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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council
September 27, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Sam Crawford called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Barbara Brenner, Sam Crawford, Kathy Kershner, Bill Knutzen, Ken
Mann, Tony Larson and Carl Weimer
Absent: None
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:03:40 PM)
Crawford announced there was discussion with Assistant Chief Deputy
Prosecutor Daniel Gibson regarding ferry issues (AB2011 -018) and discussion with
Senior Deputy Prosecutor Karen Frakes regarding two cases of pending litigation
(AB2011 -018) in executive session during the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Mann moved to allow the Deputy County Prosecutor to amend the approved Lummi
Ferry lease agreement to adjust the calculation of inflation indexing back to the calculation
start date of January 1, 2011.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Weimer, Knutzen and Mann (4)
Nays: Kershner and Larson (2)
Abstains: Brenner (1)
MINUTES CONSENT
Knutzen moved to approve the Minutes Consent items.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Larson, Crawford, Brenner, Weimer, Knutzen, Mann and Kershner (7)
Nays: None (0)
1. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR AUGUST 9, 2011
2. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
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OPEN SESSION (7:06:02 PM)
The following people spoke:
• Clayton Petree, spoke on the purchase of Galbraith Mountain.
• (Clerk's Note: The speaker following Clayton Petree requested that his /her
testimony not be included in the minutes. The speaker's testimony is available
on the meeting's audio recording.)
• Greg Brown spoke on an upcoming event in Ferndale on October 15 regarding
property rights issues and on cost estimates for a new County jail.
• Jack Petree spoke on an event hosted by county realtors on October 28
regarding affordability in Whatcom County.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, URBAN GROWTH
DESIGNATION AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING MAP
DESIGNATIONS FOR PROPERTY IN THE YEW STREET RESERVE UGA
(AB2011 -210) (7 :17 :44 PM)
Crawford opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
Jack Petree submitted a handout (on file) and stated he would like councilmembers
to give reasons for the way they have decided to vote. He supports the ordinance. The City
Council recently decided to stay with the existing City Comprehensive Plan rather than plan
for the next five years. This is about controlling sprawl. The cities must be able to attract
growth. An adequate land supply is the key to controlling sprawl and providing a good
quality of life.
Jim Hansen stated he is against the enlarging the urban growth area (UGA). There
is no way to mitigate for increased density on water bodies, particularly the Lake Padden
area, which has a lack of infrastructure. Enlarging UGAs should be done in concert with all
the jurisdictions in the county. The lack of a good income for the citizens is a bigger factor
than lot availability.
Laura Leigh Brakke stated she is against the ordinance. There is not a documented
need for more people right now. There has been no research on impacts. She hasn't
received notice of this item. She doesn't believe the affordable housing mantra from
realtors. They had sprawl, and housing didn't get cheaper. Growth costs the citizens who
are already in the area more money that it brings in. The construction industry is not a
sustainable way to keep growth going. Good jobs are what drive things. Lake Padden is an
impaired water body. The sewer isn't designed to serve that area.
Brad Swanson stated he represents various property owners in the area who support
the ordinance. He submitted information supporting the findings (on file). There are four
reasons to adopt the ordinance, including the new elementary school, an error in the County
land capacity analysis regarding the Yew Street area, resolving an appeal with the Hearings
Board, and four changed conditions that warrant this action. The four changed conditions
are regarding Port development density, the 2010 Census results, whether the Fairhaven
Highlands project is included in City reserved land, and extended Growth Management Act
(GMA) plan requirements.
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Clayton Petree stated he supports the ordinance. Lake Padden is listed on the
303(d) list only for polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), which comes from hatchery fish planted
in the lake for recreational purposes. The source of PCB actually comes from hatchery feed.
The County land capacity analysis calculation takes the park deduction out of the zoning
types whether or not there is a pending project. There's no place to make up that capacity
elsewhere. The City of Bellingham recently adopted option two for their upcoming
Comprehensive Plan update, which rejects the County's adopted UGA and population
projections for Bellingham. This option two includes public facilities planning for the Yew
Street area.
Dan McShane stated the County needs to do joint planning with the City of
Bellingham and all the cities. He has four areas of concern. The ordinance doesn't follow
the County code or adopted public participation plan. Be smart about where the expansion
occurs, especially when it involves a watershed and very sensitive lake. He submitted
information (on f/le).
