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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 23, 1991
a The meeting was called to order by Council Chairman Dan Warner in the Council
s Chambers at 1000 N. Forest Street at about 7:10 p.m.
6 Also Present: Absent:
7 Emily Jackson Marge Laidlaw
8 Don Hansey
9 Dennis Vander Yacht
10 Mary Vanderpol
11 Bob Imhof
12 ANNOUNCEMENTS: Bond Issuance (AB91 -271): The ordinance authorizing bond
13 issuance will be first on the agenda.
14 Property Swap (AB91 -249): During executive session at 6:30, the Council decided
15 there was no reason to discuss this during a closed session and it will be discussed openly
16 (see "Executive's Report").
17 Suggestion Program (AB91 -024): Three employees were honored with a Whatcom
18 County mug for offering good suggestions during the past year: Treasurer Barb Cory, Brad
19 Bennett of Public Works, and Council Clerk Ramona Reeves.
20 READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 28, JUNE 4, JUNE 11, JUNE
21 25 AND JULY 9, 1991 MEETINGS: The minutes were approved as presented. 7:12 p.m.
22 8. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF BONDS FOR COURTHOUSE
23 ADDITION (AB91 -271)
24 Topics included: Bond rating process; interest rates available; sale of bonds; the
25 purchase offer and new version of the ordinance (on file).
26 The item was discussed by: Vanderpol, Treasurer Barb Cory, Bob Yeasting of
27 Yeasting and Hughes Associates, Dick Kennedy of Seattle Northwest Securities, Seattle
2s attorney Cynthia Weed, Warner, Hansey.
29 VANDERPOL MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
30 Motion carved unanimously. Haney abstained to avoid any potential appearance of
31 conflict since he is a registered broker. 7:35 p.m.
32 EXECUTIVE ITEMS
33 1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR MICROGRAPHICS SERVICES FOR
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1 OVERSIZE DOCUMENTS TO THE LOW BIDDER, MICROGRAPHIC SYSTEMS,
INC., FOR A TOTAL COST OF $34,397.23 INCLUDING ONE ADDITIONAL SILVER
s COPY AND SALES TAX (AB91 -293)
a Comments were made by Van Zanten, Vanderpol.
s VANDERPOL MOVED TO AWARD THE BID AS RECOMMENDED.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 2. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO PURCHASE VACCINES FROM THE
s YAKIMA HEALTH DISTRICT, EST. COST $34,000 PLUS SHIPPING AND INSUR-
9 ANCE (AB91 -294)
io Comments were made by Van Zanten, Vanderpol.
ii VANDERPOL MOVED TO PERMIT THE PURCHASE.
u Motion carried unanimously.
13 3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT FOR
is ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES WITH THE BELLINGHAM- WHATCOM COUNTY
u HUMANE SOCIETY TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF LICENSING FEES
(AB91 -295)
17 Topics Included: This is an amendment to the five -year contract in effect; the
is Humane Society will divide surplus revenues (beyond operating costs) from the licensing
19 program between the shelter and the County; existing cost break for owners of owners of
20 multiple dogs.
ai Comments were made by: Van Zanten, Vanderpol, Vander Yacht, Jackson.
22 VANDERPOL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
sa 4. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION /RESOLUTION OF ESTABLISHMENT
as FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF BIRCH BAY - LYNDEN FROM MILE POST 3.04
26 TO MILE POST 4.98 TO THE LOW BIDDER, ASSOCIATED SAND AND GRAVEL
27 CO., INC., FOR $756,257.20 INCLUDING TAX (AB91 -296)
28 Topics included: Background information on low bid and project; funding by gas tax.
29 Comments were made by: Van Zanten, Vanderpol, Warner.
30 VANDERPOL MOVED TO AWARD THE BID AS RECOMMENDED AND TO
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1 ADOPT THE INITIATING RESOLUTION.
