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September 10, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final ·HYBRID MEETING (PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON, SEE REMOTE JOIN INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil, OR CALL 360.778.5010) - AGENDA REVISED 9.9.2024

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Agenda — 97 items

  1. 1 COUNTY COUNCIL ▶ jump to 0:02
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:05
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:17
  4. 4 FLAG SALUTE ▶ jump to 0:45
  5. 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 1:12
  6. 6 COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT ▶ jump to 1:14
  7. 7 MINUTES CONSENT ▶ jump to 1:15
  8. 1. Committee of the Whole Executive Session for August 6, 2024 MIN2024-049 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 1:15
  9. 2. Health Board and Public Health Advisory Board for July 30, 2024 MIN2024-050 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 1:15
  10. 3. Special Council for Jul 30, 2024 MIN2024-051 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 1:15
  11. 4. Committee of the Whole for August 6, 2024 MIN2024-052 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 1:15
  12. 5. Regular County Council for August 6, 2024 MIN2024-053 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 1:15
  13. 6. Health Board for March 26, 2024 MIN2024-054 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 1:15
  14. 7. Special Council for August 15, 2024 MIN2024-055 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 1:15
  15. 15 PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 1:54
  16. 1. Resolution defining transportation improvements in accordance with newly amended state law (Council acting as the Governing Body of the Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District) AB2024-494 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 4:53
  17. 17 OPEN SESSION ▶ jump to 5:18
  18. 18 CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 48:38
  19. 19 (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee) ▶ jump to 48:39
  20. 1. 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 relating to the Uniform Guardianship Act in the amount of $59,062 AB2024-518 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  21. 2. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization to provide behavioral health services within the North Sound Integrated Care Network in the amount of $1,322,177, for a total amended contract amount of $2,920,840 AB2024-527 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  22. 3. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization to fund the Recovery Navigator Program to enhance LEAD programming in the amount of $716,455, for a total amended contract amount of $1,382,910 AB2024-530 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  23. 4. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Ecology to develop a Wiser Lake Cyanobacteria Management Plan, in the amount of $50,000 AB2024-531 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  24. 5. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal grant agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Ecology for Floodplains by Design funding to advance three Phase 2 capital projects and one new capital project, in the amount of $12,500,000, with 80% provided by the Dept. of Ecology and 20% provided by the FCZD and project partners (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2024-535 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  25. 6. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and YWCA Bellingham to rehabilitate an affordable housing facility, in the amount of $70,686 AB2024-539 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  26. 7. Request authorization for the County Executive to award Bid #24-61 for the purchase of an engine-generator set and associated equipment from Cummins Sales & Service, located in Sumner, Washington, in an amount not to exceed $76,815.97 AB2024-540 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  27. 8. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and DentALL, PLLC for additional jail dental hours in the amount of $55,600 for a total amended amount of $171,600 AB2024-541 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  28. 9. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Redmond which will allow reciprocal utilization of competitively solicited contracts, pursuant to RCW Chapter 39.34 Interlocal Cooperation Act AB2024-542 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  29. 10. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and YWCA Bellingham to support the acquisition of an emergency shelter facility, in the amount of $1,000,000 AB2024-544 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  30. 11. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Transportation, for the Whatcom County Ferry with a Youth Zero Fare Policy, in the amount of $45,000 AB2024-548 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  31. 12. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Local Agency Agreement amendment with Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Transportation for the Goshen Road - Anderson Creek Bridge No. 248 Replacement Project, in the amount of $200,000.00, for a total amended amount of $650,000.00 AB2024-549 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  32. 13. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Local Agency Agreement Amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Transportation for the North Lake Samish Drive Bridge No. 107 Replacement Project, for a reduction of funds in the amount of $453,451.25, for a total amended amount of $10,518,758.75 AB2024-551 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  33. 14. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Herrera Environmental Consultants Inc. to complete a climate vulnerability assessment for current and future floodplains and to develop shoreline management solutions, in the amount of $215,000 AB2024-552 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  34. 15. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Western Washington University to support development of coastal bluff erosion rates due to sea level rise across Whatcom County which will be used in the Phase 2 Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Shoreline Management Solutions project, in the amount of $35,600 AB2024-554 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  35. 16. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Cowden Brothers Trucking, LLC to use the Cowden Brothers Trucking vactor waste facility for the disposal of waste produced by our vactor trucks while providing service to multiple functions within our Maintenance and Operations group, in the amount of $288,000 AB2024-555 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  36. 17. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs to assist Whatcom County in developing and implementing a legislative advocacy program in the amount of $86,040 AB2024-556 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  37. 18. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Architectural and Engineering Professional Services agreement between the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District and Coffman Engineers to provide for Phase 1 preliminary engineering, alternatives analysis, and preliminary designs for the remediation of five fish passage barrier culverts in the Black Slough watershed, in the amount of $435,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2024-558 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  38. 19. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Catalyst Therapies LLC to support expansion of behavioral and mental health services to low-income children ages 0-5, in the amount of $199,417 AB2024-560 ▶ jump to 48:39
  39. 20. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a joint funding agreement between Whatcom County and the United States Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey for stream flow or water quality data collection at ten Nooksack watershed stream gages, in the amount of $122,967 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2024-561 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  40. 39 This item was considered separately below.
