| CALL TO ORDER |  |
| ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING MEETINGS: · On July 13th @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Public Hearing regarding the proposed Cordata Park annexation area. · On July 13th @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Public Hearing regarding the City of Bellingham's proposed Legacy Statements and Strategic Commitments. · On July 14th @ 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Council Worksession regarding Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements. Bellingham City Council meets all requirements of the State of Washington Open Meetings Act. | |
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Council President Buchanan | |
| ROLL CALL All present. | |
| APPROVAL OF MINUTES None submitted. | |
| PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD | |
| PRESENTATION | |
| AB18481 1. PRESENTATION OF ESSENCE OF BELLINGHAM PHOTO COMPETITION AWARDS Information only. | INFO ONLY |
| PUBLIC HEARING | |
| AB18482 1. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A NEW BMC CHAPTER, 20.28, INFILL HOUSING TOOLKIT AND NEW SUBSECTION BMC 20.12.030.E, GREEN FACTOR LANDSCAPING STANDARDS, TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED IMPLEMENTING CODE REVISIONS TO BMC 20.08.020.F(3), 18.04.040 AND 21.10.040.C. Public hearing held. Worksession and consideration of ordinance scheduled for July 13, 2009. | Public hearing held. Worksession & consideration on 7/13/09 |
| AB18483 2. AN ORDINANCE REGARDING SEWER, WATER, AND INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION OPTIONS FOR INFILL TOOLKIT HOUSING SUBDIVISIONS, BMC SECTIONS 15.08, 15.12, 18.12, AND 18.28. Public hearing held. BAR/TB moved to postpone the ordinance to the July 13, 2009 meeting to be considered in conjunction with AB 18482. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | Public hearing held. Postponed to 7/13/09. |
| COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS: | |
| PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMBERS: TERRY BORNEMANN, CHAIR; BARBARA RYAN; JACK WEISS; LOUISE BJORNSON | |
| AB18484 1. PRESENTATION OF WHATCOM LEGACY PROJECT REPORT BY ADAM DAVIS Information only. | INFO ONLY |
| AB18485 Resolution #2009-19 2. A RESOLUTION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE 2009 ACTION PLAN (2008-2012 CONSOLIDATED PLAN) “A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE MODIFICATION OF THE 2009 ACTION PLAN OF THE 2008-2012 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT THE MODIFICATION OF 2009 ACTION PLAN TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.” TB / LB moved final approval of Resolution #2009-19. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | Res. 2009-19 APPROVED |
| FINANCE & PERSONNEL MEMBERS: GENE KNUTSON, CHAIR; LOUISE BJORNSON; STAN SNAPP | |
| AB18486 CB 13534 1. AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING CITY BUDGET FOR ACTUAL 2009 CDBG/HOME RESOURCES GK / LB moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | CB 13534 APPROVED |
| AB18487 CB 13535 2. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING STATE MONEY FOR THE NORTHWEST DRIVE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ES-315 GK / LB moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | CB 13535 APPROVED |
| PUBLIC WORKS / PUBLIC SAFETY MEMBERS: LOUISE BJORNSON, CHAIR; GENE KNUTSON; STAN SNAPP | |
| AB18488 1. BID AWARD: IMPROVEMENTS TO FRANKLIN PARK, BID # 30B-2009 BAR / GK moved to award Bid No. 30B-2009 for Franklin Park improvements to Faber Brothers Construction of Lynden, Washington as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with them for the amount of their bid, which is $415,183.16, which includes WSST. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | APPROVED |
| AB18489 2. BID AWARD: 2009 ENHANCED PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS, ES-419, BID # 51B-2009 JW / LB moved to award Bid No. 51B-2009 for 2009 Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings to Colacurcio Brothers Construction of Blaine, Washington as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with them for the amount of their bid, which is $280,667.00, MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | APPROVED |
| AB18490 3. INTRODUCTION OF FINAL COMPREHENSIVE WATER SYSTEM PLAN Information only. | INFO ONLY |
| WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: JACK WEISS, CHAIR; BARBARA RYAN; TERRY BORNEMANN | |
