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1. Call to Order
4. Consent Agenda
5.A.1) Purchase Generators for Fire Stations 4 and 5 21-511 The purchase and installation of the generators will power Fire Stations 4 and 5 independently during incidences that affect critical response and operational independence. Bids for the two generators were originally received on February 8, 2022, with Wheeler Electric being the sole bidder. The award was placed on hold until it was determined whether American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds could be used for the purchase. Wheeler Electric provided updated quotes along with delivery and installation lead times on May 12, 2022.
5.A.2) Resolution to Appoint City Impact Fee Administrator 21-513 The City’s impact fee ordinance, Idaho Falls City Code §10-8-4, authorizes the Mayor to appoint an Impact Fee Administrator. The Mayor is recommending the appointment of Municipal Services Director, Pamela Alexander to serve as the City’s Impact Fee Administrator.
5.B.1) Memorandum of Understanding and Resolution for Leading Idaho Local Bridge Program Applications 21-504 Senate Bill 1359, an appropriations bill, was signed by the Governor on March 16, 2022, funding the Strategic Initiatives Program with up to $200 Million intended for local bridge maintenance. Two bridges within Idaho Falls are eligible for grant funding and include the bridge crossing the Idaho Canal at E 65th N and the bridge over the Butte Arm Canal at S Emerson Avenue. Approval of the MOU and Resolution will allow the city to submit applications for these bridge replacements
5.B.2) Ordinance Amending Title 10, Chapter 2, Bridge and Street Regulations and Rescinding Title 10, Chapter 5, Surface Drainage Fees 21-505 Attached for your consideration is a proposed Ordinance revising Title 10, Chapter 2, Bridge and Street Regulations and rescinding Title 10, Chapter 5 Surface Drainage Fees in its entirety. The proposed changes are requested due to the recent approval and implementation of development impact fees
5.C.1) Ordinance to change the name of Merlin Court to Sparrow Hill Court. 21-512 Attached is an ordinance changing the street name of Merlin Court to Sparrow Hill Court. This change is requested by the developer. This name change would be an advantage to the developer as the project they are working on is called Sparrow Hill and the leasing office for the facility will be located at the end of the cul-de-sac that is currently Merlin Court. There are no buildings on Merlin Court, so no current addresses are affected by the change.
5.C.2) Public Hearing - Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Caribou Crossing PUD. 21-495 Attached is the application for the PUD and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Caribou Crossing PUD. On February 15, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the PUD as presented with the condition to provide a pedestrian connection from Easy Street to Kelsey Avenue through the 8-foot masonry wall. The applicant has made this adjustment on the attached site plan. Staff concurs with Planning and Zoning’s recommendation.
5.C.3 & 5.C.4
5.C.5) Legislative Public Hearing-Part 1 of 2 of the Annexation and Initial Zoning-Annexation Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for 27.207 acres of the North ½ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 38 East. 21-500 Attached is part 1 of 2 of the application for Annexation and Initial Zoning of R3, Multiple Dwelling Residential and R2, Mixed Residential and the Limited Development Approach Surface Airport Overlay Zone which includes the Annexation Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for 27.207 acres of the North ½ of the Northwest ¼ Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 38 East. On April 19, 2022, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation with the initial zoning of R3 on the west portion of the property, R1 of the east portion and the Limited Development Approach Surface Airport Overlay Zone of the property to the Mayor and City Council. Voting was 3-1. The zoning discrepancy between applicant and Planning and Zoning Commission is explained in the memo for the next hearing.
5.C.6) Legislative Public Hearing-Part 2 of 2 of the Annexation and Initial Zoning of R3, Multiple Dwelling Residential, R2, Mixed Residential, and Approach Surface Airport Overlay Zone, Initial Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, 27.207 Acres, North ½ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 38 East. 21-501 Attached is part 2 of 2 of the application for Annexation and Initial Zoning of R3, Mixed Dwelling Residential, R2, Mixed Residential, and Approach Surface Airport Overlay Zone which includes the Initial Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for 27.207 Acres, North ½ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 38 East. On April 19, 2022, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation with the initial zoning of R3 on the west portion of the property, R1 of the east portion and the Approach Surface Airport Overlay Zone of the property to the Mayor and City Council. Voting was 3-1. The applicant, who originally requested the entire property be zoned R3, is requested the eastern portion of the property be zoned R2, rather than R1. Staff concurs with this request as it R2 is a common transition between lower density and higher density development.
