| CALL TO ORDER |  |
| ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING MEETINGS: On May 4th there will be a Public Hearing regarding text amendments to both the lake Whatcom reservoir regulatory chapter - known as the Silver Beach Ordinance, and to the Stormwater Management Chapter. These changes were initiated by the City Council in conjunction with the adoption and extension of an interim emergency moratorium ordinance for properties within the city of Bellingham's portion of the Lake Whatcom Reservoir watershed. There will be a public meeting regarding the Waterfront Framework Plan on Wednesday, April 29th @ 6:30 PM at the Ferry Terminal. | |
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Council President Barry Buchanan | |
| ROLL CALL All present | |
| APPROVAL OF MINUTES GK/SS moved approval of the April 13th minutes of the regular Council Meeting as submitted. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | APPROVED |
| PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD | |
| COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS: | |
| PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMBERS: TERRY BORNEMANN, CHAIR; BARBARA RYAN; JACK WEISS; LOUISE BJORNSON | |
| AB18403 1. ANNUAL REPORT FROM BELLINGHAM TOURISM COMMISSION. Information only | INFO ONLY |
| AB18404 2. REVIEW OF AMENDMENT #19 TO THE 1997 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WHATCOM COUNTY CONCERNING ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM UGA. THE AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE PROPOSED QUEEN MOUNTAIN ANNEXATION TB/GK moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Interlocal Agreement #19. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | APPROVED |
| AB18405 3. DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO CREATE A 500 FOOT ZONE AROUND SCHOOLS WHERE STORES SELLING FIREARMS WOULD BE PROHIBITED Information only | DIRECTION TO STAFF PROVIDED DURING COMMITTEE. INFO ONLY |
| LAKE WHATCOM RESERVOIR COMMITTEE MEMBERS: STAN SNAPP, CHAIR; BARBARA RYAN; GENE KNUTSON | |
| AB18406 1. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE WATERSHED ADVISORY BOARD (WAB), AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.90 TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE WAB AND TO BROADEN THEIR DUTIES | DIRECTION TO STAFF PROVIDED DURING COMMITTEE. INFO ONLY |
| PUBLIC WORKS / PUBLIC SAFETY MEMBERS: LOUISE BJORNSON, CHAIR; GENE KNUTSON; STAN SNAPP | |
| AB18407 1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED FROM AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FOR 2009 ENHANCED PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS, ES-419 LB/SS moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | CB 13518 APPROVED |
| AB18408 2. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FOR JAMES STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, ES-318 GK/BR moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | CB 13519 APPROVED |
| AB18409 3. A MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE WHATCOM WATER ALLIANCE TB/GK moved approval of the MOU with direction to staff that any changes to Exhibit 1 be brought before Council for approval. MOTION CARRIED 6-1. BR opposed | APPROVED |
| TRANSPORTATION MEMBERS: JACK WEISS, CHAIR; BARBARA RYAN; STAN SNAPP | |
| AB18410 1. PRESENTATION OF THE 2009 TRANSPORTATION REPORT ON ANNUAL CONCURRENCY (TRAC) | INFO ONLY |
| COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEMBERS: BARRY BUCHANAN, CHAIR | |
| AB18411 1. LIBRARY UPDATE AND SURVEY RESULTS | INFO ONLY |
| 2. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND/OR SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES None submitted at evening meeting | |
| 3. OLD/NEW BUSINESS | |
| EXECUTIVE SESSION – Report only | |
| 1. LITIGATION - Appeal of Hearing Examiner decision re North Shore Estates. Staff provided information. No action was taken. | NO ACTION |
| 2. POTENTIAL LITIGATION: Staff provided information. City Council provided direction. No action was taken. | NO ACTION |
| 3. POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Staff provided information on a potential property acquisition. City Council provided direction. No action was taken. | NO ACTION |
| MAYOR'S REPORT | |
| AB18412 1. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF LESLIE LANGDON AS THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MAYOR'S NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATION | 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. | |