| AB18491 1. CONSIDERATION OF SIXTH SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO THE WATERFRONT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (ILA) WITH THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM (Motion #1) JW / BAR moved that council reaffirms its deep and unwavering interest in planning and implementing a waterfront redevelopment project with the Port of Bellingham. Council wishes to communicate with the Port and the public that any actions or statements by a minority or majority of the council that are different than what staff presents to the council are in no way reflective of a desire to stop or inhibit the redevelopment, but instead, are actions or statements that are meant to, in the opinion of the speaker(s), to better the redevelopment project for the community by crosschecking the adherence to the principles of the Waterfront Futures work, sustainability practices, impacts to city taxpayers, and Triple Bottom Line methodology. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. (Motion #2) JW / BAR to delay the adoption of the sixth supplemental of the waterfront interlocal agreement with the Port until such time as the results of the adaptive reuse for historic buildings study is completed and reported out. MOTION FAILED 3-4, GK, TB, BB, LB OPPOSED (Motion #3) GK / TB moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the sixth supplemental agreement to the Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Bellingham regarding the Waterfront District. MOTION CARRIED 4-3, BAR, SS, JW OPPOSED (Motion #4) JW / BAR withdrew their motion, made during committee, regarding additional waterfront EIS work to include a re-evaluation of transportation alternatives. (Motion #5) JW / BAR moved to direct staff to work with the Port to provide robust transportation alternatives in the Master Plan and other pending documents, as appropriate, including the EIS, development agreement, development regulations, and the planned action ordinance. Policy direction includes transportation alternatives that meet or exceed those results that would be expected with perimeter-only parking structures, significant reductions of on and off-street parking throughout the core of the site, frequent and low/no cost transit shuttle service, flex car options and delivery service options for waterfront residents and employees, and other appropriate transportation demand management strategies. Staff will report to the Council at approximate six-week intervals on progress and challenges concerning this direction. SS/GK offered a friendly amendment to replace “approximate six-week” with “frequent. SS/GK withdrew the friendly amendment. MOTION CARRIED 6-1, LB OPPOSED | Motion #1: APPROVED Motion #2: FAILED Motion #3: APPROVED Motion #4: WITHDRAWN Motion #5: APPROVED |
| COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEMBERS: BARRY BUCHANAN, CHAIR | |
| AB18463 Resolution #2009-20 1. “A RESOLUTION DENYING GOVERNORS POINT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR A WATER RESALE CONTRACT TO SERVE THE PROPOSED 141-LOT GOVERNOR'S POINTE SUBDIVISION” GK / TB moved final approval of Resolution #2009-20. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | Res. 2009-20 APPROVED |
| 2. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND/OR SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES None submitted at evening meeting. | |
| 3. OLD/NEW BUSINESS Council President Buchanan reported that Council has directed the Summer/Council Intern to the following research projects: Retail Big Boxes – Strategies for Mitigating Social and Environmental Effects; Cooperative Parking Structure Strategies; Neighborhood Schools and City Infill Strategies; and Construction Standards/Incentives for Noise Abatement in Mixed-Use Buildings/Areas. Joan Hoisington, City Attorney announced that five finalists would be interviewing for the Director position of the Bellingham Public Development Authority on July 9 & 10. Council Member Bornemann reported that he and Council Member Bjornson had attended the Association of Washington Cities conference. The City of Bellingham was awarded a Municipal Excellence Award for “Going Green”. | |
| EXECUTIVE SESSION – Report only. | |
| 1. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS: Staff provided information on the collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 106S and Local 106.
