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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council July 24 1990WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL July 24, 1990 The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. in the Council Conference Room by Chairman Don Hansey. Also Present: Absent: Mary Vanderpol None. Dennis Vander Yacht Emily Jackson Dan Warner Bob Imhof Marge Laidlaw READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the July 10 were amended as follows: Page 4, Auditor's report: Shirley Forslof should replace Marge Laidlaw. The minutes were approved as amended. Hansey noted the Executive vetoed Ordinance 90 -66, which relates to banning billboards in Whatcom County. He said this item would be discussed later. EXECUTIVE ITEMS 1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION TO RENOVATE AND. IMPROVE THE CONTROL ROOM BUILDING OF THE PLANTATION RIFLE RANGE TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, THOMCO CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,878 INCLUDING SALES TAX (AB90 -256) 16 -18 Executive Shirley Van Zanten explained this item. Warner reported that Finance reviewed the bid award and recommended approval. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD. Motion carried. 2. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE YAKIMA HEALTH DISTRICT FOR THE SUPPLY OF VACCINES (AB90 -257) 19 -20 Van Zanten explained the details of the interlocal agreement. Warner said Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. WARNER MOVED THE EXECUTIVE BE PERMITTED TO ENTER INTO THE AGREEMENT. Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 1 Motion carried. 3. RECOMMENDATION TO RESCIND, THEN RE -AWARD BID FOR A ONE -TON CREW -CAB SERVICE BODY TRUCK TO THE ORIGINAL LOW BIDDER, UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO., FOR A TOTAL OF $22,898.75 INCLUDING SALES TAX (AB90 -258) 21 -24 Van Zanten said the bid originally was awarded to Diehl Ford provided the truck would be available; it was not available. Therefore, she recommends the bid be withdrawn and re- awarded. Warner said Finance reviewed the proposal and recommended approval. WARNER MOVED TO RESCIND, THEN RE -AWARD THE BID. Motion carried. 4. EXECUTIVE'S REPORT Natural Heritage Task Force: Van Zanten distributed paperwork relating to the formation of the task force, including the mission statement for the group. She said the Planning Department would provide some support to the group. Monthly Buildings and Code Report: The report was distributed. Revenue is well above projections, she said. Solid Waste Activity Report: This was distributed, in addition to a report updating the Council on packaging processes. Budget Status Report for 1990: This was distributed. In light of the number of supplemental budget requests submitted, Van Zanten felt the report would be useful. She proceeded to go through the report. It included a list of supplemental budgets passed or proposed for 1990 to date, the impact on the resources available, and other information. The key figure, she said, is in the middle of the second page, which indicates the money left in Current Expense from the 1989 budget. Jackson talked about the grant for the drug task force, which didn't appear to have become available; Van Zanten said the money for 1990 already has been received. OPEN SESSION Mike Kaufman, Neighbors Opposing Power Encroachment: He noted that the initiative received ample signatures and had been presented to the Council (see item 4, other business). The voltage limit of 115,000 is not restrictive to existing power transmission lines in the County. The initiative impacts anything above that level. He discussed the matter further, drawing a parallel between the increase in voltage (incrementally) to the increases in earth tremors as measured on the richter scale. Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 2 Puget Power said the initiative will restrict how power is moved through Whatcom County, and would affect rates here; both statements are not true, he said. He discussed the matter further. Lynn Tasker, 1416 Van Wyck Road: Also spoke about the N.O.P.E. Initiative. Said she represents a lot of people. Owns the Primary School, located on a 68 -acre farm. Each family associated with her school is considering the impact the power lines would have on their children. She discussed the possible impact of the power lines on her property rights. She urged the Council to listen to others who planned to speak that night, and to consider the matter carefully. Les Farkas, Ferndale 2133 Jensen Street, P.o. Box 2006: Spoke about the N.O.P.E. Initiative. He said he had presented the Council with copies of an article from the New Yorker (the Council Office does not have a copy on file), and he urged the