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WHATCOM COUN'T'Y COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 22, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 N. Forest St.,
2nd floor, by Marge Laidlaw, Chair.
Also present: Absent:
Barbara Brenner
Larry Harris
Ken Henderson
Bob Imhof
Dennis Vander Yacht
Dan Warner
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the May 25 meeting were approved as presented.
SPECIAL ITEMS
1. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE COUNTY ENGINEER FOR
RECEIVING THE GOOD PRACTICE CERTIFICATE FROM C.R.A.B.
(AB93 -226)
Topics discussed: Background on this item; State gas tax funding.
Speakers: Whatcom County Engineer Ed Henken; Laidlaw.
LAIDLAW MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. JOINT PROCLAMATION BY THE EXECUTIVE AND THE COUNCIL
THAT THE MONTH OF JULY, 1993, IS RECYCLING APPRECIATION
MONTH IN RECOGNITION OF WHATCOM COUNTY'S RECENT
AWARD FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AS THE BEST
LARGE GOVERNMENT RECYCLING PROGRAM (AB93 -228)
Topics discussed: Background on this item; thanks to the Council, both present and
previous, and the County Executive for their support in the various recycling programs being
carried out in Whatcom County; the different programs available in recycling; solid waste
revolution; recycling appreciation month; the proclamation (on file, AB93 -228); community
involvement.
Speakers: Waste Reduction /Recycling Coordinator Jack Weiss; Laidlaw.
2 WARNER MOVED APPROVAL OF THE JOINT PROCLAMATION.
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4 The motion carried unanimously.
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6 OPEN SESSION
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8 Frank Winslow, 433 17th St.: Spoke to the reorganization (AB93- 391B); would like to
9 see a Human Services department with the reorganization plans. Spoke to the Northwest
10 Regional Council Interlocal Agreement (AB93 -138); would like to see the AD HOC Committee
11 continue to deal with the problems of the aging.
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13 Sheila Larson, 1544 Churchill Rd.: Wanted clarification on whether this closure would
14 be restriction of Roosevelt east or west of Tyee (AB92 -242) Ed Henken clarified that the
15 closure would be restriction of Roosevelt west of Tyee. Larson pointed out that access to
16 Sunrise Terrace had not been dealt with in the plans of reordering the traffic patterns.
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18 Josselyn Winslow, 433 17th St.: Stated that she feels that it is very important that all
19 folks to be aware of how the supporting funds are being used by the Northwest Regional
20 Council, particularly in terms of staff travel and publications. She detailed travel expenses
21 within the last year and questioned who approved this, noting that after communicating with
22 Shirley Van Zanten, Executive, Winslow decided that the Executive had no interest in
23 managing. Winslow suggested that more attention should be paid to what's going on in NWRC
24 and that all travel should be done only through pre- approved vouchers. She asked the Council
25 to take control of NWRC.
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27 Nelda Sigurdson, Ferndale Road: (AB93 -227) She decided to hold her remarks until the
28 public hearing on the Coordinated Water System Plan later in the meeting.
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30 Lesa Starkenberg, Whatcom Sand and Gravel Association: Spoke to AB93 -215. She
31 stated that Whatcom Sand and Gravel Association was interested in rock crushing as a
32 conditional because, while this use had been included as part of the Title 20 changes done last
33 year, the Planning Commission had deleted it. Since an MRL overlay district has been created
34 by the Council, since only a handful are in the agricultural zone, and since most of these do
35 have rock crushers, this would facilitate economical mining for those in business.
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37 HEARINGS
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39 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING EXISTING COUNTY ORDINANCE 92 -88
40 ESTABLISHING 1993 FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY
41 HEALTH DEPARTMENT (AB93 -211)
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43 Laidlaw opened the public hearing.
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45 Hearing no one, Laidlaw closed the public hearing.
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WARNER MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING NO. 89-103, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
WHATCOM COUNTY'S FERRY RATES (AB93 -152A)
This hearing was postponed until July 13 to allow for re- advertising.
3. DECISION ON PETITION FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF PATTON
ROAD, FILED BY LINDA HELGESON (AB93 -159)
Laidlaw opened the public hearing.
Whatcom County Engineer Ed Henken gave some background information on this road
vacation.
The petitioner, Linda Helgeson, stated that she would be available to answer questions.
