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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Jan 9 2024Whatcom County Council COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360) 778-5010 Minutes - Final Tuesday, January 9, 2024 6PM Hybrid Meeting HYBRID MEETING (PARTICIPATE IN -PERSON, SEE REMOTE JOIN INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil, OR CALL 360.778.5010) COUNCILMEMBERS Barry Buchanan Tyler Byrd Todd Donovan Ben Elenbaas Kaylee Galloway Jon Scanlon Mark Stremler CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C. Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 COUNTY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER Council Chair Barry Buchanan called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. in a hybrid meeting. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd Donovan, Ben Elenbaas, Kaylee Galloway, Jon Scanlon, and Mark Stremler FLAG SALUTE ANNOUNCEMENTS COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, read from a report (on file in the Meeting Details). He answered how the County is prepared for the upcoming cold weather this week and what people can do to help, whether we have any prearranged transportation to get people to somewhere warm, and where people can go to learn to volunteer. MINUTES CONSENT Byrd moved to accept the minutes consent items. The motion was seconded by Galloway (see votes on individual items below), 1. tw/1IN2023-077 Special Council for December 4, 2023 Byrd moved and Galloway seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 2. Ce/LIN2023m0 l8. Committee of the Whole for December 5, 2023 Byrd moved and Galloway seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 3. MIN2023-079, Regular County Council for December 5, 2023 Byrd moved and Galloway seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 4. 1'ei IN202' 080 Special Council for December 19, 2023 Byrd moved and Galloway seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 OPEN SESSION The following people spoke: • Joni Hensley • Rosemary VanBeek • Sandra Kisska • Julie Terry • Austin Papritz • Lyle Sorenson • Sallye Quinn • Markis Dee Stidham • Misty Flowers • Melissa Gragg Wisener • Charles Bailey • Matt Berry • Natalie Chavez Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the Open Session. CONSENT AGENDA (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee) Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through twenty-two. Elenbaas requested that item number twenty-two be considered separately. Donovan amended his motion and moved to approve items one through twenty-one. Councilmembers voted on those items (see votes on individual items below). Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 1. A132024-003 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Catholic Community Services to support case management and operations and maintenance at the Francis Place permanent supportive housing facility in the amount of $314,529 for a total amended contract amount of $484,570 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 2. AB2024.004_ Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal amendment between Whatcom County and the City of Blaine to extend the term of the Jail Use Agreement until December 31, 2024 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 3. / 2024-005 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatrnm Cniinty nnrd lPz inn D»hPk� DT)q of T)t.ntAllPT.T.0 fnr Tmmnte Dental Services in the amount of $80,000 for a total amended amount of $116,000.00 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 4. AB1024-00 7 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Cordant Health Solutions for Jail Alternatives Drug Testing in the amount of $11,035.00 for a total amended amount of $68,140.00 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 W/tateonz County Page 3 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 5. AB2024 -024 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Social & Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration to provide services for people with developmental disabilities in the amount of $609,873 for a total amended agreement amount of $6,069,370 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 6. fg lB202,4e-025 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission for the Sheriff's Office boating safety program to continue to receive Vessel Registration Fees (VRF) and Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) grant funds Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 7. AB2024-026 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Regional Council for Nursing Services in the Jail and Juvenile Detention in the amount of $1,924,551.06 for a total amended amount of $8,357,536.17 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 8. AB2024-029 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interagency agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Commerce to receive state funds to conduct climate planning activities in association with the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and development regulations update, in the amount of $475,000 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Whatcom County Page 4 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 Nay: 0 9. AB2024- 3. 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 $500,112 for a total amended contract amount of $1,566,919 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 10. AB20 4-0 35 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the collection, processing, and delivery of lidar topographic and bathymetric mapping of the Nooksack and Sumas rivers, in the amount of $349,600 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 11. AB2024-036 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Marvin Wayne M.D., P.S. for the provision of Medical Program Director services in the amount of $255,000.00 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 12.