council members to read it. Apparently the article dealt with the possible impact of high transmission wires. He urged the council to read other articles as well. Dirk Petty, 1376 Van Wyck Road: Said he is the guy who measures levels of power emitted from high transmission lines in people's homes. He said the health concerns will be of more interest and will prove to be real in the near future. He said he received a letter from Bonneville Power Administration, which indicates the capacity on the existing corridor is adequate for new power transmission. In fact, private utilities are trying to squeeze out the public utility's transmission lines. He discussed the matter further. If anyone has a concern about electro- magnetic fielding, he said he would be willing to test their homes. Haney closed the open session portion of the meeting, and said the Council will take some action on the Initiative presented on the addendum. Jackson noted one more person wanted to speak, and Hansey allowed him to do so. Bruce Boyle: Said he wanted to talk about alternatives and impacts of the Initiative; however, at this time, he asked that a moratorium be placed on high voltage transmission lines. Hansey said the Council could not take such action at this meeting. HEARINGS AND FINAL CONSIDERATION 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 AND 7/10/90 MEETINGS) 25 -30 Vanderpol said Public Services and Solid Waste Committee reviewed the petition. Several of the property owners adjoining this road did not want to pay to have the road completely vacated, he said, so Engineering worked out a compromise; the property owners who wish can buy 15 feet of right -of -way, with a 30 -foot corridor Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 3 down the middle of the right -of -way. Engineer Ed Henken recited the legal description of the property to be vacated. IMHOF MOVED THAT THE ROAD BE SO VACATED. Laidlaw asked if Henken thought the street should be retained for any reason; Henken said it is too steep to use as a road, although it could make an excellent trail. Warner suggested that the description be properly written up and presented to the Council at the next meeting, along with the final dollar figure, for action at that time. Henken said if the petitioners didn't have a problem with a two week delay, Engineering did not. VANDERPOL MOVED THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, IN ORDER TO HAVE THE FINAL LANGUAGE IN REGARDS TO THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND DOLLAR AMOUNT BROUGHT FORTH TO THE COUNCIL. Motion carried, with Imhof opposed. 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING ANIMAL CONTROL RULES AND REGULATIONS (AB90 -255) 39 -42 Warner said the ordinance was adopted two weeks ago, and the Executive since that time told him there were no mechanisms for administering or enforcing the program. Warner suggested because work needs to be done on the revisions, the hearing be opened and continued to the next meeting. Haney opened the hearing. No one testified, and Hansey continued the hearing until August 7. 3. REQUEST TO REZONE APPROX. 2.8 ACRES SOUTH OF AIRPORT DRIVE ON WEST MAPLEWOOD (RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL BY PLANNING COMMISSION) (AB90 -224) 31 -38 Haney opened the hearing. He noted it was suggested some people missed the opportunity to testify at the Planning Commission hearing. Taylor said staff had recommended the rezone take place, but because of the negative testimony by one person at the Planning Commission's hearing, Planning Commission recommended denial. The denial was recommended in part because the Commission felt the request could wait until the Urban Fringe study were undertaken. Rick Gilbert, 913 Lake Whatcom Boulevard: Said he was the applicant, and did not receive notice of the hearing before the Planning Commission. He discussed the matter further. Ted Knudson: Owners of the property in question. Spoke in favor of the rezone. Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 4 The hearing was closed. Laidlaw noted Taylor posted a map to aid the Council in making its decision. She talked about the difficulty of making a recommendation to the Council pending the outcome of a public hearing. She suggested the Council hold the hearing open, refer it back to the Committee, and allow the public to contribute to the record at the Committee level. Haney said he thought the record could be kept open rather than the hearing being kept open. Laidlaw thought this could be a process followed in the future. Hansey said he thought this would be a good new way to handle things in process, to have a public hearing before the Council, then refer it to the Committee, rather than having Committee review prior to the hearing. There was discussion. Vanderpol noted