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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/10/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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 REVISION 2.9.2026
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary: Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Agenda Revision Notice 2.9.2026
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsAudio/Video
MIN2026-007 11.Minutes ConsentSpecial Committee of the Whole for January 13, 2026APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2026-009 12.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for January 13, 2026APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2026-010 13.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for January 13, 2026APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2026-011 14.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole Executive Session for January 27, 2026APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2026-012 15.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for January 27, 2026APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2026-013 16.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for January 27, 2026APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-118 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 5.40.010 to change the permit threshold for outdoor musical entertainment, amusements, and assembliesADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-060 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management to utilize State Homeland Security Grant Program funding to sustain and enhance Division of Emergency Management programs, in the amount of $47,479AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-068 12.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham for Fairhaven Marine Industrial Park Infrastructure Improvements, in the amount of $3,000,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-069 13.InterlocalRequest 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 911 capital equipment expenses in the amount of $94,107AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-092 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham to affirm and jointly agree to the terms of financial support for the Whatcom Racial Equity Commission in 2026, including a financial commitment by the County in an amount not to exceed $50,000 and a financial commitment by the City in an amount not to exceed $100,000AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-116 15.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation to obligate federal Ferry Boat Program funds for the Lummi Island Ferry operating costs, in the amount of $1,920,916 for a total amended contract amount of $3,596,616AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-117 16.InterlocalRequest 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 various public health services in the amount of $166,766, for a total amended agreement amount of $11,128,322   Action details Media Media
AB2026-122 17.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization to recognize and allocate revenue to Whatcom County for its participation in the North Sound Integrated Care Network, in the amount of $725,761.41AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-123 18.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom Land Trust to provide pass-through grant funding from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for the purchase of Phase 1 of the Stewart Mountain Community Forest, in the amount of $665,402   Action details Media Media
AB2026-127 19.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Washington Initiative for Supported Employment to provide developmental disabilities-related training and technical assistance services in the amount of $20,000, for a total amended contract amount of $59,500AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-133 110.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and King Architecture, PLLC for additional design and electrical engineering services for the Van Zandt Community Hall renovation, in the amount of $13,540 for a total amended contract amount of $132,394AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-137 111.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Whatcom County and Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17 for the period January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028WITHDRAWN  Action details Media Media
AB2026-142 112.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a purchase agreement between Whatcom County and Western Washington University for the purchase of property located at 333 32nd Street, Bellingham WA (Tax Parcel No. 370306340528), in the amount of $8,056,584   Action details Media Media
AB2026-147 113.AgreementRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and Western Washington University (WWU) for WWU’s use of the facility located at 333 32nd Street, Bellingham WA for two years, revenue amount of $174,878   Action details Media Media
AB2026-117 16.InterlocalRequest 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 various public health services in the amount of $166,766, for a total amended agreement amount of $11,128,322AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-123 18.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom Land Trust to provide pass-through grant funding from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for the purchase of Phase 1 of the Stewart Mountain Community Forest, in the amount of $665,402AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-142 112.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a purchase agreement between Whatcom County and Western Washington University for the purchase of property located at 333 32nd Street, Bellingham WA (Tax Parcel No. 370306340528), in the amount of $8,056,584AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-147 113.AgreementRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and Western Washington University (WWU) for WWU’s use of the facility located at 333 32nd Street, Bellingham WA for two years, revenue amount of $174,878AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-094 11.OrdinanceOrdinance closing the Northwest Annex Redevelopment FundADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-098 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Hovander Park Building Improvements Project, request no. 4ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-104 13.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing the 32nd Street Property Acquisition Fund and establishing an initial budget for the 32nd Street Property Acquisition FundSUBSTITUTE ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-100 14.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing the Glacier Restroom Improvements Fund and establishing an initial budget for the Glacier Restroom Improvements FundADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-102 15.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the New Public Health, Safety and Justice Facility, request no. 10ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-110 16.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 3, in the amount of $7,123,065ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-129 17.ResolutionResolution requesting Washington State officials and Whatcom County’s Congressional delegation work to secure the release of approved Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds for Whatcom County homeownersSUBSTITUTE APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-132 18.Request for MotionRequest for motion to designate one Council representative to participate on the Emergency Medical Services 2029-2034 Levy CommitteeDISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED  Action details Media Media
AB2026-125 11.Council AppointmentAppointment to vacancies on the Planning Commission, Applicant(s): Lindsey ElenbaasAPPOINTED  Action details Media Media
AB2026-131 11.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Sean Hopps to the Whatcom County Food System CommitteeCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-136 12.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Paul Cline to the Whatcom County Marine Resources CommitteeCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-140 13.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s reappointment of Liz Baxter to the Whatcom County Emergency Medical Services Oversight BoardCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-040 11.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing Whatcom County Code Section 2.02.195 Performance Audits   Action details Media Media
AB2026-114 12.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing the project budget for the Strawberry Point/Lake Whatcom Boulevard stormwater improvements, request no. 1INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-115 13.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, business/industry position, applicant(s): Troy LautenbachINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-124 14.Receipt of Document(s)Receipt of Public Works memo regarding the proposed tasks and preliminary schedule for the Whatcom County Climate Action Plan Update which is required every 5 years by Ordinance No. 2017-080RECEIVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-128 15.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, representing higher education, applicant(s): Patricia NewboldINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-134 16.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Courthouse Building Envelope Fund, request no. 7INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-143 17.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing the Ferndale Senior Activity Center Improvements Fund and establishing an initial budget for the Ferndale Senior Activity Center Improvements FundINTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-145 18.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 4, in the amount of $1,804,963INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2026-040 11.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing Whatcom County Code Section 2.02.195 Performance AuditsHELD IN COMMITTEEPass Action details Media Media



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