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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council July 10 1990WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL July 10, 1990 The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers by Council Chairman Don Hansey. Also Present: Absent: Mary Vanderpol None. Dennis Vander Yacht Bob Imhof Emily Jackson Marge Laidlaw Dan Warner Hansey explained the order of business; with the consent of the Council, he moved the hearing on the South Fork development moratorium to the first item under 'Public Hearings." READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 26 MEETING 1 -14 Haney noted that the Clerk requested the presentation of the final paragraph on page 14 be corrected. There was consensus, and the minutes were approved as amended. EXECUTIVE ITEMS 1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR PARTIAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT ROOF REPAIR TO LOWER BIDDER, WESTERN ROOFING COMPANY, INC., FOR $17,679.20 (AB90 -227) 15 -16 Executive Shirley Van Zanten presented the item. Warner reported that Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. WARNER MOVED THAT THE ITEM BE APPROVED. Motion carried. 2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE -YEAR FERRY HULL INSURANCE FOR $18,940 FROM T. W. RICE & CO., INC. (AB90 -228) 17 -18 Van Zanten presented the item. Warner reported that Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. WARNER MOVED THAT THE ITEM BE APPROVED. Imhof asked questions about hull coverage. Van Zanten responded. Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 1 Motion carried. 3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KATHLEEN DWYER, EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST IN JUVENILE DETENTION, FOR $26,670 (AB90 -229) 19 -26 Executive Shirley Van Zanten presented the item. Warner reported that Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. WARNER MOVED THAT THE ITEM BE APPROVED. Motion carried. 4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NORTHWEST INDUSTRIES, ADDING STATE MONEY TO AN EXISTING CONTRACT (RAISING TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $270,889.96) (AB90 -230) 27 -33 Van Zanten presented the item. Warner reported that Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. WARNER MOVED THAT THE ITEM BE APPROVED. Motion carried. 5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES (AMENDING TOTAL CONTRACT TO $79,336.20) (AB90 -231) 34 -40 Van Zanten presented the item. Warner reported that Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. WARNER MOVED THAT THE ITEM BE APPROVED. Motion carried. 6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RITTENHOUSE -ZEMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PERFORM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON G -1 COUNTY YARD (POSSIBLE GRAND TOTAL OF $18,142) (AB90 -232) 41 -47 Van Zanten presented the item. Warner reported that Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. WARNER MOVED THAT THE ITEM BE APPROVED. Laidlaw said although she serves on the Whatcom Transit Authority Board, Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 2 legal counsel said her participation in the vote will not be a conflict of interest. Motion carried. 7. REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: (AB90 -233) 48-49 -NEW APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS A. WALSTROM TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM (UNTIL 12/31/91) - NORTHWEST SENIOR SERVICES BOARD APPOINTMENT: REAPPOINTMENT OF GLEN HAI i,MAN TO A THREE -YEAR TERM; - NORTHWEST SENIOR SERVICES BOARD APPOINTMENT: REAPPOINTMENT OF CATHERINE MAY TO A THREE -YEAR TERM - REAPPOINTMENT OF CHERYL BITI`NER TO A FIRST, FULL, FOUR - YEAR TERM ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Executive Shirley Van Zanten presented the requests for confirmation of her board appointments. Warner reported that Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. WARNER MOVED THAT THE FOUR APPOINTMENTS BE CONFIRMED. Motion carried. 8. EXECUTIVE'S REPORT Road Construction Monthly Report: Van Zanten distributed a packet of information detailing the status of various projects and discussed them briefly. Litter control Program: The Executive distributed paperwork updating the Council on the progress of the program. Landfill Siting Update: In May, the Executive was informed that two of the three final sites for the landfill are located on wetlands. In the initial paperwork wetlands were not listed by the state Department of Ecology as a "fatal flaw" in any sites. Also, she said, the soils found in wetlands generally are those most favored by the state for the location of landfills, she said. For the past few weeks, the Executive has been meeting with Harper and Owes, trying to get a feel for how large the problem is. The second document in the packet she distributed offers options for the Council to consider. Both of the Cherry Point locations are wetlands. The Stewart Mountain location was found to have underground coal mine shafts and a high groundwater table. The Corps of Engineers and others met to discuss the importance of wetlands, but the meeting was inconclusive, she said. Work needs to be redirected: (1) The county could apply for a 404 permit from the Army Corps of Engineers; (2) Select another site as the preferred alternative from the remaining five sites identified in the siting analysis; (3) start the entire process again; (4) terminate the landfill siting process. Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 3 Van Zanten said option one is not desirable, because the preferred site has 20 acres of forested wetlands on them. Items two through four all have their undesirable features. Harper and Owes is gathering information about potential time and cost for each option; it will be presented to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee; the Committee will send a recommendation to the Council. Laidlaw asked the Executive to estimate the time this would take; the Executive said she could not. SPECIAL PRESENTATION AUDITOR SHIRLEY FORSLOF: ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (AB90 -23 0 -51 Laidlaw said Darlene Metcalf, Chief Deputy Auditor, prepared the report, which was distributed to the Council. She brought along a copy of the report from 1968, which was only a few pages long. The 1989 report was about an inch thick, an indication of the more complex information available within. The report takes about six months to prepare, Forslof said. The report is audited, and for 1989 the county received a good rating in terms of complying with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of the complete format and the full disclosure involved, Whatcom County could possibly receive a higher rating in attempting to get bonds. Forslof thanked the Treasurer's Office, the Executive's Office, Purchasing, and her own staff for the work involved in preparing and presenting the report. Warner asked if the reports always had been in compliance with the general accounting principles; Metcalf, who was in the audience, said no. Forslof said it was a recent development. Warner said he was impressed. OPEN SESSION Mike Kaufman, Neighbors Opposing Power Encroachment: He noted signatures had been received in a sufficient amount to place the initiative regarding Puget Power's plans for a power line on the ballot. He said the County has twin 500 power lines running through it with two major substations. The substation at Custer directs power to Intalco. The Bonneville alternative suggests upgrading a small power line that already exists, rather than creating a new corridor. Warner asked if that as Kaufman's favored suggestion. Kaufman said yes; it would be a good way to solve the problem. Unfortunately, the Bonneville alternative still calls for bringing a large amount of power into Bellingham and routing it back to the Cherry Point area. Jackson asked if a Presidential Permit also would be required for the Bonneville alternative; Kaufman said he was not certain. No one else spoke, and open session was closed. HEARINGS AND FINAL CONSIDERATION 7. ORDINANCE IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SOUTH FORK VALLEY (AB90 -203) 76 -77 Warner made a few introductory comments. He said people who live in the Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 4 South Fork area (Acme, Van Zandt) are concerned major development could occur before the comprehensive zoning process is completed for that region. The ordinance would put a moratorium on major development. Warner said he felt a majority of the Council favored the proposal, although there was some opposition. Hansey opened the hearing. Greg Dunby, Fisheries biologist with Lummi Tribe: Brought a letter to the Council; it was addressed to the Executive, and was signed by Samuel Cagey, Chairman of the Lummi Indian business Council. He read the text into the record. Essentially, the Tribe was concerned about the water quality of the South Fork. He spoke in favor of the moratorium, saying the temporary measure would be in keeping with their goals of preservation. He requested the Tribe's fishery department be added to the mailing list for people interested in studying the comprehensive plan. Paul Costello, member and representative of Nooksack Indian Tribe: Spoke in favor of the moratorium. He said the preservation of fish and wildlife is essential to the lifestyles of Tribal members. He spoke of the Tribe's concerns about watershed protection. He read a letter into the record. Virginia Naef: Very concerned about preservation of farmland, wildlife and wetlands. All of these things are incompatible with heavy population density. The vast majority of people who signed the petition very readily did so. Amy