RECORD OF PROCEEDING OF CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
Monday, August 10, 2009, 07:00 PM
Book: 63, Page: 1

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
Barbara Ryan, Council Member, Sixth Ward
Louise Bjornson, Council Member, At Large

Excused:

Terry Bornemann
Council Member
Fifth Ward

ANNOUNCEMENT(S)

· On August 24 @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Public Hearing regarding amendments to the Land Use Chapter of the Bellingham Comprehensive Plan, relating to Urban Village policies.

· On September 14 @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Public Hearing regarding Amendments to the Birchwood Neighborhood Plan to clarify outdated text.

· On September 21 @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Public Hearing regarding amendments to the Bellingham Municipal Code for exceptions to retail store size limits, or “the big box ordinance.”

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

KNUTSON / BARBARA RYAN moved approval of the July 27, 2009 minutes of the regular Council Meeting as submitted. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

15 - MINUTE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Leonard Lindstrom, 2858 West Maplewood spoke about social issues.

Johnny Grames, 1506 East Maplewood discussed democracy and the anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Gina Urcuyo, Carrington Way explained that her home borders Northridge Park and shared her concerns about stormwater and the sinking street and that the planned 6' x 4' sign for Northridge Park is much too large for a very busy street that is only 20' wide.

Judi Nesnady, 3200 Carrington Way said that there are 26 small children on Carrington Way. There is sidewalk on only one side of the street and the street has very steep grades which keeps drivers for seeing people on the street. Because of the heavy traffic, and configuration of the street she can't imagine having a large sign announcing the entrance to the park.

Robert Carlson, 3303 Carrington Way spoke in opposition to erecting a large sign on Carrington Way for Northridge Park.

Wayne Ellis, 6 Inglewood Lane, Sudden Valley is a taxi driver for Yellow Cab, which operates like a regulated cab company. The city is starting to have a big conglomerate of independent cab drivers who are not regulated and some of whom do not have a business license. He requested that the city look at setting up some regulations so there is good taxi cab service and to maintain a vital part of a transportation system that is unsubsidized.

Bill Quern, 3805 Gablecrest Court spoke in opposition to erecting a large sign on Carrington Way for Northridge Park. He noted that because of the narrowness of the street, Emergency Vehicle Access is limited; there is no on-street parking; and there is no vehicle parking available for the park.

Linda Williams spoke in opposition to erecting signage for Northridge Park due to the configuration of the street and lack of parking. She urged the council members to come check out the situation.

Mike Gleeson, Deming requested that the city host a public meeting and extend an invitation to [Representative] Rick Larsen to speak to the citizens of the county and the city about health care reform.


PRESENTATION(S)

AB18547 1. PRESENTATION REGARDING “CAREER JUMP” PROGRAM FROM THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL

Information only.

AB18548 2. UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF CITY WATER TREATMENT AND SUPPLIES

Ted Carlson, Public Works Director updated the citizens and council with regard to the algae problems in Lake Whatcom and it's affect on the Water Treatment Plant. It has been identified as a non-toxin Blue-Green Algae. The City has partnered with Seattle Public Utilities, King County Environmental Lab and Western Washington University and has determined that the algae are a very small, gelatin-like substance that is wrecking havoc on the system. The mandatory water ban was very effective and consumption went down dramatically. Public Works has continued the voluntary water restrictions until this problem is resolved.

Information only.


PUBLIC HEARING(S)

AB18549 CB 13547
1. An ordinance approving the annexation of approximately 233 acres of land known as the Van Wyck / James Street Annexation.

“AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY THREE ACRES OF UNINCORPORATED PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE BELLINGHAM CITY LIMITS AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE VAN WYCK / JAMES STREET ANNEXATION; ASSIGNING CITY LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.”

Greg Aucutt, Senior Planner gave an overview of the area under consideration and process to date. He noted that there is 100% support from affected property owners. The Boundary Review Board has approved the annexation.

