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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
March 21, 2017
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
MINUTES CONSENT
Donovan moved to approve Minutes Consent items one through eight. The motion
was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
1. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR OCTOBER 25, 2016
2. BOARD OF HEALTH FOR JANUARY 31, 2017
3. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (AM) FOR FEBRUARY 7, 2017
4. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (PM) FOR FEBRUARY 7, 2017
S. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR FEBRUARY 7, 2017
6. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (AM) FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2017
7. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (PM) FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2017
S. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2017
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
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1 1. COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO REVIEW THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE SUN
2 HOUSE RENOVATION AND PRESENT RECOGNITION PLAQUES TO
3 CONTRIBUTORS (AB2017 -017A)
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5 Jack Louws, County Executive, introduced donor representatives: Superior Court
6 Judge Charles Snyder, Rotary Club Member Dewey Desler, and Chuckanut Health
7 Foundation Member Sue Sharpe. He submitted and read from a presentation (on file)
8 regarding the Sun House renovation, and presented certificates of appreciation to the donor
9 representatives.
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11 Snyder spoke about the partnership to do the renovation.
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13 Desler spoke about the need for Sun House services in the community, upgrades
14 that made the facility safer, and collaboration with the County Council and County Executive
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16 Sharpe spoke about using partnerships to leverage resources and create long -term,
17 sustainable changes.
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20 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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22 1. RESOLUTION AND REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
23 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING APPLICATIONS
24 (AB2017 -097)
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26 (Clerk's Note: The CDBG required handouts were included in the Council's packet
27 and available to the public at the public hearing.)
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29 Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
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31 Greg Winter, Opportunity Council Executive Director, reported on the components of
32 the resolution.
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34 John Davies, Opportunity Council Home Improvement Director, spoke about
35 application for the community development block grant (CDBG) and the use of the funds.
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37 Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
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39 Browne moved to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded.
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41 The motion carried by the following vote:
42 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
43 Nays: None (0)
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45 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 24.05, ON -SITE SEWAGE
46 SYSTEM REGULATIONS (AB2017 -053A)
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48 John Wolpers, Health Department, gave a staff report.
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50 Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
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52 Lee First, ReSources for Sustainable Communities, spoke about preventing pollution
53 from entering the North Sound Strait. Pollution from on -site septic systems is easy to fix.
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2 Lyle Anderson stated that if septic systems are required to be inspected by a
3 professional, the Health Department should call him to let him know.
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5 Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
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7 Brenner moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded.
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9 Councilmembers discussed whether there is more that the County can do, the size of
10 the problem, incentivizing people to learn about their systems and know how they work,
11 and the thousands of inspections that aren't current.
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13 Brenner moved to amend the ordinance to include language that the administration
14 mail information to residents about their inspection requirements, funded from the annual
15 fee. The motion was seconded.
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17 Wolpers stated they are identifying systems in specific watersheds through the
18 pollution identification and control (PIC) program. There are certain watersheds they
19 haven't gotten to yet. They should be able to mail postcards to people by the end of the
20 year, when they've worked through the Portage Bay watershed.
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22 Brenner withdrew her motion.
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24 The motion to adopt carried by the following vote:
25 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
26 Nays: None (0)
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28 3. ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE
29 AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS FOR NEW OR
30 EXPANDED FACILITIES IN THE CHERRY POINT URBAN GROWTH AREA, THE
31 PRIMARY PURPOSE OF WHICH WOULD BE THE SHIPMENT OF UNREFINED
32 FOSSIL FUELS NOT TO BE PROCESSED AT CHERRY POINT (AB2016 -256B)
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34 Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
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36 Sandy Robson stated she supports a six month extension of the moratorium. If the
37 County completes its review sooner, the moratorium can be lifted.
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39 Dena Jensen stated she supports a six month extension of the moratorium. A repeal
40 of environmental restrictions won't replace coal jobs. Renewable energy is trending.
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42 Warren Sheay stated protect the Salish Sea, community, Treaty Rights, and refinery
43 jobs. He supports a six month extension of the moratorium. Include a moratorium on
44 applications for modifications on piers, docks, and wharfs in proximity to the Cherry Point
45 aquatic reserve. Require Magnuson Amendment review of all permits that involve the
46 handling of petroleum.
