CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOLLOW UP - July 13, 2009 City of Bellingham, WA

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOLLOW UP: July 13, 2009

CALL TO ORDER
Council Member Snapp, Council President Pro Tempore called the meeting to order.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING MEETINGS:

· On July 14^th @ 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Council worksession regarding proposed facility plans for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

· On July 27^th @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Public Hearing regarding amendments to the Bellingham Municipal Code relating to the process for and docketing of Comprehensive Plan Amendments.

· On July 27^th @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Public Hearing regarding the Shoreline Master Program.

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Council Member Snapp.

ROLL CALL
Barry Buchanan excused.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
GK / BAR moved approval of the June 15, 2009 minutes of the regular Council Meetings as submitted. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

GK / BAR moved approval of the June 29, 2009 minutes of the regular Council Meetings as corrected. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
APPROVED

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

PRESENTATION

AB18502 1. PRESENTATION TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF AMERICAN MUSEUM OF RADIO AND ELECTRICITY'S BOOK: “WHERE DISCOVERY SPARKS IMAGINATION”
Information only.
INFO ONLY.

PUBLIC HEARING(S)

AB18503 CB 13536
1. AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND KNOWN AS THE CORDATA PARK ANNEXATION AREA INTO THE CITY

"AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY TWENTY ACRES OF UNINCORPORATED CITY-OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE CORDATA PARK ANNEXATION AREA TO THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM. THE SITE IS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY'S NORTHERN URBAN GROWTH AREA ADJACENT TO THE CITY'S GUIDE MERIDIAN / CORDATA NEIGHBORHOOD."
Public hearing held.
BAR / LB moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Public hearing held.
CB 13536
APPROVED

AB18504 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON DRAFT LEGACIES AND STRATEGIC COMMITMENTS
Public hearing held.
BAR / TB moved to approve the Legacies & Strategic Commitments.
JW / GK moved to amend Bullet #4 under Access to Quality of Life Amenities to “Ensure convenient access to & availability of parks & trails citywide.” MOTION CARRIED 6-0
JW moved to add “Ensure drinking water supply by limiting sprawl” back to Clean Drinking Water.
JW withdrew the motion
JW / TB moved to amend Bullet #4 under Mobility & Connectivity Options to “Increase infrastructure for bicycles, pedestrians and other non-single occupancy vehicle modes of transportation.” MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
JW / BAR moved to add “Reduce dependence on single-occupancy vehicles” to Mobility & Connectivity Options. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
LB / JW moved to amend Bullet #3 under Vibrant Sustainable Economy to “Create conditions that encourage public and private investment.” MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
LB moved to add 'community gardens' to Bullet #5 of Vibrant Sustainable Economy. There was no second.
LB / BAR moved to amend Bullet #5 under Sense of Place to “Support people to people connections.” MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
MAIN MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

BREAK
Council Member Snapp, Council President Pro Tempore called the meeting back to order at 8:27 p.m.
Public hearing held.
APPROVED AS AMENDED - see motions for details

COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

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

AB18505 CB 13537
1. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET AMENDING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND AND INCREASING ESTIMATED ENDING 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”
BAR / JW moved to postpone to July 27, 2009.
BAR / JW withdrew motion.
GK / JW moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. CB 13537
APPROVED

AB18506 CB 13538
2. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET REDUCING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE GENERAL FUND RELATED TO A HUD GRANT FOR THE INNOVATION ZONE

“AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING THE 2009 BUDGET FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $245,000.00 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND REDUCING RELATED EXPENDITURES IN THE GENERAL FUND.”
GK / LB moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. CB 13538
APPROVED

AB18507 CB 13539
3. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF STREET FUNDS TO PURCHASE SCHOOL ZONE FLASHING BEACONS

“AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET RECOGNIZING AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM AND THE WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION APPROPRIATING $37,500.00 OF EXPENDITURES IN THE STREET FUND TO PAY FOR SCHOOL ZONE FLASHING BEACONS.”
GK / BAR moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
CB 13539
APPROVED

