Video index

1. Call to Order.

3. Public Comment.

4. Consent Agenda.

5.A.1) Resolution for the proposed Yellowstone Peak Generation Plant and Clean Energy Research Park 21-411 Idaho Falls Power (IFP), in cooperation with Heber Light and Power and Lehi City Power, will explore potential construction of the Yellowstone Peak Generation Plant and Clean Energy Research Park. The generation plant shall consist of up to 35 megawatts of peaking generation and associated clean energy research facilities including, hydrogen, biofuels and similar non-carbon emitting emerging technologies. IFP provides safe, reliable, and affordable electric service to city residents. As demand for energy has increased rapidly, so has the need for peak-hour generation as identified in the IFP Strategic Plan. IFP is working to secure affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy resources sufficient to meet the needs of the community. Approve the resolution supporting the proposed Yellowstone Peak Generation Plant and Clean Energy Research Park and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).

5.B.1) Resolution approving the Eligibility Report for the Pancheri East Bank Urban Renewal District 21-421 Attached is a resolution approving the Eligibility Report for the Pancheri East Bank Urban Renewal District. This is the first step required by Idaho Statute in creating a new urban renewal district. The report reviews the criteria for establishing a district and determines which of the criteria are met for the site. The statute requires that only one of the criteria be met. If the Council approves the report, the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency (IFRA) will then be authorized to draft an urban renewal district plan, which will also come back for Council approval. The IFRA board reviewed this report on February 17th and approved the document. It is now being presented for Council approval. Approve the Resolution approving the Eligibility Report for the Pancheri East Bank Urban Renewal District and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).

5.B.2) Ordinance to change the name of Serenity Lane to Charity Lane. 21-397 Attached is an ordinance changing the street name of Serenity Lane to Charity Lane. This change is Page 3 of 11 City Council Meeting Agenda February 24, 2022 requested following a notice received that the street was similar to an existing street in Bonneville County after the plat for subdivision had already been recorded. There are no buildings on Serenity Lane so no property owners are affected by the change. To approve the Ordinance changing the name of Serenity Lane to Charity Lane under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, reject the Ordinance, or take other action deemed appropriate).

Items 5.B.3 & 5.B.4

5.B.5) Public Hearing-Rezone from R3A, Residential Mixed Use, R1, Single Dwelling Residential, PB, Professional Business Office and R2, Mixed Residential to LC, Limited Commercial and R2, Mixed Residential, Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Approximately 3.079 acres, SW ¼, NW ¼ of Section 29, Township 2 North, Range 38 East. 21-395 Attached is the application for Rezoning from R3A, R1, PB and R2 to LC and R2, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for approximately 3.079 acres, SW ¼, NW ¼ of Section 29, Township 2 North, Range 38 East. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its November 9, 2021, meeting and recommended to the Mayor and City Council approval of the zone change with a unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. 1. Approve the Ordinance Rezoning approximately 3.079 acres, SW ¼, NW ¼ of Section 29, Township 2 North, Range 38 East from R3A, R1, PB and R2 to LC and R2, under suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, reject the Ordinance, or take other action deemed appropriate). 2. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Rezone from R3A, R1, PB and R2 to LC and R2 and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action as deemed appropriate).

5.B.6) Public Hearing-Rezone from HC, Highway Commercial to LC Limited Commercial, Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for approximately 20.5 acres in the northwest 1/4 northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 2 North, Range 38 East and Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 Liberty Park. 21-419 Attached is the application for Rezoning from HC to LC, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for approximately 20.5 acres in the northwest 1/4 northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 2 North, Range 38 East and Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 Liberty Park. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its February 2, 2022, meeting and recommended to the Mayor and City Council approval of the zone change with a unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. 1. Approve the Ordinance Rezoning approximately 20.5 acres in the northwest 1/4 northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 2 North, Range 38 East and Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 Liberty Park from HC to LC, under suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, reject the Ordinance, or take other action deemed appropriate). 2. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Rezone from HC to LC and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action as deemed appropriate).