Hearing no one else, Laidlaw closed the public hearing.
IMHOF MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ROAD VACATION
The motion carried unanimously.
4. DECISION ON PETITION FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF FIRST
STREET FROM FOREST TO CASTOR STREET, FILED BY J.R. &
MARGARET ROOT (AB93 -161)
Laidlaw opened the public hearing.
Hearing no one, Laidlaw closed the public hearing.
WARNER MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ROAD VACATION.
The motion carried unanimously.
5. REVIEW OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COORDINATED WATER SYSTEM
PLAN (CWSP) WITH POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONSIY
THE STAFF REPORT (AB93 -227)
Topics discussed: Background information; proposing two motions when dealing with
this item; the main goals of the CWSP; consistencies and process; the appeal process; concerns
of the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (outlined in a letter from D.P. Sizemore, on file,
AB93 -227); disputed areas; involvement of the Department of Health; expansion into disputed
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3 Speakers: Gordon Rogers, Planning; Dan Taylor, Planning Director; Laidlaw; Brenner;
4 PUD Manager Tom Anderson.
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6 Laidlaw opened the public hearing.
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8 Nelda Sigurdson, Ferndale St.: She stated that if it isn't broken don't fix it. She does
9 not feel that Whatcom County should have only one source of water. Further, it's disastrous
10 to have so many rules and regulations that people can't even go out and fix their own lines. She
11 asked the Council if they knew how much this study has cost and how expensive it is going to
12 be for small associations. She asked the Council for its help in maintaining the small water
13 systems, in permitting them the freedom to serve their constituents, and in keeping the
14 regulations few and simple.
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16 Pat Sizemore, District Manager of the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District ( BBWSD):
17 Stated that BBWSD has been working with Whatcom County to solve some of the Water
18 problems. He presented a map which showed the proposed growth boundaries for the City of
19 Blaine and described the problems Blaine would face serving this area. He asked how BBWSD
20 fits into Growth Management and the urban growth plans. He presented a letter to Council
21 Members (on file AB93 -227). Taylor explained that under Growth Management the cities
22 would be expected to provide these services, and in Whatcom County some of these decisions
23 for growth boundaries were going to be tough ones; it's too soon to predict with any accuracy
24 what will actually take place.
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26 Tom Anderson: The PUD has acted as the leader of this plan for the last two years.
27 He reported that their many meetings on this issue and that the meetings produced many great
28 and useful results. He feels that there has been good effort put into this and that a lot of work
29 has gone into this plan. He thanked many of those involved in coming up with this plan. He
30 supports sending this plan on to the state.
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32 Linnea Smith, 2808 Leward Way: Thanked the PUD for leading the process and staying
33 at the front of the issue. She supports the Hearing Examiner appeal process, rather than only
34 being able to go to the state. She was concerned with two issues: (1) the definition of what
35 constitutes public water, and (2) the Sea Water intrusion portion.
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37 Debbie Kingsley, PUD: Explained the sea water intrusion matter and why it needs to
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40 Hearing no one else, Laidlaw closed the public hearing.
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42 WARNER MOVED (A) THAT THE COUNCIL FINDS THE CWSP NOT
43 INCONSISTENT WITH ADOPTED LAND USE PLANS, THE SHORELINE MASTER
44 PROGRAM, AND DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AS CURRENTLY DEFINED; AND (B)
45 THAT THE COUNCIL RECOMMENDS TO THE ADMINISTRATION THAT THE
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1 OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE BE AMENDED, ADDING A
2 NEW SECTION, SECTION 20.92.210 (15) HEARING EXAMINER DUTIES AND
3 POWERS - FINAL DECISIONS GIVING THE WHATCOM COUNTY HEARING
4 . EXAMINER AUTHORITY TO HEAR APPEALS OF WATER SERVICE AREA
5 DECISIONS BY THE WATER UTILJTY COORDINATING COMMITTEE (WUCC) AS
6 SPECIFIED IN THE CWSP.
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8 The motion carried unanimously.
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10 6. ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CLOSURE OF THE ALLEY LYING
11 SOUTH OF LOT 9, BLOCK 3, TOWN OF DEMING AT ITS KAREN
12 STREET END (AB93 -207)
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14 Laidlaw opened the public hearing.
