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Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2020-083
File ID: AB2020-083 Version: 2 Status: Substitute Amended
and Approved
File Created: 02/07/2020 Entered by: CHalka@co.whatcom.wa.us
Department: Council Office File Type: Resolution
Assigned to: Council Special Committee of the Whole Final Action: 02/11/2020
Agenda Date: 02/11/2020 Enactment #: RES 2020-009
Primary Contact Email: chalka@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution amending the membership of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) for the Public
Health, Safety, and Justice Facility Needs Assessment
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
This is a resolution to amend the membership of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) for the
Public Health, Safety, and Justice Facility Needs Assessment to include one member of the Teamsters
Local 231 Whatcom County Corrections Business Unit, thereby bringing the total SAC membership to
24 members.
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body:
Action:
Sent To:
02/11/2020 Council Special Committee of the Whole RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL WITH
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
Aye: 7 Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
02/11/2020 Council SUBSTITUTE AMENDED
AND APPROVED
Aye: 7 Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
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Agenda Bill Master Report Continued (AB2020-083)
Attachments: Proposed Resolution, Resolution 2019-063, Substitute Resolution, Substitute Resolution -
redlined, Amended Substitute Resolution - redlined
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PROPOSED BY: BUCHANAN
INTRODUCTION DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2020
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-009
AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND JUSTICE FACILITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council approved Resolution 2019-036 on August 7, 2019,
adopting a statement of public health, safety, and justice facility planning principles for Whatcom
County; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2019, the Whatcom County Council Criminal Justice and Public
Safety Committee discussed next steps for the Whatcom County Public Health, Safety, and Justice
Initiative, including contracting for professional services to complete a needs assessment; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County Council adopted Resolution 2019-063 on December 3, 2019,
establishing a Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Public Health, Safety and Justice Facility Needs
Assessment for the purpose of guiding the development of the needs assessment and serving as
liaisons to the community; and
WHEREAS, the Teamsters Local 231 Whatcom County Corrections Business Unit desires to be
represented on the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and would contribute valuable feedback and
guidance for the project; and
WHEREAS, the County Council desires to expand the membership to include broader
participation from criminal justice advocates and individuals with lived experience in the criminal
justice system.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council that Exhibit A of Resolution
2019-063 is hereby amended, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, to include one (1)
member of the Teamsters Local 231 Whatcom County Corrections Business Unit, nine (9) criminal
justice advocate members, and five (5) members representing individuals with lived experience in the
criminal justice system, bringing the total Stakeholder Advisory Committee membership to 36
members.
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EXHIBIT A
PURPOSE OF THE STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Committee Established
The Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) for the Public Health, Safety, and Justice Facility Needs
Assessment is hereby established.
Purpose
The purpose of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) is to guide the development of a needs
assessment for public health, safety and justice facility needs. SAC members will act as liaisons to the
communities or agencies they represent. They will share information about the study, bring
feedback to the SAC meetings, and help build a plan that is reflective of community values. Through
engaging communities and agencies they represent, SAC members will help develop community
support for the recommendations in the Needs Assessment.
Membership
The Stakeholder Advisory Committee will consist of 36 voting members as follows:
1. Whatcom County Council Member
2. Whatcom County Administration
3. Bellingham City Councilmember
4. Bellingham Administration
5. Tribal Nations (2)
6. Small Cities (2)
7. Behavioral Health and Social Service Providers (4)
May include but not limited to:
• Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• Housing Specialists
• Domestic Violence Prevention
• Re-entry Job Training
• Philanthropic Specialists
8. Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force (acting as the Law and Justice Council (4)
9. Bellingham Police
10. Whatcom County Sheriff
11. Whatcom County Health Department
12. Citizen - Behavioral Health (mental health and substance use disorder (SUD)) Advocate*
13. Citizen - Criminal Justice Advocate (9) *
14. Individual with lived experience in the criminal justice system (5)
15. Jail Resources/Service Providers*
16. Teamsters Local 231 Whatcom County Corrections Business Unit
Members are appointed by their agency, unless marked with an asterisk. Members marked with an asterisk
will complete an online application form and submit it to the Whatcom County Council for appointment.
Term of Office
All terms will expire when the committee sunsets at the time all phases of the needs assessment are
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complete. The phases included in the Needs Assessment are described in a memo and exhibit
discussed and approved by the Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on September
10, 2019 — see AB2019-469.
Organization — Meetings
A. SAC meetings shall be open to the public and shall be subject to the Washington State
Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 42.30 RCW.
B. Twelve members of the SAC shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
C. The SAC will generally meet on a monthly basis at a location to be determined. Additional
meetings will be held as needed to facilitate the completion of the Needs Assessment.
D. Written and audio recordings of meetings, findings, and recommendations shall be kept
and available as a public record.
E. The SAC will elect a chairperson or co -chairpersons from among its members to preside at
its meetings.
F. The SAC is authorized to develop subcommittees as needed to accomplish their goals.
Committee Staffing
Whatcom County designated staff in conjunction with the consultant team will provide general
staffing support. The consultant team will create agendas, lead meetings, and create meeting
summaries. The County Executive's Office will designate a staff member to serve as the County
Project Manager. The County Project Manager will serve as the main point of contact for the project
and coordinate with the consultant team. The County Project Manager will schedule meetings, send
out invitations, manage the website information, attend all meetings, and coordinate with SAC
members, County staff, and the public to ensure progress and completion of the Needs Assessment.
The County Project Manager will complete other tasks as described in AB2019-469.
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