City Council - Committee Of The Whole

City of Bellingham Committee Of The Whole Minutes October 24, 2022, 10:30 AM Mayor: Seth Fleetwood Contact: (360) 778-8100, mayorsoffice@cob.org Council Members: Hannah Stone, Hollie Huthman, Contact: (360) 778-8200, ccmail@cob.org Daniel Hammill, Edwin H. “Skip” Williams, Lisa Anderson, https://cob.org/council Michael Lilliquist and Kristina Michele Martens All meetings are held in the City Hall Council Chambers at 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA, unless otherwise noted. Call to Order President Stone called the Committee of the Whole meeting to order at 10:42am. Roll Call Present: Council President Hannah Stone, First Ward Council Member Hollie Huthman, Second Ward Council Member Daniel Hammill, Third Ward Council Member Edwin H. "Skip" Williams, Fourth Ward Council Member Lisa Anderson, Fifth Ward Council Member Michael Lilliquist, Sixth Ward Council Member Kristina Michele Martens, At Large Council Standing Committee Meetings: Open to the public to attend. Note: there is generally no public comment period for Committee sessions. Standing Committee Members receive reports and information, ask questions and, when appropriate, vote on a recommended action for consideration by the full Council at the Regular Meeting. The notice of Committee Meetings identified below also serves as notice of Special Meetings of the City Council at the times identified as Council Members who are not members of the committee routinely attend and participate in the Committee Meetings. Committee Chairs give a report of the Committee Meeting at the Regular Meeting in the evening prior to deliberation and formal vote. 23488 1. Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County Presentation p. 3 The Working Waterfront Coalition's (WWC) mission is to promote the vitality and economic benefits of the working waterfronts for the people of Whatcom County. Pete Granger, Jim Kyle, Dan Tucker of the WWC Board presented on the history of the coalition, provided a description of their varied membership, and outlined their success and new initiatives including a new Marine Technician Apprenticeship Program starting in October 2022. Committee Of The Whole Minutes Page 1 October 24, 2022 23489 2. 2023 Bike/Pedestrian Projects - Parking Removal p. 17 Eric Johnston, Public Works Director, and Chad Schulhauser, Public Works Engineer, returned for additional discussion of the Bicycle Master Plan recommendations for removal of on-street parking. They shared that four enhanced crosswalks will be installed along Eldridge in 2023. Hannah Stone / Hollie Huthman moved to recommend approval of the removal of on- street parking along sections of W. Illinois Street from Sunset to Lynn, Meridian Street from East Victor to West Illinois, Girard Street from Broadway to Young, Eldridge Avenue from Broadway to Nequalicum and Cornwall Avenue from Laurel to Pine. Hannah Stone / Hollie Huthman moved to amend motion to make removal of on- street parking on Eldridge a one-year pilot program. AMENDMENT CARRIED 6-1. Opposed: Hannah Stone Michael Lilliquist / Hollie Huthman moved to recommend removal of Cornwall Ave from the current plan. MOTION Fail 1-4. Opposed: Hannah Stone, Hollie Huthman, Edwin H. "Skip" Williams, Lisa Anderson Abstained: Daniel Hammill Not Present: Kristina Michele Martens Hannah Stone / Hollie Huthman moved to recommend approval of the removal of on- street parking along sections of W. Illinois Street from Sunset to Lynn, Meridian Street from East Victor to West Illinois, Girard Street from Broadway to Young, and Cornwall Avenue from Laurel to Pine with Eldridge Avenue from Broadway to Nequalicum as a one-year pilot. AMENDED MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 23490 3. Discussion of Immigrant Resource Center Models p. 53 At the May 9, 2022 City Council Meeting, Council asked the Administration to provide the Council with possible operational models that would identify organizational structure as well as budget for an Immigration Resource Center. Brian Heinrich, Deputy Administrator, provided a summary of staff recommendations. Mayor Fleetwood and staff will further refine the proposal, consult with additional stakeholders such as the Immigration Advisory Board, Whatcom County, Small Cities Association, and return for additional discussion at a future meeting. Committee Of The Whole Minutes Page 2 October 24, 2022 23491 4. Budget Work Session p. 69 See Special City Council Minutes 10-24-2022. 