2 Motion carried unanimously.
3 5. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION /RESOLUTION OF ESTABLISHMENT
a FOR THE STRUCTURAL OVERLAY OF HANNEGAN ROAD, COUNTY ROAD
s PROJECT 99207 TO THE LOW BIDDER, WELDER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN
6 THE AMOUNT OF $438,954.00 INCLUDING TAXES (AB91 -297)
7 Topics included: Background information on low bid and project; funding by the state
s for road maintenance.
9 Comments were made by: Van Zanten, Vanderpol, Warner.
10 VANDERPOL MOVED TO AWARD THE BID AS RECOMMENDED AND TO
11 ADOPT THE INITIATING RESOLUTION.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13 6. REQUEST TO ADD STAFF POSITION IN COMBINED TREATMENT
14 SERVICES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES (AB91 -298)
u Topics included: Information about the grant money being used for this project.
16 Comments were made by: Van Zanten, Vanderpol.
n VANDERPOL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE ADDED STAFF PERSON,
18 WITH THE PROVISION THAT THE POSITION WILL EXIST ONLY SO LONG AS
19 THAT GRANT MONEY IS AVAILABLE TO FUND IT.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
22 FIRST AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITIES IN THE COUNTY TO
23 PROVIDE FOR INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (AB91 -299)
24 Topics included: How this fits in with the County's overall plans for solid waste
25 management; background on the interlocal agreement; the flow control ordinance and
26 related surcharge.
27 Comments were made by: Van Zanten.
2s IMHOF MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO THE
29 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT.
30 Imhof noted that the title needs to be changed from mandatory collection to
31 universal in several places; this was accepted by the Council as a clerical amendment.
Minutes, 7/23/91, Page 3
1 Motion carried unanimously.
z 8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS: (AB91 -300)
3 The following appointments were recommended by the Executive:
a -Park and Recreation Board: Reappointment of Jon Soine to a second full, four -year
s term on the park and recreation board to run from 7/1/91 to 6/30/95.
6 - Northwest Senior Services Board: Reappointment of Yvonne Donelson to another
7 three -year term on the Northwest Senior Services Board to run from 7/1/91 to 6/30/94; and
s reappointment of Joe Van Ry to another three -year term on the Northwest Senior Services
9 Board to run form 7/1/91 to 6/30/94.
io -North Sound Regional Support Network Advisory Board: Appointment of James H.
ii McRandle to a new three -year term to run from 1/1/91 to 12/31/93, replacing Mary Ellen
iz Shields; appointment of Linda Nelson to replace Larry Taylor who resigned. Her term is
13 effective immediately and runs to 12/31/92; appointment of Patricia Woodall to replace
14 Jodelle McBee who is unable to attend regional meetings. Term is effective immediately
is and runs to 12/31/91.
16 HANSEY MOVED TO MAKE THE APPOINTMENTS AS RECOMMENDED.
17 Motion carried unanimously.
18 9. EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
19 Property Swap: Topics discussed: Trillium Corp. owns some property in the areas of
20 Chuckanut Drive and above Lake Whatcom near Smith Creek, and has expressed interest
zi in swapping them for county -owned lands; initial exploration by County staff is done; Rand
22 Jack and the State Land for Public Trust have offered to serve as negotiators; further
23 investigation will cost some money, Council will need to approve of an amount when it is
24 determined.
as Comments were made by Van Zanten and Jackson.
26 VANDERPOL MOVED TO GIVE COUNCIL'S CONSENT TO THE INVESTIGA-
27 TION INTO THE POSSIBLE PROPERTY SWAP WITH THE TRILLIUM CORP.
as Motion carried unanimously.
29 Fire District Concerns: (AB91 -200) Topics discussed: Areas within the County are
30 not served by fire protection districts, which creates liability problems and safety concerns;
31 representatives of fire districts and County staffers would like to discuss the situation with
32 Council's Planning and Development Committee meeting; Skagit County has an ordinance
33 relevant to this that the Council may want to adopt.
