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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
September 21, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by acting Committee Chair
Tom Brown in the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
Also Present:
Robert Imhof
Absent:
L. Ward Nelson
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 1.10, CLARIFYING
PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY (AB99 -314)
Karen Frakes, Senior Civil Deputy Prosecutor, gave a staff report and stated
she drafted that ordinance. It was a situation that wasn't covered by the Code. A
couple of those situations have come up. The Executive's office wanted it covered
in the Code. That is the procedure they came up with.
Brown stated he didn't have a problem with it.
Brenner questioned whether it was correct that any emergency would be
handled administratively and any non - emergency would come before the Council.
Frakes stated that was correct.
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
15. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INSURANCE RENEWAL CONTRACT TO PROVIDE FOR MARINE
COVERAGE FOR THE WHATCOM CHIEF FERRY (AB99 -348)
Barry Hanson, The Unity Group, stated he was available for questions.
Brown asked if this amount covers injuries to passengers if there were to be
an accident. Hanson stated it does.
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Hoag asked if there was a reason to bring forward options for increasing the
excess protection. Hanson stated he is trying to help the County determine what is
enough liability. In going through this process, he believed the County carried $10
million in excess liability. Then he guessed about the worse case scenario and what
would be covered. The ferry excess liability is excess protection and indemnity. If
the ferry were to collide with another vessel, then the protection would cover the
damage to the other vessel as well as any bodily injuries on the other vessel. The
protection indemnity also covers damage to passengers and vehicles on the ferry.
Ferry workers are subject to a different form of State Industrial or Workers'
Compensation. They are subject to the Federal Jones Act. Their injuries would be
covered under the excess limit. The exposure is less than the typical ferry.
Hoag asked if someone believed they were short of coverage. Hanson stated
he felt there was potential for not enough liability, so he offered the option.
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated the administration's
recommendation is $4 million.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1999 BUDGET, REQUEST NO. 7 (AB99-
315)
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, gave a staff report and stated these are
a series of recommendations that carry out previous Council- approved operations,
including demolition of the old jail, removal of storage tanks, modifications to
Council Chambers, and repair of the roof above the Assessor's office. It will also
complete contractual obligations regarding criminal justice planning.
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council. These items have been
forwarded before.
Brenner asked about the leaking storage tanks. There are piles sitting out at
the Northwest Annex. She asked for assurance it is not a part of the contaminated
soils. Desler stated the contaminated piles have been hauled away.
Jeff Monsen, Public Works Director, stated the material piled at the
Northwest Annex is not from the tanks. It is from work done downtown. He would
find out the condition of the material. It was put there temporarily.
Desler stated this is a work in progress. They are discovering things as they
go along. They just discovered there might be contaminated soil under the old jail.
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It will be hauled away and treated. There may be additional costs, of which they
will seek reimbursement from insurance for that expense.
Brenner asked about the remodel of the clerk's station and asked why they
are doing it.
Brown suggested they talk with the Clerk of the Council.
Desler stated it is to make adjustments for more appropriate workspace for
the staff.
Brenner asked about the criminal justice study. Desler stated it has already
started. The contractual obligations went out, but there were not any
appropriations in the budget.
Sutter asked about the minor remodeling to the jail.
Brad Bennett, Finance Manager, stated that is an object account description.
That is where they charge professional services for changing a building. It is
probably not remodeling, but removing wiring or some such work.
Sutter asked about the capital outlay. Desler stated the capital outlay is for
the new generator.
Brenner asked how old the roof is that is being repaired. Desler stated it was
over 50 years old.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
MICHAEL BOBBINK FOR HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES FOR 10/1/99
THROUGH 9/30/00 (AB99 -320)
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council. It is the same amount of money
and they are getting good service.
Hoag asked if there is a Hearing Examiner backlog.
Imhof stated they are ahead of the game, compared to where they used to
be. He suggested Hoag give the Hearing Examiner a call and ask.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 98 -020 REGARDING PAYMENT
AND /OR REIMBURSEMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER EXPENSES (AB99-
321)
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council.
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Brenner stated she had a problem with one councilmember deciding what is
and isn't appropriate for other councilmembers. It gets very political. She
understood it would be the Clerk of the Council that would approve.
Imhof stated it has always been the Chair who approves. The reason they
simplified it is to take that out of it. What a councilmember spends his or her
money on will be up to that councilmember. The Court no longer wants to sign off
on the expenditures.
