The City Council meeting at 5:00 p.m. (Note the time change from the regular starting time of 6:00 p.m.) on August 17, 2020 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 September 1, 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 two Public Hearings regarding zoning text amendments for the Mixed-Use Commercial Zone and Planned Unit Developments. Members of the public may provide comment during the public hearing by one of the following methods:
The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17.
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 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 17 will be read during the public comment period of the meeting and included in the meeting record.
Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 and Thursday, August 13, 2020
Intersection of Slater Road and Rural Avenue
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Slater Road at the intersection of Rural Avenue on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 and Thursday, August 13, 2020, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. This work is to complete road improvements associated with a private development project.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.
Congratulations to Councilmember Herb Porter for completing his 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-edu…/cml-program/cml-recognition
Utility Shutoffs Suspended Due to Governor’s Action
In July, the City announced that they were providing increased flexibility for utility customers as shutoffs resumed for the June 30th billing cycle (set to take place on August 19th). Yesterday, Governor Inslee extended a moratorium on utility shutoffs. The City will comply with the Governor’s order and will not proceed with utility shutoffs for the June 30th cycle.
The City strongly encourages utility customers to pay all or some of their utility bill to avoid accumulating a large balance. For utility customers impacted by the pandemic in need of assistance, the Ferndale Community Service Cooperative has established a fund to help with utility bills. For more information on this program, visit their website here: http://ferndalecsc.org/.
Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Shannon Avenue, between Joseph Place and Kristi Place
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Shannon Avenue, between Joseph Place and Kristi Place, on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. This work is to complete road improvements associated with a private development project. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.
The City Council meeting at 5:00 p.m. (Note the time change from the regular starting time of 6:00 p.m.) on Monday, August 3, 2020 will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams, with staff and Councilmembers accessing the meeting from individual locations. This complies with Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28, as extended through September 1, 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. on Monday, August 3, 2020.
The public comment session at the opening of the meeting has been cancelled until further notice. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments to City Clerk Susan Duncan by emailing susanduncan@cityofferndale.org. Comments received prior to 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 3 will be included in the meeting record.