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. Item from Office of the Mayor: 1) Appointments/Reappointments to City Boards, Committees and Commissions Rachel McMurtrey, Historic Preservation Commission, New Appointment B. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Bid IF-17-04, Replacement Reel and Rough Mowers 2) Bid IF-17-10, Replacement Backhoe Loader C. Item from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Ratify Power Transactions with Shell Energy D. Item from Parks and Recreation: 1) Community Gardens Agreement E. Items from Public Works: 1) Bid Award – 7th Street Water Line Replacement 2) Bid Award – Holmes Avenue Water Line Construction Castlerock Lane to 49th South 3) Bid Award – Seal Coats 2017 4) Mediation Compromise and Settlement Agreement with Ron Tyler Bird (Grandview Drive roadway widening project) F. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Expenditure Summary for the month of March, 2017 2) Treasurer’s Report for the month of March, 2017 3) Minutes from the March 18, 2017 Budget Workshop; March 20, 2017 Council Work Session; March 23, 2017 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting; and March 23, 2017 Council Meeting. 4) License Applications, all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented.
Regular Agenda. A. Human Resources 1) Rescission of the City of Idaho Falls Civil Service System: The Human Resources Department respectfully requests approval of an ordinance rescinding the Civil Service System of Idaho Falls, and, that upon passage the ordinance be read in its entirety pursuant to Idaho Code. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the ordinance rescinding Title 2, Chapter 4, on the second reading only and that the ordinance be read in its entirety (or reject the ordinance or take other action as deemed appropriate).
Amend Contract with Battelle Energy Alliance for De-energization Work at Buildings in Idaho Falls: On December 9, 2013, City Council approved an agreement with Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) for Idaho Falls Power staff to isolate, de-energize, and re-energize high voltage components on BEA facilities in Idaho Falls. BEA has requested an amendment to this contract related to the scope of work. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the contract amendment with BEA, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approve Pole Attachment License Agreement with Blackfoot Communications: Idaho Falls Power has received a request from Blackfoot Communications to attach communication infrastructure to power poles. As a Blackfoot Communications subsidiary, Fremont Communication is an internet service provider who has leased a pair of fiber from the City since the early 2000’s. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Pole Attachment License Agreement with Blackfoot Communications, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Resolution Amending the Idaho Falls Power Service Policy: For your consideration is a resolution adopting modifications to the Idaho Falls Power Service Policy. The revisions incorporate language related to the electric vehicle charging station and update provisions associated with meter placement and customer generation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution amending the Idaho Falls Power Service Policy, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Works Bid Award – Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Treatment Upgrades: On April 4, 2017, bids were received and opened for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Treatment Upgrades project. Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, RSCI, an amount of $10,354,000.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve of the plans and specifications and award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, RSCI, an amount of $10,354,000.00 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Right-of-Way Use Agreement – Blackfoot Communications: For consideration is a Right-of- Way Use Agreement for Blackfoot Communications to install fiber optics in public right-of-way. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Right-of-Way Use Agreement for Blackfoot Communications, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Revised Development Agreement – Freeway Commercial Center Subdivision, Divisions 1-3: For consideration is a revised Development Agreement for Freeway Commercial Center Subdivision, Divisions 1, 2, and 3. The revisions included within the agreement allow for changes to public improvements requested by the developer and ensures that public interests are being met. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the revised Development Agreement for Freeway Commercial Center Subdivision, Divisions 1-3, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Community Development Services Request for Electric Line Extension Fee Waiver, Deseret Book: For consideration is a request to waive electric line extension fees for the proposed Deseret Book located at 750 Pioneer Road in the amount of $17,925.78. The site is within the geographic area defined by Resolution 2016-29 for consideration of such fee waivers. It is also located within the Snake River Urban Renewal District. Staff recommends approval of the waiver. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To waive electric line extension fees for the proposed Deseret Book, located at 750 Pioneer Road, in the amount of $17,925.78 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Westgate Addition Division No. 1, Second Amended: For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Westgate Addition Division No. 1, Second Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its March 7, 2017 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To accept the Final Plat for Westgate Addition Division No. 1, Second 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 Westgate Addition Division No. 1, Second Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
3) Public Hearing – Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Allow Short-term Rentals: For consideration is an ordinance amending the current Zoning Ordinance to permit short-term rentals in the City of Idaho Falls. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this ordinance at its March 7, 2017, meeting and recommended approval with consideration of amending the definition of a short-term rental to more closely align with the State's definition and removing "bed and breakfast" from the definition of a lodging facility. This recommendation passed by an 8- 1 vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: To approve the zoning ordinance amendment 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). 6. Motion to Adjourn.
