Bellingham City Council

Action Taken at March 26, 2014 Special Meeting

This is the annual meeting of the Lake Whatcom Cooperative Management program.

Shall the city council:

60. Set goals with the Whatcom County Council and the Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District Commission to implement a TMDL plan to improve Lake Whatcom water quality for 2014 through 2016? In 2014: establish policy principles for all areas of investment and identify expenditures needed to achieve load reductions goals in each area. In 2015: analyze expenditure levels, identify funding sources and set specific timetables for each area of investment. In 2016: complete an implementation plan for phosphorus reduction and control of fecal coliform that will meet the requirements of the TMDL, protect our drinking water and restore lake and tributary water quality. 201409.pdf (Resolution 2014-09) Approved 7-0

61. Approve a joint resolution with the Whatcom County Council and the Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District Commission inviting the Sudden Valley Community Association to send a representative to participate in the Lake Whatcom Policy Group? The community association may select one representative to participate in Lake Whatcom Policy Group activities. 201410.pdf (Resolution 2014-10) Approved 7-0

Action Taken at April 7, 2014 Meeting

Shall the council:

62. Authorize the mayor to sign a settlement agreement with the Association of Bellingham Merchants and Citizens? The lawsuit is between the Association v. City of Bellingham, Catholic Housing Services, and Catholic Community Services. The settlement agreement allows the following terms: the Association will dismiss its lawsuit and allow Catholic Housing Services to proceed with its proposal to construct 42 apartment units for low income tenants at 1122 Cornwall Avenue; and Catholic Community Services agrees to sell the portion of the property not needed for the project to a member of the Association at fair market value. (Discussed in Executive Session) Approved 7-0

63. Approve a multi-jurisdictional resolution regarding 2036 population and employment allocations? The Growth Management Act requires the county and the cities to work together to adopt population and employment growth forecasts to be used to update comprehensive plans. AB20371 (Resolution 2012-11) Approved 6-1, Michael Lilliquist opposed

64. Appropriate $2,641,482 for payroll checks issued for March 11 through March 25, 2014? (AB20376) Approved 7-0

65. Appropriate $1,866,187 for goods and services checks issued for March 7 through March 27, 2014? (AB20377/20378/20379) Approved 7-0

66. Adjust the beginning balances for the 2014 budget by $42,697,985 to account for differences between the estimated and actual year-end balance? The budget is drawn up before the end of the year and estimates are used. The 2014 beginning reserves budget will increase from estimated reserves of $119,786,368 to actual reserves of $162,174,047. Reserves at the end of 2014 are estimated at $97,958,664. The city budget is available at City Hall or online at www.cob.org. AB20353 (Ordinance 2014-04-017) Approved 7-0

67. Reauthorize $14,833,289 for goods and services ordered in 2013, but unpaid at year end? At the end of each year there are contracts and purchase orders that are not completed or processed until the following year. AB20354 (Ordinance 2014-04-018) Approved 7-0

68. Reauthorize $46,147,496 to for goods and services budgeted in 2013, but no purchase orders or contracts by the end of the year? Each year the city has a number of goods, services and projects that are authorized but no action has been taken in the form of a contract of purchase order by year end. Phasing of large projects, permitting, or other unanticipated changes in the project schedule necessitates requesting that funds be carried over into the 2014 budget. This ordinance will reappropriate the funds for these commitments and payment in 2014. AB20355 (Ordinance 2014-04-019) Approved 7-0

69. Amend ambulance rates? Ambulance fees are utilized to offset expenses for providing patient care and transport. The ambulance service rates were last revised at the 8/13/2007 meeting, vote #166. AB20348 (Ordinance 2014-03-020) Approved 7-0

Action Taken at April 21, 2014 Meeting

Shall the council:

70. Approve the mayor’s appointment of Iris Maute-Gibson to the Lake Whatcom Watershed Advisory Board? The board advises the city on the purchase, management, maintenance and use of properties within the Lake Whatcom watershed. Her current occupation is administrative and communication coordinator for the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center. Her first term will expire on 4/21/2017. This board does not have term limits. (AB20392) Approved 7-0

71. Appropriate $1,920,983 for city goods and services checks issued for March 28 through April 3, 2014? (AB20393) Approved 7-0

72. Appropriate $2,793,993 for payroll checks issued for March 26 through April 10, 2014? (AB20394) Approved 7-0

73. Authorize the mayor to award the only bid of $21,158 to the Deangelo Brothers of Twin Falls, Idaho, for vegetation spraying? The annual right-of-way spraying contract will rid unwanted weeds and vegetation that grow adjacent to and within city rights-of-way. This project was bid for one year with the opportunity to extend for up to five years. There were 28 bid solicitations viewed and one bid received. (AB20396) Approved 7-0

74. Authorize the mayor to award the low bid $31,000 to Western Refinery Services of Ferndale for alley grading equipment rental and services? The annual project attempts to extend the life of city alleys by re-grading the surface to allow proper drainage, vegetation removal, and a smoother surface. This project was bid for one year with the opportunity to extend for up to five years. There were 26 bid solicitations viewed and two bids received (AB20397) Approved 7-0

75. Support the city’s grant application to the Washington State Historical Society for the preservation of historical buildings? As part of the application process, a resolution from the City Council is needed to demonstrate support for the application. The application will include a request of $1 million for improvements to the downtown Federal Building. AB20381 (Resolution 2014-12) Approved 7-0

76. Authorize the city to apply for a state grant to develop the Squalicum Creek/Bay to Baker Trail? This project includes constructing a multi-use trail on the old railroad grade from Orchard Place to Irongate Road within the Squalicum Creek Corridor. The preliminary construction cost estimate for the trail is $1.5 million and the city can apply for up to 50 percent of the cost. If successful, it is anticipated the grant funds would be available for trail construction to begin sometime in the second half of 2015. AB20385 (Resolution 2014-13) Approved 7-0

77. Accept a $1,647,000 loan from the state of Washington to finance the replacement of stormwater systems and water quality improvements? The council voted at the 3/24/2014 meeting, vote #45, to authorize the mayor to sign the loan agreement but it was not listed as a resolution so the voting is being repeated as a resolution. It is a five-year loan at 1.1 percent interest. The project consists of replacing stormwater mains within two neighborhoods: Roosevelt, affecting the Whatcom Creek watershed, and Columbia, affecting the Squalicum Creek watershed. These retrofit projects will be designed to maximize pollutant removal. AB20395 (Resolution 2014-014) Approved 7-0

78. Close the Bakerview local improvement district fund number 1106? This debt service fund was created in 1996 to fund Bakerview road improvements. The final payment was made in December 2013. AB20375 (Ordinance 2014-04-021) Approved 7-0

79. Remove a special parking requirement for area 8 of the Lettered Streets neighborhood? (Public hearing held at April 7 meeting.) Current law stipulates that two properties on Halleck Street between A and B Streets can only be developed as a parking facility for the existing Copper office building located at 2011 Young Street. This amendment to the Bellingham Municipal Code will allow the property to be residential multi zoned or offices. AB20369 (Ordinance 2014-04-022) Approved 7-0