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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil July 9 20191 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL 2 Regular County Council Meeting 3 4 July 9, 2019 5 6 CALL TO ORDER 7 8 Council Chair Rud Browne called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council 9 Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington. 10 11 12 ROLL CALL 13 14 15 Present: Barbara Brenner, Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Todd Donovan, Carol 16 Frazey, and Satpal Sidhu. 17 Absent: Tyler Byrd. 18 19 20 FLAG SALUTE 21 22 ANNOUNCEMENTS 23 24 MINUTES CONSENT 25 26 Buchanan moved to approve the Minutes Consent items. 27 28 The motion was seconded. 29 30 The motion carried by the following vote: 31 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6) 32 Nays: None (0) 33 Absent: Byrd (1) 34 35 1. MIN2019-045 SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AM FOR JUNE 18, 2019 36 37 2. MIN2019-046 SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE PM FOR JUNE 18, 2019 38 39 3. MIN2019-047 COUNTY COUNCIL FOR JUNE 18, 2019 40 41 42 PUBLIC HEARINGS 43 44 1. AB2019-316 ORDINANCE AMENDING WCC CHAPTERS 20.51 AND 20.71 45 PERTAINING TO TREE REMOVAL PERMIT PROCEDURES, AND CHAPTER 23.10 46 UPDATING THE REFERENCED CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE IN THE 47 SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 48 49 Browne opened the public hearing, and the following person spoke: 50 51 Wendy Harris stated there should be a permit requirement for removing trees in 52 critical areas. Reducing the buffer areas must be supported by science. Trees are 53 necessary for habitat, producing oxygen, sequestering carbon, and have other benefits. Regular County Council Meeting, 7/9/2019, Page 1 1 2 Hearing no one else, Browne closed the public hearing. 3 4 Donovan moved to hold for a discussion with staff. 5 6 The motion was seconded. 7 8 The motion carried by the following vote: 9 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6) 10 Nays: None (0) 11 Absent: Byrd (1) 12 13 2. AB2019-339 ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ON THE 14 ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS FOR NEW 15 OR EXPANDED FACILITIES IN THE CHERRY POINT UGA, THE PRIMARY 16 PURPOSE OF WHICH WOULD BE THE SHIPMENT OF UNREFINED FOSSIL 17 FUELS NOT TO BE PROCESSED AT CHERRY POINT 18 19 Browne opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke: 20 21 Dana Briggs stated he supports the ordinance and making the moratorium 22 permanent. 23 24 Warren Sheay stated government must protect its citizens and their environment for 25 future generations and wildlife. He supports the ordinance. 26 27 Steve Garey stated he supports extending the moratorium one more time. They 28 must support existing economy while moving to a cleaner economy. 29 30 Jane Freudenberger submitted a handout and stated she supports the moratorium 31 and strict restrictions on shipping oil from the Cherry Point port. 32 33 Jean Carnean submitted a handout and stated she supports the moratorium. They 34 must increase standards to protect the Salish Sea. 35 36 Beth Brownfield submitted a handout and stated she supports the moratorium and 37 declaring a climate action emergency. 38 39 Ellen Murphy stated they must do the right thing. 40 41 Jack McBride submitted a handout and stated he supports the ordinance. Do not 42 turn Cherry Point into a transshipment facility. 43 44 Peter Willing stated he supports the ordinance. The proposed amendments still need 45 work. 46 47 Sandy Lawrence stated he supports the ordinance. Protect other industries, such as 48 shellfish farms, commercial fisherman, tourism from ski facilities, and firefighters who must 49 respond to increased forest fires. 50 51 Ron Colson, Sierra Club -Mt. Baker, submitted and read from a handout and stated he 52 supports the ordinance. 53 Regular County Council Meeting, 7/9/2019, Page 2 1 Dave Kershner submitted and read from handouts and stated he supports the 2 ordinance. Strengthen the provisions in the proposed amendments to the Cherry Point 3 code. 4 5 Paula Rotundi submitted handouts and stated she supports the ordinance. They 6 must reduce fossil fuel use for future generations. 7 8 Miguel Perry, PNW Regional Council of Carpenters, stated his members want to 9 support their families. They are opposed to the ordinance and the proposed changes to the 10 Comprehensive Plan and County Code on Cherry Point. 11 12 Charles Bailey stated he supports extending the moratorium. 