5.D.1) Restated Joint Agreement, Technology Park Project with Bonneville County, City, and Regional Development Alliance (RDA) 21-517 An Economic Development Act grant was awarded in 1994 for purposes of retraining the community’s work force. The award was the result of a Joint Agreement (JA) between the County, City, and the Idaho Innovation Center, Inc. EDA grant monies were expended to acquire land, install public improvements, construct a facility, and administer a training program and a revolving loan fund. RDA (successor to IIC) received permission to redirect remaining funds for uses consistent with the original grant purposes. The parties agree that the College of Eastern Idaho will continue the grant programs effectively. The Restated JA resets the relationships of the parties to ensure continued program success. Each pa
5.D.2) Resolution - Amendment of Resolution 2021-11 Condemnation of Property for Expansion, Improvement, and Protection of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. 21-520 On April 22, 2021, the City adopted Resolution No. 2021-11 to initiate legal proceedings to acquire property adjacent to the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (“Airport”) for the expansion, improvement, or protection of the Airport. Resolution No. 2021-11 mistakenly made reference to Idaho Code § 50-320(A), which authorizes Idaho’s cities to acquire property for cemeteries, instead of Idaho Code § 50-321, which authorizes Idaho’s cities to acquire property for airport purposes. The purpose of this amendment is to correct an obvious scrivener’s error to Resolution No 2021-11, to clarify the City’s legal authority, and does not substantively change any decision or action taken to date by Council.
6. Executive Session
7.A.1) Settlement Agreement for A-Core of Idaho, Inc. v. Thompson Paving, Inc. 21-508 In 2016, the City awarded the Eastside Greenbelt Pathway Project to Thompson Paving, Inc., as the City’s general contractor. Thompson Paving, Inc. hired A-Core of Idaho, Inc. as a curb and gutter concrete work subcontractor for the project. After the project was completed, in 2017, A-Core of Idaho, Inc. sued Thompson Paving, Inc. Thereafter, in late 2019, Thompson Paving, Inc. sued the City. The City then counter-claimed against Thompson Paving, Inc. The settlement agreement presented to Council here would require all parties to dismiss all claims arising and related to the Eastside Greenbelt Pathway Project in exchange of a total payment of $45,000 to A-Core of Idaho, Inc. The City is funding $40,000 of the settlement.
8. Announcements.
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1. Call to Order
4. Consent Agenda
5.A.1) Purchase Generators for Fire Stations 4 and 5 21-511 The purchase and installation of the generators will power Fire Stations 4 and 5 independently during incidences that affect critical response and operational independence. Bids for the two generators were originally received on February 8, 2022, with Wheeler Electric being the sole bidder. The award was placed on hold until it was determined whether American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds could be used for the purchase. Wheeler Electric provided updated quotes along with delivery and installation lead times on May 12, 2022.
5.A.2) Resolution to Appoint City Impact Fee Administrator 21-513 The City’s impact fee ordinance, Idaho Falls City Code §10-8-4, authorizes the Mayor to appoint an Impact Fee Administrator. The Mayor is recommending the appointment of Municipal Services Director, Pamela Alexander to serve as the City’s Impact Fee Administrator.
5.B.1) Memorandum of Understanding and Resolution for Leading Idaho Local Bridge Program Applications 21-504 Senate Bill 1359, an appropriations bill, was signed by the Governor on March 16, 2022, funding the Strategic Initiatives Program with up to $200 Million intended for local bridge maintenance. Two bridges within Idaho Falls are eligible for grant funding and include the bridge crossing the Idaho Canal at E 65th N and the bridge over the Butte Arm Canal at S Emerson Avenue. Approval of the MOU and Resolution will allow the city to submit applications for these bridge replacements
5.B.2) Ordinance Amending Title 10, Chapter 2, Bridge and Street Regulations and Rescinding Title 10, Chapter 5, Surface Drainage Fees 21-505 Attached for your consideration is a proposed Ordinance revising Title 10, Chapter 2, Bridge and Street Regulations and rescinding Title 10, Chapter 5 Surface Drainage Fees in its entirety. The proposed changes are requested due to the recent approval and implementation of development impact fees
5.C.1) Ordinance to change the name of Merlin Court to Sparrow Hill Court. 21-512 Attached is an ordinance changing the street name of Merlin Court to Sparrow Hill Court. This change is requested by the developer. This name change would be an advantage to the developer as the project they are working on is called Sparrow Hill and the leasing office for the facility will be located at the end of the cul-de-sac that is currently Merlin Court. There are no buildings on Merlin Court, so no current addresses are affected by the change.
