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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/9/2021 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual Meeting
VIRTUAL MEETING (TO PARTICIPATE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil OR CALL 360.778.5010); AGENDA REVISED 11.8.2021
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Combined Packet, Agenda Revision Notice for 11.9.2021
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsAudio/Video
MIN2021-082 11.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for October 26, 2021APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2021-083 12.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for October 26, 2021APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-614 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. to finalize the Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan update in the amount of $20,000 for a total amended contract amount of $133,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-615 12.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham for partial funding of maintenance and operations of the Crisis Stabilization Center, in the amount of $65,000   Action details Media Media
AB2021-642 13.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1 for usage of the District’s Community Center for senior programming, in the amount of $1,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-643 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Everson for use of building space at Everson City Hall for senior programming, in the amount of $500AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-649 15.ResolutionResolution approving a salary schedule and policies for Unrepresented Whatcom County employees effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-653 16.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a three year interlocal agreement among Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham and City of Bellingham to provide economic development services and complete special projects that promote beneficial outcomes for the parties, in the amount of $2,084,322   Action details Media Media
AB2021-615 12.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham for partial funding of maintenance and operations of the Crisis Stabilization Center, in the amount of $65,000AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-653 16.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a three year interlocal agreement among Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham and City of Bellingham to provide economic development services and complete special projects that promote beneficial outcomes for the parties, in the amount of $2,084,322HELD IN COMMITTEEPass Action details -
AB2021-594 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 2.02 (County Council) to define absence and temporary disabilityHELD IN COMMITTEEPass Action details -
AB2021-599 12.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing the Ferry Fare Capital Surcharge FundADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-601 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2021 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 17, in the amount of $4,967,500ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-609 14.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), specifically Chapters 3.06 (Grants) and 3.08 (Purchasing System)ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-613 15.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Road2Home to operate the COVID Isolation and Quarantine Facility, in the amount of $159,275AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-616 16.ResolutionResolution adopting the Whatcom County Natural Hazards Mitigation PlanHELD IN COMMITTEEPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-631 17.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Aristo Healthcare Services to provide staffing at the COVID Isolation and Quarantine Facility, in the estimated amount of $200,000AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-675 12.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution adopting the Whatcom County Multi-jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)HELD IN COMMITTEEPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-612 18.Request for MotionDiscussion and request for motion regarding County Council meeting broadcast on Bellingham public access television (BTV) and streaming on YouTubeDISCUSSED  Action details Media Media
AB2021-625 19.ResolutionResolution approving the 2021 Whatcom County Climate Action PlanAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-658 110.ResolutionResolution approving the naming of the Crisis Stabilization Facility as “The Anne Deacon Center for Hope”APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-629 11.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointments of Brian Hunter and Prakash Sundaresan to the Point Roberts Community Advisory CommitteeCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-655 12.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Roger Kubalek to the Agricultural Advisory CommitteeCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-668 11.Request for MotionDiscussion and request for motion regarding the Justice Project (Public Health, Safety, and Justice Facility Needs Assessment)DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED  Action details Media Media
AB2021-627 11.OrdinanceOrdinance Amending the Project Budget for the E. Smith/Hannegan Road Intersection Improvements Fund, Request No. 2INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-636 12.OrdinanceOrdinance Establishing the Birch Bay Lynden Rd & Blaine Rd Intersection Improvements Fund and Establishing a Project Based Budget for the Birch Bay Lynden Rd & Blaine Rd Intersection Improvements Fund; CRP #906001INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-637 13.OrdinanceOrdinance Establishing the Goshen Road/Anderson Creek Bridge No. 248 Replacement Fund and Establishing a Project Based Budget for the Goshen Road/Anderson Creek Bridge No. 248 Replacement Fund; CRP #920003INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-638 14.OrdinanceOrdinance Establishing the North Fork Road/Kenney Creek Fish Passage Fund and Establishing a Project Based Budget for the North Fork Road/Kenney Creek Fish Passage Fund; CRP #919007INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-640 15.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2022 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 2, in the amount of $12,007,450INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-641 16.OrdinanceOrdinance Establishing the Jackson Road/Terrell Creek Bridge No. 81 Replacement Fund and Establishing a Project Based Budget for the Jackson Road/Terrell Creek Bridge No. 81 Replacement Fund; CRP #917004INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-650 17.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code (WCC) 3.08.060 (Purchasing System) to update the small public works roster process to award public works contracts under WCC 3.08.095 and to establish consulting services roster award process for architectural, engineering, and other professional servicesINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-606 18.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to the Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning, to provide additional affordable housing options, including allowing and regulating tiny homes and allowing duplexes in planned unit developments   Action details Media Media
AB2021-623 19.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance Authorizing the Levy of Taxes for Countywide Emergency Medical Purposes for 2022INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-628 110.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance amending the 2022 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 1, in the amount of $50,655,096INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-630 111.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance Authorizing the Levy of Taxes for Conservation Futures Purposes for 2022INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-632 112.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance Authorizing the Levy of 2022 Property Taxes for County Road PurposesINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-633 113.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance Authorizing the Levy of Taxes for County and State Purposes in Whatcom County, Washington, for the Year of 2022INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-634 114.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance Limiting the 2022 General Fund Property Tax LevyINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-648 115.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to WCC Title 20 (Zoning) regulating the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational marijuana in Whatcom County and repealing Ordinance No. 2021-066INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-654 116.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution approving the Shoreline Management Program Periodic Update 2020INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-622 117.Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public HearingResolution adopting the 2022 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
AB2021-635 118.Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public HearingResolution Authorizing the Levy of Taxes for the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District for 2022INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-606 18.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to the Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning, to provide additional affordable housing options, including allowing and regulating tiny homes and allowing duplexes in planned unit developmentsWITHDRAWN  Action details -



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