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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
December 5, 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
The Councilmembers and County Executive Jack Louws thanked Councilmembers
Weimer and Mann for their service to Whatcom County on the County Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING (SECOND AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE 2016 -049,
WHATCOM COUNTY'S 2017 UNIFIED FEE SCHEDULE (AB2017 -347)
Buchanan opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Sidhu moved to adopt the ordinance.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
2. ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SECURE MEDICINE RETURN REGULATION
(AB2017 -348)
Buchanan opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Donovan moved to adopt the ordinance.
The motion was seconded.
Councilmembers thanked the Health Department staff for creating the ordinance.
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1 Erika Neurenberg, Health Department, answered questions about the possibility of a
2 medicine recycling program.
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4 The motion carried by the following vote:
5 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
6 Nays: None (0)
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8 3. ORDINANCE REPEALING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 3.26, SOLID WASTE
9 DISPOSAL DISTRICT TAX, IN ITS ENTIRETY (AB2017 -349)
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11 Jeff Hegedus, Health Department, gave a staff report.
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13 Buchanan opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
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15 Mann moved to adopt the ordinance.
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17 The motion was seconded.
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19 The motion carried by the following vote:
20 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
21 Nays: None (0)
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23 4. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR COUNTYWIDE
24 EMERGENCY MEDICAL PURPOSES FOR 2018 (AB2017 -358)
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26 Buchanan opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
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28 Browne moved to adopt the ordinance.
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30 The motion was seconded.
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32 The motion 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 5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE WHATCOM
37 COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT FOR 2018 (COUNCIL ACTING AS
38 THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF
39 SUPERVISORS) (AB2017 -331)
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41 Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following person spoke:
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43 Patrick Alesse asked if this was a tax or fee.
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45 Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
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47 Donovan moved to approve the resolution.
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49 The motion was seconded.
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51 The motion carried by the following vote:
52 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
53 Nays: None (0)
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6. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2018 BUDGET FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT AND SUBZONES (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE
WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS) (AB2017 -321)
Buchanan opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Mann moved to approve the resolution.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
7. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE LAKE WHATCOM STORMWATER UTILITY
DISTRICT (AB2017 -251C)
Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
Dena Jensen stated she supports the proposed district to fund water quality.
Continue to improve systems and practices to protect the watershed.
Rick Kiene, Coronado Heights Association, submitted and read from a handout (on
file) and stated the Association's Board of Directors believes credit should be given for
building and maintaining its existing infrastructure.
Ronald Colson, Sierra Club, stated his organization supports the proposed district.
People who live in the watershed should pay for their impacts.
Todd Citron submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated he supports the
proposed district. Protect the public source of drinking water from harm.
Bob Aegerter submitted and read from a handout (on file) and stated he supports
the proposed district. People in the watershed who have an impact are responsible for
correcting it or paying for it.
Kris Halterman stated the amount collected will be far more than the cost of
improving water quality in Lake Whatcom. Instead, re- aerate the lake using technology
used around the world. She is opposed to the proposed district.
Gwen Hunter stated she supports the proposed district to protect clean drinking
water, however don't allow it to encourage more development in the watershed.
Jerry Whitten stated he supports the comments from Rick Kiene. The Council should
identify the details of the district, including costs, when creating the district
Krista Rome, ReSources, stated she supports the proposed district.
Bob Hollingsworth submitted a handout (on file) and stated work more closely with
the City and water districts. The County is approving development in the watershed.
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I E.J. Ledit submitted a handout (on file) and stated there are other solutions,
2 including lake aeration. He does not support the proposed district.
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4 Karlee Deatherage stated she supports the proposed district. Community outreach
5 should be thorough. Create a fair and equitable funding mechanism.
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7 Mike Sennett stated he supports the proposed district to protect drinking water and
8 Lake Whatcom water quality.
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10 John Campbell stated emphasize source control and the homeowner improvement
11 program (HIP). Determine a budget for the service area before creating the district.
