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COUNTY COURTHOUSE
311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
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Minutes - Final
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
7PM
Council Chambers
COUNCILMEMBERS
Barbara Brenner
Rud Browne
Barry Buchanan
Tyler Byrd
Todd Donovan
Carol Frazey
Satpal Sidhu
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C.
Council Minutes - Final October 22, 2019
COUNTY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Rud Browne called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Barbara Brenner, Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd Donovan,
Carol Frazey, and Satpal Sidhu
Absent: None
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MINUTES CONSENT
Donovan moved to accept the minutes consent items. The motion was seconded
(see votes on individual items below).
1. MIN2019-112 Regular County Council for September 24, 2019
Donovan moved and Brenner seconded that the Minutes be APPROVED BY
CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
2. MIN2019-1 13 Health Board for October 1, 2019
Donovan moved and Brenner seconded that the Minutes be APPROVED BY
CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
3. MIN2019-1 l4 Committee of the Whole for October 8, 2019
Donovan moved and Brenner seconded that the Minutes be APPROVED BY
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CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
4. MIN2019-1 15 Regular County Council for October 8, 2019
Donovan moved and Brenner seconded that the Minutes be APPROVED By
CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
1. AB2019-524 Executive Jack Louws will read the proclamation for the 75th anniversary of the
Whatcom County Library System
Jack Louws, County Executive, acknowledged the Whatcom County Library System
as they mark their 75 year anniversary, read a proclamation declaring November 7,
2019 as the Whatcom County Library System Day, and introduced the Executive
Director.
Christine Perkins, Whatcom County Library System Executive Director,
acknowledged Lori Jump, a Library Board of Trustee, and other library staff present
at the meeting and gave a history and summary of public library services in Whatcom
County.
This agenda item was PRESENTED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. AB2019-489 Ordinance establishing the Affordable and Supportive Housing Fund
Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Donovan moved and Brenner seconded that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2019-071
2. AB2019-495 Ordinance reauthorizing a Golf Cart Zone on certain roads in the Birch Bay Area
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Joe Rutan, Public Works Department, gave a staff report and answered questions
about having no reported accidents related to golf carts and whether there have been
other impacts to traffic.
Browne opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
Cathy Cleveland spoke against the ordinance and stated many golf carts are not
street legal, having no front lights, turn signals, seat belts, or license plates.
Billy Brown stated the golf cart zone is positive for the community and spoke in favor
of the ordinance.
Jeffrey Schamel stated he has not heard of damage by or negative comments about
golf carts in Birch Bay and spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Patrick Alesse stated the bike lanes need to stay open and the speed limit should be
20 miles per hour in Birch Bay.
Hearing no one else, Browne closed the public hearing.
Byrd moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
Rutan answered questions about the cost of tickets for golf carts that don't obey the
law, and expanding the golf cart zone in some areas to include streets around camp
grounds.
The motion to ADOPT carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2019-072
3. AB2019-502 Resolution amending WCC 100.7 Birch Bay Watershed Aquatic Resources
Management District Funding Mechanism by adding an exemption for the Birch Bay
Water and Sewer District (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control
Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Kraig Olason, Public Works Department, gave some clarification on the resolution.
Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Donovan moved and Brenner seconded that the Resolution be APPROVED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
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Absent: 0
Enactment No: RES 2019-044
4. AB2019-504 Resolution adopting the 2020 Annual Road Construction Program (ACP)
Joe Rutan, Public Works Department, gave a staff report and clarified why some
items are listed under County Forces. He answered questions about the requirements
for making amendments to the resolution once it is approved, why projects are listed
that may not be completetd within a year, and how this document relates to the
Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan.
Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved and Frazey seconded that the Resolution be APPROVED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: RES 2019-045
OPEN SESSION (20 MINUTES)
The following people spoke:
Cathy Cleveland thanked Barbara Brenner for her years of service.
Shael Wilder spoke about the proposed ordinance to establish a no -shooting zone in
Drayton Harbor.
Max Perry spoke about having a County website for all water -related issues.
Patrick Alesse thanked Barbara Brenner for her years of service.
Carol Perry spoke about water use efficiency and other water process issues.
The following people spoke about the Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code
Chapters 11.16 and 11.20 to protect Lake Samish shoreline properties and Lake
Samish water recreation (AB2019-480)
Mark Walker
Laurie Henley
Jared Greenwood
Paul Joostens
Mary Walker
Eric McHenry
Janet Monks
Tim Slesk
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Graham Robins
CONSENT AGENDA
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
to approve Consent Agenda items one through five. Councilmembers voted on those
items (see votes on individual items below).
