1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Approval of Minutes from the April 25, 2016, Council Work Session, and April 28, 2016, Council Meeting. 2) Approval of Expenditure Summary for the month of April, 2016. 3) Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the month of April, 2016. 4) Approval of License Applications, including a Beer to be Consumed to Uncle Benny’s Pizza and Tap-n-Fill, Inc., all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented.
Regular Agenda. Idaho Falls Police Department Amendment to Traffic Safety Ordinance: It is the recommendation of the Police Department to amend Title 2, Chapter 8, of City Code, to improve the efficiency of the Traffic Safety Committee. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the amended Traffic Safety 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).
Public Works Bid Award – Water Line Replacement – 2016: On May 3, 2016, bids were received and opened for the Water Line Replacement - 2016 project. Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, HK Contractors, Inc., for the base bid and bid alternate in an amount of $2,127,381.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve of the plans and specifications and award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, HK Contractors, Inc., an amount of $2,127,381.00, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Bid Award – Ryder Park Pump Station: On May 5, 2016, bids were received and opened for the Ryder Park Pump Station project. Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, 3H Construction, LLC, in an amount of $152,638.40. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve of the plans and specifications and award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, 3H Construction, LLC, an amount of $152,638.40, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Resolution to Order the Condemnation of Property for a Funded and Approved Public Rightof- Way Project: The City has received Federal funding for the expansion of Grandview Drive between Skyline Drive and Saturn Avenue. This project is designed to better serve the traveling public as the Idaho Falls Airport expands services, to improve the public safety for pedestrians and automobiles, and to provide an integral physical and economic link between the Arco Highway, Interstate 15, and the U.S. Route 20 interchange across the northwest part of the City. The City has completed the design and environmental assessments for the project and the project is out to bid. The City will review bids to construct this project on May 24, 2016. Construction is expected to begin on July 9, 2016. The City has successfully acquired all but one of the properties necessary for this project. The City has made numerous attempts to acquire the last parcel by making a fairmarket offer (which was supported by an appraisal conducted by a licensed real property appraiser). Efforts to enter into negotiations to purchase the property have been unsuccessful. Because the project’s funding is contingent on starting construction of the project as scheduled, it is recommended that the City exercise its eminent domain authority. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To adopt the Resolution to condemn the property necessary to complete the Grandview Drive expansion project, and give authorization for the Mayor to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Municipal Services Civic Auditorium Professional Services Agreement: For review is a professional services agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Arts Council. This agreement outlines the scope of work for the Idaho Falls Arts Council to provide event management, marketing, and execution of professional services for the Civic Auditorium. This agreement would begin July 1, 2016. Funding for the professional services agreement, in the amount of $65,000, is within the 2015/16 Municipal Services Department, Civic Auditorium budget and will be included in the 2016/17 budget. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Civic Auditorium Professional Services Agreement and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Falls Power Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 57: For your consideration is the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 57, and the summary of negotiations as agreed upon with the Union. The agreement has been negotiated in good faith with Union leadership. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 57, and authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Hearing – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) – 2015: As part of the CDBG reporting requirements, the CAPER for 2015 is due to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on June 30, 2016. Approval of the CAPER requires a public hearing, a 15-day public comment period, and approval of a resolution. The public hearing is scheduled for May 12, 2016. The comment period will begin on May 13, 2016, and will end on May 27, 2016. Staff will request Council approval of the resolution at the June 9, 2016, Council Meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: None at this time.
5E 2. Public Hearing – Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Freeman Medical Plaza and Lot 1, Block 18, St. Clair Estates, Division No. 13: For your consideration is the application for a Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Freeman Medical Plaza and Lot 1, Block 18, St. Clair Estates, Division No. 13. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its April 5, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by a unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (In sequential order) a. To approve the Planned Unit Development for Lot 2, Block 1, Freeman Medical Plaza and Lot 1, Block 18, St. Clair Estates, Division No. 13. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Freeman Medical Plaza and Lot 1, Block 18, St. Clair Estates, Division No. 13, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. 6. Motion to Adjourn.
