| CALL TO ORDER |  |
| ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING MEETINGS: · On November 2 @ 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Worksession of the Committee of the Whole regarding the 2010 Budget. · On November 9 @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Public Hearing regarding South Hill Neighborhood Plan Amendment · On November 9 @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Public Hearing regarding Area 17D, Guide Meridian/Cordata Neighborhood Plan Amendment · On November 23 @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Public Hearing regarding the final draft of the Shoreline Master Program · On November 23 @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Public Hearing regarding the Proposed 2010 Budget Bellingham City Council meets all requirements of the State of Washington Open Meetings Act. | |
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Council President Buchanan. | |
| MINUTES SS/GK moved approval of the September 21, 2009 minutes of the regular Council Meeting as submitted. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | APPROVED |
| ROLL CALL All present. | |
| PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD | |
| PRESENTATIONS | |
| AB18621 1. CHILDSTAR! COMMUNITIES PRESENTATION BY BYRON MANERING TB / SS moved to direct staff to prepare a resolution to consider the City of Bellingham becoming a ChildStar! city. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | DIRECTION TO STAFF |
| AB18622 2. PRESENTATION OF THE 2010 PRELIMINARY BUDGET Information only. | INFO ONLY |
| PUBLIC HEARINGS | |
| AB18623 1. PROJECTED REVENUES AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY AMOUNT INCREASE FOR THE 2010 BUDGET Public hearing held. Information only. | Public hearing held. INFO ONLY |
| AB18624 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE CAPITAL FACILITIES CHAPTER OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REQUESTED BY THE BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT Public hearing held. TB / GK moved to direct staff to prepare an ordinance amending the Capital Facilities Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan and School Impact Fees requested by the Bellingham School District. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | Public hearing held. DIRECTION TO STAFF |
| AB18625 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE CAPITAL FACILITIES CHAPTER OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REQUESTED BY THE MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT Public hearing held. GK / SS moved to direct staff to prepare an ordinance amending the Capital Facilities Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan requested by the Meridian School District. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | Public hearing held. DIRECTION TO STAFF |
| COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS: | |
| PARKS AND RECREATION MEMBERS: BARBARA RYAN, CHAIR; LOUISE BJORNSON, TERRY BORNEMANN | |
| AB18626 1. APPROVAL OF STRATEGIC PLAN FOR SOUTH AREA GREENWAY 3 LEVY LAND ACQUISITIONS BAR / GK moved to postpone consideration to November 23, 2009. MOTION CARRIED 6-1, SS OPPOSED. | POSTPONED TO 11/23/09 |
| PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMBERS: TERRY BORNEMANN, CHAIR; BARBARA RYAN; JACK WEISS; LOUISE BJORNSON | |
| AB18627 Resolution #2009-32 1. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT BELLINGHAM 2010 ACTION PLAN OF THE 2008-2012 CONSOLIDATED PLAN “A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 2010 ACTION PLAN OF THE 2008-2012 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) FUNDS, THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT SELECTED CITY HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT THE 2010 ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.” TB / BAR moved final approval of Resolution #2009-32. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | Res. #2009-32 APPROVED |
| AB18628 Resolution #2009-33 2. A REQUEST TO INITIATE THE REVIEW PROCESS FOR A POTENTIAL ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 5.7 ACRES LOCATED IN BELLINGHAM'S GENEVA URBAN GROWTH AREA (UGA) KNOW AS THE GENEVA / IDAHO ANNEXATION “A RESOLUTION RELATED TO THE ANNEXATION OF THE GENEVA / IDAHO SITE LOCATED IN BELLINGHAM'S GENEVA URBAN GROWTH AREA (UGA) TO THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM.” GK / LB moved final approval of Resolution #2009-33. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | Res. 2009-33 APPROVED |
| FINANCE & PERSONNEL MEMBERS: GENE KNUTSON, CHAIR; LOUISE BJORNSON; STAN SNAPP | |
| AB18629 CB 13560 1. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES FOR CLAIMS AND LITIGATION PURPOSES “AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET APPROPRIATING $237,500.00 ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM ESTIMATED ENDING DESIGNATED RESERVE IN THE CLAIMS AND LITIGATION FUND FOR PAYMENT OF JUDGMENTS AND DAMAGES FOR UNANTICIPATED COSTS RELATING TO A SETTLEMENT.” GK / SS moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | CB 13560 APPROVED |
