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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
July 10, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Rud Browne called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Barbara Brenner, Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd
Donovan, and Satpal Sidhu.
Absent: Tim Ballew.
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MINUTES CONSENT
Donovan moved to approve Minutes Consent items one through eight.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Ba I lew (1)
1. SURFACE WATER WORK SESSION FOR MAY 15, 2018
2. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR MAY 22, 2018
3. SPECIAL COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING FOR MAY 29, 2018
4. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (AM) FOR JUNE 19, 2018
5. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR JUNE 19, 2018
6. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (PM) FOR JUNE 19, 2018
7. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR JUNE 19, 2018
S. BOARD OF HEALTH FOR JUNE 26, 2018
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN TEN FEET OF
U.S. MAILBOXES ON ALL COUNTY ROADS (AB2018 -200)
Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved to adopt the ordinance.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Ballew (1)
OPEN SESSION
The following people spoke:
• Yoshi Ravelle spoke about addiction and the criminal justice system.
• Amy Glasser spoke about homeless services.
• Ronna Loerch spoke about homeless services.
• Adam Lamb spoke about Comprehensive Plan amendments to the Cherry
Point urban growth area.
• Ron Wilson, Laborers Local 292, spoke about Comprehensive Plan
amendments to the Cherry Point urban growth area.
• Hanna Holt, Laborers Local 292, spoke about Comprehensive Plan
amendments to the Cherry Point urban growth area.
• Joe Lorenzo, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 191, spoke
about Comprehensive Plan amendments to the Cherry Point urban growth
area.
• Max Perry spoke about Council's meeting procedures.
• Amy Coughlin spoke about homeless issues.
• Marcus Sidham spoke about homeless issues.
• Patrick Alesse spoke about homeless issues.
• John Campbell spoke about homeless issues.
• Eddy Ury, ReSources for Sustainable Communities, submitted a handout (on
fi /e) and spoke about Comprehensive Plan amendments to the Cherry Point
urban growth area and job growth in the energy sector.
CONSENT AGENDA
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to
approve Consent Agenda items one through three.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Ballew (1)
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1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID
#18 -36 AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
FOSS MARITIME COMPANY FOR THE ANNUAL DRYDOCKING, REPAIR, AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE WHATCOM CHIEF FERRY, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$581,511.80 (AB2018 -203)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND PUD #1 OF WHATCOM
COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING THROUGH THE EDI PROGRAM FOR THE
GRAN DVIEW /I- 5 /NORTHGATE /DELTA TECH FIRE SYSTEM SUPPLY PIPELINE
PROJECT AS A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $800,000 AND A GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $800,000, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,600,000
(AB2018 -204)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL TO
SUPPORT THE 22 NORTH HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT'S EXPANDED SCOPE WHICH SUPPORTS THE CRITICAL FEATURES
DESIGNED TO ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN THE HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
(SUCH AS IMPROVED SECURITY CAMERA COVERAGE, ENHANCED SITE
ACCESS FEATURES AND MORE DURABLE SOLID SURFACES), IN THE AMOUNT
OF $100,000 (AB2018 -205)
OTHER ITEMS
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF REET I FUNDING TO
SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI -USE BUILDING EXPANSION AT
THE EAST WHATCOM REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTER (FROM MAY 8)
(AB2018 -131)
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to
approve the substitute resolution.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Ballew (1)
2. COUNCIL TO SELECT ONE COUNTY -OWNED SITE FOR SAFE STORAGE NOW
PNW STORAGE LOCKER PILOT PROJECT (AB2018 -139)
Brenner reported for the Public Works and Health Committee and the recommendation
to move forward with location A at the Courthouse parking lot.
Byrd moved to move forward with location B at the Lottie Street Parking lot.
The following staff answered questions:
• Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office
• Carmen Gilmore, Safe Storage Now PNW
• Brittany Jones, Safe Storage Now PNW
The motion was seconded.
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2 Councilmembers discussed video camera locations, the use of the County parking lot,
3 allowing the County administration and project proponents to choose a site among the
4 locations options, and creating an electrical source for the project.