34 There was no motion or vote, but it was agreed that this item be scheduled for a
35 Planning and Development Committee meeting sometime in September or beyond.
Minutes, 7/23/91, Page 4
1 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION BY ROSE BOWMAN, ADMINISTRATOR FOR REGION 3, STATE
3 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING
a ADULT SERVICES (AB91 -278)
s Bowman, Kathy Sherin of the Mount Vernon office, and Janet Scanga of the
6 Bellingham Office spoke briefly about the purpose of this agency, trends in services being
7 offered and needed, and the facilities available within Whatcom County. A brochure (on
a file) details the services available from this agency.
9 OPEN SESSION 8:15 p.m.
10 Frank Winslow, Alzheimer's Society: Members of the Senior Services Advisory
11 Council have served too long. Yvonne Donelson has served nine years, for example.
12 Creates a static condition where policy does not change. Alzheimer's spokespersons do not
13 get an adequate voice into policy decisions. Comments were made by: Hansey, Jackson and
14 Warner.
is The Clerk was asked to request the Executive to review the terms of people serving.
16 Warner said he would pursue the matter.
17 Jay Taber, 1212 Rayburn Street: Regarding the Whatcom Connector public meeting
18 that took place the previous evening. Outraged at the lack of public process connected with
19 this study. Requested the Council to not pay Reid Middelton because they have not
20 performed the terms of the contract with the County.
21 Fred Miller, 3229 North Shore Road: Also spoke about the study, the need to slow
22 it down in order to more carefully address water quality concerns. The consultants have
23 been uncooperative and not open minded. A Lake Whatcom Watershed management plan
24 is needed.
25 Sherilyn Wells, Chair, Friends of Lake Whatcom: Quoted a portion of Ordinance 82-
26 56; residential development should be contingent on a safe and adequate water supply; the
27 limitations placed upon the proposed route of the connector by the County's own existing
28 planning documents, and the emphasis on the protection of water quality; provided some
29 charts showing the types of things that can be found in urban runoff (AB90 -319); road
30 maintenance and related chemical treatment problems; urged the Council to take action to
31 rank Lake Whatcom as a priority watershed under WAC 400.12. Warner commented.
32 Barbara Brenner, 5617 Northwest Road: Thanks for proceeding with the medical
33 waste appeal by Browning - Ferris Industries, in spite of threats by that company that the
34 County would be saddled with the company's legal fees. The Court rejected the possibility.
35 HEARINGS
36 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 89 -103, AND ORDINANCE
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1 ESTABLISHING WHATCOM COUNTY FERRY RATES (AB91 -268)
2 No one testified at the hearing, and it was closed.
s Comments were made by: Warner, Imhof.
a Topics discussed included: Rates, additional personnel needed for ferry service.
s IMHOF MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 2. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON CEMENT PLANT ROAD,
9 A PORTION OF MARINE DRIVE, IMHOF ROAD, STORR ROAD, BAY ROAD AND
9 KICKERVU -LE ROAD (AB91 -259)
10 No one testified at the hearing, and it was closed.
ii Comments were made by: Imhof, Warner.
12 IMHOF MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
is 3. ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS ON STRAWBERRY POINT ROAD
u AND CORONADO AVENUE OFF LAKE WHATCOM BOULEVARD (AB91 -260)
16 There was no testimony; the hearing was closed and there was no comment.
n IMHOF MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.
is Motion carried unanimously.
19 4. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON FIVE ROADS WITHIN THE
20 BOUNDARIES OF THE LUMMI INDIAN RESERVATION (AB91 -261)
21 There was no testimony; the hearing was closed and there was no comment.
22 IMHOF MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 5. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING OR REDUCING SPEED LIMITS ON SEVEN
25 ROADS IN THE LAKE SAMISH VICINITY (AB91 -262)
26 No one testified at the hearing, and it was closed.
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i IMHOF MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
z Motion carried unanimously with Hansey out of the room.
