Whatcom County

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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/24/2022 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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AB2022-269 11.ReportWhatcom County Executive Sidhu will present his “State of the County” remarks to CouncilPRESENTED  Action details Media Media
MIN2022-032 11.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole Executive Session for May 10, 2022APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2022-033 12.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for May 10, 2022APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2022-034 13.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for May 10, 2022APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2022-035 14.Minutes ConsentWater Work Session for May 17, 2022APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-266 11.Agreement Requiring a Public HearingRequest approval for the County Executive to submit up to three (3) applications and enter into grant agreements with the Washington State Department of Commerce for 2022 CDBG grant funding to support local projects that will benefit low-to-moderate income families in Whatcom CountyAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-239 12.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution vacating a portion of Wynn RoadAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-261 13.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution amending Resolution No. 2021-056, making additional amendments to the 2020 Shoreline Management Program Periodic Update documents to be considered by the Department of Ecology in their final review and approvalAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-282 14.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution declaring Whatcom County real property surplusAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-283 15.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution authorizing the transfer of Whatcom County surplus propertyHEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND HELD IN COUNCIL  Action details -
AB2022-252 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant contract between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority for financial assistance to expand the MOUD (Medication for Opioid Use Disorder) Program in the Jail in the amount of $149,839.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-284 12.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, for a part time Sheriff’s Office Deputy to patrol Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, in the amount of $21,773.14AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-285 13.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, for a part-time Sheriff’s Office Deputy to patrol Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, in the amount of $34,986.86AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-286 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, for overtime patrols, in the amount of $21,900.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-287 15.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) for Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Nursing Services at the Whatcom County Jail and Work Center in the amount of $54,748.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-289 16.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Whatcom County and Local 114-PD of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees (WSCCCE) Council 2, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) effective date of adoption through December 31, 2024AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-290 17.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Action Research to develop an outreach program to foster behavior changes related to proper disposal of moderate-risk hazardous waste in the amount of $74,340AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-293 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Western Washington University for support of the construction of a Longhouse in the amount of $75,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-297 19.InterlocalRequest approval for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Kitsap County which will allow reciprocal utilization of competitively bid contracts, pursuant to RCW Chapter 39.34 Interlocal Cooperation ActAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-298 110.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to support operations of an overnight shelter for young adults experiencing homelessness in the amount of $165,000 for a total amended contract amount of $250,018AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-299 111.Request for MotionRequest approval of the 2022 Economic Development Infrastructure Project list for funding from the EDI Fund and approval for the County Executive to enter into the required interlocalsAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-260 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Sudden Valley Stormwater Improvements Fund, request no. 1ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-274 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project based budget for the 2010 Jail Improvements Fund, request no. 5ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-275 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2022 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 8, in the amount of $11,498,022ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-280 14.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 3.08.095, Small Works Roster Contract Award process, to update requirements for Bids and ProposalsHELD IN COMMITTEEPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-302 15.ResolutionResolution supporting every person’s right to inclusive healthcareSUBSTITUTE APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-258 11.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors for Drainage Improvement District #6, Position 1, to serve a partial term until the next election in February 2024 - Applicant(s): Edward L. ThompsonAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-276 12.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Justice Project, applicants: Teresa Bosteter, Eve Smason-Marcus (Application deadline for any other applicants to this vacancy is 10 a.m. on May 17, 2022)APPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-294 11.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointments of Shamika Brooks, Edna Revey and Therese Horan to the Public Health Advisory BoardCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-296 12.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Jim Boyle to the Marine Resources CommitteeCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-303 11.OrdinanceOrdinance providing for the submission of a proposition to the qualified electors of Whatcom County authorizing the County to lift the limit on regular property taxes under Chapter 84.55 RCW for the purpose of funding for childcare, early learning programs, and increased support for vulnerable childrenSUBSTITUTE INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-281 12.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Board of Equalization for an at-large alternate - Applicant(s): Thomas Goetzl and Jen GlyzinskiINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-319 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2022 Whatcom County Budget, request No. 8a, in the amount of $1,500,000INTRODUCEDPass Action details -



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