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6 Byrd withdrew his motion.
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8 Sidhu moved to allow the County administration and project proponents to choose
9 one site among the locations options and report to the Council for final recommendation of a
10 site.
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12 The motion was seconded.
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14 The motion failed by the following vote:
15 Ayes: Brenner, Sidhu, and Buchanan (3)
16 Nays: Donovan, Browne, and Byrd (3)
17 Absent: Ballew (1)
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19 Byrd moved to request that the administration choose between sites B and D and
20 move forward with the project.
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22 The motion was seconded.
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24 The motion carried by the following vote:
25 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, and Sidhu (5)
26 Nays: Donovan (1)
27 Absent: Ballew (1)
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29 3. REQUEST TO APPOINT A LAW LIBRARY TRUSTEE FOR THE WHATCOM
30 COUNTY LAW LIBRARY BOARD (AB2018 -207)
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32 Karen Frakes, Prosecutor's Office, gave a staff report.
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34 Councilmembers discussed statute requirements and whether the Chair could
35 designate an alternate.
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37 Byrd moved to appoint the Council Chair.
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39 The motion was seconded.
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41 The motion carried by the following vote:
42 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
43 Nays: None (0)
44 Absent: Ballew (1)
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46 4. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN THE CLASS
47 ACTION OPT -IN NOTICE FORM IN KANE COUNTY, UTAH, V. UNITED STATES
48 (AB2018 -202)
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50 Karen Frakes, Prosecutor's Office, gave a staff report and answered questions on
51 whether there is a cost to opting in to the lawsuit.
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53 Brenner moved to approve the request.
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2 The motion was seconded.
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4 The motion carried by the following vote:
5 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
6 Nays: None (0)
7 Absent: Ballew (1)
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10 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
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12 1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY BUSINESS AND COMMERCE
13 ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 13 VACANCIES (COMMITTEE ADVISES THE
14 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ON ISSUES, INCLUDING REGULATIONS AND
15 POLICIES THAT COULD IMPACT LOCAL BUSINESSES, INDUSTRY, OR
16 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) (AB2018 -132B)
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18 Byrd moved to consider the two late applications received after the application
19 deadline.
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21 The motion was seconded.
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23 Councilmembers discussed whether or not to consider late applications and whether
24 any of the applicants represent an information technology company.
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26 The motion carried by the following vote:
27 Ayes: Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, and Sidhu (4)
28 Nays: Donovan and Brenner (2)
29 Absent: Ballew (1)
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31 Sidhu nominated all applicants.
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33 Councilmembers discussed the appointment process they wish to follow.
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35 Byrd moved to appoint Bob Pritchett to the Internet Technology position. The
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38 Internet Technology
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40 Buchanan voted for Bob Pritchett.
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42 Benner voted for Drew Zogby.
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44 Sidhu voted for Pritchett.
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46 Donovan voted for Pritchett.
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48 Byrd voted for Pritchett.
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50 Browne voted for Pritchett.
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52 The Council appointed Bob Pritchett.
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3 Buchanan voted for Drew Zogby.
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5 Brenner voted for Ryan Allsop.
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9 Donovan voted for Allsop.
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11 Byrd voted for Zogby.
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13 Browne voted for Zogby.
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15 The Council appointed Drew Zogby.
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17 Food Processing
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19 Byrd moved to appoint Richard Griffith by acclamation.
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21 The motion was seconded.
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23 The motion carried by the following vote:
24 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, and Donovan (5)
25 Nays: Sidhu (1)
26 Absent: Ballew (1)
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28 Councilmembers discussed appointing applicants to categories for which they didn't
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31 The Council concurred to vote for any applicant for any position, regardless of the
32 position for which the applicant applied, beginning with reconsidering the vote for the Food
33 Processing position.
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35 Buchanan voted for Doug Thomas.
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37 Brenner voted for Richard Griffith.
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39 Sidhu voted for Thomas.
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41 Donovan abstained.
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43 Byrd voted for Thomas.
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45 Browne voted for Thomas.