3 6. ORDINANCE PLACING SPEED LIMITS ON MURRAY ROAD, WEIDKAMP
4 ROAD AND NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD (AB91 -263)
s No one testified at the hearing, and it was closed.
6 IMHOF MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
7 Motion carried unanimously with Hansey out of the room.
8 7. ORDINANCE PLACING STOP SIGNS ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS - FOX
9 ROAD, KALE LANE AND CANTERBURY LANE (AB91 -264)
io No one testified at the hearing and it was closed.
ii IMHOF MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13 8. ORDINANCE PLACING STOP SIGNS ON DRAYTON HARBOR RD. (AB91 -265)
AND
u 9. 'ORDINANCE CLOSING DRAYTON HARBOR ROAD TO THROUGH TRAFFIC
16 (AB91 -266)
17 Items 8 and 9 were taken together. Topics discussed included: People would like
is clarification of what the closure would mean; don't want the brand new Drayton Harbor
19 Road built by the city to dead end; the road already has been closed by the County;
20 speeders; traffic volume; public notice; proximity of homes to the roadway; Drayton Harbor
21 Road is being used as primary access to Semiahmoo; the need for enforcement of
22 speed /weight limits; statements opposed to /in favor of road closure; widening the road (for
23 and against); emergency access; for and against the road closure in general; stop signs as a
24 method of slowing traffic are not a good idea; only one mile difference if traffic is routed
25 away from Drayton Harbor Rd.; there were at least 11 people who called the Council Office
26 today regarding this item.
27 The following people testified at the hearing: Georgia Gardner, Blaine City Council;
28 Roger Beck, general manager of Semiahmoo Company; Steve DeBolt; Pam Moore of the
29 Blaine Planning Commission; Fred Amundson, 5641 Sanderling Way, Blaine (the
30 Semiahmoo peninsula- about 14 others present with him); Helen Harmon, 4985 Drayton
31 Harbor Rd.; Muriel Terry, 5199 Drayton Harbor Rd.; Pete Terry 5238 Drayton Harbor Rd.
32 Additional comments were made by: Warner, Imhof, Jackson.
33 The hearing was continued to the August 6 meeting, and scheduled for consideration
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i by the Public Services and Solid Waste Committee August 13. The Clerk was asked to
notify Gardner and other interested parties of the dates.
s The Council took a ten - minute break at 9:30 p.m.
4 10. PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF MARINE DRIVE, 40 FEET
s ABUTTING LOTS 1 -6, BLOCK 5, AND LOTS 1 -5, BLOCK 8 AND LOTS 1 -3, BLOCK
6 7 OF PATON BIRCH POINT PLAT, FILED BY RON AND JOAN DIXON (AB91 -190)
7 (CONTINUED FROM 7/9) 9:40 p.m.
s Topics discussed included: Objections by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gregory have been
9 withdrawn; revised value provided by Engineer.
10 The only testimony at the hearing was from Ed Henken, Engineer, who distributed
ii a memo (on file). The hearing was closed.
iz IMHOF MOVED TO VACATE THE ROAD AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
is ENGINEER.
14 Motion carried unanimously.
u OTHER ITEMS (COUNCIL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
16 (ITEMS 14 SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC SERVICES & SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE)
17 1. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGE -
18 MENT PLAN (AB91 -255) (THIS ITEM WAS KEPT IN COMMITTEE 7/9)
19 Comments were made by: Warner.
20 IMHOF MOVED APPROVAL.
ai Motion carried unanimously.
M 2. RESOLUTION SETTING A HEARING ON THE PROPOSED EXCISE TAX ON
23 THE RETAIL SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL IN THE POINT ROBERTS
24 TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT (AB91 -217B)
25 There was no discussion.
26 IMHOF MOVED APPROVAL.
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 3. ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH RULES AND REGULATIONS COUNTY-
Minutes, 7/23/91, Page 8
i WIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FUEL STORAGE TANKS AND ESTABLISH -
ING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND
s INSPECTIONS (AB91 -238) (REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 7/9 FOLLOWING
a HEARING CLOSURE)
s Comments were made by Imhof.
