HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil March 8 1994WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 8, 1994
The meeting was called to order by Council Chair Robert Imhof at 7 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 1000 N. Forest Street.
Also present: Absent:
Larry Harris None
Barbara Brenner
Marlene Dawson
Alvin Starkenburg
Ken Henderson
Ward Nelson
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the January 4, 11, February 1, 8 and 22
meeting.
The minutes were approved with the following changes:
The January 11 minutes: the vote for Executive Pro Tem should read Harris, 5 ;
Starkenburg, 2 5.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
DAVE BELL, FOURTH CORNER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP:
PRESENTATION OF WHATCOM COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DIRECTORY (AB94 -154)
The presentation was postponed until March 22.
OPEN SESSION
The following people addressed the Council during Open Session:
Roy Giles, Bellingham: Presented a job based economy resolution to the Council
(AB94 -156)
Mike Impero, Bellingham: Job based economy resolution (AB94 -156)
Mike Brennan, Bellingham /Whatcom County Chamber of Commerce: Job based
economy resolution ( AB94 -156)
James Freeman, Bellingham: Job based economy resolution (AB94 -156)
Mike Roberts, Building Industries Association: Job based economy resolution
(AB94 -156)
Regular Council Minutes, 3/8/94, Page 1
Bill Hinshaw, Washington Association of Realtors: Job based economy resolution
(AB94 -156)
Jeff Smiken, representing Senator Ann Anderson: Job based economy resolution
(AB94 -156)
Art Anderson, Associated
(AB94 -156)
Robin Dexter, Bellingham:
Lee Denke, Sedro Woolley:
Jay Tabor, Bellingham: Jol
Art Hyatt, North Shore Rd:
CONSENT AGENDA
General Contractors: Job based economy resolution
Supports the job based economy resolution (AB94 -156)
Lake Whatcom Watershed
i based economy resolution (AB94 -156)
Alluvial fan study project
1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A SUPPLY OF ASPHALTIC
MIXES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DURING THE YEAR TO MULTIPLE VENDORS: ASSOCIATED SAND
AND GRAVEL CO. INC., JACK CEDE LTD., WHATCOM BUILDERS,
INC., WILDER CONSTRUCTION CO. (AB94 -129)
2. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR BRIDGE TIMBERS AND
PILING TO THE LOW BIDDER, MATHEUS LUMBER COMPANY FOR
$65,943.67 INCLUDING TAX (AB94 -130)
3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF BELLINGHAM WHICH WOULD ALLOW EACH PARTY TO
BUY USING THE OTHER'S BIDS (AB94 -131)
4. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THREE ONE -TON CREW
CAB PICKUP TRUCKS TO THE LOW BIDDER, WENDLE FORD
SALES INC. THROUGH STATE CONTRACT #127C-93 FOR $50,918.17
INCLUDING SALES TAX AND PURCHASING FEE (AB94 -132)
5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDERS LIST FOR PROFESSIONAL
ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND OTHER CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR 1994 (AB94 -133)
6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICES FOR
THE "NETWORKING FOR YOUTH DIRECT SERVICE NETWORK
NOT TO EXCEED $7,759 (AB94 -134)
7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NADINE KAALAND FOR CHILD
Regular Council Minutes, 3/8/94, Page 2
ABUSE /SEXUAL ABUSE COUNSELING AS PART OF A POOL OF
SUCH COUNSELORS PROVIDING SERVICES FOR COMBINED
TREATMENT SERVICES, TOTAL POOL EXPENDITURE NOT TO
EXCEED $11,075 (AB94 -135)
8. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SEAMAR COMMUNITY HEALTH
CENTER FOR CARE TO THE CHRONICALLY MENTALLY ILL
HISPANIC AND /OR UNDERSERVED MINORITIES IN WHATCOM
COUNTY FOR $29,723 (AB94 -136)
9. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE TERM OF A CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT FOR CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROMOTION SERVICES
(AB94 -139)
10. REQUEST FOR A MOTION FROM THE COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE TO ACCEPT GRANT MONIES FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TO ASSESS SITES IN THE COUNTY
FOR POTENTIAL CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION (AB94 -140)
11. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO SIGN
THE REVISED NORTH SOUND REGIONAL SUPPORT NETWORK
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (AB94 -143)
12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
OF WASHINGTON - DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FOR ENHANCED 911 PLANNING (AB94 -144)
Item 13 was dealt with as its own consent agenda.
13. BOARD APPOINTMENTS (AB94 -146)
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN SHINTAFFER TO THE CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION TO A SECOND SIX -YEAR APPOINTMENT TO RUN
FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/99.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BOARD
NEW APPOINTMENT OF GALE GREER TO A FIRST, FULL THREE -
YEAR TERM ON THE BOARD TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/96.
SHE WILL BE REPLACING ANNETTE COLE -BAKER WHO DECIDED
NOT TO CONTINUE WHEN HER FIRST TERM EXPIRED.
