HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council July 28 19921 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
2 Regular Meeting
3 July 28, 1992
4 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 N.
5 Forest, 2nd floor, by Daniel Warner, Council Chair.
6 Present: Absent:
7. Barbara Brenner None
8 Larry Harris
9 Ken Henderson
10 Bob Imhof
11 Marge Laidlaw
12 Dennis Vander Yacht
13 READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
14 The minutes of the June 23rd meeting were accepted as printed.
15 SPECIAL RECOGNITION
16 1. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MOUNT BAKER HIGH SCHOOL'S
17 $5,000 AWARD FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
18 ECOLOGY FOR WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS
19 (AB92 -312)
20 Jack Weiss, Recycling Manager, explained this item and noted the High School has
21 competed against 62 other schools in the State and won this award. He read the resolution
22 and introduced the people responsible for this accomplishment.
23 LAIDLAW MOVED THE RESOLUTION BE APPROVED.
24 The motion carried unanimously.
25 2. RECOGNITION OF STATE AWARD TO ERS /WHATCOM COUNTY,
26 AND PRESENTATION BY ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE SERVICES
27 ON PROGRAMS (5 MIN.) (AB92 -313)
28 Carl Weimer, Environmental Resource Services, received the award from Jack Weiss
29 for dealing with holiday waste reduction. He mentioned the ways residents could reduce
30 waste on gift wrapping, gifts, cleaning kits, live Christmas trees, canned garden produce for
1 Christmas giving; etc.
32 EXECUTIVE ITEMS
1 1. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
2 INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FINANCIAL CONSULTING SOLUTIONS
3 GROUP, INC., FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL RATE DESIGN REVIEW
4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 (TOTAL OF $20,000 FOR ENTIRE
5 CONTRACT) (AB92 -315)
6 Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended approval on a split 2 -1 vote.
7 SHE SO MOVED.
8 The motion carried 6 -1 with Imhof opposed.
9 2. NEW APPOINT OF FRANK SHELTON TO THE NORTHWEST SENIOR
10 SERVICES BOARD TO A THREE -YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM JULY
11 1, 1992 TO JUNE 30, 1995 (AB92 -314)
12 HENDERSON MOVED THE APPOINTMENT BE CONFIRMED.
13 Laidlaw mentioned the concerns of the senior and disabled community of the funding
14 being directed for recreation but not for health needs. She wants Mr. Shelton to be aware
15 of this concern.
16 The motion carried unanimously.
17 OPEN SESSION
18 Lloyd Austin, 1838 Lakeside: Concerned about the patrol on Lake Whatcom; he said
19 the Sheriff's department is too understaffed to adequately staff the. patrol. He mentioned
20 the probability of having outboards outlawed on Lake Whatcom.
21 Martin Keeley, 610 South Beach Road: Working with Department of Natural
22 Resources (DNR) to have them acquire the Heron Rookery in Point Roberts. He expressed
23 concerns about a new golf course that has been proposed and is being processed without a
24 SEPA review. Sumac Indian Band (AB92 -327) is building an incinerator on the Canadian
25 side of the border that would waft odors over the border, and he is attempting to stop this
26 along with the Washington Environmental Council.
27 There was consensus to write DNR regarding the acquisition of the Rookery.
28 Brenner suggested writing a letter about the incinerator. Warner said he would contact Dr.
29 James of the Health Department on this issue.
30 Fred Miller, 3229 Lake Whatcom Boulevard: Presented a list of ideas that were
31 given by children at the Lake Whatcom Day celebration on what could be done to preserve
32 the Lake Whatcom water supply.
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1 Steve DeBolt, 5203 Drayton Harbor: Spoke about permit enforcement. He suggested
2 the council enact an ordinance that would require on -site posting of all permits issued by
3 Public Works. This would speed citizen awareness and decrease staff workload in answering
4 inquiries. By adding mandatory penalties for violations, it would remove discretion of the
5 Public Works officials.
6 Sherilyn Wells, 1020 Geneva Street: Spoke of the need for public involvement in
7 water. Quoted a comment from Sue Blake in previous meetings saying different entities
8 need to start communicating; also recommended public involvement.
9 Ed Hook, 3647 Beazor Road: Spoke about the Cowden gravel pit. He also said he
10 and his wife purchased a home built by a contractor who was unlicensed, and they are
11 experiencing problems over this.
