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COUNTY COURTHOUSE
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Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
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Minutes - Final
VIRTUAL MEETING (TO PARTICIPATE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS AT
www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil OR CALL 360.778.5010)
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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.
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COUNTY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Barry Buchanan called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in a
virtual meeting.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd Donovan, Ben Elenbaas,
Carol Frazey, and Kathy Kershner
Absent: None
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Buchanan announced the following: The Council is accepting applications
to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee. The
vacancy must be filled by someone who is involved in the food processing
industry. If you're interested in participating in this group and meet the
qualifications, please let us know at 360-778-5010 or email the Council at
council@co.whatcom.wa.us.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
Satpal Sidhu, County Executive reported on the following:
• Governor Jay Inslee has agreed to allocate $100,000 to the Point
Roberts grocery store from the State's Strategic Reserve Fund.
• An unprecedented heat wave in our area causing dry surroundings and
a heightened risk of fire. He plans to issue an Executive Order
banning the use of fireworks on the Fourth of July.
He answered questions about a ban on the use of fireworks and whether a
middle ground could be found such as allowing them over water.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
1. AB2021.-368 Report from the Health Department on the Behavioral Health Program Fund 2020
Annual Report
The following people reported:
• Anne Deacon, Health Department
• Chris Phillips, Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Chair
They answered questions about the statewide behavioral health workforce
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shortage and whether there has been analysis of what can be done to address
it, what jurisdictions that are not having this issue are doing differently than
Washington state, matching the pay of workers to the training required, and
the size of the gap between what the job pays and what it should pay.
This agenda item was REPORTED.
MINUTES CONSENT
Frazey moved to accept the minutes consent items. The motion was
seconded by Donovan (see votes on individual items below).
1, t%diN20-21--:0,50 Special Committee of the Whole for June 15, 2021
Frazey moved and Donovan seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
2. MIN2021 -051 Committee of the Whole for June 15, 2021
Frazey moved and Donovan seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
3. MIN2021-052 Regular County Council for June 15, 2021
Frazey moved and Donovan seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
ILDUBLIC HE.ARINOS
1. AB2021 -296 Ordinance adopting amendments to the Purchase of Development Rights Program
Council staff played a short instructional video about how to speak at the
meeting.
Becky Snijder van Wissenkerke, Planning and Development Services
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Department, briefed the Councilmembers and answered whether there is
any other organization that a program participant can work with other than
the Whatcom Land Trust.
Buchanan opened the Public Hearing and the following people spoke:
• Veronica Wisniewski
• Alex Jeffers
• Paul Schissler
• Wendy Harris
Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the Public Hearing.
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 2 - Byrd, and Elenbaas
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2021-037
OPEN SESSION (20 MINUTES)
The following people spoke:
• Gloriann Tennyson
• Wendy Harris
• Kyler Danielson
• Kathy Sabel
• Misty Flowers
• Natalie Chavez
• Shean Halley
• Nancy Bergman
• Jean Purcell
Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the Open Session.
CONSENT AGENDA (VOTE RETAKEN LATER)
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through ten.
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Clerk's note: Councilmembers voted on the Consent Agenda but later came back to it and reconsidered the vote. The
vote on this round was 5-2 with Kershner and Elenbaas opposed but after reconsidering the vote it was 6-1 with
Elenbaas opposed. See motion and votes for these items below in the second vote.
AB2021-338 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to provide housing case management
services, in the amount of $262,341
2. AB2021-344 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and the North Sound Accountable Communities of Health
to supervise Whatcom Unified Command's (WUC) Volunteer Branch in the amount
of $8,000 for a total amended contract amount of $63,000
3. A132021.-348 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Catholic Community Services to provide housing case
management services, in the amount of $168,339
4. AB2021-349 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Lydia Place to provide housing case management services in
the amount of $203,602
5. A020: 1-350 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to provide housing case
management services, in the amount of $178,771
6. AB 2021-3 5 l Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Cascade Connections to provide services to individuals with
developmental disabilities, in an estimated amount of $1,321,837
7. AB2021-352_ Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Kulshan Supported Employment to provide services to
individuals with developmental disabilities, in an estimated amount of $1,150,942
8. AB2021-3533 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Washington Vocational Services to provide services to
individuals with developmental disabilities, in an estimated amount of $268,910
9. A 2.021.354 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Work Opportunities to provide services to individuals with
developmental_ disabilities, in an estimated amount of $686,136
10. AB20211- 362 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and Bennett Engineering, LLC to update the Dept of
Ecology -Central Shop Industrial Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), in
the amount of $30,850.00 for a total amended contract amount of $55,035
OTHER ITEMS
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(From Council Natural Resources Committee)
1. A B2021-364. Discussion and Motion to recognize the intent of PLN2019-00011 - Surface Mining
of Dry Meander Zones has been achieved
Donovan reported for the Natural Resources Committee.