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48 Ken Kaliher submitted and read from his statement (on file) and stated jobs at
49 Cherry Point are at more risk from the export of unrefined fossil fuels than from the
50 moratorium. Look to renewable energy sources.
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52 John Holstein stated current workers at Cherry Point won't lose their jobs from a
53 moratorium. Retrain workers who are now in the fossil fuel industry.
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Hamilton Dutcher stated he supports extending the moratorium. Consider the
motivation of the corporation.
Jean Carmean, League of Women Voters Advocacy Chair, submitted and read from a
handout (on file) and stated protect Cherry Point and limit traffic in the Salish Sea. She
supports extending the moratorium.
Amy Pashov stated she supports extending the moratorium and the export of fossil
fuels from Cherry Point. Include a moratorium on applications for modifications on piers,
docks, and wharfs.
Steve Garey stated he supports prohibiting the export of crude oil and supports
export of refined products. They are transitioning to cleaner fuel sources. Protect the
environment and jobs.
Chet Dow stated he is opposed to appropriating $150,000 of taxpayer money to
conduct a study that is unnecessary.
Raena Anderson stated she supports extending the moratorium. Include a
moratorium on applications for modifications on piers, docks, and wharfs in proximity to the
Cherry Point aquatic reserve. Engage in the study of Whatcom County's power to prevent
future development of coal, oil, and gas exports. Recognize the Lummi Nation treaty rights.
Limit new piers and restrict permits involving oil transport.
Paula Rotundi stated she supports extending the moratorium. Prohibit additional
piers at Cherry Point. Complete a study on how to limit the export of unrefined fossil fuels
from Cherry Point.
Dirk Vermeeren stated he supports extending the moratorium. Hydrocarbon is not a
growth industry. Encourage other industries to build here. Analyze the long -term risks
compared to short -term gains.
Virginia Malmquist stated she supports extending the moratorium to protect jobs and
keep natural resources. Fund the study.
Terry Schuster stated he supports extending the moratorium. Stop the export fossil
fuels, which will kill jobs. Protect Whatcom County.
Mike Sennett stated he supports extending the moratorium.
David Kershner stated he supports extending the moratorium. Protect public health
and the environment.
Pete Holcomb stated he agrees with previous speakers. Despite the threat of lawsuit
due to the commerce clause, they have a right to protect peoples' lives and the Salish Seas.
Ron Colson stated he supports extending the moratorium. There is no threat to
refinery jobs.
Bob Cecil, Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve Citizen Stewardship Committee, referenced
the letter to the Council from the Committee and stated they support extending the
moratorium until the shoreline master plan is updated and development regulations are
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1 implemented. Ensure the Comprehensive Plan policy updates are consistent with the Cherry
2 Point Aquatic Reserve Management Plan. Commence a legal study to determine the
3 County's jurisdiction in future development of coal, oil, and gas exports.
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5 Barry Wenger stated he supports extending the moratorium. Allow time to study the
6 issue and sort out legal opinions.
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8 Krista Rome submitted and read from her comments (on file) and stated she
9 supports extending the moratorium. Climate change is critical. She supports Lummi Nation
10 treaty rights.
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12 Mike Kershenbaum stated he is concerned about possible train derailments. He
13 values a clean environment and good paying jobs. He supports extending the moratorium.
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15 Jane Bright submitted and read from her comments (on file) and stated exporting oil
16 will result in jobs exported from Whatcom County. She supports extending the moratorium.
17 Fossil fuels are not the future.
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19 Jane Freudenberger stated she supports extending the moratorium. They must
20 transition energy sources. Ensure a sustainable future.
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22 Ronna Loerch stated she supports extending the moratorium. Complete the study of
23 the County's powers to prevent exporting.
