City Council - Regular Meeting

City of Bellingham City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023, 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 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA, unless otherwise noted. Please note the doors to City Hall unlock at 6:30 PM. Call to Order The City Council Regular meeting was called to order by Council President Lilliquist at 7:00pm. Announcements & Upcoming Meetings: Bellingham City Council meets all requirements of the State of Washington Open Public Meetings Act. 1. On January 23, 2023, the Council will hold a public hearing on consideration of amendments to Bellingham Municipal Code Titles 20 and 21 for purposes of improving accessory dwelling unit (ADU) standards, permitting process, affordability, and consistency with state legislation. Roll Call Present: Council President Michael Lilliquist, Sixth Ward Council Member 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 Kristina Michele Martens, At Large Mayor's Report Standing time for briefings, updates, and reports to Council by the Mayor, if needed. 23584 1. Mayor's Reappointment to the Whatcom Museum Foundation Board p. 6 (Approval) Mayor Fleetwood reappointed Robert Camandona to his fourth term, which will expire on January 27, 2026, at which time he may be reappointed. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 1 of 7 1/9/2023 Minutes  Lisa Anderson / Hollie Huthman moved to recommend approval of Robert Camadona to the Whatcom Museum Foundation Board. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 23585 2. Mayor's Reappointment to the Planning and Development p. 8 Commission (Approval) Mayor Fleetwood reappointed Mike Estes to his final term, which will expire on January 1, 2027. Hollie Huthman / Edwin H. "Skip" Williams moved to recommend approval of Mike Estes to the Planning and Development Commission. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 23586 3. Mayor's Reappointments to the Bellingham-Whatcom County p. 10 Commission on Sexual and Domestic Violence (Information) Mayor Fleetwood reappointed Chris Roselli to his second term, which will expire on January 31, 2027, at which time he may be reappointed. Mayor Fleetwood reappointed Christina Kobdish to her first full term, which will expire on January 31, 2027, at which time she may be reappointed. Mayor Fleetwood highlighted that January 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and expressed gratitude to Chief Mertzig and the Bellingham Police Department. He also discussed two events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day including a day of service, work party on January 14th at the Squalicum Park, learn more at cob.org/mlk2023, and a "Now is the Time" breakfast on January 16th, more details can be found at wwu.edu/mlk-service. Council Standing Committee Meetings: Committee Of The Whole 1:00 PM Michael Lilliquist Chair Hannah Stone, Hollie Huthman, Daniel Hammill, Edwin H. "Skip" Williams, Lisa Anderson, 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. 23587 1. Mayor's Reappointment of Sharon Rice as the Hearing Examiner for p. 13 the City of Bellingham City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 2 of 7 1/9/2023 Minutes  Alan Marriner, City Attorney, presented the contract to reappoint Sharon Rice as the City's Hearing Examiner for her fourth term. Michael Lilliquist / Hannah Stone moved to recommend reappointment of Sharon Rice as the City's Hearing Examiner, with her new term expiring January 27, 2025. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 23588 2. Bellingham Police Department Security Upgrades Bid Award, Project p. 20 #63B-2022 The City received three bids, which were publicly opened on November 29, 2022, for the Bellingham Police Department Security Upgrades Project. Michael Lilliquist / Lisa Anderson moved to recommend approval of Award BID 63B- 2022 to Colacurcio Brothers, Inc for the Bellingham Police Department Security Upgrades Project. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 23596 3. Memorandum of Understanding with North Sound Behavioral Health p. 25 Administrative Services Brian Heinrich, Deputy Administrator, presented on the agreement with North Sound Region participating local governments and the North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services organization. The agreement will create the Opioid Abatement Council (OAC) to ensure compliance with the provisions of the settlement between the State of Washington and local jurisdictions in their lawsuits against the three largest pharmaceutical distributors of opioids in the nation. Michael Lilliquist / Hollie Huthman moved to recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the North Sound Region participating local governments and the North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services organization. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 23597 4. Approval of City Council Committee and Regular Meeting Minutes p. 30 Edwin H. "Skip" Williams / Hollie Huthman moved approval of the December 12, 2022 minutes of the regular City Council meeting as submitted. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 3 of 7 1/9/2023 Minutes  5. Old/New Business Council Member Hammill also acknowledged National Law Enforcement Recognition Day and thanked law enforcement for their service to the community. Council Member Martens expressed concerns about renter protections and would like a presentation to discuss City rental inspections with the Planning Department. The Planning Committee will discuss renter related issues including renter notification principles, review of the inspection program, renter protections for health and safety violations, and legislative work in Olympia in spring 2023. Council Member Hammill would like a follow-up discussion with Public Works on the Washington State plastic ban and outreach and education plan with businesses. Public Works will return to Council in the upcoming months to discuss composting, recycling collection methodologies, and state requirements to use compost in City projects. Executive Session 1:30 Closed to the public. Report in the Regular Meeting only: 1. Litigation: Bornstein Seafoods, Inc v. City of Bellingham and Port of Bellingham (Kraham approx 5 min) Edwin H. "Skip" Williams / Daniel Hammill moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into settlement agreements with Bornstein Seafood and the Port of Bellingham, including a $325,000 payment to Bornstein Seafood. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 2. Labor Relations: Review Contract Proposal for Teamsters Local 231 (Monahan approx 5 min) Lisa Anderson / Edwin H. "Skip" Williams moved to ratify the agreement reached with the following general terms: DURATION: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. WAGES AND COMPENSATION: • Effective January 1, 2023 – 3% COLA with an additional 4% market adjustment for a total wage increase of 7% • Increased standby pay to $20.00 per day • Increased deferred compensation match to 2.5% • Adding Juneteenth holiday City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 4 of 7 1/9/2023 Minutes  MEDICAL INSURANCE: • For 2023, maintain current language to increase the City’s contribution to Medical Health Care by 5%. All other aspects of the agreement remain unchanged. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 3. Labor Relations: Review Contract Proposal for AFSCME 114 L (Monahan approx 5 min) Edwin H. "Skip" Williams / Lisa Anderson moved to ratify the agreement reached with the following general terms: DURATION: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024. WAGES AND COMPENSATION: • Effective January 1, 2023 – 3% COLA with an additional 2% market adjustment for a total wage increase of 5% • Effective January 1, 2024 – 3% COLA (match E-Team and/or Teamsters 231 if either receives greater than 3% increase including both COLA and any market adjustment) • One time recognition bonus of $1,000 • Added longevity premiums of 1% at 10 years and 2% at 20 years • Eliminated overtime pay and the perfect attendance bonus and increased compensatory time banks • Adding Juneteenth holiday MEDICAL INSURANCE: • For 2023, maintain current language to increase the City’s contribution to Medical Health Care by 5% • For 2024, the City’s contribution to Medical Health Care will increase to 6%. All other aspects of the agreement remain unchanged. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 4. Litigation: Eldard v. City of Bellingham et. al. (Good approx 10 min) Staff provided information on a litigation matter. For information and discussion. No action taken. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 5 of 7 1/9/2023 Minutes 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. 23589 1. Authorization of Payroll Labor Cost Payments Dated November 16, p. 48 2022 to November 30, 2022 23590 2. Authorization of Payroll Labor Cost Payments Dated December 1, p. 49 2022 to December 15, 2022 23591 3. Authorization of A/P Transactions Issued December 01, 2022 through p. 50 December 08, 2022 23592 4. Authorization of A/P Transactions Issued December 08, 2022 through p. 51 December 15, 2022 23593 5. Authorization of A/P Transactions Issued December 15, 2022 through p. 52 December 22, 2022 23594 6. Authorization of A/P Transactions Issued December 22, 2022 through p. 53 December 29, 2022 23595 7. Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement p. 54 Daniel Hammill / Edwin H. "Skip" Williams moved approval of the Consent Agenda in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Final Consideration of Ordinances 23567 1. An Ordinance Amending Bellingham Municipal Code (BMC) Title 20 to p. 56 Improve Design Review Standards and Adopt New Guidelines For New and Existing Development in Urban Villages Daniel Hammill / Hannah Stone 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: Lilliquist, Stone, Huthman, Hammill, Williams, Anderson, Martens NAYS: (None) EXCUSED: (None) MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2023-01-001. City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 6 of 7 1/9/2023 Minutes 23573 2. An Ordinance Accepting the Donation of Real Property from Susan p. 206 Braman 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: Lilliquist, Stone, Huthman, Hammill, Williams, Anderson, Martens NAYS: (None) EXCUSED: (None) MOTION CARRIED 7-0 and was thereafter named Ordinance #2023-01-002. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:41pm. Michael Lilliquist, Council President ATTEST: Kelley Goetz, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: 1/23/2023 City of Bellingham Regular City Council Meeting Page 7 of 7 1/9/2023 Minutes