Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee

Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers

Agenda — 32 items

1. 1 Call To Order ▶ jump to 0:21
2. 2 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:35
3. 3 Announcements ▶ jump to 0:58
4. 4 Council "Consent Agenda" Items ▶ jump to 0:59
5. 1. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation for a radio tower lease, in the amount of $0 AB2026-345 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:58
6. 2. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham to lower the loan principal amount to $844,961.62, which reflects the actual amount dispersed and results in a total contract amount of $2,899,813 AB2026-449 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:58
7. 3. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for a wellness grant, in the amount of $41,200 AB2026-462 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:58
8. 4. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Transportation for the renewal of youth zero fare policy, in the amount of $260,250 for a total of $363,000 AB2026-464 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:58
9. 5. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation to move forward with the design phase of the Everson Goshen Road and East Smith Road Intersection Improvements project, in the amount of $300,000 AB2026-466 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:58
10. 6. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a cooperative agreement between Whatcom County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair the Bylsma Levee on the Nooksack River, in the amount of $133,160 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2026-471 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:58
11. 7. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a cooperative agreement between Whatcom County and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to repair the Ritter Road levee along the left bank of the Nooksack River, in the amount of $116,100 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2026-474 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:58
12. 8. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to provide basic needs items to families with children ages 0-5 who qualify, in the amount of $40,131 for a total amended contract amount of $151,192 AB2026-477 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:58
13. 9. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Pioneer Human Services to deliver substance use disorder assessments and provide post-assessment treatment coordination as a component of re-entry for individuals released from jail, in the amount of $101,896 AB2026-481 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:58
14. 10. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority to decrease funding, due to state budget reductions, for the Alternative Response Team (ART) program grant, in the amount of $176,000, for a total amended agreement amount of $4,385,000 AB2026-482 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:58
15. 11. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (WISE) to provide training and consultation to the County and local agencies related to improving employment outcomes and the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in their communities, in the amount of $59,500 AB2026-483 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:58
16. 12. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Whatcom County and the union representing Lummi Island ferry operations workers in the Public Works Department covering 2026 to 2028 AB2026-484 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:58
17. 13. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for funding for employment and community inclusion services for adults with developmental disabilities, child development services for children ages birth to three years, and community information and training, in the amount of $6,194,426 AB2026-485 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:58
18. 18 Special Presentation ▶ jump to 6:26
19. 1. Presentation from the Port of Bellingham on economic development activities in Whatcom County AB2026-444 PRESENTED ▶ jump to 6:34
20. 2. Report from the Superior Court Clerk’s Office AB2026-469 REPORTED ▶ jump to 33:06
21. 3. Presentation by the Finance Division and Executive’s Office on the 2027-2028 biennium budget process AB2026-487 WITHDRAWN ▶ jump to 60:58
22. 4. Update from Director Melissa Keeley on the Human Resources division AB2026-495 PRESENTED ▶ jump to 61:13
23. 23 Committee Discussion ▶ jump to 78:42
24. 1. Discussion of the procurement process for hearing examiner services AB2026-459 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED ▶ jump to 78:44
25. 2. Discussion of a draft resolution requiring additional public notice of proposed Whatcom County Council action to increase taxes AB2026-479 DISCUSSED ▶ jump to 81:48
26. 25 Motion approved to nominate Councilmember Elenbaas and Councilmember Boyle to serve on the hiring committee for the Hearing Examiner services.
27. 26 Committee Discussion and Recommendation to Council ▶ jump to 103:36
28. 1. Ordinance amending the project budget for the 2015 Girard Street Building Improvement Fund, request no. 1 AB2026-442 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 104:20
29. 2. Ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 9, in the amount of $7,941,775 AB2026-450 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 105:20
30. 29 Items Added by Revision ▶ jump to 107:52
31. 30 Other Business ▶ jump to 107:54
32. 31 Adjournment ▶ jump to 107:59