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Resolution updating the appendix of the 2022 Comprehensive
1/9/24
AB2024-001
RES 2024-001
Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
Granicus
Request for motion to approve the updated Criminal Justice
1/9/24
AB2024-002
Treatment Account (CJTA) plan
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Catholic
Community Services to support case management and operations
and maintenance at the Francis Place permanent supportive
housing facility in the amount of $314,529 for a total amended
1/9/24
AB2024-003
contract amount of $484,570
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal amendment between Whatcom County and the City of
Blaine to extend the term of the Jail Use Agreement until
1/9/24
AB2024-004
December 31, 2024
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Jessica
Dubek, DDS of DentAll, PLLC for Inmate Dental Services in the
1/9/24
AB2024-005
amount of $80,000 for a total amended amount of $116,000.00
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 1.08
(Initiative, Referendum and Recall) to increase the length of the
1/9/24
AB2024-006
concise description of a ballot title from 30 to 75 words
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Cordant
Health Solutions for Jail Alternatives Drug Testing in the amount
1/9/24
AB2024-007
of $11,035.00 for a total amended amount of $68,140.00
Granicus
1/29/24
AB2024-008
Meeting Materials for Health Board January 29, 2024
Granicus
3/26/24
AB2024-009
Meeting Materials for Health Board March 26, 2024
Granicus
6/25/24
AB2024-010
Meeting Materials for Health Board June 25, 2024
Granicus
1/16/24
AB2024-011
Meeting Materials for Water Work Session January 16, 2024
Granicus
2/13/24
AB2024-012
Meeting Materials for Water Work Session February 13, 2024
Granicus
3/12/24
AB2024-013
Meeting Materials for Water Work Session March 12, 2024
Granicus
4/16/24
AB2024-014
Meeting Materials for Water Work Session April 16, 2024
Granicus
5/14/24
AB2024-015
Meeting Materials for Water Work Session May 14, 2024
Granicus
6/11/24
AB2024-016
Meeting Materials for Water Work Session June 11, 2024
Granicus
7/30/24
AB2024-018
Meeting Materials for Health Board July 30, 2024
Granicus
9/17/24
AB2024-019
Meeting Materials for Water Work Session September 17, 2024
Granicus
10/15/24
AB2024-021
Meeting Materials for Water Work Session October 15, 2024
Granicus
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington State Department of Social & Health Services
Developmental Disabilities Administration to provide services for
people with developmental disabilities in the amount of $609,873
1/9/24
AB2024-024
for a total amended agreement amount of $6,069,370
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington
State Parks and Recreation Commission for the Sheriff's Office
boating safety program to continue to receive Vessel Registration
1/9/24
AB2024-025
Fees (VRF) and Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) grant funds
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest
Regional Council for Nursing Services in the Jail and Juvenile
Detention in the amount of $1,924,551.06 for a total amended
1/9/24
AB2024-026
amount of $8,357,536.17
Granicus
Ordinance establishing a project budget for the Cedar Hills Culvert
1/23/24
AB2024-027
ORD 2024-003
Replacement Project Fund; SWP #SWLW23-05
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project budget for the Public Safety
1/23/24
AB2024-028
ORD 2024-004
Radio System Fund, request no. 4
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interagency agreement between Whatcom County and
Washington State Department of Commerce to receive state
funds to conduct climate planning activities in association with the
2025 Comprehensive Plan and development regulations update,
1/9/24
AB2024-029
in the amount of $475,000
Granicus
Discussion of the proposed adoption of the Comprehensive Parks,
1/9/24
AB2024-030
Recreation and Open Space Plan (CPROS) 2024
Granicus
Presentation from the Department of Natural Resources on the
identification of lands to be set aside, as directed by the State
1/9/24
AB2024-031
Legislature's Natural Climate Solutions Proviso
Granicus
Resolution adopting the 2024 Comprehensive Parks, Recreation
1/23/24
AB2024-032
RES 2024-004
and Open Space (CPROS) Plan
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Lydia Place
to provide housing case management services in the amount of
1/9/24
AB2024-033
$500,112 for a total amended contract amount of $1,566,919
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request
1/23/24
AB2024-034
ORD 2024-005
no. 3, in the amount of 1,693,840
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington
State Department of Natural Resources for the collection,
processing, and delivery of lidar topographic and bathymetric
mapping of the Nooksack and Sumas rivers, in the amount of
$349,600 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control
1/9/24
AB2024-035
Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Marvin Wayne M.D., P.S.
for the provision of Medical Program Director services in the
1/9/24
AB2024-036
amount of $255,000.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Master's
1/9/24
AB2024-037
Touch LLC to provide printing and mailing of tax statements
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and AXIOM
Armored Transport to provide armored car services in the
amended amount of $21,600 plus fuel surcharge for a total
1/9/24
AB2024-038
amended amount of $58,000 plus fuel surcharge
Granicus
Appointments to vacancies on the Birch Bay Watershed and
Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) District Advisory
Committee, Applicant(s): Sherrie Jerrett-Green and Rebecca
Hardie (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of
1/9/24
AB2024-039
Supervisors)
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Board of Equalization,
1/9/24
AB2024-040
Applicant(s): Sonja Merk
Granicus
Appointment to vacancies on the Business and Commerce
Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Heather Steele, Matthew
1/9/24
AB2024-041
Green
Granicus
Appointment to vacancies on the Child and Family Well -Being
Task Force, Applicant(s): Brande Ortiz, Lyn Salazar, Vesla
1/9/24
AB2024-042
Tonnessen, Megan Juenemann, Sallye Quinn
Granicus
Appointment to vacancies on the Climate Impact Advisory
Committee, Applicant(s): Charles Bailey, Robert Mitchell, Joyce
Cooper, Jim Boyle, Jamie Hogue, David Frankel, Eddy Ury, Joshua
1/9/24
AB2024-043
Williams, Howard Sharfstein
Granicus
Appointment to vacancies on the Drayton Harbor Shellfish
1/9/24
AB2024-044
Protection District Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): George Kaas
Granicus
Appointment to vacancies on the Flood Control Zone District
Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Dale Buys, Holly O'Neil, Ron
Bronsema, Jeff De Jong, John Perry, and Bruce Bosch (Council
1/9/24
AB2024-045
acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Noxious Weed Control Board,
1/9/24
AB2024-046
Applicant(s): George Kaas
Granicus
Appointment to vacancies on the Public Health Advisory Board,
Applicant(s): Sterling Chick, Emily O'Connor, Kelli Carroll, Julie
1/9/24
AB2024-047
Terry, Joni Hensley
Granicus
Appointment to vacancies on the Planning Commission,
1/9/24
AB2024-048
Applicant(s): James Hansen and Frank James
Granicus
Appointment to vacancies on the Solid Waste Advisory
1/9/24
AB2024-049
Committee, Applicant(s): William McCarter and Brandi Hutton
Granicus
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Appointment to vacancies on the Incarceration Prevention &
Reduction Task Force, Applicant(s): Teri Bryant, Donna M. Wells,
Bertha Safford, Robert Sullivan, Max Whipple, Corbett Hanson,
Josh Hauseman, Douglas Benjamin, Hannah Sloan, Richard
Gleason, Jeffrey Holmes, Michael Holbrook, Ava Sakowski, Arlene
Feld, Martin Cooper, Jessica Kopicki, Peter Frazier, Mimi Turin,
James Schmotzer, Ethan Martez, Brian Hoorn, Robert Wilson,
Scott Pelton, Kyle Bickel, Rosa Hunter, Rafael Gonzalez, Angela
1/23/24
AB2024-050
Burke, Tawsha Thompson, Jennifer Quigg
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
three year contract between Whatcom County and PeaceHealth
St. Joseph's Medical Center to provide emergency medical
1/9/24
AB2024-051
services for jail inmates in the amount of $230,0000 per year
Granicus
Request for authorization for the County Executive to enter into
an amended contract agreement between Whatcom County and
L&L Counseling and Consultation for services related to
evaluations and treatment services for youth referred to or
sentenced under the Special Sex Offender Disposition Alternative
1/23/24
AB2024-052
in the amount of $35,000 for a total contract amount of $70,000
Granicus
Letter to the Department of Natural Resources to confirm
concurrence with 650 acres identified for the Natural Climate
1/23/24
AB2024-053
Solutions proviso
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interagency agreement between Whatcom County and the State
of Washington Department of Ecology for Whatcom Marine
Resources Committee (MRC) operations and projects, in the
amount of $135,500.00 (Council acting as the Whatcom County
1/23/24
AB2024-054
Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Exact Scientific Services
to provide water quality analytical testing services, in the amount
of $90,000.00 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood
1/23/24
AB2024-055
Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Discussion of the Justice Project Oversight Planning (JPOP)
Committee under the Incarceration Prevention & Reduction Task
1/23/24
AB2024-056
Force per the Justice Project Implementation Plan
Granicus
1/9/24
AB2024-057
Reorganization of the Whatcom County Council for 2024
Granicus
1/9/24
AB2024-058
Nomination and appointment of Committee Chair
Granicus
1/9/24
AB2024-059
Nomination and appointment of Committee Chair
Granicus
1/9/24
AB2024-060
Nomination and appointment of Committee Chair
Granicus
1/9/24
AB2024-061
Nomination and appointment of Committee Chair
Granicus
1/9/24
AB2024-062
Nomination and assignment of Committee Chair
Granicus
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Resolution requesting that the Governor of Washington declare a
1/9/24
AB2024-063
RES 2024-002
state of emergency in response to the opioid and fentanyl crisis
Granicus
Resolution requesting that the President of the United States
declare a federal emergency in response to the opioid and
1/9/24
AB2024-064
RES 2024-003
fentanyl crisis
Granicus
Discussion regarding a draft memorandum of understanding
(MOU) among United States Department of the Interior, United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, North
Cascades National Park Service Complex, and Whatcom County
for cooperative development of the environmental impact
statement (EIS) for the North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly Bear
1/9/24
AB2024-066
Restoration Plan
Granicus
1/23/24
AB2024-067
RES 2024-005
Resolution canceling uncollectible personal property taxes
Granicus
1/9/24
AB2024-068
Discussion of legislative priorities
Granicus
Update from Whatcom Conservation District on the Community
2/20/24
AB2024-069
Wildfire Resilience Program
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Criminal Justice Treatment
1/23/24
AB2024-070
Account Panel, Applicant(s): Julie Grendon
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
Lyn Salazar to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
1/23/24
AB2024-071
Compliance Committee
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's reappointment of
1/23/24
AB2024-073
Michael MacKay to the Marine Resources Committee
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointments of
Danielle Gaughen and John H. Miller to the Whatcom County
1/23/24
AB2024-074
Rural Library Board
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's reappointment of
Alan Friedlob to the North Sound Behavioral Health Organization
1/23/24
AB2024-075
Advisory Board
Granicus
Kequest authorization Tor the county Lxecutive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and the State of Washington
Department of Ecology to receive funding for adjudication
technical assistance, in the amount of $300,000 (Council acting as
the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
1/23/24
AB2024-076
Supervisors)
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and United
States Geological Survey for funding and technical analysis to
assess topographic changes in the Nooksack River channel and
support the Floodplain Integrated Planning (FLIP) work, in the
amount of $94,050 (Council acting as Whatcom County Flood
1/23/24
AB2024-077
Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom
Conservation District for education and outreach assistance, in
1/23/24
AB2024-078
the amount of $72,666.31
Granicus
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Kequest authorization for the county Lxecutive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom
Conservaton District for outreach, education and technical
assistance, in the amount of $107,341.56 (Council acting as the
Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
1/23/24
AB2024-079
Supervisors)
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington State Military Department to increase the awarded
amount for the Operation Stonegarden program by $96,525.00,
1/23/24
AB2024-080
for a total of $197,025.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington State Department of Health to fund various public
health programs in the amount of $282,183 for a total amended
1/23/24
AB2024-081
agreement amount of $14,424,841
Granicus
Resolution accepting the Treasurer's list of petitions for property
1/23/24
AB2024-082
RES 2024-006
tax refunds consistent with RCW 84.69.020
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Stephen
Jackson Law, PLLC to provide legal representation for Rules of
Appeal of Decisions in Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (RALJ) appeal
cases in the amount of $18,000.00 for a total amended contract
1/23/24
AB2024-083
amount of $38,000.00
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
1/23/24
AB2024-084
Fred Likkel to the Agricultural Advisory Committee
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
1/23/24
AB2024-085
Sierra Crook to the Food System Committee
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's reappointment of
1/23/24
AB2024-086
Raegen Miller to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's reappointment of
Jodi Sipes and Jana Finkbonner to the Northwest Senior Services
1/23/24
AB2024-087
Board
Granicus
Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title
2 (Administration and Personnel) and 3 (Revenue and Finance) to
amend the qualifications for serving on the Wildlife Advisory
Committee, the composition of the Conservation Easement
Program Oversight Committee, and cleaning up the Agricultural
2/6/24
AB2024-088
ORD 2024-008
Advisory Committee code
Granicus
Discussion of proposed ordinance adopting amendments to
Whatcom County Code Titles 2 and 3 regarding certain Advisory
1/23/24
AB2024-089
Committees and abolishing the Appeals Board
Granicus
Resolution identifying Whatcom County approaches to the
4/9/24
AB2024-090
RES 2024-017
fentanyl emergency
Granicus
Reconsideration of appointment to a position on the Whatcom
2/6/24
AB2024-091
County Ferry Advisory Committee, Member: Fabian Mendoza
Granicus
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1/23/24
AB2024-093
Discussion of What -Comm Administrative Board composition
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Lynden/Everson Flood Control
Subzone Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Sherman Polinder
(Council Acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
1/23/24
AB2024-094
District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Resolution approving the Whatcom County Water District No. 2
3/19/24
AB2024-095
RES 2024-013
Water System Plan
Granicus
Ordinance suspending Whatcom County Code 1.28 to update the
2/6/24
AB2024-096
ORD 2024-006
Correctional Facilities Operational Standards
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointments of
Charlie Heggem, Becca Shew, and Pete Sharp to the Bicycle
2/6/24
AB2024-097
Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
Local Agency Standard Service Agreement between Whatcom
County and Pacific Surveying & Engineering Services, Inc., to
provide on -call professional land surveying services for 2024, in
2/6/24
AB2024-098
the amount not to exceed $100,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and FLO
Analytics to update the Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic
Resources Management (BBWARM) district's fee roll process in
accordance with a rate study that is currently underway in the
amount of $50,965.00 for a total amended contract amount of
$70,720.00 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control
2/6/24
AB2024-099
Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title
2 (Administration and Personnel) to abolish the Appeals Board
2/6/24
AB2024-100
ORD 2024-007
and assign its duties to the Hearing Examiner
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
grant agreement between Whatcom County and Washington
State Department of Fish and Wildlife to support the fish passage
2/6/24
AB2024-102
barrier remediation program, in the amount of $800,250.00
Granicus
Presentation from the EMS Manager regarding the Medical
2/6/24
AB2024-103
Reserve Corps
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
grant agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington
State Department of Ecology to conduct a climate vulnerability
assessment and develop shoreline management solutions, in the
2/6/24
AB2024-104
amount of $250,000.00
Granicus
Discussion of Phase 2 of the Whatcom Climate Vulnerability
2/6/24
AB2024-105
Assessment and Shoreline Management Solutions Project
Granicus
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the
Nooksack Indian Tribe where the Flood Control Zone District will
reimburse the tribe for 80% of the eligible grant costs for work as
outlined in Task 4 of the 2021-2023 Floodplains by Design grant
specific to the Fish Camp (Ts'eq) Integrated Fish -Flood Project, in
the amount of $880,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County
2/6/24
AB2024-106
Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointments of
Paul Schissler and Ashley Thomasson to the Whatcom County
2/6/24
AB2024-107
Housing Advisory Committee
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointments of
Valerie Billmire and Myla Musselwhite to the Developmental
2/6/24
AB2024-108
Disabilities Advisory Board
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointments of
Elma Burnham, Thomas Hoats, and Avery Maverick to the Marine
2/6/24
AB2024-109
Resources Committee
Granicus
Ordinance establishing a project based budget for Eagleridge
2/20/24
AB2024-110
ORD 2024-009
Stormwater Improvements Project Fund SWP #SWLW24-01
Granicus
Resolution amending the 2024 Flood Control Zone District and
Subzones Budget, request no. 1, in the amount of $14,400
(Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
2/20/24
AB2024-111
RES 2024-011
District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Ordinance establishing a 23-Hour Crisis Relief Center Fund and
establishing an initial project based budget for the 23-Hour Crisis
2/20/24
AB2024-114
ORD 2024-010
Relief Center Project
Granicus
Report from Sheriff's Office on Operation Stonegarden Grant
2/6/24
AB2024-115
Funding
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request
2/20/24
AB2024-116
ORD 2024-011
no. 4, in the amount of $3,247,623
Granicus
Resolution to declare Whatcom County owned structure located
2/6/24
AB2024-117
RES 2024-007
in Bay Horizon Park as worthless
Granicus
Resolution to declare Whatcom County owned structure located
4/23/24
AB2024-118
RES 2024-020
in Hovander Park as worthless
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointments of
David Kershner, Trevor Gearhart, and Alison Moon to the
2/6/24
AB2024-119
Conservation Easement Program Oversight Committee
Granicus
Appointment to vacancies on the Drayton Harbor Shellfish
Protection District Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Katherine
2/6/24
AB2024-120
Garrah
Granicus
Ordinance establishing Whatcom County Code Chapter 3.39
Public Health, Safety, and Justice Facilities and Services Sales and
2/20/24
AB2024-122
ORD 2024-012
Use Tax
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal cooperative agreement between Whatcom County and
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service for enhancement of
state and local law enforcement on National Forest Service lands,
2/20/24
AB2024-123
in the amount of $22,704.00
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Discussion of an ordinance granting the Port of Bellingham a
franchise for the provision of telecommunications services in
2/20/24
AB2024-124
Whatcom County
Granicus
Discussion of an ordinance granting the Public Utility District No. 1
of Whatcom County a franchise for the provision of
2/20/24
AB2024-125
telecommunication services in Whatcom County
Granicus
Ordinance granting the Port of Bellingham a non-exclusive
franchise to locate, set, erect, lay, construct, extend, support,
attach, connect, maintain, repair, replace, enlarge, operate, use
and similar activities related to telecommunication facilties in,
upon, over, under, along, across and through the franchise area to
3/19/24
AB2024-126
ORD 2024-014
allow the provision of telecommunication services
Granicus
Ordinance granting the Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom
County, a non-exclusive franchise to locate, set, erect, lay,
construct, extend, support, attach, connect, maintain, repair,
replace, enlarge, operate, use and similar activities related to
telecommunication facilities in, upon, over, under, along, across
and through the franchise area to allow the provision of
3/19/24
AB2024-127
ORD 2024-015
telecommunications services
Granicus
Resolution ordering the cancellation of an accounts receivable
2/20/24
AB2024-129
RES 2024-009
invoice from the Sheriff's Office
Granicus
Kequesi aumorizauon Tor me Lounry txecuuve io enter mio an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services
Organization to acknowledge and fund Whatcom County's
participation in the North Sound Integrated Care Network, in the
amount of $523,788.10 for a total amended contract amount of
2/20/24
AB2024-130
$1,496,767.30
Granicus
Resolution amending Resolution 2023-056 to correct the levy
amounts for the City of Bellingham and re -certify property tax
2/6/24
AB2024-131
RES 2024-008
levies for collection in 2024 to the County Assessor
Granicus
uiscussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor,
Royce Buckingham on the Opioid settlements and Whatcom
County's vote on Debtor, Endo International, PLC's, bankruptcy
reorganization plan. [Discussion of this item may take place in
executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to
2/20/24
AB2024-132
RCW42.30.110. (1) (i)]
Granicus
2/20/24
AB2024-133
Coordinated Water System Plan Update
Granicus
2/20/24
AB2024-134
Report from the Planning and Development Services Department
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
grant agreement between Whatcom County and Washington
State Department of Ecology for the 2023-2025 Biennial
2/20/24
AB2024-135
Stormwater Capacity Grant, in the amount of $130,000
Granicus
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Kequest authorization for the county Lxecutive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Washington State
Military Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security to assist in preparing for all hazards through sustainment
and enhancement of current programs, in the amount of
2/20/24
AB2024-136
$74,670.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and the
Washington State Department of Commerce to change the scope
of work and reduce the funding by $29,391.00 for a total
2/20/24
AB2024-137
amended contract amount of $1,850,608.00
Granicus
Discussion of PLN2022-00006 regarding proposed amendments to
WCC Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.51 (Lake Whatcom Watershed
Overlay District), to exempt trail maintenance, reconstruction,
and construction from the seasonal clearing activity limitations in
2/20/24
AB2024-138
WCC 20.51.410
Granicus
Presentation from Health & Community Services Response
Systems Division regarding diversion programs, program data, and
3/19/24
AB2024-139
collective impact
Granicus
Resolution authorizing Whatcom County Conservation Easement
Program Administrator and Whatcom County Exeutive to proceed
with the acquisition of a conservation easement on the Jacoby
2/20/24
AB2024-140
RES 2024-010
application
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract agreement between Whatcom County and ImageTrend,
Inc. to increase the contract in the amount of $14,460.00 for a
2/20/24
AB2024-141
total amended contract amount of $201,876.32
Granicus
County Executive requests approval of the Economic
Development Investment (EDI) Board's recommendation for
funding to support the City of Blaine's Wellfield Reservoir
Replacement Project and the City of Bellingham's Old Town Urban
2/20/24
AB2024-142
Village Infrastructure Improvement Project
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington State Military Department for Operation Stonegarden
FY20, in the amount of $234,343.94 for a total amended amount
2/20/24
AB2024-143
of $639,943.94
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Gabriel's Art Kids, LLC to
remodel leased property for the purpose of providing child care,
AB2024-144
in the amount of $953,289
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.145 to clarify
member requirements on the Whatcom County Ferry Advisory
3/5/24
AB2024-145
ORD 2024-013
Committee
Granicus
2/20/24
AB2024-146
Update on Severe Weather Shelter
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Enactment Nr.
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Location #
Location
Date
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Julota to
track and monitor services and care provided to individuals
frequently seen by Health and Community Services' Response
Systems Division Programs in the amount of $110,008 for a total
3/5/24
AB2024-147
amended contract amount of $278,426
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
easement agreement with Western Washington University and
Sierra Pacific Land & Timber Company to allow public access to
2/20/24
AB2024-148
Canyon Lake Community Forest, in the amount of $100,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of
Everson for reimbursement of expenses for road gates installation
3/5/24
AB2024-149
in the amount of $47,534.22
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Kittelson & Associates to
implement an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Study, in the amount
3/5/24
AB2024-150
of $99,994.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Whatcom
Law Group / Rajeev Majumdar for hearing examiner services in
the amount of $5,500 for a total amended contract amount of
3/5/24
AB2024-151
$225,820 for the 2-year contract
Granicus
Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor,
George Roche, re: Estate of Aaron B. Cooper, deceased, by and
through Private Client Representatives, Personal Representative,
Plaintiff, vs. Whatcom County, a local government entity and
municipal corporation within the state of Washington, James
Endersby and Jane Doe Endersby, individually and the marital
community comprised of, Defendants, Snohomish County
Superior Court, Case No. 24-2-01059-31. [Discussion of this item
may take place in executive session (closed to the public)
3/5/24
AB2024-152
pursuant to RCW42.30.110 (1) (i)]
Granicus
Discussion of a proposed resolution vacating a portion of County
Road and an unnamed alley within the Amended Plat of South
3/5/24
AB2024-153
Wickersham
Granicus
Request to change representation on the Surface Mining Advisory
3/5/24
AB2024-154
Committee from Committee Member Kathleen Greenbaum
Granicus
Resolution vacating a portion of County Road and an unnamed
4/9/24
AB2024-155
RES 2024-015
alley within the Amended Plat of South Wickersham
Granicus
Discussion regarding a proposed ordinance amending Whatcom
County Code 12.24, Franchise Requirements, to update
3/19/24
AB2024-156
procedures for processing applications
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 12.24, Franchise
4/23/24
AB2024-157
ORD 2024-024
Requirements, to update procedures for processing applications
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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Kequest autnonzation for the county Lxecutive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington State Department of Commerce to fund
homelessness crisis response systems in the amount of
$1,801,736 for a total amended agreement amount of
3/5/24
AB2024-158
$12,345,115
Granicus
Discussion of a proposed Ordinance establishing a temporary
3/5/24
AB2024-159
closure of Truck Road
Granicus
3/19/24
AB2024-160
ORD 2024-016
Ordinance establishing a temporary closure of Truck Road
Granicus
Request approval for the County Executive to act as the
authorized representative for the Recreation and Conservation
3/5/24
AB2024-161
Office (RCO) Community Forest Program Grant #22-1301
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Saturna Watershed
Sciences LLC to implement a second phase of investigation into
the extrapolation of initial recommended extrapolated instream
flow information to unmeasured sites in support of watershed
and salmon recovery planning, in the amount of $81,585.00
(Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
3/5/24
AB2024-162
District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Discussion regarding the 2024 forecasted shortfall of the Ferry
3/5/24
AB2024-163
Operating Fund
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
3/5/24
AB2024-164
Holly Robinson to the Northwest Senior Services Board
Granicus
Appointment to a special district vacancy on the Drainage
Improvement District #15 Board of Supervisors, Position 3,
3/5/24
AB2024-165
Applicant: John Vreugdenhil
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 8.10, Solid Waste
4/23/24
AB2024-166
ORD 2024-030
and Residential Recycling Collection
Granicus
Appointment to a special district vacancy on the Butler Diking
Drainage District Board of Supervisors, Position 2, Applicant: Mark
3/5/24
AB2024-167
Westhoff
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointments of
Richard Conoboy, Lynne Graham, and Brent Waggonner to the
3/5/24
AB2024-169
Veteran's Advisory Board
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
3/5/24
AB2024-170
Clay Pehl to the Agricultural Advisory Committee
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
Collective Bargaining Agreement between Whatcom County and
3/5/24
AB2024-171
PROTEC17 for the period January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Granicus
Discussion of proposed ordinance adopting amendments to
Whatcom County Code Title 15, Buildings & Construction, to
adopt by reference the 2021 Editions of the International Building
3/19/24
AB2024-172
Codes
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title
15, Buildings & Construction, to adopt by reference the 2021
Editions of the International Building, Residential, Mechanical,
Fuel gas, existing building, fire codes, and the national fuel gas,
Washington State Energy, uniform plumbing, & liquified
petroleum gas codes, and the 1997 uniform code for the
abatement of dangerous buildings, as amended as set forth
4/9/24
AB2024-173
ORD 2024-019
herein, as required by RCW Chapter 19.27
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission for
3/5/24
AB2024-174
Recreation Boating Safety Grant, in the amount of $17,523.25
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Meridian
School District for Sheriff's Office Substation lease, in the amount
3/5/24
AB2024-175
of $69,528
Granicus
Appointments to vacancies on the Justice Project Oversight and
Planning Committee, Applicants: Richard Gleason, Corbett
3/5/24
AB2024-177
Hanson, Hannah Sloan, Robert Sullivan
Granicus
Resolution amending the Flood Control Zone District & Subzones
2024 budget, request no. 2, in the amount of $564,477 (Council
3/19/24
AB2024-178
RES 2024-012
acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Ordinance establishing a project -based budget for the Unity
3/19/24
AB2024-179
ORD 2024-017
Street Acquisition Project Fund
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request
3/19/24
AB2024-180
ORD 2024-018
no. 5 in the amount of $9,827,008
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointments of
Jared Oberhaus and Elisabeth Mason to the Point Roberts
3/5/24
AB2024-181
Community Advisory Committee
Granicus
Request approval for the County Executive to enter into an
Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Snohomish
County which will allow reciprocal utilization of competitively bid
contracts, pursuant to RCW Chapter 39.34 Interlocal Cooperation
3/5/24
AB2024-182
Act
Granicus
3/5/24
AB2024-183
Report from District Court Probation
Granicus
4/23/24
AB2024-185
Report from the Information Technology Division
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
Interlocal Agreement between Whatcom County and Bellingham
Technical College to exchange no -cost, internal Diversity, Equity
3/19/24
AB2024-186
and Inclusion assessments of each other's organizations
Granicus
Discussion of a proposed ordinance amending Whatcom County
3/5/24
AB2024-187
Code 8.10, Solid Waste and Residential Recycling Collection
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
Date
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Central
Consulting LLC to provide strategic consultation services related to
implementation of the Healthy Children's Fund in the amount of
3/19/24
AB2024-188
$30,000 for a total amended contract amount of $45,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal contract amendment between Whatcom County and
the City of Everson to extend the term of the Jail Use Agreement
3/19/24
AB2024-189
until December 31, 2024
Granicus
Presentation of the Western Washington University Small
4/9/24
AB2024-190
Business Development Center
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Surface Mining Advisory
Committee, potable domestic groundwater supply representative,
4/9/24
AB2024-191
Applicant(s): Carl Isom -McDaniel
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington State Department of Health to fund various public
health programs in the decreased amount of $531,200 for a total
3/19/24
AB2024-192
amended agreement amount of $13,893,641
Granicus
Kequest autnorization Tor me county executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of
Sumas for implementation of the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (HMGP) Agreement to purchase twelve flood -damaged
properties, one of which is in the City of Sumas (Council acting as
the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
3/19/24
AB2024-193
Supervisors)
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families to
provide funding for the Nurse Family Partnership Program in the
amount of $36,123.01 for a total amended contract amount of
3/19/24
AB2024-194
$414,618.60
Granicus
4/9/24
AB2024-196
Report from District Court
Granicus
3/19/24
AB2024-197
Report from the Public Works Department
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
Mark McDonald to the North Sound Behavioral Health
3/19/24
AB2024-198
Organization Advisory Board
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom
County Library System in support of the Birch Bay Library
4/9/24
AB2024-200
construction project in the amount of $315,000
Granicus
Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code
Section 1.14, Electoral Precincts, with newly established voting
4/9/24
AB2024-201
ORD 2024-020
precinct boundaries for Whatcom County
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement 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 $154,000 for a total
3/19/24
AB2024-202
amended agreement amount of $666,455
Granicus
Update on Whatcom County Ferry Advisory Committee's
3/19/24
AB2024-203
discussion of Whatcom County Code 10.34 and ferry fares
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and PNW Plateful to
distribute weekly meals to low-income households, in the amount
4/9/24
AB2024-204
of $115,000
Granicus
3/19/24
AB2024-205
Update and discussion on Justice Project Agreement
Granicus
Discussion regarding options for enhancing Courthouse security
3/19/24
AB2024-206
measures during evening meetings
Granicus
Discussion of a proposed ordinance to allow as a conditional use
the distribution, reload, storage, and sales of propane in the
Agriculture District, and as a permitted use in the Light Impact
Industrial District, Heavy Impact Industrial District, Rural Industrial
and Manufacturing District, and add two new definitions to the
3/19/24
AB2024-207
Definitions sections of WCC Title 20
Granicus
Ordinance adopting Whatcom County Code Title 20, zoning code
amendments relating to allowing propane reload, storage, and
4/9/24
AB2024-208
ORD 2024-021
distribution facilities in the agriculture zone as a conditional use
Granicus
Resolution supporting a Whatcom County ferry rate increase and
3/19/24
AB2024-209
RES 2024-014
allocation of American Rescue Plan Funds
Granicus
Ordinance calling for the election of Charter Review
4/9/24
AB2024-210
ORD 2024-022
Commissioners at the November 2024 General Election
Granicus
Clarification of Council appointment and appointment to
vacancies on the Justice Project Oversight and Planning
Committee, Applicant(s): Scott Ryckman, Richard Gleason, and
4/9/24
AB2024-211
Tawsha Thompson
Granicus
Clarification of Council motion to change representation on the
Surface Mining Advisory Committee from Committee Member
4/9/24
AB2024-212
Kathleen Greenbaum
Granicus
Discussion regarding a proposed resolution supporting expanding
3/19/24
AB2024-214
internet access for all in Whatcom County
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
4/9/24
AB2024-215
David Finet to the Housing Authority of Whatcom County
Granicus
Ordinance establishing the project budget for the Austin Court
4/23/24
AB2024-217
ORD 2024-025
Stormwater Improvements Fund, request no. 1
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Makers Architecture and
Urban Design to implement a Fleet Electrification Study, in the
4/23/24
AB2024-219
amount of $80,000.00
Granicus
Ordinance amending WCC 2.106 to change reporting due date for
4/23/24
AB2024-220
the Child & Family Well -Being Task Force
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
Interlocal Agreement between Whatcom County and WA State
Department of Commerce to provide funding for Justice Project
management and Justice Project data work in the amount of
4/9/24
AB2024-221
$245,903.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a no
cost interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and
Bellingham School District to provide community immunization
4/9/24
AB2024-222
clinics
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into
Project Agreement Amendment No. 3 with the County Road
Administration Board (CRAB), for the Hampton Road Pavement
Rehabilitation Project, for Rural Arterial Program (RAP) funding in
4/9/24
AB2024-223
the amount of $198,000
Granicus
Appointment to vacancies on the Wildlife Advisory Committee,
4/9/24
AB2024-224
Applicant(s): Jay Brueggeman
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
Alex Jeffers to the Conservation Easement Program Oversight
4/9/24
AB2024-225
Committee
Granicus
Update on the Medical Examiner transition from contracted to
4/9/24
AB2024-226
county employment
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
4/9/24
AB2024-227
Roger Hawley to the Agricultural Advisory Committee
Granicus
4/9/24
AB2024-228
Report from the Parks and Recreation Department
Granicus
Ordinance closing the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Fund
4/23/24
AB2024-229
ORD 2024-026
and Project Based Budget
Granicus
Request permission for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Geo Test Services to
provide on -call construction materials testing and inspection
4/9/24
AB2024-230
services for 2024 in the amount not to exceed $200,000
Granicus
4/9/24
AB2024-231
Report from the Finance Division
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Aspect Consulting to
provide water rights adjudication technical assistance, in the
amount of $170,000.00 (Council acting as the Whatcom County
4/9/24
AB2024-232
Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Resolution approving revised Business Rules of the Whatcom
4/23/24
AB2024-233
RES 2024-021
County Hearing Examiner
Granicus
Approval of request to change representation on the Board of
Equalization from At -Large Alternate to District 2, from Board
4/9/24
AB2024-234
Member Tom Follis
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project budget for the new Public
4/23/24
AB2024-235
ORD 2024-027
Health, Safety and Justice Facility, request no. 6
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
4/9/24
AB2024-236
Kayla Schott-Bresler as Deputy Executive effective April 10, 2024
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project budget for the Way Station
4/23/24
AB2024-237
ORD 2024-028
Project Fund, request no. 3
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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4/23/24
AB2024-238
ORD 2024-023
Ordinance Amending WCC 10.34 Ferry Rates
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request
4/23/24
AB2024-239
ORD 2024-029
No. 6 in the amount of $8,600,501
Granicus
Discussion of appointing members to the Justice Project Oversight
and Planning (JPOP) Committee for the Justice Project
4/9/24
AB2024-240
Implementation Plan
Granicus
4/23/24
AB2024-241
Discussion of an ordinance amending WCC 10.34 Ferry Rates
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to award bid # 24-
23 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Lake
Union Drydock Company for the annual drydocking, repair and
maintenance of the Whatcom Chief Ferry, in the amount of
4/9/24
AB2024-242
$1,180,380.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and MacWhinney
Environmental Consulting LLC for third -party critical areas review,
4/9/24
AB2024-243
in the amount of $60,000.00
Granicus
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 $256,842 for a total amended contract amount of
4/9/24
AB2024-244
$1,488,823
Granicus
Resolution docketing Comprehensive Plan and Development
4/9/24
AB2024-245
RES 2024-016
Regulation amendments
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
4/9/24
AB2024-246
Andrew Shelton to the Marine Resources Committee
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Puget Sound Energy for
the Sheriff's Office to perform reimbursed overtime patrols, in the
4/9/24
AB2024-248
amount of $18,216.00
Granicus
Presentation on Whatcom Racial Equity Commission (WREC)
4/9/24
AB2024-249
Appointment Process
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's and Mayor of
Bellingham's appointments to the Whatcom Racial Equity
Commission; confirmation at a future City of Bellingham Council
4/9/24
AB2024-250
Meeting will occur after County Council confirmation
Granicus
5/7/24
AB2024-251
Presentation on Healthy Children's Fund
Granicus
Resolution supporting modernization of the Economic
4/9/24
AB2024-252
RES 2024-018
Development Investment (EDI) Board
Granicus
Resolution in support of expanding access to affordable and
4/9/24
AB2024-253
RES 2024-019
reliable internet for all residents of Whatcom County
Granicus
Resolution repealing Resolution 2023-054 (a resolution
establishing an independent review of countywide fire and
4/9/24
AB2024-254
emergency medical services structures)
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the
Administrative Office of the Courts for reimbursement for
Coordinator wages and benefits related to Family and Juvenile
4/23/24
AB2024-255
Court Improvement Program (FJCIP) in the amount of $108,000
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Board of Equalization, at -large
alternate - Applicant(s): John Young, Micah Anderson, Bruce
4/23/24
AB2024-256
Thames
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
Economic Development Investment Program Interlocal Loan and
Grant agreement between Whatcom County and the City of
Bellingham to provide EDI loan and grant funding support for the
Old Town Urban Village Improvement Project in the amount of
$1,500,000 in grant funding and $1,500,000 in loan funding for a
4/9/24
AB2024-257
total agreement amount of $3,000,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Lynden
Tribune and Print Co. to provide print and mail services in the
amount of $30,623.32 for a total amended contract amount of
4/23/24
AB2024-258
$90,623.32
Granicus
Review final project performance on the CARES Act CDBG
Coronavirus (CV) grant, funding activities that prevent, prepare
5/7/24
AB2024-259
for, and respond to the coronavirus in Whatcom County
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract with Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. to perform certain
tasks associated with developing the 2025 Comprehensive Plan's
new Climate Change and Resiliency element in the amount of
4/23/24
AB2024-260
$180,295
Granicus
Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor,
George Roche, re; Opioid settlements and Whatcom County's
participation in the Janssen Washington State -Wide Opioid
Settlement Agreement [Discussion of this item may take place in
executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to
4/23/24
AB2024-261
RCW42.30.110. (1)(i)]
Granicus
Discussion of and request for motion on recommendation for
2023 Open Space Current Use Assessment applications under
4/23/24
AB2024-262
Whatcom County's property tax exemption program
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.85, Developmental
5/7/24
AB2024-263
ORD 2024-031
Disabilities Department
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointments of
Isaiah Del Giorgio and Eliza Steele to the Agricultural Advisory
4/23/24
AB2024-264
Committee
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom
Fire Protection District No. 7 for EMS Captain start up costs, in the
4/23/24
AB2024-265
amount of $39,900.00
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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Request approval for the County Exeuctive to authorize the
purchase of radios and related installation parts, using the
Washington State Contract #00318, in an amount not to exceed
4/23/24
AB2024-266
$200,000.00 in 2024
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and ScoCon LLC for the 4th
Floor District Court - Courtroom 1 remodel, in the amount of
4/23/24
AB2024-267
$227,265.00
Granicus
Request authorization to amend Resolution 2023-048 for
5/7/24
AB2024-268
RES 2024-024
Unrepresented County employees
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest
Regional Council for Inmate Care Coordinator Services in the
amount of $125,000.00 for a total amended amount of
4/23/24
AB2024-270
$8,482,536.17
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Triangle Associates, Inc.
to support the Forest Resilience Task Force for a total amount of
5/7/24
AB2024-271
$74,927.50
Granicus
Presentation from Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission on
4/23/24
AB2024-272
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Granicus
Presentation from P. Michael Murphy regarding Medical Examiner
4/23/24
AB2024-273
accreditation requirements
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
the City of Bellingham to extend the agreement which provides
funding for staffing and implementation of the Alternative
Response Team Program in the amount of $0 for a total amended
5/7/24
AB2024-274
agreement amount of $402,179
Granicus
Discussion and approval of request for Council to send a letter in
support of Opportunities Indistrialization Center (OIC) of
Washington's application to the U.S. Departmnet of Labor's
4/23/24
AB2024-275
National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP)
Granicus
Overview of land use development and the appearance of fairness
5/21/24
AB2024-276
doctrine
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and K&H Printers -
Lithographers, Inc dba K&H Election Services, to procure election
5/7/24
AB2024-278
related materials in the amount of $862,000.00
Granicus
Discussion of pending litigation with Chief Civil Deputy,
Christopher Quinn, Civil Deputy, George Roche, and Civil Deputy,
Jesse Corkern, re; Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and
Injunctive Relief filed under Whatcom County Superior Court
Cause No. 24-2-00720-37. [Discussion of this item may take place
in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to
4/23/24
AB2024-279
RCW42.30.110. (1)(i)]
Granicus
Presentation from Noelle Beecroft, SNAP -Ed Extension
6/18/24
AB2024-280
Coordinator, on the WSU Extension SNAP Ed Program
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Box #
Location #
Location
Date
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
Interlocal Agreement between Whatcom County, the City of
Bellingham, the City of Blaine, the City of Everson, the City of
Ferndale, the City of Lynden, the City of Nooksack and the City of
Sumas to jointly finance a new Whatcom County Justice Facility
5/7/24
AB2024-281
and Behavioral Health Treatment Center
Granicus
Lummi Nation's Presentation of the 4th Annual Gathering of the
5/7/24
AB2024-282
Eagles Celebration
Granicus
Report from the Human Resources Division of the Administrative
5/7/24
AB2024-283
Services Department
Granicus
Discussion with Public Works staff regarding potential property
acquisition [Discussion of this item may take place in executive
5/7/24
AB2024-284
session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b)]
Granicus
Request permission for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Western Refinery
5/7/24
AB2024-285
Services, in the amount of $877,105.00
Granicus
Resolution approving recommendations on applications for open
4/23/24
AB2024-286
RES 2024-022
space current use assessment
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
grant agreement between Whatcom County and the State of
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for Black
Slough comprehensive barrier removals design, in the amount of
$207,000 plus $40,500 in match for a total project amount of
$247,500 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control
5/7/24
AB2024-287
Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Resolution approving the Drayton Harbor Shellfish Recovery and
5/7/24
AB2024-289
RES 2024-023
Protection Plan 2024 update
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's reappointment of
5/7/24
AB2024-290
Gina Bring to the Developmental Disabilities Board
Granicus
Sheriff's Office status report on updating Correctional Facility
5/7/24
AB2024-291
Operational Standards
Granicus
Presentation of the Child and Family Well -Being Task Force
7/23/24
AB2024-292
Healthy Children's Fund Report Card
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Remote Medical Training
(RMT) to provide instruction of an Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) course to students in order for them to achieve a
Washington State EMT certification, National Registry of EMTs
(NREMT) and ECSI BLS Healthcare provider certification, in the
5/7/24
AB2024-293
amount of $51,500.95
Granicus
4/30/24
AB2024-294
Discussion of recent employment law decisions
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Blaine
School District for the provision of behavioral health services in
5/7/24
AB2024-295
the amount of $144,540
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Bellingham
School District #501 for the provision of behavioral health services
5/7/24
AB2024-296
in the amount of $151,800
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Ferndale
School District for the provision of behavioral health services in
5/7/24
AB2024-297
the amount of $132,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Lynden
School District for the provision of behavioral health services in
5/7/24
AB2024-298
the amount of $122,100
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Mount Baker
School District for the provision of behavioral health services in
5/7/24
AB2024-299
the amount of $118,800
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Meridian
School District for the provision of behavioral health services in
5/7/24
AB2024-300
the amount of $118,800
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Nooksack
Valley School District for the provision of behavioral health
5/7/24
AB2024-301
services in the amount of $132,000
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request
5/21/24
AB2024-302
ORD 2024-033
no. 7, in the amount of 1,605,662
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project budget for the Lake Whatcom
5/21/24
AB2024-303
ORD 2024-032
Park Trail Development Fund, request no. 3
Granicus
Presentation on Conservation Program of Agricultural Lands
5/7/24
AB2024-304
(CPAL)
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and U.S.
Department of Justice Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task
Force (OCDETF) for overtime reimbursement for case RL-23-0008,
5/7/24
AB2024-305
in the amount of $5,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and U.S.
Department of Justice Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task
Force (OCDEFT) for overtime reimbursement for case RL-23-0010,
5/7/24
AB2024-306
in the amount of $5,000
Granicus
Discussion of qualifications and request for motion regarding
appointment to replace retiring Clerk of the Council Dana Brown -
Davis [discussion of this item may take place in executive session
(closed to the public), pursuant to RCW42.30.110 (g); motion(s)
4/30/24
AB2024-307
will be considered in open session]
Granicus
Discussion of Clerk of the Council applicant qualifications
[discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed
5/7/24
AB2024-308
to the public), pursuant to RCW42.30.110 (g)]
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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Discussion and request for motion related to appointment of
5/7/24
AB2024-309
Clerk of the Council successor
Granicus
Selection of three Councilmembers to torm an investigative
committee to review recent employment law decisions pursuant
to Council's April 30, 2024, vote during discussion of AB2024-294,
and confirmation of Council's legal representation related to this
5/7/24
AB2024-310
matter
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
agreement between Whatcom County and Justice AV Solutions
(JAVS) for equipment to replace the audio visual recording system
in the Superior Court Department 4 courtroom in the amount not
5/7/24
AB2024-311
to exceed $84,799.81
Granicus
2/20/25
AB2024-312
2025 Comprehensive Plan Update and UGA Review
Granicus
Discussion with Facilities staff regarding potential property
acquisition [Discussion of this item may take place in executive
5/7/24
AB2024-313
session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b)]
Granicus
Ordinance establishing Whatcom County Code Chapter 2.180
Naming County -Owned Public Buildings, Properties, Parks, and
9/24/24
AB2024-314
ORD 2024-052
Facilities
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service for overtime
5/21/24
AB2024-315
patrols, in the amount of $21,900
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Northwest
Clean Air Agency for reimbursement of materials and distribution
5/21/24
AB2024-316
of DIY air cleaner kits, in an amount up to $3,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Imagine Institute to assist
new home -based childcare providers through the start-up process
in order to expand availability of childcare in Whatcom County, in
5/21/24
AB2024-317
the amount of $478,910
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington State Department of Health to provide funding for
the delivery of various public health programs in the amount of
5/21/24
AB2024-318
$416,456 for a total amended agreement amount of $14,310,097
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
the City of Lynden to further advance their Mouw Ditch project to
address drainage and flooding issues in the Bertrand Creek
subbasin, in the amount of $32,000 for a total amended
agreement amount of $96,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom
5/21/24
AB2024-319
County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Discussion of Maintenance & Operations, the Central Shop facility
5/21/24
AB2024-320
and the Lummi Island Ferry Replacement
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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Discussion of Docket Item PLN2024-00007, Review of uses allowed
in the Heavy Impact Industrial District within a city's urban growth
5/21/24
AB2024-321
area
Granicus
Request approval for the County Executive to award Bid #24-46
for the purchase of 30 rifles, associated equipment, and
accessories from Proforce Law Enforcement, located in Prescott,
5/21/24
AB2024-322
Arizona, in an amount not to exceed $60,576.42
Granicus
Request approval for the County Executive to award Bid #24-47
for the purchase of a 360-degree laser scanning system,
associated equipment, and accessories from Leica Geosystems,
Inc., located in Alpharetta, Georgia, in an amount not to exceed
5/21/24
AB2024-323
$154,128.53
Granicus
Request approval for the County Executive to authorize the
purchase of vehicle upfit equipment, using the Washington State
Contract #02020, in an amount not to exceed $125,000 in 2024.
The state contract is awarded to JR Setina Manufacturing Co.,
5/21/24
AB2024-324
located in Olympia
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Solid Waste Advisory
Committee, citizen representative with no financial ties to the
6/18/24
AB2024-325
other sectors, Applicant(s): Jerry Burns
Granicus
Discussion of a draft resolution requesting the County Executive
prepare a proposal for the expansion of year-round shelter
capacity and establish a homelessness and shelter subcommittee
6/4/24
AB2024-326
of the Whatcom Housing Advisory Committee
Granicus
Resolution amending Resolution 2023-048 for Unrepresented
5/21/24
AB2024-327
County employees
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Wildlife Advisory Committee,
5/21/24
AB2024-328
Applicant: Emily Wirtz
Granicus
6/4/24
AB2024-329
Resolution supporting affordable energy choices
Granicus
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
funds to support substance use disorder assessments in jail, re-
entry services and recovery and mental health courts, in the
amount of $101,896 for a total amended contract amount of
5/21/24
AB2024-330
$625,684.10
Granicus
5/21/24
AB2024-331
Report from Superior Court Administration and Clerk
Granicus
Report from Facilities Division of Administrative Services
5/21/24
AB2024-332
Department
Granicus
6/4/24
AB2024-333
ORD 2024-034
Ordinance closing the Vactor Truck Storage Building Fund 379
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment to increase the compensation
for Boundary Review Board services in the amount of $5,000 for a
5/21/24
AB2024-334
total amended amount of $20,000
Granicus
6/4/24
AB2024-335
ORD 2024-035
Ordinance closing the South Fork Park Improvement Fund 363
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Update from the investigative committee assigned to review
9/24/24
AB2024-336
recent employment law decisions
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 3.08.060, Bids and
6/4/24
AB2024-337
ORD 2024-036
Proposals Required
Granicus
Discussion and project update regarding the implementation of
5/21/24
AB2024-338
the new Financial System
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
lease amendment between Whatcom County and Lengoset, LLC
to extend the term of the lease through December 31, 2024 for
the purposes of a temporary morgue location in the amount of
5/21/24
AB2024-339
$250 per autopsy
Granicus
Discussion and approval of Council Office budget items to include
as Additional Services Requests (ASRs) with the department's
6/11/24
AB2024-341
proposed 2025-2026 biennial budget
Granicus
Request for motion to identify two councilmembers to participate
on the selection committee to hire a Legislative Analyst for the
6/4/24
AB2024-342
Council Office
Granicus
Discussion and motion to approve the Public Participation Plan for
2025 Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan and Development
6/4/24
AB2024-343
Regulations Update
Granicus
Ordinance adopting amendments to the Six -Year Capital
6/18/24
AB2024-344
ORD 2024-037
Improvement Program for Whatcom County Facilities 2023-2028
Granicus
Kequest authorization for the county executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington State Department of Commerce to maintain current
levels of homeless subsidies and emergency housing services in
the amount of $0 for a total amended agreement amount of
6/4/24
AB2024-345
$2,890,020
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Planning Commission, District 2
6/18/24
AB2024-346
or 4, Applicant(s): Suneeta Eisenberg
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
6/4/24
AB2024-347
Mark Fairhart to the Marine Resources Committee
Granicus
Resolution to Declare Whatcom County Real Property as Surplus
7/9/24
AB2024-348
RES 2024-033
and Approve Transfer
Granicus
Discussion regarding a proposed resolution to declare Whatcom
6/4/24
AB2024-349
County Real Property as Surplus and Approve Transfer
Granicus
Resolution adopting changes to WCC 100.07 Birch Bay Watershed
and Aquatic Resources Management district funding mechanism,
by revising the rate structure, service charge adjustments and
exemptions (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control
6/18/24
AB2024-350
RES 2024-030
Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project budget for the Silver Beach Creek
6/18/24
AB2024-351
ORD 2024-038
Stormwater Improvements Project Fund, request no. 2
Granicus
Resolution amending the 2024 Flood Control Zone District and
Subzones Budget, request no. 4, in the amount of $207,000
(Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
6/18/24
AB2024-352
RES 2024-031
District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington
State Department of Health for Health Officer coverage, in the
6/4/24
AB2024-353
amount of $0
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
grant contract amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington Health Care Authority to continue the Medication for
Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program in the jail in the amount of
6/4/24
AB2024-354
$200,000 for a total amended amount of $705,075
Granicus
Resolution requesting authorization to make an application and
enter into a grant agreement with the Washington State
Recreation and Conservation Office for funding through the
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Act Program for completion of the
6/4/24
AB2024-355
RES 2024-025
initial phase of park improvements at Birch Bay Beach Park
Granicus
Presentation on the Population and Employment: Growth
Projections and Preliminary Allocations Technical Report,
associated with the 2025 Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan
6/4/24
AB2024-356
Update
Granicus
Resolution requesting authorization to make an application and
enter into a grant agreement with the Washington State
Recreation and Conservation Office for funding through the
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program for acquisition costs
6/4/24
AB2024-357
RES 2024-026
of the recently purchased Carrasco Farm parcel at South Fork Park
Granicus
Kequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Washington State
Military Department to purchase CERT supplies and public
educational materials to be funded by a federal Dept. of
Homeland Security (DHS) Emergency Management Performance
6/4/24
AB2024-360
Grant, in the amount of $15,000
Granicus
Kesolution requesting authorization to maKe an application and
enter into a grant agreement with the Washington State
Recreation and Conservation Office for funding through the
Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities Program for construction
of a covered multi -sport court at the East Whatcom Regional
6/4/24
AB2024-361
RES 2024-027
Resource Center
Granicus
6/4/24
AB2024-362
Report from the Emergency Medical Service Department
Granicus
6/4/24
AB2024-363
Report from the Public Defender's Office
Granicus
Discussion regarding the Birch Bay Incorporation Association's
6/4/24
AB2024-364
interest in incorporating Birch Bay as a city
Granicus
Resolution authorizing the County Executive to grant an easement
to Puget Sound Energy across park property to allow for
installation and operation of private electrical services to a parcel
6/4/24
AB2024-365
RES 2024-028
adjacent to Stimpson Family Nature Reserve
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Resolution authorizing the County Executive to act as the
authorized representative on behalf of Whatcom County for
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Forestland Preservation
6/4/24
AB2024-366
RES 2024-029
project grants
Granicus
Ordinance amending Ordinance 2023-039 regarding the
membership and formation of the Justice Project Finance Advisory
6/18/24
AB2024-367
Board
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Master's
Touch, LLC to print and mail notices as well as maintain efile and
online fillable forms for the Assessor's office, in the amount of
6/4/24
AB2024-368
$26,000 for a total amended contact amount of $50,500
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
WA State Department of Commerce for pass through CDBG grant
funding for direct public services to low and moderate income
persons in Whatcom, Island, and San Juan Counties in the amount
6/4/24
AB2024-369
of $130,000, for a total amended amount of $395,000
Granicus
Presentation from Whatcom Health and Community Services
Department regarding the after -action report of the 2023-2024
6/4/24
AB2024-371
winter shelter season
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request
6/18/24
AB2024-372
ORD 2024-039
no. 8, in the amount of $4,642,972.
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Sustainable Connections
to provide commercial waste reduction and recycling technical
6/18/24
AB2024-375
assistance and education, in the amount of $95,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and US
Department of Justice Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task
Force (OCDETF) for reimbursement of overtime, in the amount of
6/18/24
AB2024-377
$5,000
Granicus
10/8/24
AB2024-379
Discussion of Whatcom County Budget Process
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to
temporarily relocate Dorothy Place tenants during facility
6/18/24
AB2024-381
renovations, in the amount of $80,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to
expand, administer and manage the Whatcom Resource
6/18/24
AB2024-382
Information Collaborative website, in the amount of $65,000
Granicus
Annual Report on the Food System Committee to the Whatcom
6/18/24
AB2024-383
County Council
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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Kequest authonzation Tor the county Lxecutive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington State Department of Commerce to fund
homelessness crisis response systems in the amount of
$5,016,231 for a total amended agreement amount of
6/18/24
AB2024-384
$17,361,346
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity
Council to administer rental assistance for people with co-
occuring disorders in the amount of $74,457.60 for a total
6/18/24
AB2024-385
amended contract amount of $173,715.20
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
Interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and North
Whatcom Fire and Rescue for the transfer of property related to
the purchase of the Power Load gurney lift and restraint system
6/18/24
AB2024-386
for the Agency, in the amount of $49,092.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
Interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom
County Fire District No. 14 to transfer property related to the
purchase of the Power Load gurney lift and restraint system for
6/18/24
AB2024-387
the Agency, in the amount of $73,638.00
Granicus
Kequest authorization Tor the county Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Lifeline
Connections to provide funding for jail substance use disorder
assessments and post -assessment treatment coordination in the
amount of $181,977 for a total amended contract amount of
6/18/24
AB2024-388
$320,619
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
Interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom
County Fire District No.S to transfer property related to the
purchase of the Power Load gurney lift and restraint system for
6/18/24
AB2024-389
the Agency, in the amount of $24,546.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
Interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom
County Fire District No.16 to transfer property related to the
purchase of the Power Load gurney lift and restraint system for
6/18/24
AB2024-390
the Agency, in the amount of $24,546.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
Interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of
Lynden Fire Department to transfer property related to the
purchase of the Power Load gurney lift and restraint system for
6/18/24
AB2024-391
the Agency, in the amount of $24,546.00
1
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
Interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and South
Whatcom Fire Authority to transfer property related to the
purchase of the Power Load gurney lift and restraint system for
6/18/24
AB2024-392
the Agency, in the amount of $24,546.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Lydia Place
to provide motel rooms for families with children who would
otherwise experience unsheltered homelessness in the amount of
6/18/24
AB2024-393
$330,000 for a total amended contract amount of $2,376,275
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to award bid #24-
48 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and
Western Refinery Services for the 2024 and 2025 Swift Creek
6/18/24
AB2024-394
Channel Excavation in the amount of $509,836.80
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Catholic
Community Services to operate the permanent supportive
housing facility known as Francis Place in the amount of $396,917
6/18/24
AB2024-395
for a total amended contract amount of $901,487
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Glyph Language Services,
Inc. to provide language interpretation and translation services, in
6/18/24
AB2024-396
the amount of $65,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Equinox Research and
Consulting International Inc to provide on -call professional
cultural and historical resource services, in the amount not to
6/18/24
AB2024-397
exceed $100,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Mobile Mama Strategies,
Inc. to administer a perinatal mental health internship pilot
6/18/24
AB2024-398
project, in the amount of $164,235
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to
administer the Single Entry Access to Services (SEAS) Program, in
6/18/24
AB2024-399
the amout of $450,000
Granicus
Appointment of members to serve on pro and con statement
writing committees for a proposed ballot measure amending the
Whatcom County Charter to expand the standards for conflict of
7/9/24
AB2024-400
interest
Granicus
Resolution supporting affordable energy choices (and discussion
of any impact AB2024-329 may have upon initiative 1-2066, an act
relating to promoting energy choice by protecting access to gas
6/18/24
AB2024-401
for Washington homes and businesses)
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
6/18/24
AB2024-402
Aly Pennucci as Deputy Executive effective August 5, 2024
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Box #
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Location
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Resolution approving Whatcom County Superior Court to preside
over and hold certain water adjudication hearings outside of
6/18/24
AB2024-403
RES 2024-032
Bellingham, WA pursuant to Civil Rule (CR) 77
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
grant agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington
State Department of Commerce for grant funding through the
2024 Local Community Projects Program in the amount of
$486,940 for renovation of the Van Zandt Community Hall located
6/18/24
AB2024-404
at Josh VanderYacht Memorial Park
Granicus
Presentation on Whatcom County Health and Community Services
6/18/24
AB2024-405
Veterans Program
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Snohomish County to
utilize State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) funding to
sustain and enhance Division of Emergency Management
7/9/24
AB2024-406
programs, in the amount of $41,307
Granicus
6/18/24
AB2024-407
Quarterly Report from the Finance Division
Granicus
6/18/24
AB2024-408
Presentation on the Climate Vulnerability Assessment Final Report
Granicus
Request approval for the County Executive to authorize the
purchase of three (3) replacement mower heads, using the
6/18/24
AB2024-409
Washington State Contract #05218, in an amount of $266,926.83
Granicus
6/18/24
AB2024-410
Presentation on Operations Plan for Fentanyl Executive Order
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Mission Critical Partners,
LLC to complete a countywide fire and EMS study in the amount
6/18/24
AB2024-411
of $223,056
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
lease between Whatcom County and Unity Care Northwest to
6/18/24
AB2024-412
lease space in the Way Station, in the amount of $1.00 annually
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity
Council to operate the Whatcom Homeless Service Center in the
amount of $2,023,518 for a total amended contract amount of
6/18/24
AB2024-413
$15,504,103
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
Michael Bratt to the Development Standards Technical Advisory
6/18/24
AB2024-414
Committee
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
Susan Johnson as the PeaceHealth designated representative to
the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee, in response to the
6/18/24
AB2024-415
resignation of the former representative
Granicus
Presentation from Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
7/23/24
AB2024-416
President and CEO Dylan Deane -Boyle
Granicus
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Uwill, Inc. to provide
7/9/24
AB2024-417
school based teletherapy services, in the amount of $150,000
Granicus
Resolution approving a Major Project Permit for the City of
7/9/24
AB2024-418
RES 2024-034
Bellingham
Granicus
Ordinance submitting to the qualified voters of Whatcom County
7/23/24
AB2024-419
a proposal to repeal Proposition 5
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.02.080, Standing
Committees - Membership, to change the membership of all
7/23/24
AB2024-420
standing council committees from three members to seven
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Pace CDL Consulting and
CDL Training to provide Commercial Driver's License Training and
test preparation to Maintenance and Operations employees, in
7/9/24
AB2024-421
the amount of $75,000
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Solid Waste Advisory
Committee, Waste Collection Industry representative,
7/23/24
AB2024-422
Applicant(s): Ted Carlson
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Skagit
County for the purpose of providing each other with labor,
equipment, or materials on a reimbursable basis for road
7/9/24
AB2024-423
maintenance activities through May 21, 2027
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to
ensure a coordinated system of local developmental disability
services in the amount of $6,476,900, for a total amended
7/9/24
AB2024-424
agreement amount of $12,546,270
Granicus
Presentation from the County Prosecutor on fentanyl-related
7/9/24
AB2024-425
actions and updates
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Ferndale Community
Services to perform rural homeless outreach services, in the
7/9/24
AB2024-426
amount of $55,377
Granicus
Discussion of Docket Item PLN2024-00007, High Impact Industrial
uses in Urban Growth Areas, regarding questions posed by the
7/23/24
AB2024-427
Planning Commission
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and the Washington State
Health Care Authority (HCA) to expand the Law Enforcement
6/25/24
AB2024-428
Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program, in the amount of $420,000
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's reappointments
of Georgiann Dustin and Jen Lautenbach to the Northwest Senior
7/9/24
AB2024-429
Services Board
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
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Presentation of the 2024 Incarceration Prevention & Reduction
7/9/24
AB2024-430
Task Force/Law and Justice Council Annual Report
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to provide federal Ferry
Boat Program (FBP) funds for the Lummi Island Ferry operatings
7/9/24
AB2024-431
costs, in the amount of $1,099,507.00
Granicus
wunLy rxecuuve reyuesAs appruvai Ui uie rLWIMnic
Development Investment (EDI) Board's recommendation for
funding to support the City of Bellingham's Bear Creek Corridor
Construction Project, the City of Lynden's Wastewater Treatment
Plant Capacity and Nutrient Improvement Project, the City of
Ferndale Water Treatment Plant Upgrades and Douglas Deep Well
Projects, and the Housing Affordability through the Workforce
7/23/24
AB2024-432
Program
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and the State of Washington
Department of Ecology to receive funding for Water Resource
Inventory Area 1 (WRIA 1) collaborative water supply planning, in
7/9/24
AB2024-433
the amount of $485,600.00
Granicus
Presentation from the Bellingham Food Bank, Whatcom Food
Bank Network, and Twin Sisters Market on funding requests from
7/9/24
AB2024-434
food insecurity service providers
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and the Executive Office of
the President Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to
implement the strategy of the Northwest High Intensity Drug
7/9/24
AB2024-435
Trafficking Area (HIDTA) in the amount of $170,590.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and RH2 to
update the Whatcom County Coordinated Water System Plan in
the amount of $50,000, for a total amended contract amount of
7/9/24
AB2024-437
$200,000
Granicus
Kequest aumonzauon Tor the county txecuuve io enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
the City of Everson for participation in the Floodplain Integrated
Planning (FLIP) process in the amount of $25,000 for a total
amended agreement amount of $73,000 (Council acting as the
Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
7/9/24
AB2024-438
Supervisors)
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Pacific Security for patrol
7/9/24
AB2024-439
services, in the amount of $64,260.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
lease agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
Greg Dibble to extend the lease at 600 Dupont Street, Suite 100,
in the amount of $257,217.36, for a total amended amount of
7/9/24
AB2024-440
$500,843.00
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2024 Agenda Bills
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Kequest authorization for the county Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Tolin Law
Firm to provide legal representation for the preparation and
completion of the resentencing hearing in the matter of State v.
Ryan Eugene Alexander in the amount of $10,001.00 for a total
7/9/24
AB2024-442
amended amount of $50,000.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
the City of Bellingham to provide funding for the Alternative
Response Team (ART) Program in the amount of $60,000, for a
7/9/24
AB2024-443
total amended agreement amount of $630,096
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity
Council to support childcare stabilization in Whatcom County in
the amount of $119,305, for a total amended contract amount of
7/9/24
AB2024-444
$618,038
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Washington
State Department of Health to provide funding for various public
health services in the amount of $1,948,136, for a total amended
7/9/24
AB2024-445
agreement amount of $16,258,233
Granicus
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
7/9/24
AB2024-446
42.30.110(1)(b)]
Granicus
Request approval for the County Executive to award Bid #24-64
for the purchase of 16 pair of night vision goggles with helmet
mounts from Steele Industries, Inc., located in Bradenton, Florida,
7/9/24
AB2024-447
in an amount not to exceed $190,979.27
Granicus
Kequest authorization for the county Executive to enter into a
commercial lease agreement between Whatcom County and
Cornwall Center Inc. for use of parking spaces at the Bellingham
Senior Activity Center over five years with cost sharing from the
City of Bellingham and Whatcom Council on Aging, in the amount
7/9/24
AB2024-448
of $133,464
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the
Washington State Military Department for pass -through funding
to support the What -Comm Communication Center in the amount
7/9/24
AB2024-449
of $52,900
Granicus
Presentation on the Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics Facility
7/9/24
AB2024-451
Feasibility Study Report
Granicus
Ordinance creating Whatcom County Code 2.49, establishing the
7/23/24
AB2024-453
ORD 2024-042
Justice Project Finance and Facility Advisory Board
Granicus
Presentation from the Health and Community Services
Department regarding ongoing efforts to support vulnerable
7/9/24
AB2024-455
populations during smoke and heat season
Granicus
Presentation on fentanyl-related actions and updates from the
7/23/24
AB2024-456
Sheriff
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington
State Criminal Justice Training Commission for reimbursement of
7/9/24
AB2024-457
expenses, in the amount of $84,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and TBL Investigations and
Consulting, LLC for background investigations, in the estimated
7/9/24
AB2024-458
amount of $40,000 per year
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project budget for the Way Station
7/23/24
AB2024-460
ORD 2024-040
Project Fund, request no. 4
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
7/9/24
AB2024-461
Mike Cullum to the Civil Service Commission
Granicus
Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor,
George Roche, re; national opioid litigation and the opportunity
to amend complaints to add additional defendants [Discussion of
this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public)
7/9/24
AB2024-462
pursuant to RCW42.30.110 (1) (i)]
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request
7/23/24
AB2024-463
ORD 2024-041
no. 9, in the amount of 873,134
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and ASM Affiliates to provide
on -call professional cultural and historical resource services, in the
7/23/24
AB2024-464
amount not to exceed $100,000
Granicus
Resolution requesting Whatcom County Superior Court issue a
declaratory judgement to determine whether Initiative 2024-01 is
7/9/24
AB2024-466
RES 2024-035
procedurally invalid
Granicus
Ordinance imposing an interim moratorium on the acceptance
and processing of applications and permits for new uses in areas
zoned heavy impact industrial within a City's designated urban
7/23/24
AB2024-467
growth area
Granicus
Ordinance imposing an emergency interim moratorium on the
acceptance and processing of applications and permits for new
uses in areas zoned heavy impact industrial within a city's
7/9/24
AB2024-468
designated urban growth area
Granicus
Resolution requesting the Whatcom County Executive
decommission all contracts with the Opportunity Council and
Northwest Youth Services relating to the 22 North permanent
7/30/24
AB2024-469
supportive housing facility
Granicus
Discussion regarding new ferry and terminal modernization
7/23/24
AB2024-470
funding
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal contract between Whatcom County and Washington
State Health Care Authority for a Reentry Demonstration Initiative
7/23/24
AB2024-471
Project in the amount of $2,500,000.00
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
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Appointment to a vacancy on the Forest Resilience Task Force for
a community member with expertise in climate, salmon recovery,
and natural resources policy, Applicant(s): Emily Thompson,
Brandy Reed, Gregory Houle, Thomas Smith, Ryan Hasert, Holly
8/6/24
AB2024-472
O'Neil
Granicus
Discussion and update trom the investigative committee assigned
to review recent employment law decisions [Discussion of this
item may take place in executive session (closed to the public)
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(f), RCW 42.30.110 (i)(ii), and RCW
7/23/24
AB2024-473
42.30.110 (1)(i)(iii)]
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to award Bid #24-
63 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and J
Ritter Dirt and Asphalt LLC, for trailhead parking lot improvements
7/23/24
AB2024-475
at Stimpson Family Nature Reserve, in the amount of $219,019.30
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of
Bellingham Fire Department, City of Lynden Fire Department,
South Whatcom Fire Authority, Whatcom Fire Protection District
1, Whatcom Fire Protection District 4, Whatcom Fire Protection
District 7, Whatcom Fire Protection District 8, Whatcom Fire
Protection District 11, Whatcom Fire Protection District 14,
Whatcom Fire Protection District 16, Whatcom Fire Protection
District 17, Whatcom Fire Protection District 18, Whatcom Fire
Protection District 19, and Whatcom Fire Protection District 21 for
First Response Emergency Medical Services, in the amount of
7/23/24
AB2024-476
$7,500,000.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the (=ounty Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Astound
Business Solutions, LLC (formerly Wave) for fiber optic
connectivity from the Courthouse to State Street and a nearby
parking lot in the amount of $81,337.03 for a total amended
7/23/24
AB2024-477
amount over five years of $364,657.26
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
agreement between Whatcom County and the Lummi Island
Heritage Trust to reimburse the Trust for development costs of
7/23/24
AB2024-478
the Aiston Preserve, in the amount of $50,000
Granicus
Appointment of members to serve on pro and con statement
writing committees for a proposed ballot measure to repeal the
7/23/24
AB2024-479
Children's Initiative Levy Lid Lift
Granicus
7/23/24
AB2024-480
Report from Juvenile Court
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington
Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) for Registered
Sex Offender Verification Program funding, in the amount of
7/23/24
AB2024-481
$132,892.95
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Blaine Police
Department (PD), Everson PD, Ferndale PD, Lynden PD, Sumas PD,
US Border Patrol, US Drug Enforcement Agency, and Washington
State Patrol to establish a multi -jurisdictional drug task force, in
7/23/24
AB2024-482
the amount of $0.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service for area patrols, in
the amount of $34,056.00 for a total amended amount of
7/23/24
AB2024-483
$56,760.00
Granicus
9/10/24
AB2024-484
Report from the Finance Division
Granicus
7/23/24
AB2024-485
Report from the Planning and Development Services Department
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Aquatic Insight, LLC to
develop a Wiser Lake Cyanobacteria Management Plan, in the
7/23/24
AB2024-487
amount of $62,500
Granicus
Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor,
George Roche, re; Opioid settlements and Whatcom County's
participation in the Kroger Opioid Settlement Agreement
[Discussion of this item may take place in executive session
7/23/24
AB2024-488
(closed to the public) pursuant to RCW42.30.110. (1)(i)]
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointments of
Jack Hovenier and JanRose Ottaway Martin to the Justice Project
7/23/24
AB2024-489
Financial Advisory Board
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Klemple
Glass LLC to reconfigure the storefront doorway and frame in the
Auditor's Office in the amount of $5,684.80 for a total amended
7/23/24
AB2024-490
amount of $42,676.80
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and
Administrative Office of the Courts to support District Court
8/6/24
AB2024-491
Mental Health Court in the amount of $178,600
Granicus
Resolution supporting the expansion of year-round shelter
7/23/24
AB2024-492
RES 2024-036
capacity in Whatcom County
Granicus
Resolution defining transportation improvements in accordance
with newly amended state law (Council acting as the Governing
9/10/24
AB2024-494
RES 2024-037
Body of the Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District)
Granicus
Request authorization to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County Juvenile Court and Washington Health
Care Authority for development and implementation of reentry
services for youth transitioning out of Juvenile Detention- up to
8/6/24
AB2024-495
$2,000,000
Granicus
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Western Washington
University to purchase and install a portable building intended to
be used for two licensed childcare classrooms, in the amount of
8/6/24
AB2024-496
$529,800
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State
Recreation and Conservation Office to acquire approximately
1,600 acres of forestland to be added to the existing Stewart
Mountain Community Forest, in the amount of $3,000,000
(Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
8/6/24
AB2024-497
District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Bellingham Food Bank to
purchase and distribute diapers and infant formula, in the amount
8/6/24
AB2024-498
of $867,688
Granicus
Kequest autnorizauon Tor the county txecuuve to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Washington State Office
of Public Defense to be reimbursed for the cost of providing
defense counsel consultation and representation for defendants
facing charges or charged with simple possession or public use
offenses under RCW 69.50.4011(1)(b) or (c) in the amount of
8/6/24
AB2024-499
$183,635.00
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Ferndale School District
to provide emergency management services to Ferndale School
8/6/24
AB2024-500
District in the amount of $40,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and SoundEarth
Strategies LLC to provide remedial investigation/feasibility study
and construction and permitting support services for the removal
of existing underground storage tanks and site remediation at the
Whatcom County Central Shop facility, in the amount of $19,762
8/6/24
AB2024-501
for a total amended contract amout of $158,499
Granicus
Kequest authorization for the county Executive to enter into a no -
cost interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City
of Bellingham to allow the Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS)
volunteer organization to provide communications services to the
fire stations for emergency communications in the event of a
8/6/24
AB2024-502
disaster
Granicus
Discussion regarding the Public Works Six -year Transportation
8/6/24
AB2024-503
Improvemnt Program (TIP) for the years 2025-2030
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Crossroads Consulting
LLC for facilitator services for the Incarceration Prevention and
8/6/24
AB2024-504
Reduction Task Force in the amount of $169,650.00
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
8/6/24
AB2024-505
Summer Starr to the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
Granicus
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Request authorization for the County Executive to award Bid #24-
74 for the purchase of two Skydio X10 drones, accessories,
software, and training from Axon Enterprise Inc, located in
8/6/24
AB2024-506
Scottsdale, Arizona, in an amount not to exceed $57,484.20
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request
8/15/24
AB2024-507
ORD 2024-043
no. 11, in the amount of $100,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and the Opportunity Council
for pass through funding to provide services to low and moderate
income persons in Whatcom, Island, and San Juan Counties in the
8/6/24
AB2024-508
amount of $130,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of
Bellingham for pass through funding to support the What -Comm
Communications Center E911 operational expenses in the amount
8/6/24
AB2024-509
of $52,900
Granicus
Discussion regarding membership of Council standing committees
11/12/24
AB2024-510
and other potential changes to meeting logistics
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Mount Baker
School District to provide funding for minor renovations necessary
to construct a school -based health center, in the amount of
8/6/24
AB2024-511
$30,000
Granicus
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-
9/10/24
AB2024-512
Comm Administrative Board
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
access agreement between Blaine School District and Whatcom
8/6/24
AB2024-513
County for Bay Horizon Park
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington
State Department of Commerce for funding to help support
positions in the Sheriff's Office that are assigned to the Whatcom
8/6/24
AB2024-514
Gang and Drug Task Force, in the amount of $150,000
Granicus
Ordinance establishing the North Commercial Street Acquisition
9/10/24
AB2024-517
ORD 2024-044
Project Fund
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-518
$59,062
Granicus
8/6/24
AB2024-519
Discussion regarding 23-Hour Crisis Relief Center funding
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
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Discussion of a proposed resolution by the governing body of the
Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District defining
transportation improvements in accordance with newly amended
8/6/24
AB2024-520
state law
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request
9/10/24
AB2024-521
ORD 2024-045
no. 10, in the amount of 2,059,971
Granicus
8/6/24
AB2024-522
Discussion regarding Search and Rescue funding
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of
Bellingham Fire Department, City of Lynden Fire Department,
Whatcom Fire Protection District 1, Whatcom Fire Protection
District 4, Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7, Whatcom
Fire Protection District 8, Whatcom Fire Protection District 11,
Whatcom Fire Protection District 14, Whatcom Fire Protection
District 16, Whatcom Fire Protection District 17, Whatcom Fire
Protection District 18, Whatcom Fire Protection District 19,
Whatcom Fire Protection District 21 (dba North Whatcom Fire and
Rescue), South Whatcom Fire Authority for First Response
8/6/24
AB2024-523
Medical Services, in the amount of $25 million
Granicus
8/6/24
AB2024-524
Presentation from Lara Welker regarding Aging Well Whatcom
Granicus
Discussion with Civil Deputy, George Roche, regarding litigation
Whatcom County reasonably believes may be commenced in
relation to Whatcom County Contract 202111028 [Discussion of
this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public)
8/6/24
AB2024-525
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(ii)]
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-526
Supervisors)
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-527
contract amount of $2,920,840
Granicus
9/24/24
AB2024-528
Report from the Sheriff's Office
Granicus
10/8/24
AB2024-529
Report from the Assessor's Office
Granicus
Request authorization for the (=ounty Lxecutive 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
9/10/24
AB2024-530
of $1,382,910
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
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
9/10/24
AB2024-531
Cyanobacteria Management Plan, in the amount of $50,000
Granicus
9/10/24
AB2024-532
Report from the Public Works Department
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract agreement between Whatcom County and Pacifica Law
Group, LLP for legal services for the Whatcom County Council for
pre -election review of Initiative 2024-01 in an amount not to
8/15/24
AB2024-533
exceed $60,000
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-535
Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
9/10/24
AB2024-537
Crystal Thompson to the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-538
42.30.110(1)(b)]
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-539
$70,686
Granicus
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,
9/10/24
AB2024-540
Washington, in an amount not to exceed $76,815.97
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-541
a total amended amount of $171,600
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-542
Cooperation Act
Granicus
Discussion with Public Works staff regarding potential property
acquisitions [Discussion of this item may take place in executive
9/10/24
AB2024-543
session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b)]
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
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
9/10/24
AB2024-544
amount of $1,000,000
Granicus
Ordinance adopting various amendments to Whatcom County
9/24/24
AB2024-545
ORD 2024-046
Code Title 20, Zoning
Granicus
Discussion with Pacifica Law Group, LLP regarding legal services
for the Whatcom County Council for pre -election review of
Initiative 2024-01[Discussion of this item may take place in
executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW
8/27/24
AB2024-546
42.30.110(1)(i)]
Granicus
Kequest aumorization Tor the county txecuuve 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
9/10/24
AB2024-547
$100,000
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-548
Ferry with a Youth Zero Fare Policy, in the amount of $45,000
Granicus
Kequest authorization Tor 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
9/10/24
AB2024-549
$650,000.00
Granicus
Presentation by Whatcom County Health and Community Services
10/22/24
AB2024-550
Prevention Program Staff
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-551
amended amount of $10,518,758.75
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-552
management solutions, in the amount of $215,000
Granicus
Discussion of an ordinance adopting various amendments to
9/10/24
AB2024-553
Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-554
Management Solutions project, in the amount of $35,600
1
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
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
9/10/24
AB2024-555
Maintenance and Operations group, in the amount of $288,000
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-556
the amount of $86,040
Granicus
Discussion of a proposed ordinance adopting the 2020 Shoreline
9/10/24
AB2024-557
Management Program Periodic Update
Granicus
IA"UC3L QUIIIVI ILa IIVII IVI IIIC I VUI ILy CAC UIIVU lV CI ILUI II IIV d I I
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
9/10/24
AB2024-558
Supervisors)
Granicus
Ordinance adopting the 2020 Shoreline Management Program
9/24/24
AB2024-559
ORD 2024-047
Periodic Update
Granicus
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.
9/10/24
AB2024-560
income children ages 0-5, in the amount of $199,417
Granicus
Kequesi aumorization Tor the county txecutive 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
9/10/24
AB2024-561
of Supervisors)
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-562
amount of $310,000
Granicus
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,
9/10/24
AB2024-563
in the amount of $2,000,000
Granicus
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
9/24/24
AB2024-564
RES 2024-038
District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Ordinance relating to the annual submission of taxing district levy
9/24/24
AB2024-565
ORD 2024-048
amounts to the Whatcom County Council
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
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
9/10/24
AB2024-567
with children ages 0-5, in the amount of $93,811
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-569
$440,000
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-570
District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
10/22/24
AB2024-571
RES 2024-046
Resolution affirming food security as a public health priority
Granicus
10/8/24
AB2024-572
RES 2024-041
Resolution establishing regular Council meeting dates for 2025
Granicus
Request approval of a joint Council/Executive letter to Whatcom
9/10/24
AB2024-573
County Search and Rescue regarding leasing building space
Granicus
Presentation by Gwynne Gruizenga-Top regarding Whatcom
10/22/24
AB2024-574
County Search and Rescue
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-575
$86,046
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-576
of $166,950
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-578
programming
Granicus
Resolution approving the 2025-2030 Six -year Transportation
9/24/24
AB2024-579
RES 2024-040
Improvement Program (STIP)
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-582
Program
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
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
9/10/24
AB2024-583
of Services petitions in the amount of $277,244
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-584
amount of $59,950
Granicus
Presentation from Conservation Easement Program (CEP)
Oversight Committee and Planning & Development Department
9/10/24
AB2024-587
staff regarding Conservation Easement Program
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
Dr. Aldo Fusaro as Temporary Interim Medical Examiner effective
9/10/24
AB2024-588
September 11, 2024
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-589
$84,523
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-590
affected by the Blake decision in the amount of $770,929
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-591
$1,230,600, for a total amended amount of $2,111,900
Granicus
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)
9/10/24
AB2024-592
Program- $58,733
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Dr. Michael Earley for
9/10/24
AB2024-593
officer wellness programs, in the amount of $84,000
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request
9/24/24
AB2024-594
ORD 2024-049
no. 12, in the amount of $9,347,192
Granicus
Ordinance establishing a project -based budget for the Lookout
9/24/24
AB2024-596
ORD 2024-050
Mountain Road Repair Project Fund
Granicus
Ordinance establishing a project -based budget for the Governor's
9/24/24
AB2024-597
ORD 2024-051
Point Project Fund
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Justice Project Oversight &
Planning (JPOP) Committee, behavioral health provider position,
9/24/24
AB2024-598
Applicant(s): Trevor Aerts
Granicus
Identify 1-2 councilmembers to participate on a selection
9/10/24
AB2024-601
committee for a medical examiner
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
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
9/24/24
AB2024-602
RES 2024-039
District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Update on negotiations and planning strategy discussion
regarding collective bargaining. Discussion of this item may take
place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW
9/24/24
AB2024-603
42.30.140(4)(a)
Granicus
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
9/10/24
AB2024-604
the amount of $209,991
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and the Northwest Resource
Group for development of a forest management plan in the Lake
9/24/24
AB2024-605
Whatcom Watershed, in the amount of $133,060
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of
Bellingham for a partnership in the development and
implementation of the forest management plan in the Lake
Whatcom Watershed, where the City will reimburse the County
9/24/24
AB2024-606
for contract costs in the amount of $41,295
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington State Department of Health to fund various public
health services in the amount of $2,733,126, for a total amended
9/24/24
AB2024-607
agreement amount of $18,991,359
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham to
10/8/24
AB2024-608
support the Wetland Mitigation Bank in the amount of $1,000,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of
Lynden to support Lynden's Wastewater Treatment Plant
9/24/24
AB2024-609
construction project in the amount of $2,000,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of
Ferndale for the City's Water Treatment Plant upgrades in the
9/24/24
AB2024-610
amount of $3,000,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the (=ounty executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Lifeline
Connections to provide substance use disorder assessments and
post -treatment coordination services to eligible people in the
amount of $100,000, for a total amended contract amount of
9/24/24
AB2024-611
$281,977
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Whatcom Center for
Early Learning to expand mental health support services to low-
9/24/24
AB2024-612
income children, in the amount of $398,709
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington
State Department of Health to purchase an oversample of a
statewide survey to assess the health and well-being of children
9/24/24
AB2024-613
and families, in the amount of $67,796
Granicus
neyuesA auuwncauUn 1U1 Vie wunLy Cxecuuve w enLer inw an
agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State
Department of Ecology for a Washington Conservation Corps
Crew and supervisor to assist with salmon habitat, flood, and
stormwater projects, water quality monitoring, and emergency
response, in the amount of $227,140 (Council acting as the
Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
9/24/24
AB2024-614
Supervisors)
Granicus
Request authorization for the county executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) to secure matching funds for the
acquisition of a conservation easement on the Taylor property
through the Conservation Easement Program, in the amount of
9/24/24
AB2024-615
$50,000
Granicus
Application to a vacancy on the Justice Project Oversight and
Planning (JPOP) Committee, supportive housing subject matter
10/8/24
AB2024-616
expert, Applicant(s): Pamela Kahn
Granicus
Update from Whatcom County Health and Community Services
9/24/24
AB2024-618
Department on winter and severe weather shelter planning
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
Dan Kostozewski and Gervasio Tirigall to the Bicycle / Pedestrian
9/24/24
AB2024-619
Advisory Committee
Granicus
Update from the Whatcom County Health and Community
Services Department on the operations plan for Fentanyl
9/24/24
AB2024-620
Executive Order
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and the Washington State
Department of Commerce to help cover a portion of the
Victim/Witness Coordinator position salary and benefits in an
9/24/24
AB2024-621
amount not to exceed $60,461
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to award Bid #24-
70 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and JT
Muenscher General Contractor, Inc. for the demolition of the
9/24/24
AB2024-622
Hostel Building at Bay Horizon Park, in the amount of $249,152
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of
Bellingham for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
9/24/24
AB2024-623
Grant, in the amount of $11,509
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the US
Department of Justice for a Rapid DNA Testing Machine, in the
9/24/24
AB2024-624
amount of $440,000
Granicus
9/24/24
AB2024-626
Presentation of the Child and Family Well -Being Task Force Report
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Mark Palmer General
Contractor LLC for 513 Courtroom Remodel Tenant
9/24/24
AB2024-627
Improvements, in the amount of $65,917.75
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to increase
housing stability for families with children ages 0 to 5, in the
10/8/24
AB2024-628
amount of $1,155,524
Granicus
Report from the Human Resources Division of the Administrative
9/24/24
AB2024-629
Services Department
Granicus
10/1/24
AB2024-631
Update from Public Health Advisory Board Chair
Granicus
10/1/24
AB2024-632
Update from Health Director and Health Officer
Granicus
Discussion of 2025 Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB) Work
10/29/24
AB2024-634
Plan
Granicus
Presentation on Budget and Foundational Public Health Services
10/1/24
AB2024-635
Funding
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-636
$90,326
Granicus
Update from the Whatcom County Health and Community
Services Department on the Operations Plan for Fentanyl
10/1/24
AB2024-637
Executive Order
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Forest Resilience Task Force,
10/22/24
AB2024-638
trust land beneficiary representative, Applicant(s): Tom Smith
Granicus
Resolution approving the Whatcom County 2025 Annual
10/22/24
AB2024-639
RES 2024-043
Construction Program
Granicus
Discussion regarding Habitat for Humanity's housing proposal and
potential Economic Development Investment program
10/22/24
AB2024-640
recommendation
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
Interlocal Agreement between Whatcom County and Washington
10/8/24
AB2024-641
State Department of Transportation, in the amount of $1,100,039
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-642
RES 2024-044
District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
agreement between Whatcom County and Handel Information
Technologies, Inc. for licensing and services to upgrade the
Juvenile Court case management software in the amount of
AB2024-643
$106,165
G ra n icus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
Resolution approving the Whatcom County 2025 - 2030 Six -year
10/22/24
AB2024-644
RES 2024-042
Transportation Improvement Program
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Sanitary
Service Company, Inc. to collect waste along Birch Bay Drive in the
10/8/24
AB2024-645
amount of $14,000, for a total contract amount of $42,000
Granicus
10/8/24
AB2024-646
Discussion of Whatcom County advisory groups
Granicus
Discussion relating to population and employment projections for
the Birch Bay Urban Growth Area (UGA), Cherry Point UGA,
Columbia Valley UGA and areas outside UGAs (Rural areas and
Resource Lands) associated with the 2025 Whatcom County
10/29/24
AB2024-647
Comprehensive Plan Update
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and AssetWorks Inc., to
provide professional services for the implementation of the new
10/8/24
AB2024-648
ER&R asset management system, in the amount of $197,345.78
Granicus
Presentation by the Climate Impact Advisory Committee on
10/8/24
AB2024-649
current activity
Granicus
Discussion of a draft scope for human resources consultant
10/8/24
AB2024-650
services for the Whatcom County Council
Granicus
11/19/24
AB2024-651
Approval of 2025 standing meeting dates (Health Board)
Granicus
10/8/24
AB2024-652
Update on Forestry Advisory Committee activity
Granicus
AB2024-653
Granicus
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
11/6/24
AB2024-654
amount of $700,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Clean Earth
Environmental Solutions, Inc. to operate the Disposal of Toxics
facility in the amount of $405,000, for a total amended contract
10/8/24
AB2024-655
amount of $5,191,260
Granicus
Resolution approving the revised Samish Water District
10/22/24
AB2024-656
RES 2024-045
Comprehensive Sewer Plan
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project budget for the Plantation Rifle
Range Lead Reclamation & Captial Improvement Fund, request
10/22/24
AB2024-657
ORD 2024-053
no. 2
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project budget for the Hovander Park
10/22/24
AB2024-658
ORD 2024-054
Building Improvements Fund, request no. 2
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Ferndale Community
Services to increase housing stability for families with children
10/8/24
AB2024-659
ages 0 to 5, in the amount of $376,416
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request
10/22/24
AB2024-660
ORD 2024-055
no. 13, in the amount of $2,122,735
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
Discussion of draft ordinance amending Whatcom County Code
20.82, Public Utilities, to increase allowable power line voltage to
230 kilovolts in zones currently limited to 115 kilovolts and
10/8/24
AB2024-661
address permit requirements
Granicus
Resolution revising the membership of the Northwest Clean Air
10/22/24
AB2024-662
RES 2024-047
Agency by adding San Juan County to the Agency
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to expand
mental health and parent support services to low-income families
10/8/24
AB2024-664
with children ages 0-5, in the amount of $474,786
Granicus
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,
10/22/24
AB2024-665
in the amount of $10
Granicus
Discussion with Public Works staff regarding potential property
acquisition [Discussion of this item may take place in executive
10/22/24
AB2024-666
session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b)]
Granicus
Discussion of draft resolution to affirm food insecurity a public
10/8/24
AB2024-667
health priority
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-668
County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Discussion of the County Executive's recommended 2025-2026
11/19/24
AB2024-669
Biennium Budget
Granicus
Discussion with Pacifica Law Group, LLP regarding legal services
for the Whatcom County Council related to Initiative 2024-01
[Discussion of this item may take place in executive session
10/8/24
AB2024-670
(closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)]
Granicus
Presentation by the Whatcom County Ferry Advisory Committee
10/22/24
AB2024-671
regarding the replacement of the Whatcom Chief ferry
Granicus
12/3/24
AB2024-672
Report from the Parks and Recreation Department
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-674
program, in the amount of $66,750
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-675
program, in the amount of $29,356
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-677
the amount of $99,500
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
Kequest authorization for the county Lxecutive 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
10/22/24
AB2024-678
$167,225
Granicus
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-
10/22/24
AB2024-679
2026 Paramedic Training Program, in the amount of $1,144,274
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Child and Family Well -Being
11/6/24
AB2024-680
Task Force, Applicant(s): Jessica Goette
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-681
0-5, in the amount of $452,907
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Bellingham and
Whatcom County Housing Authorities to develop a licensed child
care facility in the Samish Commons affordable housing complex,
11/6/24
AB2024-682
in the amount of $1,093,637
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-683
- 5, in the amount of $271,817
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-684
amount of $67,000
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-685
N Commercial Street, in the amount of $10
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-686
amount of $120,000
Granicus
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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
10/22/24
AB2024-687
Supervisors)
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-688
December 31, 2026
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
Discussion of a draft ordinance amending Whatcom County Code
Title 20 (Zoning) to define appropriate industrial uses and
conditions for industrial uses in Heavy Impact Industrial (HII)
11/6/24
AB2024-689
districts within a city's designated Urban Growth Area
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-690
equipment
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 5.04.085
11/6/24
AB2024-691
ORD 2024-056
EMS technical advisory board
Granicus
Presentation from Whatcom County Health and Community
10/22/24
AB2024-692
Services and The Imagine Institute on funding landscape
Granicus
Presentation by Whatcom County Health and Community Services
11/19/24
AB2024-693
Staff on the Healthy Children's Fund Subsidy Program
Granicus
Discussion of proposed amendments to WCC Titles 20 and 22 to
11/6/24
AB2024-694
enact SSB 5290 regarding local project review
Granicus
Ordinance adopting amendments to WCC Titles 20 and 22 to
11/19/24
AB2024-695
enact SSB 5290 regarding local project review
Granicus
Discussion of proposed ordinance relating to the Seven -Year
Capital Improvement Program for Whatcom County Facilities 2025
11/6/24
AB2024-696
2031
Granicus
Ordinance adopting the Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program
11/19/24
AB2024-697
ORD 2024-058
for Whatcom County Facilities 2025-2031
Granicus
10/22/24
AB2024-698
Discussion on ferry fares
Granicus
10/22/24
AB2024-699
Justice Project update presented by the Executive Office
Granicus
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,
10/22/24
AB2024-701
Bellingham, in the amount of $42,099.72
Granicus
Report from the Facilities Division of the Administrative Services
11/6/24
AB2024-702
Department
Granicus
Letter of support for Washington State Parks' Recreation and
10/22/24
AB2024-703
Conservation Office grant application
Granicus
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
10/22/24
AB2024-704
amount not to exceed $100,000
Granicus
10/29/24
AB2024-706
Update from Public Health Advisory Board Chair
Granicus
10/29/24
AB2024-707
Update from Health Director and Health Officer
Granicus
Discussion of Public Health Advisory Board Roles and
10/29/24
AB2024-708
Responsibilities Matrix
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Lake Whatcom Water
and Sewer District to provide emergency management services to
11/6/24
AB2024-709
Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District in the amount of $50,000
Granicus
Presentation of the County Executive's proposed 2025-2026
10/22/24
AB2024-710
Biennial Budget
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Elizabeth
Boyle Consulting to provide meeting facilitation services in the
amount of $23,000, for a total amended contract amount of
11/6/24
AB2024-711
$46,000
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Justice Project Oversight and
Planning Committee, substance use disorder provider position,
11/6/24
AB2024-712
Applicant(s): Suzanne Scala, Alexis Hahs, Amber Rucker
Granicus
Discussion of the Justice Project Oversight and Planning (JPOP)
11/6/24
AB2024-713
Committee membership
Granicus
Appointment to two vacancies on the Climate Impact Advisory
Committee, Applicant(s): Marc Hoeschele, Ted Scott, Joshua
12/3/24
AB2024-714
Williams, Robert Drake
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement beween Whatcom County and the City of
11/6/24
AB2024-715
Bellingham for the purchase of brine at a cost of $.63 per gallon
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Sanitary
Service Company, Inc. to collect waste along Birch Bay Drive in the
11/6/24
AB2024-716
amount of $15,000, for a total contract amount of $43,000
Granicus
reequest authorization Tor the county Lxecutive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Elliot Bay Design Group,
LLC, to provide engineering services for the annual dry dock of the
MV Whatcom Chief ferry along with other on -call services as
needed for the Lummi Island Ferry System, in the amount of
11/6/24
AB2024-717
$75,000
Granicus
Presentation from Washington State Association of Counties
(WSAC) regarding 2023-2024 activities and upcoming work
11/12/24
AB2024-718
program
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project budget for the Central Shop
11/19/24
AB2024-719
ORD 2024-064
NPDES Stormwater Improvements Project Fund, request no. 1
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
three year subscription agreement with West Publishing for legal
11/6/24
AB2024-720
research databases in the amount of $151,672.68
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of
Bellingham for the What -Comm Communications Center in
support of reimbursement for E911 capital equipment expenses in
11/6/24
AB2024-721
the amount of $43,747
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
11/6/24
AB2024-722
Dr. Aldo Fusaro as Medical Examiner effective December 9, 2024
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project based budget for the Goshen
Road/Anderson Creek Bridge No. 248 Replacement Fund and
Project Based Budget, request no. 1, in the amount of $200,000,
11/19/24
AB2024-723
ORD 2024-065
for a total amended amount of $700,000
Granicus
Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy George Roche:
Jacob Dean Ringenbach v. Ryan Swinburnson, Whatcom County
Superior Court no. 24-2-01804-37 [Discussion of this item may
take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to
11/6/24
AB2024-724
RCW42.30.110 (1) (i)]
Granicus
Resolution establishing ferry level of service -decision on a
11/6/24
AB2024-725
RES 2024-048
replacement
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Fire
Protection District 5 (Point Roberts) for Basic Life Support Services
11/6/24
AB2024-726
in Whatcom County, in the amount of $21,869.16
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the
Washington State Department of Commerce to examine the
potential for an Office of Healthy Housing in the amount of
11/6/24
AB2024-727
$190,000
Granicus
Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for Countywide
11/19/24
AB2024-728
ORD 2024-059
Emergency Medical purposes for 2025
Granicus
Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for Conservation Futures
11/19/24
AB2024-729
ORD 2024-060
purposes for 2025
Granicus
Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for County Road purposes
11/19/24
AB2024-730
ORD 2024-061
for 2025
Granicus
Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for County and State
11/19/24
AB2024-731
ORD 2024-062
Purposes in Whatcom County, Washington for the year of 2025
Granicus
Resolution amending the levy of taxes for the Whatcom County
Flood Control Zone District for 2025 (Council acting as the Flood
11/19/24
AB2024-732
RES 2024-049
Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Discussion of Whatcom County's legislative priorities for the 2025
11/6/24
AB2024-733
State Legislative Session
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the US
Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF)
11/6/24
AB2024-734
investigation # PA-WAW-0376, in the amount of $5,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the US
Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF)
11/6/24
AB2024-735
investigation # PA-WAW-0385, in the amount of $5,000
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the US
Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF)
11/6/24
AB2024-736
investigation PA-WAW-0386, in the amount of $5,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the US
Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF)
11/6/24
AB2024-737
investigation # PA-WAW-0387, in the amount of $5,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission for High Visibility Emphasis
11/6/24
AB2024-738
(HVE) patrols, in the amount of $28,000
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 2.130
12/3/24
AB2024-739
Economic Development Investment Board
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Lutheran Community
Services Northwest to lease a facility intended for use as the 2024-
11/6/24
AB2024-740
2025 winter shelter, in the amount of $66,625
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Caspio, Inc. to purchase
and implement a low -code software solution, in the amount of
11/19/24
AB2024-741
$68,049
Granicus
Resolution adopting the 2025 budget for the Whatcom County
Flood Control Zone District and Subzones (Council acting as the
11/19/24
AB2024-742
RES 2024-050
Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Ordinance authorizing the 2025 Whatcom County Unified Fee
11/19/24
AB2024-743
ORD 2024-063
Schedule
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request
11/19/24
AB2024-744
ORD 2024-066
no. 14, in the amount of $4,564,923
Granicus
Ordinance in the matter of the adoption of the final budget of
11/19/24
AB2024-745
ORD 2024-057
Whatcom County for the Biennium 2025-2026
Granicus
Update on negotiations and planning strategy discussion
regarding collective bargaining [Discusson of this item may take
place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW
11/6/24
AB2024-746
42.30.140 (4)(a)]
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 2.06
12/3/24
AB2024-747
ORD 2024-078
Medical Examiner to establish a Medical Examiner Department
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project budget for the 23-Hour Crisis
11/19/24
AB2024-748
ORD 2024-067
Relief Center Project Fund, request no. 1
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project budget for the Hovander Park
11/19/24
AB2024-749
ORD 2024-068
Building Improvement Project, request no. 3
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project budget for the Courthouse
11/19/24
AB2024-750
ORD 2024-069
Building Envelope Fund, request no. 6
Granicus
AB2024-751
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
Ordinance amending the project budget for the Integrated Land
11/19/24
AB2024-752
ORD 2024-070
Records and Permit Management System Fund, request no. 3
Granicus
Ordinance establishing the project based budget and an initial
12/3/24
AB2024-753
ORD 2024-072
budget for the courtroom audio visual systems upgrade
Granicus
Discussion of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy Plan and
11/6/24
AB2024-754
budget
Granicus
Presentation by Jaime Bodden, Managing Director of the
Washington State Association of Local Health Officials, on local
11/6/24
AB2024-756
health board composition options
Granicus
Discussion regarding the Economic Development Investment (EDI)
Board recommendations in response to the County Council's
request to update the EDI policies consistent with changes to RCW
11/6/24
AB2024-757
82.14.370
Granicus
12/3/24
AB2024-758
Report from Washington State University Extension
Granicus
11/6/24
AB2024-759
Report from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Granicus
Presentation on the independent study of the countywide fire and
12/3/24
AB2024-760
emergency medical services (EMS) system
Granicus
Appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce
Advisory Committee, manufacturing industry representative
12/3/24
AB2024-761
position, Applicant(s): Gil Lund
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and ACCU
Reference Medical Lab for Jail Lab Services in the amount of
11/19/24
AB2024-762
$40,000 for a total contract amount of $65,000
Granicus
Resolution certifying amounts to be levied by Whatcom County
12/2/24
AB2024-763
RES 2024-054
taxing districts to the County Assessor
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Dr. Tyson Hawkins for Jail
11/19/24
AB2024-764
Administrative Physician Services in the amount of $13,940
Granicus
Resolution approving the Equipment Rental and Revolving Rental
11/19/24
AB2024-765
RES 2024-053
Rates (ER&R) for the 2025-2026 calendar years
Granicus
Ordinance establishing a project based budget for the Central
12/3/24
AB2024-766
ORD 2024-073
Shop Underground Storage Tank Removal project
Granicus
Resolution to establish Council goals for full, timely awarding of
1/14/25
AB2024-767
RES 2025-004
Healthy Children's Fund contracts
Granicus
Ordinance amending the project based budget for the North Fork
12/3/24
AB2024-768
ORD 2024-074
Road/Kenney Creek Fish Passage Project Fund, request no. 1
Granicus
Resolution approving the 2025 recommended convention center
allocations for tourism -related facilities and activities as defined
11/19/24
AB2024-769
RES 2024-052
through RCW 67.28.1816
Granicus
Resolution amending the 2024 Flood Control Zone District and
Subzones Budget, request no. 7, in the amount of $20,695
(Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
12/3/24
AB2024-770
RES 2024-056
District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and YWCA Bellingham to
provide supportive services and oversight for families supported
in emergency motel shelter during the winter season, in the
11/19/24
AB2024-771
amount of $98,158
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to
provide housing case management services, in the amount of
12/3/24
AB2024-772
$1,003,932
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and AssetWorks, Inc. to
provide professional services for the implementation of the new
11/19/24
AB2024-773
ER&R asset management system, in the amount of $197,345.78
Granicus
Discussion of an ordinance adopting amendments to WCC Titles
11/19/24
AB2024-774
20 and 22 to enact SSB 5290 regarding local project review
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request
12/3/24
AB2024-775
ORD 2024-075
no. 15, in the amount of $12,651,067
Granicus
Ordinance amending Ordinance 2013-022, to allow the Road Fund
to issue cash -flow loans to capital project budgets from $1 million
12/3/24
AB2024-776
ORD 2024-076
to $2 million for a term not to exceed two years
Granicus
Resolution approving a salary schedule and policies for
Unrepresented Whatcom County employees effective January 1,
11/19/24
AB2024-777
RES 2024-051
2025 through December 31, 2025
Granicus
Request council review and approval of the Economic
Development Investment Board's recommendation for funding of
the Habitat for Humanity property acquisition for an affordable
11/19/24
AB2024-778
housing project
Granicus
Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for Countywide
11/19/24
AB2024-779
Emergency Medical purposes for 2025
Granicus
Ordinance amending the 2025 Whatcom County Budget, request
12/3/24
AB2024-780
ORD 2024-077
no. 1, in the amount of $16,292,701
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
11/19/24
AB2024-781
Patrick Bush to the Bicycle / Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
Rosemarie Tom and Heidi Bode to the Bellingham-Whatcom
11/19/24
AB2024-782
County Commision on Sexual and Domestic Violence
Granicus
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of
11/19/24
AB2024-783
Alexi Guddal to the Marine Resources Committee
Granicus
Discussion of and request for motion on recommendation for
11/19/24
AB2024-785
2024 Open Space applications
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families to
provide funding for the Nurse Family Partnership Program in the
amount of $404,218.60, for a total amended contract amount of
11/19/24
AB2024-786
$818,837.20
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
File ID
Enactment Nr.
File Title
Box #
Location #
Location
Date
11/19/24
AB2024-787
Report from the Auditor's Office
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Washington
State Department of Health to provide funding for various public
health programs in the amount of $166,856, for a total amended
12/3/24
AB2024-788
contract amount of $19,158,215
Granicus
Discussion and motion to approve Whatcom County's state
11/19/24
AB2024-789
legislative priorities for 2025 legislative session.
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
three year interlocal agreement between Whatcom County, the
Port of Bellingham and the City of Bellingham for a coordinated
approach to funding and contracting with economic service
providers through a Regional Economic Partnership in the amount
12/3/24
AB2024-791
of $2,648,084
Granicus
Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Titles
12/3/24
AB2024-793
20 and 22 to enact SSB 5290 regarding local project review
Granicus
Ordinance establishing Whatcom County Code 2.190 Birch Bay
12/3/24
AB2024-794
ORD 2024-079
Community Advisory Committee
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.03 Advisory
12/3/24
AB2024-795
ORD 2024-080
Groups
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) to
define appropriate industrial uses and conditions for industrial
uses in Heavy Impact Industrial (HII) districts within a city's
12/3/24
AB2024-796
ORD 2024-071
designated Urban Growth Area
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract to bind coverage with Midwest Employer Casualty for
renewal of insurance protection for the self -insured workers
compensation program in the amount of $119,569 for calendar
12/3/24
AB2024-797
year2025
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
two year agreement between Whatcom County and Birch Bay
Chamber for visitor center operations and tourism services in the
12/3/24
AB2024-798
amount of $460,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
two-year agreement between Whatcom County and Mount Baker
Foothills Chamber for Visitor Center operations and tourism
12/3/24
AB2024-799
services in the amount of $452,000
Granicus
Discussion regarding a proposed resolution to declare Whatcom
12/3/24
AB2024-800
County Real Property as surplus and approve sale
Granicus
Resolution to declare Whatcom County real property as surplus
1/14/25
AB2024-801
RES 2025-001
and approve sale
Granicus
Resolution adopting the 2025-2026 budget for the Point Roberts
Transportation Benefit District (Council acting as the governing
12/3/24
AB2024-802
RES 2024-055
body of the Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District)
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
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Presentation from the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement
Association (NSEA) regarding the South Fork River Stewards 2024
12/3/24
AB2024-803
Final Report
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Associated Earth
Sciences, Inc. to conduct Phase I of an investigation into the
impacts of agricultural tile drains on stream flows, in the amount
of $108,863 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control
12/3/24
AB2024-804
Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Whidbey
Telephone Company to add additional equipment to a radio
tower and increase the rent in the amount of $667 per month for
12/3/24
AB2024-806
a total amended contract amount of $15,148.08
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom
Conservation District for Pollution Identification and Correction
(PIC) Program technical assistance and cost share, in the amount
of $77,627.98 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood
12/3/24
AB2024-807
Control Zone Disrict Board of Supervisors)
Granicus
AB2024-808
Granicus
Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Titles
11/19/24
AB2024-809
20 and 22 to enact SSB 5290 regarding local project review
Granicus
Ordinance for the installation of stop signs on South Pass Road at
the intersection with Goodwin Road as Whatcom County Code
1/14/25
AB2024-810
ORD 2025-001
10.16.1720
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Whatcom
County Library System for inmate library services in the amount of
12/3/24
AB2024-811
$12,000 per year
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a six
month contract amendment/reassignment between Whatcom
County and Ideal Option/MXD PLLC for jail physician services in
12/3/24
AB2024-812
the amount of $138,921
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Shawna Bosman for jail
12/3/24
AB2024-814
nurse practitioner services in the amount of $32,730
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Sun
Community Services to operate an emergency shelter in the
amount of $640,070, for a total amended contract amount of
12/3/24
AB2024-815
$1,631,861
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Spectra5ite
Communications LLC to add additional equipment to a radio
tower and increase the rent in the amount of $225.88 per month
12/3/24
AB2024-816
for a total amended contract amount of $201,079.88
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
grant agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington
State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for
reimbursement of property acquisition costs to the Whatcom
12/3/24
AB2024-817
County Conservation Futures Fund, in the amount of $2,900,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of
Bellingham to provide administrative oversight of the City's
Domestic Violence Perpetrator Opportunity for Treatment
12/3/24
AB2024-818
Services (DVPOTS) funds for a total amount of $50,000
Granicus
Presentation from Health and Community Services Department on
12/3/24
AB2024-819
partnership with the Didg"'alic Wellness Center
Granicus
contract between Whatcom County and Black and Veatch
Corporation to provide engineering and technical consulting
services in the implementation and administration of current
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) elevation and
acquisition grants awarded under Federal Emergency
Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant
Programs, in the amount of $302,038 (Council acting as the
Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
12/3/24
AB2024-820
Supervisors)
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and the Washington State
Office of Public Defense for the purpose of improving the quality
12/3/24
AB2024-822
of the public defense services in the amount of $213,104
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
two-year agreement between Whatcom County and Bellingham
Whatcom County Tourism for regional tourism promotion in the
12/3/24
AB2024-824
amount of $500,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Bruce Harris &
Associates, Inc. for professional services to assist with the upgrade
of the enterprise geographic information systems (GIS)
12/3/24
AB2024-825
infrastructure in the amount of $78,933.51
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Sustainable Connections
for Agritourism promotion throughout Whatcom County in the
12/3/24
AB2024-826
amount of $45,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom Events for
tourism promotion and marketing of the Ski to Sea and other
12/3/24
AB2024-827
events in the amount of $40,000
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
two year contract with Whatcom Humane Society for the
provision of animal control and shelter services in the amount of
12/3/24
AB2024-828
$932,318
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement with the City of Bellingham for cost sharing
on the 5-year parking lot lease at the Bellingham Senior Activity
12/3/24
AB2024-829
Center in the amount of $91,476
Granicus
Kequest authorization Tor the county Executive to enter into a
contact between Whatcom County and Phoenix Counseling
Service, LLC, to provide domestic violence assessment and
treatment services for defendants processed through Whatcom
County District Court and Bellingham Municipal Court, in the
12/3/24
AB2024-830
amount of $70,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Meridian School District
12/3/24
AB2024-831
to construct a child care facility, in the amount of $2,000,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Chuckanut Health
Foundation for facilitation of the Whatcom Racial Equity
12/3/24
AB2024-832
Commission in the amount of $200,000
Granicus
Presentation from the Health and Community Services
12/3/24
AB2024-833
Department on the severe weather shelter
Granicus
Kequest authorization Tor the county Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Dr. Marvin Wayne, M.D.
to provide services as an Emeritus (Delegate) Physician supporting
the transition to the newly appointed Whatcom County Medical
Program Director from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, in
12/3/24
AB2024-834
the amount of $5,000
Granicus
Kequest authorization Tor the county Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Tetra Tech,
Inc., to provide final surface water planning and design services,
public outreach, and development of a drainage management
plan related to stormwater problems in the Point Roberts area, in
the amount of $86,783, for a total amended contract amount of
12/3/24
AB2024-835
$215,528
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Emily Welch, M.D. for
supervising physician services as appointed by the Whatcom
County Medical Program Director to support basic life support
(BLS) operations, training, continuous quality improvement, and
12/3/24
AB2024-836
other BLS support activites, in the amount of $110,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and FSi
Engineers for professional design and engineering services for
building improvements at the Parks Headquarters facility in the
12/3/24
AB2024-837
amount of $28,634, for a total contract value of $187,717
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Ralph Weiche, M.D. for
Medical Program Director (MPD) services as the State Appointed
Whatcom County Emergency Medical Services MPD, in the
12/3/24
AB2024-838
amount of $265,000
Granicus
Kequest aumorization Tor me Loumty txecuuve io enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Helmsman
Management Services, LLC to provide administration of the
County's self -insured Worker's Compensation program in the
amount of $67,500 annually in 2025, $70,200 in 2026, and
$73,008 in 2027 for a total amount of $210,708 through
12/3/24
AB2024-839
December 31, 2027
Granicus
Request approval for the County Executive to authorize the
purchase one (1) new sport utility vehicle, using the Washington
State Contract #05916, from Alan Webb Auto Group, located in
12/3/24
AB2024-840
Vancouver, Washington, in an amount not to exceed $51,050.14
Granicus
Request authorization for a Letter of Understanding between
Whatcom County and AFSCME to amend the collective bargaining
12/3/24
AB2024-841
agreement for the period January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Assessor to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Just Appraised Inc to
create an online portal for the Senior Citizen and People with
12/3/24
AB2024-842
Disabilities Exemption, in the amount of $60,285
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.21 Board of
1/14/25
AB2024-843
ORD 2025-002
Equalization to clarify Board of Equalization membership
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
lease agreement between Whatcom County and Swinomish
Health Services dba Didgw6li6 Wellness Center to lease space at
1/14/25
AB2024-844
2028 Division Street, Bellingham WA, in the amount of $360
Granicus
Presentation by the Health and Community Services Department
1/28/25
AB2024-845
on Center for Retention and Expansion of Child Care Funding
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
lease agreement between Whatcom County and The Society of
Photo -Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) for SPIE to lease
12/3/24
AB2024-846
104E Unity Street, Bellingham WA in the amount of $143,352
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to
operate the Whatcom Homeless Service Center, in the amount of
12/3/24
AB2024-847
$2,355,352
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Code Publishing LLC, a
General Code Company, for legal code publishing services, in the
amount of $15,000, for a total amended contract amount of
12/3/24
AB2024-848
$45,000
Granicus
Request for County Council to add the County Prosecutor as a
voting member of the Justice Project Oversight and Planning
12/3/24
AB2024-850
(JPOP) Committee
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Box #
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Location
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a six-
month contract amendment between Whatcom County and
Northwest Regional Council for jail and juvenile detention nursing
services in the amount $1,172,489.50 for a total amended
12/3/24
AB2024-851
contract amount of $9,655,025.67
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity
Council to provide on -site supportive services to residents of the
permanent supportive housing facility known as 22 North in the
amount of $648,568, for a total amended contract amount of
12/3/24
AB2024-852
$2,135,238
Granicus
Resolution supporting the development and implementation of a
localized child care provider rate augmentation and family subsidy
12/3/24
AB2024-853
RES 2024-057
program
Granicus
Presentation from Tyler Schroeder, Director of Economic
Development, Port of Bellingham, regarding economic
1/14/25
AB2024-854
development activities and metrics
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and YWCA Bellingham to
provide housing case management services and shelter
12/3/24
AB2024-855
operational support, in the amount of $425,012
Granicus
Request County Council to appoint a Council Health Board
member to serve on final interview panel for the Health Officer
12/3/24
AB2024-856
candidate
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to operate an
12/3/24
AB2024-857
emergency shelter program, in the amount of $358,426
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services
to provide housing case management services, in the amount of
12/3/24
AB2024-858
$252,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an
interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of
Bellingham to provide funding for the Ground -Level Response and
Coordinated Engagement (GRACE) Program, in the amount of
12/3/24
AB2024-859
$819,056
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services
to provide funding for an outreach and engagement program for
vulnerable young people experiencing a housing crisis, in the
12/3/24
AB2024-860
amount of $75,000
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Pioneer Human Services
to operate a permanent supportive housing facility known as City
12/3/24
AB2024-861
Gate, in the amount of $670,010
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Ferndale Community
Services to provide housing engagement and stability services, in
12/3/24
AB2024-862
the amount of $500,643
Granicus
2024 Agenda Bills
Agenda
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Location
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Mercy Housing
Northwest to provide resident coordination services, in the
12/3/24
AB2024-863
amount of $240,870
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to operate a
rapid rehousing program and provide housing stability services, in
12/3/24
AB2024-864
the amount of $249,080
Granicus
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a
contract between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to operate a
permanent supportive housing program, in the amount of
12/3/24
AB2024-865
$129,487
Granicus
Request authorization for the county Executive to enter into a
contract amendment between Whatcom County and Washington
State University to continue the jointly shared costs for faculty
positions and program support for WSU Whatcom County
Extension in the amount of $282,257 for a total amended contract
1/28/25
AB2024-866
amount of $3,542,793.90
Granicus
Appointments to three vacancies on the Drainage District #3
Board of Commissioners, Applicant(s): Jerod Priebe, Loren Vander
1/14/25
AB2024-869
Yacht, Lucas Plagerman, Keith Roosma
Granicus
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 2.130
1/14/25
AB2024-870
ORD 2025-003
Economic Development Investment Board
Granicus
Request Council to vacate a position on the Incarceration
1/14/25
AB2024-872
Prevention & Reduction Task Force, social services provider
Granicus
Discussion of an ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom
1/28/25
AB2024-873
County Code Title 20, Zoning
Granicus
Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title
1/28/25
AB2024-874
ORD 2025-004
20, Zoning
Granicus
Resolution certifying Whatcom County's property tax levies for
12/13/24
AB2024-875
RES 2024-058
collection in 2025 to the County Assessor
Granicus
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