Council Minutes for August 11, 2008 City of Bellingham, WA

RECORD OF PROCEEDING OF CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
Monday, August 11, 2008, 07:00 PM
Book: 62, Page: 1

REGULAR MEETING

Called To Order The meeting was called to order by Council President Barbara Ryan who led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call
Present:

Jack Weiss, Council Member, First Ward
Gene Knutson, Council Member, Second Ward; Note: Mr. Knutson was excused from the meeting at 10:21 p.m. due to illness.
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)

· There are no upcoming public hearings or additional meetings in the next three weeks.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

None submitted.

15 - MINUTE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Dennis Shoff spoke in support of the Meridian-Kline-Kelly annexation.

Jack Cox, 4302 Samish Crest Lane owns property adjoining parcels being considered for a parkland purchase [Samish Highland Park]. He is neutral as to whether the city chooses to create a park there but did express a strong concern that it is a dead end lane and is a location that has historically had a crime problem. He said it has since been cleaned up and is private property that is posted and fairly well enforced. However, if the parcel gets returned to public property and intentionally left in a natural state he feels that problems may return in this secluded area. Additionally there is a huge outcropping of rock on his property which could create a liability for him. Because of those concerns he requested that no trail head, formal or informal, be placed off Samish Crest Lane.

T. F. Lambert, 4209 Samish Crest Drive supports acquiring land for a park [Samish Highland Park] but shares the concerns of Mr. Cox with regard to a trail head. He described the area as having three dead end streets and the property backs up to a very steep bluff. Until there is a good plan put in place for trails he would urge that it be a no-parking area with no trail head because of the safety issues and potential for crime.

PRESENTATION(S)

AB18088 1. DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD

John Carter, Finance Director presented the fifth consecutive Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award to Brian Henshaw, Budget Manager; Pat Starcher, Budget Specialist and Karla Buckingham, Budget Technician.

Information only.

PUBLIC HEARING(S)

AB18089 CB 13460
1. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM PROPERTY OWNERS TO ANNEX APPROXIMATELY 12 ACRES IDENTIFIED AS THE SAN JUAN-YEW STREET ANNEXATION

Greg Aucutt, Senior Planner described the annexation proposal that has been in the Yew Street Urban Growth Area for over ten years and is requested by the property owners. Currently there are 10 dwelling units in the area and the proposed zoning would allow about 70 units (URMX 6-12 units per acre under the county's current zoning). The area is surrounded by city limits on two sides and the Boundary Review Board has given its approval. The annexation is consistent with State, County and City policies, the Growth Management Act, Countywide Planning Policies and the Bellingham Comprehensive Plan. There are existing utilities in the area. This is a very small area and financial analysis indicates an impact of about $5,000 to the City.

Council Member Weiss asked, with regard to Verona Street; will there be enough buffer for the trail?

Mr. Aucutt replied that as development occurs the City can require buffers for the trails.

Council Member Weiss asked for a clarification of the density as described in the packet [Whatcom Falls Neighborhood Table of Zoning Regulations, page 40, agenda packet].

Tim Stewart, Planning Director explained that the base density is 7,200 s.f. that may go to 3,600 s.f. on a TDR or purchase of TDR. Additionally, in the subdivision regulations there is another density bonus for clustering provisions which shall not exceed 4,300 s.f.

Council Member Snapp expressed concern about the continuing problem of fire protection on San Juan Boulevard and the Yew Street Hill area.

Council President Ryan opened the public hearing.

Thomas Oliver, 829 Spieden Lane, is a property owner adjacent to the proposed annexation. He said a vast majority of the neighborhood supports the annexation but they do not support the rezoning of the property for the following reasons:

· All of the land and housing developments surrounding the proposed annexation are currently zoned as RS4 (4 units/acre); proposed rezoning could be up to 12 units per acre. The higher density housing will create some problems for the city in providing water, sewer, police. fire and traffic.
· There are two fourplexs with college students living in them that have already created significant problems.
· The neighborhood is full of very young families (currently, 35 children under the age of five).
· The proposed rezoning does not fit with the current character of the Highlands Neighborhood, the Puget Neighborhood and other surrounding neighborhoods.

