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 Municipal Services: 1) Bid IF-18-I, Bucket Truck with Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device 2) Bid IF-18-H, Pickup with Tommy Gate and Snow Plow 3) Bid IF-18-H, Replacement Vehicles for Various Departments B. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Canvass of the Vote from the December 5, 2017 Runoff Election 2) License Applications, including Beer Licenses to 3’s Company Catering, A Little Bit of Mexico, “A” Street Soup Market, Bear & Blue, Bee’s Knees Pub & Catering, Black Rock Fine Wine & Craft Beer, Blue Hashi, Café Mike’s at Pinecrest, Café Mike’s at Sage Lakes, Café Mike’s at Sand Creek, D’Railed, Frosty Gator, GR Bar on Easy Street, Golden Crown Lounge, Keefer’s Island, Kool Beanz Café, Krung Thep, Los Albertos, Los Panchos, Mackenzie River Pizza, Marcellar’s, Morenitas, Muddy’s Place, Outback Steakhouse, Papa Tom’s Pizza, Puerto Vallarta-Anderson, Quick Stop of Idaho Falls, Short Stop Market, Sizzler, Smith’s Food & Drug, Stockman’s, Sunnyside Travel, Tandoori Oven, Tom’s Gyro & Burgers, Westbank, and, Wrangler Roast Beef & Ham, all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDD ACTION: To approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Vote on Collective Bargaining Unit for Police: As a follow-up to discussions held over the past several months, the Human Resources Department respectfully requests that City Council consider and vote on whether to approve or deny recognizing the Fraternal Order of Police as the collective bargaining unit for the Idaho Falls Police Department. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve or deny recognizing the Fraternal Order of Police as the collective bargaining unit for the Idaho Falls Police Department (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 9, Committee Name Change: Municipal Services requests City Council authorization to amend Title 2, Chapter 9, to rename the Civic Auditorium Committee to the Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts Committee. This request is pursuant to the approval of the name change during the November 9, 2017 City Council meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 9, 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).
Physio Control Service Plan: For consideration is the annual service plan from Physio Control for Like Pak 15 Monitors and Lucas Devices. The total plan is for $91,170.00 and is reflected in the 2017/2018 budget. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the annual service plan from Physio Control, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Resolution for Firefighter and Peace Officer Hiring: For consideration is a resolution that provides the ability for the Fire and Police Departments to hire Firefighters and Peace Officers early when conducting a new recruit academy and when there are personnel giving a letter of intent to retire. This will provide a more cost efficient program to hire when there are vacancies through retirement or resignation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution for Firefighter and Peace Officer Hiring, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with PacifiCorp Related to Transmission Construction: Idaho Falls Power and PacifiCorp DBA Rocky Mountain Power collocate distribution and transmission circuits on common pole lines where possible in and around the City. The two utilities are working together to identify projects that will enhance reliability in eastern Idaho. For consideration is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which commits both parties to continue working towards Definitive Agreement(s) on the matters identified in the MOU by March 31, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with PacifiCorp, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Hearing – Ordinance to Adopt 2015 I-Codes: As discussed in the December 11, 2017 Work Session, the Building Division has recommended adoption of the 2015 editions of the International Building Codes. This is a deviation from the State of Idaho’s adoption of only some of the 2015 codes, while keeping with some of the 2012 editions. Adopting all of the 2015 editions makes for a more consistent process for contractors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance adopting the 2015 I-Codes 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).
