HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil October 15 1996WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular Council Meeting
October 15, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Council Chair Ward Nelson in the
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present: Absent:
Kathy Sutter None
Marlene Dawson
Robert Imhof
Tom Brown
Barbara Brenner
Alvin Starkenburg
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nelson announced the need for help with canvassing on November 14, 15, 18, 19 and 20.
He also announced boards and commissions vacancies.
Nelson called attention to an article faxed from Jeff Kent regarding an article that
appeared in Water Wise. He requested to have policies and procedures reviewed for County
publications during election time due to the possibility of violations. He stated the PDC will be
investigating this. Council member Brenner gave some background information.
Nelson announced that in the Committee of the Whole, item #4, discussion with Chief
Civil Deputy Prosecutor Randy Watts regarding litigation (AB96 -077), was pulled.
OTHER ITEMS
5. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #95 -080 IN THE MATTER OF
UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR
1996 (AB96 -341A)
Imhof moved approval.
There was discussion on the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
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6. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR
UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR
1997 (AB96 -341B)
Imhof moved approval.
Motion to amend carried unanimously.
Brenner moved to amend by removing the elected official's salary matrix.
Motion failed 2 -5 with Dawson and Brenner in favor.
Main amended motion carried 5 -2 with Brown and Brenner opposed.
7. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS FOR THE WOODLAKES MEADOWS ESTATES,
A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (AB96 -303)
Dawson moved to accept the Findings.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY COUNTY EXECUTIVE PETE KREMEN (AB96 -346)
Pete Kremen, County Executive, read a proclamation on domestic violence declaring
October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Menka Valum, Crises Services, commented
briefly and presented a display of children's artwork which depicts the effects of domestic
violence on children in these homes.
Brenner moved to display in the rotunda the children's artwork for the rest of October.
Motion carried unanimously.
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OPEN SESSION
The following people addressed the Council in open session:
Lloyd Austin, 1838 Lakeside: Unauthorized trips by Council members (AB96 -360)
Albert Sperry, 301 Friday Creek Road, Burlington: Unauthorized trips by Council
members (AB96 -360)
Bob Schultz, Sudden Valley: Unauthorized trips by Council members (AB96 -360)
Linnea Smith, 2808 Leeward Way: Unauthorized trips by Council members (AB96 -360)
James Lafferty: Unauthorized trips by Council members (AB96 -360) (document on file)
Brian Boatman, 1715 Academy Road: Unauthorized trips by Council members (AB96-
360)
Dennis Beeman, 4431 Salt Springs Drive, Ferndale: Unauthorized trips by Council
members (AB96 -360)
Ron Kelley, 4015 Patos: Unauthorized trips by Council members (AB96 -360)
Larry Williams, 2719 Donovan: Unauthorized trips by Council members (AB96 -360)
Bernice Brannan: Unauthorized trips by Council members (AB96 -360)
Earl Baker, 4175 Sucia Drive, Ferndale: Unauthorized trips by Council members (AB96-
3 60)
Louise Shum, 4068 Sucia Lane, Ferndale: Unauthorized trips by Council members
(AB96 -3 60)
Norm Burrell, 4821Alder, Ferndale: Unauthorized trips by Council members (AB96 -360)
Susan Bailey, 6784 North Star Road, Ferndale: Unauthorized trips by Council members
(AB96 -360)
Bob Bezona, 2219 Lummi Shore Road, Bellingham: Unauthorized trips by Council
members (AB96 -360)
Dave Williams, 3413 Lena Road: Unauthorized trips by Council members (AB96 -360)
Bernadine Roxstad, 2132 Yew Street: Water Wise article mentioned above
Dawson explained some of the background information regarding her trip.
CONSENT AGENDA
Imhof moved to approve all the consent items.
Brenner requested Item 5 be pulled.
Items 1 -4 of the consent carried unanimously.
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
OWENS, DAVIES & MACKIE FOR LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING THE
ADOPTION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (AB96 -349)
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2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO APPLY FOR A
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00 WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY
COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR TREATMENT OF YOUTH SUBSTANCE
ABUSE (AB96 -350)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO APPLY FOR A
GRANT FOR $10,948.00 TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY COMMUNITY
NETWORK FOR AT RISK YOUTH SERVICES (AB96 -351)
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO APPLY FOR A
GRANT FOR FEMA FUNDING FOR A HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT FOR THE
ROADWAY SALMON BARRIER MITIGATION PROJECT (AB96 -3 52)
5. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REIMBURSEMENT (AB96 -360)
Brenner spoke against this item. She feels there is the potential for personal financial gain.
