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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
September 26, 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
Brenner moved to approve Minutes Consent items one through 18.
The motion was seconded.
Browne withdrew item eight.
The motion to approve Minutes Consent items one through seven and nine through
18 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 JUNE 13, 2017
2. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR JUNE 13, 2017
3. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR JUNE 13, 2017
4. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (AM) FOR JUNE 27, 2017
S. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR JUNE 27, 2017
6. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (PM) FOR JUNE 27, 2017
7. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR JUNE 27, 2017
S. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (AM) FOR JULY 11, 2017
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Brenner moved to approve the minutes.
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The motion was seconded.
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The motion to carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
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Nays: None (0)
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Abstains: Browne (1)
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (PM) FOR JULY 11, 2017
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REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR JULY 11, 2017
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SURFACE WATER WORK SESSION FOR JULY 18, 2017
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR JULY 25, 2017
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR JULY 25, 2017
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REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR JULY 25, 2017
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BOARD OF HEALTH FOR AUGUST 1, 2017
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR AUGUST 8, 2017
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR AUGUST 8, 2017
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REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR AUGUST 8, 2017
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2016 -049 (FIRST AMENDMENT) TO
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MODIFY THE 2017 WHATCOM COUNTY UNIFIED FEE SCHEDULE (AB2017-
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Doug Ranney, Public Works Department, gave a staff report.
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Buchanan opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
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Mann moved to adopt the ordinance.
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The motion was seconded.
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Ranney described the amendments to the schedule.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
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Nays: None (0)
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2. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WHATCOM COUNTY SIX -YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 2018
THROUGH 2023 (AB2017 -261)
Joe Rutan, Public Works Department, gave a staff report and answered questions
about the Slater Road intersection improvement project and speed limits in the Lake
Whatcom watershed.
Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following person spoke:
Larry Williams spoke about bicyclists on Marine Drive and improvements that don't
address the lack of space for both cars and bicycles.
Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
Browne moved to approve the resolution and program, except item R3.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
Browne moved to approve item R3 of the program.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: None (0)
Abstains: Browne (1)
3. ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN INTERIM 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 -256C)
Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
Warren Sheay stated he supports adopting the ordinance to protect citizens from
dangerous conditions.
Dena Jensen stated she supports adopting the ordinance to protect the community
from threats to public safety, health, environment, transportation, and the economy.
Sandy Robson stated she supports the ordinance to provide land use planning policy
guidelines and protect the marine environment and cultural treaty rights.
Wendy Harris stated she supports the ordinance to protect the safety of residents
and the environment.
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1 Max Perry stated they must consider the taxes that the Cherry Point industries pay
2 to Whatcom County.
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4 Carole Perry stated the Council should make sure public hearings are more balanced.
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6 Robert Earl submitted a handout (on file) and stated he supports an ordinance to
7 protect refining jobs at Cherry Point.
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9 Wendy Bartlett stated she supports the ordinance to protect air and water quality
10 and future generations.
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12 Mike Sennett stated he supports the ordinance, which will not hurt the financial
13 outlook of the refineries, to complete the study.
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15 Jessica Spiegel, Western States Petroleum Association, submitted and read from a
16 handout (on file) and stated she does not support the ordinance, which will limit commerce
17 of certain commodities and prevent business planning.
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19 John Campbell stated he supports the ordinance because it will protect the jobs.
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21 Anna Miller stated she supports the ordinance to protect people, natural resources,
22 and current jobs at Cherry Point.
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24 Steve Gary stated he supports the preservation of refinery jobs and not giving
25 industry a reason to prematurely leave the community.
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27 Jessica Zimmerle, Earth Ministry Program Outreach, stated she supports the
28 ordinance to protect the environment for future generations.
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30 Alyssa Barton, Puget Sound Keeper Alliance, stated she supports the ordinance to
31 protect the community from threats of expanding fossil fuel infrastructure at Cherry Point.
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33 Alex Ramel stated he supports the ordinance to protect against hazardous conditions
34 from facilities and to protect the environment and refinery jobs.
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36 John Anderson, Phillips 66 Refiner, stated he does not support the ordinance, which
37 raises constitutional questions about restricting business.
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39 Carl Garrison stated he does not support the ordinance because it is bad for
40 business, jobs, and the cost of gas.
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42 Joe Murphy, Phillips 66 Refinery, stated he is opposed to the ordinance due to the
43 impacts on business competitiveness, the existing laws and regulations they must follow,
44 and the negative impact on refinery jobs.
