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Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
6PM
Virtual Meeting
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REVISED 11.8.2021
COUNCILMEMBERS
Rud Browne
Barry Buchanan
Tyler Byrd
Todd Donovan
Ben Elenbaas
Carol Franey
Kathy Kershner
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C.
Council Minutes - Final November 9, 2021
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: 6 - Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd Donovan, Ben Elenbaas, and
Carol Frazey
Absent: 1 - Kathy Kershner
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, reported on the following:
• Congratulations to the newly re-elected and elected
Councilmembers
• A recent audit exit meeting from the State Auditor with no findings
• A breakdown of the Ferry in October, a resulting declaration of
emergency, and a recently submitted a $10 million grant from the
County Road Administration Board for the ferry
• The appointment of a new County Medical examiner
• The mid -biennium budget adjustment, allocation of American
Rescue Plan Act funds, and the general fund balance.
• Money that may be coming for specific items from the Federal
Infrastructure Bill and an upcoming Social Infrastructure Bill
MINUTES CONSENT
Donovan moved to accept the minutes consent items. The motion was
seconded by Frazey (see votes on individual items below).
1. MIN2021-082 Committee of the Whole for October 26, 2021
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
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2. MIN2021-083 Regular County Council for October 26, 2021
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
OPEN SESSION (20 MINUTEST
Council staff played a short instructional video about how to speak at the
meeting.
The following people spoke:
• Seth Vidana
• Dena Jensen
• Warren Sheay
• David Spring
• Kelley Bouma
• Rachel Lindsay
• Kaylee Galloway
• Helga Deliban
• Shean Halley
• Natalie Chavez
• Jean Purcell
• Misty Flowers
• Michele Cameron
• Robert Bystrom
• Sara Rose
• June Bouma
• Ken Domorod
• Megan Wiseman
• Susan Prosser
• Hannah Ordos
• Daniel Johner
• Enoch Mann
• Wendy Harris
• Lindy McDonough
Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the Open Session.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved to approve Consent Agenda items 1, 3, 4, and 5.
Councilmembers voted on those items then considered Consent Agenda
items 2 and 6 separately (see votes on individual items below).
1.l;2021 61 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. to finalize the
Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan update in the amount
of $20,000 for a total amended contract amount of $133,000
Frazey 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: 5 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Frazey
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Absent: 1 - Kershner
2. A 132021- 15 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham for partial funding of maintenance
and operations of the Crisis Stabilization Center, in the amount of $65,000
This item was considered separately. See motion and vote after Consent Agenda items below.
3. AB202,1-642 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
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usage of the District's Community Center for senior programming, in the amount of
$1,000
Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Frazey
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Absent: 1 - Kershner
4. AE3021-63 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and City of Everson for use of building space at Everson
City Hall for senior programming, in the amount of $500
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Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Frazey
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Absent: 1 - Kershner
5. AB2021 ryC649 Resolution approving a salary schedule and policies for Unrepresented Whatcom
County employees effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022
Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Resolution be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Frazey
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: RES 2021-048
6. A13207.1-E5> Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a three year interlocal
agreement among Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham and City of
Bellingham to provide economic development services and complete special projects
that promote beneficial outcomes for the parties, in the amount of $2,084,322
This item was considered separately. See motion and vote after Consent Agenda items below.
2. AB2021..-61, 5 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham for partial funding of maintenance
and operations of the Crisis Stabilization Center, in the amount of $65,000
Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED. The motion was seconded
by Browne.
Perry Mowery, Health Department, answered questions about how the
funding will be ongoing, where the dollars have come from, what percentage
of the Interfund Transfer was for the total annual maintenance expenses for
the Crisis Stabilization Center, and whether there is more long-term funding
now.
