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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Jul 21 2020Whatcom County Council COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360) 778-5010 • • Minutes - Final VIRTUAL MEETING - VIEW ONLINE Tuesday, July 21, 2020 6PM Virtual Meeting COUNCILMEMBERS Rud Browne Barry Buchanan Tyler Byrd Todd Donovan Ben Elenbaas Carol Frazey Kathy Kershner CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C. Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 COUNTY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER Council Chair Barry Buchanan called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. in a virtual meeting. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd Donovan, Carol Frazey, Ben Elenbaas, and Kathy Kershner Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, stated he did not have a report. MINUTES CONSENT Donovan moved to accept the minutes consent items. The motion was seconded by Byrd (see votes on individual items below). 1. MIN2020-060 Regular County Council for May 19, 2020 Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 2. MIN2020-061 Committee of the Whole -Budget Retreat for May 26, 2020 Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 3. MIN2020-062 Special Council for June 1, 2020 Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Whateom County Page t Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 Nay: 0 Absent: 0 4. MIN2020-063 Regular County Council Part 1 for June 2, 2020 Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 5. MIN2020-064 Regular County Council for June 2, 2020 Part 2 Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 6. MIN2020-065 Committee of the Whole - Executive Session for June 2, 2020 Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 7. MIN2020-070 Committee of the Whole for June 16, 2020 Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 8. MIN2020-071 Regular County Council for June 16, 2020 Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner U%atcom County page 2 Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 Nay: 0 Absent: 0 9. MIN2020-072 Special Committee of the Whole for June 23, 2020 Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 10. MIN2020-073 Water Work Session for June 23, 2020 Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS Clerk's note: Council staffshowed a short informational video on how to speak at the public hearing. 1. AB2020-253 Resolution authorizing Whatcom County to enter into a twenty-year communication tower lease agreement with Verizon Wireless for an existing tower site located at the Lookout Mountain Forest Reserve Mike McFarlane, Parks and Recreation Department Director, briefed the Councilmembers and answered questions about whether there was a bid process, whether Verizon would have an opportunity to go somewhere else if this is not approved, whether the County is obligated to what the lease rent schedule puts the value at, how often the rent schedule changes, the likelihood that the schedule will change in five years, and whether the County can leverage the tower to extend the radio access for emergency responders. Buchanan opened the public hearing and hearing no one, closed the public hearing. Browne moved to hold this item and the next one (AB2020-254) until they hear from representatives of the Emergency Operations Center radio department. The motion was seconded by Byrd. Whatcom County Page 3 Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 Bill Elfo, Sheriff, and McFarlane explained issues with holding the second item. Browne withdrew his motion and moved to hold this item in Council until they hear from the new Emergency Operations Center radio person. The motion was seconded by Donovan. Councilmembers, staff, and Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, discussed the motion. Browne's motion that the Resolution Requiring a Public Hearing be HELD IN COUNCIL carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Enactment No: RES 2020-031 2. AB2020-254 Resolution authorizing Whatcom County to enter into a twenty-year communication lease agreement with PI Tower Development LLC for an existing tower site located at the Lookout Mountain Forest Reserve Mike McFarlane, Parks and Recreation Department Director, answered questions about whether this is a new tower, why the rate for this new tower is less than renewing the existing towers discussed in AB2020-253, whether the County is paying a portion of the tower, whether other solutions such as high-speed internet could be added and if it would incur additional costs, and whether it is right next to the Verizon tower. Byrd moved to hold this item in Council then withdrew his motion. Buchanan opened the public hearing and hearing no one, closed the public hearing. Byrd moved to hold this item in Council. The motion failed for lack of a second. Browne moved that the Resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Frazey. The following people spoke and answered questions: • Bill Elfo, Sheriff, answered whether it is time sensitive for both Whatcom County Page 4 Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 Whatcom and Skagit County. • McFarlane answered who funds the construction and what budget that comes out of. • Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, spoke about the history of this tower. • Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, and McFarlane answered whether this agenda item came through the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and what triggers a file to be discussed in that committee. Councilmembers continued to discuss the item. Browne's motion that the Resolution Requiring a Public Hearing be APPROVED carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Enactment No: RES 2020-029 OPEN SESSION (20 MINUTES) Clerk's note: Council staff showed a short informational video on how to speak at the open session. Buchanan opened the open session and the following person spoke: Richard Pylilo spoke about allowing visitation at nursing homes. Seeing no one else, Buchanan closed the open session. Kershner spoke about Mr. Pylilo's comments and stated she would like to get feedback from the Council about crafting a letter to the Governor's Office about looking at long term care facilities and coming up with a plan so loved ones would be able to visit. Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, stated it would be appropriate for Councilmember Kershner to write a letter and present it to the Council for their approval next week. CONSENT AGENDA Clerk's note: Buchanan stated they would go through each agenda item separately. Whateom Cotmty Page 5 lWated on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee) 1. AB2020-211 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Nooksack Valley School District to provide behavioral health services, in the amount of $120,000 Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, clarified the process for deciding to hold items in Committee. Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the item be held in committee. Councilmembers and Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, discussed the motion to hold and whether it is ok to wait until August to consider it. Byrd's motion that the Interlocal be HELD IN COMMITTEE carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 1 - Frazey Absent: 0 Abstain: 1 - Browne 2. AB2020-220 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Lynden School District to provide behavioral health services, in the amount of $111,000 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Interlocal be HELD IN COMMITTEE. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 2 - Browne, and Frazey Absent: 0 3. AB2020-231 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Blaine School District to provide behavioral health services, in the amount of $131,400 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Interlocal be HELD IN COMMITTEE. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Kershner Whateom County Page 6 Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 Nay: 2 - Browne, and Frazey Absent: 0 4. AB2020-235 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Meridian School District to provide behavioral health services, in the amount of $108,000 dana Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Interlocal be HELD IN COMMITTEE. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 2 - Browne, and Frazey Absent: 0 Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, answered whether the next three items could be considered with a single motion. A motion was approved 5-2 with Frazey and Browne opposed, that the following three agenda items be Held in Committee (see motions and votes on individual items below). 5. AB2020-236 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Ferndale School District to provide behavioral health services, in the amount of $120,000 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Interlocal be HELD IN COMMITTEE. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 2 - Browne, and Frazey Absent: 0 6. AB2020-237 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Bellingham School District #501 to provide behavioral health services, in the amount of $138,000 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Interlocal be HELD IN COMMITTEE. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 2 - Browne, and Frazey Absent: 0 Whatcom County Page 7 Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 7. AB2020-244 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Mount Baker School District to provide behavioral health services, in the amount of $108,000 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Interlocal be HELD IN COMMITTEE. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 2 - Browne, and Frazey Absent: 0 8. AB2020-261 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and the Boys and Girls Club of Whatcom County for use and maintenance of the baseball fields on County property adjoining the Phillips 66 soccer fields Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Agreement be authorized by consent. The motion was seconded by Donovan. Mike McFarlane, Parks and Recreation Department Director, gave a staff report and answered whether there are separate lease agreements with different agencies and why one agency does not do it all. Byrd's motion that the Agreement be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 9. AB2020-286 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Lummi Nation for the purpose of effectuating efficient law enforcment, in the amount of zero dollars Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Interlocal be authorized by consent. The motion was seconded by Elenbaas. Bill Elfo, Sheriff, gave a staff report and answered questions about how it works in practice if Lummi Tribal police officers apprehend a non -tribal person and if that case would go through the tribal court system, what this interlocal will change in the current situation, whether this interlocal expands a tribal police officer's ability to arrest non -tribal members on Whatcom County Page 8 Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 their reservation or tribal lands, whether a tribal police officer still has power of arrest if he pursues a non -tribal member and that suspect exits tribal lands, and whether that would change mutual aid. Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, stated there will be a ceremony sometime soon to sign this historic agreement. Byrd's motion that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 10. AB2020-288 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District to provide emergency management services, in the amount of $100,000 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion was seconded by Donovan. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 11. AB2020-289 Request authorization for the County Executive to award Bid #20-22 and enter into a subsequent contract between Whatcom County and Foss Maritime for the annual drydocking, repair and maintenance of the Whatcom Chief ferry, in the amount of $436,161 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Bid Award be authorized by consent. The motion was seconded by Donovan. Jon Hutchings, Public Works Department Director, reported on the item. Byrd's motion that the Bid Award be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 OTHER ITEMS Whatcom County Page 9 Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee) 1. AB2020-276 Ordinance amending the 2020 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 14, in the amount of $1,810,500 Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 1 - Elenbaas Absent: 0 Enactment No: ORD 2020-039 2. AB2020-277 Ordinance establishing the Silver Beach Creek Fund and establishing a project based budget for the Silver Beach Creek Stormwater Improvements Fund Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: I - Elenbaas Absent: 0 Enactment No: ORD 2020-040 3. AB2020-290 Request permission for the County Council to authorize the County Executive to award Bid #20-24 and execute a construction contract with the low bidder, Williamson Construction, for the Twinview Levee Improvement Project in the amount of $60,814.25 including all taxes (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Contract (FCZDBS) be AUTHORIZED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 1 - Elenbaas Absent: 0 4. AB2020-298 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Cities of Blaine, Everson, Ferndale, Nooksack, Lynden and Sumas for the purposes of supporting a coordinated use of the local Whatcom County Page 10 Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 CARES Act federal dollars and cost sharing related to the COVID-19 health crisis Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Interlocal be authorized as amended in Committee. The motion was seconded by Donovan. The following people spoke: • Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, briefed the Councilmembers and answered questions. Karen Frakes, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, spoke about the proposed amendment and how it would affect the interlocal. Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, spoke about time constraints and stated the other jurisdictions are in favor of the "buckets" of allocations and if the Council is in general agreement the Administration will work with them if they need to make changes. Councilmembers and staff discussed the motion to authorize the amended version. Byrd moved to further amend the interlocal to remove the final Addendum as well as the following references to the Addendum: The final Whereas statement on page two of the Agreement: VL/i ERE A Cf tl.e PaFt:es aauff eally seek to estah-Iis;h a est shay-ing affeeffieflt f « the G A RES A et Relief Funding as f4ft .er ai4:e.,l.,+e.a .. Addendum No 1 to this A gr-eeme..t And the first line of page three of the Agreement: And the last sentence of paragraph two on page three of the Agreement: The motion was seconded by Kershner. Whatcom County Page 11 Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 The motion to further amend failed by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Kershner, Byrd, and Elenbaas Nay: 4 - Frazey, Browne, Buchanan, and Donovan Councilmembers and Schroeder continued to discuss the motion to authorize the amended Interlocal Agreement. Schroeder stated he could bring the business grant guidelines and the contract that was developed between the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County's legal staff that would be utilized for these business grants to the Council for their review at their August 5th meeting. The motion to approve the amended version of the Agreement failed by the following vote: Aye: 1 - Browne Nay: 6 - Kershner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey Donovan moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement as presented in the packet. The motion was seconded by Frazey. Councilmembers and staff continued their discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 2 - Byrd and Elenbaas Kershner moved that the Administration request authorization from Council for all expenditures related to the CARES Act funding prior to disbursement. The motion was seconded by Byrd. Donovan suggested a friendly amendment to add "regardless of the amount." Kershner accepted the friendly amendment. Councilmembers and Sidhu discussed the motion. Frakes stated that to change the purchasing policies and the threshold level for Council review would require an ordinance and not just a motion. Buchanan moved to hold the motion until they get a legal analysis. Kershner withdrew her