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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
May 3, 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
1. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO DISMISS THE APPEAL OF HEARING
EXAMINER'S DECISION ON APL2015 -0006, FILED BY ROBERT LA ROCCO ON
BEHALF OF DANIEL BROCKER (AB2016 -121)
Brenner moved to dismiss the appeal. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. DISCUSSION WITH BELLINGHAM FIRE CHIEF BILL NEWBOLD REGARDING
EMS FUNDING WORK GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS (AB2016 -017)
Bill Newbold, Bellingham Fire Chief, submitted and read from handouts (on file) on
an emergency medical service (EMS) Funding Summary, the Funding Work Group
Endorsement of Recommendations, and a draft fact sheet. He answered questions from
councilmembers about the capacity of the existing system, funding model, and the need for
a fifth unit. He described what the levy amount would pay for.
Brenner stated she feels rushed to put this on the November 2016 ballot. She
approves of a fifth unit, but not all the expenditures.
Brian Heinrich, City of Bellingham Deputy Administrator, answered questions on the
City's intent for addressing the funding deficit with the funds from the levy to maintain
existing services.
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Donovan asked how they ask the voters to vote for EMS and to solve the City's
operating deficit. Heinrich stated they are asking the voters to create an EMS system that
is sustainable countywide.
Newbold stated the proposed funding model will assure stable funding through any
potential economic changes that may adversely affect the current contributions from either
the City or County. The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) explicitly states that money
collected under an EMS levy can only be used for EMS services.
Sidhu stated the City and County will no longer fund EMS from their general funds if
this levy were passed. It's not fair for the City or the County to backfill its deficits with the
levy. The City and County should commit those funds to a new jail to reduce the burden on
the public.
Heinrich stated the impact to voters doesn't go away if this levy weren't on the
ballot. The levy won't solve the City's budget problem. It helps address it, but it mostly
creates a sustainable EMS system into the future.
Mann stated the last EMS levy was ten years ago, and it was supposed to last only
five years. In the last five years, the City has subsidized EMS from the general fund. He
asked if the City is asking to be paid back.
Newbold stated the EMS service has been supplementing its costs from its reserves
in the amount of about $1 million, but that's no longer there. It is not common for counties
to fund EMS from the general fund. A successful system is wholly supported by an EMS
levy.
Donovan stated he supports the levy on the November 2016 ballot, but wants to
know how to send that message to the voters and explain what the general fund monies will
be spent on. Newbold stated that message is up to the councils.
Browne stated the City and County Councils should meet to discuss how to fund
EMS, a new jail, the City's budget deficit, and the County's significant capital facilities
needs.
Brenner stated she does not support an increased property tax, which is regressive.
It should be a sales tax. Don't put it on the November 2016 ballot, because there hasn't
been enough public engagement, and she hasn't had a chance to consider other options.
Newbold stated a sales tax is insufficient for sustaining EMS. The EMS levy can only
be used for EMS, but a sales tax has broader applications.
Mann stated he supports putting the levy on the ballot because all the stakeholders
agreed to the funding model. The work group did stellar work.
Buchanan stated he agrees with Councilmember Mann about all the stakeholders
agreeing.
Sidhu stated an idea is to work with St. Joseph Hospital to have a remote emergency
room located in the north county area. It will save money in the long term and provide
better service to people in the more remote areas of the county.
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1 Donovan stated he supports putting the levy on the ballot in November. Have a
2 bigger conversation with the City and County about how they both tell the voters how the
3 levy funds will be allocated.
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5 Browne stated the number one priority for him is EMS service, but they must look at
6 all the spending demands in the future and the appropriate funding sources.
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11 Browne withdrew item five.
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13 Brenner moved to approve Minutes Consent items one through four. The motion
14 was seconded.
