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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
June 19, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Council Vice -Chair Todd Donovan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Tim Ballew, Barbara Brenner, Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd
Donovan, and Satpal Sidhu.
Absent: Rud Browne
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MINUTES CONSENT
Brenner moved to approve the Minutes Consent items.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Browne (1)
1. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (AM) FOR MAY 8, 2018
2. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (PM) FOR MAY 8, 2018
3. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR MAY 8, 2018
4. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR MAY 22, 2018
S. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR MAY 22, 2018
6. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR JUNE 5, 2018
7. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR JUNE 5, 2018
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1 COMMITTEE REPORTS OTHER ITEMS AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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3 Byrd described requirements about elected officials not campaigning in the
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7 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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9 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE AND ESTABLISHING EXPENDITURE
10 AUTHORITY FOR POINT ROBERTS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
11 TAX REVENUE FUNDS FOR TYEE DRIVE STREETSCAPE CORRIDOR
12 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY
13 FOR THE POINT ROBERTS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT) (AB2018-
14 174)
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16 Donovan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
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18 Ken Calder stated make sure that the Council looks at each component individually
19 as they come up and about public notice in Point Roberts.
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21 Rhiannon Allen, Point Roberts Garden Club, stated she supports the amendment.
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23 Scott Hackleman, Point Roberts Garden Club President, stated he supports the
24 resolution. His membership has done the maintenance work in the past. The original
25 landscaping was done with transportation benefit funds.
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27 Jane Donaldson, Point Roberts Garden Club Treasurer, stated she supports the
28 resolution.
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30 Dave Lee stated he supports the resolution.
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32 Arthur Reber stated he supports the resolution. There should be better notice of
33 public meetings in Point Roberts.
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35 Jeff Christopher stated his committee supports this project. Increase the size of the
36 sidewalk.
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38 Hearing no one else, Donovan closed the public hearing.
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40 Buchanan moved to approve the Minutes Consent items.
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42 The motion was seconded.
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44 Brian Walker, Public Works Department, answered questions on whether the scope
45 of the landscape work includes caring for ornamental plants, in addition to mowing and
46 weeding.
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48 Brenner moved to amend the staff report on Council packet page 332 to not
49 spend the funding on ornamental flower beds, "...specialized landscape maintenance work to
50 eafe-�r- erRanient�l- ef-beds ShrH'S an' S'=eet-t-ees for mowing and trimming grass,
51 cleaning and raking the area, clearing and weed cutting, and trimming back blackberries"
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53 The motion was seconded.
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2 Councilmembers discussed the appropriate level of maintenance that should occur at
3 the project site.
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5 The motion to amend failed by the following vote:
6 Ayes: Brenner and Byrd (2)
7 Nays: Ballew, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (4)
8 Absent: Browne (1)
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10 Councilmembers discussed not setting a precedent for the County funding of
11 gardening projects along roads and about communication with the Point Roberts community
12 about upcoming topics on the agenda item regarding Point Roberts issues.
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14 The motion to approve the resolution carried by the following vote:
15 Ayes: Ballew, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
16 Nays: Brenner (1)
17 Absent: Browne (1)
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19 2. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE POINT ROBERTS AND WISER
20 LAKE LAMIRD REQUIREMENTS (AB2018 -177)
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22 Donovan opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
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24 Russ Unrein stated he supports the amendments made at the Planning Commission
25 meeting. Manufacturing existed on the site in 1990.
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27 Ken Calder spoke about contacts in Point Roberts that can receive information on
28 Council agenda items.
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30 Hearing no one else, Donovan closed the public hearing.
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32 Brenner moved to adopt the ordinance, which should be the Planning Commission -
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35 The motion was seconded.
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37 Mark Personius, Planning and Development Services Department, stated the version
38 in the packet is the Planning Commission - approved version.
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40 The motion carried by the following vote:
41 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
42 Nays: None (0)
43 Absent: Browne (1)
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46 OPEN SESSION
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48 The following people spoke:
49 • Ken Calder submitted a handout (on file) and spoke about the impact of the
50 recently- adopted garbage service ordinance.
