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Minutes - Final
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
6PM
Hybrid Meeting
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COUNCILMEMBERS
Barry Buchanan
Tyler Byrd
Todd Donovan
Ben Elenbaas
Carol Frazey
Kaylee Galloway
Kathy Kershner
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C.
Council Minutes - Final April 11, 2023
COUNTY COUNCIL
Council Chair Barry Buchanan called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in a
hybrid meeting.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd Donovan, Ben Elenbaas, Carol Frazey,
Kaylee Galloway, and Kathy Kershner
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
There was no report.
MINUTES CONSENT
Kershner `roved to accept the minutes consent items. The motion was
seconded by Donovan (see votes on individual items below).
1. MI 2023-027 Committee of the Whole for March 21, 2023
Kershner moved and Donovan seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
2. MIN2023-08 Regular County Council for March 21,2023
Kershner moved and Donovan seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. AB2023-174 Ordinance adopting various minor amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20,
Zoning; Title 21, Land Division Regulations, and; Title 22, Land Use and
Development
Cliff Strong, Planning and Development Services Department, briefly
described the Ordinance.
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Buchanan opened the Public Hearing and, hearing no one, closed the Public
Hearing.
Donovan moved and Galloway seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a
Public Hearing be ADOPTED. He thanked Strong for his work.
Donovan's motion that the Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing be
ADOPTED carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2023-018
2. AB2023-200 Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 1.14 Election Precinct
Boundaries
Diana Bradrick, County Auditor, briefed the Councilmembers and answered
whether any Council districts changed because of the precinct changes. She
stated the Council districts are exactly as they were at the end of 2021.
Buchanan opened the Public Hearing and, hearing no one, closed the Public
Hearing.
Byrd moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
OPEN SESSION
Enactment No: ORD 2023-019
Buchanan read a statement into the record from the County's legal
department concerning a potential conditional use permit for a gravel
mining operation.
The following people spoke:
• John (last name not audible)
• Mark Hall
• James Isaac Welsh
• Elizabeth (last name not stated)
• Jim Klein
• Michael Feerer
• Carly Lloyd
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Sophie McMahon
•
Maureen Cleveland
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Edward Bertran
•
Ivy Little
•
Rochelle Hallowell
•
Daniel Harm
•
Madeline Schwartz
•
Marjolein Schermerhorn
•
Laura Sheehan
•
Emily Freudenberger
•
Iliana Bradley
•
Craig Knutson
•
Alexander Harris
•
White Miller
•
Kyle Zandbergen
•
Doug (Yoshe) Revelle
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Micah Anderson
•
Howard Sharfstein
•
Andrew Clarke
•
Edward Wolf
•
Richard Greenbaum
•
Laura Weiss
•
Rick Eggerth
•
Jack McBride
•
Brel Froebe
•
Kathleen Greenbaum
•
Elli Harron
•
John Marshall
•
Bo Bumford
•
James Greinke
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Markis Dee
•
Cliff Langley
•
Natalie Chavez
•
Name not given
•
Lyle Sorenson
•
Name not given
•
Susan Kane-Ronning
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Laurie Poms Nelson
•
Sandy Zeitel
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• Misty Flowers
• Susan David
• (first name not stated) Johnson
• Rob Lewis
• Valery Anderson
• Name not given
Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the Open Session.
Clerk's note: Councilmembers took a short break.
CONSENT AGENDA
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
Kershner reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through sixteen.
Councilmembers voted on those items (see votes on individual items
below).