12 Darlyn DelBoca, 7208 Lankhaar Road: Spoke against the enforcement of surface
13 mining and other issues; she suggested that poor enforcement was not new and had gone
14 on before John Tyler worked for the County.
15 Dan Stredicke, 6810 Everson Goshen Road: Lives north of Puget Sound Sand &
16 Gravel; this company has mined gravel and has not put in a buffer. He stated they have
17 also mined illegally on land they did not own. He said he sits on his deck and watches their
18 whole operation; he said his taxes were raised for a view of a gravel pit. He said he has a
19 three year old son who could drown.
20 John Peterson, 3431 Cedarville Road: Appreciated Woods report. He said he has
21 just found out that his water supply is contaminated.
22 Phyllis Kronenberg, 2351 E. Pole Road: On the Citizen's Advisory Committee
23 dealing with the mineral resources extraction. She thanked the Council for coming through
24 with mineral resource land designations. She hoped the Council will continue to hang in
25 for the upcoming regulation that are now in the Planning Commission. She read a letter
26 from Cynthia Dahlstrom who was unable to attend: she said she was appalled at the Tyler
27 action on the Cowden Gravel Pit by violating the regulations. She said the time the
28 committees spent on the regulations has been thrown out by both Cowden and Tyler.
29 Dahlstrom went on to say that Cowden needs to fill the pit with fertile soil, plant it and
30 make an apology to the neighbors. Kronenberg said she hoped the Council would support
31 an investigation into this.
32 HEARINGS
33 1. ORDINANCE REGARDING PLACING STOP SIGNS ON TYEE DRIVE
34 (AB92 -293)
35 The public hearing was opened. Hearing no comment, the hearing was closed.
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IMHOF MOVED THIS ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED.
2 1 The motion carried unanimously.
3 2. ORDINANCE REGARDING THE MATTER OF PLACING STOP SIGNS
4 ON VARIOUS ROADS IN THE PLAT OF TWEED TWENTY (AB92 -294)
5 The public hearing was opened. Hearing no comment, the hearing was closed.
6 IMHOF MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
7 Laidlaw asked the County Engineer, Ed Henken, about this issue. He explained that
8 increased density had prompted the need for these signs.
9 The motion was carried unanimously.
10 3. ORDINANCE. ORDERING THE CLOSURE OF SAXON ROAD,
11 COUNTY ROAD #566 BEYOND THE SKOOKUM CREEK BRIDGE
12 (AB92 -295)
13 The public hearing was opened.
14 Darren Williams, 1033 Williams Road: He said he was opposed to the closure of
15 this road. He said there is a strong desire in this county to restrict the use of off -road
16 vehicles and they are now confined to smaller and smaller areas. The road is in poor repair
17 but it is the fault of the County for not maintaining it. He said there are things that could
18 be done to maintain access on that road. The answer is to provide recreational facilities for
19 people who choose to use off -road vehicles. He urged the Council to make some efforts to
20 keep the Saxon Road open.
21 Greg Dunfey, Salmon Resources for the Lummi Nation: The request to close this
22 road was not made lightly, and the ' dry conditions have exacerbated a bad situation. The
23 road is in bad repair, and there have been violations of salmon hatcheries.
24 Virginia Naef, Deming: Strongly in favor of the road closure. She said there is a
25 negative impact of the vehicles on the wildlife corridor and they cause problems of servicing
26 the area by the fire district. She read a letter from a man who travelled the area many
27 years ago mentioning the (millions of) salmon that were in the river. Naef said there is a
28 great deal of elk poaching in this area. She is a member of the Acme Fire Department and
29 it is frequently called out because of alcohol use, etc.
30 Tony Idczak, 6300 Saxon Road: He said where the road turns to gravel, people seem
31 to lose their common sense. Illegal fires, camping, removal of trees, firearm use and lack
32 of law enforcement are some of his concerns. He said he worries about his wife and two
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1 small children when there are drunken strangers in the area and he has to be away.