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46 Brian Walkenhauer stated he is opposed to the ordinance due to the impact on
47 business and the legal ramification to county residents.
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49 Eddy Ury stated he supports the ordinance to protect public health, safety, the
50 economy, and the environment and suggested an amendment.
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1 Joe Wilson, Peterson Brothers Vice - President, stated he is opposed to the ordinance
2 due to existing environmental controls and to the taxes and wages they pay in the
3 community.
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5 Jack McBride submitted and read from a handout (on fi /e) and stated he supports the
6 ordinance.
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8 Ronna Loerch stated she supports the ordinance to give time to complete the study
9 and to protect the environment.
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11 Abe Jacobson stated he supports the ordinance to complete the study and create
12 adequate information to make decisions.
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14 Carole Jacobson stated she supports the ordinance. The people are for the
15 ordinance, and BP is contributing to Council candidate campaigns.
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17 Tony Larson, Whatcom Business Alliance, stated he is opposed to the ordinance to
18 support business and protect Cherry Point jobs.
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20 Kent Murray stated he is opposed to the ordinance to protect Cherry Point jobs and
21 allow industry to grow.
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23 Dirk Vermeeren stated he supports the ordinance to protect from long -term negative
24 impacts on the community due to potential for hazardous incidents.
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26 Gwen Hunter stated she supports the ordinance to protect workers from a dying
27 industry and the threat to the fishing industry.
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29 Paula Rotondi stated she supports the ordinance to protect public health, safety, and
30 Cherry Point jobs.
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32 Ronald Coleson stated he supports the ordinance to protect the environment,
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34 Yoshe Revelle stated he supports the ordinance to protect the environment and fight
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37 John Holstein stated he supports the ordinance to protect the environment and fight
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40 David Kershner stated he supports the ordinance to study the legal options and
41 amend development regulations to keep oil industry jobs in the county.
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43 Charles Bailey stated he supports the ordinance to protect public health and safety,
44 to protect future generations, and to complete the study.
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46 Amy Glasser stated she supports the ordinance to protect the rights of the Lummi
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49 RB McKeon, BP Cherry Point Refinery, stated she does not support the ordinance
50 because it inhibits the company from responding to changing business direction.
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52 Chris Colon stated he does not support the ordinance to protect jobs that provide
53 living wages. The industry would like to work with the Council to find solutions
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2 Bobby Burr stated he supports the ordinance to protect the environment.
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4 TJ Lee, Phillips 66 Refinery, stated he is opposed to the ordinance due to concerns
5 about protecting the long -term future of the business and investments in cleaner fuels and
6 efficiency.
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8 Josh Summers, Phillis 66 Refinery, stated he is opposed to the ordinance due to
9 constitutional concerns and the need to preserve jobs.
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11 Maggie Rose stated she supports the ordinance to find alternative energy sources
12 and end pollution.
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14 Patrick Alesse stated industries must pay for their contribution to global warming.
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16 Dana Briggs stated he supports the ordinance to protect from potential hazardous
17 incidents and protect the environment.
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19 Bill Lafreniere stated he is opposed to the ordinance due to the potential for lost
20 industries and jobs.
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22 Larry Williams stated he supports the ordinance to protect the environment from
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25 Jeff Ten Pas, BAI Environmental Services Vice - President and Partner, stated he is
26 opposed to the ordinance because it doesn't protect businesses at Cherry Point and the local
27 economy.
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29 Everett Barton spoke about homeless housing issues in the county.
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31 Cathy McDevitt stated she supports the ordinance due to concerns with
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34 Natalie Chavez stated she supports the ordinance to protect the environment and
35 native culture.
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37 Hamilton Dutcher stated he supports the ordinance to move toward better energy
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40 Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
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42 Browne moved to adopt the ordinance.
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44 The motion was seconded.
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46 Councilmembers spoke about problems with acidification from Asia, existing
47 environmental protection for the local refineries, successfully transitioning away from fossil
48 fuel energy, lesser environmental rules at refineries in Asia, preparing to address impacts
49 from potential industrial expansion and major project permits, working collaboratively with
50 industry representatives, the intent to not shut down the refineries, historic prohibition on
51 exporting crude oil, business future planning for the next 20 years, demand for petroleum
52 and gas in Asia, concerns about identifying butane and propane as unrefined fuels, potential
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1 job loss from converting refineries to export terminals, the public cost that could result from
2 a disastrous event, and taking time necessary to develop better code regulations.
