November 7, 2018
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| **WEDNESDAY** November 7, 2018 | ||
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| Agenda PDF Agenda Packet PDF This is a large document. Download time will be long. |
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| Council and Committee Meeting Rules of Procedure | ||
| NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE |
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| Members: Todd Donovan, Satpal Sidhu, Timothy Ballew 10 a.m. WEDNESDAY, November 7, 2018 Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham |
| Special Presentations 1. Semi-annual report from the Parks and Recreation Department (AB2018-066) 2. Presentation from the Climate Impact Advisory Committee (AB2018-017) |
| Committee Discussion 1. Discussion on policy issues related to implementation of ESSB 6091 (RCW 90.94) including: 1) withdrawal limits, 2) fees, and 3) metering requirements (AB2018-290) |
| Other Business |
| FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE |
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| Members: Rud Browne, Tyler Byrd, Satpal Sidhu 11:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY, November 7, 2018 Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham |
| County Executive’s Report |
| Committee Discussion and Recommendations to Council 1. Resolution approving a salary schedule and policies for unrepresented Whatcom County employees, effective January 1 through December 31, 2019 (AB2018-309) 2. Resolution ordering the cancellation of accounts receivable more than four years old (AB2018-310) 3. Resolution ordering the cancellation of checks (warrants) more than a year old (AB2018-311) 4. Ordinance establishing the Northshore Drive/Edgewater Lane Stormwater Improvements Fund and establishing a project based budget for the Northshore Drive/Edgewater Lane Stormwater Improvements Fund (AB2018-300) 5. Ordinance establishing the E. Smith/Hannegan Road Intersection Improvements Fund and establishing a project based budget for the E. Smith/Hannegan Road Intersection Improvements; CRP #914002 (AB2018-301) |
| Other Business |
| SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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| 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham |
| Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11 and Appendix G 1. Audience members are invited to comment specifically on Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11, Environment, and Appendix G, Water Resources Program and Salmon Recovery Program (AB2016-047K) (time limited to 15 minutes) 2. Discussion and preliminary Council direction on Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11, Environment, and Appendix G, Water Resources Program and Salmon Recovery Program (AB2016-047K) (Council proposed amendments and additional information) |
| Other Business |
| SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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| 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham |
| Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11 and Appendix G 1. Audience members are invited to comment specifically on Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11, Environment, and Appendix G, Water Resources Program and Salmon Recovery Program (AB2016-047K) (time limited to 15 minutes) 2. Discussion and preliminary Council direction on Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11, Environment, and Appendix G, Water Resources Program and Salmon Recovery Program (AB2016-047K) (Council proposed amendments and additional information) |
| Other Business |
| COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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| 1:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, November 7, 2018 Council Office Conference Room, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham |
| Committee Discussion 1. Discussion with Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor Karen Frakes regarding a proposed ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 24.11, Drinking Water (AB2018-018) [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW42.30.110 (1) (i)] No Paper |
| Other Business |
| PUBLIC WORKS AND HEALTH COMMITTEE |
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| Members: Barry Buchanan, Barbara Brenner, Timothy Ballew 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY, November 7, 2018 Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham |
| Committee Discussion 1. Discussion regarding Point Roberts solid waste management issues (AB2018-146C) (from 10/9) 2. Public Health Advisory Board seeks support to move forward with a proposal for a resolution to stand in support of immigrant families in Whatcom County (AB2018-312) |
| Committee Discussion and Recommendations to Council 1. Resolution approving the Glacier Water District Water Comprehensive System Plan (AB2018-307) 2. Ordinance establishing Whatcom County Code 2.47, creating a Whatcom County Food System Committee intended to draft, implement and provide oversight for a county-wide plan to strengthen our local and regional food system (AB2018-302) |
| Other Business |
3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, November 7, 2018 Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham |
1. Resolution approving recommendations on applications for Open Space Current Use Assessment (AB2018-313) |
| SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: (SECOND AGENDA REVISION) |
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| 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham |
| 1. Budget work session – continued discussion and formulation of 2019-2020 budget recommendations (budget documents) (AB2018-305) |
| Other Business |
As a courtesy to all meeting attendees, cellular phone use is prohibited in the council chambers,
Accessible parking is available near the Courthouse south entrance.
Our regular council meetings are broadcast on BTV10, Comcast channel 10, at 7:00 p.m. on the two Wednesdays following each Tuesday evening county council meeting.
