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Home My WebLink AboutPacket Health Board Nov 30 2021Whatcom County Council as the Health Board COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360) 778-5010 Meeting Agenda Tuesday, November 30, 2021 10 AM Virtual Meeting COUNCILMEMBERS Rud Browne Barry Buchanan Tyler Byrd Todd Donovan Ben Elenbaas Carol Frazey Kathy Kershner CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C. Council as the Health Board Meeting Agenda November 30, 2021 Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment Director and Health Officer Report Update on Racial Equity Meeting with Boards/Commissions AB2021-718 Update on Racial Equity Meeting with Boards/Commissions Update on Way Station Planning AB2021-720 Update on Way Station Planning Other Business Adjournment Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 81812025 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AS THE HEALTH BOARD 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 Virtual Access information can be found: www.whatcomcounty.us/loinvirtualcouncil AGENDA Meetin_g Topics 1. Roll Call 2. Public Comment 3. Director and Health Officer Report_ Pages Time no ppr 10:00-10:05 no ppr 10:05-10:15 no ppr 10:15-10:30 4. Update on Racial Equity Meeting with Boards/Commissions ..... page 2 5. Update on Way Station Planning _____________________________________________________page 3 Whatcom County ' I HEALTH Department 10:30-11:00 11:00-11:30 HEALTH BOARD Discussion Form AGENDA ITEM #4: PRESENTER: BOARD ACTION: November 30, 2021 Update on Racial Equity Meeting with Boards/Commissions Steve Bennett and Leah Wainman, PHAB Action Item 0 Discussion FYI - Only Last year the Whatcom County Health Board passed Resolution 2020-054 declaring racism as a public health crisis. With the passing of the resolution the Health Board committed to "promoting policies and practices that reflect a conscious effort to ensure racial equity, equity of access and service and further to ensure the equitable treatment of all people, regardless of race or ethnicity." And as an advisory board to the Health Department and the Health Board, it is important for the Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB) to also work to examine and reflect on our board composition, culture, policies, and procedures, ensuring we too are equitable and actively anti -racist. As part of this continued examination and in an attempt to understand the efforts of all Health Department boards and committees, the PHAB Racial Equity Sub -Committee convened representatives and staff facilitators from the Health Department's various boards and committees. The meeting, held on October 27, gave participants time to share current practices and discuss opportunities to advance racial equity through increased diversity, community engagement, and use of racial equity tools. EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS (include data or information about how topic impacts or could impact equity, including racial equity) The PHAB Racial Equity Sub -Committee is working directly on ways to advance racial equity through changes in policies and practices within PHAB, and the Health Department. We hope to advance this work through continued connections with representatives from the other Health Department boards and commissions. BOARD ROLE/ACTION REQUESTED Update/Discussion only ATTACHMENT(S) None Whatcom County ' ll HEALTH Department Page 2 of 3 HEALTH BOARD Discussion Form AGENDA ITEM #5: PRESENTERS BOARD ACTION: November 30, 2021 Update on Way Station Planning Chris Kobdish, Rachel Lucy, Michael Parker, Teri Bryant, Tyler Schroeder, Rob Ney, Trever Speidel Action Item 0 Discussion FYI - Only The Way Station will be home to a variety of co -located services that will provide a cost-effective approach to improving health outcomes for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and filling identified gaps in the care continuum. Community Partners from Unity Care, PeaceHealth, and the Opportunity Council, along with County staff, will give an update on funding and project planning for the Way Station. EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS (include data or information about how topic impacts or could impact equity, including racial equity) The purpose of the Way Station is to serve vulnerable populations in Whatcom County. BOARD ROLE/ACTION REQUESTED Update/Discussion only ATTACHMENT(S) None Whatcom County ' ll HEALTH Department Page 3 of 3 • Whatcom County COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360)778-5010 • Agenda Bill Master Report File Number: AB2021-718 File ID: AB2021-718 Version: 1 Status: Discussed File Created: 11/22/2021 Entered by: JGay@co.whatcom.wa.us Department: Health Department File Type: Discussion Assigned to: Council as the Health Board Final Action: 11/30/2021 Agenda Date: 11/30/2021 Enactment #: Primary Contact Email: bennet63@wwu.edu TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Update on Racial Equity Meeting with Boards/Commissions SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: Update on a meeting held on October 27, 2021 with representatives from Health Department boards and commissions to share current practices and discuss opportunities to advance racial equity through increased diversity, community engagement, and the use of racial equity tools. HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 11/30/2021 Council as the Health Board DISCUSSED Attachments: Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 8/8/2025 • Whatcom County COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360)778-5010 • Agenda Bill Master Report File Number: AB2021-720 File ID: AB2021-720 Version: 1 Status: Discussed File Created: 11/22/2021 Entered by: JGay@co.whatcom.wa.us Department: Health Department File Type: Discussion Assigned to: Council as the Health Board Final Action: 11/30/2021 Agenda Date: 11/30/2021 Enactment #: Primary Contact Email: TSchroed@co.whatcom.wa.us TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Update on Way Station Planning SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: Community partners and County staff will give an update on funding and project planning for the Way Station. HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 11/30/2021 Council as the Health Board PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED Attachments: Presentation Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 8/8/2025 Ah IAm •■'Immr�lOR• • opportunity councilf / ZLD AUnity Care NW -{�eaf�c cam f�r� Cye►U��ne Peac eHe alth r Opportunity Cou services cI — Respite operations and co -located support p p pp • PeaceHealth - Respite Care and funding partner • Unity Care NW — Hygiene and clinical services • Whatcom County - Building owner, and exploring possibility to co -locate appropriate services like GRACE, EMS, and LEAD • Washington State Representatives Sharon Shewmake & Alicia Rule • U. S. Representative Rick Larsen 0 Community foundations and individual donors