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16 The motion to approve Minutes Consent items one through four carried by the
17 following vote:
18 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
19 Nays: None (0)
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21 1. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR MARCH 29, 2016
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23 2. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (9:30 A.M.) FOR APRIL 5, 2016
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25 3. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (3:40 P.M.) FOR APRIL 5, 2016
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27 4. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR APRIL 5, 2016
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29 5. SURFACE WATER WORK SESSION FOR APRIL 12, 2016
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31 Brenner moved to approve Minutes Consent five. The motion was seconded.
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33 The motion carried by the following vote:
34 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
35 Nays: None (0)
36 Abstains: Browne (1)
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39 OTHER BUSINESS
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41 Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor, submitted a handout (on file) and stated this is
42 the one election in which a voter must state his or her party affiliation and vote only for one
43 of the candidates in that declared party. This is a party election, and the election rules are
44 determined by the State party. The Democratic Party is part of the election, but has chosen
45 to use the results of the caucuses instead of the election. She answered questions about
46 the party declaration language and who pays for the election.
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51 1. RESOLUTION APPROVING A VACATION FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF AN
52 UNNAMED ALLEY WITHIN THE BIRCH BAY WEST END ESTATES PLAT
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Joe Rutan, Public Works Department, gave a staff report. Staff recommends
approving the resolution.
Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
Brian Hirschy stated he supports the relocation of the alley. Maintain the ten -foot
width and make the path more defined.
Harry Skinner stated he supports the resolution. Work with the owners to delineate
the specific path.
Katherine Hirschy stated she supports the resolution. She agrees with making the
path more defined.
Patrick Alesse stated he does not support the resolution. Similar vacations have
resulted in closed alleys that should have remained open to public access.
Alan Finston stated he supports the resolution. Maintain the ten -foot public access.
Brian Southwick described the history of the alley and this vacation. He supports the
resolution.
Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded.
Joe Rutan, Public Works Department, described the area, the history of the trail, and
the right -of -way. There is a ten -foot easement, but there won't be a ten -foot trail. He
submitted photos of the area (on file). He answered questions about the request to
demarcate the path, what right -of -way access allows, and whether the landowner is allowed
to do plantings and other work. If the Council wants to designate that trail, it can direct
staff to use capital road funds to demarcate the trail within the ten -foot easement.
Southwick stated that as the property owner, they plan to make sure the trail is
well- defined.
Browne moved to call the question. The motion was seconded.
The motion to call the question carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
The motion to approve the resolution carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 12.60, ROAD NAMING
SYSTEM, TO INCLUDE HONORARY ROAD NAMING (AB2016 -157A)
Buchanan opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded.
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2 The motion carried by the following vote:
3 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (6)
4 Nays: None (0)
5 Absent: Donovan (out of the room)(6)
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7 3, WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, CHAPTER 2, LAND USE
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10 Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
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12 Abe Jacobson stated there never should have been development around Lake
13 Whatcom. Honor the Lummi Nation's request for a ban on crude oil export from Cherry
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16 Warren Sheay stated don't allow development in rural areas if no legal water is
17 available. Support the Lummi Nation's request for a ban on fossil fuel and crude oil exports
18 from Cherry Point.
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20 Frank James stated he is a doctor. Fossil fuel transportation and storage have
21 substantial negative health impacts. He described specific health problems that will result.
22 Review the existing data.
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24 Sandra Randall submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated prevent fossil
25 fuel exports from Cherry Point. Promote sustainable energy.
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27 Charis Weathers stated prohibit coal and oil from being shipped from Cherry Point in
28 the future. She described the history of the Lummi Nation on this land. Support the Lummi
29 Nation's request.
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31 Andronetta Douglas stated she agrees with the previous speakers. She is concerned
32 about the environment, global warming, and water use. Respect the Lummi Nation's
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35 Alden Ramel stated he is opposed to the export of fossil fuels. Support the proposed
36 amendment from Resources.
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38 Alex Ramel stated prohibit future export of fossil fuels and other raw materials from
39 Cherry Point.
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41 Matt Krogh stated he supports amending rules about directing new permitting in the
42 Cherry Point industrial zone. He is opposed to future export of fossil fuels.
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44 Pam Bosch stated she supports energy alternatives.
