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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/9/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers
HYBRID MEETING (PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON, SEE REMOTE JOIN INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil, OR CALL 360.778.5010); AGENDA REVISED 9.5.2025
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: - Action Summary: Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Agenda Revision Notice 9.5.2025
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MIN2025-045 11.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole Executive Session for July 22, 2025   - Media Media
MIN2025-046 12.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for July 22, 2025   - Media Media
MIN2025-047 13.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for July 22, 2025   - Media Media
MIN2025-048 14.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council for July 22, 20205   - Media Media
MIN2025-049 15.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council and Planning Commission for August 6, 2025   - Media Media
MIN2025-050 16.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for August 6, 2025   - Media Media
MIN2025-051 17.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for August 6, 2025   - Media Media
MIN2025-052 18.Minutes ConsentHealth Board and Public Health Advisory Board for July 29, 2025   - Media Media
MIN2025-053 19.Minutes ConsentSpecial Committee of the Whole for July 29, 2025   - Media Media
AB2025-537 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Title 22 to clarify the roles and duties of participants in the Hearing Examiner process   - Media Media
AB2025-538 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 2.11 to clarify the authority of the Hearing Examiner   - Media Media
AB2025-539 13.ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 2024-021 to update Business Rules of the Whatcom County Hearing Examiner to approve clarifying changes promulgated by the Hearing Examiner   - Media Media
AB2025-546 14.Special Executive Only ItemReview final project performance on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services Program   - Media Media
AB2025-546 14.Special Executive Only ItemReview final project performance on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services Program   - Media Media
AB2025-580 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization to fund the Recovery Navigator Program to enhance LEAD programming in the amount of $256,227.50, for a total amended contract amount of $1,639,137.50   - Media Media
AB2025-582 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Whatcom Law Group/Rajeev Majumdar for 2026 hearing examiner services, in an amount of $118,779.60, for a total amended contract amount of $344,599.60   - Media Media
AB2025-583 13.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority to provide funding for the Alternative Response Team (ART) Program in the amount of $1,174,000, for a total amended agreement amount of $4,561,000   - Media Media
AB2025-586 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) for the Registered Sex Offendor Address and Residency Verification Program, in the amount of $130,767.67   - Media Media
AB2025-589 15.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Snohomish County for neuropathology services, in the amount of $4,500   - Media Media
AB2025-604 16.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Administrative Office of the Courts to support Mental Health Court, in the amount of $194,198   - Media Media
AB2025-606 17.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a five year grant agreement between Whatcom County and the US Forest Service for the Offender Forestry Work Crew Program in the amount of $540,062.62   - Media Media
AB2025-607 18.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Ecology for Watershed Resources Inventory Area No. 1 (WRIA 1) water rights adjudication technical assistance, in the amount of $200,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)   - Media Media
AB2025-609 19.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a 15-month contract between Whatcom County and Trinity Services Group, Inc., for Jail Food Services, in the amount of $1,239,500   - Media Media
AB2025-611 110.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Summit Construction Group, Inc for tenant improvements and HVAC replacement at the Parks Department administrative office and annex in the amount of $58,694 for a total amended contract amount of $999,950   - Media Media
AB2025-613 111.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Ecology to provide a Washington Conservation Corps Crew and supervisor, in the amount of $258,720 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)   - Media Media
AB2025-615 112.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority to expand the operational capabilities of the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion//Let Everyone Advance with Dignity (LEAD) Program in the amount of $1,466,580, for a total amended agreement amount of $1,886,580   - Media Media
AB2025-621 113.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority to coordinate and implement prevention programs and strategies in the amount of $2,350,000, for a total amended agreement amount of $3,670,000   - Media Media
AB2025-622 114.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and the Opportunity Council for operation of the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center in the amount of $50,000 in 2025 and $51,500 annually thereafter, for a total contract amount of $155,412 in 2025 and $156,912 annually thereafter   - Media Media
AB2025-624 115.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Lydia Place to support the rehabilitation and remodel of a transitional housing facility for large families, in the amount of $166,950   - Media Media
AB2025-625 116.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Administrative Office of the Courts for services related to the Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem (VGAL) Program, in the amount of $84,523   - Media Media
AB2025-626 117.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Administrative Office of the Courts for services related to Becca cases regarding At-Risk Youth, Truancy, and Child in Need of Services, in the amount of $98,853   - Media Media
AB2025-627 118.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and Trinity Food Services Group for food services for juvenile detention, in the amount not to exceed $10,476 for the remainder of 2025 and $41,904 for 2026   - Media Media
AB2025-582 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Whatcom Law Group/Rajeev Majumdar for 2026 hearing examiner services, in an amount of $118,779.60, for a total amended contract amount of $344,599.60   - Media Media
AB2025-558 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2025 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 9, in the amount of $956,986   - Media Media
AB2025-587 12.Request for MotionRequest for motion to approve the 2025-2027 Criminal Justice Treatment Account (CJTA) Plan   - Media Media
AB2025-612 13.Request for MotionRequest Council review and approval of the Economic Development Board’s recommendation for 2026 funding for infrastructure and housing projects   - Media Media
AB2025-612 13.Request for MotionRequest Council review and approval of the Economic Development Board’s recommendation for 2026 funding for infrastructure and housing projects   - Media Media
AB2025-591 14.Request for MotionRequest for motion to select a Councilmember to participate in the Whatcom Transit Authority (WTA) Board Composition Review meeting   - Media Media
AB2025-623 15.Request for MotionRequest for motion to appoint two Councilmembers to participate in the Planning and Development Services Director recruitment process   - Media Media
AB2025-584 16.ResolutionResolution establishing regular Whatcom County Council meeting dates for 2026   - Media Media
AB2025-549 11.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Child and Family Well-Being Task Force, applicant(s): Alycia Francis, Heather Carson, and Angela Marie Shapow   - Media Media
AB2025-570 12.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Board of Equalization, Applicant(s): Wes Van De Mark   - Media Media
AB2025-570 1 Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Board of Equalization, Applicant(s): Wes Van De Mark   - -
AB2025-590 11.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the Executive’s appointment of Laura Castro-Benzing to the Northwest Senior Services Board   - Media Media
AB2025-593 12.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Kendra Dupuy to the Whatcom County Ethics Commission   - Media Media
AB2025-620 13.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Champ Thomaskutty as Director of Whatcom County Health & Community Services Department, effective October 27, 2025   - Media Media
AB2025-638 21.ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 2025-013 to docket an additional comprehensive plan and zoning amendment related to related to Whatcom County Code Chapter 20.40 to include agriculture storage as a primary permitted use   - Media Media
AB2025-597 11.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution to declare Whatcom County real property as surplus and approve transfer   - Media Media
AB2025-608 12.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution amending the 2025 Flood Control Zone District and Subzones Budget, Request no. 3, in the amount of $105,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)   - Media Media
AB2025-614 13.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing a project-based budget for the Jail Reentry Improvements project   - Media Media
AB2025-628 14.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2025 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 10, in the amount of $1,820,416   - Media Media
AB2025-598 1 DiscussionDiscussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor Jesse Corkern regarding Richard Arthur Kirkham, Plaintiff vs. City of Bellingham et al., Defendants, United States District Court Western District of Washington, No. 2:24-CV-01625-DGE-SKV, including defense and indemnification of Kellen Kooistra, Deputy Prosecutor, named as a defendant [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW42.30.110 (1)(i)]   - -
AB2025-629 1 DiscussionDiscussion of an ordinance amending the 2025 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 10, in the amount of $1,820,416   - -



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