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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
January 15, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Member Tyler Byrd called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. in the
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Satpal Sidhu, Rud Browne, and Tyler Byrd
Absent:
Also Present: Barbara Brenner, Barry Buchanan, Carol Frazey, and Todd
Donovan
COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
Jon Hutchings, Public Works Director, reported on and answered questions about
recent storm damage in Birch Bay and around the county and the Birch Bay berm project.
Jack Louws, County Executive, answered questions about storm damage costs
countywide and the history of the berm.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
1. AB2019-008 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY
AND WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO OUTLINE A JOINT
PLAN OF RESPONSIBILITY WHICH DELINEATES THE RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. AB2019-009 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY
AND WASHINGTON STATE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT
MEDICAID RELATED OUTREACH AND LINKAGE ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY
THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENTS WHO LIVE
WITHIN WHATCOM COUNTY
Byrd moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Councilmembers discussed program access when there is a lack of identification.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
Nays: None (0)
3. AB2019-011 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM
COUNTY AND NORTH SOUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES ORGANIZATION AND FOUR OTHER COUNTIES WITHIN OUR
REGION TO OPERATE AS A REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ORGANIZATION UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS
ESTABLISHED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
Nays: None (0)
4. AB2019-030 RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING TO SELL TAX -TITLE
PROPERTY BY PUBLIC AUCTION
Byrd moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Steve Oliver, County Treasurer, answered questions about the process for selling
tax -title property. Councilmembers asked the Treasurer to come up with a process within
the next 30 days to notify adjacent property owners of available tax -title property.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
Nays: None (0)
S. AB2019-046 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE (WCC)
CHAPTER 2.78, SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Byrd moved to recommend adoption to the full Council.
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, gave a staff report and suggested changes.
An amended version of the proposed ordinance with the suggested changes will come to the
Council before the evening meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
Nays: None (0)
6. AB2019-067 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.03,
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Byrd moved to recommend adoption to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
Nays: None (0)
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7. AB2019-003 REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INVESTMENT (EDI) BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION FOR FUNDING OF THE
PORT OF BELLINGHAM'S FUND REQUEST FOR A LOAN OF $166,666.67 AND
GRANT OF $83,333.33 FOR THE WALSH MARINE BUILDING PROJECT
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
Nays: None (0)
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. AB2019-001 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES TO INCREASE FUNDING BY $85,527 FOR THE
OPERATION OF CITY GATE, A PERMANENT, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
OF $456,939
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Barbara Johnson, Health Department, answered questions on performance measure
information.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. AB2019-004 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
MICHAEL BOBBINK FOR HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES
Byrd moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, answered questions on the process for
allowing a pro tempore when necessary.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
Nays: None (0)
3. AB2019-007 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM
COUNCIL ON AGING TO STAFF AND OPERATE THE BELLINGHAM SENIOR
ACTIVITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,748
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Mike McFarlane, Parks Department Director, answered questions on how money is
allocated to each senior center in the county and different models for owning and running a
senior center.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
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Nays: None (0)
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AB2019-010 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
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ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND OPPORTUNITY
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COUNCIL TO FUND OPERATING COSTS AND LEASING SPECIALIST SERVICES
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TO SUPPORT THE FEDERAL SPONSOR BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
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PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,490
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Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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The following staff answered questions on the history of this contract:
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. Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office
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. Barbara Johnson, Health Department
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The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
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Nays: None (0)
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AB2019-014 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
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ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY
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AND THE CITY OF BLAINE TO STAFF AND OPERATE THE BLAINE SENIOR
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ACTIVITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,748
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Byrd moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
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Nays: None (0)
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AB2019-015 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
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ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY
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AND THE CITY OF LYNDEN TO STAFF AND OPERATE THE LYNDEN SENIOR
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ACTIVITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,748
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Byrd moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
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Nays: None (0)
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AB2019-016 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
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ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE JET
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OLDSTERS OF FERNDALE TO STAFF AND OPERATE THE FERNDALE SENIOR
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ACTIVITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,748
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Byrd moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
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Nays: None (0)
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8. AB2019-017 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DANIEL A.
SWEDLOW, SUMMIT LAW GROUP, TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR
MATTERS RELATED TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$300/HOUR TO A MAXIMUM OF $35,000 ANNUALLY THROUGH DECEMBER
31, 2020.
Byrd moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Nan Kalunki, Administrative Services Department, answered questions on contract
negotiations.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
Nays: None (0)
9. AB2019-019 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE JET
OLDSTERS ASSOCIATION OF FERNDALE TO PROVIDE CUSTODIAL SERVICES
AND SUPERVISION FOR PUBLIC RENTALS AT THE FERNDALE SENIOR
CENTER IN EXCHANGE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF 75% OF FERNDALE SENIOR
ACTIVITY CENTER RENTAL FEES.
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Mike McFarlane, Parks Department Director, answered questions on the cost
structure for the service.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne, Byrd, and Sidhu (3)
Nays: None (0)
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURN
The meetipq.,y,djourned at 11:33 a.m.
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Satpal Sidhu, (Committee Chair
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