Clerk's note: Councilmembers started to discuss this item but did not take a vote. See motion and vote on the item
below.
2. AB2021-366 Discussion and Motion for PLN2017-00004 Countywide Review of Designated
Mineral Resource Lands
Donovan moved to approve the Planning Commission's recommended
motion that the Council request Planning and Development Services to
continue processing PLN2417-00004, limiting the scope of review to the
Surface Mining Advisory Committee recommendation within 1/2 mile of
existing Designated MRLs. Further, the Planning Commission recommends
considering allowing for landowners to opt out of MRL Designation
process proposed through PLN2017-00004.
Councilmembers did not vote on this item but went back to AB2021-364 to
dispense with a motion from committee on that item.
Clerk's note: See motion and vote on AB2021-366 below after the Consent Agenda items.
1. A132021-364. Discussion and Motion to recognize the intent of PLN2019-00011 - Surface Mining
of Dry Meander Zones has been achieved
Donovan moved to accept the committee's recommendation to hold the
item in committee.
Cathy Halka, Council Legislative Analyst, clarified that the motion was to
hold for two weeks and Donovan confirmed that was the motion.
Donovan's motion that the Request for Motion be HELD IN COMMITTEE
for two weeks carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
CONSENT AGENDA (second vote)
Kershner stated that she mistakenly voted against the Consent Agenda and
would like to change her vote.
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Buchanan moved to reconsider the vote on the Consent Agenda items. The
motion was seconded by Browne.
The motion to reconsider carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Kershner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through ten.
Councilmembers voted on those items (see votes on individual items
below).
1. AB2021-338 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to provide housing case management
services, in the amount of $262,341
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: I - Elenbaas
Absent: 0
2. / B2.021.w344 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and the North Sound Accountable Communities of Health
to supervise Whatcom Unified Command's (WUC) Volunteer Branch in the amount
of $8,000 for a total amended contract amount of $63,000
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Absent: 0
3. AB2021.-348 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Catholic Community Services to provide housing case
management services, in the amount of $168,339
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Absent: 0
4. A132021_-349. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Lydia Place to provide housing case management services in
the amount of $203,602
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Absent: 0
5. AB2021-350 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to provide housing case
management services, in the amount of $178,771
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Absent: 0
6. AB20511-351_ Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Cascade Connections to provide services to individuals with
developmental disabilities, in an estimated amount of $1,321,837
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Absent: 0
7. AB2021-352 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Kulshan Supported Employment to provide services to
individuals with developmental disabilities, in an estimated amount of $1,150,942
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Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Absent: 0
8. /o_B2021_� �353 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Washington Vocational Services to provide services to
individuals with developmental disabilities, in an estimated amount of $268,910
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Absent: 0
9. l B2021.3 54 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Work Opportunities to provide services to individuals with
developmental disabilities, in an estimated amount of $686,136
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Absent: 0
10. A132_021„-362 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and Bennett Engineering, LLC to update the Dept of
Ecology -Central Shop Industrial Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), in
the amount of $30,850.00 for a total amended contract amount of $55,035
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
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Absent: 0
OTHER ITEMS (continued)
(From Council Natural Resources Committee)
2. AB202 3 -`66. Discussion and Motion for PLN2017-00004 Countywide Review of Designated
Mineral Resource Lands
Donovan reported for the Natural Resources Committee and moved to
approve the Planning Commission's recommended motion that the Council
request Planning and Development Services to continue processing
PLN2017-00004, limiting the scope of review to the Surface Mining
Advisory Committee recommendation within 1/2 mile of existing
Designated MRLs. Further, the Planning Commission recommends
considering allowing for landowners to opt out of MRL Designation
process proposed through PLN2017-00004.
Councilmembers discussed and Donovan restated the motion.
Donovan's motion (see notes) carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
3. AB2021-327 Ordinance amending the Whatcom County Budget, request no. 10, in the amount of
$744,800
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2021-038
4. AB2021-328 Resolution amending the Flood Control Zone District and subzones 2021 budgets,
request no. 1, in the amount of $15,415 (Council acting as the Whatcom County
Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
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moved that the Resolution (FCZDBS) be APPROVED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: RES 2021-022
5. AB202.1 340 Ordinance suspending Whatcom. County Code 1.28 to update the Correctional
Facilities operational standards
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, spoke about finding a consultant to help
with the work and Councilmembers discussed the motion.
Browne's motion that the Ordinance be ADOPTED carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2021-039
6. /'4B2021-342 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding between Whatcom County and Sudden Valley Community
Association
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Memorandum of Agreement be AUTHORIZED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
7. A2021-.343. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and DH to implement the COVID-19 IRL Campaign in
the amount of $106,250 for a total amended contract amount of $306,250
Browne moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED.
