for our latest offers Hotels.com app Download the app and book on the go Join now! Collect 10 stamps, get 1 reward* night EXHIBIT C Renton Red Lion Operations Plan: 1. Description of the De-Intensification Shelter as a voluntary or mandatory commitment facility or both. o The Renton Red Lion Hotel is being used as a shelter de-intensification site. The Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) is operating the facility and has approximately 200 shelter guests staying in the hotel. The shelter is a voluntary facility. 2. Description of whether this will be a clean and sober facility or a no barrier facility. o DESC uses a harm reduction approach with shelter guests and discourages substance use. Access to the shelter is behavior based and if guests are not able to follow the expected code of conduct they are asked to leave the hotel. 3. Plan for onsite medical and/or security staff, including plan to meet needs of any individuals with pre-existing mental health or behavior disorders. o The hotel site is fenced and a security guard is on site. DESC is a licensed provider of behavioral health services and is able to provide those services on site if needed. The shelter is staffed 24/7 by DESC staffed trained in behavioral health interventions. 4. Plan for medical transportation. o Clients are responsible for getting themselves to any off site health appointments, although DESC may assist in arranging transportation. Any emergent medical transportation will be managed by local emergency services. To avoid unnecessary calls to 911, DESC staff access a 24/7 nurse consulting phone line to triage medical complaints without burdening first responders unnecessarily. 5. Plan for basic social services and life necessities such as food, water, medicine, laundry, and garbage disposal. o These are all being provided on site and are managed either by DESC or King County. To promote social distancing per CDC guidance, DESC staff are delivering meals and medication to units 3x day. 6. Plan for any behavioral rules to be in place and any penalties for violation. o See Number 2, above. 7. Plan for controlled access in and out of facility. o The site is fenced and DESC staff are on site 24 hours a day. Guests are provided an identification badge which is checked by onsite security officers prior to entering the grounds. Renton Red Lion Weekly Update: 1. How many individuals are housed in the De-Intensification Shelter. o Approximately 200 shelter guests are staying at the Renton Red Lion. 2. How many of those individuals have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and how many are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. o No clients have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Red Lion. If a client tests positive for COVID-19 while staying at the Red Lion, they will be referred to County run Isolation and Quarantine sites to ensure that they can recover without risk of exposure to others. Currently, there are no clients with pending tests, although we routinely work with partners to test clients and expect to test frequently at the Red Lion. Those with pending tests will be asked to isolate in their units until results are discovered. If clients do not comply with the isolation request, they will be referred to I&Q. EXHIBIT D Read how we’re responding to COVID-19 A recent KOMO TV piece about emergency calls to DESC’s programs in the 500 block of Third Avenue did not provide a complete view of what is occurring and why. Yes, there are lots of emergency calls to this location. (Though not as many as referenced in the TV piece which included duplicates and calls that were canceled prior to any response.) The overwhelming majority of those calls are to DESC’s large emergency shelter program and are for people experiencing a health crisis. That’s because the shelter program serves a very particular purpose for the community: when law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and jails are trying to help people with significant behavioral health disabilities and complex medical conditions find somewhere to go upon release/discharge, the DESC shelter is their primary resource. The shelter provides basic services: a safe place to sleep, bathrooms and showers, healthcare for physical and behavioral health needs, meals, and case managers to help people escape homelessness. We wish we had the resources to provide even more of these services. People typically first come to the shelter during the worst times of their lives. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing deep support and a therapeutic environment. Because the population of people using the shelter has higher needs than any other location in our community, medical and behavioral health crises are common. We respond to emergencies in robust and varied ways. DESC staff are on hand at all times to talk with clients about what is going on, what help they need, and explore solutions. Sometimes that act of directly responding to someone dealing with severe stress is enough to keep a crisis from escalating further. Other times, additional support is needed. On-site nurses and doctors are able to see people for a wide array of health conditions, and data show that when medical personnel are on site fewer emergency calls are made. We A Note About Our Main Shelter Posted on February 1, 2020 <https://www.desc.org/about-our-main-shelter/> Page 1 of 3A Note About Our Main Shelter - DESC 8/4/2020https://www.desc.org/about-our-main-shelter/ are pleased to be working with the City of Seattle