HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council January 10 20171 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
2 Regular County Council Meeting
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4 January 10, 2017
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6 CALL TO ORDER
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8 Council Chair Barry Buchanan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
9 Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
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12 ROLL CALL
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14 Present: Barbara Brenner, Ken Mann, Carl Weimer, Todd Donovan, Rud Browne
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16 Absent: Satpal Sidhu
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19 FLAG SALUTE
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22 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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24 Buchanan reported for the Special Committee of the Whole meetings on the
25 following items:
26 • Discussion with Senior Deputy Prosecutor Elizabeth Gallery regarding pending
27 litigation (AB2017 -018): No action taken
28 • Discussion with Senior Deputy Prosecutor Karen Frakes regarding pending litigation,
29 Hirst et al v. Whatcom County, GMHB Case No. 12 -2 -0013 (AB2017 -018): No action
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31 • Discussion with Senior Deputy Prosecutor Jeffrey Sawyer regarding pending
32 litigation, King v. Stach, et al (AB2017 -018)
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34 Mann stated and moved that in executive session, the County Council reviewed
35 the lawsuit filed in the United States District Court, under No. 2:16 -cv- 01420 -JCC -BAT, and
36 affirmatively finds the provisions of the Whatcom County Code, Chapter 2.56.030 A, B, and
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38 A. The official(s) or employee(s) was acting in a matter in which the county had
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40 B. The official(s) or employee(s) was acting in the discharge of a duty imposed
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42 C. The officials (s) or employee(s) did act in good faith
43 And the Council authorizes the County to provide legal services and indemnification
44 to the officers, officials, agents or employees that are named defendants in this matter,
45 pursuant to WCC 2.56
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47 Introduction to new labor negotiator and discussion of strategy planning and
48 positions to be taken regarding collective bargaining (AB2017 -037): No action taken
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51 MINUTES CONSENT
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53 Brenner moved to approve Minutes Consent items one and two.
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The motion was seconded.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (5)
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Nays: None (0)
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Abstains: Donovan (1)
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Absent: Sidhu (1)
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REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR JULY 26, 2016
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SURFACE WATER WORK SESSION FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2016
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Council and Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors Chair
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Browne nominated Buchanan. The nomination was seconded.
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The nomination carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
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Nays: None (0)
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Absent: Sidhu (1)
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(Clerk's Note: Buchanan assumed the duties of the Chair.)
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Council Vice -Chair
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Buchanan nominated Browne. The nomination was seconded.
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The nomination carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
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Nays: None (0)
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Absent: Sidhu (1)
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County
Executive Pro Tempore
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Mann nominated Weimer. The nomination was seconded.
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The nomination carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
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Nays: None (0)
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Absent: Sidhu (1)
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Finance and Administrative Services Committee
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Mann nominated Mann, Browne, and Sidhu. The nominations were seconded.
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1 The nominations carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
3 Nays: None (0)
4 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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6 Planning and. Development Committee.
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8 Buchanan nominated Browne, Weimer, and Brenner. The nominations were
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11 The nominations carried by the following vote:
12 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
13 Nays: None (0)
14 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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16 Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee
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18 Donovan nominated Donovan, Mann, and Brenner. The nominations were seconded.
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20 The nominations carried by the following vote:
21 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
22 Nays: None (0)
23 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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25 Natural Resources Committee
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27 Buchanan nominated Donovan, Sidhu, and Weimer. The nominations were
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30 The nominations carried by the following vote:
31 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
32 Nays: None (0)
33 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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35 Bellingham International Airport Advisory Committee
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37 Browne nominated Sidhu. The nomination was seconded.
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39 The nomination carried by the following vote:
40 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
41 Nays: None (0)
42 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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44 Bellin ham Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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46 Donovan nominated Browne. The nomination was seconded.
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48 The nomination carried by the following vote:
49 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
50 Nays: None (0)
51 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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1 Birch Bay Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee
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3 Buchanan nominated Donovan. The nomination was seconded.
