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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
October 25, 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
DISCUSSION WITH SENIOR DEPUTY PROSECUTOR JEFFREY SAWYER
REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION, EGGAR V. WHATCOM COUNTY (AB2016-
018)
Buchanan reported for the Committee of the Whole and announced the following
findings:
Regarding Case Marlow Todd Eggum v. Whatcom County et al., the County
Council met in executive session concerning lawsuit Marlow Todd Egguam v.
Whatcom County et al. Pursuant to Whatcom County Code 2.56, the Council
herby finds the following:
A. The official(s) or employee(s) was /were acting in a matter in which the
County had an interest.
B. The official(s) or employee(s) was /were acting in the discharge of a
duty imposed or authorized by law; and
C. The official(s) or employee(s) did act in good faith.
The officers, officials, agents or employees will be defended and indemnified
pursuant to and consistent with the provisions of Whatcom County Code 2.56.
Browne moved to approve the findings as stated.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION OF THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REVENUE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE QUARTERLY REPORT (AB2016 -111B)
Chris Phillips, Behavioral Health Revenue Advisory Committee Vice - Chair, spoke about
the work of the Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force and the school services
presented in the Council packet.
Jill Iwasaki, Ferndale School District, continued the presentation on the services in the
Ferndale School District.
2. PRESENTATION OF PHASE II REPORT FROM INCARCERATION PREVENTION
AND REDUCTION TASK FORCE (AB2016 -310)
Mann introduced the presentation and Phase II Report.
Jack Hovenier, Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force Co- Chair, stated
they avoid the jail issues and focus on incarceration prevention and reduction. He referenced
the report in the Council packet beginning on page 362 and spoke about challenges from the
lack of infrastructure to meet the demand and need in the community. He answered
questions about discussion with the City of Bellingham on the Division Street triage facility, a
triage facility design style, sources for operating funds, and a voluntary versus involuntary
stabilization facility.
Anne Deacon, Health Department, answered councilmembers' questions on defining a
23 -hour mental health chair, and a voluntary versus involuntary stabilization facility.
Jill Bernstein, Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force Co- Chair, continued
the presentation on the Council taking action to decide on a facility location and design and
the behavioral health and the law and justice components of the report. She described the
efforts of the Task Force's Legal and Justice Systems Subcommittee to address the indigent
or low income pretrial inmate population who can't afford to post bail, a pretrial risk
assessment tool and supervision unit, and program cost savings. Efforts of the Task Force's
Behavioral Health Subcommittee focus on front -door and back -door services to people going
into or coming out of jail, including a law enforcement assisted diversion (LEAD) -like
program, crisis intervention training for law enforcement, supported residential treatment
facilities, and other model programs around the state and country.
Deacon answered questions about the need for opioid treatment in the community and
problems with Medicaid regarding low reimbursement rates.
2A. ACCEPTANCE OF THE INCARCERATION PREVENTION AND REDUCTION TASK
FORCE PHASE II REPORT AND APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION(S) FOR
INITIATING PUBLIC OUTREACH AND DIALOG RELATED TO LOCATION OF
THE CRISIS TRIAGE FACILITY (AB2016 -310A)
Mann moved to accept the Phase 2 report from the Incarceration Prevention and
Reduction Task Force and affirm the recommendation for the current Division Street triage
facility location to initiate public outreach to that community.
The motion was seconded.
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2 Councilmembers discussed how to reach out to the Division Street facility
3 neighborhood.
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5 Jack Louws, County Executive, stated the administration will facilitate a neighborhood
6 meeting, continue discussions with the North Sound Behavioral Health Organization (BHO) on
7 funding, and implement plans as recommended by the Task Force when funds are available.
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9 Mann thanked the administration, including Tyler Schroeder, for their commitment to
10 the work of the Task Force.
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12 Councilmembers discussed the County's response to the community to reduce
13 incarceration and what happens to the existing jail work center.
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15 The motion carried by the following vote:
16 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
17 Nays: None (0)
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19
20 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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22 1. REQUEST FOR A MAJOR MODIFICATION AND A ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO
23 THE LINCOLN ROAD LONG SUBDIVISION AND PLANNED UNIT
24 DEVELOPMENT (AB2015 -172A)
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26 Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
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28 Brian Jones, Jones Engineers, stated he represents the proponent and is available for
29 questions.