Frazey's motion that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Frazey
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Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Abstain: 1 - Elenbaas
6. AB2021-653 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a three year interlocal
agreement among Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham and City of
Bellingham to provide economic development services and complete special projects
that promote beneficial outcomes for the parties, in the amount of $2,084,322
Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Interlocal be HELD IN COMMITTEE for two weeks. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
OTHER ITEMS
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
1. AB2021,-594 Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 2.02 (County Council) to
define absence and temporary disability
Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Ordinance be HELD IN COMMITTEE until the first
meeting in February.
Satpai Sidnu, County Executive, stated he would give his input by
December.
Councilmembers discussed the item.
Frazey's motion that the Ordinance be HELD IN COMMITTEE until the
first meeting in February carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
2. AB202,1-599 Ordinance establishing the Ferry Fare Capital Surcharge Fund
Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
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Councilmembers discussed the fund and what dollars will go into it.
Frazey's motion that the Ordinance be ADOPTED carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-068
3. l B2021-601_ Ordinance amending the 2021 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 17, in the
amount of $4,967,500
Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 4 - Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Frazey
Nay: 2 - Byrd, and Elenbaas
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-069
4. AI32021-609 Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Title 3 (Revenue and Finance),
specifically Chapters 3.06 (Grants) and 3.08 (Purchasing System)
Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
Frazey thanked Browne for his work on the ordinance.
Frazey's motion that the Ordinance be ADOPTED carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-070
5. A132021-61131 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Road2Home to operate the COVID Isolation and Quarantine
Facility, in the amount of $159,275
Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED. The motion carried by the
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following vote:
Aye: 4 - Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Frazey
Nay: 2 - Byrd, and Elenbaas
Absent: 1 - Kershner
6. t' B2 J2,1-.C,.1 C Resolution adopting the Whatcom County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE.
Donovan stated a memo about this item would have been great.
Frazey's motion that the Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
7. 0320.1-631 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Aristo Healthcare Services to provide staffing at the COVID
Isolation and Quarantine Facility, in the estimated amount of $200,000
Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED. The motion was seconded by
Donovan. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Frazey
Nay: 2 - Byrd, and Elenbaas
Absent: I - Kershner
ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION
2. AI3`?021,��675 Resolution adopting the Whatcom County Multi jurisdictional Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District
Board of Supervisors)
Frazey reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Resolution (FCZDBS) be HELD IN COMMITTEE for two
weeks. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: I - Kershner
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OTHER ITEMS (Continued)
(From Council Committee of the Whole)
8. AB2021-612 Discussion and request for motion regarding County Council meeting broadcast on
Bellingham public access television (BTV) and streaming on YouTube
Buchanan reported for the Committee of the Whole and stated there was
consensus to have Councilmember Browne draft a letter to the Bellingham
City Council and bring it back to the Council in two weeks.
This agenda item was DISCUSSED.
(No Committee Assignment)
9. AB2021Resolution approving the 2021 Whatcom County Climate Action Plan
The following people briefed the Councilmembers:
• Chris Elder, Public Works Department
• Ellyn Murphy, Climate Impact Advisory Committee
Buchanan moved and Donovan seconded that the Resolution be
APPROVED.
Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, thanked the advisory committee, and
proposed that there should be a county -wide plan and Cities can take up
certain types of actions they would like to take within a coordinated effort.
Councilmembers and the speakers discussed the motion and whether some
projects should be prioritized.
Browne moved to amend the motion to adopted the plan with a caveat that
any suggestion that comes back to the Council must be costed.
Browne restated his motion that we adopt the Climate Action Plan but as
the recommendations come to us they must have a good faith estimate of
cost and a good faith estimate of return.
Councilmembers and the speakers discussed the motion to amend and
Elenbaas seconded the motion.
The motion to amend failed by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Browne, Byrd, and Elenbaas
Nay: 3 - Buchanan, Donovan, and Frazey
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Absent: 1 - Kershner
Councilmembers discussed the main motion.