on expansion of these on-site medical resources so more support is available. When outside help is needed, DESC staff call a nurseline to consult about whether a 911 call is warranted. This is in place via a partnership with the Seattle Fire Department, and has helped reduce emergency medical calls to the shelter. Situations requiring direct support for emergency medical services or police intervention result in a 911 call. DESC staff greet emergency personnel upon arrival and supply key information to help with a speedy resolution to the problem. We have deep respect for the first responders who come to the aid of DESC and our clients. The shelter environment can be intense and stressful, and we don’t discount the experiences some people say they have had. The TV piece failed to explore the stories of any of the people currently or recently using the shelter, or the many people who received life-saving care at the shelter and were able to move on to housing. In fact, within the network of shelters in King County, no shelter directly moved more people into permanent housing than the main DESC shelter. We are strongly focused on developing ways to make the shelter environment as safe and healing as it can be. We don’t like to turn people away and so have always brought as many vulnerable people inside as possible. We continually evaluate programs to find the right balance of efficiency and care to best meet the needs of so many people with profound challenges. The real solution to all these problems is safe and affordable housing for everyone. This will allow people who have experienced crisis to experience greater benefit from treatment at DESC and elsewhere. MAIN OFFICE 515 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Other Locations <https://www.desc.org/contact/> PHONE 206-464-1570 <tel:206-464-1570> 800-833-6388 TDD/TDY Page 2 of 3A Note About Our Main Shelter - DESC 8/4/2020https://www.desc.org/about-our-main-shelter/ Copyright © 2020 • All Rights Reserved • Downtown Emergency Service Center • Privacy Policy <https://www.desc.org/about/privacy-policy/> • Tax ID: 91- 1275815 • site credits <https://www.desc.org/about/site-credits/> EMAIL info@desc.org <mailto:info@desc.org> DONATE <HTTPS://WWW.DESC.ORG/GET-INVOLVED/DONATE/> Contact <https://www.desc.org/about/contact/> Jobs at DESC <https://www.desc.org/get-involved/work-at-desc/> About Us <https://www.desc.org/about/> Our Services <https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/> Our Impact <https://www.desc.org/category/impact/> Get Involved <https://www.desc.org/get-involved/> News <https://www.desc.org/blog/> Page 3 of 3A Note About Our Main Shelter - DESC 8/4/2020https://www.desc.org/about-our-main-shelter/ EXHIBIT E Read how we’re responding to COVID-19 Main Shelter On a typical night, our emergency shelters are full to capacity. Our Main Shelter at The Morrison Hotel provides a nightly hot meal, brought in by FareStart, to clients staying in the shelter, and the Queen Anne Shelter provides a light dinner and breakfast to clients staying there. During the day, clients assigned to a bunk at the Main Shelter can access case management services through our Housing Assistance Case Manager team; can be assigned a locker to store some of their belongings; and can receive free hygiene supplies, phone access, emergency clothing, and mail services. The main shelter also offers on-site medical care, mental health counseling and chemical dependency counseling. A team of Housing Assistance case managers, three Information and Referral case managers and a chemical dependency counselor are sited in the shelter, as well as a registered nurse from Health Care for the Homeless. An ARNP or MD is also on site three (3) days a week to provide primary care services and follow-up for treatment clients have received elsewhere. Also, in coordination with University of Washington Family Medicine, the Community Health Advancement Program operates a weekly dermatology clinic. The health care clients receive in the shelter goes a long way toward preventing or postponing emergency room visits that are so costly to the community. MAIN OFFICE 515 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Other Locations <https://www.desc.org/contact/> Main Shelter - DESC Page 1 of 2 https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/survival-services/main-shelter/8/4/2020 Copyright © 2020 • All Rights Reserved • Downtown Emergency Service Center • Privacy Policy <https://www.desc.org/about/privacy-policy/> • Tax ID: 91-1275815 • site credits <https://www.desc.org/about/site-credits/> PHONE 206-464-1570 <tel:206-464-1570> 800-833-6388 TDD/TDY EMAIL info@desc.org <mailto:info@desc.org> DONATE <HTTPS://WWW.DESC.ORG/GET-INVOLVED/DONATE/> Contact <https://www.desc.org/about/contact/> Jobs at DESC <https://www.desc.org/get-involved/work-at-desc/> About Us <https://www.desc.org/about/> Our Services <https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/> Our Impact <https://www.desc.org/category/impact/> Get Involved <https://www.desc.org/get-involved/> News <https://www.desc.org/blog/> Main Shelter - DESC Page 2 of 2 https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/survival-services/main-shelter/8/4/2020 EXHIBIT F Read how we’re responding to COVID-19 Survival Services For over 35 years DESC has prioritized services to marginalized and chronically homeless people by operating the lowest-barrier shelters in the region. Our Survival Services are a vital resource for thousands of people experiencing homelessness