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MIN2025-070
| 1 | 1. | Minutes Consent | Committee of the Whole for October 21, 2025 | APPROVED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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MIN2025-071
| 1 | 2. | Minutes Consent | Regular County Council for October 21, 2025 | APPROVED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-749
| 1 | 1. | Ordinance | Ordinance repealing Whatcom County Code 2.170, Forest Resilience Task Force | INTRODUCED | Pass |
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AB2025-756
| 1 | 2. | Ordinance | Ordinance establishing the Opioid Settlement Fund and establishing a budget for the Opioid Settlement Fund | INTRODUCED | Pass |
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AB2025-783
| 1 | 3. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for County Road purposes for 2026 | INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING | Pass |
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AB2025-784
| 1 | 4. | Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public Hearing | Resolution authorizing the levy of taxes for the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District for 2026 (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING | Pass |
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AB2025-788
| 1 | 5. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for County and State purposes in Whatcom County, Washington, for the year of 2026 | INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING | Pass |
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AB2025-707
| 1 | 1. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 1, in the amount of $20,970,606 | | |
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AB2025-719
| 1 | 2. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for Conservation Futures purposes for 2026 | | |
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AB2025-721
| 1 | 3. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for County Road purposes for 2026 | | |
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AB2025-723
| 1 | 4. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for countywide emergency medical purposes for 2026 | | |
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AB2025-725
| 1 | 5. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for County and State purposes in Whatcom County, Washington, for the year of 2026 | | |
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AB2025-707
| 1 | 1. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 1, in the amount of $20,970,606 | HEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE | Pass |
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AB2025-719
| 1 | 2. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for Conservation Futures purposes for 2026 | HEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE | Pass |
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AB2025-721
| 1 | 3. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for County Road purposes for 2026 | HEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE | Pass |
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AB2025-723
| 1 | 4. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for countywide emergency medical purposes for 2026 | HEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE | Pass |
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AB2025-725
| 1 | 5. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for County and State purposes in Whatcom County, Washington, for the year of 2026 | HEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE | Pass |
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AB2025-711
| 1 | 6. | Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public Hearing | Resolution adopting 2026 budget for the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District and Subzones (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | | |
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AB2025-709
| 1 | 7. | Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public Hearing | Resolution authorizing the levy of taxes for the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District for 2026 (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | | |
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AB2025-711
| 1 | 6. | Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public Hearing | Resolution adopting 2026 budget for the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District and Subzones (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | HEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE | Pass |
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AB2025-709
| 1 | 7. | Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public Hearing | Resolution authorizing the levy of taxes for the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District for 2026 (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | HEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE | Pass |
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AB2025-676
| 1 | 8. | Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public Hearing | Resolution adopting the 2026-2031 Six-Year Water Resources Improvement Program (WRIP) (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | APPROVED | Pass |
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AB2025-740
| 1 | 1. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Parametrix, Inc. to develop a comprehensive Subwatershed Master Plan as an addendum to the 2008 Lake Whatcom Comprehensive Stormwater Plan, in the amount of $298,741 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-741
| 1 | 2. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham to provide partial funding for Whatcom County’s 2025-2026 Severe Weather Shelter, in the amount of $100,000 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-742
| 1 | 3. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom Fire Protection District 7 for the provision of the Paramedic Training Program, in the amount of $345,537 | | |
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AB2025-743
| 1 | 4. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Marysville Fire District for the provision of the paramedic training program, in the amount of $136,200 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-744
| 1 | 5. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Camano Fire and Rescue for the provision of the paramedic training program, in the amount of $55,600 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-747
| 1 | 6. | Contract (FCZDBS) | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Geneva Consulting Services to support coordination of the Whatcom Local Integrating Organization (LIO), in the amount of $291,068 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | | |
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AB2025-751
| 1 | 7. | Agreement | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Compass Health to lease space within the crisis stabilization center for the provision of mental health treatment services, in the amount of $24,000 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-752
| 1 | 8. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and San Juan County to provide Veteran Service Officer services to San Juan County resident veterans, in the amount of $10,000 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-753
