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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
October 23, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Rud Browne called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Tim Ballew, Barbara Brenner, Rud Browne, Tyler Byrd, Todd Donovan,
and Satpal Sidhu.
Absent: Barry Buchanan.
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MINUTES CONSENT
Brenner moved to approve Minutes Consent items one through five.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
1. BOARD OF HEALTH FOR OCTOBER 2, 2018
2. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR OCTOBER 9, 2018
3. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR OCTOBER 9, 2018
4. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR OCTOBER 9, 2018
5. SURFACE WATER WORK SESSION FOR OCTOBER 16, 2018
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATING TO CAPITAL FACILITIES (AB2018 -282)
(PUBLIC HEARING ONLY — ADOPTION WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR A LATER
DATE)
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1 Browne opened the public hearing, and the following person spoke:
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3 Patrick Alesse spoke about the need to maintain infrastructure.
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5 Hearing no one else, Browne closed the public hearing.
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7 2. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WHATCOM COUNTY 2019 ANNUAL
8 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (AB2018 -281)
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10 Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
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12 Brenner moved to approve the resolution.
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14 The motion was seconded.
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16 The motion carried by the following vote:
17 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
18 Nays: None (0)
19 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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21 3. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF CREASY ROAD TO CREASEY ROAD
22 (AB2018 -286)
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24 Joe Rutan and Doug Ranney, Public Works Department, gave a staff report and
25 asked that the County cover the cost of the name change.
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27 Browne opened the public hearing, and the following person spoke:
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29 Amy Glasser spoke about the amount of staff time spent on researching this history
30 instead of helping the homeless.
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32 Hearing no one else, Browne closed the public hearing.
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34 Brenner moved to approve adopt the ordinance.
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36 The motion was seconded.
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38 The motion carried by the following vote:
39 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
40 Nays: None (0)
41 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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44 OPEN SESSION
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46 The following people spoke about the Access ID program, Safe Storage lockers for
47 the homeless, and other homeless services:
48 0 Sherry Lambert, League of Women Voters, submitted a letter (on file)
49 0 Benjamin Wortier
50 • Carmen Gilmore
51 9 Michael Heatherly, Law Advocates Executive Director
52 • Amy Glasser
53 0 Page Hinklechance
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1 • Jennifer Steele
2 0 Riannon Bartsley
3 0 Laura Steiger
4 0 Hill Cummings
5 0 Patrick Alesse
6 0 Kris Intar
7 0 Marcus D. Stidham
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9 The following people spoke about regulations regarding Cherry Point industries:
10 0 Manny Canales
11 • Adam Lambe
12 0 Hannah Holt
13 Rayma Zamora
14 0 Rod Roth
15 0 Bob Gay, Laborer's Local 191 Business Representative
16 • Molly Crocker
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18 The following people spoke on other issues:
19 • Mike Kaufman spoke about regional transmission and distribution lines and
20 infrastructure to Cherry Point.
21 • Steve Ericks spoke about the grant award for a saltwater vessel for the
22 Sheriff's Office.
23 • (Inaudible) Caruso spoke about the ordinance amending Whatcom County
24 Code 24.11, Drinking Water (AB2018 -303).
25 • Patrick Alesse submitted a handout (on file) and spoke about tax status of the
26 Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce.
27 • Roger Almskaar spoke about the ordinance amending Whatcom County Code
28 24.11, Drinking Water (AB2018 -303).
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31 OTHER BUSINESS
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33 Donovan reported for the Committee of the Whole meeting on the discussion
34 regarding a potential property acquisition for the Flood Control Zone District with
35 Public Works staff (AB2018 -018) in executive session.
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37 Donovan moved to authorize the County Executive, acting on behalf of the
38 Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors, to move forward with
39 and complete acquisition of the property as long as the purchase price of the property does
40 not exceed the amount discussed in Executive Session.
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42 The motion was seconded.
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44 The motion carried by the following vote:
45 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
46 Nays: None (0)
47 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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49 Byrd reported for the Committee of the Whole meeting that there was discussion
50 regarding a potential easement acquisition for the Flood Control Zone District with
51 Public Works staff (AB2018 -018) in executive session.
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1 Byrd moved to authorize the County Executive, acting on behalf of the Whatcom
2 County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors, to move forward with and
3 complete acquisition of the easement as long as the purchase price of the easement does
4 not exceed the amount discussed in Executive Session.
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6 The motion was seconded.
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8 The motion carried by the following vote:
9 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
10 Nays: None (0)
11 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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14 CONSENT AGENDA
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16 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
17 to approve Consent Agenda items one through five.
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19 The motion carried by the following vote:
20 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
21 Nays: None (0)
22 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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24 1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
25 CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND EBERLE VIVIAN
26 FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE COUNTY'S SELF - INSURED WORKERS'
27 COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 2019 THROUGH 2021, IN THE
28 AMOUNT OF $169,000, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
29 $315,237 (AB2018 -293)
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31 2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
32 CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND MERIDIAN
33 SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN
34 THE MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $108,000, FOR A
35 TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $378,000 (AB2018 -294)
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37 3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
38 PROPERTY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM
39 TRANSIT AUTHORITY (WTA) TO PROVIDE LIMITED AUTHORITY FOR WTA TO
40 INSTALL, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED BUS SHELTER AT THE
41 EXISTING BUS STOP LOCATION AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FOREST
42 PRESERVE, 2537 LAKE LOUISE ROAD (AB2018 -295)
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44 4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
45 CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHEELER CONSULTING
46 GROUP, INC. FOR SWIFT CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, PERMITTING
47 AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SUPPORT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $355,490
48 (AB2018 -296)
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50 S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
51 CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON STATE
52 MILITARY DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST IN PREPARING FOR ALL HAZARDS
53 THROUGH SUSTAINMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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1 DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, WITH FUNDING FROM
2 THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
3 PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM, CFDA #97.042, IN THE AMOUNT OF
4 $72,713 (AB2018 -297)
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7 OTHER ITEMS
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9 1. ORDINANCE CLOSING COUNTY PARKS IMPROVEMENT FUND 330 (AB2018-
10 284)
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12 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
13 to adopt the ordinance.