May 12, 2016 City Council Meeting
1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Approval of Minutes from the April 25, 2016, Council Work Session, and April 28, 2016, Council Meeting. 2) Approval of Expenditure Summary for the month of April, 2016. 3) Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the month of April, 2016. 4) Approval of License Applications, including a Beer to be Consumed to Uncle Benny’s Pizza and Tap-n-Fill, Inc., all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented.
Regular Agenda. Idaho Falls Police Department Amendment to Traffic Safety Ordinance: It is the recommendation of the Police Department to amend Title 2, Chapter 8, of City Code, to improve the efficiency of the Traffic Safety Committee. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the amended Traffic Safety 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).
Public Works Bid Award – Water Line Replacement – 2016: On May 3, 2016, bids were received and opened for the Water Line Replacement - 2016 project. Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, HK Contractors, Inc., for the base bid and bid alternate in an amount of $2,127,381.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve of the plans and specifications and award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, HK Contractors, Inc., an amount of $2,127,381.00, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Bid Award – Ryder Park Pump Station: On May 5, 2016, bids were received and opened for the Ryder Park Pump Station project. Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, 3H Construction, LLC, in an amount of $152,638.40. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve of the plans and specifications and award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, 3H Construction, LLC, an amount of $152,638.40, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Resolution to Order the Condemnation of Property for a Funded and Approved Public Rightof- Way Project: The City has received Federal funding for the expansion of Grandview Drive between Skyline Drive and Saturn Avenue. This project is designed to better serve the traveling public as the Idaho Falls Airport expands services, to improve the public safety for pedestrians and automobiles, and to provide an integral physical and economic link between the Arco Highway, Interstate 15, and the U.S. Route 20 interchange across the northwest part of the City. The City has completed the design and environmental assessments for the project and the project is out to bid. The City will review bids to construct this project on May 24, 2016. Construction is expected to begin on July 9, 2016. The City has successfully acquired all but one of the properties necessary for this project. The City has made numerous attempts to acquire the last parcel by making a fairmarket offer (which was supported by an appraisal conducted by a licensed real property appraiser). Efforts to enter into negotiations to purchase the property have been unsuccessful. Because the project’s funding is contingent on starting construction of the project as scheduled, it is recommended that the City exercise its eminent domain authority. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To adopt the Resolution to condemn the property necessary to complete the Grandview Drive expansion project, and give authorization for the Mayor to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Municipal Services Civic Auditorium Professional Services Agreement: For review is a professional services agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Arts Council. This agreement outlines the scope of work for the Idaho Falls Arts Council to provide event management, marketing, and execution of professional services for the Civic Auditorium. This agreement would begin July 1, 2016. Funding for the professional services agreement, in the amount of $65,000, is within the 2015/16 Municipal Services Department, Civic Auditorium budget and will be included in the 2016/17 budget. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Civic Auditorium Professional Services Agreement and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Falls Power Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 57: For your consideration is the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 57, and the summary of negotiations as agreed upon with the Union. The agreement has been negotiated in good faith with Union leadership. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 57, and authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Hearing – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) – 2015: As part of the CDBG reporting requirements, the CAPER for 2015 is due to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on June 30, 2016. Approval of the CAPER requires a public hearing, a 15-day public comment period, and approval of a resolution. The public hearing is scheduled for May 12, 2016. The comment period will begin on May 13, 2016, and will end on May 27, 2016. Staff will request Council approval of the resolution at the June 9, 2016, Council Meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: None at this time.
5E 2. Public Hearing – Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Freeman Medical Plaza and Lot 1, Block 18, St. Clair Estates, Division No. 13: For your consideration is the application for a Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Freeman Medical Plaza and Lot 1, Block 18, St. Clair Estates, Division No. 13. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its April 5, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by a unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (In sequential order) a. To approve the Planned Unit Development for Lot 2, Block 1, Freeman Medical Plaza and Lot 1, Block 18, St. Clair Estates, Division No. 13. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Freeman Medical Plaza and Lot 1, Block 18, St. Clair Estates, Division No. 13, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. 6. Motion to Adjourn.