2021/09/01 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• September 1, 2021 AGREEMENT— PURCHASE OF 40 PALLET SHELTERS AND BATHRROOM UNIT Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to award and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Pallet, SPC, to purchase 40 shelters and one two-stall bathroom unit in the amount of $477,734.31, including Washington State sales tax. Council Member Roberts stated he supports this action, and that it is important that the public understands, in light of the Boise decision,the only avenue the City has to deal with the unhoused population is to provide shelter. Council Member Bader stated he fully supports the addition of pallet shelters behind the Gospel Mission, but he expressed concern about the addition of pallet shelters in other areas without first hearing from the neighbors. He offered an amendment that would require Council action before the addition of pallet shelters in other areas. • Julie Willie, Community Development, provided information about next steps, which include vetting possible locations, conducting neighborhood outreach, and working with Council to ensure it approves proposed locations. Council Member Tuohy asked for an update on how the pallet shelter program located behind Gospel Mission is working, as well as the implementation of the no-sit, no-lie ordinance. She added that she looks forward to hearing about other types of housing options. Council Member Vogeli suggested the City consider leasing pallet shelters to other organizations when possible. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Murphy who was excused. Motion carried. The City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. • 7