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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Natural Resources Committee
May 21, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Todd Donovan called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in the
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Todd Donovan, Barry Buchanan, and Satpal Sidhu
Absent: None
Also Present: Barbara Brenner, Rud Browne, Carol Frazey, and Tyler Byrd
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
1. AB2019-256 PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF DROUGHT
CONTINGENCY PLANNING
Steve Jilk, Public Utility District General Manager, submitted and read from a
presentation and other handouts (on file) and answered questions.
Gary Stoyka, Public Works Department, answered questions.
Councilmembers, staff, and Mr. Jilk discussed available State resources for drought
planning, local representation on a State committee, whether the Planning Unit was
involved in the process, and proposed efforts to increase the supply of water during
droughts.
Atul Deshmane, Public Utility District Commissioner, spoke about the support for the
PUD's efforts in water planning.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
1. AB2019-296 RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PDR OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
RANKING AND AUTHORIZING WHATCOM COUNTY PURCHASE OF
DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ADMINISTRATOR AND WHATCOM COUNTY
EXECUTIVE TO PROCEED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF A FORESTRY
CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON THE SEED ORCHARD APPLICATION
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2. AB2019-297 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WHATCOM COUNTY EXECUTIVE
JACK LOUWS TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ON BEHALF OF
WHATCOM COUNTY FOR WASHINGTON STATE RECREATION AND
CONSERVATION OFFICE WASHINGTON WILDLIFE AND RECREATION
FARMLAND AND FORESTLAND PRESERVATION PROJECT GRANTS
Natural Resources Committee, 5/21/2019, Page 1
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Sean D'Agnolo, Purchase of Development Rights Oversight Committee, introduced
the presentation.
Chris Elder, Planning and Development Services Department, submitted and read
from a presentation (on file) and answered questions about alternatives to the Whatcom
Land Trust, the requirements of different funding sources, converting the Bishop
landowner's surface water right to a groundwater right, identifying the amount of water
available for development on certain properties, and appropriate locations for easements.
Buchanan moved to recommend approval of the resolution (AB2019-296) to the
full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Donovan, Buchanan, and Sidhu (3)
Nays: None (0)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval of the resolution (AB2019-297) to the
full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Donovan, Buchanan, and Sidhu (3)
Nays: None (0)
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 10:53 a.m.
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATC6M COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Todd Donovan, Committee Chair
Natural Resources Committee, 5/21/2019, Page 2