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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
March 8, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Barry Buchanan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Barbara Brenner, Ken Mann, Satpal Sidhu, Carl Weimer, Todd
Donovan, Rud Browne and Barry Buchanan.
Absent: None.
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2015 MINUTES CONSENT
Brenner moved to approve the 2015 Minutes Consent items one and two. The
motion was seconded.
Browne withdrew item one.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Abstains: Donovan (1)
1. SURFACE WATER WORK SESSION FOR NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Brenner moved to approve minutes. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Buchanan, and Weimer (5)
Nays: None (0)
Abstains: Browne and Donovan (2)
2. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR DECEMBERS, 2015
Brenner moved to approve minutes. The motion was seconded.
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1 The motion carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Browne, Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
3 Nays: None (0)
4 Abstains: Donovan (1)
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7 2016 MINUTES CONSENT
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9 Donovan moved to approve the 2016 Minutes Consent items one through three.
10 The motion was seconded.
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12 The motion carried by the following vote:
13 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
14 Nays: None (0)
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16 1. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (3:00 P.M.) FOR JANUARY 12, 2016
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18 2. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2016
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20 3. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2016
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23 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
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25 1. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REVENUE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2016 QUARTERLY
26 AND ANNUAL REPORTS TO COUNTY COUNCIL (AB2016 -111)
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28 Bill Elfo, Sheriff and Behavioral Health Revenue Advisory Committee Chair, reported
29 on the new mental health court and introduced Linda Grant, Mental Health Court Manager.
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31 Linda Grant, Health Department, described the creation of the program. They hope
32 to reach full capacity of 35 by the end of the year. The court is a problem - solving court to
33 reduce mental health symptoms, improve quality of life, promote public safety, reduce
34 recidivism, and increase positive interactions in the community. Eligible members are
35 county residents and adults with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia and severe
36 bipolar disorder and depression. They are also talking about illnesses with acute episodes
37 and that are cyclical. They hope to change the long -term pattern and improve stability over
38 time. They are also working with people with a pattern of criminal history and are a high
39 risk to reoffend. They coordinate care with mental health service providers and the court.
40 The service providers are key drivers in the direction the court takes. They use evidence -
41 based practices to address the criminal thinking patterns. She described the progress of a
42 few court participants.
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44 Mann asked for a brief explanation of the costs and long -term benefits as described
45 in the packet. Grant stated the costs include many items that cost the community,
46 including costs from emergency care and criminal activity. Most of the direct service is
47 provided by community partners and funded mostly by third payer parties. There are
48 commonly accepted measures, such as the number of offenses that occur before and after
49 participation.
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51 Brenner stated she appreciates that they started the program with some of the most
52 difficult cases. She's impressed with the work they're doing on empathy. People with
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mental illness have the capacity to be more empathetic than most people. They will be very
productive.
Donovan stated this is encouraging information. The information on the cost - benefit
analysis is very useful. He would like to know how much tax money is brought in and how
much is being spent on these programs.
Anne Deacon, Health Department, stated the County brings in about $3.6 million per
year. The initial budget for this program is about $270,000 per year. They may continue to
add resources to bolster the program as it evolves. Invest the money in the people who are
the greatest risk to reoffend to get the best return for the investment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RESOLUTION TO SELL TAX TITLE PROPERTY BY NEGOTIATION — REQUEST
NO. TR2016 -01 (AB2016 -073A)
Buchanan opened the public hearing and, hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
OPEN SESSION
The following people spoke:
• Warren Sheay spoke about the Comprehensive Plan update.
• Julianna Johnston spoke about the proposed crosswalk at Lakeway Drive.
• Bob Aegerter spoke about Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive Plan update.
• Carol Deittrich spoke about the proposed crosswalk at Lakeway Drive.
• Riley Sweeney, City of Ferndale, spoke about the volunteer construction of
Star Park in Ferndale.
• Pam Borso, North Cascade Audubon Society, spoke about Chapter 2 of the
Comprehensive Plan.
• Denise Zuidmeer spoke about illegal dog kennels in Whatcom County and a
text amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
• Karlee Deatherage spoke about Chapter 8 of the Comprehensive Plan update
and river bar scalping.
• Lynda Stead spoke about the resolution adopting a statement of principles on
incarceration prevention, criminal justice, and jail planning principles.
• Alex Ramel spoke about the resolution supporting solar industry jobs in
Whatcom County.
