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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/22/2024 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) REVISED 10.21.22
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Draft Minutes Draft Minutes Action Summary: Action Summary Action Summary  
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MIN2024-067 11.Minutes ConsentJoint Health Board and Public Health Advisory Board for October 1, 2024APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2024-068 12.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole Executive Session for October 8, 2024APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2024-070 13.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for October 8, 2024APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2024-071 14.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for October 8, 2024APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-644 11.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution approving the Whatcom County 2025 - 2030 Six-year Transportation Improvement ProgramAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-639 12.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution approving the Whatcom County 2025 Annual Construction ProgramAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-636 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Administrative Office of the Courts where the states will reimburse the County for eligible interpreter expenses up to $90,326AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-665 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and PeaceHealth to lease Suite 103 at the Way Station located at 1500 N State Street, in the amount of $10AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-668 13.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Birch Bay Water and Sewer District for renewal of a 5-year interlocal agreement, in the amount of $0 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-674 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Marysville Fire District to reimburse the EMS Levy for the paramedic training program, in the amount of $66,750AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-675 15.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Camano Fire and Rescue to reimburse the EMS Levy for the paramedic training program, in the amount of $29,356AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-677 16.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Administrative Office of the Courts for Pretrial Services Reform, in the amount of $99,500AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-678 17.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7 for the paramedic training costs associated with program administration, student wages and benefits, preceptor training, and class supplies, in the amount of $167,225   Action details Media Media
AB2024-679 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham Fire Department for costs associated with the 2024-2026 Paramedic Training Program, in the amount of $1,144,274   Action details Media Media
AB2024-681 19.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Brigid Collins Family Support Center to expand mental health services to children ages 0-5, in the amount of $452,907   Action details Media Media
AB2024-683 110.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Ferndale School District to expand mental health services to children ages 3 - 5, in the amount of $271,817   Action details Media Media
AB2024-684 111.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Generations Early Learning to expand licensed infant childcare capacity, in the amount of $67,000   Action details Media Media
AB2024-685 112.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and Bellingham Towers LLC to lease Suite 110 at Bellingham Towers located at 119 N Commercial Street, in the amount of $10AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-686 113.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Ferndale Community Services to operate an overnight severe weather shelter, in the amount of $120,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-687 114.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal joint funding agreement between Whatcom County and United States Geological Survey (USGS) for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the County’s 11 stream gages within the Nooksack River early flood warning system, Jones Creek, and the Sumas River, in the amount of $167,292 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-688 115.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Insight Public Sector, using the State of WA contract, to provide Neogov Insight recruitment software in the amount of $50,204.89 through December 31, 2026AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-690 116.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Washington State Military Department to receive pass through funding from the Washington State Military Department for What-Comm equipmentAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-701 117.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and Best Chopsticks c/o of Yan Hua Chen Cheng for lease of space at 121 Unity Street, Bellingham, in the amount of $42,099.72AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-678 17.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7 for the paramedic training costs associated with program administration, student wages and benefits, preceptor training, and class supplies, in the amount of $167,225AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-679 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham Fire Department for costs associated with the 2024-2026 Paramedic Training Program, in the amount of $1,144,274AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-681 19.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Brigid Collins Family Support Center to expand mental health services to children ages 0-5, in the amount of $452,907AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-683 110.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Ferndale School District to expand mental health services to children ages 3 - 5, in the amount of $271,817AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-684 111.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Generations Early Learning to expand licensed infant childcare capacity, in the amount of $67,000AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-642 11.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution amending the 2024 Flood Control Zone District and Subzones Budget, request no. 6, in the amount of $11,350 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-654 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Ferndale School District to purchase and install an ADA-compliant playground, in the amount of $700,000HELD IN COMMITTEEPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-657 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Plantation Rifle Range Lead Reclamation & Captial Improvement Fund, request no. 2ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-658 14.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Hovander Park Building Improvements Fund, request no. 2ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-660 15.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 13, in the amount of $2,122,735ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-704 16.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Pacifica Law Group, LLP for legal services for the Whatcom County Council for the appeals process regarding Initiative 2024-01 for an amended amount not to exceed $100,000AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-656 17.ResolutionResolution approving the revised Samish Water District Comprehensive Sewer PlanAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-703 18.Request for MotionLetter of support for Washington State Parks’ Recreation and Conservation Office grant applicationAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-571 19.ResolutionResolution affirming food security as a public health priorityAPPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-662 110.ResolutionResolution revising the membership of the Northwest Clean Air Agency by adding San Juan County to the AgencyAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-638 11.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Forest Resilience Task Force, trust land beneficiary representative, Applicant(s): Tom SmithAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-680 11.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Child and Family Well-Being Task Force, Applicant(s): Jessica GoetteINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-691 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 5.04.085 EMS technical advisory boardINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-695 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to WCC Titles 20 and 22 to enact SSB 5290 regarding local project reviewINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-712 14.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Justice Project Oversight and Planning Committee, substance use disorder provider position, Applicant(s): Suzanne Scala, Alexis Hahs, Amber RuckerINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media



Whatcom County, Washington
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