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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
November 20, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Rud Browne 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, Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Tyler
Byrd, Todd Donovan, and Satpal Sidhu.
Absent: None.
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers thanked Councilmember Ballew for his service on the Whatcom
County Council.
MINUTES CONSENT
Buchanan moved to approve the Minutes Consent items.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
1. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (BUDGET) FOR OCTOBER 30, 2018
2. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (BUDGET) FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2018
3. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2018
4. COUNTY COUNCIL FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2018
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE WHATCOM
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT FOR 2019 (COUNCIL ACTING AS
THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS) (AB2018-315)
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1 Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
2
3 Donovan moved to approve the resolution.
4
5 The motion was seconded.
6
7 The motion carried by the following vote:
8 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
9 Nays: None (0)
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11 2. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2019 BUDGET FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY
12 FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT AND SUBZONES (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE
13 WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF
14 SUPERVISORS) (AB2018-316)
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16 Browne opened the public hearing, and the following person spoke:
17
18 Karlee Deatherage, Planning Unit Environmental Caucus Representative, spoke about
19 funding for a water use efficiency and conservation program.
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21 Hearing no one else, Browne closed the public hearing.
22
23 Brenner moved to approve the resolution.
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25 The motion was seconded.
26
27 Jack Louws, County Executive, answered questions.
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29 Councilmembers and staff discussed the budget request, how to give direction to the
30 Planning Unit to prioritize conservation efficiency, and the expenses exceeding the revenue.
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32 The motion carried by the following vote:
33 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
34 Nays: Byrd (1)
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36 3. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL 2019 BUDGET OF THE POINT ROBERTS
37 TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT (AB2018-317)
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39 Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
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41 Brenner moved to approve the resolution.
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43 The motion was seconded.
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45 The motion carried by the following vote:
46 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
47 Nays: None (0)
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49 4. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR CONSERVATION
50 FUTURES PURPOSES FOR 2019 (AB2018-327)
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52 Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
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Donovan moved to adopt the ordinance.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
5. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF 2019 PROPERTY TAXES FOR
COUNTY ROAD PURPOSES (AB2018-328)
Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved to adopt the ordinance.
The motion was seconded.
Councilmembers discussed the revenue challenges.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: Donovan (1)
6. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR COUNTYWIDE
EMERGENCY MEDICAL PURPOSES FOR 2019 (AB2018-329)
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: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None (0)
7. ORDINANCE LIMITING THE 2019 GENERAL FUND PROPERTY TAX LEVY
(AB2018-330)
Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved to adopt the ordinance.
The motion was seconded.
Councilmembers discussed the property tax levy rate.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: Donovan (1)
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1 8. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR COUNTY AND STATE
2 PURPOSES IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE YEAR 2019
3 (AB2018-331)
4
5 Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
6
7 Buchanan moved to adopt the ordinance.
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9 The motion was seconded.
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11 The motion carried by the following vote:
12 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
13 Nays: None (0)
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15 9. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 2019 WHATCOM COUNTY UNIFIED FEE
16 SCHEDULE (AB2018-332)
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18 Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
19
20 Donovan moved to adopt the ordinance.
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22 The motion was seconded.
23
24 Jack Louws, County Executive, answered questions.
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26 Councilmembers and staff discussed fee increases; the process for amending the
27 schedule; and reviewing the schedule, including the jail fees, early in 2019.
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29 Byrd moved to refer to committee.
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31 The motion was seconded.
32
33 The motion carried by the following vote:
34 Ayes: Brenner, Ballew, Byrd, and Sidhu (4)
35 Nays: Buchanan, Donovan, and Browne (3)
36
37 Councilmembers and staff discussed the timeline for reviewing the schedule.
38
39 10. ORDINANCE ADOPTING OF THE FINAL 2019-2020 WHATCOM COUNTY
40 BUDGET (AB2018-305A)
41
42 Jack Louws, County Executive, gave a staff report on the substitute ordinance with
43 technical corrections.