Apr 13, 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. Item from Office of the Mayor: 1) Appointments/Reappointments to City Boards, Committees and Commissions Rachel McMurtrey, Historic Preservation Commission, New Appointment B. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Bid IF-17-04, Replacement Reel and Rough Mowers 2) Bid IF-17-10, Replacement Backhoe Loader C. Item from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Ratify Power Transactions with Shell Energy D. Item from Parks and Recreation: 1) Community Gardens Agreement E. Items from Public Works: 1) Bid Award – 7th Street Water Line Replacement 2) Bid Award – Holmes Avenue Water Line Construction Castlerock Lane to 49th South 3) Bid Award – Seal Coats 2017 4) Mediation Compromise and Settlement Agreement with Ron Tyler Bird (Grandview Drive roadway widening project) F. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Expenditure Summary for the month of March, 2017 2) Treasurer’s Report for the month of March, 2017 3) Minutes from the March 18, 2017 Budget Workshop; March 20, 2017 Council Work Session; March 23, 2017 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting; and March 23, 2017 Council Meeting. 4) License Applications, all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented.
Regular Agenda. A. Human Resources 1) Rescission of the City of Idaho Falls Civil Service System: The Human Resources Department respectfully requests approval of an ordinance rescinding the Civil Service System of Idaho Falls, and, that upon passage the ordinance be read in its entirety pursuant to Idaho Code. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the ordinance rescinding Title 2, Chapter 4, on the second reading only and that the ordinance be read in its entirety (or reject the ordinance or take other action as deemed appropriate).
Amend Contract with Battelle Energy Alliance for De-energization Work at Buildings in Idaho Falls: On December 9, 2013, City Council approved an agreement with Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) for Idaho Falls Power staff to isolate, de-energize, and re-energize high voltage components on BEA facilities in Idaho Falls. BEA has requested an amendment to this contract related to the scope of work. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the contract amendment with BEA, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approve Pole Attachment License Agreement with Blackfoot Communications: Idaho Falls Power has received a request from Blackfoot Communications to attach communication infrastructure to power poles. As a Blackfoot Communications subsidiary, Fremont Communication is an internet service provider who has leased a pair of fiber from the City since the early 2000’s. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Pole Attachment License Agreement with Blackfoot Communications, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Resolution Amending the Idaho Falls Power Service Policy: For your consideration is a resolution adopting modifications to the Idaho Falls Power Service Policy. The revisions incorporate language related to the electric vehicle charging station and update provisions associated with meter placement and customer generation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution amending the Idaho Falls Power Service Policy, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Works Bid Award – Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Treatment Upgrades: On April 4, 2017, bids were received and opened for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Treatment Upgrades project. Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, RSCI, an amount of $10,354,000.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve of the plans and specifications and award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, RSCI, an amount of $10,354,000.00 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Right-of-Way Use Agreement – Blackfoot Communications: For consideration is a Right-of- Way Use Agreement for Blackfoot Communications to install fiber optics in public right-of-way. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Right-of-Way Use Agreement for Blackfoot Communications, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Revised Development Agreement – Freeway Commercial Center Subdivision, Divisions 1-3: For consideration is a revised Development Agreement for Freeway Commercial Center Subdivision, Divisions 1, 2, and 3. The revisions included within the agreement allow for changes to public improvements requested by the developer and ensures that public interests are being met. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the revised Development Agreement for Freeway Commercial Center Subdivision, Divisions 1-3, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Community Development Services Request for Electric Line Extension Fee Waiver, Deseret Book: For consideration is a request to waive electric line extension fees for the proposed Deseret Book located at 750 Pioneer Road in the amount of $17,925.78. The site is within the geographic area defined by Resolution 2016-29 for consideration of such fee waivers. It is also located within the Snake River Urban Renewal District. Staff recommends approval of the waiver. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To waive electric line extension fees for the proposed Deseret Book, located at 750 Pioneer Road, in the amount of $17,925.78 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Westgate Addition Division No. 1, Second Amended: For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Westgate Addition Division No. 1, Second Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its March 7, 2017 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To accept the Final Plat for Westgate Addition Division No. 1, Second 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 Westgate Addition Division No. 1, Second Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
3) Public Hearing – Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Allow Short-term Rentals: For consideration is an ordinance amending the current Zoning Ordinance to permit short-term rentals in the City of Idaho Falls. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this ordinance at its March 7, 2017, meeting and recommended approval with consideration of amending the definition of a short-term rental to more closely align with the State's definition and removing "bed and breakfast" from the definition of a lodging facility. This recommendation passed by an 8- 1 vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: To approve the zoning ordinance amendment 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). 6. Motion to Adjourn.