Hoag recommended adding an appeal to the full Council if the Chair denies
the claim. The other recommendation was to include, "boards and commissions" in
the first "WHEREAS." She would bring that forward to the full Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH OWENS DAVIES MACKIE FOR LEGAL
REPRESENTATION ON GROWTH MANAGEMENT HEARINGS BOARD
APPEALS (AB99 -325)
Karen Frakes, Senior Civil Deputy Prosecutor, gave a staff report and stated
she attended the most recent court hearing and believed it went well. However,
they can never tell the outcome until the decision is rendered. This case was on an
expedited path. It may be a month before they receive a decision.
Hoag asked if this was a motion based on whether people had standing or
not. Frakes stated no one raised specific issues on the Comprehensive Plan at the
appeal level, so they are foreclosed from raising issues at the appeal level. It
boiled down to legal issues, not the Comprehensive Plan. This is it.
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council.
Brenner stated the way this came up was not a proper procedure. Frakes
stated the communication was such that the Prosecutor and Mackie did not
communicate until after a point when it was too late to get it before the Council.
The Council was on their month break. Unfortunately, they were in a situation
where the work had to be done, but there was no Council meeting to approve the
spending.
Sutter stated she was concerned about continuing to fund Sandy Mackie.
However, she understood the need to bring closure to the issue. He has an
influence with the powers that be. She asked what assurance there has been that
this would be the last time.
Frakes stated the contract with Mackie is only good through December.
There won't be any activity on this case between now and September. The
Prosecutor's office doesn't anticipate Mackie will be involved in the future.
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Sutter asked if the $10,000 had already been spent. Frakes stated she
wasn't sure. Things came up at the last minute. A Skagit County group filed an
Amicus Brief recently, which was accepted by the court. She anticipated work
would be done on that response.
Sutter proposed an amendment, "...provide an increase e€ not to exceed
$10,000..."
Imhof so moved to amend.
Motion carried unanimously.
Hoag commented that she has been on the Council almost two years and
they keep getting told he would not be requesting any more money.
Brown stated they didn't appreciate the constant barrage of court actions.
Motion to recommend approval as amended carried unanimously.
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEM
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE GOVERNOR'S SALMON RECOVERY OFFICE FOR
THE ESA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$155,000 (AB99 -334)
Jeff Monsen, Public Works Director, gave a staff report and requested that
Consent Agenda item #22 be withdrawn and rescheduled to September 28, 1999.
Items one through four are related. Items one through three are the initial money
coming from the Governor's office for local salmon recovery efforts and relate to
projects they've discussed and are activities 100 percent federally funded. Part of
the delay in bringing this forward was because the County put the proposal
together jointly with the tribes, but the County and tribes could not find a legal way
to create the agreements.
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council.
Sutter asked if this is tied to ESHB 2496. Monsen stated this item would
support the ESHB 2496 process. This money is parallel to ESHB 2496 activities.
Sutter asked if the County would be doing these activities for this piece of
money. It would be appropriate for this to be a part of the ESHB 2496 process,
since there is a MCA with the Tribes. Monsen stated the ESHB 2496 process is a
project selection process. This allocation occurred prior to that process. This is in
concert with everything going on with ESHB 2496. There won't be any duplication
of efforts.
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Brown stated they would discuss and approve items one through three at the
same time.
Hoag asked how they determined the County's portion and the Tribes'
portion. Monsen stated the infrastructure was split approximately three ways
between the County, the Nooksack Tribe, and the Lummi Tribe. The enforcement
activity is 2/3 County and 1/3 Lummi, because it relates to the full -time equivalent
(FTE) employees involved. The third item is 100 percent funded by the County.
Hoag asked for an explanation of page 119 of the packet. Monsen stated this
page reflects the original form. He submitted a corrected form (on file).
Hoag asked who was Project Manager Lloyd, as referenced by the Fisheries
Enforcement Enhancements. Monsen stated they were making reference to Lloyd
Moody, who is the regional representative for the Governor's salmon office. He is a
contract administrator with the State.
Hoag asked if he is the Project Manager locally or of the State funding.
Monsen stated he is an administrative individual at the State who monitors the
contract so that reimbursements can occur when they are requested. He does not
manage the projects.
Hoag asked about the FTE's regarding the Chinook pond. Monsen stated the
County's financial share in that project is the $35,000 of federal money. The
project is in partnership with Fish and Wildlife and the Nooksack Salmon
Enhancement Association (NSEA). The FTE's reflected were showing an in -kind
match of volunteers they will be managing. The $35,000 is cash toward the
project. The County is not hiring FTE's. There are volunteers managed by NSEA.
Because the in -kind match is part of the project, the County will have to track it for
accounting purposes.
Hoag asked about the FTE for enforcement, on page 128, and whether that
included the State Department Fish and Wildlife (DFW) people the County is hiring.
