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Home My WebLink AboutCounty Council May 19 1988WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL May 19, 1988 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council Chair Roehl with Hansey, Johnson, Vanderpol and Warner present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Council meeting of May 5, 1988 were approved. EXECUTIVE ITEMS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDERS LISA FOR.SUPPLY .OF ASPHALTIC EMULSIONS TO SUPPLY A .CONVENIEN.T, CONTINUOUS., AND READILY AVAILABLE SUPPLY AND SOURCE OF ASPHALTIC EMULSIONS AT THE LOWEST COST FOR IHE COMING ROAD MAINTENANCE SEASON The Executive presented the request for approval. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bidders list. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BIDDERS LIST. The motion carried. Blip AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF PETROLEUM. FUELS TO,THE LOW BIDDER, NORTHWEST FUEL CO. INC., AT A TOTAL ESTIMATED, ANNUAL COST OF $190,1.3$x, EXCLUDING ALL TAXES The Executive presented the bid award recommendation. Warner explained the bid award and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its approval. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD. The motion carried. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR PUMP STATION TELEMETRY AT THE CITY OF FERNDALE WASTEWATER TRELTMFNT. PLANT TO THE LOW BID,DDER, Oft ELECTRIC, .INC., FOR A TOTAL PROJECT PRICE OF $�9, 194} 50 • INCLUDING SALES TAX, THE BID AWARD IS SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL BY THE aSTATE DEPARTMENT ECOLOGY, The Executive explained the bid award recommendation and distributed additional information. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid award. May 19, 1988 Page 2 WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD. The motion carried. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE GENERAL TEAMSTERS . LOCAL UNION NO, 231, .DEPUTY SHERIFFS BARGAINING UNI Executive Van Zanten reviewed the contract. Warner reported that the Finance Committee had recommended 2 -1 in favor of approval of the contract. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried, with Hansey voting no. • • , The Executive presented the contract. Warner explained the purpose of the contract and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its approval. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE The Executive reported the following items: 'L�F1'.:1 Parks Director Roger DeSpain received an award from the Washington Recreation and Parks Association for excellence in the area of Parks and Recreation. effi The litter control part of the County's application to the Department of Ecology for a litter control and recycling grant was awarded. The County will continue with its own recycling program. May 19, 1988 Page 3 Lease .for Gogseb_erry Point F -erry L A lease, back -dated to 1985, with the Lummi Tribe for the Gooseberry Point ferry landing was negotiated and signed. A nearby piece of County property was given to the tribe in exchange. Quarterly Status Report. for Buildings and Code The report was distributed and briefly reviewed. HEARINGS ORDINANCE REGARDING H AT R OF ESTABLISHING TH A. PORTION OF THE WEST .POLE.R-OA� The public hearing 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. PETITION FOR VACATION .OF A 20- FOOT -!BIDE ,ALLEY. IN . BLOCK 2 IN THE AMENDED PLAT OF GENEVA, FILED BY TERRY HARTNELL, ET AL. The public hearing was opened; there was no testimony and the hearing was closed. There was no report from the Planning and Development Committee due to the cancellation of its meeting. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE VACATION SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF THE ENGINEER'S COSTS AND THE USUAL PROCESSING COSTS. The motion carried. May 19, 1988 Page 4 OPEN SESSION Aileen Satushek Bellingham Housing Authority (BHA) employee Spoke against reappointment of Phyllis Graham to BHA Board; stated that Graham's character and reputation were not being questioned but rather her leadership skills; lack of leadership skills placed BHA office problems on front page of newspaper; BHA employees demoralized and some tenants feel belittled and threatened; problems began 11 years ago with hiring of Ralph Rogers; 79 percent of staff identify Rogers as the problem; Graham has been Rogers' strongest supporter, has dismissed employee complaints as invalid; majority of BHA staff believe she does not have leadership skills needed for the future; BHA staff urge that she not be reappointed. Lloyd Austin 1838 Lakeside Spoke against reappointment of Phyllis Graham; discussed unfair treatment of BHA employees since 1980; stated that eight years was long enough for anybody to serve on any board; other qualified people in the County could be appointed to the Board. Edith Harris BHA employee since 1978 Spoke against reappointment of Phyllis Graham; discussed harassment of employees by Ralph Rogers; incidents brought to Phyllis Graham's attention when she was Chair of BHA Board but employee concerns were brushed aside and she continued to support Rogers; doesn't consider employee concerns valid; Graham has demeaning attitude towards employees; stated that they were like children to her; has been unwilling to accept criticism of Rogers; Graham would continue to ignore vital issues. David Warren Representative of Service Employees Union Spoke against reappointment of Phyllis Graham; Graham totally unapproachable on issues of concern to employees; refused to meet with him to discuss employees'concerns, claiming that it would be a conflict of interest; 100 percent of unrepresented management staff of BHA had no confidence in Graham; ongoing investigation is being conducted of Graham's performance as a Board member; eight years is long enough. May 19, 1988 Page 5 Patrick Alesse 9865 Harvey Road, Blaine Has business at Birch Bay; discussed recurring problem with temporary businesses at Birch Bay, usually operated out of a trailer or mobile home; businesses sometimes started in wrong location and run in a slipshod manner, creating problems for neighboring businesses; by the time county agencies have taken action the season is usually over and the business gone; wants quicker action by county agencies. Mr. Alessee was requested by the Council to provide documentation of his past complaints about this problem so the issue could be investigated. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ,RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANC The ordinan been reviewed by the cancellation ORDINANCE AMENDI PLAN MAP FOR ONE ON MARINE DRIVE. DENSITY TO RESOR' 3es scheduled for final consideration had not the Planning and Development Committee due to of the meeting. 9G THE 1979 POINT ROBERTS SUBAREA COMPREHENSIVE PARCEL.TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 1.47 ACRES LOCAT NORTH OF LIGHTHOUSE PARK FROM RESIDENTIAL, LOW r COMMERCIAL Planning Director Dan Taylor explained the ordinance. JOHNSON MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF TITLE 20, THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING CODE, TO ALLOW RESEARCH FACILITIES IN THE GENERAL MANUFACTURING ZONE Planning Director Taylor explained the ordinance, and discussion followed. VANDERPOL MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. There was further discussion about the possibility that the uses covered in the ordinance should be designated as conditional uses rather than outright permitted uses. Ron Kendall Institute for Wildlife Toxicology Discussed his project; stated that he believed it would fit well into the existing area; has support from neighboring landowners; discussed his previous research and its benefits; stated that he has support from the EPA and various chemical companies. May 19, 1988 Page 6 Robert Bruce Architect for the project Stated that requirement for a conditional use permit would not be a problem; project has already been through the SEPA review process. HANSEY MOVED TO REFER THE ORDINANCE BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A RECOMMENDATION THAT THEY RESUBMIT IT IN THE FORM OF A CONDITIONAL USE RATHER THAN A PERMITTED USE. There was discussion on the motion. HANSEY WITHDREW HIS MOTION. HANSEY MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ORDINANCE FOR JUNE 16. VANDERPOL WITHDREW HIS ORIGINAL MOTION. Hansey's motion to amend the ordinance and schedule a public hearing carried. Pa AwAmORM&I-3111034 00= 10M42. :I - fill Offen TO = M 1 no 1 ME �■ �; Planning Director Taylor explained the ordinance. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE AMENDIN.G THE CHERRX POINT- FER.NDALF. SUBAREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM LIGH A.RK,TO.COMME,RCI,AL; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING A FROM LIGHT. INDUSTRIAL TO TOURIST COMMERCIAL FOR A .6..ACRE..PARCEL.ON PORTAL AY AND GRANDVIEW Johnson left the meeting. Planning Director Taylor explained the ordinance. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. May 19, 1988 Page 7 The meeting was recessed at 8:35 p.m., and reconvened at 8 :45 p.m. with Hansey, Johnson, Roehl, Vanderpol and Warner present. ARM • 1 _; • :•1;1 • 1 • • WARNER MOVED TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PHYLLIS GRAHAM. Johnson reported that the Public Services Committee had sent the issue forward to the Council with no recommendation, due to the fact that one committee member was in favor of the reappointment and one was against it. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. WARNER MOVED TO APPOINT JIM HEERINGA. The motion carried. JOHNSON NOMINATED JACKSON. The Council agreed to hold next meeting. NOM,I,NATIONS TO PUBLIC DEFENSE A Warner nominated Julie Loc the Department of Accounting at JOHNSON MOVED TO CLOSE THE LOCKHART. The motion carried. the nominations open until the DVISORY COMMITTEE khart, an Associate Professor in Western. NOMINATIONS AND APPOINT JULIE May 19, 1988 Page 8 PLANNING.COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS „REGARDING OPEN.SPAC, APPLICATIONS FOR .KENNETH. SPADY,� WILLIAM-.A BLUNT, FRANK AND PAM MAGEE, AND JAMES. AND BRENDA.WEATHERBY This item was deferred until the next Council meeting so that the recommendations could be reviewed by the Planning and Development Committee. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF HEARING-ON SALE O.F. COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the resolution. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried. RESOLUTION AMENDING OLUTION NO. 87-29, A,EESOLUTION.TO.EXTEND THE OPERATION .OF 'SHE.CEDARVILLE LANDFILL SITE FOR RECEIVING PUIRESCIBLE GARBAGE FROM JUNE .30, 1988 TO .DECF,,M ER �1 .1988 There was discussion about deferring action on the resolution to the Council's meeting of June 2, which was scheduled to be held in the Cedarville area at the request of area residents. JOHNSON MOVED TO DEFER THE RESOLUTION UNTIL THE FIRST MEETING IN JUNE. HANSEY MOVED TO IMMEDIATELY CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION. Hansey's motion failed, and the resolution was deferred to the meeting of June 2. ORDINANCE IN THE OF.GRANTING A NONEXCLUSIVE . SAN JUAN CABLE AND CON3T.RU.QTION FQR. A PERIOD OF RS PU.RSUANT TO STATE LAW.AND.S,ECTION 9.30 OF THE WHATC.OM COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER, TO OPERATE.AND MAINTAIN A CABLE.COMMUNICA.TI„ON.SYSTFM WITHI.N.T.HE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF WHATCOM CO.UNIX The ordinance was introduced by consent, to be scheduled for a hearing and referred to the Public Services Committee. May 19, 1988 Page 9 ORD INANC.E. ADMISSIONS . P PAYMENT. ,OF THE .S.AM,E The ordinance was introduced by consent, to be scheduled for a hearing and referred to the Finance Committee. ORDINANCE-ESIABLISHING PREGINGT—ELECTIO . OFFICERS ORDINANCE H E 1988 ELECTION RESERVE ORDINANCE. APPPnPPTATTnM ATTT140PTTV TO PAV PPT(IP VT:APQt R ANTI n TAY T TARTT TTV • 1, i, 1 _. • 1 MEN i. 1 l _. i �. -11m, is .. 1 , , � .. _ , 1 i 3010" 1 i , • • , 11 f _ ' _ 3 _. 11 f , • S The ordinances were introduced by consent and referred to the Finance Committee. RESOLUTION, ENDORSING H DEVELOP A. 6.5-ACRE-COMMERCIAL 0 A N THE. RESERVATIO N The ordinance was added to the agenda and introduced by consent, and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. EXECUJIVE SESSION The Council went into executive session at 9:12 p.m. to discuss a contract matter. The meeting was reconvened into open session and adjourned at 9:22 p.m. ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Amanda Fleming; William P. Roehl, Chai Clerk of the Counci