1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
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.
Consent Agenda. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Item from the Police Department: 1) Renewal of Idaho Falls School District #91 School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement B. Item from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Permission to Negotiate a Professional Services Contract with Guy Lund, PE C. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Approval of Minutes from the July 11, 2016, Council Work Session, July 14, 2016, Council Meeting, July 18 and July 19, 2016, Council Budget Sessions. 2) Approval of License Applications, all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented.
Regular Agenda. Municipal Services Bid IF-16-L, Integrated Security System: It is the recommendation of the Public Works and Municipal Services Departments to piggyback the General Services Administration (GSA) Contract #GS-35F-0284U with Compunet, Inc. in the amount of $61,873.35. The vendor will furnish the required software and hardware required for the integrated security system upgrade project for eighteen (18) city facility locations. The funding source for this project will be from the 2015/2016 General Buildings and Water Division budgets. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To piggyback the GSA Contract #GS-35F-0284U with Compunet, Inc. in the amount of $61,873.35, for the integrated security system upgrade (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Bid Award IF-16-23, New Cab and Chassis for Public Works: It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services and Public Works Departments to accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid from Cobalt Truck Equipment of Nampa, Idaho. The total bid award amount is $285,665.00, including trade-in value for unit #33 of $8,000. Unit #33 will be replaced with a 2017 Peterbilt cab and chassis along with a Henke Salt/Sand Spreader, Klein Water/Tank Flusher Unit and Swaploader Hook lift. The funding source for this replacement equipment will be from the 2015/16 Municipal Equipment Replacement fund. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid from Cobalt Truck Equipment of Nampa, Idaho, in an amount of $285,665.00, for a 2017 Peterbilt cab and chassis and related equipment (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Write-Off of Unpaid Conservation Loans and Utility Accounts: Municipal Services, Idaho Falls Power and Public Works respectfully request authorization to write off as uncollectible all conservation loan and utility accounts determined as uncollectable identified below: Conservation Loan Balances for years 2002,2008, 2011 - $13,207.69 • Utility Account Balances for 2011 - $325,138.35 This recommendation is in accordance with the City Service Delivery Account Write-Off Policy as developed by Municipal Services, Idaho Falls Power, Public Works, and Legal Services. This policy embodies best practices for requesting City Council review and approval for writing off uncollectible accounts. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize to write off uncollectable Conservation Loan Balances in the amount of $13,207.69, and, Utility Account Balances in the amount of $325,138.35 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Bid Award IF-16-27, Aquatic Center Pump House: It is the recommendation of Municipal Services and the Parks and Recreation Departments to accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from Alan Clark Construction, LLC of Idaho Falls, Idaho for a total bid award of $61,700.00. The aquatic center pump house is part of a multi-phase project to replace the 15-year old hot tub that has exceeded its useful life. The funding source for this equipment will be from the 2015/16 Recreation Fund. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from Alan Clark Construction, LLC, in an amount of $61,700.00, for Aquatic Center Pump House (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Community Development Services Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, George Washington Estates, Division No. 7, 1st Amended: For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, George Washington Estates, Division No. 7, 1st Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its July 19, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. This item is now being submitted to the Mayor and Council for consideration. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To accept the Final Plat for George Washington Estates, Division No. 7, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for George Washington Estates, Division No. 7, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes (recessed from a prior agenda): For consideration is the application for a Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application at its June 7, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Planned Unit Development for Saturn Park Townhomes. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Planned Unit Development for Saturn Park Townhomes, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Development Agreement, Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes (recessed from a prior agenda): For consideration is the application for a Development Agreement, Final Plat, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application at its June 7, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Development Agreement for Saturn Park Townhomes, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To approve the Final Plat for Saturn Park Townhomes, 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 Saturn Park Townhomes, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of RP-A, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 11.146 acres for Castlerock Development: For consideration is the application for Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of RP-A, Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 11.146 acres for Castlerock development. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application at its July 19, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with these recommendations. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Ordinance annexing Castlerock development, 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 annexation for Castlerock development, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. c. To approve the Ordinance assigning a Comprehensive Plan Designation of Low Density Residential and establishing the initial zoning for Castlerock development as RP-A (Residence Park Zone), 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. d. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Initial Zoning of RP-A Zone for Castlerock development, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Rezone from C-1 to CC-1, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2: For consideration is the application for Rezone from C-1 to CC-1, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its July 19, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by a 4-1 vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation but does agree with concerns raised by the dissenting voter. RECOMMENDATION ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Rezoning Ordinance, Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2, 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 of Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
6) Public Hearing – Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of R-1 and R-2, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 38.851 acres for Linden Trails Development: For consideration is the application for Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of R-1 and R-2, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 38.851 acres for Linden Trails development. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its July 19, 2016 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDATION ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Ordinance annexing Linden Trails development, 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 annexation for Linden Trails development, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. c. To approve the Ordinance assigning a Comprehensive Plan Designation of Low Density Residential and establishing the initial zoning for Linden Trails development as R-1 and R-2 Zones (Residence Zones), 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. d. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Initial Zoning of R-1 and R-2 Residence Zones for Linden Trails development, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. 6. Motion to Adjourn.
