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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Special Committee of the Whole
March 8, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Barry Buchanan called the meeting to order at 3:45 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.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
1. DISCUSSION AND PRELIMINARY COUNCIL DIRECTION ON COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN CHAPTERS, UTILITIES (AB2016 -047E)
Cliff Strong, Planning and Development Services Department, stated they still don't
have a final coordinated water system plan, which may necessitate changes to Chapter 5.
Also, on page 5 -23, delete lines 8 -9, "The County and Gity also jointly maintain a clean
green The City has closed the facility.
There were no differences between the staff recommendation and Planning Commission
recommendation for Chapter 5.
Forrest Longman, Council Legislative Analyst, referenced the proposed
councilmember amendments on Council packet page 212.
Browne moved to amend page 5 -5; lines 12 -16, 'Countywide Planning Policies,
open space, greenways, the environment, zoning, existing development patterns, urban
growth areas, and other physical, political, business, economic, aftd geographical
constraints, and plans will demarcate both the need for and the locations available for any
new electric power and /or natural gas corridors."
The motion was seconded.
Brenner asked why it's important to include the new language.
Weimer stated he doesn't recall where the suggestion came from.
Browne stated any plans they publish must have utility demarcations to provide early
visibility to the issues.
Brenner stated she would like to know the reason for proposed amendments, even if
they seem simple.
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1 Sidhu stated having plans for a project refers to areas they can look to for siting
2 alternative energy facilities.
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4 Browne stated that someone who purchases a property should be aware of any plans
5 for siting infrastructure.
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7 Brenner stated the amendment is repetitious and unnecessary. They already have
8 rules about what people can and can't do. When people buy property, they should look this
9 up to see if there is a utility.
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11 Weimer stated plans and maps from counties often don't show utility infrastructure,
12 and then people, including developers, get in trouble because they spend money before
13 they find out about a planned corridor. The entire section is confusing. He doesn't know
14 how to demarcate corridors in open space. Strong stated he agrees the language is
15 confusing. It's an existing policy.
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17 Weimer stated that language needs to be clarified before the next meeting on this
18 item.
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20 Browne withdrew his motion.
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22 Weimer referenced the next proposed amendment on the list and stated it is
23 language used in other jurisdictions. Lawyers have said it's better to say "consistent with"
24 than "required by."
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26 Brenner stated she would like to know how the new language is functionally different
27 from the old language.
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29 Donovan moved to amend:
30 . page 5 -9; Policy 5E -3, "Utility companies shall provide notification of
31 proposed projects to abutting landowners consistent with when reqHiFed y
32 County code."
33 • page 5 -10; Policy 5G -1, "Land use regulations shall should be consistent with
34 the conservation and other goals in this chapter."
35 • page 5 -10; Policy 5G -5, "The County shall sheuld consider funding and
36 promoting energy education services in order to inform citizens on energy
37 conservation and the use of renewable energy sources."
38 • page 5 -10; Policy 51-1-1, "Land use regulations shall sdeuld be consistent with
39 the renewable energy goals and other goals in this chapter."
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41 The motion was seconded.
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43 Brenner asked if it's a clarification or change to Policy 5E -3, "consistent with when
44 required b-y."
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46 Weimer stated the Code makes some recommendations that utility companies make
47 landowners aware of projects. The new language would encourage the companies to
48 provide that information with recommendations, even if it's not required by the County
49 Code.
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51 Sidhu stated the State law requires each County -owned building to have separate
52 metering. There is a discussion at the State to allow counties to lease their building roofs,
53 for example, to a private party so they can be used to generate solar energy. It would be
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1 like a land lease. There is a discussion about allowing someone to lease property for solar
2 energy generation as a business. He referenced Policy 5H -3 and stated he would like to
3 promote similar public /private partnerships.
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5 Brenner asked if utility companies will have to provide notification of proposed
6 projects that anyone would want to be next to. Otherwise, they will create more for the
7 utility companies for projects that don't affect anyone, such as solar panels.
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9 Browne stated sometimes the way solar panels are placed can create an eyesore.
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11 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
12 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
13 Nays: None (0)
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15 Donovan moved to amend page 5 -12; lines 13 -45, "Transmission of hazardous
16 liquids and gases by pipeline is an efficient and convenient transportation mode for
17 transporting these products. However, pipelines pose a risk of potential fef ruptures and
18 uncontrolled leaks of products which are highly flammable, explosive, or toxic, and therefore
19 requires careful consideration of pipeline siting, nearby land uses, and protection of
20 pipelines from third party excavation damage.
