City Council - Public Works and Natural Resources Committee

City of Bellingham Public Works and Natural Resources Committee Minutes May 20, 2024, 9:30 AM Mayor: Kimberley Lund Contact: (360) 778-8100, mayorsoffice@cob.org Council Members: Hannah Stone, Chair Contact: (360) 778-8200, ccmail@cob.org Lisa Anderson, Michael Lilliquist https://cob.org/council Call to Order Council President Hammill called the meeting to order at 9:30am. Roll Call Present: Committee Chair Hannah Stone, First Ward Committee Member Lisa Anderson, Fifth Ward Committee Member Jace Cotton, At-Large Representatives Excused: Committee Member Michael Lilliquist, Sixth Ward Council Member Cotton joined the committee in Council Member Lilliquist's absence. Council Standing Committee Meeting Open to the public to attend. Note: there is generally no public comment period for Committee sessions. Standing Committee Members receive reports and information, ask questions and, when appropriate, vote on a recommended action for consideration by the full Council at the Regular Meeting. The notice of Committee Meetings identified below also serves as notice of Special Meetings of the City Council at the times identified as Council Members who are not members of the committee routinely attend and participate in the Committee Meetings. Committee Chairs give a report of the Committee Meeting at the Regular Meeting in the evening prior to deliberation and formal vote. 24120 1. Contract Award - IDIQ On-Call Multiple Hearth Incinerator Repairs p. 3 Eric Johnston, Public Works Director, and Mike Olinger, Assistant Director of Operations, provided a summary of the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for on-call incinerator maintenance and repair services. Work will be scoped and performed on an as-needed basis over a maximum of four years and will not exceed $3,000,000. Council Members discussed the contract and asked questions. Lisa Anderson moved to approve the contract award for the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for on-call incinerator maintenance and repair services to JT Thorpe and Son, Inc. and will not exceed $3,000,000, including any applicable Washington State Sales or Use Tax. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. Public Works and Natural Resources Committee Minutes Page 1 May 20, 2024 24121 2. Request for Sewer Service at 968 Marine Drive p. 8 Eric Johnston, Public Works Director, and Brent Baldwin, Public Works Development Manager, summarized a request for sewer service at 968 Marine Drive. The Whatcom County Health Department declared a failed septic system, and under BMC 15.36 a new retail sewer service outside City limits is permitted in order to protect basic public health, safety, and the environment. Council Members discussed the request and asked questions. Lisa Anderson moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract to extend retail sewer service to 968 Marine Drive. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 24122 3. Contract Award for Pacific Street Operations Center Phase 2 Admin. Building & p. 36 Vehicle Storage, EF178, Bid #6B-2024 Eric Johnston, Public Works Director, and Mike Olinger, Assistant Director of Operations, provided a summary of the Pacific Street Operation Center (PSOC) Phase 2 Administration Building and Vehicle Storage Project. The project demolishes old structures and builds a two-story, all electric administration and operations building. Council Members discussed the project and asked questions. Mayor Lund shared the administration is reviewing the 1% for the Arts Program and will return to Council later this year if there are proposed changes to the program. Lisa Anderson moved to approve contract award #6B-2024 for the Pacific Street Operation Center (PSOC) Phase 2 Administration Building and Vehicle Storage Project to Dawson Construction, LLC in the amount of $20,756,870.00, including any applicable Washington State Sales or Use Tax. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 24133 4. Adoption of 2024 Bicycle Master Plan p. 56 Eric Johnston, Public Works Director, and Joel Pfundt, Assistant Director of Transportation, presented the 2024 Bicycle Master Plan for adoption. The proposed revisions include recommendations related to policy, facility design and maintenance, bicycle network, programmatic actions, and implementation. The Transportation Commission endorsed the modifications on April 9, 2024. Council Members discussed the resolution and asked questions. Lisa Anderson moved to recommend approval of the resolution adopting the 2024 Bicycle Master Plan. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 24123 5. Adoption of 2024 Pedestrian Master Plan p. 131 Eric Johnston, Public Works Director, and Joel Pfundt, Assistant Director of Transportation, presented the 2024 Pedestrian Master Plan for adoption. The proposed revisions include Public Works and Natural Resources Committee Minutes Page 2 May 20, 2024  recommendations related to policy, facility design and maintenance, pedestrian network, programmatic actions, and implementation. The Transportation Commission endorsed the modifications on April 9, 2024. Council Members discussed the resolution and asked questions. Lisa Anderson moved to recommend approval of the resolution adopting the 2024 Pedestrian Master Plan. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 24124 6. Water System Plan Update p. 205 Eric Johnston, Public Works Director, and Mike Wilson, Assistant Director of Engineering, provided an update on a revised water system plan, which will include recommendations to rates and charges needed to fund utility operations and capital improvements. The planning process is underway, including public engagement efforts in the spring and summer of 2024. Council Members discussed the water plan update and asked questions. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:31am. Public Works and Natural Resources Committee Minutes Page 3 May 20, 2024