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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil April 12 1994WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Regular Meeting April 12, 1994 The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. in the Hearing Examiner's Chambers at 1000 N. Forest by Council Chair Robert Imhof. Also Present: Absent: Marlene Dawson None Ward Nelson Alvin Starkenburg Larry Harris Barbara Brenner Ken Henderson (late) OPEN SESSION (20 MINUTES) Any member of the audience may address the Council on any issue at this point in the meeting. If an item is scheduled for public hearing, we ask that you wait to testify until the hearing on that item is opened by the Chair. Before beginning to comment, each speaker should state his /her name, address, and the topic of interest, for the record. The following people addressed the Council: Ruth Davis, 7009 Mecklem Road, Everson re: Interim Urban Growth Boundaries (AB94 -090) (she presented a petition and map for the record) CONSENT AGENDA Items under this section of the agenda may be considered in a single motion. Coun cil members have received and studied background material on all items. Committee review has taken place. Any member of the public, administrative staff, or council may ask that an item be considered separately. (Items 1 -11 scheduled for Finance & Personnel Committee) 1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE DRYDOCKING, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FERRY, "WHATCOM CHIEF' TO THE LOW BIDDER, MARITIME CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $607456.20 (AB94 -201) 2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES (INCLUDING ALCOHOL PROTECTIVE CUSTODY) FOR THE YEAR 1994 IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,566 (AB94 -202) 3. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 993025 AND THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE AND APPROACH GUARD RAILINGS FOR VARIOUS COUNTY BRIDGES TO CORAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR $146,166 (AB94 -203) 4. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 992230 AND THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WICKERSHAM ROAD OVERCROSSING OF THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILWAY TO IMPERO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR $450,746.62 (AB94 -204) Council Minutes, April 12, 1994, Page 1 5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HENIGAR & RAY, INC., FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF WHATCOM COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (AB94 -205) 6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH PAT SHINKEZ FOR PAYMENT OF REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES FROM 1993 AND ANTICIPATED FOR 1994 WITH A TOTAL OF LESS THAN $1000 (AB94- 206) 7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH OLSEN CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL FOR AIR QUALITY MONITORING IN THE COURTHOUSE NOT TO EXCEED AN ADDITIONAL $5,000 (AB94 -208) 8. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHN R. DAVIS FOR CHILD ABUSE /SEXUAL ABUSE COUNSELING AS PART OF A POOL OF COUNSELORS, TOTAL PAYMENT FOR ALL NOT TO EXCEED $11,075 (AB94 -209) 9. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES WITH LA CASA DE ESPERANZA IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,091 FROM STATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FUNDS (PASS THROUGH) (AB94 -210) 10. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A CONTINUATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE NORTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL FOR UNCOMPENSATED HOME HEALTH CARE AND NURSING SERVICES FOR THE WELL ADULT CLINIC NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 (AB94 -211) Starkenburg moved approval of the consent agenda, Items 1through 10. Motion carried unanimously. HEARINGS (Council action may be taken after a hearing) Any member of the audience may speak to the particular item under consideration by the Council after the hearing is opened. Before beginning to comment speaker should state his /her name and address, for the record. 