1. Call to Order and Roll Call. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Awards and Presentations: Cady Tucker Scholarship presentation to Kylie Eaton.
Awards and Presentations: Cady Tucker Scholarship presentation to Kylie Eaton.
Public Comment and Mayor’s Response Time (Limit 15 Minutes): This is the opportunity for members of the public to speak to the City Council regarding matters that are not on the Agenda; not noticed for a public hearing; not currently pending before the Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment; not the subject of a pending enforcement action; and not relative to a City personnel matter. If you want to speak, please state your name and address for the record and please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. The Mayor and/or staff may also use this time to respond to comments from a previous meeting. NOTE: 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 that your comments may be made later in the meeting, she will let you know when you may make your comments.
CONSENT AGENDA: Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council and that item would be considered separately later. Approval by roll call vote: A. Items from the City Clerk: 1. Approval of Minutes from the July 15, 2015, Budget Work Session and the July 20, 2015, Budget Work Session. 2. Approval of License Applications, all carrying the required approvals. 3. Request for Council ratification for the publication of legal notices calling for public hearings on August 27, 2015. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented.
REGULAR AGENDA: Idaho Falls Power: 1. Carbon Free Power Project Agreement with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems: As part of its Smart Energy program, Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) is investigating non-carbon emitting energy sources as a hedge against carbon dioxide regulations that my impose cost burdens on existing fossil fueled resources. One of the sources is a small modular reactor. In June 2013, UAMPS, Energy Northwest, and NuScale entered into a teaming agreement related to development of the project. The Department of Energy has identified NuScale's technology, with UAMPS as a utility partner, as an eligible recipient for small modular reactor licensing technical support and cost-share support for UAMPS site permitting activities and combined construction and operating license activities. Idaho Falls Power, a member of UAMPS, has been participating in project development activities to-date. Staff recommends City Council approve the Carbon Free Power Project Study Phase Siting Agreement with UAMPS for the siting phase work which will be conducted in a phased-approach. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Carbon Free Power Project Study Phase Siting Agreement with UAMPS and give authorization for the Mayor to sign and execute said document (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Works Department: Bid Award – Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation – 2015: On August 18, 2015, bids were received and opened for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation – 2015 project. Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Pipeline Inspection Services, in an amount of $117,563.00 and, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract documents. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Pipeline Inspection Services, in an amount of $117,563.00 and, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Bid Authorization – Eastside Greenbelt Pathway – Broadway to Riverside Drive: Public Works requests approval to solicit bids for the Eastside Greenbelt Pathway, Broadway to Riverside Drive project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve solicitation of bids for the Eastside Greenbelt Pathway, Broadway to Riverside Drive project (or take other action deemed appropriate).
City Ordinance Revision – Title 8, Chapter 6, Sanitation Service: For your consideration is a proposed revision prepared by the City Attorney to the city ordinance addressing Sanitation Service. The proposed revision reflects required changes due to implementation of automated residential garbage removal. Public Works recommends approval of this ordinance; and, authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the city ordinance revision Title 8, Chapter 6, 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).
Addendum Item
Community Development Services Department: Amendments to Plumbing License Code: Attached is an ordinance to modify the City's Plumbing Licensing Code. The City currently requires a plumbing license for plumbing contractors. The State of Idaho also requires a license with the same or similar requirements. The proposed ordinance change eliminates the City requirement for a plumbing license. The proposed ordinance also removes the requirement for the City to have a designated plumbing inspector. Staff respectfully requests approval of the ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the ordinance for revision of the City’s Plumbing Licensing 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).