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4 The motion carried by the following vote:
5 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
6 Nays: Brenner (1)
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8 (Clerk's Note: The Council took a 15- minute break at 9:44 p.m.)
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11 OPEN SESSION
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13 The following people spoke:
14 • Bill Lafreniere submitted and read from a handout (on file) and spoke about
15 funding for a proposed new County jail.
16 • Bob Burr spoke about contingency planning in case the jail sales and use tax
17 ballot measure fails.
18 • Lynn Murphy, Puget Sound Energy, spoke about the company's transition
19 away from coal and a Utilities Technology Council (UTC) settlement with
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21 • Kathy McDevitt spoke about problems with vacation rental units.
22 • Carole Perry spoke about protecting future generations by addressing
23 problems now.
24 • Eddy Ury spoke about the interim moratorium ordinance (AB2016 -256C)
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27 CONSENT AGENDA
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29 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
30 moved to approve Consent Agenda items one and two.
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33 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
34 Nays: None (0)
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36 1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
37 CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BRUCE HARRIS &
38 ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH
39 CONVERTING EXISTING ASSESSOR'S OFFICE MYLAR MAPS AND PROCESSES
40 TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $758,750
41 (AB2017 -279A)
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43 2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
44 CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON STATE
45 DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TO PROVIDE A SIX - PERSON CREW TO PERFORM
46 TRAIL CONSTRUCTION DURING SUMMER 2018 AS PART OF THE LAKE
47 WHATCOM PARK TRAIL DEVELOPMENT ASR #2017 -5636, IN THE AMOUNT
48 OF $60,000 (AB2017 -281)
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1 OTHER ITEMS
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3 1. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE DEVELOP A SPECIAL
4 FUNDING DISTRICT TO FUND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
5 UNINCORPORATED LAKE WHATCOM WATERSHED (AB2017 -251A)
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7 Donovan reported for the Natural Resources Committee and moved to approve the
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10 Councilmembers spoke about an appropriate funding mechanism.
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13 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
14 Nays: None (0)
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16 2. RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PDR OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE'S RANKING OF
17 APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE WHATCOM COUNTY PURCHASE OF
18 DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ADMINISTRATOR AND WHATCOM COUNTY
19 EXECUTIVE TO PROCEED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF CONSERVATION
20 EASEMENTS ON APPLICATIONS RANKED 1 THROUGH 6 (AB2017 -278)
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22 Donovan reported for the Natural Resources Committee and moved to approve the
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26 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
27 Nays: None (0)
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29 3. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, ELEVENTH
30 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,028 (AB2017 -268)
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32 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
33 moved to adopt the ordinance.
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36 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
37 Nays: None (0)
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40 4. ORDINANCE CLOSING THE SOUTH PASS ROAD /SAAR CREEK BRIDGE NO.
41 212 PROJECT FUND 370 (AB2017 -269)
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43 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
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47 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
48 Nays: None (0)
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S. ORDINANCE CLOSING THE SLATER INTERSECTIONS, IMHOFF
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FERNDALE ROADS PROJECT FUND 349 (AB2017 -270)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
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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)
6. ORDINANCE CLOSING THE BIRCH BAY - LYNDEN ROAD /PORTAL
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SIGNALIZATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FUND 341 (AB2017 -271)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
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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. ORDINANCE CLOSING THE DAKOTA CREEK BRIDGE NO. 500 PROJECT FUND
350 (AB2017 -272)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
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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)
S. ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HANNEGAN ROAD /NOOKSACK RIVER BRIDGE
NO. 252 PROJECT FUND 353 (AB2017 -273)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
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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)
9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TO PROVIDE A SIX - PERSON CREW TO PERFORM
HABITAT RESTORATION AND WATER QUALITY WORK FOR PUBLIC WORKS,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,000 (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) (AB2017 -282)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve the request.
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 10. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
3 JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND UNITED
4 STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE ONGOING OPERATION AND
5 MAINTENANCE OF THE COUNTY'S SIX STREAM GAGES WITHIN THE
6 NOOKSACK RIVER EARLY FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM, PLUS STREAM GAGES
7 AT THE NOOKSACK RIVER EVERSON OVERFLOW AND JONES CREEK IN
8 ACME, FOR EARLY FLOOD WARNING AND FLOOD RESPONSE, IN THE
9 AMOUNT OF $113,720 (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD
10 CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) (AB2017 -283)
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12 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
13 moved to approve the request.
