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Idaho Falls, ID · October 22, 2018

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October 22, 2018 The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Special Meeting (Council Work Session), Monday, October 22, 2018, in the Council Chambers in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho at 3:00 p.m. Call to Order and Roll Call: There were present: Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper Councilmember Thomas Hally Councilmember John Radford Councilmember Jim Francis Councilmember Jim Freeman Councilmember Michelle Ziel-Dingman (arrived at 4:05 p.m.) Absent: Councilmember Shelly Smede Also present: Chris Fredericksen, Public Works Director Bryce Johnson, Police Chief Jessica Marley, Police Sergeant Jose Abreo, Patrol Officer Corey Sato, Patrol Officer Victoria Estrada, Crime Analyst Ryan Tew, Human Resources Director Greg Weitzel, Parks and Recreation Director PJ Holm, Parks and Recreation Superintendent Pamela Alexander, Municipal Services Director Michael Kirkham, Assistant City Attorney Dana Briggs, Economic Development Coordinator Rick Cloutier, Airport Director Randy Fife, City Attorney Kathy Hampton, City Clerk Mayor Casper called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. with the following: Acceptance and/or Receipt of Minutes: There were no minutes to accept. Calendar, Announcements and Reports: Mayor Casper stated a follow-up Area of Impact (AOI) meeting with Bonneville County is forthcoming. Mayor Casper recognized the ten (10) team members deployed to Florida. She indicated the team has been so successful in running the base camp that they have been identified as an Incident Command Team. October 23, Fiber Pilot Community Meeting October 24, Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) Officer Swearing In October 25, Idaho Falls Power (IFP) Board Meeting; and, City Council Meeting October 25-27, Boo at the Zoo October 27, Real Heroes’ Trunk or Treat October 29, Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) Fall Water Academy October 30, RECreate IF November 5, City Council Work Session 1 October 22, 2018 November 8, IFP Board Meeting; and, City Council Meeting November 9, Veterans Day Events; and, Business of Distinction Gala November 12, Veterans Day observed, City offices closed Brief discussion followed regarding donation of candy towards Boo at the Zoo, Councilmembers will provide candy as needed. Mayor Casper stated a future Land and Water Conservation discussion will be forthcoming, including State level discussion. She requested a letter be submitted on behalf of all City elected officials. Liaison Reports and Concerns: Councilmember Hally reminded the Council of the upcoming elections. He also stated the IFPD is continuing to fill positions. Councilmember Freeman stated several construction projects are almost complete. He indicated a complaint was received regarding Elva Street, Public Works staff will ensure there are no hazards in this area prior to winter. Councilmember Francis commended the Fire Department for their work in Florida. Councilmember Radford stated the IFP pilot fiber project is progressing. Iona Bonneville Sewer District (IBSD) Sewer Service Annexation Discussion: Director Fredericksen reviewed a service map provided for the IBSD including collection and maintenance of the lines. He stated the existing IBSD agreement, approved in January 2016, will expire December 2021. The agreement includes a provision that any proposed expansion would require Council approval. In 2014, 39% of the 9400 acres was developed. If fully developed, issues would occur at the Sunnyside Road sanitary sewer trunk line. Director Fredericksen stated IBSD reduced their service area by 507 acres in 2016 and 315 acres in 2017. Approximately 192 acres are still available without growing the service area. Director Fredericksen stated a request for decrease near Thunder Ridge High School has been requested, along with an expansion request near the northeast corner of Hitt and Lincoln Roads. Brief discussion followed regarding the capacity and growth rate, trunk lines, and rates of IBSD. The decrease and expansion requests will be included on the October 25 Council Meeting agenda. Training: Understanding Local Gang Activity: Chief Johnson introduced Sergeant Marley, Officer Abreo, and Officer Sato. Sergeant Marley commended Officers Abreo and Sato for being selected to the gang unit. Sergeant Marley and Officers Abreo and Sato presented the following with general discussion throughout: Idaho Falls Police Gang Unit: Structure – night shift platoon; part-time gang unit (began in May 2018) Duties – reduce gang activity; identify (intelligence), investigate, suppress Methods – deterrence (focus preventative patrol, directed patrol, non-vehicle patrol); education (schools, businesses, faith communities, general public); mediation (resolve conflict); diversion (steer away from the criminal justice system); referral (those prone to join a gang for various reasons) Additional functions – parental notification; meeting and conversing with families in their home; presenting cases in court; providing educational programs in the police academy; educating public and students; participating in police task force units, participating in non-police task force units; working with graffiti removal services; assisting School Resource Officers (SRO); working with schools, faith-based services, and business community; and, communicating with the media Mission Statement – To provide a comprehensive and legal data base for the collection and dissemination of intelligence on the activities of criminal street gangs and extremist organizations in the Idaho Falls area. The Idaho Falls Gang Unit was formed due to increase of gang activity including criminal activity and graffiti, threats against officer’s lives, intel from other agencies and individuals that gangs are moving into the area; increase of shots fired calls involving gang members; and, administrative recognition. 2 October 22, 2018 Documentation – complete gang activity report which must be approved by supervisor. Information will be entered into the file and updated only by members of the gang unit with access only given to the gang unit. If the subject is a juvenile the documenting officer must notify a legal guardian. Basic intel comes from intel/crime analyst, other agencies, Rocky Mountain Information Network (RMIN), Field Interview (F.I.) cards. Detailed and workable intel comes from interview of suspected gang members on the street, interview of inmates at the jail, Facebook and social media, jail phone calls, other officers, notoriety Definition of gang per Idaho Code 18-8502: a group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, who have a common identifying sign, symbol, location or name and engage in criminal activity individually or as a group. There needs to be two or more documented crimes on separate occasions to be documented as a gang member. This documentation will apply for five (5) years. The five (5) year timeframe resets if the individual is stopped. A variety of gangs was reviewed including Hispanic gangs, Aryan gangs, African American gangs, and, motorcycle gangs. Gang symbols, colors, tattoo base, clothing, hand signs, and, weapons were also reviewed. Chief Johnson reviewed the ‘level of stops’ for individuals. Brief intel comments followed. Goals forward moving – federally compliant, time, reduce gang activity in the City by community involvement and education. General comments followed including potential funding for a full-time gang unit. Chief Johnson commended the IFPD gang unit. Mayor Casper reminded the Council that Idaho Falls partially funds the special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA), she believes the SAUSA has been helpful. Police Personnel Manual Introduction: Councilmember Francis stated per Council approval in Spring 2018, three (3) basic goals for the Police Personnel Manual should: collaboratively develop personnel policies for the department, establish formal consistent personnel policies recognizing the uniqueness of the Police Department, and, create clear regular lines of communication for review of policies and departmental needs. He believes the proposed document meets these goals. He also believes the collaboration of the Police Personnel Manual will assist with proposed changes to the City Personnel Manual. Councilmember Francis commended the committee/departments. Chief Johnson stated the committee consisted of representatives from patrol, sworn officers, dispatch, Animal Control Services, civilian employees, records, and Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). He briefly reviewed the provisions in the manual including required meetings, employee notification of any changes, internal investigations, overtime and salaries, and, grievance policy and language. Mayor Casper stated follow-up presentation and discussion regarding the City Personnel Manual and the IFPD Personnel Manual will be held at the November 5 Council Work Session with final approval by Resolutions at a future Council Meeting. Councilmember Radford expressed concern for the equity theory and the morale issues in the IFPD Personnel Manual. Mayor Casper stated the personnel policies were designed to be responsive as possible to a best practice model for the employees. Chief Johnson stated the document was distributed to all IFPD employees in which input/feedback was received. He indicated the FOP may have additional suggestions. Brief comments followed. Councilmember Francis stated the resolutions may require adjustments as needed. Mr. Fife briefly reviewed proposed changes in the City Personnel Manual. Director Tew reiterated changes in the IFPD Personnel Manual could occur if needed. 