HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council December 4 20181 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
2 Regular County Council Meeting
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4 December 4, 2018
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7 CALL TO ORDER
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9 Council Member Todd Donovan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
10 Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
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13 ROLL CALL
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15 Present: Barbara Brenner, Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd
16 Donovan, Carol Frazey, and Satpal Sidhu.
17 Absent: None.
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20 FLAG SALUTE
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23 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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25 DISCUSSION WITH PUBLIC WORKS STAFF REGARDING BIRCH BAY BERM
26 POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS (AB2018-018)
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28 Donovan reported for the Committee of the Whole and stated this item was
29 discussed in executive session. He moved to send a formal letter to the Lummi Indian
30 Business Council regarding the Birch Bay Drive Pedestrian Facility.
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32 The motion was seconded.
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34 The motion carried by the following vote:
35 Ayes: Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
36 Nays: None (0)
37 Absent: Browne (out of the room) (1)
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40 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
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42 1. PRESENTATION BY THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
43 TRANSPORTATION OF THE 2018 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE — "BEST COUNTY
44 PROJECT" TO WHATCOM COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE POTTER
45 ROAD/SOUTH FORK RIVER BRIDGE #148 REPLACEMENT (AB2018-017)
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47 This item was presented in the Public Works and Health Committee.
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50 MINUTES CONSENT
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52 Brenner moved to approve the Minutes Consent items one through six, including
53 the substitute pages for items five and six.
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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, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
6 Nays: None (0)
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8 1. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2018
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10 2. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2018
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12 3. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2018
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14 4. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2018
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16 S. COUNTY COUNCIL FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2018
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18 6. SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR NOVEMBER 27, 2018
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21 OPEN SESSION
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23 The following people spoke:
24 . Mike Kaufmann spoke about a cogeneration facility project that BP refinery
25 proposed approximately 10 years ago.
26 • Joy Gilfilen spoke about the ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.46,
27 to amend the Whatcom County Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task
28 Force purpose, function, membership, and organization; to repeal Whatcom
29 County Code 2.19, Law and Justice Council; and to designate the Task Force
30 to serve as the Law and Justice Council (AB2018-352).
31 . Michael Gaillos spoke about the Local Laborer's 292 Union and support for the
32 local oil industry at Cherry Point.
33 . Michael Roach spoke about the Local Laborer's 292 Union and support for the
34 local oil industry at Cherry Point.
35 . Judy Wilson spoke about the Local Laborer's 292 Union and support for the
36 local oil industry at Cherry Point.
37 . Hanna Holt spoke about the Local Laborer's 292 Union and support for the
38 local oil industry at Cherry Point.
39 . Trevor Smith spoke about support for the local oil industry at Cherry Point.
40 . Kathy Sabel spoke about the overview of update of the 2005 WRIA 1
41 Watershed Management Plan prepared in accordance with ESSB 6091 (RCW
42 90.94) (AB2018-290).
43 . Roger Almskaar submitted a handout (on file) and spoke about the ordinance
44 amending Whatcom County Code 24.11, Drinking Water (AB2018-303).
45 • Anton Caruso spoke about the ordinance amending Whatcom County Code
46 24.11, Drinking Water (AB2018-303).
47 . Dana Briggs spoke about the impacts of climate change.
48 • Sandy Lawrence spoke about the ordinance amending Whatcom County Code
49 24.11, Drinking Water (AB2018-303).
50 0 Michelle Palmer spoke about the ordinance amending Whatcom County Code
51 24.11, Drinking Water (AB2018-303).
52 . Abbey Olson Anderson spoke about the ordinance amending Whatcom County
53 Code 24.11, Drinking Water (AB2018-303).
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Irene Morgan spoke about the ordinance amending Whatcom County Code
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2.46, to amend the Whatcom County Incarceration Prevention and Reduction
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Task Force purpose, function, membership, and organization; to repeal
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Whatcom County Code 2.19, Law and Justice Council; and to designate the
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Task Force to serve as the Law and Justice Council (AB2018-352).
