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CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: The Regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL AND by Mayor Brian Blad. Council members present were Heidi PLEDGE OF Adamson, Roger Bray, Rick Cheatum, Linda Leeuwrik and ALLEGIANCE Beena Mannan. Council member Jim Johnston was excused. Mayor Blad led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: The invocation was offered by Pastor Jonathan Dinger, Grace INVOCATION Lutheran Church. Mayor Blad announced Agenda Item No. 8 had been pulled from the agenda at the request of Napa/ Integrated Business Solutions and Agenda Item No. 9 had been pulled from the agenda at the request of the City Council. 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 August 1, 2019 Clarification meeting; amended minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of August 1, 2019; Special City Council meeting of August 1, 2019; City Council Work Session of August 8, 2019; City Council Liaison/Work Session Clarification meeting and the Clarification meeting and Regular City Council meeting of August 15, 2019. -PAYROLL AND (b) Consider the payroll and material claims for the month of August MATERIAL CLAIMS 2019 in the amount of $9,125,047.57. -HISTORIC (c) Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Donald Elston to serve PRESERVATION as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission, replacing COMMISSION Stephanie Christelow who resigned. Mr. Elston’s term will begin APPOINTMENT September 6, 2019 and will expire February 5, 2022. -MOU-2019 (d) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the DEPARTMENT OF Police Department and Bannock County Sheriff’s Office regarding JUSTICE, BYRNE the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant. This is GRANT an annual allocation which Bannock County will administer. The Police Department has been allocated $22,200.00 which will be used to purchase 10 Stalker Dual SL (Radar Units) for Patrol vehicles. -RATIFICATION OF (e) Ratify a $10,000.00 Ifft grant application as discussed at the August IFFT FOUNDATION 8, 2019 Council Work Session. Parks and Recreation Department GRANT APPLICATION staff submitted the grant as a joint project with Portneuf Valley -PORTNEUF VALLEY Partners to improve State of Idaho Property located at the PARTNERS intersection of North Main Extension/Garrett Way/Highway 30/Hawthorne Road, and if the grant is awarded, authorize acceptance of the grant and the Mayor to sign, subject to Legal Department review, documents related to the grant. There is no City match requirement for the grant. -MOU AMENDING (f) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) amending the COLLECTIVE October 6, 2016 Collective Bargaining Agreement for Firefighters REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2 SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 BARGAINING Local Union No. 187. The MOU modifies schedules A, D and F AGREEMENT regarding base pay, holiday pay and paramedic pay. -FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 187 -COUNCIL DECISION (g) Adopt the Council’s decision approving the short plat for Mather -MATHER Subdivision, which subdivides approximately 4,189.54 feet of land SUBDIVISION into two (2) lots, subject to conditions. The property is located at SHORT PLAT 526 and 528 East Hayden Street. -COUNCIL DECISION (h) Adopt the Council’s decision approving the short plat for -NEW BOUNDS New Bounds Subdivision, which subdivides approximately 1.82 SUBDIVISION acres of land into six (6) residential lots, subject to conditions. The SHORT PLAT property is located at 3095 to 3145 D’Artagnan Drive. A motion was made by Mr. Cheatum, seconded by Ms. Adamson, to approve the items on the consent agenda. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Cheatum, Adamson, Bray, Leeuwrik and Mannan. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Mayor Blad announced Council members would read five COMMUNICATIONS proclamations. AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Blad welcomed Boy Scouts from Troop No. 110 to the Council meeting. Mr. Bray, on behalf of Mayor Blad, proclaimed September 17 through 23, 2019 to be Constitution Week in Pocatello and encouraged citizens to reaffirm the ideals of the Framers of the Constitution. Jill Kirkham, representing Daughters of the American Revolution, accepted the proclamation and invited the Mayor and City Council to attend the Bells Across America celebration of the signing of the Constitution to be held September 17 at 2:00 p.m. on the steps of the Federal Courthouse. Mr. Cheatum, on behalf of Mayor Blad, proclaimed September 2019 to be Senior Center Month and urged residents to recognize the tremendous contributions senior centers make in the community and the efforts of the volunteers and staff who work daily to enhance the well-being of the older members of the community. Pam Landon, representing the Pocatello Senior Citizens Center, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for their support. She shared that the Center is a great place for seniors to congregate, eat, exercise, dance, enjoy entertainment and keep their minds and bodies young. Ray Blanco, representing the Pocatello Senior Citizens Center, thanked Councilman Cheatum for reading the proclamation and the City Council for their support of the Center. Ms. Adamson, on behalf of Mayor Blad, proclaimed September 2019 to be Attendance Awareness Month and urged students, parents and communities to work together to reduce absences and improve attendance rates for all students. Sue Pettit, representing Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25, thanked the Mayor and City Council for their recognition of the importance of attendance and making every day matter. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 Ms. Leeuwrik, on behalf of Mayor Blad, proclaimed September 2019 to be National Recovery Month and invited citizens to observe the month with appropriate programs, activities and ceremonies supporting the theme of “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger.” BJ Stensland, representing the Recovery Fest Committee, thanked the Mayor and City Council for their recognition and support of recovery. She invited residents to attend Recovery Fest in Old Town Pocatello September 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to enjoy booths, story sharing, food and more. Ms. Mannan, on behalf of Mayor Blad, proclaimed September 16 through 22, 2019 to be Kind Community Week and urged citizens to make the daily choice to share kindness with others. Krystal Chanda and Rainbow Maldonado, Kind Community committee members, accepted the proclamation and invited citizens to the upcoming Kind Community kickoff event in Old Town Pocatello on September 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additional details may be found at Kindcom.org. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Mayor Blad reminded the Council of the Special City Council CALENDAR Meeting September 12 at 9:00 a.m.; and the following meetings REVIEW scheduled for September 19: City Council Liaison/Work Session Clarification meeting at 2:00 p.m.; Clarification Meeting at 5:30 p.m.; and Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Blad announced the last day to submit Declaration for Candidacy forms for City Council Seats 1, 2 and 3 is September 6, prior to 5:00 p.m. He announced the following events: Splash Dance for Dogs at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex September 7; Empty Bowls Fundraiser and Awards Ceremony September 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Westside Players; Simplot Fun Run September 14; and Stones to Stories Historical Tour September 14 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Brady Chapel in the Mountainview Cemetery. Mayor Blad reminded citizens that Zoo Idaho would be open on weekends only from September 7 through October 27. He reminded citizens that school has started and cautioned drivers to slow down, particularly in school zones. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Gordon and Roger Armstrong, represented by Chris Adams of SHORT PLAT Creek Hollow and Associates, Inc. (mailing address: 611 Wilson -ARMSTRONG LEGACY Avenue, Suite 1A, Pocatello, ID 83201) have submitted a short plat DIVISION TWO application to subdivide 2.97 acres (more or less) into three (3) residential lots. The subdivision is located north of South Grant Avenue and west of Bannock Highway and is to be known as Armstrong Legacy Division 2. A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Ms. Mannan, to approve a request by Gordon and Roger Armstrong, represented by Chris Adams of Creek Hollow and Associates, Inc., to subdivide 2.97 acres (more or less) into three (3) residential lots with the following conditions: 1) all conditions on the Subdivision Application Staff Report dated September 5, 2019 shall be met; 2) all conditions set out in the Public Works Department Memorandum from Merril Quayle, P.E. dated, August 27, 2019, shall be met; 3) as proposed, Lot 2 Block 1 shall be designated on the plat as a non-buildable lot to provide access to Lot 3 Block 1 of Armstrong Legacy Division No. 1; 4) Subdivision Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCR’s), if applicable, shall be submitted to the City; 5) the applicant or the associated property owner shall be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all easements on the plat unless otherwise approved by the Pocatello City Council; 6) the plat shall conform to all State and local laws and ordinances; and 7) all other standards and conditions of Municipal Code not herein discussed but applicable to residential development shall apply and that the proposed subdivision will be known as Armstrong Legacy Division 2 and that the decision be set out in appropriate Council decision format. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4 SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Mannan, Adamson, Cheatum and Leeuwrik. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Council was asked to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a AIRPORT HANGAR Lease Agreement between the City and Jeff Driscoll, subject LEASE AGREEMENT to Legal Department review, for land at the Pocatello Airport upon -DRISCOLL which Mr. Driscoll will build an aircraft hangar. The proposed lease area is approximately 9,025 square feet of bare ground. The proposed term is 20 years and proposed annual rental rate is $1,624.50. A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Ms. Leeuwrik, to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a Lease Agreement between the City and Jeff Driscoll, subject to Legal Department review, for land at the Pocatello Airport upon which Mr. Driscoll would build an aircraft hangar on a proposed lease area of approximately 9,025 square feet of bare ground for a proposed term of 20 years with a proposed annual rental rate of approximately $1,624.50. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Leeuwrik, Bray, Cheatum and Mannan. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: As announced earlier, Agenda Item No. 8 to piggyback a PIGGYBACK OF Sourcewell contract with NAPA/Integrated Business Solutions SOURCEWELL (IBS)for the implementation of a NAPA/IBS store to be located CONTRACT FOR within the Fleet Department facility was pulled from the agenda. NAPA/IBS STORE -FLEET FACILITY AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: As announced earlier, Agenda Item No. 9, a request from the Fire DECLARATION OF Department to declare three 1994 Pierce Dash Fire apparatus as SURPLUS PROPERTY surplus was pulled from the agenda. REQUEST -FIRE DEPARTMENT AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Council was asked to adopt a resolution outlining the Mayor and RESOLUTION City Council’s Mission and Value Statements that have been -CITY OF POCATELLO identified to help define the goal and vision for the City of Pocatello MISSION AND VALUE government. STATEMENTS A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Ms. Mannan, to adopt a resolution (2019-08) outlining the Mayor and City Council’s Mission and Value Statements that have been identified to help define the goal and vision for the City of Pocatello government. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Leeuwrik, Mannan, Adamson, Bray and Cheatum. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Council was asked to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement USE AGREEMENT between the City of Pocatello and Idaho State University (ISU) for -ISU HAUNTED LAB use of the City’s building located at 1080 South 1st Avenue from September 15 through November 15, 2019. ISU is requesting use of the building for its annual “Haunted Lab” event, which demonstrates and displays science experiments to students and the public. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5 SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 A motion was made by Ms. Mannan, seconded by Mr. Bray, to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Pocatello and Idaho State University (ISU) for use of the City’s building located at 1080 South 1st Avenue from September 15 through November 15, 2019 for ISU’s annual “Haunted Lab” event, which demonstrates and displays science experiments to students and the public. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mannan, Bray, Adamson, Cheatum and Leeuwrik. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Council was asked to consider the following ordinances: ORDINANCES -REZONE BY (a) An ordinance to rezone by contract approximately 3.55 acres of CONTRACT 3.55 undeveloped land located at 9177 Anderson Lane from Residential ACRES LOCATED AT Medium Density Single Family (RMS) to Light Industrial (LI) for 9177 ANDERSON LANE the sole use of constructing self-storage structures, pursuant to Pocatello Municipal Code 17.02.180(B)(1), subject to conditions. A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Ms. Adamson, that the ordinance, Agenda Item No. 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 Bray, Adamson, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and Mannan. Jared Johnson, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title. Mayor Blad declared the final reading of the ordinance authorizing the rezone by contract of approximately 3.55 acres of undeveloped land located at 9177 Anderson Lane from Residential Medium Density Single Family (RMS) to Light Industrial (LI) for the sole use of constructing self-storage structures, pursuant to Pocatello Municipal Code 17.02.180(B)(1), subject to conditions. Mayor Blad asked, “Shall the ordinance pass?” Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Bray, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and Mannan. Mayor Blad declared the ordinance and summary sheet passed, that it be numbered 3035 and be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication. -REPEAL (b) An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1930 adopted April 20, ORDINANCE 1930 1978 which annexed certain property into the City. -ANNEXATION A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Ms. Leeuwrik, that the ordinance, Agenda Item No. 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 Adamson, Leeuwrik, Bray, Cheatum and Mannan. Jared Johnson, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title. Mayor Blad declared the final reading of the ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1930 adopted April 20, 1978 which annexed certain property into the City. Mayor Blad asked, “Shall the ordinance pass?” Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Bray, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and Mannan. Mayor Blad declared the ordinance and summary sheet passed, that it be numbered 3036 and be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication. -ANNEXATION OF (c) An ordinance annexing approximately 76.00 acres owned by REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 APPROXIMATELY 76 McCormick Ranch, LLC. The parcel is located south of Neva ACRES SOUTH OF Road and west of Gathe Drive and will be zoned Residential Low NEVA ROAD AND Density (RL) with a Comprehensive Plan designation of WEST OF GATHE ROAD “Residential.” A motion was made by Mr. Cheatum, seconded by Ms. Leeuwrik, that the ordinance, Agenda Item No. 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 Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Adamson, Bray and Mannan. Jared Johnson, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title. Mayor Blad declared the final reading of the ordinance annexing approximately 76.00 acres owned by McCormick Ranch, LLC located south of Neva Road and west of Gathe Drive which will be zoned Residential Low Density (RL) with a Comprehensive Plan designation of “Residential.” Mayor Blad asked, “Shall the ordinance pass?” Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Bray, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and Mannan. Mayor Blad declared the ordinance and summary sheet passed, that it be numbered 3037 and be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: There were no participants signed up to speak during this agenda DISCUSSION ITEMS item. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14: There being no further business, Mayor Blad adjourned the ADJOURN meeting at 6:42 p.m. APPROVED BY: BRIAN C. BLAD, MAYOR ATTEST: RUTH NEWSOM, CITY CLERK, C.C. PREPARED BY: SHAWNIE SATTERFIELD FERRIN, DEPARTMENT SPECIALIST