Planning and Community Development Committee

Snohomish County Council Planning and Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes Nate Nehring, Committee Chair Megan Dunn, Committee Vice-Chair Committee Members: Sam Low, Jared Mead, Strom Peterson Ryan Countryman, Senior Legislative Analyst Russell Wiita, Legislative Aide Lisa Campfield, Assistant Clerk of the Council Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:00 AM Stillaguamish Room - First Floor Robert J. Drewel Building & Remote Meeting SPECIAL MEETING PRESENT: Committee Chair Nehring Committee Vice-Chair Dunn Committee Member Low Committee Member Mead Committee Member Peterson Ryan Countryman, Council Staff Robert Lockyer, Business Wise Insurance, PLLC Lisa Campfield, Asst. Clerk of the Council CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair Nehring called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. and provided instructions for those wishing to provide public comment for both in-person and remote via Zoom . ROLL CALL The clerk called the roll and stated that five members were present. PUBLIC COMMENT Rose Bigham, resident of Maltby, expressed concerns about Roosters and noise. Page 1 of 4 Planning and Community Meeting Minutes September 05, 2023 Development Committee DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Effect of Estate and Give Taxes on Business Succession 2023-1025 Robert Lockyer Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, introduced Robert Lockyer and explained his qualifications. Mr. Lockyer presented information to the Committee about Federal and State Gift Tax exemption amounts proposing a possible planning opportunity for Snohomish County to preserve a tax base. ACTION ITEMS 1. Motion 23-356, convening Board of Equalization 2023-0967 Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the role of the Board of Equalization and the need for it to be convened . ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session September 13th for consideration. 2. Motion 23-363, authorizing the Snohomish County Executive to 2023-0979 sign Amendment A1 to Reimbursable Agreement with Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for Overtime Support Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the billing and financial structure of the contract. He said the duration of the contract would be through February 2, 2026. ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session September 13th for consideration. Agenda Items #3 and #4 were discussed together: Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a detailed staff report and explained the purpose of each contract related to supporting eventual settlement and clean-up of different parts of the airport property. He explained the financial impact of each contract. Committee advised the clerk to correct a reference number in Proposed Motion 23-366. Page 2 of 4 Planning and Community Meeting Minutes September 05, 2023 Development Committee 3. Motion 23-365, authorizing the Snohomish County Executive to 2023-0990 sign Contract Amendment with Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson, P.S. for Environmental Legal Services for the Snohomish County Airport (Amendment No. 2 Other Airport Areas) ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session September 13th for consideration. 4. Motion 23-366, authorizing the Snohomish County Executive to 2023-0992 sign Contract Amendment with Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson, P.S. for Environmental Legal Services for the Snohomish County Airport (Amendment No. 5 Tect) ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session September 13th for consideration. 5. Motion 23-368, authorizing the County Council to approve lease 2023-0976 form update Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained that this motion would update a standard lease form for use at the Snohomish County Airport to include compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program. ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session September 13th for consideration. 6. Motion 23-375, confirming the reappointment of Ashvi Shah to the 2023-1016 Snohomish County Children’s Commission Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the role of the Snohomish County Children's Commission and the qualifications of the appointee. ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session September 13th for consideration. Page 3 of 4 Planning and Community Meeting Minutes September 05, 2023 Development Committee 7. Motion 23-376, confirming the appointment of Beba Poskovic to the 2023-1017 Snohomish County Council on Aging Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the role of the Snohomish County Council on Aging and the qualifications of the appointee. ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session September 13th for consideration. DISCUSSION ITEMS continued 2. Chickens, Noise, and Restrictive Covenants 2023-0962 Ryan Countryman, Council Staff Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided the Committee with information surrounding permitting, noise control ordinances, and private restrictive covenants. He also spoke to Homeowner's Associations' role in these sort of issues and other outside boards that would be consulted regarding the issue of chickens and other livestock. Discussion ensued. Meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m. Page 4 of 4