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.
4. Consent Agenda. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Office of the Mayor: 1) Appointments/Reappointments to City Boards, Commissions and Committees Christopher White – Parks & Recreation Commission, New Appointment Christopher White – Historic Preservation Commission, New Appointment 2) Official Proclamations from preceding months B. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Treasurer’s Report for the month of August, 2018 2) Bid IF-19-04, Purchase of Replacement Golf Carts for Sage Lakes Golf Course C. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the September 24, 2018 Council Work Session; September 27, 2018 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting; September 27, 2018 Council Meeting; October 9, 2018 Council Work Session; October 11, 2018 Council Meeting; October 17, 2018 Executive Session; October 17, 2018 Area of Impact Meeting; and, October 22, 2018 Council Work Session 2) License Applications, including Beer to be Consumed licenses for Tailwind IDA LLC, and, The DEC – Downtown Event Center 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. Public Works 1) Easement Vacation – Linden Trails Addition, Division 2, Lot 17, Block 3, Storm Sewer Easement: For consideration are documents to vacate a public storm sewer easement on Linden Trails Addition, Division 2, Lot 17, Block 3 owned by New Earth Development, Inc. The owner has deed to the City a new easement wherein the storm sewer is located. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance providing for the easement vacation on Linden Trails Addition, Division 2, Lot 17, Block 3, 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).
Municipal Services Sole Source Purchase of Opticom Preemption System Upgrade for Idaho Falls Power and Public Works: Municipal Services, Idaho Falls Power, and Public Works Departments request authorization to advertise the City's intent to make a sole source procurement per I.C. § 67-2808, and then to issue a purchase order to Advanced Traffic Products of Everett, Washington for a total amount of $346,907.50. This purchase will upgrade the emergency Opticom preemption system originally installed in mid-1990 that will become obsolete. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To advertise the City's intent to make a sole source procurement, per I.C. § 67-2808, and then to issue a purchase order to purchase Opticom preemption system upgrade from Advanced Traffic Products of Everett, Washington, for a total amount of $346,907.50 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Ordinance – Amending Title 2, Chapter 9, Committee Member Terms for the Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts: Municipal Services requests authorization to amend Title 2, Chapter 9, Section 2. The purpose of this amendment is to allow for the staggering of Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts committee appointment and reappointment terms. 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).
3) City Resolution to Adopt the Idaho Falls Flag Policy: Municipal Services respectfully requests the Mayor and City Council approve the adoption of the Idaho Falls flag policy to allow for standardization for the display of flags at all City locations. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution adopting the Idaho Falls Flag Policy, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate). 4) City Resolution to Adopt the Official City of Idaho Falls Flag: Municipal Services respectfully requests the Mayor and City Council approve the adoption of the City of Idaho Falls flag, the City Seal Portion of the flag, to allow for standardization for the display of flags at all City locations. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution adopting the official City of Idaho Falls Flag, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate). 5) City Resolution to Adopt the Schedule for Flying the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Flag: Municipal Services respectfully requests the Mayor and City Council approve the adoption of the schedule for flying the POW/MIA flag to allow for standardization for the display of flags at all City locations. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution establishing a schedule for flying the POW/MIA Flag, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Human Resources Amend the City Personnel Manual: Pursuant to discussion held during the November 5, 2018 City Council Work Session, the Human Resources Department respectfully requests that the Council consider and vote on a resolution to amend the City Personnel Manual. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution amending the City Personnel Manual, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Adopt the Police Personnel Manual: Pursuant to discussion held during the November 5, 2018 City Council Work Session, the Police Department respectfully requests that the Council consider and vote on a resolution to adopt the proposed Police Personnel Manual. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution adopting the Police Personnel Manual, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Airport 1)Approval of Concession Lease Agreement with Tailwinds IDA: For consideration is a lease agreement with Tailwinds IDA. This is a 5-year lease agreement to provide concessions/restaurant services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the lease agreement with Tailwinds IDA, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Community Development Services Public Hearing – Rezoning from I&M (Industrial & Manufacturing) to P (Parks and Open Space), Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B 4.6 Acres, N ½ Section 35, T 2N, R 37E: For consideration is the application for Rezoning from I&M to P, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B 4.6 Acres, N ½ Section 35, T 2N, R 37E. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its October 2, 2018 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Ordinance rezoning M&B 4.6 Acres, N ½ Section 35, T 2N, R 37E, 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 rezoning M&B 4.6 Acres, N ½ Section 35, T 2N, R 37E, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Rezoning from R1 (Residence) with a PT (Planned Transition) overlay to R3A (Residence), Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Fremont Avenue Subdivision: For consideration is the application for Rezoning from R1 with a PT overlay to R3A, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Fremont Avenue Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its October 2, 2018 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Ordinance rezoning Fremont Avenue Subdivision 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 rezoning Fremont Avenue Subdivision, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
6. Executive Session. The Executive Session has been called pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(f) to communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated, but imminently likely to be litigated. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Council will reconvene into regular Council Meeting. A. Municipal Services 1) Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts Center (Bid IF-18-16): Municipal Services requests City Council authorization to negotiate a settlement for Bid IF-18-16. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To negotiate a settlement for Bid IF-18-16 (or take other action deemed appropriate). 7. Announcements and Adjournment.
