Council Minutes for April 13, 2009 City of Bellingham, WA

RECORD OF PROCEEDING OF CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
Monday, April 13, 2009, 07:00 PM
Book: 63, Page: 1

REGULAR MEETING

Called To Order The meeting was called to order by Council President Barry Buchanan, who led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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:

ANNOUNCEMENT(S)

Bellingham City Council meets all requirements of the State of Washington Open Meetings Act.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BARBARA RYAN / KNUTSON moved approval of the March 21, 2009 minutes of the Council Retreat and the March 23, 2009 minutes of the regular Council Meeting as submitted. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

15 - MINUTE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

John Chadwick of Bellingham yielded his time to Nick Spring, 108 34th Street, Coordinator of Bellingham GI Sanctuary City Group. He requested council's co-sponsorship and cooperation in hosting a public town hall meeting on the expenditure of local tax dollars in the apprehension of service members who are AWOL. They would like to meet during the week of May 25th in Council Chambers.

Leonard Lindstrom, 2858 Maplewood Avenue addressed the council with regard to social issues.

Tom Eckhert, President, Bellingham Technical College requested that there be no delay in the
extension of West Illinois Street/Timpson Way connecting to Marine Drive. He said this project is an essential part of their 20 year Master Plan for growth at Bellingham Technical College. BTC has committed funds to this project in the amount of $369,396, which will be retracted by the State if the money is not spent by July 1, 2009.

John Lesow, Whatcom County Planning Commission referenced the April 12, 2009 article in The Bellingham Herald with regard to the dispute between city and county planners over the King Mountain Annexation. He proposed a joint meeting between the city and county planning commissions about the King Mountain annexation proposal, so there can be a public hearing before this is taken any further.

Nancy Keene, reviewed concerns she has about the stormwater plan in the North Shore Estates Planned Development area. She feels there are two areas of concern: 1) there is a plan for a 58,000 c.f. wet pond with no treatment and no discussion in the plan for how it will stop any phosphorous run-off into the lake and 2) rain gardens are proposed but will not work in the area as the site has about 30° grades. Additionally there are ten wetlands, a 3 acre pond and five lots that are impermeable. And seasonally, there is standing water on many of the lots and nine lots with a 5' water table.

Tamara Woodrich, Deming, WA recently traveled to Port Stevens, Australia as part of the Sister Cities program. She met with the Port Stevens City Council who sent a gift for the City of Bellingham and extended an invitation to visit.

Tip Johnson shared a recent experience he had with the Police. The story and the documents are posted at www.nwcitizen.us. He said he had submitted his requests in writing, to the City but has received no meaningful reply. They are: 1) rescind trespass order issued the night of the incident; 2) expunge the Trouble with a Person report and 3) create a clear policy for the Police not to subdivide events and withhold evidence and witnesses. He said he has filed a complaint with the Police Department and he asked council to hold a public hearing on whether or not it's time to form a Citizen Police Review Board.

Rick Chartrand spoke in opposition to the ordinances exempting Park, School and Transportation Impact Fees. [AB 18384, 18385 and 18386.]

Bob Morse, Chairman, Morse Steel requested there be no delay on the West Illinois Street extension project.

Milt Kreiger said that he had signed up to speak on the sanctuary issue but feels it would be more timely and effective to wait and contribute to the discussion at the forum that he hopes the city will schedule.

Chris Elder, 1601 E Street, introduced a project he is creating called the Bellingham Urban Garden Syndicate. The group hopes to promote and sustain urban gardening projects throughout town and are currently cooperating with Birchwood and Parkview Elementary Schools.

Johnny Grames, Maplewood Avenue discussed waterfront issues and the 2006 Healthy Bay Initiative along with his request for public access to BTV10.

Cris Wilcox, 3900 Fraser Street said she was encouraged that David Stalheim, Whatcom County Planning Director has reopened the issue of annexation on King and Queen Mountain. She asked that the city council reconsider the proposal because there is new information that was not available when this was set in motion.

