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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/12/2023 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 9.11.2023
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary: Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Agenda Revised for 9.12.2023, Council Video
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MIN2023-057 11.Minutes ConsentHealth Board and Public Health Advisory Board for August 1, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2023-058 12.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole Executive Session for August 8, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2023-059 13.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for August 8, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2023-060 14.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for August 8, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2023-061 15.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council for September 5, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-399 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting various amendments to WCC Title 20, Zoning, regarding home-based businessesPUBLIC TESTIMONY RECEIVED (file not final)  Action details -
AB2023-526 12.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance establishing parking restrictions on Euclid Avenue as Whatcom County Code 10.24.260SUBSTITUTE ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-501 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance establishing parking restrictions on Samish WayADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-528 14.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance establishing parking restrictions on Aldrich Road as Whatcom County Code 10.24.265ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-536 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Ecology for solid waste facility monitoring and code enforcement activities, in the amount of $237,643AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-537 12.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Ecology for collection and management of household hazardous waste, in the amount of $540,857.50AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-538 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center to provide youth conflict resolution workshops in the amount of $35,000 for a total amended contract amount of $70,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-542 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal amendment between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 7 for the additional costs of onboarding a replacement Community Paramedic in the amount of $32,264 for a total amount of $232,191WITHDRAWN  Action details Media Media
AB2023-543 15.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Commerce Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) for reimbursement of services relating to advocacy for child victims of abuse or neglect in dependency proceedings, in the amount of $27,942AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-544 16.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 $54,134 for SFY 2023-2024AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-546 17.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families for services relating to evidence-based programming such as Coordination of Services for juvenile offenders under the supervision of Juvenile Court to continue at the SFY2022-2023 reimbursement rate until the State has determined new ratesAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-547 18.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 the Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem (VGAL) Program in the amount of $87,861AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-549 19.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham for FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, in the amount of $14,942AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-552 110.ResolutionResolution requesting authorization to make an application and enter into a grant agreement with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office to complete deferred maintenance at several Silver Lake Park cabinsAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-556 111.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Commerce for a Drug Task Force Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) FFY 2020-2021, in the amount of $135,000 for a total amended amount of $334,375AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-561 112.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham to consolidate previous amendments and extend the term date for the WHAT-COMM Communications Center   Action details Media Media
AB2023-562 113.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to provide an advance in funding for DSHS-funded Developmental Disabilities Administration Programs, in an amount authorized up to $470,230AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-564 114.InterlocalRequest 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 BECCA cases (Truancy, At-Risk Youth and Child In Need of Services) in the amount not to exceed $270,876AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-572 115.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom Council of Governments for evaluating siting options for electric vehicle charging infrastructure countywide, in the amount of $5,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-573 116.AgreementRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Federal Aid Project Prospectus and Local Agency Agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Jackson Road / Terrell Creek Bridge No. 81 Replacement, in the amount of $625,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-576 117.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Ecology to provide funding for the removal of litter and illegally discarded materials from public lands, in the amount of $112,700AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-577 118.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Meridian School District to provide funding for a Behavioral/Mental Health Professional, in the amount of $450,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-578 119.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Nooksack Valley School District to provide funding for Mental Health Professional personnel, in the amount of $300,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-580 120.Bid AwardRequest authorization for the County Executive to award bid #SWBB23-01 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Stremler Gravel, Inc. for the Cottonwood Drive Stormwater Inlet Repairs in the amount of $99,430.03AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-581 121.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority to provide funding for treatment and recovery support services to those involved in the criminal justice system, in the amount of $651,108AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-584 122.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Bellingham School District to provide funding for mental and behavioral health personnel and staff professional development, in the amount of $1,140,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-586 123.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Lynden School District to provide funding for behavioral health and social services personnel, in the amount of $495,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-561 112.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham to consolidate previous amendments and extend the term date for the WHAT-COMM Communications CenterREFERRED TO COMMITTEEPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-507 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Jail Improvement Fund, request no. 6ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-509 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2023 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 12, in the amount of $2,126,139ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-531 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington State Military Department in the amount of $1,480,000 to support the county’s efforts following the November 2021 flood eventAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-533 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Commerce, in the amount of $1,879,999, to support the county’s recovery efforts following the November 2021 flood eventAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-539 15.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington Department of Ecology to provide a Washington Conservation Corps crew and supervisor, in the amount of $181,575 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-540 16.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Commerce to maintain current levels of homeless subsidies and emergency housing services, in the amount of $2,890,020AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-545 17.AgreementRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a project reimbursement agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State County Road Administration Board in the amount of $10,000,000AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-553 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham to provide funding for staffing and implementation of the Alternative Response Team (ART) Program in the amount of $80,000 for a total amended amount of $570,096AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-554 19.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Ferndale Community Services to operate a severe weather shelter, in the amount of $75,450AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-560 110.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham for mental health support staff embedded at the Bellingham Central Library, in an annual amount not to exceed $110,000AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-558 111.ResolutionResolution in the matter of considering vacating a portion of Camp 2 RoadAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-559 112.ResolutionResolution in the matter of considering vacating a portion of County Road and an unnamed alley within the Amended Plat of South WickershamAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-529 113.Request for MotionDiscussion and approval of a joint Council/Executive letter to the Port of Bellingham regarding broadband investmentsSUBSTITUTE REQUEST APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-524 11.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to fill a vacancy on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, waste recycling industry representative, Applicant: William McCarterAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-532 11.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on Drainage District #3, Commissioner Position 1, Applicant: Dave BlokINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-548 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending WCC 2.145, Lummi Island Ferry Advisory Committee   Action details Media Media
AB2023-555 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Sections 1.08.090 and 1.08.170 to reflect amended Charter language related to signature requirements for initiativesINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-566 14.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution to sell county tax title property by negotiationINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-585 15.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2023 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 13, in the amount of $12,557,496 (supplemental amended to $12,473,352)INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-571 16.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance establishing Paul Davis honorary signs on Lummi IslandINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-574 17.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution approving the Whatcom County Six-year Transportation Improvement Plan for the years 2024-2029INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-575 18.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution to sell county tax title property by negotiationINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-588 19.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution to sell tax title property by public auctionINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-589 110.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution to sell tax title property by public auctionINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-591 111.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution amending the Flood Control Zone District & Subzones 2023 budget, request no. 2, in the amount of $655,792INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-548 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending WCC 2.145, Lummi Island Ferry Advisory CommitteeWITHDRAWNPass Action details Media Media



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