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47 The Council appointed Doug Thomas.
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51 Browne nominated the representative from Allsop.
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1 Councilmembers discussed whether the Allsop representative is involved in
2 recreation.
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4 Browne withdrew his nomination.
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6 Brenner nominated Kris Halterman.
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8 Byrd seconded the nomination.
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10 Councilmembers discussed outdoor versus indoor recreation.
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12 Sidhu abstained.
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14 Donovan abstained.
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16 Byrd voted for Halterman.
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18 Browne abstained.
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20 Brenner voted for Halterman.
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22 Buchanan abstained.
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24 No one was appointed.
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26 Retail
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28 Buchanan voted for Casey Diggs.
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30 Sidhu voted for Diggs.
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32 Byrd voted for Sarah Hutton.
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34 Browne voted for Diggs.
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36 Brenner voted for Ryan VanderYacht.
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38 Donovan voted for Diggs.
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40 The Council appointed Casey Diggs.
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42 Marine Trades
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44 Brenner voted for Paul Burill.
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46 Donovan voted for Burill.
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48 Byrd voted (inaudible).
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50 Browne voted for Burill.
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3 Browne announced there were four votes for Burill and two votes for Gamble.
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5 The Council appointed Paul Burill.
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7 Commercial Real Estate
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9 Brenner voted for Pete Dawson.
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11 Buchanan voted for Dawson.
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13 Donovan voted for Dawson.
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15 Sidhu voted for Dawson.
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17 Byrd voted for John Ramsey.
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19 Browne voted for Dawson.
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21 The Council appointed Pete Dawson.
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23 Agriculture
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25 Sidhu moved to appoint Brad Rader by acclamation.
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27 The motion carried by the following vote:
28 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
29 Nays: None (0)
30 Absent: Ballew (1)
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32 Energy
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34 Buchanan voted for Andrew Gamble.
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36 Brenner voted for Chris Colon.
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38 Sidhu voted for Gamble.
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40 Donovan voted for Joshua Summers.
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42 Byrd voted for Gamble.
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44 Browne voted for Gamble.
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46 The Council appointed Andrew Gamble.
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48 Other
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50 Buchanan voted for Jeff Callender and Troy Muljat.
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52 Brenner voted for Chris Colon and Tim Johnson.
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1 Sidhu voted for Jeff Callender and Troy Muljat.
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3 Donovan voted for Cara Buckingham and Dan Robbins.
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5 Tyler Byrd voted for Troy Muljat and Ryan Allsop.
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7 Browne voted for Callender and Muljat.
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9 Councilmembers discussed the applicants that qualified for more than one position.
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11 (Clerk's Note: Due to a counting error, the Council calculated only three votes for
12 Troy Muljat and concurred to re- vote.)
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14 Byrd moved to place Jeff Callender's application into the Higher Education pool of
15 applicants and remove him from the general list of all applicants.
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17 The motion was seconded.
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19 The motion carried by the following vote:
20 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (4)
21 Nays: Buchanan Donovan (2)
22 Absent: Ballew (1)
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24 Browne moved to consider the Higher Education position next.
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26 The motion was seconded.
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28 The motion carried by the following vote:
29 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
30 Nays: None (0)
31 Absent: Ballew (1)
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35 Donovan abstained.
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37 Byrd voted for Susan Cole and Jeff Callender.
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39 Browne voted for Cole and Callender.
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41 Sidhu voted for Callender and Brad Johnson.
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43 Brenner voted for Callender and Cole.
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45 Buchanan voted Callender and Cole.
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47 The Council appointed Susan Cole and Jeff Callender.
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49 Other
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51 Buchanan voted for Troy Muljat and Ryan Allsop,
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53 Brenner voted for Chris Colon and Tim Johnson.
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Sidhu voted for Muljat and Allsop.
Donovan abstained.
Tyler Byrd voted for Muljat and Allsop.
Browne voted for Muljat and Allsop.
The Council appointed Troy Muljat and Ryan Allsop.
Councilmembers discussed which members would be appointed for two years or four
yea rs.