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5 The nomination carried by the following vote:
6 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
7 Nays: None (0)
8 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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10 Council of Governments (COG) - Full Council
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12 Brenner nominated Browne and Sidhu. The nominations were seconded.
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14 The nominations carried by the following vote:
15 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
16 Nays: None (0)
17 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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19 Council of Governments - Executive Board and Transportation Policy Board
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21 Browne nominated Sidhu. The nomination was seconded.
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23 The nomination carried by the following vote:
24 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
25 Nays: None (0)
26 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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28 Developmental Disabilities Board
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30 Brenner nominated Mann. The nomination was seconded.
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32 The nomination carried by the following vote:
33 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
34 Nays: None (0)
35 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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37 Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee
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39 Brenner nominated Donovan. The nomination was seconded.
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41 The nomination carried by the following vote:
42 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
43 Nays: None (0)
44 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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46 Emergency Management Services (EMS) Oversight_Bpa_rd
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48 Brenner nominated Buchanan. The nomination was seconded.
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50 The nomination carried by the following vote:
51 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
52 Nays: None (0)
53 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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Emergency Management Services (CMS) Oversight Board alternate
Buchanan nominated Sidhu. The nomination was seconded.
The nomination carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Sidhu (1)
Flood Control Zone District Advisory_ Committee
Brenner nominated Browne. The nomination was seconded.
The nomination carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Sidhu (1)
Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force
Brenner nominated Mann. The nomination was seconded.
The nomination carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Sidhu (1)
Intergovernmental Tribal Relations Committee
Browne nominated Buchanan and Brenner. The nominations were seconded.
The nominations carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Sidhu (1)
Integrated Behavioral Health Advisory Board
Buchanan nominated Brenner. The nomination was seconded.
The nomination carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Sidhu (1)
]ail Stakeholder Work rou
Browne nominated Buchanan and Donovan. The nominations were seconded.
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1 The nominations carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
3 Nays: None (0)
4 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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6 Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF) Boars]
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8 Buchanan nominated Mann. The nomination was seconded.
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10 The nomination carried by the following vote:
11 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
12 Nays: None (0)
13 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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15 Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPQ
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17 Mann nominated Donovan. The nomination was seconded.
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19 The nomination carried by the following vote:
20 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
21 Nays: None (0)
22 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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24 Lummi Island berry Advisory Committee (LIFAC} non - voting attendee
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26 Brenner nominated Donovan. The nomination was seconded.
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28 The nomination carried by the following vote:
29 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
30 Nays: None (0)
31 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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33 Lummi island Ferry Advisory Committee non - voting attendee alternates
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35 Buchanan nominated Mann and Brenner. The nominations were seconded.
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37 The nominations carried by the following vote:
38 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
39 Nays: None (0)
40 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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42 Marine Resources Committee .(MRQ
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44 Browne nominated Weimer. The nomination was seconded.
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46 The nomination carried by the following vote:
47 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
48 Nays: None (0)
49 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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51 North Sound Behavioral Health Organization Executive Committee
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53 Browne nominated Mann. The nomination was seconded.
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3 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
4 Nays: None (0)
5 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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7 Northwest Clean Air Agency
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9 Browne nominated Weimer. The nomination was seconded.
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11 The nomination carried by the following vote:
12 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
13 Nays: None (0)
14 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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18 Mann nominated Sidhu. The nomination was seconded.
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20 The nomination carried by the following vote:
21 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
22 Nays: None (0)
23 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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25 012yortunity Council
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27 Buchanan nominated Weimer. The nomination was seconded.
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29 The nomination carried by the following vote:
30 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
31 Nays: None (0)
32 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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34 Portage Bay Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee
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36 Browne nominated Weimer. The nomination was seconded.
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38 The nomination carried by the following vote:
39 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
40 Nays: None (0)
41 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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43 Public Defense Advisory Committee
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45 Buchanan nominated Brenner. The nomination was seconded.
