HomeMy WebLinkAboutres2014-014 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2012-227
CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned to:
K.Olason
Originator: vI`� �y, /
V 2 J�/�G _ 7/10/2012 NR
K.Christensen R� C I V E D
Division Head: ///14C. 1r1//� 7/24/2012 Hearing
F.Abart
Dept.Head: Alf--"y/AviY MAR 0 4 2014 3/11/2014 Hearin
D.Gibson
Prosecutor: 0 /0 ihq WHATCOM COUNTY
B.Bennett , 1,40/// COUNCIL
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J.Louws r
Executive: ` l at 3 . 3• /
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Resolution to Adopt the Lake Samish Basin Comprehensive Stormwater Plan
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Memo
2. Resolution
3. Lake Samish Basin Comprehensive Stormwater Plan cover page
SEPA review required? ( X )Yes ( ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing? ( X )Yes ( ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( X )Yes ( ) NO Requested Date: 3-11-14
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public
hearing,you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate.
Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
Attached is a resolution to adopt the Lake Samish Basin Comprehensive Stormwater Plan. This plan was
developed in response to community requests for greater protection of Lake Samish water resources and
includes extensive public input. The plan provides a review of the stormwater system and includes guidance
for improving water quality and managing water quantity. It also seeks to reduce stormwater impacts from
homes, highways, recreation, natural habitat, and forestry. Recommendations include needed capital
improvements as well as non-capital programs.
COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION:
7/10/2012: Presented 7/10/2012: Rescheduled to July 24, 2012
7/24/2012: Postponed to September 11, 2012
3/11/2014: Council Approved 5-2, Brenner &
Mann opposed Res. 2014-014
Related County Contract#: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number:
Res. 2014-014
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing
on the County's website at: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/council.
PROPOSED BY: PW/Stormwater
SPONSORED BY: PW-Stormwater
INTRODUCED: 3/11/2014
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-014
APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE
LAKE SAMISH BASIN COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER PLAN
WHEREAS, Lake Samish provides drinking water for over ninety percent
of the Lake Samish Basin residents; and
WHEREAS, community members, based on concerns over drinking water
safety, requested Whatcom County to develop a comprehensive stormwater
management plan for the Samish Basin; and
WHEREAS, extensive public participation was a vital part of the
development of the plan; and
WHEREAS, several public meetings were held within the Basin to gather
information and feedback on plan elements; and
WHEREAS, the plan identifies recommendations for programmatic
solutions, capital improvements, timelines and funding; and
WHEREAS, WAC 197-11-660 and WAC 197-11-902 authorize Whatcom
County to adopt plans as SEPA policies for substantive authority and
determining appropriate mitigation measures for development impacts; and
WHEREAS, in keeping with the public notice and comment requirements
for adoption of plans as agency SEPA policies per WAC 197-11-902, the public
was given notice of this matter and provided with opportunity to comment at
the public hearing held on this matter during the course of the Council meeting
on July 24, 2012.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council
hereby:
1. Adopts the recommendations for implementation of the Lake Samish
Basin Comprehensive Stormwater Plan.
2. Adopts the plan as an agency SEPA policy under the State Environmental
Policy Act.
APPROVED this 11th day of March , 2014
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Daniel L. Gibson
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor
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FULL PLAN ON FILE AND AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE OR AT:
http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/publicworks/water/Iksamishbasin/pdf/complandraft-06012012.pdf
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