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31 Amy Keenan, Planning and Development Services Department, answered questions
32 about the codes that will be in effect when it will be built.
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34 Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
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36 Brenner moved to approve the request.
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38 The motion was seconded.
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40 The motion carried by the following vote:
41 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
42 Nays: None (0)
43
44 2. RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CURRENT WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD
45 CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT FUNDING MECHANISM AND LEVEL FOR THE
46 SAMISH WATERSHED SUBZONE (AB2016 -304)
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48 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
49 Supervisors.)
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51 Gary Stoyka, Public Works Department, gave a staff report.
52
53 Buchanan opened the public hearing and, hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
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2 Donovan moved to approve the resolution.
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4 The motion was seconded.
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6 Stoyka answered questions about the possibility of including a sunset date.
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8 The motion carried by the following vote:
9 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
10 Nays: None (0)
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12 3. RESOLUTION FORWARDING DRAFT SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM
13 AMENDMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR REVIEW (AB2016-
14 270A)
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16 Mark Personius, Planning and Development Services Department, gave a staff report
17 and answered questions about registration in the zoning code.
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19 Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
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21 Sally Harper stated she disagrees with the decision to amend the Shoreline Master
22 Program. They will increase vacation rental by owner (VRBO) units and tourist use in Lake
23 Whatcom and all shoreline areas.
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25 Wendy Harris stated she is opposed to the regulation. It allows the County to collect
26 money and homeowners to rent out their property for a profit. Water quality should be the
27 first concern. Don't encourage commercial activity on the Lake Whatcom shoreline. This also
28 discourages affordable housing and impacts quality of life.
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30 Susan Hanson stated don't develop a short -term system when they should consider
31 problems that will happen in the long -term.
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33 Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
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35 Personius answered questions about the difference in the regulations for VRBOs in the
36 Lake Whatcom watershed and other areas, the potential impacts regarding aquatic invasive
37 species on Lake Whatcom, creating specific regulations in the local codes, attempting to have
38 some control over enforcement and registration of these uses, and whether the County can
39 make changes to the zoning code without this process.
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41 Browne moved to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded.
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43 The motion carried by the following vote:
44 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
45 Nays: None (0)
46
47 4. PERIODIC UPDATE OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CRITICAL AREAS
48 ORDINANCE (CAO) ( WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 16.16) PURSUANT TO RCW
49 36.70A.130 (1) (AB2016 -276)
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51 Buchanan stated this is a mandated report. No Council action is necessary.
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1 Mark Personius, Planning and Development Services Department, gave a staff report
2 and answered questions on the Council's ability to make changes now.
3
4 Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
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6 Vern Yaden, Mount Baker Bibleway Camp, stated protect the safety, health, and
7 economic development in the Kendall /Columbia Valley by having more specific language on
8 lahars regarding evacuation plans and regulations.
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10 Wes Nygaard, Mount Baker Bibleway Camp, stated the proposed lahar regulations will
11 negatively impact his business because they are too restrictive for an event likely to happen
12 only once in thousands of years. The proposed occupancy limit is too low.
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14 Randy Snow stated the proposed language will negatively impact his business because
15 the regulations are too restrictive. He supports requirements for signage, education, and
16 safe evacuation.
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18 Seth Woolson, Mount Baker Bibleway Camp, stated the proposed regulations are too
19 restrictive and exceed best available science. If Mount Baker becomes an active volcano,
20 there will be weeks of warning to take action.
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22 Chuck Patterson, Welcome Grocery Owner, stated the proposed regulations are too
23 restrictive. Develop evacuation routes for all types of emergencies, enhance education and
24 signage, and develop an evacuation center.
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26 Peter Cook, Chair 9 Owner, stated he disagrees with the proposed changes. He
27 supports evacuation, education, and signage, but not restrictive regulations that take away
28 jobs.
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30 Kirby Cook, Chair 9 Owner, stated their restaurant already has a posted evacuation
31 route. Business owners in the area weren't notified about this process. The Puget Sound
32 Energy battery facility is more dangerous to the people and the rivers.
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34 Shelly Crabtree, Black Mountain Ranch General Manager, stated proposed restrictions
35 will make it difficult for her business to continue. She approves of signage and education for
36 an evacuation route.
