1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Items from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Power Trade Confirmation Agreements 2) Idaho Falls Power Service Policy Update 3) Minutes from the January 30, 2020 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting B. Items from Municipal Services: 1) IF-20-K, Purchase Jet Truck for Public Works 2) RFQ 20-071, Elevator Upgrade at the Gem State Hydroelectric Plant 3) Treasurer’s Report for December 2019 4) Minutes from the January 27, 2020 Council Work Session; and, January 30, 2020 Council Meeting 5) License Applications, all carrying the required approvals RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Fire Department 1) Approval for Modification of City Ordinance, Title 7 Chapter 10 and Title 4 Chapter 17: The risk to the public and emergency personnel of the City of Idaho Falls can be considerably lessened when emergency response personnel have current and accurate information about the conditions, conduct, and operations of a business during an emergency response. This ordinance will allow the Fire Department Prevention Division to better identify, inspect and verify that the accurate use, permits, and maintenance is being performed within these properties. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the modification of the City Ordinance Title 7, Chapter 10 and addition of Title 4, Chapter 17 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).
Municipal Services 1) Haul and Spread of Liquid Wastewater Bio-Solids for Public Works: Bid IF-20-09 was published and did not receive any bidders. To maintain compliance with Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) discharge permit requirements, Public Works must have the ability to haul and spread liquid wastewater bio-solids. The estimated amount to haul as stated in the bid invitation was 145,000 gallons. With no bids received, Public Works is requesting the authorization to enter into the open market. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorization to enter into the open market (or take other action deemed appropriate) to contract for haul and spread of liquid wastewater bio-solids services for Public Works.
Approval for Modification of City Sewer Ordinance, Title 8, Chapter 1: For consideration are proposed modifications to City Sewer Ordinance, Title 8, Chapter 1. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) has recently taken over the duties of primacy of wastewater discharges in Idaho from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This past year was the first that IDEQ staff completed Pretreatment Program inspections and as part of those inspections, IDEQ requested several changes to our Sewer ordinance. Public Works staff have worked with IDEQ and our Legal Department to accommodate those changes and to update the ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve modifications of the City Sewer Ordinance, Title 8, Chapter 1 to incorporate suggestions made by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, 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).
Approval of the State/Local Agreement with Idaho Transportation Department for the W 17th Street and Rollandet Avenue Intersection Improvements: For consideration is a State/Local Agreement and Resolution with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) for the development of the W 17th Street and Rollandet Avenue Intersection Improvements project. A safety audit of 17th Street in 2016 indicated a need to install a median curb and island in the intersection and create a left hand turn restriction. As a consequence of this traffic alteration, W 19th Street at the railroad crossing will receive increased traffic volume and this project will also improve the condition of this intersection near the railroad tracks. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the State/Local Agreement, and the accompanying resolution, with Idaho Transportation Department for the W 17th Street and Rollandet Avenue Intersection Improvements, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval of State/Local Agreement with Idaho Transportation Department for the Path Connection Plan on Short Street: For consideration is a State/Local Agreement and Resolution with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) for development of the Path Connection Plan. This project will provide a sidewalk along S Yellowstone Avenue between N 15th Street and Cliff Street and also along the east side of Capital Avenue from Pancheri Drive to Short Street. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the State/Local Agreement, and the accompanying resolution, with Idaho Transportation Department for the Path Connection Plan on Short Street, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval of the State/Local Agreement with Idaho Transportation Department for the ADA Sidewalk and Thermoplastic Upgrades project: For consideration is a State/Local Agreement and Resolution with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) for the construction of ADA sidewalk and thermoplastic improvements on various streets. The agreement combines two separate projects into one that should help lower bid costs as the two projects will bid as a combined package. ADA corner upgrades will be completed on 5th Street, 9th Street, 10th Street and 12th Street between South Boulevard and Holmes Avenue. ADA corner upgrades will also be completed along 25th Street, John Adams Parkway and Garfield Street and thermoplastic crosswalks will be placed on minor street approaches to these streets. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the State/Local Agreement, and the accompanying resolution, with Idaho Transportation Department for the ADA Sidewalk and Thermoplastic Upgrades project and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Office of the Mayor 1) E-Scooter/E-Bike Ordinance: For consideration is an ordinance that provides comprehensive regulation of E-bikes and E-scooters within the City of Idaho Falls. This ordinance was drafted by several City departments including Police, Public Works, Community Development Services, Parks & Recreation, Legal Services, and the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending Title 9 by the addition of Chapter 8, 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).
