Whatcom County

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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/15/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
AGENDA REVISED 1/11 & 1/15 - SEE REVISION NOTICES
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary: Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Agenda Revision Notice for Jan 15, 2019 Council, Combined Packet, Original Agenda, First Revised Agenda 1-11-2019, Council Action Taken
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsAudio/Video
AB2019-054 11.Special Order of BusinessApproval of special standing meeting dates for 2019APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
MIN2019-001 11.Minutes ConsentSpecial Committee of the Whole (AM) for December 4, 2018APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
MIN2019-002 12.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for December 4, 2018APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
MIN2019-003 13.Minutes ConsentSpecial Committee of the Whole (PM) for December 4, 2018APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
MIN2019-004 14.Minutes ConsentCounty Council for December 4, 2018APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
AB2019-039 11.OrdinanceOrdinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 17, Flood Damage PreventionADOPTEDPass Action details -
AB2019-042 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 16.20, Whatcom County Shellfish Protection DistrictsADOPTEDPass Action details -
AB2019-001 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Pioneer Human Services to increase funding by $85,527 for the operation of City Gate, a permanent, supportive housing program for homeless individuals for a total contract amount of $456,939AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
AB2019-004 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Michael Bobbink for hearing examiner servicesAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
AB2019-007 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Whatcom Council on Aging to staff and operate the Bellingham Senior Activity Center in the amount of $123,748AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
AB2019-010 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to fund operating costs and Leasing Specialist services to support the Federal Sponsor Based Rental Assistance Program, in the amount of $69,490AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
AB2019-014 15.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Blaine to staff and operate the Blaine Senior Activity Center in the amount of $123,748AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
AB2019-015 16.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Lynden to staff and operate the Lynden Senior Activity Center in the amount of $123,748AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
AB2019-016 17.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Jet Oldsters of Ferndale to staff and operate the Ferndale Senior Activity Center in the amount of $123,748AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
AB2019-017 18.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Daniel A. Swedlow, Summit Law Group, to provide legal services for matters related to collective bargaining, in the amount of $300/hour to a maximum of $35,000 annually through December 31, 2020.AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
AB2019-019 19.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Jet Oldsters Association of Ferndale to provide custodial services and supervision for public rentals at the Ferndale Senior Center in exchange for reimbursement of 75% of Ferndale Senior Activity Center rental fees.AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details -
AB2019-008 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interagency agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Health to outline a joint plan of responsibility which delineates the responsibilities for the regulation of public water systemsAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-009 12.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority to support Medicaid related outreach and linkage activities performed by the Health Department to Washington State residents who live within Whatcom CountyAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-011 13.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a restated interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization and four other Counties within our region to operate as a regional Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization under the requirements established by the Washington State Health Care AuthorityAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-030 14.ResolutionResolution to set public hearing to sell tax-title property by public auctionAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-046 15.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code (WCC) Chapter 2.78, Solid Waste Advisory CommitteeSUBSTITUTE ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details -
AB2019-067 16.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.03, Boards and CommissionsADOPTEDPass Action details -
AB2019-041 17.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.46, Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force, and repealing Whatcom County Code 2.19, Law and Justice CouncilADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details -