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22 The goals of Whatcom County regarding pipelines are: to protect the health, safety
23 and welfare of pf avide--iafety for county residents; arrd to provide predictability for future
24 pipeline siting; and to encourage communication and coordination with pipeline operators,
25 landowners, and county, state and federal agencies.
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27 The County is not able to control all issues regarding pipelines, as there are other
28 agencies with jurisdictional authority (such as the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council
29 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), as well as demand from areas outside of
30 Whatcom County, which preclude the County from having the ultimate authority.
31 Nonetheless, goals and policies for the County are appropriate and incorporated herein.
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33 The following goals and policies shall apply to all natural gas and hazardous liquid
34 transmission pipelines as defined by state and federal regulations. This shall i -u4e
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38 goals and policies presented herein should be interpreted in conjunction with the general
39 utility policies of this chapter where applicable, with priority and deference given to those
40 policies which are specific to natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines where they appear
41 contradictory. The Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Background Report contains
42 more detailed information regarding pipelines and related issues. The tilitl=s � n.;,m;ttee
43 coneluded fiet0ficatien was the niest app r e gea+s, as
45 eeeur. Map 5 -2 indicates a notification area of
46 1329 1000 feet (669 500 feet from each side of from the pipeline) for natural gas and
47 hazardous liquid transmission pipelines, which may be of value to the public."
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49 The motion was seconded.
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51 Brenner suggested a friendly amendment, "...pipelines pose a risk of petential
52 fef ruptures."
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1 Donovan accepted the friendly amendment.
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3 Donovan asked about the changes in distances.
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5 Weimer stated the changes reflect what is now in the County Code.
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7 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
8 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
9 Nays: None (0)
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11 Donovan moved to amend page 5 -13, Policy 5M -2, "Carefully scrutinize new or
12 updated franchise agreements. Review and evaluate model franchise agreements, if
13 available, for provisions to be incorporated into negotiation discussions regarding proposed
14 provisions in future franchise agreements. Consider the adoption of a franchise agreement
15 ordinance for consistency and guidance if multiple new agreements are anticipated."
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17 The motion was seconded.
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19 Brenner stated she wants to discuss the other paragraphs included in the previous
20 motion on page 5 -12, lines 13 -45.
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22 Brenner moved to reconsider the previous motion on page 5 -12, lines 13 -45.
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24 The motion to reconsider was seconded.
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26 Donovan withdrew his motion to amend page 5 -13.
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28 The motion to reconsider carried by the following vote:
29 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
30 Nays: None (0)
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32 Amendment on the floor: Donovan moved to amend page 5 -12; lines 13 -45,
33 "Transmission of hazardous liquids and gases by pipeline is an efficient and convenient
34 transportation mode for transporting these products. However, pipelines pose a risk of
35 petential €e-r ruptures and uncontrolled leaks of products which are highly flammable,
36 explosive, or toxic, and therefore requires careful consideration of pipeline siting, nearby
37 land uses, and protection of pipelines from thiFd party excavation damage.
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39 The goals of Whatcom County regarding pipelines are: to protect the health, safety
40 and welfare of p e�de- safety feer county residents; af�d to provide predictability for future
41 pipeline siting; and to encourage communication and coordination with pipeline operators,
42 landowners, and county, state and federal agencies.
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44 The County is not able to control all issues regarding pipelines, as there are other
45 agencies with jurisdictional authority (such as the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council
46 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), as well as demand from areas outside of
47 Whatcom County, which preclude the County from having the ultimate authority.
48 Nonetheless, goals and policies for the County are appropriate and incorporated herein.
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50 The following goals and policies shall apply to all natural gas and hazardous liquid
51 transmission pipelines as defined by state and federal regulations. T+v;s shai ine e
52 R elines which opeFate at a Iieep stress of twenty pefeeRt--er-fnere
53 n+I i y+eW- st- r- eftgtip or- as may be amended e�F by federal r,egoiations. Such as
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1 p3 pekne would by federal, state, s s a' definitiorbe classified as a tF -, i -9skH9.4 e The
2 goals and policies presented herein should be interpreted in conjunction with the general
3 utility policies of this chapter where applicable, with priority and deference given to these
4 policies which are specific to natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines where they appear
5 contradictory. The Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Background Report contains
6 more detailed information regarding pipelines and related issues. Come
7 eoneluded ot+fieatia ate—met -lied —fir- Fneet the County's goals,
8 opposed to imposing ae.._ OF other restrictions - - - . '.:eu+d— I 4- Fa vnc, =s--use of
9 I9c# -e e*1d -eeear Map 5 -2 indicates a notification area of
10 1329 1000 feet (660 500 feet from each side of freng the pipeline) for natural gas and
11 hazardous liquid transmission pipelines, which may be of value to the public."