6 IMHOF MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
s 4. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. 90-95, SOLID WASTE SERVICE LEVELS (AB91-
9 267)
io Comments were made by Imhof Solid Waste Manager Bob Jurica, Jackson.
ii IMHOF MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE, WITH THE TECHNICAL
12 CORRECTIONS INDICATED BY JURICA AT THE COMMITTEE MEETING.
is Motion carried unanimously.
is (ITEMS 5 -8 SCHEDULED FOR FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE)
5. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH A
16 DATABASE OF WHATCOM COUNTY BUSINESSES (AB91 -247) (THIS ITEM WAS
17 KEPT IN COMMITTEE 7/9)
is Comments were made by: Vanderpol
19 VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL,
20 VANDERPOL MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS DISCUSSED IN
21 THE COMMITTEE MEETING.
22 Motion to amend carried.
23 Motion to approve the amended resolution carried unanimously.
24 6. ORDINANCE RENAMING THE MENTAL HEALTH REVOLVING FUND AND
25 EXTENDING EXPIRATION DATE FOR FUND (AB91 -269)
26 No comments were made.
27 VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL,
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i Motion carried unanimously.
a 7. ORDINANCE AMENDING 1991 BUDGET AUTHORIZING REPAIRS TO THE
s NOOKSACK RIVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (AB91 -270)
a Comments were made by: Imhof, Warner.
s VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 (ITEM 9 SCHEDULED FOR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING)
s 9. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON
9 SV21 -90, FILED BY TIM SULLIVAN (AB91 -221)
io VANDERPOL MOVED 'THAT WE ADOPT THE STAFFS RECOMMENDA-
ii TION OF A 30 -FOOT SETBACK BASED ON LACK OF COMPLETE INFORMATION
is FROM THE HEARING EXAMINER'S PART THAT THE 14 FOOT WIDTH POSSIBLE
13 FOR A BUILDING IS ONLY AT THE WIDEST POINT AND IT GOES FROM THERE
is TO NINE FEET THEREBY BECAUSE OF THE GEOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS AND
15 OTHER REASONS MAKING BUILDING IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT THAT SETBACK,"
16 AND OTHER STAFF SUGGESTIONS INCLUDING THOSE REGARDING EROSION
CONTROL AND ENGINEERED FOUNDATIONS.
is Motion carried with Jackson opposed.
19 Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor Randy Watts was asked to prepare the find -
20 ings /decision
ai (ITEM 10 SCHEDULED FOR PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE)
22 10. RESOLUTION ADOPTING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1991 A -D OPEN
23 SPACE /TIMBER AND OPEN SPACE /OPEN SPACE APPLICATIONS (AB91 -279)
is Topics included: Lots of people dropped out of the open space program when the
as county offered them a window of opportunity to do so.
26 Comments were made by: Jackson
n JACKSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
as Motion carried unanimously.
29 11. DISCUSSION OF POLICY AND PROCEDURES ON RETENTION OF
Minutes, 7/23/91, Page 10
1 OFFICIAL COUNTY RECORDS (AB91 -301)
2 Topics included: Executive has not implemented a county policy on retention, but
3 uses state law; lack of an orderly manner for retrieving documents; need to look at the
a information management section of the charter, make sure it's implemented; policy needs
s to be reviewed so departments are aware of their responsibilities.
6 Comments were made by: Haney, Warner,
7 Warner asked Haney to write a memo with some suggestions and Warner will relay
a that request to the Executive. Haney alluded to a packet of information distributed to the
9 Council that evening (on file). There was consensus.
10 INTRODUCTION (NO ACTION AT THIS TIME)
ii Items 1 -19 were introduced without comment and referred to the appropriate committees.