2018 War Bonnet Roundup Rodeo Follow-up Report: Director Weitzel recognized the multiple volunteers who assisted with the War Bonnet Round Up Rodeo (WBR). He briefly reviewed historical facts of the WBR. He also reviewed the recent WBR attendance (more than 15,000 attendees), ticket sales by location (total of $161,000), record-breaking number of contestants (498) and prize amounts ($124,000), and, sponsor supports (52 sponsors = $245,000+ in cash and in-kind donations). He stated the WBR was very successful all around. Future of Sandy Downs Briefing: 3 October 22, 2018 Master Plan and 4-H Build-out – Director Weitzel reviewed recent improvements at Sandy Downs including upgrade to the west side arena bleachers, installation of folding seats at the main grandstands, renovations to the south side of the restrooms, main roadways overlaid with asphalt millings, replacement of the deteriorated wood rail at the east arena, installation of a 70-foot flagpole, and, installation of new pasture areas. He stated plans for the immediate future include renovating the north restrooms, relocating the bucking shoots, applying stucco to the cinder block walls inside the main grandstand, mounting safety handrails to the recently upgraded bleachers, replacing countertops at the serving area in the main grandstand, completing fencing around the City and County properties, and, continuing with aluminum planking on the wooden bleachers. Director Weitzel briefly reviewed historical facts of Sandy Downs stating the land was purchased in 1962 as a package deal. There was a lot work and cooperation between the City and County, which currently continues. Director Weitzel stated conversation regarding 4-H relocation began in 1970. He indicated a Master Plan was developed in 2007 which included plans to relocate 4-H to the northeast side of Sandy Downs. A future substation has recently been plotted for this location as 4-H has been relocated south of Sandy Downs. Director Weitzel briefly reviewed the Bonneville County 4-H Build-out plan. He stated a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was then submitted for a Sandy Downs Master Plan with only one (1) response received. He stated a steering committee has been established to help guide the plan forward. He briefly reviewed the Scope of Work including document review and site analysis assessment; master plan and building development; maintenance schedule, fundraising, and executive summary. The final draft will be presented to Council in the future for approval. Director Weitzel stated input is welcome regarding Sandy Downs plan. Proposition 1 – Director Weitzel stated the outcome of Proposition 1 could affect the Sandy Downs Master Plan. Mr. Fife stated, in the event Proposition 1 is passed by the voters, the legislature is not bound by Proposition 1 as the legislature could repeal or amend the law. He believes the passage of Proposition 1 could allow the City to be the licensee in which the City could run the facility, the horse races, and the historical racing program. Passage of Proposition 1 could also qualify Sandy Downs to run as a facility with a Request for Proposals (RFP) or RFQ. In the event Proposition 1 fails, no decision is necessary. General comments followed. Proposed City Flag Policies Discussion: Mayor Casper stated there is need to have a uniform flag policy to guide and direct the flag poles. She indicated, no matter what degree of patriotism or loyalty to our County, the law of free speech cannot be bent to the will of the people when referencing the Constitution. She believes the flag policy needs to capture, to the greatest extent possible, the community needs within the bounds of the Constitution. Director Alexander stated, following a review of all City flag poles, there is currently no consistency with City buildings. A policy would allow consistency and would follow expectations of the governing board. She reviewed the following four (4) proposed resolutions: Resolution #1 – general overall flag policy. Mr. Fife stated this resolution is based on practice and recommendations regarding the display of the National flag. This resolution would align with most flag practices including hours, disposal of a flag, half-mast, etc. He stated this resolution would allow controlled and intentional free speech. The City would then decide what goes on the flag poles, the City would not prohibit flags or banners elsewhere. Resolution #2 – City seal flag. Mr. Fife stated he could not locate documentation that officially adopted the City seal flag. Resolution #3 – City logo flag. Mayor Casper stated the City seal or the City logo could be adopted. Resolution #4 – specifically related to the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag. Mr. Fife stated the proposed overall flag policy allows the National flag, the State flag, and a City flag on City flag poles. Another provision would allow the City to specifically adopt additional or different flags. Mr. Fife stated when the City speaks for itself it’s called government speech. When the City allows other people to speak for themselves it’s called a public forum, which can be offensive, supported, or controversial. The idea is to allow the forum to be as free as possible and not to control the forum’s message but to control the forum. With that comes controversy. He referred to law cases that refer to government speech and limited/designated public forum. He stated the POW/MIA 4 October 22, 2018 is not a government flag although the flag has been recognized by the Federal government as a symbolic flag for a specific message. The POW/MIA is also a non-profit organization. Mr. Fife stated options and decisions for the flag poles should most not likely be considered a federal case. He reviewed research of flags in other Idaho cities as well as locations of specific flags throughout the City. He also researched an all-military flag, it was determined the National flag represents an all-military flag although each branch of the military has their own flag. Brief comments followed regarding the banners along Sunnyside Road. Mayor Casper clarified that Mr. Fife’s role, as the City Attorney, is to keep the City out of court. Councilmember Radford is in favor of the POW/MIA flag on display 24/7/365. Mayor Casper stated this would create a limited public forum that could be challenged by anyone. Mr. Fife stated the proposed resolutions are adopting a symbol of a government message, any scrutiny could be a decided by a judge. Councilmember Francis stated the goal of POW/MIA needs to be determined. He prefers promoting the mission/cause versus the one (1) flag on the one (1) pole on a daily basis. Mr. Fife stated he recommended the POW/MIA flag be removed until a policy was established by the governing board as the POW/MIA gives an advantage in message over other messages that may be equally as important. Director Alexander stated the POW/MIA flag is also flying at Idaho Falls Power and the Airport. Mayor Casper reviewed the likeliness of litigation with the three (3) proposed options. General comments and discussion followed. Councilmember Dingman believes the policy should not be about the message or the cause, it should be about resolving requests. Director Alexander reviewed City building locations and identified the flags currently flying at these locations. She believes the policy would allow consistent expectation of display. Following additional discussion, there was consensus of the Council to approve Resolution #1, the general overall flag policy, and, Resolution #2, the City seal flag resolution. Follow-up discussion will be required for Resolution #4. Community Partnership Grant Committee Report: Ms. Briggs briefly reviewed the funding parameters as determined by City Council ($130,000 total budget, $35,000 maximum per applicant), the 2018/2019 application summary (28 applications received, $472,072.13 total amount requested), and the annual grant timeline. She introduced the committee members in attendance: Angie Lee, Buddy Hall, Ellie Hampton, and Sunny Katseanes. She recognized additional committee members Eric Liester and Mike Richards, who were unable to attend. Ms. Hampton reviewed the FY2018/2019 applicants, amounts requested, amount recommended, and a brief project description as follows: FY2018/19 Applicants Amount Amount Project Description Requested Recommended Alturas Institute $10,000.00 $2,000.00 Constitutional Conversations newspaper advertising expense Behavioral Health $10,000.00 $8,000.00 Assist with consumer transportation, client needs, and Crisis Center outreach College of Eastern $10,000.00 $7,000.00 Laptop cart and computers (funding will cover one cart & ten Idaho (CEI) computers) Community Food $30,000.00 $- New park buildout costs Basket Community Garden $620.00 $620.00 Water service fees Association D93 Juvenile Justice $7,126.00 $- Restorative Practice trainers Program Eastern Idaho SCORE $15,000.00 $- Rebuild local chapter; advertising, promotion, rent, administrative expenses, workshops, etc. Idaho Falls Area $2,755.13 $2,780.00 Purchase a carpet cleaner with tools and a vacuum Humanitarian Center Idaho Falls Arts Council $35,000.00 $10,000.00 2019 Roaring Youth Jam 5 October 22, 2018 Idaho Falls Downtown $5,050.00 $2,700.00 Printing of marketing brochure Development Corporation Idaho Falls Historic $35,000.00 $- Update intersection of Shoup and B Street Downtown Foundation Idaho Falls Rescue $8,033.00 $- Retro-fit lighting fixtures at 840 Park Avenue Mission Idaho Falls Soup $5,000.00 $4,500.00 Fund one three-door freezer (labor not included) Kitchen Idaho Falls Summer $15,000.00 $- Maintain program Food Service Program Idaho Falls Symphony $18,988.00 $3,000.00 Support education and outreach program - fund busing for youth symphony Idaho Falls Youth $35,000.00 $- Design for second sheet of ice in community Hockey Association Make-A-Wish Idaho $6,500.00 $- One wish funding Museum of Idaho $35,000.00 $10,000.00 Support of Student Ticket Initiative Program National Federation of $21,250.00 $3,500.00 Promote education and independence for the blind and the Blind visually impaired - fund the BELL academy summer camp Promise Ridge $7,350.00 $7,350.00 Salary of night resident (1/2 cost) Emergency Family Shelter Senior Citizens' $35,000.00 $16,950.00 Food expense, driver wages, and fuel for Meals on Wheels Community Center program Snake River Animal $35,000.00 $4,000.00 Keep Fido Home program - fund the spay/neuter of 50 dogs Shelter Tautphaus Park $7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 Materials to construct bat conservation education kiosk and Zoological Society STEM-based education supplies (TPZS) The Art Museum of $34,000.00 $15,000.00 Seed money for education wing expansion Eastern Idaho The Center for Hope $15,600.00 $7,800.00 Administration and coordination of HOPE team. Stop gap 6 months of salary - one time because of United Way's reorganization The Haven $10,300.00 $10,300.00 To provide glasses/eye exams