HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council January 26 20161 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
2 Regular County Council
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4 January 26, 2016
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6 CALL TO ORDER
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8 Council Chair Barry Buchanan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
9 Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
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12 ROLL CALL
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14 Present: Barbara Brenner, Ken Mann, Satpal Sidhu, Carl Weimer, Todd
15 Donovan, Rud Browne and Barry Buchanan.
16 Absent: None.
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19 FLAG SALUTE
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22 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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24 Buchanan announced there was a briefing and discussion on Whatcom County
25 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2, Land Use (includes urban growth areas) (AB2016-
26 04713) during the Council's Special Committee of the Whole meeting.
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28 Buchanan announced there was discussion with Senior Deputy Prosecutor
29 Karen Frakes regarding pending litigation, Carney and Reid v. Whatcom County, et
30 al (AB2016 -018) in executive session during the Committee of the Whole meeting today.
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32 Buchanan stated the County Council met in executive session concerning lawsuit
33 Reid and Carney v. Whatcom County, et.al, filed in the Superior Court for Snohomish
34 County cause no. 15 -2- 07285 -2. Pursuant to Whatcom County Code 2.56, the Council
35 hereby finds the following:
36 A. The official(s) or employee(s) was acting in a matter in which the County had an
37 interest;
38 B. The official(s) or employee(s) was acting in the discharge of a duty imposed or
39 authorized by law;
40 C. The officials(s) or employee(s) did act in good faith.
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42 The officers, officials, agents or employees, Tyler Schroeder, individually and for the
43 marital community of Tyler Schroeder and Mary Schroeder, Erin E. Osborn, Amy H. Keenan,
44 individually and for the marital community of Amy H. Keenan and Brian Keenan, Lyn
45 Morgan -Hill, Erin Page, Kyle Dodd, individually and for the marital community of Kyle Dodd
46 and Jane Doe Dodd will be defended and indemnified pursuant to and consistent with the
47 provisions in WCC Chapter 2.56.
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49 Browne moved to approve the previous statement. The motion was seconded.
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51 The motion carried by the following vote:
52 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Weimer, Donovan, Browne and Buchanan (7)
53 Nays: (0)
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2 Buchanan announced there was discussion with Senior Deputy Prosecutor Karen
3 Frakes regarding consideration of an appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision on
4 APL2015 -0005 filed by Jack Swanson for Dale and Dawn Marr, Marr's Black Plush
5 Ranch, Inc. (AB2015 -279) in executive session during the Committee of the Whole
6 meeting today.
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8 Weimer moved to uphold the Hearing Examiner's decision. The motion was
9 seconded
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11 The motion carried by the following vote:
12 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Weimer, Donovan, Browne and Buchanan (7)
13 Nays: (0)
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15 Buchanan announced there was discussion with Senior Deputy Prosecutor
16 Karen Frakes regarding potential litigation, GPT permit process (AB2016 -018) in
17 executive session during the Committee of the Whole meeting today.
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20 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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22 1. INITIAL HEARING ON POTENTIAL REVISIONS TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY
23 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, INCLUDING URBAN GROWTH AREA (UGA)
24 BOUNDARY CHANGES (AB2016 -047)
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26 Buchanan made the public hearing announcements and opened the public hearing.
27 The following people spoke:
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29 Brad Owens, Northwest Jobs Alliance President, submitted and read from a handout
30 (on fi /e) and stated promote the growth of family wage jobs. Protect the socio- economic
31 impact of the Cherry Point urban growth area (UGA).
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33 Sandy Lawrence stated the market for coal in China and other countries is
34 decreasing. Climate change is happening. They must start doing something about it now.
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36 Chet Dow stated he supports the Cherry Point facility proposal for a shipping
37 terminal for multiple commodities.
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39 Kent Murray stated don't reduce the industry in the county. Also, he wants the
40 County to stay off his private property.
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42 Jayne Freudenberger, League of Women Voters Co- President, submitted and read
43 from a handout (on file) and stated protect resources and clean up environmental damage.
