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CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CLARIFICATION MEETING AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 2017 CLARIFICATION The City Council Agenda Clarification Meeting was called to order MEETING at 5:34 p.m. by Mayor Brian Blad. Council members present were Heidi Adamson, Roger Bray, Steve Brown, Jim Johnston, Gary Moore and Michael L. Orr. No motions, resolutions, orders or ordinances were proposed. No vote was taken. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: The Regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL AND by Mayor Brian Blad. Council members present were Heidi PLEDGE OF Adamson, Roger Bray, Steve Brown, Jim Johnston, Gary Moore and ALLEGIANCE Michael L. Orr. Mayor Blad led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: The invocation was offered by Pastor Karl Pettit, First Baptist INVOCATION Church. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Council was asked to consider the following business items: CONSENT AGENDA -MINUTES (a) Waive the oral reading of the minutes and approve the minutes from the City Council Strategic Planning Workshop of May 24, 2017 and the Budget Development meetings of May 25, 2017 and June 1, 2017. -TREASURER’S (b) Consider the Treasurer’s Report for May 2017 showing cash and REPORT investments as of May 31, 2017 in the amount of $39,765,634.84. -LIBRARY BOARD (c) Confirm the Mayor’s reappointments of Sharon Manning and OF DIRECTORS Sandra Shropshire to continue their service as members of the REAPPOINTMENTS Library Board of Directors. Both terms will begin July 1, 2017 and will expire July 1, 2022. -PLANNING AND (d) Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Sean Hargraves to serve as a ZONING COMMISSION member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, replacing Steve APPOINTMENT Long whose term expired. Mr. Hargraves’ term will begin June 22, 2017 and will expire July 22, 2021. -ISU AFFILIATION (e) Approve an Affiliation Agreement with Idaho State University AGREEMENT EMT (ISU) that will allow Bannock County Ambulance TRAINING-FIRE District/Pocatello Fire Department members to attend leadership training in exchange for clinical ride along experience for ISU Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) candidates. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2 JUNE 15, 2017 -COUNCIL DECISION (f) Adopt the Council’s decision to approve the amendment of the -ZONING zoning designation requested by Ruth S. Dekker, comprising of a DESIGNATION OF 6.29 acre parcel located between 2302 and 2350 East Terry Street to PARCEL LOCATED be rezoned from Residential Estate (RE) to Residential Low (RL) BETWEEN 2302 AND Density. 2350 EAST TERRY STREET -COUNCIL DECISION (g) Adopt the Council’s decision to approve the annexation of -ANNEXATION AND approximately 7.09 acres of land extending the City corporate ZONING REQUEST boundary east of Running Iron Lane and designate the property as a –RICHARDS Residential Medium Density Single-Family (RMS) zoning district. The property is owned by J and A Richards Family Management, LLC c/o Jake and Amber Richards. 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, Bray, Brown, Moore and Orr. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Mr. Moore, on behalf of Mayor Blad, proclaimed COMMUNICATIONS June 2017 to be General Aviation Appreciation Month in Pocatello. AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Blad presented the proclamation to David Allen, Airport Manager. Mr. Allen accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for the acknowledgement of the importance of general aviation and the Pocatello Regional Airport. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Mayor Blad reminded the Council of the July 6th Council Liaison CALENDAR REVIEW Working Lunch meeting at 1:00 p.m.; the July 6th Regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; and the July 13th Study Session at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Blad announced Father’s Day at Zoo Idaho will be held June 18th. Fathers will receive a 50% discount off their admission when they are accompanied by a paid child; Portneuf Medical Center, Idaho Central Credit Union and Idaho State University Independence Day Parade will be held at 9:00 a.m. on July 4th; the parade route has changed, please refer to the website for information; the “Biggest Show in Idaho” fireworks display will be held at the Bannock County Event Center and Portneuf Wellness Complex on July 4th; City offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4th. However, trash and recycling collection will be on schedule; and the Ross Park Municipal Band concerts will be held on Sunday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning June 25th through July 30th. Mayor Blad encouraged citizens to be careful with fireworks during the Independence Day holiday and to be aware of areas where fireworks are restricted and to be respectful and mindful of pets and neighbors while using fireworks. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Justin Hansen was present to appeal the decision of Police CHILD CARE LICENSE Department staff which denied Mr. Hansen a Child Care License. DENIAL APPEAL-HANSEN Jene Purman, Police Department Licensing, stated Mr. Hansen’s application for a Resident Child Care License was denied based upon his admission to smoking cocaine, resulting in a withheld judgement. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 JUNE 15, 2017 She stated the charge is a felony and Mr. Hansen is scheduled to continue to be on probation until June 2019. Justin Hansen stated he applied for a Resident Child Care License and was denied based upon a prior narcotics conviction. He clarified the daycare provider is his fiancé, and he would only be a resident in the home, not a regular daycare provider. Mr. Hansen stated he has made significant changes to his life and that the conviction in 2014 was his first and only offense. In response to questions from Council Ms. Purman stated Mr. Hansen’s criminal history is extensive and most charges are drug-related. She gave a listing of some of Mr. Hansen’s violations spanning ten years or more. Ms. Purman stated random daycare inspections typically occur twice a year and could occur more frequently, if the Council were to ask for additional inspections as a condition to the license. Council members discussed possible conditions which could be applied, if Mr. Hansen’s Residential Daycare License were to be approved. A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Mr. Moore, to uphold the decision of the Police Department and deny Mr. Hansen’s application for a Child Care License. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Moore, Bray, Brown and Orr. Johnston voted in opposition to the motion. The motion passed. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban PUBLIC HEARING Development (HUD), this time has been set aside for the Council to –CDBG PROGRAM consider any comments from the public concerning the 2016 YEAR 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated ANNUAL REPORT Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The report was available for public review from May 25 to June 15, 2017, after review and recommendation of approval by the CDBG Advisory Committee. Following the public hearing, Council may wish to approve the report and authorize its submittal, including a summary of any public input, to HUD on or before June 28, 2017. Mayor Blad opened the public hearing. Melanie Gygli, Neighborhood and Community Services Division Manager, gave an overview of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the program year which ended March 31, 2017. Ms. Gygli stated it was the 20th year Pocatello qualified as an entitlement city and explained that the City and its partners leveraged over $700,000.00 in other funding while using about $520,000.00 in federal funding and program income. She emphasized that contracts resulting from the funds support small local businesses and the community’s economy. Ms. Gygli stated the City remains in compliance with general CDBG standards and regulations, meeting spending timeliness and within spending parameters for program administration and public service. Mayor Blad announced no correspondence had been received. There being no public comments, Mayor Blad closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Orr, to approve the CAPER and authorize its submittal, including a summary of any public input, to HUD on or before June 28, 2017. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Moore, Orr, Adamson, Bray, Brown and Johnston. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4 JUNE 15, 2017 AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: This time was set aside for the Council to receive public comments PUBLIC HEARING on proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget. -PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2017 JUNE BUDGET AMENDMENTS Mayor Blad opened the public hearing. Joyce Stroschein, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, gave an overview of the proposed budget amendments. She explained that a budget amendment is necessary to account for unplanned revenues and expenditures. Ms. Stroschein outlined the 38 amendments, as discussed at the June 8, 2017 Study Session. Mayor Blad announced no correspondence had been received. There being no public comments, Mayor Blad closed the public hearing and announced an ordinance to adopt the proposed amendments had been prepared under Agenda Item No. 12(d) for Council’s consideration. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Council was asked to accept the recommendations of staff and INTERACTIVE approve the bid from Milo Range, FAAC Incorporated for an SHOOTING interactive shooting simulator in the amount of $59,795.00 and, SIMULATOR BID if approved, authorize the Mayor to sign related documents subject -POLICE to Legal Department review. Funds for the purchase are available in the Capital Contingency Fund as discussed at the April 13, 2017 Study Session. A motion was made by Mr. Orr, seconded by Ms. Adamson, to accept the recommendations of staff and approve the bid from Milo Range, PAAC Incorporated for an interactive shooting simulator in the amount of $59,795.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign related documents subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Orr, Adamson, Bray, Brown, Johnston and Moore. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Council was asked to approve and authorize the Mayor to PROFESSIONAL sign a Professional Services Agreement with T-O Engineers, subject SERVICES to Legal Department review. The contract fee is a mix of lump sum AGREEMENT WITH and time and materials costs not to exceed $247,095.00. Scope of T-O ENGINEERS work includes project management of the following projects at the -AIRPORT Airport: a) design of reconstruction of two taxi lanes; b) design and IMPROVEMENTS construction services for pavement maintenance for Runways 3/21 and 17/35; c) procurement of a snow removal truck with plow and materials spreader; and d) geotechnical exploration of Runway 3/21 to determine pavement condition. Funding for the agreement will come from a federal grant (93.75%) and local match monies (6.25%) provided by Airport PFC funds. A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Agreement with T-O engineers, subject to Legal Department review, and that the contract fee will consist of a lump sum amount not to exceed $247,095.00 for time and materials costs REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5 JUNE 15, 2017 and that the scope of work will include project management of the following projects at the Airport: a) design of reconstruction of two taxi lanes; b) design and construction services for pavement maintenance for Runways 33/21 and 1/35; c) procurement of a snow removal truck with plow and materials spreader; and d) geotechnical exploration of Runway 3/21 to determine pavement condition and that funding for the agreement will come from a federal grant (93.75%) and local match monies (6.25%) provided by Airport PFC funds. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Brown, Adamson, Johnston, Moore and Orr. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Council was asked to consider the recommendation from Parks and PROFESSIONAL Recreation Department and Zoo Idaho staff; and a request from the SERVICES Zoo Idaho Zoological Society, to approve a Professional Services AGREEMENT WITH Agreement with JHS Architects, P.A. for the schematic design, JHS ARCHITECTS construction documents, bidding and negotiations, and construction –ZOO IDAHO ENTRANCE administration for the Zoo entrance gift shop. GIFT SHOP Funds for the agreement are available in the Zoo’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget. A motion was made by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Ms. Adamson, to consider the recommendation from Parks and Recreation Department and Zoo Idaho staff; and a request from the Zoo Idaho Zoological Society, to approve a Professional Services Agreement with JHS Architects, P.A. for the schematic design, construction documents, bidding and negotiations, and construction administration for the Zoo entrance gift shop. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Johnston, Adamson, Bray, Brown, Moore and Orr. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Council was asked to consider the following ordinances: ORDINANCES -ANNEXATION OF (a) An ordinance which annexes a parcel of land comprised of 7.09 ACRES EAST OF approximately 7.09 acres owned by J and A Richards Management, JUNIPER HILLS LLC c/o Jake and Amber Richards. The parcel is located east of COUNTRY CLUB Juniper Hills Country Club and will be zoned Residential-Medium Density Single-Family (RMS) with a Comprehensive Plan designation of “Residential”. (This ordinance has been prepared for Council consideration to be read under the rules of suspension.) A motion was made by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Orr, that the ordinance, Agenda Item 12(a), be read only by title and placed on final passage for publication, and that only the ordinance summary sheet be submitted for publication. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Brown, Orr, Adamson, Bray, Johnston and Moore. Rich Diehl, Deputy City Attorney, read the ordinance by title. Mayor Blad declared the final reading of the ordinance annexing a parcel of land comprised of approximately 7.09 acres owned by J and A Richards Management, LLC c/o Jake and Amber Richards and that the parcel is located east of Juniper Hills Country Club and will be zoned Residential-Medium Density Single-Family (RMS) with a Comprehensive Plan designation of “Residential”. Mayor Blad asked, “Shall the ordinance pass?” Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Bray, Brown, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 JUNE 15, 2017 Johnston, Moore and Orr. Mayor Blad declared the ordinance and summary sheet passed, that it be numbered 2985 and be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication. -ZONING CHANGE (b) An ordinance changing the designated zone of 6.29 acres of OF PROPERTY LOCATED property located between 2302 and 2350 East Terry Street from BETWEEN 2302 AND Residential Estate (RE) to Residential Low (RL) Density. (This 2350 EAST TERRY ordinance has been prepared for Council consideration to be read STREET under the rules of suspension.) A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Johnston, that the ordinance, Agenda Item 12(b), be read only by title and placed on final passage for publication, and that only the ordinance summary sheet be submitted for publication. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Johnston, Adamson, Brown, Moore and Orr. Rich Diehl, Deputy Attorney, read the ordinance by title. Mayor Blad declared the final reading of the ordinance changing the designated zone of 6.29 acres of property located between 2302 and 2350 East Terry Street from Residential Estate (RE) to Residential Low (RL) Density. Mayor Blad asked, “Shall the ordinance pass?” Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Bray, Brown, Johnston, Moore and Orr. Mayor Blad declared the ordinance and summary sheet passed, that it be numbered 2986 and be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication. -ADOPTION OF (c) An ordinance enacting Chapter 12.02 “Public Improvement “PUBLIC Standards” in the revised and compiled ordinances of the City of IMPROVEMENT Pocatello, 1983; establishing regulations requiring design, review, STANDARDS” and approval processes for public infrastructure and the application CHAPTER 12.02 of best management practices; adopting the Public Works Design Principles and Standards Manual; Idaho Standards for Public Work Construction (ISPWC) and Pocatello Revisions to the ISPWC, and providing for misdemeanor penalties for violations. (This ordinance has been prepared for Council consideration to be read under the rules of suspension.) A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Mr. Johnston, that the ordinance, Agenda Item 12(c), be read only by title and placed on final passage for publication, and that only the ordinance summary sheet be submitted for publication. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Johnston, Bray, Brown, Moore and Orr. Rich Diehl, Deputy City Attorney, read the ordinance by title. Mayor Blad declared the final reading of the ordinance enacting Chapter 12.02 “Public Improvement Standards” in the revised and compiled ordinances of the City of Pocatello, 1983; establishing regulations requiring design, review, and approval processes for public infrastructure and the application of best management practices; adopting the Public Works Design Principles and Standards Manual; Idaho Standards for Public Work Construction (ISPWC) and Pocatello Revisions to the ISPWC, and providing for misdemeanor penalties for violations. Mayor Blad asked, “Shall the ordinance pass?” REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 JUNE 15, 2017 Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Bray, Brown, Johnston, Moore and Orr. Mayor Blad declared the ordinance and summary sheet passed, that it be numbered 2987 and be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication. -FISCAL YEAR 2017 (d) An ordinance approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 APPROPRIATIONS Appropriations Ordinance increasing the total Fiscal Year AMENDMENTS expenditures by $53,678,233.00 to account for additional revenues, including grant funds, received by the City and to use previously unappropriated cash balances for unanticipated expenses incurred by the City. (This ordinance is hereby prepared for reading under the rules of suspension. Whole ordinance will need to be published.) A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Johnston, that the ordinance, Agenda Item 12(d), be read only by title and placed on final passage for publication, and that the whole ordinance be submitted for publication. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Johnston, Adamson, Brown, Moore and Orr. In response to a question from Mayor Blad, Joyce Stroschein clarified the total amount for the amended funds increased the budget by $2,815,886.00 for the affected funds. Rich Diehl, Deputy City Attorney, read the ordinance by title. Mayor Blad declared the final reading of the ordinance approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations Ordinance increasing the total Fiscal Year expenditures to $2,815,886.00 to account for additional revenues, including grant funds, received by the City and to use previously unappropriated cash balances for unanticipated expenses incurred by the City. Mayor Blad asked, “Shall the ordinance pass?” Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Bray, Brown, Johnston, Moore and Orr. Mayor Blad declared the ordinance passed, that it be numbered 2988 and that the whole ordinance be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Dr. Mike Riley, 930 Delano Avenue, introduced his service dog, DISCUSSION ITEMS Marshall, a one year old Belgian Malinois. He expressed his appreciation for dog owners who abide by leash laws and citizens who adhere to guidelines regarding service animals. Dr. Riley stated local businesses have helped make Marshall’s training a positive experience. He emphasized his desire for additional education for first responders regarding service animals. There being no further business, Mayor Blad adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. APPROVED: BRIAN C. BLAD, MAYOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8 JUNE 15, 2017 ATTEST: RUTH E. WHITWORTH, CMC, CITY CLERK PREPARED BY: __________ ________ KONNI R. KENDELL, DEPUTY CLERK