44
45 Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
46
'47 Donovan moved to adopt the substitute ordinance, including the technical
48 corrections.
49
50 The motion was seconded.
51
52 Brenner moved to amend to dissolve the Parks Department and incorporate the
53 Parks Department as a division of the Public Works Department.
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2 The motion was seconded.
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4 The motion to amend failed by the following vote:
5 Ayes: Brenner and Byrd (2)
6 Nays: Ballew, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
7
8 Councilmembers thanked the administration for collaborating with the Council on its
9 amendments and spoke on whether an additional staff person for the solid waste program is
10 necessary and escalating costs due to staff expenses.
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12 Brenner moved to amend to cut the additional solid waste staff position.
13
14 The motion was seconded.
15
16 The motion to amend failed by the following vote:
17 Ayes: Brenner and Byrd (2)
18 Nays: Ballew, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
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20 Councilmembers discussed tracking all the money that will be spent on repairing the
21 jail, including additional staffing costs.
22
23 Brenner moved to remove the recommended additional personnel in the Assessor's
24 Office.
25
26 The motion was seconded.
27
28 The motion to amend failed by the following vote:
29 Ayes: Brenner and Byrd (2)
30 Nays: Ballew, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
31
32 Councilmembers discussed making cuts to the budget and whether the current
33 spending level is sustainable.
34
35 The motion to adopt the substitute ordinance carried by the following vote:
36 Ayes: Ballew, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
37 Nays: Brenner and Byrd (2)
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39
40 OPEN SESSION
41
42 The following people spoke:
43 • Theresa Sygitowicz submitted a handout (on file) and spoke about the
44 Sheriff's Office budget and staffing level.
45 0 Hanna Holt, Laborer's Local 292, spoke about protecting Cherry Point
46 businesses.
47 • Alison Calder spoke about garbage service in Point Roberts.
48 • DeeDee Wilson spoke about protecting Cherry Point businesses.
49 • Louise Cassidy spoke about garbage service in Point Roberts.
50 0 Ken Calder spoke about garbage service in Point Roberts.
51 • Rochelle Hollowell spoke about increasing law enforcement presence in
52 Kendall through an additional deputy in the County budget.
53 • Ivy Little spoke about increasing law enforcement presence in Kendall.
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2 CONSENT AGENDA
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Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
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to approve Consent Agenda items one through eight.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
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Nays: None (0)
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Absent: Byrd (out of the room) (1)
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1.
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND LYDIA PLACE TO
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PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
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TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING RENTAL SUBSIDIES THROUGH THE
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WHATCOM HOMELESS SERVICE CENTER IN ORDER TO IMPROVE HOUSING
17
STABILITY AND REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN WHATCOM COUNTY, IN THE
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AMOUNT OF $18,700, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
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$343,120 (AB2018-336)
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2.
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTHWEST YOUTH
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SERVICES TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PERSONNEL COSTS ESSENTIAL TO
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FACILITY OPERATIONS OF THE NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICES POSITIVE
25
ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EMERGENCY SHELTER, IN THE
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AMOUNT OF $115,000 (AB2018-337)
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3.
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID
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#18-37 AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LOW BIDDER BLYTHE
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PLUMBING & HEATING FOR THE CENTRAL SHOP NORTH END EXHAUST
31
SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,228.43 (AB2018-
32
338)
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4.
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
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BELLINGHAM FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS OF THE CRISIS TRIAGE
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FACILITY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,000 (AB2018-339)
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5.
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ACCEPT SUN
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LIFE STOP -LOSS POLICY RENEWAL OPTION 1 FOR INSURANCE PROTECTION
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FOR THE SELF -INSURED MEDICAL PROGRAM FOR 2019 (AB2018-342)
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6.
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SANITARY SERVICE
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COMPANY FOR ACCESS EASEMENTS AND THE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF THE
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CLOSED CEDARVILLE AND BIRCH BAY LANDFILL SITES TO PROVIDE
47
CITIZENS OF THE COUNTY THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECYCLE AND DISPOSE OF
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SELF -HAULED WASTE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 OVER FIVE YEARS PLUS
49
STATE LEASEHOLD TAX OF 12.84% (AB2018-343)
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7.