44 She supports the treaty rights of Lummi Nation.
45
46 Ronna Loerch submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated lighter
47 industry can generate high wage jobs. She supports the documents from the Lummi
48 Nation. Protect tribal resources, water, land, and atmosphere.
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50 Ronald Colson stated do not allow coal and other fossil fuels to be exported in
51 Whatcom county. The GPT will not create many new jobs.
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1 John Lee stated they need living wage jobs. Work together and find a simple
2 solution.
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4 Alice Brown stated the number of coal and oil trains that would come through Birch
5 Bay would be a nuisance and expensive. Decide if GPT would be worth building.
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7 Conor Lough stated he is opposed to the Cherry Point terminal, which would double
8 the carbon emissions of Washington state. Do not let a few potential jobs overrule the
9 enormous effect to climate change.
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11 Christopher Grannis stated the coal port will kill the herring and the fishing industry.
12 Also, choose the lowest possible growth forecast for the Comprehensive Plan.
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14 Bill Mirand stated consider what would replace the jobs.
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16 David Kershner stated the Comprehensive Plan must address how impacts of
17 potential shipping accidents can be minimized. Accelerate the transition to low carbon jobs.
18 Also consider the increase in traffic if changes are made to the growth projections for the
19 UGAs.
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21 Patrick Dukes stated keep growth inside the cities. He is opposed to the coal
22 terminal.
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24 Kelly Kendall stated they need family wage jobs. Keep the industrial zone at Cherry
25 Point intact.
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27 Bob Gay stated they need the family wage jobs at Cherry Point.
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29 Barney Smith stated they need good paying jobs. Consider the economic impacts on
30 Whatcom county.
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32 Dean Tuckerman stated he supports Lummi Tribal rights, alternate energy
33 businesses, the fishing industry, and raising wages for everyone. Prevent climate change.
34 Eliminate the conflict between living wage jobs and the environment, including clean
35 businesses.
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37 Larry Hildes stated coal consumption is declining. The coal terminal, if developed,
38 will be empty and will not create jobs. Don't build the terminal.
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40 Karen Weill stated include a section in the Comprehensive Plan against fracking.
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42 Colby Neubauer stated his job at Cherry Point is the reason he is able to support his
43 family. People need living wage jobs.
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45 Betty Scott stated the Comprehensive Plan should include biodiversity.
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47 Hunter Hassig stated protect forest lands and recreation areas by avoiding urban
48 sprawl.
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50 Sara Murphy stated she would like Bellingham and Whatcom county densities and
51 urban growth areas stay as they are.
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1 John Neighbor stated stop using fossil fuels to protect and restore the air and
2 environment. He is opposed to coal trains in Whatcom County.
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4 Wendy Bartlett stated she is opposed to coal trains in Whatcom County and the GPT.
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6 Candice Wilson stated she is a member of the Lummi Nation and tribal treaties shall
7 be the supreme law of the land. The Council must uphold the U.S. Constitution and treaty
8 with the Lummi Nation.
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10 Joe Murphy stated industries try hard to follow laws and regulations to make the
11 industry clean. He supports the forest industry and the energy industry. In the
12 Comprehensive Plan, make sure industries have the ability to respond to market changes.
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14 Don Hickey stated he wants to build in the Yew Street UGA reserve area. Put the
15 South Yew Street area back into the UGA. He thanked Councilmember Brenner for her help
16 with the Planning Department. Install sidewalks at Wade King Elementary.
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18 David Camp stated maintain local sustainable forestry and agricultural resources.
19 Encourage young people to join those industries. The Comprehensive Plan must look 50
20 years into the future.
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22 Mary Tilly stated the Comprehensive Plan should not encourage coal expansion in the
23 county due to the lack of railroad safety. Support the Lummi Nation's request to prohibit
24 future expansion and exporting at Cherry Point. Expand technology jobs in the county. In
25 the Comprehensive Plan, include incentives for small scale renewable energy projects in
26 residential homes. Protect healthy farming and drinking water supplies. Support the
27 Whatcom County Coalition to End Homelessness strategic plan in the Comprehensive Plan.
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29 Mary Kay Robinson, Association of Realtors President, stated the City is using a
30 mathematical formula for calculating land capacity that produces erroneous results. She
31 questions the entire land capacity analysis by the City of Bellingham. She supports the
32 proposed UGA increase that includes the Caitac and South Yew Street properties.
