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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/21/2022 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting
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MIN2022-038 11.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole Executive Session for June 7, 2022APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2022-039 12.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for June 7, 2022APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2022-040 13.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for June 7, 2022APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2022-041 14.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council for June 14, 2022APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2021-424 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to the Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning to allow and regulate Battery Energy Storage SystemsADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-346 12.Special Council Only ItemRequest authorization for County Executive to enter into Interlocal Agreements with the cities of Bellingham, Everson, Lynden, Nooksack, and Sumas concerning planning, annexation and development within urban growth areas (each interlocal will be voted on seperately)DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED  Action details Media Media
AB2022-333 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham to provide funding to support the GRACE Program in the amount of $76,800 for a total amended agreement amount of $356,800AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-336 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant amendment between Whatcom County and PeaceHealth to support the GRACE Program in the amount of $10,000 for a total amended grant amount of $120,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-338 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Executive Office of President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to be reimbursed for salaries and benefits for two employees in the Prosecutor’s Office in the amount of $188,727.00 for the FY 2023AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-340 1 ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to administer the Housing and Essential Needs Program, in the amount of $2,530,694   Action details -
AB2022-341 15.AgreementRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into the sale of a septic easement for use of park property by Doug and Cathy Angell, in the amount of $15,477AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-345 16.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Tetra Tech, Inc to evaluate and design the Semiahmoo Drive southern outfall, in the amount of $45,118 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-348 17.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Wilson Engineering, LLC to provide construction assistance services for the Fremont Street Stormwater Bypass project in the amount of $5,982 for a total amended contract amount of $45,982AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-349 18.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Birch Bay Drive & Pedestrian Project; CRP 907001 in the amount of $1,445,087 (STP $1,250,000; Local $195,087) for a total amended contract amount of $7,108,543AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-350 19.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Ecology to develop a Wiser Lake Cyanobacteria Management Plan, in the amount of $49,999.50 in Ecology funds with a $16,666.50 local matchAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-351 110.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and YWCA Bellingham to support emergency shelter operations in the amount of $2,675 for a total amended contract amount of $45,675AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-352 1 ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Catholic Community Services to support permanent supportive housing at Francis Place in the amount of $328,650 for a total amended contract amount of $1,119,155   Action details -
AB2022-353 1 InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 14 for fire protection services, in the amount of annual fees based on the current millage rate and the assessed value of improvements on the park properties within the district   Action details -
AB2022-354 1 InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission for a recreational boating safety grant increase, in the amount of $2,500.00   Action details -
AB2022-357 1 ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to support operations at the permanent supportive housing facility 22 North, in the amount of $242,648   Action details -
AB2022-361 113.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and MHNW 23 Evergreen Ridge LLC (Mercy Housing Northwest) to provide funding for the acquisition of the Evergreen Ridge Apartments for low-income housing in Whatcom CountyAUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-340 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to administer the Housing and Essential Needs Program, in the amount of $2,530,694AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-352 111.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Catholic Community Services to support permanent supportive housing at Francis Place in the amount of $328,650 for a total amended contract amount of $1,119,155AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-357 112.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to support operations at the permanent supportive housing facility 22 North, in the amount of $242,648AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-317 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Pyramid Communications for public communications for the Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force in the amount of $88,800.00AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-320 12.OrdinanceOrdinance closing the Agate Heights/Estate Bay Lane Stormwater Improvements Fund 365ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-321 13.OrdinanceOrdinance closing the Northshore Drive/Edgewater Lane Stormwater Improvements Fund 381ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-322 14.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution amending the Flood Control Zone District & Subzones 2022 budget, request no. 3, in the amount of $5,250,617 (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-326 15.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project based budget for the North Lake Samish Road Bridge No. 107 Replacement Fund, request no. 1ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-327 16.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Shallow Shore Culvert Relocation Fund, request no. 1ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-329 17.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2022 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 9, in the amount of $15,838,261ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-344 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife for cooperative management of various park properties at Pine & Cedar Lakes, Tennant Lake, and Hovander Homestead ParkAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-353 19.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 14 for fire protection services, in the amount of annual fees based on the current millage rate and the assessed value of improvements on the park properties within the districtAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-354 110.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission for a recreational boating safety grant increase, in the amount of $2,500.00AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-347 111.Special Council Only ItemRequest authorization for County Executive to sign amendments to existing Interlocal Agreements with the cities of Blaine and Ferndale concerning planning, annexation and development within urban growth areas to extend the duration of the Interlocal Agreements for six monthsAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-342 11.Council AppointmentCouncil appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, Food Processing position, Applicant - Paul BurrillAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-359 11.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Paul Burrill to the Food System CommitteeCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-365 11.OrdinanceOrdinance providing for submission to the qualified voters of Whatcom County a proposition renewing the levy of a regular property tax at a rate of $.199 or less per $1000 assessed valuation (amended from original request of $.295) to continue to provide emergency medical servicesSUBSTITUTE INTRODUCED AS AMENDEDPass Action details -
AB2022-337 12.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to fill a vacancy on the Lummi Island Ferry Advisory Committee, Resident/Landowner position - Applicant(s): Mary Marshall, Bill Sager, Lee MosleyINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-343 13.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, Marine Trades position - Applicant(s): Dana WilsonINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media



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