| AB18389 1. A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A CITY IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM RELATING TO CITY UTILITY ACCOUNTS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW | Resolution #2009-12 (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18413 2. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2009 BUDGET DUE TO RECLASSIFICATION OF AN ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 2 POSITION IN THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO THE ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN CLASSIFICATION | CB 13520 (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18414 3. BID REJECTION FOR FIR STREET LIFT STATION STAND-BY DIESEL ENGINE GENERATOR SET | (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18415 4. BID REJECTION FOR THE 48TH STREET LIFT STATION STAND-BY DIESEL ENGINE GENERATOR SET | (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18416 5. BID REJECTION FOR THE STAND-BY DIESEL ENGINE GENERATOR SET FOR THE WILLOW AND EDGEMOOR LIFT STATIONS | (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18417 6. BID AWARD FOR WOBURN STREET PUMP STATION UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL PROJECT | (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18418 7. BID AWARD FOR WAREHOUSE SHEET METAL ROOFING RETROFIT | (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18419 8. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM april 3, 2009 to april 10, 2009. | (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18420 9. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM april 10, 2009 to april 17, 2009. | (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18421 10. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR payroll FROM march 16, 2009 to march 31, 2009. | CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED IN ITS ENTIRETY |
| FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES | |
| AB18374 1. CB 13509 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM AMENDING BMC 13.70.010 MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION CONCURRENCY AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE AND THE CONCURRENCY SERVICE AREA MAP DUE TO THE ANNEXATION OF 652 ACRES OF THE BELLINGHAM URBAN GROWTH ARE AYES: BUCHANAN, WEISS, KNUTSON, SNAPP, BORNEMANN, RYAN, BJORNSON NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-04-016 | Ord. 2009-04-016 APPROVED |
| AB18376 2. CB 13510 – AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET INCREASING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BY $69,704 IN THE FIRST QUARTER REET FUND FOR UNANTICIPATED GIFT / PLEDGE MONEY RECEIVED FROM THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE ARTS FUND OF THE WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AYES: BUCHANAN, WEISS, KNUTSON, SNAPP, BORNEMANN, RYAN, BJORNSON NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-04-017 | Ord. 2009-04-017 APPROVED |
| AB18377 3. CB 13511 – AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET INCREASING REVENUES BY $241,137 IN THE BELLINGHAM WHATCOM PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT FUND FOR UNANTICIPATED GIFT AND GRANT MONEY, APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $1,592,194 IN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES IN THE BELLINGHAM WHATCOM PUBLIC FACILITIES FUND, THE SOURCE OF FUNDS OVER THE GIFT AND GRANT REVENUE WILL BE $1,351,057 FROM ENDING UNDESIGNATED RESERVES AYES: BUCHANAN, WEISS, KNUTSON, SNAPP, BORNEMANN, RYAN, BJORNSON NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-04-018 | Ord. 2009-04-018 APPROVED |
| AB18384 4. CB 13512 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.08 AT SECTION 19.08.080 AYES: BUCHANAN, WEISS, KNUTSON, SNAPP, BORNEMANN, RYAN, BJORNSON NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-04-019 | Ord. 2009-04-019 APPROVED |
| AB18385 5. CB 13513 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.04 AT SECTION 19.04.130 AYES: BUCHANAN, WEISS, KNUTSON, SNAPP, BORNEMANN, RYAN, BJORNSON NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-04-020 | Ord. 2009-04-020 APPROVED |
| AB18386 6. CB 13514 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.06 AT SECTION 19.06.030 AYES: BUCHANAN, WEISS, KNUTSON, SNAPP, BORNEMANN, RYAN, BJORNSON NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-04-021 | Ord. 2009-04-021 APPROVED |
| AB18393 7. CB 13515 – AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET REALLOCATING $4,600.00 IN EXPENDITURES IN THE MEDIC ONE FUND, AND GENERAL FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR A POSITION RECLASSIFICATION IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GROUP AYES: BUCHANAN, WEISS, KNUTSON, SNAPP, BORNEMANN, RYAN, BJORNSON NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-04-022 | Ord. 2009-04-022 APPROVED |
| AB18394 8. CB 13516 – AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET RECOGNIZING RECEIPT OF A GRANT AWARDED TO THE BELLINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT AND APPROPRIATING RELATED EXPENDITURES IN THE GENERAL FUND TOTALING $30,000.00 AYES: BUCHANAN, WEISS, KNUTSON, SNAPP, BORNEMANN, RYAN, BJORNSON NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-04-023 | Ord. 2009-04-023 APPROVED |
| AB18395 9. CB 13517 – AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET RECEIVING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $245,000.00 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $245,000.00 FOR RELATED EXPENDITURES IN THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INNOVATION ZONE IN THE WATERFRONT DISTRICT. AYES: BUCHANAN, WEISS, KNUTSON, SNAPP, BORNEMANN, RYAN, BJORNSON NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-04-024 | Ord. 2009-04-024 APPROVED |
| ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:21 PM | |
