24693Council BusinessAn Ordinance Relating to Land Use Planning, Amending Bellingham Municipal Code (BMC) Titles 20 and 21 Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
24734Council BusinessPresentation on the Interplay between Accessory Dwelling Units, Middle Housing,
24735Council BusinessAn Interlocal Agreement with South Whatcom Fire Authority for Emergency Medical
24736Council BusinessInterlocal Agreement with Whatcom County Related to Emergency Medical Services on Galbraith Mountain
24737Council BusinessAn Ordinance Adopting the 2025 City of Bellingham Comprehensive Plan Including the Future Land Use Map
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Amend ADU ordinance to reflect Washington State Department of Commerce feedback on conversion of existing accessory structures
aye 7
Daniel Hammillaye
Edwin H. 'Skip' Williamsaye
Hannah Stoneaye
Hollie Huthmanaye
Jace Cottonaye
Lisa Andersonaye
Michael Lilliquistaye
Accept Planning Commission recommendations to eliminate joint agreement requirement and minimum parking for ADUs
aye 7
Daniel Hammillaye
Edwin H. 'Skip' Williamsaye
Hannah Stoneaye
Hollie Huthmanaye
Jace Cottonaye
Lisa Andersonaye
Michael Lilliquistaye
Recommend approval of ADU ordinance as amended
aye 7
Daniel Hammillaye
Edwin H. 'Skip' Williamsaye
Hannah Stoneaye
Hollie Huthmanaye
Jace Cottonaye
Lisa Andersonaye
Michael Lilliquistaye
Amend Comprehensive Plan to add forest practices policy in environment chapter
aye 6 · absent 1
Daniel Hammillaye
Edwin H. 'Skip' Williamsaye
Hannah Stoneaye
Hollie Huthmanaye
Jace Cottonaye
Lisa Andersonabsent
Michael Lilliquistaye
Amendment to canopy cover target motion (City Council draft Urban Forest Plan language)
aye 2 · nay 5
Daniel Hammillaye
Edwin H. 'Skip' Williamsnay
Hannah Stonenay
Hollie Huthmannay
Jace Cottonnay
Lisa Andersonaye
Michael Lilliquistnay
Add canopy cover target policy in environment chapter (main motion)
aye 2 · nay 5
Daniel Hammillaye
Edwin H. 'Skip' Williamsnay
Hannah Stonenay
Hollie Huthmannay
Jace Cottonnay
Lisa Andersonaye
Michael Lilliquistnay
Add new policy to monitor canopy coverage goals in environment chapter
aye 7
Daniel Hammillaye
Edwin H. 'Skip' Williamsaye
Hannah Stoneaye
Hollie Huthmanaye
Jace Cottonaye
Lisa Andersonaye
Michael Lilliquistaye
Recommend adoption of all proposed amendments from November 10, 2025 work session memo
aye 7
Daniel Hammillaye
Edwin H. 'Skip' Williamsaye
Hannah Stoneaye
Hollie Huthmanaye
Jace Cottonaye
Lisa Andersonaye
Michael Lilliquistaye
Table motion on housing opportunities policy until evening meeting
aye 7
Daniel Hammillaye
Edwin H. 'Skip' Williamsaye
Hannah Stoneaye
Hollie Huthmanaye
Jace Cottonaye
Lisa Andersonaye
Michael Lilliquistaye
Amend Housing for All Incomes Policy H-16 on inclusionary affordability zoning
nay 4 · abstain 1 · aye 2
Daniel Hammillnay
Edwin H. 'Skip' Williamsabstain
Hannah Stonenay
Hollie Huthmanaye
Jace Cottonaye
Lisa Andersonnay
Michael Lilliquistnay
Recommend approval of ILA with South Whatcom Fire Authority for EMS at Galbraith Mountain
aye 6 · absent 1
Daniel Hammillaye
Edwin H. 'Skip' Williamsabsent
Hannah Stoneaye
Hollie Huthmanaye
Jace Cottonaye
Lisa Andersonaye
Michael Lilliquistaye
Recommend approval of ILA with Whatcom County for EMS on Galbraith Mountain