City Council - Community and Economic Development Committee

City of Bellingham Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes August 26, 2024, 1:10 PM Mayor: Kimberley Lund Contact: (360) 778-8100, mayorsoffice@cob.org Council Members: Jace Cotton, Chair Contact: (360) 778-8200, ccmail@cob.org Hannah Stone, Hollie Huthman https://cob.org/council Call to Order Council President Hammill called the meeting to order at 1:10pm. Roll Call Present: Committee Chair Jace Cotton, At-Large Committee Member Hannah Stone, First Ward Committee Member Hollie Huthman, Second Ward Committee Member Lisa Anderson, Fifth Ward Council Standing Committee Meetings: Open to the public to attend. Note: there is generally no public comment period for Committee sessions. Standing Committee Members receive reports and information, ask questions and, when appropriate, vote on a recommended action for consideration by the full Council at the Regular Meeting. The notice of Committee Meetings identified below also serves as notice of Special Meetings of the City Council at the times identified as Council Members who are not members of the committee routinely attend and participate in the Committee Meetings. Committee Chairs give a report of the Committee Meeting at the Regular Meeting in the evening prior to deliberation and formal vote. 24217 1. Amending Interlocal Agreement between Whatcom County and the City of p. 3 Bellingham to Operate Interim Shower Program Council Member Stone recused herself during this agenda item due to her position on the Opportunity Council Board of Directors. Council Member Anderson joined the committee in her place. Tara Sundin, Community and Economic Development Manager, presented the proposed amendment to the interlocal agreement (ILA) between Whatcom County and the City to operate the interim shower program behind City Hall. This amendment authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement to extend the term of the ILA through December 31, 2024 due to delays to the opening of the Way Station project, which will replace the shower program. Council Members discussed the ILA and asked questions. Hollie Huthman moved to recommend approval of the amended interlocal agreement (ILA) between Whatcom County and the City to operate the interim shower program. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes Page 1 August 26, 2024 24218 2. Modification to the Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for Low-Income p. 23 Homebuyer Assistance Samya Lutz, Housing Services Program Manager, presented proposed modifications to the low- income homebuyer assistance funding guidelines, as reflected in the Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan. Additional revisions are anticipated and will be brought forth to Council in the future. Council Members discussed the modifications and asked questions. Hollie Huthman moved to recommend approval of the resolution amending the Low-Income Housing Administrative and Financial Plan regarding the use and expenditure of Housing Levy Funds authorized by the voters in Proposition 2018-5, Low-Income Housing Levy. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:24pm. Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes Page 2 August 26, 2024