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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for November 1 1984OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes -- November 1, 1984 The Whatcom County Council was called to order on Thursday November 1, 1984, at 7:35 p.m. by Chairperson Cole with all members present except Hawley. PRESENTATION - RESOLUTION OF WHATCOM COUNTY TO BILL LEWIS Chairperson Cole presented a resolution to Bill Lewis appointing him official publisher of Whatcom County and appointing Bill and Margaret Lewis Ambassadors of Whatcom County. Congressman Al Swift and Representative Dennis Braddock spoke in support of the resolution. Executive Van Zanten concurred with the resolution. The resolution was passed unanimously by the Council. MINUTES The minutes of the October 18, 1984, regular meeting, the September 27, 1984, special meeting, and the October 18, 1984, special meeting were all approved as written. EXECUTIVE ITEMS REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE Executive Van Zanten presented a memo dated November 1, 1984, regarding the resolution on improving traffic safety on the Guide Meridian. The memo included recommended changes in the wording of the resolution proposed by Ed Henken, County Engineer. Executive Van Zanten spoke in support of the proposed changes. Executive Van Zanten also presented a resolution to the Council which amends resolution 84 -18 passed the 21st day of June, 1984, a resolution authorizing the County Executive to prepare and enter into an agreement with the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board for financing the cost of public facilities as designated in resolution 84 -8 and establishing a fund therefor, and authorizing increase in the contract by and between Whatcom County and the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board for Project C 84 -25 from $450,000 to $544,448. Executive Van Zanten stated the C.E.R.B. Board had authorized the increase in the loan. Executive Van Zanten reported that the RFP's for animal control were ready to be sent out and that they were expected to be back in by the end of November. She also announced that there would be a public informational meeting regarding the drainage study on Wednesday, November 7, 1984, at 7:30 p.m., at the Meridian Middle School. Council Minutes November 1, 1984 Page 2 HEARINGS ORDINANCE REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT ON SAMISH WAY The hearing was declared open in the matter of an ordin- ance reducing the speed limit on Samish Way. Mr. Jack Christy, 4915 Samish Way, representing the Cedar Grove Park Association, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Being that no further testimony was received, the hearing was closed. Johnson reported that the Law and Justice Committee recommended approval of the ordinance. JOHNSON MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION THE ORDINANCE REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT ON SAMISH WAY. The motion carried unanimously. PROPOSED SALE OF COUNTY -OWNED PROPERTY ON GIRARD STREET (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE HEALTH DEPT. PARKING LOT) The hearing was declared open in the matter of the County Executive's proposal to sell certain County owned property located on Girard Street (commonly referred to as the Health Department parking lot). Mr. Jim Caldwell 610 Byer Road Mr. Bruce Shram #15 Harbor Mall Mr. Fred Wendover 215 W. King Tut Road Lynden, Washington Mr. Dave Bater 1721 - 35th St. Mr. Lloyd Halladay 3037 Alderwood Spoke against the proposed sale. Spoke against the proposed sale. Spoke against the proposed sale and presented a letter to Council members. Stated that the lettered streets are unsafe for parking; raised questions about the proposed sale. Spoke against the proposed sale. Council Minutes November 1, 1984 Page 3 Mr. Bob Andersen 203 W. Holly- Mr. Michael Sullivan 2226 "A" St. (representing Mr. Kowler as Historical Preservation Consultant) Barbara Baker Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood Reminded the Council the applicant does have a conditional use permit and the building could have any number of uses. Spoke in support of the proposed sale. Gave background of the historical significance of the building. Spoke on behalf of the Mt. Baker Planned Parent- hood and stated that the Board had voted not to support the proposed sale. Being that no further testimony was received, the hearing was closed. Cole stated that this item will be held in the Finance Committee for further review. The meeting was recessed for 5 minutes at 8:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. OPEN SESSION Mr. Phil Stoufer Presented a handout to the 3876 Centerview Road Council outlining four Lummi Island proposed areas of change to the ferry rate ordinance. Spoke against punchcard increase. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION - CANCELLATION OF WARRANTS OVER ONE YEAR OLD BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION A RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF CANCELLATION OF WARRANTS OVER ONE YEAR OLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF R.C.W. 36.22.100. Becker stated that the Finance Committee had recommended that Council adopt the resolution. The motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes November 1, 1984 Page 4 OTHER BUSINESS PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - SUDDEN VALLEY DIVISION 36, AREA Q ROEHL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF MT. BAKER MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO CREATE AND DEVELOP A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS "SUDDEN VALLEY DIVISION 36, AREA Q ". Roehl stated that the Planning and Development Committee had reviewed the application and recommended that Council approve the Hearing Examiner's recommendations. The motion carried. The following items were received by consent and referred as follows: Consideration of the Hearing Examiner's supplemental findings of fact and conclusions of law and recommended decision on remand in the matter of the application of Herb Childers for preliminary plat approval to create and develop a residential subdivision known as "Country Village" - referred to Planning and Development Committee. Open Space application filed by Stuart Johnson - referred to Planning Commission. Petition for lot line vacation between lots 43 and 44, Division 7, Plat of Paradise Lakes Country Club, filed by Karel and Jaroslava Reznicek - scheduled for public hearing November 15, 1984 and referred to Planning and Development Committee. Consideration of an appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision on application no. LCR 4 -84 in the name of Michael and Josephine Anderson and Vance R. Smith, appeal filed by Lynnea McDaniels - placed on file until the Hearing Examiner's transcript is received. Planning Commission's recommendation regarding a text amendment to the Lake Whatcom Subarea Comprehensive Plan affecting chemical use in the Lake Whatcom Watershed - referred to Planning and Development Committee. Council Minutes November 1, 1984 Page 5 Planning Commission's recommendation regarding an amend- ment to the 1970 Comprehensive Plan map from "rural" to "business", 'the texts of the "business" and "rural" policies and the interim zoning map from "general protec- tion" to "tourist business" for the geographic area situated in immediate proximity to the exit 270 intersection; and amending the text of the "tourist business" interim zoning district - referred to Planning and Development Comm. Planning Commission's recommendation regarding adoption of the Whatcom County Development Standards - referred to Planning and Development Committee. Council received the resignation of Wayne Beech as Commissioner of Cemetery District #3 and announced the vacancy on the Board. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES JOHNSON MOVED TO INTRODUCE BY CONSENT AND REFER THE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES AS FOLLOWS: 1. Resolution finding that continuation of the tax levied under Ordinance No. 82 -68 as amended, is essential for the operation of necessary County governmental services in 1985 - referred to Finance Committee. 2. Resolution in the matter of transfers affecting the 1984 budget - referred to Finance Committee 3. Resolution in the matter of adopting a salary schedule for the unrepresented Whatcom County employees for the year 1985 - referred to Finance Committee 4. Resolution in the matter of adopting a salary schedule for unrepresented employees of Nor -Bell Nursing Home for the year 1985 - referred to Finance Committee 5. Resolution on capital improvement projects related to buildings and facilities for Whatcom County, Washington - referred to Finance Committee 6. Ordinance in the matter of establishing Whatcom County ferry rates for 1985 - schedule public hearing for November 15, 1984 and referred to Finance.Committee. Council Minutes November 1, 1984 Page 6 7. Ordinance to revise the 1984 Mental Health Fund Budget - referred to Finance Committee. 8. Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for County and State purposes in Whatcom County, Washington, for the year 1985 pursuant to Home Rule Section 6.10 - referred to Finance Committee. 9. Ordinance repealing Ordinance no. 83 -105 (An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 82 -68 reducing the sales tax rate in Whatcom County commencing July 1, 1984) thereby amending Section 3.32.020 of the Whatcom County Code and revising the sales tax rate in Whatcom County commencing January 1, 1985 - scheduled public hearing November 27, 1984 and referred to Finance Committee. 10. Ordinance in the matter of the adoption of the final budget of Whatcom County for the year 1985 and restricting the expenditure of certain funds therein - scheduled public hearing November 27, 1984 and referred to Finance Committee. The motion carried. RESOLUTION - IMPROVE TRAFFIC SAFETY OVER AND ALONG THE GUIDE MERIDIAN MUENSCHER MOVED FOR INTRODUCTION AND FINAL ADOPTION THE RESOLUTION ON STATE AND COUNTY ACTION TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC SAFETY OVER AND ALONG THE GUIDE MERIDIAN (STATE ROUTE NO. 539). MUENSCHER MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES IN WORDING (PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S MEMO DATED NOVEMBER 1, 1984): 2a. Insert the following after the first sentence: "Work should be completed at those intersections along the Guide Meridian exhibiting the highest vehicular volumes and accident rates, including, but not limited to: 1) Birch Bay,Lynden /Kok Roads; 2) Badger Road; 3) Pole Road; 4) Smith Road; 5) Wiser Lake Road; 6) Axton Road." 2b. Insert the following after the first sentence: "Work should be completed at those crossroads serving as a major east -west route and meeting minimum MUTCD Council Minutes November 1, 1984 Page 7 traffic signal warrants for volume and /or inter - ruption, "including: 1) Birch Bay - Lynden /Kok Road; 2) Front Street; 3) Pole Road; 4) Smith Road, and 5) Axton Road." The motion to amend carried. The motion to adopt the resolution, as amended, carried. RESOLUTION - INCREASING CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION BOARD BY $94.448 ROEHL MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 84 -18 PASSED THE 21ST DAY OF JUNE, 1984, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO PREPARE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION BOARD FOR FINANCING THE COST OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AS DESIGNATED IN RESOLUTION NO. 84 -8 AND ESTABLISHING A FUND THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY.ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION BOARD FOR PROJECT C 84 -25 FROM $450,000 TO $544,448. The motion carried. OTHER ITEMS OF CONCERN FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS SANTA CLAUS - NORTHWEST ADOPTION SERVICES, DEC. 8TH It was decided that Muenscher would be the Santa Claus for the Northwest Adoption Services on December 8th. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. ATTEST: - Carol- Ebergson Clerk of the Cou cil WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WH/ OM COUNTY, WASHINGTON //0/ / C�a t:rrdlg W. U(5 Chairper on