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25 Eddy Ury, Resources for Sustainable Communities, stated he supports extending the
26 moratorium. The County is allowed to place reasonable restrictions on new developments in
27 designated zones. Limiting the export of unrefined fossil fuels won't jeopardize refinery
28 jobs. Attract sustainable, clean industries. Any fossil fuels not processed at Cherry Point
29 should be put on hold until policies are enacted in the Comprehensive Plan and Shoreline
30 Master Plan.
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32 Seth Owens stated protect the quality of life in Bellingham.
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34 Sandy Lawrence stated he supports extending the moratorium. He described the oil
35 extraction process at the Bakken field. Coal has dangerous trace contaminants, so it must
36 not be transshipped through Cherry Point. The tar sands oil from Alberta is very dirty. The
37 federal government won't engage in restoration, cleanup, or monitoring in the Puget Sound.
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39 Charles Bailey stated he supports extending the moratorium. Sustain the unique
40 environment.
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42 Richard Darden stated he supports extending the moratorium. Protect against a
43 possible tanker disaster.
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45 Lyle Anderson stated he supports extending the moratorium. Jobs at Cherry Point
46 are not threatened. Commence the legal study of the County's jurisdictional power. Use the
47 Magnuson Amendment to prevent fossil fuels from being shipped elsewhere and to preserve
48 Cherry Point jobs.
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50 Dan Wood stated he supports extending the moratorium. Protect the environment,
51 the Salish Sea, and tribal treaty rights.
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1 Abe Jacobson submitted and read from his testimony (on file) and stated he supports
2 extending the moratorium. Prevent the export of unrefined fossil fuels and other natural
3 resources.
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5 Carole Jacobson stated she supports extending the moratorium. The environment
6 and labor interests can work together.
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8 Elizabeth Hines stated she supports extending the moratorium. Prevent the export
9 of unrefined fossil fuels. The local companies are hiring people from other areas at lower
10 wages. The refining jobs are dangerous. She supports Tribal treaty rights.
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12 Judith Akins, Sierra Club, stated they support extending the moratorium.
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14 Elizabeth Cooney stated she supports extending the moratorium. The ecosystem
15 health is declining from human and mechanical disturbances.
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17 Alanna Dittrich stated she supports extending the moratorium. Gases shipped by
18 train are very explosive.
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20 Aaron Silverberg stated limit use of fossil fuels. He supports extending the
21 moratorium indefinitely.
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23 Mary Rawlins stated she supports extending the moratorium, and include a
24 moratorium on piers, docks, and wharfs adjacent to the aquatic reserve at Cherry Point.
25 Prevent new structures and increased handling of petroleum from existing facilities.
26 Complete the legal study of the County's jurisdiction. Consider how the County can prevent
27 future development of coal, oil, and gas export facilities. Ensure all permits regarding crude
28 oil and bitumen must be lawful to the Magnuson Amendment.
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30 Rafik Kazikhanov stated the Council should extend the moratorium.
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32 Alex Ramel stated he supports extending the moratorium. Make sure the process
33 works well.
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35 Joel Ridley Jr. stated he is a Lummi tribal member and supports extending the
36 moratorium.
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38 Joel Ridley Sr. stated he is a Lummi tribal member and supports extending the
39 moratorium. The water at Cherry Point has sustained the Tribe for generations and must
40 continue to do so.
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42 Cliff Langley stated government must protect private property. Don't restrict
43 development at Cherry Point. The Council must work on what's best for the people.
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45 Kris Halterman stated she is opposed to extending the moratorium. Support all
46 energy sources. Look out for all of Whatcom County.
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48 Alta Toler stated she supports extending the moratorium and previous speakers.
49 She supports Tribal treaty rights.
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51 Pam Brady, BP Cherry Point Refinery, stated she asks the Council to reject the
52 moratorium because it adversely affects the businesses at Cherry Point. Their competitors
53 will gain an advantage.
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2 Darryl Groves stated Cherry Point pays well and produces good products. There is a
3 demand for its products. He opposes extending the moratorium. Don't eliminate jobs for
4 future generations. The definitions in the ordinance of the fossil fuels are incorrect.
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6 Eileen McCracken, Phillips 66, stated she is opposed to extending the moratorium.
7 The right to regulate trade is delegated to the federal government. Don't deny Phillips 66
8 from development and its ability to adapt to the industry.
