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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil November 23 1993WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 23, 1993 The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 N. Forest Street, 2nd floor, by Council Chair Marge Laidlaw. Also Present: Ken Henderson Bob Imhof Barbara Brenner Marge Laidlaw Larry Harris OPEN SESSION Absent: Dennis Vander Yacht Tamsin L. Hekala, 6319 Malloy Road, Ferndale: Spoke in favor of keeping Marjorie Reichhardt as an employee at the Semiahmoo Interpretive Center. She is slated to be cut in the 1994 budget (AB93- 371B). She presented two letters (on file). Laidlaw and Henderson commented. HEARINGS The hearing was opened. 1. DECISION ON PETITION FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF SPRING VALLEY AVENUE, INTERSECTED ON THE NORTH BY YEW STREET ROAD AND ON THE SOUTH BY JULIA AVENUE, FILED BY WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #10 (AB93 -351) Alex Sanders, Fire District 10 Commissioner: Spoke in favor of the petition. The hearing was closed. IMHOF MOVED TO APPROVE THE ROAD VACATION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, WITH THE CORRECTED LEGAL .DESCRIPTION. Comments were made by Henderson and Engineer Ed Henken. Motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 1 CM 2. ORDINANCE FINALIZING THE SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENT FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 (AB93 -430) Laidlaw turned the meeting over to Warner, since she resides within the limits of the District. No one spoke on this issue. IMHOF MOVED TO APPROVE ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE. Motion passed 5 -1 with Laidlaw abstaining and Vander Yacht absent. 3. ORDINANCE REGARDING THE MATTER OF PLACING A WEIGHT LIMIT ON FLYNN ROAD BRIDGE NO. 51A (AB93 -440) No one spoke on this. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE. Motion carried unanimously. 4. ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT ON HANNEGAN ROAD (AB93 -441) No one spoke on this issue. IMHOF MOVED TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER ITEMS 1. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH DAVID EVANS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR A DESIGN FOR A PORTION OF THE BAY TO BAKER TRAIL FOR $15,000 (AB93 -465) Henderson reported the Finance Committee's recommendation. HENDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION. Motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 2 2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR CONFLICT INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR 1994 TO MICHAEL D. WALKER, JOHN J. KAMRAR, MATTHEW ELICH, WARREN J. PAGE, .ALFRED L. HEYDRICH, RODNEY R. MOODY, STARCK M. FOLLIS AND DAVID A. NELSON FOR AN AMOUNT ESTIMATED AT $90,000 (AB93 -466) Henderson reported the Finance Committee's recommendation. HENDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. Motion carried unanimously. 3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES FOR 1994 WITH COLLEEN ROGERS, MARY ANN DAVIS, MARIANNE BURMAN AND DENISE GEORGE IN AN AMOUNT ESTIMATED AT $75,000 (AB93 -467) Henderson reported the Finance Committee's recommendation. HENDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. Motion carried unanimously. 4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES FOR 1994 WITH THE WHATCOM DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER ESTIMATED AT $36,000 (AB93 -468) Henderson reported the Finance Committee's recommendation. HENDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. Motion carried unanimously. 5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH EVERGREEN LEGAL SERVICES FOR A GRANT AWARD TO FUND THE COURTHOUSE FACILITATOR POSITION FOR SIX MONTHS FOR $13,588 (AB93 -469) Henderson reported the Finance Committee's recommendation. HENDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 3 Motion carried unanimously. 6. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 1994 (AB93 -421) Henderson reported the Finance Committee's recommendation. HENDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. Henderson withdrew his motion after some discussion. HENDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. There was discussion. HENDERSON MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO READ THAT AS EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE PROPER RANGE AND STEP ACCORDING TO THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS CONTAINED IN THE ADOPTED BUDGET (STRIKE WORDS "NEEDS OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND INTERNAL EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS "). Motion to amend carried unanimously. WARNER MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE THIRD "WHEREAS" AT LINE 10 BE CHANGED TO "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT..." AND THE '"THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED" BE CHANGED TO "AND IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED... ". Motion to amend carried unanimously. Motion to adopt the amended resolution carried unanimously. 7. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1994 SIX -YEAR PHYSICAL PLANT AND FACILITIES CAPITAL PROGRAM RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES FOR WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON (AB93 -422) (HEARING WILL BE HELD OPEN UNTIL 11/23) Henderson noted that the hearing on this item was kept open from the 11/16 meeting. Laidlaw closed the hearing. HENDERSON MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 4 IMHOF MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE LINDSAY ROAD BRIDGE, DELETING THAT ITEM DUE TO FUNDING PROBLEMS, AND NUMBER 11 FROM THE ALTERNATIVE PROJECTS, H STREET ROAD BRIDGE BE INSERTED AS NUMBER 33 ON THE SIX YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. Motion to amend carried unanimously. . BRENNER MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO DELETE THE PROJECT PLANNING RENOVATION OF THE NORTHWEST ANNEX FOR PARKING AND LANDSCAPING. Discussion ensued among Brenner, Laidlaw, Brown and Henderson. Motion to amend failed 1 -5 with Brenner in favor. BRENNER MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO DELETE THE PROJECT REGARDING CLEAN UP AT NORTHWEST ANNEX. Discussion ensued among Brenner, Henderson, Brown and Public Works employee Jeff Monsen. Brenner withdrew her motion. BRENNER MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO DELETE THE PAINTING AND CLEANING OF THE NORTHWEST ANNEX. Motion to amend failed 1 -5 with , Brenner in favor. HENDERSON MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION ON PAGES 70 AND 71 OF THE COUNCIL PACKET REGARDING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF LOME STREET AND REMOVAL OF SERVICE STATION ON CENTRAL AVENUE BY MOVING THE FUNDING SOURCE FOR BOTH TO ER &R FROM CURRENT EXPENSE. Discussion ensued among Laidlaw, Henderson, Monsen, Deputy Administrator Tom Sutberry, Budget and Program Analyst Bob Woods and Warner. Motion to amend carried 5 -1 with Imhof opposed. There was discussion among Henderson, Woods, Laidlaw, Brenner and Sutberry. HENDERSON MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO MOVE THE FUNDING SOURCE TO THE REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX (REET) FUNDS FOR Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 5 THE PIT PARKING AREA, AND THE PARKING AREA OVER THE VACATED CENTRAL AVENUE. There was discussion. Motion carried 5 -1 with Imhof opposed. Extensive discussion ensued. HENDERSON MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION REGARDING. THE FOREST STREET ANNEX PROJECT TO REDUCE THE EXPENDITURE LEVEL TO $50,000 FOR 1994. Discussion ensued. Motion carried 4 -2 with Harris and Imhof opposed. HENDERSON MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION REGARDING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS IN THE ORIGINAL COURTHOUSE (BASEMENT AREA) TO HAVE THE FUNDING COME FROM THE REET FUND. Discussion ensued. Imhof mentioned the Courthouse projects are going to go into arbitration next year and, if the contractor makes this happens, this could possibly cost us money. He believes arbitration would happen because of the many Change Orders and the size of the project. He stated the Council should be conservative in their actions. Motion carried 5 -1 with Imhof opposed. Motion to adopt the amended resolution carried 5 -1 with Imhof opposed. 8. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE WHATCOM COUNTY UNIFIED FEE SCHEDULE AND AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE (AB93 -419) HENDERSON MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. BRENNER MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO LEAVE THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FEES AT THE 1993 LEVEL UNTIL THE COUNCIL CAN REVIEW THEM AND ADJUST THEM ACCORDINGLY. Discussion ensued. Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 6 Motion failed 1 -5 with Brenner in favor. HENDERSON MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: ON PAGE 122 OF THE PACKET, LINE 15 TO CHANGE THE WORD "LOT' TO "ACRE"; ON PAGE 123 LINE 18 TO ADD "PER LOT' AFTER 1100.00" AND PLACE "TO A MAXIMUM $5,000" IN PARENTHESIS; ON PAGE 136 FOR GRAVEL MINING FEE ACTIVE ADD "TO A MAXIMUM $600" AND FOR GRAVEL MINING FEE INACTIVE ADD "TO A MAXIMUM $400"; AND ON PAGE 122 LINE 17 THE WORD "FINALING" SHOULD BE "FILING." Motion to amend carried unanimously. LAIDLAW MOVED TO AMEND PAGE 87, LINES 15 AND 16, TO INDICATE FEES AND CHARGES SHALL BE LEVIED IN SUCH PARKING LOTS /AREAS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND SHALL BE SET FORTH IN THE WHATCOM COUNTY UNIFIED FEE SCHEDULE. Motion to amend carried unanimously. HENDERSON MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO READ: DEPARTMENTS MAY IMPOSE A REASONABLE CHARGE OR FEE FOR PROVIDING SERVICES, PRIVILEGES OR PRODUCTS IF THE CHARGE IS NOT LISTED IN THE ADOPTED WHATCOM COUNTY UNIFIED FEE SCHEDULE. THE FEE MAY INCLUDE COSTS FOR THE USE (BY ANY PERSON) OF ANY DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE, PRIVILEGE OR PRODUCT. FEES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO REIMBURSE THE DEPARTMENT FOR ITS ACTUAL COSTS INCIDENT TO SUCH SERVICE, PRIVILEGE OR PRODUCT. IF THE FEE IS AN ONGOING STANDARD CHARGE, IT SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE NEXT ANNUALLY PROPOSED UNIFIED FEE SCHEDULE ORDINANCE AS A NEW FEE. Motion to amend carried unanimously. WARNER MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO DELETE THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL FEE AND THE SEPA APPEAL FEE UNDER THE HEARING EXAMINER AREA BECAUSE THEY ARE A DUPLICATION OF FEES THAT APPEAR UNDER THE BUILDINGS AND CODE SECTIONS. Motion to amend carried 5 -0 with Henderson out of the room. IMHOF MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO ADD UNDER THE AUDITOR ON PAGE 125 OF THE PACKET A SEARCH FEE OF $15 PER HOUR AND A DISKETTE FEE OF $25 PER DISKETTE. Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 7 Motion to amend carried unanimously. HENDERSON MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO CHANGE, UNDER THE TREASURER SECTION, THE COMPUTER TIME CHARGE FROM $30 TO $35 PER HOUR. Motion to amend carried unanimously. Motion to adopt the amended ordinance carried 5 -1 with Brenner opposed. 9. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR COUNTY AND STATE PURPOSES IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FOR THE YEAR 1994 PURSUANT TO HOME RULE CHARTER SECTION 6.10 (AB93 -420) HENDERSON MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. HENDERSON MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE "NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED" SECTION OF THE ORDINANCE TO ADD THE WORDS "AND EXCEPTING THE COUNTY GENERAL LEVY AND COUNTY ROAD LEVY WHICH SHALL BE INCREASED NO MORE THAN 4.2 PERCENT OVER THE 1993 COLLECTIONS PLUS THOSE ADDITIONAL MONIES COLLECTED AS A RESULT OF NEW CONSTRUCTION AND PARCELS ADDED TO THE ROLLS" AFTER THE WORDS "TAXING DISTRICT." BRENNER MOVED TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO ADD THE WORDS "OTHER DISTRICTS MAY SET AT THEIR HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL" AFTER THE WORDS "TO BE SET AT THEIR HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL, ". After discussion, Brenner withdrew her amendment. Discussion ensued. Motion to amend carried 4 -2 with Warner and Imhof opposed. HENDERSON MOVED TO AMEND THE LEVY LANGUAGE ON PAGE 164 OF THE PACKET TO ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE END OF THE SECOND PARAGRAPH: "NOTWITHSTANDING THE LEVIES FIXED HEREIN, THE AMOUNT COLLECTED THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL LEVY SHALL BE REDUCED BY $105,553.26 TO REFLECT AND REMOVE AN OVER - COLLECTION OF THE SAME AMOUNT THROUGH THE 1972 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUND. THE AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY OVERCOLLECTED SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND. Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 8 Motion to amend carried unanimously. Motion to adopt the ordinance carried 5 -1 with Imhof opposed. 10. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET OF WHATCOM COUNTY FOR THE YEAR 1994 AND RESTRICTING THE EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN FUNDS THEREIN (AB93 -371B) HENDERSON MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. HENDERSON MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE EXHIBIT B AS PART OF THE ORDINANCE. HENDERSON MOVED TO AMEND EXHIBIT B WITH THE CORRECTIONS AS IDENTIFIED BY BOB WOODS IN THE CURRENT FUND BALANCE, REET FUND BALANCE, AND THE ADDITIONAL ITEM RELATING TO ER &R FUND BALANCE. Motion to amend the amendment carried 5 -0 with Imhof out of the room. Motion to amend carried 5 -0 with Imhof out of the room. HENDERSON MOVED TO ADOPT POSITIONS LISTED IN EXHIBIT C AS AUTHORIZED POSITIONS AS AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET. Motion to amend carried 5 -1 with Imhof opposed. WARNER MOVED TO AMEND THE BUDGET ORDINANCE, SECTION II, PROVISIONS RESTRICTING EXPENDITURES (A), THE LAST SENTENCE TO READ: "APPROPRIATIONS TO SALARIES AND WAGES AND PERSONNEL BENEFITS SHALL NOT BE INCREASED EXCEPT THROUGH SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS OR TRANSFERS APPROVED BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL." Discussion ensued. Motion to amend carried unanimously. WARNER MOVED TO AMEND THE BUDGET ORDINANCE, SECTION II PROVISIONS RESTRICTING EXPENDITURES TO ADD A NEW SECTION J: "NO APPROPRIATED FUNDS MAY BE EXPENDED FOR PERMANENT STAFFING EXCEPT FOR THOSE POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED IN EXHIBIT C AUTHORIZED POSITIONS. PERSONNEL POSITIONS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT C AUTHORIZED POSMONS SHALL ONLY BE REVISED DURING THE COURSE OF THE 1994 YEAR AS PART OF A NEGOTIATED LABOR Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 9 CONTRACT, OR ARISING FROM A GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FILED UNDER AN EXISTING LABOR CONTRACT, OR THROUGH AMENDMENT OF THIS BUDGET ORDINANCE." There was discussion. Motion to amend carried 5 -1 with Imhof opposed. WARNER MOVED TO AMEND EXHIBIT B TO PUT THREE OF THE FOUR CENTRAL SHOP PURCHASING POSITIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND TO AMEND EXHIBIT C ACCORDINGLY. There was discussion. Motion to amend carried 5 -1 with Imhof opposed. Woods asked for the Council to give authorization to adjust job titles in Exhibit C as needed to correct scrivener's errors. There was consensus. WARNER MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL TAKE $2,000 FROM THE AMOUNT OTHERWISE GIVEN TO THE MOUNT BAKER THEATER AND APPROPRIATE IT FOR THE ORGAN FUND, GIVING $23,000 IN OTHER TOTAL MONIES TO THE THEATER, FOR A TOTAL OF $25,000. Discussion ensued. Warner withdrew his motion. HENDERSON MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO ALLOCATE $150,000 TO THE ASSESSOR'S BUDGET TO SWITCH TO A ONE -YEAR REVALUATION SYSTEM AND ADD THREE POSITIONS. There was discussion. Motion to amend carried 4 -2 with Imhof and Brenner opposed. The motion to adopt the amended ordinance carried 5 -1 with Imhof opposed. 11. ORDINANCE TERMINATING THE AUDITOR'S REVOLVING CHECKING ACCOUNT (AB93 -438) Henderson reported on the Finance Committee's recommendation. HENDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE. Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 10 Motion carried unanimously. 12. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET, REQUEST NO. 16 (AB93- 439) Henderson reported on the Finance Committee's recommendation. HENDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE. Discussion ensued. Motion carried unanimously. 13. REQUEST FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM RURAL 10 ACRE TO RURAL 5 ACRE FOR 30 ACRES IN THE FOOTHILLS SUBAREA FOR DENNIS FEATHERS REPRESENTED BY JON SITKIN (AB93 -460) This item was kept in committee. 14. APPLICATION FOR A NEW CLASS H LIQUOR LICENSE BY ROBERT MCDOUGALD, JOHN ROSS AND RAY DIXON FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY SPORTS ARENA, 1803 WEST BAKERVIEW, BELLINGHAM (AB93 -470) IMHOF MOVED TO APPROVE THIS ITEM. Motion carried unanimously. 