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Public Safety and Human Services Committee

Monday, August 14, 2023 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Seattle Public Safety and Human Services Committee held a meeting to discuss the city's response to fentanyl use and drug-related issues. The committee heard presentations about gaps in services for people using fentanyl and reviewed a proposed ordinance that would criminalize possession of controlled substances and drug use in public places.

Key Decisions

  • Panel on Gaps in Services for Fentanyl Users Heard in Committee
  • Proposed Council Bill 120645 - Controlled Substances Ordinance Heard in Committee
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Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. Panel on Gaps in the Services Landscape for People Using Fentanyl
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  8. 2. Proposed Council Bill 120645: AN ORDINANCE relating to controlled substances; adding the crimes of knowing possession of a controlled substance and use of a controlled substance in a public place; amending Section 12A.09.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Section 3.28.141 to the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  9. Adjournment