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Transportation Benefit District No. 1
RECORD OF PROCEEDING OF CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON
Monday
,
July 27, 2009
,
01:00 PM
Book:
63
, Page:
1
Committee Meeting
Council Chambers
Called To Order
The meeting was called to order by City Council President Barry Buchanan.
Roll Call
Present:
Jack Weiss, Council Member, First Ward
Gene Knutson, Council Member, Second Ward
Barry Buchanan, Council Member, Third Ward
Stan Snapp, Council Member, Fourth Ward
Terry Bornemann, Council Member, Fifth Ward
Barbara Ryan, Council Member, Sixth Ward
Louise Bjornson, Council Member, At Large
Excused:
PURPOSE
DISCUSSION
FINANCE & PERSONNEL
MEMBERS: GENE KNUTSON, CHAIR; LOUISE BJORNSON; STAN SNAPP
AB18525 1. DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD
Presented by: John Carter, Finance Director
INFORMATION ONLY.
AB18526 2. REVIEW OF SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
Presented by: John Carter, Finance Director
David Webster, Chief Administrative Officer
INFORMATION ONLY.
AB18527 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS OF OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF BONDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Presented by: John Carter, Finance Director
SS/LB MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
AB18528 4. A RESOLUTION SETTING THE FEE FOR PURCHASING RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN RECENTLY ANNEXED TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS RECEIVING ZONES.
Presented by: Tim Stewart, Planning and Community Development Director
Greg Aucutt, Planning and Community Development
Mayor Dan Pike
LB/SS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
AB18529 5. APPROVAL FOR MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TO CONTINUE FUNDING FOR THE SSWU SOURCE CONTROL PROGRAM
Presented by: Bill Reilly, Public Works
SS/LB MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
AB18530 6. A BUDGET ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY GRANT INTO THE SSWU FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING THE FUNDING OF THE EXISTING SOURCE CONTROL PROGRAM
Presented by: Bill Reilly, Public Works
SS/LB MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
PARKS AND RECREATION
MEMBERS: BARBARA RYAN, CHAIR; LOUISE BJORNSON, TERRY BORNEMANN
AB18531 1. BID AWARD: NORTHRIDGE PARK PHASE TWO, BID # 62B-2009
Presented by: Jonathan Schilk, Parks and Recreation
Leslie Bryson, Parks and Recreation
LB/TB MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
TRANSPORTATION
MEMBERS: JACK WEISS, CHAIR; BARBARA RYAN; STAN SNAPP
AB18532 1. PARKING COMMISSION QUARTERLY UPDATE
Presented by: Frank Ordway, Parking Commission Chair
Brian Henshaw, Budget Manager
INFORMATION ONLY.
AB18533 2. BID AWARD: FRASER STREET PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 3, ES-386, BID # 63B-2009
Presented by: Freeman Anthony, Public Works
SS/BR MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
AB18534 3. AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, ELIMINATE THE PARKING COMMISSION, ELIMINATE THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND TRANSFER ADMINISTRATION OF RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONES FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Presented by: Mark Gardner, City Council Office
David Webster, Chief Administrative Officer
Ted Carlson, Public Works
SS/BR MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL WITH AMENDMENTS AS SUBMITTED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACK WEISS.
PUBLIC WORKS / PUBLIC SAFETY
MEMBERS: LOUISE BJORNSON, CHAIR; GENE KNUTSON; STAN SNAPP
AB18535 1. A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM’S WATER SYSTEM PLAN
Presented by: Brent Baldwin, Public Works
Phil Martinez, CH2M Hill
Gene Peterson, CH2M Hill
Martin Kjelstad, Public Works
Geoff Smyth, Public Works
GK/SS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMBERS: TERRY BORNEMANN, CHAIR; BARBARA RYAN; JACK WEISS; LOUISE BJORNSON
AB18536 1. A PRESENTATION BY WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING STAFF REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COUNTY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING IN AREAS ADJACENT TO BELLINGHAM AND THE CITY’S URBAN GROWTH AREA
Presented by: David Stalheim, Whatcom County Planning Director
BR/JW MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES REGARDING LIMITED AREAS OF MORE INTENSIVE RURAL DEVELOPMENT (LAMIRD) IN WHATCOM COUNTY.
AB18482 2. AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW BMC 20.28 INFILL HOUSING TOOLKIT, BMC 20.12.030.E GREEN FACTOR LANDSCAPING STANDARDS, AND ASSOCIATED IMPLEMENTING CODE REVISIONS TO BMC 18.04.040, 20.08.020.F(3) AND 21.10.040.C
Presented by: Tim Stewart, Planning and Community Development Director
Nicole Oliver, Planning and Community Development
NO RECOMMENDATION.
AB18483 3. AN ORDINANCE REGARDING SEWER, WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION OPTIONS FOR INFILL TOOLKIT HOUSING SUBDIVISIONS
Presented by: Tim Stewart, Planning and Community Development Director
Nicole Oliver, Planning and Community Development
NO RECOMMENDATION.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEMBERS: BARRY BUCHANAN, CHAIR
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND/OR SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Council Committee Meeting minutes for July 13, 2009 were submitted for Council approval.
BR/TB MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 13 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. The motion carried 7-0.
2. OLD/NEW BUSINESS
Seattle-Burien Annexation Tax Relief
Jack Weiss presented an article regarding a neighborhood near Seattle pursuing tax relief from the State legislature to support annexation proposals. Mayor Dan Pike reported on past negotiations between King County and its municipalities regarding annexations.
Waterfront Transportation Study
Jack Weiss reported that the six-week deadline for the transportation study for the Waterfront is August 10, 2009.
White House Victory Garden
Louise Bjornson presented an article regarding the creation of a victory garden at the White House, and reported that many local neighborhoods are also pursuing victory gardens.
Whatcom Art and Childrens’ Museum Fundraising Event
Barbara Ryan reported on a fundraising event for the new Whatcom Art & Childrens’ Museum, which will open in November. Terry Bornemann also attended the event.
Louise Bjornson said it was a good example of citizen involvement in public projects. Barbara Ryan reported that the Whatcom Museum will be offering new membership benefits in the fall, including simultaneous membership to other regional museums.
The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 4:04 PM to hear the following items:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. POTENTIAL LITIGATION
2. POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
At 4:42 PM, City Council President Barry Buchanan extended the Executive Session to 4:55 PM.
The Committee meeting was called back to order at 4:50 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 PM.
Barry Buchanan, Council President
ATTEST: J. Lynne Walker, Legislative Coordinator
This is a digital copy of an original document located at Bellingham's City Hall. The City of Bellingham specifically disclaims any responsibility or liability for the contents of this document. The City of Bellingham does not verify the correctness, accuracy, or validity of the information appearing in this document.
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