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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/18/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft Minutes  
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 6.18.2024 (SEE AGENDA REVISION NOTICE)
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Draft Minutes Draft Minutes Action Summary Action Summary Action Summary  
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Attachments: Agenda Revision Notice 6.18.2024
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AB2024-344 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to the Six-Year Capital Improvement Program for Whatcom County Facilities 2023-2028SUBSTITUTE ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-350 12.Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public HearingResolution adopting changes to WCC 100.07 Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management district funding mechanism, by revising the rate structure, service charge adjustments and exemptions (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-367 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance amending Ordinance 2023-039 regarding the membership and formation of the Justice Project Finance Advisory BoardWITHDRAWN  Action details -
AB2024-375 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Sustainable Connections to provide commercial waste reduction and recycling technical assistance and education, in the amount of $95,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-377 12.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and US Department of Justice Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) for reimbursement of overtime, in the amount of $5,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-381 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to temporarily relocate Dorothy Place tenants during facility renovations, in the amount of $80,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-382 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to expand, administer and manage the Whatcom Resource Information Collaborative website, in the amount of $65,000   Action details Media Media
AB2024-384 15.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Commerce to fund homelessness crisis response systems in the amount of $5,016,231 for a total amended agreement amount of $17,361,346   Action details Media Media
AB2024-385 16.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to administer rental assistance for people with co-occuring disorders in the amount of $74,457.60 for a total amended contract amount of $173,715.20   Action details Media Media
AB2024-386 17.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue for the transfer of property related to the purchase of the Power Load gurney lift and restraint system for the Agency, in the amount of $49,092.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-387 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire District No. 14 to transfer property related to the purchase of the Power Load gurney lift and restraint system for the Agency, in the amount of $73,638.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-388 19.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Lifeline Connections to provide funding for jail substance use disorder assessments and post-assessment treatment coordination in the amount of $181,977 for a total amended contract amount of $320,619AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-389 110.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire District No.5 to transfer property related to the purchase of the Power Load gurney lift and restraint system for the Agency, in the amount of $24,546.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-390 111.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire District No.16 to transfer property related to the purchase of the Power Load gurney lift and restraint system for the Agency, in the amount of $24,546.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-391 112.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Lynden Fire Department to transfer property related to the purchase of the Power Load gurney lift and restraint system for the Agency, in the amount of $24,546.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-392 113.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and South Whatcom Fire Authority to transfer property related to the purchase of the Power Load gurney lift and restraint system for the Agency, in the amount of $24,546.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-393 114.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to provide motel rooms for families with children who would otherwise experience unsheltered homelessness in the amount of $330,000 for a total amended contract amount of $2,376,275AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-394 115.Bid AwardRequest authorization for the County Executive to award bid #24-48 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Western Refinery Services for the 2024 and 2025 Swift Creek Channel Excavation in the amount of $509,836.80AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-395 116.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Catholic Community Services to operate the permanent supportive housing facility known as Francis Place in the amount of $396,917 for a total amended contract amount of $901,487AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-396 117.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Glyph Language Services, Inc. to provide language interpretation and translation services, in the amount of $65,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-397 118.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Equinox Research and Consulting International Inc to provide on-call professional cultural and historical resource services, in the amount not to exceed $100,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-398 119.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Mobile Mama Strategies, Inc. to administer a perinatal mental health internship pilot project, in the amount of $164,235AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-399 120.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to administer the Single Entry Access to Services (SEAS) Program, in the amout of $450,000   Action details Media Media
AB2024-404 121.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Commerce for grant funding through the 2024 Local Community Projects Program in the amount of $486,940 for renovation of the Van Zandt Community Hall located at Josh VanderYacht Memorial ParkAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-409 122.Bid AwardRequest approval for the County Executive to authorize the purchase of three (3) replacement mower heads, using the Washington State Contract #05218, in an amount of $266,926.83AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-412 123.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease between Whatcom County and Unity Care Northwest to lease space in the Way Station, in the amount of $1.00 annuallyAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-413 124.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 $2,023,518 for a total amended contract amount of $15,504,103   Action details Media Media
AB2024-382 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to expand, administer and manage the Whatcom Resource Information Collaborative website, in the amount of $65,000AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-384 15.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Commerce to fund homelessness crisis response systems in the amount of $5,016,231 for a total amended agreement amount of $17,361,346AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-385 16.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to administer rental assistance for people with co-occuring disorders in the amount of $74,457.60 for a total amended contract amount of $173,715.20AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-399 120.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to administer the Single Entry Access to Services (SEAS) Program, in the amout of $450,000AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-413 124.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 $2,023,518 for a total amended contract amount of $15,504,103AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-351 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Silver Beach Creek Stormwater Improvements Project Fund, request no. 2ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-352 12.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution amending the 2024 Flood Control Zone District and Subzones Budget, request no. 4, in the amount of $207,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-372 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 8, in the amount of $4,642,972.ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-411 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Mission Critical Partners, LLC to complete a countywide fire and EMS study in the amount of $223,056AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-401 15.ResolutionResolution supporting affordable energy choices (and discussion of any impact AB2024-329 may have upon initiative I-2066, an act relating to promoting energy choice by protecting access to gas for Washington homes and businesses)FAILEDFail Action details Media Media
AB2024-402 16.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Aly Pennucci as Deputy Executive effective August 5, 2024CONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-403 17.ResolutionResolution approving Whatcom County Superior Court to preside over and hold certain water adjudication hearings outside of Bellingham, WA pursuant to Civil Rule (CR) 77APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-400 18.Request for MotionAppointment of members to serve on pro and con statement writing committees for a proposed ballot measure amending the Whatcom County Charter to expand the standards for conflict of interestHELD IN COUNCILPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-325 11.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, citizen representative with no financial ties to the other sectors, Applicant(s): Jerry BurnsAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-346 12.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Planning Commission, District 2 or 4, Applicant(s): Suneeta EisenbergAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-414 11.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Michael Bratt to the Development Standards Technical Advisory CommitteeCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-415 12.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Susan Johnson as the PeaceHealth designated representative to the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee, in response to the resignation of the former representativeCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-420 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.02.080, Standing Committees - Membership, to change the membership of all standing council committees from three members to sevenINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-419 11.OrdinanceOrdinance submitting to the qualified voters of Whatcom County a proposal to repeal Proposition 5HELD IN COUNCILPass Action details -



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