Brad Swanson, 900 Dupont Street, representing the Friberg Family LLC, spoke in support of the annexation and the zoning as it provides infill while maintaining single family residential character.

Robin McBeath, 825 Spieden Lane said when she bought her property she was told that the only way Mr. Friberg would have access to his property was along the easement that is presently called Consolidation Avenue. The easement is literally along her yard and her neighbor's yard and she is concerned about people/cars coming in on the easement, especially if more than two homes are built there. She added that the duplex units at the corner of Yew and San Juan have access off of San Juan Boulevard and suggested that Mr. Friberg's property have access off of San Juan Boulevard as well. She is curious why the easement even needs to be part of the equation.

Darryl Smith, 827 Spieden Lane also has property that backs up to Consolidation Avenue [easement]. He echoed the sentiments of Ms. McBeath and added that the strip of land is only about 15' wide. Additionally, children walk out that direction to catch the bus on San Juan Boulevard and the visibility is very poor. An increase in density, with the possibility of multiple family units on the property, does not fit in with the neighborhood.

Richard Gerry, 811 Spieden Place also feels the proposed zoning is out of character in relation to the surrounding area.

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

KNUTSON / BJORNSON moved approval for first and second reading.

Council Member Weiss asked if the current zoning for the annexation area is URMX.

Mr. Aucutt affirmed and said the zoning was put in place by Whatcom County in February. The city is not proposing a change but it would convert to comparable city zoning, if approved.

Council Member Bjornson reiterated that this is not a rezone, but would annex the property to the city.

Concerns about access issues were discussed. Mr. Aucutt noted that there was no staff from the Public Works Department available at the meeting. He said, in general, the city tries to limit access to the arterials but would have to get detailed information from Public Works staff and report back to the council.

Council Member Weiss explained that he would not support the proposal at this point in time primarily because staff is working on a Cost of Service Study, which will be looking at the impacts of all the annexations in all of the Urban Growth Areas that border the City. That study is expected within the next couple of months. He said he is not arguing for or against the annexation but about timing and process. He would like a comprehensive review prior to making a decision and will wait for the staff's Cost of Service Study.

Council Member Knutson will support this proposal. This twelve acre parcel is not substantial and has been discussed for a long time. The city's water storage tank is there and San Juan Boulevard needs to be in the city.

Council Member Bornemann said that staff has stated that this proposal is not going to require additional major financial costs to the city and it makes sense for this area.

Council President Barbara Ryan asked staff to review the process for San Juan Boulevard. She feels the potential for relief for traffic and bicyclists on Lakeway would be one of the primary benefits.

Mr. Stewart recalled that San Juan Boulevard has been included in the city's Comprehensive Plan as a major arterial that was included after many years of study and debate. The city is now going through a detailed preconstruction corridor analysis. If the project were taken off the list, the city would need to go through a major comprehensive plan amendment as it would change a lot of different things. The need for the road connection is not only to service land development in the neighborhood but also as a relief for Lakeway.

Council Member Snapp said this could potentially add about 181 more people to the city and feels this would be a significant impact to traffic, fire and police. He feels the city needs to take a larger look at this and will not support this motion for that reason.

Council Member Bjornson added that this is a major north/south trail that the City has been planning through this area for a long time. This is an opportunity to ensure the trail connection, which would be a huge asset for the whole neighborhood.

Mayor Pike reiterated that the preannexation petition was initiated almost two years ago. He explained that there are a lot of annexations coming forward now that have been stuck in the pipeline for a long time. He anticipates that all of the annexations that are put forward for consideration for third and final will be lumped into a large worksession in September and there will be a fuller vetting of some of the concerns and issues that council members have expressed.

Council Member Weiss asked if the Cost of Service Study would be confined to the north side.

Mr. Aucutt explained that staff has initially been focused on the north end because that's where the majority of the annexations are. The large annexation in Yew Street was not initiated and there are no petitions in the Geneva or Tweed Twenty areas.