who might otherwise have nowhere else to go. In addition to providing safe, secure shelter, hot meals, and day-time safe haven from the streets, these services are a focal point for DESC’s outreach efforts and vulnerability assessments <https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/vulnerability-assessment-tool/>, and help people access a wide range of programs (both at DESC and elsewhere) to help them stabilize their lives and get permanent housing. Each night, DESC provides: • shelter for 220 people in our Main Shelter <https://www.desc.org/what-we- do/survival-services/main-shelter/> at 517 Third Avenue. Survival Services - DESC Page 1 of 3 https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/survival-services/8/4/2020 • space for 38 more people in an auxiliary shelter at 505 Third Avenue. • shelter for 100 men in our Queen Anne Shelter (QAS) <https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/survival-services/queen-anne-shelter/> at 157 Roy Street. • shelter for 25 women in one of DESC’s supportive housing projects, Kerner- Scott House <https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/housing/kerner-scott- house/> at 510 Minor Avenue North. • shelter for 85 people at our Navigation Center <https://www.desc.org/what- we-do/survival-services/navigation-center/> at 606 12th Avenue South. • shelter for 40 people at the West Wing Shelter <https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human- services/housing/services/homeless-housing/kc-hmlsns-resp/westwing- shelter.aspx> on the corner of 5th and Jefferson Streets As long as the lack of affordable housing means our clients are left outside unprotected, we’ll continue to work with the city and county to provide this critical service. MAIN OFFICE 515 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Other Locations <https://www.desc.org/contact/> PHONE 206-464-1570 <tel:206-464-1570> 800-833-6388 TDD/TDY EMAIL info@desc.org <mailto:info@desc.org> DONATE <HTTPS://WWW.DESC.ORG/GET-INVOLVED/DONATE/> Contact <https://www.desc.org/about/contact/> Jobs at DESC <https://www.desc.org/get-involved/work-at-desc/> Survival Services - DESC Page 2 of 3 https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/survival-services/8/4/2020 Copyright © 2020 • All Rights Reserved • Downtown Emergency Service Center • Privacy Policy <https://www.desc.org/about/privacy-policy/> • Tax ID: 91-1275815 • site credits <https://www.desc.org/about/site-credits/> About Us <https://www.desc.org/about/> Our Services <https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/> Our Impact <https://www.desc.org/category/impact/> Get Involved <https://www.desc.org/get-involved/> News <https://www.desc.org/blog/> Survival Services - DESC Page 3 of 3 https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/survival-services/8/4/2020 EXHIBIT G By Sara Jean Green Seattle Times staff reporter On the day before Thanksgiving, a defense attorney took several punches to the head outside the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle. A Metro bus driver who tried to stop the unprovoked attack got socked in the face and knocked to the ground, according to King County prosecutors. The following Monday, King County Superior Court’s presiding judge ordered the Third Avenue entrance to the 103-year-old building closed until Jan. 1, except to those with physical disabilities who are unable to make it up the small hill to what had been a seldom-used, smaller entrance on Fourth Avenue. Judge Jim Rogers acknowledged his decision to temporarily close the entrance was a drastic step, but he said last week’s assaults are indicative of the increasing incidents of harassment and street violence that county employees, jurors, witnesses and other court visitors have been forced to contend with in the past year or so. They’ve become an almost weekly occurrence, he said. Rogers acknowledges the closure is not a long-term solution and would like to see a greater police or security presence outside the courthouse. “We’re unique, as in one-of-a-kind-in-the-state as having this problem,” Rogers said, noting the Juvenile Court on East Alder Street and the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent don’t experience the same issues as the courthouse in downtown Seattle, which also houses the seat of King County’s government Unprovoked street attack becomes ‘catalyst’ to address crime, security outside King County Courthouse Dec. 7, 2019 at 6:00 am Crime Page 1 of 6Unprovoked street attack becomes ‘catalyst’ to address crime, security outside King County Courthouse | The Seattle Times 8/4/2020https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/unprovoked-street-attack-becomes-catalyst-to-address-crime-security-outsid... and the King County sheriff’s headquarters. “It’s gotten worse and employees feel sometimes like it’s a condition of employment, to be yelled at and feel unsafe.” King County sheriff’s marshals, who are typically retired police officers, provide security inside the courthouse while King County corrections officers are responsible for escorting defendants between the jail and court and keeping the peace inside individual courtrooms. But outside the courthouse, 1 of 2 | Between January and September, police have responded to 160 assaults on both sides of the 500 block of Third Avenue, with 146 of them across the street from the courthouse. (Mike Siegel / The Seattle Times) Page 2 of 6Unprovoked street attack becomes ‘catalyst’ to address crime, security outside King County Courthouse | The Seattle