Monty McIntyre stated he is opposed to the ordinance. He owns property in the
area, and doesn't want to be in the urban growth area. Even though there is a new school,
the road is not wide, and people go too fast on it. There is a crime problem in the area due
to a pro - growth crowd. They don't need any more people. He's tired of paying for growth.
There are no impact fees. Lawyers tie things up. Citizens have to come here to speak.
Hearing no one else, Crawford closed the public hearing.
(7:40:41 PM)
Larson stated he thought that with the school, fire department, sewer and water
lines, and sidewalks, this area would be the perfect example of how to grow within the city.
He thought they were going to develop a neighborhood around the school, but people are
supposed to drive the kids into the school from other areas. When lots aren't available in
Bellingham and people can't afford to live in Bellingham, they move to rural areas for
economic reasons. Everyone says that development should be in the city. This is a perfect
example of doing that, yet there still seem to be folks who don't want that. He found out
tonight that this would not be in compliance with the GMA because of the lack of a capital
facilities plan and fire plan. They need land supply inside the cities. Create areas where the
cities can grow. He's prepared to support this, but there aren't enough votes. Bellingham
City Council members seem to believe that this makes sense, but the Mayor is opposed.
Politics are involved. He's prepared to push back on that. Move forward as quickly as
possible to get the fire plan and capital facilities plan together.
Kershner stated she agrees with Councilmember Larson. She thanked Dan
McShane for his comments. Out of respect for the City of Bellingham, she would like to
take time and respond to the questions from the City. If they need a capital facilities plan
update, then get it done. They are often stymied by things that need to be done. Get the
work done. She moved to postpone consideration until a formal response to the City has
been given and to review recent new information.
Knutzen asked the status of the City's promise to update its plan this year. Now it's
delayed until 2016. He's frustrated that the City tells the County one thing and delivers
another thing. He asked when this would happen if they have to wait until 2016.
Roxanne Michael, Planning and Development Services Department, stated the State
extended the deadline for many things to 2016. The County Planning Department is trying
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to get these things docketed. Also, they are working with City Planning Directors to
coordinate the timing of things. It takes an amazingly long time to get these things through
planning commissions and councils.
Crawford stated it's easy for this Council to pull back on things like UGAs. Once
that's done, it's very hard to go back. This has been a UGA for close to 20 years. It was
derailed by City leaders who insisted on a UGA reserve. The most recent letter from the
City implied that the County was responsible for spending $10 million for a new fire station
and $20 million for Yew Street Road improvements before the City would consider it.
Putting the County on the hook for $30 million, when this has been a UGA for 20 years, is
not logical. The County can't plan in isolation from the City's growth. The City and Council
must work together. The City needs an administration that is willing to work openly with
the County on land use issues. According to his data, housing prices are directly related to
the cost of land. Housing affordability is a problem in this county. There must be a formal
response to the City. They will all work together this year to docket items, including the
issues that surround the Yew Street UGA. He supports the motion to postpone until they
get those answers.
Kershner asked the possibility of meeting directly and officially with the Bellingham
City Council.
Brenner stated it's been done in the past regarding Lake Whatcom issues. The City
has been invited to plenty of County meetings and work sessions. It's a good idea.
Knutzen stated all the Cities addressed the County Council during the UGA process a
few years ago. The County was promised that the City would update its comprehensive
plan this year, but that isn't going to happen.
Kershner stated the City comprehensive plan currently lists the Yew Street area in
the UGA. If the City doesn't update it, it makes the County look like it's out of compliance.
Crawford stated it's easy to talk, but they must really need to work with the
administration to formally respond to the concerns. After that, they can meet collectively if
there is a benefit. City policy decisions are made by the City Council, not the Mayor. It
sounds like the City Council is receptive to working together on this.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Larson, Crawford, Brenner, Weimer, Knutzen, Mann and Kershner (7)
Nays: None (0)
(Joint Public Hearing of the Council and the Council Acting as the Whatcom County
Flood Control District Board Of Supervisors)
2. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WHATCOM COUNTY MULTI - JURISDICTIONAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (AB2011 -293)
Crawford stated that this is a joint public hearing of the Council and the Council
acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors on the
resolution adopting the Whatcom County Multi- Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation
Plan. Following the hearing, the Council will vote on the resolutions separately, one as the
Council and one as the Flood Control Zone District Board Of Supervisors.