Mr. Aucutt explained that the zoning is URMX 10-24 in the county and the city would annex at comparable zoning. The zoning allows only residential development at a base density of 10 units per acre. Increasing up to 24 units per acre would be through density bonus provisions: purchasing Transfer Development Rights; building affordable housing or designating a neighborhood park or additional open space.

This is an important spot in terms of creating a grid system in the northern part of the city and the Urban Growth Area. If annexed, as development occurs, the extension of James Street would be required; Deemer Road would be constructed on the western edge of the property and Van Wyck would also be constructed to enable traffic to get out to the north or south and over to Meridian Street. Eventually James Street and Deemer Road would connect with Horton Road and Horton Road to Hannegan providing new north/south connections and a new east/west connector from Meridian to Hannegan.

There is a need for a neighborhood park and a community park as well as open space corridors and trails, which this area will eventually provide.

Mr. Aucutt noted that a condition of the ordinance requires the majority property owner, Ralph Black, Alliance Properties, to submit a Master Plan for an Urban Village as a condition for annexation.

Council Member Weiss asked why an agreement is required with Alliance Properties and not other property owners.

Mr. Aucutt explained that other property owners could participate but Alliance Properties plans to build an Urban Village on this site. He added that current zoning doesn't allow an Urban Village so current property owners would need to go through a Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Rezone Master Planning process at some point in the future. Certainly the other property owners in the areas could participate in the process when the zoning is established that would allow an urban village. While this agreement would apply to Alliance Properties, it is possible that with the Comp Plan Amendment /Rezone process, more properties may be included in the village planning. Additionally, he said, the intent of the agreement is to require Alliance Properties to submit a Master Plan, not that they are required to build an Urban Village.

Council Member Weiss expressed concern about the road alignment. He said that the current UGA boundary is at Van Wyck but the road grid goes well into the county to Horton Road. His concern is that the city will not have any influence in building Horton Road or the northern part of James Street outside of the UGA area. He asked when the new council policy would be reconciled to having a northern limit to some of the other things that have been approved in our transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan which has road grids that are not going to work well within our city planning. Another concern is the additional cost to city taxpayers of building additional roads outside of the city's area of influence.

Mr. Aucutt said that the city would reconcile the boundaries in the 2011 update of the Comprehensive Plan.

Tim Stewart, Director of Planning and Community Development explained that the cost associated with doing the network will be established within the current fiscal constraints. Building the network has a cost associated with it and also a benefit. There will be two beneficiaries – the property owners and general benefits to the broader community with relief to intersections that might otherwise become more congested.

Council President Buchanan opened the public hearing.

Ralph Black, Alliance Properties reiterated that 100% of the land owners are prepared to move forward with this annexation. He emphasized that his commitment to open space has never waivered.

Bill Davis 1149 Toledo Street owns property in the southwest corner of the area to be annexed. He has owned the property for many years and is frustrated that any decisions have not been made. He urged the council to make a decision, either for or against. He is 73 years old and he would like to get some benefit out of this property.

Kevin Walsh, is a resident of the newly annexed King Mountain Neighborhood. He thanked Council Member Weiss for voicing concerns for the neighborhood that they don't see where James Street, as an additional arterial road, would serve any benefit to the King Mountain Neighborhood but only to the annexed neighborhood. They would like to see alternative routes.

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

KNUTSON / BJORNSON moved approval for first and second reading and directed staff to finalize language in the Concomitant Agreement prior to final consideration of the ordinance.

Council Member Weiss asked why the pro forma had been extended from 15 years to 23 years.

Brian Henshaw, Budget Manager explained that all of the annexations brought forward this year have been forecasted in the 23 year time frame. The most conservative numbers are used to make a forecast based on the assumption that over this length of time and if it's fully built at the minimum density, this is what it could look like.

Council Member Weiss asked when the city will deal with affordable housing within all of the annexations that have been going on.

Mr. Stewart explained that when property is annexed into the city, that property becomes part of the base upon which we apply our affordable housing policies.

