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Home My WebLink Aboutord2002-001WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 200 1 -442 CL RANGES Originator: Bruce Mills initial BGM Date 12 -10 Date Receivedln Caunca Office Agenda Date 12 -11 -01 Assignedto: Introduction 5mawn Head: Bruce Mills BGM 12 -10 1-15 -02 Hearing Prosmuwr Y."� -Q 01 Puxhming/BUdger: Fmutive: SUBJECT.• Discussion of Proposed Closure of Portions of Aldergrove Road and Gulf Road ATTACHMENTS: 1. Memo to County Executive and Council 2. Letters from BP and Chevron 3. Maps of affected area 4. Proposed Ordinance Related County Contract #: Should Clerk schedule a hearing: NO/ / YES /_x/ Requested Date: 1 115102 SUMMARYSTATEMENT: Wbatcom County has been requested by BP Cherry Point Refinery to close portions of Aldergrove Road and Gulf Road. The closure is requested for security purposes to limit vehicular traffic from accessing potentially vulnerable refinery facilities. Ordinance & Resolution To keep down our copying costs, iMtmu rereme a c manwr Council acfton. ctr Dishibudon Request oNy thove who n us List comes w the right ADS Pa Manugemenr ADSPimnce ADS Hassan Resources ADS Info Senrea Asrevar Aub'wr Cooperative Rxtewwn Dtrtrha Coun Exemoe Health RECOMMENDED ACTION: Request that the proposed ordinance be introduced to the County Council for consideration and adoption. HeawrgRxa,mner Td Juvemw Parks Plantdng COUPTr rr A/ T rr�n1 TAVCh1• 2001 -442 12/11/2001: Introduced 1/15/2002' Adopted 7-0, Ord. #2002 -001 Relal .u.evnr eaiea� P /OSQCawr Public Works Bruce Mills she p Soperwr Court Treasurer O uer Ordinance or ResO[utian (tbis item): Number e I 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 SPONSORED BY: Pete Kremen, County Executive and Ward Nelson. County Council Chair PROPOSED BY: Public Works INTRODUCTION DATE: 12/11/01 ORDINANCE NO. zoa2 -ool ORDERING THE CLOSURE OF ALDERGROVE ROAD, FROM JACKSON ROAD TO 0.3 MILES EAST OF GULF ROAD, AND GULF ROAD (AKA POWDER PLANT ROAD), FROM LONSETH ROAD TO ALDERGROVE ROAD WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council has been requested by BP Cherry Point Refinery to close a portion of Aldergrove Road, from Jackson Road to 0.3 miles east of Gulf Road, AND a portion of Gulf Road (aka Powder Plant Road), from Lonseth Road to Aldergrove Road, and WHEREAS, the closure is requested for security reasons to limit vehicular traffic from accessing potentially vulnerable refinery facilities, and WHEREAS, BP Cherry Point Refinery will accept responsibility to maintain said portions of roads during the length of closure, and to construct gates, a guard station and proper turnarounds, along with removal of said facilities at the end of said closure, and WHEREAS, the County Council held a public hearing on the proposed closure on January 15, 2002, and is authorized to close the roads according to the provisions of RCW 36.32.120. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that the Public Works Department of Whatcom County is hereby directed, subject to further consideration for re-establishing access for adjoining property owners and the public, to close Aldergrove Road, from Jackson Road to 0.3 miles east of Gulf Road, AND a portion of Gulf Road (aka Powder Plant Road), from Lonseth Road to Aldergrove, to vehicular traffic. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that as a condition of closure, BP Cherry Point Refinery will install proper signs and gates approved by Whatcom County Public Works at each closure location allowing pedestrian and non -motor vehicle access along said portions of closed roads. ADOPTED this 15th day of January, 2002. Page 1 WHEREAS, the closure of these portions of roads will not eliminate public access to other destinations in this area, and there are no residential structures along said road portions, and WHEREAS, BP Cherry Point Refinery will accept responsibility to maintain said portions of roads during the length of closure, and to construct gates, a guard station and proper turnarounds, along with removal of said facilities at the end of said closure, and WHEREAS, the County Council held a public hearing on the proposed closure on January 15, 2002, and is authorized to close the roads according to the provisions of RCW 36.32.120. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that the Public Works Department of Whatcom County is hereby directed, subject to further consideration for re-establishing access for adjoining property owners and the public, to close Aldergrove Road, from Jackson Road to 0.3 miles east of Gulf Road, AND a portion of Gulf Road (aka Powder Plant Road), from Lonseth Road to Aldergrove, to vehicular traffic. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that as a condition of closure, BP Cherry Point Refinery will install proper signs and gates approved by Whatcom County Public Works at each closure location allowing pedestrian and non -motor vehicle access along said portions of closed roads. ADOPTED this 15th day of January, 2002. Page 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 19 15 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY WASHINGTON Dana Brown-Davis Clerk / � Council Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: :.7it � L Civil Deputy Prosecutor (X/ Approved ( Denied Pete emen, County Executive Date: Page 2 WHATCOMCOUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Jeffrey M. Monsen, P.E. - Director DIVISION OF ENGINEERING Bruce G. Mills. P.E. - County Road Engineer 5280 Northwest Drive, Suite C Bellingham, WA 98226 MEMO TO: Pete Kremen, County Executive and RECEIVED County Council Members FROM: Bruce Mills, County Road Engineer O E C 1 1 2001 DATE: December 10, 2001 1-� PETE KREMEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE SUBJECT: Possible Closure of Portions of Aldergrove Road and Gulf Road Backeround• Whatcom County received a request from BP Cherry Point Refinery to close a portion of Aldergrove Road, from Jackson Road to 0.3 miles east of Gulf Road, AND a portion of Gulf Road (aka Powder Plant Road), from Lonseth Road to Aldergrove. BP Cherry Point feels strongly that the closure is necessary for security reasons to limit vehicular traffic from accessing potentially vulnerable refinery facilities, especially in light of recent tenurist activities and national security concerns. Upon examination, proposed closure of these portions of roads will not eliminate public access to other destinations in this area, and there are no residential structures along said road portions. BP Cherry Point and Chevron Companies own all of the properties bordering the closure area, and both are in favor of the closure. BP Cherry Point Refinery will accept responsibility to maintain said portions of roads during the length of closure, and to install gates, a guard station and proper turnarounds, at their expense, along with removal of said facilities at the end of said closure. They will provide keys to applicable County and emergency response personnel. Information• Letter from BP Cherry Point Refinery Letter from Chevron Companies Maps of affected area Requested Action: The Public Works Department recommends the closure of these two sections of road. We request that the County Council review, introduce and adopt the proposed ordinance to close protions of Aldergrove Road and Gulf Road. Should you have questions, please contact me. Thank you. cc: Jeff Monsen Phone: (360) 676 -6730 County: 1360) 380 -8110 FAX: (360) 676 -6558 DEC -10 -01 MON 02:14 PM BP CHERRY POINT by Michael R. Abendhoff Manager, Government h Public Affairs [late: December 10, 2001 To: Mr. Bruce Mills County Road Engineer Whatcom County Public Works Department 5280 Northwest Drive, Suite C Bellingham, WA 98226 -9098 Subject: Temporary Road Closure Proposal Dear Mr. Mills, FAX NO. 13603711450 P.02 \N RPb & it . 010 Be Cherry Point Bannery 1519 Grandview Beetl Building 1 Blaine. WA 99231 Office: 13601303 -5279 Fee: 13101371.180 email. abenObmrgible.com The recent, tragic events in New York have forced America to to -visit every aspect of personal and business security. We at BP have always had a long commitment to the safety of our people and the neighbors that border our operations. After recent terrorist threats to the energy industry and warnings from Attorney General John Ashcroft and Homeland Security Director, Tom Ridge, BP reviewed out operations at Cherry Point. We believe there arc some vulnerable points just south of out property, off Aldergrove Road. To better secure our people and out neighbors, we respectfully request the following: (sec the attached map of the area) 1. Temporally close and restrict motor vehicle traffic on Aldergrove from Jackson Road to a point approximately .3 mile cast of Gulf Rd. 2. Temporarily close and restrict motor vehicle traffic on Gulf Road, between Lonseth Road and Aldetgrovc. We are open to allowing foot and bicycle traffic on these roads, similar to the closure agreements reached on Henry and Lonseth Roads. In addition, BP will help maintain the roads during the closure. We will work with your office to determine an acceptable maintenance agreement. Finally, we have full endorsement from Roger Sahlin, President of Home Port Properties. They have the long term purchase option rights on the Chevron and Puget Western lands just south of Aldergrove Road. He recognizes nut security concerns and provided a letter of endorsement. Thank you for reviewing our request and please contact me to discuss the next steps in the process. Sincerely, " /j� / " el`ly , Michael Abendhoff , AeA IAI q.. r Z,. k" x .ht� k: AIL - - -- Original Message---- - From: Roger Sahlin rmailto:RSAHLIN(cDssofa.coml Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 8:29 AM To: 'abendhmr ()bp.com' Subject: road closures Dear Mr. Mike Abendhoff , Please be advised that HomePort Properties has long term purchase and options agreements on Chevron and Puget Western lands to the south and adjoining your Cherry Point Refinery. We support the temporary closure of portions of Gulf and Aldergrove roads for control of unpermitted waste dumping and for security of assets. Please advise Bruce Mills and Whatcom County. C. Roger Sahlin, President, HomePort Properties