HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council August 9 20161 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
2 Regular County Council Meeting
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4 August 9, 2016
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7 CALL TO ORDER
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9 Council Chair Barry Buchanan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
10 Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
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13 ROLL CALL
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15 Present: Ken Mann (via conference call), Barbara Brenner, Satpal Sidhu, Carl
16 Weimer, Todd Donovan, Rud Browne and Barry Buchanan.
17 Absent: None
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20 FLAG SALUTE
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23 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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26 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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28 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF WHATCOM COUNTY SURPLUS
29 PROPERTY PURSUANT TO WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 1.10 (AB2016 -231A)
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31 Buchanan opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
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33 Weimer moved to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded.
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35 Brenner stated some of the items on the list may be in good enough condition to
36 keep. She doesn't have enough information to tell whether these items should be sold.
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38 The motion carried by the following vote:
39 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
40 Nays: Brenner (1)
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42 2. ORDINANCE ADOPTING WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
43 AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE 2016 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE AND
44 URBAN GROWTH AREA REVIEW (AB2016 -0470)
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46 Forrest Longman, Council Office, gave a staff report.
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48 Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
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50 Barbara Perry stated honor the Tribal treaty. Don't let wealthy people build and
51 destroy the land. Don't waste money to build a new jail.
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53 Donna Starr stated don't ship coal and fossil fuels overseas for refining.
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2 Margaret Hashmi stated stand up against the fossil fuel industry and the Commerce
3 Clause.
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5 Edward Alexander stated don't add a new corrections facility to Appendix E of the
6 Comprehensive Plan, because the public voted it down.
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8 Junga Subedar stated don't add a new corrections facility to Appendix E of the
9 Comprehensive Plan, because the public voted it down. Instead, provide solutions that
10 reduce the need for jail.
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12 Joseph Metzger stated amend Appendix E of the Comprehensive Plan to not include a
13 new jail, because the public voted it down. Instead, reduce incarceration.
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15 Kaia Gran stated don't add a new corrections facility to Appendix E of the
16 Comprehensive Plan, because the public voted it down. Instead, provide solutions to
17 problems that lead to incarceration, such as racism and poverty. Spend money on
18 programs to help people instead of a new jail.
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20 Warren Sheay stated he supports all the environmental components of the
21 Comprehensive Plan to help protect Whatcom County. He supports the proposed fossil fuel
22 export amendments that will go to the Planning Commission.
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24 Tiana Nell - Walker stated don't add a new corrections facility to Appendix E of the
25 Comprehensive Plan. Instead, spend the money to provide solutions to problems that lead
26 to incarceration.
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28 Stephanie Manzo stated don't add a new corrections facility to Appendix E of the
29 Comprehensive Plan. Instead, spend the money to provide solutions to problems that lead
30 to incarceration. Don't fill the jail with people who shouldn't be in jail, such as those with
31 mental illness and substance abuse and minorities.
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33 Christopher Grannis stated spend $112 million to keep people out of jail rather than
34 building a bigger jail. He supports the proposed amendments on fossil fuel exports.
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36 Erik Hirst stated he supports stronger protections for environmental quality, but he
37 supports the proposed ordinance.
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39 Mary Kay Robinson, Washington County Association of Realtors, stated postpone
40 adoption until the Cities of Bellingham and Lynden have completed their plans. The urban
41 fringe plan is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Land capacity in Bellingham is
42 overstated and flawed.
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44 Jean Carmean submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated she supports
45 proposed amendments regarding fossil fuel exports.
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47 Jane Bright stated she supports the proposed amendment regarding fossil fuel
48 exports. Fossil fuel energy is old technology. Instead, advocate for the assets they have in
49 Whatcom County to attract jobs that will last into the future. Investing in fossil fuels does
50 not help the economy.
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52 Roger Almskaar, Whatcom Affordable Housing Group, stated Bellingham has a
53 serious affordable housing problem. Delay voting on this ordinance until they review the
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1 land supply analysis. There are also problems with choices in housing and the cost of the
2 permit process.
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4 David Kershner stated he supports clean energy jobs, protection of clean water,
5 farms, and fisheries. Shift density from agricultural land to urban areas. Create diversion
6 programs to prevent the need for more jail capacity. He supports proposed amendments on
7 fossil fuel exports.
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9 Douglas Panic stated he supports the proposed Comprehensive Plan, including a plan
10 for a workable transfer of development rights program; renewable energy jobs, and; clean
11 water for farming, fisheries, and people. He supports proposed amendments on fossil fuel
12 exports. He does not support a proposed new jail.
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14 Clarissa Mansfield stated she supports proposed amendments on fossil fuel exports.