• Mary Dumas spoke about future jail planning, the work of the Incarceration
Prevention and Reduction Task Force, and amendments in Chapter 4 of the
Comprehensive Plan.
• Julianna Fischer submitted a handout (on file) and spoke about the resolution
supporting solar industry jobs in Whatcom County.
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• Matt Petryni, ReSources Clean Energy Program Manager, submitted a handout
(on file) and spoke about the resolution supporting solar industry jobs in
Whatcom County.
• Robin Dexter spoke about the Comprehensive Plan update and gravel bar
scalping, urban growth areas, and transfers of development rights (TDRs).
• Bill Newman spoke about a proposed new jail and dealing with the mentally
ill.
• Lisa McShane spoke about the resolution adopting a statement of principles
on incarceration prevention, criminal justice, and jail planning.
Buchanan stated he will propose a motion later in the meeting to schedule more
public hearings on individual chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. They will continue to
take public testimony during committee meetings.
CONSENT AGENDA
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through three.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
GEOENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE COMPLETION OF AN ALTERNATIVES
ANALYSIS TO MITIGATE THE FLOODING ON E. HEMMI ROAD AT TENMILE
CREEK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,744.23 (AB2016 -107)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
TO PROVIDE A SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE OBSTACLES
FOR ACHIEVING AT SCHOOL AND IN LIFE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,750
(AB2016 -108)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THRIVE WASHINGTON TO
FUND EXPANSION OF THE NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TO
INCLUDE UP TO 22 ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS FROM THE LUMMI TRIBE IN
2016, IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,070.81 (AB2016 -109)
OTHER ITEMS
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS NORTHWEST, LLC, FOR THE DESIGN OF A
PEDESTRIAN ACTUATED CROSSWALK SIGNAL ACROSS LAKEWAY DRIVE, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $65,090.34 (AB2016 -093)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and stated
the committee does not recommend approval of the request.
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2 Brenner moved to approve the request. In addition, she would like Councilmember
3 Sidhu to be the conduit between those who are doing this project and the County Council,
4 because he has an extensive background in design and construction. She would like to
5 have his recommendations along with the recommendations of the administration on
6 keeping costs reasonable.
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8 Sidhu stated they can't spend this money on the design without approving the entire
9 project. The entire project shouldn't cost more than $100,000 altogether. When the Public
10 Works Department builds something, they must build to a certain standard, which is the
11 reason for the cost of $400,000.
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13 Brenner restated her motion to approve the request. The motion was seconded.
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15 Browne stated he understands the wish of the residents of Parkstone for an
16 additional crosswalk. He is concerned that the project doesn't meet national safety
17 warrants, which leaves the County with more liability than if it did meet national safety
18 warrants. In addition, it does not meet usage warrants, which means it will not be eligible
19 for State or federal grants. That makes the project considerably more expensive for the
20 County than if it met the usage warrants.
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22 Many communities in the county have thousands of residents, and many don't have
23 any crosswalks, including Kendall and Sudden Valley. He supports a project at Parkstone,
24 but the community must prioritize the need for infrastructure, build the infrastructure in the
25 areas with the highest need first, and then approve the Parkstone project when the usage
26 warrants allow the County to qualify for State and federal funding. Develop projects with a
27 higher need first. That's why he voted against this during the Finance Committee.
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29 Brenner stated it's not appropriate to measure the importance of different
30 communities. The Parkstone residents organized and brought information to the County.
31 Plenty of projects have been done without warrants. The Council has had years to bring
32 this project forward, but nothing gets done. Do all the crosswalks in the county, but don't
33 delay this project. There are crosswalks in Kendall at the roundabout. There's nothing like
34 that on Lakeway, which is also very busy. Traffic doesn't slow down like it does at the
35 Kendall roundabout.
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37 Donovan stated this project has been budgeted. He doesn't second -guess the cost.
38 He will support the project. They do need a better process for prioritizing these projects,
39 but it may not be at the Bicycle /Pedestrian Advisory Committee, which has a different focus.
40 This is not a zero -sum game between this area and Kendall.
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42 Browne stated the cost does seem expensive. The cost would be less if they did this
43 when the rest of Parkstone is built out and the use meets warrants, which qualifies the
44 project for grant funding. Public Works staff have said they will build it, but have also said
45 no engineer in the department will sign -off that the project meets national safety standards.