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13 David McLain stated set fees based on the impact the property has on the lake.
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15 Judith Akins stated she supports the proposed district. The public needs more
16 education about safe practices in the watershed.
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18 Larry Brown, Sudden Valley Community Association Board Member, stated increased
19 public education, cleanup, and prevention of further deterioration needs more money. He
20 supports the proposed district with fair and equitable assessment. Develop a budget for the
21 funds.
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23 Dave Onkels spoke about oxygen levels in the lake and the proposal to aerate the
24 lake.
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26 Wendy Harris stated she doesn't support the proposed district, because people not in
27 the district will become complacent about water quality and it will justify more development
28 in the watershed. Holistic solutions are the most cost - effective, such as preventing future
29 development and protecting tree retention.
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31 Jim Henson stated he supports the proposed district. Prevent additional development
32 and recreational use on the lake.
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34 Lisa McShane stated she supports the proposed district to protect Lake Whatcom and
35 clean drinking water.
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37 Dan McShane stated he supports the proposed district because people in the district
38 will become more engaged in protecting the lake.
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40 Natasha (last name not provided) stated don't impose the tax if they don't know how
41 to spend it, and review how various practices impact drinking water in the county.
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43 Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
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45 Gary Stoyka, Public Works Department, gave a staff report and answered questions
46 on what the money would be spent on, the City of Bellingham's existing stormwater fees,
47 calculating the fee structure based on amount of impervious surface, the estimated amount
48 collected annually, the possibility of a funding structure that credits people with
49 infrastructure and other efforts to protect water quality, whether aeration technology would
50 work for Lake Whatcom, whether the service area would encourage more development in
51 the watershed, defining the service area so they can study how to develop the area, and
52 whether they should pay people to make improvements on their property.
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Weimer moved to adopt the ordinance.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
S. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 16.16
(CRITICAL AREAS) AND WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 23.10
(SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM — PURPOSE AND INTENT)
PERTAINING TO THE PROTECTION AND REGULATION OF
ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREAS (AB2016 -276L)
Cliff Strong, Planning and Development Services Department, gave a staff report.
Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
Dena Jensen stated uphold no net loss to critical areas value and function, consult
with Coast Salish nations, and rely on best available science.
Sandy Robson stated don't approve the ordinance, because the County planner
working on the ordinance used to work for Gateway Pacific and SSA Marine, which appear
to be a conflict of interest.
Suzanne Snydar stated she is opposed to the requirement that youth farming groups
complete a farm plan, the definition of "ongoing agriculture," and the five -year limit on
fallow land.
Leslie Honcoop, Whatcom County Farm Bureau, stated she is opposed to the five -
year limit on fallow land and to the critical areas ordinance (CAO).
Melody Kirk stated don't back off of making amendments based on threats from
potential lawsuits.
Troy Lenssen stated he is opposed to farm plans written by non - agricultural people
and making them available online to be read by people who aren't involved in agriculture.
Kris Halterman stated she is opposed to the requirement that youth farming groups
complete a farm plan, the definition of "ongoing agriculture" and the five -year limit on
fallow land,
Dymond Nicon stated increase the square footage limit from 2,500 square feet to
4,000 square feet.
Seth Woolson, Mt. Baker Bibleway Camp, stated he supports the changes the
councilmembers made on the lahar hazard area and in creating reasonable safety measures
without unduly restricting his client's property.
Dannon Traxler, agriculture community representative, stated the critical areas
ordinance doesn't balance environmental protection with agricultural use. She is opposed
to the definition of "ongoing agriculture" and the five -year limit on fallow land. Include farm
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1 plan exemptions for farms that have no impacts. Don't publish who has farm plans and
2 where those farms are located.
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4 Karlee Deatherage stated generate baseline information on critical areas and monitor
5 whether regulations are working to meet standards.
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7 Charlie Storrs stated take more time with the science. The critical areas ordinance is
8 the minimum protection for nature, not a balance between nature and other uses.