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47 The nomination carried by the following vote:
48 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
49 Nays: None (0)
50 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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1 Public Health Advisory Board
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3 Brenner nominated Buchanan. The nomination was seconded.
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5 The nomination carried by the following vote:
6 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
7 Nays: None (0)
8 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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10 Solid Waste Advisory Committee
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12 Buchanan nominated Brenner. The nomination was seconded.
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14 The nomination carried by the following vote:
15 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
16 Nays: None (0)
17 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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19 Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) Board alternate
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21 Browne nominated Browne. The nomination was seconded.
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23 The nomination carried by the following vote:
24 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
25 Nays: None (0)
26 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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28 WSAC_Leaislative Steering Committee.
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30 Mann nominated Browne. The nomination was seconded.
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32 The nomination carried by the following vote:
33 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
34 Nays: None (0)
35 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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37 Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) Board
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39 Buchanan nominated Sidhu. The nomination was seconded.
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41 The nomination carried by the following vote:
42 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
43 Nays: None (0)
44 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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46 OPEN SESSION
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48 The following people spoke:
49 0 Mike Kaufman spoke on the emergency management services (EMS) levy
50 vote and funding various social services.
51 . Wendy Harris spoke about the critical areas ordinance.
52 • Amy Glasser spoke about the critical areas ordinance.
53 • Ron Reimer spoke about the Growth Management Act.
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Jason Reimer submitted a
the interim amendments t
Whatcom County Code l
(Zoning), Title 21 (Land C
relating to water resources.
OTHER ITEMS
handout (on file) and spoke about the impacts of
o the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan and
'itle 15 (Buildings and Construction), Title 20
>ivision Regulations), and Title 24 (Health Code)
1. RESOLUTION FOR WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE SUPPORT OF
FUNDING FOR CORE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES (AB2017 -033)
Whatcom County Council acting as the Board of Health.
Brenner moved to approve the resolution.
The motion was seconded,
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (5)
Nays: Mann (1)
Absent: Sidhu (1)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND PACIFIC
NORTHWEST GUARDIAN AD LITEM, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF GUARDIAN
AD LITEM SERVICES FOR YOUTH SUBJECT TO DEPENDENCIES IN WHATCOM
COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT IN THE AMOUNT OF $40 PER HOUR, UP TO 4,000
BILLABLE HOURS FOR 2017 (AB2017 -034)
Mann moved to approve the request.
The motion was seconded.
Dave Reynolds, Superior Court Administrator, answered questions about this
program and the court appointed special advocate (CASA) program.
Brenner spoke about the benefits of the CASA program.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Sidhu (1)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTH
SOUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT THE COUNTY'S
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM AND TO SUPPORT REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH ACTIVITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $498,867 (AB2017 -035)
Mann moved to approve the request.
The motion was seconded.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Sidhu (1)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. APPOINTMENT, PER RCW 85.38.070(5), TO FILL VACANCY ON DRAINAGE
DISTRICT #3 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, POSITION 1 - APPLICANT(S):
ROGER BLOK (DUTIES INCLUDE FIELD REVIEW OF DRAINAGE NEEDS,
ATTENDING AN ANNUAL MEETING TO DETERMINE THE NEXT YEAR'S WORK
SCHEDULE AND ASSESSMENT LEVY, ELECT INTERNAL OFFICERS, AND
REVIEW, DISCUS, OR ACT ON ANY OTHER OFFICIAL AND DISTRICT
BUSINESS) (AB2017 -042)
Browne moved to nominate and appoint Roger Blok by acclamation.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Sidhu (1)
2. ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL - APPOINTED POSITIONS ON CITIZEN
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES (AB2017 -031)
I_ummi Island Ferry Advisory Committee
Mann moved to appoint by acclamation Michael Skehan to the resident position.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Sidhu (1)
Planning Commission District 2
Mann nominated Stephen Jackson and Andrew Rowlson.