46 He originally asked for confirmation that this contract includes approval from the design
47 engineer that this meets national safety standards, and therefore keeps the County's
48 liability down to a normal level. The contract does not include that confirmation. If the
49 Council approves this contract, it should include a clause that the design must meet national
50 safety standards. Don't create a crosswalk that is more dangerous.
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Sidhu stated the residents are willing to have a crosswalk that costs less. If the
Council wants to approve this request, it must approve the project entirely, or else it's a
waste of money.
Brenner stated this project is about safety. Also, the traffic counts weren't done
during the times when people are most likely to be crossing the road. It's more about the
amount of housing and traffic in the area. The counts must be done during times when
more people would be using the road, not during a summer break. She will vote for
whatever the cost is to get this done.
Browne stated the Parkstone community has two other crosswalks. This additional
crosswalk will reduce their journey for certain trips. He supports doing this project when
the usage warrants justify it. If the Parkstone community feels the use data was collected
at the wrong time of the year, he supports asking the Public Works Department to take new
counts at a time of year that Parkstone residents feel is more representative of their usage.
He cannot support a program if a licensed engineer is not willing to sign -off as creating a
safer environment and meeting national safety standards.
Mann asked if no engineer will be willing to approve a design or construction plan
and if the County will build a crosswalk that is not safe.
Jon Hutchings, Public Works Department Director, stated that in the analysis of
whether or not the crosswalk will meet national standards, the Manual for Uniform Traffic
Control Devices ( MUTCD) indicates it will not. It evaluates whether local conditions, in this
case a flashing light that will stop traffic at this location, will result in improved conditions
for the travel way. It evaluates whether there will be more accidents as a result of stopping
traffic traveling at this speed. Given the fact that so few people will use this particular
crosswalk and based on the information that was gathered, it will not result in a safer
condition for all users of Lakeway Drive, including motorists. It does not fit within those
standards. It is far removed from those standards. The Public Works Department can
design a crosswalk that meets today's design standards. When they retain a consulting
engineer to design the crosswalk and related infrastructure, a consulting engineer will stamp
those designs. They can install a functioning crosswalk to serve the needs of the
community. He can't say that it will improve the overall operation and overall safety of the
Lakeway corridor.
Mann asked if Dr. Hutchings is saying that it will meet design standards, but not
MUTCD standards. Hutchings stated the usage of the traffic control devices is evaluated
against a data set of incidents around the country. They apply traffic control devices, which
carry the weight of the law as they apply to controlling traffic. The goal is to use those
particular devices as they are applied consistently around the country, so they can be
demonstrated to improve the safety condition in the travel lane. The question is whether
they can demonstrate whether it's consistent with other uses around the country.
Mann stated the measurements indicate the area doesn't meet the usage demand for
a crosswalk. He also understands they will design the safest crosswalk possible. He asked
if the totality of all traffic, pedestrian, biking, and other use in the area will have an overall
increase or decrease in safety. Hutchings stated the analysis says there cannot be an
increase in safety for all users of the corridor.
Donovan asked if the standards evaluate the amount of usage in addition to safety.
Hutchings stated they do.
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1 Brenner stated they could just tell people not to cross the road for their own safety.
2 She asked if the County has approved other traffic control devices that don't meet national
3 standards. Hutchings stated it has.
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5 Weimer asked how far under the usage limit this area is. Hutchings stated the
6 standard for pedestrian crossings is 20 per hour. The number they measured on a July
7 morning in 2015 were six or seven individuals per four hours. He doesn't know how the
8 analysis would change if they measured when school children were present. They can
9 reconfirm those numbers.
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11 Browne asked the cost of the project from grants if the project met warrants.
12 Hutchings stated he can't answer that question. Generally, such improvements are done
13 along with a series of improvements to the entire corridor. The underlying premise is
14 accurate. If they proposed a project for State funding that had too few users and would be
15 outside the traffic warrant analysis, the County would be in a poor position for competing
16 for the funds. There is no specific grant requirement to meet warrants as prescribed by the
17 MUTCD. However, the County's development standards require all development in
18 Whatcom County to use that national standard as the basis for making these determinations
19 unless there is very clear variance that they can describe. Those variances are defined by
20 the MUTCD.
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22 Browne asked if the County's potential liability increases if it does something outside
23 the national safety standards. Because they have approved things that don't meet safety
24 warrants in the past is not a good reason to approve future projects that don't meet safety
25 warrants.