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46 Carole Jacobson stated honor the Lummi Nation's request to disallow the maritime
47 export of crude oil and natural gas from Whatcom County.
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49 Judith Akins, Mt. Baker Sierra Club, stated she agrees with the previous speakers.
50 Don't allow fossil fuel exports. Update zoning restrictions at Cherry Point to prevent such
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Ken Kaliher submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated he supports the
Lummi Nation's request to not allow fossil fuel exports. Use renewable energy resources.
Plan for a sustainable future. He supports policy 2A -14.
Dena Jensen stated do not approve the Birch Bay urban growth area (UGA)
expansion. Protect the wetlands in the 201 acres proposed for the UGA.
Sandy Robson stated don't plan for more heavy industry at Cherry Point. She is
opposed to exports of coal or crude oil. She supports the Lummi Nation's request to
prohibit the export of crude oil from Cherry Point.
Edward Ury stated adopt a policy prohibiting the outbound shipping of coal, crude oil,
or liquefied natural gas from Cherry Point. Don't remove language referencing the Cherry
Point aquatic reserve lands, as requested by British Petroleum (BP).
Paul Beckel stated protect local waters and protect future generations.
David Kershner stated prohibit new facilities for coal, oil, and gas export and
retrofitting of existing facilities at Cherry Point. Honor the Lummi Nation request and
protect treaty rights.
Craig Keyes stated prohibit the export of fossil fuels overseas. Invest in renewable
resources. He agrees with previous speakers.
Wendy Bartlett stated protect future generations. Honor the request of the Lummi
Nation by rejecting the export of fossil fuels.
Jonathan Riopelle stated he agrees with the previous speakers. Reject the export of
all fossil fuels from Cherry Point and all locations in Whatcom County.
Mike Sennett stated do not include the Birch Bay reserve UGA into the Birch Bay
UGA. Mandated growth for the Birch Bay UGA is flawed. Ban future export of natural gas in
addition to coal and crude oil.
David MacLeod stated update zoning restrictions at Cherry Point to prevent the
export of unrefined fossil fuels from Cherry Point. Support policy 2A -14 about ensuring an
adequate supply of clean water.
LaBelle Upbanec stated people are expressing support of the treaty, but should also
support the water, land, and habitat. Plan ahead for three generations.
Brooks Anderson stated she supports Policy 2A -14 from Councilmember Weimer
regarding legal water use and development. Support the Lummi Nation's recommendation
for a ban on fossil fuels export from Cherry Point. Also, the Council should not have
changed the Council agenda schedule regarding Open Session and public hearings.
Ronald Colson stated preclude further fossil fuel investment at Cherry Point. Lift the
moratorium on wind energy.
Barbara Lewis stated laws protect companies who damage the environment. Look at
the risks from increased exports.
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Rodd Pemble submitted and read from his testimony (on file) and stated protect
future generations and rely more on renewable energy.
Eleanor Day stated she supports proposed Policy 2A -14. Don't allow Cherry Point to
export fossil fuels in the future. Protect the local ecosystems and treaty rights.
Brian Carey stated he supports policies to prohibit future fossil fuel projects.
Seth Fleetwood stated he supports the proposed language that prevents coal and oil
export from Cherry Point. He supports the previous speakers and a clean energy economy.
Create a plan for transforming from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Paul McAbee stated reallocate the taxes from the export terminal to generate a
sustainable energy solution. The transition from fossil fuel dependence will take time. It's
not appropriate to use the Lummi Nation in this instance.
Bob Gay stated support the language as written for the Cherry Point industrial area.
Protect the jobs.
Adam Schaefer stated prohibit the export of coal, crude oil, and natural gas from
Cherry Point.
Julianna Fischer, Students for Renewable Energy, stated prohibit the export of coal,
crude oil, and natural gas from Cherry Point. Plan for a future shift in the economy from
fossil fuels to clean energy.
