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Pocatello, ID · September 16, 2021

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CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 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 Father Constantine Zozos, INVOCATION representing Greek Orthodox Church of Assumption. 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 following meetings: August 15, 2021 Special Council meeting; May 6, 2021 Budget Meeting; and September 9, 2021 Special Council meeting. -TREASURER’S (b) Consider the Treasurer’s Report for August 2021 showing cash REPORT and investments as of August 31, 2021 in the amount of $91,592,332.07. -GOLF ADVISORY (c) Confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Danielle Mabey to COMMITTEE continue serving on the Golf Advisory Committee. Danielle’s REAPPOINTMENT term will begin October 5, 2021 and will expire October 5, 2024. -HUMAN RELATIONS (d) Confirm the Mayor’s appointments of Rainbow Maldonado, ADVISORY William Hance and Caitlin Pankau to serve as members of the COMMITTEE Human Relations Advisory Committee, replacing Josie Castanada- APPOINTMENTS Salas, whose term expired and Malliga Och and Bhavisha Patel who resigned. Each of the terms will begin September 17, 2021. Rainbow’s term will expire September 17, 2025; William’s term will expire October 22, 2023; and Caitlin’s term will expire January 8, 2025. -COUNCIL DECISION (e) Adopt the Council’s decision to approve the final plat for Jazmine -JAZMINE ESTATES Estates, which subdivides approximately 6.75 acres of land into FINAL PLAT APPROVAL twenty-six (26) lots. The subdivision is zoned Residential Medium Density Single Family (RMS) and Residential Low Density (RL) will be accessed from an extension of Dolostone Drive and a new road to be named Jazmine Street. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 -COUNCIL DECISION (f) Adopt the Council’s decision approving a request from -ZONING Neighborworks Pocatello to amend the zoning designation for two DESIGNATION AND parcels of land consisting of approximately 3.02 acres located in COMPREHENSIVE the 2000 block of South 5th Avenue from Commercial General PLAN LAND USE (CG) to Residential Commercial Professional (RCP) with a MAP AMENDMENT concurrent amendment to the Comprehensive Plan designation of OF 3.02 ACRES LOCATED Commercial to Mixed Use. IN THE 2000 BLOCK SOUTH 5TH AVENUE -COUNCIL DECISION (g) As announced earlier, Agenda Item No. 3(g), to vacate and VACATION OF abandon the public’s interest in a public utility easement PUBLIC’S INTEREST established with the Roper Subdivision and a power easement IN A UTILITY AND granted to Idaho Power was pulled from the agenda. POWER EASEMENT RUNNING THROUGH LOT3, BLOCK 1, PRIME TIME SUBDIVISION Council member Bray requested that Agenda Item No. 3(b) be considered as a separate agenda item. A motion was made by Mr. Cheatum, seconded by Ms. Adamson, to approve Consent Agenda Items 3(a), 3(c), 3(d), 3(e) and 3(f). Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Cheatum, Adamson, Bray, Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens. In response to questions from Council, Jim Kruger, Chief Financial Officer, stated internet purchases such as those from Amazon can be separated and listed in more detail in future Treasurer’s Reports. He noted sales tax from local purchases and internet purchases are dispersed differently. A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Ms. Leeuwrik, to approve Consent Agenda Item 3(b). Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Leeuwrik and Cheatum. Bray, Ortega and Stevens voted in opposition. Due to a tie in voting, Mayor Blad was required to cast the deciding vote. Mayor Blad voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Mr. Cheatum, on behalf of Mayor Blad, proclaimed -PROCLAMATIONS September 17, 2021 through September 23, 2021 to be Constitution Week and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals of the Framers of the Constitution by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties and remembering that lost rights may never be regained. Lynn Wride, representing Daughters of the American Revolution, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition. Ms. Leeuwrik, on behalf of Mayor Blad, proclaimed September 20, 2021 through September 25, 2021 to be Kind Community Week in Pocatello, Chubbuck and Bannock County and urged citizens to be more than bystanders when it comes to kindness. Make the choice every day to be kind and integrate kindness into their daily lives. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 Rainbow Maldonado and Krystal Chanda, representing Kind Community, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Mayor Blad reminded the Council members of the following CALENDAR REVIEW meetings on October 7th: Clarification Meeting at 5:30 p.m.; and Regular Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Blad announced the Splash Dance for Dogs at Ross Park Aquatic Complex will be September 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please contact the Animal Shelter for more information; October 2nd will be OktoBEARfest at Zoo Idaho from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Early voting at Bannock County Elections Office begins October 12th; Zoo Idaho will be open on weekends only through October 31st, open burn ban in Wildland-Urban Interface areas continues; and he reminded residents that face coverings are required to be worn in City facilities or while riding in public transportation buses and traveling through the Pocatello Airport. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: This time was set aside for the Council to hear comments PUBLIC HEARING from the public regarding proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget -PROPOSED FISCAL amendments. An Ordinance was prepared for Council’s YEAR 2021 BUDGET consideration under Agenda Item No. 21. AMENDMENTS Mayor Blad opened the public hearing. Jim Krueger, Chief Financial Officer, gave an overview of a request to amend the Fiscal Year 2021 budget by a total of $60,272.84. He noted this amendment is necessary to account for revenue through grants, donations and reimbursement for insurance purposes. Mayor Blad announced no written comments had been received. There being no public comments, Mayor Blad closed the public hearing and announced that an ordinance had been prepared for Council’s consideration under Agenda Item No. 21. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: This time was set aside for the Council to receive comments PUBLIC HEARING from the public regarding a proposed amendment within Program –CDBG PROGRAM Year 2018 (PY2018) Community Development Block Grant YEAR 2018 ACTION (CDBG) Annual Action Plan to reallocate funds from the Housing PLAN AMENDMENT Rehabilitation activity to the Public Facilities Activity. The reallocation will enable funding of the Family Services Alliance foundation repair project. The CDBG Advisory Committee recommended approval of the amendment at aa Special Meeting held on August 9, 2021. A 30-day written comment period on the amendment began on August 13, 2021. Following the public hearing, the Council was asked to approve the amendment and authorize the submission, including any public comments, to HUD. Mayor Blad opened the public hearing. Christine Howe, CDBG Program Coordinator, stated the public hearing is the oral comment opportunity for an amendment that would increase the Program Year 2018 Action Plan. She explained this amendment would reallocate funds from the Housing Rehabilitation Activity to the Public Facilities Activity for CDBG program year 2018 and this reallocation will enable the completion of the Family Services Alliance (FSA) public facility improvement project, to provide repairs and improvements to their facility’s building apron and foundation. Ms. Howe stated the project will repair REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 the existing damage and prevent additional or new damage by repairing drainage as well. A request for bids was conducted for the project in August and two bids were received. She noted the lowest responsive bid was for a total of $98,560.00, exceeding the original project appropriation of $58,176. Ms. Howe explained in order to enable this project to move forward, the CDBG Advisory Committee heard an application for additional funding from FSA at a special meeting held on August 9, 2021 and the Advisory Committee reviewed the City’s program year 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 CDBG allocations and budgets. She noted the Program Year 2018 budget has $29,019.58 in unspent funding that is allocated to the Housing Rehabilitation activity. Ms. Howe stated the current PY2018 budget for Housing Rehab is $242,262.94. Of this, $213,243.36 or 88% of the original allocation has been drawn down for housing rehabilitation projects through the City’s RENEWAL grant and loan program. She noted in addition to direct CDBG funds, the City also allocates program income toward Housing Rehab and Program Income (PI) when loan recipients make payments on housing rehab projects. Ms. Howe explained PI is then allocated to the RENEWAL program or sidewalk program and PI must be spent immediately as it is realized by the City. She noted for PY2018, $210,243.76 in PI was allocated to rehab projects and a total of $423,487.12 was allocated to PY2018 Housing Rehab. Ms. Howe stated additional Housing Rehab funding was approved for Program Years 2019, 2020, and 2021 and a total of $260,852.00 is available for housing rehab, not including any program income. She added after review of the PY2018 through PY2021 budgets, the CDBG Advisory Committee recommended this amendment at an August 9, 2021 special committee meeting. Ms. Howe stated because the re-allocation will increase the PY2018 Public Facilities budget by 25%, a 30-day comment period and public hearing was required per the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan. She added that no public comments had been received. Ms. Howe stated following tonight’s hearing, the Council may wish to accept the Committee’s funding recommendation and authorize the Program Year 2018 Action Plan amendment submissions to HUD. She added that all public notice requirements were met. Mayor Blad announced that no written correspondence had been received. There being no public comments, Mayor Blad closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Ms. Stevens, to endorse the CDBG Advisory Committee’s recommendations and authorize the Program Year 2018 Action Plan amendment submissions, including any public comments, to HUD. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Stevens, Adamson, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and Ortega. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: This time was set aside for the Council to receive comments PUBLIC HEARING from the public regarding a request by Pocatello Creek -POCATELLO CREEK Development Co., represented by Rocky Mountain Engineering DEVELOPMENT CO. and Surveying, (mailing address: 600 East Oak Street, Pocatello, ANNEXATION ID 83201) to annex approximately 122.8 acres of property to be zoned Residential Low Density (RL). The subject property is located east of the Greenfield and Crestview development projects and north of High Country Subdivision First Addition. Mayor Blad opened the public hearing. Council members announced there had been no ex parte communication. Ryan Satterfield, Pocatello Creek Development Co., gave a brief overview of the proposed annexation. He explained the requested annexation is approximately 122.80 acres of property and encompasses undeveloped areas east of the Greenfield Meadows project east of the Crestview Estates project and REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 north of the High Country Subdivision First Addition project. Mr. Satterfield noted the developer is requesting proposed property be zoned Residential Low-Density (RLD) which will allow a minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet. He added that the parcel conforms to the comprehensive plan land use designation, blends well into the surrounding areas, and is physically suitable to the proposed zone. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Satterfield stated the developer’s intent is to build 250 homes on half-acre lots and he anticipates the project will take up to 10 years to complete. He added the vast majority will be single family homes. Mr. Satterfield stated water rights fees are paid at the time of final plat acceptance. He added the proposed zoning for the property is Residential Low density (RL) and zoning requirements will be met. Matthew Lewis, Senior Planner, gave an overview of the application submitted to annex and zone 122.80 acres of land located east of the Greeenfield and Crestview subdivisions and north of High Country Subdivision 1st Addition. He noted the proposed zoning for the property is Residential Low Density (RL) which is consistent with the zoning to the west and south. Mr. Lewis stated that all public notice requirements were met. In response to questions from Council, Merril Quayle, Development Engineer, stated traffic model studies are done before any building is started to provide information of how developers will handle the increased traffic that comes with new developments. He added doing the traffic model study at the annexation phase gives a model to follow throughout the whole development process. Mayor Blad announced that no written correspondence had been received. There being no public comments, Mayor Blad closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mrs. Ortega, to annex approximately 122.8 acres of property to be zoned Residential Low Density (RL) with the following conditions: 1) The subject property shall be annexed into the corporate boundaries of the City of Pocatello; 2) Applicant shall enter into an Annexation Agreement with the City of Pocatello; 3) Any corrections required of the legal description to the parcels of land to be annexed shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Surveyor prior to the annexation ordinance; 4) Upon annexation, the subject property shall be zoned Residential Low Density (RL); 5) The annexation shall be subject to the conditions as provided in the Public Works Memorandum dated August 17, 2021; 6) The Comprehensive Plan Map designation of Mixed Use (MU) shall be amended to Residential (R) as part of the future Comprehensive Plan land use amendment; 7) Any standards/regulations not herein noted but applicable to the proposed development shall be strictly adhered to; and 8) Any activity requiring a separate development or building permit shall comply with applicable regulations and that the decision be set out in appropriate Council decision format and the property to be annexed is located east of the Greenfield and Crestview development projects and north of High Country Subdivision First Addition. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Ortega, Adamson, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Council was asked to approve the following requests related to a -GRANT US Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of RATIFICATION AND Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Lead Based Pain Hazard AWARD ACCEPTANCE Reduction Grant. The grant submission was approved at the -FISCAL YEAR 2021 July 8, 2021 Work Session: LEAD HAZARD CONTROL AND HEALTHY HOMES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 -RATIFY FISCAL a) Ratify the Fiscal Year 2021 Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction YEAR 2021 GRANT Grant to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes; and -AUTHORIZE b) Authorize acceptance of the grant in the amount of $2,648,197.00 ACCEPTANCE AND and authorize the Mayor’s signature on documents related to the MAYOR’S SIGNATURE grant with HUD and any contractors or subcontractors, subject to Legal Department review. Christine Howe, CDBG Program Coordinator, announced the City was successful in its application for funding from HUD to continue the City’s Lead Safe and Healthy Homes program. She noted the request is for the ratification of the application submission which was approved at the Council Work Session held on July 8, 2021, as well as authorizing both the acceptance of the grant and authorizing the Mayor’s signature on any documents related to the grant, subject to Legal Department review. Ms. Howe stated the City’s Lead Safe and Healthy Homes Program was awarded $2,070,697.00 to be used towards lead hazard control work with an additional award of $577,500.00 in Healthy Homes Supplemental funding. The grant application included a 10% match in the amount of $227,446.00 to be funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. She added this will result in over $2,800,000.00 