Sutter moved to approve item 5.
There was much discussion on the issue.
Motion to approve carried 5 -1 with Brenner opposed and Dawson abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
TRANSPORTATION/UTILITIES ELEMENTS (AB96 -051B) AND
ENVIRONMENTAL/ECONOMIC ELEMENTS (AB96 -051C)
Nelson gave updated information on the public hearings.
Council's counsel, Dan Gibson, gave a background report.
Elizabeth Sjostrom, Planning and Development Manager, spoke to encourage public
testimony.
Nelson opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
Lee Denke, 601 North 4th Street, Mt. Vernon: He stated he lives in "Summit View" and
agrees with the recommended transportation improvements on page 619 in the proposed Comp
Plan, especially the Whatcom Connector and Yew Street Road and Samish Connector, which go
through his property. He believes that in order for this road to be developed, developer
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I participation is needed. In order to get this participation, all the properties in which the corridor
2 for the Whatcom Connector runs need to be in the urban growth areas so they will be able to be
3 developed. His property is not in the urban growth area and believes it should be. He was
4 displeased that his property is labeled for down zoning, even though it is now zoned two units per
5 acre and on the city limits. Denke also noted the size of the right -of -way must be determined.
6 The Engineering Department informed him he needs 100 feet, which would theoretically carry less
7 traffic than the 80 feet which is in the San Juan Boulevard (a completed portion of the
8 Connector)- The location for the Connector should be accurately described so the developer
9 would have some option in the development. Connection should be provided for the Connector.
10 He further stated his property has been platted twice because of County's decisions.
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12 Michael Knapp, Planning and Development Director, stated his department did not
13 recommend down zoning for Denke's property. He noted the Growth Management Hearings
14 Board (GMHB) invalidated this zone. In Knapp's opinion, Mr. Denke is vested, and his
15 department supports Denke's actions.
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17 In answer to a question from a Council member regarding the decision as to where the
18 Connector will be placed, Nelson stated the decision was from the original studies, which included
19 three or four route proposals.
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21 Anthony Raab, 2834 North Shore Road, Bellingham: He stated the looming issues
22 surrounding the recent decisions of the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) are
23 damaging and unrealistic, which lead to questions regarding abuse of state government powers,
24 rights of appeal for the citizenry, inappropriate delegation of fundamental legislative power, and
25 the taking of private property rights without compensation. His opinion was the GMHB will
26 probably be stripped of its power to invalidate current zoning in the next legislative session, which
27 will undoubtedly be retroactive in order to repair the damage the Board has already done. He
28 assumed the Council will then resort to current zoning and then move forward with locally
29 generated changes. Proper reversionary language must be inserted into ordinances or the Comp
30 Plan. He submitted language regarding same, which he read (on file).
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32 Mike Brennan, Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce: He was concerned about
33 the tax base of the community, stating it is probably in the high 26,000 new households that will
34 be created in the County between now and the sunset period for growth management. In looking
35 at the numbers, he was concerned about living opportunities, affordable housing, employment,
36 and appropriate wages. He noted the commercial zoning parameters also include professional
37 development, which has not been examined very closely. A report regarding retail development
38 and a comparison analysis of the last three studies for industrial development was given to the
39 Clerk (on file).
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41 Regarding transportation, the Chamber is working with the Cascadia Group. Brennan said
42 the Chamber supports an east /west rail length. The Chamber is also working on providing
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I testimony for appropriate capital improvements in utility corridors to meet the needs of the
2 systems which must be in place in order for this community to be able to sustain itself and
prosper.
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5 Joe Burton, Chairman of the Land Use Committee for the Whatcom Association of
6 Realtors: He noted the goal of planning is to solicit local citizen participation in the planning
7 process and reach decisions that represent a consensus of local interest. The growth management
8 hearings process has greatly undermined the authority of local planning decisions, stating that the
9 GUM has ignored local evidence contributed to the County plan by local citizens to reach this
10 consensus of planning decisions.
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12 His organization supports recommendations regarding the Growth Management Act
13 (GMA) and the GMHB, which he read (on file). The goal of providing affordable housing has
14 become unattainable in Whatcom County due to decisions of the GMHB (further information was
15 read, which was submitted in a packet).
