Committee Meeting for June 01, 2009 City of Bellingham, WA

RECORD OF PROCEEDING OF CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON

Monday, June 01, 2009, 01:00 PM
Book: 63, Page: 1

Committee Meeting
Council Chambers

Called To Order President Barry Buchanan called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM

Roll Call
Present:

Excused:

Gene Knutson, Council Member, Second Ward
PURPOSE

DISCUSSION

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

Gene Knutson excused. Jack Weiss was appointed to the committee

AB18449 1. AUTHORIZATION FOR NIGHT WORK FOR SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT LAKEWAY DRIVE AND LINCOLN STREET

Presented by: Ravyn Whitewolf, Public Works

SS/JW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

PARKS AND RECREATION
MEMBERS: BARBARA RYAN, CHAIR; LOUISE BJORNSON, TERRY BORNEMANN

AB18450 1. CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO FRANKLIN PARK

Presented by: Jonathan Schilk, Parks & Recreation
Tim Stewart, Planning and Community Development
David Cahill, Planning and Community Development

INFORMATION ONLY

TRANSPORTATION
MEMBERS: JACK WEISS, CHAIR; BARBARA RYAN; STAN SNAPP

AB18451 1. APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENT #1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WHATCOM COUNTY FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF W. ILLINOIS/TIMSON WAY, ES 310

Presented by: Ravyn Whitewolf, Public Works

BR/SS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL

AB18452 2. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BELLINGHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOR THE EXTENSION OF W. ILLINOIS/TIMSON WAY, ES310

Presented by: Ravyn Whitewolf, Public Works

BR/SS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL

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

AB18453 1. **RESOLUTION AMENDING 2008 ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT STIMULUS FUNDS (CDBG-R)

Presented by: David Cahill, Planning and Community Development

BR/JW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL

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

Gene Knutson excused. Louise Bjornson appointed to Chair. Jack Weiss appointed to Committee

AB18454 1. **ORDINANCE ADJUSTING CITY BUDGET FOR RECEIPT OF CDBG-R STIMULUS FUNDS

Presented by: David Cahill, Planning and Community Development
Tim Stewart, Planning and Community Development Director

JW/SS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

AB18455 2. FISCAL ALTERNATIVES FOR STABILITY TASKFORCE (FAST) RECOMMENDATIONS

Presented by: Mayor Dan Pike
David Webster, CAO

INFORMATION ONLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEMBERS: BARRY BUCHANAN, CHAIR

AB18405 1. CONSIDERATION OF A REVISED ORDINANCE TO CREATE A 500 FOOT ZONE AROUND SCHOOLS WHERE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING FIREARMS WOULD BE PROHIBITED

Presented by: Mark Gardner, Policy Analyst, City Council

JW/TB MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL

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

The May 18, 2009 committee meeting minutes were submitted for approval.

LB/JW MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. The motion carried 6-0. Gene Knutson excused.

3. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

Costs of building in Bellingham compared to building in the County

Jack Weiss reported that he attended a meeting related to rural development. He suggested it might be useful to direct Mark Gardner to research the difference in costs between building in the County and building in Bellingham and small cities; and what the costs of impact fees are. Mayor Pike suggested that it would be useful to look at costs imposed on the city by housing that is built in the County that use City services as well. Barbara Ryan stated that Rebecca Craven at the County may have developed such a list.

JW/TB MOVED TO DIRECT MARK GARDNER TO PREPARE A COMPARISON OF BUILDING COSTS AND IMPACT FEES BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM; AND LYNDEN AND FERNDALE IF THERE IS TIME TO DO SO BEFORE JUNE 16. The motion carried 6-0. Gene Knutson excused.

Hillsdale and Geneva UGA

Stan Snapp reported that following the Lake Whatcom Reservoir Policy Work Group meeting, he was told by County Council Members in attendance that the county will be taking up the issue of Hillsdale and Geneva UGAs separately from the rest of the UGA. They requested action from the City to act on withdrawing them. Mayor Pike stated there needed to be research done to support withdrawal. It should be part of the 2011 Comprehensive Plan update. Mr. Snapp expressed that he is uncomfortable leaving it up to the County to make the call without city input. Louise Bjornson stated that she is uncomfortable leaving it up to the County as well.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Barry Buchanan adjourned to Executive Session at 2:44 pm to hear the following items:

1. POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
2. POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
3. POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
4. POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION -
5. SQUALICUM RIDGE ROAD SEPA APPEAL)
6. POTENTIAL LITIGATION
7. POTENTIAL LITIGATION
8. POTENTIAL LITIGATION

ADJOURNMENT

Barry Buchanan called the meeting back to order and adjourned at 4:47 pm

Barry Buchanan, Council President
ATTEST: J. Lynne Walker, Legislative Assistant

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