in grant funding available for the remediation of lead-based paint hazards and other healthy homes work for the City’s low and moderate income residents. Ms. Howe explained the Neighborhood and Community Services Division began this targeted lead program in Fiscal Year 2017 when it successfully applied for the competitive HUD grant and that program officially closes out on October 2, 2021. This new grant award will allow the City to continue its efforts to address lead-based paint hazards in the community for low-moderate income residents. She noted the Lead Safe and Healthy Homes program specifically focuses on units, owner-occupied or rentals with a child under six years of age. The City received Healthy Homes Supplemental funding which will address additional health and safety concerns in qualifying homes through activities such as mold remediation, radon testing, and the installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Ms. Howe noted this funding will allow the City to give grants up to $5,000.00 for additional work in those homes that undergo lead hazard control work. She added the program is anticipated to assist 100 properties over the approximate three-year period of performance. Mr. Bray expressed his gratitude towards the CDBG Program. In response to question from Council, Ms. Howe stated certification trainings for contractors is currently underway. A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mrs. Ortega, to approve the requests related to a US Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant as outlined in Agenda Item No. 9(a) and 9(b) and authorize the Mayor to sign all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Ortega, Adamson, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Council was asked to authorize submission of a grant application GRANT APPLICATION to the Idaho Heritage Trust and if awarded, authorize the Mayor’s -IDAHO HERITAGE signature on any related documents, subject to Legal Department TRUST GRANT FOR review. The application request is in the amount of $5,000,00 with HISTORIC BRADY a match obligation of $5,000.00. The grant funding will be used CHAPEL for preservation work on the Historic Brady Chapel. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 In response to question from Council, Jim Anglesey, Senior Planner, stated the $5,000.00 match obligation funds will be provided through donations. A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to authorize submission of a grant application to the Idaho Heritage Trust and authorize the Mayor’s signature on any related documents, subject to Legal Department review, in the amount of $5,000,00 with a match obligation of $5,000.00 and will be used for preservation work on the Historic Brady Chapel. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Adamson, Bray, Ortega and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Council was asked to authorize submission of a grant application GRANT APPLICATION to the Idaho Heritage Trust. The application request is in the -IDAHO HERITAGE amount of $15,000.00 with a match obligation of $15,000.00. TRUST GRANT FOR Grant funds will be used to repair and restore the stone bridge at RIVERSIDE GOLF Riverside Golf Course. The Council may wish to authorize the COURSE BRIDGE Mayor’s signature on any related documents, subject to Legal Department review. A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Mr. Bray, to authorize submission of a grant application to the Idaho Heritage Trust and authorize the Mayor’s signature on any related documents, subject to Legal Department review in the amount of $15,000.00 with a match obligation of $15,000.00 and will be used to repair and restore the stone bridge at Riverside Golf Course. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Bray, Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Council was asked to approve an agreement with Stantec -USEPA Consulting Services, Inc. to complete the submittal of USEPA BROWNFIELDS Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant application in ASSESSMENT the amount of $400,000.00; and if awarded, enter into an COALITION GRANT agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide APPLICATION AND implementation assistance and authorize the Mayor’s signature on IMPLEMENTATION all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. AGREEMENT There is no required City match for the grant and all fees for Stantec would be paid for from grant funding, if awarded. The Assessment grant would provide funding for the following: Inventory sites; characterize sites; assess sites; conduct planning for cleanup and redevelopment; and conduct community involvement. Mayor Blad clarified that the grant amount available is $500, 000.00. A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Ms. Stevens, to approve an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to complete the submittal of an USEPA Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant application in the amount of $500,000.00 and if awarded, enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide implementation assistance and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. There is no required City match for the grant and all fees from Stantec would be paid for with grant funding. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Stevens, Adamson, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and Ortega. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Council was asked to approve by resolution and authorize the LEASE AGREEMENT/ Mayor to sign a Lease Agreement between the City and KC’s RESOLUTION Boxing Club, Inc. for the property located at 323 North Main -323 NORTH MAIN Street for the purpose of operating a non-profit boxing club STREET training facility for amateur boxing. The lease term will be five (5) years at a rental rate of $1.00 per year. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 Tricia Robertson, representing KC’s Boxing Club, Inc., gave a historic overview of the boxing club. She stated K.C. McCreery took over Gate City Boxing after previous owner, Robbie Chavez, passed away. Ms. Robertson noted due to Gate City Boxing already being a well-known nonprofit organization, the name will remain the same only adding “KC” to the front. In response to questions from Council, Ms. Robertson stated the monthly membership fee is $25.00 and if someone is unable to pay this fee it is covered from a donation account. She added members range in age from 8 years old to 25 years old and are both female and male. Ms. Robertson added training takes place Monday through Thursday in the evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She stated they are sanctioned with the USA Boxing Association which includes insurance on the building and any injuries to members within the facility. Ms. Robertson added only Gate City Club members are allowed to use the facility. She noted members travel throughout Idaho and Utah and traveling fees are paid by from fund raisers that are held throughout the year. Ms. Robertson added the building’s monthly utilities range from $170.00 to $180.00. She stated they are willing to supply Council with an annual operations update including financial records. A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to approve a resolution (2021-15) and authorize the Mayor to sign a Lease Agreement between the City and KC’s Boxing Club, Inc., subject to Legal Department review, and that the lease term will be for five (5) years at a rental rate of $1.00 per year. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Adamson, Bray, Ortega and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14: Council was asked to approve a donation acceptance from Friends DONATION of the Pocatello Animal Shelter in the amount of approximately ACCEPTANCE AND $95,000.00, subject to Legal Department review, for the PROJECT APPROVAL completion of the following projects: a) Construction of a new -POCATELLO ANIMAL dog park at OK Ward Park; b) Upgrade dog run fencing at SERVICES Pocatello Animal Shelter; and c) Installation of security and fire/CO safety improvements at Pocatello Animal Shelter. A motion was made by Mr. Cheatum, seconded by Mrs. Ortega, to approve a donation acceptance from Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter in the amount of approximately $95,000.00, subject to Legal Department review, for the completion of the following projects: a) Construction of a new dog park at OK Ward Park; b) Upgrade dog run fencing at Pocatello Animal Shelter; and c) Installation of security and fire/CO safety improvements at Pocatello Animal Shelter. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Cheatum, Ortega, Adamson, Bray, Leeuwrik and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15: Council was asked to approve and authorize the Mayor’s signature, PROFESSIONAL subject to Legal Department review, on a professional services SERVICES AGREEMENT agreement with Dr. Rena Carlson for continued state and federally- FOR POCATELLO required licensure and oversight at the Pocatello Animal Shelter. ANIMAL SHELTER Dr. Carlson will provide oversight for all drugs and medications -DR. RENA CARLSON used at the shelter and provide a review of current policies and practices. The contract, in the amount of $5,000.00, will renew annually. A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to approve and authorize the Mayor’s signature, subject to Legal Department review, on a professional services agreement with Dr. Rena Carlson for continued state and federally-required licensure and oversight at the Pocatello Animal Shelter and the contract in the amount of $5,000.00, will renew annually. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Cheatum, Bray, Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 AGENDA ITEM NO. 16: Council was asked to approve acceptance of a donation by DONATION Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) of a fully-equipped ACCEPTANCE AND mobile command post/mobile forensic lab to be used by the MEMORANDUM OF Police Department and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all UNDERSTANDING WITH pertinent documents. The new vehicle and all equipment has been OPERATION contributed by donors to combat human trafficking and Internet UNDERGROUND Crimes Against Children (ICAC). There is no match requirement RAILROAD and funding for any maintenance costs is available in the Police -POLICE DEPARTMENT Department budget. A motion was made by Mr. Cheatum, seconded by Ms. Leeuwrik, to approve acceptance of a donation by Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) of a fully-equipped mobile command post/mobile forensic lab to be used by the Police Department and authorize the Mayor’s signature, subject to Legal Department review, on all pertinent documents and there is no match requirement and funding for any maintenance costs is available in the Police Department budget. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Adamson, Bray, Ortega and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 17: Council was asked to adopt the Water Pollution Control Facilities PROFESSIONAL (WPC) Planning Study prepared by Keller Associates and Stantec SERVICES AGREEMENT Consulting as approved by the Idaho Department of -WPC FACILITIES Environmental Quality in August 2021 and approve a contract PLANNING STUDY agreement with Keller Associates for the engineering design AND ENGINEERING services of the WPC Priority 1 Improvements, subject to Legal AGREEMENT Department review. A motion was made by Mrs. Ortega, seconded by Ms. Stevens, to adopt the Water Pollution Control Facilities Planning Study prepared by Keller Associates and Stantec Consulting as approved by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in August 2021 and approve a contract agreement with Keller Associates for the engineering design services of the WPC Priority 1 Improvements, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Ortega, Stevens, Adamson, Bray, Cheatum and Leeuwrik. AGENDA ITEM NO. 18: Council was asked to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2025 Collective COLLECTIVE Bargaining Agreement for the Portneuf Valley Fraternal BARGAINING Order of Police Local Lodge No. 13, subject to Legal Department AGREEMENT review. -POLICE UNION A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Portneuf Valley Fraternal Order of Police Local Lodge No. 13, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, voting in favor were Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Adamson, Bray, Ortega and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 19: Council was asked to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2024 Collective COLLECTIVE Bargaining Agreement for the International Association of BARGAINING Firefighters Pocatello Firefighters Local #187, subject to Legal AGREEMENT Department review. -FIRE UNION A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the International Association of Firefighters Pocatello REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 Firefighters Local #187, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, voting in favor were Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Adamson, Bray, Ortega and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 20: Council was asked to adopt a resolution with exhibits (a) through FISCAL YEAR 2022 (y) setting fees for Fiscal Year 2022 (October 1, 2021 through DEPARTMENT FEE September 30, 2022). The exhibits are: RESOLUTION a) POCATELLO REGIONAL AIRPORT FEES b) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES c) ANIMAL SERVICES d) BUSINESS LICENSE FEES e) CEMETERY FEES f) CHILDREN GROUP TREATMENT CENTER FEES g) FEES FOR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES IN PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES h) CONSTRUCTION TRADE FEES i) CHILD CARE LICENSE FEES j) DEVELOPMENT REIMBURSEMENT FEES k) ENGINEERING REVIEW SERVICE FEES l) FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES m) GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SERVICE FEE n) PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAM, RENTAL AND ADMISSION FEES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES o) PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY USE FEES p) PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE FEES q) POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES r) PUBLIC RECORD FEES s) SANITATION DEPARTMENT FEES t) CONSTRUCTION SITE SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL FEES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 u) POCATELLO REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM FEES v) UTILITY BILLING DEPARTMENT FEES w) WATER DEPARTMENT FEES x) WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT FEES y) ZOO IDAHO PROGRAM, RENTAL AND ADMISSION FEES A motion was made by Mr. Cheatum, seconded by Ms. Leeuwrik, to adopt a Resolution (2021-15) with exhibits (a) through (y) setting fees for Fiscal Year 2022 (October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022). Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Adamson, Bray, Ortega and Stevens. AGENDA ITEM NO. 21: An ordinance approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021 -AMENDMENT TO Appropriations Ordinance increasing the total Fiscal Year FISCAL YEAR 2021 expenditures to $40,538,506.00 to account for additional revenues, APPROPRIATIONS including grant funds received by the City and to use previously ORDINANCE unappropriated cash balances for unanticipated expenses incurred by the City. A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, that the ordinance to be read only by title and that the whole ordinance be placed on final passage for publication. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Cheatum, Bray, Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens. Jared Johnson, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title. Mayor Blad declared the final reading of the ordinance approving the Amendment to Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriation Ordinance increasing the total Fiscal Year expenditures to $40,538,506.00 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, Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens. Mayor Blad declared the ordinance passed, that it be numbered 3077 and that the whole ordinance be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication. AGENDA ITEM NO. 22: There were no individuals signed up to speak during this –ITEMS FROM THE agenda item. AUDIENCE AGENDA ITEM NO. 23: There being no further business, Mayor Blad adjourned the ADJOURN meeting at 7:46 p.m. APPROVED BY: BRIAN C. BLAD, MAYOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 ATTESTED BY: KONNI R. KENDELL, CITY CLERK PREPARED BY: WENDY A. PRATHER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK

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