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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/25/2023 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting
HYBRID MEETING (PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON, SEE REMOTE JOIN INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil, OR CALL 360.778.5010); AGENDA REVISED 4.25.2023
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary: Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Combined Packet, Agenda Revision Notice for 4.25.2023
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsAudio/Video
MIN2023-030 11.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for April 11, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2023-031 12.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for April 11, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2023-032 13.Minutes ConsentWater Work Session for April 18, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-237 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance establishing a temporary speed limit for Birch Bay Lynden RoadADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-240 12.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance for temporary installation of stop signs on Birch Bay Lynden RoadADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-246 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance establishing a temporary speed limit for Hannegan RoadHEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND HELD IN COUNCILPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-248 14.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance establishing a temporary closure of Kelly Road and Van Wyck RoadHEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND HELD IN COUNCILPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-258 15.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 10.34, Ferry RatesHEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND HELD IN COUNCILPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-259 16.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance amending 2023 Whatcom County Unified Fee ScheduleWITHDRAWNPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-236 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal amendment between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 for the provision of a one-time distribution of EMS Levy Funds in support of Basic Life Support services in the amount of $61,755.39AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-251 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Phoenix Counseling, LLC to provide domestic violence evaluations and treatment for defendants processed through Whatcom County District Court and Bellingham Municipal Court in the amount of $80,000.01 for a total amended contract amount of $120,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-278 13.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Snohomish County to utilize State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) funding to sustain and enhance Division of Emergency Management programs, in the amount of $42,081   Action details Media Media
AB2023-281 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Lynden Tribune and Print Co. to provide print and mail services, in the amount of $60,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-283 15.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Snohomish County for Health Officer coverage when either County’s Health Officer is physically unavailable or is absent and Health Officer advice and authority is necessaryAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-285 16.Bid AwardRequest authorization for the County Executive to award bid #23-20 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Granite Construction Company for the Hot Mix Asphalt Pre-Level at various locations in an amount not to exceed $564,790AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-288 17.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham for the lease extension for the Williamson Way land, in the amount of $91,362.67AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-290 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and USDA Forest Service to provide a part-time deputy to patrol roads in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, within Whatcom County boundaries, in the amount of $56,760.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-291 19.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Commerce to support essential community services and recovery assistance after a state declared disaster, in the amount of $4,294,850AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-292 110.Bid AwardRequest authorization for the County Executive to award Bid #22-63 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Andgar Mechanical LLC to add heat pumps to the Sun House in the amount of $97,429.31AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-296 111.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to implement the strategy of the Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), in the amount of $159,354.00   Action details Media Media
AB2023-278 13.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Snohomish County to utilize State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) funding to sustain and enhance Division of Emergency Management programs, in the amount of $42,081AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-296 111.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to implement the strategy of the Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), in the amount of $159,354.00AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-286 11.ResolutionResolution authorizing the County Executive to grant an easement to Puget Sound Energy across park property within an existing access easement agreementAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-264 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Public Safety Radio System Fund, request no. 3ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-269 13.OrdinanceOrdinance authorizing an interfund loan for the purchase of flood response equipmentADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-270 14.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2023 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 6, in the amount of $6,245,264ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-271 15.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution amending the 2023 Flood Control Zone District & Subzones Budget, request no. 1, in the amount of $12,096,245 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-279 16.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Collins Woerman to continue assistance in planning, facilitation, and technical support of Floodplain Integrated Planning (FLIP) team meetings, in the amount of $100,000.00 for a total contract amount of $140,000.00 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-282 17.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to support childcare stabilization in Whatcom County, in the amount of $498,732.72AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-293 18.ContractRequest authorization from the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to support operations at the Ground Floor Day Use Center in the amount of $34,148 for a total amended countract amount of $194,148AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-300 19.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to operate the Whatcom Homeless Service Center in the amount of $1,113,813 for a total amended contract amount of $5,128,564AUTHORIZEDPass Action details -
AB2023-228 110.Request for MotionRequest approval to send a letter regarding proposed legislation to increase truck size and weightHELD IN COMMITTEEPass Action details -
AB2023-254 111.ResolutionResolution adopting 2022 Whatcom County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management PlanAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-294 112.ResolutionResolution adopting the Food System Plan created by the Whatcom County Food System CommitteeHELD IN COMMITTEEPass Action details -
AB2023-216 11.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Horticulture Pest and Disease Board, Applicant(s): Isaiah Del GiorgioAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-277 12.Council AppointmentAppointment to vacancies on the Wildlife Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Karen HardestyAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-315 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Sourcewell Cooperative to take advantage of existing Sourcewell bids and requests for proposalAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-316 12.Request for MotionCouncil staff seeks clarification related to a previously approved motion to send a letter regarding the North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan/Environmental Impact StatementDISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED  Action details Media Media
AB2023-298 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2023 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 7, in the amount of 2,880,144INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-299 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Way Station Project Fund, request no. 2INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-289 13.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Sumas/Everson/Nooksack Flood Control Subzone Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Jerry Juergens (Council Acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-302 14.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, higher education representative, Applicant(s): Barry RobinsonINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media



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