Buchanan's motion that the Resolution be APPROVED carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4 - Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, and Frazey
Nay: 2 - Byrd, and Elenbaas
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: RES 2021-049
10. /113O'' l w65_ Resolution approving the naming of the Crisis Stabilization Facility as "The Anne
Deacon Center for Hope"
Buchanan moved and Byrd seconded that the Resolution be APPROVED.
Councilmembers discussed the motion and expressed that they love the
idea.
Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, described how the idea came to be and
answered a question about an upcoming ceremony.
Buchanan's motion that the Resolution be APPROVED carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: RES 2021-050
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND
COMMITTEES
1. Al071-629 Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointments of Brian Hunter and
Prakash Sundaresan to the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED.
Councilmembers discussed the item.
Prakash Sundaresan addressed the Council and introduced himself.
Councilmembers voted on the item (see the vote below).
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Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, spoke about the membership of this
committee.
Donovan's motion that the Executive Appointment be CONFIRMED carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
2. AB2021.65 5 Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of Roger Kubalek to the
Agricultural Advisory Committee
Frazey moved and Byrd seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED.
Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, answered who this individual is replacing
on the Agricultural Advisory Committee and Councilmembers discussed
the motion, why the Council confirms Executive appointments, and whether
the Agricultural Advisory Committee is representative of the actual
agricultural community.
Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered a question about where to
find the current committee members and whether the list is up to date.
Councilmembers and Sidhu continued to discuss the motion.
Frazey's motion that the Executive Appointment be CONFIRMED carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION
1. AB20 h 1-668 Discussion and request for motion regarding the Justice Project (Public Health,
Safety, and Justice Facility Needs Assessment)
Buchanan reported for the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
and moved that he be appointed to serve on the Stakeholder Advisory
Committee to work on the Justice Facility Needs Assessment. The motion
was seconded by Browne.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 6 - Elenbaas, Frazey, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, and Donovan
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
This agenda item was DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Donovan moved to introduce agenda items 1 through 18.
Buchanan asked about agenda item number 8 (AB2021-606) and Dana
Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, and Councilmembers discussed the
recommendation from the Planning and Development Committee today.
The file was forwarded to Council without a recommendation from the
committee.
Donovan amended his motion and moved to introduce agenda items 1
through 7 and 9 through 18. The motion was seconded by Frazey.
Councilmembers voted on the motion (see motion and votes on individual
items below).
Councilmembers discussed. AB2021-606 and what should be done with it,
but no motion was made here (see item note below). They discussed it again
during Committee Reports.
1. AB2021-62 / Ordinance Amending the Project Budget for the E. Smith/Hannegan Road
Intersection Improvements Fund, Request No. 2
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-077
2. AE320_21_w636 Ordinance Establishing the Birch Bay Lynden Rd & Blaine Rd Intersection
Improvements Fund and Establishing a Project Based Budget for the Birch Bay
Lynden Rd & Blaine Rd Intersection Improvements Fund; CRP #906001
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
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Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-078
3. AB2021-63 7 Ordinance Establishing the Goshen Road/Anderson Creek Bridge No. 248
Replacement Fund and Establishing a Project Based Budget for the Goshen
Road/Anderson Creek Bridge No. 248 Replacement Fund; CRP #920003
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: I - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-079
4. B2021-638 Ordinance Establishing the North Fork Road/Kenney Creek Fish Passage Fund and
Establishing a Project Based Budget for the North Fork Road/Kenney Creek Fish
Passage Fund; CRP #919007
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-080
5. AB 2021-640 Ordinance amending the 2022 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 2, in the amount
of $12,007,450
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-081
6. A132021-6 41 Ordinance Establishing the Jackson Road/Terrell Creek Bridge No. 81 Replacement
Fund and Establishing a Project Based Budget for the Jackson Road/Terrell Creek
Bridge No. 81 Replacement Fund; CRP #917004
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-082
7. A2021-650 Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code (WCC) 3.08.060 (Purchasing System)
to update the small public works roster process to award public works contracts
under WCC 3.08.095 and to establish consulting services roster award process for
architectural, engineering, and other professional services
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: I - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-083
8.B20iOb Ordinance adopting amendments to the Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning, to
provide additional affordable housing options, including allowing and regulating tiny
homes and allowing duplexes in planned unit developments
AB2021-606 was considered separately. See note below.