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13 Brenner referenced the paragraph beginning, "The following goals and policies..." and
14 asked why the language was struck.
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16 Weimer stated the new language replaces the last sentence. He removed the rest of
17 it because no one knows what it means. It's how a variety of governments define
18 transmission pipelines, but it varies from state to state and from the federal government.
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20 Brenner stated the new language does the same thing, without all the extra
21 language.
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23 Weimer stated that's correct.
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25 Brenner referenced Map 5 -2 and asked if the change would eliminate the possibility
26 of having any more pipelines.
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28 Weimer stated this is just for the notification area.
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30 Donovan restated his earlier motion, which was seconded.
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32 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
33 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
34 Nays: None (0)
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36 Browne moved to amend page 5 -13; Policy 5M -2, "Carefully scrutinize new or
37 updated franchise agreements. Review and evaluate model franchise agreements, if
38 available, for provisions to be incorporated into negotiation discussions regarding proposed
39 provisions in future franchise agreements. Consider the adoption of a franchise agreement
40 ordinance for consistency and guidance if multiple new agreements are anticipated."
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42 The motion was seconded.
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44 Brenner asked how this changes what they already have.
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46 Weimer asked if there is a general franchise agreement ordinance for utilities. Lots
47 of communities have passed a general ordinance that can be amended for specific utilities,
48 which makes the process easier. Longman stated Whatcom County does not have a general
49 ordinance.
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51 Brenner asked if creating a general ordinance will delay adoption of a franchise
52 agreement, so nothing is built. Strong stated staff isn't opposed to the amendment. In
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I other jurisdictions, general agreements lay out the framework for how franchises should be
2 treated.
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4 Browne stated the County Code includes a section regarding cable television, which
5 is quite out of date with federal law. That whole section should be replaced with a general
6 ordinance on all utilities. He supports the motion.
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8 Brenner stated the Comcast franchise agreement never gets done. She's not sure
9 about this motion, and will abstain.
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11 The motion to amend carried by the following vole:
12 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
13 Nays: None (0)
14 Abstains: Brenner (1)
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16 Mann moved to create Policy 5M -9, "51YI-9, Require land division and land use
17 applicants to show transmission pipelines on application maps when any part of the
18 property involved in the application is located within 500 feet of the centerline of the
19 pipeline corridor."
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21 The motion was seconded.
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23 Donovan asked if 500 feet is standard.
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25 Weimer stated there is no standard that is the same as the County Code.
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27 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
28 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
29 Nays: None (0)
30 Abstains: Brenner (1)
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32 Browne moved to create Policy 5M -10, "5M -10, Encourage communication between
33 property owners and transmission pipeline operators to minimize the risk of inadvertent
34 damage to transmission pipelines and to provide guidance to property owners about
35 minimizing further risk through site design or construction. Require notification of
36 transmission pipeline operators at the earliest possible stage of application review (at least
37 concurrent with other land use application notifications)."
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39 The motion was seconded.
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41 Brenner referenced the last sentence and asked who would be notified,
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43 Weimer stated they have to notify the property owners. This amendment and the
44 next three amendments are language straight from the current County Code.
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46 Browne asked why it needs to be in the policy if it's in the County Code.
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48 Weimer stated they probably don't need to put it in the plan, but they're general
49 policies that encourage communication.
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51 Brenner stated there is a difference between requiring and encouraging something.
52 She asked if the Planning Commission discussed this language. Strong stated it did not.
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1 Weimer stated the Planning Commission did discuss and approve this language when
2 they put it into the County Code.
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4 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
5 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
6 Nays: None (0)
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8 Donovan moved to create Policy 5M -11, "5M -11, Require protection of the pipeline
9 corridor by prohibiting land disturbance and construction within defined rights -of -way
10 except by express written consent from the pipeline operator."