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17 Gordon Rogers, Whatcom County Council of Governments: He offered help with the
18 process. He briefly read an overview of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan; the Regional
19 Transportation Plan; the Transportation Improvement Program; and Truck Commodity Data
20 Collection: A Case Study of Canada/United States Border Traffic in Whatcom County,
21 Washington (copies of each document on file, along with a copy of a letter from the state manager
22 of state and local programs for the Northwest Region to Michael Knapp, Planning and
23 Development Services Director).
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25 Roger Almskaar, Land Use Consultant, 1401 Astor, Bellingham: He spoke as a
26 concerned citizen. The shortage of usable land has driven up the price of affordable housing. He
27 spoke of the Growth Management Act (GMA) as "iron curtains ". If the boundaries continue to
28 be very tight, the price of affordable housing will be increased, thereby making it more difficult for
29 private investors to create jobs or improve those jobs already available.
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31 He also represented a party in Sumas regarding a final urban growth boundary, which is
32 located in both an industrial and agricultural use area in the Sumas Comprehensive Plan. An
33 annexation petition is pending. He noted the property owners want to be a part of the final
34 growth area. He had several concerns with the Economic and Land Use chapters of the Comp
35 Plan: the numbers used relating to industrial supply and demand and priorities need to be set
36 regarding economic development. He suggested work must be done as quickly as possible on the
37 County -wide Plan.
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39 Patrick Alesse, 4825 Alderson Road, Birch Bay: He spoke to fire and road taxes and
40 costs per capita, noting that the more people who move to the rural areas pay higher costs and
41 taxes. Due to various factors, more and more people move to the rural areas. These people are
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I not farmers. Lifestyles and commuting are two of the issues that need to be taken into account,
2 stating that a rural lifestyle continues to be subsidized by those living in the cities. He presented a
3 handout to the Council and the Executive.
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5 Curt Smelser, Land Use Attorney and professional planner, 601 Union Street, Suite 4100,
6 Seattle, representing Jim and Ruth Trull, Custer Rezone: He said his clients support the Draft
7 Comp Plan, as it is a "real good start". Under the GMA, the planning goals and policies become
8 the building block of the Comprehensive Plan and, in his opinion, the most important foundational
9 step taken to produce the Land Use designation. These policies and goals must be integrated
10 into, consistent with, and supportive of the Plan. The Land Use designation must be derived from
11 the policies. He spoke in particular to the economic goals and policies and transportation.
12 Among the most important goals of the quality of life issue is that of economic development and
13 the right to a job of choice, which begins with the economic policies in the Comprehensive Plan.
14 These are supported in many instances by the transportation policies. His clients think that the
15 goals and policies in the Transportation and Economic Development chapters that relate to the
16 intermodal nature of transportation- -the important infrastructures of rail, I -5 locations, and
17 overseas shipping, coupled with the economic policies that seize upon the opportunities for
18 international trade and built upon the critical strategic geographic location - -stack up to making it
19 a "doable" project in terms of creating jobs. However, some fine tuning is needed, particularly on
20 the economic side: more support for international trade, free trade agreements and the Canadian
21 connection; and the integration of same with the transportation policies.
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23 He expressed his intention of working with County staff and continuing to participate in
24 the planning process.
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26 John Hruby, 7401 Valley View Road, Ferndale, on behalf of C.U.S.T.E.R: He stated his
27 association has an issue with the process. He presented an amendment to the GMA (on file)
28 dealing with some of the association's concerns. Specifically, if the economic well -being of the
29 County depends on this proposed project, under current GMA law there is every available leaf for
30 the proponents of that project to proceed. The issue deals with responsible planning on the issue
31 of concurrence in terms of the planning goals and also the issue of responsible growth and
32 planning. Resources must be balanced. In reading his amendment, the requirements are basic in
33 that an industrial development in a rural area can exist if certain criteria are met, which are the
34 same criteria needed in the growth management plan to encourage such a development. These
35 include: infrastructure; water; power; sewer; roads; and transportation. If the need is present, a
36 solution will be found for the benefit of all. The association's concern with what is happening in
37 the Custer area is with "a gold rush mentality", which is: this must be the best place. There is no
38 examining the entire effect on the County. He stated he thinks the citizens expect Council to
39 examine the whole, which is what the GMA process is requesting.