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38 Kevin Fairshon stated focus on other higher -risk areas, not just lahar zones.
39 Regulations would exacerbate residents' and the community's ability to recover.
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41 Connie Cook stated there has been no local input, yet the County has worked on this
42 for two years. Other areas are at higher risk from other things.
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44 Derrick Peris, Mount Baker Bibleway Camp, stated implement early warning devices
45 and other measures. Don't just restrict businesses.
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47 Linda Twitchell, Building Industry Association, stated they are concerned about
48 lowering the threshold size that defines category four wetlands. Also, the current regulations
49 are too prohibitive on development. She supports evacuation and education.
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51 Karlee Deatherage, Resources for Sustainable Communities, referenced their
52 September 16 letter to the Council (on file) and described the five key areas of concern.
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1 Paul Engel, Mount Baker Chamber of Commerce President, stated allow future uses in
2 the area. The new regulations don't allow the community commercial area to develop. Raise
3 the occupancy limit. Clarify the definitions. Leave the comment period open.
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5 Jeff Moretti stated the occupancy limits will end his job at the Black Mountain Ranch,
6 which will have to close.
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8 Roger Almskaar stated all regulations should be reasonable, concise, and have a
9 legitimate public purpose for avoiding adverse effects to life and facilities. He disagrees with
10 the science from the Department of Ecology regarding wetland intensity scale and buffers.
11 Work with other jurisdictions to create mitigation banks.
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13 Wendy Harris spoke about the standards they must meet to avoid developing in
14 hazard areas. The original purpose of critical areas ordinances was to monitor and protect
15 functions and values, which hasn't been done.
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17 John McLaughlin stated best available science doesn't allow exemptions to protection
18 requirements. Don't allow staff to grant exemptions to prescriptive standards.
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20 Shorty Bjornstead stated he is opposed to the proposed regulations, which will not
21 allow businesses to continue. He supports warning devices and evacuation routes, but don't
22 put people out of business.
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24 Dannon Traxler stated she supports previous speakers about the lahar zones. She
25 represents several local farming organizations and will send in their final comments and
26 recommendations soon.
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28 Shannon Chilt stated the community hasn't been informed of or involved in the
29 process. Focus on creating evacuation routes.
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31 Ryan Davis stated he is concerned about the regulations limiting opportunities for
32 small businesses and the community.
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34 Joelle Adams stated she is a business owner in the Glacier area and is concerned
35 about the restrictions in the lahar language. Focus on education, signage, and creating
36 evacuation routes.
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38 Tom Frye stated he is opposed to the proposed regulations that are too restrictive and
39 don't allow the community to grow.
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41 David Haggith stated agricultural activities are leaving Whatcom County. Create
42 reasonable regulations.
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44 Brandon (inaudible) stated this ordinance will allow the government to implement
45 eminent domain and take over everything. He is opposed to it.
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47 Carole Perry described the critical areas ordinance citizen advisory committee and
48 Planning Commission review processes.
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50 Dave Onkels stated the lahar map is based on potential hazards for emergency
51 management planning efforts. There is no estimate of risk. It wasn't intended for a land use
52 document. Eliminate the proposed language entirely and replace it with requirements for
53 evacuation routes and signage.
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2 No one else spoke.
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4 Personius described and the councilmembers discussed the critical areas ordinance
5 update process.
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7 Brenner moved to remove the lahar language in the draft and insert language that
8 says lahar zones will be treated like tsunami zones, with the same level of evacuation route
9 planning and education.
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11 The motion was seconded,
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13 Mann stated he is frustrated with the public's false concerns that this process has been
14 secret and the councilmembers haven't talked to anyone. People spreading false information
15 are unnecessarily scaring others.
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17 Personius described the County obligation according to the Growth Management Act
18 (GMA) and the County lacking a lahar early warning system or a lahar flow model. This is a
19 preliminary discussion.
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21 Brenner amended her motion and moved to request staff to bring forward a
22 proposal to remove the lahar language in the draft, and insert language that says lahar zones
23 will be treated like tsunami zones, with the same level of evacuation route planning and
24 education.
