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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
AMENDED
January 29, 2019
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: Barbara Brenner, Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd
Donovan, Carol Frazey, and Satpal Sidhu.
Absent: None.
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMITTEE REPORTS OTHER ITEMS AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
Buchanan reported on a young adult offender program and the joint meeting to
select the replacement for the State Senate 40t" District seat on Tuesday, February 5 at the
Skagit County Commissioner meeting room.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. AB2019-032 RESOLUTION TO SELL TAX -TITLE PROPERTY BY PUBLIC
AUCTION
Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved to approve the resolution.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None (0)
2. AB2019-064 ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ON THE
ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS FOR NEW
OR EXPANDED FACILITIES IN THE CHERRY POINT UGA, THE PRIMARY
PURPOSE OF WHICH WOULD BE THE SHIPMENT OF UNREFINED FOSSIL
FUELS NOT TO BE PROCESSED AT CHERRY POINT
Browne opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
Dena Jenson spoke about reducing consumption of fossil fuels. Approve the
moratorium.
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Sandy Robson spoke about approving the moratorium and developing protections for
Cherry Point.
Todd Mitchell, Washington State Building and Construction Trades Counci►, spoke
about proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan for Cherry Point that will prevent
businesses from operating successfully.
Steve Garey spoke about extending the moratorium and the proposed amendments
to the Comprehensive Plan for Cherry Point. Ensure the safest and cleanest production from
the industries at Cherry Point.
Todd Tayler, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 26 Business Manager, spoke about the
proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan for Cherry Point and stated do not
approve the moratorium.
Lane McElvoy spoke against the moratorium and its impact on local jobs.
Max Perry spoke about the resolution for resources and funding to allow Cascadia
Law Group related to legal ways the County may choose to limit the negative impacts on
public safety, transportation, the economy, and environment from crude oil, coal, liquefied
petroleum gases, and natural gas transshipments from the Cherry Point UGA.
Joe Wilson, Peterson Brothers Vice -President, spoke about the number of support
industries that support the businesses at Cherry Point and the lost jobs that will result from
the moratorium.
Jim Ace spoke in support of the moratorium.
Ronald Colson, Sierra Club Mt. Baker, spoke in support of the moratorium. The
Sierra Club supports existing production at Cherry Point, but there's no need to increase
capacity.
Shiloh Britt spoke in support of the moratorium to keep Whatcom County safe and
healthy.
Warren Sheay spoke about prioritizing safety over profits and jobs.
Erin Strang, Phillips 66 Environmental Specialist, spoke against the moratorium, as
it's unfair to Whatcom County businesses and about proposed amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan.
Jean Carmean spoke in support of the moratorium for environmental protection.
Tom Beck spoke against the moratorium because it will hurt jobs.
A►ex Ramel spoke in support of the moratorium and about the resolution for
resources and funding to allow Cascadia Law Group related to legal ways the County may
choose to limit the negative impacts on public safety, transportation, the economy, and
environment from crude oil, coal, liquefied petroleum gases, and natural gas transshipments
from the Cherry Point UGA. He supports existing production at Cherry Point, but not
expansion.
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Omar Favela stated he is against the moratorium and proposed changes to the
Comprehensive Plan because of the resulting loss of jobs and tax benefits to the community
from the industry.
Jane Bright stated she supports the moratorium and is opposed to expanding the
industry.
Jack McBride stated he supports the moratorium and the resolution for resources and
funding to allow Cascadia Law Group related to legal ways the County may choose to limit
the negative impacts on public safety, transportation, the economy, and environment from
crude oil, coal, liquefied petroleum gases, and natural gas transshipments from the Cherry
Point UGA.
Jayne Freudenberger spoke in support of the moratorium due to environmental
protection.
David Kershner stated he supports the moratorium for environmental and public
health protection.
Dirk Vermeeren stated he supports the moratorium and the proposed amendments
to the Comprehensive Plan.
Cheyenne Henrichsen stated she supports the moratorium and renewable resources.
Abe Jacobson stated he supports the moratorium and the proposed amendments to
the Comprehensive Plan to allow additional time and information to prepare for the future.
Gabby Brown stated she supports the moratorium.
Paula Rotondi stated she supports the moratorium because it benefits everyone who
lives in Whatcom County and will mitigate climate change problems.