F. Public Works 1) Speed Limit Resolution – Rollandet Avenue from 21st Street to Sunnyside Road: For consideration is a Resolution to establish a speed limit of 35 miles per hour (mph) on Rollandet Avenue from 21st Street to Sunnyside Road. The speed limit on this portion of Rollandet Avenue historically changes between 25 mph in the summer and 35 mph for the remainder of the year. The Traffic Safety Committee considered and recommended establishing a consistent year around speed limit of 35 mph at its June 13th, 2017 meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution to establish a speed limit of 35 mph on Rollandet Avenue from 21st Street to Sunnyside Road (or take other action deemed appropriate). 2) Speed Limit Resolution – South Boulevard from Northgate Mile to Sunnyside Road: For consideration is a Resolution to establish a speed limit of 30 mph on South Boulevard from Northgate Mile to Sunnyside Road. Public Works intends to complete a number of construction projects within these limits of South Boulevard in 2018 and has determined that a speed limit of 30 mph would be reasonable and prudent. Currently, South Boulevard has a posted speed limit of 25 mph between Northgate Mile and 17th Street and 35 mph between 17th Street and Sunnyside Road. If approved, the proposed speed limit will be re-evaluated after implementation to determine if any changes need to be considered. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution to establish a speed limit of 30 mph on South Boulevard from Northgate Mile to Sunnyside Road (or take other action deemed appropriate). 3) Speed Limit Resolution – South Holmes Avenue from East 17th Street to East Sunnyside Road: For consideration is a Resolution to establish a speed limit of 40 mph on South Holmes Avenue from East 17th Street to East Sunnyside Road. The speed limit on this portion of South Holmes Avenue is currently 35 mph. The Traffic Safety Committee considered this speed increase on December 12th, 2017 and recommended increasing the posted speed limit to 40 mph. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution to establish a speed limit of 40 mph on South Holmes Avenue from East 17th Street to East Sunnyside Road (or take other action deemed appropriate). 4) Speed Limit Resolution – John Adams Parkway from 25th East (Hitt Road) to South Holmes Avenue: For consideration is a Resolution to establish a speed limit of 30 mph on John Adams Parkway from 25th East (Hitt Road) to South Holmes Avenue. The speed limit on this portion of John Adams Parkway is currently 25 mph. The Traffic Safety Committee considered this speed increase on December 12th, 2017 and recommended against increasing the posted speed limit to 30 mph. The committee vote was tied and the duty of the final decision then defaulted to the chairperson. The chairperson voted against increasing the posted speed limit. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution to establish a speed limit of 30 mph on John Adams Parkway from 25th East (Hitt Road) to South Holmes Avenue (or take other action deemed appropriate). 6. Motion to Adjourn.
Dec 21, 2017 Special 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 Municipal Services: 1) Bid IF-18-I, Bucket Truck with Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device 2) Bid IF-18-H, Pickup with Tommy Gate and Snow Plow 3) Bid IF-18-H, Replacement Vehicles for Various Departments B. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Canvass of the Vote from the December 5, 2017 Runoff Election 2) License Applications, including Beer Licenses to 3’s Company Catering, A Little Bit of Mexico, “A” Street Soup Market, Bear & Blue, Bee’s Knees Pub & Catering, Black Rock Fine Wine & Craft Beer, Blue Hashi, Café Mike’s at Pinecrest, Café Mike’s at Sage Lakes, Café Mike’s at Sand Creek, D’Railed, Frosty Gator, GR Bar on Easy Street, Golden Crown Lounge, Keefer’s Island, Kool Beanz Café, Krung Thep, Los Albertos, Los Panchos, Mackenzie River Pizza, Marcellar’s, Morenitas, Muddy’s Place, Outback Steakhouse, Papa Tom’s Pizza, Puerto Vallarta-Anderson, Quick Stop of Idaho Falls, Short Stop Market, Sizzler, Smith’s Food & Drug, Stockman’s, Sunnyside Travel, Tandoori Oven, Tom’s Gyro & Burgers, Westbank, and, Wrangler Roast Beef & Ham, all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDD ACTION: To approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Vote on Collective Bargaining Unit for Police: As a follow-up to discussions held over the past several months, the Human Resources Department respectfully requests that City Council consider and vote on whether to approve or deny recognizing the Fraternal Order of Police as the collective bargaining unit for the Idaho Falls Police Department. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve or deny recognizing the Fraternal Order of Police as the collective bargaining unit for the Idaho Falls Police Department (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 9, Committee Name Change: Municipal Services requests City Council authorization to amend Title 2, Chapter 9, to rename the Civic Auditorium Committee to the Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts Committee. This request is pursuant to the approval of the name change during the November 9, 2017 City Council meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 9, 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).