9. A130? 11 62;3 Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of Taxes for Countywide Emergency Medical
Purposes for 2022
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-073
10. AB2021-628Ordinance amending the 2022 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 1, in the amount
of $50,655,096
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried
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by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-072
11. AB2021.-630 Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of Taxes for Conservation Futures Purposes for
2022
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
12. A B2021-632 Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of 2022 Property Taxes for County Road Purposes
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-074
13. AB2021-633 Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of Taxes for County and State Purposes in Whatcom
County, Washington, for the Year of 2022
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-075
14. AB2021-634 Ordinance Limiting the 2022 General Fund Property Tax Levy
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Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: ORD 2021-076
15. A B2021-648 Ordinance adopting amendments to WCC Title 20 (Zoning) regulating the production,
processing, and retail sales of recreational marijuana in Whatcom County and
repealing Ordinance No. 2021-066
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
16. A B2021-654 Resolution approving the Shoreline Management Program Periodic Update 2020
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Resolution Requiring a Public
Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
XT
Nay: V
Absent: 1 - Kershner
17.1132021M622. Resolution adopting the 2022 budget for the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
District and Subzones (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors)
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Resolution (FCZDBS)
Requiring a Public Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: I - Kershner
Enactment No: RES 2021-051
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18. A B2021-635 Resolution Authorizing the Levy of Taxes for the Whatcom County Flood Control
Zone District for 2022
Donovan moved and Frazey seconded that the Resolution (FCZDBS)
Requiring a Public Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Kershner
Enactment No: RES 2021-052
8. A B2021-606 Ordinance adopting amendments to the Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning, to
provide additional affordable housing options, including allowing and regulating tiny
homes and allowing duplexes in planned unit developments
Councilmembers discussed what to do with this item but did not make a
motion. See below in Committee Repoerts for motion.
This agenda item was WITHDRAWN.
See motion and vote for this item under Committee Reports below.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
Councilmembers gave committee reports.
They discussed AB2021-553 (Presentation from the Whatcom Mountain
Bike Coalition on trail maintenance and the possibility of allowing for
limited trail construction during seasonal closures), whether there will be
more discussion at a later date, and whether the Council will have to take an
action or make a recommendation.
Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, stated it sounded like Eric Brown
would come back again to the Public Works and Health Committee and
discuss additional information, and if the Committee at that point wants to
recommend staff from the Planning Department to coordinate with Public
Works and Parks to look into options to bring back to Council, the
Administration would be amenable to that.
Buchanan stated it will get scheduled in the Public Works and Health
Committee at some point.
Councilmembers discussed AB2021-605 (Discussion on proposed
amendments to the Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) to provide
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additional affordable housing options).
Byrd stated he requested in committee that he get together with the
stakeholders and Planning and Development Services staff then come back
to the committee with a version that may resolve the questions they have
had.
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, answered whether the discussion
could just be held in Committee but stated the related Ordinance should be
pulled from Introduction.
Donovan moved that AB2021-606 (Ordinance adopting amendments to the
Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning, to provide additional affordable
housing options, including allowing and regulating tiny homes and allowing
duplexes in planned unit developments) be withdrawn from introduction.
The motion was seconded by Elenbaas.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Donovan asked about how long AB2021-605 would be held and Brown -Davis
stated that the motion in Committee was to hold the discussion in
Committee until December 7.
Councilmembers continued committee reports.
Motion approved 6-0 to withdraw AB2021-606 from Introduction.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on November 23, 2021.
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WHATCOM COUNTY, WA
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