PRESENTATION(S)

AB18372 1. RECOGNITION OF THOMAS E. STUEN'S SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BELLINGHAM

David Warren recognized Tom Stuen for his twenty years of service and contribution to the Bellingham Civil Service Commission. He read a Resolution from the Bellingham Board of Civil Service Commissioners. Information only.

AB18373 2. PRESENTATION BY BRUCE CLAWSON, SR. VP & DIVISION MANAGER FOR BANNER BANK'S NORTH SOUND DIVISION

Bruce Clawson, Senior Vice President and Division Manager for Banner Bank's North Sound Division presented a PowerPoint program describing the banking industry's current situation. Information only.

PUBLIC HEARING(S)

AB18374 CB 13509
1. ORDINANCE FOR MINOR TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS TO BMC 13.70 MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION CONCURRENCY

Chris Comeau, Transportation Planner reviewed the proposed amendments, the public process and required legal steps. There are currently 14 Concurrency Service Areas. It is proposed that the San Juan/Yew Street annexation be added to Concurrency Service Area #7 and the James/Bakerview annexation, which has formed the King Mountain Neighborhood, is proposed to become Concurrency Service Area #15. Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.

Council President Buchanan opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public and the public hearing was closed.

KNUTSON / WEISS moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

AB18375 2. COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE DOCKET OF PROPOSED 2009 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS

Greg Aucutt, Senior Planner reviewed the two proposals:

· Proposal #09-N4 York Neighborhood Plan amendments. The York Neighborhood Association submitted extensive changes, including downzone of an area along Ellis Street and rezone of Bellingham School District property.
· Proposal #09-P3 Guide Meridian/Cordata Neighborhood Plan amendment. Property owner requests rezone from Industrial to Commercial for parcel on east side of Meridian Street, north of Wal Mart.

The council and staff discussed the current docket and proposals in general and expressed concern about the staffing situation and how much, in reality can get done. There was also concern about the Planning Commission's ability to influence the Planning Department's workload. Additionally, the council does not have the ability to remove, or sunset an item from the docket.

Joan Hoisington, City Attorney will meet with Alan Marriner, Assistant City Attorney and report back to council on options that are available.

Proposal #09-N4; York Neighborhood Plan Amendments:

Council President Buchanan opened the public hearing.

Nick Hartrich, 1118 Franklin Street rescinded his correspondence that was published in the agenda packet [Page 55] as he had signed it as President of the York Neighborhood Association. He said that was in error, as he was not representing the Association's board. He has submitted a new letter, speaking on his own behalf, and is in opposition to docketing the York Neighborhood Association's proposal.

Tom Scott, 1445 Grant Street clarified confusion with regard to this letter as well. [Page 55, agenda packet], which was mistakenly signed by Mr. Hartrich as President of the York Neighborhood Association. Mr. Scott said the letter states Mr. Hartrich's personal opinion and is not the Board's recommendation.

Anne Mackie, 1351 Humboldt Street presented a PowerPoint presentation on the York Neighborhood Association Plan amendments and spoke in support of docketing the proposal.

Helen Jackson, 1232 Franklin addressed Area 9 specifically [rezone from 1,000 to 3,000 s.f. per dwelling unit] and spoke in support of docketing the York Neighborhood Association amendments.

Jon Sitkin, Attorney representing Wilson Motors, spoke in opposition of amendment #1, which would limit surface parking in Area 2 of the York Neighborhood. The Wilson Family is willing to look at options with the neighborhood and the city.

Tom Scott, 1445 Grant Street a member of the Executive Board of the York Neighborhood Association spoke in support of docketing the proposed amendments.

Kirstie Charlton, 1410 Grant Street spoke in support of docketing the York Neighborhood Association amendments.

Jerry Hruska, 1335 Grant Street spoke in support of his historical neighborhood and the proposed amendments.

There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.