Jeff Ten Pas, BAI Environmental Services, stated he is opposed the moratorium and
the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to protect local industries and jobs.
Sandy Lawrence stated he supports the moratorium to protect against problems from
climate change.
Barry Wenger stated he supports the moratorium. Keep the process transparent.
Virginia Malmquist stated she supports the moratorium to protect the environment.
Debbie Cantrell stated she supports the moratorium due to climate change problems
and increased health problems.
Mike Sennett stated he supports the proposed moratorium to mitigate negative
impacts to the environment and to health.
Pete Romero stated he is opposed to the moratorium, and the current regulations
are enough.
Joe Murphy stated he is opposed to the moratorium due to the impact to investors
who may want to upgrade.
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Antonio Machado stated he is opposed to the moratorium and the proposed changes
to the Comprehensive Plan because additional restrictions are unnecessary and because
they must protect jobs.
Katie Dexter stated she supports the moratorium to protect against problem from
climate change.
Andronetta Douglass stated she supports the moratorium and the proposed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan due to climate change problems.
Natalie McClendon stated she supports the moratorium and the proposed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in favor of renewable energy.
Robin Dexter stated he supports the moratorium, the proposed amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan, and the resolution for resources and funding to allow Cascadia Law
Group related to legal ways the County may choose to limit the negative impacts on public
safety, transportation, the economy, and environment from crude oil, coal, liquefied
petroleum gases, and natural gas transshipments from the Cherry Point UGA.
Jim Verburg spoke against the moratorium and the Comprehensive Plan
amendments, because the current regulations are enough.
Pam Brady, BP Cherry Point Refinery, stated the company is opposed to the
moratorium and the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The restrictions are
unwarranted, and infrastructure maintenance permits will not be issued.
Holli Johnson, Western States Petroleum Association, stated they are opposed to the
moratorium, which will impact existing businesses.
Sean Kaylor stated he is opposed to the moratorium and the proposed amendments
to the Comprehensive Plan to protect the industry and jobs.
Pat Simons stated he is opposed to the moratorium and the proposed amendments
to the Comprehensive Plan to protect the industry and jobs.
Rob Hutchison stated he is opposed to the moratorium and the proposed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to protect the industry and jobs.
Michael Kirshenbaum stated he supports the moratorium to protect health and the
environment. The Council should take their time to get the final regulations right.
Chad Butenschoen stated he is opposed to the moratorium to protect the industry
and the environment, which will be endangered if the facility isn't allowed to evolve.
Terry Montonye submitted and read from a handout and stated he supports a
process to restore local fisheries.
Michelle Gitts stated she is opposed to the moratorium because they must protect
jobs and because additional regulations are unnecessary.
Brooks Tarter stated she is opposed to the moratorium because they must protect
jobs and because additional regulations are unnecessary.
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Mike Llewellyn stated he is opposed to the moratorium and changes to the
Comprehensive plan because they must protect jobs. The Council must be transparent.
Trevor Smith stated he is opposed to the moratorium and changes to the
Comprehensive plan because they must protect jobs. There must be transparency and
everyone must be heard.
Michael Petrish stated he is opposed to the moratorium and changes to the
Comprehensive plan because they must protect jobs.
Michael Galleyos stated he is opposed to the moratorium and changes to the
Comprehensive plan because they must protect jobs. There must be transparency.
Hanna Holt stated she is opposed to the moratorium because they must protect jobs.
Miguel Perry, Pacific Northwest Region of Carpenters, stated he is opposed to the
moratorium and changes to the Comprehensive plan because the regulations are
unnecessary and everyone uses petroleum products.
Andrew Gamble stated he is opposed to the moratorium and changes to the
Comprehensive plan because they must protect jobs.
Bob Gay, Electrical Workers Union Local 191, stated he is opposed to the moratorium
and changes to the Comprehensive plan because they must protect jobs.
Kathy Sabel spoke about the discussion of the ordinance by the Climate Impact
Advisory Committee.
Eddy Ury, Resources for Sustainable Communities, stated he supports the
moratorium to protect the environment and public safety and health.
John Mutchler, Ferndale Mayor, stated he is opposed to the moratorium because they
must protect businesses and jobs.
Rhea Bordian stated she is opposed to the moratorium and changes to the
Comprehensive plan because they must protect jobs. The Council must educate itself about
the local businesses and industry.
