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 city 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.
A. Item from Public Works: 1) Minutes from the August 28, 2019 Annual Public Works Department Utility Meeting B. Item from Municipal Services: 1) Purchase of Technology Storage Systems for Municipal Services Department C. Item from Idaho Falls Power 1) Approval of Contract with First Call Jewel for Heating System Upgrade D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the September 9, 2019 Council Work Session and Executive Session; and, September 12, 2019 Council Meeting. 2) License Applications, including Beer Licenses to 1 Fine Café; Albertsons, 17th Street; Albertson’s, Broadway; Black Bear Diner; Blue Hashi; Blue Wave; Boozer Quick Stop; Bowlero; Buck’s; Copper Rill Restaurant; El Rinconcito Authentic Mexican Food; Ford’s Bar; Golden Crown Lounge; Hampton Inn; Hitt the Road; Holiday Oil; Jaker’s of Idaho Falls; Krung Thep; Los Panchos; Maverik Country Store, Sunnyside; Maverik Country Store, Broadway; Maverik Country Store, Woodruff; Midget Market; Muddys Place; Outback Steakhouse; Plum Loco; Puerto Escondido; Roadrunner Pit Stop; Rogelio La Yesca; Sam’s Club; Sandpiper East; Seventeenth Street Gas & Wash; Short Stop Market; Sizzler Family Steak House; Smith’s Food & Drug; Smokin Fins; Sneekers Bar & Grill; Snow Eagle Brewing & Grill; Tap-N-Fill; That One Place Lounge; The DEC – Downtown Event Center; Tobacco Connection, Broadway; Tobacco Connection, S. Utah; Walmart; Walmart Fuel Station; and, Winco Foods, all carrying the required approvals. Page 2 of 5 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Ordinance Amending Certain Street Names for Consistency and Correct Spellings: For consideration is an ordinance amending the names of certain streets throughout the City. These changes correct spellings and unify streets with the same name that previously had different spellings. This assists in more consistent addressing, provides overall consistency, and promotes consistent emergency response. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending certain street names throughout the City under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request 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).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criterial and Standards, Southpoint Division No. 9: For consideration is the Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Southpoint Division No. 9. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the plat at its June 4, 2019, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Development Agreement for Southpoint Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. Accept the Final Plat for Southpoint Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. c. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Southpoint Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Ivywood Subdivision Division No. 2: For consideration is a Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Ivywood Subdivision Division No. 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the plat at its January 8, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Development Agreement for Ivywood Subdivision Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. Accept the Final Plat for Ivywood Subdivision Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. Page 3 of 5 c. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Ivywood Subdivision Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Zions Public Finance, Inc: It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services Department to approve a professional services agreement with Zions Public Finance, Inc. for municipal advisory services. The purpose of this professional services agreement is to enlist an expert in the municipal bonding environment to assist the City in identifying viable financial alternatives to build a new Police Station. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Zions Public Finance, Inc, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Veterinary Services Independent Contractor Agreement: For your review is the Independent Contractor Agreement renewal between the City of Idaho Falls and Dr. Rhonda Aliah for the purpose of providing veterinary services at the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Veterinary Services Independent Contractor Agreement, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Change Order No. 4 – Wastewater Primary Treatment Plant Upgrades Project: For consideration is Change Order No. 4 for the Primary Treatment Plant Upgrades project. This change order addresses numerous items encountered on the project with associated work change directives. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Change Order 4 for the Primary Treatment Upgrades project, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate
Ratification of Signatures on AIP 45 and AIP 46 Grant Acceptance: The Idaho Falls Regional Airport recommends City Council approval of the acceptance of the federal aviation grants for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) 45 and AIP 46 for the total of $4,125,000, and ratification of the Mayor’s signature on the grant paperwork. Grant acceptance paperwork was received by the Airport on Monday, September 23, 2019 and had to be returned with signatures to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by Wednesday, September 25, 2019, or else forfeit funding. In order to secure these Grants, the Mayor and City Attorney signed the grant acceptance documents to ensure that the Airport is able to proceed with capital improvements to the Airport facility. Page 4 of 5 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Ratify the signatures of the Mayor and City Attorney on the required FAA grant acceptance documents and thus approve AIP 45 & 46 for a total of $4,125,000 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval of Carbon Free Resolution: It is the recommendation of Idaho Falls Power (IFP) to accept and approve a resolution establishing a formal commitment to maintain our City's clean and carbon-free electricity generation resources and to work to integrate community-wide, where economically viable, the use of clean energy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Carbon Free Resolution and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval of Amended Ordinance Title 8, Chapter 5: It is the recommendation of Idaho Falls Power (IFP) to accept and approve the City Ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 5 by adjusting and clarifying definitions, billing, and, business practices; adding access to City facilities as a condition of customer Electric and Fiber Optic Services; and, setting conditions for current opt-out residential customers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 5, under a 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).