13 14 Jacob Peterson submitted a handout and stated he supports the ordinance. 15 Regulation insures a clean environment. Code amendments should include conditional use 16 permits. 17 18 Tim Johnson, Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery, stated he does not support the ordinance. 19 Comprehensive Plan policies for Cherry Point area recognize the importance of industry. 20 The moratorium creates risk and uncertainty, and creates a disadvantage against 21 competitors in the industry. 22 23 Andrew Gamble, Petrogas West LLC, submitted handouts and stated he does not 24 support the ordinance, which targets LPGs and would not allow them to make safety 25 improvements. 26 27 Alex Ramel stated he supports the moratorium one more time, but it should be the 28 last. There is much common ground between people who do and people who don't support 29 the ordinance. 30 31 Eddy Ury, ReSources for Sustainable Communities, stated he supports the ordinance. 32 The draft ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan and code still need improvements. 33 34 Andrew Davis stated common sense regulation of the fossil fuel industries are 35 necessary. He supports the moratorium. 36 37 Jeff Ten Pas stated he does not support the ordinance or changes to the 38 Comprehensive Plan and code. Protect jobs, business, and also the environment. 39 40 Todd Taylor, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 26 and Building Industry Association, 41 stated he does not support the ordinance or changes to the Comprehensive Plan and code. 42 Do not create a hostile business environment or discourage new businesses. 43 44 Nathaniel Maddux, International Machinists and Aerospace Workers, stated he does 45 not support the moratorium or targeting export of refined products. Local facilities consider 46 safety and their environmental impacts. 47 48 Mark Riker, Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council, stated he 49 does not support the ordinance. It will cost jobs and have devastating economic impacts. 50 51 Daryl Groves stated the refinery and oil industry are progressing and continually 52 getting better at creating cleaner emissions and improving safety and processes. He does 53 not support the moratorium. Regular County Council Meeting, 7/9/2019, Page 3 1 2 Matthew Goggins stated he does not support the ordinance. It will have negative 3 economic impacts. Businesses need to make investments and expand, or they will leave. 4 5 Hannah Holt, Labor Local 292 member, stated she does not support the moratorium. 6 Cherry Point refineries create living wage jobs. Refineries are beginning to create 7 alternative fuels. 8 9 Ann Coby stated she is against the moratorium. Don't make it more difficult for the 10 businesses to prosper and become less competitive. Local refiners have been strong 11 partners that operate in safe and responsible ways. 12 13 Rod Roth, Laborer's Local 292 member, stated he does not support the ordinance. 14 Create jobs instead of destroying them. The Council must represent everyone in the 15 county. They must protect the economy. 16 17 Jay Brunett, International Order of Electrical Workers Local 191 member, stated he 18 does not support the ordinance. Support the economy and jobs. 19 20 Trevor Smith stated he does not support the ordinance. There could be devastating 21 consequences to families. Listen to all stakeholders in this process and find common 22 ground. 23 24 Pam Brady, BP Cherry Point Refinery, stated they are a world class operator that 25 produces renewable energies and are committed to future energy transition, but they do not 26 support the ordinance. They will not be competitive in the industry. 27 28 Michelle Stelovich, Northwest Washington Labor Council, stated she is opposed to the 29 moratorium. Create a sensible plan that meets the needs of all residents and that includes 30 living wage jobs. 31 32 Kevin Clark stated he supports the ordinance to protect the regional Salish Sea 33 watershed. 34 35 Nick Engelfried stated he supports the moratorium. Prohibit new exports of oil and 36 gas. Require conditional use permits. They must transition to renewable energy. 37 38 Mike Culley, Carpenter's Local 70, stated he does not support the ordinance. Protect 39 employment. Everyone needs and uses refined oil, which is necessary for the future. 40 41 Adam Lamb stated he does not support the ordinance. 42 43 James Riley stated they are all concerned about the planet. They must protect the 44 planet for future generations. 