City Council - Regular Meeting

City of Bellingham City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 06/09/2014, 7:00 PM Mayor Kelli Linville Contact: (360) 778-8200, ccmail@cob.org Council Members Jack Weiss, Gene Knutson, Cathy www.cob.org/council Lehman, Pinky Vargas, Terry Bornemann, Michael Lilliquist All meetings are held in the City Hall Council Chambers at and Roxanne Murphy 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA unless otherwise noted. Call to Order Announcements & Upcoming Meetings: On Monday, June 23, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, three Public Hearings will be held on the following subjects: Downtown Bellingham Plan, Waterfront District Amendments, and City Center Multi-Family Tax Exemption. On Monday, July 7, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, there will be a Public Hearing held on South Neighborhood Area 4 Comprehensive Plan Amendment A Rezone. Bellingham City Council meetings all requirements of the State of Washington Open Meetings Act. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Council President Lehman. Roll Call All present. 15-Minute Public Comment Period Judy Collins, 210 Horton Road, again requested help with obtaining water service at her residence. Dick Conoboy addressed the rental health and safety issue that was discussed during the Planning Committee [AB20382]. He took issue with comments made by Council Member Murphy and said they were not reflective of the reality of the situation with rentals. He stated that she had said, that she had met with Building Industry City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 1 of 15 6/9/2014  Association (BIA) and real estate representatives, as well as students, on this measure and had concluded that she would not support the current ordinance options being discussed and that stronger enforcement of existing laws and education - a complaint driven system, would be sufficient to correct the serious problems in rentals. Mr. Conoboy listed several cities and questioned why the condition of rental housing here in Bellingham does not mirror that found in other cities that have statistics showing that the condition of rentals in our cities is extremely problematic and well above the level of 5%. The threat of retaliation for those who report violations is real and substantial. He offered to again furnish the council with copies of surveys supporting this information as well as a copy of the Center for Disease Control study on complaint driven systems that concluded that these systems do not work. He has met with all the sitting council members except Council Member Murphy and would like to schedule 20- 30 minutes with her, similar to that accorded the BIA and the realtors. Betsy Pernotto addressed registration and inspection of rental units [AB 20382]. She compared this process to the Whatcom Council process of enacting tougher rules for inspection of septic systems. With the exceptions of Lake Whatcom and Drayton Harbor compliance is very low. Renters are afraid to complain about unsafe housing less they are evicted or their rent is raised. City Council members have a responsibility to protect the public assuring that rental housing is safe and secure. She urged passage of an ordinance that requires the registration of all rental units and the inspection of enough units to ensure that the community is safe in those rental units. Joanne Cowan read a statement: "The Bellingham Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) hold that safe and healthy living conditions are a basic human right. We share a concern that many low-income families and individuals in our community live in unhealthy or unsafe rental housing. Recognizing the reticence of those living below or near the poverty line, who initiate interactions with landlords to seek redress for housing problems outside their control; we urge the City of Bellingham to enact a rental registration program that includes regular, proactive inspections of all rental housing to assure that all housing offered to rent in our community will be in compliance with minimal health and safety codes." [AB 20382]. Kendra Thomas submitted a petition signed by approximately 1,200 students, faculty, and others, in favor of both inspections and registration. The petition calls for "The Bellingham City Council to adopt new city ordinances to require landlords to register their properties with the Bellingham City and require a professional inspection of each property to check for health and safety violations." Rick Nicholson, Service Development Director, Whatcom Transit Authority (WTA) addressed the Alabama Corridor Safety Improvements [AB 20370]. Route 331 on the Alabama corridor