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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
September 27, 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
The Council took a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims of the Cascade
Mall shooting in Burlington on Friday, September 23, 2016.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Clerk's Note: Public comment will apply to both public hearing items scheduled on
the agenda.)
Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke on the two
public hearing items:
Dena Jensen stated she supports the moratorium for protection of Cherry Point and
the safety of refinery workers.
Sandy Robson stated she supports the interim and emergency ordinances.
Comprehensive Plan amendments regarding Cherry Point should be incorporated into the
Comprehensive Plan right now, so a moratorium isn't necessary.
Pam Brady, BP Cherry Point Refinery, stated they support comments of the Whatcom
Business Alliance and do not support a moratorium, which threatens employment in
Whatcom County.
Pat Simons, BP Cherry Point Refinery, stated the refinery provides employment to
the community, operates safely using modern techniques, provides jobs to contractors,
supports companies, and pays high wages. He opposes a moratorium, which will harm the
Cherry Point companies and their vendors and suppliers.
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1 Pete Sim stated he is an environmental regulator at Cherry Point refinery, which
2 operates safely and hosts several environmental programs. He does not support a
3 moratorium. Work with the industry on language to address all concerns.
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5 Dustin Hoffman stated he and other technology students at Whatcom Community
6 College oppose the moratorium. The Cherry Point jobs provide rare higher paying jobs, and
7 the company needs to grow.
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9 Mike Culley stated he is opposed to the moratorium. The refinery is a safe place and
10 needs to grow.
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12 Joe Wilson, Peterson Brothers Vice - President, stated he is opposed to the
13 moratorium. Protect the thousands of jobs that the refinery supports with high wages.
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15 Eileen McCracken stated she is opposed to a moratorium. The refinery pays taxes
16 and contributes to nonprofits in the community. The ordinance will not allow the refinery to
17 be competitive and grow.
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19 Mike Levine stated the Cherry Point refinery is important to the community. Find a
20 compromise. He does not support the moratorium. Business and the environment can
21 work together to find a solution.
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23 Brad Owens, Northwest Jobs Alliance President, stated he does not support the
24 ordinance. The refinery is a good neighbor in the community and contributes to local
25 charity organizations.
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27 Gwen Hunter submitted a handout (on file) and stated she supports the moratorium
28 to protect against potential oil spills and to protect the wildlife and aquatic resources. The
29 trend is away from the use of oil and petroleum products.
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31 Jerry Schuster stated he supports the refinery companies and is opposed to the
32 ordinances. The companies operate cleanly and supply a lot of money to the community.
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34 Skip Sahlin, SSA Marine Vice - President, stated he is opposed to the ordinances,
35 which would harm the companies at Cherry Point and the county's economy.
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37 Bob Jones stated this ordinance isn't about protecting the environment. Keep
38 industry local so it can be regulated properly. Don't send pollution and carbon products to
39 other countries. The companies operating regulations are stricter than government
40 regulations. He does not support the ordinances.
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42 Chuck Donaghy stated the Cherry Point refinery contributes to the community,
43 creates buffers around the company, is the safest in the world, and provides good - paying
44 jobs. He is opposed to the moratorium.
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46 Lane McIlvoy stated he is opposed to the ordinance because it will hurt the
47 companies at Cherry Point, deter other industries from locating here, and stunt economic
48 growth. Keep jobs local. Reject the moratorium.
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50 Jill MacIntyre -Witt stated climate change science is agreed upon globally. She
51 supports the ordinances. They must transition away from the use and exportation of fossil
52 fuels immediately.
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1 Bill Hinely stated he agrees with the previous speaker. They must address
2 greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere. Protect the continued existence of
3 life on earth.
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5 Ronald Colson stated climate change is increasing at an unprecedented rate, species
6 are going extinct, and burning fossil fuels is a driver of climate change. Conserve, don't
7 export, American oil. He supports the moratorium.