MOTION CARRIED 5-2, WEISS, SNAPP OPPOSED

AB18090 2. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM PROPERTY OWNERS TO ANNEX APPROXIMATELY 302 ACRES IDENTIFIED AS THE DEWEY VALLEY-MT. BAKER ANNEXATION

Greg Aucutt, Senior Planner reviewed the details of the proposed annexation that has been in the Urban Growth Area (UGA) since 1997. It has received Boundary Review Board approval and the area is surrounded on three sides by city limits. There are currently approximately 110 units with a capacity for about 316 under current zoning. He explained that the financial modeling is a forecast based on assumptions and is not a budget and said the area has a future capacity for industrial, office and commercial uses.

Council Member Weiss and staff had a lengthy discussion which clarified the following:

· East Bakerview Road will follow Dewey Road to Mt. Baker Highway.
· There will be a limitation of driveways on the arterial.
· Public Works will have to review site issues with council, in particular the truck route designation and the 11% grade.
· The financial models are based on assumptions and provide a very rough future estimate for types of development without knowing what those developments are going to be.
· Financial implications are a conservative estimate and based on sales tax and B&O tax the developments might generate.

The following citizens spoke in support of the annexation:
James Stanford, 1776 Lincoln Street
Scott Wesley, 1234 Geneva Hills Road
Frank Byford, 1216 Mt. Baker Highway
Ric Wilson, Owner, 1306 Mt. Baker Highway
Kevan Kuamme, 3783 Hatley Road, Everson (owns parcel at McLeod and Sunset) and noted the agenda packet shows the zoning for his parcel as residential. It is currently zoned and permitted as neighborhood commercial.
Rob Bartel, 1145/1151 Mt. Baker Highway
Kurt Acton, Ross Road

The following citizens spoke in opposition to the annexation.
Gail Hanna, 4183 Dewey Road
R.J. Breakey, 4150 Dewey Road
Lynn Breakey Clark, 4150 Dewey Road
Kendra Schlenbaker, 1169 Dewey Lane
Jenaige Lane, 4275 Vining
Leah Clark, 4150 Dewey Road
Kathy Dalen, 1923 Iowa Drive & 2026 E. Bakerview
Shar Sartē Prince, 4187 Dewer Road
Deborah Breakey, 4185 Chance Road
Jim Higginson, 4275 Vining Road
Jami Aeschliman, 1192 Dewey Lane
Sam Brandt, Chance Road
Lauren Lane
Paul Richardson, 1360 Mt. Baker Highway

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

In response to concerns about costs for current homeowners, Mayor Pike explained that if the annexation goes forward, there is no requirement for current homes to hook up to city sewer or water unless there is a septic failure. Properties being newly developed would be required to hook up to city water and sewer.

Council Member Buchanan asked if it is procedurally possibly to split Dewey Valley and Mt. Baker.

Tim Stewart, Director of Planning and Community Development and staff concurred that if boundaries are altered it is usually done at the beginning of the process. This application has already been approved by the Boundary Review Board and is nearing the end of the process. There is opportunity to redraw the boundary before a proposal goes before the Boundary Review Board and whether or not that can be done at this point in time, or whether the process would have to start over is unclear. Staff suggested a worksession so that legal implications could be reviewed.

Council Member Bornemann asked if the financials [page 83, agenda packet] are based on the assumption of build out to the maximum density. He said it appears that a number of property owners with larger holdings have no plans to develop and even assuming the minimum density one does not get anywhere near the assumed minimum density.

Council Member Weiss asked for a reconciliation of the numbers for population and dwelling units in the Financial Impact Summary (forecast) [page 83, agenda packet] and the staff report [page 51, agenda packet].

Brian Henshaw, Budget Manager explained:

· The forecast is based on the minimum zoning density.
· There is no minimum zone requirement and we know that not all people are going to develop out to the maximum.
· The forecast has been updated based on the assessors data from December 2007 causing the number of existing residences to be higher on the financial sheets and the projected total population to be lower. Due to that correction the number of dwelling units existing is 110, with a potential for 206 new units totalling 316 dwelling units, not 514 as shown in the staff report.
· This is a 15 year forecast and does not assume what happens after that time.

Mayor Pike pointed out that since 2006 there have been 32 new units built in the area. Being out of the city; the city has not been able to collect impact fees or mitigate impacts on that development.

Additionally, he said, the entire area is in the UGA. If the city is going to reconsider annexing areas in the UGA that have been there for a long time then we need to take a serious look at removing areas from the UGA.