1. ORDINANCE CLOSING ROOSEVELT ROAD EAST AND WEST OF TYEE DRIVE (AB94 -173) The following people addressed the Council: Jeff Monsen, Transportation Servicees Director John Lessow, Madrona Place, Point Roberts (presented written statement for the record) Council Minutes, April 12, 1994, Page 2 Ruby White, Point Roberts Bill Griffith, 1677 Seymour Place, Point Roberts Brenner moved approval of the Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER ITEMS (Council action may be taken) (Items 1 -2 -- no committee assignment) 1. RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 18 -24 AS WHATCOM COUNTY VOLUNTEER WEEK (AB94 -186) Harris moved approval of the Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 2. PROGRESS REPORT ON STATUS OF AERIAL; TOPO SURVEY WORK IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT NO. 2 BETWEEN W14ATCOM COUNTY AND THE LUMMI NATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS ON LUMMI SHORE ROAD (AB94 -215) Henderson moved to support the Transportation Services Department's plan to reimburse the Lummi Nation for their portion of this project for an amount not to exceed $15,000. Motion carried unanimously. (Items 3 -4 scheduled for Public Services & Solid Waste Committee) 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING A PROPOSED EMERGENCY ACCESS IMPROVEMENT ON YORK STREET /LOWELL AVENUE (AB94 -212) This item was held in committee for further discussion. 4. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A WEIGHT LIMIT ON BIRCH BAY DRIVE (AB94 -037) This item was held in committee. INTRODUCTION ITEMS The Council may accept these items for introduction (no action) in a single motion. Changes, in terms of committee assignment for example, may be made at this time. 1. RECEIPT OF PETITION TO VACATE AN UNNAMED RIGHT OF WAY, FILED BY WILLIAM N. BRANNIAN (AB94 -101) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED) 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET, NO. 3 (AB94 -213) (REFERRAL TO FINANCE) Council Minutes, April 12, 1994, Page 3 3. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE COUNTY CLERK'S CASH DRAWER /CHANGE FUND (AB94 -214) (REFERRAL TO FINANCE) 4. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 1990 POINT ROBERTS SUBAREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND SPECIAL DISTRICT ZONING BY ADOPTING A CHARACTER PLAN FOR POINT ROBERTS (AB94 -216) (REFERRAL TO PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT) Brenner moved to accept as presented. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTYWIDE FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The County Council also serves as the board of supervisors for this district. Because the district is a separate governmental unit, the Council must recess its regular Council meeting and call to order a meeting of the County-Wide Flood Control Zone District before taking action. ACTION: 1. REPORT & BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE GLACIER SPRINGS REPAIR PROJECT (AB94 -138A) John Matzinger, Transportation Services Department and Bill Sargent, Glacier Springs property owner and member of the Glacier Springs Homeowners Association, spoke. 2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH D.E. HARPER CONSULTING TO HELP PROVIDE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) ACCESS FOR THE RIVER AND FLOOD SECTION OF THE ENGINEERING DIVISION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6200 (AB94 -207) Imhof moved to authorize the Executive to enter into an agreement with Harper Consulting for an amount not to exceed $6,200. Motion carried 6 -1 with Brenner opposed. REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Lummi Island Ferry (AB94- 201A): Henderson asked about Whatcom Transit Authority's ability to provide for people who may be caught without a vehicle while the ferry is in drydock. Henderson agreed to investigate this and report to the Council. Growth Management Act Visioning Process (AB94 -221): Dawson moved that the Council have the option to give direction to the different Growth Management Act committees and that this direction be provided by majority vote. Motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes, April 12, 1994, Page 4 Garbage Problems, Marine Drive /Rural Avenue (AB94 -188) Bellingham Frozen Foods /Shady Lane (AB94 -195) Recomp Contract (AB94 -222) Detached Accessory Units (AB93 -463 Flow Control Ordinance, Solid Waste (AB94 -223): Harris moved that the SWAC pass the Ordinance out of its committee to the Council for consideration as soon as possible. Imhof reported that Flow Control would come to the Council on April 26, the contract by May 10. Harris withdrew his motion. Harris moved to have the SWAC pass a Flow Control Ordinance to the Council for immediate consideration. Imhof said this item would be scheduled for introduction on April 26. Motion carried unanimously. Harris moved to have the Council's attorney provide an opinion on the legality and enforceability of the clause in the Interim Solid Waste Agreement with Recomp that restricts the Council's ability to amend certain sections of the Flow Control Ordinance without Recomp's approval. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, le-,� w ---- Ramona Reeves, Recording Secretary These minutes were accepted by the Council on May 24 . 1994. ATTEST: Ramona Reeves, Clerk of the Council WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON R ert Imhof, Counc' Chair Council Minutes, April 12, 1994, Page 5