1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update.
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 – Water Line Replacements – 2020 Phase I B. Items from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Westside Substation Design Task Order 2) Minutes from the April 23, 2020 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting C. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Bid IF-20-18, Purchase of Patch Truck for Public Works 2) Quote 20-023, Purchase of Inventory for Idaho Falls Power 3) Quote 20-026, Purchase of Gravel for Public Works 4) Additional Purchase from RFP IF-20-069, Cobra Head Streetlights for Idaho Falls Power 5) Purchase Meter Inventory for Idaho Falls Power 6) Treasurer’s Report for March 2020 7) Minutes from the April 20, 2020 Council Work Session and April 23, 2020 Council Meeting 8) 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).
Community Development Services Resolution Approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year (PY) 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER): For consideration is a resolution approving the CDBG Program Year 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The report was presented at a public hearing on April 23, 2020 followed by a 15-day public comment period. No comments were received and resolution is now ready for approval. Following approval the report will be submitted to HUD for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Resolution approving the CDBG Program Year 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Ivywood Division No. 3: For consideration is the Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement Relevant Criteria and Standards for Ivywood Division No. 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its April 21, 2020, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Development Agreement for Ivywood Subdivision, Division No. 3, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. Accept the Final Plat for Ivywood Subdivision, Division No. 3, 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 Ivywood Subdivision, Division No. 3, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Manchester Estates Subdivision: For consideration is the Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Manchester Estates Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its April 21, 2020, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Development Agreement for Manchester Estates Subdivision, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. Accept the Final Plat for Manchester Estates Subdivision, 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 Manchester Estates Subdivision, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Municipal Services IF-20-22, Underground Fiber Project Phase I - Boring and Conduit Installation: This contract will provide underground fiber boring and conduit installation services for residential fiber. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept and approve the bid from the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Quanta Telecom Services of Houston, Texas for a total contract amount of $2,671,322.55 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Hydro Generation Insurance Policy Renewal: This policy insures the City’s hydropower generation facilities. The policy, #EUTN14341316, was the best commercially available policy presented to the City’s insurance broker, Marsh Wortham. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To ratify the 2020/21 Hydropower Generation Insurance Policy for Idaho Falls Power for a total of $391,915.00, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Memorandum of Understanding with Falls Water Company: Public Works presented at the November 25th, 2019 Work Session regarding a proposed water line purchase agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the Falls Water Company. These items were discussed as potentials to address immediate water service needs for the Costco development and to address future water service northeast of City. The Falls Water Company has sought and gained approval of the proposed water service areas from the Idaho Public Utility Commission. Therefore, for consideration is a Memorandum of Understanding which delineates future water service boundaries for Falls Water Company and the City of Idaho Falls. The proposed boundaries will allow both entities to implement better planning to serve future water users in the area northeast of the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Falls Water Company and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Ordinance Revision Amending Section 5-9-8 Regulating Structures Over the Snake River: It is proposed that City Code Section 5-9-8, prohibiting people from jumping off or dropping objects from the listed City facilities over the Snake River, be made more comprehensive, more clear, and to include canals. The Ordinance, if adopted, will automatically apply to any City facility added by annexation or construction. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending City Code regulations regarding City structures over the Snake River and canals within City limits 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 Lindsay Boulevard Curves Superelevation project: For consideration is a State/Local Construction Agreement and Resolution with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) for the Lindsay Boulevard Curves Superelevation project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the State/Local Agreement, and the accompanying Resolution, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Office of the City Attorney 1) Nondiscrimination Ordinance: In 2013, the Council passed an Ordinance that prohibited discrimination in the City based upon a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity/expression in the subject areas of housing and employment. The proposed Ordinance amendments will extend the nondiscrimination regulations to include places of public accommodation and use, as those are defined. Additionally, the proposed Ordinance amends some definitions and exemptions; provides clarification of the rights of employers and employees in areas of First Amendment expression and provision of employee-only facilities; adds specifically permitted activities; and includes nonbinding mediation as a tool to resolve reported discrimination. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance adding public accommodations and making other changes to the City’s nondiscrimination Chapter 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).
7. Announcements. 8. Adjournment.
May 14, 2020 City Council Meeting
1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update.