motion with an understanding that there is a strong desire to have information about how the CARES Act money is spent. Whatcom County page 12 Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 Byrd requested to set up a time at the next meeting to get questions answered on this item and to formalize a process for moving forward. Schroeder answered a question about what other jurisdictions have approved the Interlocal Agreement as it stands today. As already noted above, Donovan's motion that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED as presented in the packet carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 2 - Byrd, and Elenbaas Absent: 0 (From Council Public Works and Health Committee) 5. AB2020-296 Resolution approving the Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District Comprehensive Sewer Plan 2020 Update Frazey reported for the Public Works and Health Committee and moved that the Resolution be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 1 - Elenbaas Absent: 1 - Byrd Enactment No: RES 2020-030 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES 1. AB2020-281 Appointment to the Wildlife Advisory Committee, member with technical expertise, applicant(s): Barry Wenger Donovan moved and Browne seconded that Barry Wenger be APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 1 - Elenbaas Absent: 0 2. AB2020-282 Appointment to the Homeless Strategies Workgroup, Homeless Advocate position, applicant(s): Markis (Dee) Stidham Browne moved and Frazey seconded that Markis (Dee) Stidham be APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Whatcom County Page 13 Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 3. AB2020-283 Appointment to Consolidated Drainage Improvement District 1, supervisor position 3, applicant(s): James Bouma Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that James Bouma be APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES 1. AB2020-285 Request confirmation of County Executive's appointment of Alysa Oradat to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board Frazey moved and Byrd seconded that Alysa Oradat be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 INTRODUCTION ITEMS Browne moved to introduce items one through four. The motion was seconded by Byrd (see votes on individual items below). Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, answered a question about whether these introduction items will go to their respective committees to be discussed at the next meeting. 1. AB2020-086 Ordinance granting Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, a non-exclusive franchise for the provision of wireless telecommunications services Browne moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing be INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 1 - Elenbaas Whelkom Colmty Page 14 Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 Absent: 0 2. AB2020-297 Ordinance amending the 2020 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 15, in the amount of $716,503 Browne moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 1 - Elenbaas Absent: 0 Enactment No: ORD 2020-042 3. AB2020-291 Ordinance regarding installation of stop signs on certain County Roads Browne moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing be INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 1 - Elenbaas Absent: 0 Enactment No: ORD 2020-041 4. AB2020-300 Appointment to the Homeless Strategies Workgroup, Special Populations position, applicant(s): Michael Berres Browne moved and Byrd seconded that the Council Appointment Requiring Introduction be INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: I - Elenbaas Absent: 0 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES Browne moved that they take the $391,500 from Reserve/Unallocated referenced in AB2020-298 and move it to the allocation for digital infrastructure for distance learning. The motion was seconded by Donovan. Councilmembers and Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, discussed the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 1 - Elenbaas Whatcom County Page 15 Printed on 811212020 Council Minutes - Final July 21, 2020 ADJOURN Browne moved that the Councilmembers maintain a standing availability to meet at 1 p.m. every Tuesday for two hours until it is no longer needed. The motion was seconded by Buchanan. Councilmembers discussed the motion and the meeting time. Councilmembers, Sidhu, and Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, discussed how much notice is needed for a special meeting, the fact that only files that are on the agenda of a special meeting can be acted upon, and what constitutes a special meeting. Kershner spoke about a concern regarding bringing students back to Western Washington University in the fall. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Kershner, and Browne Nay: 1 - Elenbaas Councilmembers discussed students going back to school and whether there should be fines for egregious behavior as it relates to not taking COVID-19 precautions. Brown -Davis clarified that two of the introduction items will go straight to Council for Public Hearings as opposed to being discussed in committee. The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. The County Council approved these minutes on August 5, 2020. \`���Itlllllltitllj' ••�pj C Otij• • C �'; WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL • WHATCOM COUNTY, WA 0 A p< z• 13 to BrbA.CUuwil�Clerk *Ukchanan,6'C"bJnci1 Chair Kristi Felbinger, Minutes Transcription Whatcom County Page 16 Printed on 811212020