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Highlights:

- Consent agenda (items 1–22): Approved by voice vote; included interlocal agreements, vendor contracts and service agreements listed in the packet.

- Miscellaneous Agenda Item 1: Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement with Kimberly Horne and Associates and subconsultants (to complete the Skagit County periodic comprehensive plan update). The amendment extended contract performance through Dec. 31, 2025; compensation remains unchanged at a not-to-exceed $1,049,915. Commissioner Janicki recused from this vote.

- Miscellaneous Agenda Item 3: Personal services agreement with Community Action of Skagit County to provide diversion services for households at risk of homelessness; compensation not to exceed $131,778; Commissioner Janicki recused from this item due to an affiliation.

All motions related to the consent agenda and the listed miscellaneous items were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. The board recorded one or more recusals where staff noted a conflict of interest; the motions passed with the remaining commissioners voting in favor.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Skagit County - Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session - Jul 07, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","On July 7 the Board approved the consent agenda (items 1–22) and several miscellaneous contracts and amendments, including an amended professional services agreement for the county’s periodic comprehensive plan update and a personal services agreement for diversion services with Community Action; two commissioners recused from items where noted.","taxTitle","Skagit County, Washington","taxId",5125,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6551992,"Skagit County adopts code changes on dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs, sets thresholds for pack and livestock attacks",128,2782000,2910000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5322129-9f10270a6b64b41896bc12052df9409c&start=2782&end=2910","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5322129-9f10270a6b64b41896bc12052df9409c/thumbnail_2782000.jpg","/articles/6551992/Skagit-County/Washington/Skagit-County-adopts-code-changes-on-dangerous-and-potentially-dangerous-dogs-sets-thresholds-for-pack-and-livestock-attacks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551992-e962c1348bdeedb66e6fc060f4aeafc4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770401842&Signature=jI1IfCgomS4cG0OoEQjtwFGchF~YwCINfkHSoI3c~rAPlDrwEbbabxPRQ5Ks~QLjANe1QHpQgatZGXvz7mL41HtHn6u1P1XmdP4O1d2qkRhWUHHxsaiMxSgzCMEeULisD8wPz-FN3Qz6xtli1y9MWK768tdjbD8poLjf0MyNvgfCnOKh4fYg67dZlYh1IKOfGvISGVtgtYRi82NxdPwoaUMtPWeDIarbanYOOHp6qgr6Y2qWtTKuKSLkSCXNyENZ229ZZQr2tNS9EO1~jk7jsD4ikVV2LI1mdeQgzMJp-SDX6CwLxFP2CPnIu004VtcRuNd6PPuY3z9-ssbdDQUf4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Skagit County commissioners approved amendments to County Code Title 7 on July 7 that add or revise provisions addressing dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs. The changes follow a public comment period and staff review; the prosecutor’s office and animal control participated in the discussion.

County staff and the prosecutor’s office explained the intent of the changes is to address public-safety risks from aggressive dogs while allowing owners a chance to demonstrate which animal was responsible when multiple dogs are present. County staff described a threshold intended to address instances where multiple similar dogs make identification of an individual animal difficult: the code treats packs above a specified size as subject to the potentially dangerous-dog provisions when an aggressive incident occurs and the specific dog cannot be identified.

Officials described other triggers in the draft: repeated attacks on livestock or pets can also prompt enforcement measures. The code includes substantial owner responsibilities once a dog is declared dangerous or potentially dangerous, including registration, containment requirements, microchipping, posting and insurance requirements; staff cited a $250,000 liability-insurance benchmark as part of the package of requirements in serious cases.

During discussion commissioners asked about practical effects and edge cases: one commissioner asked whether the rule would automatically deem all dogs in a large pack dangerous; staff and the prosecutor clarified that owners will have an opportunity to identify the specific animal and that the threshold is intended to address situations where identification is not possible. Officials said the rule is aimed at public and livestock safety while also allowing remedies short of immediate blanket classification for every multi-dog household.

A motion to adopt the code changes was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote.","The Board approved amendments to County Code Title 7 to address dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs, including provisions tied to repeated attacks and packs of animals; the code imposes containment and insurance requirements when triggers are met.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6551997,"Skagit County holds work session on draft Critical Areas Ordinance; public hearing set for July 28",1925,1909000,3834000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5322129-9f10270a6b64b41896bc12052df9409c&start=1909&end=3834","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5322129-9f10270a6b64b41896bc12052df9409c/thumbnail_1909000.jpg","/articles/6551997/Skagit-County/Washington/Skagit-County-holds-work-session-on-draft-Critical-Areas-Ordinance-public-hearing-set-for-July-28","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551997-f9441e8c81b88ca7b2c236232dae6de8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770401842&Signature=a8qNz6~zcFMhyd~kT4CqrPglbFnZNeWk3RkOCDdRa6WgB0J00Ol27dcwPyN10GPpm-9vYnjz3SIFet-EWQ83qwSvG4sOaEmCgj0mR4l6DDHAR1BE1f-q4DKuWMqr3BxeaqBF8hZvxLipLUcGrqhNA5SwTJl5gFBwja7Gst~WplpuXAkJkV~7PMSnwYBO8XKlqEU6p93Y7NcBJiZi5eexzYdHztE0mzg2MeULeIvHlY-Re8ylYO0n3QZDQHjDcilplG0tWqjHEj1M7GXVih~DW8JzN210N4v-fBsVRCTa1aYhm6ItwqjQlB7mKeCUducbe3zFOjozvQCIGzlZIhTG7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Skagit County Planning and Development Services and consultant Bassett presented a work session July 7 on a draft update to the county Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). The board received a detailed overview of proposed changes, the planning commission’s recommendations and a schedule for public hearings.