Amendments to the Ordinance Adopting the National Electric Code: The City of Idaho Falls is required to adopt the same National Electric Code as the State of Idaho. The City's ordinance currently references a specific reference to the edition of the code the City has adopted. The attached ordinance eliminates this reference in order to avoid discrepancies and require frequent ordinance modifications. Staff respectfully requests approval of the ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the amendments to the ordinance adopting the National Electric 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).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Heritage Hills Division No. 2: Attached is the application for Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, for Heritage Hills Division No. 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its June 16, 2015 meeting and recommended approval with the condition that left and right hand turn lanes be constructed on East River Road at Independence Drive prior to issuance of permits within the Division and that a note be placed on the Final Plat indicating that the development is within the Idaho Falls Regional Airport noise impact area. Staff concurs with these recommendations and recommends approval of the application. The application is now being submitted to the Mayor and City Council for consideration. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The following recommendations in sequential order (or take other action deemed appropriate): a. To approve the Development Agreement for Heritage Hills Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for Heritage Hills Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. c. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Heritage Hills Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Annexation with Initial Zoning of C-1, Final Plat, Annexation Agreement, Annexation Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Snake River Landing Division No. 9: Attached is the application for Annexation with Initial Zoning of C-1, Final Plat, Annexation Agreement, Annexation Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Snake River Landing Division No. 9. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its June 16, 2015, meeting and recommended approval by a 5-1 vote. Staff concurs and recommends approval of the application. This item is now being submitted to the Mayor and City Council for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The following recommendations in sequential order (or take other action deemed appropriate): a. To approve the Annexation Agreement for Snake River Landing Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To approve the Ordinance annexing Snake River Landing Division No. 9, 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). c. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the annexation of Snake River Landing Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. d. To approve the Ordinance assigning a Comprehensive Plan Designation as Greenbelt Mixed Uses and establishing the initial zoning for Snake River Landing Division No. 9, as C- 1 (Limited Business), 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), that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to include the area annexed herewith, and that the City Planner be instructed to reflect said annexation, zoning, and amendment to the Comprehensive Plan on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps located in the Planning Office. e. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Initial Zoning of C-1 Limited Business Zoning for Snake River Landing Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. f. To accept the Final Plat for Snake River Landing Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. g. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Snake River Landing Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Rezoning from R-2 to R-3, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 35-48, Block 45, Crows Addition: Attached is the application for Rezoning from R-2 to R-3, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 35-48, Block 45, Crows Addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its July 7, 2015 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation and recommends approval. This item is now being submitted to the Mayor and City Council for consideration. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The following recommendations in sequential order (or take other action deemed appropriate): a. To approve the Ordinance for rezoning from R-2 to R-3 for Lots 35-48, Block 45, Crows Addition, 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 R-2 to R-3 for Lots 35-48, Block 45, Crows Addition, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
***Disclaimer: Due to technical difficulties, the end portion of this item is unavailable*** Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit for a Haunted Attraction as an Indoor Amusement and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 35-48, Block 45, Crows Addition: Attached is the application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Haunted Attraction as an Indoor Amusement and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 35-48, Block 45, Crows Addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its July 7, 2015 meeting and recommended approval with conditions as listed in the staff report as well the condition that the facility be limited to operate 4 days a week from 4-10 p.m. on weekdays and 4-11 p.m. on weekends, and that the parking lot be blocked from access to the adjacent alley. The Commission also stipulated that the parking requirements could be waived for this use and that failure to comply with any of the conditions would be grounds for revocation of the conditional use permit. The approval was made by a vote of 4-3. Staff concurs that the use could be permitted with appropriate conditions. This item is now being submitted to the Mayor and City Council for consideration. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The following recommendations in sequential order (or take other action deemed appropriate): a. To approve the Conditional Use Permit for a Haunted Attraction as an Indoor Amusement and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Conditional Use Permit for a Haunted Attraction as an Indoor Amusement, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
***Disclaimer: Due to technical difficulties, the beginning portion of this item is unavailable*** Public Hearing – Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance: The Community Development Services and Public Works Departments have been working to revise the City's Subdivision Ordinance. The proposed revisions incorporate standards from a subdivision policy document, add requirements for guarantees of completion of public improvements, and clarify required consistency between preliminary and final plats. A summary of all changes is attached. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the changes at its June 16th meeting and recommend approval. Staff concurs with this recommendation and respectfully requests approval of the ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the revision of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance 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). Motion to Adjourn.
