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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/9/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting
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Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary Action Summary Action Summary  
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Attachments: Executive's Report
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MIN2023-077 11.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council for December 4, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2023-078 12.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for December 5, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2023-079 13.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for December 5, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2023-080 14.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council for December 19, 2023APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-003 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Catholic Community Services to support case management and operations and maintenance at the Francis Place permanent supportive housing facility in the amount of $314,529 for a total amended contract amount of $484,570AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-004 12.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal amendment between Whatcom County and the City of Blaine to extend the term of the Jail Use Agreement until December 31, 2024AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-005 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Jessica Dubek, DDS of DentAll, PLLC for Inmate Dental Services in the amount of $80,000 for a total amended amount of $116,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-007 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Cordant Health Solutions for Jail Alternatives Drug Testing in the amount of $11,035.00 for a total amended amount of $68,140.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-024 15.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Social & Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration to provide services for people with developmental disabilities in the amount of $609,873 for a total amended agreement amount of $6,069,370AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-025 16.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission for the Sheriff’s Office boating safety program to continue to receive Vessel Registration Fees (VRF) and Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) grant fundsAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-026 17.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Regional Council for Nursing Services in the Jail and Juvenile Detention in the amount of $1,924,551.06 for a total amended amount of $8,357,536.17AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-029 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interagency agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Commerce to receive state funds to conduct climate planning activities in association with the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and development regulations update, in the amount of $475,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-033 19.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 $500,112 for a total amended contract amount of $1,566,919AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-035 110.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the collection, processing, and delivery of lidar topographic and bathymetric mapping of the Nooksack and Sumas rivers, in the amount of $349,600 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-036 111.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Marvin Wayne M.D., P.S. for the provision of Medical Program Director services in the amount of $255,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-037 112.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Master’s Touch LLC to provide printing and mailing of tax statementsAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-038 113.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and AXIOM Armored Transport to provide armored car services in the amended amount of $21,600 plus fuel surcharge for a total amended amount of $58,000 plus fuel surchargeAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-051 114.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a three year contract between Whatcom County and PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Medical Center to provide emergency medical services for jail inmates in the amount of $230,0000 per yearAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-811 115.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Everson for Department of Homeland Security FY2022 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $12,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-813 116.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Ferndale for Department of Homeland Security FY2022 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $12,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-814 117.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Lynden for Department of Homeland Security FY2022 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $12,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-815 118.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Sumas for Department of Homeland Security FY2022 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $12,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-816 119.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Blaine for Department of Homeland Security FY2022 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $12,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-817 120.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife for Department of Homeland Security FY2022 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $8,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-827 121.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into contract amendments between Whatcom County and Washington State Military Department for Operation Stonegarden FY21 to extend the end date of the grant agreement, update the grant’s personnel contact information and add $73,125.00 for a total amended contract amount of $229,417.50AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-836 122.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to provide prevention services that reduce risk to LGBTQ+ youth in the amount of $25,000 for a total amended contract amount of $100,000   Action details Media Media
AB2023-836 122.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to provide prevention services that reduce risk to LGBTQ+ youth in the amount of $25,000 for a total amended contract amount of $100,000AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-001 11.ResolutionResolution updating the appendix of the 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-002 12.Request for MotionRequest for motion to approve the updated Criminal Justice Treatment Account (CJTA) planAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-822 13.OrdinanceOrdinance adopting two-tenths of one-percent sales and use tax for the purpose of funding public health, safety, and justice facilities and services, including a new county jail, behavioral health, supportive housing, public safety, and criminal justice facilities and programsADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-840 14.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2023 Whatcom County Budget, request no 17, in the amount of $1,400,000ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-063 15.ResolutionResolution requesting that the Governor of Washington declare a state of emergency in response to the opioid and fentanyl crisisSUBSTITUTE APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-064 16.ResolutionResolution requesting that the President of the United States declare a federal emergency in response to the opioid and fentanyl crisisSUBSTITUTE APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-039 11.Council AppointmentAppointments to vacancies on the Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) District Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Sherrie Jerrett-Green and Rebecca Hardie (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-040 12.Council AppointmentAppointment to a vacancy on the Board of Equalization, Applicant(s): Sonja MerkAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-041 13.Council AppointmentAppointment to vacancies on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Heather Steele, Matthew GreenAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-042 14.Council AppointmentAppointment to vacancies on the Child and Family Well-Being Task Force, Applicant(s): Brande Ortiz, Lyn Salazar, Vesla Tonnessen, Megan Juenemann, Sallye QuinnAPPOINTED  Action details Media Media
AB2024-043 15.Council AppointmentAppointment to vacancies on the Climate Impact Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Charles Bailey, Robert Mitchell, Joyce Cooper, Jim Boyle, Jamie Hogue, David Frankel, Eddy Ury, Joshua Williams, Howard SharfsteinAPPOINTED  Action details Media Media
AB2024-044 16.Council AppointmentAppointment to vacancies on the Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): George KaasAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-045 17.Council AppointmentAppointment to vacancies on the Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Dale Buys, Holly O’Neil, Ron Bronsema, Jeff De Jong, John Perry, and Bruce Bosch (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-046 18.Council AppointmentAppointment to a vacancy on the Noxious Weed Control Board, Applicant(s): George KaasAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-047 19.Council AppointmentAppointment to vacancies on the Public Health Advisory Board, Applicant(s): Sterling Chick, Emily O’Connor, Kelli Carroll, Julie Terry, Joni HensleyAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-048 110.Council AppointmentAppointment to vacancies on the Planning Commission, Applicant(s): James Hansen and Frank JamesAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-049 111.Council AppointmentAppointment to vacancies on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): William McCarter and Brandi HuttonAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-006 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 1.08 (Initiative, Referendum and Recall) to increase the length of the concise description of a ballot title from 30 to 75 wordsINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details -
AB2024-027 12.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing a project budget for the Cedar Hills Culvert Replacement Project Fund; SWP #SWLW23-05INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-028 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Public Safety Radio System Fund, request no. 4INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-032 14.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution adopting the 2024 Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space (CPROS) PlanINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2024-034 15.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 3, in the amount of 1,693,840INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media



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