AB2019-043 18.DiscussionDiscussion/update on proposed ordinance repealing and replacing Whatcom County Code 1.28, Standards for Correctional Facilities   Action details -
AB2019-002 19.ResolutionResolution amending the 2018 docket of proposed comprehensive plan and development regulation amendments by adding proposed changes relating to drinking waterAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-003 110.Special Executive Only ItemRequest approval of the Economic Development Investment (EDI) Board’s recommendation for funding of the Port of Bellingham’s fund request for a loan of $166,666.67 and grant of $83,333.33 for the Walsh Marine Building projectAPPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-047 11.Council AppointmentAppointment to fill vacancy on the North Lynden Watershed Improvement District Board of Directors, partial term through December 2019. Applicant: Kevin EngelsmaAPPOINTED  Action details Media Media
AB2019-050 12.Council AppointmentAppointment to fill vacancies on the Birch Bay Watershed Aquatic Resources Management Advisory Committee - 2 Vacancies, 4 year terms - Applicants: Patrick Alesse, Jonathan Hall, Sandra Lahn, Steven Roy; Appointments made by the Whatcom County Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone Board of SupervisorsAPPOINTED  Action details -
AB2019-053 13.Council AppointmentAppointment to fill vacancies on Sumas/Everson/Nooksack Flood Control Sub-Zone Advisory Committee - Applicant: Kyle Christensen- Whatcom County Council acting as Whatcom County Flood Control Zone Board of SupervisorsAPPOINTED  Action details -
AB2019-055 14.Council AppointmentAppointments to fill vacancies on the Whatcom County Board of Equalization - Applicants: Wes VanDeMark, David Simpson, Sonja Merk, Tammy ValentiAPPOINTED  Action details Media Media
AB2019-056 15.Council AppointmentAppointments to the Horticulture Pest and Disease Board - Applicants: Melissa Bedlington-Kleindel, Allen BrownAPPOINTED  Action details Media Media
AB2019-057 16.Council AppointmentAppointment to fill vacancies on the Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force - 2 vacancies representing Concerned Citizens - partial terms ending 1/31/2020, and one ending 1/31/2022: Applicants: Arlene Feld, Heather Flaherty, Erin Fortenberry, Evan Freedman, David Goldman, Jeff Hindman, Hollie Huthman, Barry MacHaleAPPOINTED  Action details -
AB2019-058 17.Council AppointmentAppointment to fill vacancies on the Lummi Island Ferry Advisory Committee - Applicants: Charles Bailey, Rhayme Blake, Judy OlsenAPPOINTED  Action details -
AB2019-060 18.Council AppointmentAppointment to fill vacancies on the Noxious Weed Control Board - Applicants: Patricia Lenssen and L. Alan YoderAPPOINTED  Action details -
AB2019-061 19.Council AppointmentAppointments to fill vacancy on Whatcom County Planning Commission - Applicants: William Dominic Moceri, James MarkarianAPPOINTED  Action details Media Media
AB2019-063 110.Council AppointmentAppointment to fill vacancies on the Whatcom County Solid Waste Advisory Committee - Applicant - Lisa FriendAPPOINTED  Action details Media Media
AB2019-065 111.Council AppointmentAppointments to fill vacancies on the Surface Mining Advisory Committee - Applicants: Brent Cowden, Ryan Devries, Dustin GleavesAPPOINTED  Action details Media Media
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 clarificationsWITHDRAWN  Action details -
AB2019-021 12.OrdinanceOrdinance granting Deer Creek Water Association a franchise and the right, privilege, and authority thereunder to locate, set, erect, lay, construct, extend, support, attach, connect, maintain, repair, replace, enlarge, operate and use facilities in, upon, over, under, along, across and through the franchise area to allow for the provision of water servicesINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-033 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2019-2020 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 1, in the amount of $778,500INTRODUCEDPass Action details -
AB2019-036 14.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.108, Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence, expanding the scope of the Commission and referring to interlocal agreement with the City of BellinghamINTRODUCEDPass Action details -
AB2019-040 25.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 2.128, Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, to add one additional memberINTRODUCEDPass Action details -
AB2019-064 16.OrdinanceOrdinance imposing an interim moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications and permits for new or expanded facilities in the Cherry Point UGA, the primary purpose of which would be the shipment of unrefined fossil fuels not to be processed at Cherry PointINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2019-034 17.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution amending the 2019 Flood Control Zone District and Subzones Budget, request no. 1, in the amount of $35,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)INTRODUCEDPass Action details -
AB2019-032 18.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution to sell tax-title property by public auctionINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details -



Whatcom County, Washington
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