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 Wendy Nobles – Board of Adjustment, New Appointment Ron Johnson – Board of Adjustment, New Appointment Krista Brower – Board of Adjustment, New Appointment B. Items from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Ratify Power Transactions with Shell Energy 2) Approve Non-disclosure Agreement with Tesla C. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Quote Award, 18-013, Replacement Compact Track Loader for Parks and Recreation 2) Bid IF-18-L, Vehicle Replacement for Various Departments 3) Professional Services, On-Call Water Engineering Consultant Services D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Treasurer’s Report for the month of December, 2017 2) Expenditure Summary for the month of January, 2018 3) Minutes from the February 5, 2018 Council Work Session and Executive Session, and February 8, 2018 Council Meeting 4) Approval of License Applications, 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. Municipal Services Bid IF-18-L, Purchase of Vehicle for Airport (Addition to Fleet): It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services Department and the Idaho Falls Regional Airport to piggyback the State of Idaho Contract with Smith Chevrolet to purchase one 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, LT, all-wheel drive (AWD) for a total of $30,563.73. Funds to purchase this vehicle are from operational savings within the 2017/18 Airport administration enterprise budget. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize the purchase of one 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, LT, AWD for a total of $30,563.73 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Agency Agreement, Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership Agreement, Project Help Funds: Municipal Services respectfully requests City Council authorize the approval of the agency agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) for the administration of Project Help funds. Project Help is a program that provides monetary assistance with payment of electric utility bills for income qualified individuals in the State of Idaho. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the agency agreement with Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) for the administration of Project Help funds, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Community Development Services Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Spring Creek Addition, Division No. 3, 1st Amended: For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Spring Creek Addition, Division No. 3, 1st Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its January 9, 2018 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Final Plat for Spring Creek Addition, Division No. 3, 1st Amended and authorize 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 Spring Creek Addition, Division No. 3, 1st Amended, and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Works Idaho Transportation Department State/Local Cooperative Agreement for Curb Ramp Replacements: For consideration is a State/Local Cooperative Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and accompanying Resolution with respect to curb ramp improvements on State routes within the City. This agreement stipulates that construction and design work will be completed by the City and the State will contribute $30,000.00 towards these improvements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To adopt the Resolution and approve the agreement for curb ramp replacements, and, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Easement Vacation - Idaho Falls School District 91: As earlier authorized, the City Attorney has prepared the documents to vacate a utility easement on Lot 17 Block 7 of the First Amended Plat of Divisions No. 4 and 6, Skyline Terrace, owned by Idaho Falls School District 91. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance vacating the utility easement on Lot 17 Block 7 of the First Amended Plat of Divisions No. 4 and 6, Skyline Terrace, 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).
Right of Way Vacation Request - Briggs Street: Sierra Properties LLC, the owner of Lots 1-18 and Lots 29-46, Block 8 of the Mayflower Addition, has requested the vacation of Briggs Street Right of Way to accommodate a proposed building remodel to their existing facility. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize the City Attorney to prepare documents needed to accomplish the vacation (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Falls Power Permission to Contract with 3H Construction for Access Road to Future Paine Substation: In accordance with Idaho Code 67-2805, Idaho Falls Power solicited quotes for construction of road access. Three contractors submitted quotes. 3H Construction’s quote for $70,881.50 was the low quote. Idaho Falls Power budgeted $124,000 in the FY17/18 budget for the work. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize a contract with 3H Construction in the amount of $70,881.50 for construction of road access (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Resolution in Support of the Operation of Columbia Generating Station, a Carbon-Free Source of Affordable Electricity: As a customer of Bonneville Power Administration, Idaho Falls has access to carbon free energy including output from Columbia Generating Station (CGS), a nuclear power plant operated by Energy Northwest in the State of Washington. CGS provides approximately 7.24% of the power resources for Idaho Falls. Following extensive safety and environmental technical reviews and onsite inspections, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has found that CGS can continue its safe and reliable operation through 2043. Given the growing trend of premature closing of nuclear facilities, it is important that customers like Idaho Falls Power reinforce their commitment to clean, reliable, affordable electricity sources like CGS. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution supporting continued operation of Columbia Generating Station, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate). 6. Motion to Adjourn.
