HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil June 11 1996WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular Council Meeting
June 11, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Acting Council Chair Alvin Starkenburg in
the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present:
Marlene Dawson
Barbara Brenner
Tom Brown
Kathy Sutter
Robert Imhof
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Absent:
Ward Nelson
Alvin Starkenburg announced that during executive session the following issues were
discussed:
Two items were discussed and direction was given to staff (AB96 -050 & AB96 -077).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: March 19, April 2,
16, and 30, and May 14, and 28, 1996 Regular Council meetings; March 26, and April 30, 1996
Special Council Work Sessions; June 4, 1996 Special Finance and Administrative Services
Committee.
Imhof moved approval.
Motion to approve carried unanimously.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
1. PRESENTATION BY MARTY SNYDER OF THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL
REGARDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING ISSUES (AB96 -234)
Last year, Council directed the Opportunity Council to gather people together who
represented a wide range of the community. Marty Snyder, the Opportunity Council, defined
affordable housing as "residential housing of adequate size and quality that is rented or owned by
a person or household whose monthly housing costs, including utilities other than telephone, do
not exceed 30 per cent of the household's gross monthly income."
Regular Council Minutes, 6/11/96, Page 1
John Harmon, Executive Director of Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authority,
spoke on median income.
Mike Roberts, Affordable Housing Forum Interest Group representative, spoke on the
need for affordable housing and how to fulfill the need.
Valerie Smith, Building Industry Association, explained that she worked with Bill Florea,
Planning & Development Services Land Use Services, on the housing element as part of the
Comprehensive Plan.
2. AWARD PRESENTATION BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO MR. MARK
SIMPSON, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE HAMPTON INN, FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, 1996 BEST SMALL BUSINESS WASTE
REDUCTION (AB96 -228)
County Executive Pete Kremen presented the award to Mr. Mark Simpson, General
Manager of the Hampton Inn. Honorable mention was made to Fred Miller and Rick Compton
for their recycling efforts for the most innovative. Mt. Baker School District also received
mention for their recycling efforts.
3. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO WHATCOM
COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER VICKIE HARDIN WOODS
(AB96 -236)
Alvin Starkenburg presented the award to Vickie Hardin Woods.
OPEN SESSION
The following people addressed the Council in open session:
Jean Freeston, 3200 Vallette Street: Affordable Housing (AB96 -234)
Dennis Campbell: Resolution establishing CRP 996008, the construction of Johnson Road
from Tyee Drive to Mill, and approval of award of contract to the low bidder, Tiger Construction,
Ltd., in the amount of $370,503.40 (AB96 -227)
William Griffith, 1677 Seymour Place, Pt. Roberts: Six Year Road Program
(AB96 -212A)
Patricia Whitney, 451 E. Lake Samish Drive: Whatcom County Lake Management
District
Cal Leenstra, 1802 Lakeside Avenue: Affordable Housing Issue (AB96 -234)
Starkenburg asked if any of the members had a motion regarding Patricia Whitney's
problem at Lake Samish. Brenner said she had spoken to Bruce Mills, Engineering. This item
will be in Public Services and Solid Waste Committee.
Regular Council Minutes, 6/11/96, Page 2
Seeing no other speakers, Starkenburg closed the open session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Imhof reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to approve
items 1 -8.
Brown requested item 4 be pulled for discussion.
Brenner requested item 7 be pulled for discussion.
Motion to approve the consent agenda except items 4 and 7 carried unanimously.
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON
STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DIVISION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF ENHANCED 911
IMPLEMENTATION COSTS (AB96 -222)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILSON ENGINEERING
FOR PIT SITE RECLAMATION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (AB96 -223)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH SEA MAR COUNSELING AND
TREATMENT SERVICES (AB95 -288A)
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH ALOHA LUMBER CORPORATION FOR TIMBER
CUTTING RIGHTS ON CHUCKANUT MOUNTAIN (AB96 -224)
Brown stated that he believes there is a $100,000 mistake regarding a title search.
Imhof moved approval.
Motion carried 5 -1 with Brown opposed.
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH D. S.H. S. FOR EARLY
INTERVENTION /ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (AB96 -225)
6. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CRP 994008, THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
VAN BUREN ROAD, EVERSON CITY LIMITS, TO HAMPTON ROAD AND
Regular Council Minutes, 6/11/96, Page 3
APPROVAL OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE LOW BIDDER, WILDER
CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $605,565.20 (AB96 -226)
7. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CRP 996008, THE CONSTRUCTION OF
JOHNSON ROAD FROM TYEE DRIVE TO MILL ROAD, AND APPROVAL
OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE LOW BIDDER, TIGER
CONSTRUCTION, LTD. IN THE AMOUNT OF $370,503.40 (AB96 -227)
Bruce Mills, Public Works Engineering, explained the proposed change.
Imhof moved approval as stated.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WHATCOM COUNTY TREASURER
TO ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF DELINQUENCY FOR FEWER THAN ALL
YEARS' TAXES, INTEREST AND COSTS (AB96 -232)
PUBLIC HEARING
1. RESOLUTION REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF SUMAS
ROAD LOCATED IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4
EAST, W.M., FILED BY HERBERT AND GRACE KILLAM (AB96 -175)
Starkenburg opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
Ed Henken, Public Works Engineering, explained that this is a dead end road with no need
or use by the County and recommended approval of the vacation.
Lesa Starkenburg - Kroontje, representing Herbert and Grace Killam, requested support.
Hearing no one else, Starkenburg closed the public hearing.
