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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Special Committee Of The Whole
June 22, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Sam Crawford called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL (10:04:29 AM)
Present: Barbara Brenner, Sam Crawford, Kathy Kershner, Bill Knutzen, Ken
Mann and L. Ward Nelson
Absent: Carl Weimer
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING
WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.02, COUNTY COUNCIL (AB2010 -143A)
There was discussion of whether Code section 2.02.095 should be moved to
Whatcom County Code (WCC) 2.03, and how to remove people from appointed boards and
commissions.
Crawford stated a motion was held from the last meeting on this issue.
Councilmember Mann had moved to amend 2.02.095, "...and committees which exercise
administrative or legislative functions."
The following people answered questions:
• Dana Brown- Davis, Clerk of the Council
• Karen Frakes, Prosecutor's Office
Mann withdrew his motion.
Crawford moved to delete 2.02.095 in its entirety.
The motion carried by the following vote: (10 :18:30 AM)
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen, Mann and Nelson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Mann moved to amend 2.02.110 as it is proposed in the Council packet.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Crawford, Knutzen, Kershner and Nelson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Brenner moved to approve 2.02.130 as it's proposed in the Council packet.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Crawford, Knutzen, Kershner and Nelson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Mann moved to approve 2.02.135 as it's proposed in the Council packet.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Crawford, Knutzen, Kershner and Nelson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Nelson moved to amend 2.02.150, "The chairperson shall supervise the clerk of the
council, the planning and pelmey analyst, a the contracted hearing examiner, and other
personnel selected by the County Council; provided,...."
Brenner suggested a friendly amendment to eliminate the reference to the
Hearing Examiner.
Nelson accepted the friendly amendment, "The chairperson shall supervise the
clerk of the council, the planning and pelmey analyst, and the eentFaeted hea i
,
and other personnel selected by the County Council; provided,...."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Crawford, Knutzen, Kershner and Nelson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Nelson moved to delete 2.02.165 in its entirety.
There was discussion about whether the County Council may hire another planning
and policy analyst and not identifying a specific position in this code.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Knutzen and Nelson (3)
Nays: Brenner, Mann and Kershner (3)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Brenner moved to amend 2.02.165, "In addition to personnel who may be selected
in 2.02.150, The A position of planning, a-Rd policy, and /or budget analyst shall may be
employed as an independent staff member reporting to the county council, and shall would
be responsible for such duties as may be assigned by the county council."
Crawford suggested a friendly amendment to remove the first part of the
sentence.
Brenner accepted the friendly amendment, "T-lie A position of planning, aad policy,
and /or budget analyst s4a++ may be employed as an independent staff member reporting to
the county council, and shall would be responsible for such duties as may be assigned by
the county council."
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Kershner suggested a friendly amendment, (10:40:05 AM) "If additional staff
members are selected by the County Council, The A pesitien ef planning, and peliey,
budget analyst they shall +f-ay be employed as a-n independent staff members reporting to
the county council, and shall would be responsible for such duties as may be assigned by
the county council."
Brenner accepted the friendly amendment
Knutzen suggested a friendly amendment, "If additional staff members are
selected by the county council, The A pesitien ef planning, and peliey, and/eF budget analyst
they shall be employed as a-R independent staff members reporting to the county
council, and shall would be responsible for such duties as may be assigned by the county
council by an affirmative roll -call vote of two - thirds of the county council."
There was discussion on how the Council would select additional independent staff.
Brenner accepted the friendly amendment and amended the motion, "If additional
staff members are selected by the county council, ,
they shall +f-ay be employed as a-R independent staff members
reporting to the council, and shall would be responsible for such duties as may be assigned
by the council by an affirmative vote of two - thirds of the council."
Nelson stated take the entire section out. Each council will have to decide how they
want to do the selection process. This will tie the hands of future councils on how they
should determine whether any type of analyst is used. They are defining specifics of what
that council can and can't do. However, a future council may change the language, so he's
not that uncomfortable with the language. He's more comfortable with Councilmember
Kershner's proposal to remove specificity. However, put it under the duties of the Chair.
The Chair will have to make sure an analysts work projects are established fairly.
Crawford suggested a friendly amendment to amend, °2.02.165 Planning and
Other staff reporting directly to the County Council. If additional staff
members are selected by the county council, The A pesitien ef planning, and pelmey,
budget analyst they shall array be employed as a-r independent staff members reporting to
the council, and sha++ would be responsible for such duties as may be assigned by the
council by an affirmative vote of two - thirds of the council."
Brenner accepted the friendly amendment.
Kershner suggested a friendly amendment, "2.02.165 Planning and pelmey
analyst Other staff selected by the County Council. If additional staff members are selected
by the county council, they
shall tfray be employed as as independent staff members reporting to the council, and sha++
would be responsible for such duties as may be assigned by the council by an affirmative
vote of two - thirds of the council."
Brenner accepted the friendly amendment.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Crawford, Knutzen and Kershner (5)
Nays: Nelson (1)
Absent: Weimer (1)
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Mann moved to approve 2.02.170 as proposed in the Council packet.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Crawford, Knutzen, Kershner and Nelson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Knutzen moved to approve 2.02.190 as proposed in the Council packet.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Crawford, Knutzen, Kershner and Nelson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Crawford stated this will go forward to the Council as amended.
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING
WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.03, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (AB2010-
143B)
The committee did not discuss this item.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Please contact the Council Office to obtain an
official, signed copy:
360- 676 -6690 or council(P7.o.w hatcom .wa.us
Dana Brown- Davis, Council Clerk Sam Crawford, Council Chair
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