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10 Donna Kelleher stated continue to work on the CAO and develop specific protection
11 measures that create no net loss of critical functions.
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13 Roger Almskaar, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights, stated there are goals in the
14 Growth Management Act about efficient permit processes and protecting property rights.
15 Regulations are costly and time - consuming. He referenced his letter to the Council (on file)
16 and suggested changes.
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18 Wendy Harris stated she does not support the ordinance because it doesn't provide a
19 thorough scientific foundation using best available science. Protect against a net loss of
20 function and value using best available science.
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22 Lars Holeen, Ferndale Future Farmers of America (FFA) member, stated a farm plan
23 shouldn't be necessary for youth groups on very small farms with only one or two animals.
24 Protect agriculture in the community.
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26 Jim Hansen stated best available science wasn't used, however enact the ordinance
27 as it is rather than start over.
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29 Carol Perry stated there isn't any solution to being fair to both farmers and
30 environmentalists in this process.
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32 Natalie McClendon stated the ordinance must be based on best available science. No
33 one is happy with this document. However, adopt the ordinance to pass important updates
34 that are included. The best available science should be the same for all the counties in the
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37 Patrick Alesse stated the Council should do what it needs to do.
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39 Stan Hudson described the difficulty of building his home because of the farm plan
40 and critical areas requirements. People have to give their private property to the
41 environmentalists for nothing.
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43 Natasha (no last name given) stated delay in adopting the ordinance to make sure
44 the best available science is used to make the updates and to collect baseline data. Make
45 farm plans available to the public.
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47 Kathy McDevitt stated she is confused about what is considered a critical area and
48 what isn't.
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50 Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
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52 Browne moved to adopt the ordinance.
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The motion was seconded.
The following staff answered questions:
• Cliff Strong, Planning and Development Services Department
• Karen Frakes, Prosecuting Attorney's Office
• Ryan Ericson, Planning and Development Services Department
Councilmembers and staff discussed the allegation of State law violations when
disclosing certain information about individual farm plans, Public Records Act exemptions
regarding farm plans, the farm plan requirements for small farms in critical areas, the
possibility of gathering baseline data, assigning the Wildlife Advisory Committee, and hiring
a consultant in 2018 to create a methodology for establishing baseline data.
Donovan submitted a proposed motion (on fi /e) and moved to amend Page 607,
"Section 4: PDS will continue to implement Whatcom County Comp Plan policies 10K -15,
10K -16, 1OL -17 and 1OL -18 in order to monitor the functions and values of critical areas,
and to develop baseline data to use for such monitoring. An update of the implementation
of these policies will be presented to Council not later than January 2019."
Weimer suggested a friendly amendment to add language to the motion to
amend, "...10L -18 and goal 10G as well as bring forward a plan to enhance groundwater
quality sampling as called for in best available science, in order to monitor...."
Donovan accepted the friendly amendment.
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
Councilmembers continued to discuss findings of fact statements regarding best
available science, the potential impact of removing finding 13 of the ordinance, and
Department of Ecology commitment to do well sampling.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
(Clerk's Note: The Council took a break from 10:29 to 10 :43 p.m.)
OPEN SESSION
The following people spoke:
• Max Perry spoke about the Climate Impact Advisory Committee (AB2017-
351)
• Wendy Harris spoke about the Wildlife Advisory Committee's report not being
included in the critical areas ordinance.
• Dave Onkels submitted and read from a handout (on file) and spoke about an
old task force on energy resources and the proposed Climate Impact Advisory
Committee (AB2017 -351)
• Kathy McDevitt spoke about regulations regarding commercial signs installed
along county roads.
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Evan Schuster, Environment Washington, spoke about the Climate Impact
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Advisory Committee (AB2017 -351).
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Pam Brady, BP Cherry Point Refinery, spoke about the Climate Impact
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Advisory Committee (AB2017 -351).