Times 8/4/2020https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/unprovoked-street-attack-becomes-catalyst-to-address-crime-security-outsid... Seattle police have the primary responsibility for policing city streets. There were 129 patrol officers assigned to West Precinct — which includes downtown — in 2010 but as of last year, that number had dropped to 95. For more than a year, Seattle police have assigned foot-beat officers — diverted from beats in Pioneer Square and the Chinatown International District — to patrol the 500 block of Third Avenue, with West Precinct bicycle officers and Anti-Crime Team (ACT) members also conducting proactive patrols and drug- bust operations on the streets around the courthouse, according to the department. “We understand that some of those we arrest are not held in jail, but return to the same area due to the proximity of social services. Knowing this, our strategies are predominantly deployment focused, with an emphasis on police visibility, crime prevention, and deterrence,” says a statement released by the Seattle Police Department. Geography is a big contributor to the security issues, with the downtown courthouse located along the busy Third Avenue transit corridor, where 11 of the street’s 42 routes are served by the bus stop directly outside the court’s front doors. Across from the courthouse, at 517 Third Ave., is the Downtown Emergency Services Center (DESC), which serves chronically homeless men and women with persistent mental-health and substance-abuse issues. Down the block, on Third and Yesler Way, is the Morrison Hotel, a DESC apartment building for disabled homeless adults, and a stone’s throw south from there is the Union Gospel Mission shelter on Second Avenue Extension South. Those three locations — the DESC shelter, the Morrison, and the Union Gospel Mission — are the only ones in the city that the Seattle Fire Department’s emergency medical technicians and medics won’t respond to without backup, either from Seattle police, or if officers are unavailable, an additional four- person engine or ladder truck, said spokeswoman Kristin Tinsley. Combined, firefighters have responded to the three spots more than 1,100 times so far this year, and nearly half of the calls were to the DESC. Page 3 of 6Unprovoked street attack becomes ‘catalyst’ to address crime, security outside King County Courthouse | The Seattle Times 8/4/2020https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/unprovoked-street-attack-becomes-catalyst-to-address-crime-security-outsid... Between January and September, police have responded to 160 assaults — both misdemeanor assaults and aggravated assaults involving weapons or serious injuries — on both sides of the 500 block of Third Avenue, with 146 of them occurring across the street from the courthouse, according to SPD data. The total is up from 155 and 120 assaults reported in the same block during the same period in 2018 and 2017, respectively, the data show. For Metropolitan King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, the closure of the courthouse’s main entry “was a good catalyst to draw people’s attention to the problems on Third Avenue … Closing one door is forcing people to think about it, not just the building but the environment around it.” Von Reichbauer is the chairman of the county council’s Government Accountability and Oversight (GAO) Committee and has invited Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best, King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht and Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes to a Tuesday hearing to discuss what can be done to address what he sees as a crisis. Large numbers of people congregate daily on the sidewalk in front of DESC, which has sheltered 2,300 people so far this year, said Noah Fay, the agency’s director of housing programs. Of those served at DESC’s main Third Avenue shelter, 14 have been “trespassed” from the facility because they represent an ongoing threat, he said. One of the 14 was the suspect arrested last week for assaulting the defense attorney and bus driver, court records show. According to charging documents, court employees ran inside the courthouse and alerted a sheriff’s marshal to the disturbance outside. The marshal, a retired Seattle police officer, used a Taser on the suspect and got him in handcuffs. The assaults and arrest were captured by surveillance cameras. “We have this very peculiar and tragic and dangerous situation on Third Avenue where just getting in the front door is proving to be so harrowing,” said Superior Court Judge Sean O’Donnell, who is the co-chair of the county’s courthouse security task force, charged with implementing security measures Page 4 of 6Unprovoked street attack becomes ‘catalyst’ to address crime, security outside King County Courthouse | The Seattle Times 8/4/2020https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/unprovoked-street-attack-becomes-catalyst-to-address-crime-security-outsid... mandated by the state Supreme Court in 2017. Last week’s attack, he said, “was like an exclamation point to this unacceptably dangerous situation and Judge Rogers acted decisively because the status quo isn’t working.” Frank Hypolite, 25, was charged Tuesday with third-degree assault for the attack on the attorney, who suffered a sprained wrist, and fourth-degree assault for punching the bus driver, court records show. He remains jailed in lieu of $75,000 bail. In July, Hypolite, a New York native, was charged in Pasco County, Florida with