HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil January 15 20191 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
2 Regular County Council Meeting
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7 CALL TO ORDER
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9 Council Chair Rud Browne called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Council
10 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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26 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
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28 1. AB2019-054 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL STANDING MEETING DATES FOR 2019
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30 Donovan moved to approve the meeting dates.
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32 The motion was seconded.
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34 The motion carried by the following vote:
35 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
36 Nays: None (0)
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39 MINUTES CONSENT
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41 Donovan moved to approve the Minutes Consent items, including the substitute
42 page for item three.
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44 The motion was seconded.
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46 The motion carried by the following vote:
47 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
48 Nays: None (0)
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50 1. MIN2019-001 SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (AM) FOR DECEMBER 4,
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53 2. MIN2019-002 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR DECEMBER 4, 2018
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2 3. MIN2019-003 SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (PM) FOR DECEMBER 4,
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5 4. MIN2019-004 COUNTY COUNCIL FOR DECEMBER 4, 2018
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8 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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10 1. AB2019-039 ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WHATCOM COUNTY
11 CODE TITLE 17, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
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13 Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing none, closed the public hearing.
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15 Buchanan moved to adopt the ordinance.
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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, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
21 Nays: None (0)
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23 2. AB2019-042 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 16.20,
24 WHATCOM COUNTY SHELLFISH PROTECTION DISTRICTS
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26 Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing none, closed the public hearing.
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28 Brenner moved to adopt the ordinance.
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30 The motion was seconded.
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32 The motion carried by the following vote:
33 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
34 Nays: None (0)
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37 OPEN SESSION
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39 The following people spoke opposed to AB2019-064, the proposed ordinance
40 imposing an interim moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications and
41 permits for new or expanded facilities in the Cherry Point UGA and on AB2019-045,
42 preliminary draft Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code amendments - Cherry Point:
43 • Kent Murray
44 . Todd Tayler, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 26 of Western Washington
45 Business Manager and Northwest Washington Building Trade Executive
46 Secretary
47 • Trevor Smith
48 0 Rod Roth, Local 292 Business Agent
49 0 Hannah Holt
50 . Darryl Stuttlefeld
51 • Judy Wilson
52 • Stacy Martin, Laborer's Local 292 Business Manager, submitted handouts (on
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• Chris (Inaudible), Ironworkers Local 86
• Bob Gay, International Brotherhood
Representative
• Adam Bonham
• Miguel Edmondson
• (Inaudible) Russ
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• Paul Salis
• Phillip Morgan
• Adam Lambe
• Andrew Avila
Business Agent
of Local Electrical Workers 191
The following people spoke in favor of AB2019-064, the proposed ordinance
imposing an interim moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications and
permits for new or expanded facilities in the Cherry Point UGA and on AB2019-045,
preliminary draft Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code amendments - Cherry Point:
• Alex Ramel
• Eddy Ury, ReSources for Sustainable Communities Program Manager
The following people spoke on other issues:
• Dana Briggs spoke about climate change science and concerns.
• Joy Gilfilen, Restorative Community Coalition, submitted handouts (on file)
and spoke on AB2019-057, Appointment to fill vacancies on the Incarceration
Prevention and Reduction Task; AB2019-041, the ordinance amending
Whatcom County Code 2.46, Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task
Force, and repealing Whatcom County Code 2.19, Law and Justice Council,
and; and AB2019-043 Ordinance repealing and replacing Whatcom County
Code 1.28, Standards for Correctional Facilities
• Patrick Alesse spoke about the environment and economy working together
COMMITTEE REPORTS OTHER ITEMS AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
Sidhu spoke about a meeting on January 8, 2019 and praised Natural Resources
Division Manager Gary Stoyka, leader of the staff team.
CONSENT AGENDA
(From Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
Sidhu moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through nine.
1. AB2019-001 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES TO INCREASE FUNDING BY $85,527 FOR THE
OPERATION OF CITY GATE, A PERMANENT, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
OF $456,939
Sidhu moved to approve the request.