Regular Council Minutes, 3/8/94, Page 3
NEW APPOINTMENT OF PAUL BRANDT TO A FIRST, FULL THREE -
YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/96. HE WILL BE
FILLING THE VACANCY WHICH OCCURRED WHEN HARRY
REKERS RESIGNED.
NEW APPOINTMENT .OF TERI HEWETT TO A FIRST, FULL THREE -
YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/96. SHE WILL BE
REPLACING KIM HOPELY, WHO WAS JUST RECENTLY APPOINTED
AND THEN RESIGNED.
NEW APPOINTMENT OF SUSAN JEWELL TO FILL A VACANCY
CREATED WHEN MAUREEN GODWIN RESIGNED DUE TO A
CONFLICT OF INTEREST. HER TERM WILL EXPIRE 12/31/95.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT ADVISORY BOARD
NEW APPOINTMENT OF ERNESTO DIAZ TO A FIRST FULL FOUR -
YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/97. HE WILL BE
REPLACING JEAN GORTON.
NEW APPOINTMENT OF BILL PALMER TO A FIRST, FULL FOUR -
YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/97. HE WILL BE
REPLACING DON HAGGEN.
NEW APPOINTMENT OF BARBARA REEVE TO A FIRST, FULL
FOUR -YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/97. SHE WILL
REPLACING JOHN RIETZ.
NEW APPOINTMENT OF GREG STERN TO A FIRST, FULL, FOUR -
YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/97. HE WILL BE
REPLACING JUDY SLOTEMAKER.
MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
NEW APPOINTMENT OF TERRY COLLINS TO COMPLETE THE
TERM OF GUADALUPE GAMA WHO RESIGNED. HER TERM WILL
EXPIRE ON 12/31/94.
Starkenburg moved approval of the consent agenda as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
HEARINGS
ORDINANCE ORDERING THE PARTIAL CLOSURE AND TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION OF ROOSEVELT ROAD BETWEEN TYEE DRIVE AND
Regular Council Minutes, 3/8/94, Page 4
A POINT 250 FEET WEST OF TYEE DRIVE IN POINT ROBERTS,
WASHINGTON (AB94 -069)
Ed Henken, Engineering Division Head, presented the Council with a substitute
ordinance containing minor wording changes.
closed:
The hearing was opened and the following people spoke before the hearing was
Dan Levy, Point Roberts
Bill Griffith, Point Roberts Voters Association
Brenner moved adoption of the ordinance.
The motion carried unanimously.
Brenner moved that the Council develop a resolution supporting the establishment
of North and South bound pace lanes at Point Roberts concurrently with the closure of
Roosevelt East and West at the point where it intersects with Tyee Drive. The chair will ask
staff to develop the resolution.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER
12.08 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, TO ADD NEW LANGUAGE
AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, THEIR FORMAT AND
PROCEDURES (AB94 -089)
Planning and Development Services Director Nate Brown and Transportation
Services Director Jeff Monsen gave background information on this item and were available
to answer any questions of the Council or public.
closed:
The hearing was opened and the following people spoke before the hearing was
Jay Taber, Bellingham
Veronica Wisniewski, Bellingham
Chuck Reynolds, Bellingham
Dave Schmaltz, Bellingham
Roy Giles, Bellingham
Pat Norman, Custer
Bob Anderson, Bellingham
Robin Dexter, Bellingham
Pat Jones, Bellingham
Regular Council Minutes, 3/8/94, Page 5
Sherilyn Wells, Bellingham
Iriam Edo (sp ?)
Doug Campbell, Bellingham
Steve Goodrich, Bellingham
Laura Stroebel, Ferndale
Doug Holzl
Harris moved adoption of the ordinance.
There was discussion on the motion.
Harris withdrew his motion.
Harris moved to discuss this item in a work session to be scheduled for March 15
from 4 to 6 pm.
The motion carried unanimously.
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20,21 AND THE CRITICAL AREAS
ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE REGULATORY LANGUAGE THAT
ESTABLISHES THE BASIS FOR DEVELOPING AND ADMINISTERING
THE STORMWATER PROVISIONS OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (AB94 -088)
Planning and Development Services Director Nate Brown and Senior Planner Terry
Galvin gave background information on this item.
closed:
The hearing was opened and the following people spoke before the hearing was
Pat Jones, Bellingham
Jay Tabor, Bellingham
Roy Giles, Shields Road
Sherilyn Wells, Bellingham
Bob Anderson, Bellingham
Stuart Glasoe, Puget Sound Water Quality Authority
Nelson moved to have a work session on this item to be scheduled at a later date.
The motion carried unanimously.
4. ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A NO- SHOOTING ZONE OR THE NELSON
ROAD AREA FILED BY MARY DUCKER (94 -054)
Regular Council Minutes, 3/8/94, Page 6
closed:
The hearing was opened and the following people spoke before the hearing was
Mary Ducker, Nelson Road: Petitioner
Ron Little, Nelson Road
Kevin Kaiser, Nelson Road
Brenner moved adoption of the ordinance.