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Jay Markarian spoke about the ordinance amending Whatcom County Code
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24.11, Drinking Water (AB2018-303) and about oil industries at Cherry Point
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converting to alternate energies
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Carol Perry spoke about the overview of update of the 2005 WRIA 1
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Watershed Management Plan prepared in accordance with ESSB 6091 (RCW
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90.94) (AB2018-290) and preliminary draft Comprehensive Plan and zoning
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amendments — Cherry Point (AB2018-076D).
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to
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approve Consent Agenda items one through 16 and item 18.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
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Nays: None (0)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BELLINGHAM WHATCOM
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TOURISM IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $290,000
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(AB2018-356)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM EVENTS FOR
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SUPPORT OF MARKETING AND PROMOTION OF THE ANNUAL SKI TO SEA,
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TOUR DE WHATCOM AND MT. BAKER HILL CLIMB RACES, IN THE AMOUNT
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OF $40,000 (AB2018-357)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND MOUNT BAKER FOOTHILLS
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR VISITOR CENTER
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OPERATIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY
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COMMITTEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 (AB2018-358)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BELLINGHAM FOOD BANK TO
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PROCURE, WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD AND OTHER ESSENTIALS TO
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LOW AND VERY LOW INCOME FAMILIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $276,000
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(AB2018-359)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE
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ADMINISTRATION OF THE FAMILY LAW MEDIATION PROGRAM, IN THE
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AMOUNT OF $100,000, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
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$150,000 (AB2018-360)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
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INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM
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COUNTY AND WHATCOM TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO UTILIZE EACH
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OTHER'S COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASES OF SUPPLIES,
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GOODS, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT, PER RCW 39.34 INTERLOCAL
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COOPERATION ACT (AB2018-361)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
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CORNWALL CENTER, INC. FOR NINE ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES
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ADJACENT TO THE CIVIC CENTER ANNEX PARKING LOT, IN THE AMOUNT OF
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$4,521.17, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $45,932.42
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(AB2018-362)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND TETRA TECH INC. FOR THE
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LAKE WHATCOM SUBWATERSHED MASTER PLAN FOR EAST GENEVA, IN THE
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AMOUNT OF $82,685 (AB2018-364)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
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INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY, BELLINGHAM
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TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND BELLINGHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE
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PURPOSES OF ADMINISTERING THE COUNTYWIDE EMT -PARAMEDIC
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SCHOOL PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,000 PLUS EXPENSES (AB2018-
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365)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL TO
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FUND HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH CRIMINAL CHARGES WHO
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ARE CHALLENGED WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
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$76,643 (AB2018-366)
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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 PARTIAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT TWO CLINICAL
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CARE MANAGERS FOR INCREASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, IN THE
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AMOUNT OF $96,917 (AB2018-367)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND
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SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE BELLINGHAM WHATCOM
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COUNTY COMMISSION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, IN THE AMOUNT OF
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$120,000 (AB2018-368)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND COMMUNITY ATTRIBUTES
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INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE NEW BUILDABLE
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LANDS PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,500 (AB2018-370)
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
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CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTHWEST REGIONAL
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COUNCIL TO SUPPORT MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF
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$120,000 (AB2018-371)
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2 15. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
3 CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE
4 OF PUBLIC DEFENSE TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF
5 $196,141 (AB2018-372)
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7 16. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
8 AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WAVE BUSINESS
9 SOLUTIONS, LLC (WAVE) FOR A FIVE-YEAR LEASE FOR FIBER OPTIC
10 CONNECTIVITY FROM THE COURTHOUSE TO COUNTY BUILDINGS, FOR A
11 TOTAL AMOUNT OVER FIVE YEARS OF $186,360 (AB2018-373)
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13 17. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
14 CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND COMMUNITIES
15 IN SCHOOLS TO EXPAND THE PROGRAM TO THE BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT,
16 IN THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $34,000, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
17 OF $282,750 (AB2018-375)
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19 Donovan moved to approve the request.
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21 The motion was seconded.
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23 Councilmembers discussed whether the program has been successful and getting
24 statistics on the success of other programs.
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26 Regina Delahunt, Health Department Director, gave a staff report on the statistics of
27 the program's success.