1. A132023-212 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative
Services Organization to acknowledge and fund Whatcom County's participation in
the North Sound Integrated Care Network, in the amount of $449,191.10
Kershner 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: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
2. AB2023 µ218 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to provide housing case management
services in the amount of $75,000 for a total amended contract amount of $452,157
Kershner 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: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
3. AB2023 220 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and the Administrative Office of the Courts in the
increased amount of $15,000 for a total amended contract amount of $76,597.00
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Kershner 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: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
4. AB2023 -_2.23 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant agreement
between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Commerce to
provide funding to improve the Nooksack River gaging network, conduct a water
storage study, and purchase and demolish up to four properties located in areas that
are subject to inundation during flooding, in the amount of $1,950,000.00
Kershner reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Agreement be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
5. A132023-227 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Taylor Made TDS Inc. to provide Class -A Commerical
Driver's License training to Whatcom County Public Works employees, in the amount
of $100,000
Kershner 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: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
6. AB2023_230 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal Agreement
between Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham to establish procedures that
will support the cooperative efforts to plan for a countywide high speed broadband
system
Kershner 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: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
7. AB2023-232 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Pacfic Security to provide Courthouse Security Services, in an
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amount not to exceed $200,000
Kershner 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: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0,
8. A132023-252 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and Western Washington University to assess the impact
of forest cover on peak flows in the Nooksack River Basin, in the amount of
$30,054.00 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District
Board of Supervisors)
Kershner reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Contract (FCZDBS) be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
9. AB2023-260 Request authorization for the County Executive to award bid #23-23 and enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Lake Union DryDock Company for the
drydocking, repair, and maintenance of the Whatcom Chief in the amount of
$863,381
Kershner reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Bid Award be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
10. AB2023-261 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a collective bargaining
agreement between Whatcom County and Teamsters Local 231 Corrections
Deputies and Sergeants for the period of January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Kershner 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: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
11. A1320Z3m2C62 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and the City of Blaine for FY2021 Operation
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Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $7,600.57
Kershner 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: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
12. AB2023-263 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and the City of Everson for FY2021 Operation
Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $10,448.00
Kershner 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: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
13. AB2023-265 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and the City of Ferndale for FY2021 Operation
Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $15,830.00
Kershner 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: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
14. AB2023-266 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and the City of Lynden for FY2021 Operation
Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $15,600.00
Kershner 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: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
15. AB2023 267 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and the City of Sumas for FY2021 Operation
Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $10,786.80
Kershner reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
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and moved that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
16. AB2023-268 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for
FY2021 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $6,527.13
Kershner 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: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
OTHER ITEMS
(From Council Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee)
1. AB2023-233 Request for motion to support Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
Reauthorization
Galloway reported for the Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee
and moved that the Request for Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
2. AB2023-212 Request approval to send a letter regarding the North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly
Bear Restoration Plan/Environmental Impact Statement
Galloway reported for the Climate Action and Natural Resources
Committee and moved that the Request for Motion be APPROVED.
Donovan explained why he abstained on this item in committee.
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, stated she heard from Skagit
County and they are thinking that the letter is supposed to be from the
multiple counties and not just from Whatcom.
Councilmembers discussed the motion.
Galloway's motion that the Request for Motion be APPROVED carried by
the following vote:
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Aye: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Abstain: l - Donovan
3. h32023-273 Request approval to send a letter regarding the Brokedown Palace timber sale
Galloway reported for the Climate Action and Natural Resources
Committee and moved that the Request for Motion be APPROVED.
Elenbaas gave reasons why he opposed the letter in committee. He stated
we are asking the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to do what the
law (Revised Code of Washington 36.70A.050) has already told them to do
and that feels like we are interfering in the process.
Kershner spoke about the money (about $900,000) from a timber sale that
would go to the beneficiaries and stated the Council has a responsibility to
consult with the schools and junior taxing districts to ensure they are not
negatively impacted. She stated they should discuss how to replace this
critical revenue if the Council takes action. We should wait to send this
letter to find out what the Legislature is doing after they have adjourned and
the County has consulted with the junior taxing districts. We should have a
discussion on the vision of what we would like to send to DNR as far as how
state trust lands are managed because there is State law about exactly how
these lands have to be managed.
Donovan stated he would like to suggest an amendment to the first request
in the letter and stated the Council is doing these letters on a sale by sale
basis. He asked if they could just come up with a policy that states what they
want from the DNR in terms of our county's role in having some input in
these lands or our county's priorities about how these lands can be
managed. He is also not sure of the timing.
Donovan moved to amend request number one on the second page of the
letter to add language to the first sentence as follows:
1. Pause the Brokedown Palace Timber Sale until the current
legislative session funds replacement revenues for beneficiary
taxies districts in Whatcom County seeking reimbursement and until
the legislature has provided guidance, authority, and funding to DNR
regarding the management of mature, structurally -complex forests
on state land...
The motion was seconded by Frazey.
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Elenbaas stated there is no need for an amendment because the RCW lists
out everything that the letter is stating.
Donovan restated his motion.