Approval of Amended Ordinance Title 8, Chapter 13: It is the recommendation of Idaho Falls Power (IFP) to accept and approve the City Ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 13 by clarifying and adjusting definitions, billing, and, business practices for dark and lit fiber and adding access to City facilities as a condition of Electric and Fiber Services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 13, under a 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).
Announcements
An Executive Session will be held immediately following the conclusion of the agenda items listed above. 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. The Executive Session will be held in the City Annex Conference Room. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Council will reconvene into Regular Council Meeting. G. Public Works Page 5 of 5 1) Public Works requests City Council to review, provide direction, or make a decision on a proposed settlement between the City and H-K Contractors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve (or deny) the proposed settlement (or take other action deemed appropriate).
8. Executive Session. An Executive Session will be held immediately following the conclusion of the agenda item listed above. The Executive Session has been called pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code Section 74- 206(1)(c) To acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. The Executive Session will be held in the City Annex Conference Room. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Council will not reconvene into Regular Council Meeting. 9. Adjournment.
Sep 26, 2019 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 city 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.
A. Item from Public Works: 1) Minutes from the August 28, 2019 Annual Public Works Department Utility Meeting B. Item from Municipal Services: 1) Purchase of Technology Storage Systems for Municipal Services Department C. Item from Idaho Falls Power 1) Approval of Contract with First Call Jewel for Heating System Upgrade D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the September 9, 2019 Council Work Session and Executive Session; and, September 12, 2019 Council Meeting. 2) License Applications, including Beer Licenses to 1 Fine Café; Albertsons, 17th Street; Albertson’s, Broadway; Black Bear Diner; Blue Hashi; Blue Wave; Boozer Quick Stop; Bowlero; Buck’s; Copper Rill Restaurant; El Rinconcito Authentic Mexican Food; Ford’s Bar; Golden Crown Lounge; Hampton Inn; Hitt the Road; Holiday Oil; Jaker’s of Idaho Falls; Krung Thep; Los Panchos; Maverik Country Store, Sunnyside; Maverik Country Store, Broadway; Maverik Country Store, Woodruff; Midget Market; Muddys Place; Outback Steakhouse; Plum Loco; Puerto Escondido; Roadrunner Pit Stop; Rogelio La Yesca; Sam’s Club; Sandpiper East; Seventeenth Street Gas & Wash; Short Stop Market; Sizzler Family Steak House; Smith’s Food & Drug; Smokin Fins; Sneekers Bar & Grill; Snow Eagle Brewing & Grill; Tap-N-Fill; That One Place Lounge; The DEC – Downtown Event Center; Tobacco Connection, Broadway; Tobacco Connection, S. Utah; Walmart; Walmart Fuel Station; and, Winco Foods, all carrying the required approvals. Page 2 of 5 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Ordinance Amending Certain Street Names for Consistency and Correct Spellings: For consideration is an ordinance amending the names of certain streets throughout the City. These changes correct spellings and unify streets with the same name that previously had different spellings. This assists in more consistent addressing, provides overall consistency, and promotes consistent emergency response. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending certain street names throughout the City under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request 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).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criterial and Standards, Southpoint Division No. 9: For consideration is the Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Southpoint Division No. 9. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the plat at its June 4, 2019, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Development Agreement for Southpoint Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. Accept the Final Plat for Southpoint Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. c. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Southpoint Division No. 9, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Ivywood Subdivision Division No. 2: For consideration is a Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Ivywood Subdivision Division No. 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the plat at its January 8, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Development Agreement for Ivywood Subdivision Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. Accept the Final Plat for Ivywood Subdivision Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. Page 3 of 5 c. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Ivywood Subdivision Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Zions Public Finance, Inc: It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services Department to approve a professional services agreement with Zions Public Finance, Inc. for municipal advisory services. The purpose of this professional services agreement is to enlist an expert in the municipal bonding environment to assist the City in identifying viable financial alternatives to build a new Police Station. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Zions Public Finance, Inc, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Veterinary Services Independent Contractor Agreement: For your review is the Independent Contractor Agreement renewal between the City of Idaho Falls and Dr. Rhonda Aliah for the purpose of providing veterinary services at the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Veterinary Services Independent Contractor Agreement, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Change Order No. 4 – Wastewater Primary Treatment Plant Upgrades Project: For consideration is Change Order No. 4 for the Primary Treatment Plant Upgrades project. This change order addresses numerous items encountered on the project with associated work change directives. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Change Order 4 for the Primary Treatment Upgrades project, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate
Ratification of Signatures on AIP 45 and AIP 46 Grant Acceptance: The Idaho Falls Regional Airport recommends City Council approval of the acceptance of the federal aviation grants for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) 45 and AIP 46 for the total of $4,125,000, and ratification of the Mayor’s signature on the grant paperwork. Grant acceptance paperwork was received by the Airport on Monday, September 23, 2019 and had to be returned with signatures to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by Wednesday, September 25, 2019, or else forfeit funding. In order to secure these Grants, the Mayor and City Attorney signed the grant acceptance documents to ensure that the Airport is able to proceed with capital improvements to the Airport facility. Page 4 of 5 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Ratify the signatures of the Mayor and City Attorney on the required FAA grant acceptance documents and thus approve AIP 45 & 46 for a total of $4,125,000 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval of Carbon Free Resolution: It is the recommendation of Idaho Falls Power (IFP) to accept and approve a resolution establishing a formal commitment to maintain our City's clean and carbon-free electricity generation resources and to work to integrate community-wide, where economically viable, the use of clean energy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Carbon Free Resolution and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval of Amended Ordinance Title 8, Chapter 5: It is the recommendation of Idaho Falls Power (IFP) to accept and approve the City Ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 5 by adjusting and clarifying definitions, billing, and, business practices; adding access to City facilities as a condition of customer Electric and Fiber Optic Services; and, setting conditions for current opt-out residential customers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 5, under a 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).
Approval of Amended Ordinance Title 8, Chapter 13: It is the recommendation of Idaho Falls Power (IFP) to accept and approve the City Ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 13 by clarifying and adjusting definitions, billing, and, business practices for dark and lit fiber and adding access to City facilities as a condition of Electric and Fiber Services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 13, under a 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).
Announcements
An Executive Session will be held immediately following the conclusion of the agenda items listed above. 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. The Executive Session will be held in the City Annex Conference Room. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Council will reconvene into Regular Council Meeting. G. Public Works Page 5 of 5 1) Public Works requests City Council to review, provide direction, or make a decision on a proposed settlement between the City and H-K Contractors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve (or deny) the proposed settlement (or take other action deemed appropriate).
8. Executive Session. An Executive Session will be held immediately following the conclusion of the agenda item listed above. The Executive Session has been called pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code Section 74- 206(1)(c) To acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. The Executive Session will be held in the City Annex Conference Room. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Council will not reconvene into Regular Council Meeting. 9. Adjournment.