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CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2021 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: The Regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL AND by Mayor Brian Blad. Council members present were PLEDGE OF Heidi Adamson, Roger Bray, Rick Cheatum, Linda Leeuwrik, ALLEGIANCE Claudia Ortega and Chris Stevens. Mayor Blad led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: The invocation was offered by Pastor Scott Sampson, INVOCATION representing Rocky Mountain Ministries. 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 of the following meetings: Clarification and Regular City Council meetings of April 15, 2021 and May 6, 2021. - MATERIAL CLAIMS (b) Consider the material claims for the month of May 2021 in the amount of $1,949,874.35. -HUMAN RELATIONS (c) Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Shannon Kobs Nawatniak ADVISORY to serve as a member of the Human Relations Advisory COMMITTEE Committee. Shannon’s term will begin June 4, 2021 and will expire APPOINTMENT November 2, 2022. -PARKS AND (d) Confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Judy Taylor to continue RECREATION serving on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, representing ADVISORY BOARD the Bannock County Historical Society’s Fort Hall Oversight REAPPOINTMENT Committee. Judy’s term will begin June 8, 2021 and will expire June 8, 2023. -POCATELLO ARTS (e) Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Jan Henriksen to serve as a COUNCIL member of the Pocatello Arts council, replacing Sherri Dienstfrey- APPOINTMENT Swanson whose term expired. Jan’s term will begin June 19, 2021 and will expire June 19, 2024. -SISTER CITIES (f) Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Wade Olsen to serve as a COMMITTEE member of the Sister Cities Committee, replacing Bradley Hall APPOINTMENT who resigned. Wade’s term will begin June 4, 2021 and will expire October 7, 2021. -COUNCIL DECISION (g) Adopt the Council’s decision to approve the final plat for Western -WESTERN SKIES Skies Division 2 to subdivide 8.16 acres of land into twenty-six (26) DIVISION 2 residential lots, subject to conditions. The subdivision will be FINAL PLAT accessed from extensions of Rustic Road and Marius Lane. Private drives will provide access to Lots 10, 11, 14 and 15 for Block 2 and Block 3. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2 JUNE 3, 2021 -COUNCIL DECISION (h) Adopt the Council’s decision to approve the final plat for Eagles -EAGLES LANDING Landing Division 2 which subdivides 4.34 acres of land into DIVISION 2 thirteen (13) residential lots, subject to conditions. The property is FINAL PLAT located south of Birdie Thompson Drive, east of Hospital Way and north of Terry Street. The subject lots will have access from the proposed roadway of Falcon Ridge and Eagle Court. 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, Ortega and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Mayor Blad reminded the Council members of the Budget CALENDAR REVIEW Meetings to be held on June 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th at 9:00 a.m. and announced the Work Session on June 10th and all City Council meetings on June 17th have been canceled. Mayor Blad announced, Idaho High School Rodeo at the Bannock County Events Center would be held June 5th through June 12th; June 12th Parks and Recreation would host the “June Joy in the Journey Jog” Fun Run at 8:00 a.m. and the Gate City Grays home game season opener would begin at 7:30 p.m.; Father’s Day at the Zoo, which gives fathers 50% off admission when accompanied by a paid child, would be June 20th; and July 3rd would have Independence Day celebration activities and fireworks display at the Bannock County Event Center and Portneuf Wellness Complex. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: This time was set aside for the Council to receive comments -PUBLIC HEARING from the public regarding Program Year (PY) 2020 Community -COMMUNITY Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual DEVELOPMENT Performance Report (CAPER). The report was made available for BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) the public to review from May 19 to June 3, 2021 and was reviewed PERFORMANCE by the CDBG Advisory Committee. EVALUATION REPORT Following the public hearing, the Council may wish to approve the report and authorize its submittal, including a summary of any public input, to HUD on or before June 30, 2021. Mayor Blad opened the public hearing. Christine Howe, CDBG Program Coordinator, gave an overview of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the CDBG program year 2020 that ended on March 31, 2021. She stated that the City and its partners leveraged over $660,000.00 in funding while utilizing nearly $590,000.00 in Federal funding and program income. Ms. Howe stated that the City of Pocatello remains in compliance with CDBG standards and regulations and the draft CAPER was reviewed by the CDBG Advisory Committee on May 25, 2021, which recommended approval and forwarding to HUD. She added that no public comments had been received. Mayor Blad announced no written comments had been received. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 JUNE 3, 2021 In response to a question from Council, Ms. Howe stated that a legal ad was posted in the Idaho State Journal and a copy of the CAPER report was posted on the City’s website for the public to access and review. She added they are working on a new consolidated plan which includes public outreach. Mayor Blad announced that no written correspondence had been received. Nikki Taysom, Pocatello resident, spoke in opposition to the application. There being no further public comments, Mayor Blad closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Ms. Stevens, to approve the Program Year (PY) 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) and authorize its submittal, including a summary of any public input, to HUD on or before June 30, 2021. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Stevens, Adamson, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and Ortega. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: This time was set aside for the Council to receive comments from -PUBLIC HEARING the public regarding a request by Jonathan Vincent, represented by PLANNED UNIT Rocky Mountain Engineering and Surveying (RMES), (mailing DEVELOPMENT address: 600 East Oak Street, Pocatello, ID 83201), for a Planned -BREEZY COMMONS Unit Development (PUD) to develop 7.39 acres into 56 residential TOWNHOUSES townhomes and common area. Staff found the proposal compliant with all applicable standards with conditions. Mayor Blad opened the public hearing. Council members announced there had been no ex parte communication. Brady Smith, representing Rocky Mountain Engineering and Surveying, described the property and noted the mixed-use zoning of Light Industrial (LI) and Residential Medium Density Single Family (RMS). He noted the applicant intends to develop the property into fifty-six (56) residential lots and common area contained in separate lots. Mr. Smith added the plan is to have a larger buffer area of twenty feet (20’) on the north with trees planted no less than twenty feet (20’) apart, and a ten foot (10’) buffer on the east side of the property with an obscuring fence of at least six feet (6’) in height and trees planted a minimum of twenty feet (20’) apart, per conditions listed in the staff report. He noted there would be a Home Owners Association which is part of the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R) and would be clearly noted in and explained in each sale agreement. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Smith stated there are approximately sixty (60) additional parking spaces as well as the required number and that the townhomes will be sold individually. In response to question from Council, Jared Johnson, City Attorney, stated that the City does not enforce the rules of Home Owners Associations (HOAs). Carl Anderson, Assistant Planner, explained the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) is zoned Residential Medium Density Single-Family (RMS) and Light-Industrial (LI). The subject PUD will be followed by a subdivision application to subdivide the lots as proposed, pended approval of the PUD. He stated the applicant is proposing to develop the property into fifty-six (56) residential lots and common area contained in separate lots. Mr. Anderson reported the common area will provide for REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4 JUNE 3, 2021 parking, recreation, open space, storm water retention and residential storage. He noted minimum lot size required by ordinance for a townhome dwelling unit is 4,000 square feet. Mr. Anderson explained the applicant has requested two setback waivers as part of the PUD application. He added that all public notice requirements were met. Mr. Anderson stated that two comments in favor of the application were given at the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing held on May 12, 2021. In response to question from Council, Brent McLane, Planning and Development Director, stated it is written in City Code that waivers may be granted when it is a PUD Project. Krystal Chanda, Pocatello resident, spoke in favor of the application. She asked that trees be planted along the north fence line for added privacy and light overflow. Ms. Chanda also shared safety concerns if the storage units are open for public use. Nikki Taysom, Pocatello resident, spoke in opposition of the application. She stated she feels Pocatello is beginning to be overpopulated. In response to questions from Council, Brady Smith stated that the tree request had been discussed and the developer is in favor. He noted the storage units will have direct access off Philbin Road and individuals would not have to enter through the development. Mr. Smith stated the intent is to only have tenants using the storage units. He noted there are thirty-four (34) 10’x12’ storage units and fifty- six (56) residential townhomes. Council discussed adding speedbumps and planting trees as conditions to the proposed development. They discussed the negative impact speedbumps have on snow removal. There being no further public comments, Mayor Blad closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to approve a request by Jonathan Vincent, represented by Rocky Mountain Engineering and Surveying, for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to develop 7.39 acres into 56 residential townhomes and common area with the following conditions: 1) All applicable standards of Pocatello Municipal Code 16.20 and 16.24 shall be strictly adhered to; 2) All open space designated as part of the subject PUD shall be maintained by the future home owners’ association subject to the standards of Municipal Code 17.02.140.D.4; 3) The parking area shall be dedicated as shared common area and at no point may any fencing or