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November 5, 2025 ·8:30 AM Final ·HYBRID MEETING - ADJOURNS BY 9:45 A.M. (PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON, SEE REMOTE JOIN INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil, OR CALL 360.778.5010); AGENDA REVISED 11.4.2025

Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers

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Agenda — 44 items

  1. 1 Call To Order ▶ jump to 0:26
  2. 2 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:32
  3. 3 Announcements ▶ jump to 0:33
  4. 3 Also Present: Ben Elenbaas, Kaylee Galloway, Jon Scanlon, and Mark Stremler
  5. 4 Council "Consent Agenda" Items ▶ jump to 0:34
  6. 1. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Parametrix, Inc. to develop a comprehensive Subwatershed Master Plan as an addendum to the 2008 Lake Whatcom Comprehensive Stormwater Plan, in the amount of $298,741 AB2025-740 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  7. 2. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham to provide partial funding for Whatcom County’s 2025-2026 Severe Weather Shelter, in the amount of $100,000 AB2025-741 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  8. 3. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom Fire Protection District 7 for the provision of the Paramedic Training Program, in the amount of $345,537 AB2025-742 ▶ jump to 0:34
  9. 4. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Marysville Fire District for the provision of the paramedic training program, in the amount of $136,200 AB2025-743 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  10. 5. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Camano Fire and Rescue for the provision of the paramedic training program, in the amount of $55,600 AB2025-744 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  11. 9 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW
  12. 6. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Geneva Consulting Services to support coordination of the Whatcom Local Integrating Organization (LIO), in the amount of $291,068 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2025-747 ▶ jump to 0:34
  13. 7. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Compass Health to lease space within the crisis stabilization center for the provision of mental health treatment services, in the amount of $24,000 AB2025-751 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  14. 8. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and San Juan County to provide Veteran Service Officer services to San Juan County resident veterans, in the amount of $10,000 AB2025-752 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  15. 9. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Ecology to fund administrative support and action projects for the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee (MRC), in the amount of $252,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2025-753 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  16. 13 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW
  17. 10. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Pioneer Human Services to lease space within the crisis stabilization center for the provision of withdrawal management services, in the amount of $24,000 AB2025-758 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  18. 11. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Commerce to receive CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds in support of public services, in the amount of $130,000 AB2025-759 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  19. 12. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Pioneer Human Services to lease space within the crisis stabilization center for the provision of food services, in the amount of $24,000 AB2025-760 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  20. 13. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Catholic Community Services to provide permanent supportive housing services at Francis Place, in the amount of $555,446, for a total amended contract amount of $833,169 AB2025-762 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  21. 14. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal cost-share agreement between Whatcom County and the Laurel Watershed Improvement District (LWID) for the Neevel Levee Cougar Creek Fish Passage Project, in the amount of $10,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2025-763 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  22. 15. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham for the provision of the paramedic training program, in the amount of $1,008,442 AB2025-764 ▶ jump to 0:34
  23. 16. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Washington Wildlife and Recreation Forestland Preservation grant program for the acquisition of a forestry conservation easement on the Canyon Creek Forest property through the Conservation Easement Program (CEP) in the amount of $500,000 AB2025-765 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  24. 17. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to pass through CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds for the delivery of public services to low and moderate income residents in the amount of $126,500 AB2025-766 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  25. 18. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an amendment to the Regional Economic Partnership Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Whatcom County, the Port of Bellingham, and the City of Bellingham to restructure financial commitments for fiscal years 2026-2027, with no change to Whatcom County’s financial contribution AB2025-767 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  26. 19. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Commerce for a grant to Whatcom County through The Local Community Projects Program for Nooksack Water Adjudication Facility Needs, in the amount of $1,212,500 AB2025-775 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  27. 23 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW
  28. 20. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a three-year agreement, using the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint Master Agreement #AR2474 and State of Washington Participating Addendum #05116, between Whatcom County and Century Link Communications, LLC dba Lumen Technologies Group (CenturyLink) for telecommunication access lines and services, in the amount of $144,849 AB2025-777 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  29. 21. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Euna Solutions, Inc. to purchase budget and reporting software for the financial system in the amount of $441,159.37 AB2025-787 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:34
  30. 26 Special Presentation ▶ jump to 18:01
  31. 1. Report from Washington State University Extension AB2025-755 WITHDRAWN ▶ jump to 18:02
  32. 28 Committee Discussion ▶ jump to 18:05
  33. 1. Discussion of an ordinance establishing the Opioid Settlement Fund and establishing a budget for the Opioid Settlement Fund AB2025-757 DISCUSSED ▶ jump to 18:06
  34. 30 Committee Discussion and Recommendation to Council ▶ jump to 21:19
  35. 30 Council "Consent Agenda" Items Considered Separately ▶ jump to 0:34
  36. 1. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a three-year contract between Whatcom County and Correctional Healthcare Partners Inc. for the provision of jail healthcare and juvenile detention nursing services, in the three-year total amount of $22,896,000 AB2025-730 SUBSTITUTE RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION Pass ▶ jump to 22:08
  37. 3. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom Fire Protection District 7 for the provision of the Paramedic Training Program, in the amount of $345,537 AB2025-742 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION Pass ▶ jump to 13:14
  38. 2. Resolution approving the 2026 recommended convention center allocations for tourism-related facilities and activities as defined through RCW 67.28.1816 AB2025-770 RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Pass ▶ jump to 28:10
  39. 6. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Geneva Consulting Services to support coordination of the Whatcom Local Integrating Organization (LIO), in the amount of $291,068 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2025-747 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION Pass ▶ jump to 13:49
  40. 3. Request authorization for the Whatcom County Executive’s Office to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and Ryanna LLC for the lease of office and storage space for the Sheriff’s Office at 4600 Ryzex Way, Bellingham AB2025-782 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION Pass ▶ jump to 33:19
  41. 15. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham for the provision of the paramedic training program, in the amount of $1,008,442 AB2025-764 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION Pass ▶ jump to 14:24
  42. 34 Items Added by Revision ▶ jump to 63:10
  43. 35 Other Business ▶ jump to 63:13
  44. 36 Adjournment ▶ jump to 63:28