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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/18/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers
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Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary: Action Summary Action Summary  
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MIN2025-072 11.Minutes ConsentSpecial Committee of the Whole for October 28, 2025APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2025-073 12.Minutes ConsentHealth Board and Public Health Advisory Board for October 28, 2025APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-713 11.Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public HearingResolution declaring the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District’s intention to lease property on River Road (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-715 12.Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public HearingResolution declaring the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District’s intention to lease property on East Main Street (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-737 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and General Code, LLC for legal code publishing services, in the amount of $16,000SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-791 12.ContractRequest 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 amount of $3,825,050.90AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-800 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and K2 Towers III, LLC in the amount of $140,133 for a total amended contract amount of $266,579AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-802 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Gitts Autobody to provide autobody repair services to county vehicles, in the amount of $80,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-804 15.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority to provide Criminal Justice Treatment Account (CJTA) funding for substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services for individuals involved in the criminal legal system, in the amount of $651,108AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-817 16.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office - Washington Wildlife and Recreation Forestland Preservation grant program for the acquisition of a forestry conservation easement on the Maple Falls Forest property in the amount of $454,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-819 17.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to increase the number of childcare slots for low-income families through the funding of the interior build out of a child care facility located in Unit 2 of the Bellis Fair Family Housing Condominium, in the amount of $944,084AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-756 11.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing the Opioid Settlement Fund and establishing a budget for the Opioid Settlement FundADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-807 12.Request for MotionPresentation on the Homeless Housing Program and request for motion to approve the final 5-Year Homelessness and Housing PlanAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-820 13.Request for MotionRequest for motion to approve Whatcom County’s 2026 state legislative session prioritiesAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-821 14.Request for MotionPresentation from Health and Community Services on the Children and Families Program and request for motion to approve the next Healthy Children’s Fund Implementation PlanAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-749 15.OrdinanceOrdinance repealing Whatcom County Code 2.170, Forest Resilience Task ForceADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-823 11.Council AppointmentAppointment to a vacancy on the Sumas/Everson/Nooksack Flood Control Sub-Zone Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Jeff Kelly (Council Acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-779 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.02, County Council, to change the membership and quorum requirements of all standing council committeesINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-794 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 2, in the amount of $12,120,000INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-796 13.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Leasehold Improvements Project Fund and establishing an initial budget for the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Leasehold Improvements Project FundINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-798 14.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing the Birch Bay Beach Park Project Fund and establishing an initial budget for the Birch Bay Beach Park Project FundINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-810 15.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning and Title 22, Land Use and Development   Action details Media Media
AB2025-812 16.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) to comply with preemptive state regulations for accessory dwelling units and co-living standards   Action details Media Media
AB2025-816 17.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2025 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 12, in the amount of $3,565,060INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-825 18.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Justice Project Oversight and Planning Committee, Youth position, Applicant(s): Parneet Kaur, Cori Reece   Action details Media Media
AB2025-810 15.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning and Title 22, Land Use and DevelopmentREFERRED TO COMMITTEEPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-812 16.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) to comply with preemptive state regulations for accessory dwelling units and co-living standardsINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-825 18.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Justice Project Oversight and Planning Committee, Youth position, Applicant(s): Parneet Kaur, Cori ReeceINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-838 1 Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) to comply with preemptive state regulations for accessory dwelling units and co-living standardsINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details -
AB2025-837 1 Request for MotionRequest for motion to approve a letter to the 42nd state legislative delegation and the state transportation secretary requesting support for traffic mitigation at the intersection of State Route 542 and Mitchell RoadAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details -



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