51 • Jim Peterson, HomesNOW, spoke about homeless housing services.
52 0 Lisa Papp spoke about the emergency ordinance regarding the operation of
53 temporary tent encampments (AB2018 -182).
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• Amy Glasser spoke about the need for homeless housing.
• Doug Gustafson, HomesNOW, spoke about the emergency ordinance
regarding the operation of temporary tent encampments (AB2018 -182).
• Mike Kaufman spoke about the Kent State University shooting, other major
events in Cleveland, Ohio, and how society uses its police forces.
• Misty O'Loughlin spoke about the emergency ordinance regarding the
operation of temporary tent encampments (AB2018 -182).
• Bob Gay, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 191 Business
Representative, spoke about rescinding Resolution 2018 -015.
• Gary Franco submitted a handout (on file) and spoke about his campaigning
efforts in the County Courthouse.
• Adam Lambe, Laborers Local 292 Business Agent, spoke about the permit
reforms for Cherry Point and County industries.
• Hillary Cole spoke about homeless housing issues.
• Brian Kruick spoke about the rundown condition at Paradise Lakes in Maple
Falls and the need for a homeowners' association.
• Jessica Radovich spoke about homeless housing issues.
• Craig Kasberg, Tidal Vision Founder and CEO, spoke about homeless housing
issues.
• Marcus Sidham spoke about homeless housing issues.
• Stony Bird spoke about the emergency ordinance regarding the operation of
temporary tent encampments (AB2018 -182).
• Jennifer Mansfield spoke about homeless housing issues.
• Lynn Allen spoke about homeless housing issues.
• John Campbell spoke about a recent homeless event from the Sikh
community.
• Joanne Pattern spoke about homeless housing issues.
• Aaron Thomas spoke about homeless housing issues and non - Indian
homeowners on Lummi Shore Road using incorrect property maps that
indicate they own the beach, contrary to Treaty documents.
OTHER ITEM
9. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) ADOPTING EMERGENCY ZONING REGULATIONS
FOR THE SITING, ESTABLISHMENT, AND OPERATION OF TEMPORARY TENT
ENCAMPMENTS (AB2018 -182)
Brenner moved to amend the agenda to deal with this item now.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Browne (1)
Buchanan moved to adopt the ordinance.
The motion to adopt was seconded.
Byrd moved to amend to edit Section 4, paragraph C regarding fences, "C. A six -
foot -tall �iilht ebseuFing fencing is required around the perimeter of the encampment;
provided, that the fencing does not create a sight obstruction at the street or street
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1 intersections or curbs as determined by the county engineer, unless the director determines
2 that there is sufficient vegetation, topographic variation, or other site conditions such that
3 fencing would not be needed."
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5 The motion was seconded.
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7 Councilmembers discussed fence requirements.
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9 Sidhu suggested a friendly amendment to also change the fence height to three
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12 Byrd did not accept the friendly amendment.
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14 Motion to amend carried unanimously.
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16 The following staff answered questions:
17 Mark Personius, Planning and Development Services Director
18 Karen Frakes, Prosecutor's Office
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20 Staff and councilmembers discussed the ability of non - profit agencies to host
21 homeless facilities, the best process for making amendments to the temporary emergency
22 ordinance versus the interim ordinance, the duration of the emergency ordinance, whether
23 the Council wants the decision - making authority to approve extensions, and deadlines and
24 extensions for more permanent tiny home projects.
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26 Byrd moved to amend Section 5, "Section 5. Frequency and duration of temporary
27 use. ...Temporary tent encampments may be approved for a period not to exceed 99 days
28 one year. The director may grant one 190 a one -year extension, provided all conditions
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33 Brenner moved to amend the motion to add language, "...Temporary tent
34 encampments may be approved for a period not to exceed 90 days. The director may grant
35 one 90- day... Other temporary structures shall be approved for a period not to exceed one
36 year. The director may grant a one -year extension...." The motion was not seconded.