this would be an experiment, and he hoped it would not set a precedent for all public hearings. He thought it would encumber the procedure. Discussion continued. Jackson said she felt it would encumber the procedure as well, such as when the public has hired legal counsel to represent them; it would add unnecessary costs to people. She would like Chief Civil Deputy Randy Watts to review the matter. Haney responded. Jackson said she didn't understand how Laidlaw's proposal was any different from tabling the item or referring it to Committee. She felt it would take the Council's opportunity for discussion away. Laidlaw said she felt Jackson misunderstood her. It seemed to Laidlaw that the Committee would be given two opportunities to discuss an issue, and to benefit from the public hearing. Vanderpol clarified that Laidlaw's suggestion referred to this one instance only. Discussion ensued. LAIDLAW MOVED TO RE -REFER THIS TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, KEEPING THE RECORD OPEN UNTIL AUG. 7, AT WHICH TIME THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WILL CONSIDER TT AND MAKE A RECOMMENDATION AND BRING IT FORWARD FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION. After some minor discussion, motion carried with Imhof and Jackson opposed. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 1. RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST WOULD BE SERVED BY THE CREATION OF A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION DISTRICT (AB90 -239) (SUBSTITUTE) 43 -46 Haney noted the agenda packet contained a substitute resolution. Vanderpol explained the resolution's purpose, noting Jackson had asked some question of the Administration and had them answered at the Committee level. VANDERPOL MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. Jackson spoke against the resolution. She said she didn't think the goals of the solid waste plan required the institution of mandatory collection. She said mandatory Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 5 collection would add to the waste stream. Warner took over the duties of Chairman because Hansey needed to leave the room temporarily. Laidlaw clarified the procedure leading up to the institution of the resolution. Warner said Jackson had some good points, although he did not agree with her completely. He said the language in the statutes is vague. Vander Yacht said he did not have an opportunity to listen to the tape, so would not be able to vote on the matter. Jackson said Watts had indicated a public hearing might have been appropriate, which is one reason she opposed the resolution. Warner said the vote on this matter would wait until Hansey returned to the room. 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 11 OF WHATCOM COUNTY CODE, WATER SAFETY AND BOATING (AB90 -237) (MAY BE KEPT IN COMMITTEE) (ALREADY DISTRIBUTED) 47 This item was kept in Committee. 3. ORDINANCE REVISING THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, COUNCIL OFFICE BUDGET APPROPRIATION THEREIN (AB90- 242) 48 -51 A substitute ordinance was presented. Warner said Finance reviewed the matter. He said some increased expenses occurred this year, and the costs for moving the offices from the Courthouse second floor to the Courthouse Annex, 1000 N. Forest Street, were included in the ordinance. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE. Jackson said she would like to amend the ordinance. JACKSON MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE FUNDS TO COVER HER ATTENDANCE AT TWO CONFERENCES AT THE END OF THE YEAR, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $450. Jackson said she is an officer of the Puget Sound District of the Washington Association of Counties, and felt her expenses should be paid. The motion failed 3 -3, with Warner, Vander Yacht and Jackson in favor. The motion to pass the substitute ordinance carried 6 -0, with Hansey absent. 4. ORDINANCE REVISING THE COMBINED TREATMENT SERVICES APPROPRIATION TO CONTINUE NORTH SOUND REGIONAL SUPPORT NETWORK PLANNING STAFF ASSISTANCE (AB90 -243) 52 -53 Counties are contributing based on their population, Warner said. Finance reviewed the ordinance and recommended approval. Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 6 WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carried 6 -0 with Hansey absent. 5. ORDINANCE REVISING 89 -110, EXTENDING THE SUNSET DATE FOR ESTABLISHED FUND (AB90 -244) 54 -55 This also related to the mental health network. A few months ago a consumer advocate revolving fund was created and funding was extended. Warner reported Finance reviewed the ordinance and recommended approval. WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carried 6 -0 with Hansey absent. 