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

AB18508 1. BID AWARD: RENOVATION OF THE BELLINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNEX, BID # 54B-2009
LB / GK moved to award Bid No. 054B-2009 for renovation of the Bellingham Police Department Annex to Myers General Commercial Corporation 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 $307,300.00, which includes WSST. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
APPROVED

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

AB18482 1. WORKSESSION TO CONSIDER A NEW BMC 20.28 INFILL HOUSING TOOLKIT, BMC 20.12.030.E GREEN FACTOR LANDSCAPING STANDARDS, AND ASSOCIATED IMPLEMENTING CODE REVISIONS TO BMC 20.08.020.F.3, 18.04.040 AND 20.10.040.C
JW / BAR moved to direct staff to prepare an ordinance to support the infill housing toolkit using the language in the original version and adding “except in those Areas with a “mixed” Qualifier that allows multi-family residential” after the first sentence in the original version; and increasing the height for townhouses from 25' to 35' in multi-family residential areas. MOTION FAILED 2-4, GK, TB, SS, LB OPPOSED.
TB / GK moved to increase height for townhouses from 25' to 35' except in areas zoned residential single family. MOTION PASSED 5-1, LB OPPOSED.
TB / GK moved to postpone further consideration until July 27, 2009. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. SEE MOTIONS FOR DETAILS & POSTPONED TO 7/27

AB18483 CB 13540
2. AN ORDINANCE REGARDING SEWER, WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION OPTIONS FOR INFILL HOUSING TOOLKIT SUBDIVISIONS

“AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.08.040 – WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS, SECTION 15.12.040 SEWER SERVICE CONNECTIONS, SECTION 18.12.040 SHORT SUBDIVISIONS REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 18.28.020 INSTALLATION PRIOR TO FINAL PLAN APPROVAL, SECTION 18.28.100 WATER SYSTEM AND 18.28.110 SANITARY SEWER TO ACCOMMODATE INFILL HOUSING FORMS AND UPDATE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS.”
TB / GK moved to postpone consideration until July 27, 2009. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
CB 13540
POSTPONED TO 7/27/09.

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 would like to pursue opportunities for incentives for the private sector and waiving impact fees as discussed by Paul Schissler, Executive Director for Kulshan Community Land Trust with regard to a local housing economic stimulus plan. The Mayor will bring information back to council.

MAYOR'S REPORT

AB18509 1. MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF PATRICK MCKEE AS SUNNYLAND REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MAYOR'S NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMISSION
Information only. INFO ONLY

AB18510 2. MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF MARK PETERSON TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Information only.
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.

AB18511 Resolution 2009-22
1. A RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR AUGUST 12, 2009 FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF COWGILL AVENUE AT BLOCK 147, FAIRHAVEN LAND CO.'S SECOND ADD. TO FAIRHAVEN; AREA 5, HAPPY VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD

“A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION OF THE NORTHERN HALF OF COWGILL AVENUE ABUTTING BLOCK 147, PLAT OF FAIRHAVEN LAND COMPANY'S SECOND ADDITION TO FAIRHAVEN, GENERALLY BETWEEN 19^TH AND 20^TH STREETS, AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A.” Res. #2009-22
(Consent Agenda)

AB18512 2. BID AWARD: GLASS WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN THE BELLINGHAM P.D. ANNEX, BID # 45B-2009 (Consent Agenda)

AB18513 3. BID AWARD: BALSAM LANE PUMP STATION UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REPLACEMENT, BID # 60B-2009 (Consent Agenda)

AB18514 4. BID AWARD: UPGRADE TO NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE DEVICE TO ADD CAPACITY, BID # 66B-2009 (Consent Agenda)

AB18515 CB 13541
5. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET RECOGNIZING THE RECEIPT OF BYRNE/JAG RECOVERY GRANT AND INCREASING THE GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED ENDING RESERVES

“AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET RECOGNIZING RECEIPT OF A BYRNE/JAG RECOVERY GRANT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,147.00 AND INCREASING THE GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED ENDING UNDESIGNATED RESERVES.” CB 13541
(Consent Agenda)

AB18516 6. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL FROM JUNE 1, 2009 TO JUNE 15, 2009 (Consent Agenda)

AB18517 7. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM JUNE 19, 2009 TO JUNE 26, 2009 (Consent Agenda)

AB18518 8. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM JUNE 26, 2009 TO JULY 2, 2009

GK / BAR moved approval of the Consent Agenda in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED IN IT'S ENTIRETY

FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES

AB18486 1. CB 13534
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES $73,503.00 AND EXPENDITURES $78,691.00 IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, THE BALANCE OF $5,188.00 WILL BE TAKEN FROM ESTIMATED ENDING UNDESIGNATED RESERVES, AND INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT FUND BY $150,797.00.

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

MOTION CARRIED 6-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-07-042 Ord. 2009-07-042
APPROVED

AB18487 2. CB 13535
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET RECOGNIZING AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM AND THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, APPROPRIATING $767,000.00 OF EXPENDITURES IN THE STREET FUND TO PAY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO NORTHWEST AVENUE.

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

MOTION CARRIED 6-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-07-043
Ord. 2009-07-043
APPROVED

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m.

Disclaimer: This document is provided as a courtesy follow up of the City Council meeting. This document is not to be considered the minutes from the meeting rather a report of the action taken by Council. All information contained herein is subject to change upon further review of the tapes of proceedings and composure of the minutes from the meeting. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.