Aug 27, 2015 City Council Meeting
1. Call to Order and Roll Call. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Awards and Presentations: Cady Tucker Scholarship presentation to Kylie Eaton.
Awards and Presentations: Cady Tucker Scholarship presentation to Kylie Eaton.
Public Comment and Mayor’s Response Time (Limit 15 Minutes): This is the opportunity for members of the public to speak to the City Council regarding matters that are not on the Agenda; not noticed for a public hearing; not currently pending before the Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment; not the subject of a pending enforcement action; and not relative to a City personnel matter. If you want to speak, please state your name and address for the record and please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. The Mayor and/or staff may also use this time to respond to comments from a previous meeting. NOTE: 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 that your comments may be made later in the meeting, she will let you know when you may make your comments.
CONSENT AGENDA: Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council and that item would be considered separately later. Approval by roll call vote: A. Items from the City Clerk: 1. Approval of Minutes from the July 15, 2015, Budget Work Session and the July 20, 2015, Budget Work Session. 2. Approval of License Applications, all carrying the required approvals. 3. Request for Council ratification for the publication of legal notices calling for public hearings on August 27, 2015. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented.
REGULAR AGENDA: Idaho Falls Power: 1. Carbon Free Power Project Agreement with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems: As part of its Smart Energy program, Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) is investigating non-carbon emitting energy sources as a hedge against carbon dioxide regulations that my impose cost burdens on existing fossil fueled resources. One of the sources is a small modular reactor. In June 2013, UAMPS, Energy Northwest, and NuScale entered into a teaming agreement related to development of the project. The Department of Energy has identified NuScale's technology, with UAMPS as a utility partner, as an eligible recipient for small modular reactor licensing technical support and cost-share support for UAMPS site permitting activities and combined construction and operating license activities. Idaho Falls Power, a member of UAMPS, has been participating in project development activities to-date. Staff recommends City Council approve the Carbon Free Power Project Study Phase Siting Agreement with UAMPS for the siting phase work which will be conducted in a phased-approach. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Carbon Free Power Project Study Phase Siting Agreement with UAMPS and give authorization for the Mayor to sign and execute said document (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Works Department: Bid Award – Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation – 2015: On August 18, 2015, bids were received and opened for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation – 2015 project. Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Pipeline Inspection Services, in an amount of $117,563.00 and, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract documents. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Pipeline Inspection Services, in an amount of $117,563.00 and, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Bid Authorization – Eastside Greenbelt Pathway – Broadway to Riverside Drive: Public Works requests approval to solicit bids for the Eastside Greenbelt Pathway, Broadway to Riverside Drive project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve solicitation of bids for the Eastside Greenbelt Pathway, Broadway to Riverside Drive project (or take other action deemed appropriate).
City Ordinance Revision – Title 8, Chapter 6, Sanitation Service: For your consideration is a proposed revision prepared by the City Attorney to the city ordinance addressing Sanitation Service. The proposed revision reflects required changes due to implementation of automated residential garbage removal. Public Works recommends approval of this ordinance; and, authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the city ordinance revision Title 8, Chapter 6, 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).
Addendum Item
Community Development Services Department: Amendments to Plumbing License Code: Attached is an ordinance to modify the City's Plumbing Licensing Code. The City currently requires a plumbing license for plumbing contractors. The State of Idaho also requires a license with the same or similar requirements. The proposed ordinance change eliminates the City requirement for a plumbing license. The proposed ordinance also removes the requirement for the City to have a designated plumbing inspector. Staff respectfully requests approval of the ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the ordinance for revision of the City’s Plumbing Licensing 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).
