City Council - Regular Meeting

Name: City Council - Regular Meeting — Bellingham, WA
Start: 2022-01-10T19:00:00
End: 2022-01-10T21:00:00
Location: Bellingham, WA

Regular Meeting

Bellingham, WA · January 10, 2022

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Minutes

City of Bellingham City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 10, 2022, 7:00 PM 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 Legislative Assistant: Nalini Margaitis 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA, unless otherwise noted. Please note the doors to City Hall unlock at 6:30 PM. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Council President Stone at 7:00 p.m. Announcements & Upcoming Meetings: Bellingham City Council meets all requirements of the State of Washington Open Public Meetings Act. 1. On February 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM, there will be a Public Hearing for the consideration of staff-initiated changes to BMC Title 20 and Title 21, revising the docketing process for proposals seeking to amend the Bellingham Comprehensive Plan 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 Mayor's Report Standing time for briefings, updates and reports to Council by the Mayor, if needed. Information only. 23232 1. Mayor's Appointment of Alfredo Juarez Zeferino as an Alternate p. 6 Representative to the Immigration Advisory Board (Approval) Michael Lilliquist / Lisa Anderson moved to recommend approval. MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1. Excused: Daniel Hammill City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 1 of 6 1/10/2022 Minutes Whatcom County Public Health Director, Erika Lautenbach, provided an update on the COVID-19 surge. Information Only. Public Comment Report On December 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., Council President Hannah Stone was joined by Councilmember Hollie Huthman and Communications Director Janice Keller. There was a minimum of 21 people in attendance at the Public Comment Session. Attendees who wished to address the Council were given 3 minutes to share their comments. A total of 14 attendees elected to speak publicly. The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. On December 27, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., Council President Hannah Stone was joined by Councilmember Hollie Huthman and Communications Director Janice Keller. There was a minimum of 20 people in attendance at the Public Comment Session. Attendees who wished to address the Council were given 3 minutes to share their comments. A total of 15 attendees elected to speak publicly. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. The following are heard in both Committee sessions and Regular Meeting in order below: Council Standing Committee Meetings: Public Works and Natural Resources 1:00 PM 23220 1. Sanitary Services Company (SSC) Residential Single Stream Recycling p. 9 Pilot Program Michael Lilliquist / Lisa Anderson moved to recommend approval to proceed with a pilot program for part of the City to determine the cost-effectiveness and other effectiveness for a single-stream recycling program. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 23137 2. An Ordinance Regarding Public Parking; Amending Bellingham p. 10 Municipal Code Chapters 2.44, 11.33 and 11.36 The Committee is still discussing the matter and has not come forward with a recommendation. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 2 of 6 1/10/2022 Minutes 23221 3. Resolution Amending City Parking Rates p. 28 Michael Lilliquist / Lisa Anderson moved to recommend approval that, in the draft changes to the parking regulations, the discount for low-income subsidized housing be at the 80% level. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Parks and Recreation 2:15 PM 23222 1. Barkley Neighborhood Park and Trail Park Impact Fee Credit p. 39 Edwin H. "Skip" Williams / Lisa Anderson moved to approve the proposed Barkley Nature Park to fulfill level of service and banking of excess PIF credit MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Committee Of The Whole 2:45 PM 23223 1. Update on the City's Storm Response p. 46 Staff provided an update on the City’s storm response. Update during Committee. Information Only. 23231 2. Mayoral Proclamation and Council Resolution in Support of Voting p. 47 Rights Hannah Stone / Edwin H. "Skip" Williams moved final approval of the resolution urging the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, Resolution #2022-01 MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 3. Approval of Minutes Michael Lilliquist / Hollie Huthman moved approval of the December 13, 2021 minutes of the regular City Council meeting as submitted. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 3 of 6 1/10/2022 Minutes MOTION CARRIED 5-0-2. Abstained: Edwin H. "Skip" Williams, Kristina Michele Martens 4. Old/New Business Lisa Anderson / Edwin H. "Skip" Williams moved to recommend approval to move forward on February 7, 2022 to recommend with a Just Green Transition work session with a number of community members and representatives that Councilmember Anderson mentioned (Trevor Smith (Local 292), Mike Riker, Aaron Frazier (WA State Building & Construction Trades), Todd Taylor, Derek Drake, UA (United Association) Local 26 - Pipefitters, Leeann Grayer (Local 32), Neil Hartman (WA Pipe traders), Billy Wallace (WA/N ID District Council of Laborers), Christine Reed (IBEW Local 77), John Franor (IBEW Local 192 - Inside Wiremen), Carl Dijon (Skagit County Councilmen and IUPAT Representative)) and move forward with the support of the Senior Legislative Policy Analyst, Mark Gardner, to help organize and bring forward that work session on the 7th. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Executive Session 3:15 PM 1. Labor Relations: Discuss Collective Bargaining Strategy (Monahan, approx. 10 min) Staff provided information on a labor relations matter. For information and discussion. No action taken. 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. A member of the Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. 23224 1. Interlocal Agreement with the Bellingham School District for Radio p. 52 Services 23225 2. Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Bellingham for Radio Services p. 58 23226 3. Interlocal Agreement with the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office for p. 64 Radio Services City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 4 of 6 1/10/2022 Minutes 23227 4. Authorization of A/P Transactions Issued December 03, 2021 through p. 70 December 09, 2021 23228 5. Authorization of A/P Transactions Issued December 10, 2021 through p. 71 December 16, 2021 23229 6. Authorization of A/P Transactions Issued December 17, 2021 through p. 72 December 23, 2021 23230 7. Authorization of A/P Transactions Issued December 24, 2021 through p. 73 December 30, 2021 Daniel Hammill / Hollie Huthman moved approval of the Consent Agenda in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Final Consideration of Ordinances 23202 1. An Ordinance Accepting the Donation of Real Property and p. 74 Improvements Known As the Glengary Estates Subdivision Stormwater Tract Daniel Hammill / Lisa Anderson 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: Stone, Huthman, Hammill, Williams, Anderson, Lilliquist, Martens NAYS: EXCUSED: MOTION CARRIED and was thereafter named Ordinance 2022-01-001 MOTION CARRIED 7-0. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 5 of 6 1/10/2022 Minutes 23180 2. An Ordinance of the City of Bellingham Amending Titles 20 And 21 of p. 83 the Bellingham Municipal Code Regarding Infill Housing Provisions Hollie Huthman / Lisa Anderson 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: Stone, Huthman, Hammill, Williams, Anderson, Lilliquist, Martens NAYS: EXCUSED: MOTION CARRIED and was thereafter named Ordinance 2022-01-002 MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Adjournment There being no further businesses, the meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. Hannah Stone, Council President ATTEST: Nalini Margaitis, Legislative Assistant APPROVED: 1/24/2022 City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 6 of 6 1/10/2022 Minutes