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9 Clara Jean Carmean submitted a handout (on file) and stated she supports the
10 moratorium ordinances and the Cherry Point amendments proposed for the Comprehensive
11 Plan. Don't ship crude oil overseas or create new fossil fuel projects.
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13 Andronetta Douglass stated she supports the moratorium until the Planning
14 Commission has reviewed the Cherry Point amendments proposed for the Comprehensive
15 Plan. Don't export crude oil products.
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17 Jayne Freudenberger stated she supports the moratorium ordinances. Protect
18 against climate change by changing to renewable resources. Don't export oil. Create clean
19 energy jobs.
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21 Nan Monk submitted a handout (on file) and stated she supports the moratorium
22 ordinances to preserve the aquatic habitat and species at this site.
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24 Judy Hopkinson, League of Women Voters, stated she supports the moratorium. The
25 industry is concerned about its profit. The use of coal and gas will decline, as will their
26 industries.
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28 Jan Catrell stated she supports the moratorium ordinances. Prevent against climate
29 degradation. Don't export fossil fuels overseas.
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31 Cliff Freeman stated he objects to any moratorium. The science is unknown on fossil
32 fuel pollution and climate change.
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34 Jeff Fletcher, Phillips 66 Refinery Production Manager, submitted and read from a
35 letter (on file) and stated he opposes the moratorium ordinances, because they are not
36 business - friendly. The industry must remain flexible in a competitive industry. His
37 company provides high - paying jobs to regular employees and contractors, contributes to
38 public safety and education, and operates safely and cleanly.
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40 Evan Haskell, Haskell Corporation, stated he is opposed to the ordinances because of
41 the lack of good - paying jobs in Whatcom County.
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43 Kris Halterman submitted and read from a letter (on file) and stated she supports
44 the industries at Cherry Point because of the family -wage jobs, large taxes paid to the local
45 community, generous contributions to local charities, and good stewardship of their
46 property. She does not support the moratorium ordinances.
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48 Lorraine Newman submitted and read from a letter (on file) and spoke about
49 problems with the County jail and the County economy. She does not support the
50 moratorium ordinances.
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1 Edward Ury, Resources for Sustainable Communities, stated he supports the
2 moratorium ordinances. Exporting unrefined fossil fuel products is dangerous for the
3 community. Transition to a clean energy economy. Healthy industries can thrive.
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5 Brooks Anderson stated she supports the moratorium ordinance. Protect Cherry
6 Point for safety and health.
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8 Beth Brownfield submitted a handout (on file) and stated they can't reverse climate
9 change damage to the earth. Don't export fossil fuels. She supports the moratorium
10 ordinances.
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12 Tony Larson, Whatcom Business Alliance, submitted information (on fi /e) and stated
13 protect job growth and family -wage jobs in Cherry Point. Cherry Point companies
14 contribute to local nonprofits and volunteer in the community. He questions the Council's
15 authority in banning the export of goods. He is opposed to the moratorium ordinances.
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17 Ken Kaliher stated he supports the moratorium ordinances. New businesses will be
18 drawn to Whatcom County because it plans for the future.
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20 John Holstein stated he supports the moratorium ordinances. Current employees
21 won't lose their jobs. It prohibits future expansion, it does not impact existing business
22 activity.
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24 Amy Glasser stated she supports the moratorium ordinances. Build renewable
25 energy industries.
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27 Ronna Loerch submitted and read a letter (on file) and stated she supports the
28 moratorium ordinances due to climate change. Find new ways to create jobs and healthy
29 families.
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31 Anna Kemper stated she supports the moratorium ordinances. Ban the export of
32 unrefined fossil fuels. Consider all environmental, social, and economic components to
33 protect the Salish Sea and fishing rights of the Treaty tribes. Don't compromise future
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36 Marty Weber stated he supports the moratorium ordinances. Scientists agree
37 humans are causing global climate change as a result of burning fossil fuels. The planet will
38 no longer be able to sustain life in 50 years if they don't change. Attract green jobs to
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41 Miranda Hewlett, Western Washington University student, stated she supports the
42 moratorium ordinances and protection of the environment. Make the decision that is most
43 beneficial to all life on earth.
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45 Izzi Lavallee, Western Washington University student, stated she supports the
46 moratorium ordinances for protection of sea habitat and species. Extra carbon dioxide in
47 the ocean is killing sea life. Create affordable renewable energy.