and funds to pay for GED tests, IDs and birth certificates. United Way $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Fund one (Bonneville County) Community Conversation program Greater Idaho Falls $20,000.00 $5,000.00 Eastern Idaho Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce - Chamber of Commerce relocation of signage Total $472,072.13 $130,000.00 Ms. Hampton believes the community need is great. Mayor Casper commended the committee for their effort. Councilmember Dingman concurred although she expressed concern for the $7,000 CEI donation as CEI is another governmental agency. She also expressed concern for the Alturas Institute as possibly being political in nature. She believes these requests may set precedence. Councilmember Smede, as per text message to Councilmember Dingman, concurred. Brief comments followed. Councilmember Francis concurred with Councilmember Dingman’s concern for CEI. Councilmember Freeman also expressed concern for the Alturas Institute project as the request is for advertisement, not specifically helping individuals. It was clarified the Alturas Institute request was for more than advertisement, the committee’s decision was only for advertisement. Councilmember Hally concurred with the concerns regarding Alturas Institute. Mayor Casper expressed concern for the TPZS as she believes this may be seen as the City giving itself money. Following brief discussion, there was consensus to place this item on the October 25 Council Meeting regular agenda minus the recommendations of CEI and Alturas Institute funds. These particular funds will be reconsidered by the committee. 6 October 22, 2018 Operations Briefing: Passenger Leakage Study – Director Cloutier stated Idaho Falls has struggled to attract air service for the previous few years. He reviewed information from the Passenger Leakage Study with general discussion throughout. Director Cloutier stated Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) has direct destinations to four (4) airports, with an additional (3) seasonal destinations. There were approximately 100,000 tickets issued from 32 zip codes over the course of the previous year. Service provided to: IDA = ~40%; Salt Lake City (SLC) = ~50%; Boise (BOI) = ~5%; and, Pocatello (PIH) = ~4%. There is concern for those individuals driving to SLC. Director Cloutier reviewed the average one-way fares for the previous year: IDA = $268; SLC = $248; BOI = $192; PIH = $181. He also reviewed the top 25 markets of where individuals are traveling to with the Los Angeles Basin being the top destination, followed by Phoenix and Las Vegas. Director Cloutier stated the average one-way fare for these 25 market locations = $242. He indicated Delta currently captures 44% of Idaho Falls passengers, United captures 17%, and Allegiant captures 15% of the entire catchment area. He also indicated Idaho Falls is the origin of 51.6% of passengers, while 48.4% of passengers are destined for Idaho Falls. Brief discussion and comments followed regarding several of the markets, leisure travel versus professional travel, and airlines. Director Cloutier stated one of the biggest fears currently facing airports the size of IDA is a pilot shortage. This can effect attracting air service. Mayor Casper questioned the failure of the Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) grant for a Seattle route. Director Cloutier believes Seattle is an important route for connectivity although additional evaluation for other locations may be needed. Air Service Development Plans and Incentives – Director Cloutier stated airlines will not start a new route without incentives and, minimum revenue guarantee is the top consideration. The incentive programs would waive a certain amount of airline/airport fees for a period of time depending on the frequency of the flight, the location of the flight, and seasonal or year-round flights. Money would also be available for marketing or advertisements. The development plan and incentive program would work together to entice a new airline. Director Cloutier stated any funds for marketing will be taken from the current Airport budget. Director Cloutier stated a new concessionaire agreement with Tailwind Concessions, LLC will be included on a future Council Meeting agenda. He briefly reviewed the vendor information. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. s/ Kathy Hampton s/ Rebecca L. Noah Casper CITY CLERK MAYOR 7

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Idaho Falls Sister City Meeting Minutes Monday, September 24, 2018 Members in Attendance: Cal & Cindy Ozaki, Paul & Sheri Hansen, Brian & Julie Wartchow, Edward & Cheryl Zaladonis, Val Haddon, Jim & Nancy Thorsen, Nan Hong, Bill Toth, Reggie & Isoke Fuller, Kevin & Joan Fuhrman, Lisa & Jerry Sehlke, Kris & Chelsea Schneider, Kirsten & Bryce Shurtliff, David & Carole Walters, Kay Rohrdanz, Lynda Ulschmid, Linda Milam, Clark Kido, Brad Cramer, and Litton Power Guests in Attendance: Tom Hally, President of the City Council – will represent the city at the Welcome Reception Minutes: Approved as amended. Treasurer’s Report: Beginning Balance $13,678.44. New Balance: $15,712.20 Approved. Business:  Events: Cindy sent around invoice sheets for member meals for the visit. All members participating should complete a sheet and submit a check for the total to Sister City.  Lisa passed out signup sheets for the events that our members want to attend. ACTION –please notify add your name to events you will attend. Also please indicate if you can act as a driver for delegation members for events you will attend.  Clark Kido gave an update on the friendship garden. He indicated that several organizations that had previously borrowed Japanese Koi flags will make a $50 donation each time they use them. The Ski Patrol will donate $200 for 4 events. Reminder regarding JACL Bento Box fundraiser.  Edward Zaladonis reported that he has secured a lovely Bonsi tree from his brother to display in the Pavilion. He also indicated that he has been working on a back-door entrance.  Cindy reported that the Japanese display in the Library needs attention prior to visiting with delegates (during home stay weekend). Edward volunteered to check and make improvements as possible.  Media: Litton reported that he has been working on publicity for the visit. He is working to get the Idaho Falls Sister City page linked to several Idaho Falls organizations’ pages (Downtown Development, Japanese Pavilion, etc.) During the visit, be sure to post pictures and tag participants and friends, this is a good way to elicit interest in Sister City membership! Dave Eaton is working with Discover Magazine to include both adult and sister city organizations in the listing of cultural activities in the magazine. We also discussed the lack of signage for the friendship garden. Tom Hally offered to talk to the Parks & Recreation director to see if the Friendship Garden can be included on City/Park signs.  Cindy and members reviewed Japanese customs and simple language phrases. Members are encouraged to have fun interacting with our guests, and not to stress too much about language barriers.  Delegation Visit/ Schedule was reviewed and refined. Watch for Cindy’s email with an updated schedule: o Arrival: The delegates arrive on Friday, Oct. 5th. We will greet them at the airport and meet their homestay families. The potluck Turkey dinner has been moved to the Senior Citizen’s Center. Nancy sent out signup sheets for the pot luck. Sister City will purchase whatever members are not able to contribute. Home stay begins Friday. o Saturday, Oct. 6th - Tailgate Party and ISU/UI Football game: Remind delegates to bring the ISU swag from the gift bags. Plans for a tour are still tentative. Chris sent out a flyer with pertinent information regarding timing and location for parking and tailgate party. While the stadium is covered, it may be a good idea to bring stadium blankets, set pads, etc. Talk with members to arrange carpools and designated drivers. o Sunday and Monday homestays. Home stay hosts are responsible for ensuring their guest(s) have transportation to all activities (even if you cannot attend) – Paul Hansen will help make alternate arrangements if you need them. Members can coordinate with each other on doing group events if they desire. Edward has arranged for pistol shooting on Sunday if your delegate is interested. Please have delegates checking into the Hilton Garden Inn there Monday by 7pm after feeding them dinner. The interpreter is staying with Paul and Sheri Hansen if you need help. o City Day, 9 Oct: Business dress. Please meet at the hotel by 8:15am (punctuality is a must!) the schedule includes the following: (1) We will start with a picture at 8:30 then a meet and greet with the Mayor and City Council Members in the Council Chambers from until ~9:30. (2) Fire Station 1 Tour 9:45 to 10:45, (3) Broadway Tour 11:05-11:45, (4) Lunch-. (5) a tour of the Friendship Garden and the Visitor’s center. The Community Reception will be that evening at 6:00 pm at the Art Museum (Dress is Business). Bring umbrellas if the weather will be cloudy. o Wednesday 10 Oct will include the INL tour (IF members attending include Cal, Litton, Carole, Lynda, Kirsten, and Nan), Lunch at Frosty Gator, visit to the Humanitarian Center, Teton Toyota, and Mexican dinner with the youth group (at the Skyline Activity Center)  Bus Trip: Thursday, 10 Oct – Meet at the Hilton Garden Inn at 6:45am (Cindy is checking to see if it is ok to leave vehicles parked there all day). We will visit Grand Teton park -stops will be determined based upon the weather– Brian Wartchow has a recommended itinerary.  Friday, 12 Oct – Home tours, Thunder Ridge High School and College of Eastern Idaho. Evening event pizza dinner at Lucy’s and IF Symphony Rehearsal.  Farewell Brunch: Idaho Brewing Company.  Farewell Party: Cindy has booked the Sandpiper for Saturday, Oct 13th, 5:30. (Dress is Business Casual)  Farewell Departure Breakfast: Their flight leaves on Sunday at 7:29 am. We will have a small breakfast in the small meeting room by the departure gate consisting of coffee, tea, juice. Great Harvest has offered to donate muffins etc. to share.  