Imhof moved approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. RESOLUTION REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
TACOMA AVENUE LYING BETWEEN AND ABUTTING BLOCKS 7 AND
10, AS PLATTED ON THE MAP OF RICHARD FENTON'S SUBDIVISION,
AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 45, RECORDS OF
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON (AB96 -176)
Regular Council Minutes, 6/11/96, Page 4
Ed Henken, Engineering, explained and recommended approval and refund of the vacation
appraisal fee.
Starkenburg opened the public hearing.
Hearing no one, Starkenburg closed the public hearing.
Imhof moved approval of the resolution.
Motion to approve carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF WHATCOM COUNTY
SURPLUS PROPERTY FROM THE DISSOLUTION OF TELEVISION
RECEPTION DISTRICT #1 PURSUANT TO WCC 1.10 (AB96 -194A)
Dave Wareing, Executive's Office, reported that the equipment is about 15 years old and
has not been used. He recommended it be sold.
Starkenburg opened the public hearing.
Hearing no one, Starkenburg closed the public hearing.
Imhof moved approval of the resolution.
Motion to approve carried unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS
1. ANNUAL REVIEW OF WHATCOM COUNTY FERRY RATES (AB96 -220)
Imhof reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and reported that no
action is required.
Jeff Monsen, Public Works, reported on the annual review process.
Starkenburg questioned the possibility of a rate increase.
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET, REQUEST #4 (AB96 -201)
Imhof reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee.
Starkenburg moved to adopt.
Regular Council Minutes, 6/11/96, Page 5
Motion to adopt carried 5 -1 with Imhof opposed.
3. ORDINANCE CREATING A LOCAL WASTE REDUCTION AND
RECYCLING EDUCATION AND PROMOTION GRANT PROGRAM
(AB96 -191)
Brenner reported for Public Works and Capital Projects Committee and moved approval.
Brenner moved to amend the ordinance to insert on packet page 149, line 16, the
following new language::;
Motion to amend carried unanimously.
Brenner moved to insert the following language on packet page 150, line 19:
Motion to amend carried unanimously.
Main amended motion adopted unanimously.
Brenner explained she and Kathy Sutter volunteered to be representatives on the
committee [see page 149, 2(a)].
Imhof moved to approve Brenner serving as the one Council member and Sutter as an
alternate.
Motion carried 5 -1 with Imhof opposed.
4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON WBETBER TO INCLUDE OR
EXCLUDE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM TBE FLOW CONTROL
ORDINANCE (AB96 -154) .
Jeff Monsen, Public Works, stated that he has prepared an ordinance for introduction
tonight and a public hearing on July 9.
Discussion followed, and it was agreed to introduce the ordinance this evening.
Regular Council Minutes, 6/11/96, Page 6
5. REQUEST COUNCIL CONFIRMATION FOR THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF
MR. BILL KEOWN AND MR. RON ADAMS TO THE SECOND TERM ON
THE NORTHWEST SENIOR SERVICES BOARD (AB96 -229)
Imhof moved approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AND APPLICATION
FOR A CLASS E AND CLASS F LIQUOR LICENSE FOR WELCOME
GROCERY LOCATED AT 5565 MT. BAKER HIGHWAY, DEMING
(AB96 -230)
Imhof moved approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES
BENJAMIN AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR (AB96 -237)
Executive Kremen gave some information on Mr. Benjamin.
Imhof moved approval.
Motion carried 5 -1 with Brenner opposed.
8. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET ORDINANCE 95 -065 TO RE -TITLE
A POSITION (AB96 -219)
Imhof moved to adopt the ordinance.
Motion to adopt carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
1. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF VACATING COUNTY ROADS AT
CHERRY POINT/POINT WHITEHORN (AB96 -231) (HEARING TO BE
SCHEDULED)
2. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FROM 1997 -2002 PER RCW 35.77.010 AND
RCW 36.81.121 (AB96 -212A) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED)
Regular Council Minutes, 6/11/96, Page 7
3. ORDINANCE RELATED TO LAND USE AND ZONING AND ADOPTION
OF NEW ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING PROJECT
PERMIT APPLICATIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE REGULATORY
REFORM ACT, CHAPTER 36.20B RCW (AB96 -233) (HEARING TO BE
SCHEDULED)
Imhof moved approval of the Introduction Items.
Imhof moved to amend by adding the following item:
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 8.15, SOLID
WASTE DISPOSAL SITES, EXEMPTING THE PROCESSING AND
DISPOSAL OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE (AB96 -154A)
Motion to amend carried 5 -1 with Brenner opposed.
Main amended motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Comprehensive Plan Review (AB96- 051A): Dan Gibson stated that Sandy Mackey
would like to talk with Council on the Comprehensive Plan review. This is tentatively scheduled
for June 28.
Gibson also noted there is a hearing with the Growth Management Hearings Board on
June 25.
Bob Woods suggested Council make a motion to have him draft a letter of approval to the
Council of Governments for appreciation of their involvement with the Interlocal Agreement.
Starkenburg stated no motion would be needed; this is taken as the general direction Council
wishes to follow.
Imhof stated the Northwest Air Pollution Authority is finalizing its budget this Thursday.
He invited Council members to visit.
Treasurer to Issue Certificate of Delinquency (AB96 -232): Brown noted that Barbara
Cory's approach of the problem takes the most lenient approach to collection of delinquent taxes,
which causes more problems and work for her staff. He commended her, stating he admires her
approach.
Starkenburg reminded everyone that there is a meeting next Tuesday (June 18).
Regular Council Minutes, 6/11/96, Page 8
I ADJOURN
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10 These minutes were approved by the Council on . August 6 , 1996.
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Alvin Starkenburg, Acting Counc' Chair
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