Browne stated those who received the most votes would get the full four -year terms.
That includes Bob Pritchett with five votes, Pete Dawson with five votes, and Jeff Callendar
with six votes. All the rest got four votes.
The Council concurred.
Councilmembers discussed the voting process.
Byrd moved that of the remaining appointees, the first three people alphabetically
by last name get the last three four -year terms.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
Nays: None (0)
Abstains: Brenner (1)
Absent: Ballew (1)
Buchanan moved to appoint Councilmembers Sidhu to the advisory committee.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Ballew (1)
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
1. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF
DANA WEBER TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY LODGING TAX ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (AB2018 -206)
Donovan moved to confirm the appointment.
The motion was seconded.
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1 The motion carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
3 Nays: None (0)
4 Absent: Ballew (1)
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7 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
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9 Buchanan moved to accept the Introduction Items, including a substitute for item
10 one.
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12 The motion was seconded.
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14 The motion carried by the following vote:
15 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
16 Nays: None (0)
17 Absent: Ballew (1)
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19 1. ORDINANCE ADOPTING INTERIM ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SITING,
20 ESTABLISHMENT, AND OPERATION OF TEMPORARY HOMELESS FACILITIES
21 (AB2018 -182A)
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23 2. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SWIFT CREEK SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT
24 FUND AND ESTABLISHING A BUDGET FOR THE SWIFT CREEK SEDIMENT
25 MANAGEMENT FUND (AB2018 -208)
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27 3. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, NINTH REQUEST,
28 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,014,284 (AB2018 -209)
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30 4. RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY LUMMI ISLAND
31 FERRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, APPLICANT: NANCY GING (COMMITTEE
32 PROVIDES REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY
33 COUNCIL AND EXECUTIVE ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE ONGOING
34 OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF FERRY SERVICE TO LUMMI
35 ISLAND) (APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ANY OTHER APPLICANTS IS 10 A.M.
36 JULY 17, 2018) (AB2018 -210)
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39 COMMITTEE REPORTS OTHER ITEMS AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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41 Committee chairs reported on committee discussions.
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43 Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
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45 Councilmembers discussed the option of scheduling a special meeting next week;
46 proposed 2019 -2020 Council Office budget items, including senior services; and the process
47 for approving the expenditure of funds designated for the Criminal Justice and Public Safety
48 Committee.
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50 Brenner moved to include $50,000 for the Firewise program.
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52 The motion was seconded.
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1 The motion carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
3 Nays: Byrd (1)
4 Absent: Ballew (1)
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6 Brenner moved to include $40,000 for the cost to purchase and install a new video
7 screen on the east side of the room where the old screen was located.
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9 The motion was seconded.
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11 The motion failed by the following vote:
12 Ayes: Brenner and Browne (2)
13 Nays: Byrd, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (4)
14 Absent: Ballew (1)
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16 Buchanan moved to include $80,000 for the Criminal Justice and Public Safety
17 Committee.
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19 The motion was seconded.
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21 The motion carried by the following vote:
22 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
23 Nays: Byrd (1)
24 Absent: Ballew (1)
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26 Sidhu moved to include $20,000 for senior citizen services in the north- and mid -
27 areas of the county.
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29 The motion was seconded.
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31 The motion carried by the following vote:
32 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
33 Nays: None (0)
34 Absent: Ballew (1)
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36 Browne moved to include $20,000 for homeless lockers.
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38 The motion was seconded.
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40 Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered questions on the biennial budget and
41 purchasing schedules and timelines.
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43 The motion carried by the following vote:
44 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
45 Nays: Byrd (1)
46 Absent: Ballew (1)
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48 Browne moved to include $45,000 for homeless youth to get identification
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53 Buchanan suggested a friendly amendment to increase the amount to $50,000.
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Browne accepted the friendly amendment.
Councilmembers continued to discuss the upcoming biennial budget and possible
additional services requests (ASRs).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
Nays:
None (0)
Abstains:
Brenner (1)
Absent:
Ballew (1)
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on September 11, 2018.
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