Community Development Services 1) Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Jackson Hole Junction Subdivision, 1st Amended: For consideration is the application for a Final Plat for Jackson Hole Junction Subdivision 1st Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its February 4, 2020, meeting and recommended approval of the plat by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Accept the Final Plat for Jackson Hole Junction Subdivision, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. b. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Jackson Hole Junction Subdivision, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents
Public Hearing – Ordinance Amending the Form-Based Code to allow Parklets: Because this is an amendment to a Zoning Code, public hearing notification is required. Although the hearing was duly noticed and, therefore, must be placed on the agenda, the full ordinance packet was not fully prepared in time for the meeting and therefore must be tabled. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this item at its December 3, 2019, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Table consideration of the proposed Ordinance to the February 27th, 2020 meeting (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Hearing – Planned Unit Development Amendment and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards Linden Trails Townhomes: For consideration is the application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment for Linden Trails Townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its January 7, 2020 meeting and recommended denial of the PUD by a 5-3 vote. Specifically, the motion at the meeting stated to recommend denial, “on the basis that (the developers) have an approved amendment that was submitted in July 2019 and there needs to be more discussion between the developer and the Community Development Department of the appropriateness and the best way to continue with this PUD, and there is no indication that they are suffering either financially, or suffering any adverse consequences to the developer to continue development of the PUD with the twin home concept.” This motion was not based on any criteria relevant to approval or denial of the request and staff does not concur with the recommendation and recommends approval of the request. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Planned Unit Development for Linden Trails Townhomes as presented. b. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Planned Unit Development for Linden Trails Townhomes as presented, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards Rezoning Property from RP to R3, 2550 Richards Avenue: For consideration is the application to rezone property located at 2550 Richards Avenue from RP to R3. This item was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its December 3, 2019 meeting. The Commission recommended approval of rezoning the property to R2, rather than R3, by unanimous vote. Staff believes the R3 is still a more appropriate zone in terms of matching the existing zoning scheme in the area, although R2 is also supported by the principles of the Comprehensive Plan. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Ordinance Rezoning M&B: 1.1228 Acres NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4, Section 28, T 2N, R 38E, from RP to R3 under suspension of the rules that require 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. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Rezoning of M&B: 1.1228 Acres NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4, Section 28, T 2N, R 38E, from RP to R3, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Subdivision Ordinance Amendments: For consideration are changes to the Subdivision Code which clarify various procedures and requirements. Many of these needed changes were brought to light following a recently appealed plat. During that process, a number of confusing and missing elements were discovered. These proposed changes address those issues. The changes also include a thorough description of various meeting types and procedures. This is a requirement of the Local Land Use Planning Act but has been missing from our codes. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered these changes at its December 3, 2019, and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending City Code Title 10, 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).
Public Hearing – Zoning Ordinance Amendments: For consideration are changes to three sections of the Zoning Ordinance. First is to correct some numbering issues that were inadvertently created with a previous adjustment to the code. The second change is to adjust standards for accessory dwellings and blank walls on commercial buildings. The changes to blank wall requirements are a result of monitoring issues with the current requirements over the past 12-18 months. The final change is to adjust standards for screening and open storage. The current language has created confusion and need to be clarified. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered these changes at its November 5, 2019, and January 7, 2020, meetings and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation and respectfully requests approval of the changes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending City Code Title 11, Chapters 2, 3, and 4 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).