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Cliff Langley spoke about the Climate Impact Advisory Committee (AB2017-
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351).
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Patrick Alesse thanked the councilmembers for their work.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
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moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through 17 and 20 through 25.
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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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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BIRCH BAY CHAMBER OF
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COMMERCE IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
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LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000
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(AB2017 -361)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND MOUNT BAKER FOOTHILLS
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS AS RECOMMENDED
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BY THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000
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(AB2017 -362)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BELLINGHAM WHATCOM
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COUNTY TOURISM IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
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LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $290,000
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(AB2017 -363)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTHWEST
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT 189 TO SUPPORT THEIR PARTICIPATION
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IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING REGIONAL YOUTH MARIJUANA
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PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000
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(AB2017 -364)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SAN JUAN
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COUNTY TO SUPPORT THEIR PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING AND
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IMPLEMENTING REGIONAL YOUTH MARIJUANA PREVENTION STRATEGIES
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AND ACTIVITIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,555 (AB2017 -365)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND MARVIN WAYNE, M.D., P.S.,
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FOR MEDICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR SERVICES FOR THE COUNTYWIDE EMS
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SYSTEM AS DEFINED IN THE WASHINGTON STATE MEDICAL PROGRAM
DIRECTOR HANDBOOK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,000 (AB2017 -366)
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON
STATE OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE TO RECEIVE FUNDING TO COVER TWO
ATTORNEY POSITIONS IN THE WHATCOM COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S
OFFICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $194,550, AND AUTHORIZE COST SHARING IN
THE AMOUNT OF $33,000 (AB2017 -367)
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON
STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO OBLIGATE FEDERAL FUNDS
FOR CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION, CONSULTANT AND AGENCY
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SUPPORT, MATERIAL TESTING, AND
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FOR THE HANNEGAN ROAD /TEN MILE CREEK
BRIDGE NO. 236 REPLACEMENT PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,435,045,
FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,565,045 (AB2017 -368)
9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON
STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO OBLIGATE FEDERAL FUNDS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROBERTS ROAD /ANDERSON CREEK BRIDGE
NO. 249 REPLACEMENT PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,777,495, FOR A
TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,947,945 (AB2017 -369)
10. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SKAGIT
COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SKAGIT COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT THEIR PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING AND
IMPLEMENTING REGIONAL YOUTH MARIJUANA PREVENTION STRATEGIES
AND ACTIVITIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,550 (AB2017 -370)
11. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SNOHOMISH
COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT TO
SUPPORT THEIR PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING
REGIONAL YOUTH MARIJUANA PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,185 (AB2017 -371)
12. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND OPPORTUNITY
COUNCIL TO PROVIDE REFERRAL AND CONNECTION TO SERVICES FOR
FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS SEEKING RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND
YOUTH AGES 3 -21 WITH SUSPECTED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND
DELAYS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,939, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT
AMOUNT OF $144,939 (AB2017 -372)
13. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS OF THE
CRISIS TRIAGE FACILITY LOCATED AT 2030 DIVISION STREET, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $59,000 (AB2017 -373)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND CDW GOVERNMENT LLC
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PURSUANT TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON MASTER CONTRACT NO. 06016
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FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE 3 -YEAR MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT,
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IN THE AMOUNT OF $168,879.35 PER YEAR (AB2017 -374)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM
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FAMILY & COMMUNITY NETWORK TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO DELIVER
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PREVENTION STRATEGIES THAT WILL REDUCE RISK FACTORS FOR
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER PROBLEM BEHAVIORS IN THE MT. BAKER
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SCHOOL DISTRICT GEOGRAPHIC AREA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $129,250, FOR
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A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $163,000 (AB2017 -375)
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REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #17 -69