Council Member Bjornson requested a friendly amendment that staff clarify zoning in the ordinance and add it after urban densities in the first WHEREAS.

Council Member Weiss explained that he cannot support the motion because of his discomfort about the coordination of the city's infrastructure and the management of how the growth actually happens. He is concerned this area will be built before the waterfront and Old Town.

MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED 4-2, WEISS, SNAPP OPPOSED.


AB18550 CB 13548
1. An ordinance approving the annexation of approximately 38 acres of land known as the Queen Mountain Annexation.

“AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY THIRTY EIGHT ACRES OF UNINCORPORATED PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE BELLINGHAM CITY LIMITS AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE QUEEN MOUNTAIN ANNEXATION; ASSIGNING CITY LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS.”

Moshé Quinn, Planner reviewed the proposal and process to date. The Boundary Review Board approved the annexation on May 3, 2009. Staff also recommends approval of the annexation and believes that it complies with the Growth Management Act and the city's Comprehensive Plan.

Council Member Weiss noted that Montgomery Road is to be developed to arterial standards and yet it is not shown on map. He wanted to ensure that it will be the responsibility of the developers to improve that road.

Mr. Quinn replied that if Montgomery Road is utilized to provide access to the property, that the developer would have to bear the expense of developing that road.

Tim Stewart, Director of Planning and Community Development noted that Irongate Road is identified as a designated arterial in the Comprehensive Plan and all of the other roads, connections and development standards would be addressed as part of the subdivision process.

Council President Buchanan opened the public hearing.

Heather Wolff, Attorney, representing Eric and Robin Hitz spoke in support of the annexation.

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

WEISS / KNUTSON moved approval for first and second reading.

Council Member Bjornson requested a friendly amendment that staff clarify zoning and add after urban zoning in the first WHEREAS.

Council Member Ryan noted the beauty of the older parts of town and the grid patterns that were developed. She asked if there is a way to encourage that kind of development before a development proposal is submitted.

Mr. Stewart explained that the grid can be accommodated nicely with the Infill Toolkit. Many of the forms of the toolkit require alley access and that will be encouraged as a return to the traditional neighborhood grid.

Council Member Bjornson asked how we can make sure that we have the grid, with or without an alley.

Mr. Stewart replied that will be part of the review of the subdivision control ordinance as well as some of the major parts of the development code.

MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED 5-1, WEISS OPPOSED.


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

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

AB18551 CB 13549
1. An ordinance establishing the maximum rate of the Local Infrastructure Finance Tool tax.

“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ESTABLISHING THE MAXIMUM LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE TOOL (LIFT) TAX RATE AS REQUIRED BY ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE B ILL 5901, SECTION 8 (4).”

KNUTSON / BARBARA RYAN moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

AB18505 CB 13537
2. An ordinance relating to the 2009 Budget amending the employer contribution to the Unemployment Compensation Fund and increasing estimated ending undesignated reserves.

“AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2009 BUDGET INCREASING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND AND ESTIMATED ENDING UNDESIGNATED RESERVES BY $520,000.00.”

See action under Final Consideration of Ordinances.


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

AB18552 1. BID AWARD: WATER TREATMENT PLANT FILTER UPGRADE PHASE 2, EW-171, BID # 49B-2009

BJORNSON / KNUTSON moved to award Bid No.49B-2009 for Water Treatment Plant Filter Upgrade Phase II, EW-171 to Razz Construction, Inc. 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 $728,035.00, which includes WSST. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.


AB18553 REMOVED FROM AGENDA


LAKE WHATCOM RESERVOIR COMMITTEE
MEMBERS: STAN SNAPP, CHAIR; BARBARA RYAN; GENE KNUTSON

AB18554 1. LAKE WHATCOM TECHNICAL REVIEW TASK FORCE REPORT

SNAPP / BARBARA RYAN moved to direct staff to review the recommendations in the Lake Whatcom Reservoir Technical Review Task Force Report and report to council on possible responses to the recommendations. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

AB18555 2. WORKSESSION TO DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR REVISING CURRENT RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING FERTILIZER IN THE LAKE WHATCOM WATERSHED

SNAPP / KNUTSON moved to direct staff to prepare an ordinance and include that signage is required, related to the ban on the use of phosphorus fertilizers in the Lake Whatcom Watershed where such fertilizers are sold. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.