Kershner stated we should wait until the legislature is wrapped up so we
know what they decide, wait and see what the permit process looks like, and
allow the public to comment and then take action if necessary after those
periods of time.
Galloway spoke about a recent court case on which the Supreme Court
ruled and which opened up a conversation around how we are managing state
forest lands, the requests included in the letter, the reasons for requesting a
pause, and looking at how we can proactively be more engaging and figure
out how to incorporate forest management practices into our climate
solutions and not see them as two independent conversations.
Councilmembers continued to discuss the item.
Kershner moved to hold. The motion was seconded by Byrd.
Elenbaas spoke about not telling the DNR what to do when it is already
outlined in the law.
Kershner asked if they need to have a date specific to hold the item and
amended her motion to hold until May 9th.
Councilmembers discussed whether there is any value in holding it until
DNR has an opportunity to start this project so that we know what we are
asking them to pause, whether the Council wants to weigh in before the
public comment to DNR, whether the Council might get into legal issues if
they continue to deny these without specifying the reasons why which are
laid out in the law (and whether the Council is actually denying them),
whether the Council wants to water down their voice to the DNR by sending
a letter for every sale, getting the letter in now so that it may have more
opportunity to persuade the DNR than if the Council were reacting to an
action they have already taken, and whether a conclusion could be drawn that
the Council is designating resource lands on paper but functionally
disallowing it.
Kershner's motion that the Request for Motion be HELD IN COMMITTEE
until May 9th carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 4 - Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Kershner
Nay: 3 - Buchanan, Frazey, and Galloway
4. AB2023-275, Request approval to send a letter regarding the Pacific Northwest National Trail
Comprehensive Plan
Galloway reported for the Climate Action and Natural Resources
Committee and moved that the Request for Motion be APPROVED.
Councilmembers discussed the motion.
Galloway's motion that the Request for Motion be APPROVED carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
5. AB2023-204 Ordinance amending the Whatcom County Budget, request no. 5, in the amount of
$631,850
Kershner reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
Elenbaas stated if he votes no it does not mean that he does not support
some of the things in here; he just does not support all of them so he cannot
vote yes.
Kershner's motion that the Ordinance be ADOPTED carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Enactment No: ORD 2023-020
6. A32023-205 Ordinance amending the project based budget for the Lake Whatcom Park Trail
Development Fund, request no. 2
Kershner reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2023-021
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7. AB2023 _155 Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.128, Business and Commerce
Advisory Committee, to revise membership
Kershner stated this item was withdrawn (by agenda revision).
This agenda item was WITHDRAWN.
(From Council Public Works and Health Committee)
8. AB2023-221 Discussion of the Whatcom County Food System Plan and request for Council
approval
Kershner reported for the Public Works and Health Committee and moved
that this item be held in Committee until April 25th to give the community
an opportunity to comment on the plan.
Councilmembers discussed that all Input should go to Ali Jensen (staffer
for the Food System Committee).
Kershner stated if the public has a comment on the food plan they can send
an email to the Council and our Council staff will forward it to Ali Jensen.
Riley Sweeny, Food System Committee Chair, stated the plan and the
committee staff's contact information is on the Food System Committee
website.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, Kershner, Buchanan, Byrd, and
Donovan
Nay: 0
This agenda item was DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED.
Motion approved 7-0 to Hold in Committee.
9. A132023-228 Request approval to send a letter regarding proposed legislation to increase truck size
and weight
Kershner reported for the Public Works and Health Committee and moved
that the Request for Motion be HELD IN COMMITTEE until April 25th.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
(From Council Committee of the Whole)
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10. AB2023--239 Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of Elizabeth Kosa as
Director of Public Works effective April 12, 2023 pursuant to Whatcom County
Code Section 2.75.020
Buchanan reported for the Committee of the Whole and moved that the
Request for Motion be APPROVED and back -dated to March 13, 2023. The
motion was seconded by Donovan.
Elizabeth Kosa, Public Works Department Director, addressed the Council.
Buchanan's motion that the Request for Motion be APPROVED carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Confirmation was back -dated to March 13, 2023.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1, AB2023-217 Appointment to vacancies on the Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District
Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Melissa Bomben
Donovan moved and Kershner seconded that the Council Appointment be
APPOINTED.
Elenbaas asked if the applicant was available to address the Council but she
was not.
