02-07-2023 Council Minutes - SpecialCIT
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CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
City Hall — Council Chambers*
February 7, 2023 — 5:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor
Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Erica Norton,
Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Jack Walsh and Councilmember Jack Dovey.
City staff in attendance: City Administrator Brian Davis, City Attorney Ryan Call, and City Clerk
Stephanie Courtney.
2. STUDY SESSION
a. Introduction by Councilmember Norton and Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
Councilmember Norton thanked Councilmember Assefa-Dawson for
agreeing to request this study session to enable the issue to come before the
Council.
Councilmember Norton presented background information on the proposed
program she created which will includes a strong treatment plan for the drug
addicted -homeless. The program includes recruitment, detox/assessment,
treatment, job support and housing, and ongoing support following
completion of the program. This plan would include the work of Peer
Navigators who would assist individuals through the program and enable
them to become contributing members of society.
b. Discussion on a drug addicted city homeless program
Mayor Ferrell introduced Zion Healing CEO Robert Beatty who joined the
meeting remotely. Mr. Beatty provided information on the program he runs
and how Zion Healing provides support for these programs across the
country. He further explained the range of support to agencies, such as
Federal Way, includes programmatic and paperwork support.
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Councilmembers thanked Councilmember Norton and Mr. Beatty for the
vision for this program and their presentations. Clarifying questions were
raised regarding the need for a facility, the success rate, and possible funding
sources. Mr. Beatty also answered questions regarding the use of
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in rehabilitative settings.
Councilmember Norton also spoke to the request of $100,000 for a
consultant to complete a feasibility study to work through many of the details
and questions being raised. She also noted the difference in this program is
that it incorporates multiple different methods in one program.
c. Staff Report
City Administrator Brian Davis outlined the process the city would follow for
a service over $20,000. This includes preparing a Request for Proposal
(RFP) to solicit services for the feasibility study.
Council thanked Administrator Davis for the information and ask clarifying
questions regarding the RFP process, and the need for more information to
move this process further. He acknowledged staff would need further
direction from Council to create a RFP. City Attorney Call answered
questions regarding the proposed Opioid Settlements.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Property Acquisition Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
Pending/Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
At 5:48 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council was recessing to executive session for the
purpose of discussing Property Acquisition Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) and
Pending/Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for 30 minutes.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the special meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
Attest:
S# pin nie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: N-OAI -903-3
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