Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/23/2026 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 REVISION 6.22.2026
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MIN2026-051 11.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council - Lake Whatcom for April 1, 2026   - Media Media
MIN2026-053 12.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council - Justice Project Community Engagement Workshop for March 19, 2026   - Media Media
MIN2026-054 13.Minutes ConsentSpecial Committee of the Whole for June 2, 2026   - Media Media
MIN2026-055 14.Minutes ConsentHealth Board and Public Health Advisory Board for June 2, 2026   - Media Media
MIN2026-056 15.Minutes ConsentSpecial Committee of the Whole for June 2, 2026   - Media Media
AB2026-403 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance 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   - Media Media
AB2026-431 12.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance 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   - Media Media
AB2026-475 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance 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   - Media Media
AB2026-431 12.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance 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   - Media Media
AB2026-475 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance 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   - Media Media
AB2026-345 11.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-449 12.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-462 13.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-464 14.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-466 15.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-471 16.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)   - Media Media
AB2026-474 17.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)   - Media Media
AB2026-477 18.ContractRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-481 19.ContractRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-482 110.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-483 111.ContractRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-484 112.ContractRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-485 113.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-442 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the 2015 Girard Street Building Improvement Fund, request no. 1   - Media Media
AB2026-450 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 9, in the amount of $7,941,775   - Media Media
AB2026-463 13.ResolutionResolution approving a one-year extension for the Major Project Permit for the City of Bellingham   - Media Media
AB2026-472 14.ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 2025-025 to update rules of the Whatcom County Hearing Examiner by approving clarifying changes promulgated by the Hearing Examiner   - Media Media
AB2026-478 15.ResolutionResolution 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   - Media Media
AB2026-470 11.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Cori Bryant to the Veteran’s Advisory Board   - Media Media
AB2026-492 12.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the Executive’s appointment of Kelly Klem to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board   - Media Media
AB2026-461 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance granting Forged Fiber 37, LLC a non-exclusive franchise for the purposes of offering and providing telecommunications services   - Media Media
AB2026-488 22.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan and Foothills Subarea Plan amendments relating to Periodic Update and Urban Growth Area review requirements under the Growth Management Act (for concurrent review with other Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals)   - Media Media
AB2026-489 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting Whatcom County Code Title 20 development regulation amendments relating to Periodic Update requirements under the Growth Management Act (for concurrent review with other Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals)   - Media Media
AB2026-490 14.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance adopting Whatcom County Zoning Map amendments relating to Periodic Update requirements under the Growth Management Act (for concurrent review with other Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals)   - Media Media
AB2026-427 15.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionReceipt of application to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, childcare position, Applicant(s): Courtney Whitaker, Kristine Wilson (Deadline for applications to this position is 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026)   - Media Media
AB2026-458 1 DiscussionDiscussion 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)]   - -