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SKAGIT COUNTY TO PROVIDE
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FUNDING TO SKAGIT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH TO SUPPORT THEIR
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1 PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING REGIONAL YOUTH
2 MARIJUANA PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES, IN THE AMOUNT
3 OF $26,000 (AB2018-345)
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5 8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
6 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND PEACE HEALTH FOR
7 THE PROVISION OF OFFICE SPACE FOR EMS ADMINISTRATION STAFF
8 (AB 2018-346)
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10
11 OTHER ITEMS
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13 1. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT
14 RIGHTS (PDR) PROGRAM (FROM 9/11) (AB2018-235)
15
16 Donovan reported for the Natural Resources Committee and moved to adopt the
17 ordinance.
18
19 The motion carried by the following vote:
20 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
21 Nays: Byrd (1)
22
23 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2018 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
24 FOURTEENTH REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,501,518 (AB2018-318)
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26 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
27 to adopt the ordinance.
28
29 The motion carried by the following vote:
30 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
31 Nays: None (0)
32
33 3. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE LAW LIBRARY/ELECTIONS REMODEL FUND
34 AND ESTABLISHING A PROJECT BASED BUDGET TO REMODEL THE LAW
35 LIBRARY/ELECTIONS SPACE (AB2018-319)
36
37 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
38 to adopt the ordinance.
39
40 The motion carried by the following vote:
41 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
42 Nays: Byrd (1)
43
44 4. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRIAGE CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT BUDGET
45 (AS ESTABLISHED THROUGH ORDINANCE 2017-046), SECOND REQUEST
46 (AB2018-320)
47
48 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
49 to adopt the ordinance.
50
51 The motion carried by the following vote:
52 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
53 Nays: None (0)
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2 5. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE NORTH LAKE SAMISH ROAD BRIDGE NO.
3 107 REPLACEMENT FUND AND ESTABLISHING A PROJECT BASED BUDGET
4 FOR THE NORTH LAKE SAMISH ROAD BRIDGE NO. 107 REPLACEMENT FUND,
5 CRP #913006 (AB2018-321)
6
7 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
8 to adopt the ordinance.
9
10 The motion carried by the following vote:
11 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
12 Nays: None (0)
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14 6. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MARINE DRIVE/LOCUST AVE. TO
15 ALDERWOOD AVE. RECONSTRUCTION FUND AND ESTABLISHING A PROJECT
16 BASED BUDGET FOR THE MARINE DRIVE/LOCUST AVE. TO ALDERWOOD
17 AVE. RECONSTRUCTION FUND, CRP #917001 (AB2018-322)
18
19 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
20 to adopt the ordinance.
21
22 The motion carried by the following vote:
23 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
24 Nays: None (0)
25
26 7. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SILVER LAKE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
27 BUDGET (ESTABLISHED THROUGH ORDINANCE 2014-077), FIRST REQUEST
28 (AB2018-324)
29
30 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
31 to adopt the ordinance.
32
33 The motion carried by the following vote:
34 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
35 Nays: None (0)
36
37 8. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE VACTOR TRUCK STORAGE BUILDING FUND
38 AND ESTABLISHING A PROJECT BASED BUDGET FOR THE VACTOR TRUCK
39 AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING (AB2018-325)
40
41 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
42 to adopt the ordinance.
43
44 The motion carried by the following vote:
45 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
46 Nays: None (0)
47
48 9. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM FUND AND
49 ESTABLISHING A PROJECT BASED BUDGET TO REPLACE THE CURRENT
50 PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM (AB2018-326)
51
52 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
53 to adopt the ordinance.