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34 Judy Kasper stated preserve natural resources. Prevent new fossil fuel export
35 projects. Promote clean energy jobs. Protect drinking water and the environment.
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37 Andronetta Douglas stated she is concerned about water issues. Rain water
38 harvesting is important.
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40 Sean Carpenter stated he works in and supports local industries. The local refineries
41 work very hard to keep things clean. Everyone needs to get involved in keeping the
42 community clean. The Lummi Nation contributes to the growth problems and fishing
43 industry problem. They all need to work together.
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45 Jon Soine submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated he supports family
46 wage jobs. Exporting is necessary to the Washington state economy. The GPT will put
47 farmers back to work in Eastern Washington. Support family wage jobs and homes in the
48 community.
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50 Michelle Smith submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated she has a
51 living wage job in the Cherry Point area. They must protect the industrial base, which
52 contributes to the economy and public infrastructure, to be a sustainable community.
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June Coover submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated she is an
environmental consultant who works with local refineries. Today's refineries protect the
environment. They're much cleaner and safer than they used to be. Support a diverse
economic, economic growth, and the refineries.
Bob Cecile, Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve Citizen Stewardship Committee, submitted
and read from a handout (on fi /e) and stated they reviewed and commented to the Planning
Commission and Council on the Cherry Point UGA. He described the reserve area and asked
the Council to consider their comments.
Todd Mitchell stated the urban growth plan consolidates urban areas, protects farms,
and protects industrial areas. They must protect all pieces of the community. Industrial
lands must be protected for the future. He supports a sound urban growth plan.
John McLaughlin stated the Comprehensive Plan depends on population projections.
The consultants' projections are invalid and must not be used. Use his projections instead.
The environmental impact statement (EIS) did not consider the impacts of UGA expansion
due to climate change. It also ignores the contemporary cultural resources necessary for
indigenous people. Honor the Lummi Nations' proposal.
Lynn Oulman stated protect shared natural resources that everyone depends on.
Bob Johnston stated include the Lummi Nation's request for a moratorium on the
development of any new coal and oil export facilities at Cherry Point in the Comprehensive
Plan. Safer and cleaner fuel alternatives will replace fossil fuels and are the future of long-
term prosperity. Invest in alternative energies. The Comprehensive Plan should also
prohibit fracking.
Kim Brooke stated she is concerned about people moving into wetlands and
agricultural lands, which have no urban infrastructure. Protect farmlands. Stop the
conversion of agricultural land to housing development, which creates stormwater runoff
that goes into the bay.
Chris Johnson stated he doesn't support the language proposed for the industrial
zone at Cherry Point in the Comprehensive Plan. Living wage jobs are necessary. If they
lose the tax base, the economy will go. He supports alternative energy, but it takes time to
convert away from fossil fuels. Everyone uses petroleum -based products. Spending money
on infrastructure creates living wage jobs.
Clayton Petree stated he supports the Planning Commission recommendation and the
two UGA expansion areas for the City of Bellingham. Housing affordability is a critical
problem in Bellingham and Whatcom county. Capital facilities costs have to be incurred at
Yew Street, regardless of whether it's in the UGA.
Elinor King stated she supports added jobs at Cherry Point from the GPT.
Larry Helm stated they need the Yew Street UGA. Develop a transfer of
development right (TDR) program to protect farmland. He also supports a multi -use
shipping terminal. Wind and solar are heavily subsidized by the federal government.
Mike Culhey stated he supports added jobs at Cherry Point. Don't dwell on climate
history. Support the refineries.
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1 Jeff TenPas stated add language to the Comprehensive Plan to protect and enhance
2 the existing industrial base at Cherry Point. Chapters 2 and 7 of the Plan as presented and
3 recommended by the Planning Commission are adequate. Don't add language that would
4 jeopardize the future of industry at Cherry Point.
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6 Lyle Anderson stated that as a committee member, he supports the
7 recommendations from the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve Citizen Stewardship Committee.
8 Consider the negative effects of more development in Cherry Point on the environment.
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10 Lorraine Newman stated they need to create new jobs and places for those jobs to
11 go. The local government must want new jobs to come to Whatcom county.