Items 5.B.7 & 5.B.8

5.B.9) Ordinance amending Title 10, chapter 7 of the City of Idaho Falls Form Based Code Use Category and Subcategory Table to allow neighborhood retail and neighborhood services in the Edge C Subdistrict. 21-396 Attached is an ordinance amending the Form Based Code for the Downtown District to allow for neighborhood retail and neighborhood services in the Edge C Subdistrict. The purpose of an Edge Subdistrict is to, “…provide a transition between the Core and General Subdistricts and adjacent open space, residential or alternative Place Types.” The code also specifies that the Edge C Subdistrict, “…provides an important transition between Core Subdistricts and existing established single unit residential areas. Mixed-use development is lower in intensity.” This low-intensity guide is the reason for selecting “neighborhood” scale retail and service, which limits the uses and size of the use. Edge C covers F and G Streets on the north end of town, which historically have included retail and service uses, but were left out of the allowed use tables in the code. On January 4, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the amendment to the Form Based Code as presented to the Mayor and City Council. Voting was unanimous. To approve the Ordinance amending the Form Based Code to allow neighborhood retail and neighborhood services in the Edge C Subdistrict under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, reject the Ordinance, or take other action deemed appropriate).

5.B.10) Public Hearing and Resolution to Adopt the Capital Improvement Plan and Development Impact Fee Study 21-415 Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 82 authorizes cities and counties to impose development impact fees to cover the costs of necessary infrastructure and facility improvements in compliance with the requirements of the Act. In order to implement an equitable impact fee system for the public facilities identified and to include 1.) parks, 2.) police, 3.) fire/EMS and 4.) transportation, the City retained TischlerBise, Inc. to prepare an impact fee study titled “Capital Improvement Plan and Development Impact Fee Study of City of Page 9 of 11 City Council Meeting Agenda February 24, 2022 Idaho Falls, Idaho 2021”, dated December 15, 2021. The study developed maximum supportable development impact fees that could be imposed on new development to meet the new demands generated for public facilities within the City. The study has been reviewed by staff and the Impact Fee Advisory Committee. Impact fee discussions were held at Work Sessions on November 8, 2021, November 22, 2021 and February 7, 2022. The Impact Fee Advisory Committee voted to recommend the City Council accept the impact fee study at their meeting held on January 24, 2022. Staff recommends approval of the Resolution adopting the study. Adoption of the study does not require the City to implement impact fees but is a required step in order for the City to consider them. Approve the Resolution to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan and Development Impact Fee Study (or other action deemed appropriate).

5.B. 11) Public Hearing for a Resolution adopting “Imagine IF: A Plan to Move Idaho Falls Forward Together” as the City’s Comprehensive Plan. 21-394 Attached is a resolution adopting “Imagine IF: A Plan to Move Idaho Falls Forward Together” as the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The final draft of the document can be accessed at www.imagineif.city. Imagine IF reflects the results of a tremendous amount of public comment and engagement, background research, interviews, surveys, and recommendations from the project advisory committee. It will replace the current Comprehensive Plan which was adopted in December 2013. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the plan at its October 19, 2021, meeting and recommended approval by a 5-1 vote. The plan was reconsidered on January 4, 2022, after a section was added regarding impact fees. At that meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment as presented. Staff concurs with this recommendation. Approve the Resolution adopting “Imagine IF: A Plan to Move Idaho Falls Forward Together” as the City’s Comprehensive Plan and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).

5.B.12) Public Hearing and Ordinance to Adopt, Collect and Administer City Development Impact Fees 21-416 Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 82 authorizes cities and counties to impose development impact fees to cover the costs of necessary infrastructure and facility improvements in compliance with the requirements of the Act. In order to implement an equitable impact fee system for the public facilities identified and to include 1.) parks, 2.) police, 3.) fire/EMS and 4.) transportation, the City retained TischlerBise, Inc. to prepare an impact fee study titled “Capital Improvement Plan and Development Impact Fee Study of City of Page 10 of 11

6. Announcements.

Feb 24, 2022 City Council Meeting

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1. Call to Order.