Physio Control Service Plan: For consideration is the annual service plan from Physio Control for Like Pak 15 Monitors and Lucas Devices. The total plan is for $91,170.00 and is reflected in the 2017/2018 budget. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the annual service plan from Physio Control, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Resolution for Firefighter and Peace Officer Hiring: For consideration is a resolution that provides the ability for the Fire and Police Departments to hire Firefighters and Peace Officers early when conducting a new recruit academy and when there are personnel giving a letter of intent to retire. This will provide a more cost efficient program to hire when there are vacancies through retirement or resignation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution for Firefighter and Peace Officer Hiring, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with PacifiCorp Related to Transmission Construction: Idaho Falls Power and PacifiCorp DBA Rocky Mountain Power collocate distribution and transmission circuits on common pole lines where possible in and around the City. The two utilities are working together to identify projects that will enhance reliability in eastern Idaho. For consideration is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which commits both parties to continue working towards Definitive Agreement(s) on the matters identified in the MOU by March 31, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with PacifiCorp, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Hearing – Ordinance to Adopt 2015 I-Codes: As discussed in the December 11, 2017 Work Session, the Building Division has recommended adoption of the 2015 editions of the International Building Codes. This is a deviation from the State of Idaho’s adoption of only some of the 2015 codes, while keeping with some of the 2012 editions. Adopting all of the 2015 editions makes for a more consistent process for contractors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance adopting the 2015 I-Codes 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).
F. Public Works 1) Speed Limit Resolution – Rollandet Avenue from 21st Street to Sunnyside Road: For consideration is a Resolution to establish a speed limit of 35 miles per hour (mph) on Rollandet Avenue from 21st Street to Sunnyside Road. The speed limit on this portion of Rollandet Avenue historically changes between 25 mph in the summer and 35 mph for the remainder of the year. The Traffic Safety Committee considered and recommended establishing a consistent year around speed limit of 35 mph at its June 13th, 2017 meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution to establish a speed limit of 35 mph on Rollandet Avenue from 21st Street to Sunnyside Road (or take other action deemed appropriate). 2) Speed Limit Resolution – South Boulevard from Northgate Mile to Sunnyside Road: For consideration is a Resolution to establish a speed limit of 30 mph on South Boulevard from Northgate Mile to Sunnyside Road. Public Works intends to complete a number of construction projects within these limits of South Boulevard in 2018 and has determined that a speed limit of 30 mph would be reasonable and prudent. Currently, South Boulevard has a posted speed limit of 25 mph between Northgate Mile and 17th Street and 35 mph between 17th Street and Sunnyside Road. If approved, the proposed speed limit will be re-evaluated after implementation to determine if any changes need to be considered. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution to establish a speed limit of 30 mph on South Boulevard from Northgate Mile to Sunnyside Road (or take other action deemed appropriate). 3) Speed Limit Resolution – South Holmes Avenue from East 17th Street to East Sunnyside Road: For consideration is a Resolution to establish a speed limit of 40 mph on South Holmes Avenue from East 17th Street to East Sunnyside Road. The speed limit on this portion of South Holmes Avenue is currently 35 mph. The Traffic Safety Committee considered this speed increase on December 12th, 2017 and recommended increasing the posted speed limit to 40 mph. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution to establish a speed limit of 40 mph on South Holmes Avenue from East 17th Street to East Sunnyside Road (or take other action deemed appropriate). 4) Speed Limit Resolution – John Adams Parkway from 25th East (Hitt Road) to South Holmes Avenue: For consideration is a Resolution to establish a speed limit of 30 mph on John Adams Parkway from 25th East (Hitt Road) to South Holmes Avenue. The speed limit on this portion of John Adams Parkway is currently 25 mph. The Traffic Safety Committee considered this speed increase on December 12th, 2017 and recommended against increasing the posted speed limit to 30 mph. The committee vote was tied and the duty of the final decision then defaulted to the chairperson. The chairperson voted against increasing the posted speed limit. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution to establish a speed limit of 30 mph on John Adams Parkway from 25th East (Hitt Road) to South Holmes Avenue (or take other action deemed appropriate). 6. Motion to Adjourn.