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13 Kris Halterman stated a moratorium on growth at Cherry Point is a great concern.
14 Bellingham must expand its urban growth areas. There is more than enough park land in
15 Whatcom County. Don't make Cherry Point another park.
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17 Derik Sturgeon stated not all Lummi members are opposed to the Cherry Point
18 industry. Keep jobs at Cherry Point.
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20 Michael Petrish, local carpenter's union representative, stated the union members
21 support a facility and the refineries at Cherry Point. Also, many tribal members from
22 several tribes want the GPT facility built. There are ways to mitigate any potential
23 problems. If the facility isn't built here, it will be built in British Columbia, and the trains will
24 go through Whatcom county anyway.
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26 Darcy Jones, Jones Engineers and Caitac USA representative, stated adopt the multl-
27 jurisdiction resolution for population and employment allocations for the City of Bellingham.
28 The City does not have an adequate land supply for housing. Instead, use the market
29 factor. Creating affordable housing will stem the flow of sprawl into inappropriate areas.
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31 Bob Carmichael, Caitac representative, submitted and read from a handout (on file)
32 and stated bring the South Caitac area into the Bellingham UGA. Expensive sewer
33 improvements are needed in that area. In the final analysis 20 years in the future, the 169
34 developed light industrial zone acres will create a net positive of $63 million.
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36 Kirk Vinish, Lummi Nation Interim Planning and Public Works Director, submitted and
37 read from a handout (on file) and stated allow current uses in Cherry Point while precluding
38 harmful new uses. County staff should work with the Lummi staff to ensure population
39 projections are accurate.
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41 Linda Twitchell, Building Industry Association (BIA) of Whatcom County, stated she
42 supports the Bellingham City Planning Commission and County Planning Commission
43 recommendations for the South Yew Street UGA and Caitac UGA. Most land considered
44 buildable are impacted by critical areas and steep slopes that impact affordability. They
45 must have a variety of housing. Infill and increased density will force people to move to
46 other towns. The South Yew Street area has existing deficiencies in public infrastructure.
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48 Abe Jacobson stated the Lummi Nation is not trying to shut down the current
49 industries at Cherry Point. The industries can continue to refine North American crude. Sell
50 it to the North American market, not China. They must support the treaty rights of the
51 Lummi Nation.
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1 Virginia Malmquist stated plan for many more than 10 years ahead. Plan for
2 inevitable future growth. They first need a healthy environment. Don't prohibit windmills.
3 Install community solar on the tops of public buildings. Work toward alternative energies
4 for transportation and living.
5
6 Jerry Schuster stated he wants a moratorium on new fossil fuel industries coming
7 into Whatcom County. Promote other types of industries.
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9 Peter Holcomb submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated he wants a
10 community where children can safely play outside. Develop alternative fuels. Anyone who
11 wants a garden should have one. Plant fruit trees in public spaces. Provide meaningful
12 work to everyone.
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14 Tim Scott stated don't downzone Cherry Point. Many people will lose their jobs. A
15 heavy industrial area is necessary. Also, take a look at the condition of Lake Whatcom, a
16 drinking water reservoir.
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18 Joanna Schoettler stated coal and oil trains are very dangerous. Also, coal flies off
19 the traincars and gets into the water system. She supports the Lummi Nation letter. Don't
20 allow fossil fuels or fracking.
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22 Tony Larsen, Whatcom Business Alliance President, submitted and read from a
23 handout (on file) and stated this is not about the coal terminal. Cherry Point employers are
24 concerned about their businesses and existing jobs. Those businesses are economic drivers
25 in Whatcom county. The Comprehensive Plan must recognize the existing business and
26 heavy impact industrial area at Cherry Point. His written correspondence recommends
27 specific language for the appropriate chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.
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29 Evan Haskell stated don't downzone Cherry Point. His company, which is a vendor to
30 the Cherry Point businesses, is an economic driver in Whatcom county. People need those
31 jobs. The Cherry Point businesses and their employees are important to the support of local
32 education, taxes, nonprofit organizations, and open spaces. Don't confuse the proposed
33 coal terminal with existing businesses at Cherry Point. Don't jeopardize the future of the
34 Cherry Point industry.
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36 Ray Pierce stated people need industry at Cherry Point. Keep industry local.