  41. 21. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services to rehabilitate two shelter facilities, in the amount of $310,000 AB2024-562 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  42. 22. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to purchase and distribute basic needs items to low-income families with children ages 0-5, in the amount of $93,811 AB2024-567 ▶ jump to 48:39
  43. 23. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Linev Systems US, Inc. for two Full Body Security Screening Systems in the amount of $440,000 AB2024-569 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  44. 24. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal grant agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Military Department for the elevation of 12 properties damaged during the November 2021 flood, in the amount of $2,386,757, in which $2,157,862 is federally funded by FEMA, $113,947.50 is provided by state funding, and a required 5% match totaling $113,947.50 is provided by property owners (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2024-570 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  45. 43 This item was considered separately below.
  46. 25. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and VillageReach to conduct a comprehensive assessment and audit of Whatcom County’s permanent supportive housing programs, in the amount of $86,046 AB2024-575 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  47. 26. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to support the rehabilitation of a transitional housing facility, in the amount of $166,950 AB2024-576 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  48. 27. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and the Whatcom County Historical Society for use of the Roeder Home in exchange for programming AB2024-578 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  49. 28. Request authorization for the County Executive to sign a grant contract with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in order to secure matching funds for the Taylor Ecological Conservation Easement through the Conservation Easement Program AB2024-582 WITHDRAWN ▶ jump to 48:39
  50. 29. 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 rendered in relation to Truancy, At-Risk Youth, and Child In Need of Services petitions in the amount of $277,244 AB2024-583 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  51. 30. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Cyclomedia Technology, Inc for services to capture and process street level imagery in the amount of $59,950 AB2024-584 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  52. 31. 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 CASA (Volunteer GAL) program in the amount of $84,523 AB2024-589 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  53. 32. 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 costs related to resentencing and vacating convictions for individuals affected by the Blake decision in the amount of $770,929 AB2024-590 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  54. 33. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and The Administrative Office of the Courts for reimbursement of costs related to the water rights adjudication in the amount of $1,230,600, for a total amended amount of $2,111,900 AB2024-591 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  55. 34. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and Akin for reimbursement of services related to the Parents for Parents (P4P) Program- $58,733 AB2024-592 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  56. 35. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Dr. Michael Earley for officer wellness programs, in the amount of $84,000 AB2024-593 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass ▶ jump to 48:39
  57. 55 OTHER ITEMS ▶ jump to 79:00
  58. 56 (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee) ▶ jump to 79:02
  59. 1. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham to extend the term date of the consolidated What-Comm Interlocal Agreement, as agreed upon by the What-Comm Administrative Board AB2024-512 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 79:08
  60. 57 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY ▶ jump to 48:38
  61. 2. Ordinance establishing the North Commercial Street Acquisition Project Fund AB2024-517 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 80:00
  62. 19. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Catalyst Therapies LLC to support expansion of behavioral and mental health services to low-income children ages 0-5, in the amount of $199,417 AB2024-560 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 63:10
  63. 3. Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 10, in the amount of 2,059,971 AB2024-521 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 80:42
  64. 22. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to purchase and distribute basic needs items to low-income families with children ages 0-5, in the amount of $93,811 AB2024-567 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 66:22