Councilmembers discussed the motion.
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Browne's motion that the Contract be authorized FAILED by the following
vote:
Aye: 3 - Buchanan, Donovan, and Frazey
Nay: 3 - Byrd, Elenbaas, and Kershner
Absent: 0
Abstain: 1 - Browne
8. .&B-2021 _.3 T 7 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and SeaMar Community Health Centers to provide
oversight and assistance at the COVID-19 Temporary Housing Facility in the amount
of $95,460 for a total amended contract amount of $453,436
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED.
Councilmembers discussed the motion.
Browne's motion that the Contract be AUTHORIZED carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 2 - Byrd, and Elenbaas
Absent: 0
9. A132.021_w3 55 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Lighthouse Mission Ministries to provide oversight and
assistance at the COVID Temporary Housing Facility, in the amount of $89,674
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED.
Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered a question about the
difference in services between SeaMar Community Health Centers and the
Lighthouse Mission.
Browne's motion that the Contract be AUTHORIZED carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 2 - Byrd, and Elenbaas
Absent: 0
10. AB2021-3 72 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to operate the Whatcom
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Homeless Service Center in the amount of $930,003 for a total amended contract
amount of $2,324,075
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED.
Councilmembers discussed the motion.
Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered which fund the money is
coming out of.
Browne's motion that the Contract be AUTHORIZED carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. AB2021._-303, Appointment of Starck Follis and Carolyn Mason to the Criminal Justice Treatment
Account panel
Donovan moved and Kershner seconded that the Council Appointment be
APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
2, AB202_1- 34 1 Appointment to the Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee as an alternate
member - Applicant: Daniel Dahlquist (Council Acting as the Flood Control Zone
District Board of Supervisors)
Kershner moved and Frazey seconded that the Council Appointment be
APPOINTED.
Elenbaas asked if any applicants were on the call but there were none.
Kershner's motion that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
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EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS. COMMISSIONS. AND
COMMITTEES
1. AB20211-37,1 Request confirmation of the County Executive's reappointments of Georgiann Dustin,
Shirley Forslof, Denise Irey, and Kathleen O'Connor to the Northwest Senior
Services Board
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
2. AB2021-379 Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of William Zidel to the
Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee
Kershner moved and Donovan seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 1 - Byrd
Browne gave a point of order and stated he had a request for two members
of the Lummi Nation (one elected official and one appointed by the
Chairman) to talk about the fireworks issue and would like the Council to
invite them to speak later. The Councilmembers concurred.
ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION
There were no agenda items added by revision.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Donovan moved to introduce items one through seven. The motion was
seconded by Byrd (see votes on individual items below).
L AB20_2_1-346 Ordinance amending the project budget for the Silver Lake Park Improvement Fund,
request no. 3
Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
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Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2021-042
2. A132021.-363. Ordinance amending the Whatcom County Code and Comprehensive Plan, requiring
a site -specific geotechnical analysis when mineral extraction is proposed within 500
feet of a gas or petroleum transmission pipeline
Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2021-040
3. AB2021-365 Ordinance amending the Whatcom County Budget, request no. 11, in the amount of
$5,728,416
Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2021-043
4. AB2021 w370 Ordinance adopting Whatcom County Code Chapter 16.50 Commercial Property
Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) Program within Whatcom
County
Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2021-041
5. AB. 02 -3115 Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.98, Point Roberts Community
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Advisory Committee, to revise membership
Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2021-044
6. AB2021-380 Ordinance adopting amendments to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan
relating to density credits, PDRs, and TDRs
Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
7. A.13202111381 Ordinance adopting Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan amendments concerning
the Lummi Island Ferry, modifying Policy 6A-1 relating to ferry level of service and
deleting Policy 6C-9 relating to a ferry feasibility study
Donovan moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
Councilmembers gave reports from the committees.
The following people spoke:
• Satpal Sidhu, County Executive
• Tim Ballew, Lummi Indian Business Council representative
• Terrence Adams, Lummi Indian Business Council Member and
firework representative
• Travis Brockie, Lummi Indian Business Council Vice Chair
• Karen Frakes, Prosecuting Attorney's Office
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The speakers and Councilmembers discussed the current burn index
conditions, limiting fireworks use to waterways or certain time periods,
working cooperatively with firework vendors and the Lummi Nation on
public education and clean-up, thinking long term to possibly transition
away from fireworks, whether a ban would apply to just the unincorporated
areas of the county or county -wide (including cities), what should be
included in the Executive's press release concerning fireworks, and whether
there should be a total ban in forested areas.
Byrd spoke about taking legal action against YouTube for censorship of a
Council meeting and Councilmembers discussed the issue.
Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, spoke about a recent flight around
Whatcom County's boundary lines.
The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on July 13, 2021.
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