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27 Hutchings stated it would increase liability, according to Prosecutor Dan Gibson.
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29 Brenner stated the local standards are flawed and should be changed. More people
30 would cross if it weren't so dangerous.
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32 Donovan stated he heard that the crosswalk can be designed to be safe. Hutchings
33 stated it can be designed to meet the standard of design for this given crosswalk
34 configuration, considering the road width, curb configuration, traffic speed, and other
35 factors. All those design considerations will inform the best crosswalk alignment that will
36 meet engineering standards. That does not mean they have made a good decision about
37 where they put the crosswalk.
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39 Donovan stated the liability issue seems to be about the engineering and design
40 concerns, which they can fix. The problem is that the numbers don't add up to justify
41 putting a crosswalk there. Hutchings stated that's not correct. They will be able to
42 demonstrate that they used the current engineering standards to design this facility. There
43 will be less exposure associated with the operation of the facility. The exposure will come at
44 the decision of where to put the facility. That analysis is done using the MUTCD. Traffic
45 travels at a speed in excess of what is appropriate according to national standards on this
46 section of Lakeway and will be stopped. There will be too few crossings for drivers along
47 Lakeway to be accustomed to crosswalks. The location is a question in terms of liability.
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49 Browne stated he's confident the department can come up with a design that is
50 consistent for that type of crosswalk, but the nature of the roadway doesn't allow for safe
51 placement of a crosswalk anywhere in that area because of the curves and sightlines.
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1 Brenner stated the sight distance at Parkstone is very good. The other two potential
2 locations are on curves. She asked if warrants can consider the population within a certain
3 area and the road speed. Hutchings stated that if the speed limit were 25 or 30 miles per
4 hour, it would substantially change the analysis. The alternative that the department
5 suggested last September was to do a corridor study that would investigate those kinds of
6 alternatives and come up with the best scenarios for improving the corridor for all users.
7 Instead, the Council gave direction to move forward on design and installation at either
8 Parkstone or Oriental Avenue.
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10 Brenner stated a corridor study will take six years or longer. If they slow the traffic
11 speed and put a deputy in the area, people will learn to slow down. None of those options
12 were brought to the Council. It's a safety problem. There are ways to make warrants
13 better.
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15 Browne stated he supported a corridor study to see if the design could be placed to
16 meet use warrants and national safety standards. The timeframe for a study was two
17 years, not six. He continues to support a corridor study as an alternative to this project.
18 Identify and prioritize all facilities around the county. Spend County money in the right
19 order to do the maximum amount of good and to attract a maximum amount of grant
20 funds.
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22 Mann stated he also supported the corridor study, which was the best way to take a
23 comprehensive look at this stretch of road. It bothers him that staff seems to resist
24 developing pedestrian facilities based on their own personal preferences. However, he
25 trusts Dr. Hutchings about this location. He will continue to hope for a corridor study and
26 that they take a more comprehensive view. He will vote against this project, as he always
27 has.
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29 The motion carried by the following vote:
30 Ayes: Brenner, Sidhu, Buchanan, and Donovan (4)
31 Nays: Weimer, Mann, and Browne (3)
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33 2. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF INCARCERATION PREVENTION,
34 CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND JAIL PLANNING PRINCIPLES FOR WHATCOM
35 COUNTY'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
36 (AB2016 -072)
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38 Weimer reported for the Planning and Development Committee and moved to
39 approve the substitute resolution.
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41 Browne moved to amend to add language at the beginning of item 13, "We
42 recognize the need to provide a safer, more secure, and healthier environment for those
43 who work, visit, and are incarcerated within the jail; therefore we will work to have a
44 funding proposal on the ballot with the goal of no later than November 2017." The
45 language comes from the Sheriff, who said to insert it at the beginning of item 13.
46
47 The motion was seconded.
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49 Brenner stated separate the statements into two items on the list. The comment
50 from the Sheriff is a standalone statement unrelated to the timeframe.
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52 Weimer stated the Sheriff asked to combine the two statements.
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vote:
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
The motion to approve the substitute resolution as amended carried by the following
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
Weimer stated send the resolution to the legislative authorities representing the
county as soon as possible to get their feedback.