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10 Joy Gilfilen stated she supports extending the moratorium. They must end reliance
11 on fossil fuels and transition to cleaner energy sources. Third world countries are exploited
12 with pollution.
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14 Amy Glasser stated she supports previous speakers and extending the moratorium.
15 Protect the community. Allow the Lummi Nation to take control of the pier.
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17 Charlie Soris stated he supports extending the moratorium. Allowing the export of
18 fossil fuels helps the companies, but not the employees.
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20 Max Perry stated he is opposed to extending the moratorium due to the impact on
21 jobs and taxes.
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23 Patrick Alesse stated they must protect the environment for future generations.
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25 Susan Hanson stated she supports extending the moratorium to prevent problems
26 from the export of crude oil. Shipping crude oil does not help the workers at Cherry Point.
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28 Chris Colon stated BP Cherry Point Corporation is a leader in clean energy jobs, but
29 they're funded by current operations. Don't curtail those operations. He does not support
30 extending the moratorium. Consider how to protect the jobs in addition to the environment.
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32 John Neighbor stated he supports extending the moratorium due to the rise of CO2
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35 Martin (inaudible) stated he supports extending the moratorium. Prevent risks from
36 increased ship traffic.
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38 Natalie Chavez stated she supports extending the moratorium. Transition to
39 alternative energy sources. Support treaty rights. Increased responsibility for protecting
40 the environment lies with state and local governments.
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42 Mandy Rose stated increased train traffic will make the Blaine and Birch Bay areas
43 unlivable.
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45 Chelsea Mike stated she supports extending the moratorium. Preserve the health of
46 the environment.
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48 Jake Charton stated he supports extending the moratorium. Additional traffic could
49 negatively impact Orcas.
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51 Marcus Stittum stated he supports extending the moratorium. He supports the
52 Lummi treaty rights. Don't be afraid to transition to alternative energy sources.
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Carole Perry stated she is opposed to extending the moratorium.
Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
Weimer moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded.
Councilmembers discussed the loss of jobs if crude oil is exported overseas; the
removal of the 40 -year old export ban; proposed new pipelines; engaging in a study to
determine the County's jurisdiction; voluntary compliance with railcar standards; no
requirement for railroads to carry insurance for hazardous cargo; no hazard mitigation
funds, creating a cost to local jurisdictions in the event of an accident; emergency response
delays due to constant railroad traffic; the lack of assurance from the companies that they
will preserve refinery jobs; inaccurate claims that the County is coming after refinery jobs;
the need for the study, due to the specialized topic; increased oil train permits; a large
pipeline across the border; and the moratorium preventing more than crude oil export.
The motion to adopt carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
OPEN SESSION
The following people spoke:
• Mary Dumas spoke about the ordinance amending the County budget, third
request, regarding a community relations consultant at the Sheriff's Office.
• Joy Gilfilen spoke about the Council's support of the Incarceration Prevention
& Reduction Task Force, the progress of the City of Bellingham and other
jurisdictions to reduce incarceration, and a sales tax request for jail funding.
• Carole Perry spoke about the Jail Planning Task Force recommendation and
the determining a jail bed size.
CONSENT AGENDA
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve Consent Agenda items one and two.
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 APPROVE THE
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
WASHINGTON STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1,
2017, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018 (AB2017 -106)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTH
SOUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR
OPIOID AND INTRAVENOUS OUTREACH SERVICES IN WHATCOM COUNTY
(AB2017 -100)
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OTHER ITEMS
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2014 -075 (ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
COURTHOUSE BUILDING ENVELOPE FUND AND BUDGET) TO INCLUDE
ADDITIONAL FUNDING OF $2,427,809 TO COVER THE COST OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS (AB2017 -095)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
referenced an alternate ordinance with an amendment recommended by the Committee.
He moved to adopt the alternate ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, THIRD
REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,104,121 (AB2017 -096)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to adopt the ordinance.
Councilmembers discussed vehicle mileage.
Brenner moved to amend to remove item seven. The motion was seconded.
Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered questions about vehicle replacement
schedules.
