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February 10, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final ·HYBRID MEETING (PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON, SEE REMOTE JOIN INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil, OR CALL 360.778.5010); AGENDA REVISION 2.9.2026

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Agenda — 77 items

  1. 1 COUNTY COUNCIL
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER
  3. 3 ROLL CALL
  4. 4 FLAG SALUTE
  5. 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS
  6. 6 COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
  7. 7 MINUTES CONSENT
  8. 1. Special Committee of the Whole for January 13, 2026 MIN2026-007 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass
  9. 2. Committee of the Whole for January 13, 2026 MIN2026-009 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass
  10. 3. Regular County Council for January 13, 2026 MIN2026-010 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass
  11. 4. Committee of the Whole Executive Session for January 27, 2026 MIN2026-011 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass
  12. 5. Committee of the Whole for January 27, 2026 MIN2026-012 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass
  13. 6. Regular County Council for January 27, 2026 MIN2026-013 APPROVED BY CONSENT Pass
  14. 14 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  15. 1. Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 5.40.010 to change the permit threshold for outdoor musical entertainment, amusements, and assemblies AB2026-118 ADOPTED Pass
  16. 16 OPEN SESSION
  17. 17 CONSENT AGENDA
  18. 18 (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
  19. 1. Request 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 $47,479 AB2026-060 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass
  20. 2. Request 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 $3,000,000 AB2026-068 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass
  21. 3. Request 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 $94,107 AB2026-069 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass
  22. 4. Request 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 $100,000 AB2026-092 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass
  23. 5. Request 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 $3,596,616 AB2026-116 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass
  24. 6. Request 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 AB2026-117
  25. 7. Request 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 $725,761.41 AB2026-122 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass
  26. 25 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW
  27. 8. Request 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 AB2026-123
  28. 9. Request 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 $59,500 AB2026-127 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass
  29. 10. Request 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 $132,394 AB2026-133 AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT Pass
  30. 28 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW
  31. 11. Request 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, 2028 AB2026-137 WITHDRAWN
  32. 12. Request 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 AB2026-142
  33. 13. Request 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 AB2026-147
  34. 32 OTHER ITEMS
  35. 33 (From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
  36. 33 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW
  37. 1. Ordinance closing the Northwest Annex Redevelopment Fund AB2026-094 ADOPTED Pass
  38. 2. Ordinance amending the project budget for the Hovander Park Building Improvements Project, request no. 4 AB2026-098 ADOPTED Pass
  39. 35 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW
  40. 3. Ordinance establishing the 32nd Street Property Acquisition Fund and establishing an initial budget for the 32nd Street Property Acquisition Fund AB2026-104 SUBSTITUTE ADOPTED Pass
  41. 36 CONSENT AGENDA CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
  42. 4. Ordinance establishing the Glacier Restroom Improvements Fund and establishing an initial budget for the Glacier Restroom Improvements Fund AB2026-100 ADOPTED Pass
  43. 6. Request 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 AB2026-117 AUTHORIZED Pass
  44. 5. Ordinance amending the project budget for the New Public Health, Safety and Justice Facility, request no. 10 AB2026-102 ADOPTED Pass
  45. 8. Request 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 AB2026-123 AUTHORIZED Pass
  46. 6. Ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 3, in the amount of $7,123,065 AB2026-110 ADOPTED Pass
  47. 12. Request 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 AB2026-142 AUTHORIZED Pass
  48. 40 (From Council Public Works and Health Committee)
  49. 13. Request 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 AB2026-147 AUTHORIZED Pass
  50. 7. Resolution 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 homeowners AB2026-129 SUBSTITUTE APPROVED Pass
  51. 42 (From Council Committee of the Whole)
  52. 8. Request for motion to designate one Council representative to participate on the Emergency Medical Services 2029-2034 Levy Committee AB2026-132 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED
  53. 44 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY GROUPS
  54. 1. Appointment to vacancies on the Planning Commission, Applicant(s): Lindsey Elenbaas AB2026-125 APPOINTED
  55. 46 CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY GROUPS
  56. 1. Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Sean Hopps to the Whatcom County Food System Committee AB2026-131 CONFIRMED Pass
  57. 2. Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Paul Cline to the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee AB2026-136 CONFIRMED Pass
  58. 3. Request confirmation of the County Executive’s reappointment of Liz Baxter to the Whatcom County Emergency Medical Services Oversight Board AB2026-140 CONFIRMED Pass
  59. 50 ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION
  60. 51 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
  61. 1. Ordinance establishing Whatcom County Code Section 2.02.195 Performance Audits AB2026-040
  62. 2. Ordinance establishing the project budget for the Strawberry Point/Lake Whatcom Boulevard stormwater improvements, request no. 1 AB2026-114 INTRODUCED Pass
  63. 53 Motion approved 7-0 to appoint Elenbaas as the lead representative and Galloway as the alternate.
  64. 3. Appointment to a vacancy on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, business/industry position, applicant(s): Troy Lautenbach AB2026-115 INTRODUCED Pass
  65. 4. 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. 2017-080 AB2026-124 RECEIVED Pass
  66. 5. Appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, representing higher education, applicant(s): Patricia Newbold AB2026-128 INTRODUCED Pass
  67. 56 Motion approved 6-0 (with Elenbaas recusing himself) to accept late applications.
  68. 6. Ordinance amending the project budget for the Courthouse Building Envelope Fund, request no. 7 AB2026-134 INTRODUCED Pass
  69. 57 Appointed Matthew Berry to one position with five votes (Elenbaas recused) and HELD THE APPLICATION PROCESS OPEN.
  70. 7. Ordinance establishing the Ferndale Senior Activity Center Improvements Fund and establishing an initial budget for the Ferndale Senior Activity Center Improvements Fund AB2026-143 INTRODUCED Pass
  71. 8. Ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 4, in the amount of $1,804,963 AB2026-145 INTRODUCED Pass
  72. 60 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
  73. 61 ADJOURN
  74. 65 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW
  75. 73 INTRODUCTION ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
  76. 1. Ordinance establishing Whatcom County Code Section 2.02.195 Performance Audits AB2026-040 HELD IN COMMITTEE Pass
  77. 75 Motion approved to hold this item in committee and schedule that next discussion for the February 24th Committee of the Whole meeting. It was not introduced.

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