| AB18630 CB 13561 2. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET APPROPRIATING $1,315,000.00 OF ADDITIONAL REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE OHIO / KING / I-5 RAMP PROJECT “AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET APPROPRIATING $1,315,000.00 OF ADDITIONAL REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE OHIO / KING / I-5 RAMP PROJECT. THE FUNDING CONSISTS OF A FEDERAL HIGHWAY INDIRECT GRANT OF $315,000 AND A $1,000,000.00 INTERLOCAL SERVICE REVENUE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.” GK / LB moved approval for first and second reading. JW / SS moved to postpone consideration to November 9, 2009. SS withdrew second (Main) MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | CB 13561 APPROVED |
| AB18631 3. REVIEW OF 3RD QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT Information only. | INFO ONLY |
| AB18639 4. A DISCUSSION REGARDING PROCESS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND DELIBERATION OF THE 2010 BUDGET Council Member Knutson reported that it was the consensus of council to direct staff to provide charts, graphs and handouts prior to presentations. | DIRECTION TO STAFF |
| AB18632 5. DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARIES FOR THE 2010 PRELIMINARY BUDGET Presentations made during committee by the following departments: Museum, Planning & Community Development, Parks and Public Works. Information only. | INFO ONLY |
| COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEMBERS: BARRY BUCHANAN, CHAIR | |
| AB18524 1. FINAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL DIRECTED REVISIONS TO CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE DRAFT SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM INVOLVING THE WATERFRONT DISTRICT AND LAKE WHATCOM GK / TB moved to direct staff to prepare the final Draft SMP for the November 23rd, 2009 public hearing. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | DIRECTION TO STAFF |
| 2. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND/OR SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES None submitted at evening meeting. | |
| 3. OLD/NEW BUSINESS Council Member Bjornson conveyed residents' appreciation for the excellent work done on the Sunset Drive project. | |
| EXECUTIVE SESSION - Report only. | |
| 1. POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Staff provided an update on the status of a potential property acquisition. Direction provided to staff. No action was taken. | NO ACTION |
| 2. POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Staff provided an update on the status of a potential property acquisition. Direction provided to staff. No action was taken. | NO ACTION |
| 3. POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Staff provided an update on the status of a potential property acquisition. Direction provided to staff. No action was taken. | NO ACTION |
| 4. LITIGATION RE NORTH SHORE ESTATES: An update was provided to council on a pending litigation matter. No action was taken. | NO ACTION |
| MAYOR'S REPORT | |
| AB18633 1. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF JOHN ERICKSON AS THE EDGEMOOR REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MAYOR'S NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMISSION Information only. | INFO ONLY |
| AB18634 2. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS OF JAMES GEBHARDT CAROL BERRY, TIM HOSTETLER, THERESE KELLIHER, JIM MCCABE, FRANK ORDWAY, CLAUDIA KELLEY, DAN BURWELL AND WES FRYSZTACKI TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION BAR / JW moved to authorize the Mayor to the following appointments to the newly formed Transportation Commission: James Gebhardt, Carol Berry and Tim Hostetler, terms ending October 19, 2010; Therese Kelliher, Jim McCabe and Frank Ordway, terms ending October 19, 2011; and Claudia Kelley, Dan Burwell and Wes Frysztacki, terms ending October 19, 2012. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | APPROVED |
| 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. | |
| AB18635 CB 13562 1. A BUDGET ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR RECEIPT AND SPENDING OF GRANT FUNDS FROM WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION TOTALING $3,000 “AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET TO ACCOUNT FOR THE RECEIPT OF A WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION GRANT FOR $3,000.00 AND APPROPRIATING RELATED EXPENDITURES IN THE GENERAL FUND.” | CB 13562 (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18636 2. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR PAYROLL FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. | (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18637 3. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 to OCTOBER 2, 2009. | (Consent Agenda) |
| AB18638 4. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009 to OCTOBER 9, 2009. GK / TB moved approval of the Consent Agenda in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. | CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED IN ITS ENTIRETY |
| FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES | |
| AB18610 1. CB 13559 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES FOR JUDGMENTS AND DAMAGES FOR UNANTICIPATED COSTS RELATING TO TORT LITIGATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $316,036.00. TB / GK 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: EXCUSED: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-10-065 | Ord. 2009-10-065 APPROVED |
| ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:57 p.m. | |
