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October 22, 2024 ·9:20 AM 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 — 41 items

  1. 1 Call To Order ▶ jump to 0:01
  2. 2 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:08
  3. 3 Announcements ▶ jump to 0:11
  4. 3 Also Present: Barry Buchanan, Ben Elenbaas, Jon Scanlon, and Mark Stremler
  5. 4 Council "Consent Agenda" Items ▶ jump to 0:13
  6. 1. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Administrative Office of the Courts where the states will reimburse the County for eligible interpreter expenses up to $90,326 AB2024-636 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  7. 2. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and PeaceHealth to lease Suite 103 at the Way Station located at 1500 N State Street, in the amount of $10 AB2024-665 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  8. 3. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Birch Bay Water and Sewer District for renewal of a 5-year interlocal agreement, in the amount of $0 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2024-668 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  9. 4. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Marysville Fire District to reimburse the EMS Levy for the paramedic training program, in the amount of $66,750 AB2024-674 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  10. 5. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Camano Fire and Rescue to reimburse the EMS Levy for the paramedic training program, in the amount of $29,356 AB2024-675 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  11. 6. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Administrative Office of the Courts for Pretrial Services Reform, in the amount of $99,500 AB2024-677 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  12. 7. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7 for the paramedic training costs associated with program administration, student wages and benefits, preceptor training, and class supplies, in the amount of $167,225 AB2024-678 ▶ jump to 0:12
  13. 8. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham Fire Department for costs associated with the 2024-2026 Paramedic Training Program, in the amount of $1,144,274 AB2024-679 ▶ jump to 0:12
  14. 9. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Brigid Collins Family Support Center to expand mental health services to children ages 0-5, in the amount of $452,907 AB2024-681 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  15. 13 This item was considered separately below.
  16. 10. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Ferndale School District to expand mental health services to children ages 3 - 5, in the amount of $271,817 AB2024-683 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  17. 11. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Generations Early Learning to expand licensed infant childcare capacity, in the amount of $67,000 AB2024-684 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  18. 15 This item was considered separately below.
  19. 12. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and Bellingham Towers LLC to lease Suite 110 at Bellingham Towers located at 119 N Commercial Street, in the amount of $10 AB2024-685 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  20. 13. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Ferndale Community Services to operate an overnight severe weather shelter, in the amount of $120,000 AB2024-686 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  21. 14. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal joint funding agreement between Whatcom County and United States Geological Survey (USGS) for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the County’s 11 stream gages within the Nooksack River early flood warning system, Jones Creek, and the Sumas River, in the amount of $167,292 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2024-687 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  22. 15. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Insight Public Sector, using the State of WA contract, to provide Neogov Insight recruitment software in the amount of $50,204.89 through December 31, 2026 AB2024-688 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  23. 16. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Washington State Military Department to receive pass through funding from the Washington State Military Department for What-Comm equipment AB2024-690 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  24. 17. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and Best Chopsticks c/o of Yan Hua Chen Cheng for lease of space at 121 Unity Street, Bellingham, in the amount of $42,099.72 AB2024-701 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 0:12
  25. 22 Committee Discussion ▶ jump to 11:42
  26. 1. Discussion regarding Habitat for Humanity’s housing proposal and potential Economic Development Investment program recommendation AB2024-640 DISCUSSED ▶ jump to 11:45
  27. 2. Discussion on ferry fares AB2024-698 DISCUSSED ▶ jump to 28:05
  28. 25 Committee Discussion and Recommendation to Council ▶ jump to 51:29
  29. 25 Council "Consent Agenda" Items Considered Separately ▶ jump to 0:13
  30. 1. Resolution amending the 2024 Flood Control Zone District and Subzones Budget, request no. 6, in the amount of $11,350 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2024-642 RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Pass ▶ jump to 51:53
  31. 7. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7 for the paramedic training costs associated with program administration, student wages and benefits, preceptor training, and class supplies, in the amount of $167,225 AB2024-678 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION Pass ▶ jump to 9:42
  32. 2. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Ferndale School District to purchase and install an ADA-compliant playground, in the amount of $700,000 AB2024-654 RECOMMENDED TO HOLD IN COMMITTEE Pass ▶ jump to 53:00
  33. 8. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham Fire Department for costs associated with the 2024-2026 Paramedic Training Program, in the amount of $1,144,274 AB2024-679 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION Pass ▶ jump to 11:25
  34. 3. Ordinance amending the project budget for the Plantation Rifle Range Lead Reclamation & Captial Improvement Fund, request no. 2 AB2024-657 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 70:17
  35. 4. Ordinance amending the project budget for the Hovander Park Building Improvements Fund, request no. 2 AB2024-658 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 70:43
  36. 5. Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 13, in the amount of $2,122,735 AB2024-660 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 71:14
  37. 6. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Pacifica Law Group, LLP for legal services for the Whatcom County Council for the appeals process regarding Initiative 2024-01 for an amended amount not to exceed $100,000 AB2024-704 RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION Pass ▶ jump to 77:14
  38. 32 Items Added by Revision ▶ jump to 80:20
  39. 33 Other Business ▶ jump to 80:22
  40. 34 Adjournment ▶ jump to 80:24
  41. 34 Motion approved to recommend to hold in Committee for two weeks or until Health Department staff is ready to bring it back.