3. Public Comment.

4. Consent Agenda.

5.A.1) Resolution for the proposed Yellowstone Peak Generation Plant and Clean Energy Research Park 21-411 Idaho Falls Power (IFP), in cooperation with Heber Light and Power and Lehi City Power, will explore potential construction of the Yellowstone Peak Generation Plant and Clean Energy Research Park. The generation plant shall consist of up to 35 megawatts of peaking generation and associated clean energy research facilities including, hydrogen, biofuels and similar non-carbon emitting emerging technologies. IFP provides safe, reliable, and affordable electric service to city residents. As demand for energy has increased rapidly, so has the need for peak-hour generation as identified in the IFP Strategic Plan. IFP is working to secure affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy resources sufficient to meet the needs of the community. Approve the resolution supporting the proposed Yellowstone Peak Generation Plant and Clean Energy Research Park and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).

5.B.1) Resolution approving the Eligibility Report for the Pancheri East Bank Urban Renewal District 21-421 Attached is a resolution approving the Eligibility Report for the Pancheri East Bank Urban Renewal District. This is the first step required by Idaho Statute in creating a new urban renewal district. The report reviews the criteria for establishing a district and determines which of the criteria are met for the site. The statute requires that only one of the criteria be met. If the Council approves the report, the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency (IFRA) will then be authorized to draft an urban renewal district plan, which will also come back for Council approval. The IFRA board reviewed this report on February 17th and approved the document. It is now being presented for Council approval. Approve the Resolution approving the Eligibility Report for the Pancheri East Bank Urban Renewal District and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).

5.B.2) Ordinance to change the name of Serenity Lane to Charity Lane. 21-397 Attached is an ordinance changing the street name of Serenity Lane to Charity Lane. This change is Page 3 of 11 City Council Meeting Agenda February 24, 2022 requested following a notice received that the street was similar to an existing street in Bonneville County after the plat for subdivision had already been recorded. There are no buildings on Serenity Lane so no property owners are affected by the change. To approve the Ordinance changing the name of Serenity Lane to Charity Lane under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, reject the Ordinance, or take other action deemed appropriate).

Items 5.B.3 & 5.B.4

5.B.5) Public Hearing-Rezone from R3A, Residential Mixed Use, R1, Single Dwelling Residential, PB, Professional Business Office and R2, Mixed Residential to LC, Limited Commercial and R2, Mixed Residential, Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Approximately 3.079 acres, SW ¼, NW ¼ of Section 29, Township 2 North, Range 38 East. 21-395 Attached is the application for Rezoning from R3A, R1, PB and R2 to LC and R2, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for approximately 3.079 acres, SW ¼, NW ¼ of Section 29, Township 2 North, Range 38 East. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its November 9, 2021, meeting and recommended to the Mayor and City Council approval of the zone change with a unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. 1. Approve the Ordinance Rezoning approximately 3.079 acres, SW ¼, NW ¼ of Section 29, Township 2 North, Range 38 East from R3A, R1, PB and R2 to LC and R2, under suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, reject the Ordinance, or take other action deemed appropriate). 2. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Rezone from R3A, R1, PB and R2 to LC and R2 and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action as deemed appropriate).

5.B.6) Public Hearing-Rezone from HC, Highway Commercial to LC Limited Commercial, Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for approximately 20.5 acres in the northwest 1/4 northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 2 North, Range 38 East and Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 Liberty Park. 21-419 Attached is the application for Rezoning from HC to LC, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for approximately 20.5 acres in the northwest 1/4 northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 2 North, Range 38 East and Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 Liberty Park. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its February 2, 2022, meeting and recommended to the Mayor and City Council approval of the zone change with a unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. 1. Approve the Ordinance Rezoning approximately 20.5 acres in the northwest 1/4 northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 2 North, Range 38 East and Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 Liberty Park from HC to LC, under suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, reject the Ordinance, or take other action deemed appropriate). 2. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Rezone from HC to LC and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action as deemed appropriate).