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49 Gary Johnson stated he does not support the moratorium ordinances because the
50 refineries provide good jobs. Everyone depends on fossil fuels. Support and encourage
51 business and job creation.
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1 Christopher Bruce Diele described his history of observing the impact of oil spills on
2 wildlife. It has a devastating effect.
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4 Mary Peete stated she supports the moratorium ordinances. Stop climate change.
5 Her concerns include derailments and oil spills from ships.
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7 Rick Stump, JH Kelly, stated his company works for the Cherry Point Refinery, and
8 he is opposed to the moratorium ordinances, which are harmful to the industries. Work
9 with the industries on these decisions.
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11 Paul McEbee stated he is opposed to the moratorium ordinances, which include the
12 cleanest burning fossil fuels in the industry. Everyone uses petroleum -based products.
13 They need a viable solution prior to hurting their economy.
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15 David Kershner stated he supports the moratorium ordinances due to risks to the
16 environment, trail derailments and oil spills, lost jobs in the fishing industry, and tribal
17 fishing rights. Everyone needs to take responsibility for reducing carbon emissions and
18 climate change.
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20 Barry Hullett, Intalco Works, stated he supports information from the Whatcom
21 Business Alliance and does not support the moratorium ordinances. His company provides
22 family -wage jobs, pays taxes, partners with nonprofit charities, and volunteers in the
23 community. They are also environmental stewards. Continue to work together for the
24 benefit of the entire community. Allow responsible operators to continue doing business
25 here.
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27 Robert Bystrom stated everyone is an environmentalist and recognizes the
28 importance of the systems. Implement economic alternatives and create green
29 occupations. Compromise so everyone agrees. Create new opportunities for everyone.
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31 Chris Colon, BP Refinery, stated engage in productive discussion that considers all
32 perspectives and community partners. Define the problem this moratorium is meant to
33 solve. These businesses are recognized for their environmental stewardship, and they
34 invest in technology to reduce emissions. He does not support the moratorium ordinances.
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36 Marian Beddill, submitted a letter (on file) and stated she supports the moratorium
37 ordinances. Find alternative ways to support the community. Replace the use of fossil fuels
38 with alternative energy sources.
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40 Barry Wenger stated he supports the moratorium ordinances. The moratorium is on
41 a change of use from refining to export facilities. Don't allow the export of domestic crude
42 oil.
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44 Nathaniel Maddux, Local Lodge and Italco employee, stated he does not support the
45 moratorium ordinances. Don't inhibit business growth. They don't need to abandon
46 environmental responsibilities, but don't inhibit economic opportunities.
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48 Christopher Grannis stated he supports the moratorium ordinances. He doesn't trust
49 the fossil fuel industry corporate decision - makers. The moratorium will save refining jobs.
50 Environmental protection is more important than the threat to jobs.
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52 Jeff Hedrich, Safeway Services, stated he does not support the moratorium
53 ordinances. BP Cherry Point is a refinery that protects the environment. Any company that
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1 isn't allowed to grow and compete will become crippled by competitors. Don't disrespect
2 the company that has given so much to the community.
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4 Glen Farmrund, Machinist Union, stated he does not support the moratorium
5 ordinances, which will hurt jobs at Cherry Point.
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7 Paula Rotundi submitted information (on file) and stated she is opposed to the
8 export of unrefined fossil fuel. She supports the moratorium ordinances, which will protect
9 and keep local refinery jobs.
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11 Dylan Cartwright stated he supports the moratorium ordinances, although he
12 appreciates the industries' good practices. They must protect the environment. Attract
13 renewable green energy jobs to the community.
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15 Chiara Rose D'Angelo described her experiences studying biodiversity and stated
16 they must protect water.
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18 Patrick Alesse stated he supports the moratorium ordinances and also supports
19 protecting jobs.
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21 Natalie Chavez referenced a documentary on March Point and other areas around the
22 country that are very polluted. Consider green renewable energy. She supports the
23 moratorium ordinances.
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25 Adam Schaefer stated he supports the moratorium ordinances and is opposed to the
26 export of unrefined fossil fuels. The science of climate change is valid. The moratorium will
27 not cause job loss. Continue to protect the environment.
