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 Rodd Rapp – Idaho Falls Public Library Board of Trustees, Reappointment B. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Quote 18-100, Water Valve/Vacuum Exerciser System for Public Works 2) Bid IF-18-F, Bucket Truck with Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device 3) Bid IF-18-G, Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device with Trailer C. Items from Public Works: 1) Bid Award – Bel Aire Concrete Improvements - 2017 2) Bid Award – Elm Street - S. Boulevard Roundabout D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Treasurer’s Report for the month of October, 2017. 2) Expenditure Summary for the month of November, 2017. 3) Minutes from the November 6, 2017 Council Work Session; November 9, 2017 Council Meeting; November 20, 2107 Council Work Session; and, November 21, 2017 Special Council Meeting. 4) License Applications, including Beer Licenses to Airport Lounge, Albertson’s #138, Albertson’s #145, Applebee’s, ARTitorium on Broadway, Arugula Deli, Blue Wave, Boozer Quick Stop, Bowlero, Buck’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Carniceria Aguililla, Casa Jaliscos, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Common Cents-1490 W. Broadway, Common Cents-17th Street, Common Cents-1940 W. Broadway, Common Cents-Boulevard, Copper Rill, Diamond Concessions, Eagle’s Lodge, El Rinconcito, Elk’s Lodge, Famous Dave’s BBQ, Ford’s Bar, Fred Meyer Stores, Garcia’s, Garcia’s Meat Market, Gas-N-Grub, Get-N-Go Convenience Store, Hampton Inn, Happy’s, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Oil, Holmes Speedi Mart, Home 2 Suites by Hilton, Hurricanes Bar & Grill, Idaho Brewing Company, Idaho Falls Arts Council, IdaRacing at Sandy Downs, Jacksons #73, Jaker’s, Jaliscos, KC’s Food Mart, Karen’s Park Avenue, La Hidalguense, La Union Market, Las Pulgas Cantina & Dance Hall, Leo’s Place, Lucy’s-Hitt Road, Lucy’s-Anderson, Maverik #239, Maverik #396, Maverik #578, Midget Market, Miss Kim’s Place, New Yummy House, Olive Garden, Pachangas, Paula’s Meat Market, Plum Loco, Puerto Vallarta Al Di, R&R Bar, Red Robin, Roadhouse Saloon, Samoa Club, Sam’s Club, Sandpiper, Seventeenth Street Gas & Wash, Shaka’s, Shari’s, Shopko, Skyline Lanes, Smitty’s, Snake Bite, Snow Eagle Brewing & Grill, Speedi Corp., Stinker Store #27, Stinker Store #28, Tap-N-Fill, The Alibi, The Celt, The Shop Bar, The Zone, Tobacco Connection #15, Tobacco Connection #30, Uncle Benny’s Pizza, Walgreens #5839, Walgreens #11622, Walgreens #15973, Walmart, Walmart Fuel Station, and, Winco Foods, all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Regular Agenda. Idaho Falls Power Bid Tabulation and Award for the 15th Street Substation Rebuild Project: Idaho Falls Power proposes to upgrade/rebuild the 15th Street Substation to include installation of new breakers and switches and reconstruct some structures. For consideration is the bid tabulation for the 2018 15th Street Substation Rebuild. This project is in the Capital Improvement Plan and the FYI8 budget for $1,500,000.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the design and award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Caribou Construction, in the amount of $1,270,000.00 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Authorize advertising and approve a sole source purchase of underground installation associated with approved Utility Update Agreement: On October 26, the City Council approved a Utility Update Agreement with Battelle Energy Alliance based on the new large single load designation associated with construction of the C3 and Cybercore buildings. The agreement outlined the work required to be completed by Idaho Falls Power to serve the new buildings and established the rate to recoup costs associated with infrastructure improvements. The INL has selected a General Contractor, JE Dunn, to construct the new facilities. The construction design of these new facilities includes a joint trench wherein power and other utilities and communication infrastructure are planned to be placed. Because both JE Dunn and Idaho Falls Power's contractors would be excavating and placing infrastructure in the same trench Idaho Falls Power requests declaration of a sole-source procurement pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code, Section 67- 2808(2)(a)(v iii), and also requests City Council adopt the findings to recognize JE Dunn as the sole source vendor for this underground power infrastructure. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To adopt the findings to recognize JE Dunn as the sole source vendor, waive the associated bidding requirements, and direct Mayor Casper to purchase the services as a sole source (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Permission to Contract with Northwest Lineman College for Personnel Services related to Safety Training: Idaho Falls Power continues to enhance safe work practice through its Peer-to- Peer Commitment to Excellence Safety Initiative. This includes pursuing training necessary to comply with the American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Manual and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) best practices in areas where gaps have been observed. Staff has reached out to the Northwest Lineman College related to personnel services include safety training offerings specific to linemen and substation technicians. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the use of the Northwest Lineman College for rubber glove and goods training for $84,000, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Works Idaho Transportation Department State/Local (Construction) Agreement - 17th Street Curb Medians: For consideration is a State/Local Construction Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and accompanying Resolution with respect to the 17th Street Curb Medians project. This agreement requires City financial contribution towards the entire project with a match rate of 7.34% for an estimated total of $13,432.00. Public Works intends to perform construction administration for the project that will be treated as in-kind services, thereby eliminating the need for a cash contribution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To adopt the resolution, approve the agreement; and, give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Transportation Department State/Local (Construction) Agreement - 17th Street – S. Holmes Avenue to S. Woodruff Avenue: For consideration is a State/Local Construction Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and accompanying Resolution with respect to the 17th Street – S. Holmes Avenue to S. Woodruff Avenue project. This agreement requires City financial contribution towards the entire project with a match rate of 7.34% for an estimated total of $128,413.00. Public Works intends to perform construction administration for the project that will be treated as in-kind services and should limit required cash contribution to approximately $2,940.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To adopt the resolution, approve the agreement; and, give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Easement Vacation Request - Freeway Commercial Center Divisions 1, 2, & 3: The property owners of Freeway Commercial Center Divisions 1, 2, & 3 have requested the vacation of several easements within those divisions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To give authorization for the City Attorney to prepare documents needed to accomplish the vacation (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Water Use and Assessment Agreement for Sand Pointe Subdivision, Division No. 1: For consideration is a water use and assessment agreement with the Idaho Irrigation District, the developer for Sand Pointe Subdivision, Division No. 1 and the City. The agreement stipulates that the City will pay the water assessment for property included within the subdivision to the Idaho Irrigation District. Entering into this agreement strengthens the City’s water portfolio to help alleviate future water calls that may negatively impact the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Water Use and Assessment Agreement for Sand Pointe Subdivision, Division No. 1, and, give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Water Use and Assessment Agreement for Castlerock Subdivision, Division No. 5: For consideration is a water use and assessment agreement with the Idaho Irrigation District, the developer for Castlerock Subdivision, Division No. 5 and the City. The agreement stipulates that the City will pay the water assessment for property included within the subdivision to the Idaho Irrigation District. Entering into this agreement strengthens the City’s water portfolio to help alleviate future water calls that may negatively impact the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Water Use and Assessment Agreement for Castlerock Division No. 5, 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 – The Broadway: For consideration are two requests for waivers of Idaho Falls Power (IFP) fees for The Broadway project located at the corner of Memorial Drive and Broadway. The requests represent three IFP projects associated with The Broadway. The first request, being made by Oppenheimer Development Corporation (ODC), is to waive the electric line extension fees for new power infrastructure to the site for $15,418.94. The second request, also being made by ODC, is to waive the labor costs to bury the overhead lines along Memorial Drive for $37,810.41. The third request, being made by the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency (IFRdA), which is funding the construction of the plaza and parking, is to waive the labor costs to bury the overhead lines along the alley for $62,049.49. The total request for all waivers is $115,278.84. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Electric Line Extension Fee Waiver requests (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Intermountain Business and Technology Park, Division No. 9: For consideration is the request for Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Intermountain Business and Technology Park, Division No. 9. 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 approve the Development Agreement for Intermountain Business and Technology Park, Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for Intermountain Business and Technology Park, Division No. 9, 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 Intermountain Business and Technology Park, Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Resolution Approving the Downtown Master Plan and Implementation Strategy and Ordinance Adopting the Idaho Falls Form Based Code December, 2017 Edition: For consideration is a Resolution approving the Downtown Master Plan and Implementation Strategy and an Ordinance adopting the Idaho Falls Form Based Code December, 2017 Edition. The plan and code were the subject of a public hearing before the Council on November 21, 2017. These documents officially approve and adopt each item. Staff recommends approval of the resolution and ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Resolution approving the Downtown Master Plan and Implementation Strategy, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To approve the Ordinance adopting the Idaho Falls Form Based Code December, 2017 Edition 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).