Margolis, business woman in South Fork Valley: She said she would like the valley preserved the way it is, in spite of her business interests. When people come to the Everybody's Store, they say they feel refreshed by the scenery. The area should be preserved for everyone in the northwest, she said. Julie Carpenter, 3235 Hillside Road, Deming: Likes the idea of a moratorium. Urged the Council to think of the county as a greenway, a haven for wildlife and recreation. She said people need to take the "critters" into account in designing zones. Water availability should be taken into consideration because water is short in many areas. Margie Dickey: (Did not identify self until end of comments) Her grandparents homesteaded in the valley in 1884, and she still owns some of the homestead. She's had the property for sale for many years, without success. She said she wondered how many of those in favor of the moratorium have lived in the valley all of their lives. She said long -time residents have some rights, too. She has since moved out of the valley, and while she favors five acre zoning, she doesn't want anything more restrictive. She said her grandmother named Acme and operated the first post office. James L. Johnson, lived in the valley 15 years: Concurs with much of the pro - preservation talk. He said he assumes the ordinance merely makes sure the zoning process will proceed unimpeded. Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 5 The hearing was closed. Laidlaw said the Planning and Development Committee reviewed the ordinance and recommended approval with one change. LAIDLAW MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE. LAIDLAW MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE BY ADDING "OR UNTIL JUNE 30 1991, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST' TO THE LAST LINE. Warner said it was discussed whether a date should be included because the Planning Department may not be able to meet that deadline. A better approach would be to leave the language as it is, and ask the staff for periodic reports to keep track of the progress. Laidlaw said Planning staff made the suggestion. Warner said the Planning staff also recommended a deadline for the Point Roberts Comprehensive Plan, and the deadline had to be extended several times. Jackson said the advantage of a date is that it gives the Planning Department and the public a target or goal. She said it is easier to support a moratorium when an end date is included. Motion to amend carried unanimously. Imhof commented, noting that the abuses to the short plat system encountered during the Point Roberts planning process convinced him to favor a moratorium in the South Fork. Laidlaw asked if Planning Director Dan Taylor wanted to comment; he did not. Jackson commented further. Vander Yacht said he had some concerns initially, particularly as in the case expressed by Mrs. Dickey. When someone wants to short plat, it would bother him to see someone get caught in a bind if they had planned on that short plat for a number of years and could not do so. Such a move could affect their retirement income. He said he would support the moratorium, although he noted that if there is a rush for people to file the short plats it's because of the threat of a moratorium. Motion to adopt the amended ordinance carried 6 -1 with Vanderpol opposed. Hansey called a five minute recess; the meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m. (note: During a portion of the comments made by Jackson and Vander Yacht, and during the roll call vote, the tape was not running). 1. PETITION FOR VACATION OF COUNTY ROAD, BROADWAY BETWEEN WOOLRIDGE AND SUNSET, FILED BY JAKE SIMPSON AND PAM FOX (AB90 -176) (CONTINUED FROM 6/26/90 MEETING) 52 -59 Arman Wahl: He said he has some problems with the financial arrangements and the easements and asked that the hearing be postponed. Wayne Courtliver: Said he and other neighbors are in the process of vacating a road and he complained about the financing arrangements. He asked for a two Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 6 week delay in deciding the fate of the vacation request. Engineer Ed Henken said some additional questions have come up, and if more time were allotted some of the things could be worked out. Haney asked if anyone else wished to testify; no one did. The hearing was continued to the July 24 meeting. 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY AC- QUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE (REQUEST NOS. 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47)(AB90 -235) 60 -62 The hearing was opened; no one testified and the hearing was closed. Warner reported that Finance reviewed the requests and recommended approval. Most of the properties are located in Peaceful Valley. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. Motion carried unanimously. Warner said a typographical error would be corrected administratively. 