City Council - Public Works and Natural Resources Committee

City of Bellingham Public Works and Natural Resources Committee minutes May 11, 2026, 1:00 PM Chair: Michael Lilliquist Phone: 360-778-8200 Members: Lisa Anderson, 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 1 p.m. Present: Committee Chair Michael Lilliquist, Sixth Ward Committee Member Lisa Anderson, Fifth Ward Committee Member Daniel Hammill, Third Ward Excused: Committee Member Jace Cotton, At-Large 24921 1. An ordinance amending Bellingham municipal code chapter 11.37 regarding electric vehicle charging stations to further define terms, administratively set charging fees, and display parking rates at point of sale Summary: This item was removed from the agenda on May 5, 2026. 24922 2. An agreement to extend sewer service to 2863 Seaview Circle Summary: Paul Reed, Public Works Development Manager, and Mike Wilson, Public Works Assistant Director of Engineering, presented the request to extend sewer service to 2863 Seaview Circle Bellingham, WA. The Whatcom County Health Department declared that the septic system serving the residence has failed and is leaching out of the bank above the railroad tracks. The property is within the City's urban growth area and abuts an existing sewer main. Council Members discussed the agreement and asked questions. Action: Page 1 of 3  Lisa Anderson moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into the agreement for sewer service at 2863 Seaview Circle Bellingham, WA. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 24923 3. Contract award for Lake Whatcom Vault Retrofits - Phase 1 (EV176), Bid No. 16B- 2026 Summary: Jessica Bennett, Capital Engineer, and Mike Wilson, Public Works Assistant Director of Engineering, presented the contract award for Lake Whatcom Vault Retrofits - Phase 1, Bid No. 16B-2026. The project consists of stormwater vault retrofits associated with stormwater conveyance and restoration work in the Lake Whatcom Watershed. Council Members discussed the contract award and asked questions. Action: Daniel Hammill moved to award contract No. 16B-2026 for the Lake Whatcom Vault Retrofits - Phase 1 (EV176) to TRICO Companies, LLC, in the amount of $527,276.00. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 24924 4. Contract award for Little Squalicum Water Quality Retrofits Phase 2 Re-bid (EV177), Bid No. 18B-2026 Summary: Kyle Carlson, Capital Engineer, and Mike Wilson, Public Works Assistant Director of Engineering, presented the contract award for Little Squalicum Water Quality Retrofits Phase 2 Re-bid, Bid No. 18B-2026. The project ensures installation of enhanced treatment for stormwater runoff in the Birchwood neighborhood to improve water quality in Little Squalicum Creek and the new Little Squalicum Estuary. Council Members discussed the contract award and asked questions. Action: Lisa Anderson moved to award contract No. 18B-2026 for the Little Squalicum Water Quality Retrofits Phase 2 Re-bid (EV177) to Premium Services Inc., in the amount of $2,446,733.69. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 24925 5. Noise variance for night work to install utility crossings under Alabama Street Summary: Page 2 of 3  Paul Reed, Public Works Development Manager, and Mike Wilson, Public Works Assistant Director of Engineering, presented the noise variance request by Ziply Fiber to install utility crossings under Alabama Street. Council Members discussed the noise variance and asked questions. Action: Lisa Anderson moved to recommend approval of the noise variance request from BMC 10.24.120(C)(4) for Ziply Fiber to install utility crossings under Alabama Street. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 24928 6. A joint resolution of the Bellingham City Council and the Whatcom County Council adopting the Lake Whatcom Watershed Forest Management Plan Summary: Joel Pfundt, Public Works Director, and Michael Parelskin, Public Works Superintendent of Natural Resources Field Operations, presented the resolution, which adopts the Lake Whatcom Watershed Forest Management Plan. The plan was crafted in coordination with Whatcom County by the Northwest Natural Resources Group. Council Members discussed the resolution 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 1:48 p.m. Page 3 of 3