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June 24, 2025 ·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 — 57 items

  1. 1 COUNTY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:02
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:02
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:12
  4. 4 FLAG SALUTE ▶ jump to 1:30
  5. 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 1:55
  6. 6 COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT ▶ jump to 1:57
  7. 7 MINUTES CONSENT ▶ jump to 8:14
  8. 1. Committee of the Whole for June 10, 2025 MIN2025-036 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 8:14
  9. 2. Regular County Council for June 10, 2025 MIN2025-037 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 8:14
  10. 10 OPEN SESSION ▶ jump to 8:44
  11. 11 CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 42:55
  12. 12 (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee) ▶ jump to 42:56
  13. 1. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to administer Whatcom County’s coordinated entry system through the Whatcom Homeless Service Center, in the amount of $544,578 AB2025-443 ▶ jump to 42:56
  14. 2. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to authorize and distribute rental assistance through the Whatcom Homeless Service Center, in the amount of $7,274,164 AB2025-444 ▶ jump to 43:00
  15. 14 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW.
  16. 3. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Catholic Community Services to provide on-site supportive services and housing at Francis Place, in the amount of $277,723 AB2025-445 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  17. 4. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham to provide funding for the Alternative Response Team Program, in the amount of $375,000 AB2025-446 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  18. 16 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW.
  19. 5. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services - Wildlife Services for wildlife management services, in the amount of $87,677.87 AB2025-447 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  20. 6. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham for the acquisition of 58.81 acres equipped with two 3,000 square foot buildings located at 6211 Northwest Avenue for the purposes of establishing a Whatcom Agricultural Research Station, in the amount of a $1,966,542 EDI grant and $933,271 EDI loan, for a total of $2,899,813 AB2025-448 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  21. 7. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a two-year program agreement between Whatcom County and the State of Washington Department of Children, Youth & Families to provide detention services at the Whatcom County Jail for Juvenile Rehabilitation youth eighteen years and older, in the amount of $26,000 per year AB2025-449 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  22. 8. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to provide rapid rehousing, case management, and coordinated entry access services, in the amount of $473,162, for a total amended contract amount of $722,242 AB2025-450 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  23. 9. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to provide permanent housing and supportive services in the amount of $258,976, for a total amended contract amout of $388,463 AB2025-454 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  24. 10. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group to expand local assistance to homeowners participating in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, in the amount of $80,000, for a total amended contract amount of $120,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2025-461 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  25. 11. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a cost reimbursement agreement amendment between Whatcom County and the Nooksack Indian Tribe to compensate the Nooksack Indian Tribe for staff time to support the Floodplain Integrated Planning process, in the amount of $64,000, for a total amended agreement amount of $88,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2025-462 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  26. 12. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to provide funding for the emergency shelter program, in the amount of $436,352, for a total amended contract amount of $680,728 AB2025-463 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  27. 13. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and The Administrative Office of the Courts for reimbursement of services related to the Uniform Guardianship Act, in the amount of $67,740 AB2025-464 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  28. 14. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a six-month contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Regional Council for Jail Nursing Services, in the amount of $1,354,508.50 for a total contract amount of $11,009,534.17 AB2025-465 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  29. 15. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and the Department of Children, Youth and Families for services relating to evidence-based programming for juveniles under the supervision of Juvenile Court AB2025-466 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  30. 16. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to provide housing case management services in the amount of $2,007,866, for a total amended contract amount of $2,927,247 AB2025-467 ▶ jump to 42:56
  31. 17. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Developmental Disabilities Administration to ensure a coordinated system of local services for persons with disabilities, in the amount of $6,129,076 AB2025-468 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  32. 18. Request 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 $3,409,883 AB2025-473 ▶ jump to 42:56
  33. 19. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and Ferndale Youth Sports for maintenance and operation of the baseball fields at the Northwest Sports Complex, in the amount of $1 AB2025-474 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 42:56
  34. 31 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW.
  35. 32 OTHER ITEMS ▶ jump to 51:41
  36. 33 (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee) ▶ jump to 51:42
  37. 1. Ordinance amending the 2025 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 7, in the amount of $1,500,000 AB2025-451 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 52:01
  38. 34 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW.
  39. 2. Ordinance amending the 2025 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 6, in the amount of 16,735,908 AB2025-453 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 60:28
  40. 36 (From Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee) ▶ jump to 72:02
  41. 36 CONSENT AGENDA CONSIDERED SEPARATELY ▶ jump to 42:55
  42. 3. Discussion and request for motion regarding draft Justice Project Stakeholder Group Charters AB2025-479 HELD IN COMMITTEE Pass ▶ jump to 72:09
  43. 1. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to administer Whatcom County’s coordinated entry system through the Whatcom Homeless Service Center, in the amount of $544,578 AB2025-443 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 47:42
  44. 38 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES ▶ jump to 77:20
  45. 2. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to authorize and distribute rental assistance through the Whatcom Homeless Service Center, in the amount of $7,274,164 AB2025-444 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 49:12
  46. 1. Appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, for-profit health care position, Applicant(s): Dave Chase, Elizabeth Hampton AB2025-434 APPOINTED ▶ jump to 77:28
  47. 16. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to provide housing case management services in the amount of $2,007,866, for a total amended contract amount of $2,927,247 AB2025-467 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 50:16
  48. 40 CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES ▶ jump to 86:04
  49. 18. Request 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 $3,409,883 AB2025-473 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 51:07
  50. 1. Requst confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Kyann Flint to the Whatcom County Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Committee AB2025-476 CONFIRMED Pass ▶ jump to 86:37
  51. 42 ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION ▶ jump to 87:47
  52. 43 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES (PART 1) ▶ jump to 87:49
  53. 44 ADJOURN ▶ jump to 124:42
  54. 49 Appointed Elizabeth Hampton with six votes
  55. 54 Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor Jesse Corkern, re: Richard Kirkham v. Whatcom County et al. United States District Court for Western District of Washington in Tacoma, Cause No. 2:25-CV-208-DGE-DWC [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW42.30.110 (1) (i)] AB2025-471 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED
  56. 55 Motion approved 7-0 to approve defense and indemnification of Donnell Tanksley, Whatcom County Sheriff, Wendy Jones, Former Chief of Corrections, Caleb Erickson, Chief of Corrections, and Breanna Brock, RN, BSN, CCHP, named as defendants in Richard Kirkham v. Whatcom County et al., United States District Court for Western District of Washington in Tacoma, Cause No. 2:25-CV-208- DGE-DWC. This motion is based on the following findings: A. That Donnell Tanksley, Wendy Jones, Caleb Erickson, and Breanna Brock were acting in a matter in which the county had an interest; B. that Donnell Tanksley, Wendy Jones, Caleb Erickson, and Breanna Brock were acting in the discharge of a duty imposed or authorized by law; C. and that Donnell Tanksley, Wendy Jones, Caleb Erickson, and Breanna Brock acted in good faith.
  57. 56 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES CONTINUED ▶ jump to 87:49