Corrected Ordinances and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Upper Power Plant Annexation: For consideration are an Annexation Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards correcting a scrivener’s error on the legal description for the property. The legal description had an incorrect section number. Because the annexation and initial zoning were the subject of a public hearing under the Local Land Use Planning Act, staff in consultation with the Legal Department determined it would be best to bring the corrected ordinances and reasoned statements back to the Council for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the corrected Ordinance annexing M&B: 91.09 Acres, Upper Power Plant, 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 M&B: 91.09 Acres, Upper Power Plant, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. c. To approve the corrected Ordinance assigning a Comprehensive Plan Designation of “Parks, Recreation” and establishing the initial zoning for M&B: 91.09 Acres, Upper Power Plant, as R-1 (Residence 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 R-1 Residence Zone for M&B: 91.09 Acres, Upper Power Plant, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
5. Public Hearing – Rezone Request from R-3A with a PUD Overlay to R-3A, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Valencia Park: For consideration is a request for Rezoning from R-3A with a PUD Overlay to R-3A, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Valencia Park Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its November 14, 2017 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Ordinance rezoning Lot 2, Block 1, Valencia Park from R-3A with a PUD Overlay to R-3A, 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, Valencia Park from R-3A with a PUD Overlay to R-3A, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. 6. Motion to Adjourn.
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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 Rodd Rapp – Idaho Falls Public Library Board of Trustees, Reappointment B. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Quote 18-100, Water Valve/Vacuum Exerciser System for Public Works 2) Bid IF-18-F, Bucket Truck with Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device 3) Bid IF-18-G, Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device with Trailer C. Items from Public Works: 1) Bid Award – Bel Aire Concrete Improvements - 2017 2) Bid Award – Elm Street - S. Boulevard Roundabout D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Treasurer’s Report for the month of October, 2017. 2) Expenditure Summary for the month of November, 2017. 3) Minutes from the November 6, 2017 Council Work Session; November 9, 2017 Council Meeting; November 20, 2107 Council Work Session; and, November 21, 2017 Special Council Meeting. 4) License Applications, including Beer Licenses to Airport Lounge, Albertson’s #138, Albertson’s #145, Applebee’s, ARTitorium on Broadway, Arugula Deli, Blue Wave, Boozer Quick Stop, Bowlero, Buck’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Carniceria Aguililla, Casa Jaliscos, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Common Cents-1490 W. Broadway, Common Cents-17th Street, Common Cents-1940 W. Broadway, Common Cents-Boulevard, Copper Rill, Diamond Concessions, Eagle’s Lodge, El Rinconcito, Elk’s Lodge, Famous Dave’s BBQ, Ford’s Bar, Fred Meyer Stores, Garcia’s, Garcia’s Meat Market, Gas-N-Grub, Get-N-Go Convenience Store, Hampton Inn, Happy’s, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Oil, Holmes Speedi Mart, Home 2 Suites by Hilton, Hurricanes Bar & Grill, Idaho Brewing Company, Idaho Falls Arts Council, IdaRacing at Sandy Downs, Jacksons #73, Jaker’s, Jaliscos, KC’s Food Mart, Karen’s Park Avenue, La Hidalguense, La Union Market, Las Pulgas Cantina & Dance Hall, Leo’s Place, Lucy’s-Hitt Road, Lucy’s-Anderson, Maverik #239, Maverik #396, Maverik #578, Midget Market, Miss Kim’s Place, New Yummy House, Olive Garden, Pachangas, Paula’s Meat Market, Plum Loco, Puerto Vallarta Al Di, R&R Bar, Red Robin, Roadhouse Saloon, Samoa Club, Sam’s Club, Sandpiper, Seventeenth Street Gas & Wash, Shaka’s, Shari’s, Shopko, Skyline Lanes, Smitty’s, Snake Bite, Snow Eagle Brewing & Grill, Speedi Corp., Stinker Store #27, Stinker Store #28, Tap-N-Fill, The Alibi, The Celt, The Shop Bar, The Zone, Tobacco Connection #15, Tobacco Connection #30, Uncle Benny’s Pizza, Walgreens #5839, Walgreens #11622, Walgreens #15973, Walmart, Walmart Fuel Station, and, Winco Foods, all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Regular Agenda. Idaho Falls Power Bid Tabulation and Award for the 15th Street Substation Rebuild Project: Idaho Falls Power proposes to upgrade/rebuild the 15th Street Substation to include installation of new breakers and switches and reconstruct some structures. For consideration is the bid tabulation for the 2018 15th Street Substation Rebuild. This project is in the Capital Improvement Plan and the FYI8 budget for $1,500,000.