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

AB18556 Resolution #2009.26
1. A resolution establishing application fees for infill housing under BMC 20.28.

“A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PERMIT APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE INFILL HOUSING APPLICATIONS.”

BARBARA RYAN / KNUTSON moved final consideration of Resolution #2009-26. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

AB18557 Resolution #2009-27
2. A resolution supporting proposed amendments to the rural element of the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan.

“A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE RURAL ELEMENT OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING CHANGES IN AREAS ADJACENT TO OR NEAR THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM.”

Council requested that “beginning with the land in the Lake Whatcom Watershed” be added at the end of Section 3.
BARBARA RYAN / WEISS moved final consideration of Resolution #2009-27 as amended. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.


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

AB18534 1. Minor revisions to 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


“AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES PURSUANT TO BELLINGHAM CITY CHARTER, SECTION 7.01, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 2.44 TO THE BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE AND ESTABLISHING A CITY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, ELIMINATING THE PARKING COMMISSION, ELIMINATING THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND TRANSFERRING THE ADMINISTRATION OF RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONES FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.”

See action under Final Consideration of Ordinances.


COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEMBERS: BARRY BUCHANAN, CHAIR

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

None submitted at evening meeting.

2. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

Council Member Weiss reported that he had presented a draft resolution concerning growth management vs. growth accommodation in the community and asked the Planning Director to come forward with legislation in this regard.

Council President Buchanan reported that he would like to have the 2011 Comprehensive Plan update include an Economic Development Chapter. During committee, the council directed Mark Gardner, Policy Analyst to do the initial research and report to the council in September.

Council Member Bjornson noted that she would like to have a focus on the downtown and community included.


MAYOR'S REPORT

Mayor Pike reported that the city has hired Jim Timmer, as the city's Building Official.

Mayor Pike presented a brief waterfront update and noted that staff is continuing to work on the TIGER Grant and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) is fully supporting the application. Engineering work and waterfront connections are continuing and the city and the Port of Bellingham have unanimously agreed to hire a consultant to do an Historic Preservation Analysis.


EXECUTIVE SESSION – Report only.

1. LITIGATION RE: PUBLIC DISCLOSURE REQUEST: Staff provided an update on the status of litigation regarding Public Records Request No. 1923.

BARBARA RYAN / KNUTSON moved to authorize the Mayor to execute a settlement agreement to resolve this matter, including payment of $6,505 to the requestor. MOTION CARRIED 6-0

2. POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Staff provided an update on the status of a potential property acquisition. No action was taken.

3. LITIGATION: Pacific Crest Partners v. City of Bellingham: City staff provided an update on this litigation matter regarding the San Juan Hill Preliminary Plat. Direction was provided to staff. No action taken.

4. LITIGATION: Brisbane v. City of Bellingham: City staff provided an update on this litigation matter regarding the 9-lot North Chuckanut Estates Short Plat located on the north side of Chuckanut Mountain. Plaintiffs and the city initially intended that all nine lots would be accessed via Chuckanut Crest Drive to the south of the plat. Plaintiffs now want Lots 6-9 to take access via California Street to the north as these lots do not have legal access via Chuckanut Crest Drive. In the lawsuit, Plaintiffs sought a court order allowing Lots 6-9 in the plat to take access via California Street.

KNUTSON / WEISS moved to authorize the Mayor to execute a settlement agreement that allows the owners of Lots 6-9 of the short plat to take access via California Street from a private road that meets the following standards: (1) 20-foot wide pavement, (2) a maximum grade of 15%, (3) turning radii that comply with Fire Department standards, (4) construction of guard rails and retaining walls in appropriate locations, (5) a stormwater management system, (6) sufficient stability to support the City's fire trucks, and (7) an automated gate to ensure the road will be used only by Lots 6-9 of the short plat and emergency responders. MOTION CARRIED 6-0


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.

AB18558 CB 13550
1. Budget amendment to allow for receipt and expenditure of $126,313 from a Bureau of Justice Grant to purchase equipment for the Department's Neighborhood Policing Team.

“AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET RECOGNIZING RECEIPT OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BYRNE/JAG RECOVERY GRANT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,131.00 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR RELATED EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,131.00 IN THE GENERAL FUND AND $6,000.00 IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FUND.”

AB18559 2. BID AWARD: POST POINT SWITCHGEAR REFURBISHING, BID # 67B-2009

AB18560 3. BID AWARD: POST POINT ROTARY PRESS INSTALLATION, BID # 57B-2009

AB18561 4. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR PAYROLL FROM JULY 1 TO JULY 15, 2009

AB18562 5. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM JULY 17 TO JULY 24, 2009

KNUTSON / WEISS moved approval of the Consent Agenda in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.


FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES

AB18482 1. CB 13546
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE PLANNING AND ZONING, CREATING A CHAPTER 20.28 INFILL HOUSING, AND NEW SUBSECTION BMC 20.12.030.E GREEN FACTOR LANDSCAPING STANDARDS, AND AMENDING BMC 18.04.040, 20.08.020.F(3) AND 21.10.040.C TO IMPLEMENT THE NEW CHAPTER.

Council Member Bjornson explained that she will support the motion and thanked staff for clarifying the applicability paragraph and making it clear that this is not for residential single family zones.

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

MOTION CARRIED 6-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-08-047

AB18483 2. CB 13540
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.08.040 WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS, SECTION 15.12.040 SEWER SERVICE CONNECTIONS, SECTION 18.12.020 INSTALLATION PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, SECTION 18.28.100 WATER SYSTEM AND 18.28.110 SANITARY SEWER TO ACCOMMODATE INFILL HOUSING FORMS AND UPDATE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS.

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

MOTION CARRIED 6-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-08-048

AB18505 3. CB 13537
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2009 BUDGET INCREASING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND AND ESTIMATED ENDING UNDESIGNATED RESERVES BY $520,000.

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

MOTION CARRIED 6-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-08-050

AB18523 4. CB 13542
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE REGULATIONS, AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 20.20, SECTION 21.10.040 AND 21.10.150 REGARDING THE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING THE DOCKET FOR ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS.

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

MOTION CARRIED 6-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-08-051

AB18530 5. CB 13544
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET RECOGNIZING AWARD OF A DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY GRANT AND APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $37,735.00 IN THE STORM AND SURFACE WATER UTILITY FUND, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, TO PROVIDE STAFFING FOR THE TWO-YEAR LOCAL SOURCE CONTROL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, FROM UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUE.

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

MOTION CARRIED 6-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-08-052

AB18534 6. CB 13545
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES PURSUANT TO BELLINGHAM CITY CHARTER, SECTION 7.01, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 2.44 TO THE BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE AND ESTABLISHING A CITY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, ELIMINATING THE PARKING COMMISSION, ELIMINATING THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND TRANSFERRING THE ADMINISTRATION OF RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONES FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WITH MINOR REVISIONS CORRECT LANGUAGE.

Council Member Bjornson explained that she will not support the motion. She does not feel that starting a new program with the current budget crisis, is a good idea, particularly when other options are available in the council's Transportation Committee and the Council of Governments Transportation Advisory Committee.

Council Member Weiss clarified that the only money being spent on this commission is for planning activities associated with it. Two other committees will be retired as a component of this ordinance.

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

MOTION CARRIED 4-2 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-08-053.



ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m. Barry Buchanan, Council President

ATTEST: Linda D. Anderson City Clerk Representative
APPROVED: 08/24/2009

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