Council Committee of the Whole

Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers

Agenda — 14 items

1. 1 Call To Order
2. 2 Roll Call
3. 3 Announcements
4. 4 Committee Discussion
5. 1. Discussion of Council priorities from Council’s 2026 strategic planning exercise AB2026-589 DISCUSSED
6. 2. Discussion of a proposal for hearing examiner services for 2027-2028 AB2026-604 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED
7. 3. Discussion of Council Office procedures, meeting logistics, and efficiency measures AB2026-587 NOT ACTED UPON
8. 4. Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of James Marks as Director of Whatcom County Planning & Development Services, effective September 14, 2026 AB2026-625 DISCUSSED
9. 8 Motion approved to appoint councilmembers Boyle, Elenbaas, and Scanlon to work with Kirsten on the negotiations pertaining to the proposal for hearing examiner services for 2027-2028.
10. 9 Committee Discussion and Recommendation to Council
11. 1. Resolution temporarily changing the format of Council committee meetings for Council meeting days AB2026-623 RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Pass
12. 11 Items Added by Revision
13. 12 Other Business
14. 13 Adjournment

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