Kathleen Capson spoke about large pipeline expansions in North America and stated
she supports the moratorium to prevent further expansion.
Hannah Murphy stated she is opposed to the moratorium because there are no
problems with the environment.
Lynn Murphy, Puget Sound Energy, spoke about the power facilities owned by Puget
Sound Energy in the county. She is opposed to proposed Comprehensive Plan changes and
any changes that would prohibit them from providing service to their customers.
rights.
Jacob Peterson stated he supports the moratorium to protect Native American treaty
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I Garret Drake stated he is opposed to the moratorium and changes to the
2 Comprehensive plan because they must protect jobs.
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4 Miguel Edmondson stated he is opposed to the moratorium and changes to the
5 Comprehensive plan because they must protect jobs.
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7 Natalie Chavez stated she supports the moratorium and changes to the
8 Comprehensive plan to protect against environmental impacts and protects public health
9 and safety.
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11 Joseph Cancello stated he is opposed to the moratorium and changes to the
12 Comprehensive plan because they must protect jobs.
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14 Carol Perry stated she is opposed to the moratorium and changes to the
15 Comprehensive plan because they must protect jobs.
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17 Hearing no one else, Browne closed the public hearing.
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19 Donovan moved to adopt the-r-eselutien ordinance.
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21 The motion was seconded.
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23 The motion carried by the following vote:
24 Ayes: Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (5)
25 Nays: Brenner and Byrd (2)
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27 (Clerk's Note: The Council took a break at 10:12 p.m. for 15 minutes.
28 Councilmember Buchanan left the meeting.)
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31 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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33 Browne reported for the Special Committee of the Whole on the resolution requesting
34 the County Executive provide staff resources and funding to allow Cascadia Law Group to
35 complete contract No. 201708008 related to legal ways the County may choose to limit the
36 negative impacts on public safety, transportation, the economy, and environment from
37 crude oil, coal, liquefied petroleum gases, and natural gas transshipments from the Cherry
38 Point UGA.
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40 Donovan moved to approve the resolution.
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42 The motion was seconded.
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44 Councilmembers discussed whether the Cascadia Law Firm is unbiased, allowing
45 some general maintenance and facilities projects to not be restricted or delayed, and
46 expediting the process to avoid having to do another interim.
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48 Donovan moved to amend the resolution, "Be it further resolved that the County
49 Council requests that Planning and Development Services (PDS) be instruetedd to work with
50 Cascadia Law Group...."
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52 The motion to amend was seconded.
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The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Byrd, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
Donovan moved to amend the resolution, "Be it further resolved that the County
Council requests the Planning and Development Services (PDS) department be
ensure...."
The motion to amend was seconded.
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Byrd, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
Brenner moved to amend page one, line 25, "Whereas, the Council recognizes that
the existing refineries have made recent investments in facilities such as renewable fuel
production and blending which it hepes believes will continue; and...."
The motion was seconded.
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Byrd, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
Councilmembers discussed rainfall amounts.
Brenner moved to amend page three, item g, to remove references to reduced
rainfall and snowpack.
The motion was seconded.
Sidhu suggested a friendly amendment, "g. At a minimum require local
mitigation of (such as carbon offset programs that are deployed within Whatcom County's
borders) Facility Emissions, above the Baseline
Brenner accepted the friendly amendment.
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Byrd, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
Councilmembers discussed the timeline.
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Brenner moved to amend the scope of work in Exhibit A, "The Contractor shall ... and
environment from crude oil, coal, liquefied petroleum gases, and natural gas exports from
the Cherry Point UGA above levels in existence as of March 1, 2017...."
exists.
The motion was seconded.
Councilmembers discussed whether they can amend a scope of work that already
Karen Frakes, Prosecutor's Office, answered questions.
Byrd suggested a friendly amendment to remove the reference to Exhibit A,
"Whereas, in the 2017 budget the County allocated $150,000 for legal assistance and
contracted to spend $75,000 with Cascadia Law Group
and...
Brenner accepted the friendly amendment.
The motion to amend failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Donovan, and Frazey (3)
Nays: Sidhu, Brenner and Byrd (3)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
Councilmembers discussed whether the intent is for this resolution to supplant the
two versions of the Comprehensive Plan Update amendments dated October 9 and January
15.
Brenner moved to amend to add language, "Now thereforebe it finally resolved'
that the draft ordinance proposed on January 15 is withdrawn from being sent to the
Planning Commission.'"