KNUTSON / BJORNSON moved to direct staff to docket the York Neighborhood Association proposal.

Council Member Ryan explained that she has received a lot of feedback from citizens asking that this proposal not be docketed. She feels there are too many problems with the proposal – some of which are simple but a lot of them are very problematic.

Council Member Bornemann praised the hard work that the neighborhood has done on this proposal, however, he said the city does not have the resources to move it forward.

The council and staff further discussed this issue and the process. It was the general consensus that the docketing process should be revamped, looking at instituting a process to re-evaluate all of the current proposals and creating a mechanism to remove proposals that are no longer valid and/or a system where a prioritization exercise of the proposals could be done each year.

MOTION CARRIED 5-2, BORNEMANN, BARBARA RYAN OPPOSED.

Proposal #09-P3 Guide Meridian / Cordata Neighborhood Amendment:

Council President Buchanan opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public and the public hearing was closed.

BARBARA RYAN / WEISS moved to direct staff not to docket the proposal from a property owner in the Guide Meridian / Cordata Neighborhood.

Council Member Knutson clarified that this proposal would turn industrial land into commercial.

MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

FINANCE & PERSONNEL
MEMBERS: GENE KNUTSON, CHAIR; LOUISE BJORNSON; STAN SNAPP

AB18376 CB 13510
1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $69,704 IN UNANTICIPATED GIFTS/PLEDGE MONEY FROM THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE ARTS FUND OF THE WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE BAY/HOLLY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ES-373

KNUTSON / BORNEMANN moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 6-0 (SNAPP out of chambers).

AB18377 CB 13511
2. AN ORDINANCE INCREASING REVENUES BY $241,137 FOR UNANTICIPATED GIFT AND GRANT MONEY AND APPROPRIATING $1,592,194 IN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES IN THE BELLINGHAM WHATCOM PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT FUND

KNUTSON / BJORNSON moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

AB18358 CB 13505
3. ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE $41,036,921.93 IN REAPPROPRIATIONS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES BUDGETED IN 2008, BUT NOT ORDERED AT YEAR END

Information only.
See action under Final Consideration of Ordinances.

PUBLIC WORKS / PUBLIC SAFETY
MEMBERS: LOUISE BJORNSON, CHAIR; GENE KNUTSON; STAN SNAPP

AB18378 1. BID AWARD FOR 2008-2009 SEWER REPLACEMENTS, PROJECT # EU-140, BID # 26B-2009

BJORNSON / WEISS moved to award Bid No. 26B-2009 for 2008-2009 Sewer Replacements to Friberg Construction of Ferndale, 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 $670,798.55 and which does not include WSST. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

AB18379 2. BID AWARD FOR FOREST STREET WATER MAIN AND RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT # ES-421 & EW-168, BID # 31B-2009

BJORNSON / WEISS moved to award Bid No. 31B-2009 for Forest Street Water Main and Resurfacing Improvements to Ebenal General Construction of Bellingham, 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 $1,281,377.33. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMBERS: TERRY BORNEMANN, CHAIR; BARBARA RYAN; JACK WEISS; LOUISE BJORNSON

AB18380 Resolution #2009-10
1. CLARIFICATION RESOLUTION OF NEW 20-YEAR POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FORECASTS TO BE USED IN THE 2009 URBAN GROWTH AREA BOUNDARY UPDATE PROCESS AND THE 2011 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PROCESS

BORNEMANN / BARBARA RYAN moved final approval of Resolution #2009-10. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

AB18381 2. CONSIDERATION OF A NEW ANNEXATION PHASING PLAN AND COST OF SERVICES STUDY INTENDED TO PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE ANNEXATION PETITION AND UGA REVIEW PROCESSES

Direction to staff provided during committee. Information only

AB18382 3. REVIEW OF AMENDMENT #17 TO THE 1997 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WHATCOM COUNTY CONCERNING ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM UGA. THE AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE PROPOSED CORDATA PARK ANNEXATION