is their highest ridership route. Right now, the route is arriving late at the downtown station about 19% of the time. A reduction in the speed limit may cause the route to be even later than it is now. For that reason, WTA is comfortable with the City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 2 of 15 6/9/2014  existing speed limit on Alabama and urged the city to maintain the 35 mph speed limit as long as possible. Wendy Harris spoke in opposition to the staff proposal for public access television [AB 20455]. She asked that the city stop signing blank checks. In her opinion, the Mayor and her staff bring proposals to the council and ask the council to fund them but does not give the council any details. Ms. Harris is very concerned about a proposal that is supposed to allow the public to have a voice and yet it is being developed by staff privately, without transparency and without public input, which is a red flag. She hopes when this comes forward that the city will allow a public hearing. However, it is preferable to have the public working with the Mayor and her staff as this program is being developed. The public needs to be in control of its own public access channel. Mary Keen introduced a new business. Council President Lehman reminded Ms. Keen that promoting private enterprise during public comment is not allowed. J Riley Sweeny addressed the Alabama Corridor Safety Improvements [AB 20370]. He is concerned that the C-curb is only being delayed. He supports a compromise Terri Hall also addressed the Alabama Corridor Safety Improvements [AB 20370]. She too is concerned about reports she is hearing of a delayed C-curb as well as getting conflicting information. She supports the compromise of removing the central C-curb and allowing access to side streets. Kelly Pederson addressed the Alabama Corridor Safety Improvements [AB 20370]. Although staff did come back to the neighborhood to discuss options, the discussion was a one-way conversation. She appreciates some of the removal of the C-curb but some of the neighborhood will still be facing many extra cars each day on their unimproved back streets. She also supports a reduced speed limit. She feels the C-curb is short-sighted and with the growth expected in the Alabama area, the street should be increased to five lanes with a central turn lane. Charlie Storrs has concerns about the C-curb along the Alabama corridor [AB 20370] and said "if it were not for the grant we would not be spending it on the C-curb". He does not feel the C-curbs are appropriate for a residential neighborhood and if the left turn onto King Street is blocked, then that just moves accidents off Alabama Street to James Street. Cell phone use is much more of a problem and motorcycles and scooter drivers need to be able to get into an empty lane if someone is merging on them. Charles Law addressed the Alabama corridor [AB 20370] and feels there will need to be education for drivers and pedestrians on the HAWK installations since they will be new to the city. With regard to WTA being late 19% of the time on this route, it has nothing to do with the corridor and is something WTA should be working on. Additionally, he wondered if the project should be independently monitored to see if it does work. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 3 of 15 6/9/2014  Ric Ghirardini feels the Alabama Street road project [AB 20370] has not received the media attention it deserves; WTA may need to start their buses earlier to accommodate the ridership on Route 331 and signs should be used to inform people that the speed limit is going to be lowered and to get off their cell phones. Patty Mitchell opposes any C-curb along the Alabama corridor [AB 20370]. She asked for clarification on what is proposed for Moore Street and Alabama. Joy Gilfillen said that public access media is absolutely crucial right now and hired consultants should not be giving recommendations as to how that public access television should be operated. Let's really have it public and invite the free enterprise people who are being snuffed out of the market right now. Tom Brenton [AB 20370] said he spoke with a traffic engineer in Shoreline who said they have uninstalled their C-curbs; that they are a maintenance nightmare; the cause of many lawsuits and the ends of the C-curbs, where they break, is typically where things happen. He does not feel the C-curb is a sustainable way of dealing with the projected growth. He feels that a fifth lane would be a viable way to deal with future growth while not creating hazards or potential lawsuits. Presentations 20438 1. Recognition of 2014 Essence of Bellingham Photo Competition Winners Winners were presented in Best of Class: 5th - 8th Grade; Best of Class: High School; Best of Show: 3rd Place; Best of Show: 2nd Place; Best of Show: 1st Place. Information only. 20439 2. Resolution Commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the Whatcom Creek Pipeline Explosion "A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE OLYMPIC PIPELINE EXPLOSION." Gene Knutson / Jack Weiss moved final approval of Resolution #2014-22. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 4 of 15 6/9/2014  Public Hearing 20440 1. Public Works presentation and Public Hearing regarding the Draft 2015-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Chris Comeau, Transportation Planner reviewed the projects included in the TIP. Mr. Comeau noted that projects in Design/Construction during 2014 and not included in the 2015-2020 TIP include: Arterial Resurfacing Program, James Street Bridge Replacement; James Street Phase 1 Multimodal Corridor Improvements, Chestnut-Bay Bridge Rehabilitation and Repair, Non-motorized Transportation Projects funded by the Transportation Benefit District and Alabama Street Corridor, Phase 1. Project #1: Annual Arterial Pavement Resurfacing Program. Annual program. Funded through 2017 by Transportation Benefit District (TBD) and Streets. Project #2: Transit Service Enhancements. TBD funded. Project #3: Non-Motorized Transportation Improvements. TBD funded. Project #4: Carl Cozier Safe School Routes (Lincoln/Potter intersection and Gladstone north sidewalk). Funded. Project #5: Lincoln Street Park-n-Ride Sidewalk Improvements. Funded. Project #6: Alabama Street Corridor, Phase 2 Multimodal Safety improvements. Funded. Project #7: State/Laurel Intersection Pedestrian Safety Improvements. Funded. Project #8: Granary - Bloedel Avenue (Phase 1) Multimodal Arterial Improvements (Roeder to Commercial Street). Funded. Project #9: Bloedel Avenue, Phase 2 Multimodal Arterial Improvements (Commercial to Cornwall Avenue). Funded. Project #10: Arctic Avenue Multimodal Arterial Connection (W. Bakerview to Mahogany). Funded. Project #11: James/Woodstock Intersection Safety Improvements. Funded. Project #12: Mahogany Avenue Multimodal Arterial Connection (Northwest Avenue to Pacific Highway). Partially funded. Project #13: James/Bakerview Intersection Safety Improvements. Partially funded. Project #14: West Maplewood Avenue Multimodal Corridor Improvements. Unfunded. Project #15: West Horton Road Multimodal Corridor Extension, Phase 1; (Horton terminus to Aldrich Road). Partially funded. Project #16: Boulevard Park to Cornwall Avenue Overwater Pedestrian Walkway. Partially funded. Project #17: Orchard Drive Multimodal Arterial & Bay to Baker Trail Connection beneath I-5. Partially funded. Project #18: James Street Multimodal Safety Improvements (East Orchard to East Bakerview). Project #19: North James Street Multimodal Arterial Connection (Gooding Avenue to Van Wyck Road). City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 5 of 15 6/9/2014  Project #20: Northwest/West Bakerview Intersection Safety Improvements (North leg: West Bakerview to Aldrich). Project #21: Commercial Green Loop Multimodal Improvements (Bloedel Avenue to Shoreline). Project #22: Northshore Drive Non-motorized Improvements (Britton Road to City limits). Project #23: West Bakerview/Interstate 5, new northbound on-ramp (east side of freeway: Pacific Highway to mainline of Interstate 5). Council President Lehman opened the public hearing. April Barker, Birchwood Neighborhood Association President said that the West Maplewood Avenue project [Project #14] is supported by the neighborhood. Ric Ghiradini is concerned about the HAWK light proposed for Alabama and Moore Street. He feels that if the flashing light for Moore is right at freeway, and if someone is in the crosswalk, it could be dangerous. He would like city to reconsider that option. Wendy Harris expressed concern that transportation projects are not being planned around a wildlife and habitat assessment. Developing without that kind of an assessment is creating irreparable harm to wildlife corridors and habitat. She asked that the city move forward with a comprehensive conservation strategy so that it can be incorporated into transportation planning. She has questions with regard to funding on the overwater walkway, is concerned that the permitting process and the SEPA review process on it was conducted at least three years ago and may be becoming outdated; and there is still no tribal consent for going forward with the overwater walkway. Charles Law is concerned about the HAWKS on Moore, Nevada, St. Paul and Undine. It is his understanding that there are sidewalks planned only on the south side of Alabama on those streets. (Staff concurred). Mr. Law also asked that public works consider daylighting Beaver Creek. Aiden Hunter would like details on the newest version of the proposed plan for the Alabama corridor. All alternatives should be weighed by safety and the integrity of the neighborhood. Steve Villaroman said the emphasis for improvements on Alabama are focused on safety. He suggests that the accidents are preventable and caused by poor driving. He suggested increased patrols to mitigate the accidents and increase safety. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 6 of 15 6/9/2014  Council Member Lilliquist suggested that it may be a good idea for the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) to adopt something similar to the TIP to harmonize city plans with the TBD. A worksession is scheduled for June 23, 2014. Council Member Lilliquist requested that a Transportation Benefit District Board meeting be convened, perhaps after the bike plan is approved. Council President Lehman concurred. Council Standing Committee Meetings: Public Works / Public Safety 20443 3. Ordinance Related to the 2014 Fire Department Budget for Purchase of a Fire Rescue Boat "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2014 BUDGET INCREASING REVENUE IN THE GENERAL FUND, FIRE DEPARTMENT, BY $875,000.00 AS A RESULT OF A FEDERAL GRANT AWARD AND A CONTRIBUTION FROM THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM, AND APPROPRIATING A RELATED EXPENDITURE OF $1,000,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE BOAT WITH $125,000.00 TAKEN FROM THE GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED ENDING UNASSIGNED BALANCE." Terry Bornemann / Gene Knutson moved to approve for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 20442 2. Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bellingham and the Port of Bellingham to provide co-matching funds for Bellingham Fire Department's FY2013 Port Security Grant Program Award Terry Bornemann / Gene Knutson to authorize the Mayor to enter into an Interlocal Funding Agreement with the Port of Bellingham for the Bellingham Marine Response and Firefighting Vessel. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 20441 1. Contract award to Moose Boats, Inc. for agreement to build a Fire Rescue Boat Terry Bornemann / Gene Knutson moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Vessel Build Agreement with Moose Boats of Petaluma, California and procured through the General Services Administration Cooperative Purchasing Program to build a Fire Rescue Boat. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 7 of 15 6/9/2014  20444 4. Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 14.02 of the Bellingham Municipal Code regarding latecomer agreements for street and utility system improvements "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 14.02 OF THE BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LATECOMER AGREEMENTS FOR STREET AND UTILITY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS." Terry Bornemann / Michael Lilliquist moved to approve for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 20445 5. Bid Award for James Street at Abandoned Railroad Bridge Replacement (ER-0009), Bid Number 5B-2014 Terry Bornemann / Gene Knutson moved to award Bid No. 5B-2014 for James Street at Abandoned Railroad Bridge Replacement (ER-0009) to Ram Construction General Contractors, Inc. 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 $2,497,941.40, which includes any applicable WSST. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 20370 6. Work Session on the Alabama Corridor Safety Improvements Terry Bornemann / Jack Weiss moved to recommend approving the staff alternative proposal to reduce the C-curb. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Terry Bornemann / Gene Knutson moved to recommend a reduction in the speed limit. Michael Lilliquist / Gene Knutson moved to amend the motion and to specify reducing the speed limit from 35 to 30 mph along the entire length of Alabama; Cornwall to Electric. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. MAIN MOTION CARRIED 7-0. BREAK Council President Lehman called the meeting back to order at 9:48 p.m. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 8 of 15 6/9/2014  Planning 20382 1. A Work Session on a Draft Ordinance to Establish a Rental Registration Program Jack Weiss / Gene Knutson moved to direct staff to prepare three versions for consideration by the Committee of the Whole at a worksession on July 7th: 1) base ordinance; 2) base ordinance amended to include registration only with code enforcement officer and 3) the "Option 5" version focusing on audit inspections by Building Inspector and staff. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Finance and Personnel 20446 1. An ordinance establishing a biennial budget for the City of Bellingham beginning January 1, 2015 for the 2015 – 2016 Budget Biennium Michael Lilliquist / Gene Knutson moved to approve for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Lake Whatcom Reservoir and Natural Resources 20448 1. Report from the May 12 and June 2, 2014 Lake Whatcom Policy Group Meetings Report presented during committee. Information only. Parks and Recreation 20450 1. Whatcom Creek Bridge Replacement Bid Award Roxanne Murphy / Michael Lilliquist moved to award Bid No. 31B for Whatcom Creek Bridge Replacement to Faber Construction of Lynden, 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 $338,480.91, which includes any applicable WSST. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 9 of 15 6/9/2014  20449 2. Bid Award: Cordata Neighborhood Park Phase 3, Meadow and Loop Trail Roxanne Murphy / Gene Knutson moved to award Bid No. 22B-2014 for Cordata Park Phase 3 - Meadow Clearing PD2028-5X to Faber Construction of Lynden, 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 $347,309.79 including bid alternates 1 and 2, and which includes any applicable WSST. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Committee Of The Whole 20451 1. National Child Abuse Prevention Month & Internet Crimes Against Children Presentation Presentation during committee. Information only. 20452 2. Presentation by Communitywise Bellingham on Rail Traffic Through Bellingham Presentation during committee. Cathy Lehman / Terry Bornemann directed the administration to draft a letter in coordination with Council Member Lilliquist detailing the Council's ongoing concerns about the railroad siding issue in the City of Bellingham. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 20453 3. Presentation on 2013 Community and City Performance Measures Presentation during committee. Information only. 20454 4. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bellingham and Public Development Authority Cathy Lehman / Gene Knutson moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Bellingham Public Development Authority (BPDA). MOTION CARRIED 7-0. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 10 of 15 6/9/2014  20455 5. Public Access Television Update Cathy Lehman / Gene Knutson moved to direct staff to work with Council Member Weiss and Council Member Knutson, as part of the PEG Working Group, to bring back to council the recommended steps to designate BTV 10 as a limited "P" (public access) channel on a trial basis and to prepare a budget ordinance amending the 2014 budget to fund proposed community-based television programs and services. MOTION CARRIED 6-1, Opposed: Michael Lilliquist. Council Member Lilliquist opposed the motion because he does not feel a city-run public access station is the best way to go. Council President Lehman also clarified that the council has concurred that the trial basis is to be as short as possible so that public access can move forward into its' own destiny. 20388 6. Work Session on repealing the B&O tax exemption for nonprofit religious health care providers Terry Bornemann / Pinky Vargas moved to approve for first and second reading. (Option A in Agenda Packet) amended during committee to take effect January 1, 2015. MOTION CARRIED 4-3. Opposed: Cathy Lehman, Gene Knutson, Roxanne Murphy 7. Approval of Minutes Terry Bornemann / Roxanne Murphy moved to approve the May 19, 2014 minutes of the regular meeting as submitted. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 8. Old/New Business Council Member Weiss asked for status report of the Pipeline Safety ordinance. Executive Session 1. Potential Litigation: During the Public Works/Public Safety Committee meeting, staff provided the committee with information on a potential litigation matter. Information given. No action taken. 2. Potential Property Acquisition: Staff provided information on a potential property acquisition. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 11 of 15 6/9/2014 Terry Bornemann / Roxanne Murphy moved to authorize the purchase of 4.45 acres in the Lake Whatcom watershed from Trillium Corporation for $37,500, with an anticipated closing date of June 17, 2014. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 3. Potential Property Acquisition: Staff provided information on a potential property acquisition. Terry Bornemann / Roxanne Murphy moved to authorize the purchase of 7.6 acres in the Lake Whatcom watershed from the Mullen Family Trust for $249,500, with an anticipated closing date of June 30, 2014. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 4. Potential Property Acquisition: Staff provided information on a potential property acquisition. Gene Knutson / Roxanne Murphy moved to authorize the purchase of real property located at 3700 James Street from Ronald N. Smith for $246,900, with an anticipated closing date of June 23, 2014. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5. Potential Litigation: Staff provided information on a potential litigation matter. Information given. No action taken. Mayor's Report 20456 1. Mayor's appointment of Jorge Alvarez and Elizabeth Stewart to the Museum Foundation Board Gene Knutson / Pinky Vargas moved to authorize the Mayor's appointment of Jorge Alvarez and Elizabeth Stewart to the Museum Foundation, terms ending June 9, 2017. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Mayor Linville reported that fireworks public education and enforcement activities will be held June 28 through July 5th. Mayor Linville reported that the city is partnering with Bellingham-Whatcom Tourism in opening a new storefront in the Parkade. Consent Agenda 20457 1. Resolution for Consideration of Final Plat approval for The Halice Court Preliminary Plat City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 12 of 15 6/9/2014  Resolution #2014-23 "A RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE HALICE COURT PRELIMINARY PLAT CONSISTING OF 20 SINGLE FAMILY, DETACHED LOTS, IN AREA 20, MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 629 E. BAKERVIEW ROAD." 20447 2. An Ordinance relating to the 2014 Budget appropriating an additional $35,000.00 from estimated ending restricted reserves in the Library Gift Fund "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2014 BUDGET APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $35,000.00 FROM ESTIMATED ENDING RESTRICTED RESERVES IN THE LIBRARY GIFT FUND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF MINOR EQUIPMENT, OFFICE SUPPLIES AND BOOKS." 20458 3. Authorization of Payroll labor cost payments date May 11, 2014 - May 23, 2014 20459 4. Authorization of A/P checks issued May 16, 2014 20460 5. Authorization of A/P checks issued May 23, 2014 20461 6. Authorization of A/P checks issued May 30, 2014 Gene Knutson / Roxanne Murphy moved approval of the Consent Agenda in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Final Consideration of Ordinances 20422 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SIX (6) AMBULANCES AND EXECUTION OF A FINANCE CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF SAID AMBULANCES. Terry Bornemann / Roxanne Murphy moved approval for third and final reading. Upon motion, said bill was placed on final passage and approved by the following roll call vote: City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 13 of 15 6/9/2014 AYES: BORNEMANN, KNUTSON, LEHMAN, LILLIQUIST, MURPHY, VARGAS NAYS: WEISS EXCUSED: MOTION CARRIED 6-1 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2014-06-027 20419 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE 15.12 TO ADOPT REQUIREMENTS FOR MANDATORY SEWER SERVICE CONNECTIONS Gene Knutson / Cathy Lehman 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: BORNEMANN, KNUTSON, LEHMAN, LILLIQUIST, MURPHY, VARGAS, WEISS NAYS: EXCUSED: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2014-06-028 20427 3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) CHAPTER 17.10 TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2014 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND TO MAKE OTHER MINOR AMENDMENTS TO BMC CHAPTER 17.10 Terry Bornemann / Roxanne Murphy 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: BORNEMANN, KNUTSON, LEHMAN, LILLIQUIST, MURPHY, VARGAS, WEISS NAYS: EXCUSED: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2014-06-029 20420 4. AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CLASSIFICATION TO THE E TEAM SALARY PLAN AND AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING ONE POSITION IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, GENERAL FUND, WHERE NO APPROPRIATION OR REALLOCATION OF FUNDS IS REQUESTED TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITIONAL COST City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 14 of 15 6/9/2014 Michael Lilliquist / Roxanne Murphy 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: BORNEMANN, KNUTSON, LEHMAN, LILLIQUIST, MURPHY, VARGAS, WEISS NAYS: EXCUSED: MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2014-06-030. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:34 p.m. ___________________________________________ Cathy Lehman, Council President ___________________________________________ ATTEST: Linda D. Anderson, City Clerk Representative APPROVED: 6/23/2014 City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 15 of 15 6/9/2014