Councilmembers discussed whether the October and January documents were draft
ordinances.
Brenner withdrew the motion.
Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, stated the resolution refers to the preliminary
draft containing proposed changes to the County Comprehensive Plan and County Code.
Brenner moved to amend to remove all references to the January 15 preliminary
draft containing proposed changes to the County Comprehensive Plan and County Code.
Councilmembers continued to discuss the references to the January 15 preliminary
draft containing proposed changes to the County Comprehensive Plan and County Code.
Brenner withdrew her motion to amend.
Councilmembers discussed whether this resolution will move forward with the
October and January versions of the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan amendments
and the process for discussing and reviewing the preliminary draft changes to the
Comprehensive Plan.
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The motion to approve as amended carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (4)
Nays: Brenner and Byrd (2)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
OPEN SESSION
The following people spoke:
• Bobb Burr spoke about catastrophic environmental problems and declaring a
climate emergency.
• Mark Washke spoke about climate change and environmental impacts.
• Kathy Sabel spoke about Discussion/Approval of Water Resources Inventory
Area 1 Watershed Management Plan Update
• Bob Gay spoke about the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee
membership including a labor representative
• Eddy Ury, ReSources for Sustainable Communities, spoke about the resolution
requesting the County Executive provide staff resources and funding to allow
Cascadia Law Group to complete contract No. 201708008 related to legal
ways the County may choose to limit the negative impacts on public safety,
transportation, the economy, and environment from crude oil, coal, liquefied
petroleum gases, and natural gas transshipments from the Cherry Point UGA.
CONSENT AGENDA
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
to approve Consent Agenda items one through four.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Bu-c- , Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (76)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
1. AB2019-024 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND MARVIN
WAYNE, M.D., P.S. IN THE AMOUNT OF $160,000
2. AB2019-025 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
WHATCOM HUMANE SOCIETY TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO
APRIL 30, 2019
3. AB2019-081 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY
AND OFFICE OF CRIME VICTIMS ADVOCACY TO INCREASE ADVOCACY FOR
CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT IN DEPENDENCY COURT APPOINTED
SPECIAL ADVOCATES PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,173.00
4. AB2019-068 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ANNUAL PETITION FOR REFUNDS
PAID LIST CONSISTENT WITH RCW 84.69.020
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1 OTHER ITEMS
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3 Sidhu reported for the Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee on the
4 following items.
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6 1. AB2019-033 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019-2020 WHATCOM COUNTY
7 BUDGET, REQUEST NO. 1, IN THE AMOUNT OF $778,500
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9 Sidhu moved to adopt the ordinance.
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11 The motion te-appreve-carried by the following vote:
12 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (5)
13 Nays: Byrd (1)
14 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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16 2. AB2019-036 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.108,
17 BELLINGHAM-WHATCOM COUNTY COMMISSION AGAINST DOMESTIC
18 VIOLENCE, EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF THE COMMISSION AND REFERRING
19 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM
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21 Sidhu moved to adopt the ordinance.
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23 The motion carried by the following vote:
24 Ayes: Byrd, Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
25 Nays: None (0)
26 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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28 3. AB2019-040 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER
29 2.128, BUSINESS AND COMMERCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO ADD ONE
30 ADDITIONAL MEMBER
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32 Sidhu moved to adopt the ordinance.
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34 Councilmembers discussed including a seat for the construction industry, whether
35 the real estate position can represent the construction industry, and managing the size of
36 the committee.
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38 Brenner moved to hold in Council.
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40 The motion to hold was seconded.
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42 The motion to hold failed by the following vote:
43 Ayes: Byrd and Brenner (2)
44 Nays: Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (4)
45 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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47 The motion to apfave--adopt failed by the following vote:
48 Ayes: Browne, Frazey, and Sidhu (3)
49 Nays: Byrd and Brenner (2)
50 Absent: Buchanan (1)
51 Abstains: Donovan (1)
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4. AB2019-082 REQUEST FOR COUNTY COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE CRIMINAL
JUSTICE TREATMENT ACCOUNT PLAN
Sidhu moved to adept the eFdinanee approve the request.
Perry Mowery, Health Department, answered questions on the deadline and whether
this is an annual renewal.