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2 The motion carried by the following vote:
3 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
4 Nays: None (0)
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6 10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE (THROUGH PARKS
7 DIRECTOR MICHAEL MCFARLANE) TO MAKE APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO
8 A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE RECREATION AND
9 CONSERVATION OFFICE FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE NONHIGHWAY AND
10 OFF -ROAD VEHICLE ACTIVITIES PROGRAM FOR TRAIL DEVELOPMENT AT
11 SOUTH FORK PARK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 (AB2018-334)
12
13 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
14 to approve the resolution.
15
16 The motion carried by the following vote:
17 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
18 Nays: None (0)
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20 11. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
21 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
22 ZONE DISTRICT AND THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND
23 WILDLIFE TO ESTABLISH AND DEFINE THE OBLIGATIONS AND
24 RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF
25 THE MARINE DRIVE LEVEE AND TO SECURE A COST SHARE FOR THE MARINE
26 DRIVE LEVEE REPAIR PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 (COUNCIL
27 ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT
28 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) (AB2018-335)
29
30 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
31 to approve the request.
32
33 The motion carried by the following vote:
34 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
35 Nays: None (0)
36
37 12. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
38 GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON
39 STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR THE ACUTE DETOX FACILITY
40 PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,950,000 (AB2018-340)
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42 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
43 to approve the request.
44
45 The motion carried by the following vote:
46 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
47 Nays: None (0)
48
49 13. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
50 GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON
51 STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH VOLUNTARY
52 TRIAGE CENTER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,950,000
53 (AB2018-341)
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2 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
3 to approve the request.
4
5 The motion carried by the following vote:
6 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
7 Nays: None (0)
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9 14. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
10 CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND CANDO RECYCLING TO
11 IMPLEMENT REQUIREMENTS TO COLLECT A FEE FOR SERVICE ON THE POINT
12 ROBERTS PROPERTY TAX BILLS AND REMIT THE FEE FOR SERVICE TO THE
13 SERVICE PROVIDER AS INVOICED ON AN EVERY OTHER MONTH BASIS, IN
14 AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $475,000 (AB2018-344)
15
16 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
17 to approve the request.
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19 Councilmembers discussed recycling incentives.
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21 Brenner moved to hold in Council.
22
23 The motion was seconded.
24
25 The motion to hold in Council failed by the following vote:
26 Ayes: Brenner and Byrd (2)
27 Nays: Ballew, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
28
29 Jeff Hegedus, Health Department, answered questions.
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31 Councilmembers and staff discussed a 60-day comment period from the Utilities and
32 Transportation Commission (UTC) and the frequency of required pickup.
33
34 Allison Calder answered questions about comment periods and public notices.
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36 Karen Frakes, Prosecutor's Office, answered questions.
37
38 The motion to approve the request carried by the following vote:
39 Ayes: Ballew, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
40 Nays: Brenner and Byrd (2)
41
42 15. RESOLUTION APPROVING RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR
43 OPEN SPACE CURRENT USE ASSESSMENT (AB2018-313) (FROM 11/7)
44
45 Byrd reported for the Planning and Development Committee and moved to approve
46 the substitute resolution.
47
48 The motion carried by the following vote:
49 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
50 Nays: None (0)
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1 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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3 1. APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON THE WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING
4 COMMISSION, PARTIAL TERM EXPIRES 1/31/2021 (APPLICANT MUST
5 RESIDE IN WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 OR 2), APPLICANTS:
6 STEPHEN JACKSON, NICK MOSS (AB2018-306)
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8 Donovan nominated both applicants.
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10 Councilmembers discussed the qualifications of the applicants.
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12 Ballew voted for Nick Moss.
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14 Brenner voted for Moss.
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16 Browne voted for Stephen Jackson.
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18 Buchanan voted for Jackson.
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20 Byrd voted for Moss.
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22 Donovan voted for Jackson.
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24 Sidhu voted for Jackson.
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26 The Council appointed Stephen Jackson.