Aug 25, 2016 City Council Meeting
1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
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.
Consent Agenda. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Item from the Police Department: 1) Renewal of Idaho Falls School District #91 School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement B. Item from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Permission to Negotiate a Professional Services Contract with Guy Lund, PE C. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Approval of Minutes from the July 11, 2016, Council Work Session, July 14, 2016, Council Meeting, July 18 and July 19, 2016, Council Budget Sessions. 2) Approval of License Applications, all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented.
Regular Agenda. Municipal Services Bid IF-16-L, Integrated Security System: It is the recommendation of the Public Works and Municipal Services Departments to piggyback the General Services Administration (GSA) Contract #GS-35F-0284U with Compunet, Inc. in the amount of $61,873.35. The vendor will furnish the required software and hardware required for the integrated security system upgrade project for eighteen (18) city facility locations. The funding source for this project will be from the 2015/2016 General Buildings and Water Division budgets. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To piggyback the GSA Contract #GS-35F-0284U with Compunet, Inc. in the amount of $61,873.35, for the integrated security system upgrade (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Bid Award IF-16-23, New Cab and Chassis for Public Works: It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services and Public Works Departments to accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid from Cobalt Truck Equipment of Nampa, Idaho. The total bid award amount is $285,665.00, including trade-in value for unit #33 of $8,000. Unit #33 will be replaced with a 2017 Peterbilt cab and chassis along with a Henke Salt/Sand Spreader, Klein Water/Tank Flusher Unit and Swaploader Hook lift. The funding source for this replacement equipment will be from the 2015/16 Municipal Equipment Replacement fund. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid from Cobalt Truck Equipment of Nampa, Idaho, in an amount of $285,665.00, for a 2017 Peterbilt cab and chassis and related equipment (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Write-Off of Unpaid Conservation Loans and Utility Accounts: Municipal Services, Idaho Falls Power and Public Works respectfully request authorization to write off as uncollectible all conservation loan and utility accounts determined as uncollectable identified below: Conservation Loan Balances for years 2002,2008, 2011 - $13,207.69 • Utility Account Balances for 2011 - $325,138.35 This recommendation is in accordance with the City Service Delivery Account Write-Off Policy as developed by Municipal Services, Idaho Falls Power, Public Works, and Legal Services. This policy embodies best practices for requesting City Council review and approval for writing off uncollectible accounts. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize to write off uncollectable Conservation Loan Balances in the amount of $13,207.69, and, Utility Account Balances in the amount of $325,138.35 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Bid Award IF-16-27, Aquatic Center Pump House: It is the recommendation of Municipal Services and the Parks and Recreation Departments to accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from Alan Clark Construction, LLC of Idaho Falls, Idaho for a total bid award of $61,700.00. The aquatic center pump house is part of a multi-phase project to replace the 15-year old hot tub that has exceeded its useful life. The funding source for this equipment will be from the 2015/16 Recreation Fund. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from Alan Clark Construction, LLC, in an amount of $61,700.00, for Aquatic Center Pump House (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Community Development Services Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, George Washington Estates, Division No. 7, 1st Amended: For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, George Washington Estates, Division No. 7, 1st Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its July 19, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. This item is now being submitted to the Mayor and Council for consideration. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To accept the Final Plat for George Washington Estates, Division No. 7, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for George Washington Estates, Division No. 7, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes (recessed from a prior agenda): For consideration is the application for a Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application at its June 7, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Planned Unit Development for Saturn Park Townhomes. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Planned Unit Development for Saturn Park Townhomes, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Development Agreement, Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes (recessed from a prior agenda): For consideration is the application for a Development Agreement, Final Plat, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application at its June 7, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Development Agreement for Saturn Park Townhomes, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To approve the Final Plat for Saturn Park Townhomes, 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 Saturn Park Townhomes, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of RP-A, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 11.146 acres for Castlerock Development: For consideration is the application for Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of RP-A, Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 11.146 acres for Castlerock development. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application at its July 19, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with these recommendations. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Ordinance annexing Castlerock development, 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 annexation for Castlerock development, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. c. To approve the Ordinance assigning a Comprehensive Plan Designation of Low Density Residential and establishing the initial zoning for Castlerock development as RP-A (Residence Park Zone), 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. d. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Initial Zoning of RP-A Zone for Castlerock development, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Rezone from C-1 to CC-1, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2: For consideration is the application for Rezone from C-1 to CC-1, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its July 19, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by a 4-1 vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation but does agree with concerns raised by the dissenting voter. RECOMMENDATION ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Rezoning Ordinance, Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2, 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 of Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
6) Public Hearing – Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of R-1 and R-2, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 38.851 acres for Linden Trails Development: For consideration is the application for Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of R-1 and R-2, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 38.851 acres for Linden Trails development. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its July 19, 2016 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDATION ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Ordinance annexing Linden Trails development, 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 annexation for Linden Trails development, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. c. To approve the Ordinance assigning a Comprehensive Plan Designation of Low Density Residential and establishing the initial zoning for Linden Trails development as R-1 and R-2 Zones (Residence Zones), 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. d. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Initial Zoning of R-1 and R-2 Residence Zones for Linden Trails development, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. 6. Motion to Adjourn.