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29 Chris McGarry, BP Cherry Point Refinery, stated green energy companies aren't
30 showing an interest in locating here. The moratorium on industry further dis- incentivizes
31 industries to locate here.
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33 Gwen Hunters stated consider the next seven generations when making decisions.
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35 Karlee Deatherage stated she supports the moratorium ordinances. Many refineries
36 are in favor of a crude oil export ban. Current jobs won't be impacted.
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38 Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
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40 1. ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE
41 AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS FOR NEW OR
42 EXPANDED FACILITIES IN THE CHERRY POINT URBAN GROWTH AREA, THE
43 PRIMARY PURPOSE OF WHICH WOULD BE THE SHIPMENT OF UNREFINED
44 FOSSIL FUELS NOT TO BE PROCESSED AT CHERRY POINT (AB2016 -256A)
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46 Weimer moved to adopt the ordinance.
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48 The motion was seconded.
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50 Brenner stated most people want the same thing. She supports the environment,
51 but is opposed to the ordinance, because it is about more than the export of unrefined fossil
52 fuel. She supports the expansion of refining fossil fuels locally.
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Donovan stated byproducts from the refining process are excluded. This is about
protecting the local environment, not global climate change. They are not the only
jurisdiction calling for a moratorium until they can figure out appropriate protections.
Browne stated there are concerns about an oil transport disaster and increased rail
traffic. Ensure refining of American crude is done to American standards by American
workers. Existing jobs will not be impacted.
Weimer stated this action is temporary until they figure out where their authority lies
and it goes through the Planning Commission. Both sides need to talk to each other. He
described the proposed changes to the Cherry Point section of the Comprehensive Plan.
Sidhu stated exporting unrefined crude oil or any natural resource is not in the best
interest of the American citizens. They are not trying to destroy any jobs in the community.
Congress lifted the ban on crude oil exports recently. It hasn't even been done in the past
25 years. He supports the ordinance while they go through the process at the Planning
Commission.
Mann stated councilmembers are aware of and appreciate all that the industries at
Cherry Point provide to the community. There are concerns about the export of unrefined
fossil fuels. He approves of the ordinance while they review the issues at the Planning
Commission over the next six months.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
2. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 2016 -031 IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE
ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS FOR NEW
OR EXPANDED FACILITIES IN THE CHERRY POINT URBAN GROWTH AREA
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF WHICH WOULD BE THE SHIPMENT OF
UNREFINED FOSSIL FUELS NOT TO BE PROCESSED AT CHERRY POINT
(AB2016 -256) (PROCEDURAL HEARING — ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED
AUGUST 9, 2016)
The Council received public testimony (see above).
(Clerk's Note: The Council took a break from 10:36 to 10:49 p.m.)
OPEN SESSION
The following people spoke:
Carole Perry spoke about the interlocal regarding coordinated water and
natural resources management (AB2016 -258)
Christopher Bruce Diele spoke about reintroduction of grizzly bears into the
Cascade Mountains.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve Consent Agenda items two and three. Item one comes forward with no
recommendation from committee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND HATFIELD DAWSON
CONSULTING ENGINEERS, LLC TO CONDUCT A COMMUNICATION NEEDS
ANALYSIS OF THE WHATCOM UNIFIED EMERGENCY COORDINATION CENTER
AND UPDATE /REVIEW OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO
SYSTEM DESIGN STUDY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,235 (AB2016 -281)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and stated
the item comes forward with no recommendation pending additional information. He
moved to approve the request. The motion was seconded.
Questions from committee regarded the mutual aid agreement with other
jurisdictions and interoperability among all the jurisdictions and coordination with agencies
such as the Civil Air Patrol, the impact from falling behind on technology, challenges in the
East County, infrastructure needs at the unified emergency coordination center, technology
challenges between County departments, coordinating with Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
architecture, using open architecture, sharing a system planner full -time equivalent (FTE)
employee with another jurisdiction, and funding from the Northwest Regional Council for
repeaters.