Crawford opened the public hearing, and the following person spoke:
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Jim Hansen stated he supports the resolution, which is mitigation of threats to
property and life created by the river. A lot of money is spent on mitigation, but no money
is spent on root causes of problems. The long range plan includes buyouts and setback
levees, but there hasn't been action to put those into effect. As a taxpayer, he doesn't want
to bandaid the problem while root causes are being ignored.
Hearing no one else, Crawford closed the public hearing.
(8:02:16 PM)
Mann moved to approve the resolution.
Knutzen asked how this will coordinate with Title 17 issues regarding Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He asked how it will affect property owners.
Paula Cooper, Public Works Department, stated to get ongoing disaster assistance,
the County needs to be engaged and active in the National Flood Insurance Program, and
not on suspension from the program. Option three allows them to be in compliance with
the program while they figure out option two. This is a different issue.
This plan is required for the County to receive hazard mitigation grant funding after a
disaster. They tried to apply for the grant as the Flood Control Zone District in 2009. The
district wasn't a named entity separate from Whatcom County in this plan, so they had to
apply in the name of Whatcom County.
Kershner asked if this plan has any kind of regulation, mitigation or development in
flood plains. Cooper stated this plan is not a regulation. It's a mitigation plan that
recommends flood mitigation strategy. It echoes the County adopted Comprehensive Flood
Hazard Management Plan for the lower Nooksack River. It describes strategies for reducing
flood hazard and risk to life and property.
Brenner stated the plan reflects what the County is already doing. Cooper stated the
original plan included a summary of the Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan.
This update includes the progress they've made toward those things and discussion of other
hazard areas. Every five year they have to update the plan. This is the five -year update to
reflect what they've done over the past five years.
Brenner stated she has concerns from one of the flood subzones. She asked if the
existing plan would suffice if the Council doesn't adopt this tonight. Cooper stated that plan
has expired. If the Council doesn't adopt this tonight, and a disaster happens tomorrow,
the County won't be eligible for grant funding.
can.
Brenner asked if they can amend the plan any time. Cooper stated she believes they
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Larson, Crawford, Brenner, Weimer, Knutzen, Mann and Kershner (7)
Nays: None (0)
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3. RESOLUTION OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ADOPTING THE WHATCOM COUNTY MULTI -
JURISDICTIONAL NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN (AB2011 -294)
(8:07:26 PM)
(Clerk's Note: Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District
Board of Supervisors. See Public Hearing Item 2 for the public hearing on this item.)
Mann moved to approve the resolution.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Larson, Crawford, Brenner, Weimer, Knutzen, Mann and Kershner (7)
Nays: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA (8:08:20 PM)
Mann reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to
approve Consent Agenda items one through ten.
Larson stated they approved $3.1 million for the jail while planning for a new jail.
He doesn't feel good about it, but they must take care of the safety and security of the
existing jail facility. The request in item nine is part of that $3.1 million, not in addition to
it.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Larson, Crawford, Brenner, Weimer, Knutzen, Mann and Kershner (7)
Nays: None (0)
1. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SUBMIT
APPLICATION AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM
COUNTY AND WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR
CONSOLIDATED HOMELESS GRANT FUNDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $626,716
(AB2011 -300)
2. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON STATE
MILITARY DEPARTMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,816 (AB2011 -301)
3. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A GRANT
AND CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND EDLAB
GROUP FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC COMPUTING CENTERS TO
ENHANCE PUBLIC ACCESS TO CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$53,647 (AB2011 -311)
4. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND MICHAEL BRODSKY TO
PROVIDE CONFLICT INDIGENT DEFENSE TO THOSE ACCUSED OF CLASS A
FELONY AND AGGRAVATED 1ST DEGREE MURDER, AT AN HOURLY RATE OF
$80.00 (AB2011 -312)
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5. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL LOAN AND GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY
AND THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM, UTILIZING EDI PROGRAM FUNDING, FOR
USE IN THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM'S INDEX INDUSTRIES BUSINESS
EXPANSION PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $700,000 (AB2011 -302)
6. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A LEASE
AND OPERATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
EAST WHATCOM REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 1,
2011 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016, IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,375
