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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/10/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers
HYBRID MEETING (PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON, SEE REMOTE JOIN INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil, OR CALL 360.778.5010) - AGENDA REVISED 9.9.2024
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Attachments: Agenda Revision Notice for 9.10.2024
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MIN2024-049 11.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole Executive Session for August 6, 2024APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2024-050 12.Minutes ConsentHealth Board and Public Health Advisory Board for July 30, 2024APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2024-051 13.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council for Jul 30, 2024APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2024-052 14.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for August 6, 2024APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2024-053 15.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for August 6, 2024APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2024-054 16.Minutes ConsentHealth Board for March 26, 2024APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2024-055 17.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council for August 15, 2024APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-494 11.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution defining transportation improvements in accordance with newly amended state law (Council acting as the Governing Body of the Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District)APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-518 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Administrative Office of the Courts for reimbursement of services relating to the Uniform Guardianship Act in the amount of $59,062AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-527 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization to provide behavioral health services within the North Sound Integrated Care Network in the amount of $1,322,177, for a total amended contract amount of $2,920,840AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-530 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization to fund the Recovery Navigator Program to enhance LEAD programming in the amount of $716,455, for a total amended contract amount of $1,382,910AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-531 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Ecology to develop a Wiser Lake Cyanobacteria Management Plan, in the amount of $50,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-535 15.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal grant agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Ecology for Floodplains by Design funding to advance three Phase 2 capital projects and one new capital project, in the amount of $12,500,000, with 80% provided by the Dept. of Ecology and 20% provided by the FCZD and project partners (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-539 16.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and YWCA Bellingham to rehabilitate an affordable housing facility, in the amount of $70,686AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-540 17.Bid AwardRequest authorization for the County Executive to award Bid #24-61 for the purchase of an engine-generator set and associated equipment from Cummins Sales & Service, located in Sumner, Washington, in an amount not to exceed $76,815.97AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-541 18.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and DentALL, PLLC for additional jail dental hours in the amount of $55,600 for a total amended amount of $171,600AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-542 19.Bid AwardRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Redmond which will allow reciprocal utilization of competitively solicited contracts, pursuant to RCW Chapter 39.34 Interlocal Cooperation ActAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-544 110.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and YWCA Bellingham to support the acquisition of an emergency shelter facility, in the amount of $1,000,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-548 111.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Transportation, for the Whatcom County Ferry with a Youth Zero Fare Policy, in the amount of $45,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-549 112.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Local Agency Agreement amendment with Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Transportation for the Goshen Road - Anderson Creek Bridge No. 248 Replacement Project, in the amount of $200,000.00, for a total amended amount of $650,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-551 113.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Local Agency Agreement Amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Transportation for the North Lake Samish Drive Bridge No. 107 Replacement Project, for a reduction of funds in the amount of $453,451.25, for a total amended amount of $10,518,758.75AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-552 114.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Herrera Environmental Consultants Inc. to complete a climate vulnerability assessment for current and future floodplains and to develop shoreline management solutions, in the amount of $215,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-554 115.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Western Washington University to support development of coastal bluff erosion rates due to sea level rise across Whatcom County which will be used in the Phase 2 Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Shoreline Management Solutions project, in the amount of $35,600AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-555 116.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Cowden Brothers Trucking, LLC to use the Cowden Brothers Trucking vactor waste facility for the disposal of waste produced by our vactor trucks while providing service to multiple functions within our Maintenance and Operations group, in the amount of $288,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-556 117.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs to assist Whatcom County in developing and implementing a legislative advocacy program in the amount of $86,040AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-558 118.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Architectural and Engineering Professional Services agreement between the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District and Coffman Engineers to provide for Phase 1 preliminary engineering, alternatives analysis, and preliminary designs for the remediation of five fish passage barrier culverts in the Black Slough watershed, in the amount of $435,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-560 119.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Catalyst Therapies LLC to support expansion of behavioral and mental health services to low-income children ages 0-5, in the amount of $199,417   Action details Media Media
AB2024-561 120.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a joint funding agreement between Whatcom County and the United States Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey for stream flow or water quality data collection at ten Nooksack watershed stream gages, in the amount of $122,967 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-562 121.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services to rehabilitate two shelter facilities, in the amount of $310,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-567 122.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to purchase and distribute basic needs items to low-income families with children ages 0-5, in the amount of $93,811   Action details Media Media