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AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BIDDER DIMENSIONAL
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COMMUNICATIONS TO COMPLETE THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDIO VIDEO
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SYSTEM UPGRADES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,996.77 (AB2017 -376)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
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INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM
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COUNTY AND KING COUNTY TO UTILIZE KING COUNTY'S COMPETITIVELY
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BID SUPPLIES, GOODS, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT PER RCW CHAPTER
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39.34, INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT (AB2017 -377)
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REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #17 -71
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FOR THE SUPPLY OF TWO MINI EXCAVATORS TO THE LOWEST BIDDER,
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PAPE' MACHINERY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,307 (AB2017 -378)
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This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
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REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AUTHORIZE THE
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PURCHASE OF TWO TILT BED TRAILERS FROM VENDOR PAPE' MACHINERY,
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USING WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT #00816, IN THE AMOUNT OF
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$71,966.64 (AB2017 -379)
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This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
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REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AUTHORIZE THE
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PURCHASE OF 25 REPLACEMENT TASERS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES FROM
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VENDOR AXON ENTERPRISE, USING WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT
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#02315, IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,590.67 (AB2017 -380)
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REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AUTHORIZE THE
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PURCHASE OF FOUR TRUCK - MOUNTED SNOW PLOWS FROM VENDOR
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NORTHEND TRUCK EQUIPMENT, USING WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT
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#12304, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,928.03 (AB2017 -381)
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REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AUTHORIZE THE
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PURCHASE OF A 2WD CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCK FROM VENDOR COLUMBIA
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FORD, USING WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT #05916, IN THE AMOUNT OF
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$36,457.09 (AB2017 -382)
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23. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND KEPRO FOR EMPLOYEE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES FOR WHATCOM COUNTY'S EMPLOYEES
AND FAMILIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2.45 PER EMPLOYEE PER MONTH FOR
YEARS 2018 THROUGH 2020 (AB2017 -383)
24. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ACCEPT SUN
LIFE STOP LOSS POLICY FOR INSURANCE PROTECTION FOR THE SELF -
INSURED MEDICAL PROGRAM FOR 2018 (AB2017 -384)
25. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER IN TO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM COUNTY
DEPUTY SHERIFF'S GUILD FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 5, 2017,
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2019 (AB2017 -385)
OTHER ITEMS
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
FOURTEENTH REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,948 (AB2017 -345)
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)
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2018 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, SECOND
REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $290,000 (AB2017 -346)
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)
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
ZONE DISTRICT AND WATERSHED SCIENCE & ENGINEERING TO DEVELOP
FINAL DESIGNS, BID -READY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, ASSIST IN BID
PREPARATION AND PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT FOR THE
PREFERRED OPTION IDENTIFIED IN THE HIGH CREEK MANAGEMENT PLAN,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,416, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT AMOUNT
OF $192,720 (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) (AB2017 -359)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve the request.
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1 The motion carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
3 Nays: None (0)
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5 6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
6 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
7 ZONE DISTRICT AND PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF WHATCOM
8 COUNTY TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER
9 MONITORING ACTIVITIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 (COUNCIL ACTING
10 AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF
11 SUPERVISORS) (AB2017 -360)
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13 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
14 moved to approve the request.
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16 The motion carried by the following vote:
17 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
18 Nays: None (0)
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20 7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
21 SEVEN YEAR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY, THE
22 CITY OF BELLINGHAM, AND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #7 FOR ADVANCED
23 LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,010,789 FOR 2017,
24 $8,251,116 FOR 2018, WITH A CONSUMER PRICE INFLATION ADJUSTER
25 INCREASE NOT TO BE LESS THAN 2.5% FOR SUBSEQUENT YEARS (AB2017-
26 386)
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28 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
29 moved to approve the request with the substitute page.