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16 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
17 Nays: None (0)
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19 11. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF PROPERTY WITHIN
20 THE BOUNDARIES OF WHATCOM COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
21 NO. 7 (EMERALD LAKE LIGHTING DISTRICT) AND SETTING OCTOBER 24,
22 2017, AS THE DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING (AB2017 -262A)
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24 Brenner reported for the Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee and moved to
25 approve the resolution.
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27 The motion carried by the following vote:
28 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
29 Nays: None (0)
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31 12. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF PROPERTY WITHIN
32 THE BOUNDARIES OF WHATCOM COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
33 NO. 1 (BIRCH BAY LIGHTING DISTRICT) AND SETTING OCTOBER 24, 2017,
34 AS THE DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING (AB2017 -263A)
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36 Brenner reported for the Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee and moved to
37 approve the resolution.
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39 The motion carried by the following vote:
40 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
41 Nays: None (0)
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43 13. REQUEST FROM THE WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR
44 COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE THE NORTH SOUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
45 ORGANIZATION (NSBHO) BINDING LETTER OF INTENT FOR OUR REGION TO
46 BECOME A MID - ADOPTER WITH THE OPTION FOR A TRANSITIONAL YEAR
47 (2019) AND FULL INTEGRATION BY 2020 (AB2017 -284)
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49 Brenner moved to approve the request.
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51 Regina Delahunt, Health Department Director, gave a staff report and answered
52 questions about the other counties in the region.
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The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
14. RESOLUTION SETTING WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR
2018 (AB2017 -287)
Sidhu moved to approve the resolution.
The motion was seconded.
Councilmembers discussed the option of setting a regular meeting schedule.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
1. APPOINTMENT TO THE LUMMI ISLAND FERRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS A
RESIDENT OR PROPERTY OWNER ON LUMMI ISLAND, APPLICANT: BETH
WALUKAS LOUIS (AB2017 -252)
Brenner moved to appoint Beth Walukas Louis.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following'vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Brenner moved to accept Introduction Items one and three through seven. Item
two was withdrawn from the agenda.
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. APPOINTMENT TO THE OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, APPLICANT:
PAUL STERMER (COMMITTEE SERVES IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY TO THE
COUNTY ASSESSOR IN IMPLEMENTING
ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES AS ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF OPEN SPACE, FARMS AND
AGRICULTURAL LANDS, AND TIMBER LANDS) (APPLICATION DEADLINE
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1 FOR ANY OTHER APPLICANTS TO THIS VACANCY IS 10 A.M. OCTOBER 3,
2 2017) (AB2017 -277)
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4 2. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF A PORTION OF SURPLUS REAL
5 PROPERTY (AB2017 -285)
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7 3. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WHATCOM COUNTY CODE TITLE
8 17 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION (AB2017 -286)
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10 4. ORDINANCE ADOPTING INTERIM AMENDMENTS TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY
11 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE TITLE 15
12 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, TITLE 20 ZONING, TITLE 21 LAND
13 DIVISION REGULATIONS AND TITLE 24 HEALTH CODE, RELATING TO
14 WATER RESOURCES (AB2016 -309G)
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16 S. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PROPERTY WITHIN
17 THE BOUNDARIES OF WHATCOM COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
18 NO. 7 (EMERALD LAKE LIGHTING DISTRICT) AND REMANDING ROLL TO THE
19 COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION (AB2017 -262B)
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21 6. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PROPERTY WITHIN
22 THE BOUNDARIES OF WHATCOM COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
23 NO. 1 (BIRCH BAY LIGHTING DISTRICT) AND REMANDING ROLL TO THE
24 COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION (AB2017 -263B)
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26 7. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND COUNCIL ACTION ON A REQUEST TO
27 AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL
28 AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM
29 TO PURCHASE BALLISTIC VESTS FROM FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE EDWARD
30 BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT
31 OF $13,113 (AB2017 -280)
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34 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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36 Donovan reported for the Natural Resources Committee.
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38 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee.
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40 Buchanan reported for the Committee of the Whole and Special Committee of the
41 Whole meetings.
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43 Weimer reported for the Planning and Development Committee.
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45 Buchanan spoke about an upcoming resolution to put together a work group on
46 Whatcom County homelessness with the City of Bellingham and other jurisdictions and
47 agencies.
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49 Sidhu stated the proposed ordinance forming a Business Advisory Committee will be
50 scheduled soon.
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52 Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on November 21, 2017.
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