The motion was seconded.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
2. AB2019-004 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
MICHAEL BOBBINK FOR HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES
Sidhu moved to approve the request.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
3. AB2019-007 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING TO STAFF AND OPERATE THE BELLINGHAM
SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,748
Sidhu moved to approve the request.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
Sidhu moved to approve Consent Agenda items four through nine.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
4. AB2019-010 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND OPPORTUNITY
COUNCIL TO FUND OPERATING COSTS AND LEASING SPECIALIST SERVICES
TO SUPPORT THE FEDERAL SPONSOR BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,490
5. AB2019-014 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY
AND THE CITY OF BLAINE TO STAFF AND OPERATE THE BLAINE SENIOR
ACTIVITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,748
6. AB2019-015 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY
AND THE CITY OF LYNDEN TO STAFF AND OPERATE THE LYNDEN SENIOR
ACTIVITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,748
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7. AB2019-016 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE JET
OLDSTERS OF FERNDALE TO STAFF AND OPERATE THE FERNDALE SENIOR
ACTIVITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,748
S. AB2019-017 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DANIEL A.
SWEDLOW, SUMMIT LAW GROUP, TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR
MATTERS RELATED TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$300/HOUR TO A MAXIMUM OF $35,000 ANNUALLY THROUGH DECEMBER
31, 2020.
9. AB2019-019 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE JET
OLDSTERS ASSOCIATION OF FERNDALE TO PROVIDE CUSTODIAL SERVICES
AND SUPERVISION FOR PUBLIC RENTALS AT THE FERNDALE SENIOR
CENTER IN EXCHANGE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF 75% OF FERNDALE
SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER RENTAL FEES.
OTHER ITEMS
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
1. AB2019-008 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY
AND WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO OUTLINE A JOINT
PLAN OF RESPONSIBILITY WHICH DELINEATES THE RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
Sidhu moved to approve the request.
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. AB2019-009 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY
AND WASHINGTON STATE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT
MEDICAID RELATED OUTREACH AND LINKAGE ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY
THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENTS WHO LIVE
WITHIN WHATCOM COUNTY
Sidhu moved to approve the request.
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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2 3. AB2019-011 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
3 ENTER INTO A RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM
4 COUNTY AND NORTH SOUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE
5 SERVICES ORGANIZATION AND FOUR OTHER COUNTIES WITHIN OUR
6 REGION TO OPERATE AS A REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
7 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ORGANIZATION UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS
8 ESTABLISHED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
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10 Sidhu moved to approve the request.
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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, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
16 Nays: None (0)
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18 4. AB2019-030 RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING TO SELL TAX -TITLE
19 PROPERTY BY PUBLIC AUCTION
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21 Sidhu moved to approve the resolution.
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23 The motion was seconded.
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25 The motion carried by the following vote:
26 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
27 Nays: None (0)
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29 S. AB2019-046 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE (WCC)
30 CHAPTER 2.78, SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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32 Sidhu moved to adopt the substitute ordinance.
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34 The motion was seconded.
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36 Councilmembers discussed the membership.
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38 Buchanan moved to amend section .030 to reduce the number of public interest
39 group representatives from two to one, for a total of 11 members with the addition of the
40 agricultural representative.
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42 The motion was seconded.
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44 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
45 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
46 Nays: None (0)
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48 The motion to adopt as amended carried by the following vote:
49 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
50 Nays: None (0)
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52 6. AB2019-067 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.03,
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2 Sidhu moved to adopt the ordinance.
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6 The motion carried by the following vote:
7 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
8 Nays: None (0)
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10 (From Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee)
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12 7. AB2019-041 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.46,
13 INCARCERATION PREVENTION AND REDUCTION TASK FORCE, AND
14 REPEALING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.19, LAW AND JUSTICE COUNCIL
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16 Buchanan moved to adopt the ordinance.
