Council Committee of the Whole
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda — 23 items
- 1 Call To Order
- 2 Roll Call
- 3 Announcements
- 4 Special Presentation
- 1. Presentation on Whatcom Racial Equity Commission (WREC) Appointment Process
- 6 Committee Discussion
- 1. Discussion of an ordinance amending WCC 10.34 Ferry Rates
- 8 Executive Appointment
- 8 Motion approved 7-0 to recommend introduction of the amended version tonight.
- 1. Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Kayla Schott-Bresler as Deputy Executive effective April 10, 2024
- 10 Committee Discussion and Recommendation to Council
- 1. Resolution identifying Whatcom County approaches to the fentanyl emergency
- 11 Motion approved 7-0 to recommend approval of the Executive’s appointment of Schott-Bresler as Deputy Executive
- 2. Resolution in support of expanding access to affordable and reliable internet for all residents of Whatcom County
- 3. Resolution repealing Resolution 2023-054 (a resolution establishing an independent review of countywide fire and emergency medical services structures)
- 4. Resolution supporting modernization of the Economic Development Investment (EDI) Board
- 14 Motion approved 6-1 (with Stremler opposed) to amend to add a whereas statement after the 7th statement on page one of the Resolution that reads: Whereas, involuntary displacement of people experiencing homelessness is estimated to worsen overdose and hospitalizations, decrease initiations of medications for opioid use disorder, and contribute to deaths among people experiencing homelessness.
- 15 Items Added by Revision
- 15 Motion approved to amend the resolution to add a whereas statement after the one above that reads: Whereas, the housing crisis in Whatcom County limits access and availability to safe, secure, supportive, and affordable housing which is essential for stability, recovery, sobriety, and preventing drug use and overdose.
- 16 Other Business
- 17 Adjournment
- 17 This item was not discussed.
- 20 This item was not discussed.
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