15. APPLICATION FOR A NEW CLASS E,F LIQUOR LICENSE BY HUGH DOWNS AND E. RAY HOLDEN FOR THE CHEVRON FOOD MART, 8247 GUIDE MERIDIAN ROAD, LYNDEN (AB93 -471) IMHOF MOVED TO APPROVE. Motion carried unanimously. INTRODUCTION 1. RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR OPEN SPACE TIMBER, FILED BY DUANE AND ANN SAMMONS (AB93 -450) (REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION) 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING 92 -001 TO ALLOW LIMITED CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE RIGHTS Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 11 FOR SECURITY PURPOSES (BLACK ROCK CABLE) (AB93 -451) (HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 12/14) 1O50A) (HEARIRDINANCE SCHEDULED FONRIOR/'HL)AND CABLE) (AB93- 4. ORDINANCE AMENDING WC ZONING MAP FROM RURAL 5 ACRE TO LIGHT IMPACT INDUSTRIAL FOR 40 ACRES IN THE LYNDEN - NOOKSACK SUBAREA AB93 -461 SUGGESTED REFERRAL TO PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FOOTHILLS SUBAREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AND THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING MAP FOR APPROXIMATELY 20.44 ACRES EAST OF SILVER LAKE, SECTION 8, T4 0N R6E) (FROM RU) RAL (SUGGESTED RR)EFEERRAL TO PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT) 6. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE (TITLE 20) SECTIONS .20, .22, .32, .36, AND .40 TO ACCOMMODATE DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AS A CONDITIONAL USE AND INCREASED HOUSING FOR AGRICULTURE WORKERS AS AN ACCESSORY USE WHERE THERE IS ACTIVE FARMING AND AS A CONDITIONAL USE WHERE THERE IS NOT IN AG AND RURAL ZONES, AND TO MAKE APPROPRIATE ( CORRECTIONS TO SECTION .97, PLANNING & DEB )) (SUG .REFERRAL TO 7. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FOOTHILLS SUBAREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AND THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING MAP FOR APPROXIMATELY 35 ACRES BETWEEN SILVER LAKE AND MOUNT BAKER HIWAY AT 8384 SILVER LAKE ROAD, SECTION 19, T40N,(R6E F)R(OM RURAL (SUGGESTEDRR)EFERRAL TO PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT) 8. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING MAP FOR THE CHUCKANUT -LAKE SAMISH, LAKE WHATCOM, AND FOOTHILL SUBAREA DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS AS RURAL FORESTRY AB93 -458) (SUGGESTED REFERRAL TO PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT) 9. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF TITLE 20, THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 20.88, MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS TO MODIFY AND ELIMINATE UNREALISTICALLY RESTRICTIVE AND CONFUSING DEADLINES AB93 -291A) SUGGESTED REFERRAL TO PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT) 10. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" ON SOUTH BEACH WAY (AB93 -473) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED ON 12/7) Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 12 11. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A WEIGHT LIMIT OF 40 -TONS ON COAL CREEK ROAD BRIDGE NO. 511 (AB93 -474) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED 12/7) 12. ORDINANCE REGARDING THE SALE OF TAX TITLE PROPERTY BY WHATCOM COUNTY IN ACCORD WITH THE PROVISIONS CURRENTLY CONTAINED IN STATE LAW (AB93 -475) (SUGGESTED REFERRAL TO FINANCE) 13. RESOLUTION REGARDING THE MATTER OF RENAMING PRAIRIE ROAD TO NORTH PRAIRIE ROAD (AB93 -472) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED ON 12/7) REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Solid Waste Management Plan and Flow Control Ordinance (AB93 -482): Dan Mahar of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee asked the Council to review. HENDERSON MOVED TO HAVE THE SWAC PROCEED AS SUGGESTED IN THEIR NOVEMBER 17 LETTER. Motion carried unanimously. Conservation District Contract for Services (AB93 -483): HARRIS MOVED TO HAVE THE ADMINISTRATION NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR SERVICES AND BRING IT FORWARD TO THE COUNCIL NEXT YEAR. It was noted that Harris was not satisfied with the draft contract presented by the Conservation District. Some members felt that the scope of work should be investigated prior to the negotiation of a contract. HARRIS CHANGED HIS MOTION TO REQUEST THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A SCOPE OF WORK FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND THE COUNTY PRIOR TO.NEGOTIATION OF A CONTRACT. Motion carried unanimously. Georgia Pacific Corporation appeal (AB93 -294): IMHOF MOVED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A QUASI - JUDICIAL MATTER (A PROCEDURAL ISSUE CONCERNING THIS APPEAL). Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 13 Motion carried unanimously. The Council adjourned into executive session about 9:50 p.m. The Council reconvened about 10 p.m. and the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Ramona Reeves, Clerk of the Council Marge Laidlaw, Chair Council Minutes, 11/23/93, Page 14