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28 2. APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON THE WHATCOM COUNTY LUMMI
29 ISLAND FERRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, VACANCY IS FOR A RESIDENT OR
30 PROPERTY OWNER ON LUMMI ISLAND OR COUNTY RESIDENT WHO DOES
31 NOT LIVE OR OWN PROPERTY ON LUMMI ISLAND (PARTIAL TERM ENDING
32 1/31/2019), APPLICANT: JUDY OLSEN (AB2018-308)
33
34 Donovan moved to appoint Judy Olsen.
35
36 The motion was seconded.
37
38 The motion carried by the following vote:
39 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
40 Nays: None (0)
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42
43 EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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45 1. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF
46 SARAH SPRITZER TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENSE ADVISORY
47 COMMITTEE (AB2018-349)
48
49 Brenner moved to confirm the appointment.
50
51 The motion was seconded.
52
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1 The motion carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
3 Nays: None (0)
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6 APPROVAL OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
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8 1. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY
9 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATING TO CAPITAL FACILITIES (AB2018-282)
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11 Buchanan moved to adopt the ordinance.
12
13 The motion was seconded.
14
15 The motion carried by the following vote:
16 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
17 Nays: None (0)
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19
20 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
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22 Buchanan moved to accept the Introduction Items.
23
24 The motion was seconded.
25
26 The motion carried by the following vote:
27 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
28 Nays: None (0)
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30 1. RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY DRAYTON HARBOR
31 SHELLFISH PROTECTION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, APPLICANT:
32 HEATHER CHRISTIANSON (APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ANY OTHER
33 APPLICANTS TO THIS VACANCY IS 10 A.M., NOVEMBER 27, 2018) (AB2018-
34 333)
35
36 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2018 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, FIFTEENTH
37 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $314,598 (AB2018-347)
38
39 3. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 2.78, SOLID
40 WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AB2018-351)
41
42 4. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.03, BOARDS AND
43 COMMISSIONS (AB2018-350)
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45
46 COMMITTEE REPORTS OTHER ITEMS AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
47
48 Committee chairs reported for the committee meetings.
49
50 Browne announced there was discussion with Public Works staff regarding a
51 potential property acquisition for the Flood Control Zone District (Council acting as
52 the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) (AB2018-
53 018) in executive session during the Committee of the Whole meeting.
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2 Donovan moved to authorize the County Executive, acting on behalf of the
3 Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors, to execute an extension
4 to an existing option agreement to purchase property as discussed in executive session.
5
6 The motion was seconded.
7
8 The motion carried by the following vote:
9 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
10 Nays: None (0)
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12 Donovan moved to authorize the County Executive, acting on behalf of the
13 Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors, to move forward with
14 and complete acquisition of the property as long as the purchase price of property does not
15 exceed the amount discussed in executive session.
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17 The motion was seconded.
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19 The motion carried by the following vote:
20 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
21 Nays: Byrd (1)
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23 Brenner reported for the Public Works and Health Committee on the regulatory
24 update from Puget Sound Energy (AB2018-348). She moved to approve a letter of
25 support to the Utilities and Transportation Commission (on file) supporting Puget Sound
26 Energy's Electric Vehicle Outreach and Pilot Project Plan.
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28 The motion was seconded.
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30 The motion carried by the following vote:
31 Ayes: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (7)
32 Nays: None (0)
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34 Councilmembers discussed the Public Health Advisory Board seeking support to
35 move forward with a proposal for a resolution to stand in support of immigrant
36 families in Whatcom County (AB2018-312).
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38 Brenner reported for the Public Works and Health Committee.
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40 Browne moved to send of letter of support from the Council to respond to the
41 federal government comment period to support continuation of providing benefits to
42 everyone, regardless of legal immigration status.
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44 The motion was seconded.
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46 Brenner stated she objects because they hadn't yet received the necessary
47 information from the Public Health Advisory Board.
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49 The motion carried by the following vote:
50 Ayes: Ballew, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Sidhu (5)
51 Nays: Brenner (1)
52 Absent: Byrd (out of the room) (1)
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Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events, spoke
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on December 4, 2018.
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