The following staff answered questions:
• Jeff Parks, Sheriff's Office
• Art Edge, Sheriff's Office
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
2. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AUTHORIZE THE
PURCHASE, USING WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT # 06913, RADIOS AND
RELATED ACCESSORIES ON AN AS- NEEDED BASIS FROM VENDOR
MOTOROLA, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 (AB2016 -282)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND VERA INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE
FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT TO THE INCARCERATION
PREVENTION AND REDUCTION TASK FORCE IN DEVELOPING WELL -
RESEARCHED, DATA -BASED RECOMMENDATIONS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$146,371 (AB2016 -283)
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1 OTHER ITEMS
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3 1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
4 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY, LUMMI NATION,
5 NOOKSACK INDIAN TRIBE, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISH &
6 WILDLIFE, THE CITIES OF BELLINGHAM, BLAINE, EVERSON, FERNDALE,
7 LYNDEN, NOOKSACK, AND SUMAS AND PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF
8 WHATCOM COUNTY REGARDING COORDINATED WATER AND NATURAL
9 RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (AB2016 -258)
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11 Weimer reported for the Natural Resources Committee and moved to approve the
12 substitute version of the request.
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14 Brenner stated she is opposed to the agreement because it excludes many water
15 users. She moved to hold in Council for one month. The motion was seconded.
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17 Councilmembers discussed including the water improvement districts (WIDs) and
18 water districts and associations, private well users, creating a way to comprehensively solve
19 water issues, and the reason for tabling for a month.
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21 Jack Louws, County Executive, stated they've worked on this document for two
22 years. Discussions have included the WID representatives and Tribal interests. The County
23 Council will have the decision on every dollar being spent. The Lummi Nation is interested
24 in working with the other jurisdiction, but doesn't feel that including the WID
25 representatives is appropriate. The WID representatives understand that and are satisfied
26 with being an ad hoc member of the government caucus. He will listen to the well owners
27 as their elected representative. He encourages Council approval of the interlocal
28 agreement.
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30 Browne moved to call for the question. The motion was seconded.
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32 The motion to call the question carried by the following vote:
33 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
34 Nays: None (0)
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36 The motion to hold in Council failed by the following vote:
37 Ayes: Brenner and Sidhu (2)
38 Nays: Mann, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan and Weimer (5)
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40 Jon Hutchings, Public Works Department Director, answered questions about the
41 status of the Planning Unit under the new agreement.
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43 The motion to approve the substitute agreement carried by the following vote:
44 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
45 Nays: Brenner (1)
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47 2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
48 INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
49 ZONE DISTRICT AND THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR
50 THE 2016 -2017 WASHINGTON CONSERVATION CORPS CREW TO
51 IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN WATERSHED RESTORATION AND STORMWATER
52 PROJECTS AND ASSIST WITH WATER QUALITY MONITORING, IN AN
53 AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000 (AB2016 -278)
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2 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
3 Supervisors.)
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5 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
6 moved to approve the request.
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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. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
13 JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD
14 CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, U.S.
15 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR STREAM GAGING AND DATA ANALYSIS AND
16 PUBLICATION AT SEVEN STATIONS IN THE NOOKSACK WATERSHED, IN AN
17 AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $77,650 (AB2016 -279)
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19 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
20 Supervisors.)
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22 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
23 moved to approve the request.
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25 The motion carried by the following vote:
26 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
27 Nays: None (0)
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29 4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
30 JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD
31 CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, U.S.
32 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, FOR ONGOING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
33 THE COUNTY'S SIX STREAM GAGES WITHIN THE NOOKSACK RIVER EARLY
34 FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM, A STREAM GAGE AT THE NOOKSACK RIVER
35 EVERSON OVERFLOW, A STREAM GAGE ON JONES CREEK IN ACME, AND A
36 NEW GAGE ON JORDAN CREEK IN FERNDALE FOR EARLY FLOOD WARNING
37 AND FLOOD RESPONSE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $127,150 (AB2016 -280)
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39 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
40 Supervisors.)
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42 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
43 moved to approve the request.
