Kalamazoo City Commission - Committee of the Whole - January 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting
A notable welcome is extended to the new city manager, Hankins, highlighting his commitment to addressing homelessness and infant mortality. The primary agenda item is a comprehensive training session on the rezoning and variance process, presented by Christina Anderson from the Community Planning Economic Development department, with legal insights from attorney Charlie Bear. The session covers the roles of the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, public participation policies, and conflict of interest considerations for commissioners. This meeting sets the stage for upcoming rezoning discussions in Kalamazoo.
00:00 Introduction
01:56 Call to Order
02:04 Roll Call
02:26 Public Comments
07:43 Work Session: Training on Rezoning and Variance Request Process
28:26 Presentation by City Attorney on Meeting Procedures and Ethics
34:36 Discussion on Conflict of Interest and Recusal
40:01 Commissioner Questions and Comments
40:50 Adjournment of Committee of the Whole Meeting