General reminders: o Perhaps we can get shoe covers for the home tours. o Home stay hosts are responsible for ensuring their guest(s) have transportation to all activities (even if you cannot attend) – Paul Hansen will help make alternate arrangements if you need them. o Sheri has been working on Name badges and a phone list. She will provide them before the visit. o If your plans change, and you will not be able to attend as planned – Please send the event coordinator a text, email or phone call. o This should be a great visit. Thanks to everyone for pitching in to get things done! The next time we get together will be to greet our guests on Friday, October 5th! Idaho Falls Sister Cities Youth Meeting October 3, 2018 Attendees: Peter Cebull Tate Corbridge Sam Hawker Kenda Peck Whitney St. Michel Melinda Cebull David Eaton Lori Kidwell Dallin Peck Jackie Sugai Nicholas Cebull Katie Eaton Jorge Padron Nathan Peck Jackson Corbridge Kylie Eaton Gabe Padron Anna St. Michel Business Section of the Meeting Minutes: The September 17th meeting minutes were provided to the group by email. David motioned to approve the meeting minutes and Kendra seconded the motion. Adult Japanese Delegation Visit: The group will be hosting a dinner for the adult Japanese delegation on October 10th at the Park and Rec facility on Skyline Dr. The dinner will start at 6 p.m. Whitney has several Mexican decorations she will bring for our taco dinner. Kendra will contact people to let them know if she wants them to bring food earlier than 5:30. The facility kitchen is available to us all day, and there are refrigerators if you need to drop food off early. Another group will be using the room near the kitchen. David will make signs to help everyone get to the correct room. Kendra will bring student posters & slideshow items. A welcome speech will be given by Tate and Gabe. They will get the speech to Kendra by Saturday. A sign-up sheet was sent around for people to help with the meal. I can help (5:30 pm – 9 pm) Whitney St. Michel Tate Corbridge Jackie Sugai Kendra Peck Candice Aicher Melinda Cebull Peter Cebull Nicholas Cebull Gabe Padron Jackson Corbridge Brennan Corbridge Whitney St. Michel Jorge Padron Katie Eaton David Eaton Jo Gallegos Anna St. Michel I can bring: (Note: Plan to serve around 50 -60 unless we hear otherwise.) Taco Meat Cebull 5lbs -beef 5lbs – chicken Kendra Peck Spanish/Mexican rice Candice Aicher 2 or 3 – Serve 15-20 each Refried beans Whitney St. Michel 2 or 3 – Serve 15-20 each Grated Mexican/Cheddar Candice Aicher Cheese (5lb bag at Sam’s ~$13) Salsa Jackie Sugai (large size enough for 50) 3 lb Sour cream ($4.48 at Sam’s) Kendra Peck Guacamole (~10 at Sam’s) Diced tomatoes, chopped Jo Gallegos onions, & shredded lettuce Flour Tortillas (taco size) Jackie Sugai (40 pack ~$5 at Sam’s) need 1 Hard taco shells Jorge Padron Tortilla Chips Jorge Padron Nacho Cheese Whitney St. Michel (Sam’s ~$7) ? Large Green Salad & Dressing or Katie Eaton Large veggie tray (each should feed 20) – need 2 Large Fruit trays Lori Kidwell (I have large trays) Desserts feed 20 Whitney St. Michel Katie Eaton (Mexican themed if possible) Desserts feed 20 Jo Gallegos (Mexican themed if possible) Coolers w/ Lemonade & Water Jorge Padron (1 of each) I won’t be able to help, but I’d Wendy Boring like to donate $ Cindy Ozaki asked if any of our student would be available to babysit on October 9th and/or October 13th. The adult group has a member with 4- and 8-year old boys. It would be difficult for them to attend the welcome and farewell parties. Anna and Kylie volunteered. JACL Bento Box Fundraise: The JACL has asked our group to help with their bento box fundraiser. The fundraiser will be on October 20th. Students learned how to fold samurai hats and cranes to put in the Bento boxes. Students took home origami paper and should bring the folded origami to the October 15th meeting. If you are able to sell tickets, bring the order form and money to the adult dinner on October 10th. The following people signed up to help. If you would like to help, contact David Eaton or sign-up at the next meeting. Early Shift: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Melinda Cebull Nicholas Cebull Peter Cebull Dave Archer Tate Corbridge Gabe Padron Later Shift: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Candice Aicher Kohan Davis David Eaton Kylie Eaton Kendra Peck Dallin Peck Nathan Peck Elliot Boring Wendy Boring Taiko Drumming Class for Students Janet Youngblood has offered to provide a Taiko class for any interested students. She would like to have at least six students in the class. Kylie Eaton and possibly Dallin, Nathan, and Spencer Peck are interested. The group decided to wait until after the recruiting meeting to see if more people are interested. Janet did say she would be willing to teach parents too. Let David know if you are interested in the Taiko class. Recruiting New Members: The group decided to have an informational meeting on October 15th. Kendra received permission to hang flyers at D91 schools. Dave will ask at the D93 office. The following students will take flyers. Nicholas Cebull – Idaho Falls Sam Hawker – Eagle Rock Anna St. Michel – Skyline Dallin Peck – Compass Nathan Peck – Taylorview Katie Eaton – Shelly & American Heritage Kendra Peck – Watersprings Dallin Peck and Nicholas will present the information from a PowerPoint about our group. City Meeting People from the group met with P.J. and Mason from the Idaho Falls Park and Rec Department to find out how our groups could work together more. The city will let us use the ice ring from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on December 29th for our Winter Carnival. They discussed ways to promote the group and our Cherry Blossom Raffle Dinner fundraiser. It was suggested we try to schedule a Taiko in the park concert in conjunction with the raffle/dinner to have more activities the same night. If we want to do this, we need to get the information to P.J. and Mason in the January timeframe. Mason asked if the group was happy with the arrangements at last year’s rodeo. The group was very happy with the reserved seats. He said if we would like to do this next summer we should let him know by April. He also offered a behind the scene tour. The city has been very supportive of our group. They offered to provide tickets to the museums, zoo, and other city activities to support our raffle. Student Meeting Dallin explained how to fold cranes and other students helped people learn to fold origami. A motion to adjourn was made by Kendra and seconded by Katie. Rebecca Casper, Mayor Bryce Johnson Chief of Police October 19, 2018 Council Work Session Item – Police Personnel Manual For Council review, the proposed Police Personnel Manual. RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Idaho Falls Police Department respectfully requests that the City Council and Mayor review the proposed Police Personnel Manual, or take other action as deemed necessary. /as Johnson MEMO-037.2018 Work Session item- Police Personnel Manual I. Purpose In recognition of the unique role played by the Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) in service to the community, this Policy is intended to increase general efficiency, to promote harmonious and collaborative relations within the Department, and to protect the rights, well-being, safety, and security of Department employees. This Police Personnel Policy is the result of collaboration among City employees and is intended to promote the highest ideals and values of the Department. This Policy is not and shall not be considered or interpreted as a collective bargaining agreement between the City and any employee or group of employees, whether formally or informally organized. The Council has reviewed and approved this Policy. II. Application and Interpretation of this Policy A. The provisions of this Police Personnel Policy shall apply to all Idaho Falls Police Department employees except where it is specifically indicated that the provision applies only to certain Department employees. Additionally, the City Personnel Policy manual shall continue to apply to all Police Department employees, except where a provision of this Police Personnel Policy is more specific, in which case a Police Department employee shall be subject to this Police Personnel Policy. The City Director of Human Resources is authorized by the Council to interpret which Personnel Policy shall be applied to a Police Department employee if an uncertainty or dispute arises about the application of this Police Personnel Policy. B. Calculating Time. “Day” as used in this Policy, shall mean one (1) twenty-four (24) hour calendar day beginning at midnight and ending twenty-four (24) hours later, whether or not the City is open for business. When time is calculated for a deadline, counting begins on the day following the date a document is required to be submitted or an event is due to occur. Where a due date falls on a day that the City is officially closed for business (e.g., a weekend or official or declared holiday), the due date is on the first date that the City is open for business following the due date. POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 1 of 16 III. Changes Changes may be made to this Police Personnel Policy by the Council at the recommendation of the Police Department, Police Department employees, Human Resources, or Elected Officials. Department employees shall be given thirty (30) days advanced notification about proposed changes and given the opportunity, either orally or in writing, to offer comment regarding proposed changes to the Council. IV. Management Decisions and Expectations “Management”, as used in this Policy includes the Chief of Police, Captains, the Communications Manager, the Animal Control Director, and Lieutenants. The Police Department management staff possesses and retains the sole authority to operate and lead the Department. This authority includes, but is not limited to, the following examples: 1. Determining the mission of IFPD 2. Setting standards of Department service to be offered the public 3. Exercising control and discretion over its organization and operation 4. Disciplining or discharging non-probationary Police Officers for cause 5. Directing the work force 6. Hiring, assigning, or transferring employees 7. Determining the methods, means, and number of employees needed to carry out Department objectives 8. Introducing new or improved methods, police polices, or equipment 9. Changing existing police policies, methods, or equipment 10. Relieving employees