Traffic Impacts: Seamount Drive, Wednesday, December 23, 2020, 7AM to 5PM

Drivers should expect to utilize alternative routes as Seamount Drive will be closed to through traffic between Water Garden Street & Vista Drive on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, from 7AM to 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.

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

Traffic Impacts on Malloy Avenue: Monday, December 21, 2020 through Wednesday, December 23, 2020, from 8am to 5pm

Malloy Avenue, between Donna Lane and Sunrise Street

Drivers should expect delays as Malloy Ave, between Donna Lane and Sunrise Street, will be reduced to one lane from Monday, December 21st to Wednesday, December 23rd, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Traffic will alternate using one lane as directed by flaggers. This traffic impact is associated with a private project.

See attached for map of traffic impact area.

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

Traffic Impacts on Barrett Road: Monday, December 21st – Wednesday, December 23rd

Traffic Impacts on Barrett Road: Monday, December 21, 2020 through Wednesday, December 23, 2020, from 7am to 7pm

Barrett Road (at St. Helens Lane)

Drivers should expect delays as Barrett Road, at St. Helens Lane, will be reduced to one lane from Monday, December 21st to Wednesday, December 23rd, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Traffic will alternate using one lane as directed by flaggers. This traffic impact is associated with a private project.

See map of traffic impact area.

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

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