6. ORDINANCE REVISING THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND APPROPRIATION FOR REMODEL AND OVERTIME (AB90- 245) 56 -57 Warner reported Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carried 6 -0 with Hansey absent. 7. ORDINANCE REVISING THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, NON DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATION THEREIN FOR MISCELLANEOUS PURPOSES (AB90 -246) 58 -59 Warner reported Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carried 6 -0 with Hansey absent. 8. ORDINANCE REVISING THE COUNTY SUPPLY FUND APPROPRIATION FOR ITEMS FOR RESALE (AB90 -247) 60 -61 Warner said County Supply's revolving fund, from which it buys goods and resells to departments, would be fortified by this ordinance. Warner reported Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. 1i.�n.�►1 • u 611FA Motion carried 5 -2 with Hansey and Vanderpol absent. Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 7 9. ORDINANCE REVISING THE NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR FUND APPROPRIATION FOR LAND PURCHASE AND VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (AB90 -248) 62 -63 Warner reported Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. The fair is buying some property and remodeling. Jackson asked some questions about the fund. WARNER MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE. Motion carried 5 -2, with Hansey and Vanderpol absent. 10. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, BUILDINGS AND CODE BUDGET THEREIN (AB90 -249) 64 -65 A substitute ordinance was presented, dated 7/19/90. Vanderpol and Hansey returned. Warner said Finance reviewed the ordinance and recommended approval. WARNER SO MOVED. He said he was very impressed with time savings and efficiency promised by this development, not only for Buildings and Code but for other departments. Resources are all from Buildings and Codes' revenues. Motion carried unanimously. 11. ORDINANCE REVISING THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FUND APPROPRIATION FOR ADDITIONAL STATE GRANT MONIES AND MOVING EXPENSES (AB90 -250) 66 -68 Warner reported Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carried unanimously. 12. ORDINANCE REVISING THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S APPROPRIATION RESPONDING TO INCREASED WORK LOAD AND ACCEPTING TWO STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY CENTENNIAL CLEAN WATER FUND GRANTS (AB90 -252) 69 -76 Warner reported Finance reviewed the ordinance, and recommended approval. He explained the ordinance. Jackson left the room. WARNER MOVED THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED. Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 8 Jackson returned. Motion carried unanimously. 13. ORDINANCE REVISING THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, JUVENILE ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATION FOR ADDITIONAL STATE GRANT FUNDING AUTHORITY (AB90 -253) 77 -78 Warner reported Finance reviewed the item and recommended approval. WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carried unanimously. 14. ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1990 ROAD FUND BUDGET (AB90- 254) 79 -81 Warner reported Finance reviewed the ordinance, which helps Engineering staff, and recommended approval. WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carried unanimously. Solid Waste: RESOLUTION REGARDING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION DISTRICT -- the substitute: Haney called for a vote on the motion to pass the resolution. Vote: 6 -1 with Jackson opposed. Council Supplemental Budget: JACKSON ASKED FOR RECONSIDERATION on appropriation ordinance for Council Office budget because the entire Council was not present for first vote. Motion to reconsider carried 4 -3 with Laidlaw, Vanderpol and Hansey opposed. Discussion ensued. Vanderpol spoke against the amendment; Imhof spoke in favor of it. Haney said if it is done for one member it should be done for all of them. Warner asked if Hansey should make a motion to upgrade Jackson's request for $450, to an amount that would cover other Council members' needs. Haney said he was not comfortable with that. Vanderpol said the amendment would send a signal to other departments to bring in non - essential requests. Haney said the travel budget should be expanded for all or for none. Jackson said the County pays approximately $36,000 for dues to the Washington State Association of Counties, and the Council should participate in the WSAC's functions. She said she anticipates being elected to the presidency of the WSAC's Puget Sound District. She said she Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 9 thinks the denial of her request would be petty and aimed at limiting her participation. She said several departments regularly send representatives. She attempted to