AB2024-569 123.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Linev Systems US, Inc. for two Full Body Security Screening Systems in the amount of $440,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-570 124.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal grant agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Military Department for the elevation of 12 properties damaged during the November 2021 flood, in the amount of $2,386,757, in which $2,157,862 is federally funded by FEMA, $113,947.50 is provided by state funding, and a required 5% match totaling $113,947.50 is provided by property owners (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-575 125.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and VillageReach to conduct a comprehensive assessment and audit of Whatcom County’s permanent supportive housing programs, in the amount of $86,046AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-576 126.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to support the rehabilitation of a transitional housing facility, in the amount of $166,950AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-578 127.AgreementRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and the Whatcom County Historical Society for use of the Roeder Home in exchange for programmingAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-582 128.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to sign a grant contract with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in order to secure matching funds for the Taylor Ecological Conservation Easement through the Conservation Easement ProgramWITHDRAWN  Action details Media Media
AB2024-583 129.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and The Administrative Office of the Courts for reimbursement of services rendered in relation to Truancy, At-Risk Youth, and Child In Need of Services petitions in the amount of $277,244AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-584 130.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Cyclomedia Technology, Inc for services to capture and process street level imagery in the amount of $59,950AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-589 131.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and The Administrative Office of the Courts for reimbursement of services related to the CASA (Volunteer GAL) program in the amount of $84,523AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-590 132.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and The Administrative Office of the Courts for reimbursement of costs related to resentencing and vacating convictions for individuals affected by the Blake decision in the amount of $770,929AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-591 133.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and The Administrative Office of the Courts for reimbursement of costs related to the water rights adjudication in the amount of $1,230,600, for a total amended amount of $2,111,900AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-592 134.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and Akin for reimbursement of services related to the Parents for Parents (P4P) Program- $58,733AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-593 135.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Dr. Michael Earley for officer wellness programs, in the amount of $84,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-560 119.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Catalyst Therapies LLC to support expansion of behavioral and mental health services to low-income children ages 0-5, in the amount of $199,417AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-567 122.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to purchase and distribute basic needs items to low-income families with children ages 0-5, in the amount of $93,811AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-512 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham to extend the term date of the consolidated What-Comm Interlocal Agreement, as agreed upon by the What-Comm Administrative BoardAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-517 12.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing the North Commercial Street Acquisition Project FundADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-521 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 10, in the amount of 2,059,971ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-547 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Cascadia Law Group, PLLC, to continue providing legal advice and representation regarding SEPA Compliance (SEP2016-0004) and regulatory requirements pertaining to the Northwest Clean Air Notice of Violation 4516 issued to PetroGas West LLC in the amount of $100,000AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-563 15.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to support the construction of a 65-unit affordable housing facility, in the amount of $2,000,000SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-573 16.Request for MotionRequest approval of a joint Council/Executive letter to Whatcom County Search and Rescue regarding leasing building spaceAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-526 11.Council AppointmentAppointment to a vacancy on the Acme/VanZandt Flood Control Sub-Zone Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): William Dominic Moceri (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-537 11.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Crystal Thompson to the Behavioral Health Advisory CommitteeCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-588 12.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Dr. Aldo Fusaro as Temporary Interim Medical Examiner effective September 11, 2024CONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-601 11.Special Order of BusinessIdentify 1-2 councilmembers to participate on a selection committee for a medical examinerAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-604 1 ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Schneider Geospatial for an online tool package including, Spatialest Property Portal, Community Dashboard, Comper Pro, and Comper for Citizen in the amount of $209,991AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-314 11.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing Whatcom County Code Chapter 2.180 Naming County-Owned Public Buildings, Properties, Parks, and FacilitiesINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-545 12.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting various amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20, ZoningINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-559 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting the 2020 Shoreline Management Program Periodic UpdateINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-564 14.Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public HearingResolution adopting the 2025-2030 Six-Year Water Resources Improvement Program (WRIP) by the Whatcom County Council (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-565 25.OrdinanceOrdinance relating to the annual submission of taxing district levy amounts to the Whatcom County CouncilINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-579 16.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution approving the 2025-2030 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-594 17.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 12, in the amount of $9,347,192INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-596 18.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing a project-based budget for the Lookout Mountain Road Repair Project FundINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-597 19.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing a project-based budget for the Governor’s Point Project FundINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-598 110.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Justice Project Oversight & Planning (JPOP) Committee, behavioral health provider position, Applicant(s): Trevor AertsINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-602 111.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution amending the 2024 Flood Control Zone District and Subzones Budget, request no. 5, in the amount of $257,550 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-538 1 DiscussionDiscussion with Parks Department staff regarding potential property acquisition [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)]DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED  Action details -
AB2024-543 1 DiscussionDiscussion with Public Works staff regarding potential property acquisitions [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b)]DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED  Action details -



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