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38 The motion failed by the following vote:
39 Ayes: Ballew, Benner, and Byrd (3)
40 Nays: Donovan, Buchanan, and Sidhu (3)
41 Absent: Browne (1)
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43 Byrd moved to amend Section 4, paragraph O, "O. The sponsor and the managing
44 agency ... all people who stay overnight in the temporary tent encampment and this ,..... ent
45 le-g s h l r be ff , d- E-w-ai -1 a k i e 3.� i .� A n a o� d y at municipal er Geunty - Y -Eftfefee m-e-n t
46 (lF� and shall advise prospective encampment residents that this log will be available
47 upon request to law enforcement agencies. Persons who have active warrants, or who are
48 required to register as a sex offender, are prohibited from the encampment's location.
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53 The motion was seconded.
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2 The motion to adopt as amended carried by the following vote:
3 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
4 Nays: None (0)
5 Absent: Browne (1)
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7 Byrd moved to replace section M with the suggested section M in the information
8 provided by the Sheriff's Office, "M. T F R_' '-"^ managing ageney shall designate
9 points ef eentaet and PF t) to -the
Patrol l G pe, a 4> a P6 --e least eige
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12 on site daily, -t - i-rrfermat-ieft-�1 be ded -te the
13 as- de5eF-iml3ed-abo The sponsor and the managing
14 agency shall designate points of contact and provide contact information (24 hour
15 accessible phone contact) to the chief criminal deputy of the Whatcom County Sheriff or
16 his /her designee. At least one designated point of contact shall be on duty at all times.
17 The names of the on -duty points of contact shall be posted onsite daily and their contact
18 information shall be provided to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office as described above."
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20 The motion was seconded.
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22 The motion carried unanimously.
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24 The motion to adopt as amended carried by the following vote:
25 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
26 Nays: None (0)
27 Absent: Browne (1)
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29 Councilmembers thanked the HomesNOW advocates.
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31 (Clerk's Note: The Council took a break at 9 :07 p.m.)
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36 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
37 to approve Consent Agenda items one through ten.
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39 The motion carried by the following vote:
40 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
41 Nays: None (0)
42 Absent: Browne (1)
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44 1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
45 INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
46 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO RECEIVE STATE
47 FUNDS FOR CONDUCTING WORK RELATING TO THE NEW BUILDABLE LAND
48 REQUIREMENTS OF STATE LAW, IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000 (AB2018-
49 189)
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51 2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
52 SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND PUGET SOUND
53 ENERGY FOR A 45 FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG STATE ROAD 547
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(KENDALL ROAD) AT THE EAST WHATCOM REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTER
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(AB2018 -190)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND KIMBERLY K.
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GEARIETY, ATTORNEY TO EXTEND NEGOTIATOR SERVICES THROUGH JUNE
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30, 2020 TO COMPLETE A BARGAINING CYCLE FOR FIVE AGREEMENTS, IN
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THE AMOUNT OF $128,152, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
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$214,528 (AB2018 -191)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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NEW JAIL FACILITY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
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THE CITY OF EVERSON, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018 (AB2018 -192)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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NEW JAIL FACILITY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
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THE CITY OF NOOKSACK, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018 (AB2018 -193)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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NEW JAIL FACILITY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
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THE CITY OF SUMAS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018 (AB2018 -194)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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NEW JAIL FACILITY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
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THE CITY OF FERNDALE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018 (AB2018 -195)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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NEW JAIL FACILITY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
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THE CITY OF LYNDEN, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018 (AB2018 -196)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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NEW JAIL FACILITY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
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THE CITY OF BLAINE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018 (AB2018 -197)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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NEW JAIL FACILITY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
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THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018 (AB2018 -198)
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ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, EIGHTH
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REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,642 (AB2018 -178)
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Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
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to adopt
the ordinance.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
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Nays: None (0)
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Absent: Browne (1)
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2. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2017 -046 (ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
TRIAGE CENTER EXPANSION FUND AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROJECT
BASED BUDGET FOR THE TRIAGE CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT) TO ADD
$1,000,000 OF EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY TO THE ORIGINAL PROJECT
BUDGET OF $300,000, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED PROJECT BUDGET OF
$1,300,000 (AB2018 -179)
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
to adopt the ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Browne (1)
3. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN TO CONTINUE FINANCING
OF CENTRAL PLAZA BUILDING (AB2018 -180)
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
to adopt the ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Browne (1)
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE, THROUGH PARKS
DIRECTOR MICHAEL MCFARLANE, TO MAKE APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO
A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON
STATE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE FOR FUNDING THROUGH
THE WASHINGTON WILDLIFE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR THE MAPLE
FALLS PARK TRAILHEAD DEVELOPMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $380,000
(AB2018 -184)
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
to approve the resolution.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Browne (1)
S. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE, THROUGH PARKS
DIRECTOR MICHAEL MCFARLANE, TO MAKE APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO
A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON
STATE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE FOR FUNDING THROUGH
THE WASHINGTON WILDLIFE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR THE LAKE
WHATCOM PARK TRAILHEAD & TRAIL DEVELOPMENT 18 -2035, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $500,000 (AB2018 -185)
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
to approve the resolution.