[31023W03% Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Master's Touch LLC to provide printing and mailing of tax statements Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Whatcom County Page 5 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 Nay: 0 13. AB2024--038 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and AXIOM Armored Transport to provide armored car services in the amended amount of $21,600 plus fuel surcharge for a total amended amount of $58,000 plus fuel surcharge Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 14. AB2024-051 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a three year contract between Whatcom County and PeaceHealth St. Joseph's Medical Center to provide emergency medical services for jail inmates in the amount of $230,0000 per year Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 15. A1_ 20.23 -811 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Everson for Department of Homeland Security FY2022 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $12,000.00 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 16. A g2023 ,%13 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Ferndale for Department of Homeland Security FY2022 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $12,000.00 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 Whatcom County Page 6 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 17. A1320233.-814 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Lynden for Department of Homeland Security FY2022 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $12,000.00 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 18. AB2_,02_,3-815. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Sumas for Department of Homeland Security FY2022 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $12,000.00 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 19. AB2023-8,1 E Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Blaine for Department of Homeland Security FY2022 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $12,000.00 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 20. AB2023--81 7. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife for Department of Homeland Security FY2022 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $8,000.00 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 21. AX02.:3„-8-27 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into contract amendments between Whatcom County and Washington State Military Department for Operation Whatcom County page 7 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 Stonegarden FY21 to extend the end date of the grant agreement, update the grant's personnel contact information and add $73,125.00 for a total amended contract amount of $229,417.50 Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 22. AB2023S36 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to provide prevention services that reduce risk to LGBTQ+ youth in the amount of $25,000 for a total amended contract amount of $100,000 This item was considered separately below. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY 22. AB20231836 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to provide prevention services that reduce risk to LGBTQ+ youth in the amount of $25,000 for a total amended contract amount of $100,000 Donovan moved and Scanlon seconded that the Contract be AUTHORIZED. Councilmembers discussed the motion, whether the services are just for a certain group, whether that comes at the cost of another group's safety, whether the funding should just be for any individuals that need services, and that the wording of the contract seems vague. Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, stated this is a group of people that have not been able to be taken care of any other place. We need a place where people can get the help they need. Galloway stated this is just one of their programs and they do provide services to other groups. Donovan's motion that the Contract be AUTHORIZED carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Buchanan, Donovan, Galloway, and Scanlon Nay: 3 - Byrd, Elenbaas, and Stremler e Whatcom County Page 8 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee) 1. AB2024'-00m1_ Resolution updating the appendix of the 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Resolution be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 Enactment No: RES 2024-001 2. AB2024-002 Request for motion to approve the updated Criminal Justice Treatment Account (CJTA) plan Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Request for Motion be APPROVED The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 3. A132023-822 Ordinance adopting two -tenths of one -percent sales and use tax for the purpose of funding public health, safety, and justice facilities and services, including a new county jail, behavioral health, supportive housing, public safety, and criminal justice facilities and programs Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 Enactment No: ORD 2024-001 4. AB2023-840 Ordinance amending the 2023 Whatcom County Budget, request no 17, in the amount of $1,400,000 Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 1 - Elenbaas Whatcom County Page 9 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 Enactment No: ORD 2024-002 (From Council Committee of the Whole) 5. AB202-4-:0 3 Resolution requesting that the Governor of Washington declare a state of emergency in response to the opioid and fentanyl crisis Buchanan reported for the Committee of the Whole and moved that the SUBSTITUTE Resolution be APPROVED. Councilmembers discussed the substitute resolution and the amendments that were made in Committee. Buchanan's motion that the SUBSTITUTE Resolution be APPROVED carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 Enactment No: RES 2024-002 6. A B2024- 064 Resolution requesting that the President of the United States declare a federal emergency in response to the opioid and fentanyl crisis Buchanan moved and Donovan seconded that the SUBSTITUTE Resolution be APPROVED. Galloway spoke about a scrivener's error in the final statement of the substitute ordinance (it should just say Congress and not "Congress and Senate") and Stremler stated Councilmembers are available to the public to talk about the amendments made. Buchanan's motion that SUBSTITUTE Resolution be APPROVED carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 Enactment No: RES 2024-003 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES 1. AB2014-039 Appointments to vacancies on the Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) District Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Sherrie Jerrett-Green and Rebecca Hardie (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) Donovan moved and Galloway seconded to appoint both applicants. Wkatcont County Page 10 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 Councilmembers discussed the motion and asked whether the applicants would like to address the Council but no one did. Donovan's motion that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 2. AB2024-.040 Appointment to a vacancy on the Board of Equalization, Applicant(s): Sonja Merk Donovan moved and Galloway seconded that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 3. AB2_0,24-041_ Appointment to vacancies on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Heather Steele, Matthew Green Buchanan stated there are two applicants and three vacancies and one was a late application. Galloway moved to accept all late applications for all the appointments tonight. The motion was seconded by Scanlon. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Scanlon, Stremler, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Galloway Nay: 0 Galloway moved and Buchanan seconded that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 4. AB2024--042 Appointment to vacancies on the Child and Family Well -Being Task Force, Applicant(s): Brande Ortiz, Lyn Salazar, Vesla Tonnessen, Megan Juenemann, Sallye Quinn Buchanan stated there are five applicants and four vacancies. Galloway moved and Donovan seconded to consider all applicants. The following applicant addressed the Council (Sallye Quinn spoke earlier during Open Session): Whatcom County Page 11 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 19 Megan Juenemann Councilmembers voted and appointed Vesla Tonnessen (7 votes), Megan Juenemann (7 votes), Lyn Salazar (6 votes), and Sallye Quinn (6 votes) as follows: Vesla Tonnessen: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Scanlon, Galloway, and Stremler Megan Juenemann: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Scanlon, Galloway, and Stremler Lynn Salazar: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Scanlon, Galloway, and Stremler Sallye Quinn: 6 - Buchanan, Donovan, Elenbaas, Scanlon, Galloway, and Stremler Brande Ortiz: 2 - Byrd and Elenbaas Jill Nixon, Council Office Staff, stated Councilmembers need to assign term end dates. Three are partial terms ending January 31, 2025 and one is a partial term ending January 31, 2027. Elenbaas moved to appoint Sallye Quinn to the term ending 1/31/2027. The motion was seconded by Buchanan. Councilmembers discussed the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Scanlon, Galloway, Stremler, and Buchanan Nay: 0 This agenda item was APPOINTED. Appointed Lyn Salazar (6 votes), Vesla Tonnessen (7 votes), Megan Juenemann (7 votes), and Sallye Quinn (6 votes). Motion approved 7-0 to appoint Quinn to the position ending 1/31/2027. 5. AB20 4-043 Appointment to vacancies on the Climate Impact Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Charles Bailey, Robert Mitchell, Joyce Cooper, Jim Boyle, Jamie Hogue, David Frankel, Eddy Ury, Joshua Williams, Howard Sharfstein Buchanan stated there are ten applicants and six vacancies. Jill Nixon, Council Office Staff, stated there was one late applicant (included in the ten). Wlmtcom County Page 12 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 Buchanan asked if there were any applicants that have not spoken already tonight but there were none. Councilmembers voted and appointed Jim Boyle (7 votes), Charles Bailey (6 votes), Eddy Ury (6 votes), Howard Sharfstein (6 votes), Robert Mitchell (6 votes), and David Frankel (5 votes) by the following vote: Jim Boyle: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Scanlon, Galloway, and Stremler Charles Bailey: 6 - Buchanan, Donovan, Elenbaas, Scanlon, Galloway, and Stremler Eddy Ury: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Scanlon, and Galloway Howard Sharfstein: 6 - Buchanan, Donovan, Elenbaas, Scanlon, Galloway, and Stremler Robert Mitchell: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Scanlon, Galloway, and Stremler David Frankel: 5 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Stremler Jamie Hogue: 2 - Byrd and Stremler Joshua Williams: 2 - Scanlon and Galloway Joyce Cooper: 1 - Byrd Barbara Barnes Plourde: 1 - Elenbaas This agenda item was APPOINTED. Appointed Jim Boyle (7 votes), Charles Bailey (6 votes), Eddy Ury (6 votes), Howard Sharfstein (6 votes), Robert Mitchell (6 votes), and David Frankel (5 votes). 6. A13202j-044 Appointment to vacancies on the Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): George Kaas Donovan moved and Scanlon seconded that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 7. A132024m045 Appointment to vacancies on the Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Dale Buys, Holly O'Neil, Ron Bronsema, Jeff De Jong, John Perry, and Bruce Bosch (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) Galloway moved and Byrd seconded that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Whatcom County Page 13 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 Nay: 0 8. A132024-046 Appointment to a vacancy on the Noxious Weed Control Board, Applicant(s): George Kaas Byrd moved and Galloway seconded that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 9. AB2024-047 Appointment to vacancies on the Public Health Advisory Board, Applicant(s): Sterling Chick, Emily O'Connor, Kelli Carroll, Julie Terry, Joni Hensley Buchanan stated he was contacted by the Health Department director who requested that the Council only appoint the first two vacancies (Sterling Chick's and Emily O'Connor's) and hold the rest until January 23rd. Galloway moved to hold the appointment until the next Council meeting on the 23rd. Councilmembers discussed the motion to hold. Byrd moved to amend the motion to add that no additional applicants be accepted. The motion was seconded by Elenbaas. Councilmembers discussed the motion to amend the motion to hold and when the request from the director was received. The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Stremler, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Elenbaas Nay: 2 - Galloway and Scanlon Councilmembers discussed the motion to hold. The motion to hold as amended failed by the following vote: Aye: 0 Nay: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Elenbaas moved and Buchanan seconded that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 "atcom County Page 14 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 Motion approved 7-0 that no additional applicants be accepted (if they vote to hold the item), but the motion to hold the item failed 0-7 so Councilmembers voted on a motion to appoint all applicants. 