COUNCIL NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Members: Barry Buchanan, Rud Browne, Carl Weimer
9:30 a.m. Tuesday, , 2015
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue
Committee Discussion
Committee Discussion and Recommendations to Council
Other Business
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COUNCIL FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Members: Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Ken Mann
11 a.m. Tuesday, , 2015
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue
Executive Reports
Committee Discussion
Committee Discussion and Recommendations to Council
Committee Discussion and Recommendations to Council
(Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Council "Consent Agenda" Items
Other Business
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PUBLIC WORKS, HEALTH, AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Members: Barbara Brenner, Pete Kremen, Ken Mann
1:30 p.m. Tuesday, , 2015
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue
Committee Discussion
Committee Discussion and Recommendation to Council
Other Business
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Members: Barbara Brenner, Rud Browne, Ken Mann
3 p.m. Tuesday, , 2015
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue
Committee Discussion
Committee Discussion and Recommendation to Council
Other Business
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
--- p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Council Conference Room, 311 Grand Avenue
Committee Discussion
Other Business
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
7 p.m. Tuesday, , 2015
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you will be handing out paperwork to councilmembers, please give one copy to the clerk for our office files. Thank you.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
CITIZEN BOARD AND COMMITTEE VACANCIES
Each agenda features at least one council-appointed citizen board, commission, or committee that currently has unfilled positions. Council encourages qualified Whatcom county registered voters who are interested in participating in county government to submit an application for this or any committee vacancy. For more information or an application, please visit the Council website, or call, email, or visit the Council Office.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Audience members who wish to address the council during a public hearing are asked to sign up at the back of the room before the meeting begins. The council chair will ask those who have signed up to form a line at the podium. Each speaker should state his or her name for the record and will be given three minutes to address the council. Council staff will keep track of time limits and inform speakers when they have thirty seconds left to conclude their comments. When a large group of individuals supports the same position on an issue, we encourage the selection of one or two representatives to speak on behalf of the entire group.
OPEN SESSION (20 MINUTES)
During open session, audience members can speak to the council on any issue not scheduled for public hearing or related to the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal project (GPT). Each speaker should state his or her name for the record and will be given three minutes to address the council. Council staff will keep track of time limits and inform speakers when they have thirty seconds left to conclude their comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items under this section of the agenda may be considered in a single motion. Councilmembers have received and studied background material on all items. Committee review has taken place on these items, as indicated. Any member of the public, administrative staff, or council may ask that an item be considered separately.
From Finance and Administrative Services Committee
OTHER ITEMS
From Natural Resources Committee
From Finance and Administrative Services Committee
From Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee
From Planning and Development Committee
No Committee Assignment
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
Per Whatcom County Code 2.03.060 and 100.02.080, applications for council-appointed and FCZD board of supervisor-appointed citizen boards, commissions, and committees may be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday of the week prior to the regularly scheduled council meeting at which nominations and possible vote to appoint are scheduled to occur.
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
Per Whatcom County Code 2.03.070(B), the council must confirm or reject executive appointments within 30 days of submission to the council. County code deems the appointee confirmed if council does not take action within this time.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Council action will not be taken. The council may accept these items for introduction (no action) in a single motion. Changes, in terms of committee assignment for example, may be made at this time.
COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
ADJOURN
The next regular council meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, , 2015, in the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue.
Accessible parking is available near the Courthouse south entrance.
Our regular council meetings are broadcast on BTV10, Comcast channel 10, at 7:00 p.m. on the two Wednesdays following each Tuesday evening county council meeting.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE SCHEDULES
COUNCIL NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Members: Barry Buchanan, Rud Browne, Carl Weimer
9:30 a.m. Tuesday, , 2015
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue
Committee Discussion
Committee Discussion and Recommendations to Council
Other Business
___________________________________________________________________________________
COUNCIL FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Members: Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Ken Mann
11 a.m. Tuesday, , 2015
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue
Executive Reports
Committee Discussion
Committee Discussion and Recommendations to Council
Committee Discussion and Recommendations to Council
(Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Council "Consent Agenda" Items
Other Business
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PUBLIC WORKS, HEALTH, AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Members: Barbara Brenner, Pete Kremen, Ken Mann
1:30 p.m. Tuesday, , 2015
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue
Committee Discussion
Committee Discussion and Recommendation to Council
Other Business
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Members: Barbara Brenner, Rud Browne, Ken Mann
3 p.m. Tuesday, , 2015
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue
Committee Discussion
Committee Discussion and Recommendation to Council
Other Business
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
--- p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Council Conference Room, 311 Grand Avenue
Committee Discussion
Other Business
COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
7 p.m. Tuesday, , 2015
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you will be handing out paperwork to councilmembers, please give one copy to the clerk for our office files. Thank you.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
CITIZEN BOARD AND COMMITTEE VACANCIES
Each agenda features at least one council-appointed citizen board, commission, or committee that currently has unfilled positions. Council encourages qualified Whatcom county registered voters who are interested in participating in county government to submit an application for this or any committee vacancy. For more information or an application, please visit the Council website, or call, email, or visit the Council Office.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Audience members who wish to address the council during a public hearing are asked to sign up at the back of the room before the meeting begins. The council chair will ask those who have signed up to form a line at the podium. Each speaker should state his or her name for the record and will be given three minutes to address the council. Council staff will keep track of time limits and inform speakers when they have thirty seconds left to conclude their comments. When a large group of individuals supports the same position on an issue, we encourage the selection of one or two representatives to speak on behalf of the entire group.
