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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/11/2023 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 4.6.2023.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Combined Packet
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MIN2023-027 11.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for March 21, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2023-028 12.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for March 21,2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-174 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting various minor amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning; Title 21, Land Division Regulations, and; Title 22, Land Use and DevelopmentADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-200 12.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 1.14 Election Precinct BoundariesADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-212 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization to acknowledge and fund Whatcom County’s participation in the North Sound Integrated Care Network, in the amount of $449,191.10AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-218 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to provide housing case management services in the amount of $75,000 for a total amended contract amount of $452,157AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-220 13.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and the Administrative Office of the Courts in the increased amount of $15,000 for a total amended contract amount of $76,597.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-223 14.AgreementRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Commerce to provide funding to improve the Nooksack River gaging network, conduct a water storage study, and purchase and demolish up to four properties located in areas that are subject to inundation during flooding, in the amount of $1,950,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-227 15.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Taylor Made TDS Inc. to provide Class-A Commerical Driver’s License training to Whatcom County Public Works employees, in the amount of $100,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-230 16.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham to establish procedures that will support the cooperative efforts to plan for a countywide high speed broadband systemAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-232 17.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Pacfic Security to provide Courthouse Security Services, in an amount not to exceed $200,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-252 18.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Western Washington University to assess the impact of forest cover on peak flows in the Nooksack River Basin, in the amount of $30,054.00 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-260 19.Bid AwardRequest authorization for the County Executive to award bid #23-23 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Lake Union DryDock Company for the drydocking, repair, and maintenance of the Whatcom Chief in the amount of $863,381AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-261 110.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a collective bargaining agreement between Whatcom County and Teamsters Local 231 Corrections Deputies and Sergeants for the period of January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-262 111.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Blaine for FY2021 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $7,600.57AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-263 112.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Everson for FY2021 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $10,448.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-265 113.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Ferndale for FY2021 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $15,830.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-266 114.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Lynden for FY2021 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $15,600.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-267 115.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Sumas for FY2021 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $10,786.80AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-268 116.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for FY2021 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $6,527.13AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-233 11.Request for MotionRequest for motion to support Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative ReauthorizationAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-272 12.Request for MotionRequest approval to send a letter regarding the North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan/Environmental Impact StatementAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-273 13.Request for MotionRequest approval to send a letter regarding the Brokedown Palace timber saleHELD IN COMMITTEEPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-275 14.Request for MotionRequest approval to send a letter regarding the Pacific Northwest National Trail Comprehensive PlanAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-204 15.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Whatcom County Budget, request no. 5, in the amount of $631,850ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-205 16.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project based budget for the Lake Whatcom Park Trail Development Fund, request no. 2ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-155 17.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.128, Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, to revise membershipWITHDRAWN  Action details -
AB2023-221 18.Request for MotionDiscussion of the Whatcom County Food System Plan and request for Council approvalDISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED  Action details -
AB2023-228 19.Request for MotionRequest approval to send a letter regarding proposed legislation to increase truck size and weightHELD IN COMMITTEEPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-239 110.Request for MotionRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Elizabeth Kosa as Director of Public Works effective April 12, 2023 pursuant to Whatcom County Code Section 2.75.020APPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-217 11.Council AppointmentAppointment to vacancies on the Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Melissa BombenAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-256 12.Council AppointmentAppointment to vacancies on the Sumas/Everson/Nooksack Flood Subzone Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Joshua Clawson (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-264 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Public Safety Radio System Fund, request no. 3INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-269 12.OrdinanceOrdinance authorizing an interfund loan for the purchase of flood response equipmentINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-270 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2023 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 6, in the amount of $6,245,264INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-231 14.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance authorizing a revised system of assessment for Drainage Improvement District No. 7INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-237 15.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance establishing a temporary speed limit for Birch Bay Lynden RoadINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-240 16.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance for temporary installation of stop signs on Birch Bay Lynden RoadINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-246 17.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance establishing a temporary speed limit for Hannegan RoadINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-248 18.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance establishing a temporary closure of Kelly Road and Van Wyck RoadINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-258 19.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 10.34, Ferry RatesINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-259 110.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance amending 2023 Whatcom County Unified Fee ScheduleINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-216 111.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Horticulture Pest and Disease Board, Applicant(s): Isaiah Del GiorgioINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-271 112.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution amending the 2023 Flood Control Zone District & Subzones Budget, request no. 1, in the amount of $12,096,245 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media



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