45 46 Bob Gay IBW Local 191 Electrical Workers Union, stated his members rely on Cherry 47 Point industry. They do not support the ordinance. 48 49 Jerry Schuster stated he supports the ordinance. Stop the export of unrefined fossil 50 fuels. The County could review increases production. 51 52 Markis Dee stated problems with the environment are real. He supports the 53 ordinance. Workers have to be retrained in or transitioned to alternative industries. Regular County Council Meeting, 7/9/2019, Page 4 1 2 Kevin Clark stated he supports tabling the vote and adjusting the language to justify 3 the moratorium. 4 5 Karen Steen stated it's urgent they do what they can to mitigate climate change, 6 including creating sustainable economies. She supports the moratorium. Jobs and local 7 economies must be able to transition. 8 9 Ben Elenbaas stated they must consider how the community has benefitted from the 10 industries at Cherry Point. He does not support the ordinance. It will harm people who are 11 less fortunate, including those in the agricultural industry. 12 13 Ellen Howard stated there must be careful regulations on development of industry at 14 Cherry Point. Look at the impacts to the surrounding area. 15 16 Wendy Harris stated she supports the a moratorium on refined and unrefined fossil 17 fuels. Her health is impacted by toxic emissions from Cherry Point. The industries must be 18 transparent about their future plans. 19 20 Patrick Alesse stated improved mechanics has impacted the agriculture industry. 21 Technology will impact how they use fuels. Protect Cherry Point for a future container port 22 and bring more jobs to the area. 23 24 Hearing no one else, Browne closed the public hearing. 25 26 Donovan moved to adopt the ordinance. 27 28 The motion was seconded. 29 30 Councilmembers discussed well -regulated refineries that will eventually transition 31 away from fossil fuels, amending the proposed definition of unrefined fossil fuels, and the 32 Council's progress in creating a permanent ordinance. 33 34 The motion carried by the following vote: 35 Ayes: Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (5) 36 Nays: Brenner (1) 37 Absent: Byrd (1) 38 39 (Clerk's Note: The Council took a 10-minute break at 9:17 p.m.) 40 41 3. AB2019-340 ORDINANCE ADOPTING INTERIM ZONING REGULATIONS FOR 42 THE SITING, ESTABLISHMENT, AND OPERATION OF TEMPORARY HOMELESS 43 FACILITIES 44 45 Browne opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke: 46 47 Dana Briggs stated he is concerned that the aggregate total allowed in the county of 48 150 is too low. He is also concerned about the tone of the ordinance being offensive to 49 those who are homeless. Revisit the ordinance in six months if no one steps forward to 50 provide the services. 51 52 Ken Dunbar stated any 50-person increase in density impacts the neighborhood 53 community, who should receive notification and have an opportunity to comment. Regular County Council Meeting, 7/9/2019, Page 5 1 2 (Inaudible) Woods stated shelters need to be opened if the temperature is 45 3 degrees or less, and people need to feel safe. 4 5 Markis Dee stated he agrees with the comments from Dana Briggs. The total 6 allowed in the county is too low. Historically, there used to be worker housing, which they 7 need to have again. 8 9 Patrick Alesse stated he agrees they need more than one camp around the county. 10 They should be on bus routes and have certain utility services. 11 12 Hearing no one else, Browne closed the public hearing. 13 14 Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, reported on the public notification requirements, 15 whether they expect any applications to provide the service, consideration of a permanent 16 ordinance, and focusing on properties in the city of Bellingham. 17 18 Councilmembers and staff discussed challenges that perpetuate homelessness, 19 providing safer solutions for everyone in the community, whether they should allow children 20 under the age of 18 in encampments even if accompanied by a parent or guardian, 16 and 21 17 year olds who have been legally emancipated, vetting people for the safety of the 22 children, and whether there are any impacts of letting the regulations expire so they can 23 work on it more with staff of the Health Department. 24 25 Donovan moved to adopt the ordinance. 26 27 The motion to adopt was seconded. 28 29 Browne moved to amend item I in Section 4, "1. No child under the age of 30 18... shelter for the child. Families that =include children 'shall also be provided information 31 about alternatives offered by other agencies." 32 33 The motion to amend was seconded. 