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12 The motion was seconded.
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14 Mann asked if there is a definition somewhere of protection of the pipeline corridor.
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16 Weimer stated the protection measures are defined in the Code.
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18 Brenner asked why the language here is different from the language in the Code.
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20 Weimer stated he didn't want to get too specific in the Comprehensive Plan. The
21 language in certain places in the Comprehensive Plan was incorrect, compared to the Code.
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23 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
24 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
25 Nays: None (0)
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27 Mann moved to create Policy 5M -12, °5M -12, Verify applicant's use of one -call
28 locator services in accordance with state law prior to issuing any land disturbance or
29 construction permits abutting pipeline rights -of -way, and require physical protection of the
30 pipeline corridor during construction."
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32 The motion was seconded.
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34 Brenner asked if it's acceptable to move Code language to the Comprehensive Plan.
35 Strong stated policies in the Comprehensive Plan would protect language in the Code, and
36 would prevent the Council from later changing the Code to be inconsistent with the
37 Comprehensive Plan policy. To make sure a Code doesn't change, make a Comprehensive
38 Plan policy.
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40 Sidhu asked if codes, which are procedures developed to enact policy, can be created
41 if there is no policy. Language in the Comprehensive Plan is policy and not as specific as
42 the procedure defined in the code. There was no policy when the Planning Commission put
43 those things in the code. It seems Councilmember Weimer is trying to retroactively correct
44 that.
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46 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
47 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
48 Nays: None (0)
49 Abstains: Brenner (1)
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51 Weimer referenced Policy 5M -13 and stated this language encourages good
52 coordination between pipeline operators and various emergency responders, which has been
53 an issue nationwide.
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2 Mann asked if pipeline companies are typically open to sharing that information, or if
3 they consider it proprietary.
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5 Weimer stated they are required to share information with emergency response, but
6 they sometimes share general, not specific, information about their products. Communities
7 that ask for specific information will get it.
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9 Mann moved to create Policy 5M -13, "5M -13, Encourage ongoing coordination and
10 communication between pipeline operators and the emergency response community
11 including the Local Emergency Planning Committee, Health Department, Fire Districts, and
12 Sherriff Department to promote education, awareness, emergency response and evacuation
13 planning with regard to the environmental and health impacts of potential spills or leaks.
14 Require pipeline operators to share detailed specifications about their pipelines and products
15 transported to the emergency response community to facilitate better emergency
16 preparedness." The last sentence requires operators to share detailed specifications.
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18 The motion was seconded.
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20 Brenner stated also say that the emergency community needs to ensure they have
21 the information.
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23 Sidhu stated pipeline companies can provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) to
24 the first responders, which will have all the information necessary to mitigate leaks, fires, or
25 other problems. That's what an MSDS is for, by law. First responders can ask for an MSDS.
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27 Weimer stated the National Transportation Safety Board determined that pipeline
28 operators are providing general MSDS that are fairly meaningless for the specific products in
29 the pipe. A MSDS for crude oil won't provide enough information.
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31 Buchanan stated he's experienced MSDSs that are sometimes lacking data.
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33 Mann amended his motion and moved to create Policy 5M -13, "5M -13,
34 Encourage ongoing coordination and communication between pipeline operators and the
35 emergency response community including the Local Emergency Planning Committee, Health
36 Department, Fire Districts, and Sherriff Department to promote education, awareness,
37 emergency response and evacuation planning with regard to the environmental and health
38 impacts of potential spills or leaks. Require pipeline operators to share detailed
39 specifications about their pipelines and products with the emergency response community
40 to facilitate better emergency preparedness."
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42 Brenner stated make sure they don't go further than they are allowed to by federal
43 or State law.
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45 Mann stated that's not an illegal policy. Someone may not like the implementation
46 in the future, but they can deal with that at the time.
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48 Donovan stated a pipeline company won't provide more information than they are
49 legally required to. He's not worried.
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51 Brenner stated she's concerned about being drawn into some kind of lawsuit. The
52 language sounds great, but she's not sure what they can do legally.
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1 Mann moved to call the question.
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3 The motion to call the question carried by the following vote:
4 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
5 Nays: Brenner (1)
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7 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
8 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
9 Nays: None (0)
10 Abstains: Brenner (1)
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12 The committee discussed whether all of these changes are being reviewed by legal
13 counsel.
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15 Donovan moved to amend page 5 -14, Policy 5N -5, "Designated agricultural and
16 forestry lands are preferred locations for transmission pipelines, provided special attention is
17 paid to facilitating and not impeding agricultural drainage."
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19 The motion was seconded.
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21 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
22 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
23 Nays: None (0)
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25 Mann moved to:
26 Amend page 5 -14, Policy 5N -7, or natural gas transmission pope i files-,
27 encourage siting ef er-iai:i&eal-- f-ac4j -PA4,igh eceupaney facilities pursuant to
28 the re glullatie�ns eef WAG 480 9 G—,aRd-4&G-9�3-G3"-n-&t--caseF tha m BOA
29 €e OF gFeater pipeline, '
30 p+ }� er with Fes-at Fe4l etwee7 �_ ed-
31 Prohibit new land uses with high on -site populations that are difficult to
32 evacuate or new essential public facilities from being located nearer than 500
33 feet from the centerline of a transmission pipeline."
34 Create Policy 5N -8, "5N -8, Require expanded land uses and facilities located
35 nearer than 500 feet from the centerline of a transmission pipeline to not
36 increase the level of risk from a pipeline failure and use site design, building,
37 technological, and /or operational techniques to reduce or minimize risk."
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39 The motion was seconded.
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41 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
42 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
43 Nays: None (0)
44
45 Browne moved to create a new policy, "5N -9 "Pipelines must be installed deep
46 enough and in a manner that maximizes the ongoing use of the land consistent with the
47 zoning applicable at the time the pipeline was approved."
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49 The motion was seconded.
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51 Weimer stated he supports the motion, but it is in conflict with federal law. They
52 won't be allowed to do that if they end up in court. Local governments can't designate any
53 pipeline safety issues on the pipeline itself.
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2 Browne stated it's a land use issue to protect farmers where a pipeline goes through
3 agricultural land. He's concerned that a pipeline won't be located deep enough to allow
4 anything other than grass harvesting. Don't restrict the types of crops grown on top of a
5 pipeline.
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7 Weimer suggested a friendly amendment, "installed and maintained deep
8 enough."
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10 Browne accepted the friendly amendment.
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12 Donovan asked if the County will determine what is deep enough.
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14 Weimer stated federal regulations require a depth of 30 inches. There are rippers on
15 certain agricultural land that go deeper than that.
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17 Browne stated the depth decision is the responsibility of the pipeline company, based
18 on the original zoning on and use of the land.
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20 Brenner moved to hold the motion and get an expert legal opinion. These types of
21 amendments shouldn't be proposed at the last minute.
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23 The motion was seconded.
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25 Mann stated all these amendments should be reviewed by legal counsel as part of
26 the process. He trusts Councilmember Weimer's expert knowledge on the subject. They
27 don't need to hold the motion to do that.
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29 Browne stated legal counsel will look at all the amendments before a final vote. It's
30 not necessary to review this amendment separately.
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32 Brenner stated this motion caused a concern from Councilmember Weimer, who is a
33 pipeline expert. They had time to look through the other proposed amendments.
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35 Sidhu stated it takes a special expertise to provide an accurate legal opinion on this
36 question. County attorneys aren't experts in pipeline law. It doesn't harm the County in
37 any way. It allows the County the ability to bring up the point with the pipeline company.
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39 Brenner stated the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) has legal
40 expertise. Don't put something in the Comprehensive Plan that they suspect to be illegal.
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42 Weimer stated he is against the motion to table. It will be very difficult to get a legal
43 opinion on this. It is a very gray area of the law. Different courts have ruled differently on
44 the same question. It depends on the judge. There's no harm in including the language in
45 the plan. If a pipeline decides to challenge the County, the County can decide whether or
46 not it will spend any money to defend it.
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48 The motion to hold failed by the following vote:
49 Ayes: Brenner (1)
50 Nays: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
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Browne restated the motion to create a new policy 5N -9, °5N -9 "Pipelines must
be installed and maintained deep enough and in a manner that maximizes the ongoing use
of the land consistent with the zoning applicable at the time the pipeline was approved."
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
2. DISCUSSION AND PRELIMINARY COUNCIL DIRECTION ON COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN CHAPTERS, RESOURCE LANDS (AB2016 -047H)
Buchanan stated they will discuss Chapter 8 in two weeks.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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