12 1. RECEIPT OF APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON SV4-
13 91, FILED BY BARTON AND ESTHER WETZEL (AB91 -276) (PLACED ON FILE
is PENDING RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPT)
15 2. RECEIPT OF APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON
16 CU39 -90, FILED BY FRED THIESSEN (AB91 -277) (PLACED ON FILE PENDING
17 RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPT)
is 3. RECEIPT OF PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF WASHINGTON
19 STREET, ALSO KNOWN AS FOREST VIEW DRIVE, FILED BY ENRIE ANDRIFF
20 (AB91 -275) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED ON ENGINEER'S REPORT) (NO
21 COMMITTEE REFERRAL)
22 4. RECEIPT OF PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF LIVINGSTON
23 AVENUE AND STANLEY AVENUE, FILED BY RODNEY JOHNSTON /NORMAN
24 PENNINGTON (AB91 -272) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED ON ENGINEER'S
25 REPORT) (NO COMM=E REFERRAL)
26 5. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW
27 FOR ADDITIONAL USES AND TO MODIFY PROVISIONS REGULATING
Zs DEVELOPMENT IN THE AIRPORT OPERATIONS ZONE DISTRICT (AB91 -280)
29 (PLANNING & DEV.)
30 6. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE
31 RELATED TO USES ALLOWED IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES, PERFORMANCE STAN -
32 DARDS IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES, AND MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
33 REQUIREMENTS (AB91 -281) (PLANNING & DEV.)
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1 7. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND CHERRY POINT -
FERNDALE SUBAREA PLAN FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO URBAN
3 RESIDENTIAIr3 /DU /ACRE FOR A PARCEL OF LAND (RIGHT -OF -WAY) THAT
a WAS OM=D WHEN A PREVIOUS REZONE WAS APPROVED IN 1990 (AB91-
5 282) (PLANNING & DEV.)
6 8. ORDINANCE REVISING THE LYNDEN - NOOKSACK VALLEY
7 SUBAREA PLAN MAP AND ZONING MAP FROM AGRICULTURE TO RURAL 2
a ACRES, ONE DWELLING UNIT PER TWO ACRES FOR APPROXIMATELY 12
9 ACRES OF A 17 -ACRE PARCEL LOCATED EAST OF HANNEGAN ROAD AND
10 SOUTH OF VAN DYK ROAD (AB91 -283) (PLANNING & DEV.)
ii 9. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL FOOTHILLS COMP PLAN
12 MAP AND TEXT FROM RURAL TO COMMERCIAL AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING
13 MAP FROM RURAL 5 ACRE AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO TOURIST
is COMMERCIAL FOR LOT 2, I ENDALL ACRES SHORT PLAT FOR APPROXIMATE -
is LY 5.11 ACRES ON KENDALL ROAD AND MOUNT BAKER HIGHWAY (AB91 -284)
16 (PLANNING & DEV.)
17 (sic) 11. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PARK AND
is RECREATION OPEN SPACE PLAN TO AMEND: LUMMI ISLAND DAY USE /OVER-
19 NIGHT CAMPING AREA USES; AND THE TRAILS SECTION, REGARDING THE
20 SUMAS CONNECTION ROUTE AND THE LYNDEN CONNECTION ROUTE (AB91-
285) (PLANNING & DEV.)
u 12. ORDINANCE REVISING THE LAKE WHATCOM COMP PLAN MAP
23 FROM FORESTRY TO RURAL AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FROM
u FORESTRY TO RURAL-5 -ACRES FOR A 26.5 -ACRE PARCEL ON LAKE LOUISE
zs ROAD (AB91 -286) (PLANNING & DEV.)
26 13. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE POINT ROBERTS SUBAREA COMP
27 PLAN MAP AND THE ZONING MAP FROM URBAN RESERVE AND URBAN
28 RESIDENTIAL-3 PER ACRE TO RESORT COMMERCIAL FOR APPROXIMATELY
29 0.87 ACRES (AB91 -287) (PLANNING & DEV.)