OPEN SESSION (20 MINUTES)
During open session, audience members can speak to the council on any issue not scheduled for public hearing or related to the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal project (GPT). Each speaker should state his or her name for the record and will be given three minutes to address the council. Council staff will keep track of time limits and inform speakers when they have thirty seconds left to conclude their comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items under this section of the agenda may be considered in a single motion. Councilmembers have received and studied background material on all items. Committee review has taken place on these items, as indicated. Any member of the public, administrative staff, or council may ask that an item be considered separately.
From Finance and Administrative Services Committee
OTHER ITEMS
From Natural Resources Committee
From Finance and Administrative Services Committee
From Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee
From Planning and Development Committee
No Committee Assignment
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
Per Whatcom County Code 2.03.060 and 100.02.080, applications for council-appointed and FCZD board of supervisor-appointed citizen boards, commissions, and committees may be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday of the week prior to the regularly scheduled council meeting at which nominations and possible vote to appoint are scheduled to occur.
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
Per Whatcom County Code 2.03.070(B), the council must confirm or reject executive appointments within 30 days of submission to the council. County code deems the appointee confirmed if council does not take action within this time.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Council action will not be taken. The council may accept these items for introduction (no action) in a single motion. Changes, in terms of committee assignment for example, may be made at this time.
COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
ADJOURN
The next regular council meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, , 2015, in the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue.
| REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING |
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| 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham |
| CALL TO ORDER (Video Link) ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Ballew, Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Sidhu, DonovanFLAG SALUTE ANNOUNCEMENTS If you plan to hand out paperwork to councilmembers, please provide one copy to council staff for our files. Thank you. |
| SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - INTRODUCTION ITEMS (Video Link) Council may accept items for introduction (no action) in a single motion. Changes, in terms of committee assignment for example, may be made at this time (please note: when a Council meeting falls on a Wednesday, it is necessary to schedule “introduction items” at the beginning of the meeting to allow required time between introduction and final action) 1. Receipt of application for the Whatcom County Planning Commission, applicant: Stephen Jackson (application deadline for any other applicants to this vacancy is 10 a.m., November 13, 2018) (AB2018-306) Introduced 7-0 2. Receipt of application for the Whatcom County Lummi Island Ferry Advisory Committee, applicant: Judy Olsen, (application deadline for any other applicants to this vacancy is 10 a.m., November 13, 2018) (AB2018-308) Introduced 7-0 3. Resolution authorizing the levy of taxes for the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District for 2019 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) (AB2018-315) Introduced 7-0 4. Resolution adopting the 2019 budget for the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District and subzones (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) (AB2018-316) Introduced 7-0 5. Resolution adopting the final 2019 budget of the Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District (AB2018-317) Introduced 7-0 6. Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for conservation futures purposes for 2019 (AB2018-327) Introduced 7-0 7. Ordinance authorizing the levy of 2019 property taxes for county road purposes (AB2018-328) Introduced 7-0 8. Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for countywide emergency medical purposes for 2019 (AB2018-329) Introduced 7-0 9. Ordinance limiting the 2019 General Fund property tax levy (AB2018-330) Introduced 7-0 10. Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for county and state purposes in Whatcom County, Washington for the year of 2019 (AB2018-331) Substitute Introduced 7-0 11. Ordinance authoring the 2019 Whatcom County Unified Fee Schedule (AB2018-332) Introduced 7-0 12. Ordinance adopting of the final 2019-2020 Whatcom County Budget (AB2018-305A) Introduced 7-0 13. Ordinance amending the 2018 Whatcom County Budget, fourteenth request, in the amount of $5,501,518 (AB2018-318) Introduced 7-0 14. Ordinance establishing the Law Library/Elections Remodel Fund and Establishing a Project Based Budget to Remodel the Law Library/Elections space (AB2018-319) Introduced 7-0 15. Ordinance amending the Triage Center Expansion Project budget (as established through Ordinance No. 2017-046), second request (AB2018-320) Introduced 7-0 16. Ordinance establishing the North Lake Samish Road Bridge No. 107 Replacement Fund and establishing a project based budget for the North Lake Samish Road Bridge No. 107 Replacement Fund, CRP #913006 (AB2018-321) Introduced 7-0 17. Ordinance establishing the Marine Drive/Locust Ave. to Alderwood Ave. Reconstruction Fund and establishing a project based budget for the Marine Drive/Locust Ave. to Alderwood Ave. Reconstruction Fund; CRP 917001 (AB2018-322) Introduced 7-0 19. Ordinance amending Silver Lake Park Improvements project budget (established through Ordinance 2014-077), first request (AB2018-324) Introduced 7-0 20. Ordinance establishing the Vactor Truck Storage Building Fund and establishing a project based budget for the vactor truck and equipment storage building (AB2018-325) Introduced 7-0 21. Ordinance establishing the Public Safety Radio System Fund and establishing a project based budget to replace the current public safety radio system (AB2018-326) Introduced 7-0 |
