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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/14/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers
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MIN2026-027 11.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole Executive Session for March 17, 2026   - -
MIN2026-028 12.Minutes ConsentCouncil (Special) for March 17, 2026   - -
MIN2026-029 13.Minutes ConsentSpecial Committee of the Whole for March 17, 2026   - -
MIN2026-030 14.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole Executive Session for March 24, 2026   - -
MIN2026-031 15.Minutes ConsentCommittee of the Whole for March 24, 2026   - -
MIN2026-032 16.Minutes ConsentRegular County Council for March 24, 2026   - -
MIN2026-033 17.Minutes ConsentSpecial Council for March 31, 2026   - -
MIN2026-034 18.Minutes ConsentSpecial Committee of the Whole for March 31, 2026   - -
MIN2026-035 19.Minutes ConsentHealth Board for March 31, 2026   - -
AB2026-213 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance authorizing a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent for criminal justice purposes as authorized by RCW 82.14.345 and adding a new Chapter 3.27 Sales and Use Tax for Criminal Justice Purposes to the Whatcom County Code   - -
AB2026-255 12.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance authorizing a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent for criminal justice purposes as authorized by RCW 82.14.345 and adding a new Chapter 3.27 Sales and Use Tax for Criminal Justice Purposes to the Whatcom County Code   - -
AB2026-259 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance submitting to the qualified voters of Whatcom County a proposition authorizing a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) for criminal justice purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.345   - -
AB2026-213 11.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance authorizing a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent for criminal justice purposes as authorized by RCW 82.14.345 and adding a new Chapter 3.27 Sales and Use Tax for Criminal Justice Purposes to the Whatcom County Code   - -
AB2026-255 12.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance authorizing a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent for criminal justice purposes as authorized by RCW 82.14.345 and adding a new Chapter 3.27 Sales and Use Tax for Criminal Justice Purposes to the Whatcom County Code   - -
AB2026-259 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance submitting to the qualified voters of Whatcom County a proposition authorizing a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) for criminal justice purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.345   - -
AB2026-253 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and BEA Environmental, LLC to develop and implement a Source Control Business Inspection Program, in the amount of $89,950   - -
AB2026-256 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Bellingham Food Bank to purchase and distribute diapers, wipes, infant formula, and food to low-income families with children in the amount of $636,305, for a total amended contract amount of $1,503,993   - -
AB2026-260 13.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Ecology to administer and enforce the well sealing, tagging, and decommissioning portions of the water well construction regulations, in the estimated amount of $13,500 annually   - -
AB2026-269 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to administer rental assistance to eligible individuals who are involved in the criminal legal system and in recovery from a substance use disorder, in the amount of $79,090   - -
AB2026-270 15.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Housing Authority of the City of Bellingham to fund capital expenses for the development of the Samish Commons Early Learning Center, in the amount of $851,350   - -
AB2026-277 16.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal grant agreement between Whatcom County and the Department of Ecology to provide funding to advance the planning work necessary to evaluate and implement flood mitigation alternatives for the Lower Nooksack River and the Everson-Sumas overflow corridor, in the amount of $2,738,000 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)   - -
AB2026-294 17.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation to execute a Federal Aid Project Prospectus to obligate federal Ferry Boat Program funds for the Lummi Island Ferry operating costs, in the amount of $1,920,916   - -
AB2026-299 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham for U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant FY25, in the amount of $11,812   - -
AB2026-302 11.Executive AppointmentRequest confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Deborah Arthur as Deputy Executive/Administrative Services Director effective April 13, 2026   - -
AB2026-257 12.ResolutionResolution setting priorities for a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent for criminal justice purposes as authorized by RCW 82.14.345   - -
AB2026-309 13.Request for MotionRequest for motion to select up to two councilmembers to participate in the Executive’s medical examiner hiring process   - -
AB2026-178 11.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Justice Project Oversight and Planning (JPOP) Committee, Behavioral Health Provider position, Applicant(s): Keren Gott, Margery Dunkle, Jennifer Zander, Ajreea Johnson   - -
AB2026-221 12.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Justice Project Oversight and Planning (JPOP) Committee, criminal legal system user, applicant(s): Cesar Luna   - -
AB2026-232 13.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Planning Commission, District 4 or 5, Applicants: Lindsey Elenbaas, Gurdeep Bains, Jeremy Thompson   - -
AB2026-235 14.Council AppointmentAppointment to a vacancy on the Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee, alternate member, Applicant(s): Brett Vande Hoef (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)   - -
AB2026-258 15.Council AppointmentAppointment to a vacancy on the Lynden/Everson Flood Control Subzone Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Brett Vande Hoef (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)   - -
AB2026-274 16.Council AppointmentAppointment to a vacancy on Consolidated Drainage Improvement District 31 Board of Supervisors, Applicant(s): Glen Oostema   - -
AB2026-209 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 7, in the amount of $23,290,457   - -
AB2026-275 12.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionReceipt of applications to vacancies on the Whatcom County Ferry Advisory Committee, various positions, Applicant(s) Markis Dee Stidham, Corey Williams, Virgil Thompson, and Jonathan King (Deadline for applications is 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026)   - -
AB2026-281 13.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance to require the use of best management practices for stormwater pollution prevention within the Whatcom County Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit area   - -
AB2026-282 14.Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public HearingResolution declaring Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District personal property, a single-family house, as surplus and approve sale (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)   - -
AB2026-284 15.Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public HearingResolution declaring Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District personal property as surplus and approve sale (Council acting as Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)   - -
AB2026-286 16.Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public HearingResolution declaring Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District personal property as surplus and to approve sale (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)   - -
AB2026-288 17.Ordinance Requiring a Public HearingOrdinance submitting to the qualified voters of Whatcom County a nonbinding advisory proposition concerning a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent for criminal justice purposes   - -
AB2026-291 18.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 5.04.080 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Oversight Board and section 5.04.085 EMS Technical Advisory Board to change the membership of the EMS Oversight Board and the EMS Technical Advisory Board   - -
AB2026-292 19.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution amending the 2026 Flood Control Zone District and Subzones Budget, request no. 1, in the amount of $23,406 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)   - -
AB2026-295 110.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution authorizing the submission of three independent grant applications to the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board to restore fish passage at the Black Slough and Homesteader culverts and to complete the final design and permitting of the Tinling Creek culvert project (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)   - -
AB2026-297 111.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionReceipt of application to a vacancy on the Public Health Advisory Board, Applicant(s): Michelle Gillig (Deadline for applications to this position is 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026)   - -
AB2026-300 112.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionReceipt of application to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, Marine Trades position, Applicant(s): Rex Rhoades (Deadline for applications to this position is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026)   - -



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