Dan Nickel of Bassett, the county’s consultant on the CAO update, summarized supporting materials available online including a best-available-science report and a gap analysis comparing proposed code revisions to the science recommendations. Nickel said the draft addresses the five GMA-listed critical area types — wetlands, critical aquifer recharge areas, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas (including streams), frequently flooded areas, and geologically hazardous areas — and incorporates the policy goal of “no net loss” of critical-area functions and values.

Nickel and staff described several substantive document changes: reorganized code structure for clarity, greater emphasis on a reasonable use exception before a variance process (intended to streamline development review when a property is significantly encumbered by critical areas), updated aquifer recharge language, and adjusted allowances to recognize existing protected critical-area footprints for redevelopment. The planning commission recommended incorporating 17 staff changes, clarifying language related to tide estuaries, removing the term “short plat” from a habitat corridor requirement (an edit staff noted was missing from the packet and will be corrected), and improving public access to mapping.

Commissioner Janicki pressed staff on making records and maps more accessible to property owners and future buyers. Nickels and Andy Wargo, a county natural resources planner, said many useful datasets are maintained by state agencies (Department of Ecology, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Health) and acknowledged county mapping has limits: some wetlands and other resources are not yet inventoried. Nickel said staff will continue to rely on site-specific assessments for permit review and that qualified professionals typically perform detailed field assessments when required.

Staff identified upcoming steps: a public hearing on the draft CAO scheduled July 28 and further board discussion and possible action on Aug. 4. Commissioners were asked to review materials in advance; staff said the draft and supporting documents are posted online.","County planning staff and consultants reviewed a comprehensive update to the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) on July 7, highlighting 'no net loss' protections, a shift to prioritize reasonable use exceptions over variances, mapping challenges, and a July 28 public hearing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6552002,"Skagit County extends moratorium on permits for certain uses on agricultural natural resource lands",521,227000,748000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5322129-9f10270a6b64b41896bc12052df9409c&start=227&end=748","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5322129-9f10270a6b64b41896bc12052df9409c/thumbnail_227000.jpg","/articles/6552002/Skagit-County/Washington/Skagit-County-extends-moratorium-on-permits-for-certain-uses-on-agricultural-natural-resource-lands","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552002-848d3f58b63ee618a500749243af24d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770401842&Signature=IksDF7PTFCEzWmwHfzRF3c-8KH3SD8Ry5rH1tsXkknfIt3gRg115GbSsKVtCRKc3WxpU3sQOO2lvkQbydQL8bhGd7U0nUiCwj2ogo5xcE5QG5KLrskc-56ZJ~MXIBQS0aL3y66AkJPjkfb~v8E48aRUa5WauExRPSylCSgm4dvpa9EwwTV87k7IHbABNIP8B~lbM5bcik0rr2phs9hsOMoBC0EV3KRgb1rL~PZrroP8RsPdWJkbal2DZLvikDxud4Yd-l13pT-9G~U4sb4uP~80sDx02OIHHOESP4An0B6Pf6esjEygCc7aU24VpbxyIqg7Lbmyhzc4AoD2AZHCGfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Skagit County commissioners voted July 7 to extend by six months an interim ordinance that declares an emergency moratorium on accepting permit applications for certain uses and activities on agricultural natural resource lands (ag NRL). The extension passed by voice vote after staff briefed the board and commissioners discussed next steps.

Tara Satushik, senior planner with Planning and Development Services, told the board the original moratorium took effect Jan. 14 and was scheduled to expire July 14. She said the extension is intended to give county staff additional time to draft code changes addressing agritourism and related uses on ag NRL. Satushik said a legal notice was published June 5, a public hearing was held June 23 with no oral testimony, and six written comments were received during the June 5–25 comment window — five in support and one critical.

Commissioner Browning said he supported keeping the moratorium until clearer code language and broader agreement are in place. “I think that to maintain the moratorium for a little while longer would be to our advantage to get the clarity that people are asking for,” Browning said. Commissioner Janicki, calling in, said she was “very supportive of extending the emergency, so we can continue this work.”

Satushik told the board that the county had required voluntary compliance forms from existing businesses operating under the moratorium deadline. She said 18 existing operations were identified, 15 forms were already in hand and staff expected one or two more. She said staff plans to meet individually with owners and aimed to have voluntary compliance agreements signed by August.

The motion to extend the ordinance for six months was made by Commissioner Browning and seconded by Commissioner Jack Moore. The board voted by voice, with all voting “aye,” and the motion passed.

The moratorium is intended as a temporary measure while staff prepares proposed code amendments; the county did not adopt permanent code changes at this meeting. Staff indicated they will return with draft code language for public review and additional hearings as required.","On July 7 the Skagit County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to extend for six months an interim ordinance that halts acceptance of permit applications for specified uses on agricultural natural resource lands, giving staff more time to write code addressing agritourism and related concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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