Committee Meeting for June 29, 2009 City of Bellingham, WA

RECORD OF PROCEEDING OF CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON

Monday, June 29, 2009, 01:00 PM
Book: 63, Page: 1

Committee Meeting
Council Chambers

Called To Order The meeting was called to order by Council President Barry Buchanan.

Roll Call
Present:

Excused:

PURPOSE

DISCUSSION

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

AB18484 1. PRESENTATION OF WHATCOM LEGACY PROJECT REPORT BY ADAM DAVIS

Presented by: Adam Davis, Davis Hibbits & Midghall
Roger VanDyken, Whatcom Legacy Project Chair
Mayor Dan Pike

INFORMATION ONLY

AB18485 2. A RESOLUTION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE 2009 ACTION PLAN (2008-2012 CONSOLIDATED PLAN)

Presented by: David Cahill, Planning and Community Development

BR/LB MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL

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

AB18486 1. AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING CITY BUDGET FOR ACTUAL 2009 CDBG/HOME RESOURCES

Presented by: David Cahill, Planning and Community Development

SS/LB MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL

AB18487 2. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING STATE MONEY FOR THE NORTHWEST DRIVE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ES-315

Presented by: Ravyn Whitewolf, Public Works

LB/SS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL

PARKS AND RECREATION
MEMBERS: BARBARA RYAN, CHAIR; LOUISE BJORNSON, TERRY BORNEMANN

AB18488 1. BID AWARD: IMPROVEMENTS TO FRANKLIN PARK, BID # 30B-2009

Presented by: Jonathan Schilk, Parks and Recreation

TB/LB MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL

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

AB18489 2. BID AWARD: 2009 ENHANCED PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS, ES-419, BID # 51B-2009

Presented by: Ravyn Whitewolf, Public Works
Mayor Dan Pike

BR/SS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL

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

AB18490 3. INTRODUCTION OF FINAL COMPREHENSIVE WATER SYSTEM PLAN

Presented by: Brent Baldwin, Public Works

INFORMATION ONLY

WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MEMBERS: JACK WEISS, CHAIR; BARBARA RYAN; TERRY BORNEMANN

AB18491 1. CONSIDERATION OF SIXTH SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO THE WATERFRONT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (ILA) WITH THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM

Presented by: Les Reardanz, Assistant City Attorney
Linda Stewart, Neighborhoods and Special Projects Coordinator
Mayor Dan Pike

BR/JW MOVED TO DELAY APPROVAL OF THE SIXTH SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT UNTIL THE ADAPTIVE REUSE STUDY OF THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS HAS BEEN COMPLETED. MIXED RECOMMENDATION

JW/BR MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO AMEND THE WATERFRONT EIS TO INCLUDE CREATIVE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES.
MIXED RECOMMENDATION

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEMBERS: BARRY BUCHANAN, CHAIR

AB18463 1. A RESOLUTION DENYING GOVERNORS POINT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY’S REQUEST FOR A WATER RESALE CONTRACT TO SERVE GPDC’S PROPOSED 141-LOT GOVERNOR’S POINTE SUBDIVISION

Presented by: Joan Hoisington, City Attorney

SS/GK MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL

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

Council Committee Meeting minutes for June 1 and June 15, 2009 were submitted for Council approval.

TB/SS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 1 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. The motion carried 6-0-1. GK abstained.

TB/SS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 15 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. The motion carried 7-0.

4. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

Council Intern Project Assignments

Council President Buchanan present a list of potential research projects to assign to Matt Petryni, Council Intern from University of Oregon. Following discussion, Council’s research projects were organized by priority: 1. Retail Big Boxes – Strategies for Mitigating Social and Environmental Effects; 2. Cooperative Parking Structure Strategies; 3. Neighborhood Schools and City Infill Strategies; and 4. Construction Standards/Incentives for Noise Abatement in Mixed-Use Buildings/Areas.

SS/TB MOVED TO APPROVE THE FINAL PROJECT LIST. The motion carried 7-0.

Public Development Authority Executive Director Search

Joan Hoisington, City Attorney reported that the Public Development Authority will be conducting interviews and assessment panels for the five candidates for the Executive Director position next week.

AWC Annual Conference

Terry Bornemann reported on the Association of Washington Cities Annual Conference last week. The City of Bellingham was awarded the Green City Award. Terry Bornemann and Louise Bjornson reported that they enjoyed the conference and were glad they attended.

The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 4:07 PM to hear the following items:

EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. POTENTIAL LITIGATION
2. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
3. LITIGATION: Brisbane v. City of Bellingham

The Committee meeting was called back to order at 4:48 PM.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:48 PM.

Barry Buchanan, Council President
ATTEST: J. Lynne Walker, Legislative Assistant

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