37 Everyone uses the products of industry. Industries contribute to local charities. Reject the
38 Comprehensive Plan language that makes it difficult for industries to grow or upgrade.
39
40 (Clerk's Note: The Council took a break from 10:08 p.m. to 10:20 p.m.)
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42 Beth Brownfield stated she supports the Lummi Nation. The Comprehensive Plan
43 should plan for the next seven generations, not just 20 years. Protect water, air, land, and
44 the future of the next seven generations.
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46 Diana Garmo stated she is concerned about the prospect of local and national
47 disasters. Do not increase the potential for disaster as they plan for the future.
48
49 Sandy Robson stated she is opposed to additional heavy industrial development at
50 Cherry Point, such as an export terminal, which is against several Growth Management Act
51 (GMA) goals. The surrounding areas are culturally significant for the Lummi Nation and
52 have already been damaged by land clearing. She supports the proposed new
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1 Comprehensive Plan policy from the Lummi Nation about prohibiting the shipment of crude
2 oil or coal.
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4 Dena Jensen stated she supports the Lummi Nation. Don't reinforce dependence on
5 jobs that rely on the processing of toxic products.
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7 Jay Markarian stated he is against coal and oil, but would supports the GPT, because
8 new technologies will use the facility. Make the terminal one of the best eco -ports in the
9 world.
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11 Charles Law submitted a handout and referenced Chapter 1 of the Comprehensive
12 Plan. Small rates of human population growth lead to large rates of consumption.
13 Exponential growth of human population and natural resource consumption forever.
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15 Patrick Alesse stated it's important to have urban areas for growth of industrial and
16 residential areas. Jobs add to the environment. He supports a container industry at Cherry
17 Point, which would create a lot of really good jobs. They don't need coal exports.
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19 Whitney Gonzales stated the industry at Cherry Point focuses on safety and
20 environmental education.
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22 Rhys Faler, Bellingham Entrepreneurs Executive Director, stated he is opposed to
23 industry that is based on fossil fuels and increased rail traffic. Demand for fossil fuels is
24 declining. Look to the future. Protect the natural beauty and support wise ecological
25 stewardship of Whatcom county. Support the growth of small businesses.
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27 Cal Leenstra submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated he supports the
28 high population projection. Millennials want to buy homes, not live in urban areas. There is
29 a shortage of developable single family land, which will create sprawl. He supports the
30 addition of the Caitac and South Yew Street areas to the UGA.
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32 Emily Kreiger stated don't plan around the fossil fuel industry. Respect the Lummi
33 Nation's request that prohibits the shipping of coal or oil from anv new or existinq terminal
34 at Cherry Point.
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36 Charles Stores stated he supports the Lummi Nation proposal to prohibit the export
37 of coal and oil. Keep the Comprehensive Plan flexible. He also supports the high growth
38 projections in the Comprehensive Plan. They must plan for the future growth. Get away
39 from fossil fuels. Have a diverse economy. Don't rely on one big industry. He is also
40 opposed to fracking.
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42 Elizabeth Hines stated she is opposed to the GPT and increased number of trains.
43 Honor the Lummi Nation treaty rights.
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45 Seth Owens stated he is opposed to oil trains and coal spills. Keep that in mind
46 when considering the Comprehensive Plan.
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48 Dan McShane stated return to the original staff recommended language in the
49 Comprehensive Plan for geologic hazard areas. They need to change some language in the
50 critical areas ordinance. He is also opposed to fracking.
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52 Mary Page Morris stated the totem pole outside the courthouse indicates that the
53 Lummi Nation and Whatcom County are partners. There are no herring at Cherry Point
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1 anymore. More boat traffic would affect the environment. She is opposed to any expansion
2 at Cherry Point.
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4 Paul Lawrence stated he is concerned about tribal burial grounds being disturbed due
5 to new construction.
6
7 Natalie Chavez stated councilmembers should watch the documentaries "March
8 Point" about the oil refineries on the Swinomish reservation and "Poisoned Waters" about
9 water pollution in the United States. She supports alternative energy.