15 Approve the proposed amendments as soon as possible.
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17 Mike Sennett submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated he supports
18 proposed amendments on fossil fuel exports. He supports holding the line on the urban
19 growth areas (UGAs), lifting the ban on wind turbines, and the ban on hydraulic fracking.
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21 Paula Rotundi stated she supports proposed amendments on fossil fuel exports.
22 Don't permit development in Cherry Point that impedes Tribal commerce.
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24 Brad Owens, Northwest Jobs Alliance President, stated postpone adoption of the
25 Comprehensive Plan. Proposed amendments on fossil fuel exports put jobs in jeopardy.
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27 Sandra Randall stated she supports proposed amendments on fossil fuel exports.
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29 Mike Kern stated he agrees with the previous speaker, Brad Owens. There are many
30 businesses and the jobs in the county that are ancillary to the refineries. Many jobs depend
31 on fossil fuels.
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33 Beth Brownfeld submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated the wellbeing
34 of the county takes priority. She supports the proposed amendments on banning fossil fuel
35 exports.
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37 Eric Thomas stated he supports language about greenways, wind turbines, urban
38 growth limits, and a focus on sustainable energy and clean water. Reconsider including
39 policy 11M -15. He supports the proposed amendments on fossil fuel exports. He does not
40 support a proposed new jail in Appendix E. Instead, provide mental health and homeless
41 services.
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43 Karlee Deatherage, Resources for Sustainable Communities, stated she supports the
44 updated plan, but it needs more work to further improve water quality and habitat. She
45 supports proposed amendments on fossil fuel exports.
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47 Dena Jensen stated the County did not consult with the Lummi Nation on the
48 Comprehensive Plan.
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50 Sandy Robson stated local Tribes have been obstructed from participating in the
51 Comprehensive Plan process regarding the Cherry Point UGA. She supports proposed
52 amendments from Councilmember Weimer and the Lummi Nation.
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John Holstein stated he supports proposed amendments on fossil fuel exports. Don't
delay their implementation.
Edward Ury, Resources for Sustainable Communities, stated he supports many of
the policies in the Comprehensive Plan, but there is an absence of policies that discourage
fossil fuel exports.
Candice Wilson stated they must honor the Treaty with the Tribes. She supports
proposed amendments on Treaty Rights.
Barbara Lewis stated revise Policy 8A -2 to include special consideration that water is
available for instream uses. Also, don't privatize jail services by companies that make
money off of jail inmates. Amend Appendix E regarding the proposed new jail. Instead,
provide a Housing First model of services.
Steve Garey stated support language to prohibit the export of crude oil from any
existing or new facility in Whatcom County.
Mike Kaufman stated the Utility Chapter should include internet service as a utility
service. He supports the proposed amendments on fossil fuel exports.
Amy Glasser stated she supports proposed amendments on fossil fuel exports. Don't
delay approval of the proposed amendments. Also, spend money on social services and the
Housing First model rather than a new jail.
Alex Ramel stated incorporate the record from the Gateway Pacific Terminal
environmental impact statement (EIS) process, which contains best available science, into
the Comprehensive Plan record.
Ken Kaliher submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated he supports the
proposed amendments regarding fossil fuel exports.
John Straw stated postpone the decision on the Comprehensive Plan. There is no
non - partisan scientific proof that coal trains produce pollution. Diesel traffic and wood
stoves create more air pollution. He supports a deep water, multi -modal shipping facility at
Cherry Point. He is opposed to the proposed amendments regarding fossil fuel exports.
Susan Hanson stated water pollution prevention is cheaper than fixing streams and
rivers with water pollution.
Adam Schaeffer stated respect Tribal treaty rights. Also, don't include a new jail in
Appendix E.
Theodore Wheeland stated the county needs more affordable housing, not a new jail.
Judith Akins, Sierra Club — Mt. Baker Group, stated she supports proposed
amendments regarding fossil fuel exports, which should be adopted right away.
Bonnie Barker stated invest in an electric train to the East County area.
Jamie Houston stated he supports the proposed amendments on fossil fuel exports.
Also, consider internet service a utility and develop it in rural areas.
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1 Natalie Chavez stated modern medicine is destructive and people should only use
2 alternative treatments. She supports green energy and the proposed amendments
3 regarding fossil fuel exports.
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5 Hamilton (no last name given) stated he supports proposed amendments regarding
6 fossil fuel exports.
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8 Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
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10 Weimer moved to forward for concurrent review with other Comprehensive Plan
11 amendment proposals scheduled later this evening. The motion was seconded.
