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Home My WebLink AboutSpecial Council Oct 28 2020Whatcom County Council (Special) COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360)778-5010 Minutes - Final VIRTUAL WORK SESSION (CHERRY POINT) Wednesday, October 28, 2020 1:30 PM 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 (Special) Minutes - Final October 28, 2020 Call To Order Roll Call Council Chair Barry Buchanan called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. in a virtual meeting. Present: 6 - Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd Donovan, Carol Frazey and Ben Elenbaas Absent: 1 - Kathy Kershner Discussion and Possible Approval of Motions 1. AB2020-345 Discussion of proposed Cherry Point amendments Eddy Ury, Re Sources, updated the Councilmembers on progress made since they last met and the following participants introduced themselves: • Alex Ramel, Stand.earth • Anna Doty, Washington Environmental Council (WEC)/Washington Conservation Voters (WCV) • Carl Weimer, Pipeline Safety Trust • Pam Brady, BP • Jim Verburg, BP • Jeff Chalfont, BP • Gavin Carscallen, Petrogas • Andrew Gamble, Petrogas • Holli Johnson, Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) • Tim Johnson, Phillips 66 • Brad Brown, Philips 66 • Erin Strang, Phillips 66 • Trevor Smith, Laborers Local 292 Timestamp: 00:13:27 Ury shared the document "Cherry Point Stakeholder Jointly Proposed Revisions" (on file) and updated the Councilmembers. He corrected language in Section 20.74.055 (2) (on file). The following participants discussed with Councilmembers and answered questions: • Eddy Ury • Tim Johnson Wbntcom County Page 1 Printed on 1111212020 Council (Special) Minutes - Final October 28, 2020 Timestamp: 00:36:35 Browne moved to adopt the changes provided in this document, entitled "October 28, 2020 Cherry Point Stakeholder Jointly Proposed Revisions" to Section 20.74.055 and adding the definition 20.97.160 Intermediate Materials. The motion was seconded by Donovan. Councilmembers discussed the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Frazey Nay: 1 - Elenbaas Absent: 1 - Kershner Timestamp: 00:39:54 Browne moved to amend Section 20.68.150 Items C and D as follows: C. Cumulatively increases the maximum naIISShip1flelit fossil fuel storage capacity of uni-e fiiie d thssi' -hiels f om the facility by more than 10,000 barrels (or 420,000 gallons) pef-day. D. Could result in any increase of crude oil -by -rail shipments and to amend Section 20.88.120 as follows: 20.88.100 Major project permits. .l 10 All major developments shall, prior to any construction, obtain 1030 a major project permit. .120 A major project permit will be required for mitigation banks proposed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16.16 WCC and for any proposed development that meets any two of the following conditions: • Cost (estimated construction cost exclusive of land value) $5,000,000 • Size Retail 75,000 square feet office or industrial (gross leasable floor space) 200,000 square feet • Residential 300 dwelling units • motel/hotel 200 units • Number of Employees 250 • SEPA Review An EIS is required • Could result in any increase of crude oil -by -rail shipments Whatcone County Page 2 Printed on 1111212020 Council (Special) Minutes - Final October 28, 2020 Councilmembers discussed the motion and Browne clarified that the motion is to present the proposed amendments to the industry. Browne amended his motion to change the language on Section 20.68.150 item D and the last bullet of Section 20.88.120 as follows: (Section 20.68.150) D. Could result in any increase of crude oil -by -rail shipments beyond which has been previouslapproved And (Section 20.88.120 bullet points) • Cost (estimated construction cost exclusive of land value) $5,000,000 • Size Retail 75,000 square feet office or industrial (gross leasable floor space) 200,000 square feet • Residential 300 dwelling units motel/hotel 200 units • Number of Employees 250 • SEPA Review An EIS is required • Could result in any increase of crude oil -by -rail shipments beyond which has been previously pproved The following participant spoke: • Tim Johnson Browne's motion was seconded by Byrd. The amended motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Browne Nay: 0 Absent: 1 - Kershner Timestamp: 00:53:28 Councilmembers discussed language regarding greenhouse gas, facility emissions, and insurance. The following participants spoke: Whatcom County Page 3 Printed on 1111212020 Council (Special) Minutes - Final October 28, 2020 • Jim Verburg • Eddy Ury • Alex Ramel Timestamp: 0 1: 11:25 Councilmembers discussed the next steps and a next meeting date with the following people: • Eddy Ury • Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council This agenda item was DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED. Items Added by Revision Other Business Adjournment There were no agenda items added by revision. There was no other business. The meeting adjourned at 2:47 p.m. The County Council approved these minutes on November 10, 2020. b p0 FO ,a .o Dana BroEyn DYis, Council C)erk Kristi Felbinger, Minutes Transcription WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WA arry uchanan, Council Chair Whatcom County Page 4 Printed on 1111212020