6. Announcements. 7. Adjournment.
Feb 13, 2020 City Council Meeting
1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Items from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Power Trade Confirmation Agreements 2) Idaho Falls Power Service Policy Update 3) Minutes from the January 30, 2020 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting B. Items from Municipal Services: 1) IF-20-K, Purchase Jet Truck for Public Works 2) RFQ 20-071, Elevator Upgrade at the Gem State Hydroelectric Plant 3) Treasurer’s Report for December 2019 4) Minutes from the January 27, 2020 Council Work Session; and, January 30, 2020 Council Meeting 5) License Applications, all carrying the required approvals RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Fire Department 1) Approval for Modification of City Ordinance, Title 7 Chapter 10 and Title 4 Chapter 17: The risk to the public and emergency personnel of the City of Idaho Falls can be considerably lessened when emergency response personnel have current and accurate information about the conditions, conduct, and operations of a business during an emergency response. This ordinance will allow the Fire Department Prevention Division to better identify, inspect and verify that the accurate use, permits, and maintenance is being performed within these properties. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the modification of the City Ordinance Title 7, Chapter 10 and addition of Title 4, Chapter 17 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).
Municipal Services 1) Haul and Spread of Liquid Wastewater Bio-Solids for Public Works: Bid IF-20-09 was published and did not receive any bidders. To maintain compliance with Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) discharge permit requirements, Public Works must have the ability to haul and spread liquid wastewater bio-solids. The estimated amount to haul as stated in the bid invitation was 145,000 gallons. With no bids received, Public Works is requesting the authorization to enter into the open market. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorization to enter into the open market (or take other action deemed appropriate) to contract for haul and spread of liquid wastewater bio-solids services for Public Works.
Approval for Modification of City Sewer Ordinance, Title 8, Chapter 1: For consideration are proposed modifications to City Sewer Ordinance, Title 8, Chapter 1. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) has recently taken over the duties of primacy of wastewater discharges in Idaho from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This past year was the first that IDEQ staff completed Pretreatment Program inspections and as part of those inspections, IDEQ requested several changes to our Sewer ordinance. Public Works staff have worked with IDEQ and our Legal Department to accommodate those changes and to update the ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve modifications of the City Sewer Ordinance, Title 8, Chapter 1 to incorporate suggestions made by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, 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).
Approval of the State/Local Agreement with Idaho Transportation Department for the W 17th Street and Rollandet Avenue Intersection Improvements: For consideration is a State/Local Agreement and Resolution with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) for the development of the W 17th Street and Rollandet Avenue Intersection Improvements project. A safety audit of 17th Street in 2016 indicated a need to install a median curb and island in the intersection and create a left hand turn restriction. As a consequence of this traffic alteration, W 19th Street at the railroad crossing will receive increased traffic volume and this project will also improve the condition of this intersection near the railroad tracks. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the State/Local Agreement, and the accompanying resolution, with Idaho Transportation Department for the W 17th Street and Rollandet Avenue Intersection Improvements, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval of State/Local Agreement with Idaho Transportation Department for the Path Connection Plan on Short Street: For consideration is a State/Local Agreement and Resolution with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) for development of the Path Connection Plan. This project will provide a sidewalk along S Yellowstone Avenue between N 15th Street and Cliff Street and also along the east side of Capital Avenue from Pancheri Drive to Short Street. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the State/Local Agreement, and the accompanying resolution, with Idaho Transportation Department for the Path Connection Plan on Short Street, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval of the State/Local Agreement with Idaho Transportation Department for the ADA Sidewalk and Thermoplastic Upgrades project: For consideration is a State/Local Agreement and Resolution with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) for the construction of ADA sidewalk and thermoplastic improvements on various streets. The agreement combines two separate projects into one that should help lower bid costs as the two projects will bid as a combined package. ADA corner upgrades will be completed on 5th Street, 9th Street, 10th Street and 12th Street between South Boulevard and Holmes Avenue. ADA corner upgrades will also be completed along 25th Street, John Adams Parkway and Garfield Street and thermoplastic crosswalks will be placed on minor street approaches to these streets. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the State/Local Agreement, and the accompanying resolution, with Idaho Transportation Department for the ADA Sidewalk and Thermoplastic Upgrades project and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Office of the Mayor 1) E-Scooter/E-Bike Ordinance: For consideration is an ordinance that provides comprehensive regulation of E-bikes and E-scooters within the City of Idaho Falls. This ordinance was drafted by several City departments including Police, Public Works, Community Development Services, Parks & Recreation, Legal Services, and the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending Title 9 by the addition of Chapter 8, 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).