2 Dave Chamberlain, Campbell Group who manage the John Hancock Lands: He said
3 this has been a long - standing problem. This is dangerous road which is a liability to the
4 County in terms of accidents or fires. The right -of -way was established to provide ingress,
5 egress and utilities but it is now used as an unregulated conduit for whatever conduct people
6 want to engage in such as beer parties, four wheeling, two wheeling, etc. The right of way
7 needs to be maintained and policed if it is to remain open. He has proxies from Bloedel,
8 Crown Pacific; and Department of Wildlife to encourage this closure.
9 Fred Miller, 3229 North Shore: He noted the problems on the end of North Shore
10 Road. He said the ORV folks have abused the area for a long time but the length of time
11 does not mean it becomes a right. He said a gate on North Shore Road works and he
12 suggests a strong gate be built if this road is closed.
13 Doris Prather, 3023 Valley Highway: She quoted the Comp Plan noting the county
14 needs to promote the wildlife in the area. She said a permanent gate has been put on the
15 Skagit County end of the Hamilton Road into the Crown Pacific Wilderness Area.
16 Lorie Thompson, Deerborn Road, Blaine: Opposes the closure. She is an off -road
17 rider and said there are no areas open to people who enjoy this form of recreation. She
18 said there should be areas set aside for this purpose.
19 Dick Olson, DNR, Sedro Woolley: He said it was unfortunate the ORV park was
20 not allowed years ago as this would not be the problem it is today. He said the land is trust
21 land not state land. He urges the Council to close the road.
22 Natalie Waltham, Acme: Opposed to the closure of Saxon Road. She said a lot of
23 what she has heard here is exaggerated. She said this road is beyond the fish hatcheries so
24 that vandalizing would not be an issue. She said the road does need some maintenance.
25 Steve Westberg, : Most of the camping areas are before the bridge. He said a gate
26 wide enough only for bikes, horses or foot traffic would eliminate a lot of the problems. He
27 hopes the Council will consider this option.
28 Dick Skeers, Area resident: He said he would like to see some options investigated
29 before a blanket closure.
30 Mark Schuler, Dept of Fisheries: He would like to see the road closed because the
31 four wheelers drive through the rivers. He said he agrees that it was a shame the Sumas
32 project was not passed as it would have eliminated this problem.
33 Henderson asked Schuler if a partial closure would work; Mr. Schuler said he would
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1 like to see both 4- wheelers and dirt bikes kept out but sees no problem with hikers,
2 bicyclists.
3 The public hearing closed.
4 BRENNER MOVED THIS ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED.
5 BRENNER MOVED TO AMEND BY ADDING AT THE END OF LINE 29
6 ...BEYOND SKOOKUM CREEK ' 3'T3I1` SUBJECT...
7 Items discussed were: need for off -road facilities; gate monitoring.
8 Henderson; Laidlaw; Brennen; Chamberlain; Harris.
9 1 The amendment was approved unanimously.
10 Laidlaw said the Council needs to address the needs of the ORV people but a county
11 right -of way does not necessarily mean people can do what they want on it.
12 Vander Yacht said he reluctantly would have to support the adoption of the
13 ordinance.
14 The motion to adopt the ordinance carried unanimously.
15 WARNER MOVED TO RECONSIDER THIS ISSUE AS IT WAS NOTED THE
16 OWNERS OF THE LAND IN THE AREA WOULD BE IN VIOLATION IF THEY
17 DROVE ON TO THEIR OWN LAND.
18 The motion was approved unanimously.
19 LAIDLAW MOVED TO CHANGE LINE 30 "TO AUTHORIZED VEHICLE."
20 BRENNER MOVED TO AMEND TO PROHIBIT ALCOHOL.
21 After discussion, Brenner withdrew her motion.
22 The amended ordinance was unanimously adopted.
23 HENDERSON MOVED TO HAVE THE CHAIR REQUEST FROM THE PARKS
24 DEPARTMENT A LIST OF AREAS WHERE OFF -ROAD VEHICLES ARE
25 ALLOWED.
26 This motion was unanimously approved.
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OTHER ITEMS
2 1. DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENTS
3 CURRENTLY IN THE DIS BUILDING (AB92 -305)
4 Warner explained this issue. He noted the Laidlaw request to have the
5 administration study the possibility to add to the Central Shops.
6 Henderson asked if the DIS lease could be renegotiated.
7 Sutberry said that there was this possibility but the dollar amount might be
8 detrimental to the county's interests.