Jan Dank stated he is a doctor and supports earlier comments by Dr. Frank James.
Protect people's health by protecting clean water and air, which will have big benefits to
health.
Connor Culver stated honor the Lummi Nation request to deny all future fossil fuel
exports. Listen to the local indigenous voices. Change the system that relies on fossil
fuels.
Chris Johnson stated he agrees with previous speakers about getting away from
fossil fuel dependence, developing clean energy, and exporting unrefined fuels. However,
the County Council may deny a project permit, but it cannot ban the export of a legal
commodity. Protect the heavy industrial zone at Cherry Point as it's written in the
Comprehensive Plan now.
Tim Douglas stated focus on the economic development aspects of the plan. Look at
what they have to create a new future for Whatcom County.
Judy Hopkinson, League of Women Voters, stated the League has a policy that land
use should consider water availability. She supports the proposed new Policy 2A -14.
Alissa French stated she supports the request to ban future export of fossil fuels
from Cherry Point. She supports proposed Policy 2A -14.
Yoshe Revelle stated ban the export of fossil fuels. Everyone must live simpler lives
and stop consuming so much.
Patrick Alesse stated Birch Bay has water rights to support growth.
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2 Cheryl Crooks stated the Lummi Nation has been working for decades to protect
3 their lands.
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5 Karlee Deatherage, ReSources for Sustainable Communities, stated she supports the
6 proposed Policy 2A -15. Tie land use with legal water availability.
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8 Wendy Harris stated she supports water and wildlife, including Policy 2A -15.
9 Coordinate the Comprehensive Plan update with the critical areas ordinance (CAO).
10 Regarding Policy 2D, don't provide incentives to affluent developers and farmers.
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12 Gene Marx, Veterans for Peace Chapter 111, stated develop clean and sustainable
13 energy resources. Honor the Lummi Nation request to prohibit future fossil fuel exports
14 from Cherry Point.
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16 Tiana Malquist stated consider the impact of fault lines on the West Coast, which
17 may compound the disaster if a fossil fuel export facility were developed.
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19 Chiara Rose D'Angelo stated protect the sea life from potential oil spills due to
20 increased export of fossil fuels.
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22 Daryl Lambert stated increased traffic out of Cherry Point will increase the rate of oil
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25 Jan Holstein stated the Point Elliot Treaty gives the Lummi Nation jurisdiction over
26 Cherry Point.
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28 Rita Jefferson, Lummi Indian Business Council, stated think about the health risks to
29 the people of the community and future generations. The Lummi Indian Business Council
30 Planning Director requests a new language prohibiting the export of crude oil from Cherry
31 Point. People's health is as important as having living wage jobs.
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33 Jack (inaudible) stated don't allow coal and oil trains in the future.
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35 Stephanie Truitt stated prohibit export of fossil fuels from Cherry Point, which will
36 contribute to global impacts of climate change.
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38 Devon Kaufman stated he supports renewable energy investment.
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40 Ann Barrett stated she supports tribal rights. People want social change.
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42 Matt Petryni, Resources for Sustainable Communities, stated he agrees with previous
43 speakers. He supports including the language from the Lummi Nation in the
44 Comprehensive Plan.
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46 Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing and stated the Council will
47 continue to accept public comment during the update process.
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49 (Clerk's Note: The Council took a 10- minute break at 10:37 p.m.)
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51 4. WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, CHAPTER 6, TRANSPORTATION
52 (AB2016 -047F)
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1 Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following person spoke:
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3 Wendy Harris stated she's happy with the improvements. Consider level of service
4 for transportation within the context of air quality. They will need to consider bigger
5 setbacks from the trains to avoid noise and air quality impacts.
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7 Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing and stated the Council will
8 continue to accept comments.
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11 OPEN SESSION
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13 The following people spoke:
14 . Colin Lowin spoke on a funding source for the emergency medical system
15 (EMS).