Items 5.B.7 & 5.B.8

5.B.9) Ordinance amending Title 10, chapter 7 of the City of Idaho Falls Form Based Code Use Category and Subcategory Table to allow neighborhood retail and neighborhood services in the Edge C Subdistrict. 21-396 Attached is an ordinance amending the Form Based Code for the Downtown District to allow for neighborhood retail and neighborhood services in the Edge C Subdistrict. The purpose of an Edge Subdistrict is to, “…provide a transition between the Core and General Subdistricts and adjacent open space, residential or alternative Place Types.” The code also specifies that the Edge C Subdistrict, “…provides an important transition between Core Subdistricts and existing established single unit residential areas. Mixed-use development is lower in intensity.” This low-intensity guide is the reason for selecting “neighborhood” scale retail and service, which limits the uses and size of the use. Edge C covers F and G Streets on the north end of town, which historically have included retail and service uses, but were left out of the allowed use tables in the code. On January 4, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the amendment to the Form Based Code as presented to the Mayor and City Council. Voting was unanimous. To approve the Ordinance amending the Form Based Code to allow neighborhood retail and neighborhood services in the Edge C Subdistrict under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, reject the Ordinance, or take other action deemed appropriate).

5.B.10) Public Hearing and Resolution to Adopt the Capital Improvement Plan and Development Impact Fee Study 21-415 Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 82 authorizes cities and counties to impose development impact fees to cover the costs of necessary infrastructure and facility improvements in compliance with the requirements of the Act. In order to implement an equitable impact fee system for the public facilities identified and to include 1.) parks, 2.) police, 3.) fire/EMS and 4.) transportation, the City retained TischlerBise, Inc. to prepare an impact fee study titled “Capital Improvement Plan and Development Impact Fee Study of City of Page 9 of 11 City Council Meeting Agenda February 24, 2022 Idaho Falls, Idaho 2021”, dated December 15, 2021. The study developed maximum supportable development impact fees that could be imposed on new development to meet the new demands generated for public facilities within the City. The study has been reviewed by staff and the Impact Fee Advisory Committee. Impact fee discussions were held at Work Sessions on November 8, 2021, November 22, 2021 and February 7, 2022. The Impact Fee Advisory Committee voted to recommend the City Council accept the impact fee study at their meeting held on January 24, 2022. Staff recommends approval of the Resolution adopting the study. Adoption of the study does not require the City to implement impact fees but is a required step in order for the City to consider them. Approve the Resolution to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan and Development Impact Fee Study (or other action deemed appropriate).

5.B. 11) Public Hearing for a Resolution adopting “Imagine IF: A Plan to Move Idaho Falls Forward Together” as the City’s Comprehensive Plan. 21-394 Attached is a resolution adopting “Imagine IF: A Plan to Move Idaho Falls Forward Together” as the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The final draft of the document can be accessed at www.imagineif.city. Imagine IF reflects the results of a tremendous amount of public comment and engagement, background research, interviews, surveys, and recommendations from the project advisory committee. It will replace the current Comprehensive Plan which was adopted in December 2013. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the plan at its October 19, 2021, meeting and recommended approval by a 5-1 vote. The plan was reconsidered on January 4, 2022, after a section was added regarding impact fees. At that meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment as presented. Staff concurs with this recommendation. Approve the Resolution adopting “Imagine IF: A Plan to Move Idaho Falls Forward Together” as the City’s Comprehensive Plan and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).

5.B.12) Public Hearing and Ordinance to Adopt, Collect and Administer City Development Impact Fees 21-416 Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 82 authorizes cities and counties to impose development impact fees to cover the costs of necessary infrastructure and facility improvements in compliance with the requirements of the Act. In order to implement an equitable impact fee system for the public facilities identified and to include 1.) parks, 2.) police, 3.) fire/EMS and 4.) transportation, the City retained TischlerBise, Inc. to prepare an impact fee study titled “Capital Improvement Plan and Development Impact Fee Study of City of Page 10 of 11

6. Announcements.

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