Browne moved to call for the question. The motion to call for the question was
seconded.
The motion to call for the question carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
The motion to amend failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner and Sidhu (2)
Nays: Mann, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (5)
The motion to adopt carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
3. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOANS TO FINANCE CASH FLOW
FOR STORMWATER CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGETS (AB2017 -098)
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)
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2 4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
3 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE
4 DISTRICT AND THE NATURE CONSERVANCY TO SUPPORT DEMING LEVEE
5 SETBACK CONSTRUCTION AND THE LOWER NOOKSACK RIVER GEOMORPHIC
6 ASSESSMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE
7 WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF
8 SUPERVISORS) (AB2017 -104)
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10 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
11 moved to approve the request.
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13 Councilmembers discussed the Washington State license status of the out -of -state
14 geologist working on the project.
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16 Brenner moved to hold in Council. The motion was seconded.
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18 Browne stated approve the request contingent on verifying whether the person
19 needs and has a Washington State license.
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21 Brenner withdrew her motion to hold in Council.
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23 Browne amended his motion and moved to approve the request contingent on
24 verifying whether the person needs and has a Washington State license. The motion was
25 seconded.
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27 Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, stated he will follow up with staff.
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29 The motion to approve the request with the contingency carried by the following
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31 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
32 Nays: None (0)
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34 S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
35 GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
36 ZONE DISTRICT AND THE WASHINGTON STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT FOR
37 STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING FOR VOLUNTARY ACQUISITION OF FIVE
38 FLOOD -PRONE PROPERTIES IN MARIETTA AND THE REMOVAL OF ALL
39 ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $342,737 (COUNCIL ACTING
40 AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF
41 SUPERVISORS) (AB2017 -105)
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43 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
44 moved to approve the request.
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46 The motion carried by the following vote:
47 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
48 Nays: Brenner (1)
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50 6. RESOLUTION INITIATING PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING
51 AMENDMENTS (FROM MARCH 7) (AB2017 -083)
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53 Buchanan reported for the Special Committee of the Whole.
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2 Browne moved to approve the substitute resolution. The motion was seconded.
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4 Mark Personius, Planning and Development Services Department, answered
5 questions about not delaying the Cherry Point study, the timing of a public hearing for the
6 Cherry Point amendments, and prioritizing the docket items in the annual work program.
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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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13 EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
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15 1. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENTS OF
16 ARLENE FELD AND NATASHA RAMING TO THE NORTH SOUND BEHAVIORAL
17 HEALTH ORGANIZATION'S ADVISORY BOARD (AB2017 -108)
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19 Browne moved to confirm the request. The motion was seconded.
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21 The motion carried by the following vote:
22 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
23 Nays: None (0)
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26 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
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28 Mann moved to accept Introduction Items one through four. The motion was
29 seconded.
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31 The motion carried by the following vote:
32 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
33 Nays: None (0)
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35 1. RECEIPT OF AN APPEAL OF THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON FILE
36 NO. SHR2015 -0003, FILED BY KRISTINE WILLIAMS AND THAD ANDERSON,
37 REGARDING DEMING SPEEDWAY ACCESS ROAD (AB2016 -367)
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39 2. ORDINANCE REGARDING TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON
40 UNICK ROAD AT ELDER ROAD DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE SLATER
41 ROAD /JORDAN CREEK FISH PASSAGE PROJECT (AB2017 -109)
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43 3. ORDINANCE REGARDING TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT
44 THE OAT COLES /SWIFT CREEK TEMPORARY BRIDGE CROSSING (AB2017-
45 110)
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47 4. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 12.60, ROAD
48 NAMING SYSTEM (AB2017 -111)
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53 Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
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Weimer submitted a draft letter to the Superintendent of the North Cascades
National Park Service (on file).
Buchanan moved to approve and send a letter to the Superintendent of the North
Cascades National Park Service regarding comments on the reintroduction of grizzly bears.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered questions about a gallery that is
operating as a home occupation, when it should be a cottage industry, due to the traffic
impacts to the neighborhood.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on May 16, 2017.
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