Term of Agreement: One year (2010) Wages: 0% increase for 2010 Benefits: No change to health plan Deferred Compensation/Longevity: Option to convert the employer's deferred compensation match to longevity pay in the last 5 years of employment. Operational Changes: Agreement to operational changes that are expected to result in a combined savings of approximately $650,000. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | APPROVED |
| 2. LITIGATION: Brisbane v. City of Bellingham: Staff provided an update on a pending litigation matter. Council provided direction. No action taken. | NO ACTION |
| MAYOR'S REPORT | |
| AB18492 1. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF RYAN FREDRICKSON AND SUSAN GRIBBIN TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD Information only. | INFO ONLY |
| AB18493 2. MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF MARILYN MASTOR TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BAR / LB moved to authorize the Mayor to reappoint Marilyn Mastor to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending June 30, 2012. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | APPROVED |
| AB18494 3. MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF GEORGE VOLKER TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION LB / SS moved to authorize the Mayor to reappoint George Volker to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending June 30, 2012. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | APPROVED |
| AB18495 4. MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF TIM HOSTETLER AS SEHOME REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MAYOR'S NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMISSION Information only. | INFO ONLY |
| CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and/or non-controversial items and may be approved in a single motion. Committee review has taken place during the afternoon session on most of these items. A member of the Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. | |
| AB18496 1. INSTALLING A FOURTH VIDEO CAMERA IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS | (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18497 Resolution #2009-21 3. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR DIVISION 1 OF THE HIGHLANDS, PHASE 2 CONSISTING OF 17 RESIDENTIAL LOTS: AREA 8, WHATCOM FALLS NEIGHBORHOOD. YEW STREET TERRACE, LLC, OWNER/APPLICANT | Res. 2009-21 (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18498 3. BID AWARD: WATER TREATMENT GALLERY ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT, BID # 64B-2009 | (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18499 4. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL FROM MAY 16, 2009 TO MAY 31, 2009 | (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18500 5. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM JUNE 05, 2009 TO JUNE 12, 2009 | (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18501 6. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM JUNE 12, 2009 TO JUNE 19, 2009 GK / BAR moved approval of the Consent Agenda in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED IN ITS ENTIRETY |
| FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES | |
| AB18464 1. CB 13529 AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO LAND USE PLANNING AND ZONING, AMENDING THE TITLE 20 ZONING TABLES FOR THE GUIDE MERIDIAN /CORDATA, KING MOUNTAIN, MERIDIAN AND MT. BAKER NEIGHBORHOODS TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS THAT ALLOW PAYMENT OF A FEE TO THE LAKE WHATCOM WATERSHED PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROGRAM IN EXCHANGE FOR DENSITY BONUSES IN SPECIFIC TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS RECEIVING ZONES. TB / JW moved approval for third and final reading. Upon motion, said bill was placed on final passage and approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: BJORNSON, BORNEMANN, BUCHANAN, KNUTSON, BARBARA RYAN, SNAPP, WEISS NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-06-037 | Ord. 2009-06-037 APPROVED |
| AB18470 2. CB 13530 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET RECOGNIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM AND THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 OF EXPENDITURES IN THE STREET FUND TO PAY FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DESIGN NEAR SHORE RESTORATION ACTIONS FOR LITTLE SQUALICUM CREEK SHORELINE. JW / TB moved approval for third and final reading. Upon motion, said bill was placed on final passage and approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: BJORNSON, BORNEMANN, BUCHANAN, KNUTSON, BARBARA RYAN, SNAPP, WEISS NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-06-038 | Ord. 2009-06-038 APPROVED |
| AB18471 3. CB 13531 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $225,000.00 FROM ESTIMATED ENDING UNDESIGNATED RESERVES IN THE WATER FUND TO BE USED FOR A SETTLEMENT PAYMENT TO THE MOUNT BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT. TB / GK moved approval for third and final reading. Upon motion, said bill was placed on final passage and approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: BJORNSON, BORNEMANN, BUCHANAN, KNUTSON, BARBARA RYAN, SNAPP, WEISS NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-06-039 | Ord. 2009-06-039 APPROVED |
| AB18472 4. CB 13532 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE CONTROLS WITHIN THE LAKE WHATCOM WATERSHED AND ADOPTING LIMITS ON PERMITTED USES, IMPERVIOUS AND PARTIALLY PERVIOUS AREAS, LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES, AND RELATED WATER QUALITY PROTECTION MEASURES. BAR / SS moved approval for third and final reading. Upon motion, said bill was placed on final passage and approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: BJORNSON, BORNEMANN, BUCHANAN, KNUTSON, BARBARA RYAN, SNAPP, WEISS NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-06-040 | Ord. 2009-06-040 APPROVED |
| AB18473 5. CB 13533 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON, AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.42 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT RELATING TO IMPLEMENTING BEST PRACTICE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND MANAGING STORMWATER BASIN ONE OF LAKE WHATCOM. SS / TB moved approval for third and final reading. Upon motion, said bill was placed on final passage and approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: BJORNSON, BORNEMANN, BUCHANAN, KNUTSON, BARBARA RYAN, SNAPP, WEISS NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-06-041 | Ord. 2009-06-041 APPROVED |
| ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:42 p.m. | |