BORNEMANN / SNAPP moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into amendment #17 to Interlocal Agreement 1997 – 0454 with Whatcom County concerning the Cordata Park Annexation. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

AB18383 3. REVIEW OF AMENDMENT #18 TO THE 1997 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WHATCOM COUNTY CONCERNING ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM UGA. THE AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE PROPOSED VAN WYCK/JAMES STREET ROAD ANNEXATION

BORNEMANN / KNUTSON moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into amendment #18 to Interlocal Agreement 1997 – 0454 with Whatcom County concerning the Van Wyck / James Street Road Annexation. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEMBERS: BARRY BUCHANAN, CHAIR

AB18384 CB 13512
1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.08, SCHOOL IMPACT FEES, TO ALLOW THE OPTION OF REDUCING OR EXEMPTING PROJECTS WITH BROAD PUBLIC PURPOSES

KNUTSON / BORNEMANN moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

[Editors note: the following ordinances were read and voted upon in the following order.]

AB18386 CB 13514
3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.06, TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES, TO ALLOW THE OPTION OF REDUCING OR EXEMPTING PROJECTS WITH BROAD PUBLIC PURPOSES

BJORNSON / BORNEMANN moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

AB18385 CB 13513
2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.04, PARK IMPACT FEES, TO ALLOW THE OPTION OF REDUCING OR EXEMPTING PROJECTS WITH BROAD PUBLIC PURPOSES AND DELETING SUBSECTION 130A.6.B

KNUTSON / BJORNSON moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

4. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND/OR SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

None submitted at evening meeting.

5. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

BARBARA RYAN / WEISS moved to postpone the meeting with the Port of Bellingham, scheduled for April 20, 2009, until after the council has heard from the Waterfront Advisory Group.

Council Member Ryan feels that the council is being asked to make a premature decision on the proposed master plan and would like review by the Waterfront Advisory Group prior to a meeting with the Port. She feels there are major problems with the proposal: it is being driven by the university's desire to create a processional entryway into the site, the loss of historical buildings and the university's road from Commercial Street straight to their property forces the city road to cross at a right angle.

There followed a lengthy discussion by the Mayor and Council where details of prior and current proposals were discussed and concerns were aired. Council Member Knutson then called for the question and council agreed unanimously.

MOTION FAILED 2-5, KNUTSON, BORNEMANN, BUCHANAN, SNAPP, BJORNSON OPPOSED.

EXECUTIVE SESSION – Report only.

1. POTENTIAL LITIGATION: Staff provided information to Council on a potential litigation matter. No action was taken.

2. LITIGATION: Hofstetter v. City of Bellingham: Staff provided an update to Council No action was taken.

3. LITIGATION: Governors Point Development Company v. City of Bellingham: Staff provided an update to Council. No action was taken.

4. POTENTIAL LITIGATION: Staff provided information to Council on a potential litigation matter. No action was taken.

5. LITIGATION: SEPA Appeal re: Squalicum Ridge Road: Staff provided information on the status of this appeal and requested authority to hire special counsel.

SNAPP / BORNEMANN moved to authorize hiring outside counsel to represent the city in this appeal. MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1, KNUTSON abstained, due to his absence during Executive Session.

MAYOR'S REPORT

AB18387 1. MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF KATE GRINDE OF THE SILVER BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD AS THE PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE MAYOR'S NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMISSION

Information only.

AB18388 2. MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBYN duPRE AND MAUREEN MCCARTHY TO THE WATERFRONT ADVISORY GROUP

Information only.

AB18389 Item 1 of Consent Agenda. This item pulled from the Consent Agenda as support materials were left out of the agenda packet. It will be resubmitted at the April 23rd Council Meeting.

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.

