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October 22, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final ·HYBRID MEETING (PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON, SEE REMOTE JOIN INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil, OR CALL 360.778.5010) REVISED 10.21.22

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Agenda — 75 items

  1. 1 COUNTY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:01
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:23
  4. 4 FLAG SALUTE ▶ jump to 0:54
  5. 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 1:14
  6. 6 COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT ▶ jump to 1:53
  7. 7 MINUTES CONSENT ▶ jump to 11:58
  8. 1. Joint Health Board and Public Health Advisory Board for October 1, 2024 MIN2024-067 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 11:58
  9. 2. Committee of the Whole Executive Session for October 8, 2024 MIN2024-068 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 11:58
  10. 3. Committee of the Whole for October 8, 2024 MIN2024-070 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 11:58
  11. 4. Regular County Council for October 8, 2024 MIN2024-071 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 11:58
  12. 12 PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 12:30
  13. 1. Resolution approving the Whatcom County 2025 - 2030 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program AB2024-644 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 14:17
  14. 2. Resolution approving the Whatcom County 2025 Annual Construction Program AB2024-639 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 20:07
  15. 14 Motion approved 7-0 to rescind (the motion that approved) Res 2024-040 (AB2024-579).
  16. 15 OPEN SESSION ▶ jump to 20:17
  17. 16 CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 78:16
  18. 17 (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee) ▶ jump to 78:17
  19. 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 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 78:17
  20. 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 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 78:17
  21. 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 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 78:17
  22. 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 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 78:17
  23. 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 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 78:17
  24. 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 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 78:17
  25. 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 78:17
  26. 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 78:17
  27. 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 ▶ jump to 78:17
  28. 26 This item was considered separately below.
  29. 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 ▶ jump to 78:17
  30. 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 ▶ jump to 78:17
  31. 28 This item was considered separately below.
  32. 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 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 78:17
  33. 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 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 78:17
  34. 30 This item was considered separately below.
  35. 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 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 78:17
  36. 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 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 78:17
  37. 32 This item was considered separately below.
  38. 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 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 78:17
  39. 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 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 78:17
  40. 34 This item was considered separately below.
  41. 35 OTHER ITEMS ▶ jump to 103:57
  42. 36 (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee) ▶ jump to 104:04
  43. 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 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 104:11
  44. 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 HELD IN COMMITTEE Pass ▶ jump to 107:15
  45. 3. Ordinance amending the project budget for the Plantation Rifle Range Lead Reclamation & Captial Improvement Fund, request no. 2 AB2024-657 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 107:44
  46. 4. Ordinance amending the project budget for the Hovander Park Building Improvements Fund, request no. 2 AB2024-658 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 124:32
  47. 5. Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 13, in the amount of $2,122,735 AB2024-660 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 129:04
  48. 41 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY ▶ jump to 78:16
  49. 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 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 133:18
  50. 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 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 79:50
  51. 43 (From Council Public Works and Health Committee) ▶ jump to 145:02
  52. 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 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 80:55
  53. 7. Resolution approving the revised Samish Water District Comprehensive Sewer Plan AB2024-656 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 145:36
  54. 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 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 81:54
  55. 8. Letter of support for Washington State Parks’ Recreation and Conservation Office grant application AB2024-703 APPROVED REQUEST Pass ▶ jump to 146:14
  56. 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 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 92:48
  57. 46 (From Council Committee of the Whole) ▶ jump to 146:56
  58. 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 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 97:33
  59. 9. Resolution affirming food security as a public health priority AB2024-571 APPROVED AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 147:17
  60. 10. Resolution revising the membership of the Northwest Clean Air Agency by adding San Juan County to the Agency AB2024-662 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 183:16
  61. 49 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES ▶ jump to 184:22
  62. 1. Appointment to a vacancy on the Forest Resilience Task Force, trust land beneficiary representative, Applicant(s): Tom Smith AB2024-638 APPOINTED Pass ▶ jump to 184:24
  63. 51 ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION ▶ jump to 185:20
  64. 52 INTRODUCTION ITEMS ▶ jump to 185:27
  65. 1. Appointment to a vacancy on the Child and Family Well-Being Task Force, Applicant(s): Jessica Goette AB2024-680 INTRODUCED Pass ▶ jump to 185:27
  66. 2. Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 5.04.085 EMS technical advisory board AB2024-691 INTRODUCED Pass ▶ jump to 185:27
  67. 3. Ordinance adopting amendments to WCC Titles 20 and 22 to enact SSB 5290 regarding local project review AB2024-695 INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Pass ▶ jump to 185:27
  68. 4. Appointment to a vacancy on the Justice Project Oversight and Planning Committee, substance use disorder provider position, Applicant(s): Suzanne Scala, Alexis Hahs, Amber Rucker AB2024-712 INTRODUCED Pass ▶ jump to 185:27
  69. 57 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES ▶ jump to 186:59
  70. 58 ADJOURN ▶ jump to 235:02
  71. 60 Motion approved 7-0 to amend item number six under BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED so that it reads: 6. Work with the Food System Committee AND/OR FOOD PRODUCERS to identify and address policy barriers that hinder the ability of local agriculture producers AND FOOD PROVIDERS to provide affordable and sustainable FOOD to local partners.
  72. 61 Motion approved 7-0 to amend item number one under BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED so that it reads: 1. Work with state and federal elected officials and the County’s lobbyists to identify and advocate for POLICY SOLUTIONS AND additional food bank funding…
  73. 62 Motion approved 7-0 to amend item number seven under BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED so that it reads: 7. Leverage county resources to build capacity and assist with Food System Plan implementation efforts, planning, grant solicitation, coordination across county food systems and partners, AND UPDATING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ASSOCIATED LAND USE POLICIES
  74. 67 See AB2024-712 under Introduction Items below
  75. 74 From Committee of the Whole Executive Session (AB2024-666): Motion approved 5-2, with Elenbaas and Stremler opposed, to authorize the County Executive, acting on behalf of the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District, to move forward with and complete the acquisition of the property as long as the purchase price of the property does not exceed the amount discussed in Executive Session.