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15 The motion carried by the following vote:
16 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
17 Nays: None (0)
18 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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20 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, THIRTEENTH
21 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $182,722 $280,377 (AB2018 -285)
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23 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
24 to adopt the ordinance.
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26 The motion carried by the following vote:
27 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
28 Nays: None (0)
29 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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31 3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ACCEPT A
32 GRANT AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
33 TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A SALT WATER PATROL VESSEL, IN THE
34 AMOUNT OF $280,125 (FROM 10/9) (AB2018 -280)
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36 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
37 to approve the request.
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39 Councilmembers discussed the grant that is funding the purchase and the different
40 uses for the vessel.
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42 The motion carried by the following vote:
43 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
44 Nays: None (0)
45 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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47 4. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF UNCLAIMED CHECKS MORE
48 THAN TWO YEARS OLD (AB2018 -291)
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50 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
51 to approve the resolution.
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1 The motion carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
3 Nays: None (0)
4 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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6 5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
7 CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT
8 AND GENEVA CONSULTING SERVICES FOR COORDINATION OF THE
9 WHATCOM LOCAL INTEGRATING ORGANIZATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF
10 $68,743 (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
11 ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) (AB2018 -292)
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13 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
14 to approve the request.
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16 The motion carried by the following vote:
17 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
18 Nays: None (0)
19 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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22 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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24 1. APPOINTMENT, PER RCW 85.38.070(5), TO FILL VACANCY ON
25 CONSOLIDATED DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #20 BOARD OF
26 SUPERVISORS, POSITION 3 - APPLICANT(S): GLEN OOSTEMA (AB2018 -288)
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28 Donovan moved to appoint Glen Oostema.
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30 The motion was seconded.
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32 The motion carried by the following vote:
33 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
34 Nays: None (0)
35 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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38 EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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40 1. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF
41 RAYMOND OWINGS TO THE BICYCLE/ PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
42 (AB2018 -299)
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44 Brenner moved to confirm the appointment.
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46 The motion was seconded.
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48 The motion carried by the following vote:
49 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
50 Nays: None (0)
51 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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1 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
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Brenner moved to accept the Introduction Items, including the substitute for
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Introduction
Item six.
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The motion was seconded.
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Donovan moved to withdraw item six to vote on separately.
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The motion was seconded.
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The motion to withdraw item six carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Ballew, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
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Nays: Brenner (1)
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Absent: Buchanan (1)
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The motion to accept Introduction Items one through five carried by the following
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vote:
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Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
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Nays: None (0)
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Absent: Buchanan (1)
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RECEIPT OF APPLICATION TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE WHATCOM COUNTY
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CLIMATE IMPACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, APPLICANTS: ELLYN MURPHY
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AND JOHN YAKAWICH (COMMITTEE PROVIDES REVIEW AND
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RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AND EXECUTIVE
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ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION AND ADAPTATION FOR, AND
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THE PREVENTION AND MITIGATION OF, IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE)
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(APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ANY OTHER APPLICANTS IS 10 A.M.
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OCTOBER 30, 2018) (AB2018 -289)
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2.
ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATING TO DENSITY CREDITS, PDRS, AND TDRS
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(AB2018 -298)
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3.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE NORTHSHORE DRIVE /EDGEWATER LANE
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STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS FUND AND ESTABLISHING A PROJECT
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BASED BUDGET FOR THE NORTHSHORE DRIVE /EDGEWATER LANE
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STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS FUND (AB2018 -300)
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ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE E. SMITH /HANNEGAN ROAD
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INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS FUND AND ESTABLISHING A PROJECT
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BASED BUDGET FOR THE E. SMITH /HANNEGAN ROAD INTERSECTION
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IMPROVEMENTS; CRP #914002 (AB2018 -301)
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ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.47, CREATING A
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WHATCOM COUNTY FOOD SYSTEM COMMITTEE INTENDED TO DRAFT,
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IMPLEMENT AND PROVIDE OVERSIGHT FOR A COUNTY -WIDE PLAN TO
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STRENGTHEN OUR LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM (AB2018 -302)
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ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 24.11, DRINKING WATER
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(AB2018 -303)
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Brenner moved to accept the Introduction Item.
The motion was seconded.
Councilmembers spoke about the Water Utility Coordinating Committee (WUCC)
process and timeline, whether the benefit is limited to one party or will impact others,
whether the ordinance will be interim, legal water sources, advice from legal counsel, and
whether the State or County has jurisdiction regarding water associations.
Karen Frakes, Prosecutor's Office, spoke about a threat to the County of a lawsuit
over this issue and having a discussion in executive session in two weeks.
Brenner moved to call the question.
The motion to call the question was seconded.
The motion to call the question carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
The motion to introduce carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Byrd, Ballew, and Sidhu (4)
Nays: Donovan and Browne (2)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
COMMITTEE REPORTS OTHER ITEMS AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
Committee chairs reported for their committees.
Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Thp\06',O ityo-Qpuncil approved these minutes on November 7, 2018.
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Rud Browne, Council Chair
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