1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Public Comment. Members of the public are invited to address the City Council regarding matters that are not on the Agenda or already noticed for a public hearing. When you address the Council, please state your name and address for the record and please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. The Mayor may exercise discretion to decide if and when to allow public comment on an Agenda Item that does not include a public hearing. If the Mayor determines your comments may be made later in the meeting, she will let you know when you may make your comments. Please note that matters currently pending before the Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment which may be the subject of a pending enforcement action, or which are relative to a City personnel matter are not suitable for public comment.
Presentation. Life Saving Awards to Officer Dustin Howell and Lieutenant James Foster.
Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Item from Mayor’s Office: 1) Appointments/Reappointments to City Boards, Committees and Commissions. B. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Approval of Minutes from the December 18, 2015, Council Training Orientation, and January 14, 2016 Council Meeting. 2) Approval of Expenditure Summary for the month of January, 2016. 3) Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the month of January, 2016. 4) Approval of License Applications, all carrying the required approvals. 5) Request for Council ratification for the publication of legal notices calling for public hearings on February 11, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented.
Regular Agenda. Municipal Services Bid IF-16-12 – Automated Side Load Refuse Trucks: It is the recommendation of the Public Works and Municipal Services Departments to accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from Idaho Falls Peterbilt to furnish two (2) automated side load refuse trucks for a lump sum amount of $522,280.00. Both trucks are scheduled for replacement and are budgeted in the Municipal Equipment Replacement Fund (MERF). RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from Idaho Falls Peterbilt to furnish two (2) automated side load refuse trucks for a lump sum amount of $522,280.00, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Bid IF-16-15 – Motor Fuel and Lubricants: It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services Department to accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from Conrad & Bischoff, Inc. of Idaho Falls to provide motor oil, fuel for the fuel dispensing system and bulk fuel for the City’s equipment maintenance facility for the period beginning March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from Conrad & Bischoff, Inc. of Idaho Falls to provide motor fuel and lubricants for the period beginning March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Works Bid Award – Grandview Drive Water Line, Skyline Drive to Saturn Avenue: On February 2, 2016, bids were received and opened for the Grandview Drive Water Line: Skyline Drive to Saturn Avenue project. Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Knife River Corporation – Northwest, in an amount of $199,941.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the plans and specifications and award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Knife River Corporation – Northwest, an amount of $199,941.00, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Right of Way Vacation Request – SW Bonneville Drive: The developers of Linden Park Addition Division No. 8 are asking that the City vacate the right-of-way of SW Bonneville Drive north of Syringa Drive. Utilities have reviewed and approved the vacation provided a public utility easement be included on the proposed plat for Linden Park Addition Division No. 8. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize the City Attorney to prepare documents needed to accomplish the vacation of SW Bonneville Drive north of Syringa Drive (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Right of Way and Easement Vacation Request – Simplot Circle and Taylor Crossing on the River, Division No. 12: Harper-Leavitt, on behalf of the adjacent property owners, has requested the vacation of the cul-de-sac at the east end of Simplot Circle. The need for the cul-de-sac is being eliminated with the dedication of a road right-of-way connecting Simplot Circle to the roundabout at Bridgeport Drive via Riverwalk Drive. In addition, City staff request the vacation of certain easements in the area of Taylor Crossing on the River, Division No. 12. These easements are no longer being utilized or are being covered under other platted easements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize the City Attorney to prepare documents needed to accomplish the vacations of Simplot Circle and certain easements in the area of Taylor Crossing on the River, Division No. 12 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Falls Power Approve a Resolution to Procure Services for the 2016 Underground Reconductor Project on the Open Market: Only one company bid on the 2016 Underground Reconductor Project. This project is in the Capital Improvement Plan with $200,000 included in the FY16 budget. Given the lack of bids and the exceedance of budgeted amount, staff believes we can secure better pricing on the open market. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To reject the bid received and approve a Resolution that would authorize staff to procure services for the 2016 Underground Reconductor Project on the open market (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Community Development Services Public Hearing – Rezone from RSC-1 to MS, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, 7.17 Acres, Lot 1, Block 1, Greyridge Division No. 1: For your consideration is the application for rezoning from RSC-1 to MS, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, 7.17 Acres, Lot 1, Block 1, Greyridge Division No. 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered these changes at its January 5, 2016, meeting and recommended approval. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (In sequential order) a. To approve the Ordinance for the rezoning from RSC-1 to MS, 7.17 Acres, Lot 1, Block 1, Greyridge Division No. 1, under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and 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, or reject the Ordinance). b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the rezoning from RSC-1 to MS, 7.17 Acres, Lot 1, Block 1, Greyridge Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
2) Public Hearing – Amendment to Title 7, Chapter 9, Sign Code: For your consideration is a proposed ordinance to modify Title 7, Chapter 9 of City Code. This chapter is the City's sign code. Staff began working on these changes in December of 2014 along with a subcommittee made upof two City Councilmembers and two Planning and Zoning Commissioners. Staff also conducted general public outreach and has worked through all suggestions received. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered these changes at its October 6, and December 1, 2015 meetings and recommended approval of the code. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance to modify Title 7, Chapter 9, of City Code, under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and 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, or reject the Ordinance). 7. Motion to Adjourn.