because of lack of work 11. Taking whatever actions necessary to carry out the objective of the Department in situations of emergency 12. Establishing positions of employment and classifications for positions 13. Establishing performance standards and/or revising performance standards to determine acceptable performance levels of employees POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 2 of 16 V. Employee Expectations 1. Expectations. A. Employees may present their views to the Management of the Department and to the City at any time. Additionally, the Chief of Police will meet with employees (including employees from all Department Bureaus and all levels of employment in the Department) in at least three (3) separate meetings to listen to employee views and suggestions during the months of February and March of each year. At the request of the Chief of Police or Department employees, a Human Resource Department representative will attend these meetings. The Chief of Police will present the results of these meetings in writing to the Mayor and Department employees by April 10th annually. Any Department employee may present their ideas or concerns to the Mayor and Council if they disagree with the written recommendations as contained in the Chief’s report 2. Investigations. A. Employees may be accompanied and assisted by a representative of their choice at all times when subject to investigation of alleged acts of misconduct. No representative shall be a person who is the subject of the same investigation. Employees shall be granted a reasonable amount of time to obtain such representation prior to any internal investigation or pre-disciplinary hearing. Employees’ access to representation does not apply to performance based, informal, routine, or unplanned discussions between employees and their supervisors. B. Procedures set out in this Policy will be followed by the Department during investigative interviews. Such procedures do not apply to routine, initial inquiries, coaching, counseling, instruction, or direction given to employees by their supervisors. Prior to an internal investigative interview, employees will be advised of the following: a. The nature of the matter being investigated POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 3 of 16 b. The specific allegation(s) of misconduct, if any, against the employee being interviewed c. The date, time, and location of the matter that gave rise to the allegation(s), d. All rights and obligations pertaining to the Garrity rule e. The employee’s access to representation, as provided in Section 2. A. above The interview will specifically and narrowly focus on the job related conduct of the employee. C. The Investigator. Persons conducting the interview will not use offensive language or threaten disciplinary action. An employee who refuses to respond to questions or submit to interviews will be informed that failure to answer questions narrowly and directly related to job-related conduct may result in disciplinary action. Persons conducting the interview shall not be a person with significant personal, first-hand knowledge of the facts giving rise to the investigation. Except for the Chief of Police, persons making the final disposition in an investigation may not be the person who made the initial allegations(s), either directly or indirectly. D. Dispositions and Time limits. Employees shall be notified in writing of the final disposition of an investigation, including a disposition of each allegation, and the disciplinary action to be administered, if applicable, within ninety (90) days following the date the Department received the allegations that form the basis of the investigation. An extension may be granted by the Chief. The employee shall be notified in writing of any such extension, the reason for the extension, and the anticipated investigation conclusion date. In the event an employee is notified that a final disposition of an investigation includes a finding of misconduct which may result in time off without pay, demotion, or termination, a pre-disposition hearing will be held no sooner than fourteen (14) days and no later than thirty (30) days following hand delivery to the employee of notice of the pre-disposition hearing date, time, and location unless POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 4 of 16 another date for the pre-disposition hearing is otherwise mutually agreed by the employee and the Department. E. Access and entries into Employee Personnel Files. Employees shall, upon reasonable notice, be provided access to their own individual Internal Affairs files (only after such investigation is completed) or Personnel files. A document adverse to an employee’s employment may not be entered in their Personnel file (which is a file different from and does not include any Internal Affairs files) without the employee having first read and signed the document. The adverse entry may be made, after the employee reads the document, even if the employee refuses to sign it. The employee’s refusal to sign shall be noted on the adverse document. The employee will have fourteen (14) days from the date the employee reads and is asked to sign the adverse document within which to file a written response or comment to any adverse document entered in their personnel file. The employee’s written response, if any, shall be attached to and accompany the adverse document but the adverse document shall remain in the Personnel file. VI. Hours of Service and Overtime The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its regulations outline the Department’s legal obligations to pay minimum wages and overtime. Nothing in this Section VI alters the calculation of employee step and grade classification, wage rate, or overtime rate. Compensation for the employee in this Section VI, where applicable, is in addition to the regular step and grade hourly rate of pay that includes any additional hourly compensation due to longevity, language facility, and the like (referred to in this Section VI. as the employee’s “hourly base rate”). 1. Sworn police officers shall fall under the FLSA fourteen (14) day, eighty (80) hour work period for overtime consideration. All other police department employees shall fall under the FLSA seven (7) day, forty (40) hour work week for overtime compensation. POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 5 of 16 2. Changes in regular work days off. If the Department fails to give an employee at least fourteen (14) days’ prior notice of a change to the employee’s regular days off, the Department will pay the employee for all time worked at a rate of one and one-half times the employee’s hourly base rate. 3. Changes in Scheduled Hours. If IFPD fails to give employees at least fourteen (14) days’ prior notice of a change to the employee’s scheduled hours, the Department will pay the employee for all time worked outside the regularly scheduled hours at the rate of one and one-half times the employee’s hourly base rate. This Subsection VI.3. applies to Sworn Police Officers, Dispatch employees, and Animal Control Enforcement Officers only. 4. All approved unscheduled hours worked by employees, such as shift extensions, shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half times the employee’s hourly base rate. This Subsection VI.4. applies to Sworn Police Officers and Dispatch employees only. 5. An employee who works an extra shift, outside of their regularly scheduled hours pursuant to a grant or billable work detail (such as airport operations, DUI saturation grants, seatbelt enforcement grants, school resource functions, etc.), shall be paid actual hours worked at a rate of one and one-half times the employee’s hourly base rate. This Subsection VI.5. applies to Sworn Police Officers and Dispatch employees only. 6. Compensation for Court/Administrative Proceedings. Employees shall receive compensation for a court or administrative proceeding appearance as a witness subpoenaed by the City, the State of Idaho, the United States or a party to a legal proceeding when the appearance is related to the employee’s official duties as follows. Court or administrative proceeding appearances made while on-duty shall constitute normal hours of work and will be compensated accordingly. Employees who are required to attend court or other administrative proceedings while off-duty will be paid a minimum of four (4) hours at the rate of one and one-half times POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 6 of 16 the employee’s hourly base rate. If the off-duty required attendance is for more than four (4) hours, then the employee shall be paid with actual time worked at the rate of one and one-half times the employee’s hourly base rate. If the court or other administrative proceeding starts immediately at the end of the employee’s regular scheduled work shift or starts before the employee’s shift ends and extends past when the employee’s shift is scheduled to end, the employee will be paid for the actual time worked past the end of their shift at the rate of one and one-half the employee’s hourly base rate. If the prosecutor or subpoenaing authority does not cancel the employee’s appearance request forty-eight (48) hours before the court or administrative hearing is scheduled, the employee will be paid as described in this Section VI. 6, as long as they were physically able to attend the court or administrative hearing on time. It is the employee’s responsibility to call the prosecutor or subpoenaing authority not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled court or administrative proceeding to see whether their appearance is still required. 