City Council - Committee Of The Whole

City of Bellingham Committee Of The Whole minutes February 9, 2026, 2:05 p.m. Chair: Hannah Stone Phone: 360-778-8200 Members: Hollie Huthman, Daniel Hammill, Email: ccmail@cob.org Edwin H. "Skip" Williams, Lisa Anderson, Web: cob.org/council Michael Lilliquist, Jace Cotton City Council committee meetings Standing committee members receive reports and information, ask questions, and vote on a recommended action for consideration by the full Council at the regular meeting. There is no public comment period during committee sessions. Call to order and roll call Council President Stone called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. Present: Council President Hannah Stone, First Ward Council Member Hollie Huthman, Second Ward Council Member Daniel Hammill, Third Ward Council Member Edwin H. "Skip" Williams, Fourth Ward Council Member Lisa Anderson, Fifth Ward Council Member Michael Lilliquist, Sixth Ward Council Member Jace Cotton, At-Large Committee Of The Whole 24827 1. Confirmation of Mayor's appointment of Bridget Bryck as special counsel to the Bellingham Civil Service Commission Summary: Alan Marriner, City Attorney, presented the appointment of Bridget Bryck as special counsel to the Bellingham Civil Service Commission, subject to confirmation by Bellingham City Council under BMC 3.16.040. Council Members discussed the appointment and asked questions. Action: Michael Lilliquist / Hollie Huthman moved to recommend approval of Bridget Bryck as special counsel to the Bellingham Civil Service Commission. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Page 1 of 2  2. Old/New Business Summary: Council Member Williams shared a revised draft resolution that he and Council Member Hammill have written regarding immigrant rights and denouncing federal immigration enforcement actions. Council Member Hammill reiterated the desire to consider the resolution as soon as possible while working through the new agenda timeline and committee structure. Council Members discussed the intent of the resolution and the tension between reaffirming values and commitments and what actions the Council can take. Feedback should be sent to Council Member Hammill as the chair of the Public Health, Safety, Justice, and Equity Committee. Action: Edwin H. "Skip" Williams / Daniel Hammill moved to refer the draft resolution to the Public Health, Safety, Justice, and Equity Committee for further consideration. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Summary: Council moved into Executive Session at 2:40 p.m. to discuss one item until 3:00 p.m. 1. Potential litigation: claim no. 2025-36 Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m. Page 2 of 2