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MIN2026-051
| 1 | 1. | Minutes Consent | Special Council - Lake Whatcom for April 1, 2026 | APPROVED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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MIN2026-053
| 1 | 2. | Minutes Consent | Special Council - Justice Project Community Engagement Workshop for March 19, 2026 | APPROVED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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MIN2026-054
| 1 | 3. | Minutes Consent | Special Committee of the Whole for June 2, 2026 | APPROVED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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MIN2026-055
| 1 | 4. | Minutes Consent | Health Board and Public Health Advisory Board for June 2, 2026 | APPROVED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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MIN2026-056
| 1 | 5. | Minutes Consent | Special Committee of the Whole for June 2, 2026 | APPROVED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-403
| 1 | 1. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance imposing an interim moratorium on the acceptance or processing of applications and permits for the establishment of new or expansion of existing civil detention facilities | SUBSTITUTE ADOPTED | Pass |
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AB2026-431
| 1 | 2. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 5.20, Fireworks, to strengthen fireworks regulations by limiting the days fireworks are allowed and prohibiting fireworks during burn bans | | |
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AB2026-475
| 1 | 3. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 5.20, Fireworks, to strengthen fireworks regulations by limiting the days fireworks are allowed and prohibiting fireworks during burn bans | | |
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AB2026-431
| 1 | 2. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 5.20, Fireworks, to strengthen fireworks regulations by limiting the days fireworks are allowed and prohibiting fireworks during burn bans | HEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE | Pass |
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AB2026-475
| 1 | 3. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 5.20, Fireworks, to strengthen fireworks regulations by limiting the days fireworks are allowed and prohibiting fireworks during burn bans | HEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE | Pass |
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AB2026-345
| 1 | 1. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation for a radio tower lease, in the amount of $0 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-449
| 1 | 2. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham to lower the loan principal amount to $844,961.62, which reflects the actual amount dispersed and results in a total contract amount of $2,899,813 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-462
| 1 | 3. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for a wellness grant, in the amount of $41,200 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-464
| 1 | 4. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Transportation for the renewal of youth zero fare policy, in the amount of $260,250 for a total of $363,000 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-466
| 1 | 5. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation to move forward with the design phase of the Everson Goshen Road and East Smith Road Intersection Improvements project, in the amount of $300,000 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-471
| 1 | 6. | Contract (FCZDBS) | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a cooperative agreement between Whatcom County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair the Bylsma Levee on the Nooksack River, in the amount of $133,160 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-474
| 1 | 7. | Contract (FCZDBS) | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a cooperative agreement between Whatcom County and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to repair the Ritter Road levee along the left bank of the Nooksack River, in the amount of $116,100 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-477
| 1 | 8. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to provide basic needs items to families with children ages 0-5 who qualify, in the amount of $40,131 for a total amended contract amount of $151,192 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-481
| 1 | 9. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Pioneer Human Services to deliver substance use disorder assessments and provide post-assessment treatment coordination as a component of re-entry for individuals released from jail, in the amount of $101,896 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-482
| 1 | 10. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority to decrease funding, due to state budget reductions, for the Alternative Response Team (ART) program grant, in the amount of $176,000, for a total amended agreement amount of $4,385,000 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-483
| 1 | 11. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (WISE) to provide training and consultation to the County and local agencies related to improving employment outcomes and the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in their communities, in the amount of $59,500 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-484
| 1 | 12. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Whatcom County and the union representing Lummi Island ferry operations workers in the Public Works Department covering 2026 to 2028 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-485
| 1 | 13. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for funding for employment and community inclusion services for adults with developmental disabilities, child development services for children ages birth to three years, and community information and training, in the amount of $6,194,426 | AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT | Pass |
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AB2026-442
| 1 | 1. | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the project budget for the 2015 Girard Street Building Improvement Fund, request no. 1 | ADOPTED | Pass |
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AB2026-450
| 1 | 2. | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 9, in the amount of $7,941,775 | ADOPTED | Pass |
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AB2026-463
| 1 | 3. | Resolution | Resolution approving a one-year extension for the Major Project Permit for the City of Bellingham | APPROVED | Pass |
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AB2026-472
| 1 | 4. | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution 2025-025 to update rules of the Whatcom County Hearing Examiner by approving clarifying changes promulgated by the Hearing Examiner | APPROVED | Pass |
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AB2026-478
| 1 | 5. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing grant application submission and signing authority for Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Farmland Preservation grants for the Steensma, Jensen, and Cloud Mountain Farm Center applications | APPROVED | Pass |
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AB2026-470
| 1 | 1. | Executive Appointment | Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Cori Bryant to the Veteran’s Advisory Board | CONFIRMED | Pass |
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AB2026-492
| 1 | 2. | Executive Appointment | Request confirmation of the Executive’s appointment of Kelly Klem to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board | CONFIRMED | Pass |
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AB2026-461
| 1 | 1. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance granting Forged Fiber 37, LLC a non-exclusive franchise for the purposes of offering and providing telecommunications services | INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING | Pass |
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AB2026-488
| 2 | 2. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance adopting amendments to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan and Foothills Subarea Plan for the Growth Management Act Periodic Review and Update (for concurrent review with other Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals) | SUBSTITUTE INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING | Pass |
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AB2026-489
| 1 | 3. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20, Zoning, under the 2025-2026 periodic update of the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations, pursuant to the Growth Management Act (for concurrent review with other Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals) | SUBSTITUTE INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING | Pass |
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AB2026-490
| 1 | 4. | Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing | Ordinance amending the official Whatcom County Zoning Map under the 2025-2026 Periodic Update of the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan under the Growth Management Act (for concurrent review with other Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals) | SUBSTITUTE INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING | Pass |
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AB2026-427
| 1 | 5. | Council Appointment Requiring Introduction | Appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, childcare position, Applicant(s): Courtney Whitaker, Kristine Wilson | INTRODUCED | Pass |
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AB2026-458
| 1 | | Discussion | Discussion of a potential property acquisition with Senior Deputy Prosecutor Kimberly Thulin and Public Works staff [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)] | DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED | |
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