23492 5. 2023-2024 Revenue Forecast p. 70 Forrest Longman, Deputy Finance Director, provided an overview of the anticipated revenues for 2023 and 2024 with a focus on the General Fund. The administration is proposing to increase property taxes by the statutorily allowed 1% for 2023. 23493 6. Presentation of 2023 Legislative Agenda p. 71 Brian Heinrich, Deputy Administrator, discussed the proposed 2023 Legislative Agenda. The City partners with the Port of Bellingham and Whatcom County in advocating for a shared legislative agenda to the Washington State Legislature on items of common interest.There is overlap with Association of Washington Cities (AWC). Daniel Hammill / Edwin H. "Skip" Williams moved to recommend approval of the proposed 2023 legislative agenda with modification to second bullet under Criminal Justice to "Support state investments to help with the impacts of the Blake decision." MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Abstained: Michael Lilliquist 23494 7. Discussion Regarding Staffing in the City Council Office p. 74 President Stone introduced a proposal to increase current staffing levels in the City Council Office. The outcome of the Salary Commission will also impact Council needs. Additional information will be forthcoming at a future meeting. 23495 8. Work Session to Consider Proposed Amendments to the Bellingham p. 79 Municipal Code (BMC) to Establish a Manufactured Home Park (MHP) Overlay and Regulations Related to the Change of Use, Ownership, and Closure of a MHP On September 12, 2022 the City Council held a Public Hearing to consider amendments to the Bellingham Municipal Code (BMC) that establish a manufactured home park (MHP) overlay and regulations related to the change of use, ownership, and closure of a MHP. More information can be found at https://cob.org/MHP. At the end of the hearing, City Council directed additional time for public comment and for staff to return for a work session. Council discussed the proposal at a Committee of the Whole work session on October 3rd and requested additional discussion. Blake Committee Of The Whole Minutes Page 3 October 24, 2022  Lyon and Chris BeHee from Planning and Community Development, returned to Council for follow-up and to answer additional questions. Daniel Hammill / Lisa Anderson moved to approve the proposed Mobile Home Park Alternative 1, which states, 1. Include “eligible organizations” in the Opportunity to purchase clause. 2. Expand responsibility of owners if a MHP closes (notification and relocation plan). 3. Apply 30-year sunset clause on entire Overlay zone. 4. Include all ten MHPs in Overlay zone. 5. Review and determine the feasibility of establishing a City-funded relocation assistance program if a MHP closes. Daniel Hammill / Lisa Anderson moved to amend the motion to move the draft ordinance for first and seconding reading known as MHP Alternative 1. AMENDED MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Abstained: Michael Lilliquist 23496 9. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes p. 133 Lisa Anderson / Kristina Michele Martens moved to recommend approval of the October 10th Special Meeting minutes. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Abstained: Michael Lilliquist 23391 10. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes p. 136 Hollie Huthman / Lisa Anderson moved to recommend approval of the October 3rd meeting minutes. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Abstained: Michael Lilliquist 11. Old/New Business Councilmember Hammill and Councilmember Huthman thanked Chief Jones, Lt. Erickson, and Chief Mertzig for a recent jail tour. Councilmember Williams echoed concerns about the jail and vision for a new model for rehabilitation. Council moved into Executive Session at 4:35pm to review six items for approximately 36 minutes. Committee Of The Whole Minutes Page 4 October 24, 2022  1. Potential Property Acquisition 2. Potential Property Acquisition 3. Potential Property Acquisition 4. Potential Property Acquisition 5. Potential Litigation 6. Labor Relations: Discuss Collective Bargaining Strategy Adjournment There being no further business, the committee adjourned at 4:34pm. Committee Of The Whole Minutes Page 5 October 24, 2022