The motion to -a pfeve-carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Byrd, Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
S. AB2019-087 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN EDI INTERLOCAL LOAN AND GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
WHATCOM COUNTY AND PORT OF BELLINGHAM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$250,000
Sidhu stated this item is held in committee.
6. AB2019-089 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY TO CONTINUE THE JOINTLY SHARED
COSTS FOR FACULTY POSITIONS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR WSU
EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,951 FOR A TOTAL AMENDED
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,999,276.90
Sidhu moved to approve the request.
The motion te-appfeve carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Byrd, Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
7. AB2019-037 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY
AND THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM REGARDING THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM-
WHATCOM COUNTY COMMISSION ON DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Sidhu moved to approve the request.
The motion te-a- -evte-carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Byrd, Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
S. 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)
Sidhu moved to-adept-the-e-r-d-i„a ;ee approve the resolution.
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I The motion te--ap f-e�te-carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (5)
3 Nays: Byrd (1)
4 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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6 9. AB2019-049 RESOLUTION CANCELLING UNCOLLECTIBLE PERSONAL
7 PROPERTY TAXES
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9 Sidhu moved to approve the resolution.
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11 The motion to -approve -carried by the following vote:
12 Ayes: Byrd, Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
13 Nays: None (0)
14 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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16 10. AB2019-108 RESOLUTION ALLOWING APPOINTMENT OF ONE
17 COUNCILMEMBER TO SERVE AS AN OPTIONAL ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE
18 WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
19 (AB2019-108)
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21 Browne gave a staff report.
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23 Browne moved to approve the resolution.
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25 The motion was seconded.
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27 The motion te--a�e-carried by the following vote:
28 Ayes: Byrd, Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
29 Nays: None(0)
30 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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33 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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35 1. AB2019-052 APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE FLOOD CONTROL
36 ZONE DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - APPLICANTS: GEOGRAPHIC AREA -
37 DALE BLOK, ALBERT DEBOER, SCOTT HULSE, KENT ROORDA. SPECIAL
38 DISTRICTS - RON BRONSEMA, JEFF DEJONG. IMPACTED CITIES - KYLE
39 CHRISTENSEN, JOHN PERRY. COUNCIL ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY
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49 Ayes: Byrd, Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
50 Nays: None(0)
51 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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Brenner moved to appoint to the partial term the applicant to the geographical
area positions who submitted their application latest.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Byrd, Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
2. AB2019-092 APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON PORTAGE BAY SHELLFISH
PROTECTION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. APPLICANT: ALAN
CHAPMAN
Donovan moved to appoint Alan Chapman.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Byrd, Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
3. AB2019-093 APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON THE
SUMAS/EVERSON/ NOOKSACK FLOOD CONTROL SUB -ZONE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE. APPLICANT: JERRY JUERGENS
Donovan moved to appoint Jerry Juergens.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Byrd, Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. AB2019-086 COUNTY EXECUTIVE JACK LOUWS REQUESTS CONFIRMATION
OF HIS NEW APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO EXECUTIVE
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES; APPOINTMENTS TO TAKE EFFECT ON FEBRUARY
1, 2019
Donovan moved to confirm the appointment.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Byrd, Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
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9 Ayes: Byrd, Brenner, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
10 Nays: None (0)
11 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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13 1. AB2019-073 ORDINANCE REGARDING TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF STOP
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16 2. AB2019-074 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY SPEED LIMIT
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23 COTTONWOOD DRIVE AT MORGAN DRIVE TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
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25 5. AB2019-018 ORDINANCE ADOPTING VARIOUS MINOR AMENDMENTS TO
26 WHATCOM COUNTY CODE TITLES 20 (ZONING), 21 (LAND DIVISION
27 REGULATIONS), AND 22 (LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES),
28 MAKING CORRECTIONS, UPDATES, AND CLARIFICATIONS
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45 Ayes: Byrd, Brenner, Browne, Frazey, and Sidhu (5)
46 Nays: Donovan (1)
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The motion to reconsider carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (4)
Nays: Brenner and Byrd (2)
Absent: Buchanan (1)
(Clerk's Note: The Council did not vote on the reconsidered motion to amend.)
8 Councilmember Donovan's main motion carried by the following vote:
9 Ayes: Byrd, Browne, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (5)
10 Nays: Brenner (1)
11 Absent: Buchanan (1)
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20 The meeting adjourned at 12:10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
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