Community Development Services 1) Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Jackson Hole Junction Subdivision, 1st Amended: For consideration is the application for a Final Plat for Jackson Hole Junction Subdivision 1st Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its February 4, 2020, meeting and recommended approval of the plat by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Accept the Final Plat for Jackson Hole Junction Subdivision, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. b. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Jackson Hole Junction Subdivision, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents
Public Hearing – Ordinance Amending the Form-Based Code to allow Parklets: Because this is an amendment to a Zoning Code, public hearing notification is required. Although the hearing was duly noticed and, therefore, must be placed on the agenda, the full ordinance packet was not fully prepared in time for the meeting and therefore must be tabled. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this item at its December 3, 2019, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Table consideration of the proposed Ordinance to the February 27th, 2020 meeting (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Hearing – Planned Unit Development Amendment and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards Linden Trails Townhomes: For consideration is the application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment for Linden Trails Townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its January 7, 2020 meeting and recommended denial of the PUD by a 5-3 vote. Specifically, the motion at the meeting stated to recommend denial, “on the basis that (the developers) have an approved amendment that was submitted in July 2019 and there needs to be more discussion between the developer and the Community Development Department of the appropriateness and the best way to continue with this PUD, and there is no indication that they are suffering either financially, or suffering any adverse consequences to the developer to continue development of the PUD with the twin home concept.” This motion was not based on any criteria relevant to approval or denial of the request and staff does not concur with the recommendation and recommends approval of the request. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Planned Unit Development for Linden Trails Townhomes as presented. b. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Planned Unit Development for Linden Trails Townhomes as presented, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards Rezoning Property from RP to R3, 2550 Richards Avenue: For consideration is the application to rezone property located at 2550 Richards Avenue from RP to R3. This item was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its December 3, 2019 meeting. The Commission recommended approval of rezoning the property to R2, rather than R3, by unanimous vote. Staff believes the R3 is still a more appropriate zone in terms of matching the existing zoning scheme in the area, although R2 is also supported by the principles of the Comprehensive Plan. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Ordinance Rezoning M&B: 1.1228 Acres NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4, Section 28, T 2N, R 38E, from RP to R3 under suspension of the rules that require 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. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Rezoning of M&B: 1.1228 Acres NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4, Section 28, T 2N, R 38E, from RP to R3, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Subdivision Ordinance Amendments: For consideration are changes to the Subdivision Code which clarify various procedures and requirements. Many of these needed changes were brought to light following a recently appealed plat. During that process, a number of confusing and missing elements were discovered. These proposed changes address those issues. The changes also include a thorough description of various meeting types and procedures. This is a requirement of the Local Land Use Planning Act but has been missing from our codes. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered these changes at its December 3, 2019, and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending City Code Title 10, 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).
Public Hearing – Zoning Ordinance Amendments: For consideration are changes to three sections of the Zoning Ordinance. First is to correct some numbering issues that were inadvertently created with a previous adjustment to the code. The second change is to adjust standards for accessory dwellings and blank walls on commercial buildings. The changes to blank wall requirements are a result of monitoring issues with the current requirements over the past 12-18 months. The final change is to adjust standards for screening and open storage. The current language has created confusion and need to be clarified. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered these changes at its November 5, 2019, and January 7, 2020, meetings and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation and respectfully requests approval of the changes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending City Code Title 11, Chapters 2, 3, and 4 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).
6. Announcements. 7. Adjournment.