CALL TO ORDER Council Member Snapp, Council President Pro Tempore called the meeting to order.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING MEETINGS: · On July 14^th @ 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Council worksession regarding proposed facility plans for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. · On July 27^th @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Public Hearing regarding amendments to the Bellingham Municipal Code relating to the process for and docketing of Comprehensive Plan Amendments. · On July 27^th @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, there will be a Public Hearing regarding the Shoreline Master Program. Bellingham City Council meets all requirements of the State of Washington Open Meetings Act.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Council Member Snapp.
ROLL CALL Barry Buchanan excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES GK / BAR moved approval of the June 15, 2009 minutes of the regular Council Meetings as submitted. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. GK / BAR moved approval of the June 29, 2009 minutes of the regular Council Meetings as corrected. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.	APPROVED
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PRESENTATION
AB18502 1. PRESENTATION TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF AMERICAN MUSEUM OF RADIO AND ELECTRICITY'S BOOK: “WHERE DISCOVERY SPARKS IMAGINATION” Information only.	INFO ONLY.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
AB18503 CB 13536 1. AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND KNOWN AS THE CORDATA PARK ANNEXATION AREA INTO THE CITY "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY TWENTY ACRES OF UNINCORPORATED CITY-OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE CORDATA PARK ANNEXATION AREA TO THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM. THE SITE IS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY'S NORTHERN URBAN GROWTH AREA ADJACENT TO THE CITY'S GUIDE MERIDIAN / CORDATA NEIGHBORHOOD." Public hearing held. BAR / LB moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.	Public hearing held. CB 13536 APPROVED
AB18504 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON DRAFT LEGACIES AND STRATEGIC COMMITMENTS Public hearing held. BAR / TB moved to approve the Legacies & Strategic Commitments. JW / GK moved to amend Bullet #4 under Access to Quality of Life Amenities to “Ensure convenient access to & availability of parks & trails citywide.” MOTION CARRIED 6-0 JW moved to add “Ensure drinking water supply by limiting sprawl” back to Clean Drinking Water. JW withdrew the motion JW / TB moved to amend Bullet #4 under Mobility & Connectivity Options to “Increase infrastructure for bicycles, pedestrians and other non-single occupancy vehicle modes of transportation.” MOTION CARRIED 6-0. JW / BAR moved to add “Reduce dependence on single-occupancy vehicles” to Mobility & Connectivity Options. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. LB / JW moved to amend Bullet #3 under Vibrant Sustainable Economy to “Create conditions that encourage public and private investment.” MOTION CARRIED 6-0. LB moved to add 'community gardens' to Bullet #5 of Vibrant Sustainable Economy. There was no second. LB / BAR moved to amend Bullet #5 under Sense of Place to “Support people to people connections.” MOTION CARRIED 6-0. MAIN MOTION CARRIED 6-0. BREAK Council Member Snapp, Council President Pro Tempore called the meeting back to order at 8:27 p.m.	Public hearing held. APPROVED AS AMENDED - see motions for details
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
FINANCE & PERSONNEL MEMBERS: GENE KNUTSON, CHAIR; LOUISE BJORNSON; STAN SNAPP
AB18505 CB 13537 1. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET AMENDING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND AND INCREASING ESTIMATED ENDING 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” BAR / JW moved to postpone to July 27, 2009. BAR / JW withdrew motion. GK / JW moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.	CB 13537 APPROVED
AB18506 CB 13538 2. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET REDUCING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE GENERAL FUND RELATED TO A HUD GRANT FOR THE INNOVATION ZONE “AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING THE 2009 BUDGET FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $245,000.00 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND REDUCING RELATED EXPENDITURES IN THE GENERAL FUND.” GK / LB moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.	CB 13538 APPROVED
AB18507 CB 13539 3. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF STREET FUNDS TO PURCHASE SCHOOL ZONE FLASHING BEACONS “AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET RECOGNIZING AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM AND THE WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION APPROPRIATING $37,500.00 OF EXPENDITURES IN THE STREET FUND TO PAY FOR SCHOOL ZONE FLASHING BEACONS.” GK / BAR moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.	CB 13539 APPROVED
PUBLIC WORKS / PUBLIC SAFETY MEMBERS: LOUISE BJORNSON, CHAIR; GENE KNUTSON; STAN SNAPP
AB18508 1. BID AWARD: RENOVATION OF THE BELLINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNEX, BID # 54B-2009 LB / GK moved to award Bid No. 054B-2009 for renovation of the Bellingham Police Department Annex to Myers General Commercial Corporation 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 $307,300.00, which includes WSST. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.	APPROVED
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMBERS: TERRY BORNEMANN, CHAIR; BARBARA RYAN; JACK WEISS; LOUISE BJORNSON