Council Member Bornemann inquired as to whether the current property owners would be assessed for arterial standards (curbs, gutters, sidewalks) if the area is annexed and Dewey Road is listed as an arterial.

Mr. Aucutt replied that people who own frontage along the roadway would share a portion of the road costs as the property develops; or a latecomers system could be set up.

Mr. Stewart added that there has to be nexus and proportionality to the assessment, or cause and effect, so that will typically limit the benefitted parties to the assessment which works quite well for the developer. It gets a bit more difficult when an arterial goes by a property and there is a gap in the road.

Additionally, Mr. Stewart made it clear that the trail maps with regard to the annexation request are conceptual. The actual rights-of-way for a trail would either be part of a development proposal and dedication or an acquisition. Private property rights prevail and the city cannot take property without just compensation.

KNUTSON / BUCHANAN moved to send the item back to committee to determine if the boundary lines of the annexation can be separated. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

BREAK
Council President Barbara Ryan called the meeting back to order.
Council Member Knutson was excused from the remainder of the meeting.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

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

AB18091 Resolution #2008-25
1. A RESOLUTION STATING THE INTENT OF THE COUNCIL TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST COST BID OFFERED FROM UNDERWRITERS FOR THE SALE OF TAX EXEMPT BONDS TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR THE FINANCING OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION WITHIN THE LAKE WHATCOM WATERSHED.

John Carter, Finance Director reviewed the final bid information and stated that the low bidder was Fidelity Capital Market Services for a total of $6,040,000 par value with an interest rate on maturities of 3.081.

BJORNSON / WEISS moved final approval of Resolution #2008-25 as amended. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, (KNUTSON EXCUSED).

PUBLIC WORKS / PUBLIC SAFETY
MEMBERS: BARRY BUCHANAN, CHAIR; STAN SNAPP; LOUISE BJORNSON

AB18092 1. BID AWARD FOR BAY AND HOLLY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT (ES-373) AND WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT (EW-142) PROJECT, BID #91B-2008

BUCHANAN / BJORNSON moved to award Bid No. 91B-2008 for Bay and Holly Intersection Improvements and Water Main Replacement to Tiger Construction of Everson, 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 $777,399.79. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, (KNUTSON EXCUSED).

AB18093 Resolution #2008-26
2. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT WATER METER INSTALLATION SCHEDULE

BUCHANAN / SNAPP moved final approval of Resolution #2008-26. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, (KNUTSON EXCUSED).

Council Member Buchanan provided a recap of the ordinance:

· 2008, the city will continue with it's existing policy.
· Beginning in 2009 the city shall make Voluntary Metering Program free to all water customers that would like to switch from flat rate accounts to metered water accounts.
· 2010 the city will begin installing meters and MXU radio antennas on all remaining unmetered services.
· 2012 the city would begin to meter all remaining (nonmeter ready) flat-rate customers to comply with WAC 246-290-496 by the 2017 deadline.

LAKE WHATCOM RESERVOIR COMMITTEE
MEMBERS: STAN SNAPP, CHAIR; GENE KNUTSON, BARRY BUCHANAN

AB18094 1. UPDATE ON LAKE WHATCOM POLICY WORK GROUP

Information only.

PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMBERS: TERRY BORNEMANN, CHAIR; JACK WEISS, BARRY BUCHANAN, LOUISE BJORNSON

AB18095 1. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A 75% ANNEXATION PETITION FOR THE CORDATA PARK ANNEXATION

BORNEMANN / BUCHANAN moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the 75% annexation petition for the Cordata Park Annexation. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, (KNUTSON EXCUSED).

AB18096 Resolution #2008-27
2. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO INITIATE THE REVIEW PROCESS FOR A POTENTIAL ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 169 ACRES LOCATED IN BELLINGHAM'S NORTHERN URBAN GROWTH AREA (UGA) KNOWN AS THE MERIDIAN-KLINE-KELLY ANNEXATION

BORNEMANN/ BJORNSON moved to initiate the review of approximately 169 acres known as the Meridian-Kline-Kelly Annexation and moved final approval of Resolution #2008-27.

