September 29, 2015

Regular Council and Committee meetings on September 29, 2015

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COUNCIL COMMITTEE SCHEDULES

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

Members:  Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Satpal Sidhu

11 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue

Executive Reports
 
 Committee Discussion

1. Whatcom County Finance Manager Brad Bennett to provide a review of the 2nd quarter financial report and update on project budgets (AB2015-280)

 Committee Discussion and Recommendations to Council

1. Ordinance amending the 2015 Whatcom County Budget, tenth request, in the amount of $165,635 (AB2015-276)

2. Resolution amending the 2015 Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Budget, fourth request, in the amount of $340,000

(AB2015-277) (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)

Council "Consent Agenda" Items

1. Request approval for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington Department of Social & Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, for substance abuse prevention services, in the amount of $286,853 (AB2015-281)

2. Request approval for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington Department of Social & Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery for substance abuse treatment services, in the amount of $964,115 (AB2015-282)

3. Request approval for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Kulshan Services LLC for the continuation of private stormwater facility maintenance education and inspection program for Western Washington Phase II municipal stormwater permit compliance, in the amount of $41,648

(AB2015-283)

4. Request approval for the County Executive to enter into a land license agreement between Whatcom County and Rob Rienstra of Backyard Bees, LLC for access onto a portion of County property known as Laurel Pit and F34 Pit to use for placement and servicing of bee hives (AB2015-284)

5. Request approval for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Van Ness Feldman, LLP, for outside legal representation, in the amount of $15,000 (AB2014-136D)

6. Request approval of the 2015-2016 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Whatcom County and International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilot and Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific (AB2015-285)

7. Request authorization for the approval of the Port of Bellingham’s request for EDI funding in the amount of $3,000,000 as recommended by the EDI Board for the support of the All American Marine Expansion project as a loan in the amount of $2,000,000 and a grant, in the amount of $1,000,000 (AB2015-286)

8. Request approval for the County Executive to authorize the purchase of snow and ice control products for the remainder of 2015 and through 2016 from vendor LTI, Inc., using Washington State Contract #02714, in an amount not to exceed $80,000 (AB2015-287)

9. Request approval for the County Executive to authorize the purchase of auto body repair services for the remainder of 2015 using the Washington State Contract #01909, through The CEI Group and authorized local vendor Gitt’s Autobody, in an amount not to exceed $80,000 (AB2015-288)

10. Request approval for the County Executive to award bid #15-58 and enter into a contract for the annual supply of delivered fuel to the Central Shop, the Lummi Ferry and Silver Lake Park to the lowest bidder, Reisner Distributor, Inc., in the amount of $531,928.50 (AB2015-289)

11. Request approval for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and RESources for the provision of youth waste reduction and recycling education programs in the amount of $35,000 (AB2015-290)

12. Resolution to add an alternate director to the Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP) Board (AB2015-291)

13. Resolution ordering the cancellation of unclaimed checks more than two years old (AB2015-251)

Other Business

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Council Conference Room, 311 Grand Avenue

Committee Discussion

1. Discussion with Whatcom County Public Works staff regarding a potential property acquisition for the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District (AB2015-018)

[Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW42.30.110 (1) (b)]

Other Business

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 COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

7 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue

CALL TO ORDER
 ROLL CALL
 FLAG SALUTE
 ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you will be handing out paperwork to councilmembers, please give one copy to the clerk for our office files.  Thank you.

CITIZEN BOARD AND COMMITTEE VACANCIES

Each agenda features at least one council-appointed citizen board, commission, or committee that currently has unfilled positions.  Council encourages qualified Whatcom county registered voters who are interested in participating in county government to submit an application for this or any committee vacancy. For more information or an application, please visit the Council website, or call, email, or visit the Council Office.

PLANNING COMMISSION (one vacancy, partial term, expires January 31, 2017)
The Planning Commission shall assist the Planning & Development Services Department in carrying out its duties, including assistance in the preparation and execution of the comprehensive plan and recommendations to the department for the adoption of official controls and/or amendments.  The Commission shall conduct hearings as required under RCW 36.70, and shall make findings and conclusions that shall be transmitted to the Planning and Development Services Department and County Council. The Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Thursday of every month in the evenings.

 PUBLIC HEARINGS

Audience members who wish to address the council during a public hearing are asked to sign up at the back of the room before the meeting begins.  The council chair will ask those who have signed up to form a line at the podium.   Each speaker should state his or her name for the record and will be given three minutes to address the council. Council staff will keep track of time limits and inform speakers when they have thirty seconds left to conclude their comments.  When a large group of individuals supports the same position on an issue, we encourage the selection of one or two representatives to speak on behalf of the entire group.

1. Resolution approving the Whatcom County Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2016 through 2021 (AB2015-271)

Approved 6-1, Brenner opposed, Resolution 2015-033

2. Ordinance establishing a reduced speed limit on a portion of Samish Way (AB2015-274)

Adopted 7-0, Ordinance 2015-039

3. Ordinance establishing a parking restriction on a portion of Samish Way (AB2015-275)

Adopted 7-0, Ordinance 2015-040

OPEN SESSION (20 MINUTES)

During open session, audience members can speak to the council on any issue not scheduled for public hearing or related to the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal project (GPT).  Each speaker should state his or her name for the record and will be given three minutes to address the council.  Council staff will keep track of time limits and inform speakers when they have thirty seconds left to conclude their comments. 

