Whatcom County

All meeting documents starting in 2019 and file titles back to 1990 are searchable in this database by using the navigation tabs and drop-down search filters below (see the "User Guide" tab). 
Meeting information, Ordinances, and Resolutions prior to 2019 that have been posted online can still be accessed using the "Meetings Prior to 2019" tab.

Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/26/2022 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting
HYBRID MEETING (PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON, SEE REMOTE JOIN INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil, OR CALL 360.778.5010), AGENDA REVISED 7.25.2022
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary: Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Combined Packet, Agenda Revision Notice for 7.26.2022
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsAudio/Video
AB2022-385 11.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Bennett Knox as Director of Parks & Recreation effective 9/6/22 pursuant to Whatcom County Code Section 2.29.020CONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
MIN2022-044 11.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole Executive Session for July 12, 2022APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2022-045 12.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for July 12, 2022APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
MIN2022-046 13.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for July 12, 2022APPROVED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-400 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interagency agreement between Whatcom County and Washington Administrative Office of the Courts for grant reimbursement of BECCA Programs and Services, in the amount of $253,918AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-401 12.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and WA Department of Ecology to sponsor a Washington Conservation Corps crew for the October 2022 to September 2023 term, in the amount of $163,360.00 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-403 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Subrecipient Grant contract between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham What-Comm Communications Center for reimbursement of eligible E911 operational expenses in the amount of $48,476AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-404 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs for the Registered Sex Offender Address Verification Program, in the amount of $138,319.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-405 15.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Tetra Tech, Inc, to provide a Birch Point Subwatershed Drainage Study, in the amount of $74,793 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-406 16.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Military Department for FY2018 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), in the amount of $31,826.55AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-407 17.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham for FY2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, in the amount of $14,003.00AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-413 18.Bid AwardRequest authorization for the County Executive to award bid #22-23 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Williamson Construction,LLC, for the High Creek Sediment Removal Project in the amount of $61,902AUTHORIZED BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-363 11.ResolutionResolution supporting a transition to zero-emissions transportationSUBSTITUTE APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-366 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to support the youth and young adult vocational program in the amount of $25,900 for a total amended contract amount of $51,800AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-387 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2022 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 10, in the amount of $4,085,565ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-388 14.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution amending the 2022 Flood Control Zone District & Subzones 2022 budget, request no. 4 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)APPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-382 15.OrdinanceOrdinance providing for submission to the qualified voters of Whatcom County a proposition renewing the levy of a regular property tax at a rate of $.295 or less per $1000 assessed valuation to continue to provide emergency medical servicesSUBSTITUTE ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-422 16.ResolutionResolution establishing priorities for Whatcom County’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan updateHELD IN COMMITTEEPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-371 11.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Forestry Advisory Committee, Commercial Forest Landowner position - Applicant(s): Susan DavidAPPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-402 11.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of Executive Sidhu’s appointment of Matthew Santos to the Whatcom County Library System Board of TrusteesCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-411 12.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of Executive Sidhu’s reappointment of Brent Walker and Dunham Gooding to the Bellingham-Whatcom Public Facilities District boardCONFIRMEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-383 11.Special Council Only ItemAppointment of members to serve on pro and con statement writing committees for a proposed ballot measure regarding the renewal of a regular levy for the funding of the countywide Emergency Medical Services system.APPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-384 12.Special Council Only ItemAppointment of members to serve on pro and con statement writing committees for a proposed ballot measure proposing a levy above the regular property tax limitations for the purpose of funding childcare, early learning programs, and increased support for vulnerable children.APPOINTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-408 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2022 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 11, in the amount of $250,000INTRODUCEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-379 12.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code 3.72, Construction Projects - Apprenticeship Requirements, to extend the timelines for implementation, rename the program to the Contractor Apprenticeship Program, and allow waivers at any timeWITHDRAWN  Action details Media Media
AB2022-417 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 11.20.025, flotation devices on the South fork of the Nooksack River, to better protect ESA-listed Chinook salmonINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-427 14.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Ordinance 2020-079 to change the due date of the Phase III Report of the Child and Family Well-Being Task ForceINTRODUCEDPass Action details -
AB2022-425 15.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance temporarily amending Whatcom County Code Section 11.20.025, flotation devices on the South fork of the Nooksack River, to better protect ESA-listed Chinook salmonINTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details -



Whatcom County, Washington
311 Grand Avenue | Bellingham, WA 98225 | Phone: 360-778-5000