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 this 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. 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. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Bid IF-17-M, Refuse Containers (Scheduled Equipment Purchase) 2) Bid IF-17-N, Replacement Police Vehicles (Scheduled Equipment Replacement) B. Items from Public Works: 1) Bid Award – Cascade Storm Lift Station Replacement 2) Bid Award – Water Service Replacements - 2017 C. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Approval of Expenditure Summary for the month of January, 2017. 2) Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the month of January, 2017. 3) Approval of Minutes from the January 24, 2017 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting; and, February 9, 2017 Council Meeting and Executive Session. 4) Approval of License Applications, including a Beer License for Café Mike’s at Sage Lakes; Café Mike’s at Sand Creek; Café Mike’s at Pinecrest; and, Wal-Mart #5494 Fuel Station, all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented
Regular Agenda. A. Community Development Services 1) Local Land Use Planning Act Public Hearing Procedures Resolution: Idaho Code Title 65, Chapter 65, the Local Land Use Planning Act, requires jurisdictions to adopt land-use related hearing procedures. The current Zoning Ordinance does contain some basic hearing procedures but not a thorough procedure for all types of land-use related hearings. Community Development Services and the Legal Department have prepared a comprehensive procedure document for both quasi-judicial and legislative hearings to bring the City into robust compliance with Local Land Use Planning Act. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Local Land Use Planning Act Resolution and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat Extension to Record, Saturn Park Townhomes, Division No. 1: For consideration is a request for a 120 day extension to record the final plat for Saturn Park Townhomes, Division No. 1. The plat was approved by the City Council on August 25, 2016. The Subdivision Ordinance requires the plat be recorded within 90 days of approval or an extension must be approved by the City Council. As noted from the applicant, all property corners must be set or a bond be in place prior to recording. Due to the snow and ice on the property, some of the corners are still not set and the bond is not yet in place. With the weather turning, one of the two options will be addressed soon, but the 90 days to record has passed. Staff recommends approval of the extension for 120 days, ending on June 23, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the request for a 120 day extension to record the final plat for Saturn Park Townhomes with the extension ending on June 23, 2017 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Silverleaf Estates, Division No. 1: For consideration is the application for Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Silverleaf Estates, Division No. 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application at its October 4, 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 Silverleaf Estates, Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for Silverleaf Estates, Division No. 1, 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 Silverleaf Estates, Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Works 1) Iona Bonneville Sewer District - Request for Sewer Service Area Annexation/Exchange: Public Works is in receipt of a request from the Iona Bonneville Sewer District (IBSD) to reduce their sewer service area by approximately 360.2 acres. This reduction is in addition to the 146.7 acres removed from the service area that was approved by City Council on October 27, 2016. IBSD is also requesting that three areas totaling 271.9 acres be annexed into their approved sewer service area. If approved, the difference between these additions to the service area and what is being removed is 218.3 acres. IBSD asks that this reduced acreage be considered as future service area increases may come forward. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Iona Bonneville Sewer District requests for reduction and annexation and give authorization to modify the service area accordingly (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) State/Local Agreement – Intersection of Holmes Avenue and Elva Street: For consideration is a State/Local Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and accompanying Resolution for the Intersection of Holmes Avenue and Elva Street project. The project consists of replacing the existing traffic signal at this intersection. The total estimated cost of the project is $465,000; the City’s responsibility is to provide 7.34% or $34,131 in matching funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To adopt the resolution, approve the agreement, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Parks and Recreation Professional Services Agreement: For your consideration is a Professional Services Agreement with Live A Little Productions to hold a concert event in August of 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Live A Little Productions, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park Education Center Development Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Resolution: For your consideration is a MOU and Resolution to accept a donation from the Tautphaus Park Zoological Society and William J. Maeck in the support of design, development and construction of an Idaho Falls Zoo Education Facility. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Memorandum of Understanding, or a substantially similar version, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. b. To adopt the resolution and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents
5D. Fire Department 1) Mutual Aid or Reciprocal Firefighting Assistance Agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and the US Department of Energy (Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Fire Department) District: This agreement is a renewal of previous agreements the Idaho Falls Fire Department has had with the Department of Energy (DOE) over the past decades. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Reciprocal Firefighting Assistance Agreement with the Department of Energy, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate). 6. Motion to Adjourn.
