Boyle moved to request staff to prepare the Appendices A, B, D, E, G, H, I,
J, and the Foothills Subarea Plan as amended for introduction and public
hearing at a future meeting.
Scanlon seconded the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Boyle, Buchanan, Galloway, Rienstra, and Scanlon
Nay: 2 - Elenbaas and Stremler
This agenda item was DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED.
MOTION 1:
Motion approved to approve the new version of Appendix D: Bibliography for 6.16.2026.
MOTION 2:
Motion approved to approve the new version of Appendix E: 20-Year Capital Facilities Plan for 6.16.2026.
MOTION 3:
Motion approved to request staff to prepare the Appendices A, B, D, E, G, H, I, J, and the Foothills Subarea Plan as
amended for introduction and public hearing at a future meeting.
13.
Discussion and preliminary Council direction on Whatcom County Comprehensive
Plan Appendix L: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Subelement, Washington
State Department of Commerce Approval
Galloway introduced discussion of Comprehensive Plan Appendix L.
Lauren Clemens, Public Works, stated that Council approved a resolution
stating their plan to submit the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Subelement for
state review and approval. Within that review process, the county needs to
provide a policy index that specifically states which policies are within the
scope. She said the appendix will be submitted as supporting documentation
in the approval process. She added that Cherry Point amendments removed
earlier today will be taken out of the chart since they do not have
preliminary Council approval. She noted that, in the future, Council can use
discretion about whether or not to resubmit the items for approval;
otherwise, items will go through the regular 60-day-notice period.
Boyle moved to request staff to prepare Appendix L - Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Subelement for introduction and public hearing at a future
meeting.
Scanlon seconded the motion.
Galloway moved to amend Appendix L to strike reference to 2CC-19
through 2CC-21.