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13 Brenner stated she is opposed to the motion. They've received new information, and
14 people have different ideas about the implications of the ordinance. She spoke about fossil
15 fuel use and the exportation of crude oil and mental health services in the jail.
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17 Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered councilmembers' questions about jail
18 and other capital project costs, including a triage center.
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20 Councilmembers discussed the annual rising cost of the jail due to inflation;
21 modeling tools used to calculate jail size and number of beds and allocation costs among
22 the jurisdictions; different task force groups working to correctly size a new jail and
23 associated services; defining a process to address marine resources; tying land use issues
24 with water quality issues and the expansion of low- impact development regulations
25 countywide; providing an opportunity for public comment to proposed amendments to the
26 Cherry Point urban growth area (UGA); the annual process for revising the Comprehensive
27 Plan, and; the transition away from fossil fuels.
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29 The motion carried by the following vote:
30 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
31 Nays: Brenner (1)
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34 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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36 EMERGENCY ORDINANCE IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE AND
37 PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS FOR NEW OR EXPANDED
38 FACILITIES IN THE CHERRY POINT URBAN GROWTH AREA, THE PRIMARY
39 PURPOSE OF WHICH WOULD BE THE SHIPMENT OF UNREFINED FOSSIL FUELS NOT
40 TO BE PROCESSED AT CHERRY POINT (AB2016 -256)
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42 Buchanan read the proposed emergency ordinance into the record and moved to
43 adopt the emergency ordinance. The motion was seconded.
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45 Brenner moved to amend the fourth Whereas statement, "...unrefined fossil...." The
46 motion was seconded.
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48 The motion carried by the following vote:
49 Ayes: Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
50 Nays: Mann (1)
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52 The councilmembers discussed the Whereas statements that address the refineries'
53 ability to potentially export crude oil, not expanding the shipping and export of natural gas
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1 to other countries, the definition of natural gas and other unrefined fossil fuels, and the
2 threat to public health and safety from increased traffic through Whatcom County due to
3 additional exports.
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5 Browne moved his insert a new Whereas statement to become the fifth Whereas
6 statement, "Whereas on July 12, 2016, the County received a letter from Chairman Ballew
7 of the Lummi Business Council, which included the statement that they hope the
8 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan do not unfairly impact the current employers within
9 Cherry Point."
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11 The motion was seconded.
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13 Brenner stated the Lummi indicated they want the refineries to continue, as long as
14 it's done safely.
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16 The motion carried by the following vote:
17 Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
18 Nays: None (0)
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20 Browne moved to insert a new Whereas statement to become the sixth Whereas
21 statement, "Whereas the County recognizes that the existing refineries have been for
22 decades significant exporters of refined fossil fuels, such as jet fuel, to Vancouver, and
23 calcined coke used in the manufacture of aluminum while also providing substantial local
24 employment."
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26 The motion was seconded.
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28 The councilmembers discussed current exports from Cherry Point to Vancouver.
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30 Weimer suggested a friendly amendment, "Whereas currently the refiners at
31 Cherry Point ship refined products."
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33 Browne accepted and amended his motion, to insert a new Whereas statement to
34 become the sixth Whereas statement, "Whereas, the County recognizes that the existing
35 refiners have been significant shippers of refined fossil fuels such as jet fuel and calcined
36 coke while providing substantial local employment."
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38 The motion carried by the following vote:
39 Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
40 Nays: None (0)
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42 Browne moved to insert a new Whereas statement to become the seventh Whereas
43 statement, "Whereas the refining of fossil fuels at Cherry Point provides high wage jobs that
44 could be lost if the existing refineries were converted to crude oil export facilities."
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46 The motion was seconded.
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48 The motion carried by the following vote:
49 Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
50 Nays: None (0)
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52 Donovan moved to amend, "Be It Further Ordained... for building permits for
53 remodels, maintenance, or repairs of existing structure...."
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2 The motion was seconded.
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4 The motion carried by the following vote:
5 Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
6 Nays: None (0)
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8 Browne moved to amend, "Whereas multiple trains carrying crude oil ... and the
9 environment, one derailment caused significant fatalities."
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11 The motion was seconded.
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13 The motion carried by the following vote:
14 Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
15 Nays: None (0)
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17 Browne moved to amend, "Whereas a unit train... federal policies and corporate
18 investment intended to...."
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20 The motion was seconded.
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22 The motion carried by the following vote:
23 Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
24 Nays: None (0)
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26 Browne moved to underline the word "unrefined" in all locations in the ordinance.
27 Make it clear the intent is not to affect existing refining operations.
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29 The motion was seconded.
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31 The motion carried by the following vote:
32 Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
33 Nays: None (0)
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35 Donovan stated for the record that there is a need for an emergency ordinance.