(AB2011 -303)
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF THREE REPLACEMENT TRACTORS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS USING THE WASHINGTON STATE
CONTRACT FOR VENDOR, WASHINGTON TRACTOR, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$226,041.56 (AB2011 -304)
8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF THREE REPLACEMENT MOWERS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS USING THE OREGON STATE CONTRACT
FOR VENDOR, US MOWER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,644.612 (AB2011 -305)
9. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #11 -05
AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOW BIDDER, SIERRA DETENTION
SYSTEMS, FOR UPGRADES TO THE JAIL AND JUVENILE DETENTION FIRE
ALARM AND SECURITY ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,013,450.10 (AB2011 -306)
10. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #11 -56
AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LOW BIDDER, WESTWOOD PHARMACY,
FOR THE SUPPLY OF MEDICATIONS FOR JAIL INMATES, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $137,622.12 (AB2011 -307)
11. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #11 -78
AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOW BIDDER, REISNER
DISTRIBUTOR, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL SUPPLY OF DELIVERED FUEL TO THE
CENTRAL SHOP, THE LUMMI FERRY, AND SILVER LAKE PARK, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $941,337.75 (AB2011 -308)
Mann reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and stated there
is a substitute page to correct addition error. The total should be $959,337.75. He moved
to approve the substitute request.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Larson, Crawford, Brenner, Weimer, Knutzen, Mann and Kershner (7)
Nays: None (0)
12. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO RENEW
INSURANCE FOR THE WHATCOM CHIEF FERRY FOR POLICY YEAR
09/30/2011 THROUGH 09/30/2012 IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,136 (AB2011-
292)
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Mann reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to
approve the request.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Larson, Crawford, Brenner, Weimer, Knutzen, Mann and Kershner (7)
Nays: None (0)
OTHER ITEMS
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2011 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, NINTH
REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,418,987 (AB2011 -297) (8:12:50 PM)
Mann reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to
adopt the ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Larson, Crawford, Brenner, Weimer, Knutzen, Mann and Kershner (7)
Nays: None (0)
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING MAP
FOR APPROXIMATELY 470 ACRES SOUTH OF DRAYTON HARBOR ROAD AND
NORTH OF LINCOLN ROAD, FROM THE DESIGNATION OF RURAL 1 UNIT PER
10 ACRES TO RURAL 1 UNIT PER 5 ACRES (AB2011 -274) (8 :14 :10 PM)
Knutzen reported for the Planning and Development Committee and stated the
committee recommends holding a public hearing.
Crawford stated this has already had a hearing before the Planning Commission.
One person sent a letter saying they are opposed. He's not sure of the purpose of holding
another public hearing. This has gone through a process of review by Planning staff and
Planning Commission with a recommendation to make that change. He moved to adopt the
ordinance.
Brenner stated the committee today was informed that the Drayton Harbor Shellfish
Advisory Committee just found out about this, and didn't know soon enough to participate
in the hearing. Most or all of this area is in the Drayton Harbor watershed. The advisory
committee wants an opportunity to come before the Council with a recommendation. More
often than not, the Council has hearings in addition to Planning Commission hearings. It's
not a big deal. It's another step they sometimes take.
Crawford asked what happens to the ordinance if it's voted down because
councilmembers want a public hearing, not because councilmembers are against the
ordinance.
Dana Brown- Davis, Clerk of the Council, stated it would be better to vote on the
public hearing first.
Crawford withdrew his motion.
Knutzen moved to hold a public hearing.
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Weimer stated he supports the motion. He is the Council representative on the
Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee was surprised about this item coming up.
The Council received a letter from the Committee Chair. The Comprehensive Plan says they
are supposed to solicit input from the Advisory Committee when considering updates to the
Comprehensive Plan, which this is. Give them a chance to comment.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Larson, Brenner, Weimer, Knutzen, Mann and Kershner (6)
Nays: Crawford (1)
3. RESOLUTION DISSOLVING THE CITIZEN'S TASK FORCE FOR THE LUMMI
ISLAND FERRY (AB2011 -187A) (8 :19 :07 PM)
Kershner moved to approve the resolution.
Brenner stated Councilmember Weimer brought up the idea to set up an ongoing
advisory committee, which would be different. That is a great idea.
Kershner stated the Council thanked the Task Force after it presented its report to
the Council in August.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Larson, Crawford, Brenner, Weimer, Knutzen, Mann and Kershner (7)
Nays: None (0)
4. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF
PETER CHARRON TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BOARD (AB2011-
313)
(Clerk's Note: This item was withdrawn from the agenda.)