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26 The amended motion was seconded.
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28 Councilmembers and staff discussed the timing for making amendments, how much
29 warning the community will get from a lahar, an anticipated U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS)
30 report on actual lahar zone boundaries, early warning systems, and government versus
31 personal responsibility to protect against certain hazards.
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33 The motion carried by the following vote:
34 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Donovan (6)
35 Nays: Weimer (1)
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38 OPEN SESSION
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40 Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor, spoke about the November 2016 general election
41 ballots and answered councilmember questions on election integrity.
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43 (The Council took a ten minute break at 10:00 p.m.)
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45 The following people spoke:
46 0 Larry Helm spoke about the exempt well emergency moratorium (AB2016 -309).
47 . John McLaughlin spoke about hazard mitigation and risk.
48 • Kris Halterman spoke about the emergency moratorium on exempt wells
49 (AB2016 -309).
50 0 Max Perry spoke about the emergency moratorium on exempt wells (AB2016-
51 309).
52 . Douglas Gonsalves spoke about the emergency moratorium on exempt wells
53 (AB2016 -309).
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1 • John Wynstra spoke about the emergency moratorium on exempt wells (AB2016-
2 309).
3 • Karlee Deatherage, Resources for Sustainable Communities, spoke about the
4 emergency moratorium on building permits (AB2016 -309).
5 • Dannon Traxler spoke about the emergency moratorium on exempt wells
6 (AB2016 -309).
7 . Linda Twitchell, Building Industry Association, spoke about the emergency
8 moratorium on building permits (AB2016 -309).
9 • Daniel Probst, Cascade Mountain Runners, spoke about the Lake Whatcom
10 Lookout Mountain trail plan (AB2016- 091B).
11 • Wendy Harris spoke about enforcing meeting decorum and the Lake Whatcom
12 Park trail plan (AB2016- 091B).
13 • Chet Dow spoke about the emergency moratorium on exempt wells (AB2016-
14 309).
15 • Jeannie White spoke about the emergency moratorium on exempt wells (AB2016-
16 309).
17 • Elizabeth (inaudible) spoke about the emergency moratorium on exempt wells
18 (AB2016 -309).
19 • Roger Hawley spoke about the emergency moratorium on exempt wells (AB2016-
20 309).
21 • Jerry Peterson spoke about the emergency moratorium on exempt wells
22 (AB2016 -309).
23 a Brian Thadden spoke about the moratorium on exempt wells (AB2016 -309).
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26 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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28 ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN EMERGENCY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE AND
29 PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS FOR SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING
30 PERMITS, AND DISCRETIONARY PERMITS THAT RELY ON PERMIT - EXEMPT WELLS
31 FOR WATER SUPPLY IN CLOSED BASINS (AB2016 -309)
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33 Mark Personius, Planning and Development Services Department, gave a staff report,
34 read comments (on file), and answered questions about whether the Growth Management
35 Hearings Board can step in if the County doesn't act, the possibility of bringing forward an
36 interim ordinance before the end of the year, whether they can exempt vested permits with
37 identified water sources from the emergency ordinance, and the reason for an emergency
38 ordinance instead of an interim ordinance.
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40 Councilmembers discussed the possibility of asking the Supreme Court to reconsider
41 its decision, quantifying instream flow levels, and how the three options allowing water in
42 the ordinance are misleading.
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44 Weimer moved to adopt the ordinance.
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46 The motion was seconded.
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48 Councilmembers continued to discuss giving staff time to come up with a solution
49 before a solution is forced on the County, attempting to make the best decision that
50 protects the most people, water distribution problems among entities who have excess
51 water, whether there is a forum to get all stakeholders to talk about water banking, the
52 surprise Supreme Court decision, and the risk of receiving an order of invalidity justifying
53 the nature of the emergency.
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2 lack Louws, County Executive, stated a staff team is meeting regularly now through
3 the end of the year to work out potential solutions.
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5 Browne moved to add a fourth exemption in the Be It Further Ordained section,
6 "Evidence from a licensed hydrological engineer that the well will not impact instream
7 flows."
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9 The motion was seconded.
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11 Louws stated adopt the ordinance as it is proposed, so they don't accidently adopt
12 legislation that does more damage.
