Bellingham City Council

Action Taken at May 5, 2014 Meeting

Shall the council:

80. Temporarily close E. McLeod Road? The project will replace a deteriorating Baker Creek culvert with a new one designed for fish passage. During construction, E. McLeod Road will be closed south of Telegraph Road and a temporary barrier west of Primrose Lane will be removed. The project is expected to take less than a month.(AB20400) Approved 7-0

81. Temporary close the intersection of Bay and Chestnut streets? The railroad bridge project consists of rehabilitating the deteriorated, L-shaped bridge which spans the BNSF tracks. The bridge deck will be ground and overlaid with new pavement and the expansion joints will be replaced. Closing the street to traffic during construction will reduce the overall project duration by four months. (AB20401) Approved 7-0

82. Authorize the mayor to award three bids totaling 141,022 for the water distribution system? The components are no-lead brass service and threaded fittings that are used on water main connections and maintenance projects. The fittings were divided into three groups. Group 1 will be purchased from HD Supply Waterworks of Kenmore for $117,286. Group 2 will be purchased from HD Supply of Kenmore for $19,844. Group 3 will be purchased from Ferguson Waterworks of Burlington for $3,892. There were 27 bid solicitations viewed and five bids were received. (AB20414) Approved 7-0

83. Appropriate $4,072,956 for goods and services checks issued from April 4 through April 17, 2014? (AB20415/20416) Approved 7-0

84. Appropriate $2,678,165, for payroll checks from April 11, 2014 though April 25, 2014? (AB20417) Approved 7-0

85. Maintain adequate funding to complete the Cornwall Avenue landfill remediation? The mayor is applying for a $4 million state loan to help finanace the cleanup of the landfill. The city of Bellingham is a potentially liable party for the remediation of the Cornwall Avenue landfill site pursuant to the Model Toxics Control Act, and does not currently have funding to complete the remediation. The Port of Bellingham sold 49 percent of the landfill (11/15/2005 meeting, vote #111) to the city of Bellingham for $2,450,000. A draft remedial investigation/feasibility study was submitted for public review in August-September 2013. A resolution is a requirement of the loan application. AB20402 (Resolution 2014-15) Approved 7-0

86. Amend the 2012 housing levy administrative and financing plan? At the 11/6/2012 general election, the voters of Bellingham approved a property tax increase for low-income housing. It authorized $21 million over seven years (2013–2019) to assist low-income tenants and provide, produce, and/or preserve affordable housing in Bellingham. At the 11/19/2012 meeting, vote #226, the City Council approved the administrative and financing plan. This amendment will increase funding for rental assistance and supportive services, providing for interim housing and supportive services for those who are temporarily homeless and waiting for permanent housing. AB20408 (Resolution 2014-16) Approved 6-1, Michael Lilliquist opposed.

87. Authorize the 2014 action plan? The action plan designates city use of federal funds for low and moderate-income households. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will allocate additional funds for low and moderate income citizens of Bellingham.The 2014 Action Plan allocates ($3,078,419), Housing Levy funds ($7,844,390) and City General Funds ($447,256) to homebuyer, public facilities, housing preservation and production, rental assistance and services. AB20409 (Resolution 2014-17) Approved 7-0

88. Approve governing use of electronic communications devices during meetings? Council member may use city-issued electronic communications devices to read and take notes on the agenda for any current council meeting and access documents electronically that are pertinent to the business of the meeting. Any other use of electronic communications devices for non-emergency personal communication is prohibited during the duration of a City Council meeting. AB20411 (Resolution 2014-18) Approved 7-0

89. Add a new classification to the dispatch operations group in the police department? A non-uniformed position will replace the currently assigned police lieutenant. No additional appropriation is required in the public safety dispatch fund. AB20383 (Ordinance 2014-05-023) Approved 7-0

90. Grant a non-exclusive telecommunications franchise to Noel Communications? Noel Communications, Inc. a Washington corporation, applied for a telecommunications franchise in March 2014 for the purpose of providing network telephone service and telecommunications infrastructure services. AB20389 (Ordinance 2014-05-024) Approved 7-0

Action Taken at May 19, 2014 Meeting

Shall the council:

91. Authorize the mayor to award the low bid of $1,235,414 to Faber Construction of Lynden for the 25th Street bike and pedestrian Improvement project? The improvement consists of construction of underground stormwater utilities, street and pedestrian lighting, a shared-use path, bike lanes, sidewalks, ADA facilities, roadway paving, channelization and signage, landscaping, and installation of a stormwater management facility along 25th St. between Bill McDonald Pkwy and Douglas Avenue. The engineer’s estimate was $1,389,658. There were 133 bid solicitations viewed and eight bids were received. (AB20418) Approved 6-0, Gene Knutson excused.