Feb 11, 2016 City Council Meeting
1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Public Comment. Members of the public are invited to address the City Council regarding matters that are not on the Agenda or already noticed for a public hearing. When you address the Council, please state your name and address for the record and please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. The Mayor may exercise discretion to decide if and when to allow public comment on an Agenda Item that does not include a public hearing. If the Mayor determines your comments may be made later in the meeting, she will let you know when you may make your comments. Please note that matters currently pending before the Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment which may be the subject of a pending enforcement action, or which are relative to a City personnel matter are not suitable for public comment.
Presentation. Life Saving Awards to Officer Dustin Howell and Lieutenant James Foster.
Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Item from Mayor’s Office: 1) Appointments/Reappointments to City Boards, Committees and Commissions. B. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Approval of Minutes from the December 18, 2015, Council Training Orientation, and January 14, 2016 Council Meeting. 2) Approval of Expenditure Summary for the month of January, 2016. 3) Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the month of January, 2016. 4) Approval of License Applications, all carrying the required approvals. 5) Request for Council ratification for the publication of legal notices calling for public hearings on February 11, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented.
Regular Agenda. Municipal Services Bid IF-16-12 – Automated Side Load Refuse Trucks: It is the recommendation of the Public Works and Municipal Services Departments to accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from Idaho Falls Peterbilt to furnish two (2) automated side load refuse trucks for a lump sum amount of $522,280.00. Both trucks are scheduled for replacement and are budgeted in the Municipal Equipment Replacement Fund (MERF). RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from Idaho Falls Peterbilt to furnish two (2) automated side load refuse trucks for a lump sum amount of $522,280.00, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Bid IF-16-15 – Motor Fuel and Lubricants: It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services Department to accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from Conrad & Bischoff, Inc. of Idaho Falls to provide motor oil, fuel for the fuel dispensing system and bulk fuel for the City’s equipment maintenance facility for the period beginning March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from Conrad & Bischoff, Inc. of Idaho Falls to provide motor fuel and lubricants for the period beginning March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Works Bid Award – Grandview Drive Water Line, Skyline Drive to Saturn Avenue: On February 2, 2016, bids were received and opened for the Grandview Drive Water Line: Skyline Drive to Saturn Avenue project. Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Knife River Corporation – Northwest, in an amount of $199,941.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the plans and specifications and award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Knife River Corporation – Northwest, an amount of $199,941.00, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Right of Way Vacation Request – SW Bonneville Drive: The developers of Linden Park Addition Division No. 8 are asking that the City vacate the right-of-way of SW Bonneville Drive north of Syringa Drive. Utilities have reviewed and approved the vacation provided a public utility easement be included on the proposed plat for Linden Park Addition Division No. 8. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize the City Attorney to prepare documents needed to accomplish the vacation of SW Bonneville Drive north of Syringa Drive (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Right of Way and Easement Vacation Request – Simplot Circle and Taylor Crossing on the River, Division No. 12: Harper-Leavitt, on behalf of the adjacent property owners, has requested the vacation of the cul-de-sac at the east end of Simplot Circle. The need for the cul-de-sac is being eliminated with the dedication of a road right-of-way connecting Simplot Circle to the roundabout at Bridgeport Drive via Riverwalk Drive. In addition, City staff request the vacation of certain easements in the area of Taylor Crossing on the River, Division No. 12. These easements are no longer being utilized or are being covered under other platted easements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize the City Attorney to prepare documents needed to accomplish the vacations of Simplot Circle and certain easements in the area of Taylor Crossing on the River, Division No. 12 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Falls Power Approve a Resolution to Procure Services for the 2016 Underground Reconductor Project on the Open Market: Only one company bid on the 2016 Underground Reconductor Project. This project is in the Capital Improvement Plan with $200,000 included in the FY16 budget. Given the lack of bids and the exceedance of budgeted amount, staff believes we can secure better pricing on the open market. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To reject the bid received and approve a Resolution that would authorize staff to procure services for the 2016 Underground Reconductor Project on the open market (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Community Development Services Public Hearing – Rezone from RSC-1 to MS, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, 7.17 Acres, Lot 1, Block 1, Greyridge Division No. 1: For your consideration is the application for rezoning from RSC-1 to MS, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, 7.17 Acres, Lot 1, Block 1, Greyridge Division No. 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered these changes at its January 5, 2016, meeting and recommended approval. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (In sequential order) a. To approve the Ordinance for the rezoning from RSC-1 to MS, 7.17 Acres, Lot 1, Block 1, Greyridge Division No. 1, under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and 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, or reject the Ordinance). b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the rezoning from RSC-1 to MS, 7.17 Acres, Lot 1, Block 1, Greyridge Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
2) Public Hearing – Amendment to Title 7, Chapter 9, Sign Code: For your consideration is a proposed ordinance to modify Title 7, Chapter 9 of City Code. This chapter is the City's sign code. Staff began working on these changes in December of 2014 along with a subcommittee made upof two City Councilmembers and two Planning and Zoning Commissioners. Staff also conducted general public outreach and has worked through all suggestions received. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered these changes at its October 6, and December 1, 2015 meetings and recommended approval of the code. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance to modify Title 7, Chapter 9, of City Code, under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and 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, or reject the Ordinance). 7. Motion to Adjourn.