1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. 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.
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) Treasurer’s Report for the month of February, 2019 2) Investment Policy Update 3) Purchase of Street Light Poles for Idaho Falls Power 4) Bid IF-19-21, Water Line Materials for Public Works 5) Bid IF-19-22, New 30-yard Refuse Containers for Public Works 6) Bid IF-19-J, Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device (Bucket Truck) for Parks and Recreation 7) Senior Citizens Community Center, Inc. No Cost Lease Request for Community Youth in Action, Inc. (C’YA) B. Items from Parks and Recreation 1) Idaho Falls Zoo Concession Agreement Renewal C. Items from Public Works 1) Bid Award – Broadway Sidewalk Improvements Memorial Drive to N Yellowstone Avenue 2) Bid Award – Water Line Replacement, 1st Street from Lomax to Idaho Canal D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the March 25, 2019 Council Work Session; March 28, 2019 Council Meeting and Executive Session; and, March 30, 2019 Budget Kick-off Workshop. 2) 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).
Parks and Recreation 1) Primary Stock Contract Agreement for Idaho‘s Oldest Rodeo, the War Bonnet Round Up: For consideration is the Primary Stock Contractor Agreement for Idaho's Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up. This one (1) year event agreement in the amount of$62,100 for 2019 has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Primary Stock Contractor Agreement with Mo Betta Rodeo, Inc. and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Municipal Services 1) Bid IF-19-I, Addition to Fleet, Telehandler for Public Works: It is the recommendation of Municipal Services and Public Works to piggyback the GSA Purchasing Schedule Contract through the authorized dealer, Caterpillar Inc. of Peoria, Illinois and approve the purchase of one (1) new 2019 Caterpillar TH255C Telehander in the amount of $74,335.00. Funds to purchase the new Telehander was budgeted as an addition to the fleet in the approved 2018/19 Public Works budget for $62,000. The department has identified funds from the Water Fund, Well Maintenance and Operations Improvements budget line items to cover the budget overage of $12,335.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the purchase of one (1) new 2019 Caterpillar TH255C Telehander in the amount of $74,335.00 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Billing Settlement with Bonneville Power Administration: For consideration are two new agreements and two existing exhibit revisions to our power sales contract with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). These agreements and revisions have arisen from a dispute Idaho Falls Power (IFP) has had with BPA. One point was the treatment of the Bulb Turbines and how that transmission service should be provided under our BPA agreements. A second point related to charges being directly assigned by BPA for the recovery of Energy Imbalance Market costs. IFP successfully argued these points. The transmission cost will now be paid by BPA under the terms of our transfer service and BPA will be paying these going forward and refunding past payments made by IFP. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Billing Settlement Agreements with Bonneville Power Administration and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Power Pole Retrofit Reimbursement Agreement: For consideration is an agreement between Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and IFP for the reimbursement for retrofitting a number of our power poles for avian protection. IFP under the terms of this agreement will retrofit certain power poles around our system and UAMPS will reimburse IFP for the complete costs of the work. IFP will also be required to monitor, maintain and repair as needed the sites for a period not to exceed 30 years. These costs will also be reimbursed under the terms of the agreement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Power Pole Retrofit Reimbursement Agreement with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Fremont Avenue Subdivision, 1st Amended: For consideration is the application for Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Fremont Avenue Subdivision, 1st Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its February 5, 2019, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with that recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Development Agreement for Fremont Avenue Subdivision, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for Fremont Avenue Subdivision, 1st Amended, 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 Fremont Avenue Subdivision, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Fanning Park Division 1: For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Fanning Park Division 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its January 9, 2019, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with that recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Development Agreement for Fanning Park Division 1, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for Fanning Park Division 1, 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 Fanning Park Division 1, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, INL Park N Ride Subdivision: For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, INL Park N Ride Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its July 10, 2018, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with that recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Development Agreement for INL Park N Ride Subdivision, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for INL Park N Ride Subdivision, 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 INL Park N Ride Subdivision, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – FY 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan: Each year Idaho Falls receives a funding allocation from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the local Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. As part of the requirements of administration of this program the City must submit an Annual Action Plan to HUD outlining how that year’s funds will be spent. To determine how to spend the funds, each year applicants submit requests for grant funding which are considered by the City Council in a public hearing. RECOMMENDED ACTION: No recommended action at this time.
Public Hearing – Rezone from TN to CC, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criterial and Standards, Lots 1-12, Block 30, Capitol Hill Addition: For consideration is the application for Rezone from TN to CC, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criterial and Standards, Lots 1-12, Block 30, Capitol Hill Addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its March 5, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Ordinance rezoning Lots 1-12, Block 30, Capitol Hill Addition, 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 rezone of Lots 1-12, Block 30, Capitol Hill Addition, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Rezone from R1 with a PT Overlay to TN, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criterial and Standards, Lot 25 Less NW 85.84 sq. ft. and Lots 26-30, Block 24, Highland Park: For consideration is the application for Rezone from R1 with a PT Overlay to TN, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criterial and Standards, Lot 25 Less NW 85.84 sq. ft. and Lots 26-30, Block 24, Highland Park. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its March 5, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Ordinance rezoning Lot 25 Less NW 85.84 sq. ft. and Lots 26-30, Block 24, Highland Park, 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 rezone of Lot 25 Less NW 85.84 sq. ft. and Lots 26-30, Block 24, Highland Park, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
6. Announcements and Adjournment.
Apr 11, 2019 City Council Meeting
1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. 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.
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) Treasurer’s Report for the month of February, 2019 2) Investment Policy Update 3) Purchase of Street Light Poles for Idaho Falls Power 4) Bid IF-19-21, Water Line Materials for Public Works 5) Bid IF-19-22, New 30-yard Refuse Containers for Public Works 6) Bid IF-19-J, Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device (Bucket Truck) for Parks and Recreation 7) Senior Citizens Community Center, Inc. No Cost Lease Request for Community Youth in Action, Inc. (C’YA) B. Items from Parks and Recreation 1) Idaho Falls Zoo Concession Agreement Renewal C. Items from Public Works 1) Bid Award – Broadway Sidewalk Improvements Memorial Drive to N Yellowstone Avenue 2) Bid Award – Water Line Replacement, 1st Street from Lomax to Idaho Canal D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the March 25, 2019 Council Work Session; March 28, 2019 Council Meeting and Executive Session; and, March 30, 2019 Budget Kick-off Workshop. 2) 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).
Parks and Recreation 1) Primary Stock Contract Agreement for Idaho‘s Oldest Rodeo, the War Bonnet Round Up: For consideration is the Primary Stock Contractor Agreement for Idaho's Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up. This one (1) year event agreement in the amount of$62,100 for 2019 has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Primary Stock Contractor Agreement with Mo Betta Rodeo, Inc. and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Municipal Services 1) Bid IF-19-I, Addition to Fleet, Telehandler for Public Works: It is the recommendation of Municipal Services and Public Works to piggyback the GSA Purchasing Schedule Contract through the authorized dealer, Caterpillar Inc. of Peoria, Illinois and approve the purchase of one (1) new 2019 Caterpillar TH255C Telehander in the amount of $74,335.00. Funds to purchase the new Telehander was budgeted as an addition to the fleet in the approved 2018/19 Public Works budget for $62,000. The department has identified funds from the Water Fund, Well Maintenance and Operations Improvements budget line items to cover the budget overage of $12,335.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the purchase of one (1) new 2019 Caterpillar TH255C Telehander in the amount of $74,335.00 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Billing Settlement with Bonneville Power Administration: For consideration are two new agreements and two existing exhibit revisions to our power sales contract with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). These agreements and revisions have arisen from a dispute Idaho Falls Power (IFP) has had with BPA. One point was the treatment of the Bulb Turbines and how that transmission service should be provided under our BPA agreements. A second point related to charges being directly assigned by BPA for the recovery of Energy Imbalance Market costs. IFP successfully argued these points. The transmission cost will now be paid by BPA under the terms of our transfer service and BPA will be paying these going forward and refunding past payments made by IFP. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Billing Settlement Agreements with Bonneville Power Administration and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Power Pole Retrofit Reimbursement Agreement: For consideration is an agreement between Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and IFP for the reimbursement for retrofitting a number of our power poles for avian protection. IFP under the terms of this agreement will retrofit certain power poles around our system and UAMPS will reimburse IFP for the complete costs of the work. IFP will also be required to monitor, maintain and repair as needed the sites for a period not to exceed 30 years. These costs will also be reimbursed under the terms of the agreement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Power Pole Retrofit Reimbursement Agreement with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Fremont Avenue Subdivision, 1st Amended: For consideration is the application for Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Fremont Avenue Subdivision, 1st Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its February 5, 2019, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with that recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Development Agreement for Fremont Avenue Subdivision, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for Fremont Avenue Subdivision, 1st Amended, 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 Fremont Avenue Subdivision, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Fanning Park Division 1: For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Fanning Park Division 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its January 9, 2019, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with that recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Development Agreement for Fanning Park Division 1, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for Fanning Park Division 1, 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 Fanning Park Division 1, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, INL Park N Ride Subdivision: For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, INL Park N Ride Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its July 10, 2018, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with that recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Development Agreement for INL Park N Ride Subdivision, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for INL Park N Ride Subdivision, 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 INL Park N Ride Subdivision, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – FY 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan: Each year Idaho Falls receives a funding allocation from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the local Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. As part of the requirements of administration of this program the City must submit an Annual Action Plan to HUD outlining how that year’s funds will be spent. To determine how to spend the funds, each year applicants submit requests for grant funding which are considered by the City Council in a public hearing. RECOMMENDED ACTION: No recommended action at this time.
Public Hearing – Rezone from TN to CC, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criterial and Standards, Lots 1-12, Block 30, Capitol Hill Addition: For consideration is the application for Rezone from TN to CC, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criterial and Standards, Lots 1-12, Block 30, Capitol Hill Addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its March 5, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Ordinance rezoning Lots 1-12, Block 30, Capitol Hill Addition, 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 rezone of Lots 1-12, Block 30, Capitol Hill Addition, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Rezone from R1 with a PT Overlay to TN, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criterial and Standards, Lot 25 Less NW 85.84 sq. ft. and Lots 26-30, Block 24, Highland Park: For consideration is the application for Rezone from R1 with a PT Overlay to TN, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criterial and Standards, Lot 25 Less NW 85.84 sq. ft. and Lots 26-30, Block 24, Highland Park. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its March 5, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Ordinance rezoning Lot 25 Less NW 85.84 sq. ft. and Lots 26-30, Block 24, Highland Park, 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 rezone of Lot 25 Less NW 85.84 sq. ft. and Lots 26-30, Block 24, Highland Park, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
6. Announcements and Adjournment.