Council Member Bjornson noted that the zoning in this area is industrial planned and would add to the city's industrial land supply.

Moshē Quinn, Planner noted that a correction had been made to the map series indicating that West Kline Road would be a connector between the proposed annexation area to Cordata Parkway.

MOTION CARRIED 4-2, SNAPP, WEISS OPPOSED (KNUTSON EXCUSED).

AB18097 3. UPDATE ON THE CITY'S 2008 PLANNING EFFORTS

Information only.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEMBERS: BARBARA RYAN, CHAIR

AB18098 1. PRESENTATION OF THE BELLINGHAM-WHATCOM PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT (BWPFD) REPORT COVERING ACTIVITIES FROM APRIL THROUGH JUNE 2008

Council President Barbara Ryan reported that December 6, 2008 is the grand re-opening of the Mt. Baker Theatre.

Information only.

AB18099 2. MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF DAWN STURWOLD AS THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM

BJORNSON / BORNEMANN moved to authorize the Mayor to reappoint Dawn Sturwold as Hearing Examiner, term ending August 24, 2010. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, (KNUTSON EXCUSED).

AB18100 3. HEARING EXAMINER SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO COUNCIL

Council President Barbara Ryan noted that the council had directed Mark Gardner, Policy Analyst to work with Alan Marriner, Assistant City Attorney, to develop a proposal with regard to rules regulating firearms and sales of firearms near schools.

Information only.

AB18101 4. A BRIEFING ON REVISIONS TO THE SMALL AND SIMPLE GRANT PROGRAM

Council President Barbara Ryan reported that Linda Stewart, Neighborhood Services Coordinator is working to revise the community grant program to encourage and promote sustainable collaboration with schools, businesses and nonprofits. The program would enhance community relationships to develop and promote promising practices and to continue a simple process for funding and reporting of projects. The program will focus on neighborhood involvement and projects that promote healthy living.

Information only.

AB18102 Resolution #2008-28
5. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #2008-24 TO ADD TWO ADDITIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO PREPARE A CON STATEMENT FOR THE LOCAL VOTERS PAMPHLET ON THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT RELATED TO THE POSITION OF COUNCIL MEMBER AT-LARGE

Council President Barbara Ryan reported that the two additional committee members designated to prepare a con statement for the voter's pamphlet are Louise Bjornson and Kenni Merrit.

WEISS / SNAPP moved final approval of Resolution #2008-28. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, (KNUTSON EXCUSED).

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

None submitted at evening meeting.

7. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

With regard to the annexation proposals, Council Member Weiss noted that a Cost of Services study is coming forward at a worksession in September. He feels that all of the annexations should be considered in a comprehensive way and then the proposals considered individually as they come before council.

EXECUTIVE SESSION – Report only.

1. LITIGATION – Skagit Co. v. Department of Natural Resources: City staff provided an update regarding the above captioned litigation matter. Information only. No action was taken.

2. POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION: City staff provided an update on the city's potential purchase of approximately 33.4 acres of real property in the Samish Hill/Lake Padden area as part of the Greenways program, together with a potential easement conveyance in conjunction with the purchase. Staff advised that the total purchase price of the property and the easement is $1,400,000.00

WEISS / BORNEMANN moved to authorize closing on the purchase of 33.4 acres of real property and receipt of the conveyance of the accompanying conservation/trail easement at a cost of $1,400,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, (KNUTSON EXCUSED).

3. POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION: City staff provided an update on the City's potential purchase of an approximately 11,000 square foot parcel of real property located at the N.E. corner of Old Samish Parkway and 20th Street. Staff advised that the total purchase price of the property $195,000.00.

WEISS / BUCHANAN moved to authorize closing on the purchase of 11,000 square feet of real property at a cost of $195,000.00 MOTION CARRIED 6-0, (KNUTSON EXCUSED).

4. POTENTIAL LITIGATION: Staff provided an update on a Claim for Damages relating to a water main break on 530 Bayside Road. Direction was provided to staff regarding further updates.

BORNEMANN / SNAPP moved to authorize expenditures beyond $15,000 to pay for cleanup, drying, repair and restoration necessary due to the water main break. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, (KNUTSON EXCUSED).