Feb 22, 2018 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 Wendy Nobles – Board of Adjustment, New Appointment Ron Johnson – Board of Adjustment, New Appointment Krista Brower – Board of Adjustment, New Appointment B. Items from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Ratify Power Transactions with Shell Energy 2) Approve Non-disclosure Agreement with Tesla C. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Quote Award, 18-013, Replacement Compact Track Loader for Parks and Recreation 2) Bid IF-18-L, Vehicle Replacement for Various Departments 3) Professional Services, On-Call Water Engineering Consultant Services D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Treasurer’s Report for the month of December, 2017 2) Expenditure Summary for the month of January, 2018 3) Minutes from the February 5, 2018 Council Work Session and Executive Session, and February 8, 2018 Council Meeting 4) Approval of License Applications, 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. Municipal Services Bid IF-18-L, Purchase of Vehicle for Airport (Addition to Fleet): It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services Department and the Idaho Falls Regional Airport to piggyback the State of Idaho Contract with Smith Chevrolet to purchase one 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, LT, all-wheel drive (AWD) for a total of $30,563.73. Funds to purchase this vehicle are from operational savings within the 2017/18 Airport administration enterprise budget. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize the purchase of one 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, LT, AWD for a total of $30,563.73 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Agency Agreement, Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership Agreement, Project Help Funds: Municipal Services respectfully requests City Council authorize the approval of the agency agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) for the administration of Project Help funds. Project Help is a program that provides monetary assistance with payment of electric utility bills for income qualified individuals in the State of Idaho. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the agency agreement with Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) for the administration of Project Help funds, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Community Development Services Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Spring Creek Addition, Division No. 3, 1st Amended: For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Spring Creek Addition, Division No. 3, 1st Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its January 9, 2018 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Final Plat for Spring Creek Addition, Division No. 3, 1st Amended and authorize 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 Spring Creek Addition, Division No. 3, 1st Amended, and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Works Idaho Transportation Department State/Local Cooperative Agreement for Curb Ramp Replacements: For consideration is a State/Local Cooperative Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and accompanying Resolution with respect to curb ramp improvements on State routes within the City. This agreement stipulates that construction and design work will be completed by the City and the State will contribute $30,000.00 towards these improvements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To adopt the Resolution and approve the agreement for curb ramp replacements, and, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Easement Vacation - Idaho Falls School District 91: As earlier authorized, the City Attorney has prepared the documents to vacate a utility easement on Lot 17 Block 7 of the First Amended Plat of Divisions No. 4 and 6, Skyline Terrace, owned by Idaho Falls School District 91. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance vacating the utility easement on Lot 17 Block 7 of the First Amended Plat of Divisions No. 4 and 6, Skyline Terrace, 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).
Right of Way Vacation Request - Briggs Street: Sierra Properties LLC, the owner of Lots 1-18 and Lots 29-46, Block 8 of the Mayflower Addition, has requested the vacation of Briggs Street Right of Way to accommodate a proposed building remodel to their existing facility. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize the City Attorney to prepare documents needed to accomplish the vacation (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Falls Power Permission to Contract with 3H Construction for Access Road to Future Paine Substation: In accordance with Idaho Code 67-2805, Idaho Falls Power solicited quotes for construction of road access. Three contractors submitted quotes. 3H Construction’s quote for $70,881.50 was the low quote. Idaho Falls Power budgeted $124,000 in the FY17/18 budget for the work. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize a contract with 3H Construction in the amount of $70,881.50 for construction of road access (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Resolution in Support of the Operation of Columbia Generating Station, a Carbon-Free Source of Affordable Electricity: As a customer of Bonneville Power Administration, Idaho Falls has access to carbon free energy including output from Columbia Generating Station (CGS), a nuclear power plant operated by Energy Northwest in the State of Washington. CGS provides approximately 7.24% of the power resources for Idaho Falls. Following extensive safety and environmental technical reviews and onsite inspections, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has found that CGS can continue its safe and reliable operation through 2043. Given the growing trend of premature closing of nuclear facilities, it is important that customers like Idaho Falls Power reinforce their commitment to clean, reliable, affordable electricity sources like CGS. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution supporting continued operation of Columbia Generating Station, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate). 6. Motion to Adjourn.