3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE BELONGING TO THE COUNTY, REQUEST NO. 40 (AB90 -236) 63 -65 The hearing was opened; no one testified and the hearing was closed. Warner reported that Finance reviewed the requests and recommended approval. The property is fee simple rather than tax title. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. Motion carried unanimously. 4. ORDINANCE REVISING HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1990 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES (AB90 -221) (FINANCE) 66 -67 The hearing was opened. No one testified and the hearing was closed. Warner reported that Finance and the Health Board Advisory Committee recommended final adoption. WARNER MOVED THAT THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED. Motion carried. 5. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 11 OF WHATCOM COUNTY CODE, WATER SAFETY AND BOATING (AB90 -237) 68 The hearing was opened. Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 7 Lloyd Austin, 1838 Lakeside: The section dealing with jet skis is fine, except that jet skis should be required to be numbered and licensed. He said he thought state law required that they be numbered and licensed. As for mufflers, he said he doesn't know if many motors have baffles. He said an exception should be made for antiques, classics and boats involved in racing competitions. He thinks the testing of open stack motors and other devices with the permission of the Sheriff is okay; that section should remain, and not be stricken. He also said he would like to sit down with whoever makes the public information booklets for boaters and help with their preparation and distribution. No one else testified and the hearing was closed. As a matter of explanation, Haney addressed some of Mr. Austin's questions. Mufflers: The language put into the ordinance is exactly as it is worded in state law. Jet Skis: The same rationale applies here. The existing boating regulations are exceedingly long and in need of in- depth revision, Hansey said. A lot of the state and Coast Guard regulations could be cited by reference, instead of verbatim. The aim of the regulations was to address immediate problems, he said. The so -called drag boats without mufflers are a terrible problem on the lake, and that's why the amendments were proposed. Warner said that jet skis may need to be numbered. Haney suggested that the ordinance be referred to the Public Services and Solid Waste Committee for refinement, taking into consideration the comments made at the public hearing. No one objected to referring the ordinance to Public Services on July 24. 6. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ... OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE TO ... INCLUDE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON OFF - PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGNS (AND POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS THAT WOULD PHASE OUT BILLBOARDS WITHIN A FEW YEARS) (AB90 -164) 69 -75 The hearing was opened. Ted Livingston, Euclid Avenue: A newcomer to Whatcom County, from Hawaii by choice. In Hawaii limitations were placed on billboards many years ago because of their unsightliness. Many visitors comment on the "signless beauty" of the islands, and express a wish that their own hometowns had been so farsighted. He spoke in favor of guidelines that would phase out or restrict billboards. He also urged limitations for signs on- premises. Linda Hardy, East McCleod: Lived in Hawaii and California. She took an informal survey on billboards within the City of Bellingham. She agrees with restricting or phasing out billboards; among the people she talked to, almost everyone said they would like fewer or no billboards in the City of Bellingham. Bellingham City Council has restricted billboards. She has since updated her survey to include Whatcom County in general. To a person they said they would like to see zero billboards. There is a sincere willingness to preserve the beauty of Whatcom County, she said. Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 8 Cynthia Anderson, Van Wyck: Favors the ban on billboards. Her two children catch a bus under a double billboard, and she hopes the drivers are paying more attention to her kids than to the billboards. As for promoting tourism, billboards are not attractive; and first impressions are lasting impressions. Barbara Brenner, Northwest Road: She doesn't like billboards, but opposes completely eliminating them. They should be restricted to industrial areas, since those areas aren't very pleasant anyway. She said she hopes Warner continues with his efforts regarding aesthetic issues; however, perhaps it would be sufficient to restrict the size and location of billboards. She would much rather see things that are dangerous to a person's