Nov 08, 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.
4. Consent Agenda. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Office of the Mayor: 1) Appointments/Reappointments to City Boards, Commissions and Committees Christopher White – Parks & Recreation Commission, New Appointment Christopher White – Historic Preservation Commission, New Appointment 2) Official Proclamations from preceding months B. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Treasurer’s Report for the month of August, 2018 2) Bid IF-19-04, Purchase of Replacement Golf Carts for Sage Lakes Golf Course C. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the September 24, 2018 Council Work Session; September 27, 2018 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting; September 27, 2018 Council Meeting; October 9, 2018 Council Work Session; October 11, 2018 Council Meeting; October 17, 2018 Executive Session; October 17, 2018 Area of Impact Meeting; and, October 22, 2018 Council Work Session 2) License Applications, including Beer to be Consumed licenses for Tailwind IDA LLC, and, The DEC – Downtown Event Center 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. Public Works 1) Easement Vacation – Linden Trails Addition, Division 2, Lot 17, Block 3, Storm Sewer Easement: For consideration are documents to vacate a public storm sewer easement on Linden Trails Addition, Division 2, Lot 17, Block 3 owned by New Earth Development, Inc. The owner has deed to the City a new easement wherein the storm sewer is located. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance providing for the easement vacation on Linden Trails Addition, Division 2, Lot 17, Block 3, 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).
Municipal Services Sole Source Purchase of Opticom Preemption System Upgrade for Idaho Falls Power and Public Works: Municipal Services, Idaho Falls Power, and Public Works Departments request authorization to advertise the City's intent to make a sole source procurement per I.C. § 67-2808, and then to issue a purchase order to Advanced Traffic Products of Everett, Washington for a total amount of $346,907.50. This purchase will upgrade the emergency Opticom preemption system originally installed in mid-1990 that will become obsolete. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To advertise the City's intent to make a sole source procurement, per I.C. § 67-2808, and then to issue a purchase order to purchase Opticom preemption system upgrade from Advanced Traffic Products of Everett, Washington, for a total amount of $346,907.50 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Ordinance – Amending Title 2, Chapter 9, Committee Member Terms for the Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts: Municipal Services requests authorization to amend Title 2, Chapter 9, Section 2. The purpose of this amendment is to allow for the staggering of Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts committee appointment and reappointment terms. 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).
3) City Resolution to Adopt the Idaho Falls Flag Policy: Municipal Services respectfully requests the Mayor and City Council approve the adoption of the Idaho Falls flag policy to allow for standardization for the display of flags at all City locations. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution adopting the Idaho Falls Flag Policy, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate). 4) City Resolution to Adopt the Official City of Idaho Falls Flag: Municipal Services respectfully requests the Mayor and City Council approve the adoption of the City of Idaho Falls flag, the City Seal Portion of the flag, to allow for standardization for the display of flags at all City locations. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution adopting the official City of Idaho Falls Flag, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate). 5) City Resolution to Adopt the Schedule for Flying the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Flag: Municipal Services respectfully requests the Mayor and City Council approve the adoption of the schedule for flying the POW/MIA flag to allow for standardization for the display of flags at all City locations. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution establishing a schedule for flying the POW/MIA Flag, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Human Resources Amend the City Personnel Manual: Pursuant to discussion held during the November 5, 2018 City Council Work Session, the Human Resources Department respectfully requests that the Council consider and vote on a resolution to amend the City Personnel Manual. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution amending the City Personnel Manual, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Adopt the Police Personnel Manual: Pursuant to discussion held during the November 5, 2018 City Council Work Session, the Police Department respectfully requests that the Council consider and vote on a resolution to adopt the proposed Police Personnel Manual. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution adopting the Police Personnel Manual, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Airport 1)Approval of Concession Lease Agreement with Tailwinds IDA: For consideration is a lease agreement with Tailwinds IDA. This is a 5-year lease agreement to provide concessions/restaurant services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the lease agreement with Tailwinds IDA, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Community Development Services Public Hearing – Rezoning from I&M (Industrial & Manufacturing) to P (Parks and Open Space), Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B 4.6 Acres, N ½ Section 35, T 2N, R 37E: For consideration is the application for Rezoning from I&M to P, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B 4.6 Acres, N ½ Section 35, T 2N, R 37E. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its October 2, 2018 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Ordinance rezoning M&B 4.6 Acres, N ½ Section 35, T 2N, R 37E, 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 rezoning M&B 4.6 Acres, N ½ Section 35, T 2N, R 37E, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Rezoning from R1 (Residence) with a PT (Planned Transition) overlay to R3A (Residence), Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Fremont Avenue Subdivision: For consideration is the application for Rezoning from R1 with a PT overlay to R3A, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Fremont Avenue Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its October 2, 2018 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Ordinance rezoning Fremont Avenue Subdivision 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 rezoning Fremont Avenue Subdivision, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
6. Executive Session. The Executive Session has been called pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(f) to communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated, but imminently likely to be litigated. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Council will reconvene into regular Council Meeting. A. Municipal Services 1) Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts Center (Bid IF-18-16): Municipal Services requests City Council authorization to negotiate a settlement for Bid IF-18-16. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To negotiate a settlement for Bid IF-18-16 (or take other action deemed appropriate). 7. Announcements and Adjournment.