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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/29/2020 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual Meeting
VIRTUAL MEETING - VIEW ONLINE AGENDA REVISED 9.25.2020
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary: Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Combined Packet, AGENDA REVISION FOR 9.29.2020
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsAudio/Video
MIN2020-089 11.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council meeting (Interlocal Collaboration Meeting with Cities) for September 9, 2020APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2020-090 12.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole Executive Session for September 15, 2020APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2020-091 13.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for September 15, 2020APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2020-092 14.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for September 15, 2020APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-352 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting various amendments to WCC Titles 12 (Roads & Bridges), 16 (Environment), 20 (Zoning), 21 (Land Division Regulations), and 22 (Land Use and Development Procedures)ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-358 12.Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public HearingResolution adopting the Six-Year Water Resources Improvement Program (WRIP) 2021-2026 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)SUBSTITUTE APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-360 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance to amend Whatcom County Code 12.60.040, appointment and responsibilities of the Citizen Address and Road Name Appeals CommitteeADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-363 14.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution in the matter of the Whatcom County Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for the years of 2021 through 2026APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-366 15.Agreement Requiring a Public HearingRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham for FY2020 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Award, in the amount of $12,832.00AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-415 111.ResolutionResolution approving the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District Comprehensive Water System Plan UpdateAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-416 112.ResolutionResolution approving the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District Comprehensive Sewer System Plan UpdateAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-406 113.ResolutionResolution supporting Whatcom County Sheriff Deputies, Corrections Deputies, and Law Enforcement Officials across the County in response to the increased attacks on law enforcement across the CountrySUBSTITUTE APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-418 114.ResolutionResolution stating support and appreciation of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department, Whatcom County Sheriff Deputies, Whatcom County Corrections Deputies and support staffDISCUSSED  Action details Media Media
AB2020-375 11.AgreementRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the U.S. Department of Justice for FY20 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding, in the amount of $43,145.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-380 12.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration for Cooperative State and Local Task Force Agreement FY2021, in the amount of $0AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-381 13.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration for Program-Funded State and Local Task Force Agreement FY2021, in the amount of $38,360.50AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-386 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to renew an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Department of Corrections for the housing and care of Department of Corrections offenders in the Whatcom County JailAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-395 15.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Whatcom Family & Community Network in the amount of $80,000 for a total amended contract amount of $145,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-399 16.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a subrecipient agreement between Whatcom County and Meridian School District for costs associated with distance instruction and learning resulting from the COVID-19 emergency in an amount not to exceed $130,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-400 17.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Nooksack Valley School District for costs associated with distance instruction and learning resulting from the COVID-19 emergency in an amount not to exceed $130,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-401 18.InterlocalRequesting authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Mount Baker School District for costs associated with distance instruction and learning due to the COVID-19 emergency in an amount not to exceed $130,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-402 19.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Ferndale School District for costs associated with distance instruction and learning resulting from the COVID-19 emergency in an amount not to exceed $130,000 Title revised 9.29.2020 to change “COVID-10” to “COVID-19.”AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-403 110.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a subrecipient agreement between Whatcom County and Blaine School District for costs associated with distance instruction and learning resulting from the COVID-19 emergency in an amount not to exceed $130,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-404 111.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a subrecipient agreement between Whatcom County and Lynden School District for costs associated with distance instruction and learning resulting from the COVID-19 emergency in an amount not to exceed $130,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-410 113.ContractRequests authorization for the County Executive to negotiate and enter into an agreement with PogoZone Internet Solutions for rural broadband access in an amount not to exceed $110,000 to provide access to distance learning for approximately 200 householdsAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-412 114.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a subrecipient agreement between Whatcom County and Bellingham Food Bank for costs associated with food insecurity resulting from the COVID-19 emergency in an amount not to exceed $400,000SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-405 112.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Cascadia Law Group PLLC to expand the Scope of Work and increase the compensation by $25,000 to a total consideration not to exceed $69,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-383 11.AgreementRequest Council Approval of the 2020-2021 Criminal Justice Treatment Account Plan UpdateAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-357 12.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Ecology 2020-2021 Washington Conservation Corps Crew Agreement (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-356 13.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Whatcom Conservation District to amend the 2019 Interlocal and Subrecipient Agreement for the Pollution Identification and Correction Program Non-Dairy Agricultural Technical Assistance in the amount of $223,932.00 for a total amended contract amount of $530,182.00 (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-417 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Health to provide funding for the delivery of various public health programs and services in the amount of $5,962,796 for a total amended contract amount of $10,890,796AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-368 15.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2020 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 17, in the amount of $871,548ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-371 16.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.09, Public Defender, to reflect current standards of practice outlined under RCW 10.101.030 and the ethical standards relating to conflicts of interest outlined by Washington court rules of professional conductADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-377 17.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2020 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 18, in the amount of $220,000ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-396 18.Memorandum of AgreementRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into this Memorandum of Agreement between Whatcom County and PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and Opportunity Council and Unity Care NW to initiate a capital campaign for the construction of the “The Way Station” at the County owned building at 1500 State St. in Bellingham, that will provide services to people who are homeless and living either in shelters or who are unshelteredAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-388 19.ResolutionResolution accepting the 2015 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Projet List updateAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-392 110.ResolutionAmendment 2 to Resolution 2019-061 for unrepresented Whatcom County employeesAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-397 115.ResolutionResolution approving recommendation on one application for Open Space Current Use AssessmentAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-340 11.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to the Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Patricia Erin LuluAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-362 12.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to the Climate Impact Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Stevan Harrel, Sue Gunn, Hunter HassigHELD IN COUNCIL  Action details Media Media
AB2020-384 13.Council AppointmentRequest Council Approval For A Criminal Justice Treatment Account Panel AppointmentAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-409 11.OrdinanceOrdinance increasing community oversight and transparency to establish fair contract negotiationsINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-390 12.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance regarding installation of a stop sign on Homesteader RoadINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-391 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance to Establish Speed Limits on Marine DriveINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-393 14.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 16.30 Lake Whatcom Stormwater Utility Service AreaINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-407 15.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to the Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management Advisory Committee (BBWARM), Applicant(s): Theresa Coe, Michael Allan (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media



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