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1 The motion carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
3 Nays: None (0)
4 Absent: Browne (1)
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6 6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE, THROUGH PARKS
7 DIRECTOR MICHAEL MCFARLANE, TO MAKE APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO
8 A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON
9 STATE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE FOR FUNDING THROUGH
10 THE WASHINGTON WILDLIFE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR THE
11 LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FOREST PRESERVE TRAIL DEVELOPMENT 18 -2034, IN
12 THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 (AB2018 -186)
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14 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
15 to approve the resolution.
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17 The motion carried by the following vote:
18 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
19 Nays: None (0)
20 Absent: Browne (1)
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22 7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE, THROUGH PARKS
23 DIRECTOR MICHAEL MCFARLANE, TO MAKE APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO
24 A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON
25 STATE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE FOR FUNDING THROUGH
26 THE WASHINGTON WILDLIFE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR THE BIRCH
27 BAY BEACH PARK DEVELOPMENT 18 -1992, IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000
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30 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
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34 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
35 Nays: None (0)
36 Absent: Browne (1)
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38 S. RESOLUTION OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATING THE
39 APPENDIX OF THE 2015 COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
40 STRATEGY (CEDS) (AB2018 -188)
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42 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
43 to approve the resolution.
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47 Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered questions about the differences in the
48 version in the Council packet and last year's CEDS list.
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50 Sidhu moved to amend the New Jail and New Sheriff's Office locations "LaBeunty
51 Read Whatcom County."
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The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Browne (1)
The motion to approve as amended carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Browne (1)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY BUSINESS AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 13 VACANCIES (COMMITTEE ADVISES THE
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ON ISSUES, INCLUDING REGULATIONS AND
POLICIES THAT COULD IMPACT LOCAL BUSINESSES, INDUSTRY, OR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) (AB2018 -132B)
Brenner moved to hold in Council until the next meeting.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Browne (1)
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
1. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN TEN FEET OF
U.S. MAILBOXES ON ALL COUNTY ROADS (AB2018 -200)
Buchanan moved to introduce item one.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Browne (1)
2. ORDINANCE ADOPTING INTERIM ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE SITING,
ESTABLISHMENT, AND OPERATION OF TEMPORARY TENT ENCAMPMENTS
(AB2018 -182A)
Mark Personius, Planning and Development Services Department, stated this item
was withdrawn from the agenda and held for Introduction to the next meeting. Staff will
incorporate proposed changes as discussed earlier in the meeting.
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Karen Frakes, Prosecutor's Office, stated that after staff makes changes, it will have
to be Introduced and then a public hearing two weeks later.
Councilmembers and staff discussed potential changes that staff will make before
Introduction at the next meeting, including creating separate and distinct definitions and
regulations for tent encampments and for tiny home projects.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
Committee Chairs reported on presentations and discussions during committee
meetings.
Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:48 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on July 10, 2018.
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Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATC M COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Todd Nnovan, Council Vice -Chair
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