36 They weren't able protect public health and the environment due to the restrictions on the
37 Council regarding the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) permit process.
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39 Brenner moved to amend, "Whereas in the last two years, two trains..."
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41 The motion was seconded.
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43 The motion carried by the following vote:
44 Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
45 Nays: None (0)
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47 Browne stated that in the next 60 days, they need to make sure the definition of
48 unrefined fossil fuels is compatible with the industry definition.
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50 The motion to adopt as amended carried by the following vote:
51 Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
52 Nays: None (0)
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(Clerk's Note: The Council took a ten - minute break at 10:20 p.m.)
OPEN SESSION
The following people spoke:
• Matt Petryni, ReSources for Sustainable Communities, spoke on the
Comprehensive Plan.
• Mark Greenberg spoke about a proposed crosswalk across Lakeway Drive.
• Eileen Kadish spoke about a proposed crosswalk across Lakeway Drive.
• Alex Ramel spoke about the Comprehensive Plan.
• Max Perry spoke about the proposed resolution regarding Comprehensive Plan
amendments from Councilmember Brenner (AB2016- 232A).
• Brad Owens spoke about the proposed resolution regarding Comprehensive
Plan amendments from Councilmember Brenner (AB2016- 232A).
• Carole Perry spoke about the Comprehensive Plan and the misinformation
from the people who testified and about a proposed new jail.
• Isaac Post spoke about the proposed new jail.
CONSENT AGENDA
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve Consent Agenda items two through six.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID
#16 -42 AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE LAKEWAY DRIVE
CROSSWALK - SAFETY AND MULTIMODAL IMPROVEMENTS TO LOWEST
BIDDER, LARRY BROWN CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$296,252.65 (AB2016 -248)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and stated
there is no recommendation.
Sidhu moved to approve the request. The motion was seconded.
Browne stated he is opposed to the process, not this particular crosswalk. There
should be a prioritization process for all crosswalk facilities around the county.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Sidhu, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (5)
Nays: Mann (1)
Abstains: Browne (1)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND RAZZ
CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR MODIFICATION OF THE FLOW DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM FOR THE ACADEMY ROAD STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,641 (AB2015 -347A)
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3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID
#16 -43 AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR NECESSARY REPAIRS TO TWO
STRUCTURES AT THE NESSET FARM, LOCATED AT SOUTH FORK PARK, TO
THE LOWEST BIDDER SOUTH FORK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $183,365 (AB2016 -249)
4. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AUTHORIZE THE
PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLE PARTS FROM MULTIPLE LOCAL VENDORS,
USING WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT #01809, SELECTING THE
APPROPRIATE VENDOR AS DICTATED BY AVAILABILITY, TOTAL COST, AND
PERFORMANCE OF PARTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $180,000
(AB2016 -250)
5. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND COVENANT
CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR CONTINUATION OF CONSULTING SERVICES
RELATED TO THE RESEARCH AND VALUATION DEFENSE OF THE RECENT
PROPERTY APPRAISAL APPEALS FILED BY BP OIL REFINERY, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $65,000, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
$130,000 (AB2016 -254)
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH ALVARES & MARSAL VALUATION SERVICES, LLC, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSULTATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE VALUATION OF BP
WEST COAST PRODUCTS, LLC (AB2015 -255)
OTHER ITEMS
1. RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PDR OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE RANKING AND
AUTHORIZING WHATCOM COUNTY PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
ADMINISTRATOR AND WHATCOM COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO PROCEED WITH
THE ACQUISITION PROCESS FOR 2016 APPLICATIONS (AB2016 -245)
Weimer reported for the Natural Resources Committee and moved to approve the
resolution.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 3.08, PURCHASING
SYSTEM (AB2016 -191)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to adopt the substitute ordinance. He moved to amend Section 3.08.135 to add
language, "All contracts will be administered by the Purchasing Ordinance in place at the
time the contract was signed."
The motion was seconded.
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1 Brenner stated the Council is giving up its check - and - balance duties to the
2 Executive's Office. She is opposed to the motion. Time and efficiency should be secondary
3 to transparency and public input.
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5 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
6 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
7 Nays: Brenner (1)
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9 The councilmembers discussed the Council's retained authority to approve all
10 contracts and any increases above a certain amount, encouraging more competitive bids,
11 the limited number of active project -based budgets at one time, and relying on the staff
12 report for information.
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14 Weimer moved to amend page four of the substitute ordinance, "Contracts that
15 require County Council approval per 3.08.100 may be administratively amended to a
16 cumulative amount not to exceed 19% $10,000 or ten percent of the contract amount,
17 whichever is greater; larger amounts require council approval. No administrative contract
18 amendment may exceed authorized expenditure authority."