3. RESOLUTION INITIATING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING
AMENDMENTS (AB2016 -110)
Weimer reported for the Planning and Development Committee and moved to
approve the resolution with the substitute Exhibit A. He asked about their ability to remove
a proposed amendment for a mineral resource land (MRL) designation on Lummi Island.
Mark Personius, Planning and Development Services Director, stated they can hold it
or change it later.
Mann referenced the dog kennel application and asked if they must docket the item
since the applicant paid the fees. Personius stated that's correct.
Browne asked how long it would take to go through the process. Personius stated
they anticipate working on it the second half of 2016.
Sidhu asked if the illegal dog kennel is still operating. Personius stated it is. The
owners are being levied a fine, but the fines aren't collected. The applicant is also applying
for a conditional use permit.
Brenner stated fines are being levied, but not collected.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
4. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SOLAR INDUSTRY JOBS AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT IN WHATCOM COUNTY (AB2016 -118)
Mann moved to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
5. NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON CONSOLIDATED
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #31 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -
APPLICANT(S): TERRY LENSSEN (AB2016 -105)
Browne moved to appoint Terry Lenssen. The motion was seconded.
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1 The motion carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
3 Nays: None (0)
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5
6 EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
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8 1. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF
9 TONY FREELAND TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY APPEALS BOARD (AB2016-
10 112)
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12 Brenner moved to confirm the appointment. The motion was seconded.
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14 The motion carried by the following vote:
15 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
16 Nays: None (0)
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18 2. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENTS OF
19 LISA BROWN AND PAUL PELOT, AS WELL AS REAPPOINTMENTS OF
20 CHRISTOPHER BROWN AND ROBERT WILSON TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY
21 VETERAN'S ADVISORY BOARD (AB2016 -113)
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23 Brenner moved to confirm the appointments. The motion was seconded.
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25 The motion carried by the following vote:
26 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
27 Nays: None (0)
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29
30 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
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32 Brenner moved to accept the Introduction Items. The motion was seconded.
33
34 Weimer asked if the public hearing for item one will be in two weeks. It should also
35 be scheduled in committee for discussion.
36
37 Mark Personius, Planning and Development Services Department, stated there
38 should be a public hearing. Staff recommends changes.
39
40 Dana Brown - Davis, Clerk of the Council, stated it will also be scheduled in
41 committee. A hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
42
43 The motion carried by the following vote:
44 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
45 Nays: None (0)
46
47 1. ORDINANCE REGARDING VARIOUS MINOR AMENDMENTS TO WHATCOM
48 COUNTY CODE TITLE 20 ZONING (AB2016 -114)
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50 2. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY RE- OPENING OF ROBERTS
51 ROAD BETWEEN MARTIN ROAD AND CENTRAL ROAD FOR USE AS A
52 CONSTRUCTION DETOUR (AB2016 -115)
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1 3. RESOLUTION AND PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR A
2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (AB2016 -116)
3
4 4. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, SIXTH
5 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,620 (AB2016 -117)
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7
8 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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10 Buchanan moved to allow for up to ten minutes of public comment at the beginning
11 of each Committee of the Whole meeting at which there will be discussion and preliminary
12 Council direction on various chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. The motion was
13 seconded.
14
15 Brenner suggested a friendly amendment to allow 15 minutes or less.
16
17 Buchanan accepted the friendly amendment.
18
19 The motion carried by the following vote:
20 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
21 Nays: None (0)
22
23 Buchanan moved to schedule public hearings on individual chapters of the
24 Comprehensive Plan over the next two months, beginning with Chapters 1 and 4 on March
25 22, 2016. The motion was seconded.
26
27 The motion carried by the following vote:
28 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
29 Nays: None (0)
30
31 Brenner reported on items discussed during the Public Works, Health, and Safety
32 Committee. She moved to send a letter of support for State funding for a safe pedestrian
33 walkway and crosswalk in the Columbia Valley area to the 40th and 42nd District legislators.
34 Council Legislative Analyst Forrest Longman will write the letter on behalf of the Council.
35
36 Forrest Longman, Council Office, stated the letter needs to be mailed right away and
37 the letter won't be before the Council again. He will work on the letter with the Council
38 Chair.
39
40 The motion carried by the following vote:
41 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
42 Nays: None (0)
43
44 Weimer reported on items discussed during the Natural Resources Committee and
45 Planning and Development Committee.
46
47
48 ADJOURN
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51 The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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53 The County Council approved these minutes on April 19, 2016.
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