34 35 Buchanan moved to hold in Council to July 23. 36 37 The motion to hold in Council was seconded. 38 39 The motion to hold carried by the following vote: 40 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6) 41 Nays: None (0) 42 Absent: Byrd (1) 43 44 45 OPEN SESSION 46 47 The following people spoke about ordinance 2019-046 and agenda bill 2019-383 48 regarding Lake Samish wake boat zones, erosion, and a ban of 2-stroke engines: 49 • Sharon Cody 50 . Jim (no last name given) 51 . Jeff Banks 52 0 Rich Deveau 53 0 Eric McHenry Regular County Council Meeting, 7/9/2019, Page 6 1 0 Kaitlyn Wilson 2 • Brett Milewski submitted handouts 3 • Gary Simon 4 • Paul Jones 5 • Janet Monks 6 • James Wilson 7 0 Greg Erickson 8 Dan (inaudible) 9 10 The following person spoke on other issues: 11 Ken Dunbar spoke about the City of Bellingham proposed Alderwood 12 annexation 13 14 Councilmembers discussed scheduling a discussion regarding aquatic invasive 15 species (AIS) concerns with ballast boats and preventing problems that impact the lake's 16 health. 17 18 19 OTHER ITEMS 20 21 1. AB2019-369 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO 22 ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY 23 AND WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES 24 FOR A LONG-TERM WORKING CAPITAL ADVANCE IN AN AMOUNT OF UP TO 25 $300,000 26 27 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved 28 to approve the request. 29 30 The motion carried by the following vote: 31 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6) 32 Nays: None (0) 33 Absent: Byrd (1) 34 35 2. AB2019-372 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO 36 ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY 37 AND WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, 38 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION FOR A COORDINATED 39 AND COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH 40 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,678,521 41 42 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved 43 to approve the request. 44 45 The motion carried by the following vote: 46 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6) 47 Nays: None (0) 48 Absent: Byrd (1) 49 50 3. AB2019-381 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO 51 ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY 52 AND SKAGIT COUNTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE YOUTH MARIJUANA 53 PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,000 Regular County Council Meeting, 7/9/2019, Page 7 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to approve the request. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6) Nays: None(0) Absent: Byrd (1) 4. AB2019-382 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO OUTLINE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE AGENCIES Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to approve the request. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6) Nays: None(0) Absent: Byrd (1) 5. AB2019-313 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE LUMMI NATION FOR REPAIR OF THE LUMMI (RED) RIVER LEVEE (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to approve the request. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6) Nays: None(0) Absent: Byrd (1) 6. AB2019-385 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE BRIAN ABBOTT FISH BARRIER REMOVAL BOARD FOR NORTH FORK ROAD/KENNEY CREEK FISH PASSAGE PROJECT, CRP NO. 919007 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to approve the resolution. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6) Nays: None (0) Absent: Byrd (1) 7. AB2019-370 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #19-39 AND ENTER INTO A SUBSEQUENT CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND LAKE UNION DRYDOCK COMPANY FOR THE Regular County Council Meeting, 7/9/2019, Page 8 1 ANNUAL DRYDOCKING, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE WHATCOM 2 CHIEF FERRY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $555,219 3 4 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved 5 to approve the request. 6 7 Councilmembers discussed the rising cost of maintaining the ferry. 