The nominations were seconded.
The vote carried by the following vote:
Rowlson: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan and Weimer (5)
Jackson: Mann (1)
Absent: Sidhu (1)
Flannina Commission District 3
Brenner moved to appoint by acclamation Atul Deshmane.
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5 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
6 Nays: None (0)
7 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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9 Portage Bay Shellfish Protection District. Advisory Committee
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11 Mann moved to appoint by acclamation Christine Woodward, Lee First, and Dorie
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17 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
18 Nays: None (0)
19 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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21 Solid Waste Advisory Committee
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23 Mann moved to appoint by acclamation:
24 • Amber Jones to the Business /Industry Representative position
25 0 Larry McCarter to the Solid Waste Disposal Facility Representative position
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29 The motion carried by the following vote:
30 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
31 Nays: None (0)
32 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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34 3. ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD
35 OF SUPERVISORS — APPOINTED POSITIONS ON CITIZEN ADVISORY
36 COMMITTEES (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD
37 CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) (AB2017 -032)
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39 Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee
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41 Browne moved to appoint by acclamation:
42 0 Ron Bronsema and Scott Hulse to the Special Districts positions
43 • Robert Bromley to the Impacted Cities position
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47 The motion carried by the following vote:
48 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
49 Nays: None (0)
50 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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1 Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resource Management Advisory Committee
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3 Brenner moved to appoint by acclamation Scott Hulse.
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7 The motion carried by the following vote:
8 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
9 Nays: None (0)
10 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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12 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
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14 Weimer removed item four and stated he wanted to discuss it seperately.
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16 Donovan withdrew item five.
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18 Brenner moved to accept Introduction Items one, two, three and six.
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22 The motion carried by the following vote:
23 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
24 Nays: None (0)
25 Absent: Sidhu (1)
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27 1. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WHATCOM COUNTY CODE TITLE
28 20 ZONING, PERMITTING KENNELS IN THE AGRICULTURE ZONE AS A
29 CONDITIONAL USE (AB2017 -038)
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31 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, FIRST
32 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $170,302 (AB2017 -039)
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34 3. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2015 -037, WHICH AMENDED
35 ORDINANCE 2015 -025 (ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY
36 INCARCERATION PREVENTION AND REDUCTION TASK FORCE) TO EXTEND
37 DUE DATES FOR DELIVERY OF THE INITIAL AND FINAL PHASE III REPORTS
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40 4. ORDINANCE PROVIDING LOCAL PROCEDURES TO PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
41 PERMIT APPLICATIONS EFFICIENTLY AND TO PROMOTE FINALITY OF
42 DECISIONS (AB2017 -041)
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44 Weimer moved to introduce the ordinance and moved to amend to delete Exhibit B
45 and the last Be It Finally Ordained statement, "a= TT FINA V ORDAINED that Whaaern
46 Ceij - C— e4e-- Sec-tteri 20-.9-2-.2 -1-0—is- l3efe ed 0 n Exhibit B to this
47 ordonance." The Exhibit B section amends Title 20 and would have to go through the
48 docketing process, which isn't necessary to clean up certain procedures.
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The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Sidhu (1)
Weimer restated his motion to introduce as amended.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Mann, Donovan and Weimer (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Sidhu (1)
S. ORDINANCE ADOPTING INTERIM AMENDMENTS TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND WHATCOM COUNTY CODE TITLE 24, HEALTH
CODE, RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES (AB2016 -309C)
Donovan stated he withdraws this item from consideration. He attempted to find a
solution in the interim ordinance to deal with projects that are substantially completed.
However, it's clear the ordinance wouldn't accomplish the intent.
6. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CURRENT
STATE BUILDING CODE AND REPEALING THE EXISTING TITLE 15 OF THE
WHATCOM COUNTY CODE (AB2016 -289)
COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on February 7, 2017.
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