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41 Hruby thought the GMA decisions did not deny his association. He stated the GMA goals
42 are about process, not substance, and submitted that if Council chooses to have some
43 developmental regulations around major industrial developments in the Comp Plan, the proposed
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I project would have no difficulty "working its way through ". It is unnecessary to place the
2 economic and transportation issues in the Plan, as they are justified on their own merits.
4 Bill Geyer, 1008 -16th Street, Bellingham: He spoke on behalf of people involved in the
5 various planning and real estate issues in the County, noting specifically population, jobs and
6 wages. Geyer noted the challenge for Council is to define the wage component. One solution
7 helpful in reversing the trend of less wages is to identify an appropriate amount of land for
8 production areas, places where commerce, professional services, and retail industry can be
9 performed. Presently in the County, there is approximately 3% of the total land area that is
10 designated for industrial manufacturing and production areas. Council decisions need to help
11 define those locations where the proper production areas should be. Several events have occurred
12 since Planning sent documentation to Council, one of which was the final Environmental Impact
13 Statement (EIS), which was published in September 1996. This included some information not
14 included when the Comp Plan was first considered. New population figures are now out from the
15 state, which point to more dwelling units being needed. The industrial land supply analysis is still
16 in progress and no resolution has yet taken place. The residential land supply analysis for
17 Bellingham notes there is not as much capacity within the City of Bellingham as originally
18 thought. Also, within Bellingham's urban fringe area, there is a proposal for using the zone
19 category Urban Reserve Mixed, which has many uses but can also almost double densities
20 allowed at various sites. This issue has not been resolved. The importance of this is that if this
21 area is being counted on to provide infill locations or additional residential land and it is not there,
22 growth boundaries are thrown "out of whack ".
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24 He concluded by stating a Plan is needed that is concise and states the policy direction
25 Council believes this community should pursue over the next 20 years. It should be a document
26 that is usable and not just a thick book that sits on the shelf.
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28 Nelson closed the public hearing.
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30 (Clerk's Note: A short break was taken)
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32 Discussion followed with Council members. Starkenburg requested Mr. Brennan and
33 Mr. Rogers supply information to Council regarding sufficient rail they indicated that was covered
34 in the economic and transportation plan, as well as commercial ports. He suggested following up
35 this information in a work session. Mr. Brennan requested a list of questions from Starkenburg
36 for discussion at the work session.
38 Imhof noted there were a number of speakers who brought up questions and concerns,
39 noting they had information to document. He thought these people were the ones who should
40 participate in the work session discussions also.
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42 Brenner thought a representative from C.U.S.T.E.R. should also be invited.
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Knapp noted there are specific policies in the Plan that Council may wish to rework
regarding questions raised.
Brown requested the handouts given to the Clerk be in the Planning Department, as well
as the Council Office.
Starkenburg suggested Council members write their questions to staff, with staff
continuing to gather information. After information is received from staff, if further dialogue is
still needed, then those people willing to assist Council would be asked to participate in the work
session discussions.
2. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF WHATCOM COUNTY
SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO WCC 1.10 (AB96 -345A)
Nelson opened the public hearing, and no one spoke.
Nelson closed the public hearing.
Imhof moved approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET, REQUEST #8 (AB96 -343)
Imhof reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and explained that the
Council is working from a substitute ordinance.
Imhof moved approval of the substitute ordinance.
Imhof moved to amend on packet page 2 the jail expenditure to increase to a total of
$38,603, which is for the 15 beds and an additional person in the Sheriffs Office for the duration
of the year 1996 at a cost not to exceed $31 per bed per day. If the bed is used as a minimum
security bed, the cost would be $31 and $28 per day if used as work release. This includes the
amended language that this money be used and the existing contract is to be modified to increase
the number of guaranteed beds from 25 to 40 for either work release or minimum security use,
whichever the Administration sees fit.
Discussion followed on the motion. Dale Brandland, Sheriff's Office, commented, as did
Dan Gibson, Council's counsel.
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For consistency, Nelson requested the language that was in the original contract regarding
providing housing for up to 25 be changed to state "for up to 40 ". After discussion, Nelson
withdrew his request.
Motion to amend carried unanimously.
Imhof noted that the amended dollar value on the final total supplemental removing the
amount from the County Council Office budget and adding the above amount totals $214,754.00.