have the fund properly funded in this year's budget and was unsuccessful. She talked about the importance of the Council's participation. Just because other Council members have not availed themselves of this opportunity she shouldn't be denied the same thing. Jackson restated her motion, to amend the Council's supplemental budget request by an additional $450 for her travel expenses. The motion to amend carried 4 -3, with Laidlaw, Hansey and Vanderpol opposed. Haney asked if the $450 would be divided by 1/7 so each Council member would get a portion. Jackson said her motion had been specific, for her use. Motion to adopt the amended ordinance carried unanimously. Hansey said when Council members attend meetings on County business, they should not speak on behalf of the Council without authorization. He said he was speaking of Jackson in particular. Jackson said Hansey's statement was absurd and he had no basis for that accusation. Warner said when the Council passes a resolution and tells a member to speak on behalf of the Council, it can be said that member is speaking for the Council. However, members can go to meetings and speak on their own behalf at any time. Warner said he didn't know whether there was any basis for the accusation, but reminded Jackson to make it clear to people listening that she is speaking on her own behalf. Jackson said she thought this was interesting in light of the behavior of five Council members who signed a letter about solid waste, written by Laidlaw, last week without full Council authorization. OTHER BUSINESS 1. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE NOMINATION /APPOINTMENT OF PHASE II MEMBERS TO SHORELINES MASTER PLAN CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, PLUS POSSIBLE NOMINATION /APPOINTMENT OF REPLACEMENTS TO EXISTING GROUP (AB90 -266) 82 -86 Warner continued to act as chair. Laidlaw said this item w; and Development Committee. She said one member of the Shore] missed seven of the ten meetings; Mike Granat, the Shorelines Coi strongly recommended a replacement. Planning and Development Almskaar be appointed as a member of the Shorelines Committee, Funkhouser. LAIDLAW SO MOVED. Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 10 3s in the Planning ines Committee has nmittee Chairman, recommends Roger replacing Motion carried unanimously. There was discussion of the possibility of adding two more members to the Shorelines Committee to discuss public access; this motion failed at Committee level in February, but Granat thought it would be okay (but not essential) to add one or two more members, Laidlaw said. Contact had been attempted with Native American community, with no success. Cherry Point property owners George Scott and Scott Walker were recommended as members to be added. Laidlaw said Planning and Development didn't make a recommendation to make one, two or no more appointments. IMHOF MOVED TO LEAVE THE COMMITTEE AT ITS PRESENT SIZE. Haney spoke against the motion. The next phase of the duties of the Committee is to handle the question of public access to shorelines. This is a very involved and delicate type of thing to do, and he thought representation from the Cherry POint area would be valuable. He discussed his reasoning further, adding that a Birch Bay representative would be useful as well. He said he wanted to make a motion that two representatives be appointed to the Committee, Cherry Point and birch Bay. Imhof said with Almskaar's inclusion on the committee, people in that area would be amply represented. He said the Shorelines Committee would be too unwieldy if more people were added. Vanderpol asked if anyone from Birch Bay had offered the name of a possible representative. Hansey said he was unable to reach someone who might be interested in acting on the Committee, Beverly Sullivan. Discussion continued. Warner and Imhof commented. Warner restated the motion. Motion failed 3-4, with Jackson, Imhof and Laidlaw in favor. HANSEY MOVED TO APPOINT GEORGE SCOTT TO REPRESENT THE CHERRY POINT PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE COMMITTEE. Jackson said Phyllis Graham had offered to serve on the Committee, and has tremendous knowledge of the Cherry Point Birch Bay area. Graham is also on the Natural Heritage Committee. Jackson said she didn't know Scott, and felt Graham might make a better representative. Haney suggested he change his motion to a nomination. Jackson nominated Graham. The motion to appoint Scott carried 4 -3, with Vander Yacht, Vanderpol, Hansey and Warner in favor. Imhof abstained, Laidlaw did not vote, Jackson voted for Graham. 