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18 Buchanan moved to amend to add positions for Bellingham Municipal Court
19 Administrator and a municipal court representative from the small cities.
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23 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
24 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
25 Nays: None (0)
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27 The motion to adopt as amended carried by the following vote:
28 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
29 Nays: None (0)
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31 8. AB2019-043 ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING WHATCOM COUNTY
32 CODE 1.28, STANDARDS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
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36 (From Council Planning and Development Committee)
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38 9. AB2019-002 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2018 DOCKET OF PROPOSED
39 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION AMENDMENTS BY
40 ADDING PROPOSED CHANGES RELATING TO DRINKING WATER
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42 Byrd moved to approve the resolution.
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44 The motion carried by the following vote:
45 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
46 Nays: None (0)
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50 10. AB2019-003 REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
51 INVESTMENT (EDI) BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION FOR FUNDING OF THE
52 PORT OF BELLINGHAM'S FUND REQUEST FOR A LOAN OF $166,666.67 AND
53 GRANT OF $83,333.33 FOR THE WALSH MARINE BUILDING PROJECT
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6 The motion carried by the following vote:
7 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
8 Nays: None (0)
9 Abstains: Donovan (1)
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12 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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14 1. AB2019-047 APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON THE NORTH LYNDEN
15 WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PARTIAL
16 TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 2019. APPLICANT: KEVIN ENGELSMA
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18 Brenner moved to appoint Kevin Engelsma.
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23 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
24 Nays: None (0)
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26 2. AB2019-050 APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE BIRCH BAY
27 WATERSHED AQUATIC RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE -
28 2 VACANCIES, 4 YEAR TERMS - APPLICANTS: PATRICK ALESSE, JONATHAN
29 HALL, SANDRA LAHN, STEVEN ROY; APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE
30 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD
31 CONTROL ZONE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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33 Brenner nominated Patrick Alesse and Sandra Lahn.
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35 Sidhu nominated Jonathan Hall and Steven Roy.
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51 The Council appointed Patrick Alesse and Sandra Lahn.
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3. AB2019-052 APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE FLOOD CONTROL
ZONE DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - APPLICANTS: DALE BLOK, RON
BRONSEMA, KYLE CHRISTENSEN, SCOTT HULSE - WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
4. AB2019-053 APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCIES ON
SUMAS/EVERSON/ NOOKSACK FLOOD CONTROL SUB -ZONE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE - APPLICANT: KYLE CHRISTENSEN- WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL ACTING AS WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
Sidhu moved to appoint Kyle Christensen by acclamation.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
S. AB2019-055 APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE WHATCOM
COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION - APPLICANTS: WES VANDEMARK,
DAVID SIMPSON, SONIA MERK, TAMMY VALENTI
Donovan moved to appoint by acclamation:
• Wes VanDeMark to District 1
• David Simpson to District 3
• Tammy Valenti to District 5
• Sonja Merk to District 4, partial term
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
6. AB2019-056 APPOINTMENTS TO THE HORTICULTURE PEST AND DISEASE
BOARD - APPLICANTS: MELISSA BEDLINGTON-KLEINDEL, ALLEN BROWN
Brown.
Brenner moved to appoint by acclamation Melissa Bedlington-Kleindel and Allen
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
7. AB2019-057 APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE INCARCERATION
PREVENTION AND REDUCTION TASK FORCE - 2 VACANCIES REPRESENTING
CONCERNED CITIZENS - PARTIAL TERMS ENDING 1/3112020, AND ONE
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1 ENDING 1/31/2022: APPLICANTS: ARLENE FELD, HEATHER FLAHERTY, ERIN
2 FORTENBERRY, EVAN FREEDMAN, DAVID GOLDMAN, JEFF HINDMAN,
3 HOLLIE HUTHMAN, BARRY MACHALE
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23 Browne stated that Heather Flaherty received the most votes, and would be
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28 S. AB2019-058 APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE LUMMI ISLAND
29 FERRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - APPLICANTS: CHARLES BAILEY, RHAYME
30 BLAKE, JUDY OLSEN
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35 • Rhayma Blake
36 • Judy Olsen
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40 The motion carried by the following vote:
41 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
42 Nays: None (0)
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44 9. AB2019-060 APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE NOXIOUS WEED
45 CONTROL BOARD - APPLICANTS: PATRICIA LENSSEN AND L. ALAN YODER
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48 Alan Yoder to District 2.