16 • Todd Lagestee, Bellingham Firefighter Union Board Member, spoke on EMS
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18 • Patrick Alesse spoke about informing people of the cost to deliver public
19 services to rural areas.
20 0 Robert Glorioso, Firefighter Local 106 President, spoke on EMS funding.
21 • Wendy Harris spoke about EMS funding and wildlife protection in the
22 recreation plan.
23 . Carol Perry spoke on making decisions.
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25 Buchanan moved to request the administration to draft a resolution by the May 17
26 Council packet deadline to put the EMS levy on the November 2016 ballot.
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28 The motion was seconded.
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30 Brenner stated she's not comfortable with the language from the City's resolution.
31 This resolution is just to put the question on the ballot, which she always supports doing.
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33 Mann stated get the process started.
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35 Donovan stated start the process so they can begin working on budgeting issues and
36 other things linked to funding.
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38 Browne stated begin a joint Councils discussion to talk about all the financial
39 challenges and develop a coordinated solution.
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41 Sidhu stated he supports sustainable funding for EMS. Have a discussion now about
42 the total dollars, which they will have to deal with soon.
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44 The motion carried by the following vote:
45 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
46 Nays: None (0)
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49 CONSENT AGENDA
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51 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
52 moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through six.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
I. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE LUMMI
ISLAND DOLPHIN AND BREAKWATER REPLACEMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$50,000 (AB2016 -160)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR DESIGN AND
PERMITTING FEES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TEN MILE CREEK BRIDGE
NO. 236 ON HANNAGAN ROAD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000 (AB2016 -161)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AMENDED LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM FOR JOINT USAGE OF THE VACTOR WASTE SITE
FACILITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 (AB2016 -094A)
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WILSON
ENGINEERING, LLC FOR CEDAR HILLS - EUCLID STORMWATER
IMPROVEMENTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,367 (AB2016 -146A)
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, INC. RELATED TO FURTHER ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD
INVESTIGATION REQUIRED BY PERMITTING AGENCIES, RIGHT -OF -WAY
PLAN MODIFICATIONS DUE TO PROPERTY OWNERSHIP CHANGES, AND
ASSOCIATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR THE BIRCH BAY DRIVE &
PEDESTRIAN FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,666 (AB2016 -162)
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID
#16 -17 FOR RENTAL RATES FOR MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT, TO ALL BIDDERS, WITH SELECTION FROM THE LIST BASED ON
EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY AND SUITABILITY, WITH PREFERENCE TO LOW
BIDDERS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 PER VENDOR (AB2016-
163)
OTHER ITEMS
1. NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE LAW AND
JUSTICE COUNCIL- APPLICANT(S): ROBERT HINES AND JAMES HULBERT
(AB2016 -151)
This item was withdrawn from the agenda
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1 COMMITTEE REPORTS OTHER ITEMS AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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3 Sidhu referenced the additional information submitted earlier and moved to send a
4 letter to the State Department of Transportation to reduce the speed limit on approximately
5 600 feet of State Route (SR) 544 at the Guide Meridian.
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9 The motion carried by the following vote:
10 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
11 Nays: None (0)
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14 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
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16 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, NINTH
17 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $162,263 (AB2016 -164)
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19 Brenner moved to accept the Introduction Item. The motion was seconded.
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21 The motion carried by the following vote:
22 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
23 Nays: None (0)
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28 Mann updated the Council on the status of the Incarceration Prevention and
29 Reduction Task Force and filling the facilitator role.
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33 Brenner stated facilitation services should be done by County staff.
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35 Mann moved for the Council to assign the role of technical writing for the
36 Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force to Council Legislative Analyst Forrest
37 Longman, including playing a lead role in producing reports and recommendations that are
38 a result of the Task Force's work.
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40 Forrest Longman, Council Office, answered questions about how much time will be
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45 The motion carried by the following vote:
46 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
47 Nays: None (0)
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49 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on May 17. 2016.
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