92. Authorize the mayor to sign a consent decree for the Cornwall Avenue landfill site? The state of Washington has identified the Port of Bellingham, the city of Bellingham and the state Department of Natural Resources as potentially liable parties responsible for cleanup of historical municipal landfilling operations. The Cornwall Avenue landfill is approximately 25.8 acres located at the south end of Cornwall Avenue next to the bay. From 1888 to 1946 the property was used by a sawmill for log storage and wood disposal. Next it was a city dump from 1953 to 1965. Then later the dumpsite was buried under a layer of soil. Material dredged from Squalicum Harbor marina will re-contour an upland portion of the site then cover it with a waterproof sheet to redirect rainwater so that less water flows through the remaining municipal waste. At the 11/5/2005 meeting, vote #232, the council authorized the mayor to purchase 49 percent of port property next to the landfull to be used to monitor the environmental cleanup. A draft remedial investigation/feasibility study was submitted for public review in August-September 2013. (AB20426) Approved 6-0, Gene Knutson excused.

93. Approve the mayor’s reappointment of Tim Crandall to the Transportation Commission? The commission advises the City Council on transportation planning and transit issues, ensures that transportation investments are consistent with Comprehensive Plan goals, advises the council on parking fees, fines and collection methods, off-street parking contracts and possible expansion of residential parking zones. Tim Crandall (a retired research and development manager) was initially appointed to a partial term on the Transportation Committee at the 1/27/2014 meeting, vote #12. His first full term will end on 5/9/2017. (AB20430) Approved 6-0, Gene Knutson excused

94. Authorize the mayor to award the low bid of $70 per ton to Allied Waste dba Republic Services of Seattle for the removal and disposal of incinerator ash? The ash is the end product of biosolids management at the Post Point Sewage Treatment Plant with the annual amount estimated to be 750 dry tons for a total cost of $52,500. There were 26 bid solicitations viewed and two bids were received. (AB20431) Approved 6-0, Gene Knutson excused

95. Authorize the mayor to award the low bid of $396.27 per ton to Kemira Water Solutions of Lawrence, Kansas, for aluminum sulfate? The water treatment plant uses aluminum sulfate in the filtration process to coagulate particles making them easier to remove from the water. Annual usage is estimated to be 100 tons for a total cost of $39,627. There were 20 bid solicitations viewed and three bids were received. (AB20432) Approved 6-0, Gene Knutson excused

96. Authorize the mayor to award the lowest responsive bid of $804.38 to Summit Chemical Specialty Products of Fleming, New Jersey, for the delivery of polymer? A bid ($741.98 per drum) by the Nalco Company was rejected because it didn’t include delivery in plastic drums that could be used in the rain barel program. Polymer is an additive used at the water treatment plant to help facilitate the settlement of particulate matter from the incoming water supply. There were 26 bid solicitations viewed and two bids were received. (AB20433) Approved 6-0, Gene Knutson excused

97. Appropriate $2,812,484 for payroll checks issued from April 26 to May 9, 2014? (AB20434) Approved 6-0, Gene Knutson excused.

98. Appropriate $4.466,55 for for city goods and services checks issued from April 25 through May 9, 2014? (AB20435/20436/20437) Approved 6-0, Gene Knutson excused.

99. Support the city’s application for a $1 million state loan to acquire six ambulances? The fire department is contracting with Braun Northwest of Chehalis for the construction of six basic life support aid cars. The annual loan repayment would be approximately $115,000 per year for 10 years. AB20422 (Resolution 2014-19) Approved 5-1, Jack Weiss opposed: and Gene Knutson excused.

100. Recognze Whatcom Medic One for 40 years of proving advanced life support services? This is a joint resolution with the Whatcom County Council. Whatcom Medic One was formed by the Bellingham Fire Department in July 1974. The week of May 18 through May 24 has been designated National EMS Week to honor the men and women associated with the advanced life support system across the nation. AB20424 ( Resolution 2014-20) Approved 6-0, Gene Knutson excused.

101. Establish a clear line of succession for signing mayoral documents in the mayor’s absence? The council president is authorized to designate, in writing, a council member to sign such documents on behalf of the city in the absence of the mayor, mayor pro tempore, the council president, and the president pro tempore; the designation to sign such documents shall be limited to the time period necessary to cover the absence. AB20428 (Resolution 2014-21) Approved 6-0, Gene Knutson excused

102. Amend the 2014 library budget to delete one position, create a new position, and reallocate savings to support the new position? Effective 6/1/2014, the department manager 1 position will be deleted and a communications, community relations and programming manager position will be created. The savings from this change will be reallocated to support the work of the new position. AB20405 (Ordinance 2014-05-025) Approved 6-0, Gene Knutson excused

103. Authorize the redemption of Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds in the amount of $380,000 and transfer $2,824 to the 2011 QEC Bond fund estimated ending reserve balance? At the 3/28/2011 meeting, vote #50, the council voted to issue federally subsidized obligation bonds worth up to $6.5 million. The bonds financed projects to reduce energy consumption in public buildings by at least 20 percent. The projects include upgrades to existing lighting, heating, venting, and air conditioning in 22 city facilities. The federal government picked up 70 percent of the interest costs. AB20406 (Ordinance 2014-05-026) Approved 6-0, Gene Knutson excused.