9 LAIDLAW MOVED TO REQUEST ADMINISTRATION TO REPORT, AT ITS
10 CONVENIENCE, ON ALTERNATE COUNTY -OWNED SITES (SUCH AS CENTRAL
11 SHOPS, FORMER B &C BUILDING ON LOTTIE STREET, THE ANNEX, ETC.)
12 DISCUSSING SPACE, COST OF RENOVATION,. USEFULNESS FOR PROGRAMS
13 CURRENTLY IN DIS, AND TIME FRAME. EXPLORATION OF EXERCISING THE
14 OPTION ON DIS BUILDING FOR SHORT TIME FRAME AND REQUEST
15 ADMINISTRATION TO AGRESSIVELY PURSUE LEASING POTENTIAL OF
16 NORBELL. ANY ALTERNATE PROPOSALS OF COUNTY -OWNED FACILITIES
17 SHOULD BE FACTUALLY PRESENTED, WITHOUT AN EFFORT TO FAVOR ANY
18 ONE PROJECT.
19.
20 Sutberry said the Treasurer would probably be moving in November 1993.
21 Henderson said he was concerned about not putting some money into NorBell to
22 protect it for other uses. Laidlaw said $25,000 was allocated for a facilities study last fall
23 with the promise of another $25,000 this year; that money has not been used for that
24 purpose. Henderson spoke in favor of using the NorBell facility.
25 Imhof spoke against the motion; he wants to keep B &C, Engineering and Planning
26 in one area.
27 The motion carried 4 -3 with Vander Yacht, Imhof and Warner opposed.
28 2. REVIEW OF REPORT ON GRAVEL MORATORIUM (AB92 -311)
29 Warner explained the discussion is being delayed until Executive Shirley Van Zanten
30 is present. Warner said Van Zanten was very upset with this and wants a full investigation.
31 Harris said the Planning Commission had stated in its deliberations regarding this issue that
32 enforcement is an important issue. Laidlaw showed how the Council has made budgetary
A supplementals of over $300,000 outside of regular budget amount to Buildings & Codes for
34 permit tracking'and enforcement.
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1 3. PETITION FOR VACATION OF JOANS LANE, FILED BY ERNEST
2 PEARSON, ET AL (AB92 -229)
3 Ed Henken, County Engineer, stated he felt that 60 cents a foot was a valid figure.
4 The motion carried unanimously.
5 4. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LYNDEN - NOOKSACK VALLEY COMP
6 PLAN AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FROM GENERAL
7 COMMERCIAL TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL TWO PER ACRE FOR
8 APPROX. 10 ACRES AND FROM RR2 TO GC FOR APPROX. 2 1/2
9 ACRES ON BOTH SIDES OF GUIDE MERIDIAN, SOUTH OF WISER
10 LAKE AND NORTH OF BARTLETT ROAD (AB92 -288)
11 Henderson reported for P &D and said it came forward on a 2 -1 vote.
12 Harris explained the minority position saying the Council put a moratorium on the
13 issue and this caused a lot of interest. He said there is a problem of strip development in
14 this sensitive area. He said the recommendation was that the whole area be rezoned R2A.
15 Henderson and Vander Yacht spoke in favor of the Planning & Development
16 Committee recommendations. Brenner also is in favor but said we cannot make .a
17 neighborhood out of the Guide because it is already strip developed.
18 HENDERSON MOVED THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED.
19 After discussion, Henderson withdrew his motion.
20 It was decided to hold this until August 11 when the signatures will be on the
21 contracts.
22 Taylor then brought forward an emergency ordinance as follows:
23 ORDINANCE EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON COMMERCIAL
24 DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN WISER LAKE AND BARTLETT ROAD AND
25 ADJACENT LAND, AND DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS (AB92 -288a)
26 HENDERSON MOVED THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED.
27 WARNER MOVED THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT BETWEEN LINES 19
28 AND 20: "WHEREAS, AS SOON AS ALL PARTIES HAVE SIGNED THE
29 CONCOMITANT CONTRACTS, IT IS THE COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO ADOPT THE
30 UNDERLYING ORDINANCE."
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1 Hams again asked for a hearing.
