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CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CLARIFICATION MEETING AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 2016 CLARIFICATION The City Council Agenda Clarification Meeting was called to order MEETING at 5:34 p.m. by Council President Steve Brown. Council members present were Heidi Adamson, Jim Johnston and Gary Moore. Mayor Brian Blad and Council members Roger Bray and Michael L. Orr were excused. No motions, resolutions, orders, or ordinances were proposed. No vote was taken. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: The Regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL AND by Council President Steve Brown. Council members present were PLEDGE OF Heidi Adamson, Jim Johnston and Gary Moore. Mayor Brian Blad ALLEGIANCE and Council members Roger Bray and Michael L. Orr were excused. President Brown led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: The invocation was offered by Tamilyn Carson, representing INVOCATION the Buddhist community. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Council was asked to consider the following business items: CONSENT AGENDA -PAYROLL AND (a) Payroll and materials claims for the month of November 2016 in the MATERIAL CLAIMS amount of $5,379,884.19. -COMMUNITY (b) Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Alessandra Toscanelli to serve DEVELOPMENT as a member of the Community Development Block Grant Advisory BLOCK GRANT Committee, replacing Dorsey Hill who resigned. Ms. Toscanelli’s ADVISORY COMMITTEE term will begin December 2, 2016 and will expire January 1, 2018. APPOINTMENT -HUMAN RELATIONS (c) Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Fran Lands to serve as a ADVISORY COMMITTEE member of the Human Relations Advisory Committee. Ms. Lands’ APPOINTMENT term will begin December 2, 2016 and will expire July 2, 2018. -POLICE CANINE (d) Council was asked to consider a request from the Police Department OWNERSHIP to allow transfer of ownership of Police Canine Jackie to his handler TRANSFER Corporal Josh Hancock for $1.00. The canine is being retired from service. -IDAHO STATE (e) Council was asked to authorize submission of a Fiscal Year 2017 CERTIFIED LOCAL Certified Local Government Grant Application, subject to Legal GOVERNMENT Department review, in the amount of $5,800.00 to the Idaho State GRANT APPLICATION Historic Preservation Office. This annual grant is used to promote historic preservation in Pocatello. A motion was made by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Ms. Adamson, to approve the items on the consent agenda. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Johnston, Adamson, Moore and Brown. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2 DECEMBER 1, 2016 AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Mr. Brown announced that there were no communications or COMMUNICATIONS proclamations. AND PROCLAMATIONS Mr. Brown welcomed Cub Scouts from Troop No. 315 in attendance. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Mr. Brown reminded the Council members of the December 5th CALENDAR REVIEW Special Meeting with Grossman Group, LLC at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall; the December 8th Study Session at 9:00 a.m.; and the Regular Council Meeting on December 15th at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Brown announced movie night for local youth, grades 7 through 12, at Marshall Public Library would be held December 2nd from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Contact the Library for more information; the Festival of Trees at Stephens Performing Arts Center continues through December 3rd; December 3rd and 10th will be “Wild Winter Weekends” at Zoo Idaho from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Pocatello Regional Transit will have the 29th Annual Holiday Lights tour on December 15th and 16th, tickets are available at the Transit office; the Marshall Public Library will have shortened business hours and will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the month of December, regular hours will return on January 3, 2017; and the last day to submit a design for the City’s new flag is December 2nd. Visit the website at flag.pocatello.us for more information. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: John Dee Larsen has appealed the decision of Police Department APPEAL-TAXI LICENSE staff which denied Mr. Larsen a Taxi license. DENIAL-LARSEN Mr. Larsen was not present at the meeting. As no motion was offered by the Council, Council President Brown announced that Police Department staff denial of a Taxi license for Mr. Larsen will remain. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: This time was set aside for the Council to accept testimony on PUBLIC HEARING the draft Program Year 2017-2021 Consolidated Plan and -PROGRAM YEAR Assessment of Fair Housing. Following the public hearing, 2017-2021 Council may wish to authorize submission of the plan, along with CONSOLIDATED PLAN any additional elements required to meet U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements to HUD for review and approval. Once approved by HUD, this document will govern expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the next five (5) program years. Following its review, the CDBG Advisory Committee recommended authorization and submittal of the plan to HUD. Melanie Gygli, Neighborhood and Community Services Division Manager, gave an overview of the draft Program Year 2017-2021 Consolidated Plan and Assessment. She stated the plan was compiled by BBC Research and Consulting after receiving public input through surveys, focus groups and interviews with nonprofit and housing agencies. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 DECEMBER 1, 2016 Heidi Aggeler, BBC Research and Consulting, gave an overview of the planning process and the draft plan. She shared a PowerPoint presentation with Council members outlining the plan and assessment. Mr. Johnston asked about possible solutions for the approximately 1,300 individuals in the community who are in need of affordable housing. Ms. Aggeler explained that affordable housing for those citizens could be possible through deeply subsidized housing. She added that a non-profit organization, such as a housing authority, could provide that level of subsidy through federally-sponsored efforts. Ms. Aggeler explained that housing expenses typically represent approximately 30 percent of an individual’s gross household income. In response to a question from Council, Ms. Aggeler stated that multiple organizations within the community provide many services without duplication of efforts, as is sometimes seen in larger communities. Ms. Gygli added that each organization targets different income groups to provide services to avoid duplication of efforts. Ms. Aggeler clarified that the various programs also include education services as part of the qualification process. The education element helps lead to program success. Council President Brown announced no written correspondence had been received. Idaho Lorax, Pocatello resident, spoke in support of the proposal. He feels there are many programs available to community members to address a variety of issues. There being no further public comments, President Brown closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Moore to approve the draft Program Year 2017- 2021 Consolidated Plan and Assessment of Fair Housing and authorize submission of the plan to HUD. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Johnston, Moore, Adamson and Brown. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: This time was set aside for the Council to receive comments from PUBLIC HEARING the public regarding an appeal of the Hearing Examiner denial of –APPEAL OF HEARING Lamar Outdoor Advertising’s sign exception. Lamar Outdoor EXAMINER DECISION Advertising (mailing address: 2250 Empire Way, Boise, ID 83709) submitted a request to install an off-premises sign (billboard) at 249 Yellowstone Avenue which is located closer than 250 feet from a park and a residential zoning district. Municipal Code 15.20.240(B)(8)(b) prohibits off-premises signs closer than 250 feet from a park or residential zoning district. Kent Marboe, Lamar Outdoor Advertising representative, gave an overview of the proposed sign exception. He stated the billboard would be located at 249 Yellowstone Avenue, a commercial area. Mr. Marboe clarified that the proposed sign will be facing north and south, rather than east and west making the sign less visible at the park or residential neighborhood. He explained that the actual structure pole would be located 210 feet from the park, however, City code states that the measurements begin at the property line, which is 165 feet from the park. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4 DECEMBER 1, 2016 In response to a question from Council, Mr. Marboe clarified that the sign would be a 10 foot by 22 foot billboard covered in vinyl with illumination that turns off at 1:00 a.m. He added that it will not be an electronic billboard. Mr. Marboe stated the Hearing Examiner denied the original request, as the proposed sign is within 250 feet of a park when measured from the property line. Ms. Neu clarified that staff has recommended approval of the sign exception. She added that the sign’s proximity to a park is the main reason for the initial denial by the Hearing Examiner. Mr. Brown announced written correspondence had been received and copies distributed to the Council members. There being no further public comments, President Brown closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Ms. Adamson, to overturn the appeal of the Hearing Examiner denial of Lamar Outdoor Advertising’s sign exception and approve the request to install an off-premises sign (billboard) at 249 Yellowstone Avenue which is located closer than 250 feet from a park and a residential zoning district and grant an exception to Municipal Code 15.20.240(B)(8)(b) prohibiting off-premises sign closer than 250 feet from a park or residential zoning district and that the decision be set out in appropriate Council Decision format. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Johnston, Adamson and Moore. Mr. Brown voted in opposition to the motion. The motion passed. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: BBAD Investments, LLC (mailing address: 2227 East Center SHORT PLAT Street, Pocatello, ID 83201) and Bear Lake Trailer Sales, LLC -SOUTH CLIFFS (mailing address: 928 Washington, Montpelier, ID 83254) FIRST ADDITION represented by Rocky Mountain Engineering and Surveying (mailing address: 600 East Oak Street, Pocatello, ID 83201) have submitted an application to subdivide approximately 15.62 acres into four (4) commercial lots located on Cliffs Drive. Planning staff recommended approval with conditions as outlined in the staff report. A motion was made by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Johnston, to approve an application by BBAD Investments, LLC and Bear Lake Trailer Sales, LLC, represented by Rocky Mountain Engineering and Surveying to subdivide approximately 15.62 acres into four (4) commercial lots located on Cliffs Drive with the following conditions: 1) all conditions set out in the Public Works Department Memorandum from Merril Quayle, P.E. dated November 18, 2016, shall be met; 2) any proposed Subdivision Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCR’s) shall be submitted to the City for review and approval by the Legal Department prior to recording; 3) all corrections to the preliminary plat which were noted by City Staff shall be made prior to submittal of the final plat; and 4) all other standards and conditions of Municipal Code Jordan Sherett, Bear Lake Trailer Sales, LLC owner, stated the family business began in Bear Lake and has grown into a nationwide trailer distributor. He stated he has purchased property in Pocatello to accommodate increased sales and additional inventory and appreciates the Council’s consideration of his application. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5 DECEMBER 1, 2016 Mr. Moore’s motion was voted upon at this time. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Moore, Johnston, Adamson and Brown. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Council was asked to accept the recommendations of staff and VEHICLE PURCHASE award the bid for a 2016 Chevrolet half-ton pickup in the amount –UTILITY BILLING of $29,875.00 to Hirning Buick-GMC, Inc. Utility Billing staff is currently using a 2005 GMC half-ton pickup to obtain meter reads. The truck has high mileage and is no longer reliable for the department’s day-to-day operations. Funds for the purchase are available in Utility Billing’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget. A motion was made by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Moore, to accept the recommendations of staff and award the bid for a 2016 Chevrolet half-ton pickup in the amount of $29,875.00 to Hirning Buick- GMC, Inc. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Johnston, Moore, Adamson and Brown. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Council was asked to accept the recommendation of staff and POLICE VEHICLES award the bid received on November 22, 2016 from Courtesy -BID Ford Lincoln for the following vehicles to be used by the Police Department, subject to Legal Department review. The bids are: FORD EXPEDITION a) One (1) 2017 Ford Expedition 4X4 Utility SSV Patrol Vehicle in the amount of $36,217.68; FORD TAURUS b) Two (2) 2017 Ford Taurus AWD Interceptor Patrol Vehicles in the amount of $30,624.08 each, total $61,248.16; and FORD EXPLORER c) Three (3) 2017 Ford Explorer AWD Utility Patrol Vehicles in the amount of $30,247.43 each, total $90,742.29. Total price for all vehicles is $188,208.13. Funds are available in the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2017 Budget. A motion was made by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Johnston, to accept the recommendation of staff and award the bid received on November 22, 2016 from Courtesy Ford Lincoln for vehicles to be used by the Police Department, subject to Legal Department review, as outlined in Agenda Item No. 11(a) through 11(c) for a total price of $188,208.13. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Moore, Johnston, Adamson and Brown. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Idaho Lorax, Pocatello resident, shared his support for DISCUSSION ITEMS local programs, such as First Friday Artwalk, Coffee with the Mayor and other local programs. He encouraged education among City employees and citizens. There being no further business, President Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 DECEMBER 1, 2016 APPROVED: BRIAN C. BLAD, MAYOR ATTEST: RUTH E. WHITWORTH, CMC, CITY CLERK PREPARED BY: KONNI R. KENDELL, DEPUTY CLERK