  65. 4. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Cascadia Law Group, PLLC, to continue providing legal advice and representation regarding SEPA Compliance (SEP2016-0004) and regulatory requirements pertaining to the Northwest Clean Air Notice of Violation 4516 issued to PetroGas West LLC in the amount of $100,000 AB2024-547 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 84:01
  66. 5. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to support the construction of a 65-unit affordable housing facility, in the amount of $2,000,000 AB2024-563 SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 100:57
  67. 62 (From Council Committee of the Whole) ▶ jump to 105:00
  68. 6. Request approval of a joint Council/Executive letter to Whatcom County Search and Rescue regarding leasing building space AB2024-573 APPROVED REQUEST Pass ▶ jump to 106:50
  69. 64 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES ▶ jump to 107:22
  70. 1. Appointment to a vacancy on the Acme/VanZandt Flood Control Sub-Zone Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): William Dominic Moceri (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2024-526 APPOINTED Pass ▶ jump to 107:57
  71. 66 CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES ▶ jump to 108:21
  72. 1. Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Crystal Thompson to the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee AB2024-537 CONFIRMED Pass ▶ jump to 108:44
  73. 2. Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Dr. Aldo Fusaro as Temporary Interim Medical Examiner effective September 11, 2024 AB2024-588 CONFIRMED Pass ▶ jump to 109:38
  74. 69 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS ▶ jump to 111:01
  75. 1. Identify 1-2 councilmembers to participate on a selection committee for a medical examiner AB2024-601 APPOINTED Pass ▶ jump to 111:02
  76. 71 ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION ▶ jump to 113:12
  77. 72 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Schneider Geospatial for an online tool package including, Spatialest Property Portal, Community Dashboard, Comper Pro, and Comper for Citizen in the amount of $209,991 AB2024-604 AUTHORIZED Pass ▶ jump to 113:24
  78. 73 INTRODUCTION ITEMS ▶ jump to 117:00
  79. 1. Ordinance establishing Whatcom County Code Chapter 2.180 Naming County-Owned Public Buildings, Properties, Parks, and Facilities AB2024-314 INTRODUCED Pass ▶ jump to 117:00
  80. 2. Ordinance adopting various amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning AB2024-545 INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Pass ▶ jump to 117:00
  81. 3. Ordinance adopting the 2020 Shoreline Management Program Periodic Update AB2024-559 INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Pass ▶ jump to 117:00
  82. 76 Scanlon and Elenbaas appointed 7-0
  83. 4. Resolution adopting the 2025-2030 Six-Year Water Resources Improvement Program (WRIP) by the Whatcom County Council (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2024-564 INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Pass ▶ jump to 117:00
  84. 5. Ordinance relating to the annual submission of taxing district levy amounts to the Whatcom County Council AB2024-565 INTRODUCED Pass ▶ jump to 117:00
  85. 6. Resolution approving the 2025-2030 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) AB2024-579 INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Pass ▶ jump to 117:00
  86. 7. Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 12, in the amount of $9,347,192 AB2024-594 INTRODUCED Pass ▶ jump to 117:00
  87. 8. Ordinance establishing a project-based budget for the Lookout Mountain Road Repair Project Fund AB2024-596 INTRODUCED Pass ▶ jump to 117:00
  88. 9. Ordinance establishing a project-based budget for the Governor’s Point Project Fund AB2024-597 INTRODUCED Pass ▶ jump to 117:00
  89. 10. Appointment to a vacancy on the Justice Project Oversight & Planning (JPOP) Committee, behavioral health provider position, Applicant(s): Trevor Aerts AB2024-598 INTRODUCED Pass ▶ jump to 117:00
  90. 11. Resolution amending the 2024 Flood Control Zone District and Subzones Budget, request no. 5, in the amount of $257,550 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) AB2024-602 INTRODUCED Pass ▶ jump to 117:00
  91. 85 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES ▶ jump to 120:48
  92. 86 ADJOURN ▶ jump to 166:21
  93. 92 Discussion with Parks Department staff regarding potential property acquisition [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)] AB2024-538 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED
  94. 93 Motion approved, 5-2 with Elenbaas and Stremler opposed, to authorize County Executive Sidhu, 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.
  95. 94 Discussion with Public Works staff regarding potential property acquisitions [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b)] AB2024-543 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED
  96. 95 Motion approved 7-0 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.
  97. 96 Motion approved 7-0 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 easement as long as the purchase price of the easement does not exceed the amount discussed in Executive Session.