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14 Councilmembers discussed the motion to amend.
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16 Browne withdrew his motion.
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18 Councilmembers discussed the possibility of doing a study as an alternative, the
19 difference between projects that are already in process and future projects that haven't
20 been submitted, and why this is an emergency.
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22 Karen Frakes, Prosecutor's Office, stated they are beyond the ability to do a study,
23 due to the Supreme Court decision. The County must change its Comprehensive Plan
24 provisions and its regulations to come into compliance.
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26 Personius stated correct a typo and include "New Applications" in the ordinance title.
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28 Weimer accepted the title correction as a friendly amendment to the motion.
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30 The motion carried by the following vote:
31 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
32 Nays: Brenner (1)
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34 Councilmembers discussed ideas and suggestions for staff to consider for the interim
35 ordinance.
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38 CONSENT AGENDA
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40 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
41 to approve Consent Agenda items one and three through six.
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43 The motion carried by the following vote:
44 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
45 Nays: None (0)
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47 1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
48 GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON
49 STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TO FUND ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACTION
50 PROJECTS FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY MARINE RESOURCES COMMITTEE,
51 IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,000 (AB2016 -311)
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1 2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
2 CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND PACIFIC SURVEYING &
3 ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE ON -CALL PROFESSIONAL LAND
4 SURVEYING SERVICES FOR 2016 -2017, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
5 $100,000 (AB2016 -312)
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7 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
8 to approve the request.
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10 Mann stated he must abstain.
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12 The motion carried by the following vote:
13 Ayes: Brenner, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
14 Nays: None (0)
15 Abstains: Mann (1)
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17 3. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT'S REQUEST FOR
18 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT (EDI) GRANT FUNDING FOR THE
19 BIRCH BAY DRIVE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITY PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT
20 OF $500,000 (AB2016 -313)
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22 4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
23 CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON STATE
24 MILITARY DEPARTMENT TO SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE THE WHATCOM
25 COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
26 PROGRAM WITH FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
27 SECURITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM, IN
28 THE AMOUNT OF $72,364 (AB2016 -314)
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30 S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
31 CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THRIVE WASHINGTON TO
32 IMPLEMENT THE NURSE - FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT
33 OF $175,881.37 (AB2016 -315)
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35 6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
36 PROGRAM AGREEMENT AND LEASE BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
37 POINT ROBERTS PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT TO OPERATE A SENIOR
38 ACTIVITY CENTER PROGRAM AT THE POINT ROBERTS COMMUNITY CENTER
39 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 (AB2016 -316)
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42 OTHER ITEMS
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44 1. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FOREST PRESERVE
45 AND LAKE WHATCOM PARK RECREATIONAL TRAIL PLAN (AB2016 -091B)
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47 Weimer reported for the Natural Resources Committee and moved to approve the
48 resolution.
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50 The motion carried by the following vote:
51 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
52 Nays: None (0)
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1 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, SIXTEENTH
2 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,370 (AB2016 -305)
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4 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
5 moved to adopt the ordinance.
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7 The motion carried by the following vote:
8 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
9 Nays: None (0)
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12 EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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14 1. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF
15 GARRET SHELSTA TO THE BELLINGHAM - WHATCOM COUNTY COMMISSION
16 AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (AB2016 -317)
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18 Mann moved to confirm the appointment.
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20 The motion was seconded.
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22 The motion carried by the following vote:
23 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
24 Nays: None (0)
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26
27 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
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29 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE ROAD NAMING SYSTEM
30 12.60 (AB2016 -318)
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32 This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
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34 2. RECEIPT OF APPLICATION(S) FOR THE HORTICULTURE PEST AND DISEASE
35 BOARD, APPLICANT: ALLEN BROWN (AB2016 -319) (APPLICATION
36 DEADLINE FOR ANY OTHER APPLICANTS TO THIS VACANCY IS 10 A.M. ON
37 NOVEMBER 1, 2016)
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39 Mann moved to accept Introduction Item two.
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41 The motion was seconded.
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43 The motion carried by the following vote:
44 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
45 Nays: None (0)
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48 COMMITTEE REPORTS OTHER ITEMS AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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50 Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
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The meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
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