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 Public Works: 1) Bid Award – Community Park Pathway Improvements B. Item from Municipal Services: 1) Treasurer’s Report for the month of May, 2018 C. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Expenditure Summary for the month of June, 2018 2) Minutes from the June 28, 2018 Council Meeting; July 9, 2018 Council Work Session; July 10, 2018 Council Budget Session; and, July 12, 2018 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting 3) License Applications, including a Beer License for Cardamom LLC, 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. Community Development Services Rezoning from R3A, R2, and RP to LC, Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 1-2, Block 1, Hatch Division No. 1 and Lots 21-23, Block 1, Hatch Division No. 5: For consideration is the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards associated with the application for Rezoning from R3A, R2, and RP to LC, Lots 1-2, Block 1, Hatch Division No. 1 and Lots 21-23, Block 1, Hatch Division No. 5. The City Council considered this item at its July 12, 2018 meeting and the motion to approve the rezoning failed. At that time the City Council did not take any subsequent action on the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards. Yet, even with a failed motion and a decision to deny the rezone request, it is necessary to act on the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards. This document details the Council’s decision and outlines the criteria and standards associated with it. The Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards document under consideration has been adjusted to reflect the discussion and decision from the July 12, 2018 hearing. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 1-2, Block 1, Hatch Division No. 1 and Lots 21-23, Block 1, Hatch Division No. 5 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Jackson Hole Junction: For consideration is an amended Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Jackson Hole Junction. The City Council approved this plat at its March 22, 2018 meeting. The plat has not yet been recorded. The applicant desires to make some minor adjustments to internal lot lines and remove some unnecessary easements prior to recording the plat. Because the modifications alter lot lines and change the plat from what was approved by the City Council, staff has brought it back to City Council for approval. Staff recommend approval of the amended plat. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Final Plat for Jackson Hole Junction, 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 Jackson Hole Junction, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Idaho Falls Power Resolution Appointing Idaho Falls’ UAMPS Member Representative and Alternate: For consideration is a Resolution appointing the Idaho Falls representative, as well as alternate representative, to the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems board. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution appointing the Idaho Falls representative, as well as alternate representative, to the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems board, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approve a change to scope for work associated with the BEA Utility Upgrade Agreement: Idaho Falls Power (IFP) entered into a negotiated rate agreement with Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) for the installation of required power interconnection and upgrades to their existing power system in October of 2017. A recent change in the design of one of the new buildings under construction has prompted an increase in the projected scope of work. The total for this change is $153,072. This added scope of work will be added to the rate recovery mechanism and is allowed in the negotiated rate agreement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the change in scope to the BEA contract to allow for the additional $153,072 in work, all of which will be recovered through the terms of the Utility Update Negotiated Rate Agreement from BEA, and authorize the Mayor to execute the documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approve the Customer Requested Work Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power: Idaho Falls Power is requesting permission to contract with Rocky Mountain Power for line work associated with pole installation on the south side of W 17th S (Mill Road). Rocky Mountain Power currently owns the alignment along the south side of W 17th S. Idaho Falls Power has pursued joint use along this alignment, including necessary right-of-way, to complete a critical west side connection. This joint use will eliminate the need to build a second pole alignment on the north side of the street. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Customer Requested Work Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power in the amount of $124,129.00, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Fire Department Negotiated Agreement with Union, Local 1565 and the City: For consideration is the negotiated agreement with Union, Local 1565 and the City. The overall agreement reflects the last five (5) months of negotiation and includes a 2% wage increase. This agreement will expire on April 30, 2019. The financial terms of the agreement will go into effect on October 1st at the beginning of the 2018/2019 Budget year. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the agreement with Union, Local 1565, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Municipal Services Amend Title 4, Chapter 12 of City Code, License Exemption: Municipal Services requests City Council authorization to amend Title 4, Chapter 12 of City Code, to exempt fruit and vegetable stands from the requirement to receive an Itinerant Merchant’s license. This amendment request adds the sale of fresh fruits, vegetables and agricultural products to section 4-12-7: Exceptions to the City Code. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 12, 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).
Tentative Approval of 2018/19 Fiscal Year Budget: Municipal Services respectfully requests the Mayor and Council tentatively approve the 2018/19 fiscal year budget for a not-to-exceed amount of $206,598,558 and authorize publication of the "Notice of Public Hearing" of the 2018/19 fiscal year budget with publication dates set for August 5, 2018 and August 12, 2018. The Public Hearing is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 16, 2018, in the Council Chambers of the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To grant tentative approval of the 2018/19 fiscal year budget, and give authority to publish the "Notice of Public Hearing" of the 2018/19 fiscal year budget with publication dates set for August 5, 2018, and August 12, 2018, with the Public Hearing is scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 2018 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
3) Authorization to Issue a Purchase Order for a Replacement Fire Pumper: The City’s Fire and Municipal Services Departments request authorization to issue a purchase order to accept the quote provided by Hughes Fire Equipment, an authorized Pierce Equipment dealer, dated July 18, 2018. The quote is for one Pierce Enforcer Pumper GG419 for a lump sum amount of $508,970.00. This quote will ensure purchase at the 2018 price which is expected to result in significant savings. Funds to purchase the replacement vehicle are included in the 2018/19 Municipal Equipment Replacement Fund (MERF). RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize a purchase order to Hughes Fire Equipment for one Pierce Enforcer Pumper GG419 for a lump sum amount of $508,970.00 (or take other action deemed appropriate). 6. Announcements and Adjournment.