Monsen stated those positions are the Fish and Wildlife agents that have been
under the contract that the Council approved in late May, 1999. It is the
intergovernmental agreement with State DFW. They will be County employees,
under contract with the State. This contract gives the County the ability to recover
the costs.
Brenner asked about why the projects are sectioned out and why they are
not working with the tribes. Monsen stated they are continuing to work jointly with
the tribes. The County is still doing a joint effort. From a legal, contractual
standpoint, they couldn't put together the different labor agreements in a contract.
They are still cooperatively doing the activities. It is only different on paper.
three.
Imhof moved to recommend approval of Consent Agenda items one through
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Brown asked if the enforcement officers would spend time in the North Fork
area, where there have been reported violations.
Steve Seymour, Public Works Fish Biologist, stated the team has been in
place since in May. They have lots of contact with various people. They have
contacted some off -road vehicle (ORV) people. There are also issues on the South
Fork. It has been an effective group. They have arrested two individuals. There
has been a positive impact and they plan to continue this activity next year.
Brenner asked about the dynamite at Sylvester Creek. Seymour stated the
State DFW had information about a party that was using dynamite to stun fish and
take them from the river.
Motion to recommend items one through three carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE GOVERNOR'S SALMON RECOVERY OFFICE FOR
THE FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, IN A TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $110,825 (AB99 -335)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE GOVERNOR'S SALMON RECOVERY OFFICE FOR
THE CHINOOK DETENTION POND PROJECT, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$67,000 (AB99 -336)
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE NATIVE PLANT MATERIAL FOR
RIPARIAN VEGETATION, THROUGH THE GOVERNOR'S SALMON
RECOVERY OFFICE FOR THE RIPARIAN ESTABLISHMENT
RESTORATION PROJECT IN THE FEDERALLY FUNDED AMOUNT OF
$19,410 (AB99 -337)
Brown moved to recommend to full Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #99-
86 FOR THE ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE UPGRADE IN THE PUBLIC
SAFETY BUILDING, TO ELITE ELECTRICAL, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE
BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,040.38 (AB99 -338)
Hoag asked if the Puget Sound Energy grant is being applied.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated they get the $14,000 back. The
net cost would be the $49,000 minus the $14,000.
Imhof stated they don't get the grant until it is done.
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Bennett stated the requirement is they can't net costs and revenues. They
have to show the full expense and full revenue.
Hoag asked if the reimbursement would go back to the General Fund.
Bennett stated it would.
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO THE
WASHINGTON COUNTIES RISK POOL MEMBERSHIP COMPACT
AGREEMENT TO COOPERATIVELY MANAGE AREAS OF LIABILITY
EXPOSURE (AB99 -339)
Brown asked about the cost associated with this.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated there is no cost other than the
normal insurance costs. There is the cost of sending people to the meetings, but
people already go. It sets the standards for all the participating counties so they
will operate with people that are properly trained. It commits someone in the
County to become the risk manager.
Brown asked if approving a risk management program annually would
require additional funding. Desler stated he didn't think so, other than training.
(Clerk's Note: end of tape one, side A.)
Brenner asked how many counties are involved. Desler stated approximately
15 counties are involved.
Brenner asked if Grays Harbor was one of them. Desler stated he would look
into it.
Brenner asked if the risk pool includes when the County loses court cases.
Desler stated it does cover comprehensive general liability.
Hoag asked if this was new. Desler stated, to his knowledge, it is new. The
County may have a current agreement with this organization.
Hoag asked if the annual funding would not increase costs. Desler stated he
would try not to increase the costs.
Hoag asked how long the compact is good for. Desler stated it is an annual
arrangement.
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Hoag stated there wasn't any language that limited the time commitment.
Desler stated there is an agreement with the risk pool. If they wanted to withdraw,
they could under the circumstances contained in the agreement.
Brenner asked how long the County is obligated to the membership compact.
Desler stated he would find out.
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERAGENCY WORK ORDER CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM
COUNTY AND VANGARD NORTHWEST TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR
PREVOCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY
DISABLED CLIENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,470 (AB99 -340)
Chuck Benjamin, Health and Human Services Director, gave a staff report
and stated they could combine items seven, eight, nine, and 11 because they all
involve developmentally disabled services
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council items seven, eight, nine, and 11.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND VANGARD
NORTHWEST TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CLIENTS, IN THE
STATE AND FEDERAL REVENUE SOURCES AMOUNT OF $30,930
(AB99 -341)
9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
NORTHWEST INDUSTRIES TO PROVIDE PREVOCATIONAL
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
CLIENTS, IN THE STATE AND FEDERAL REVENUE SOURCES AMOUNT
OF $162,970 (AB99 -342)
10. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO PROVIDE
FUNDING FOR NURSING SERVICES, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN'S LOCAL
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT DOLLARS, IN THE AMENDMENT AMOUNT OF
$73,316, FOR A MAXIMUM CONSIDERATION NOT TO EXCEED
$770,553 (AB99 -343)
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Chuck Benjamin, Health and Human Services Director, gave a staff report
and stated they realized there was a shortfall in money received in previous years.
