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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/10/2020 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual Meeting
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Attachments: Combined Packet
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MIN2020-103 11.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council Cherry Point Work Session for October 20, 2020APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2020-104 12.Minutes ConsentWater Work Session for October 20, 2020APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2020-106 13.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council Budget Work Session for October 29, 2020APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2020-107 14.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council Cherry Point Work Session for October 28, 2020APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-445 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code 20.72, Point Roberts Special DistrictADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-310 12.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance granting Gordon Montgomery and John Milobar, a non-exclusive franchise for the provision of sewer servicesSUBSTITUTE ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-475 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Downtown Bellingham Partnership to reimburse operational losses due to COVID-19, in the amount of $56,033AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-515 12.ContractRequest authorization for County Executive to enter into contract between Whatcom County and Aha! Childcare and Family Learning Centerfor economic losses due to COVID-19 in an amount not to exceed $45,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-516 13.ContractRequest authorization for County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and Gabriel’s Art Kids for economic losses due to COVID-19 in an amount not to exceed $90,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-517 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and The Seedlings Early Learning Center, Inc. for economic losses due to COVID-19 in an amount not to exceed $50,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-518 15.ContractRequest authorization for County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and MORE Smiles Learning for economic losses due to COVID-19 in the amount of $50,000 for a total aended contract amount not to exeed $100,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-519 16.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Whatcom Family YMCA for economic losses due to COVID-19 in the amount of $131,000 for a total amended contract amount not to exeed $426,221AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-499 17.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Mt Baker School District for reimbursement of eligible COVID-related PPE expenses, in the amount of $94,325AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-505 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Nooksack Valley School District for reimbursement of eligible COVID-related PPE and technology expenses, in the amount of $82,755AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-506 19.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Lynden School District for reimbursement of eligible COVID-related technology expenses, in the amount of $146,025AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-507 110.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Blaine School District for reimbursement of eligible COVID-related PPE and technology expenses, in the amount of $94,905AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-476 111.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for FY2019 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount $25,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-477 112.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Sumas for FY2019 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $60,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-478 113.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Lynden for FY2019 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $30,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-479 114.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Ferndale for FY2019 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) in the amount of $30,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-480 115.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Everson for FY2019 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) in the amount of $60,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-481 116.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Blaine for FY2019 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) in the amount of $31,948.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-474 117.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Whidbey Telephone Company for Communications Site Lease, in the amount of $33,155.94AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-482 118.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and U.S. Department of Justice Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) for reimbursement of overtime of Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Deputies engaged in Federal Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force investigations, in the amount of $10,000.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-483 119.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and U.S. Department of Justice Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) for reimbursement of overtime of Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Deputies engaged in Federal Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force investigations, in the amount of $2,500.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-488 120.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Securus Technologies, LLC to provide Inmate Communication Services for commission percentage rates of 30% months 1-36, 47% months 37-48 and 55% months 49+   Action details Media Media
AB2020-500 121.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Julota to renew the annual contract and integrate the Advanced DataMart Interface in the amount of $46,088.80 for a total amended contract amount of $85,021.30AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-497 11.Request for MotionPublic Works staff will provide an update to Council on the discussion at the WRIA1 Watershed Management Board meeting on October 29, 2020 of the County Executive’s Comprehensive Water Settlement concept and request that Council make a motion to proceed with the settlement conceptDISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED  Action details Media Media
AB2020-449 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Civic Center Improvement Fund, Request No. 1 in the amount of $4,350,000ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-450 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2020 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 20, in the amount of $4,476,128ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-492 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a FEMA Public Assistance grant contract between Whatcom County and the Washington State Military Department for the emergency protective measures as well as the repair and restoration of damaged public facilities as approved by FEMA in project worksheets describing eligible scopes of work and associated fundingAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-503 15.ResolutionResolution approving a salary schedule and policies for Unrepresented Whatcom County Employees effective January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-521 16.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between G6 Hospitality Properties, LLC and Whatcom County to extend the lease term through February 28, 2021 with the option to extend an additional three months through May 30, 2021 at an increased of $10,000 in the monthly base rentSUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-526 17.ResolutionResolution requesting the County transition from paper to digital and decrease our environmental impact, streamline processes, support transparency, and cut expensesAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-527 18.ResolutionResolution requesting Whatcom County distribute surplus computers and similar devices to the communityAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-488 120.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Securus Technologies, LLC to provide Inmate Communication Services for commission percentage rates of 30% months 1-36, 47% months 37-48 and 55% months 49+AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-498 19.Request for MotionPresentation of the 2020 Public Works Winter Snow and Ice Policy and request for a motion from Council in support of the policyDISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED  Action details Media Media
AB2020-431 110.ResolutionResolution affirming racism as a Public Health CrisisHELD IN COMMITTEE  Action details Media Media
AB2020-525 111.ResolutionResolution recognizing inequality and unconscious bias and its effects on community healthWITHDRAWN  Action details Media Media
AB2020-487 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 8.10, Solid Waste and Residential Recycling Collection, regarding solid waste collection in Point Roberts, WAWITHDRAWN  Action details Media Media
AB2020-494 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2020 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 21, in the amount of $316,676INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-495 13.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing the Shallow Shore Culvert Relocation Fund and establishing a project based budget for the Shallow Shore Culvert Relocation FundINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-496 14.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Public Safety Radio System Fund, request no. 2INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-466 15.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 1.14, adjusting Precinct Boundary Lines and Precinct MapsINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-490 16.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance authorizing the 2021 Whatcom County Unified Fee ScheduleINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-504 17.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance in the matter of the adoption of the final budget of Whatcom County for the Biennium 2021-2022INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-509 18.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance authorizing the levy of taxes for County and State purposes in Whatcom County, Washington, for the year 2021INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-510 19.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance authorizing the Levy of Taxes for Countywide Emergency Medical purposes for 2021INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-511 110.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance limiting the General Fund property tax levyINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-512 111.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance authorizing the Levy of Taxes for County Conservation Futures Purposes for 2021INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-513 112.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance authorizing the Levy of Taxes for road purposes for 2021INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-520 113.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance imposing an interim moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications and permits for new or expanded facilities in the Cherry Point urban growth area, 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
AB2020-491 114.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution adopting 2021 budget for the Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District (Council acting as the governing body of the Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District)INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-493 115.Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public HearingResolution adopting the 2021 budget for the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District and Subzones (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-514 116.Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public HearingResolution authorizing the levy of taxes for the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District for 2021 (Whatcom County Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media



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