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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council June 2 1988WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL June 2, 1988 The meeting was called to order by Council Chair Roehl at 7 :00 p.m. with Hansey, Jackson, Johnson, Vanderpol and Warner present. APPROVAL OF MINUTE The minutes of the meetings of May 9, 1988 and May 19, 1988 were approved. EXECUTIVE ITEMS Movz: • • Is I&C M&F • ! "%�E �7: ; Aa�'3lyQ��li�>■��I �7 ► Irk] JOHNSON MOVED TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT. The motion carried. NEW APPOINTMENT OF.KR -ISTEN FORTRIEDE.TO.THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BOAR L ETE 1HE JERM.OF GALE RICHENDRFER.kj.H0 RESIGNED; TERM TO RUN UNTIL 12/31/88 This item was withdrawn from the agenda. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION BY NAMES GORDON . ANDERSON—MORRIS, GEROME ALHADEFF AND LQUELLA 0 TS 0 N RACE OU S INC., FOR A CLASS H LICENSE AT LONGACRES' WINNERS CIRCLE, 1.803 WEST BAKERV.IE19 ROAD, BELLINGHAM Johnson reported that the Public Services Committee recommended conditional approval of the application. JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL BY BUILDINGS AND CODE AND THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. The motion carried. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE A written report was distributed. June 2, 1988 Page 2 OPEN SESSIQ� Jim McDonald 3557 Cedarville Road, Bellingham Owner of Cedarville Mobile Home Park ago because he was told that the dump worried about contamination of water Doug McKeever 5090 Noon Road, Bellingham which was expanded 10 years would close in two years; supply. Stated that as a geologist he believed the Cedarville area was not suitable for a landfill, due to potential for contamination of water supply and the Nooksack River; Cedarville landfill should be closed; suggested that a new landfill be located between Cherry Point and Ferndale. John McKnight 5104 Mosquito Lake Road Presented petition requesting that Foothills area zoning be left as is in the 1976 Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Jim Maricle 3326 Cedarville Road Has B.S. degree in Chemistry; understands engineering and environmental law; was responsible for permit applications while working at Mobil Oil Refinery. Discussed leachate collection system at the Cedarville landfill and the difference between the amount of rainfall and the amount of runoff which is collected; stated that the rest of the leachate was leaking out at several points along an embankment. Stated that the landfill is operating illegally; has no permit and no environmental impact statement; Harper -Owes does not know what they are doing. David Green 5583 Knight Road, Bellingham Stated that the landfill was built above a gravel pit; is source of concern to the neighborhood; its operation should not be extended. June 2, 1988 Page 3 Bob Harriman Hemmi Road Representative of several sportsmans' groups; discussed leachate seepage which had been covered up with riprap rock; stated that even a small amount of water contamination will affect fish; leachate drainage into Anderson Creek threatens fish restoration project there; urged Council not to extend operation of the dump. Barbara Brenner 5617 Northwest Road Harper -Owes should not be the firm hired to site a new landfill; same firm is doing testing at TRC; Harper -Owes can't be trusted; urged Council to take advantage of resources available at Huxley College; more testing of wells should be done in the Cedarville area; new dump should be located at best possible site; asked why only two engineering firms had submitted bids for the contract to site a new landfill; suggested that others might have been pressured not to submit bids. Barbara Green 5583 Knight Road, Bellingham Urged Council to close Cedarville landfill; moved to area eight years ago with the understanding that landfill would be closed soon; expressed concern about leachate seeping into water supply and the effect on land values. Vern Johnson Lummi Fisheries Discussed the effect of the leachate on water quality and resulting danger to the health of all aquatic life; urged that extensive water quality studies be done in the area immediately. Unidentified Citizen Asked why the Council kept extending the closing date of the dump. Chairman Roehl and other Council Members explained that County officials had believed that the private sector.would eventually be able to handle the County's waste; its failure to do so now necessitated the siting of a new landfill and the continued operation of Cedarville in the meantime. June 2, 1988 Page 4 Mary Dumas 8415 Carl Road, Everson Expressed concern about continued extensions of the operation of the landfill; urged that the process of siting a new landfill be expedited. Jens Jensen Sand Road Asked why TRC was allowed to import garbage if the County couldn't handle its own waste. Dale Crouse Stated that public disposal of waste was inefficient and that it should be handled by specialists in the private sector. Chairman Roehl explained that this was exactly what the Council had hoped would happen but that the private sector had not been