2. *RECEIPT OF OPEN SPACE APPLICATION, FILED BY MICHAEL L. ERHOLM (RECOMMENDED REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION)(AB90 -259) NO PPR 3. *RECEIPT OF PETITION TO VACATE LINDSAY AVENUE, Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 11 DUART AVENUE AND JEFFERSON AVENUE, FILED BY JUNE ELDER, ET. AL. (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED ON ENGINEER'S REPORT) (AB90 -260) NO PPR Items two and three were received by consent and referred. Addendum: 4. RECEIPT OF PROPOSED INITIATIVE 4 -90: "SHALL NEW HIGH VOLTAGE POWER TRANSMISSION LINES OVER 115,000 VOLTS BE RESTRICTED TO INDUSTRIAL ZONEST (AB90 -271) HANSEY MOVED TO RECEIVE THE INITIATIVE AND PLACE IT ON THE AUGUST 7 MEETING AGENDA. Jackson asked if in addition to the motion, the Council could request the verification of the filing of the major development permit. Laidlaw said she thought Jackson was thinking about the airport. Taylor said the Puget Power permit has not been filed. Motion carried unanimously. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( *CONSENT ITEMS) 1. RESOLUTION CANCELLING UNCOLLECTIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES MORE THAN FOUR YEARS DELINQUENT (AB90 -261) 87 -93 Warner reported Finance reviewed the resolution and recommended approval. WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carried unanimously. 2. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE FEES FOR ALCOHOL /DRUG EVALUATIONS BY THE COMBINED TREATMENT DEPARTMENT (FINANCE) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED) (AB90 -262) 94 3. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1990 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM EXPANSION (FINANCE) (AB90 -263) 95 4. *ORDINANCE REVISING CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S APPROPRIATION, FOR STATE SUPPORTED NON - SUPPORT PROGRAM (FINANCE) (AB90 -264) 96 5. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE CASH RESERVED FOR THE Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 12 ADVANCE TRAVEL EXPENSE ACCOUNT (FINANCE) (AB90 -265) 97 ADDENDUM (Items 6 -9) 6. *ORDINANCE PLACING STOP SIGNS ON MAGRATH ROAD AND LAHTI DRIVE, MAGRATH AND SPRING COULEE AND MAGRATH AND MCLEOD ROAD (AB90 -269) (PUBLIC SERVICES) 7. *ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROCEDURE (AB90 -270) (PUBLIC SERVICES) 8. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON PROCESSING CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS FOR OFF - PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGNS FROM JULY 31 TO AUGUST 31, 1990 (AB90 -272) (ATTACHED) HANSEY MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE. Haney said taking the veto of the original sign ordinance into consideration, the moratorium should be extended so Council could take any action it deems appropriate at its August 7 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 9. *ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE 20, TO ALLOW PUBLIC AGENCY DIRECTION SIGNS AND TO ELIMINATE OFF - PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGNS (AB90 -273) (RELATED TO AB90 -164) REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Hansey announced the next meeting locations. N.O.P.E. Initiative: JACKSON MOVED TO HAVE PLANNING BRING FORWARD AN EMERGENCY MORATORIUM ON POWER LINES TO REFLECT THE LANGUAGE IN THE INITIATIVE FOR THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. There was minor discussion and clarification. Jackson said she wanted the Administration to draft an emergency ordinance to place a moratorium prohibiting the erection of high power transmission lines. Vanderpol said it would be an awful lot of unnecessary paperwork. Laidlaw said Puget Power could file for a permit before August 7. Jackson said if Puget Power does, it would have vested rights. The ordinance would be brought forward for discussion. If a moratorium is important enough for billboards is important enough for this, Jackson said. Warner said someone was in the process of applying for billboards in the County, which spurred the moratorium. Jackson said she doesn't have a position, but would like the option Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 13 open. Motion failed 3 -4. Buildings and Code Enforcement: Taylor asked to bring up need for enforcement person for B &C; so Warner said he would wait until some proposal was in writing, by August 7. The Planning Commission thought the Council should do something tonight, but Van Zanten had said it would be premature. Development Standards: Imhof asked about status of development standards, an issue that is bothering his constituents. Laidlaw said Tyler is the chair of the Development Standards Committee, which will next meet August 13. Laidlaw said she is on the Committee, and said Pat Jones is putting the whole document on disk, then revisions and staff review will take place. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Ramona Reeves, Council Clerk onald G. ey.! Chairman Minutes, 7/24/90, Page 14