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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/12/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
AGENDA REVISED 2/11/2019 AND 2/12/2019 (SEE REVISION NOTICES)
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary: Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Combined Packet, Minutes Substitute Pages for February 12, 2019 Council Meeting, Substitute Exhibit A for February 12, AGENDA REVISION NOTICE AND RELATED PAPERWORK FOR 2-12-2019, SECOND AGENDA REVISION NOTICE AND RELATED PAPERWORK FOR 2-12-2019, Council Action Taken
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsAudio/Video
MIN2019-007 21.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for January 15, 2019SUBSTITUTE APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
MIN2019-008 12.Minutes ConsentSpecial Committee of the Whole (3PM) for January 15, 2019APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
MIN2019-009 13.Minutes ConsentSpecial Committee of the Whole (6:30PM) for January 15, 2019APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
MIN2019-010 14.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for January 15, 2019APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
MIN2019-011 15.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for January 29, 2019APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
MIN2019-012 16.Minutes ConsentSurface Water Work Session for January 22, 2019SUBSTITUTE APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
MIN2019-013 17.Minutes ConsentSpecial Committee of the Whole for January 29, 2019APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
MIN2019-014 18.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for January 29, 2019APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
MIN2019-015 19.Minutes ConsentSpecial Committee of the Whole for January 8, 2019APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
MIN2019-016 110.Minutes ConsentBoard of Health for February 5, 2019APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
AB2019-018 11.OrdinanceOrdinance adopting various minor amendments to Whatcom County Code Titles 20 (Zoning), 21 (Land Division Regulations), and 22 (Land Use and Development Procedures), making corrections, updates, and clarificationsSUBSTITUTE ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-073 12.OrdinanceOrdinance Regarding Temporary Installation of Stop Signs on Certain County RoadsADOPTEDPass Action details -
AB2019-074 13.OrdinanceOrdinance Establishing a Temporary Speed Limit Change for Birch Bay DriveADOPTEDPass Action details -
AB2019-075 14.OrdinanceOrdinance Establishing Temporary One-Way Traffic on Birch Bay DriveADOPTEDPass Action details -
AB2019-076 15.OrdinanceOrdinance Authorizing the Temporary Re-Opening of Cottonwood Drive at Morgan Drive to Vehicular TrafficFAILEDFail Action details -
AB2019-138 18.ResolutionResolution requesting that the County Executive provide staff resources and funding to coordinate with Whatcom County cities, social services agencies, and other providers to provide sufficient shelter capacity during cold weather periods and coordinate issuing hotel/motel accommodation vouchersAPPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-026 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce to pay for the operations of the Birch Bay Visitor Center and to support the marketing of multi-day events, in the amount of $100,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-104 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into Amendment No. 3 to Whatcom County Contract No. 201802006 between Whatcom County and FCS Group for the amended amount of $34,560AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-111 13.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal between Whatcom County and Lummi Nation to conduct natural resource monitoring and impact mitigation in the amount of $120,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-112 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Herrera Environmental Consultants for Swift Creek Sediment Management Action Plan ImplementationAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-116 15.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families for support of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, in the amount of $10,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-117 16.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and North Sound Behavioral Health Organization to support substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion programs in Whatcom County, in the amount of $83,438AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-119 17.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Whatcom Conservation District to provide a robust Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Program that consists of outreach, education and technical assistance to the Whatcom County communities most at risk from wildfire in Whatcom CountyAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-125 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the county Executive to enter into an interlocal between Whatcom County and Bellingham Technical College and the City of Bellingham for the administration of the EMT-Paramedic Training Program in the amount of $56,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-123 19.ResolutionResolution in the Matter of the Sale of Surplus Personal Property and Setting a Date for Public Hearing Thereon Pursuant to WCC 1.10WITHDRAWN  Action details Media Media
AB2019-087 11.AgreementRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an EDI Interlocal Loan and Grant Agreement between Whatcom County and Port of Bellingham in the amount of $250,000AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-105 12.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County Flood Control Zone and the City of Bellingham for management and operation of the joint City-County aquatic invasive species (AIS) boat inspection program at Lakes Whatcom and Samish, in the amount of $123,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-107 13.Contract (FCZDBS)Request Authorization for the County Executive to enter in to a cooperative agreement between The United States of America Army Corps of Engineers and Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District for rehabilitation of a non-federal flood control work in the amount of $453,100 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-115 14.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District and Exact Scientific Services to provide water quality analytical testing services, in the amount of $90,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-136 15.DiscussionRequest approval to send letter requesting state funding to support the work of the Whatcom County Marine Resources CommitteeAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-133 16.ResolutionResolution requesting support for Washington State House and Senate bills related to: pollution prevention; increasing habitat and fish abundance; protection of southern resident orca whales from vessels; and improving the safety of oil transportationHELD IN COUNCILPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-137 27.ResolutionResolution respectfully requesting that the Whatcom County Prosecutor ask the Washington State Attorney General to review and update opinions previously provided related to the eligibility of county council members and commissioners to be appointed to vacant legislative positionsHELD IN COUNCILPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-027 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 6.04 Animal Control, Chapter 6.04.020 Definitions and 6.04.031 Administration and EnforcementINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-103 12.OrdinanceOrdinance proposing modifications to Whatcom County Code 2.27A, Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-106 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Unified Fee Schedule to accommodate changes to Whatcom County Code 2.27A, Aquatic Invasive SpeciesINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-121 14.OrdinanceOrdinance Amending Whatcom County Code Section 1.14 Correcting Certain Precinct Boundary Lines and Precinct MapsINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-124 15.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2019 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 2, in the amount of $4,901,742INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-128 16.OrdinanceOrdinance amending courthouse building envelope project budget (as established through Ordinance 2014-085) third request, in the amount of $4,700,000 for a total project budget of $7,377,809INTRODUCEDPass Action details -
AB2019-127 17.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to the Whatcom County Planning Commission, applicant must reside in Council Distrist 2, applicants: Robert Bartel, Ria Bordian, Bob Burr, James Hansen, Towhee Wean (the Planning Commission assists the Planning and Development Services Department in carrying out its duties, which include helping to prepare and execute the Comprehensive Plan and making recommendations for adoption of official controls and/or amendments)INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-129 18.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to the Sumas/Everson/Nooksack Flood Control Sub-Zone Advisory Committee - Applicant: Larry Mades (the committee is an integral part of the program reviewing the comprehensive plan for flood control)INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-131 19.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Personal Property Pursuant to WCC 1.10WITHDRAWN  Action details Media Media
AB2019-126 110.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution amending the 2019 Flood Control Zone District and Subzones Budget, request no. 2, in the amount of $90,659 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media



Whatcom County, Washington
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