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45 The motion carried by the following vote:
46 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
47 Nays: None (0)
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49 5. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, FIFTEENTH
50 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $307,428 (AB2016 -274)
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52 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
53 moved to adopt the ordinance.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
6. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2014 -083 (AMENDMENT NO. 2) TO
ESTABLISH THE CEDAR HILLS /EUCLID STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS FUND
AND ESTABLISH A PROJECT BASED BUDGET FOR CEDAR HILLS /EUCLID
STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $260,000 (AB2016 -275)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to adopt the ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
7. RESOLUTION REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COSTS
DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE MAY 7, 2016, DONALD J. TRUMP
CAMPAIGN VISIT TO WHATCOM COUNTY (AB2016 -292)
Brenner reported for the Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee and moved to
approve the substitute resolution. Taxpayers shouldn't have to pay campaign costs.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
S. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE COUNCIL'S REGULAR MEETING DATES FOR
2017 (AB2016 -293)
Donovan moved to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded.
Councilmembers discussed scheduling the 2017 National Association of County
Officials (NaCO) conference in Washington D.C. and scheduling meetings on the same
Tuesdays each month.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT
OF STEPHEN JACKSON TO THE NORTH SOUND MENTAL HHE�r
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD (AB2016 -285)
Browne moved to confirm the appointment. 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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2 2. REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT
3 OF BARRY MACHALE TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BOARD
4 (AB2016 -286)
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6 Brenner moved to confirm the appointment. The motion was seconded.
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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. REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S
13 APPOINTMENTS TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY COMMISSION ON SALARIES
14 FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS (AB2016 -287)
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16 Brenner moved to confirm the appointment. The motion was seconded.
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18 Jack Louws, County Executive, answered questions about how the appointees were
19 selected.
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21 The motion carried by the following vote:
22 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
23 Nays: None (0)
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26 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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28 Jack Louws, County Executive, answered councilmember questions about doing
29 background checks on citizen board /commission appointees.
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31 Forrest Longman, Council Legislative Analyst, answered questions about the
32 citizenship of board /commission members.
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37 Mann moved to accept the Introduction Items. The motion was seconded.
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39 4. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CURRENT STATE BUILDING CODE AND
40 REPEALING THE EXISTING TITLE 15 OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE
41 (AB2016 -289)
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43 Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered questions about whether the Council
44 will discuss this item in committee.
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46 Mann withdrew item four and moved to schedule it in the Public Works
47 Committee. The motion was seconded.
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49 The motion carried by the following vote:
50 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
51 Nays: Brenner (1)
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Dana Brown - Davis, Clerk of the Council, stated this item is scheduled to be discussed
in the Planning and Development Committee in two weeks. Introduce it tonight.
Mann moved to reconsider the motion to withdraw from Introduction and schedule in
the Public Works Committee. The motion to reconsider was seconded.
The motion to reconsider carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
The motion to accept all seven Introduction Items carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
1. RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR THE ACME /VAN ZANDT FLOOD SUBZONE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE, APPLICANT: GALEN SMITH (AB2016 -277)
(APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ANY OTHER APPLICANTS TO THIS VACANCY
IS 10 A.M. ON OCTOBER 4, 2016)
(Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors.)
2. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WHATCOM COUNTY 2017 ANNUAL
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (ACP) (AB2016 -284)
3. ORDINANCE CLOSING THE SUPERIOR COURT FOURTH JUDGE COURTROOM
RENOVATION PROJECT FUND (AB2016 -288)
S. RESOLUTION FORWARDING DRAFT SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM
AMENDMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR REVIEW (AB2016-
270A)
6. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 1.14, ELECTORAL
PRECINCTS, AND REPLACING THE BOOK OF ELECTION PRECINCT MAPS
(AB2016 -291)
7. DISCUSSION OF A DRAFT ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 20.51, 20.71,
20.80, 20.85, 20.97 AND TITLE 21 OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE TO
MAKE LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID) A STORMWATER AND LAND USE
STRATEGY THAT STRIVES TO MIMIC NATURAL HYDROLOGIC PROCESSES,
THE PREFERRED APPROACH TO SITE DEVELOPMENT BY MINIMIZING
IMPERVIOUS SURFACES, NATIVE VEGETATION LOSS, AND STORMWATER
RUNOFF (AB2016 -257)
COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS. AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
Weimer reported for the Natural Resources Committee.
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee.
Brenner reported for the Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee.
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Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
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The meeting adjourned at 12:14 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
The County Council approved these minutes on February 7, 2017.
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