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 – Water Line Replacements – 2020 Phase I B. Items from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Westside Substation Design Task Order 2) Minutes from the April 23, 2020 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting C. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Bid IF-20-18, Purchase of Patch Truck for Public Works 2) Quote 20-023, Purchase of Inventory for Idaho Falls Power 3) Quote 20-026, Purchase of Gravel for Public Works 4) Additional Purchase from RFP IF-20-069, Cobra Head Streetlights for Idaho Falls Power 5) Purchase Meter Inventory for Idaho Falls Power 6) Treasurer’s Report for March 2020 7) Minutes from the April 20, 2020 Council Work Session and April 23, 2020 Council Meeting 8) 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).
Community Development Services Resolution Approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year (PY) 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER): For consideration is a resolution approving the CDBG Program Year 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The report was presented at a public hearing on April 23, 2020 followed by a 15-day public comment period. No comments were received and resolution is now ready for approval. Following approval the report will be submitted to HUD for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Resolution approving the CDBG Program Year 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Ivywood Division No. 3: For consideration is the Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement Relevant Criteria and Standards for Ivywood Division No. 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its April 21, 2020, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Development Agreement for Ivywood Subdivision, Division No. 3, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. Accept the Final Plat for Ivywood Subdivision, Division No. 3, 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 Ivywood Subdivision, Division No. 3, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Manchester Estates Subdivision: For consideration is the Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Manchester Estates Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its April 21, 2020, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Development Agreement for Manchester Estates Subdivision, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. Accept the Final Plat for Manchester Estates Subdivision, 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 Manchester Estates Subdivision, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Municipal Services IF-20-22, Underground Fiber Project Phase I - Boring and Conduit Installation: This contract will provide underground fiber boring and conduit installation services for residential fiber. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept and approve the bid from the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Quanta Telecom Services of Houston, Texas for a total contract amount of $2,671,322.55 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Hydro Generation Insurance Policy Renewal: This policy insures the City’s hydropower generation facilities. The policy, #EUTN14341316, was the best commercially available policy presented to the City’s insurance broker, Marsh Wortham. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To ratify the 2020/21 Hydropower Generation Insurance Policy for Idaho Falls Power for a total of $391,915.00, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Memorandum of Understanding with Falls Water Company: Public Works presented at the November 25th, 2019 Work Session regarding a proposed water line purchase agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the Falls Water Company. These items were discussed as potentials to address immediate water service needs for the Costco development and to address future water service northeast of City. The Falls Water Company has sought and gained approval of the proposed water service areas from the Idaho Public Utility Commission. Therefore, for consideration is a Memorandum of Understanding which delineates future water service boundaries for Falls Water Company and the City of Idaho Falls. The proposed boundaries will allow both entities to implement better planning to serve future water users in the area northeast of the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Falls Water Company and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Ordinance Revision Amending Section 5-9-8 Regulating Structures Over the Snake River: It is proposed that City Code Section 5-9-8, prohibiting people from jumping off or dropping objects from the listed City facilities over the Snake River, be made more comprehensive, more clear, and to include canals. The Ordinance, if adopted, will automatically apply to any City facility added by annexation or construction. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending City Code regulations regarding City structures over the Snake River and canals within City limits 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 Lindsay Boulevard Curves Superelevation project: For consideration is a State/Local Construction Agreement and Resolution with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) for the Lindsay Boulevard Curves Superelevation project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the State/Local Agreement, and the accompanying Resolution, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Office of the City Attorney 1) Nondiscrimination Ordinance: In 2013, the Council passed an Ordinance that prohibited discrimination in the City based upon a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity/expression in the subject areas of housing and employment. The proposed Ordinance amendments will extend the nondiscrimination regulations to include places of public accommodation and use, as those are defined. Additionally, the proposed Ordinance amends some definitions and exemptions; provides clarification of the rights of employers and employees in areas of First Amendment expression and provision of employee-only facilities; adds specifically permitted activities; and includes nonbinding mediation as a tool to resolve reported discrimination. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance adding public accommodations and making other changes to the City’s nondiscrimination Chapter 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).
7. Announcements. 8. Adjournment.