Public Hearings

Snohomish County Council Public Hearings Meeting Minutes Stephanie Wright, Council Chair Megan Dunn, Council Vice-Chair Councilmembers: Sam Low, Nate Nehring, Jared Mead Wednesday, September 29, 2021 10:30 AM Remote Meeting via Zoom CALL TO ORDER Acting Chair Dunn called the Council to order at 10:30 a.m. and provided instructions for those wishing to provide remote testimony via Zoom. ROLL CALL The clerk called the roll and stated that all five members were present. ACTION ITEMS PRESENT: Acting Chair Dunn Councilmember Wright Councilmember Low Councilmember Nehring Councilmember Mead Ryan Countryman, Council Staff Debbie Eco, Clerk of the Council 1. Ordinance 21-048, relating to Development Permit Fees; amending 2021-0566 Chapter 13.110 SCC and Chapter 30.86 SCC Acting Chair Dunn opened the public hearing and the clerk read the ordinance title into the record. Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report. He explained there is intent to update other fees at a later date, which will take a separate action. He also spoke briefly to the current proposed housekeeping amendment sheet that would correct a cross reference in the code. There were no questions from councilmembers. Acting Chair Dunn opened the hearing for public testimony, there being no persons present wishing to testify, she closed the testimony portion of the hearing calling for a motion or discussion of the Council. Page 1 of 3 Public Hearings Meeting Minutes September 29, 2021 ACTION: Councilmember Mead made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 21-048. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. Councilmember Mead made a motion to approve Amendment Sheet 1. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The question was called for and the clerk called the roll. The motion to approve Ordinance No. 21-048, as amended, carried unanimously. PRESENT: Council Acting Chair Dunn Councilmember Wright Councilmember Low Councilmember Nehring Councilmember Mead Ryan Countryman, Council Staff Debbie Eco, Clerk of the Council *see names listed below for persons who provided public testimony 2. Ordinance 21-057, relating to Growth Management; updating the 2021-0647 Countywide Planning Policies (CPPS) for Snohomish County (Snohomish County Tomorrow Recommended) 3. Ordinance 21-059, relating to Growth Management; updating the 2021-0661 Countywide Planning Policies (CPPS) for Snohomish County (Executive Recommended) Acting Chair Dunn opened the hearing for both Ordinance Nos. 21-057 and 21-059. The clerk read both ordinance titles into the record. Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a detailed staff report for both ordinances and spoke about four proposed amendments. Responding to Councilmember Mead, Mr. Countryman explained further, the Snohomish County Tomorrow’s recommendation of JP3 related to annexations. Acting Chair Dunn opened the hearing for public testimony. The following people provided testimony: Rebecca Schwartzman spoke on behalf of Forterra Tom McCormick, resident of the city of Shoreline Mayor John Kartak, city of Snohomish Grace Yuan, Snohomish County School District Group Page 2 of 3 Public Hearings Meeting Minutes September 29, 2021 There being no further persons present wishing to testify, Acting Chair Dunn closed the testimony portion of the hearing. Councilmembers Mead, Nehring, and Dunn expressed support for the Executive recommended ordinance. Ordinance No. 21-057 (Snohomish County Tomorrow Recommended) ACTION: Councilmember Mead made a motion to deny Ordinance 21-057. Councilmember Nehring seconded the motion. The clerk called the roll and the motion to deny Ordinance No. 21-057 carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 21-059 (Executive Recommended) ACTION: Councilmember Mead made a motion to approve Ordinance 21-059. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. Councilmember Mead made a motion to approve Amendment Sheet 1. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Councilmember Mead made a motion to approve Amendment Sheet 2a. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Councilmember Mead made a motion to approve Amendment Sheet 3a. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Councilmember Mead made a motion to approve Amendment Sheet 4a. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The question was called for and the clerk called the roll. The motion to approve Ordinance No. 21-059, as amended, carried unanimously. ADJOURN There being no further business, Acting Chair Dunn adjourned the Council for the day at 11:03 a.m. Page 3 of 3