7. Standby. Standby is when an employee’s off duty activities are restricted in such a way that they are available for an immediate return to work. Employees who are placed on standby shall be compensated with two (2) hours at the employee’s hourly base rate for each twenty-four (24) hour “day” they are on standby status. This Subsection VI.7. applies to Detectives only. 8. Callout. Employees who have been released from their scheduled work shift and have been directed to perform work by an appropriate Bureau head or designated representative without at least twenty-four (24) hours advance notice or scheduling shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours compensation at one and one half times the employee’s hourly base rate or one and one half times their overtime rate for actual hours worked, whichever is greater. Off-duty employees who are directed to perform work at the employee’s current physical location shall receive a minimum of one (1) hour compensation at one and one half times their wage rate. POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 7 of 16 9. Compensatory Time. Employees may request compensatory time off in lieu of pay for overtime, and such compensatory time may be allowed, subject to approval of the Bureau Commander. Employees shall not accrue more than one hundred twenty (120) hours of compensatory time. Employees who have accrued one hundred twenty (120) hours of compensatory time off, shall, for additional overtime hours worked, be compensated with pay at one and one half time their regular rate of pay. Utilization of compensatory time. Employees may use their compensatory time when staffing is sufficient to take time off. When there is not sufficient staffing to take time off, compensatory time can only be used if there is someone willing to cover the time for the employee. The Department will attempt to find someone willing to cover the time and will not order someone else to work so that an employee can take compensatory time off. Employees may cash in up to eighty (80) hours of their accrued compensatory time at the end of each year by notifying the Office of the Chief by January 15 of that year. 10. Out of Classification work. When an employee is assigned to work temporarily for forty (40) hours or more at a position in a higher pay classification, the employee shall be compensated as if they had been moved to that higher pay classification but only during the duration of the temporary assignment. The employee will have no expectation that the temporary out of classification assignment is a promotion or is permanent. VII. Vacation and Hold Days 1. Definitions applicable to this Section VII: Hold day: Holiday compensation given to an employee as an extra day off with pay. Investigations and Special Operations Bureau: A Department Bureau comprised of Major Crimes detectives, Special Investigations Unit detectives, Crime Scene and Lab technician, School Resource officers, DARE officers, Airport officers, SWAT Team selections, Bomb Squad selections, and Crowd Control Team selections. Seniority: Cumulative time of service in the Police Department, based upon date of hire. POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 8 of 16 Time on Team Seniority: The cumulative, consecutive time of service in a given Department, Bureau, or subdivision based on the date of assignment to such Department, Bureau, or subdivision. Sworn Personnel: A sworn police officer Non-Sworn personnel: An employee of the Police Department who is not a sworn police officer 2. Vacation Time. Vacation time is an important benefit for Police Department employees. Vacation time can help reduce stress and improve employee performance. Employees will accrue vacation at different rates based on years of service and as calculated using the method set out in the City Personnel Manual. 3. Shift Bidding. a. Patrol Bureau sworn personnel assigned to Patrol Bureau will have the opportunity to bid for use of accrued vacation time annually when the Patrol Bureau shift bid is being conducted. The shift bid is done by Department Seniority. Each officer will have the opportunity during the shift bidding process to use up to, but no more than their yearly accrual of vacation time. At the conclusion of the shift bidding process and throughout that same calendar year, any vacation time that has carried over from previous years may be used on a first come, first served basis, and only when mandatory minimum staffing requirements are met for those effected shifts. Lieutenants and Sergeants assigned to the Patrol Bureau will bid for vacation time by Department seniority according to the date of promotion with respect to their rank. This Subsection VII.3.a. applies to the Patrol Bureau Sworn Police Officers employees only. b. Investigations and Special Operations Bureau sworn police officer personnel assigned to the Investigations Bureau will have the opportunity to bid for vacation time annually based on their Time on Team Seniority. Officers assigned to the Investigations Bureau may bid up to, but no more than their yearly accrual of vacation time during this process. At the conclusion of the vacation bid process any vacation time that has POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 9 of 16 carried over from previous years may be used on a first come first served basis according to minimum staffing requirements within the Investigations Bureau. Lieutenants and Sergeants assigned to the Investigation and Special Operations Bureau will bid for vacation time by Department Seniority according to the date of promotion with respect to their rank. This Subsection VII.3.b. applies to the Investigation and Special Operations Bureau Sworn Police Officers employees only. 4. Hold Days. Hold Days may be accrued instead of holiday pay for the eleven (11) official City observed holidays per year. Hold Days are also earned if an officer is on scheduled days off when an observed holiday occurs during the days off. Hold Days will be used on a day-for-day basis regardless of whether the employee acquired such Hold Day working an 8, 10, or 12 hour shift. Hold Days are available for use when staffing levels are above minimum staffing levels, as determined by Management. No employee will be allowed to carry more than eleven (11) total Hold Days at any time. VIII. Promotions Promotions in the Department shall be upon job performance and competitive examinations. All candidates for a promotion must meet the job requirements for the position during the testing cycle. Candidates will not be eligible for promotion until the minimum time requirements for the position have been met. Written examination(s) may be given as often as needed, as determined by the Chief, in order to establish a viable eligibility list. A minimum written test score appropriate for each examination will be determined and announced at least fourteen (14) days prior to the examination date. Notice of openings for promotions shall be posted on the Department of Human Resources web page at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date upon which the written examination for the position shall be conducted. This Subsection VIII applies to Sworn Police Officers only. Tests and consideration for promotional placement may include a written examination, assessment center, and staff evaluations. The methods used and weight to be given grades POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 10 of 16 in each area utilized will be determined by the Chief and announced at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date upon which the examination is to be given. Where two (2) or more applicants for promotion receive identical grades, their ranking on the eligible list shall be determined by preference given to employment seniority. The total number of persons allowed to participate in the Department assessment process shall be determined in advance by the Chief. If there are more applicants than the number of positons available for testing in the assessment process, the candidates receiving the highest written exam scores shall be selected for participation in the assessment. The finished candidate for promotion ranking will form an eligibility list for promotion to the position and will apply to all current openings existing at the time the list is established. The Chief will select, at the Chief’s discretion, from the top three (3) candidates on the promotional eligibility list for a period of one (1) year following the initial promotions. Any promotion(s) made following the initial promotions for openings existing at the time the list is established will be subject to and dependent upon an interview and re-evaluation by the Chief of Police based upon the candidate’s then-current performance and any pending internal investigations. At the Chief’s sole discretion, the promotional eligibility list may be utilized for promotions for up to one (1) additional year following the expiration of the initial one (1) year period the promotion eligibility was established. IX. Seniority Seniority shall be applied as described in Section VII for shift bidding and vacation bidding, and as described in Section VIII for breaking ties in promotions. Seniority shall not be used for any other purpose in this Police Personnel Policy. POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 11 of 16 X. Grievance Procedure Purpose. The purpose of this grievance procedure is to maintain a productive, cooperative, efficient and experienced work force, thereby enhancing the public welfare; to not unjustifiably terminate or treat employees inappropriately; to afford the City administrative staff and employees opportunity to resolve errors, disputes, without the need for judicial intervention. This grievance procedure is the exclusive procedure to be applied to Department non-probationary sworn officers. All other Department employees shall utilize grievance procedures set out in Section XXIX of the City Personnel Policy Manual. Grievance Defined. “Grievance” is any complaint by a regular employee who is subject to this Grievance Procedure and related to the following: 1. A disciplinary action applied to an employee, 2. Action taken by an employee which results in unfair or discriminatory treatment, inequity, or arbitrary or capricious action relative to another employee, based on a legally protected status, 3. Any interpretation or dispute regarding the terms and conditions of this Policy, or 4. Retaliation or recrimination as result of any action by a superior that violates public policy or law. No Retaliation. An employee who files a grievance shall be free from restraint, interference, discrimination, or reprisal by the City, its officers or employees, for having filed a grievance. Privacy. All documents, records and information generated, compiled or kept in conjunction with a grievance shall be exempt from disclosure to the public to the extent allowed by the Idaho Code (especially Title 74, Chapter 1 commonly known as the “Idaho Public Records Act”). An employee who files a grievance may obtain copies of records related to a grievance pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act. POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 12 of 16 Commencing a Grievance. Every employee is encouraged not to file a grievance until after he or she has made a reasonable effort to resolve the subject matter of the grievance with his or her immediate supervisor or other person against whom the grievance could be filed. Examples of reasonable effort include: meeting informally with the person(s) affected to discuss the matter; engaging a supervisor to assist in resolving a matter; suggesting a compromise or resolution; self-assessment; reviewing a policy with a peer or supervisor to clarify expectations. A grievance shall be commenced by filing the grievance with the Chief of Police. Such grievance shall be in writing and shall contain the following: 1. The name and job classification of the grievant; 2. The date of the alleged action(s) or omission(s) which form the basis of the grievance; 3. A statement of the facts, materials, and arguments supporting the grievance; 4. A list of all articles, sections, or rules of the Department, City policy, or law which are alleged to have been violated; and 5. The remedy or resolution sought. Failure of the City to comply with the time limits specified in this grievance process shall automatically and immediately advance the grievance to the next Step in the grievance process. Failure of a grievant to comply with the time limits specified in this grievance policy automatically and immediately results in the denial of the grievance. The time limits herein stated may be extended only by prior written mutual agreement of the parties. Grievance Process: Step 1. Chief’s review. The grievance process shall be initiated by submitting the written grievance to the Chief of Police within fourteen (14) days following the disputed grieved action or inaction or the date that the employee knew or should have known of the action or inaction, whichever is earlier. This requirement is meant to encourage prompt reporting and resolution of the matter grieved. Within fourteen (14) days following the Chief’s receipt of the written grievance, the Chief shall meet with the grievant (and his or her representative, if requested) to discuss the grievance. POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 13 of 16 The Chief shall provide a written response to the grievant within fourteen (14) days following such meeting. Step 2. Mayor’s review. If the grievant does not agree with the Chief’s response in Step 1, the grievance may be submitted by the grievant to the Mayor within fourteen (14) days following the Chief’s response. Within fourteen (14) days following receipt of the grievance and materials from Step 1, the Mayor shall provide a written response to the grievant. Step 3. Independent Review. If the grievant does not agree with the Mayor’s response in Step 2, the grievance may be submitted for independent third-party review in the following manner: Within twenty one (21) days following the grievant’s receipt of the Mayor’s response in Step 2, the grievant shall deliver a written request for independent review to the City Human Resources (HR) Director. The grievant and the HR Director shall meet to select an independent reviewer from a list of qualified reviewers within fourteen (14) days following the receipt of the demand from the grievant for such review. The HR Director shall maintain a list of not less than five (5) qualified independent reviewers. If the parties are unable to agree upon an independent reviewer, the HR Director and grievant shall alternately strike a name from the list (the first to strike a name shall be determined by coin flip) until the name of only one (1) individual from the list remains. The remaining person shall be the independent reviewer for the grievance. The independent reviewer shall be selected and engaged within fourteen (14) days following a meeting between the grievant and HR Director to select a reviewer. The review will commence within fourteen (14) days following the reviewer’s receipt of grievance material provided by the HR Director. The failure of the reviewer to commence and to complete review within the time periods established shall result in selection of a new reviewer, who will proceed with the process outlined in this Step 3 until a review is completed. The scope of review by the independent reviewer in Step 3 shall be limited to whether the action taken against the grievant was or resulted in something unfair, discriminatory, inequitable, arbitrary, or capricious, based upon 1. a legally protected status, or 2. whether any Department or City policy was vague, subject to misinterpretation, or erroneously or wrongly POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 14 of 16 applied to the grievant. The reviewer shall have no authority to rule contrary to, expand upon, or eliminate any terms or conditions of a Department policy or City Personnel policy. The grievant and the City may submit materials and/or testimony in support of their relative positions, the weight, materiality, and persuasiveness of which shall be determined solely by the reviewer. The reviewer may request additional information or clarification of any party or person and may independently research the matter; however, the reviewer shall have no authority to compel production of any information nor have the authority to compel the presence or testimony of any person. The reviewer shall not attribute any adverse motive or inference to materials not proffered by the grievant or the City. The reviewer shall be requested to provide the parties with a written statement of relevant criteria and standards and a decision justifying the reviewer’s decision regarding the grievance within thirty (30) days of commencement of the review. An informal group comprised of the Chief of Police, a representative from the HR Department and from the City Attorney’s office will meet to confer about the reviewer’s decision within fourteen (14) days following the City’s receipt of the decision (to consider it and to take action, if any, deemed appropriate). XI. Boot and Uniform Cleaning Allowance All Department employees who are required by the Chief to maintain and be in an official Department uniform as part of their employment shall receive four hundred fifty dollars ($450) annually to be paid on the first pay period of July, if employed on such date. This Subsection XI applies to Sworn Police Officers, Animal Control, and Parking Enforcement employees only. XII. Career Path Subject to approval and funding by the Council, the Department will develop and promote a Career Path Program whose purpose is to develop highly motivated, educated and skilled non- probationary Police Officers, Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captains. This Program is intended to encourage and reward these employees for improving and expanding their law enforcement skills. The Career Path Program will be designed to be available to participants who have received an overall acceptable or better on their two (2) most recent performance evaluations. The Career Path Program will be proposed to consist of four (4) categories of POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 15 of 16 achievement: education, leadership academy, physical fitness, and skills. This Subsection XII applies to Sworn Police Officers only. POLICE PERSONNEL POLICY (DRAFT) 10.18.18 Page 16 of 16 Community Partnership Grant Work Session Presentation Funding Parameter (determined by City Council):  $130,000 total budget allocated for grant  $35,000 maximum funding possibility per applicant 2018/2019 Application Summary:  # Applications Received: 28  Total Amount Requested: $472,072.13 Annual Grant Timeline:  Application Process Publicly Announced: May  Grant Application Open: June 1 - June 30  Administrative Review and Processing: July  Citizen Committee Meetings: August - October  Idaho Falls City Council Discussion: October  Funds Announced and Distributed: November Community Partnership Grant Citizen Committee:  Purpose: detailed review and discussion of applications leading to funding recommendations made to the Idaho Falls City Council  2018 Committee Members: o Ellie Hampton o Caroline (Buddy) Hall o Eric Liester o Mike Richards o Sunny Katseanes o Angie Lee Decision Criteria  Economic impact to the City of Idaho Falls  Eligibility – 501(c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(6), or (c)(19) letter of verification  Need addressed in proposal  Adequacy of the total budget and timetable to achieve desired results  Extent and sources of other matching funds granted to applicant  Funds used to support community priorities and further key governmental goals and functions o Learning Opportunities o Livable Community o Economic Growth and Vibrancy o Environmental Sustainability o Growth and Development o Infrastructure and Transportation o Safe and Secure Community The Community Partnership Grant does not support:  Any church, sectarian, or religious society  Political or legislative action groups  Projects that have already been completed  Individual participation in trips, tours, workshops, contests, or competitions  Specialized training  Scholarships  Annual fund drives Honorable Mayor and City Council Rick Cloutier, CM, Airport Director October 19, 2018 Council Work Session Items- Incentive Agreement, Airport Passenger Leakage Study and information on Airport Concessions Vendor Attached for your information is the Airport Passenger Leakage Study and the Airline New Service Incentive Program. c: City Clerk New Service Incentive Program Idaho Falls Regional Airport Program Overview Idaho Falls Regional Airport's incentive program for new and expanded airline service is open to all carriers, regardless of service type, providing new, scheduled, eligible airline service to a destination without current non-stop flights. > Eligible airlines shall include all carriers operating under FAA Part 121, Part 135, or Part 380 with an aircraft of at least 50 seats > This program includes two types of incentives: per turn charge waivers and marketing support. > Incentives are based on the frequency of service, adjusted for the volume of projected passengers new service will generate. Incentives by Service Type Year 'Round Service, Minimum Two Frequencies per Week: Flights operated continually for at least 48 weeks during