| 1 | 9. | Contract (FCZDBS) | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Ecology to fund administrative support and action projects for the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee (MRC), in the amount of $252,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-758
| 1 | 10. | Agreement | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Pioneer Human Services to lease space within the crisis stabilization center for the provision of withdrawal management services, in the amount of $24,000 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-759
| 1 | 11. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Commerce to receive CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds in support of public services, in the amount of $130,000 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-760
| 1 | 12. | Agreement | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Pioneer Human Services to lease space within the crisis stabilization center for the provision of food services, in the amount of $24,000 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-762
| 1 | 13. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Catholic Community Services to provide permanent supportive housing services at Francis Place, in the amount of $555,446, for a total amended contract amount of $833,169 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-763
| 1 | 14. | Contract (FCZDBS) | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal cost-share agreement between Whatcom County and the Laurel Watershed Improvement District (LWID) for the Neevel Levee Cougar Creek Fish Passage Project, in the amount of $10,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-764
| 1 | 15. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham for the provision of the paramedic training program, in the amount of $1,008,442 | | |
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AB2025-765
| 1 | 16. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Washington Wildlife and Recreation Forestland Preservation grant program for the acquisition of a forestry conservation easement on the Canyon Creek Forest property through the Conservation Easement Program (CEP) in the amount of $500,000 | | |
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AB2025-766
| 1 | 17. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to pass through CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds for the delivery of public services to low and moderate income residents in the amount of $126,500 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-767
| 1 | 18. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an amendment to the Regional Economic Partnership Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Whatcom County, the Port of Bellingham, and the City of Bellingham to restructure financial commitments for fiscal years 2026-2027, with no change to Whatcom County’s financial contribution | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-775
| 1 | 19. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Commerce for a grant to Whatcom County through The Local Community Projects Program for Nooksack Water Adjudication Facility Needs, in the amount of $1,212,500 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-777
| 1 | 20. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a three-year agreement, using the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint Master Agreement #AR2474 and State of Washington Participating Addendum #05116, between Whatcom County and Century Link Communications, LLC dba Lumen Technologies Group (CenturyLink) for telecommunication access lines and services, in the amount of $144,849 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-787
| 1 | 21. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Euna Solutions, Inc. to purchase budget and reporting software for the financial system in the amount of $441,159.37 | SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2025-742
| 1 | 3. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom Fire Protection District 7 for the provision of the Paramedic Training Program, in the amount of $345,537 | AUTHORIZED | Pass |
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AB2025-747
| 1 | 6. | Contract (FCZDBS) | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Geneva Consulting Services to support coordination of the Whatcom Local Integrating Organization (LIO), in the amount of $291,068 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | AUTHORIZED | Pass |
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AB2025-764
| 1 | 15. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham for the provision of the paramedic training program, in the amount of $1,008,442 | AUTHORIZED | Pass |
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AB2025-765
| 1 | 16. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Washington Wildlife and Recreation Forestland Preservation grant program for the acquisition of a forestry conservation easement on the Canyon Creek Forest property through the Conservation Easement Program (CEP) in the amount of $500,000 | AUTHORIZED | Pass |
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AB2025-730
| 1 | 1. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a three-year contract between Whatcom County and Correctional Healthcare Partners Inc. for the provision of jail healthcare and juvenile detention nursing services, in the three-year total amount of $22,896,000 | SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZED | Pass |
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AB2025-770
| 1 | 2. | Resolution | Resolution approving the 2026 recommended convention center allocations for tourism-related facilities and activities as defined through RCW 67.28.1816 | APPROVED | Pass |
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AB2025-782
| 1 | 3. | Agreement | Request authorization for the Whatcom County Executive’s Office to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and Ryanna LLC for the lease of office and storage space for the Sheriff’s Office at 4600 Ryzex Way, Bellingham | AUTHORIZED | Pass |
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AB2025-769
| 1 | 4. | Resolution | Resolution approving recommendation on an application for open space current use assessment | SUBSTITUTE APPROVED | Pass |
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AB2025-732
| 1 | 1. | Council Appointment Requiring Introduction | Appointment to a vacancy on the Justice Project Oversight and Planning Committee, EMS Paramedic Position, Applicant(s): Jonathan Oliveira | APPOINTED | Pass |
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AB2025-748
| 1 | 2. | Council Appointment | Appointment to a vacancy on the Public Health Advisory Board, applicant(s): Alan Lifson | APPOINTED | Pass |
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AB2025-772
| 1 | 1. | Executive Appointment | Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Laura Hanna to the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee | CONFIRMED | Pass |
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AB2025-774
| 1 | 2. | Executive Appointment | Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Tannis Peura to the Whatcom County Behavioral Health Advisory Committee | CONFIRMED | Pass |
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