Feb 23, 2017 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 this 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. 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. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Bid IF-17-M, Refuse Containers (Scheduled Equipment Purchase) 2) Bid IF-17-N, Replacement Police Vehicles (Scheduled Equipment Replacement) B. Items from Public Works: 1) Bid Award – Cascade Storm Lift Station Replacement 2) Bid Award – Water Service Replacements - 2017 C. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Approval of Expenditure Summary for the month of January, 2017. 2) Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the month of January, 2017. 3) Approval of Minutes from the January 24, 2017 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting; and, February 9, 2017 Council Meeting and Executive Session. 4) Approval of License Applications, including a Beer License for Café Mike’s at Sage Lakes; Café Mike’s at Sand Creek; Café Mike’s at Pinecrest; and, Wal-Mart #5494 Fuel Station, all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented
Regular Agenda. A. Community Development Services 1) Local Land Use Planning Act Public Hearing Procedures Resolution: Idaho Code Title 65, Chapter 65, the Local Land Use Planning Act, requires jurisdictions to adopt land-use related hearing procedures. The current Zoning Ordinance does contain some basic hearing procedures but not a thorough procedure for all types of land-use related hearings. Community Development Services and the Legal Department have prepared a comprehensive procedure document for both quasi-judicial and legislative hearings to bring the City into robust compliance with Local Land Use Planning Act. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Local Land Use Planning Act Resolution and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat Extension to Record, Saturn Park Townhomes, Division No. 1: For consideration is a request for a 120 day extension to record the final plat for Saturn Park Townhomes, Division No. 1. The plat was approved by the City Council on August 25, 2016. The Subdivision Ordinance requires the plat be recorded within 90 days of approval or an extension must be approved by the City Council. As noted from the applicant, all property corners must be set or a bond be in place prior to recording. Due to the snow and ice on the property, some of the corners are still not set and the bond is not yet in place. With the weather turning, one of the two options will be addressed soon, but the 90 days to record has passed. Staff recommends approval of the extension for 120 days, ending on June 23, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the request for a 120 day extension to record the final plat for Saturn Park Townhomes with the extension ending on June 23, 2017 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Silverleaf Estates, Division No. 1: For consideration is the application for Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Silverleaf Estates, Division No. 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application at its October 4, 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 Silverleaf Estates, Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for Silverleaf Estates, Division No. 1, 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 Silverleaf Estates, Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Works 1) Iona Bonneville Sewer District - Request for Sewer Service Area Annexation/Exchange: Public Works is in receipt of a request from the Iona Bonneville Sewer District (IBSD) to reduce their sewer service area by approximately 360.2 acres. This reduction is in addition to the 146.7 acres removed from the service area that was approved by City Council on October 27, 2016. IBSD is also requesting that three areas totaling 271.9 acres be annexed into their approved sewer service area. If approved, the difference between these additions to the service area and what is being removed is 218.3 acres. IBSD asks that this reduced acreage be considered as future service area increases may come forward. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Iona Bonneville Sewer District requests for reduction and annexation and give authorization to modify the service area accordingly (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) State/Local Agreement – Intersection of Holmes Avenue and Elva Street: For consideration is a State/Local Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and accompanying Resolution for the Intersection of Holmes Avenue and Elva Street project. The project consists of replacing the existing traffic signal at this intersection. The total estimated cost of the project is $465,000; the City’s responsibility is to provide 7.34% or $34,131 in matching funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To adopt the resolution, approve the agreement, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Parks and Recreation Professional Services Agreement: For your consideration is a Professional Services Agreement with Live A Little Productions to hold a concert event in August of 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Live A Little Productions, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park Education Center Development Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Resolution: For your consideration is a MOU and Resolution to accept a donation from the Tautphaus Park Zoological Society and William J. Maeck in the support of design, development and construction of an Idaho Falls Zoo Education Facility. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Memorandum of Understanding, or a substantially similar version, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. b. To adopt the resolution and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents
5D. Fire Department 1) Mutual Aid or Reciprocal Firefighting Assistance Agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and the US Department of Energy (Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Fire Department) District: This agreement is a renewal of previous agreements the Idaho Falls Fire Department has had with the Department of Energy (DOE) over the past decades. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Reciprocal Firefighting Assistance Agreement with the Department of Energy, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate). 6. Motion to Adjourn.