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16 Debbie Beebe, petitioner: Stated that there is alot of traffic, both vehicular and foot,
17 traveling through this alley at all hours of the day and night. Children bounce balls against the
18 walls of her home, which is situated on the alley, and she has had to replace many windows
19 over the years. Would greatly appreciate the approval of this vacation.
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21 Susan Lamb, Deming Postmaster: Has no objections to the closure of this alley.
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23 Hearing no one else, Laidlaw closed the public hearing.
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25 Imhof reported for Public Services and Solid Waste and recommended approval of the
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28 HE SO MOVED.
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34 1. DECISION ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON
35 HEARING EXAMINER FILE NO. APL 93 -0006, PAPETTI DOCK, FILED
36 BY DOMINIC PAPETTI (AB93 -196)
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38 WARNER MOVED TO UPHOLD THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION.
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42 2. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR TEN -YARD DUMP TRUCKS TO
43 THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, MORGAN - JOHNSON WESTERN
44 STAR FOR $168,206.91 FOR TWO TRUCKS OR $2259898.04 FOR THREE
45 TRUCKS, INCLUDING TRADE -IN AND SALES TAX (AB93 -229)
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Henderson reported for Finance and recommended approval.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried unanimously.
3. REQUEST TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF TYEE DRIVE (CRP 992236) DUE TO BEING
OVER ESTIMATE AND OVER BUDGET (AB93 -230)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended approval.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried unanimously.
4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO A LEASE FROM 7/1/93 TO 6/30/94 FOR SPACE AT THE 909
LAKEWAY BUILDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
DEPARTMENT AT A RENTAL RATE OF $853.33 PER MONTH (AB93 -231)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended approval.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried unanimously.
5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO A FIVE -YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A MORGUE FACILITY
(AB93 -232)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended approval.
HE SO MOVED.
There was discussion on the motion.
Topics discussed: The formal bid process; cost of the equipment; the budget
amendment; the lease.
Speakers: Deputy Administer Tom Sutberry; Henderson; Woods; Warner. Laidlaw.
The motion carried 5 -2, with Laidlaw and Brenner opposed.
6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
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INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR DIVERSION SERVICES TO NORTHWEST
YOUTH SERVICES FOR THE STATE BIENNIAL YEARS 1993 -1995 AND
1995 -1997, BEGINNING JULY 1, 1993 (AB93 -235)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended approval.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried unanimously.
7. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR CEDARVILLE LANDFILL
PHASE 2 CLOSURE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LOW BIDDER, STRIDER
CONSTRUCTION, FOR $306,289, INCLUDING SALES TAX (AB93 -236)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended approval.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried 6 -0, with Vander Yacht out of the room.
8. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL
1,050 COMPOSTING BINS FROM RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKETING AT
A COST OF $28,381.50 (AB93 -237)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended approval.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried 6 -0, with Vander Yacht out of the room.
9. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH EPICENTER ASSOCIATES FOR $17,800
(OF WHICH . 50% IS REIMBURSABLE BY A DOE GRANT) TO
COMPLETE THE 1993 WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN (AB93 -238)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended approval.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried 6 -0, with Vander Yacht out of the room.
10. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE
SERVICES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT. OF A REUSABLE MATERIAL
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EXCHANGE FACILITY (AB93 -239)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended approval.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried unanimously.
11. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT EXTENSION FOR THE THIRD ARROW
PROJECT WITH FRED MILLER FOR $18,000 (AB93 -240)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended approval.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried unanimously.
12. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF WHATCOM COUNTY
PROPERTY AND THE SETTING OF DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON PURSUANT TO WCC 1.10 (DAMAGED VEHICLES) (AB93 -233)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended due pass.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried unanimously.
13. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF SETTING A DATE FOR PUBLIC
HEARING FOR DECLARING CERTAIN COUNTY -OWNED PROPERTY
SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO RCW 36.34.020 (EUCLID PARK
PROPERTY) (AB93 -234)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended due pass.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried unanimously.
14. RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON
DONATION OF COUNTY -OWNED PROPERTY REQUEST NO. 77 (AB93-
241)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended approval.
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HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried unanimously.
15. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING WHATCOM COUNTY'S CONTRIBUTION
FOR THE HISTORIC MOUNT BAKER THEAT`ER RESTORATION
PROJECT (AB93 -206)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended approval.
HE SO MOVED.
There was discussion on the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
16. RESOLUTION STATING COUNCIL GUIDELINES FOR 1994 BUDGET
(AB93 -176A)
Henderson reported for Finance and stated that this item was being brought forward
to the full Council without a recommendation from the Committee.
Woods stated that in line 4, page 155 of the packet, "enforcement" should read "auditing"
and "collections" should read "assessments."
WARNER MOVED THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION.
Warner questioned page 3 of the resolution (page 155 of the packet) about current
expense subsidies to the Parks and Health Departments. Line 5 should read that these be
maintained at their present levels except for inflation increases. He suggested amending line
5 by adding "except for inflation increases." Warner explained his position.
Woods stated that this applies to the subsidies, not the additional revenues that the
departments might find.
WARNER MOVED TO ADD "EXCEPT FOR INFLATION INCREASES AS
APPROPRIATE" TO LINE 5, PAGE 3.
The motion carried unanimously.
IMHOF MOVED TO AMEND 317, LINE 4, PAGE 155 OF THE PACKET, TO
CHANGE "ENFORCEMENT" TO "AUDITING" AND "COLLECTIONS" TO
"ASSESSMENTS."
The motion carried unanimously.
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LAIDLAW MOVED TO ADD TO THE END OF LINE 6 "TO INCLUDE A
MISSION STATEMENT AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND OBJECTIVES."
The motion carried unanimously.
Council discussed criminal justice system, the road fund, more support from the City of
Bellingham, and a potential sales tax.
IMHOF MOVED TO CHANGE 1)A TO READ "INCREASE SUPPORT OF
CRIMINAL JUSTICE OPERATIONS." TO MAKE 3)A) READ "SECURE APPROPRIATE
COMPENSATION FROM THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM FOR SPECIAL CRIMINAL
JUSTICE SERVICE LEVELS PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY." AND TO CHANGE THE
LETTERING OF THE ITEMS IN 3) SO THAT ALL REMAIN.
The motion carried unanimously.
IMHOF MOVED TO CHANGE 3)B) BY REPLACING THE WORD "INCREASE"
WITH THE WORD 'REVISIT."
The motion carried unanimously.
The amended resolution carried unanimously.
17. ORDINANCE - ASSIGNMENT AND CLARIFICATION OF MUTUAL
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING THE CONDUCT OF
THE NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR (AB93 -208)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended adoption.
HE SO MOVED.
There was discussion on the motion.
Topics discussed: The question of whether this is the best possible arrangement for both
parties; background information on the Fair; funding for the Fair; some of the reasons why the
Fair wishes to separate from the County.
Speakers: Henderson; Ron Vander Yacht, Fair Board Member.
The motion to adopt the ordinance carried 6 -1, with Henderson opposed.
18. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 92 -040 APPROVING AND
CONFIRMING THE FINAL RATES AND CHARGES ROLL FOR THE
LAKE SAMISH LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (AB93 -209)
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Henderson reported for Finance and recommended adoption.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried unanimously.
19. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 93 -021 AUTHORIZING
INVESTMENT OF EXCESS CASH IN CERTAIN FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE
SAME (AB93 -210)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended adoption.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried unanimously.
20. ORDINANCE, SUPPLEMENTAL AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO THE 1993
BUDGET (AB93 -212)
Henderson reported for Finance and recommended adoption.
HE SO MOVED.
There was discussion on the motion.
The motion carried unanimously
21. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE REGARDING DISPOSAL OF INDIGENT
HUMAN REMAINS (AB93 -219A)
HENDERSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE
The motion carried unanimously.
22. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY
ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE 20, TO ALLOW THE COMMERCIAL
EXTRACTION OF SAND AND GRAVEL KNOLLS AND RIDGES AND
ACCESSORY SORTING OF MATERIALS IN THE AGRICULTURE
DISTRICT (AB93 -214)
This item was held in Planning and Development Committee.
23. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY
ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE 20, AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT,
CHAPTER 20.40 TO ALLOW ROCK CRUSHING AS A CONDITIONAL
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USE WHEN WITHIN A MINERAL RESOURCE LAND (MRL) OVERLAY
DISTRICT (AB93 -215)
Warner reported for Planning and Development and recommended adoption.