10
11 Juliana Fisher stated she supports alternative renewable energy and the Lummi
12 Nation's request to prohibit the export of coal and oil.
13
14 Gabriel Westergreen, Phillips 66 union member, stated he supports the
15 Comprehensive Plan as presented. The company focuses on the environment and safety
16 regulations.
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18 Jeff Margolis stated he trusts the Council.
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20 Hue Beatty stated the Comprehensive Plan needs a chapter that deals with energy.
21 He referenced Utilities Chapter 5, policy 5H -2 regarding wind and solar. Policy 5H -4 only
22 talks about solar. Put wind energy back in the Comprehensive Plan.
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24 Cade Ray stated they need jobs, but they also need to respect the Tribes. There
25 should be a compromise. Whatcom county needs to look to the future, jobs, growth, and
26 renewable energy. Someone needs to figure out the transition away from the fossil fuels
27 and allow those companies to transition to renewable energy.
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29 Matt Patryni, ReSources for Sustainable Communities, stated honor requests of the
30 Lummi Nation to prohibit the export of coal and oil. It's time to make different decisions to
31 avoid climate change. Create a more sustainable and diverse economy that relies on
32 alternative energy sources. Clean up the water. Hold the line on urban growth.
33
34 Max Perry stated the industries at Cherry Point are some of the cleanest in the
35 nation. Protect the industry at Cherry Point.
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37 Mike Sennet stated he supports the request of the Lummi Nation to prohibit the
38 future export of fossil fuels.
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40 Carol Perry stated rely on what the Planning Commission and other committees have
41 recommended, because they know what they're doing.
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43 Edward Ury stated Whatcom County government can't downzone existing industry at
44 Cherry Point. However, petroleum use is declining, and those industries will eventually shut
45 down. Preserve those jobs by transitioning to new industries. Restrict exporting crude oil.
46
47 Hearing no one else, Buchanan stated the Council will keep the record open for
48 written comments.
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50 (Clerk's Note: The Council took a five - minute break.)
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1 OPEN SESSION
2
3 The following person spoke:
4 Karen Brown spoke about Public Works Director Dr. Jon Hutchings being on
5 the Board of the Lummi Heritage Trust, which is a conflict of interest.
6
7 Brenner stated that Dr. Hutchings is not a voting member of the Board.
8
9 CONSENT AGENDA
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11 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
12 moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through three and items five through
13 thirteen. Item four was held in committee.
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15 The motion to approve Consent Agenda items one through three and five through
16 thirteen carried by the following vote:
17 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Weimer, Donovan, Browne and Buchanan (7)
18 Nays: (0)
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20 1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
21 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND GALLAGHER
22 BENEFIT SERVICES, INC., TO STUDY THE COMPENSATION AND
23 CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS COVERED BY THE UNREPRESENTED
24 RESOLUTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,500 (AB2016 -052)
25
26 2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
27 INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
28 SKAGIT COUNTY TO PROVIDE MUTUAL ASSISTANCE OF LABOR, EQUIPMENT,
29 OR MATERIALS TO MINOR PROJECTS ON A REIMBURSABLE BASIS FOR ROAD
30 MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES (AB2016 -053)
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32 3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
33 CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND STELLAR J
34 CORPORATION FOR A PLANT MATERIAL SUBSTITUTION, REDUCE IN -FILL
35 WALL DRILLING, REDUCED TOUCH UP PAINTING, ADDITIONAL OVERHEAD
36 AND WELD INSPECTION COSTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,096 (AB2016 -054)
37
38 4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
39 AMENDED LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM
40 SPORTS AND RECREATION FOR THE USE OF NORTHWEST SOCCER PARK TO
41 INCLUDE NAMING RIGHTS TO RECOGNIZE A MAJOR DONOR AND
42 ASSUMPTION OF THE ADJOINING IMPROVEMENTS AND AREA LEASED TO
43 THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB (AB2016 -055)
44
45 S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
46 PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE LUMMI ISLAND HERITAGE
47 TRUST TO ACQUIRE A PUBLIC ACCESS AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON
48 THE FORMER 105 ACRE QUARRY SITE ON LUMMI ISLAND, IN THE AMOUNT
49 OF $400,000 (AB2016 -056)
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51 6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
52 PURCHASE OF LIGHT BARS AND ACCESSORIES, ON AN AS- NEEDED BASIS,
53 USING WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT #08213 THROUGH VENDORS
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CARSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC., CODE 3, INC., SOUNDOFF
SIGNAL, STAR HEADLIGHT & LANTERN COMPANY INC., AND WHELEN