The State allocated the wrong amount, and this is a corrected increase.
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
11. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND STATE OF
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, TO
PROVIDE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR
APPROXIMATELY 20 PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 (AB99 -344)
12. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
RECOVERY CENTER, TO PROVIDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
SERVICES FOR TWO YEARS, IN THE FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING
SOURCES AMOUNT OF $1,618,915 (AB99 -345)
Chuck Benjamin, Health and Human Services Director, gave a staff report
and stated they could combine items 12 and 13. The amount on item 12 should be
$1,617,915
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council items 12 (as corrected) and 13.
Motion carried unanimously.
13. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERAGENCY WORK ORDER CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM
COUNTY AND THE DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE,
TO PROVIDE FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL
DEPENDENCY PREVENTION SERVICES, IN THE FEDERAL AND STATE
FUNDING SOURCES AMOUNT OF $2,222,950 (AB99 -346)
14. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND PALIDOR RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS, LTD., TO PROVIDE AN
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND RADIO EQUIPMENT STUDY FOR
WHATCOM COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,300 (AB99 -347)
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, gave a staff report and stated this has
been under consideration for some months. During the recent pipeline disaster, it
became evident people couldn't communicate with emergency services. This is the
first of a series of efforts that may result in a complete change in how emergency
services communicate throughout the County.
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Brown stated he hoped it included Sheriff's communications with the outlying
areas. Desler stated it would.
Brenner stated she wanted assurance that all of Neil Clement's concerns
were addressed. Desler stated this is radio communications only. Not all of his
concerns would be included in this.
Hoag asked if this study looks at providing solutions or only defining the
problems. It should include the problems they had with cellular phones and
clogging of 911 lines during an event. Desler stated telephone communications are
included. Communications between citizens and the emergency services are an
important part of the communications system. The deliverables they are talking
about are outlined in the packet.
Brenner asked if all of Clement's concerns would be covered in the study.
Don Boyd, Emergency Management, stated those items of concern by
Clement will be addressed by the study.
Hoag asked if the 911 overflow would be considered. Boyd stated they
would be included. Communications recommendations and the direction they will
head will include exposed possibilities at the 800 - megahertz cell phone systems and
they will look at other cell phone systems. All the communications systems
between fire, law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, Emergency
Management, Public Works, and the cities will be considered.
Hoag asked if they would tell the County what they think should be done.
Boyd stated they would make recommendations. After this study is completed,
they will go from a prime contractor to design a system for the County.
Hoag asked if the overload of the 911 system would be addressed. Desler
stated there are a lot of complicated issues with diverting 911 calls when the
system becomes overloaded. There are other methods to handle those types of
situations. This is really the first of a number of steps to be taken. It is going to be
very comprehensive to meet the needs of the citizens into the next century.
Brown stated they need to move forward on this item. This is the tip of the
iceberg regarding this issue.
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
16. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AMENDMENT TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
WHATCOM COUNTY AND INTER FLUVE, INC. TO COMPLETE PHASE 2
OF THE ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF CANYON
CREEK, IN A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,920,
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THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF PHASE 2 BEING $11,945 (AB99 -349)
Paula Cooper, Public Works Engineering, gave a staff report and stated this is
phase II of the project. They have identified four preliminary alternatives, which
have been discussed with the Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee. The
committee selected three of the alternatives, plus one of their own alternatives.
Brown moved to recommend to full Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
17. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
WHATCOM CONSERVATION DISTRICT REGARDING SALMON
RECOVERY UNDER ESHB 2496, PROVIDING FOR THE DISTRICT TO
PARTNER WITH THE COUNTY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,000 AND THE
COUNTY TO PROVIDE IN -KIND SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$80,000, FOR A TOTAL GRANT AGREEMENT OF $190,000 (AB99 -350)
Jeff Monsen, Public Works Director, gave a staff report and stated this item is
related to item 21. Item 21 is the receipt of the grant. This item is the method to
expend the grant.
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council items 17 and 21.
Sutter asked where the Tribes stand on this. Monsen stated they are in
agreement.