AB18390 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE BELLINGHAM PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AMENDING THE BPDA CHARTER TO ADD THE OFFICE OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON AND REMOVE THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY

AB18391 3. TERMINATION OF JOINT AIR SUPPLY GROUP

AB18392 Resolution #2009-11
4. A RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR SPYGLASS ESTATES, CONSISTING OF 23 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS AND STORMWATER TRACT. AREA 4, MT. BAKER NEIGHBORHOOD. SPYGLASS HILL ASSOCIATION, LLC, OWNER/APPLICANT

AB18393 CB 13515
5. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2009 BUDGET DUE TO RECLASSIFICATION OF A SUPPORT AND SERVICES SUPERVISOR POSITION IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR CLASSIFICATION

AB18394 CB 13516
6. AN ORDINANCE FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOW FOR RECEIPT AND SPENDING OF A $30,000 GRANT FROM WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF SHERIFFS AND POLICE CHIEFS TO PURCHASE A LICENSE PLATE READER

AB18395 CB 13517
7. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING A $245,000 GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

AB18396 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR BUREAU OF JUSTICE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,131

AB18397 9. BID AWARD FOR BRASS SERVICE AND THREADED FITTINGS, BID # 15B-2009

AB18398 10. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM MARCH 13, 2009 TO MARCH 20, 2009.

AB18399 11. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM MARCH 20, 2009 TO MARCH 27, 2009.

AB18400 12. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM MARCH 27, 2009 TO APRIL 3, 2009.

AB18401 13. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR PAYROLL FROM MARCH 1, 2009 TO MARCH 15, 2009.

KNUTSON / BJORNSON moved approval of items 2-13 on the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES

AB18356 1. CB 13503
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET APPROPRIATING $50,810,781.63 IN ADDITIONAL RESOURCES IN VARIOUS FUNDS TO RECONCILE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ESTIMATED 2009 BEGINNING RESERVES AND ACTUAL 2009 BEGINNING RESERVES, PLACING THOSE DIFFERENCES IN THE ENDING RESERVE ACCOUNTS

KNUTSON / BJORNSON 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 #2009-04-011

AB18357 2. CB 13504
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET APPROPRIATING $25,179,400.79 IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO PAY FOR GOODS AND SERVICES ORDERED IN 2008 BUT UNPAID AT YEAR END CLOSING, FROM UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AND ESTIMATED ENDING RESERVE BALANCES

KNUTSON / BJORNSON 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 #2009-04-012

AB18358 3. CB 13505
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET APPROPRIATING $41,036,921.93 IN ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO PAY FOR GOODS AND SERVICES THAT WERE AUTHORIZED FOR ACQUISITION IN 2008 BUT NO PURCHASE ORDERS OR CONTRACTS WERE ISSUED BY YEAR END, FROM ESTIMATED RESERVES AND UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AND PLACING $494,860.89 OF REVENUE IN RESERVES

BORNEMANN / KNUTSON 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 #2009-04-013

AB18359 4. CB 13506
AN ORDINANCE REDUCING 2009 BUDGETED REVENUES AND OFFSETTING REDUCTIONS IN NET EXPENSES IN THE GENERAL FUND, STREET FUND, AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FUND

KNUTSON / BJORNSON 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 #2009-04-014

AB18362 5. CB 13507
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING JURISDICTION OVER APPEALS OF THE CITY'S BUILDING CODE DECISIONS FROM THE BOARD OF CODE APPEALS TO THE HEARING EXAMINER BY REPEALING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.63, AND AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.56.050(B) AND THE APPEAL SECTIONS IN THE CITY'S BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, EXISTING BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, FIRE, MECHANICAL, FUEL GAS, PLUMBING, AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES.

BJORNSON / WEISS 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 #2009-04-010

AB18365 6. CB 13508
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.36 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING AND CLARIFYING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MUNICIPAL ART COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM

BARBARA RYAN / BJORNSON 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 #2009-04-015

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m. Barry Buchanan, Council President

ATTEST: Linda D. Anderson City Clerk Representative
APPROVED: 04/27/2009

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