AB18482 1. WORKSESSION TO CONSIDER A NEW BMC 20.28 INFILL HOUSING TOOLKIT, BMC 20.12.030.E GREEN FACTOR LANDSCAPING STANDARDS, AND ASSOCIATED IMPLEMENTING CODE REVISIONS TO BMC 20.08.020.F.3, 18.04.040 AND 20.10.040.C JW / BAR moved to direct staff to prepare an ordinance to support the infill housing toolkit using the language in the original version and adding “except in those Areas with a “mixed” Qualifier that allows multi-family residential” after the first sentence in the original version; and increasing the height for townhouses from 25' to 35' in multi-family residential areas. MOTION FAILED 2-4, GK, TB, SS, LB OPPOSED. TB / GK moved to increase height for townhouses from 25' to 35' except in areas zoned residential single family. MOTION PASSED 5-1, LB OPPOSED. TB / GK moved to postpone further consideration until July 27, 2009. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.	SEE MOTIONS FOR DETAILS & POSTPONED TO 7/27
AB18483 CB 13540 2. AN ORDINANCE REGARDING SEWER, WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION OPTIONS FOR INFILL HOUSING TOOLKIT SUBDIVISIONS “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.08.040 – WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS, SECTION 15.12.040 SEWER SERVICE CONNECTIONS, SECTION 18.12.040 SHORT SUBDIVISIONS REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 18.28.020 INSTALLATION PRIOR TO FINAL PLAN APPROVAL, SECTION 18.28.100 WATER SYSTEM AND 18.28.110 SANITARY SEWER TO ACCOMMODATE INFILL HOUSING FORMS AND UPDATE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS.” TB / GK moved to postpone consideration until July 27, 2009. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.	CB 13540 POSTPONED TO 7/27/09.
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 would like to pursue opportunities for incentives for the private sector and waiving impact fees as discussed by Paul Schissler, Executive Director for Kulshan Community Land Trust with regard to a local housing economic stimulus plan. The Mayor will bring information back to council.
MAYOR'S REPORT
AB18509 1. MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF PATRICK MCKEE AS SUNNYLAND REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MAYOR'S NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMISSION Information only.	INFO ONLY
AB18510 2. MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF MARK PETERSON TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Information only.	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.
AB18511 *Resolution 2009-22* 1. A RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR AUGUST 12, 2009 FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF COWGILL AVENUE AT BLOCK 147, FAIRHAVEN LAND CO.'S SECOND ADD. TO FAIRHAVEN; AREA 5, HAPPY VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD “A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION OF THE NORTHERN HALF OF COWGILL AVENUE ABUTTING BLOCK 147, PLAT OF FAIRHAVEN LAND COMPANY'S SECOND ADDITION TO FAIRHAVEN, GENERALLY BETWEEN 19^TH AND 20^TH STREETS, AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A.”	Res. #2009-22 (Consent Agenda)
AB18512 2. BID AWARD: GLASS WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN THE BELLINGHAM P.D. ANNEX, BID # 45B-2009	(Consent Agenda)
AB18513 3. BID AWARD: BALSAM LANE PUMP STATION UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REPLACEMENT, BID # 60B-2009	(Consent Agenda)
AB18514 4. BID AWARD: UPGRADE TO NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE DEVICE TO ADD CAPACITY, BID # 66B-2009	(Consent Agenda)
AB18515 CB 13541 5. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET RECOGNIZING THE RECEIPT OF BYRNE/JAG RECOVERY GRANT AND INCREASING THE GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED ENDING RESERVES “AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET RECOGNIZING RECEIPT OF A BYRNE/JAG RECOVERY GRANT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,147.00 AND INCREASING THE GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED ENDING UNDESIGNATED RESERVES.”	CB 13541 (Consent Agenda)
AB18516 6. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL FROM JUNE 1, 2009 TO JUNE 15, 2009	(Consent Agenda)
AB18517 7. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM JUNE 19, 2009 TO JUNE 26, 2009	(Consent Agenda)
AB18518 8. AUTHORIZATION OF CHECK ISSUE FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM JUNE 26, 2009 TO JULY 2, 2009 GK / BAR moved approval of the Consent Agenda in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.	CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED IN IT'S ENTIRETY
FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES
AB18486 1. CB 13534 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES $73,503.00 AND EXPENDITURES $78,691.00 IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, THE BALANCE OF $5,188.00 WILL BE TAKEN FROM ESTIMATED ENDING UNDESIGNATED RESERVES, AND INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT FUND BY $150,797.00. TB / JW 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, KNUTSON, BARBARA RYAN, SNAPP, WEISS NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: EXCUSED: BUCHANAN MOTION CARRIED 6-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-07-042	Ord. 2009-07-042 APPROVED
AB18487 2. CB 13535 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2009 BUDGET RECOGNIZING AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM AND THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, APPROPRIATING $767,000.00 OF EXPENDITURES IN THE STREET FUND TO PAY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO NORTHWEST AVENUE. GK / LB 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, KNUTSON, BARBARA RYAN, SNAPP, WEISS NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: EXCUSED: BUCHANAN MOTION CARRIED 6-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2009-07-043	Ord. 2009-07-043 APPROVED
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m.