1. AB2019-515 Resolution ordering the cancellation of unclaimed checks more than two years old for
Whatcom County Jail Inmate Trust Fund prior to June 30, 2017
Sidhu moved that the Resolution be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Temp Absent: 1 - Byrd
Enactment No: RES 2019-046
2. AB2019-516 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Whatcom Family & Community Network to provide youth
prevention programs designed to reduce risk for substance use and poor mental
health, in the amount of $65,000
Sidhu moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Temp Absent: 1 - Byrd
3. AB2019-526 Resolution in the matter of the sale of surplus personal property and the setting of a
date for a public hearing theron pursuant to WCC 1.10
Sidhu moved that the Resolution be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
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Absent: 0
Temp Absent: 1 - Byrd
Enactment No: RES 2019-047
4. AB2019-527 Resolution in the matter of the sale of surplus real property (building only) and setting
a date for a public hearing theron, pursuant to WCC 1.10
Sidhu moved that the Resolution be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Temp Absent: 1 - Byrd
Enactment No: RES 2019-048
5. AB2019-523 Request authorization for the County Executive to accept Sun Life Stop Loss Policy
renewal for insurance protection for the self -insured medical program for 2020
Sidhu moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Temp Absent: 1 - Byrd
OTHER ITEMS
(From Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee)
1. AB2019-530 Resolution establishing a Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Public Health,
Safety, and Justice Facility Needs Assessment
Buchanan reported for the Criminal Justice and Safety Committee and stated
the Resolution is HELD IN COMMITTEE.
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
2. AB2019-520 Request Council approval of the Criminal Justice Treatment Account (CJTA) Plan
Update 2019-2020
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
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moved that the Agreement be AUTHORIZED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Temp Absent: 1 - Byrd
3. AB2019-512 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and the Whatcom Conservation District to develop a
water use efficiency program for agricultural water users, in the amount of $20,000
(Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors)
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract (WCFCZDBS) be AUTHORIZED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Temp Absent: 1 - Byrd
4. AB2019-513 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and the Whatcom Conservation District to develop a
water use efficiency program for domestic and municipal water users, in the amount of
$14,250 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board
of Supervisors)
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract (WCFCZDBS) be AUTHORIZED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 1 - Brenner
Absent: 0
5. AB2019-522 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into Amendment No. 2 of the
Herrera Environmental Consultants Contract for Services to support Lower
Nooksack River Floodplain Integrated Planning (Council acting as the Whatcom
County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract (WCFCZDBS) be AUTHORIZED. The motion
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carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
6. AB2019-508 Ordinance amending the 2019 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 13, in the
amount of $375,570
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2019-073
7. AB2019-534 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal Agreement
between Whatcom County and the Washington State Office of Financial
Management, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, for the purposes of expanding
outreach in our community for the 2020 Census
Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
(No Committee Assignment)
8. AB2019-514 Resolution supporting the renaming of Squaw Creek to Paatstel Creek
Frazey gave background on the resolution.
The Resolution was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: RES 2019-049
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9. AB2019-532 Resolution establishing Council meeting dates for 2020
Buchanan moved and Sidhu seconded that the Resolution be APPROVED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 1 - Brenner
Enactment No: RES 2019-050
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. AB2019-503 Appointments to two vacancies on the Horticulture Pest and Disease Board,
applicants: Andrew Taylor and Diana Bedlington (committee controls and prevents
the spread of horticultural pests and diseases)
Donovan moved and Buchanan seconded that the applicants be
APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Brenner moved to introduce items one through three. The motion was seconded (see
votes on individual items below).
1. AB2019-531 Ordinance adopting interim zoning regulations for the siting, establishment, and
operation of temporary homeless facilities
Brenner moved and Donovan seconded that the Ordinance be
INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2019-074
2. AB2019-528 Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus personal property pursuant to WCC 1.10
Brenner moved and Donovan seconded that the Resolution be
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INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: RES 2019-051
3. AB2019-529 Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus real property (building only) pursuant to
WCC 1.10
Brenner moved and Donovan seconded that the Resolution be
INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: RES 2019-052
COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
ADJOURN
Councilmembers gave committee reports and updates on recent activities and
upcoming events.
The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on November 6, 2019.
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