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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Special Committee of the Whole
June 4, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Council Vice -Chair Todd Donovan called the meeting to order at 3:15 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.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
1. AB2019-285 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE TITLE 3,
REQUIRING THAT PUBLIC FUNDS USED FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DO
DOUBLE DUTY BY ALSO PROVIDING APPRENTICES WITH JOB TRAINING
HOURS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO BECOME THE NEXT
GENERATION OF SKILLED TRADES PERSONS
Browne submitted a handout (on file).
Councilmembers discussed implementation in phases, State apprenticeship
requirements under former Governor Gary Locke, whether it's necessary to specify training
for the purposes of earning a certification for journeyman level, whether the ordinance will
increase the County's costs, incentivizing schools to do training so young people will be
interested in the industry, the importance of education, existing apprenticeship programs,
and the difficulty of getting new apprenticeship programs approved.
Brenner moved to amend packet page 250, line 24, "Whereas, the Aspen
Institute... contracts to provide apprentices with necessary required on-the-job training
The motion was seconded.
Councilmembers continued to discuss whether or not the requirement would benefit
the community and the possibility of moving forward by forming a committee.
Brenner withdrew her motion.
The following people spoke and answered questions:
• Lance Calloway, Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Washington
• Trevor Smith, Laborer's Local 292
• Loren VanderYacht
• Adam Lamb
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1 Browne moved to hold in Committee of the Whole until the next meeting in two
2 weeks and invite testimony.
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4 The motion was seconded.
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6 The motion carried by the following vote:
7 Ayes: Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Byrd, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
8 Nays: Brenner (1)
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13 There was no other business.
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16 ADJOURN
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18 The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
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20 Th�(4,,&6UMfiaEpproved these minutes on June 18, 2019.
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