Amendments to the Ordinance Adopting the National Electric Code: The City of Idaho Falls is required to adopt the same National Electric Code as the State of Idaho. The City's ordinance currently references a specific reference to the edition of the code the City has adopted. The attached ordinance eliminates this reference in order to avoid discrepancies and require frequent ordinance modifications. Staff respectfully requests approval of the ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the amendments to the ordinance adopting the National Electric 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).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Heritage Hills Division No. 2: Attached is the application for Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, for Heritage Hills Division No. 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its June 16, 2015 meeting and recommended approval with the condition that left and right hand turn lanes be constructed on East River Road at Independence Drive prior to issuance of permits within the Division and that a note be placed on the Final Plat indicating that the development is within the Idaho Falls Regional Airport noise impact area. Staff concurs with these recommendations and recommends approval of the application. The application is now being submitted to the Mayor and City Council for consideration. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The following recommendations in sequential order (or take other action deemed appropriate): a. To approve the Development Agreement for Heritage Hills Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for Heritage Hills Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. c. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Heritage Hills Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Annexation with Initial Zoning of C-1, Final Plat, Annexation Agreement, Annexation Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Snake River Landing Division No. 9: Attached is the application for Annexation with Initial Zoning of C-1, Final Plat, Annexation Agreement, Annexation Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Snake River Landing Division No. 9. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its June 16, 2015, meeting and recommended approval by a 5-1 vote. Staff concurs and recommends approval of the application. This item is now being submitted to the Mayor and City Council for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The following recommendations in sequential order (or take other action deemed appropriate): a. To approve the Annexation Agreement for Snake River Landing Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To approve the Ordinance annexing Snake River Landing Division No. 9, 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). c. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the annexation of Snake River Landing Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. d. To approve the Ordinance assigning a Comprehensive Plan Designation as Greenbelt Mixed Uses and establishing the initial zoning for Snake River Landing Division No. 9, as C- 1 (Limited Business), 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), that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to include the area annexed herewith, and that the City Planner be instructed to reflect said annexation, zoning, and amendment to the Comprehensive Plan on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps located in the Planning Office. e. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Initial Zoning of C-1 Limited Business Zoning for Snake River Landing Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. f. To accept the Final Plat for Snake River Landing Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. g. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Snake River Landing Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Rezoning from R-2 to R-3, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 35-48, Block 45, Crows Addition: Attached is the application for Rezoning from R-2 to R-3, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 35-48, Block 45, Crows Addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its July 7, 2015 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation and recommends approval. This item is now being submitted to the Mayor and City Council for consideration. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The following recommendations in sequential order (or take other action deemed appropriate): a. To approve the Ordinance for rezoning from R-2 to R-3 for Lots 35-48, Block 45, Crows Addition, 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 R-2 to R-3 for Lots 35-48, Block 45, Crows Addition, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
***Disclaimer: Due to technical difficulties, the end portion of this item is unavailable*** Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit for a Haunted Attraction as an Indoor Amusement and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 35-48, Block 45, Crows Addition: Attached is the application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Haunted Attraction as an Indoor Amusement and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 35-48, Block 45, Crows Addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its July 7, 2015 meeting and recommended approval with conditions as listed in the staff report as well the condition that the facility be limited to operate 4 days a week from 4-10 p.m. on weekdays and 4-11 p.m. on weekends, and that the parking lot be blocked from access to the adjacent alley. The Commission also stipulated that the parking requirements could be waived for this use and that failure to comply with any of the conditions would be grounds for revocation of the conditional use permit. The approval was made by a vote of 4-3. Staff concurs that the use could be permitted with appropriate conditions. This item is now being submitted to the Mayor and City Council for consideration. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The following recommendations in sequential order (or take other action deemed appropriate): a. To approve the Conditional Use Permit for a Haunted Attraction as an Indoor Amusement and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Conditional Use Permit for a Haunted Attraction as an Indoor Amusement, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
***Disclaimer: Due to technical difficulties, the beginning portion of this item is unavailable*** Public Hearing – Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance: The Community Development Services and Public Works Departments have been working to revise the City's Subdivision Ordinance. The proposed revisions incorporate standards from a subdivision policy document, add requirements for guarantees of completion of public improvements, and clarify required consistency between preliminary and final plats. A summary of all changes is attached. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the changes at its June 16th meeting and recommend approval. Staff concurs with this recommendation and respectfully requests approval of the ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the revision of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance 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). Motion to Adjourn.