Donovan's motion that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
2. AB2023-256 Appointment to vacancies on the Sumas/Everson/Nooksack Flood Subzone
Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Joshua Clawson (Council acting as the Flood
Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Kershner moved and Donovan seconded that the Council Appointment be
APPOINTED.
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, answered how the application
came to the Councilmembers and Councilmembers discussed the applicant.
Kershner's motion that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED carried by
the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION
There were no agenda items added by revision, but AB2023-155 was
withdrawn by revision.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Kershner moved to introduce items one through twelve. The motion was
seconded by Byrd.
Kershner stated she was asked to request that John Gargett, Division of
Emergency Management, speak about Introduction item number two
(AB2023-269) and he briefed the Councilmembers. He stated Whatcom
County recently received about $4.3 million for emergency response
equipment but it has to be spent by June 30th and there is probably not
enough time to be able to do that, so they will have to return the money
unless they can find some way to do it. He spoke about the equipment that
was on the list to purchase and answered questions.
Kershner stated the Ordinance states, "WHEREAS, the grant funds must be
obligated by June 30, 2023" and asked whether that should say "spent" and
Gargett stated it should.
Tyler Schroeder, Director of Administrative Services, stated technically it
should be spent but for the purposes of the Ordinance and the intent of the
Ordinance, which is an interfund loan from the General Fund to the
Department of Emergency Management (DEM), it is okay.
Gargett answered whether there is any leeway with the Department of
Commerce on getting the word "spent" changed to "obligated" and stated
there is not. It is 2023 monies and they cannot carry it over into the 2024
biennium.
The speakers answered how they came up with such a precise number for
the grant amount, whether we would be able to clear that whole $4,294,850,
whether they have a backup plan if they cannot get the purchase of
automated sandbagging machines through because they cannot get the bid
out quickly enough, and whether the sandbag machinery is technology we
could purchase and own in-house.
Councilmembers voted on the introduction items (see votes on individual
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items below).
1. AB2023-�264 Ordinance amending the project budget for the Public Safety Radio System Fund,
request no. 3
Kershner moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
2. AB2023-269 Ordinance authorizing an interfund loan for the purchase of flood response equipment
Kershner moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
3. AB2023-270 Ordinance amending the 2023 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 6, in the amount
of $6,245,264
Kershner moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
4. AB2023-231 Ordinance authorizing a revised system of assessment for Drainage Improvement
District No. 7
Kershner 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 Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
5. AB2023-237 Ordinance establishing a temporary speed limit for Birch Bay Lynden Road
Kershner moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried
by the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
6. AB2023-240 Ordinance for temporary installation of stop signs on Birch Bay Lynden Road
Kershner 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 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
7. AB2023-246 Ordinance establishing a temporary speed limit for Hannegan Road
Kershner 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 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
8. AB2023,-248 Ordinance establishing a temporary closure of Kelly Road and Van Wyck Road
Kershner 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 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
9. AB2023-258 Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 10.34, Ferry Rates
Kershner 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 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
10. AB2.013,-259 Ordinance amending 2023 Whatcom County Unified Fee Schedule
Kershner moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried
by the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
11. AB20?23-216 Appointment to a vacancy on the Horticulture Pest and Disease Board, Applicant(s):
Isaiah Del Giorgio
Kershner moved and Byrd seconded that the Council Appointment Requiring
Introduction be INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
12. AB202,3-2 /1. Resolution amending the 2023 Flood Control Zone District & Subzones Budget,
request no. 1, in the amount of $12,096,245 (Council acting as the Whatcom County
Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Kershner moved and Byrd seconded that the Resolution (FCZDBS) be
INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
ADJOURN
Councilmembers gave committee reports and other updates.
Elizabeth Kosa, Public Works Department Director, answered questions
about the status of stop signs that have been adopted by Ordinance and
Elenbaas spoke about a possible solution to address public frustration about
a recent stop sign.
Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, and Councilmembers discussed addressing
public comments in open session and whether they could take care of staff
business at the beginning of Council meetings.
Tyler Schroeder, Director of Administrative Services, spoke about
discussions about upcoming legislative bills.
The meeting adjourned at 10:39 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on April 25, 2023.
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Dana Bro�IOPSCop cil Clerk
Kristi Felbinger, Minutes Transcription
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA
Chair
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