| MINUTES CONSENT (Video Link) 1. Committee of the Whole for October 23, 2018 - Approved Consent 7-0 2. Special Committee of the Whole for October 23, 2018 - Approved Consent 7-0 3. County Council for October 23, 2018 - Approved Consent 7-0 |
| PUBLIC HEARINGS Audience members who wish to address the council during a public hearing are asked to sign up at the back of the room prior to the meeting. The council chair will ask those who have signed up to form a line at the podiums. Each speaker should state his or her name for the record and optionally include city of residence. Speakers will be given three minutes to address the council. Council staff will keep track of time limits and inform speakers when they have thirty seconds left to conclude comments. When a large group of individuals supports the same position on an issue, the selection of one or two representatives to speak on behalf of the entire group is encouraged. 1. Ordinance adopting amendments to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan relating to Density Credits, PDRs, and TDRs (AB2018-298) (Recommended motion: Forward for concurrent review. This ordinance cannot be adopted this evening. The Council must consider initiated comprehensive plan amendments concurrently so that the cumulative effect of the various proposals can be evaluated. All proposed amendments will be scheduled together for final adoption at a later date.) - Agenda Revision (Video Link)
Forwarded for concurrent review 7-0 2. Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 24.11, Drinking Water (AB2018-303) (Video Link) Held and referred to Committee of the Whole 5-2, Brenner and Byrd opposed |
| OPEN SESSION (20 MINUTES) (Video Link) During open session, audience members can speak to the council on any issue not scheduled for public hearing this evening. Each speaker should state his or her name for the record and optionally include city of residence. Speakers will be given three minutes to address the council. Council staff will keep track of time limits and inform speakers when they have thirty seconds left to conclude their comments. |
| OTHER ITEMS From the Finance and Administrative Services Committee 1. Resolution approving a salary schedule and policies for unrepresented Whatcom County employees, effective January 1 through December 31, 2019 (AB2018-309) (Video Link) Approved 6-0, Byrd out of the room, Resolution 2018-040 2. Resolution ordering the cancellation of accounts receivable more than four years old (AB2018-310) (Video Link) Approved 6-0, Byrd out of the room, Resolution 2018-041 3. Resolution ordering the cancellation of checks (warrants) more than a year old (AB2018-311) (Video Link) Approved 6-0, Byrd out of the room, Resolution 2018-042 4. Ordinance establishing the Northshore Drive/Edgewater Lane Stormwater Improvements Fund and establishing a project based budget for the Northshore Drive/Edgewater Lane Stormwater Improvements Fund (AB2018-300) (Video Link) Adopted 6-0, Byrd out of the room, Ordinance 2018-056 5. Ordinance establishing the E. Smith/Hannegan Road Intersection Improvements Fund and establishing a project based budget for the E. Smith/Hannegan Road Intersection Improvements; CRP #914002 (AB2018-301) (Video Link) Adopted 6-1, Brenner opposed, Ordinance 2018-057 From Public Works and Health Committee 6. Ordinance establishing Whatcom County Code 2.47, creating a Whatcom County Food System Committee intended to draft, implement and provide oversight for a county-wide plan to strengthen our local and regional food system (AB2018-302) (Video Link) Adopted 7-0, Ordinance 2018-058 7. Resolution approving the Glacier Water District Water Comprehensive System Plan (AB2018-307) (Video Link) Held in Council From Planning and Development Committee 8. Resolution approving recommendations on applications for Open Space Current Use Assessment (AB2018-313) Withdrawn from the agenda |
| COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES Per Whatcom County Code 2.03.060 and 100.02.080, applications for council-appointed and Flood Control Zone District board of supervisor-appointed citizen boards, commissions, and committees may be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday of the week prior to the regularly scheduled council meeting at which nominations and possible vote to appoint are scheduled to occur. 1. Appointments to fill vacancies on the Whatcom County Climate Impact Advisory Committee, applicants: Ellyn Murphy, John Yakawich, Sean Spurgin, Benjamin Fackler-Adams (AB2018-289) (Video Link) Appointed: Ellyn Murphy and John Yakawich |
| EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES Per Whatcom County Code 2.03.070(B), the council must confirm or reject executive appointments within 30 days of submission to the council. County code deems the appointee confirmed if council does not take action within this time. Confirmed 7-0 |
| COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES (Video Link) |
| ADJOURN The next regular council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. November 20, 2018, in the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham. |