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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/9/2023 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 5.8.2023
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Agenda Revision Notice for 5.09.2023
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsAudio/Video
MIN2023-033 11.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for April 25, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2023-034 12.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for April 25, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-231 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance authorizing a revised system of assessment for Drainage Improvement District No. 7ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-246 12.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance establishing a temporary speed limit for Hannegan RoadADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-248 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance establishing a temporary closure of Kelly Road and Van Wyck RoadADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-301 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Communities In Schools of Whatcom-Skagit to support a range of student needs and increase access to critical school and community services, in the amount of $136,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-308 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to provide housing case management services in the amount of $474,072 for a total amended contract amount of $1,079,307   Action details Media Media
AB2023-320 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Road2Home to operate overnight severe weather shelters in the amount of $16,000 for a total amended contract amount of $95,729AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-327 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to provide funding for motel rooms for families experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the amount of $108,650 for a total amended contract amount of $681,779AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-295 15.Memorandum of AgreementRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Unity Care Northwest for the Way Station in the amount of $2,000,000SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-311 16.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and United General District 304 to support youth cannabis and tobacco prevention strategies and activities in the amount of $43,945 for a total amended contract amount of $125,595AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-322 17.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham/Bellingham Fire Department for training and onboarding lateral hire paramedics in the amount of $66,916AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-325 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Health for the delivery and funding of various public health services in the amount of $381,005, for a total amended agreement amount of $8,981,095AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-314 19.ResolutionResolution amending the 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic (CEDS) project list to include a Drainage Improvement District 7 project known as the Atwood Drainage Replacement ProjectAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-323 110.ResolutionResolution authorizing the County Executive to purchase Department of Commerce grant funded flood response equipmentAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-308 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to provide housing case management services in the amount of $474,072 for a total amended contract amount of $1,079,307AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-273 11.Request for MotionRequest approval to send a letter regarding the Brokedown Palace timber saleSUBSTITUTE REQUEST AMENDED AND APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-298 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2023 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 7, in the amount of 2,880,144ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-299 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Way Station Project Fund, request no. 2ADOPTEDPass Action details -
AB2023-228 14.Request for MotionRequest approval to send a letter regarding proposed legislation to increase truck size and weightAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-312 15.ResolutionResolution relating to a schedule for joint County and City review of Urban Growth AreasAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-313 16.Request for MotionDiscussion and motion to approve the Public Participation Plan for Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation AmendmentsAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-318 17.Special Executive Only ItemCounty Executive requests approval of the Economic Development Investment (EDI) Board’s recommendation for funding to support the Atwood Road Culvert Replacement project from Whatcom County Drainage Improvement District 7APPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-289 11.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Sumas/Everson/Nooksack Flood Control Subzone Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Jerry Juergens (Council Acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-302 12.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, higher education representative, Applicant(s): Barry RobinsonAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-319 11.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointments to the Public Defense Advisory CommitteeCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-331 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to award bid #23-35 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Lynden Tribune & Print Co. for the design, production, and distribution of primary and general election voters’ pamphlets in the amount of not to exceed $60,000AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-324 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Whatcom County Budget, request no. 8, in the amount of $2,557,297INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-326 12.OrdinanceOrdinance authorizing an interfund loan for the purchase of floodplain land near Acme, WaINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-309 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning, to regulate short-term vacation rentals   Action details Media Media
AB2023-309 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning, to regulate short-term vacation rentalsWITHDRAWNPass Action details Media Media



Whatcom County, Washington
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