HE SO MOVED.
There was discussion on the motion.
Topics discussed: Public concerns regarding rock crushing and the gravel industry in
general; the effects of allowing rock crushers as a conditional use within a mineral resource
area; problems created when transporting rock crushers from one area to another; reasons why
an ordinance like this one is needed to protect the publics interest.
Speakers: Harris; Brenner; Imhof; Laidlaw; Jeff Griffin, Planning.
The motion to adopt the ordinance carried 6 -1, with Harris opposed.
24. APPLICATION FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FILED BY
HARBORVIEW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, FOR HARBOR
LIGHTS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY (HE FILE NUMBERS PUD92 -3,
SHS92 -1) (AB93 -225)
Warner reported for Planning and Development and recommended approval of the
application as recommended by the Hearing Examiner.
HE SO MOVED.
There was discussion on the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
25. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WHATCOM COUNTY VOTING
PRECINCTS (AB93 -216)
Imhof reported for Public Services & Solid Waste and recommended adoption.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried unanimously.
27. DECISION ON AMENDED NORTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (AB93 -138)
This item was taken after item 28.
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Henderson reported for AD HOC and recommended approval.
HE SO MOVED.
HENDERSON MOVED THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: MAKE A NEW
SECTION III.F. TO READ" "THE NWRC MAY ADMINISTER ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
UPON APPROVAL OF THE NWRC FOR THE INDIVIDUAL OR COLLECTIVE
BENEFIT OF THE MEMBER COUNTIES."
The motion to amend carried unanimously.
HENDERSON MOVED THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: TO REDUCE THE
NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS FROM ISLAND, SAN JUAN, AND
SKAGIT COUNTIES TO ONE COUNTY COMMISSION AND LEAVE WHATCOM
COUNTY AT TWO OFFICIALS.
The motion to amend carried unanimously.
HENDERSON MOVED THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: TO STRIKE THE
WORD "UNANIMOUS" FROM THE LAST LINE OF PARAGRAPH V.
BRENNER MOVED TO ADD "A SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE" IN PLACE OF THE
WORDS "UNANIMOUS VOTE."
Henderson accepted it as a friendly amendment.
The motion to amend carried unanimously.
HENDERSON MOVED TO ADD TO VI.D. "REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED
BY EACH COUNTY TO SUCH BOARDS OR COMMITTEES OR TASK FORCES SHALL
BE APPOINTED ACCORDING TO EACH COUNTY'S USUAL AND CUSTOMARY
METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS FOR TERMS TO BE DETERMINED BY EACH
INDIVIDUAL COUNTY'S CODE. IN NO CASE SHALL A REPRESENTATIVE BE
APPOINTED TO A TERM WHICH WOULD RESULT IN MORE THAN TWELVE
CONSECUTIVE YEARS ON ANY SUCH BOARD, COMMITTEE, OR TASK FORCE."
WARNER MOVED TO CHANGE TWELVE YEARS TO EIGHT YEARS.
Warner's amendment carried unanimously.
The motion carried unanimously.
HENDERSON MOVED TO CHANGE THE WORDING OF SECTION 6E TO
READ "UNLESS REQUIRED BY STATE OR FUNDING SOURCES, FUNDING
SHOULD BE APPORTIONED BASED ON NEEDS OF THE TARGET GROUP
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POPULATION IN THE RESPECTIVE COUNTIES OR ON POPULATION WHERE THE
PROGRAM IS NON - SPECIFIC."
The motion carried unanimously.
HENDERSON MOVED TO CHANGE 6F SO THAT "SHALL" BECOMES
"SHOULD" REFLECTING INTENT RATHER THAN MANDATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
HENDERSON MOVED THAT, BASED ON THE CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP,
WHERE APPROPRIATE QUORUM NUMBERS BE CHANGED TO 4 DELEGATES,
AND IN ITEM IX.B. CHANGE THREE - QUARTER AFFIRMATIVE VOTES TO FOUR
AFFIRMATIVE VOTES.