other obstruction be placed within the parking and access area so as to prevent fire access and turnaround. That the applicant shall maintain and enforce a no parking requirement along the private drive aisles; 4) The applicant shall provide a 2’ easement line around the footprint of each building cluster to provide for awnings, eaves, overhangs, and landscaping to extend into the shared common area, to be maintained by the homeowner’s association. This easement shall be shown on the preliminary and final plat for each phase of the development; 5) All proposed amenities shall be complete with each phase as proposed; 6) The storage units and shop be finished in a style similar to the townhome development in order to provide continuity throughout the development; 7) A traffic impact analysis is required at the time of preliminary plat, as required by the Public Works Department; 8) A final landscape plan shall be submitted at the time of the initial building permit application and shall be compliant with all landscaping requirements of Pocatello Municipal Code; 9) The applicant shall provide verification that the proposed storage units are not within the adjacent irrigation easement, or other documentation from the Fort Hall Irrigation District verifying that the storage units are permitted in their current location; 10) A ten feet (10’) wide landscape buffer with a site obscuring fence or solid wall at least six feet (6’) in height shall be erected along the common property line abutting the adjacent residential zone to the east. The landscape buffer shall contain at least one tree REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5 JUNE 3, 2021 a minimum caliper of one and one-half inches (1 ½’’) during planting for every twenty (20’) lineal feet of common lot line. Each tree shall be planted no less than twenty feet (20’) apart and the species shall be select from among those trees which are the City of Pocatello Master List of Acceptable Trees; 11) Trees shall be planted anytime the side of a townhome is less than seventy-five feet (75’) from a single-family home; 12) Sidewalk and landscaping shall be installed adjacent to Philbin Road to the west, to match the adjacent development north of the property; 13) All approved architectural standards shall be enforced by the homeowner’s association per Municipal Code 17.02.140.G.5; 14) All other standards or conditions of Municipal Code not herein stated but applicable to the planned unit development, land subdivision and residential development shall apply; 15) A lighting plan be submitted with the preliminary plat; 16) A trash enclosure design be submitted with the preliminary plat; 17) Snow storage location be identified with the preliminary plat; and 18) Breezy Point Drive be closed during construction through a Certificate of Occupancy being issued with the preliminary plat submission and that the decision be set out in appropriate Council decision format. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Cheatum, Bray, Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Council was asked to consider a reconsideration request submitted RECONSIDERATION by Paul and Jane Vitale, appealing a prior recommendation made REQUEST by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the –SOUTH POINT preliminary plat application for the South Point Vistas subdivision. VISTAS Mayor Blad disclosed he had been contacted by Ms. Vitale. He made it clear to Ms. Vitale that it will be discussed at tonight’s Council meeting and he was unable to discuss the issue at that time. Councilman Stevens disclosed she had spoken to Ms. Vitale twice about the process of the reconsideration. She doesn’t feel she needs to recuse herself because of the conversations. Ms. Vitale expressed her concerns regarding South Point Vistas. She stated safety concerns due to the increased traffic the development may bring for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. Ms. Vitale added she feels there could be a negative impact on the wildlife that frequent the area. She noted that it may infringe on the wide open spaces that is enjoyed by many residents and there isn’t any walking or bike paths included within the proposed plans. In response to a questions from Council, Mr. Vitale stated the three main concerns are housing density, road safety and providing for the wildlife. He added some residents were unable to get down the road during a fire last year. Mr. Vitale expressed his concern for resident’s safety in case of a future fire. In response to questions from Council, Merril Quayle, Public Works Engineer, stated Stockman Road is designated as a secondary access road and Barton Road and Alvin Ricken Drive are the two main access roads. He also gave an overview of the traffic study that had been done. Mr. Quayle stated the proposed plans meet the Fire Department standards. He noted the proposed development also meets the Fish and Game Wildlife winter range criteria. In response to question from Council, Matt Lewis, Senior Planner, stated Fish and Game’s concerns of fencing and vegetation are addressed within the conditions. Council discussed how Covenants, Codes and Restrictions (CC&Rs) are enforced, current ordinances that address developments, fencing and vegetation. In response to question from Council, Jared Johnson, City Attorney, stated the importance of having a very clear stated reason for making any land use decisions. He added stopping a development due REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 JUNE 3, 