Council Committee of the Whole

Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers

Agenda — 14 items

1. 1 Call To Order ▶ jump to 1:42
2. 2 Roll Call ▶ jump to 1:51
3. 3 Announcements ▶ jump to 2:12
4. 4 Committee Discussion ▶ jump to 2:14
5. 1. Discussion of Council priorities from Council’s 2026 strategic planning exercise AB2026-589 DISCUSSED ▶ jump to 12:11
6. 2. Discussion of a proposal for hearing examiner services for 2027-2028 AB2026-604 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED ▶ jump to 48:36
7. 3. Discussion of Council Office procedures, meeting logistics, and efficiency measures AB2026-587 NOT ACTED UPON ▶ jump to 70:52
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 ▶ jump to 2:51
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 ▶ jump to 71:50
11. 1. Resolution temporarily changing the format of Council committee meetings for Council meeting days AB2026-623 RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Pass ▶ jump to 72:30
12. 11 Items Added by Revision ▶ jump to 78:40
13. 12 Other Business ▶ jump to 78:42
14. 13 Adjournment ▶ jump to 79:47