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June 4, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final ·HYBRID MEETING (PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON, SEE REMOTE JOIN INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil, OR CALL 360.778.5010)

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Agenda — 55 items

  1. 1 COUNTY COUNCIL
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER
  3. 3 ROLL CALL
  4. 4 FLAG SALUTE
  5. 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS
  6. 6 COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
  7. 7 MINUTES CONSENT
  8. 1. Special Council for May 21, 2024 MIN2024-027 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass
  9. 2. Committee of the Whole for May 21, 2024 MIN2024-028 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass
  10. 3. Regular County Council for May 21, 2024 MIN2024-029 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass
  11. 11 OPEN SESSION
  12. 12 CONSENT AGENDA
  13. 13 (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
  14. 1. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Commerce to maintain current levels of homeless subsidies and emergency housing services in the amount of $0 for a total amended agreement amount of $2,890,020 AB2024-345
  15. 2. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Health for Health Officer coverage, in the amount of $0 AB2024-353 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass
  16. 15 This item was considered separately below after the other Consent Agenda items.
  17. 3. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant contract amendment between Whatcom County and Washington Health Care Authority to continue the Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program in the jail in the amount of $200,000 for a total amended amount of $705,075 AB2024-354 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass
  18. 4. Resolution requesting authorization to make an application and enter into a grant agreement with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for funding through the Aquatic Lands Enhancement Act Program for completion of the initial phase of park improvements at Birch Bay Beach Park AB2024-355 APPROVED Pass
  19. 5. Resolution requesting authorization to make an application and enter into a grant agreement with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for funding through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program for acquisition costs of the recently purchased Carrasco Farm parcel at South Fork Park AB2024-357 APPROVED Pass
  20. 6. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington State Military Department to purchase CERT supplies and public educational materials to be funded by a federal Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Emergency Management Performance Grant, in the amount of $15,000 AB2024-360 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass
  21. 7. Resolution requesting authorization to make an application and enter into a grant agreement with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for funding through the Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities Program for construction of a covered multi-sport court at the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center AB2024-361 APPROVED Pass
  22. 8. Resolution authorizing the County Executive to grant an easement to Puget Sound Energy across park property to allow for installation and operation of private electrical services to a parcel adjacent to Stimpson Family Nature Reserve AB2024-365 APPROVED Pass
  23. 9. Resolution authorizing the County Executive to act as the authorized representative on behalf of Whatcom County for Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Washington Wildlife and Recreation Forestland Preservation project grants AB2024-366 APPROVED Pass
  24. 10. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Master’s Touch, LLC to print and mail notices as well as maintain efile and online fillable forms for the Assessor’s office, in the amount of $26,000 for a total amended contact amount of $50,500 AB2024-368 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass
  25. 11. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and WA State Department of Commerce for pass through CDBG grant funding for direct public services to low and moderate income persons in Whatcom, Island, and San Juan Counties in the amount of $130,000, for a total amended amount of $395,000 AB2024-369 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass
  26. 25 OTHER ITEMS
  27. 26 (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
  28. 26 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
  29. 1. Ordinance closing the Vactor Truck Storage Building Fund 379 AB2024-333 ADOPTED Pass
  30. 1. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Commerce to maintain current levels of homeless subsidies and emergency housing services in the amount of $0 for a total amended agreement amount of $2,890,020 AB2024-345 AUTHORIZED Pass
  31. 2. Ordinance closing the South Fork Park Improvement Fund 363 AB2024-335 ADOPTED Pass
  32. 3. Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 3.08.060, Bids and Proposals Required AB2024-337 ADOPTED Pass
  33. 30 (From Council Public Works and Health Committee)
  34. 4. Ordinance establishing Whatcom County Code Chapter 2.180 Naming County-Owned Public Buildings, Properties, Parks, and Facilities AB2024-314 HELD IN COMMITTEE Pass
  35. 32 (From Council Planning and Development Committee)
  36. 5. Discussion and motion to approve the Public Participation Plan for 2025 Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations Update AB2024-343 APPROVED REQUEST Pass
  37. 34 (From Council Committee of the Whole)
  38. 6. Resolution supporting affordable energy choices AB2024-329 HELD IN COMMITTEE Pass
  39. 7. Request for motion to identify two councilmembers to participate on the selection committee to hire a Legislative Analyst for the Council Office AB2024-342 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED
  40. 37 CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  41. 1. Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Mark Fairhart to the Marine Resources Committee AB2024-347 CONFIRMED Pass
  42. 39 ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION
  43. 39 Motion approved to hold the item for two weeks so the proponent has the opportunity to notice it per legal advice.
  44. 40 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
  45. 1. Ordinance amending the project budget for the Silver Beach Creek Stormwater Improvements Project Fund, request no. 2 AB2024-351 INTRODUCED Pass
  46. 41 Motion approved 7-0 to appoint Buchanan and Elenbaas
  47. 2. Ordinance amending Ordinance 2023-039 regarding the membership and formation of the Justice Project Finance Advisory Board AB2024-367 SUBSTITUTE INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Pass
  48. 3. Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 8, in the amount of $4,642,972. AB2024-372 INTRODUCED Pass
  49. 4. Ordinance adopting amendments to the Six-Year Capital Improvement Program for Whatcom County Facilities 2023-2028 AB2024-344 INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Pass
  50. 5. Appointment to a vacancy on the Planning Commission, District 2 or 4, Applicant(s): Suneeta Eisenberg AB2024-346 INTRODUCED Pass
  51. 6. Resolution to Declare Whatcom County Real Property as Surplus and Approve Transfer AB2024-348 INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Pass
  52. 7. Resolution amending the 2024 Flood Control Zone District and Subzones Budget, request no. 4, in the amount of $207,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2024-352 INTRODUCED Pass
  53. 8. Resolution adopting changes to WCC 100.07 Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management district funding mechanism, by revising the rate structure, service charge adjustments and exemptions (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2024-350 INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Pass
  54. 49 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
  55. 50 ADJOURN

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