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the design and award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Caribou Construction, in the amount of $1,270,000.00 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Authorize advertising and approve a sole source purchase of underground installation associated with approved Utility Update Agreement: On October 26, the City Council approved a Utility Update Agreement with Battelle Energy Alliance based on the new large single load designation associated with construction of the C3 and Cybercore buildings. The agreement outlined the work required to be completed by Idaho Falls Power to serve the new buildings and established the rate to recoup costs associated with infrastructure improvements. The INL has selected a General Contractor, JE Dunn, to construct the new facilities. The construction design of these new facilities includes a joint trench wherein power and other utilities and communication infrastructure are planned to be placed. Because both JE Dunn and Idaho Falls Power's contractors would be excavating and placing infrastructure in the same trench Idaho Falls Power requests declaration of a sole-source procurement pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code, Section 67- 2808(2)(a)(v iii), and also requests City Council adopt the findings to recognize JE Dunn as the sole source vendor for this underground power infrastructure. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To adopt the findings to recognize JE Dunn as the sole source vendor, waive the associated bidding requirements, and direct Mayor Casper to purchase the services as a sole source (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Permission to Contract with Northwest Lineman College for Personnel Services related to Safety Training: Idaho Falls Power continues to enhance safe work practice through its Peer-to- Peer Commitment to Excellence Safety Initiative. This includes pursuing training necessary to comply with the American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Manual and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) best practices in areas where gaps have been observed. Staff has reached out to the Northwest Lineman College related to personnel services include safety training offerings specific to linemen and substation technicians. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the use of the Northwest Lineman College for rubber glove and goods training for $84,000, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Works Idaho Transportation Department State/Local (Construction) Agreement - 17th Street Curb Medians: For consideration is a State/Local Construction Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and accompanying Resolution with respect to the 17th Street Curb Medians project. This agreement requires City financial contribution towards the entire project with a match rate of 7.34% for an estimated total of $13,432.00. Public Works intends to perform construction administration for the project that will be treated as in-kind services, thereby eliminating the need for a cash contribution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To adopt the resolution, approve the agreement; and, give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Transportation Department State/Local (Construction) Agreement - 17th Street – S. Holmes Avenue to S. Woodruff Avenue: For consideration is a State/Local Construction Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and accompanying Resolution with respect to the 17th Street – S. Holmes Avenue to S. Woodruff Avenue project. This agreement requires City financial contribution towards the entire project with a match rate of 7.34% for an estimated total of $128,413.00. Public Works intends to perform construction administration for the project that will be treated as in-kind services and should limit required cash contribution to approximately $2,940.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To adopt the resolution, approve the agreement; and, give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Easement Vacation Request - Freeway Commercial Center Divisions 1, 2, & 3: The property owners of Freeway Commercial Center Divisions 1, 2, & 3 have requested the vacation of several easements within those divisions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To give authorization for the City Attorney to prepare documents needed to accomplish the vacation (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Water Use and Assessment Agreement for Sand Pointe Subdivision, Division No. 1: For consideration is a water use and assessment agreement with the Idaho Irrigation District, the developer for Sand Pointe Subdivision, Division No. 1 and the City. The agreement stipulates that the City will pay the water assessment for property included within the subdivision to the Idaho Irrigation District. Entering into this agreement strengthens the City’s water portfolio to help alleviate future water calls that may negatively impact the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Water Use and Assessment Agreement for Sand Pointe Subdivision, Division No. 1, and, give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Water