able to solve the problem in Whatcom County. Charlie Baker Discussed the issue of waste being dumped at Cedarville which other dumps had refused; stated that he had heard of hospital waste being dumped there. Pat Milliken Discussed his concern about the effect of leachate from the dump on the supply of drinking water; urged County to ensure comprehensive testing of wells; stated that more work should be done to encourage recycling. Randy Kraft Cedarville Road Urged Council to speed up siting of new landfill; stated that a better job should be done of policing the type of waste which is dumped at Cedarville; Cedarville dump should be covered every night due to unbearable smell. HEARINGS PETITION FOR FORMATION OF A DOG CONTROL ZONE,.FILED.BY PARADISE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB The public hearing on the petition was opened. June 2, 1988 Page 5 Esther Henderson Paradise Lakes Country Club Stated that this was her organization's second request to the Council for a dog control zone; discussed problems with wild dogs and dogs running loose. Gordon West Peaceful Valley Stated that he had complained about the dog problem for 12 years; dogs run loose and run in packs; his dog has been attacked; need to. control the problem. Brenda Golden Paradise Estates Children and pets have been attacked and mauled by dogs running at large; packs of dogs also create danger to wildlife. Jim Mason President of Paradise Lakes Country Club Asked for County's assistance to improve safety of children and pets in the Paradise Lakes area. There was no further testimony and the hearing was closed. Johnson reported that the Public Services Committee recommended approval of the dog control zone. JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR THE FORMATION OF A DOG CONTROL ZONE. The motion carried. ORDINANCE REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED.LIMITS WITHIN SCHOOL ZONES The public hearing on the ordinance was opened; there was no testimony and the hearing was closed. Johnson reported that the Public Services Committee recommended adoption of the ordinance. JOHNSON MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. June 2, 1988 Page 6 The meeting was recessed at 8 :25 p.m. and reconvened at 8 :35 p.m. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANC RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 87-2q, A RESOLUTION 10 FEND THE OPERATION OF THE CEDARVILLE LANDFILL SITE FOR RECEIVING PUTRESCIBLE GARBAGE FROM JUNE 30, 1988 TO DECEMBER 31,. 1988 Johnson read a statement urging that the Cedarville landfill site be closed to other than emergency use, and that the private incinerators be allowed to handle the County's garbage. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE CEDARVILLE LANDFILL BE CLOSED AS OF AUGUST 1, 1988 AND OPENED ONLY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY CLAIMED BY THE EXECUTIVE AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL; AND THAT GARBAGE BE PICKED UP BY A HAULER OR TAKEN TO AN INCINERATOR. There was extensive discussion on the motion. At the request of the Council, Public Works Director Paul Rushing reviewed his memo regarding the consequences of the continued operation or closure of the landfill. He stated that closure of the Cedarville landfill would leave approximately 35 to 40 tons of garbage per day which could not be processed by the private incinerators. Johnson's motion failed. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE OPERATION OF THE CEDARVILLE LANDFILL TO DECEMBER 31, 1988• There was discussion on the motion. WARNER AMENDED HIS MOTION TO ADD TO THE RESOLUTION LANGUAGE REQUESTING THAT THE ADMINISTRATION EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE DISPOSITION OF WASTE WITH SKAGIT COUNTY, OR AT OTHER SITES. JACKSON MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO ADD A STATEMENT REQUESTING THAT THE PEOPLE OF WHATCOM COUNTY WILL, TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITY, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO LIMIT THE WASTE STREAM BY FULLY UTILIZING ALL METHODS OF RECYCLING TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY WASTE. Jackson's motion to amend carried. Warner's motion carried and the amended resolution was approved. June 2, 1988 Page 7 Warner explained the resolution and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its approval. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried. Warner explained the ordinance and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its adoption. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. Warner explained the ordinance and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its adoption. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. Warner explained the ordinance and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its adoption. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption of the ordinance. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. 13 Im. ••;•• •, •; �M K tjxsj i, �: AND TO PAY 1988 EXCISE TAXE -at"MA Warner explained the ordinance and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its adoption. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption of the ordinance. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. June 2, 1988 Page 8 : WHATCOM CO.UNTY, 1WA-:SHLNGt—QN .--AND IN PART IN THE-CITY—O-------- ----- - BELLINGHAM, BY AMENDIaG.SECTI.ON • The ordinance was deferred in order to be scheduled for a public hearing. • ' 1 ' • � ' ` ' • • � , ' '�� s � 1 1 Cif ;����•�� OTIM Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption of the ordinance. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS APPOINTMENT OF CLERK OF THE COUNCIL This item was withdrawn from the agenda. • , •IN MAR :: JOHNSON MOVED TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS AND APPOINT EMILY JACKSON. The motion carried. OPEN SPACE L A O S OF KENNLETH- SPA WILL A B N AND..PAM MAGEE �2) AND JAMES AND BRENDA WEATHERBY Jackson reported that the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of the applications of Kenneth Spady, James and Brenda Weatherby, and the Magees' application for their 44- acre parcel, and denial of the application of William Blunt and the Magees' application for their 5 -acre parcel. JACKSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPLICATIONS OF KENNETH SPADY, JAMES AND BRENDA WEATHERBY, AND FRANK AND PAM MAGEE (1414 -ACRE PARCEL), AND DENY THE APPLICATIONS OF WILLIAM BLUNT AND FRANK AND PAM MAGEE (5 -ACRE PARCEL). The motion carried. June 2, 1988 Page 9 REQUEST FOR TWO -YEAR EXTENSION OF MDP 1 -76. FROM TOMYHOI ASSOCIATES, INC. Jackson reported that the request had been withdrawn by the applicant. APPEAL OF HEARING RIS DECISION ON A P N. 2-88, FILE BX ARVIN AND _BRIDGET ZOERI,N APPEAL EXAMINER'S C N ON L.S. 6=87l..EAGLERIDG S 0 HO AT AND BILL C 0 REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE NORTH SHORE PROPERTY OWNERS COMMITTEE The notices were received by consent and placed on file pending receipt of the transcripts. REPLACEMENT FOR. COUNCIL MEMBER JOHNSON ON,PLANNI.NG AND LO MENT COMMITT Warner nominated Hansey to replace Johnson. The nomination was approved unanimously. � ••� � � • � iii ••� ,, JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried. RESOLUJION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE.TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HARPER -OWES, CONSULTING.WAST MANAGEMENT RS 0 PROUDE EROFESSIONAL CONSULTING FOR SITING, DESIGNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW LANDFILL SITE Warner explained the resolution and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its approval. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. There was extensive discussion on the motion, including discussion of the issue of expediting the process of siting the landfill. JACKSON MOVED TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION UNTIL THE EXECUTIVE COULD PROVIDE MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE NUMBER OF SITES TO BE CONSIDERED. June 2, 1988 Page 10 There was discussion on the motion to table. JACKSON WITHDREW HER MOTION TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION. WARNER MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION BY ADDING A STATEMENT THAT THE COUNCIL REQUESTS THAT THE CONTRACT CONTAIN A REFINED SCOPE OF WORK WHICH INCLUDES METHODS TO SPEED UP THE SITING PROCESS, AND PLACEMENT OF A LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF SITES TO BE CONSIDERED. Warner's motion to amend carried. There was further discussion about the resolution. The motion to approve the resolution as amended carried. COUNTY Z W MULTI-FAMILY.DWELLING THE. GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE ORDINANCE -AMENDING H BIRCH.BAY-BLAINE SUBAREA.COMPR.EHENSIV PLAN FRQM CQMMERCIAL TO URBAN RESERVE H L WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING MAP FROM GENERAL COMMERGIAL-TO URBANJESIDENTIA FOR APP.RQXIMATELY S I.X...ACRE.S,.ON. BLAINE. R A H IN TH.EJORTHWES QUADRANT H BLAINE ROADZ.BIRCH BAY-.LY.NDEN ROAD IN,TERSECTIO The ordinances were introduced by consent and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. ORDINANCE 10 REVISE. H 8 REAL. ESTATE A A TA P.ROVEMEN FUND ORDINANCE 0 ESTA13LISH-THE 1.988 FEDERAL SHARED U A.P.PROPRIATION The ordinances were received by consent and referred to the Finance Committee. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM Y CQDE SECTION.8,12 FOR THE REMISING P.U,RPOS.E OF H E FEE SCHEDULE EOR SOLID WAST.E- DISPOSAL AT WHATCOM COUNT'S SOLID WASTE .SITES ORDINANCE7.0 PEVISE FEES FOR SOLICITORS.AND CANVASSERSTHUS AMENDING THE WHATCOM.COUNTY CODE. SECTION__ 5.5.2.050 The ordinances were received by consent, to be scheduled for hearings and referred to the Finance Committee. June 2, 1988 Page 11 ORDINANCE REGARDING TH F P.LACTNG STOP SIGNS FIR-TREE W _CHER Y WOOD AVENUE.,. -EDQEWATER LANE, AND CLARKS AN ORDINANCE REGABDING.TOE MATTER A.0 G A STOP SIGN ON KELLOGG ROAD ORDINANCE R G N TH A ESTABLISHING A L ON KELLOGG ,ROAD AND..CORDAI .PARKWAY ORDINANCE G E AB H SPEED CORDAT.A PARK4Y AND KELLOGG RO-.D The ordinances were received by consent, to be scheduled for hearings and referred to the Public Services Committee. The meeting was adjourned at 10 :13 p.m. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON William P. Roehl, Chair ATTEST: Amanda Fleming Clerk of the Council