2018/02/07 Council Agenda Packet

Allan Miller, 723 Laurel Drive,stated that in order to get people to the clinic and move them on,the best thing to do is to work with Snohomish County. He suggested that the best place to locate the facility would be in their remodeled courthouse or across the street because of the proximity to the Police Station. He stated that there are 50-100 kids that hang around the neighborhood at a church located at Everett and Rockefeller Avenues because the church provides food and a place to sleep at night. He was concerned that methadone clients would loiter around the facility just as the kids do around the church. Motion: Commissioner Dunn made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Tisdel seconded the motion. Vote: Commissioner Dunn,yes; Commissioner Lark,yes; Commissioner Lavra,yes; Commissioner Jordison,yes; Commissioner Tisdel,yes; and Chair Holland,yes. Motion Carried. Commission Discussion Commissioner Dunn asked Mr. Giffen if it was possible to consider the use as an essential public facility within the Comprehensive Plan, which provides a process for public input, service concentration, siting, zoning, and those types of considerations. Mr. Giffen responded that is something staff could explore. Commissioner Dunn suggested that staff could present some educational information regarding crime statistics in the area of the South Everett facility. Mr.Giffen responded that information is part of the review that the Downtown Everett Association has requested. Commissioner Jordison stated that he forwarded an article to City staff and Planning Commission regarding an overdose case. He was concerned about waiting another 90 days, six months, or a year, because he heard much more compelling testimony to make haste rather than to wait and delay. He was in support of the proposed code amendment and felt strongly that time is of the essence. Commissioner Lark asked about the delayed timeline given the urgency. Mr. Giffen responded the timeframe depended upon the extent of the review. He stated that he would discuss with staff and Administration the concerns addressed during public testimony and the Downtown Everett Association's letter to figure out the timeline and the options. He also will need to speak further with Mr. Kaman, Snohomish County,and the Health District. Chair Holland stated that taking action on the proposed code amendment didn't mean that a site for the facility would immediately become available. At the earlier public workshop,THS had some problems in locating a facility on the Broadway corridor. Commission had also discussed the possibility of a review process that would include a public hearing and a set of criteria the proponent would have to meet. Commissioner Tisdel asked Mr. Giffen if the proposed code amendment only allowed for one additional facility. Mr. Giffen responded yes. Commissioner Tisdel stated that there is the perception issue, and because of that and the importance of the issue, he didn't want Commission to move too fast and make the wrong decision. -------- ------- ---------- ------- 9