health restricted. Dion Davis, Advertising Manager for Ennen's Foods: She said Ennens has been in the area since 1910, and it is interesting to her that most people opposed to billboards seem to be new to this area. Supports billboards. Kathy Beatty, Taylor Avenue: Commented on Brenner's comments; believes they may be a safety hazard because they distract drivers. Properties surrounding and close to the placement of billboards probably are adversely impacted in terms of value. She also believes billboards mar the natural beauty of the area, a detriment to the tourist trade. Several cities in Whatcom County are phasing out billboards, which mean they would be moved into the unincorporated areas. Strongly urged the Council to proceed with the billboard phase out, and said the Council's proposed phase out is very fair. Greg Anderson, 347 Van Wyck: A third generation Whatcom County resident who opposes billboards and favors the phase out. Corky Smith Sr., 1015 Hilton, Bellingham: When he was a child, one of the main attractions on roads were the Birma Shave billboards. He thinks they should be legalized and brought back. Lloyd Austin: He asked what is considered to be a billboard; he doesn't believe that all signs should be banned, that some small signs should be allowed. Matt Minninger: Is in the billboard business. He said the arguments brought out by those opposing billboards are not new. He distributed some paperwork about the banning of billboards. He has about half of the billboards in the County. He spoke extensively about the types of billboards he has placed in the County. Robert Tull, Attorney: Tull spoke extensively on behalf of his client, 3M. He opposes the ordinance. His main legal points were that there are constitutional questions, vested rights questions, and the standards for changing zoning are being ignored. He commented further on the implications of the Council's decision. He said he would have liked to go through all of the findings of the Planning Commission, but said he would simply say they do not support the action proposed by the ordinance. He suggested the matter be referred back to Committee for further Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 9 review. His extensive discussion continued. The hearing was closed. There was discussion of the procedure for moving and adopting the ordinance. LAIDLAW MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE AS PROPOSED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. WARNER MOVED ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS THAT ARE UNDER DISCUSSION, AS PRESENTED IN THE COUNCIL PACKET. LAIDLAW MOVED TO AMEND PAGE 70 OF THE PACKET, LINE 27, THE LAST WHEREAS, TO MENTION THE JULY 10 PUBLIC HEARING. Motion to amend the substitute ordinance carried. VANDERPOL MOVED TO AMEND PAGE 71 OF THE PACKET, LINES 35 AND 36, BY DELETING THE WORDS "WHICH WERE NON - CONFORMING" AND ADDING THE WORDS "FOR WHICH NO PERMITS WERE OBTAINED." Vanderpol explained the purpose of the amendment. Jackson asked Taylor to explain the proposed change. Taylor said the language would cover the non- conforming, but if signs had any type of permit it would be okay. Discussion ensued. Motion to amend the substitute ordinance carried. Haney spoke against substituting the amended ordinance. He said the Planning Commission's recommendations are adequate. For many of the reasons brought forth during the public hearing, he said he felt the amended ordinance would not be in the best interests of the County. He quoted an editorial opposing a billboard ban that appeared in the Bellingham Herald. Jackson said she is voting for the Planning Commission's version, but not the amended ordinance. She said billboards are being used as an indicator specie, an attempt to slow all development in the County. She discussed her reasons further. Warner said the issue is not the challenge to existing billboard businesses, and the arguments Bob Tull made are the similar to the arguments made when the minimum wage was imposed. The fundamental aesthetic appearance wanted in the county is the issue, he said. He continued his arguments. He said he understood the County may be sued over this matter, and it may lose. However, he does not believe the courts can make this kind of policy decision. The proposal is reasonable, only off - premise advertising is impacted. Vanderpol said he seconded what Warner said, noting that usually he is on the opposite side of the fence from Warner. However, he said there are other things at stake. The ten year delay in eliminating the signs seems reasonable. If what Tull argues is true, the Council may have to revise its decision and adopt what the Planning Commission suggests. That decision would be second -best, however. Vander Yacht said he thought the issue was overblown and that the threat is Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 10 imaginary; he does not support the amended ordinance. Motion to substitute the amended ordinance carried 4 -3, with Jackson, Vander Yacht and Hansey opposed. Motion to adopt the substitute ordinance carried 4 -3, with Jackson, Vander Yacht and Hansey opposed. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 1. ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN APPROPRIATION IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, NON - DEPARTMENTAL, TO PURCHASE THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM'S INTEREST IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH BUILDING (AB90 -220) 78 -88 Warner explained the historical basis of the request, and complimented Budget Director Tom Sutberry on his efforts in negotiating the settlement. Finance recommended approval. WARNER MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE. Motion carried unanimously. 2. ORDINANCE REVISING THE PUBLIC HEALTH FUND (AB90 -222) 89 -90 Warner explained the item, noting that the Health Board Advisory Committee had reviewed it and Finance Committee recommended approval. WARNER MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE. Imhof commented, as did Dr. Frank James. Health Officer. Motion carried unanimously. 3. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.55.010 (BONDS COMBINED TREATMENT SVCS EMPLOYEES) (AB90 -223) 91 -93 Warner explained the item, saying that Finance recommended approval. WARNER MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE. Motion carried unanimously. 4. ORDINANCE RE- ESTABLISHING THE DRUG TASK FORCE FUND AND ITS APPROPRIATION (AB90 -226) 94 -112 Warner explained the item, saying that Finance recommended approval. Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 11 WARNER MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE. Motion carried unanimously. 5. ORDINANCE FORMALLY ESTABLISHING THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DEPARTMENT AND BOARD AND SETTING FORTH VARIOUS RELATED POLICIES (AB90 -208) Vanderpol reported that Public Services reviewed the ordinance and recommended approval. VANDERPOL MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE. Motion carried unanimously. 6. ORDINANCE AMENDING COUNTY CODE SECTION 5.22, CHANGING THE PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING PERMITS TO SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS (AB90 -207) 118 -125 . Vanderpol reported that Public Services reviewed the ordinance and recommended approval. VANDERPOL MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS 1. APPOINTMENT TO PUBLIC DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AB90 -238) 126 Vanderpol reported that Public Services reviewed the ordinance and recommended approval. VANDERPOL MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE. Motion carried unanimously. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( *CONSENT ITEMSI 1. RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST WOULD BE SERVED BY THE CREATION OF A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION DISTRICT (AB90 -239) 127 -131 Vanderpol reported the Administration requested a delay of action on this item for two weeks. The new Council members were urged to listen to the comments made at the January 4 hearing on the solid waste collection district. Clerk was Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 12 directed to make a copy of the tape of that meeting for that purpose. 2. RESOLUTION TO SURPLUS A COUNTY -OWNED VEHICLE USED FOR ANIMAL CONTROL PURPOSES AND TRANSFERRING TITLE TO THE HUMANE SOCIETY (AB90 -240) 132 -133 Warner said there was some dispute over the selling price, and that Finance recommended approval with one amendment. WARNER MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION. WARNER MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION, SO THAT IN THE PARAGRAPH THAT BEGINS "NOW THEREFORE..." A PERIOD WOULD BE PLACED AFTER "SOCIETY" AND THE PRICE WILL BE DELETED. He said it would be left to the Administration to determine the selling price. Motion to amend carried. Imhof and Warner discussed the matter further. Motion to pass the amended resolution carried unanimously. 3. RESOLUTION CANCELLING WARRANTS MORE THAN ONE YEAR OLD (AB90 -241) 134-136 Warner explained the item, saying that Finance recommended approval. WARNER MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION. Motion carried. 4. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, COUNCIL OFFICE BUDGET APPROPRIATION THEREIN (AB90 -242) (FINANCE) 137 5. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE COMBINED TREATMENT SERVICES APPROPRIATION TO CONTINUE NORTH SOUND REGIONAL SUPPORT NETWORK PLANNING STAFF ASSISTANCE (AB90 -243) (FINANCE) 138 6. *ORDINANCE REVISING 89 -110, EXTENDING THE SUNSET DATE FOR ESTABLISHED FUND (AB90 -244) (FINANCE) 139 7. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND APPROPRIATION FOR REMODEL AND OVERTIME (AB90 -245) (FINANC100 8. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, NON DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATION THEREIN FOR MISCELLANEOUS Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 13 PURPOSES (AB90 -246) (FINANCE) 141 9. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE COUNTY SUPPLY FUND AP- PROPRIATION FOR ITEMS FOR RESALE (AB90 -247) (FINANCE) 142 10. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR FUND APPROPRIATION FOR LAND PURCHASE AND VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (AB90 -248) (FINANCE) 143 11. *ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, BUILDINGS AND CODE BUDGET THEREIN (AB90 -249) (FINANCE) 144 12. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FUND APPROPRIATION FOR ADDITIONAL STATE GRANT MONIES AND MOVING EXPENSES (AB90 -250) (FINANCE) 145 ADDENDUM ITEMS: 13. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PLANNING DEPARTMENTS APPROPRIATION THEREIN TO RESPOND TO INCREASED WORK LOAD AND ACCEPTING TWO STATE DEPT OF ECOLOGY CENTENNIAL CLEAN WATER FUND GRANTS (FINANCE) (AB90 -252) 14. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, JUVENILE ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATION FOR ADDITIONAL STATE GRANT FUNDING AUTHORITY (FINANCE) (AB90 -253) 15. *ORDINANCE REVISING ROAD FUND BUDGET(FINANCE)(AB90 -254) 16. *ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NEWLY ADOPTED ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS (FINANCE) (AB90 -255) Items 4 through 16 were introduced by consent and will be referred to the appropriate committees. REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Solid Waste Collection District Resolution: Jackson asked for clarification of the fate of the resolution, and for an explanation of its purpose. She referred to the letter in the Council packet on this subject. Haney commented. Jackson said Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor Randy Watts indicated a public hearing is necessary prior to approval of the resolution. She wanted to know if the resolution complies with the RCWs and the procedure that must be followed. Haney recommended that at the July 24 Public Services Committee information be presented that addresses those concerns. The appropriate method of having these answered, Imhof said, is to put the questions into writing and ask the Administration to respond by the July 24 meeting. Jackson commented, as did Hansey. Jackson said the record should reflect that Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 14 she spent some time researching this matter, and that such questions should be answered prior to the Council taking action. Warner said the reason the resolution was withdrawn was in response to Jackson's concerns. Jackson said the presumption that by listening to tapes Council members would be able to vote on the resolution is not valid. Imhof said if Jackson would submit her questions in writing, he will personally make sure the questions are answered by the next meeting. Solid Waste Disposal Tax: Vanderpol commented on the various efforts toward educating the public about the disposal tax. Vanderpol said the Council has requested that more information be distributed to the public on the implementation of the new solid waste disposal tax. Since that time, Dan Warner has written a letter as a guest editorialist in the Herald; the Executive has appeared on Impact; several Council members have prepared letters, and Laidlaw wrote a letter that could be distributed to several organizations for use in their newsletters. Vanderpol said he would like for the Committee to present the letter to the Council as a means for getting the information out, inviting as many Council members as possible to sign the letter, then send it to various organizations. Imhof said he thought the letter conveys that the Council members are available to speak on the issue at various public forums. He said the public seems to have a lot of questions that haven't been answered, and he suggested this sort of letter should have been distributed several months ago. He said the letter will be left with the Clerk, and he would request that as many Council members as possible review and sign the letter. Imhof announced that a forum would take place Saturday regarding the disposal tax. Jackson said the draft letter the Council received was not clearly addressed; she also asked about the appropriateness of spending public funds on a letter that opposes an effort to place an issue on the ballot. Most of the comments in the letter are subjective and best and not accurate, she said. Watts said he had not read the letter. Haney asked him to review it. Vander Yacht said he supports the concept of the letter, but he does not care for the particular letter and would not sign it. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Ramona Reeves, Council Clerk Minutes, 7/10/90, Page 15