30 14. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE URBAN FRINGE SUBAREA COMP
31 PLAN MAP AND THE ZONING MAP FROM URBAN RESERVE AND UR-4
32 RESPECTIVELY TO URBAN RESERVE MEDIUM AND URM -12 FOR APPROXI-
33 MATELY 30 ACRES AND URM -6 FOR APPROXIMATELY 35 ACRES OF A
34 COMBINATION OF PARCELS TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY 85 ACRES (AB91-
35 288) (PLANNING & DEV.)
36 15. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BIRCH BAY- BLAINE SUBAREA COMP
37 PLAN MAP FROM COMMERCIAL - RESORT TO COMMERCIAL - GENERAL AND
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I THE ZONING MAP FROM RESORT COMMERCIAL TO GEN. COMMERCIAL
SUBJECT TO A CONCOMITANT AGREEMENT FOR AN APPROX. 15 -ACRE
3 PARCEL IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF BIRCH BAY-
4 LYNDEN ROAD AND HARBOR VIEW ROAD (AB91 -289) (PLANNING & DEV.)
s 16. ORDINANCE GRANTING CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE TO
6 TELCOM CABLE TV, INC. (AB91 -290) (PUBLIC SERVICES)
7 17. ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE WHATCOM COUNTY SUPERIOR
s COURT TRUST FUND (AB91 -291) (FINANCE)
9 18. ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE WHATCOM COUNTY DISTRICT
10 COURT SUSPENSE FUND (AB91 -292) (FINANCE)
11 19. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS
12 A PROPOSAL AUTHORIZING THE POINT ROBERTS TRANSPORTATION
13 BENEFIT DISTRICT TO IMPOSE A ONE CENT PER GALLON EXCISE TAX ON
14 THE RETAIL SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL AND SPECIAL FUEL WITHIN
15 THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT (FOR 8/13/91 HEARING) (AB91 -217C)
16 REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS 10 p.m.
17 Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan: (AB91 -189) JACKSON MOVED TO
HAVE THE COUNCILASKTHE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO REPORT BACKTO
19 THE COUNCIL WITH REGARDS TO A TIMELINE AND SCHEDULE FOR THE
20 IMPLEMENTATION OF W-4.1, BY SEPT. 1, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GROWTH
21 MANAGEMENT ACT. She also asked that the Council write a letter to the Puget Sound
zz Water Quality Authority thanking them for allowing local governments to have some
23 measure of control in wetlands regulation. Warner asked Jackson to prepare a letter for
xa his signature.
as Motion carried unanimously.
26 The Firs: (AB90 -445) Committee recommended to give the land contract and
27 recommendations to Watts to determine /examine the legal issues of the contract. Watts
28 should report back to the Council.
29 Airport: (AB91 -056) JACKSON MOVED TO CLARIFY THE FINDINGS AND
30 DECISION ON THE AIRPORT MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT BY CHANGING
31 THE 'RECOMMENDED ACTIONS" SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "THE
32 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL STRONGLY ENCOURAGES THE PORT OF
33 BELLINGHAM TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF TARIFF MODIFICATIONS, OPERA -
34 TIONS CURFEWS AND POLICIES CONSISTENT WITH THE NATIONAL NOISE
35 POLICY AS OUTLINE IN A MEMORANDUM OF MAY 31, 1991, FROM THE PORTS
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1 AVIATION MANAGER TO ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (EXHIBIT A).
THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL FURTHER REQUESTS THAT THE
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s RESTRICT STAGE TWO AIRCRAFT, AND IMPOSE A CURFEW ON STAGE THREE
6 AIRCRAFT BY ACQUIRING APPROVAL OF THE SECRETARY OF THE FEDERAL
7 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION."
s Discussion took place among Warner, Hansey, Jackson, Imhof, Vander Yacht.
v Motion failed with Jackson and Warner in favor.
10 The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
11 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
12 ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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14 Ramona Reeves, Council Clerk Daniel M. Warner, Chairman
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