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29 The motion carried by the following vote:
30 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
31 Nays: None (0)
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33 18. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
34 CONTRACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SUN COMMUNITY SERVICES TO
35 OPERATE SUN HOUSE, AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR RESIDENTS WITH
36 MENTAL ILLNESS WHO MAY BE HOMELESS, LEAVING ]AIL, AND/OR MENTAL
37 HEALTH INSTITUTIONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $285,635
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41 OTHER ITEMS
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43 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2018 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, FIFTEENTH
44 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $314,598 (AB2018-347)
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46 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to
47 adopt the ordinance.
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49 The motion carried by the following vote:
50 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
51 Nays: None (0)
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1 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 2.78, SOLID
2 WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AB2018-351)
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4 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and stated this
5 item is withdrawn from the agenda.
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7 3. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.03, BOARDS AND
8 COMMISSIONS (AB2018-350)
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10 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and stated this
11 item is withdrawn from the agenda.
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13 4. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2019 RECOMMENDED CONVENTION CENTER
14 ALLOCATIONS FOR TOURISM -RELATED FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES AS
15 DEFINED THROUGH RCW 67.28.1816 (AB2018-354)
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17 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to
18 approve the resolution.
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20 The motion carried by the following vote:
21 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
22 Nays: None (0)
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24 5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
25 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
26 ZONE DISTRICT AND WHATCOM CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR POLLUTION
27 IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTION PROGRAM NON-DAIRY AGRICULTURAL
28 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OUTREACH AND COST -SHARE, IN THE
29 AMOUNT OF $55,000 (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD
30 CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) (AB2018-355)
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32 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to
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35 The motion carried by the following vote:
36 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
37 Nays: None (0)
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39 6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
40 CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY, THE PORT OF
41 BELLINGHAM, AND THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM FOR THE PURPOSES OF
42 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
43 $3,805,208 (AB2018-356)
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45 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee.
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47 Donovan moved to approve the request.
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51 Councilmembers discussed performance measures, the total increased contract
52 amount, and the time it takes to realize investments in economic development.
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1 Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered questions on the contract amount.
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3 The motion carried by the following vote:
4 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
5 Nays: Byrd (1)
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7 7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
8 LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY
9 AND WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
10 WEST BADGER ROAD/BERTRAND CREEK BRIDGE NO. 50 REPLACEMENT
11 PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,149,851, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED
12 CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $3,368,689 (AB2018-364)
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14 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to
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17 The motion carried by the following vote:
18 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
19 Nays: None (0)
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21 S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
22 CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND STERICYCLE
23 ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT TO OPERATE
24 THE DISPOSAL OF TOXICS FACILITY FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS, IN
25 THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $1,124,760 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
26 OF $3,256,260 (AB2018-374)
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28 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to
29 approve the request.
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31 The motion carried by the following vote:
32 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
33 Nays: None (0)
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35 9. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 2019 WHATCOM COUNTY UNIFIED FEE
36 SCHEDULE (FROM 11/20) (AB2018-332)
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38 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee.
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40 Donovan moved to adopt the ordinance.
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42 The motion was seconded.
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44 Councilmembers discussed the need for more specific information on increased staff
45 costs and other reasons for fee increases.
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47 Buchanan moved to call the question.
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49 The motion to cal► the question carried by the following vote:
50 Ayes: Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Frazey, and Sidhu (5)
51 Nays: Donovan and Brenner (2)
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1 The motion to adopt carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (5)
3 Nays: Byrd and Brenner (2)
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5 10. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION OF NINETY -DAY EXTENSION FOR COUNCIL
6 APPROVAL OF THE GLACIER WATER DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE WATER
7 SYSTEM PLAN (AB2018-307A)
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9 Brenner reported for the Public Works and Health Committee.
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11 13. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GLACIER WATER DISTRICT WATER
12 COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM PLAN (AB2018-307) (FROM 11/7)
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14 Brenner reported for the Public Works and Health Committee and moved to rescind
15 the motion approved November 7, 2018, which delayed Council decision on a resolution
16 approving the Glacier Water District Water Comprehensive System Plan until January 29,
17 2019.
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19 The motion was seconded.