Jul 30, 2018 Special 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 Public Works: 1) Bid Award – Community Park Pathway Improvements B. Item from Municipal Services: 1) Treasurer’s Report for the month of May, 2018 C. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Expenditure Summary for the month of June, 2018 2) Minutes from the June 28, 2018 Council Meeting; July 9, 2018 Council Work Session; July 10, 2018 Council Budget Session; and, July 12, 2018 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting 3) License Applications, including a Beer License for Cardamom LLC, 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. Community Development Services Rezoning from R3A, R2, and RP to LC, Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 1-2, Block 1, Hatch Division No. 1 and Lots 21-23, Block 1, Hatch Division No. 5: For consideration is the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards associated with the application for Rezoning from R3A, R2, and RP to LC, Lots 1-2, Block 1, Hatch Division No. 1 and Lots 21-23, Block 1, Hatch Division No. 5. The City Council considered this item at its July 12, 2018 meeting and the motion to approve the rezoning failed. At that time the City Council did not take any subsequent action on the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards. Yet, even with a failed motion and a decision to deny the rezone request, it is necessary to act on the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards. This document details the Council’s decision and outlines the criteria and standards associated with it. The Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards document under consideration has been adjusted to reflect the discussion and decision from the July 12, 2018 hearing. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 1-2, Block 1, Hatch Division No. 1 and Lots 21-23, Block 1, Hatch Division No. 5 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Jackson Hole Junction: For consideration is an amended Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Jackson Hole Junction. The City Council approved this plat at its March 22, 2018 meeting. The plat has not yet been recorded. The applicant desires to make some minor adjustments to internal lot lines and remove some unnecessary easements prior to recording the plat. Because the modifications alter lot lines and change the plat from what was approved by the City Council, staff has brought it back to City Council for approval. Staff recommend approval of the amended plat. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Final Plat for Jackson Hole Junction, 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 Jackson Hole Junction, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Idaho Falls Power Resolution Appointing Idaho Falls’ UAMPS Member Representative and Alternate: For consideration is a Resolution appointing the Idaho Falls representative, as well as alternate representative, to the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems board. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution appointing the Idaho Falls representative, as well as alternate representative, to the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems board, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approve a change to scope for work associated with the BEA Utility Upgrade Agreement: Idaho Falls Power (IFP) entered into a negotiated rate agreement with Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) for the installation of required power interconnection and upgrades to their existing power system in October of 2017. A recent change in the design of one of the new buildings under construction has prompted an increase in the projected scope of work. The total for this change is $153,072. This added scope of work will be added to the rate recovery mechanism and is allowed in the negotiated rate agreement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the change in scope to the BEA contract to allow for the additional $153,072 in work, all of which will be recovered through the terms of the Utility Update Negotiated Rate Agreement from BEA, and authorize the Mayor to execute the documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approve the Customer Requested Work Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power: Idaho Falls Power is requesting permission to contract with Rocky Mountain Power for line work associated with pole installation on the south side of W 17th S (Mill Road). Rocky Mountain Power currently owns the alignment along the south side of W 17th S. Idaho Falls Power has pursued joint use along this alignment, including necessary right-of-way, to complete a critical west side connection. This joint use will eliminate the need to build a second pole alignment on the north side of the street. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Customer Requested Work Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power in the amount of $124,129.00, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Fire Department Negotiated Agreement with Union, Local 1565 and the City: For consideration is the negotiated agreement with Union, Local 1565 and the City. The overall agreement reflects the last five (5) months of negotiation and includes a 2% wage increase. This agreement will expire on April 30, 2019. The financial terms of the agreement will go into effect on October 1st at the beginning of the 2018/2019 Budget year. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the agreement with Union, Local 1565, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Municipal Services Amend Title 4, Chapter 12 of City Code, License Exemption: Municipal Services requests City Council authorization to amend Title 4, Chapter 12 of City Code, to exempt fruit and vegetable stands from the requirement to receive an Itinerant Merchant’s license. This amendment request adds the sale of fresh fruits, vegetables and agricultural products to section 4-12-7: Exceptions to the City Code. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 12, 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).
Tentative Approval of 2018/19 Fiscal Year Budget: Municipal Services respectfully requests the Mayor and Council tentatively approve the 2018/19 fiscal year budget for a not-to-exceed amount of $206,598,558 and authorize publication of the "Notice of Public Hearing" of the 2018/19 fiscal year budget with publication dates set for August 5, 2018 and August 12, 2018. The Public Hearing is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 16, 2018, in the Council Chambers of the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To grant tentative approval of the 2018/19 fiscal year budget, and give authority to publish the "Notice of Public Hearing" of the 2018/19 fiscal year budget with publication dates set for August 5, 2018, and August 12, 2018, with the Public Hearing is scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 2018 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
3) Authorization to Issue a Purchase Order for a Replacement Fire Pumper: The City’s Fire and Municipal Services Departments request authorization to issue a purchase order to accept the quote provided by Hughes Fire Equipment, an authorized Pierce Equipment dealer, dated July 18, 2018. The quote is for one Pierce Enforcer Pumper GG419 for a lump sum amount of $508,970.00. This quote will ensure purchase at the 2018 price which is expected to result in significant savings. Funds to purchase the replacement vehicle are included in the 2018/19 Municipal Equipment Replacement Fund (MERF). RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize a purchase order to Hughes Fire Equipment for one Pierce Enforcer Pumper GG419 for a lump sum amount of $508,970.00 (or take other action deemed appropriate). 6. Announcements and Adjournment.