8 9 The motion carried by the following vote: 10 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6) 11 Nays: None (0) 12 Absent: Byrd (1) 13 14 8. AB2019-021 ORDINANCE GRANTING DEER CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION A 15 FRANCHISE AND THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND AUTHORITY THEREUNDER TO 16 LOCATE, SET, ERECT, LAY, CONSTRUCT, EXTEND, SUPPORT, ATTACH, 17 CONNECT, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, REPLACE, ENLARGE, OPERATE AND USE 18 FACILITIES IN, UPON, OVER, UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS AND THROUGH THE 19 FRANCHISE AREA TO ALLOW FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICES 20 21 Donovan moved to adopt the ordinance. 22 23 The motion was seconded. 24 25 Councilmembers discussed fair treatment among the members of the districts. 26 27 The motion carried by the following vote: 28 Ayes: Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (5) 29 Nays: None (0) 30 Absent: Byrd (1) 31 Abstains: Brenner (1) 32 33 9. AB2019-167 ORDINANCE GRANTING GLENHAVEN LAKES CLUB INC. A 34 FRANCHISE AND THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND AUTHORITY THEREUNDER TO 35 LOCATE, SET, ERECT, LAY, CONSTRUCT, EXTEND, SUPPORT, ATTACH, 36 CONNECT, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, REPLACE, ENLARGE, OPERATE AND USE 37 FACILITIES IN, UPON, OVER, UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS AND THROUGH THE 38 FRANCHISE AREA TO ALLOW FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICES 39 40 Buchanan moved to adopt the ordinance. 41 42 The motion was seconded. 43 44 The motion carried by the following vote: 45 Ayes: Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (5) 46 Nays: None (0) 47 Absent: Byrd (1) 48 Abstains: Brenner (1) 49 50 51 Regular County Council Meeting, 7/9/2019, Page 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 2. AB2019-374 REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF JOSH PETERSON TO THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Brenner moved to confirm the appointment. The motion was seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6) Nays: None (0) Absent: Byrd (1) AB2019-375 REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF MARSHALL GARTENLAUB SERVICES BOARD Brenner moved to confirm the appointment. The motion was seconded. THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S TO THE NORTHWEST SENIOR The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6) Nays: None(0) Absent: Byrd (1) INTRODUCTION ITEMS Buchanan moved to accept the Introduction Items one through nine, including the substitute for item six. The motion was seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6) Nays: None(0) Absent: Byrd (1) 1. AB2019-366 ORDINANCE GRANTING COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT, LLC, A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR THE PROVISION OF CABLE SERVICES 2. AB2019-368 ORDINANCE GRANTING WAVEDIVISION I, LLC, A NON- EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR THE PROVISION OF CABLE SERVICES 3. AB2019-376 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE AGATE HEIGHTS/ESTATE BAY LANE STORM WATER IMPROVEMENTS FUND, REQUEST NO. 3 Regular County Council Meeting, 7/9/2019, Page 10 1 4. AB2019-377 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 2 16.30 ENTITLED "LAKE WHATCOM STORMWATER UTILITY FUNDING 3 MECHANISM" 4 5 5. AB2019-378 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 WHATCOM COUNTY 6 BUDGET, REQUEST NO. 9, IN THE AMOUNT OF $282,122 7 8 6. AB2019-383 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 11.32 TO 9 PROTECT LAKE SAMISH WATER QUALITY 10 11 7. AB2019-389 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.46.020 12 AND 2.46.030 TO REVISE THE WHATCOM COUNTY INCARCERATION 13 PREVENTION AND REDUCTION TASK FORCE PURPOSE AND FUNCTION 14 15 8. AB2019-380 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2019 FLOOD CONTROL ZONE 16 DISTRICT AND SUBZONES BUDGET, REQUEST NO. 4, IN THE AMOUNT OF 17 $218,000 18 19 9. AB2019-379 RESOLUTION VACATING SAFSTEN ROAD 20 21 22 COMMITTEE REPORTS OTHER ITEMS AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES 23 24 Committee chairs reported on committee discussions. 25 26 Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered questions on the County's role when a 27 city wants to annex land in the urban growth area. 28 29 Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events. 30 31 32 ADJOURN 33 34 The meeting adjourned at 11:07 p.m. 35 36 The County C;q ncil approved these minutes on July 23, 2019. 37 " PF a s�9 38 39 ATTEST ,gym ,,��;`���:��®�ya WH C M OU COUNCIL 40 f;.�.0 '',.-��� q� WH TCO O N WASHINGTON 41 Y 4> u 42 43 44 45 Dana B�r:own'Dayirs,t,.6-' cil Clerk Rud Browne, Council Chair 46 �. F. a4. 47 48 f 49 50 Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription Regular County Council Meeting, 7/9/2019, Page 11