The motion carried unanimously
HENDERSON MOVED TO WORD SECTION XI.B. TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
"DISSOLUTION. THE COUNCIL MAY BE TERMINATED BY A VOTE OF FOUR (4)
DELEGATES OF THE COUNCIL. UPON TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT, ALL
PERSONAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE NWRC FOR CARRYING OUT THE
PURPOSES OF THIS AGREEMENT, UNLESS BY GRAND REQUIREMENTS OR
OTHER AGREEMENT THAT THE PROPERTY MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN
ANOTHER WAY, SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE COUNTIES PARTY TO THIS
AGREEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE DISSOLUTION AND SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED
BASED PROPORTIONALLY ON A FORMULA TO INCLUDE POPULATION OF THE
MEMBER COUNTIES."
The motion carried unanimously.
The motion to approve the amended agreement carried unanimously.
28. KENDALL GROCERY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE POLLUTION LIABILITY
CONTROL AGENCY TO REPLACE AND UNDERGROUND TANK (AB93 -218)
This item was taken before item 27.
Imhof reported for Public Services & Solid Waste and recommended adoption.
HE SO MOVED.
The motion carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION
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1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY
ZONING ORDINANCE EXPANDING USE OF AIRCRAFT LANDING
AREAS TO ALLOW OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT FOR PERSONAL USE
IN THE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL ZONES AS A CONDITIONAL USE,
AND TO ADD SECTIONS ALLOWING AIRCRAFT LANDING AREAS AS
A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE RURAL FORESTRY AND COMMERCIAL
FORESTRY ZONES AND AS AN ACCESSORY USE IN THE
COMMERCIAL FORESTRY ZONES (AB93 -213)
2. ORDINANCE REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES NEAR THE YEW STREET ROAD AREA INTO FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 10 (AB93 -180)
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING COUNTY CHARTER TO BE SUBMITTED TO
THE PEOPLE REGARDING DUTIES OF THE AUDITOR AND
TREASURER (AB93 -220)
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARTER TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS CHANGING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AN APPOINTED
COUNTY MANAGER (AB93 -221)
5. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARTER TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS FOR COUNTY COUNCIL
MEMBERS (AB93 -222)
6. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COUNTY CHARTER TO BE SUBMITTED
TO THE PEOPLE REGARDING COUNTY COUNCIL SALARIES (AB93-
223)
7. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF WHATCOM COUNTY
SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO WCC 1.10 (DAMAGED
VEHICLES) (AB93 -233A)
8. RESOLUTION TO DONATE COUNTY -OWNED PROPERTY (TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES), REQUEST NO. 77 (AB93-
241A)
10. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF WHATCOM COUNTY
SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO WCC 1.10 (EUCLID PARK
PROPERTY) (AB93 -234A)
11. ORDINANCE ORDERING THE PARTIAL CLOSURE AND TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION OF ROOSEVELT ROAD BETWEEN TYEE DRIVE AND
A POINT 250 FEET WEST OF TYEE DRIVE IN POINT ROBERTS,
WASHINGTON (AB93 -242)
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12. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1993 BUDGET, REQUEST #10 (AB93 -243)
13. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, THEIR
FORMAT AND PROCEDURE (AB93 -244)
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Lummi Shore Dr. meeting (AB93 -147): Imhof reminded Council members about the
meeting with the Lummi Tribe regarding Lummi Shore Drive on Wednesday evening.
Burning Ban (AB93 -25): Imhof shared a letter from the Northwest Air Pollution
Authority regarding expanding the burning ban into the whole County. Public Services and
Solid Waste will be discussing it 7/13.
Pt. Roberts Transportation (AB93 -242): Laidlaw asked Council to note the numerous
letters received on this issue.
Laidlaw reviewed the agenda for the July 6 council meeting.
Laidlaw reported that the Association of Counties is asking all Counties to write a letter
members of Congress in support of HR 1181 which deals with payment in lieu of taxes. If she
hears no objection, she will write the letter. She and Warner discussed the issue. Warner
objected.
Lake Whatcom Watershed Committee(AB93 -202): Harris reported that the Joint Lake
Whatcom Management Subcommittee has met twice,and that the Executive has agreed to allow
Sue Blake and other staff meet with the committee once a month to discuss Lake Whatcom
issues.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00.
ATTEST:
ara o is, Assi Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Marge Lzffidlaw, Chair
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