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Councilmember Ali Hawkinson Receives Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Councilmember Ali Hawkinson

Councilmember Ali Hawkinson Receives Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Congratulations to Councilmember Ali Hawkinson for completing her Association of Washington Cities Certificate of Municipal Leadership! This course of study provides city elected officials with the knowledge they need to effectively operate within the law, plan for the future, secure and manage funds, and foster community and staff relationships. Bravo! https://wacities.org/events-education/cml-program

Remote Meeting Notice – December 7, 2020 City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2020  (note the time change from the regular start time of 6:00 p.m.) will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams, with staff and Councilmembers accessing the meeting from individual locations. This complies with Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28, as extended through December 7, 2020.

This is still an open public meeting as defined by the Open Public Meetings Act. The City will be using Microsoft Teams to livestream the council meeting. Members of the public do not need to download anything to view the proceedings. To join the meeting, click here.

 Included in Monday’s meeting are three Public Hearings, listed below. Members of the public may provide comment during the public hearing(s) by one of the following methods:

  • 2021 Budget Adoption: Email Finance Director Sirke Salminen prior to the meeting. (sirkesalminen@cityofferndale.org)
  • Main Street Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Email Community Development Director Haylie Miller prior to the meeting. (hayliemiller@cityofferndale.org
  • Portal Way Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Email Community Development Director Haylie Miller prior to the meeting. (hayliemiller@cityofferndale.org
  • Phone in when the Mayor announces the opening of the public hearing. 360-685-2385
  • In-person at 6594 Second Avenue. Those who wish to offer a comment in person will be required to wear a face mask and observe social distancing requirements.

Members of the public who wish to submit comments on items not on the agenda are encouraged to submit written comments to City Clerk Susan Duncan by emailing susanduncan@cityofferndale.org. Comments received prior to 4:30 p.m. Monday, December 7 will be read during the public comment period of the meeting and included in the meeting record. For more details on submitting public comments for a remote meeting click here

Traffic Impacts on Seamount Drive starting Thursday, December 3rd at 10am through Friday, December 4th at 5pm

Seamount Drive Closed between Water Garden Street & Vista Drive: Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 10AM to Friday, December 4, 2020 at 5PM

Drivers should expect to utilize alternative routes as Seamount Drive will be closed to through traffic between Water Garden Street & Vista Drive from Thursday, December 3, 2020 @ 10:00AM to Friday, December 4, 2020 @ 5PM. During the closure, traffic will be detoured onto Gardiner Drive/Water Garden Street. Detour signs will be in place to route traffic around these closures. This work is in association with the Complete Streets Project. Roads will reopen once work is completed.

Please see attached image for closure areas.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

Traffic Impacts on Third Avenue and First Avenue: Friday, December 4, 2020, 7AM to 5PM

Traffic Impacts on Third Avenue and First Avenue: Friday, December 4, 2020, 7AM to 5PM

Third Avenue, between Alder Street and Maple Street

First Avenue, between Main Street and Cherry Street

Drivers should expect to utilize alternative routes as Third Avenue, between Alder Street and Maple Street, and First Avenue, between Main Street and Cherry Street will be closed to traffic on Friday, December 4, 2020 between the hours of 7:00AM and 5:00PM. Detour signs will be in place to route traffic around these closures. This work is in association with the Complete Streets Project. Roads will reopen once work is completed.

Please see attached for closure areas.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

Now Accepting Applications for City Council Vacancy

Front Row: Councilmembers Paul Shuey, Herb Porter, Kate Bishop and Ramon Llanos. Back Row: Councilmembers Ryan O’Larey, Erin Gunter, Mayor Greg Hansen and Councilmember Ali Hawkinson

Applications are now being accepted to fill a vacancy on the Ferndale City Council due to the resignation of Councilmember Ramon Llanos.

The vacant seat will be on the November 2021 ballot as a new 4-year term; therefore, the appointed Councilmember will serve only until the November 2021 election is certified, at which point the candidate who prevails in the election will take office and serve for the rest of 2021.

Applicants should plan to attend the January 4, 2021 regular City Council meeting, during which they will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and be briefly interviewed by current Councilmembers. The selected applicant will be sworn in that evening and will begin to serve immediately. For instructions and an application packet, please click here. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 7.

Special Meeting – 2021 Budget Workshop

Notice is hereby given that the Ferndale City Council will hold a special meeting for the purpose of discussing the 2021 budget. The meeting will take place on Monday, November 30, 2020, and will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams, with staff and Councilmembers accessing the meeting from individual locations. This complies with Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28, as extended through December 7, 2020.

This is still an open public meeting as defined by the Open Public Meetings Act. The City will be using Microsoft Teams to livestream the council meeting. Members of the public do not need to download anything to view the proceedings. To join the meeting, click here.

The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. This is an open public meeting as outlined by the Open Public Meetings Act, and members of the public are invited to attend and observe.