2 The amendment carried 6 -1 with Harris against.
3 The motion to adopt the emergency ordinance carried 6 -1 with Harris against.
4 5. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY
5 ZONING MAP (AB92 -289)
6 6. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY
7 CODE, CHAPTERS 20.42, 20.43, 20.80.272, 20.80.273, AND CREATING A
8 NEW CHAPTER 14.04 (AB92 -290)
9 7. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY
10 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN FOR THE LAKE WHATCOM,
11 CHUCKANUT -LAKE SANUSH, LYNDEN - NOOKSACK VALLEY,
12 FOOTHILLS, AND LUMMI ISLAND SUBAREA TO MAKE
13 CONSISTENT WITH LANGUAGE ADOPTED FOR THE SOUTH FORK
14 VALLEY SUBAREA (AB92 -291)
15 Items 5,6, and 7 were held in committee.
16 8. ORDINANCE CORRECTING A SCRIVENER'S ERROR IN TITLE 20,
17 THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING CODE RELATED TO
18 PARCEL SIZES IN THE AGRICULTURAL, DISTRICT (AB92 -304)
19 Henderson reported for Planning & Development but did not forward a
20 recommendation.
21 There was discussion about whether the change was a "scrivener's error."
22 Randy Watts, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor, said a scrivener's error does not change
23 the intent.
24 WARNER MOVED THE COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE HISTORICAL
25 INTERPRETATION OF THAT SECTION ON LINE 26 AND 27.
26 Warner withdrew his motion.
27 There was no further action on this ordinance.
28 9. HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING SOUTH
29 HILLS, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION (PUD1 -90
30 AND LS17 -90) (AB92 -309)
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1 Ed Good, Hearing Examiner, explained the issue.
2 .Items discussed were: current zoning; significant project impacting that area such as
3 fire protection, traffic, pedestrian pathways.
4 Comments were made by: Warner; Henderson.
5 Henderson said he would like to have a public hearing.
6 Laidlaw noted the numerous hoops this had already gone through. Warner said a
7 planned unit development is so much better than piecemeal development.
8 IMHOF MOVED TO APPROVE THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WITH
9 CONDITIONS.
10 Hams said he would like to remand it back to the Hearing Examiner.
11 Henderson favored having the Council hear the issue.
12 Brenner suggested postponing the decision.
13 Pat Jones, Jones Engineering, representing the proponent: In response to a question
14 by Laidlaw, Jones said the developer was required to provide conditions above and beyond
15 the original requirements that added additional money and time.
16 The motion carried 5 -2 with Harris and Henderson opposed.
17 10. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ADA (AMERICANS WITH
18 DISABILITIES ACT) GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE AND COMPLIANCE
19 ACT (AB92 -292)
20 Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended adoption.
21 SHE SO MOVED.
22 The motion carried unanimously.
23 11. ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 5.48 OF THE WHATCOM
24 COUNTY CODE REGARDING PRIVATE SECURITY BUSINESSES
25 (AB92 -286()
26 Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended adoption.
27 SHE SO MOVED.
28 The motion was carried unanimously.
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1 12. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR CERTAIN
2 ITEMS PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE (AB92 -273)
3 Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended adoption.
4 SHE SO MOVED.
5 The motion carried unanimously.
6 13. RESOLUTION SETTING THE HEARING AND NOTICE OF HEARING
7 ON SALE OF COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY, REQUEST NO. 73
8 (AB92 -316)
9 Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended approval.
10 SHE SO MOVED
11 The motion was carried unanimously.
12 14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM
13 WASHINGTON STATE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR
14 RECREATION (CHUCKANUT MOUNTAIN ACQUISITION) (AB92 -317)
15 Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended approval of applying for this grant.
16 SHE SO MOVED.
17 The motion carried unanimously.
18 15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM
19 THE WASHINGTON STATE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR
20 OUTDOOR RECREATION (SUNSET FARM ACQUISITION) (AB92 -318)
21 Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended approval of applying for this grant.