Agenda

City of Bellingham City Council Regular Meeting Agenda January 10, 2022, 7:00 PM 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 Legislative Assistant: Nalini Margaitis 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA, unless otherwise noted. Please note the doors to City Hall unlock at 6:30 PM. Council members will participate in this meeting remotely through an online web-based meeting platform. Per Washington State Proclamation 20-28, in-person attendance at meetings is not required at this time. Council meetings are streamed live via the City’s website at meetings.cob.org and on the City’s YouTube channel. Meetings are also broadcast in high definition on BTV on Comcast channel 321, and in standard definition on Comcast channel 10. Members of the public who do not have cable or Internet access may listen to the meeting via telephone. Members of the public who would like to listen by phone can do so using any of the following phone numbers:  (253) 215-8782  (346) 248-7799  (669) 900-6833  (301) 715-8592  (312) 626-6799  (929) 205-6099 Advance Public Hearing testimony, and general Public Comment, can always be presented to the Council:  by mail (210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA 98225)  online o for a public hearing: https://cob.org/gov/public/public-hearing-testimony o for general public comment: https://engagebellingham.org/council-public-comment  by telephone (360-778-8200) Members of the public are also invited to provide live testimony during all Public Hearings. The topic of each Public Hearing is published in advance. Testimony provided by members of the public must be on topic. Pre-registration through the sign-up link (https://cob.org/ccsignup) is encouraged but not required. To testify live during a Public Hearing, speakers can join the remote meeting at the following link: https://cob.org/cczoom Meeting ID: 919 5742 8832 Meeting Password: 9 The following items are heard in the Regular Meeting only: Call to Order Announcements & Upcoming Meetings: Bellingham City Council meets all requirements of the State of Washington Open Meetings Act. 1. On February 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM, there will be a Public Hearing for the consideration of staff-initiated changes to BMC Title 20 and Title 21, revising the docketing process for proposals seeking to amend the Bellingham Comprehensive Plan Roll Call Mayor's Report Standing time for briefings, updates and reports to Council by the Mayor, if needed. Information only. 23232 1. Mayor's Appointment of Alfredo Juarez Zeferino as an Alternate p. 6 Representative to the Immigration Advisory Board (Approval) Public Comment Report The following are heard in both Committee sessions and Regular Meeting in order below: 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 in the order shown below: Public Works and Natural Resources 1:00 PM Michael Lilliquist, Chair Lisa Anderson, Kristina Michele Martens 23220 1. Sanitary Services Company (SSC) Residential Single Stream Recycling p. 9 Pilot Program 23137 2. An Ordinance Regarding Public Parking; Amending Bellingham p. 10 Municipal Code Chapters 2.44, 11.33 and 11.36 23221 3. Resolution Amending City Parking Rates p. 28 Parks and Recreation 2:15 PM Edwin H. "Skip" Williams, Chair Hollie Huthman, Lisa Anderson 23222 1. Barkley Neighborhood Park and Trail Park Impact Fee Credit p. 39 Committee Of The Whole 2:45 PM Hannah Stone, Chair Hollie Huthman, Daniel Hammill, Edwin H. "Skip" Williams, Lisa Anderson, Michael Lilliquist, Kristina Michele Martens Please be advised that if the City Council is ahead of schedule, they may start with old/new business before the official Committee of the Whole meeting time. 23223 1. Update on the City's Storm Response p. 46 23231 2. Mayoral Proclamation and Council Resolution in Support of Voting p. 47 Rights 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Old/New Business Executive Session 3:15 PM Closed to the public. Report in the Regular Meeting only: 1. Labor Relations: Discuss Collective Bargaining Strategy (Monahan, approx. 10 min) 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. A member of the Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. 23224 1. Interlocal Agreement with the Bellingham School District for Radio p. 52 Services 23225 2. Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Bellingham for Radio Services p. 58 23226 3. Interlocal Agreement with the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office for p. 64 Radio Services 23227 4. Authorization of A/P Transactions Issued December 03, 2021 through p. 70 December 09, 2021 23228 5. Authorization of A/P Transactions Issued December 10, 2021 through p. 71 December 16, 2021 23229 6. Authorization of A/P Transactions Issued December 17, 2021 through p. 72 December 23, 2021 23230 7. Authorization of A/P Transactions Issued December 24, 2021 through p. 73 December 30, 2021 Final Consideration of Ordinances 23202 1. An Ordinance Accepting the Donation of Real Property and p. 74 Improvements Known As the Glengary Estates Subdivision Stormwater Tract 23180 2. An Ordinance of the City of Bellingham Amending Titles 20 And 21 of p. 83 the Bellingham Municipal Code Regarding Infill Housing Provisions Adjournment Agenda Information: Council Committee and Regular Meeting agendas and agenda packets, which contain the supporting documentation for agenda items, are available to the public Wednesday afternoon prior to the meeting. They are posted at https://cob.org/meetings. A hard copy of the agenda packet is available for review from the reference desk at the Central Library or the Finance office at City Hall. Live Broadcast Information: The Bellingham City Council Committee Meetings are broadcast live on BTV Bellingham at the times listed on the Agenda. Committee session start times between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM are estimated. A specific Committee may start later than the time published but will not begin earlier than its published time. BTV can be found on cable systems as follows: Comcast channels 10 (standard) and 321 (high definition), and CenturyLink channels 40 (standard) and 1040 (high definition). The meetings are also streamed live at https://cob.org/btv on the internet as they occur. Online viewers will see exactly what cable customers would see. The Bellingham Public Library also has DVD’s available for checkout. Video and audio files are available on the Internet at https://cob.org/meetings within 5 business days following each meeting. BTV Council Meeting Rebroadcast Schedule: Tues. 12 PM: Repeat broadcast of Monday afternoon Committee meetings Tues. 7 PM: Repeat broadcast of Monday night regular meeting Wed. 8 AM: Repeat broadcast of Monday night regular meeting Sat. 12 PM: Repeat broadcast of Monday afternoon Committee meetings Sat. 7 PM: Repeat broadcast of Monday night regular meeting Accessibility: The Council Chambers is fully accessible. Elevator access to the second floor is available at City Hall’s west entrance. Hearing assistance is available, and a receiver may be checked out through the Deputy City Clerk prior to the evening session. For additional accommodations, contact the Legislative Assistant at 778-8200 in advance of the meeting. Thank you. Next City Council Meeting Monday, January 24, 2022 Deadline to submit material for any public hearing for inclusion in the published agenda packet is 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday prior to the meeting.

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