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21 The motion to rescind carried by the following vote:
22 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
23 Nays: None (0)
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25 Brenner moved to approve the resolution approving the Glacier Water District
26 Water Comprehensive System Plan (AB2018-307).
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30 The motion to approve the resolution carried by the following vote:
31 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
32 Nays: None (0)
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34 11. RESOLUTION REGARDING HEALTH PROTECTION FOR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES
35 (AB2018-312A)
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37 Brenner reported for the Public Works and Health Committee and moved to approve
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40 Councilmembers discussed the reason for the resolution; the distinction between
41 undocumented residents and legal residents who don't have identification and can't prove
42 identity; mental health concerns and social services versus communicable disease concerns;
43 convening a workgroup to support members of the community in the long-term who are
44 afraid of deportation; incentives for legal residents to not seek immunizations and other
45 services; political issues versus concerns about the spread of communicable diseases;
46 whether programs will serve people who are in the country illegally; and using taxpayer
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49 Regina Delahunt, Health Department Director, answered questions.
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51 Rachel Lucy, Public Health Advisory Board Chair, gave a report and answered
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: Byrd (1)
Browne submitted a draft letter (on file) of support from the Council to the
Department of Homeland Security to respond to the federal government comment period to
support continuation of providing health benefits to everyone, regardless of legal immigration
status.
Buchanan moved to send the substitute draft letter.
The motion was seconded.
Councilmembers and staff discussed proving eligibility and federal requirements for
approving or denying services.
The motion to send the letter carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: Byrd (1)
12. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 24.11, DRINKING WATER
(FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2018) (AB2018-303)
Browne reported for the Special Committee of the Whole (PM meeting) and moved
to adopt the ordinance.
Councilmembers discussed the process for docketing and amending the
Comprehensive Plan and this ordinance and whether the County will be legally challenged if
it adopts this ordinance.
The following staff answered questions:
• Karen Frakes, Prosecutor's Office
• Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office
Buchanan moved to hold this ordinance.
The motion was seconded.
The motion to carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (5)
Nays: Brenner and Byrd (2)
Buchanan moved to docket on January 15 the Exhibit A of the ordinance for an
expedited Comprehensive Plan review process.
Councilmembers discussed including definitions in the Code of "timely" and
"reasonable."
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON THE WHATCOM COUNTY DRAYTON
HARBOR SHELLFISH PROTECTION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 3
VACANCIES — 4 YEAR TERMS. MEMBERS MUST HAVE A DIRECT INTEREST IN
THE SHELLFISH PROTECTION DISTRICT. DUTIES ARE TO ADVISE THE
COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED ACTIONS AND OPERATIONS
RELATING TO THE RESTORATION OF WATER QUALITY IN THE DRAYTON
HARBOR SHELLFISH PROTECTION DISTRICT. APPLICANT: HEATHER
CHRISTIANSON (AB2018-333)
Brenner moved to appoint Heather Christianson.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
1. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF
TARA SATUSHEK TO THE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(AB2018-378)
Byrd moved to confirm the appointment.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
2. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF
KARA MITCHELL TO THE NORTH SOUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
ORGANIZATION'S ADVISORY BOARD (AB2018-379)
Frazey moved to confirm the appointment.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Donovan moved to accept the Introduction Items.
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The motion was seconded.
Councilmembers discussed the proposed amendments to the Incarceration
Prevention and Reduction Task Force.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.46, TO AMEND THE
WHATCOM COUNTY INCARCERATION PREVENTION AND REDUCTION TASK
FORCE PURPOSE, FUNCTION, MEMBERSHIP, AND ORGANIZATION; TO
REPEAL WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.19, LAW AND JUSTICE COUNCIL; AND
TO DESIGNATE THE TASK FORCE TO SERVE AS THE LAW AND JUSTICE
COUNCIL (AB2018-352)
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 16.20 WHATCOM COUNTY
SHELLFISH PROTECTION DISTRICT (AB2018-353)
3. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS WHATCOM COUNTY CODE TITLE 17
FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION (AB2018-380)
4. ORDINANCE REPEALING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 1.28 IN ITS ENTIRETY
(AB2018-381)
COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
Committee chairs provided committee reports.
Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on January 15, 2019.
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ATTEST
Dana Brown Davis, Council :Clerk
Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
WHATC�I C�UNTY COUNCIL
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Rud Browne, Council Chair
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