2018/02/07 Council Agenda Packet

resources to tackle the epidemic. Her hope was that there continues to be more resources available for those that suffer from addiction. Medication assisted treatment works. She encouraged Commission to recommend approval of the code amendment. Howie Bargreen, 2821 Rucker, stated that he was concerned about treating an opiate substitution treatment facility as a medical clinic use. He stated that all of the surrounding cities appear to be keeping these types of facilities out of their communities. He felt that the community should focus on getting rid of the drug problem altogether. He stated that Singapore and Portugal have cut their drug addiction to 75%. He added that the City should focus on how to get rid of the problem. Daniel Meins, 2431 Harrison Avenue, distributed his schematics to Commission on a one-night stay safe haven hostel that would provide services for the homeless. He presented the idea to Commission. Shannon Swanson Myers,General Manager for the Courtyard Marriot, does not support an opiate substitution treatment facility in the downtown area. Michelle Fessler, 2229 Colby Avenue, was in favor of allowing a second opiate substitution treatment facility. She stated that a second treatment facility where the need is greatest is one of the many important steps to finding a solution. Motion: Commissioner Beck made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Lavra seconded the motion. Vote: Commissioner Yanasak,yes; Commissioner Lavra, yes; Commissioner Zelinski, yes; Commissioner Beck,yes; Commissioner Jordison,yes; Commissioner Tisdel,yes; and Chair Holland,yes. Motion Carried. Commission Discussion Chair Holland referred to the options to prohibit clinics in the B-3 zone or on the ground floor on designated retail streets and asked Mr.Giffen if the City had notified the medical clinic uses already located in the B-3 zone regarding their nonconforming use potential. Mr. Giffen responded no, unless they were already included in the general distribution list. Commissioner Lark asked about the nonconforming options. Mr. Giffen responded that under option 1, all the existing clinics would become nonconforming. Under option 2, only the clinics located on the ground floor on a designated retail street would be nonconforming. Commissioner Beck didn't support adopting either of the options. Commissioner Jordison referred to the letter from David Hall regarding discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act and stated that he supported the staff resolution.