The effect on Current Expense would be $139,629.00.
Brenner moved to amend by pulling out of this request the monies allocated for the
elected unrepresented employees.
After a brief discussion, Brenner's motion was not recognized.
Main amended motion carried 6 -1 with Brenner opposed.
Nelson moved that Administration in this two -month period develop a Request for
Proposal (RFP) regarding a minimum security facilities proposal for 1997.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 95 -033 AND THE WHATCOM
COUNTY CODE SECTION 20.92 REGARDING APPEALS OF HEARING
EXAMINER DECISIONS TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL (AB96 -288)
(FROM 10 /1)
Starkenburg reported for Planning and Development Committee and moved approval.
There was discussion on the motion.
Motion to adopt carried 5 -2 with Brenner and Brown opposed.
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING LAKE WHATCOM SUBAREA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AND THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY
ZONING MAP FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE ACRES, FROM RURAL
FORESTRY (RF) TO RURAL FIVE ACRES (R5A) (AB96 -344)
Starkenburg reported for Planning and Development Committee and moved approval.
Sutter pointed out a scrivener error: change the hearing date to October 15.
Motion to adopt carried unanimously.
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4. CONSIDERATION OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO COMPLY WITH THE GROWTH
MANAGEMENT ACT (AB96 -051A)
See above section.
5. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION # 95 -080 IN THE MATTER OF
UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR
1996 (AB96 -341A)
See "Announcements ".
6. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR
UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR
1997 (AB96 -341B)
See "Announcements ".
7. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS FOR THE WOODLAKES MEADOWS ESTATES,
A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (AB96 -303)
See "Announcements".
8. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN APPLICATION FOR
A CLASS E AND CLASS F LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SAHOTA MART 11, INC.
LOCATED AT 619 AIRPORT DRIVE, BELLINGHAM (AB96 -353)
Imhof moved approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
9. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN APPLICATION FOR
A CLASS H LIQUOR LICENSE FOR C & C HOLDINGS AT DRY DOCK
PUB & EATERY LOCATED AT 7829 BIRCH BAY DRIVE, BLAINE (AB96-
354)
Imhof moved approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
10. APPOINTMENT OF ONE COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE AS A MEMBER
OF THE "COUNTIES ON PUGET SOUND WORK GROUP" (AB96 -359)
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Dawson volunteered.
Motion carved unanimously.
11. APPOINTMENT TO FILL ONE OF TWO DRAINAGE DISTRICT
COMMISSIONER VACANCIES (AB96 -317)
Imhof nominated Jamie Forst.
Motion carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Imhof moved acceptance of the introduction items.
Motion carried unanimously.
1. ORDINANCE REGARDING ESTABLISHING A 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON
VARIOUS WHATCOM COUNTY ROADS (AB96 -355) (HEARING TO BE
SCHEDULED)
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
CONSUMMATE THE APPROPRIATE QUIT CLAIM DEED RETURNING 15-
FEET OF RIGHT -OF -WAY WHICH WAS DEEDED IN ERROR IN 1979
(AB 96 -356) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED)
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 20, WCC
THAT REMOVE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN THE GM, LII AND HII
ZONES AND AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF OPEN SPACE AS IT IS
APPLIED IN ALL ZONES. STAFF RECOMMENDATION THAT THIS
ORDINANCE REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR ONE YEAR TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE
COMPLETION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (AB96 -357)
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHUCKANUT -LAKE SAMISH SUBAREA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP FOR RESIDENTIAL RURAL TO URBAN
RESIDENTIAL AND THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING MAP
FROM RURAL RESIDENTIAL. TWO UNITS PER TWO ACRES (RR2) TO
URBAN RESIDENTIAL, FOUR DWELLINGS PER ACRE (UR4) FOR
APPROXIMATELY SIXTEEN ACRES (AB96 -358) .
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REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Imhof moved to request Administration examine the reorganization of District Court
Probation, Juvenile Detention, Juvenile Court Probation, and the Jail and request Administration
to work during this budget cycle to have those areas combined if this is deemed the best avenue to
follow.
Motion carried unanimously.
Brenner moved to request Administration provide an update on the Beacon Studio
project.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:48 p.m.
Marina Mason, Recording Secretary
These minutes were approved by the Council on February 11 , 1997.
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