Use and Assessment Agreement for Castlerock Subdivision, Division No. 5: For consideration is a water use and assessment agreement with the Idaho Irrigation District, the developer for Castlerock Subdivision, Division No. 5 and the City. The agreement stipulates that the City will pay the water assessment for property included within the subdivision to the Idaho Irrigation District. Entering into this agreement strengthens the City’s water portfolio to help alleviate future water calls that may negatively impact the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Water Use and Assessment Agreement for Castlerock Division No. 5, 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 – The Broadway: For consideration are two requests for waivers of Idaho Falls Power (IFP) fees for The Broadway project located at the corner of Memorial Drive and Broadway. The requests represent three IFP projects associated with The Broadway. The first request, being made by Oppenheimer Development Corporation (ODC), is to waive the electric line extension fees for new power infrastructure to the site for $15,418.94. The second request, also being made by ODC, is to waive the labor costs to bury the overhead lines along Memorial Drive for $37,810.41. The third request, being made by the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency (IFRdA), which is funding the construction of the plaza and parking, is to waive the labor costs to bury the overhead lines along the alley for $62,049.49. The total request for all waivers is $115,278.84. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Electric Line Extension Fee Waiver requests (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Intermountain Business and Technology Park, Division No. 9: For consideration is the request for Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Intermountain Business and Technology Park, Division No. 9. 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 approve the Development Agreement for Intermountain Business and Technology Park, Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for Intermountain Business and Technology Park, Division No. 9, 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 Intermountain Business and Technology Park, Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Resolution Approving the Downtown Master Plan and Implementation Strategy and Ordinance Adopting the Idaho Falls Form Based Code December, 2017 Edition: For consideration is a Resolution approving the Downtown Master Plan and Implementation Strategy and an Ordinance adopting the Idaho Falls Form Based Code December, 2017 Edition. The plan and code were the subject of a public hearing before the Council on November 21, 2017. These documents officially approve and adopt each item. Staff recommends approval of the resolution and ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Resolution approving the Downtown Master Plan and Implementation Strategy, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To approve the Ordinance adopting the Idaho Falls Form Based Code December, 2017 Edition 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).
Corrected Ordinances and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Upper Power Plant Annexation: For consideration are an Annexation Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards correcting a scrivener’s error on the legal description for the property. The legal description had an incorrect section number. Because the annexation and initial zoning were the subject of a public hearing under the Local Land Use Planning Act, staff in consultation with the Legal Department determined it would be best to bring the corrected ordinances and reasoned statements back to the Council for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the corrected Ordinance annexing M&B: 91.09 Acres, Upper Power Plant, 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 M&B: 91.09 Acres, Upper Power Plant, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. c. To approve the corrected Ordinance assigning a Comprehensive Plan Designation of “Parks, Recreation” and establishing the initial zoning for M&B: 91.09 Acres, Upper Power Plant, as R-1 (Residence 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 R-1 Residence Zone for M&B: 91.09 Acres, Upper Power Plant, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
5. Public Hearing – Rezone Request from R-3A with a PUD Overlay to R-3A, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Valencia Park: For consideration is a request for Rezoning from R-3A with a PUD Overlay to R-3A, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Valencia Park Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its November 14, 2017 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order) a. To approve the Ordinance rezoning Lot 2, Block 1, Valencia Park from R-3A with a PUD Overlay to R-3A, 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, Valencia Park from R-3A with a PUD Overlay to R-3A, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. 6. Motion to Adjourn.
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