INTRODUCTION ITEMS (8 :21 :10 PM)
6. ORDINANCE ELIMINATING THE SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM
ESTABLISHED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER 2004 -03 (AB2011 -316) (8 :22 :06 PM)
Larson stated Executive Kremen tonight issued Executive Order 2011 -05 Rescinding
Supplemental Compensation Allowance to Public Officials. He read the Order. The County
is facing a $6.4 million shortfall in its general fund. They haven taken on additional
expenses. The Council asked the administration to find cost - cutting measures. The
premium pay, called supplemental compensation, was an easy cost - cutting measure. The
compensation should be eliminated for elected officials, who know what the salary is when
they're elected. There is no need to pay over and above the salary and benefits. A number
of staff positions also receive supplemental compensation that is to provide overtime
compensation and for reimbursable expenses. The compensation should be included in the
salaries of those folks. There are valid reimbursable expense items, but there was a lot of
waste in that program also. His ordinance added language that has the County Council
meet with the administration to review the program. The Prosecuting Attorney argued
against eliminating the compensation for appointed staff due to liability from negotiated
compensation. The pay should not be for compensation. It should be for reimbursable
expenses. They will evaluate valid expenses for each of those employees. He commends
the Executive for this new Executive Order.
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Brenner stated this ordinance will create transparency for money previously called
premium pay for elected officials and staff. This pay was not showing up as a part of the
elected officials salaries. There was no transparency. She brought this up at budget time
last year.
Crawford stated the Auditor said she calculated the filing fees based on the salary,
without adding the compensation.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Crawford stated there is a substitute for Introduction Item three.
Mann moved to accept Introduction Items one through five, including the substitute
for item three.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Larson, Crawford, Brenner, Weimer, Knutzen, Mann and Kershner (7)
Nays: None (0)
1. RECEIPT OF APPEAL FILED BY THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM OF THE HEARING
EXAMINER'S DECISION ON A MOTION TO DISMISS REGARDING THE
REZONE OF APPROXIMATELY 550 ACRES FROM R10A TO R5A REQUESTED BY
CAITAC USA CORPORATION (APL2011-0011/SEP2010-0085/PLN2010-
0024) (AB2011 -277)
2. RECEIPT OF APPEAL FILED BY THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM OF THE HEARING
EXAMINER'S DECISION ON A MOTION TO DISMISS REGARDING THE
REZONE OF APPROXIMATE 9 ACRES FROM R10A TO TOURIST COMMERCIAL
REQUESTED BY CAITAC USA CORPORATION (APL2011- 0012 /SEP2010-
0088 /PLN2010 -0025 (AB2011 -278)
3. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2012 ANNUAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION
PROGRAM (AB2011 -309)
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING MAP IN
THE BIRCH BAY AREA FROM RSA TO R10A (AB2011 -310)
S. ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF
NEW APPLICATIONS FOR WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS (WES) GREATER THAN
500 KILOWATTS, OR MULTIPLE WES PER PARCEL WITH A CUMULATIVE
RATED OUTPUT ABOVE 10 KILOWATTS (AB2011 -1458)
OTHER BUSINESS (8:29:43 PM)
Brenner reported for the Public Works and Safety Committee regarding the
resolution adopting the 2012 Annual Road Construction Program (AB2011 -309).
The committee made a significant change.
Knutzen stated that change was included in the substitute introduction item.
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REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS (8 :31 :06 PM)
Kershner reported she will attend the Washington State Association of Counties
(WSAC) annual convention coming up in November. Also, she found out that September is
blood cancer awareness month. Washington State has the highest number of lymphoma
cases per capita in the United States.
Brenner reported that the councilmembers received an invitation to the Veterans Day
ceremony at Mt. Baker High School. She attends every year. It's always a beautiful
ceremony. She encourages councilmembers to attend.
Mann reported that he attended the Sustainable Connections Wind Energy Tour,
which was an awesome tour. He commends Sustainable Connections for hosting the tour.
Weimer reported that the Lake Whatcom Policy Group met and received an update
on an invasive species plan coming forward to the Council in October. It will be expensive
to keep invasive species out of the lake, but the cost will be astounding to get them out
once they're there.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
The Council approved these minutes on October 11 , 2011.
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