Brenner asked if this grant has any projects attached to it. Monsen stated
State Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) offers it for local entities to deal with
procedures of ESHB 2496.
Brenner asked if they are already doing some of this. Monsen stated this
grant finances the effort of the committee that was formed.
Motion carried unanimously.
18. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
U. S. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION TO PERFORM AERIAL MAPPING OF
LAKE WHATCOM, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $99,769 WITH
A COUNTY SHARE OF $74,769 (AB99 -351)
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council.
Brenner asked who does the aerial mapping.
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Jeff Monsen, Public Works Director, stated this is the second phase of the
bathymetric survey. Because the Bureau of Reclamation is doing this work and are
bringing cash to the activity, they have a pre- existing contract with an aerial
mapping survey company.
Sutter stated the statement regarding the landowners being against the
development was not an accurate statement. Monsen agreed. It is inflammatory.
He would convey that the statement is inaccurate.
Motion carried unanimously.
19. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT THAT PROVIDES FOR MONITORING THE DAVIS-
RIVERBERRY AND VANDELLEN PROJECT AS REQUIRED BY THE U.S.
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT REQUIREMENT, IN THE TOTAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $171,151, WITH THE AMENDMENT AMOUNT
OF $84,722 (AB99 -352)
Paula Cooper, Public Works Engineering, gave a staff report and stated this is
a three -year permit requirement. This is the second of three years. Then there will
be three years of monitoring for all the agencies.
Imhof asked what data had been received. Cooper stated there is a final
report about the changes at each of the three sites.
Brown asked if the riverbed is moving. Cooper stated it shows that the river
is moving. They are videotaping the area during and after flood events. They are
doing photo point documentation over time. They are looking at the total impact to
the river.
Brown moved to recommend to full Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
20. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TO PROVIDE FOR A RIPARIAN
RESTORATION AND WATER QUALITY PROJECT FOR THE FY 2000
FUNDING CYCLE, SAID GRANT AGREEMENT TO BE NEGOTIATED
PRIOR TO AUGUST 17, 2000, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $250,000 (AB99-
353)
Steve Seymour, Public Works Fish Biologist, gave a staff report and stated
the County and the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) applied for
a Centennial Clean Water 2000 grant. The grant is to involve the alternate
corrections jail crews to do maintenance on restoration sites. The County match is
$86,000, with about $20,000 coming from Whatcom County and other County
organizations providing the rest of the match.
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Sutter asked if it ties into ESHB 2496. Seymour stated all salmon
enhancement projects are being run through an ESHB 2496 screen. The Lummi
Tribe also received two of these grants. Part of the process was that local entities
rank their own projects.
Imhof moved to recommend to full Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
21. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AS LEAD ENTITY
UNDER ESHB 2496 AND THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE TO FUND A SALMON RECOVERY PROJECT, WITH
FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,000, AND COUNTY IN -KIND
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000, FOR A TOTAL GRANT
AMOUNT OF $190,000 (AB99 -354)
22. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
LUMMI INDIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR THE LUMMI SHORE
ROAD / LUMMI VIEW DRIVE RESTORATION PROJECT PHASE IV, WITH
THE COUNTY'S SHARE IN THE PROJECTED AMOUNT OF $600,000
(AB99 -355)
This item was withdrawn and rescheduled to September 28.
23. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO GRANT
SPENDING AUTHORITY TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PURCHASE A
MULTI - APPLICATION COMMAND VEHICLE WHICH HAS BEEN FUNDED,
IN LARGE PART, FROM FEDERAL LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
GRANTS, IN THE TOTAL PRICE OF $144,855.43, AND THE COUNTY
ER &R AMOUNT OF $30,556.93 (AB99 -356)
Deane Sandell, Undersheriff, stated this would replace a van purchased in
1977, which was used as a response vehicle for evidence collection or a command
vehicle. The new van will also be used as a command vehicle for Sheriff, Search
and Rescue (SAR), and Emergency Services. This will be a good tool for community
outreach. They can go into neighborhoods that have a problem and the residents
can go to them. There will be no impact on the General Fund. It will be funded
through grants and the Equipment Revolve and Rental (ER &R) fund.
Imhof questioned whether this was the only command vehicle the County
owned. Sandell stated they've been working on this for a couple of years.
Brenner asked how many people would be in it if it was set up for any length
of time. Sandell stated they have not planned that far ahead. It would depend on
the nature of the response and the needs at the time.
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Brenner stated this would go well with the idea of Sheriff substations.
Sandell stated it is a way to test that water a little bit.
Brown moved to recommend to full Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
ATTEST:
Dana Brown - Davis, Council Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Tom Brown, Acting Committee Chair
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