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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 S. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMEMBER TODD
36 DONOVAN FROM HIS CURRENT POSITION ON THE WHATCOM COUNTY
37 COUNCIL (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 8, 2018) AND POSSIBLE DECISION ON
38 PROCESS AND TIMELINE FOR FILLING THE VACANT POSITION (AB2017-
39 389)
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41 Buchanan reported for the Special Committee of the Whole and moved to put out a
42 call for applications today, set an application deadline of noon on December 20, and hold a
43 Council meeting on January 9 at 6:00 p.m.
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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 3. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.126, CLIMATE
50 IMPACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AB2017 -351)
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52 Buchanan reported for the Special Committee of the Whole and moved to adopt
53 the ordinance.
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2 Browne moved to amend 2.126.040, '...energy conservation, energy sector,; waste
3 reduction...."
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5 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
6 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
7 Nays: None (0)
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9 Sidhu moved to amend 2.126.040, "...experience in one or more subjects
10 including...."
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12 The motion was seconded.
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14 Councilmembers discussed how many skills and qualifications the applicants must
15 have.
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17 Sidhu withdrew the motion to amend.
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19 Councilmembers discussed the public perception of climate change.
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21 The motion carried by the following vote:
22 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
23 Nays: Brenner (1)
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25 4. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.02, COUNTY COUNCIL
26 (AB2017 -352)
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28 Buchanan reported for the Special Committee of the Whole and moved to adopt
29 the substitute ordinance.
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31 Councilmembers discussed whether changes to Council procedures having a public
32 hearing, the impact on new councilmembers, the flexibility of allowing a good Council chair
33 to continue, and the benefits of councilmembers rotating the position of Council chair.
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35 Sidhu moved to amend the term limit for the Chair to be the current maximum of
36 two years.
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38 The motion was seconded,
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40 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
41 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
42 Nays: Brenner (1)
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44 Browne moved to table ordinance until a public hearing on this ordinance can be
45 scheduled.
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47 The motion was seconded.
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49 Councilmembers discussed compliance with the County Charter and whether the
50 public would have concerns with the changes.
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52 Browne withdrew his motion to table and moved to adopt the ordinance with the
53 substitute Exhibit A as amended.
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2 The motion carried by the following vote:
3 Ayes: Browne, Mann, Sidhu, Buchanan, and Weimer (5)
4 Nays: Brenner and Donovan (2)
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7 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS,, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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9 REVIEW OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM
10 COUNTY AND CASCADIA LAW GROUP PLLC (AB2017 -301)
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12 Buchanan reported for the Special Committee of the Whole and moved to rescind
13 the previous motion approving the contract.
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15 The motion to rescind carried by the following vote:
16 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
17 Nays: Brenner (1)
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19 Buchanan moved to approve the substitute amendment.
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21 The motion was seconded.
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23 The motion carried by the following vote:
24 Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
25 Nays: Brenner (1)
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28 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
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30 1. APPOINTMENT TO THE LUMMI ISLAND FERRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE,
31 COUNTY RESIDENT NOT LIVING OR OWNING PROPERTY ON LUMMI ISLAND,
32 PARTIAL TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2019, APPLICANT: SCOTT ASPMAN
33 (COMMITTEE PROVIDES REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNTY
34 COUNCIL AND EXECUTIVE ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE ONGOING
35 OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE FERRY SERVICE) (AB2017-
36 334)
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38 Brenner moved to appoint Scott Aspman.
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40 The motion was seconded.
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42 The motion carried by the following vote:
43 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
44 Nays: None (0)
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47 COMMITTEE REPOR'T'S, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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49 Donovan reported for the Natural Resources Committee.
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51 Brenner reported for the Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee.
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53 Buchanan reported for the Special Committee of the Whole.
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Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events and on the
passing of County building inspector Carl Bertapelle.
Weimer stated his appreciation for his opportunity to serve and spoke about his
accomplishments while on the County Council.
Mann stated his appreciation to Councilmembers, Clerk of the Council Dana Brown -
Davis, Legislative Coordinator Jill Nixon, and Deputy Executive Tyler Schroeder for their
work and expertise.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 12:05 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.
The County Council approved these minutes on February 27, 2018.
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