5.C.2) Public Hearing - Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Caribou Crossing PUD. 21-495 Attached is the application for the PUD and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Caribou Crossing PUD. On February 15, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the PUD as presented with the condition to provide a pedestrian connection from Easy Street to Kelsey Avenue through the 8-foot masonry wall. The applicant has made this adjustment on the attached site plan. Staff concurs with Planning and Zoning’s recommendation.
5.C.3 & 5.C.4
5.C.5) Legislative Public Hearing-Part 1 of 2 of the Annexation and Initial Zoning-Annexation Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for 27.207 acres of the North ½ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 38 East. 21-500 Attached is part 1 of 2 of the application for Annexation and Initial Zoning of R3, Multiple Dwelling Residential and R2, Mixed Residential and the Limited Development Approach Surface Airport Overlay Zone which includes the Annexation Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for 27.207 acres of the North ½ of the Northwest ¼ Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 38 East. On April 19, 2022, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation with the initial zoning of R3 on the west portion of the property, R1 of the east portion and the Limited Development Approach Surface Airport Overlay Zone of the property to the Mayor and City Council. Voting was 3-1. The zoning discrepancy between applicant and Planning and Zoning Commission is explained in the memo for the next hearing.
5.C.6) Legislative Public Hearing-Part 2 of 2 of the Annexation and Initial Zoning of R3, Multiple Dwelling Residential, R2, Mixed Residential, and Approach Surface Airport Overlay Zone, Initial Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, 27.207 Acres, North ½ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 38 East. 21-501 Attached is part 2 of 2 of the application for Annexation and Initial Zoning of R3, Mixed Dwelling Residential, R2, Mixed Residential, and Approach Surface Airport Overlay Zone which includes the Initial Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for 27.207 Acres, North ½ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 38 East. On April 19, 2022, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation with the initial zoning of R3 on the west portion of the property, R1 of the east portion and the Approach Surface Airport Overlay Zone of the property to the Mayor and City Council. Voting was 3-1. The applicant, who originally requested the entire property be zoned R3, is requested the eastern portion of the property be zoned R2, rather than R1. Staff concurs with this request as it R2 is a common transition between lower density and higher density development.
5.D.1) Restated Joint Agreement, Technology Park Project with Bonneville County, City, and Regional Development Alliance (RDA) 21-517 An Economic Development Act grant was awarded in 1994 for purposes of retraining the community’s work force. The award was the result of a Joint Agreement (JA) between the County, City, and the Idaho Innovation Center, Inc. EDA grant monies were expended to acquire land, install public improvements, construct a facility, and administer a training program and a revolving loan fund. RDA (successor to IIC) received permission to redirect remaining funds for uses consistent with the original grant purposes. The parties agree that the College of Eastern Idaho will continue the grant programs effectively. The Restated JA resets the relationships of the parties to ensure continued program success. Each pa
5.D.2) Resolution - Amendment of Resolution 2021-11 Condemnation of Property for Expansion, Improvement, and Protection of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. 21-520 On April 22, 2021, the City adopted Resolution No. 2021-11 to initiate legal proceedings to acquire property adjacent to the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (“Airport”) for the expansion, improvement, or protection of the Airport. Resolution No. 2021-11 mistakenly made reference to Idaho Code § 50-320(A), which authorizes Idaho’s cities to acquire property for cemeteries, instead of Idaho Code § 50-321, which authorizes Idaho’s cities to acquire property for airport purposes. The purpose of this amendment is to correct an obvious scrivener’s error to Resolution No 2021-11, to clarify the City’s legal authority, and does not substantively change any decision or action taken to date by Council.
6. Executive Session
7.A.1) Settlement Agreement for A-Core of Idaho, Inc. v. Thompson Paving, Inc. 21-508 In 2016, the City awarded the Eastside Greenbelt Pathway Project to Thompson Paving, Inc., as the City’s general contractor. Thompson Paving, Inc. hired A-Core of Idaho, Inc. as a curb and gutter concrete work subcontractor for the project. After the project was completed, in 2017, A-Core of Idaho, Inc. sued Thompson Paving, Inc. Thereafter, in late 2019, Thompson Paving, Inc. sued the City. The City then counter-claimed against Thompson Paving, Inc. The settlement agreement presented to Council here would require all parties to dismiss all claims arising and related to the Eastside Greenbelt Pathway Project in exchange of a total payment of $45,000 to A-Core of Idaho, Inc. The City is funding $40,000 of the settlement.
8. Announcements.
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