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20 The motion was seconded.
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22 Tyler Schroeder, County Executive's Office, answered questions about the
23 Executive's ability to approve contract changes up to $40,000.
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25 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
26 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
27 Nays: Brenner (1)
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29 Councilmembers discussed the need for a sunset provision.
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31 The motion to adopt as amended carried by the following vote:
32 Ayes: Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (5)
33 Nays: Mann and Brenner (2)
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35 3. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
36 THIRTEENTH REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $161,200 (AB2016 -241)
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38 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
39 moved to adopt the ordinance.
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41 The motion carried by the following vote:
42 Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
43 Nays: None (0)
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45 4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
46 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
47 ZONE DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF LYNDEN FOR THE CITY'S PEPIN CREEK
48 PROJECT AND DESIGN OF BANK STABILIZATION MEASURES ALONG DOUBLE
49 DITCH CREEK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $210,000 (AB2016 -246)
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51 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
52 Supervisors.)
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Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve the request.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT
AND ANCHOR QEA, LLC FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN ASSISTANCE FOR THE
HARBORVIEW ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $105,440 (AB2016 -247)
(Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors.)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve the request.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
6. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION IN THE
SMITH ROAD /GUIDE MERIDIAN AREA FROM RURAL TO RURAL COMMUNITY
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING MAP FROM RSA
TO RIM (SPECIFIED FITTINGS) (AB2016 -242)
Buchanan reported for the Special Committee of the Whole.
Mann moved to forward for concurrent review with other Comprehensive Plan
amendment proposals scheduled later this evening. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
7. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WHATCOM COUNTY COORDINATED WATER
SYSTEM PLAN 2016 UPDATE (AB2016 -192)
Buchanan reported for the Special Committee of the Whole and moved to approve
the resolution with an amendment recommend by committee.
The motion to approve as amended carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
S. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016 -027, REGARDING
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS (AB2016 -232A)
Buchanan reported for the Special Committee of the Whole.
Brenner moved to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded.
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The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner (1)
Nays: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
9. ORDINANCE ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE 2016
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PERIODIC UPDATE (AB2016 -047M)
Buchanan reported for the Special Committee of the Whole and moved to forward
for concurrent review with other Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals scheduled later
this evening. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
10. CONFIRMATION OF )AIL STAKEHOLDER WORKGROUP MEMBERS (AB2016-
179C)
Buchanan moved to confirm the updated list of workgroup members. The motion
was seconded.
Brenner stated there are too many politicians and not enough citizens who are
involved in the jail.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
APPROVAL OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
1. ORDINANCE ADOPTING WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE 2016 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE AND
URBAN GROWTH AREA REVIEW (AB2016 -0470)
Sidhu moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
2. ORDINANCE ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE 2016
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PERIODIC UPDATE (AB2016 -047M)
Brenner moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
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1 3. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION IN THE
2 SMITH ROAD /GUIDE MERIDIAN AREA FROM RURAL TO RURAL COMMUNITY
3 AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING MAP FROM RSA
4 TO RIM (SPECIFIED FITTINGS) (AB2016 -242)
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6 Mann moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded.
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8 The motion carried by the following vote:
9 Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
10 Nays: None (0)
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12 4. MOTION AND VOTE TO APPROVE ALL THE ABOVE - ADOPTED
13 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS CONCURRENTLY
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15 Browne moved to approve all the Comprehensive Plan amendments concurrently.
16 The motion was seconded.
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18 The motion carried by the following vote:
19 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
20 Nays: Brenner (1)
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23 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
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25 Brenner moved to accept the Introduction Items. The motion was seconded.
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27 The motion carried by the following vote:
28 Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
29 Nays: None (0)
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31 1. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WHATCOM COUNTY SIX -YEAR
32 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 2017
33 THROUGH 2022 (AB2016 -251)
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35 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
36 FOURTEENTH REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $295,000 (AB2016 -252)
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39 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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41 Buchanan stated they may be able to remove language from the Open Session
42 section of the Council agenda regarding GPT.
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44 Donovan moved to remove language, "...or related to the proposed Gateway Pacific
45 Terminal project (GPT)." The motion was seconded.
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47 Brenner moved to hold the motion to the next meeting to hear advice in executive
48 session from legal counsel. The motion to hold was seconded.
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50 The motion to hold carried by the following vote:
51 Ayes: Mann, Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
52 Nays: None (0)
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Weimer reported for the Natural Resources Committee.
Brenner reported for the Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee.
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee.
Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on December 6, 2016.
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WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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