CONSENT AGENDA

Items under this section of the agenda may be considered in a single motion.  Councilmembers have received and studied background material on all items.  Committee review has taken place on these items, as indicated.  Any member of the public, administrative staff, or council may ask that an item be considered separately.

(From Finance and Administrative Services Committee) 

1. Request approval for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington Department of Social & Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, for substance abuse prevention services, in the amount of $286,853 (AB2015-281)

Approved Consent 7-0

2. Request approval for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington Department of Social & Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery for substance abuse treatment services, in the amount of $964,115 (AB2015-282)

Approved Consent 7-0

3. Request approval for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Kulshan Services LLC for the continuation of private stormwater facility maintenance education and inspection program for Western Washington Phase II municipal stormwater permit compliance, in the amount of $41,648 

(AB2015-283)

Approved Consent 7-0

4. Request approval for the County Executive to enter into a land license agreement between Whatcom County and Rob Rienstra of Backyard Bees, LLC for access onto a portion of County property known as Laurel Pit and F34 Pit to use for placement and servicing of bee hives (AB2015-284)

Approved Consent 7-0

5. Request approval for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Van Ness Feldman, LLP, for outside legal representation, in the amount of $15,000 (AB2014-136D)

Approved Consent 7-0

6. Request approval of the 2015-2016 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Whatcom County and International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilot and Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific (AB2015-285)

Approved Consent 7-0

7. Request authorization for the approval of the Port of Bellingham’s request for EDI funding in the amount of $3,000,000 as recommended by the EDI Board for the support of the All American Marine Expansion project as a loan in the amount of $2,000,000 and a grant, in the amount of $1,000,000 (AB2015-286)

Held in Committee

8. Request approval for the County Executive to authorize the purchase of snow and ice control products for the remainder of 2015 and through 2016 from vendor LTI, Inc., using Washington State Contract #02714, in an amount not to exceed $80,000 (AB2015-287)

Approved Consent 7-0

9. Request approval for the County Executive to authorize the purchase of auto body repair services for the remainder of 2015 using the Washington State Contract #01909, through The CEI Group and authorized local vendor Gitt’s Autobody, in an amount not to exceed $80,000 (AB2015-288)

Approved Consent 7-0

10. Request approval for the County Executive to award bid #15-58 and enter into a contract for the annual supply of delivered fuel to the Central Shop, the Lummi Ferry and Silver Lake Park to the lowest bidder, Reisner Distributor, Inc., in the amount of $531,928.50 (AB2015-289)

Approved Consent 7-0

11. Request approval for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and RESources for the provision of youth waste reduction and recycling education programs in the amount of $35,000 (AB2015-290)

Approved Consent 7-0

12. Resolution to add an alternate director to the Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP) Board (AB2015-291)

Substitute approved consent 7-0, Resolution 2015-034

13. Resolution ordering the cancellation of unclaimed checks more than two years old (AB2015-251)

Approved Consent 7-0, Resolution 2015-035

OTHER ITEMS

(From Finance and Administrative Services Committee)

1. Ordinance amending the 2015 Whatcom County Budget, tenth request, in the amount of $165,635 (AB2015-276)

Adopted 7-0, Ordinance 2015-041

2. Resolution amending the 2015 Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Budget, fourth request, in the amount of $340,000 (AB2015-277) (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)

Approved 7-0, Resolution 2015-036

(No Committee Assignment)

3. Resolution requesting the County Executive continue to negotiate with the City of Bellingham on a new long term Jail Facility Use Agreement (JFUA) while the voters consider Ballot Proposition No. 1, Jail Facilities Sales and Use Tax (AB2015-278)

Substitute (corrected scrivener errors) approved 6-1, Mann opposed, Resolution 2015-037

4. Consideration of appointment to fill the Council’s Legislative Analyst position (AB2015-043)

Appointed Forrest Longman 7-0

COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES 

Per Whatcom County Code 2.03.060 and 100.02.080, applications for council-appointed and FCZD board of supervisor-appointed citizen boards, commissions, and committees may be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday of the week prior to the regularly scheduled council meeting at which nominations and possible vote to appoint are scheduled to occur. 

1. Nomination and appointment to fill vacancies on the Wildlife Advisory Committee, various positions - applicant(s): Barry Wenger, Christopher Kazimer, Vikki Jackson, John McLaughlin, Frank Bob, Greg Dunphy, Wendy Harris (AB2015-175A)  

Held in Council to October 13.  Application deadline extended to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. 

EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES

Per Whatcom County Code 2.03.070(B), the council must confirm or reject executive appointments within 30 days of submission to the council. County code deems the appointee confirmed if council does not take action within this time. 

1. Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Michele Zlotek to the Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence (AB2015-292)

Confirmed 7-0

2. Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Baozhen Luo to the Northwest Senior Services Board (AB2015-293)

Confirmed 7-0

3. Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Gwen Vanderhage to the Whatcom County Library System (Rural Library) Board (AB2015-294)

Confirmed 7-0

COMMITTEE REPORTS 

OTHER ITEMS AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES

Resolution requesting the County Executive to develop spreadsheet models to make it easier for the Whatcom County Council, the City of Bellingham, and other interested parties to understand the impact of the various proposals related to a new long term jail facility use agreement (JFUA) (AB2015-295)

Introduced 7-0

ADJOURN

The next regular council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2015, in the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue.