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COUNCIL COMMITTEE SCHEDULES NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Members: Barry Buchanan, Satpal Sidhu, Carl Weimer 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Committee Discussion and Recommendation to Council 1. Discussion regarding a proposed ordinance establishing Whatcom County Code 2.118, creating a Wildlife Advisory Committee (AB2015-175) (ordinance scheduled for introduction this evening) Pages 1-11 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE Members: Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Satpal Sidhu 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Executive Reports Committee Discussion and Recommendations to Council 1. Ordinance amending the 2015 Whatcom County Budget, seventh request, in the amount of $213,400 (AB2015-188) Pages 12-20 2. Resolution amending the 2015 Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Budget, third request, in the amount of $25,000 (AB2015-189) (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) Pages 21-26 and Nehalem Marine Manufacturing for the fabrication, transport and installation of a flood gate assembly and muted tidal regulator for the de Boer Culvert Replacement Project, in the amount of $53,561.03 (AB2015-192) (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) Pages 27 37 Council "Consent Agenda" Items 1. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Pioneer Human Services for the operation of detox services provided at the Whatcom County Behavioral Health Triage Center, in the amount of $307,493, for a total amended contract in the amount of $852,633 (AB2015-193) Pages 38-42 2. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to provide case management services in association with the Whatcom Homeless Service Center, in the amount of $47,955, for a total amended contract in the amount of $156,009 (AB2015-194) Pages 43-61 and Sun Community Service for operation of the Sun House Emergency Shelter, in the amount of $242,235 (AB2015-195) Pages 62-91 4. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Opportunity Council to provide child development services to eligible children ages birth to three with developmental disabilities and delays, in a variable amount depending on number of clients authorized, with an estimated amount of $52,375 (AB2015-196) Pages 92-111 2
5. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Whatcom Center for Early Learning to provide child development services to eligible children ages birth to three with developmental disabilities and delays, in a variable amount depending on number of clients authorized, with an estimated amount of $134,625 (AB2015-197) Pages 112-130 6. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a residential lease agreement between Whatcom County and Shannon Andrews and Parker Mathews for the Tenant Lake apartment at Hovander Homestead Park, in the amount of $725 per month (AB2015-198) Pages 131-143 7. Request approval for the County Executive to award Bid #15-24, and enter into a contract for the annual drydock, repairs and maintenance of the Whatcom Chief ferry to the low bidder, Puglia Engineering in the amount of $464,289 (AB2015-199) Pages 144-147 8. Request approval for the County Executive to award Bid #15-49 for the annual supply of asphaltic mixes to both bidders, Granite Construction and Whatcom Builders, in an amount that could exceed $50,000 (AB2015-200) Pages 148-151 9. Request approval for the County Executive to award RFP #15-50, and to enter into a contract with NW Communications for maintenance and repair of components of the County s two-way radio systems, in an estimated amount of $75,000 (AB2015-201) Pages 152-154 PUBLIC WORKS, HEALTH, AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Members: Barbara Brenner, Pete Kremen, Ken Mann 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Committee Discussion and Recommendations to Council 1. Request authorization of a temporary closure of Loomis Trail Road (AB2015-190) Pages 155-171 2. Request authorization of a temporary closure of Douglas Road (AB2015-202) Pages 172-176 3. Discussion of a Lummi Island Ferry fare proposal and approval of request to have Public Works staff prepare necessary documents to enact proposed changes (AB2014-426A) Pages 177-187 SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Committee Discussion and Recommendation to Council 1. Resolution submitting to the qualified voters of Whatcom County a proposition authorizing a local sales and use tax of two-tenths of one percent for the purpose of providing funds for costs associated with financing, designing, acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, remodeling, repairing, re-equipping, and improvement of jail facilities and other public safety purposes (AB2015-047H) Pages 188-191 3
COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE ANNOUNCEMENTS If you will be handing out paperwork to councilmembers, please give one copy to the clerk for our office files. Thank you. SPECIAL PRESENTATION 1. Executive Jack Louws to make a special presentation to County Auditor Debbie Adelstein (AB2015-017) Pages 192-194 PUBLIC HEARINGS Audience members who wish to address the council during a public hearing are asked to sign up at the back of the room before the meeting begins. The council chair will ask those who have signed up to form a line at the podium. Each speaker should state his or her name for the record and will be given three minutes to address the council. Council staff will keep track of time limits and inform speakers when they have thirty seconds left to conclude their comments. When a large group of individuals supports the same position on an issue, we encourage the selection of one or two representatives to speak on behalf of the entire group. 1. Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 5.20, Fireworks, to add a section titled Period of Use (AB2015-191) Pages 195-197 OPEN SESSION (20 MINUTES) During open session, audience members can speak to the council on any issue not scheduled for public hearing or related to the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal project (GPT). Each speaker should state his or her name for the record and will be given three minutes to address the council. Council staff will keep track of time limits and inform speakers when they have thirty seconds left to conclude their comments. CONSENT AGENDA Items under this section of the agenda may be considered in a single motion. Councilmembers have received and studied background material on all items. Committee review has taken place on these items, as indicated. Any member of the public, administrative staff, or council may ask that an item be considered separately. (From Finance and Administrative Services Committee) 1. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Pioneer Human Services for the operation of detox services provided at the Whatcom County Behavioral Health Triage Center, in the amount of $307,493, for a total amended contract in the amount of $852,633 (AB2015-193) Pages 38-42 2. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to provide case management services in association with the Whatcom Homeless Service Center, in the amount of $47,955, for a total amended contract in the amount of $156,009 (AB2015-194) Pages 43-61 and Sun Community Service for operation of the Sun House Emergency Shelter, in the amount of $242,235 (AB2015-195) Pages 62-91 4
4. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Opportunity Council to provide child development services to eligible children ages birth to three with developmental disabilities and delays, in a variable amount depending on number of clients authorized, with an estimated amount of $52,375 (AB2015-196) Pages 92-111 5. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Whatcom Center for Early Learning to provide child development services to eligible children ages birth to three with developmental disabilities and delays, in a variable amount depending on number of clients authorized, with an estimated amount of $134,625 (AB2015-197) Pages 112-130 6. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a residential lease agreement between Whatcom County and Shannon Andrews and Parker Mathews for the Tenant Lake apartment at Hovander Homestead Park, in the amount of $725 per month (AB2015-198) Pages 131-143 7. Request approval for the County Executive to award Bid #15-24, and enter into a contract for the annual drydock, repairs and maintenance of the Whatcom Chief ferry to the low bidder, Puglia Engineering in the amount of $464,289 (AB2015-199) Pages 144-147 8. Request approval for the County Executive to award Bid #15-49 for the annual supply of asphaltic mixes to both bidders, Granite Construction and Whatcom Builders, in an amount that could exceed $50,000 (AB2015-200) Pages 148-151 9. Request approval for the County Executive to award RFP #15-50, and to enter into a contract with NW Communications for maintenance and repair of components of the County s two-way radio systems, in an estimated amount of $75,000 (AB2015-201) Pages 152-154 OTHER ITEMS (From Finance and Administrative Services Committee) 1. Ordinance amending the 2015 Whatcom County Budget, seventh request, in the amount of $213,400 (AB2015-188) Pages 12-20 2. Resolution amending the 2015 Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Budget, third request, in the amount of $25,000 (AB2015-189) (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) Pages 21-26 and Nehalem Marine Manufacturing for the fabrication, transport and installation of a flood gate assembly and muted tidal regulator for the de Boer Culvert Replacement Project, in the amount of $53,561.03 (AB2015-192) (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) Pages 27-37 (From Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee) 4. Request authorization of a temporary closure of Loomis Trail Road (AB2015-190) Pages 155-171 5. Request authorization of a temporary closure of Douglas Road (AB2015-202) Pages 172-176 6. Discussion of a Lummi Island Ferry fare proposal and approval of request to have Public Works staff prepare necessary documents to enact proposed changes (AB2014-426A) Pages 177-187 5
(From Special Committee of the Whole) 7. Resolution submitting a proposition to the qualified voters of Whatcom County authorizing a local sales and use tax of two-tenths of one percent for the purpose of providing funds for costs associated with financing, designing, acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, remodeling, repairing, re-equipping, and improvement of jail facilities and other public safety purposes (AB2015-047H) Pages 188-191 INTRODUCTION ITEMS Council action will not be taken. The council may accept these items for introduction (no action) in a single motion. Changes, in terms of committee assignment for example, may be made at this time. 1. Ordinance establishing Whatcom County Code 2.118, creating a Wildlife Advisory Committee (AB2015-175) (proposed schedule July 7 Natural Resources Committee and Council) Pages 1-11 2. Ordinance ordering the closure of a portion of Manley Road to motorized vehicular traffic (AB2015-203) (proposed schedule July 7 public hearing) Pages 198-206 3. Resolution authorizing the vacation of a portion of Delta Line Road (AB2015-115A) (proposed schedule to be announced) Pages 207-240 4. Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Title 3 to change the expiration date of the sales and use tax for public facilities in rural counties (AB2015-204) (proposed schedule July 7 Finance and Administrative Services Committee and Council) Pages 241 243 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES ADJOURN The next regular council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue. 6
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Dana Brown-Davis, C.M.C. COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360) 676-6690 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA REVISION NOTICE FOR JUNE 23, 2015 (DISTRIBUTED AT 2:30 P.M. ON JUNE 19): COUNCILMEMBERS Barbara Brenner Rud Browne Barry Buchanan Pete Kremen Ken Mann Satpal Sidhu Carl Weimer THE FOLLOWING REVISION HAS BEEN MADE TO THE COUNCIL S AFTERNOON SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA: SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Committee Discussion and Recommendation to Council 1. Update from the Community Coalition for Justice, a group working to prevent and reduce incarceration to help reduce the size and expense of the proposed new jail project (AB2015-047M) 12. Resolution submitting to the qualified voters of Whatcom County a proposition authorizing a local sales and use tax of two-tenths of one percent for the purpose of providing funds for costs associated with financing, designing, acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, remodeling, repairing, re-equipping, and improvement of jail facilities and other public safety purposes (AB2015-047H) Pages 188-191