City Council - Parks and Recreation Committee

City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Committee minutes May 11, 2026, 2:55 PM Chair: Edwin H. "Skip" Williams Phone: 360-778-8200 Members: Daniel Hammill, Jace Cotton Email: ccmail@cob.org Web: cob.org/council 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 3:32 p.m. Present: Committee Chair Edwin H. "Skip" Williams, Fourth Ward Committee Member Daniel Hammill, Third Ward Committee Member Jace Cotton, At-Large 24926 1. A resolution adopting the 2026 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Summary: Nicole Oliver, Parks and Recreation Director, Peter Gill, Park Planning and Development Coordinator, Melissa Bianconi, Recreation Manager, Laine Potter, Park Design and Development Manager, and Steven Janiszewski, Park Operations Manager, presented the resolution, which adopts the 2026 Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan. The plan represents a rewrite intended to reflect the long-term needs of the community. Council Members discussed the resolution and PROS Plan, and asked questions. Action: Daniel Hammill moved to recommend approval of the resolution. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m. Page 1 of 1