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1 The motion carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
3 Nays: None (0)
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5 10. AB2019-061 APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCY ON WHATCOM COUNTY
6 PLANNING COMMISSION - APPLICANTS: WILLIAM DOMINIC MOCERI,
7 TAMES MARKARIAN
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25 The Council appointed William Dominic Moceri.
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27 11. AB2019-063 APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE WHATCOM COUNTY
28 SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - APPLICANT - LISA FRIEND
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30 Sidhu moved to appoint by acclamation Lisa Friend to the citizen position.
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35 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
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38 12. AB2019-065 APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE SURFACE MINING,
39 ADVISORY COMMITTEE - APPLICANTS: BRENT COWDEN, RYAN DEVRIES,
40 DUSTIN GLEAVES
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43 0 Ryan Devries and Brent Cowden to represent the surfacing mining industry
44 . Dustin Gleaves as an ecologist
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49 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
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AB2019-021 ORDINANCE GRANTING DEER CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION A
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FRANCHISE AND THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND AUTHORITY THEREUNDER TO
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LOCATE, SET, ERECT, LAY, CONSTRUCT, EXTEND, SUPPORT, ATTACH,
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CONNECT, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, REPLACE, ENLARGE, OPERATE AND USE
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FACILITIES IN, UPON, OVER, UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS AND THROUGH THE
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FRANCHISE AREA TO ALLOW FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICES
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Schroeder gave a staff report and answered questions about the franchise
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Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
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AB2019-018 ORDINANCE ADOPTING VARIOUS MINOR AMENDMENTS TO
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WHATCOM COUNTY CODE TITLES 20 (ZONING), 21 (LAND DIVISION
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REGULATIONS), AND 22 (LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES),
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MAKING CORRECTIONS, UPDATES, AND CLARIFICATIONS
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AB2019-033 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019-2020 WHATCOM COUNTY
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BUDGET, REQUEST NO. 1, IN THE AMOUNT OF $778,500
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AB2019-036 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.108,
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BELLINGHAM-WHATCOM COUNTY COMMISSION AGAINST DOMESTIC
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VIOLENCE, EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF THE COMMISSION AND REFERRING
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AB2019-040 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER
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2.128, BUSINESS AND COMMERCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO ADD ONE
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AB2019-064 ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ON THE
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ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS FOR NEW
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OR EXPANDED FACILITIES IN THE CHERRY POINT UGA, THE PRIMARY
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PURPOSE OF WHICH WOULD BE THE SHIPMENT OF UNREFINED FOSSIL
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FUELS NOT TO BE PROCESSED AT CHERRY POINT
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7. AB2019-034 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2019 FLOOD CONTROL ZONE
DISTRICT AND SUBZONES BUDGET, REQUEST NO. 1, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$35,000 (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS)
8. AB2019-032 RESOLUTION TO SELL TAX -TITLE PROPERTY BY PUBLIC
AUCTION
COMMITTEE REPORTS OTHER ITEMS AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
Committee chairs reported on committee discussions.
Buchanan reported on the State Senate 40th District vacancy and appointment
process. The Council needs to appoint a contact person for the process.
Brenner moved to appoint Barry Buchanan as the contact person for the
appointment process.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Abstains: Browne (1)
Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
"h Cduta'Cp�uncil approved these minutes on February 12, 2019.
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Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
Regular County Council Meeting, 1/15/2019, Page 13