Health and Community Services Committee

Snohomish County Council Health and Community Services Committee Meeting Minutes Jared Mead, Committee Chair Sam Low, Committee Vice-Chair Committee Members: Nate Nehring, Megan Dunn, Strom Peterson Nicole Gorle, Senior Legislative Analyst Angela Ewert, Legislative Aide Cheri Danner, Assistant Clerk of the Council Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:00 AM Jackson Board Room & Remote Meeting PRESENT: Committee Chair Mead Committee Vice-Chair Low Committee Member Nehring Committee Member Dunn Committee Member Peterson Nicole Gorle, Council Staff Cheri Danner, Asst. Clerk of the Council CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair Mead called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. and provided instructions for those wishing to provide public comment for both in-person and remote via Zoom . ROLL CALL The clerk called the roll and stated that five members were present. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no persons present wishing to provide public comment. Page 1 of 4 Health and Community Services Meeting Minutes June 13, 2023 Committee ACTION ITEMS 1. Ordinance 23-052, approving agreement with Health Care Authority 2023-0562 for the Medicaid Administrative Claiming Program Nicole Gorle, Senior Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the ordinance would authorize execution of the agreement from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025. Ms. Gorle noted the contract may be extended two additional terms. ACTION: Move to Regular Agenda, General Legislative Session June 14th, to set time and date for public hearing. 2. Ordinance 23-056, approving amendment with Washington State 2023-0603 Department of Social and Health Services to assist recipients of temporary assistance for needy families through the Workfirst Program Nicole Gorle, Senior Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the ordinance would approve an amendment increasing the contract's do not exceed amount by $14,300.00 for a total do not exceed amount of $17,875.00. ACTION: Move to Regular Agenda, General Legislative Session June 14th, to set time and date for public hearing. 3. Motion 23-217, authorizing the release of funds of the Snohomish 2023-0545 Health Department conditioned in Amended Ordinance 22-059 Nicole Gorle, Senior Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the motion would approve the release of $10,000,000.00 conditioned in the Health Department’s 2023 budget. ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session June 21st for consideration. Page 2 of 4 Health and Community Services Meeting Minutes June 13, 2023 Committee 4. Motion 23-222, approving an increase in the number of employees 2023-0579 authorized in the 2023 annual budget in the Health Department Fund 125 for the Health Department Nicole Gorle, Senior Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the motion would approve an increase in full time employees within the Health Department by 2.18. ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session June 21st for consideration. 5. Motion 23-230, approving an increase in the number of employees 2023-0577 authorized in the 2023 Annual Budget in the General Fund 002 for the Medical Examiner Office Nicole Gorle, Senior Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the motion would approve an increase in full time employees within the Medical Examiner’s budget by 1.0 by adding a full-time Pathology Assistant. ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session June 14th for consideration. 6. Motion 23-234, approving 2023 Dispute Resolution Center 2023-0629 Surcharge Contract with Volunteers of America Western Washington Nicole Gorle, Senior Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the motion would approve the contract with Volunteers of America for the operation of the Dispute Resolution Center for the duration of 2023 and has a do not to exceed amount of $140,000.00. ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session June 14th for consideration. Page 3 of 4 Health and Community Services Meeting Minutes June 13, 2023 Committee 7. Motion 23-237, amending the 2019 Annual Action Plan to 2023-0640 reallocate supplemental Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funding Nicole Gorle, Senior Legislative Analyst, provided an overview of the proposed agreement and indicated that of the $1,920,428.00 allocated from the Community Development Block Grant Coronoavirus Funding, $198,380.00 shall go to create a Coronavirus Education Prevention Facility at Fire District #24 and Homage Senior Services shall receive $200,000.00 to purchase new vans for their Meals on Wheels Program. ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session June 21st for consideration. Meeting adjourned at 11:08 a.m. Page 4 of 4