the first 24 months of service, with at least two frequencies per week (defined as at least two departures per week for 48 of 52 weeks from Idaho Falls Regional Airport), shall be eligible for: > 100% waiver of all per turn airport use charges for 24 months from the launch of service; > $ 50,000 in marketing cash in the first 12 months of service; > $ 35,000 in marketing cash in the second 12 months of service. Year ‘Round Service, Minimum One Frequency per Week: Flights operated continually for at least 48 weeks during the first 24 months of service, with at least one frequency per week (defined as at least one departure per week for 48 of 52 weeks from Idaho Falls Regional Airport), shall be eligible for: > 100% waiver of all per turn airport use charges for 24 months from the launch of service; > $ 25,000 in marketing cash in the first 12 months of service; > $ 15,000 in marketing cash in the second 12 months of service. Standard Seasonal Service (Six Months), Minimum One Frequency per Week: Flights operated continually for a standard season, defined as at least 24 weeks during the first 12 months of service, with at least one frequency per week (defined as at least one departure per week for 24 weeks from Idaho Falls Regional Airport), shall be eligible for > 100% waiver of all per turn airport use charges for 24 months from the launch of service; > $ 20,000 in marketing cash in the first season of service. Short Seasonal Service (Three Months), Minimum One Frequency per Week: Flights operated continually for a short season, defined as at least 12 weeks during the first 12 months of service, with at least one frequency per week (defined as at least one departure per week for 12 weeks from Idaho Falls Regional Airport), shall be eligible for > 100% waiver of all per turn airport use charges for 24 months from the launch of service; > $ 15,000 in marketing cash in the first season of service. 1 Idaho Falls Regional Airport Definitions > "Per turn charges" include all airline costs for landing fees, ramp use, baggage claim use, and all common use space in the airline terminal. > “ Destination" is defined as any airport without current scheduled non-stop flights to and from Idaho Falls Regional Airport. Incentive Terms > Marketing cash can either be spent by the Airport to promote the service, or spent directly by the carrier and reimbursed upon receipt of actual ad placement invoices. > All advertising must mention, specifically, Idaho Falls Regional Airport, the airline, and the new destination. > T h e Airport reserves the right to approve advertising placed by the carrier. > Annual incentives amounts will be used on a first come first served basis in accordance with the airport air development service goals. 2 IDAHO FALLS PASSENGER RETENTION AND LEAKAGE OCTOBER 2018 IDAHO FALLS IS ONE OF THE MORE ISOLATED AIRPORTS IN THE WEST, WITH AN EXPANDING POPULATION OF 670K WITHIN TWO HOURS • The Idaho Falls Regional Airport catchment area includes the area defined by the US Census Bureau as the Idaho Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), along with a large swath of eastern Idaho and a small section of western Wyoming. • Due to its relative isolation, Idaho Falls’ service can draw from a very large geographic area – farther than even the 90-minute catchment represented inside the outermost shading. • The 60-minute Idaho Falls catchment area is home to 270,441 people as of the latest US Census, while the 120-minute catchment area is home to 670,300 people. • The nearest competing airport with low cost service is Boise, which lies 278 miles away from Idaho Falls – a drive of 4:23. Page 2 IDAHO FALLS FALL CAPACITY IS SCHEDULED TO BE UP 15% IN 2019, DUE TO INCREASED CAPACITY ON ALL CARRIERS, WITH UNITED UP 29% October 2018 Capacity October 2017 Capacity Capacity Change Delta Air Lines Daily Dep Daily Dep Seats Daily Dep Daily Dep Seats Dept. Seats Minneapolis/St. Paul MSP Summer Seasonal Summer Seasonal Salt Lake City SLC 3.8 267.0 3.8 238.0 0.0% 12.2% Delta Total 3.8 267.0 3.8 238.0 0.0% 12.2% Allegiant Air Daily Dep Daily Dep Seats Daily Dep Daily Dep Seats Dept. Seats Phoenix-Mesa AZA 0.4 65.0 0.4 55.0 0.0% 18.2% Las Vegas LAS 0.3 45.0 0.3 48.0 0.0% -6.3% Los Angeles LAX Summer Seasonal Summer Seasonal Oakland OAK Summer Seasonal Summer Seasonal Allegiant Total 0.7 110.0 0.7 103.0 0.0% 6.8% United Airlines Daily Dep Daily Dep Seats Daily Dep Daily Dep Seats Dept. Seats Denver DEN 3.6 183.0 2.8 142.0 28.6% 28.9% MSP United Total 3.6 183.0 2.8 142.0 28.6% 28.9% IDA Overall Totals 8.1 560.0 7.3 483.0 11.0% 15.9% SLC DEN OAK LAS LAX AZA Page 3 IDAHO FALLS REGIONAL AIRPORT RETAINS 40% OF CATCHMENT PASSENGERS WITH 50% DRIVING TO SLC, 5% DRIVING TO BOI, AND 4% DRIVING TO PIH SOURCE: IDAHO FALLS PASSENGER RETENTION STUDY, YE1Q18, VOLAIRE AVIATION CONSULTING BZN: 0.2% BOI: 5.1% IDA: 39.8% JAC: 1.1% PIH: 3.7% Rank Airport Code Airport Location and Name O&D Passengers PDEW Share 1 SLC Salt Lake City International Airport 366,540 502.1 50.1% 2 IDA Idaho Falls Regional Airport 290,664 398.2 39.8% 3 BOI Boise Airport 37,321 51.1 5.1% 4 PIH Pocatello Regional Airport 27,401 37.5 3.7% 5 JAC Jackson Hole Airport 8,078 11.1 1.1% 6 BZN Bozeman Yellowstone Int'l Airport 1,106 1.5 0.2% All Airports 731,110 1,001.5 100.0% SLC: 50.1% Page 4 AVERAGE FARES FOR THE IDAHO FALLS MARKET SOURCE: IDAHO FALLS PASSENGER RETENTION STUDY, YE1Q18, VOLAIRE AVIATION CONSULTING BZN: $234 BOI: $192 IDA: $268 JAC: $403 PIH: $181 Rank Airport Code Airport Location and Name RDEW Fare 1 SLC Salt Lake City International Airport $124,604 $248 2 IDA Idaho Falls Regional Airport $106,697 $268 3 BOI Boise Airport $9,804 $192 4 PIH Pocatello Regional Airport $6,803 $181 5 JAC Jackson Hole Airport $4,457 $403 6 BZN Bozeman Yellowstone Int'l Airport $354 $234 All Airports $252,719 $252 SLC: $248 Page 5 IDAHO FALLS RETAINS LESS THAN 50% OF ITS PASSENGERS IN ALL BUT THREE OF ITS TOP 25 MARKETS: PHOENIX, LAS VEGAS., AND MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL Top 25 True O&D Passenger Markets in the Idaho Falls Catchment Area Study Period: Year Ended First Quarter 2018 Los Angeles Basin 17,554 54,765 99.1 Phoenix/Mesa 42,020 13,772 76.4 Las Vegas 33,604 9,811 59.5 San Francisco Bay Area 15,622 19,522 48.1 Denver 13,091 15,453 39.1 Washington/Baltimore 11,055 12,767 32.6 San Diego 3,212 20,082 31.9 Orlando/Sanford 3,843 19,105 31.4 Seattle 6,912 15,629 30.9 Dallas/Ft. Worth 4,497 16,888 29.3 New York/Newark 5,407 11,897 23.7 Houston 4,142 11,799 21.8 Chicago 4,421 11,214 21.4 Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 1,690 13,110 20.3 Salt Lake City 5,703 8,057 18.8 Boston 3,005 9,532 17.2 Portland, OR 3,772 8,538 16.9 Atlanta 5,061 5,186 14.0 Sacramento 1,977 6,960 12.2 Minneapolis/St. Paul 5,198 2,429 10.4 Mexico City 1,116 6,097 9.9 San Antonio 2,254 4,710 9.5 Honolulu 1,403 4,829 8.5 IDA Passengers Other Airports Austin 2,4553,386 8.0 Total PDEW Tampa/St. Petersburg 1,5634,252 8.0 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 SOURCE: IDAHO FALLS PASSENGER RETENTION STUDY, YE1Q18, VOLAIRE AVIATION CONSULTING Page 6 THE AVERAGE FARE FOR IDAHO FALLS CATCHMENT AREA PASSENGERS AT ALL AIRPORTS IS $242, WHILE THE AVERAGE FOR THOSE WHO USE IDA IS $268 The Idaho Falls Catchment Area’s Average One Way Fares to Top 25 True O&D Passenger Markets Study Period: Year Ended First Quarter 2018 Los Angeles Basin $126 Average Fare: $242 Phoenix/Mesa $102 Las Vegas $74 San Francisco Bay Area $132 Denver $186 Washington/Baltimore $327 San Diego $126 Orlando/Sanford $344 Seattle $195 Dallas/Ft. Worth $274 New York/Newark $354 Houston $363 Chicago $342 Miami/Ft. Lauderdale $365 Salt Lake City $144 Boston $423 Portland, OR $216 Atlanta $432 Sacramento $167 Minneapolis/St. Paul $302 Mexico City $291 San Antonio $268 Honolulu $403 Austin $303 Tampa/St. Petersburg $299 $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500 SOURCE: IDAHO FALLS PASSENGER RETENTION STUDY, YE1Q18, VOLAIRE AVIATION CONSULTING Page 7 DELTA CURRENTLY CAPTURES 44% OF IDAHO FALLS CATCHMENT AREA PASSENGERS, WHILE UNITED CAPTURES 17% AND ALLEGIANT CAPTURES 15% The Idaho Falls Catchment Area’s True Airline Market Share to Top 20 O&D Passenger Markets Study Period: Year Ended First Quarter 2018 Delta United Allegiant Alaska Others Los Angeles Basin 42.23% 6.22% 10.05% 6.29% 35.2% Phoenix/Mesa 13.35% 0.90% 67.53% 1.17% 17.1% Las Vegas 19.69% 0.49% 68.97% 10.8% San Francisco Bay Area 36.67% 6.52% 23.06% 14.59% 19.2% Denver 22.80% 50.55% 26.7% Washington/Baltimore 52.59% 7.69% 39.7% San Diego 53.49% 1.66% 24.63% 20.2% Orlando/Sanford 43.93% 13.18% 42.9% Seattle 78.09% 1.17% 19.55% 1.2% Dallas/Ft. Worth 41.47% 12.24% 0.56% 45.7% New York/Newark 47.14% 27.67% 25.2% Houston 28.58% 45.76% 25.7% Chicago 29.06% 33.17% 37.8% Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 31.24% 16.75% 52.0% Salt Lake City 99.59% 0.41% Boston 51.13% 15.77% 33.1% Portland, OR 69.31% 0.58% 28.49% 1.6% Atlanta 64.90% 12.25% 22.9% Sacramento 67.27% 0.49%6.78% 25.5% Minneapolis/St. Paul 32.43% 36.51% 31.1% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% SOURCE: IDAHO FALLS PASSENGER RETENTION STUDY, YE1Q18, VOLAIRE AVIATION CONSULTING Page 8 THE IDAHO FALLS CATCHMENT AREA IS THE ORIGIN OF 51.6% OF PASSENGERS, WHILE 48.4% ARE DESTINED FOR IDAHO FALLS Point of Origin for Idaho Falls Catchment Area O&D Passengers in Top 20 Markets Study Period: Year Ended First Quarter 2018 IDA Origin IDA Destination Los Angeles Basin 53.07% 46.93% Phoenix/Mesa 52.82% 47.18% Las Vegas 66.76% 33.24% San Francisco Bay Area 45.72% 54.28% Denver 48.87% 51.13% Washington/Baltimore 48.10% 51.90% San Diego 56.65% 43.35% Orlando/Sanford 66.05% 33.95% Seattle 51.21% 48.79% Dallas/Ft. Worth 46.16% 53.84% New York/Newark 45.17% 54.83% Houston 44.13% 55.87% Chicago 46.29% 53.71% Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 56.68% 43.32% Salt Lake City 32.40% 67.60% Boston 45.97% 54.03% Portland, OR 49.56% 50.44% Atlanta 42.12% 57.88% Sacramento 45.05% 54.95% Minneapolis/St. Paul 49.93% 50.07% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% SOURCE: IDAHO FALLS PASSENGER RETENTION STUDY, YE1Q18, VOLAIRE AVIATION CONSULTING Page 9 RICK CLOUTIER, CM AIRPORT DIRECTOR IDAHO FALLS REGIONAL AIRPORT 2140 NORTH SKYLINE DRIVE IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO 83402 (208) 612-8224 RCLOUTIER@IDAHOFALLSIDAHO.GOV

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