22 SHE SO MOVED.
23 The motion carried unanimously.
24 INTRODUCTION
25 1. ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH INTERIM ZONING REGULATIONS IN
26 THE LAKE WHATCOM WATERSHED (AB92 -310) (HEARING TO BE
27 SCHEDULED)
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1 2. ORDINANCE TO ANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTIES NEAR KENDALL
2 FIRE STATION INTO THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 14
3 (AB92 -200G) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED)
4 3. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
5 NO. 1 FUND (AB92 -319) (REFERRAL TO FINANCE)
6 4. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER
7 15.20 AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE 1991 EDITION OF THE
8 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE PERMANENT RULES 91 -16 -117, 1991
9 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB
10 CODE AND CERTAIN APPENDICES THERETO EXCEPT AS HEREIN
11 MODIFIED (AB92 -320) (REFERRAL TO FINANCE)
12 5. ORDINANCE AMENDING . WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER
13 15.04 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, THE 1991 EDITION OF THE
14 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, PERMANENT RULES 91 -20 -175 AND
15 CERTAIN APPENDICES AND STANDARDS THERETO, EXCEPT AS
16 HEREIN MODIFIED, THE UNIFORM HOUSING. CODE, THE
17 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
18 BUILDINGS AND CERTAIN OTHER STANDARDS ADOPTED BY THE
19 STATE (AB92 -321) (REFERRAL TO FINANCE)
20 6. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE
21 CHAPTER 15.16, THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND ADOPTING BY
22 REFERENCE THE 1991 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE
23 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1991 EDITION OF THE
24 UNIFORM FIRE CODE, PERMANENT RULES 91 -16 -115 AS AMENDED
25 AND APPENDICES THERETO PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
26 CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS AND THE WESTERN FIRE
27 CHIEFS -ASSOCIATION, EXCEPT AS MODIFIED HEREIN, AND
28 REPEALING WHATCOM COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 89-75 (AB92 -322)
29 (REFERRAL TO FINANCE)
30 7. ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
31 THE INSTALLATION OF MOBILE HOMES ON BUILDING SITES,
32 ESTABLISHING AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR THE
33 ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION
34 THEREOF (AB92 -323) (REFERRAL TO FINANCE)
35 8. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER
36 15.08 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1991 EDITION OF THE
37 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE PERMANENT RULES 91 -16 -114 AND
38 CERTAIN APPENDICES THERETO, EXCEPT AS HEREIN MODIFIED
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1 (AB92 -324) (REFERRAL TO FINANCE)
2 9. RESOLUTION TO SELL TAX TITLE PROPERTY, REQUEST NO. 73
3 (AB92 -325) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED)
4 Items 1 -9 were introduced and will be forwarded for the appropriate action.
5 Committee assignment for items 4,5,7, & 8 will be changed from Finance to Planning
6 & Development. Item 6 will be scheduled for a hearing.
7 REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
8 Update on land exchange: Henderson said two representatives from DNR spoke at
9 the P &D Committee on this issue and it is progressing well. There is a public information
10 meeting in the Rome Grange this Thursday, 5 -8 p.m. and a hearing in Arntzen Hall on
11 August 4 at 7 p.m.
12 County -wide addressing: HENDERSON MOVED TO ASK THE CHAIR TO
13 REQUEST THE ADMINISTRATION TO FORM A CITZEN'S ADVISORY
14 COMMITTEE SUBJECT TO THE COUNCIL'S CONFIRMATION TO REVIEW THE
15 COUNTY -WIDE ADDRESSING ISSUE.
16 The motion carried unanimously.
17 Flood Tour: Imhof said he & Laidlaw enjoyed an informative tour by Ed Henken.
18 Salmon Barbeque: Imhof said the proposed barbeque has been called off.
19 Water District 10 sewer expansion decision: Warner said Water District 10 has asked
20 for a remand to the Hearing Examiner; this will be put on the agenda for August 4th.
21 Change in committee assignments: Laidlaw said there would be a change in
22 committee assignments of some of the items (4,5,7,and 8) being introduced on tonight's
23 agenda. Item 6 will be scheduled for a hearing.
24 Criminal Justice Committee: Laidlaw said they are continuing to work to preserve
25 the funding including city /county revenue sharing.
26 Surface Mining Legislation: The Association of Counties is continuing to work with
27 the State legislature on surface mining issues.
28 Incinerator: Brenner said she would like a letter to go to the people issuing the
9 permits. There was consensus this should be done.
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1 Bob Woods, Budget & Program Analyst stated the following: He will be on vacation
2 the first two weeks of September; the DIS lease at Cordata says there is an option to re-
3 lease for two years at market rates; he attended a Novel computer conference yesterday and
4 will be busy getting the network working soon; he said he did not state names or numbers
5 in his memo regarding permit enforcement; he also made a correction to say Goldthorpe
6 made a statement at the meeting on the 22nd of April not the 16th. It was noted that
7 additional information should go to Bob Woods; he will do a cursory report and send to the
8 Executive.
9 The meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m.
10
11 ATTEST:
12
13 Bar ara Maher, Deputy
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Daniel M. Warner, Chair
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