burglary after attempting to break into a veterinary clinic north of Tampa, online court records show. He spent two days in jail then never returned to court. When or why he ended up in Seattle is unknown, but Hypolite, who is homeless, has been arrested five times since October, including his arrest last week. His first arrest was for assaulting four people, including a staff member, at the DESC across from the downtown courthouse on Oct. 4, according to Seattle Municipal Court records. He was arrested for criminal trespass after returning to DESC following his release from jail two days later, and then again on Oct. 18, the records show. Hypolite was also arrested Oct. 9 for criminal trespass after he went to the Recovery Café on Boren Avenue, where he had been receiving mental-health services but was told he couldn’t return after threatening staff. One employee told police Hypolite had become aggressive and his “mental health had been noticeably deteriorating,” court records say. Seattle Times reporter Scott Greenstone contributed to this story. Sara Jean Green: 206-515-5654 or sgreen@seattletimes.com; on Twitter: @SJGTimes. Page 5 of 6Unprovoked street attack becomes ‘catalyst’ to address crime, security outside King County Courthouse | The Seattle Times 8/4/2020https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/unprovoked-street-attack-becomes-catalyst-to-address-crime-security-outsid... View 197 Comments Page 6 of 6Unprovoked street attack becomes ‘catalyst’ to address crime, security outside King County Courthouse | The Seattle Times 8/4/2020https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/unprovoked-street-attack-becomes-catalyst-to-address-crime-security-outsid... EXHIBIT H 8/4/2020 Vulnerability Assessment Tool - DESC https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/vulnerability-assessment-tool/#:~:text=The DESC Vulnerability Assessment Tool,community through outreach or refe…1/3 Read how we’re responding to COVID-19 Housing & Health to End HomelessnessHousing & Health to End Homelessness Vulnerability Assessment Tool The people who use our shelters are among the poorest and most vulnerable members of our community. Many cope with one or more major disability or life problem that contribute to their becoming or remaining homeless. Among these, mental illness and substance use disorders, and physical or developmental disabilities are the most common. Traditionally, community shelters have provided beds on a first-come, first-serve basis. As a result, those clients who are the lowest functioning and least able to assert themselves and are often left out in the cold. In order to follow our mission and serve those most in need, DESC staff have created a Vulnerability Assessment Tool – an instrument designed to help staff determine who is most likely to be taken advantage of or harmed on the streets. In this way, those individuals who are most in need, are served first at DESC. The DESC Vulnerability Assessment Tool (VAT) allows staff to distinguish more objectively the relative vulnerability of the homeless adults who come to our shelters or whom we otherwise encounter in the community through outreach or referrals. This tool, which has gone through rigorous study and several modifications is comprised of a set of scales, each rating the individual’s level of functioning, health, and other specific characteristics relevant to their personal health and safety. The tool was first put to use in the DESC main shelter program in 2003 as a way to determine who among the many would receive one of the limited beds available each night. By identifying a vulnerability rating for each client, staff were able to assign beds to those individuals who were most at risk of being victimized or injured, of harming themselves, of coming to harm simply because they could not take care of their basic needs, or of being unable to make progress without substantial support. Following the VAT’s success in the shelter program, the Vulnerability Assessment Tool was implemented in the DESC supportive housing program to better allocate our limited housing resources to those clients with the greatest need. In March of 2010, the University of Washington concluded a research evaluation of DESC’s Vulnerability Assessment Tool and concluded that it held strong properties of both reliability and validity. 8/4/2020 Vulnerability Assessment Tool - DESC https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/vulnerability-assessment-tool/#:~:text=The DESC Vulnerability Assessment Tool,community through outreach or refe…2/3 In 2015, a new evaluation by the Canadian Housing First Assessment Taskforce, a taskforce created by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, determined DESC’s Vulnerability Assessment Tool to be the best brief screening tool available to facilitate the screening and prioritization of homeless individuals into Housing First services. For more information about that study, click here. At this time, DESC’s Vulnerability Assessment Tool has become widely recognized by other homeless service providers regionally and nationally, as a viable instrument for determining placement of chronically homeless people into supportive housing. DESC offers training in the use of the VAT to other public and private homeless service agencies. The training includes a detailed manual and interview script. If you need further information regarding DESC’s Vulnerability Assessment Tool, please contact info@desc.org. 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