ENGINEERING COMPANY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000
(AB2016 -057)
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC LINE PAINT, ON AN AS- NEEDED BASIS, USING
WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT #07609 THROUGH VENDOR ALPINE
PRODUCTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 (AB2016 -058)
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND MICHAEL BOBBINK LAND USE
SERVICES, INC., FOR HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$88,783.32 (AB2016 -051)
9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM
FOR EDI FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000, AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE EDI BOARD, FOR SUPPORT OF THE ALL AMERICAN MARINE EXPANSION
PROJECT, AS A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 AND A GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 (AB2016 -059)
10. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SOFTRESOURCES LLC FOR
PERMIT TRACKING AND DATA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE CONSULTING, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $85,115 (AB2016 -060)
11. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SOUTH FORK
VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR OPERATION AND SCHEDULING OF
THE VAN ZANDT COMMUNITY HALL AND JOSH VANDERYACHT PARK, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,000 ANNUALLY (AB2016 -061)
12. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE TREASURER'S LIST OF PETITIONS FOR
PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS (AB2016 -067)
13. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND STATUS ELECTRICAL FOR A
REPLACEMENT SECURITY SYSTEM FOR THE JAIL WORK CENTER, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $67,470.10 (AB2016 -071)
OTHER ITEMS
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, THIRD
REQUEST (AB2016 -049)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to adopt the ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Weimer, Donovan, Browne and Buchanan (7)
Nays: (0)
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2 2. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE 2016 WHATCOM COUNTY
3 DISTRICTING COMMITTEE (AB2016 -068)
4
5 Brenner moved to appoint the suggested appointees. The motion was seconded.
6
7 Buchanan stated the suggested appointees for the Democratic Party are Mike Estes
8 and Lisa McShane. The suggested appointees for the Republican Party are Mark Nelson and
9 Brett Bonner.
10
11 The motion carried by the following vote:
12 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Weimer, Donovan, Browne and Buchanan (7)
13 Nays: (0)
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16 EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES
18 1. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO EXECUTIVE'S BOARDS AND
19 COMMISSIONS FOR THE YEAR 2016 (AB2016 -063)
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21 Brown moved to confirm the Executive's appointments. The motion was seconded.
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23 The motion carried by the following vote:
24 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Weimer, Donovan, Browne and Buchanan (7)
25 Nays: (0)
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28 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
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30 Brenner moved to accept the three Introduction Items. The motion was seconded.
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32 The motion carried by the following vote:
33 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Weimer, Donovan, Browne and Buchanan (7)
34 Nays: (0)
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36 1. ORDINANCE REGARDING TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON
37 NORTH LAKE SAMISH ROAD NO. 107 (AB2016 -064)
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39 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, FOURTH
40 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $700,000 (AB2016 -065)
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42 3. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE INITIAL EAST WHATCOM REGIONAL RESOURCE
43 CENTER PROJECT BUDGET (AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO ORDINANCE 2008 -025),
44 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,050,000 (AB2016 -066)
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47 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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49 Buchanan stated the Council will have a public hearing on February 9 to get public
50 comment on the draft 2016 Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan.
51 Adoption is scheduled for February 23.
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Weimer reported for the Natural Resources Committee on the recreation
opportunities on Department of Natural Resources (DNR) land and the Comprehensive Plan
update.
Brenner reported for the Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee on the phone
in Glacier and the Comprehensive Plan update.
Weimer reported for the Planning and Development Committee on the 2016
Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan.
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee on the
Phillips 66 donation to the Northwest Soccer Park and the permit processing software
system upgrade.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
The Council approved these minutes on March 22, 2016
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Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Whatcom County Council, 1/26/2016, Page 13