2021 to interpretation, the developer has the right to have that interpretation analyzed under a takings analysis. A motion was made by Mrs. Ortega, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to deny the reconsideration request submitted by Paul and Jane Vitale, appealing a prior recommendation made by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the preliminary plat application for the South Point Vistas subdivision. Upon roll call, those voting in favor of the motion were Ortega, Cheatum, Adamson, Bray, Leeuwrik and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Council was asked to approve a final plat application submitted by FINAL PLAT Scott Briscoe, represented by HLE, Inc., (mailing address: PO Box APPROVAL 866, Blackfoot, ID 83221) to subdivide 30.48 acres (more or less) -SOUTH POINT VISTAS into 32 lots. The proposed subdivision is located south of and adjacent to Barton Road near the intersection of Barton and American Road. Staff found the proposal compliant with all applicable standards with conditions. A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Mrs. Ortega, to approve a final plat application request submitted by Scott Briscoe, represented by HLE, Inc., to subdivide 30.48 acres (more or less) into 32 lots. Staff found the proposal compliant with all applicable standards with the following conditions: 1) All conditions on the Final Plat Subdivision Application Staff Report shall be met; 2) All conditions set out in the Public Works Department Memorandum from Merril Quayle, P.E. dated May 26, 2021, shall be met; 3) A building permit may not be issued unless all applicable standards of Pocatello Municipal Code Section 16.24.100 are adhered to or a subdivision surety bond and warranty bond is obtained as outlined in Municipal Code 16.24.110, prior to recording; 4) The area to remain undisturbed shall be shown on the final plat and delineated with a no build line. The boundaries shown on the plat shall be surveyed and staked prior to the beginning of construction. All other standards of Municipal Code 17.05.140 shall apply; 5) Lots 21 and 22 shall be dedicated to the City of Pocatello for the purpose of (1) preservation of existing vegetation and (2) preservation of sensitive wildlife habitat; 6) Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s request regarding fencing, open space and movement corridors for wildlife, landscaping shall be considered in the development planning. Additionally, property owners shall be made aware of the wildlife preservation requirements as part of the CC&Rs; 7) The property is located in a designated Wildland Urban Interface, therefore, use of firewise building materials and landscaping principles shall be required per City Fire Department Regulations; 8) A revegetation plan shall be submitted at the time of the internal building permit which clearly shows how the development preserves existing vegetation and addresses the City’s erosion and sediment control requirements. Pursuant to Municipal Code, all nonresidential landscaping shall include native species of the sagebrush steppe plant community; and 9) All other standards and conditions of Municipal Code not herein discussed but applicable to residential development shall apply and that the decision be set out in appropriate Council decision format and the proposed subdivision is located south of and adjacent to Barton Road near the intersection of Barton and American Road. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Ortega, Bray, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and Stevens. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 JUNE 3, 2021 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Council was asked to consider a final plat application request FINAL PLAT submitted by B Street Investments, represented by Rocky APPROVAL Mountain Engineering and Surveying (mailing address: 600 East -HIGH TERRACE Oak Street, Pocatello, ID 83201), to subdivide 7.68 acres (more or DIVISION 1 less) into 27 lots. The proposed subdivision is located northeast of the intersection of Siena Drive and Vista Drive. Staff found the proposal compliant with all applicable standards with conditions. A motion was made by Mr. Cheatum, seconded by Ms. Stevens, to approve a final plat application request submitted by B Street Investments, represented by Rocky Mountain Engineering and Surveying (mailing address: 600 East Oak Street, Pocatello, ID 83201) to subdivide 7.68 acres (more or less) into 27 lots. Staff found the proposal compliant with all applicable standards with the following conditions: 1) All conditions on the Final Plat Subdivision Application Staff Report shall be met; 2) All conditions set out in the Public Works Department Memorandum from Merril Quayle, P.E. dated May 26, 2021, shall be met; 3) A final plat application shall not be submitted until the pending annexation is approved and filed with the State of Idaho; 4) Per Pocatello Municipal Code 17.05.140A.5, all building permit applications for structures on such lots shall be accompanied by a geotechnical assessment; and 5) All other standards and conditions of Municipal Code not herein discussed but applicable to residential development shall apply and that the decision be set out in appropriate Council decision format and that the proposed subdivision is located northeast of the intersection of Siena Drive and Vista Drive. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Cheatum, Stevens, Adamson, Bray, Leeuwrik and Ortega. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Council was asked to consider a final plat application request SHORT PLAT submitted by B Street Investments, represented by Rocky APPROVAL Mountain Engineering and Surveying (mailing address: 600 East -HIGH TERRACE Oak Street, Pocatello, ID 83201), to subdivide 1.41 acres (more or DIVISION 2 less) into four (4) lots. The proposed subdivision is located northeast of the end of Vista Drive and adjacent to the southern portion of High Terrace Division 1. Staff found the proposal compliant with all applicable standards with conditions. A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to approve a short plat application request submitted by B Street Investments, represented by Rocky Mountain Engineering and Surveying to subdivide 1.41 acres (more or less) into four (4) lots. Staff found the proposal compliant with all applicable standards with the following conditions: 1) All conditions on the Subdivision Application Staff Report shall be met; 2) All conditions set out in the Public Works Department Memorandum from Merril Quayle, P.E. dated May 26, 2021, shall be met; 3) Subdivision Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCR’s), if applicable, shall be submitted to the City after recording of the final plat; 4) The plat shall conform to all State and local laws and ordinances; and 5) All other standards and conditions of Municipal Code not herein discussed but applicable to residential development shall apply and that the decision be set out in appropriate Council decision format and that the proposed subdivision is located northeast of the end of Vista Drive and adjacent to the southern portion of High Terrace Division 1. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Cheatum, Adamson, Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8 JUNE 3, 2021 AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Council was asked to consider a professional services agreement PROFESSIONAL and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents SERVICES between the City of Pocatello and Harmony Design and AGREEMENT Engineering for the Centennial Park project, subject to Legal -CENTENNIAL PARK Department review. Under this agreement, Harmony will perform DESIGN PROJECT services related to the design development phase of the project. This agreement includes 60% preliminary design for the levee setback, technical 408 permit, FEMA CLOMR submittal and Wetland and Stream Alteration Permit for contract amount of $275,000.00. Funds are available in the Science and Environment Department budget. In response to a question from Council, Maggie Clark, Project Manager, stated the design should be completed by fall 2021. She added that the time frame for construction is dependent upon funding. Ms. Clark added additional grant funding may be available once the design is approved. A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Ms. Leeuwrik, to approve a professional services agreement and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents between the City of Pocatello and Harmony Design and Engineering for the Centennial Park project, subject to Legal Department review and under this agreement, Harmony will perform services related to the design development phase of the project. This agreement includes 60% preliminary design for the levee setback, technical 408 permit, FEMA CLOMR submittal and Wetland and Stream Alteration Permit for a contract amount of $275,000.00. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Leeuwrik, Adamson, Cheatum, Ortega and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Council was asked to consider the submission of a Firehouse Subs FIREHOUSE SUBS Public Safety Foundation Grant in the amount of $20,137.00. FOUNDATION GRANT This grant will be used to purchase 102 Custom MyFAK First APPLICATION Aid Kits to be used by the Police Department. Each kit –POLICE DEPARTMENT contains 46 pieces of lifesaving medical equipment and the kits will be easily worn by officers for immediate access. There is no required match. A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to authorize the submission of a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant in the amount of $20,137.00 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review and this grant will be used to purchase 102 Custom MyFAK First Aid Kits to be used by the Police Department. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Adamson, Bray, Ortega and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Council was asked to consider an updated Memorandum of MEMORANDUM OF Agreement with Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25 to fund AGREEMENT WITH the current School Resource Officer (SRO) program. School SCHOOL DISTRICT #25 District #25 has agreed to provide an additional $91,512.64 to help FOR SCHOOL fund costs for wages and benefits to the current SRO officers. RESOURCE OFFICER -POLICE DEPARTMENT A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Ms. Leeuwrik, to approve an updated Memorandum of Agreement with Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25 to fund the current School Resource Officer (SRO) program and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. School District #25 has agreed to provide an additional $91,512.64 to help REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 9 JUNE 3, 2021 fund costs for wages and benefits to the current SRO officers. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Leeuwrik, Adamson, Cheatum, Ortega and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14: Council was asked to approve a Memorandum of MEMORANDUM OF Understanding with Public Safety Cadets (PSC) for establishment UNDERSTANDING of a Public Safety Cadet program. The program provides WITH PUBLIC SAFETY mentorship to young adults by public safety professionals through CADETS (PSC) FOR service to their community and provides knowledge, skills and COMMUNITY PROGRAM practical experiences through education and training. The program -POLICE focus is on building character, physical fitness and respect for the DEPARTMENT law. Cost of the program is $20.00 per year for unit registration and $15.00 per mentor participating in the program. The Police Department anticipates 6 or 7 officers to be involved as mentors each year. Cadet participation fees in the amount of $15.00 per participant will be paid for by participating cadets. The PSC program will be implemented in conjunction with the First Responders Course offered through School District #25. In response to a question from Council, Roger Schei, Chief of Police, stated the age range for cadets is 16-20 years old and he believes it helps in the recruitment of new officers. A motion was made by Mrs. Ortega, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Public Safety Cadets (PSC) for establishment of a Public Safety Cadet program and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. The program provides mentorship to young adults by public safety professionals through service to their communities and provides knowledge, skills and practical experiences through education and training. The program focus is on building character, physical fitness and respect for the law. Cost of the program is $20.00 per year for unit registration and $15.00 per mentor participating in the program. The Police Department anticipates 6 or 7 officers to be involved as mentors each year. Cadet participation fees in the amount of $15.00 per participant will be paid for by participating cadets. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Ortega, Cheatum, Adamson, Bray, Leeuwrik and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15: Council was asked to approve a grant application in the amount GRANT APPLICATION of $22,100.00 to the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICFL) for IDAHO COMMISSION the “Libraries Keep Students Learning and Adults FOR LIBRARIES (ICFL) Earning/American Rescue Plan Act Grant”. Funds will be used -MARSHALL PUBLIC in response directly to pandemic community needs. Marshall LIBRARY Public Library is requesting a sprinter van and mobile hot spot to better meet the outreach needs of the community. The outreach will ensure learning and growth outside of the physical constraints of the Library facility through programming and events. Council may also wish to authorize acceptance if awarded, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents. There is no local match. A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Ms. Adamson, to approve a grant application in the amount of $22,100.00 to the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICFL) for the “Libraries Keep Students Learning and Adults Earning/American Rescue Plan Act Grant” and authorize acceptance if awarded, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. Funds will be used to respond directly to pandemic community needs. Marshall Public Library is requesting a sprinter van and mobile hot spot to better meet the outreach needs of the community. The outreach will ensure learning and growth outside of the physical constraints of REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 10 JUNE 3, 2021 the Library facility through programming and events. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Leeuwrik, Adamson, Bray Cheatum, Ortega and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 16: Council was asked to consider an ordinance vacating the public’s ORDINANCE interest in 754 feet of Woodlawn Street and granting conveyance VACATION OF of said property to the adjacent property owner, Royce Flamingo, PROPERTY LLC. Said vacation was approved by City Council Decision dated –WOODLAWN STREET May 20, 2021 and all conditions contained therein have been met. A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, that Agenda Item No. 15, 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, Cheatum, Adamson, Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens. Jared Johnson, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title. Mayor Blad declared the final reading of Ordinance vacating the public’s interest in 754 feet of Woodlawn Street and granting conveyance of said property to the adjacent property owner, Royce Flamingo, LLC. Said vacation was approved by City Council Decision dated May 20, 2021 and all conditions contained therein have been met. Mayor Blad asked “Shall the ordinance pass?” Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Bray, Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens. Mayor Blad declared the ordinance passed, that it be numbered 3069 and that only the ordinance summary sheet be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication. AGENDA ITEM NO. 17: There were no individuals signed up to speak during this agenda –ITEMS FROM THE item. AUDIENCE AGENDA ITEM NO. 18: There being no further business, Mayor Blad adjourned the ADJOURN meeting at 8:04 p.m. APPROVED BY: BRIAN C. BLAD, MAYOR ATTESTED BY: KONNI R. KENDELL, CITY CLERK PREPARED BY: WENDY A. PRATHER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK