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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
March 31, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Carl Weimer called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Barbara Brenner, Ken Mann, Satpal Sidhu, Carl Weimer, Rud Browne
and Barry Buchanan.
Absent: Pete Kremen.
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Weimer announced the Council made appointments to fill vacant positions on
the Council's Finance and Administrative Services Committee and Natural
Resources Committee, and appointment of a Council representative to serve on
the Bellingham International Airport Advisory Committee and the Emergency
Medical Services Oversight Board (AB2015 -021) during the Special Committee of the
Whole 9:30 a.m. meeting.
He also announced there was discussion with Senior Deputy Prosecutor
Elizabeth Gallery regarding pending litigation, Ventres v. Whatcom County Jail
(AB2015 -018) in executive session during the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Mann moved that the Council affirmatively finds that the official or employee must
have been acting in a manner in which the County had an interest, that the official or
employee must have been acting in the discharge of a duty imposed or authorized by law,
and the official or employee must have acted in good faith.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Kremen (1)
Weimer announced that County Executive Jack Louws presented progress and
developments of the New Jail Project (AB2015 -047) during the Special Committee of
the Whole 6:15 p.m. meeting.
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2 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
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4 1. SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PRESENT DISTINGUISHED CITIZENSHIP AWARD TO
5 MR. GARY SPURLING (AB2015 -017)
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7 Bill Elfo, County Sheriff, presented the award to Gary Spurling for his service to
8 saving the life of another without regard to his own safety.
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10 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REVENUE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2015 1sT
11 QUARTERLY REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL (AB2015 -117)
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13 Chris Phillips, Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center and Behavioral Health Revenue
14 Advisory Committee Vice - Chair, stated the focus of the presentation is on the jail behavioral
15 health program. He described the history of the tax funds and goals to provide prevention,
16 intervention, treatment, and aftercare (PITA). Jail treatment is necessary. Treatment for
17 those who don't belong in jail is also necessary. Create crisis services to divert people from
18 unnecessary jail services. They are committed to funding across the PITA continuum.
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20 Weimer asked if there is a certain amount or percentage being set aside each year
21 for the triage facility from the behavioral health fund. Phillips stated the $3 million set aside
22 reflects the commitment of the committee to the current triage center. There is no formula
23 for using the funds on an annual basis.
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25 Weimer asked if the committee has considered committing any of that behavioral
26 health money to bond capital expenses for a new facility. Phillips stated that is beyond their
27 capacity to do.
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29 Jackie Mitchell, Health Department, stated they've done a lot of work on the jail
30 behavioral health program. They've developed one entire program with a team of highly
31 collaborative people. She read from the report beginning on Council packet page 412.
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33 In the future they need a confidential treatment space and an additional staff person
34 for case management and reentry. The leader for the jail behavioral health program team
35 saw the jail model, which includes mental health services programming, and was very
36 enthusiastic about what they can do with that kind of space. They also need to enhance the
37 triage facility and programming space and have an effective place to take people who need
38 treatment, but don't necessarily need to go to jail. They also need additional treatment
39 capacity, particularly for chemical dependency. Much of that will be addressed when the
40 behavioral health organization takes over the chemical dependency services in April 2016.
41 They will be able to set their own rates and pay providers well enough to stay in the
42 business. Now, they don't really pay the cost of the services. They could also use
43 supported housing, especially for people with addictions. They would like to reestablish
44 addiction services in the alternative work center.
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46 Weimer stated there's been a lot of discussion about the Council's desire for more
47 diversion programs and jail alternatives. That doesn't take away from how much the
48 Council appreciates what the Health Department and others are already doing. Mitchell
49 stated she's never seen a full sequential service model in the years she's worked for the
50 County, but they are closer than they've ever been.
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52 Brenner stated she understands there have been few problems with the current jail
53 alternative center. She would like the Behavioral Health Revenue Committee consider
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1 expanding on what they have at that facility in a positive way for the neighborhood and the
2 people who use the facility. It would be less expensive than building a new facility. Mitchell
3 stated she would also like to repurpose that building for behavioral health services.
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5 Browne stated he likes the information provided about the sequential intercept
6 model. There are a lot of questions on what the County is doing to divert people from
7 entering jail in the first place and also to prevent recidivism. He asked that staff map out
8 the different programs the County has. He would like all the pieces put together in a map
9 that shows the County's effectiveness in diverting people from going into the jail in the first
10 place and how effective they are at preventing recidivism. If the staff were to create such a
11 map, it would be nice to include numbers, such as the drug court results and outcomes or
12 the expected results from the mental health court. It would be nice to know also how much
13 money is being saved by those programs. Those programs are more cost - efficient than
14 incarcerating someone. He asked staff to also identify the limitations caused by the current
15 jail from staff doing their jobs properly and what the expected outcomes will be with the
16 new jail. The community is struggling to really put all these pieces together. While the
17 community may have other questions, that information will be helpful to him. Mitchell
18 stated most or all the programs include program evaluation and outcomes. It takes an
19 entire set of services, not just the jail program, to reduce recidivism. Doing any kind of
20 cost analysis would be expensive and require funding. The Health Department would
21 probably have to hire someone to develop that information. However, staff can map out
22 the programs.
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24 Browne stated he's happy to talk to staff outside of the meeting about the
25 information he would like to have.
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27 Anne Deacon, Health Department, stated they design programs based on evidence -
28 based best practices. They research cost benefit analyses. If they carry out the programs
29 as designed, they will realize a cost reduction. They have statistics for a number of the
30 programs. Their job is to operate according to the fidelity model to realize those outcomes.
31 Some contracts include performance measures that are included in the quarterly reports.
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33 Browne stated it would initially be very helpful to have the published standards and
34 expectations. Maybe they need to provide funding later on, but he likes performance
35 metrics. Track the County's outcomes to the national standards. Deacon stated prevention
36 and intervention programs are difficult to prove what is prevented. They rely on national
37 models.
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40 MINUTES CONSENT
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42 Buchanan moved to approve Minutes Consent items one through four. Item five is
43 withdrawn from the agenda.
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45 The motion carried by the following vote:
46 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (5)
47 Nays: None (0)
48 Absent: Kremen (1)
49 Abstains: Sidhu (1)
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51 1. BOARD OF HEALTH FOR FEBRUARY 3, 2015
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53 2. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2015
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2 3. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR MARCH 3, 2015
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4 4. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR MARCH 3, 2015
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6 S. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR MARCH 17, 2015
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9 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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11 1. ORDINANCE ALLOWING MARIJUANA PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND
12 RETAILING AS AUTHORIZED BY WASHINGTON STATE INITIATIVE 502
13 (AB2015 -099)
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15 Nick Smith, Planning and Development Services Department, stated his staff memo
16 did not include those changes from the Council two weeks ago, but the text and ordinance
17 does include those changes. He described those changes.
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19 Mann asked if the 1,000 -foot setback from community centers and churches is being
20 changed. Smith stated they propose changing the way that measurement is taken. The
21 current code is written so the distance is measured from the walls of a proposed marijuana
22 production and processing facility to the property line of a parcel on which a community
23 center is located. At the time, the Council intended to match the State law for similar uses
24 in the County Code, such as for community centers and churches. However, the State
25 liquor control board changed that setback measurement after the Council adopted the
26 interim ordinance. It is now taken from the property lines of the two uses. Staff proposed
27 to change the County code to match the State regulations.
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29 Brenner asked if the setbacks are from building -to- building or from property line -to-
30 property line. Smith stated the 300 -foot setback from residences is measured building -to-
31 building. The setback from a community center is measured the way he just explained it.
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33 Weimer opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
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35 Frans Luit, Terrell Creek Landing Condominium Association Board President, stated
36 their building is located in Birch Bay behind the C Shop, which many children visit for candy
37 and ice cream. They are a mix of condominium and commercial spaces. They are
38 concerned about potential retail stores wanting to use their commercial space at their mixed
39 use facility. Ban sales of marijuana in a resort commercial zone. Their concerns include
40 children living in and visiting the residential community. There are established businesses
41 already that cater to children in the area. They are also concerned about potential smells
42 from a marijuana business and illegal smoking in adjacent areas that will waft to the condo
43 balconies. The property values will be affected. The most negative effect on children is bad
44 for the community in general. Retail marijuana and similar substances aren't compatible
45 with combined resort commercial use.
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47 Patrick Alesse stated he voted for legalizing marijuana because he didn't want kids in
48 jail who did something dumb, but he also doesn't want it near his business at The C Shop.
49 People may want to come down to Birch Bay from British Columbia just to smoke. They
50 aren't trying to stop the business altogether. Just ban it in resort commercial areas, or ban
51 it from 1,000 feet within Birch Bay Drive.
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Larry Helm stated a medical marijuana shop has opened in the same building as his
gun shop, and they're starting to smell it. He will probably have to move his business.
Hearing no one else, Weimer closed the public hearing.
Browne moved to adopt the ordinance.
Brenner stated this proposal eliminates the use in resort commercial zones.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Kremen (1)
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY BY
NEGOTIATION - REQUEST NO. 2015 -01 (AB2015 -091A)
Weimer opened the public hearing and, hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved to approve the resolution. She asked if the County does retain
rights -of -way.
Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, stated the County would not keep any right -of-
way access. There isn't any right -of -way on this property.
Browne asked if this will not provide access to any other property owner who will
lose access. Schroeder stated it will not.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Kremen (1)
3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY BY
NEGOTIATION - REQUEST NO. 2015 -02 (AB2015 -092A)
Weimer opened the public hearing and, hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Mann moved to approve the resolution.
Brenner asked if the County owns any rights -of -way or easements on this property.
Joe Rutan, Public Works Department, stated no right -of -way is included that he is
aware of.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Kremen (1)
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OPEN SESSION
The following people spoke:
• Larry Helm spoke about grants the County accepts without Council review or
public review by affected owners and about County funds that are available
for use for the County jail.
• Ken Carrasco, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Foundation and Marine
Resources Committee, spoke about an upcoming oil spill preparedness
workshop.
• Wendy Czopp, Represent Whatcom County, spoke about proposed anti-
corruption legislation at the State and federal levels.
• Wendy Harris spoke about the Green Links grant and the proposed new jail.
• Joy Gilfillen spoke about jail planning and needs assessment.
• Irene Morgan, Restorative Community Coalition, submitted handouts (on file)
and spoke about restorative justice plans and jail planning.
• Patrick Alesse spoke about closing an alley at Birch Bay Drive.
• Ray Baribeau spoke about the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
quarterly report, jail planning, and alternative jail programs.
• Theresa Erickson spoke about jail planning, jail alternatives, and creating a
safe environment for jail employees.
• Jon Mutchler spoke about recent improvements at the Tennant Lake
boardwalk.
CONSENT AGENDA
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through nine.
Brenner withdrew item five.
The motion to approve Consent Agenda items one through four and six through nine
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Kremen (1)
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND HELION SOFTWARE, INC.,
FOR THE ACQUISITION, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A
REPLACEMENT DOCUMENT RECORDING AND IMAGING SYSTEM FOR THE
AUDITOR'S OFFICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,500 (AB2015 -105)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND FOSTER PEPPER
PLLC TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE LAKE WHATCOM TMDL
(TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD), IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,622, FOR A TOTAL
AMENDED CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,122 (AB2015 -106)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND GEOTEST
SERVICES, INC., FOR A CHANGE IN SCOPE TO ADD CONSTRUCTION FIELD
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1 INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE MATERIAL TESTING AND GEOTECHNICAL
2 SERVICES CONTRACT (AB2015 -108)
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4 4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID
5 #15 -06 TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, WRS, AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR
6 2015 HOT MIX ASPHALT PRELEVEL AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, IN THE
7 AMOUNT OF $1,304,681.14 (AB2015 -109)
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9 5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID
10 #15 -08 TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, MCASPHALT INDUSTRIES, AND TO ENTER
11 INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ASPHALTIC EMULSIONS FOR THE
12 COUNTY'S CHIP SEALING PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,120,000
13 (AB2015 -110)
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15 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
16 moved to approve the request.
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18 Brenner stated the County uses too much chip seal on asphalt in areas where it isn't
19 needed. She supports applying it on hills and curves where safety is a concern, but not for
20 straight, flat areas. It's bad for vehicles. It doesn't save money. The County spends a lot
21 on chip seal. Review with other experts whether it's cost effective.
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23 The motion carried by the following vote:
24 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (5)
25 Nays: Brenner (1)
26 Absent: Kremen (1)
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28 6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID
29 #15 -14 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO 1 -TON CAB AND CHASSIS TRUCKS
30 WITH 2 -3 YARD DUMP BODY TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, LEGACY FORD, IN
31 THE AMOUNT OF $80,941.75 (AB2015 -111)
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33 7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID
34 #15 -15 FOR THE SUPPLY OF TWELVE 1/2 -TON EXTENDED CAB FOUR -WHEEL
35 DRIVE PICKUPS TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, BLADE CHEVROLET, IN THE
36 AMOUNT OF $353,479.98 (AB2015 -112)
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38 S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
39 PURCHASE OF AN ADDITIONAL VACTOR TRUCK, USING THE WASHINGTON
40 STATE CONTRACT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $467,217.69 (AB2015 -113)
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42 9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
43 PURCHASE OF LIGHT BARS AND ACCESSORIES, USING THE OREGON STATE
44 BID PROCUREMENT LIST FROM VENDOR MCLOUGHLIN & EARDLEY
45 CORPORATION, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $100,000 (AB2015 -114)
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48 OTHER ITEMS
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50 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, THIRD
51 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $304,500 (AB2015 -098)
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1 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
2 moved to adopt the ordinance.
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4 The motion carried by the following vote:
5 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
6 Nays: None (0)
7 Absent: Kremen (1)
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9 2. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2015 WHATCOM COUNTY ECONOMIC
10 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS) AND AMENDED APPENDIX (AB2015 -103)
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12 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
13 moved to approve the resolution. He stated a section in the resolution refers to the
14 importance of their relationship with British Columbia businesses. The recent work by the
15 Port of Bellingham started to quantify that a significant amount of manufacturing jobs in
16 Whatcom County are actually a result of Canadian companies that are looking for a foothold
17 in the United States (U.S.) market. The report speaks to this. It's important for the County
18 to reach out to those businesses and encourage more businesses to do so.
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20 The motion carried by the following vote:
21 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
22 Nays: None (0)
23 Absent: Kremen (1)
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25 3. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -067, APPROVING A
26 SALARY SCHEDULE AND POLICIES FOR UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM
27 COUNTY EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
28 2016 (AB2015 -104)
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30 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
31 moved to approve the resolution.
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33 The motion carried by the following vote:
34 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
35 Nays: None (0)
36 Absent: Kremen (1)
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38 4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
39 GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON
40 STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT FOR STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING FOR
41 VOLUNTARY ACQUISITION OF FLOOD -PRONE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN
42 MARIETTA AND THE REMOVAL OF ALL ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES, IN THE
43 AMOUNT OF $379,750 (AB2015 -107)
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45 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
46 Supervisors.)
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48 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
49 moved to approve the request.
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51 Brenner stated she gives credit to the administration, because this is very
52 impressive. It's voluntary, and it's to protect the area. They are finally getting State
53 money to help out. She's happy about that.
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2 The motion carried by the following vote:
3 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
4 Nays: None (0)
5 Absent: Kremen (1)
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7 5. RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER VACATING A PORTION OF DELTA LINE ROAD
8 (AB2015 -115)
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10 Brenner reported for the Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee and moved to
11 approve the resolution.
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13 The motion carried by the following vote:
14 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
15 Nays: None (0)
16 Absent: Kremen (1)
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18 6. APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION REQUEST FILED BY BRAD SWANSON FOR
19 MAYFLOWER EQUITIES, INC. — MONTEREY HEIGHTS (AB2015 -122)
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21 This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
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23 7. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF JON
24 HUTCHINGS FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR PURSUANT TO WHATCOM
25 COUNTY CHARTER SECTION 3.23, EFFECTIVE APRIL 27, 2015 (AB2015 -102)
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27 Jack Louws, County Executive, stated he asks for the Council's confirmation of Dr.
28 Hutchings to the Public Works Director position. He described Dr. Hutchings' background.
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30 Buchanan moved to confirm the appointment.
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32 John Hutchings stated he's honored to return to Whatcom County.
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34 Brenner stated she's glad Dr. Hutchings is back.
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36 The motion carried by the following vote:
37 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
38 Nays: None (0)
39 Absent: Kremen (1)
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42 COUNCIL APPOINTMENT_ S TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
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44 1. APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE SUMAS / EVERSON/ NOOKSACK
45 FLOOD SUBZONE, APPLICANT: CHUCK GELWICKS (AB2015 -089)
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47 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
48 Supervisors.)
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50 Browne moved to nominate and appoint Chuck Gelwicks.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Kremen (1)
Browne stated there are two other vacancies on that committee, as well.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Brenner moved to accept the Introduction Items, including the substitutes for
Introduction Items one and seven.
Browne withdrew item five.
The motion to accept Introduction Items one through four, six, and seven carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Kremen (1)
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE TITLE 20 AND THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REGARDING SURFACE MINE PERMITTING, THE
MINERAL RESOURCE LANDS DESIGNATION PROCESS AND MINERAL
RESOURCE LANDS DESIGNATION CRITERIA (AB2014 -344)
2. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO ORDINANCE 2014 -11,
ESTABLISHING THE DAKOTA CREEK BRIDGE NO. 500 PROJECT FUND AND
BUDGET (AB2015 -120)
3. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ORDINANCE NO. 2014-
012, ESTABLISHING THE SLATER ROAD INTERSECTIONS, IMHOFF ROAD
AND FERNDALE ROAD, CRP NO. 910003 PROJECT BUDGET (AB2015 -121)
4. ORDINANCE GRANTING SOUND INTERNET SERVICES, INC., A NON-
EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR THE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES (AB2014 -201A)
Browne stated this effectively eliminates the parking on the street for some distance,
he would like to request that the affected residents be notified by mail that this is occurring,
and that there be a 30 day grace period, so they don't suddenly start parking and get
infractions. For the first 30 days, they would only get warnings or notification of the
change.
Brenner stated that is something they would do when this item is discussed, not
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Browne stated he's trying to give the Executive advance notice of his concern.
Weimer stated this seems to be scheduled for a public hearing at the next meeting.
He asked if the councilmembers want it scheduled in the Public Works, Health, and Safety
Committee that day. Staff indicated they will be available for a committee meeting.
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1 The Council concurred.
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3 Weimer stated it makes sense to put it in committee on April 14, and schedule a
4 public hearing two weeks later.
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6 The motion to accept this Introduction Item carried by the following vote:
7 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
8 Nays: None (0)
9 Absent: Kremen (1)
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11 S. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTION ON BENNETT DRIVE
12 (AB2015 -118)
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14 6. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 3.08, PURCHASING
15 SYSTEM (AB2015 -042A)
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17 7. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, FOURTH
18 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,444,000 (AB2015 -119)
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21 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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23 Buchanan reported for the Natural Resources Committee regarding the ordinance
24 amending Whatcom County Code Title 20 and the Comprehensive Plan regarding
25 surface mine permitting, the Mineral Resource Lands designation process and
26 Mineral Resource Lands designation criteria (AB2014 -344) and on creating a Wildlife
27 Advisory Committee.
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29 Mann reported for the Planning and Development Committee on the briefing on
30 proposed ordinance establishing Whatcom County Code Title 19, Code
31 Enforcement (AB2015 -116).
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33 Browne stated it's nice to see young people enter politics. His niece, who is 11 years
34 old, was elected as the president of her school. She started out behind in the election,
35 canvassed her constituents, and found out the greatest concern of her fellow students.
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37 Buchanan stated he welcomes Councilmember Sidhu to the Council.
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39 Sidhu stated he accompanied Lummi Chairman Ballew to testify before the
40 Transportation Committee on the Slater Road interchange project. The project is not yet in
41 the budget, but they made a pitch that it be included.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on July 21, 2015.
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Carl Weimer, Council Chair
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