5. LITIGATION – Alexander v. City of Bellingham: Staff provided an update regarding the status of this litigation. Direction was provided to staff. No action was taken.

6. POTENTIAL LITIGATION: Lummi Indian Nation et al v. State of Washington: Staff briefed Council on the status of this litigation. Staff recommended that the City enter into a Joint Defense Agreement with the Washington Water Utility Council members and other defendants and potential defendants.

BORNEMANN / WEISS moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Joint Defense Agreement. MOTION CARRIED 6-0 (KNUTSON EXCUSED).

7. POTENTIAL LITIGATION: Staff briefed Council on the status of the Boulevard Park cleanup. Staff recommended that the City enter into a Participation Agreement with Puget Sound Energy to share costs related to the site.

WEISS / BUCHANAN moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Participation Agreement with Puget Sound Energy. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, (KNUTSON EXCUSED).

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.

AB18103 RESOLUTION #2008-29
1. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR DIVISION 3B OF THE SAMISH HIGHLANDS PLAT. AREA 5, SAMISH NEIGHBORHOOD. SAMISH HILLS ASSOCIATION, APPLICANT

AB18104 RESOLUTION #2008-30
2. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR SAMISH GLENN, CONSISTING OF 13 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, OPEN SPACE TRACTS, AND STORMWATER TRACT, AREA 4, SAMISH NEIGHBORHOOD. CRIBS AND VANWINKLE, LLC, OWNER/APPLICANT

AB18105 CB 13461
3. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2008 BUDGET DUE TO RECLASSIFICATION OF TWO POSITIONS IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP OF PUBLIC WORKS.

AB18106 CB 13462
4. ORDINANCE TO INCREASE GIFT FUND BUDGET REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE FOR FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY DONATION FOR SIX TRAINING LAPTOPS

AB18107 5. BID AWARD FOR COATING FOR POST POINT SECONDARY CLARIFIERS, BID AWARD #96B-2008

AB18108 6. BID AWARD FOR NORTHRIDGE DETENTION POND RETROFIT, PROJECT #EV-066, BID #98B-2008

AB18109 7. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM JULY 25, 2008 TO AUGUST 1, 2008.

BORNEMANN / BUCHANAN moved final approval of the Consent Agenda in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED 6-0

FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES

AB18072 1. CB 13455
AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO LAND USE REGULATIONS AND AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE 21.10 PROCEDURES AND ADMINISTRATION TO REQUIRE A MANDATORY PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE FOR CERTAIN LAND USE, BUILDING, AND GRADING APPLICATIONS

BJORNSON / BORNEMANN 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, BARBARA RYAN, SNAPP, WEISS
NAYS:
ABSTENTIONS:
EXCUSED: KNUTSON

MOTION CARRIED 6-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2008-08-079

AB18073 2. CB 13456
AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO LAND USE REGULATIONS AND AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE 21.10.190 AND 18.04.100 TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS THAT IDENTIFY WHEN A LAND USE APPLICATION HAS EXPIRED

BJORNSON / BORNEMANN 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, BARBARA RYAN, SNAPP, WEISS
NAYS:
ABSTENTIONS:
EXCUSED: KNUTSON

MOTION CARRIED 6-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2008-08-080

AB18074 3. CB 13457
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.08.040 – WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS, TO ALLOW FOR CONCURRENT PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTALS WITH OTHER LAND USE AND BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS

BORNEMANN / BUCHANAN 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, BARBARA RYAN, SNAPP, WEISS
NAYS:
ABSTENTIONS:
EXCUSED: KNUTSON

MOTION CARRIED 6-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2008-08-081

AB18075 4. CB 13458
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.12.040 – SEWER SERVICE CONNECTIONS, TO ALLOW FOR CONCURRENT PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTALS WITH OTHER LAND USE AND BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS

BUCHANAN / 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, BARBARA RYAN, SNAPP, WEISS
NAYS:
ABSTENTIONS:
EXCUSED: KNUTSON

MOTION CARRIED 6-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2008-08-082

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59 p.m. Barbara Ryan, Council President

ATTEST: Linda D. Anderson City Clerk Representative
APPROVED: 09/08/2008

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