City Council - Public Works and Natural Resources Committee

City of Bellingham Public Works and Natural Resources Committee Minutes June 17, 2024, 10:00 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 10:00am. Roll Call Present: Committee Chair Hannah Stone, First Ward Committee Member Lisa Anderson, Fifth Ward Committee Member Michael Lilliquist, Sixth Ward 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. 24154 1. WSDOT Presentation on I-5/Meridian Fish Passage Project (SR539) p. 3 Eric Johnston, Public Works Director, Chris Damitio, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Assistant Regional Administrator Mt. Baker Area, and Megan Mosebar, WSDOT Project Engineer, provided an update on the design and construction of fish passage projects around Interstate 5 and the Guide Meridian (SR539) in the Spring and Baker Creek drainages. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026 and the City will be kept apprised of traffic closures and modifications. Council Members discussed the project and asked questions. 24155 2. Contract Award for the Meridian Sewer Main, I-5 to Van Wyck (EU184) p. 17 Eric Johnston, Public Works Director, and Aric Smathers, Capital Engineer, provided a summary of the Meridian Sewer Main, I-5 to Van Wyck Project. The project relocates sewers in conflict with a planned fish passage project by the state and accommodates future growth as outlined in the 2016 Wastewater Conveyance Plan. It replaces 17,000 feet of sanitary sewer pipe from approximately 300 feet north of the Birchwood Avenue/Meridian Street intersection northerly to approximately 800 feet north of the Van Wyck Road/Meridian Street intersection. Council Members discussed the project and asked questions. Public Works and Natural Resources Committee Minutes Page 1 June 17, 2024  Michael Lilliquist moved to approve the contract award #29B-2024 for the Meridian Sewer Main, I- 5 to Van Wyck project to Ram Construction General Contractors, LLC in the amount of $16,874,555.01, including any applicable Washington State Sales or Use Tax. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 24156 3. An Ordinance Regarding Temporary Right-of-Way Use Permits; Amending Chapter p. 48 13.14 of the Bellingham Municipal Code to Waive Certain Permit Requirements for Protected Speech This item was removed from the agenda. 24157 4. Fire Station #2 Reroof and Solar Panel Installation Project, Bid No. 35B-2024 p. 54 Eric Johnston, Public Works Director, and Joel Pfundt, Assistant Director of Transportation, provided a summary of the Fire Station #2 Reroof and Solar Panel Installation Project. The project includes roof replacement, solar panel installation, and related construction on the existing structure. Council Members discussed the project and asked questions. Michael Lilliquist moved to approve the contract award #35B-2024 for the Fire Station #2 Reroof and Solar Panel Installation Project to Camao Construction in the amount of $468,700.00, including any applicable Washington State Sales or Use Tax. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 24158 5. Contract Award for Post Point Reroof Project, Group #2, Bid No. 34B-2024 p. 66 Eric Johnston, Public Works Director, and Joel Pfundt, Assistant Director of Transportation, and Carol Rofkar, Superintendent of Communications, Facilities, Fleet, provided a summary of the Post Point Reroof Project. The project includes HVAC upgrades, new lighting, and ceiling grid repair. Council Members discussed the project and asked questions. Lisa Anderson moved to approve the contract award #34B-2024 for the Post Point Reroof Project to Hytech Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $1,822,002.58, including any applicable Washington State Sales or Use Tax. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 24159 6. Adoption of the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (2025-2030 TIP) p. 75 Eric Johnston, Public Works Director, and Joel Pfundt, Assistant Director of Transportation, provided a summary of the Resolution adopting the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). RCW 35.77.010, requires cities to annually adopt a comprehensive transportation program for the ensuing six calendar years. The TIP includes projects to construct new facilities for bikers and pedestrians, enhance transit use, repair and resurface streets and sidewalks, replace Public Works and Natural Resources Committee Minutes Page 2 June 17, 2024  bridges, improve roadway safety, and facilitate movement of freight. Council Members discussed the TIP and asked questions. Lisa Anderson moved to recommend approval of the resolution adopting the 2025-2030 Transporation Improvement Program. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:56am. Public Works and Natural Resources Committee Minutes Page 3 June 17, 2024