10. B2024-Y048 Appointment to vacancies on the Planning Commission, Applicant(s): James Hansen and Frank James Donovan moved and Galloway seconded that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED. Jill Nixon, Council Office Staff, stated that one position (Jim Hansen's) is full term and the other position open is a partial term ending January 31, 2025. When they appoint the two applicants, Jim Hansen will have the full term and Frank James will have the partial term. Donovan's motion that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 11. AB2024-049 Appointment to vacancies on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Applicant(0: William McCarter and Brandi Hutton Buchanan stated there are two applicants and three vacancies. Clerk's note: A motion was inadvertently not made for this item while Lounc11111e111Ue1J Were t)o1lJlderlilg It, UUtt11e l^.olt11c11rllelrlUel-S voted. The clerk came back to it later in the meeting and the Councilmembers officially made a motion. The motion and vote below reflect that later conversation. Galloway moved and Buchanan seconded that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION There were no agenda items added by revision. INTRODUCTION ITEMS Donovan moved to introduce items one through five. The motion was seconded by Galloway (see votes on individual items below). 1. AB2024-006Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 1.08 (Initiative, Referendum and Recall) to increase the length of the concise description of a ballot title from 30 to 75 words Whatcom County Page 15 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 Donovan moved and Galloway 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 2. AB2024-027 Ordinance establishing a project budget for the Cedar Hills Culvert Replacement Project Fund; SWP #SWLW23-05 Donovan moved and Galloway seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 3. AB2024-028 Ordinance amending the project budget for the Public Safety Radio System Fund, request no. 4 Donovan moved and Galloway seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 4. AB2024-032 Resolution adopting the 2024 Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space (CPROS) Plan Donovan moved and Galloway seconded that the Resolution Requiring a Public Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 5. AB2024-034 Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 3, in the amount of 1,693,840 Donovan moved and Galloway seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler "lratcom County Page 16 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 Nay: 0 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES The Clerk asked to go back to Council Appointments, item number 11 (AB2024-049) because Councilmembers voted on that item but inadvertently did not make a motion. Galloway moved to appoint the applicants, Buchanan seconded, and they voted again 7-0. Councilmembers gave Committee reports. Scanlon reported on Committee of the Whole and moved to add House Bill 2276 Real Estate Transfer Tax and House Bill 2114/Senate Bill 5961, Rent Stabilization to the Council's list of legislative priorities. The motion was seconded by Galloway. Councilmembers discussed the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Buchanan, Donovan, Galloway, and Scanlon Nay: 3 - Byrd, Elenbaas, and Stremler Galloway stated she will bring something back in two weeks on another proposed addition to the legislative priorities list regarding forestry efforts to ensure our beneficiaries are receiving the financial support that they need. Councilmembers continued committee reports. Councilmembers discussed a substitute version (on file as "Revised MOU 1.09.2024") of the draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) (AB2024-066) from the Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee today with the following people: • Royce Buckingham, Prosecuting Attorney's Office • Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council • Satpal Sidhu, County Executive They discussed who could be the signers, a scrivener's error on page seven of nine (in the first section B) for Elenbaas' name, what contact information "ateom County Page 17 Printed on 112412024 Council Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 to include for Elenbaas and Executive Sidhu, the fact that the Executive is authorized to sign the final document, whether it should be signed and sent now, and a scrivener's error in the title of the document listing just "Whatcom" instead of "Whatcom County." Galloway moved to request authorization for the County Executive and Councilmember Elenbaas to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. The motion was seconded by Buchanan. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, Stremler, Buchanan, Byrd, and Donovan Nay: 0 Elenbaas stated that associated with this same item, he would like to give Parks Director Knox the definition of high -use trails and see how many Whatcom County trails would fit that definition. Councilmembers spoke about Councilmember updates. Motion approved 4-3, with Byrd, Elenbaas, and Stemler opposed, to add the following to the legislative priorities: House Bill 2276 Real Estate Transfer, and House Bill 2114/Senate Bill 5961 Rent Stabilization. Motion approved 7-0 to request authorization for the County Executive and Councilmember Elenbaas to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. The County Council approved these minutes on January 23, 2024. 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