The motion carried unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS
1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR FIVE 1/2 TON EXTENDED
CAB PICKUP TRUCKS TO THE LOW BIDDER, OLYMPIC FORD INC.,
AT $15,326.10 EACH FOR A TOTAL OF $82,914.21 INCLUDING SALES
TAX (AB94 -105)
Starkenburg reported for Finance and Personnel Committee and moved that this item
be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THREE MID -SIZE SEDANS
THROUGH STATE CONTRACT #127A -93 FROM GEORGE GEE
PONTIAC AT $12,336 EACH, A TOTAL OF $42,153.68 INCLUDING
SAOLES TAX AND PURCHASING FEE (AB94 -107)
Starkenburg reported for Finance and Personnel Committee and moved that this item
be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CRP 992237 (OVERLAY OF SLATER
ROAD) AND CRP 994018 SOUTH PASS ROAD OVERLAY) AND
AWARD OF BID FOR BOTH PROJECTS TO THE LOW BIDDER,
WILDER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR $333,954.00 INCLUDING
TAXES (AB94 -137)
Starkenburg reported for Finance and Personnel Committee and moved that this item
be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Regular Council Minutes, 3/8/94, Page 7
4. RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON
SALE OF COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY, REQUEST NO. 94 -1
(AB94 -145)
Starkenburg reported for Finance and Personnel Committee and moved that this item
be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
5. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A WEIGHT LIMIT ON BIRCH BAY
DRIVE (AB94 -037)
This item was postponed until April 12.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF COUNTY TAX TITLE
PROPERTY, REQUEST NO. 94 -1 (AB94 -145A)
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET, REQUEST NO. 2 (AB94-
147)
3. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SERVICE FEES AND SETTING A FEE
SCHEDULE RELATING TO AMBULANCE SERVICE CHARGES (AB94-
148)
4. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN FOR
COURTHOUSE COMPLETION (AB94 -149)
5. ORDINANCE AMENDING OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING
CODE, TITLE 20, CHAPTER 20.62.050 TO ALLOW SINGLE FAMILY
AND MULTI FAMILY UNITS IN GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
(AB94 -150)
Brenner moved to approve the introduction items.
The motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY -WIDE 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. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GEOENGINEERS, INC., FOR $17,500
FOR FINAL ENGINEERING ON GLACIER SPRINGS REPAIR (AB94-
138)
Starkenburg reported for Finance and Personnel and moved the item be approved.
John Matzinger spoke on the item.
Regular Council Minutes, 3/8/94, Page 8
The motion carried 6 -1 with Harris opposed.
2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ACCEPT AN ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR WORK ORDER #2
WITH KCM, A CONTRACT ALREADY APPROVED BY COUNCIL
(AB94 -141)
Starkenburg reported for Finance and Personnel and moved the item be approved.
The motion carried 6 -1 with Brenner opposed.
3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
ECOLOGY FOR FCAAP MONEY FOR PHASE I, COMPREHENSIVE
FLOOD HAZARD MANAGEMENT. PLAN FOR THE LOWER
NOOKSACK RIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000. (NOTE: ABOUT
HALF OF THIS AMOUNT WAS BUDGETED IN THE 1994 BUDGET.
A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET REQUEST FOR THE REST OF THE
MONEY WILL BE INCLUDED IN AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
BUDGET WHICH WILL BE INTRODUCED AT THE SECOND
MEETING IN APRIL.) (AB94 -142)
Starkenburg reported for Finance and Personnel and moved the item be approved.
The motion carried 6 -1 with Brenner opposed.
The Council adjourned as the County Wide Flood Control Zone District and
reconvened as the Whatcom County Council.
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Members discussed the folowing items:
The Council Of Governments retreat was mentioned.
Water Resources Committee meeting reminder from Dawson.
Harris: Department of Ecology will be opening a Bellingham office re: Nooksack
Basin Project and will meet later this month.
Rushing contract (AB 94 -121): Starkenburg moved that the Council concur with the
Finance Committee motion of last week relating to the Rushing Contract, that the contract
requested by the Council define the amounts, dates and times that are being covered and
that the Finance Chair be directed to so advise the County Executive.
Courthouse Manager (AB94 -189): Imhof moved that due to the need to have a
representative from the County, the Council requests that the Executive recommend a
declaration of emergency and the Council shall waive the bid requirements for hiring that
representative.
Special Executive session on Thursday, March 10 at 1:15 p.m.
Regular Council Minutes, 3/8/94, Page 9
ADJOURN
The regular Council meeting was adjourned at 11p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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These minutes were accepted by the Council on May 24 , 1994.
ATTEST:
Ramona Reeves, Clerk of the Council
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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