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Home My WebLink About2023-12-19 City Council AgendaPage 1 of 3 CITY OF CALDWELL PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION We invite interested parties to participate in public hearings either electronically or in person. If you have a cough, fever, or are not feeling well, please contact the City Clerk’s Office or Planning & Zoning Department (land-use public hearings) to arrange participation remotely. The City of Caldwell follows the CDC guidelines to allow for distancing in the public meeting area and provide masks/hand sanitizer on site. Virtual Participation Option: Register in advance to provide public comments electronically or by telephone. During the registration process, you will be asked what item on the agenda you wish to speak about. Please use the case number as listed within the written notice. On-line registration must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Click on the green “public meetings” button on the center of the page. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the virtual meeting. REGISTER AT: https://www.cityofcaldwell.org Written comments must be received at least eight (8) days in advance of the meeting to the Planning & Zoning Department at P&Z@cityofcaldwell.org to be included within the staff report. All comments received after the staff report has been transmitted will be included in the case file and provided as late exhibits at the appropriate public hearing. Live Stream Viewing: If you are not planning to speak, members of the public are encouraged to view the meeting via the live stream option: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCci7S1A0UJNK6asXxxugLGA WORKSHOP AGENDA Tuesday, December 19, 2023 5:30 PM 1) HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT: REVIEW OF REVISIONS TO THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK REGARDING A PROPOSED PAID PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY. 2) CALDWELL EXECUTIVE AIRPORT: REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION POLICY. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA December 19, 2023 6:00 p.m. INVOCATION OFFERED BY PASTOR TONY SPARROW OF CANYON HILL NAZARENE CHURCH. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. ROLL CALL. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS. a. Annual Update Report: Caldwell Public Library b. Annual Update Report: Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION. Page 2 of 3 CONSENT CALENDAR: [ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS ARE ACTION ITEMS] 1. The Caldwell City Council dispenses with the three (3) reading rule of Idaho Code §50-902 for all ordinances. 2. Approve minutes for the Regularly Scheduled Caldwell City Council meeting held on December 5, 2023 and the Caldwell Housing Authority meetings held on September 2023, October 27, 2023, and November 2023; 3. Approve the final plat for Cedars Subdivision No. 3; 4. Approve the final plat for Mason Creek Grove No. 2; 5. Approve the re-appointment of Estella Zamora to the Caldwell Housing Authority Board with a term to expire December 31, 2028; 6. Approve Resolution authorizing revisions to the Compensation Policy; 7. Approve Resolution authorizing revisions to the City Pay Schedule effective December 31, 2023; 8. Approve Resolution authorizing revisions to the Change of Status Compensation Form Policy; 9. Approve Resolution authorizing acceptance of the proposal by Horrocks for Planning and Conceptual Design services for a Railroad Quiet Zone in Downtown Caldwell including the crossings located at 5th Avenue, Kimball Avenue, 9th Avenue, 12th Avenue, 21st Avenue, and Linden Street; 10. Approve Resolution accepting a Quitclaim Deed from Blue Terra Development, LLC for future right-of- way development of Chicago Street; 11. Approve Resolution accepting multiple Easements from CADA Ventures, LLC for purpose of operation and maintenance of public utilities (water mainline, sewer mainline, fire hydrant and the “A” Drain) across their property; 12. Approve Resolution authorizing the purchase of eight (8) vehicles for use by the Caldwell Police Department in the amount of $326,616.00 as accommodated within the Police Department FY-2024 budget; 13. Approve Resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2023 Ford truck for use by the Caldwell Street Department as accommodated within the Street Department FY-2024 budget; 14. Approve Resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2023 Caterpillar 307.5 Mini-hydraulic Excavator in the amount of $147,000.00 for use by the Water Department as accommodated within the Water Department FY-2024 budget; 15. Approve Resolution authorizing the purchase of an Air-Tow Trailer in the amount of $26,090.00 for use by the Street Department as accommodated within the Street Department FY-2024 budget; 16. Approve Resolution authorizing acceptance of the Annual Road and Street Financial Report for FY-2023; 17. Approve Resolution authorizing acceptance of the Blue Cross of Idaho Health in Comprehensive Plan Grant in the amount of $30,000.00; 18. Approve Resolution 344-23(A) correcting the funding sources associated with land acquisition on Elgin Street aka Elgin Street Infill Project and authorize the execution of the corrected Agreement with AutumnGold Affordable Housing; 19. Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of the Subrecipient Agreement between Caldwell Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and CATCH, Inc. for rental assistance and case management subsistence payments in the amount of $85,000.00 effective November 1, 2023; 20. Approve Resolution authorizing the purchase of Open Gov/Purchasing in the amount of $147,825.00 as accommodated within the Finance Department FY-2024 budget; 21. Approve Resolution authorizing execution of a vehicle Master Lease Agreement with The Bancorp in the amount of $6,138.00 as accommodated within the Mayor’s Office FY-2024 budget; 22. Accept the resignation of Mike Dittenber from the Friends of the Depot Board and the Impact Fee Advisory Committee. OLD BUSINESS: 1. ACTION ITEM: Consider Bill No. 34 (Ordinance No. 3528) for CASE NO: ANN23-000013 (Velez Annexation) with a request to approve the summary for publication. The rezone was approved by the City Council at the December 5, 2023 public hearing. NEW BUSINESS: 1. ACTION ITEM: Consider Resolution authorizing the reallocation of project funds for updates to the Caldwell Night Rodeo grounds. 2. ACTION ITEM: Public Hearing for purpose of receiving comments for the Caldwell Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2022. 3. ACTION ITEM: Public Hearing (Quasi-Judicial): Case Number CPM23-000009, PUD23-000003, SUB23-000026, ZON23-000008: Ardurra, on behalf of Florida-Karcher LLC, is requesting a comprehensive plan land use map amendment from Highway Corridor and Commercial & Service, to Highway Corridor and Medium Density Residential, to include approval of Resolution 216-23 associated with CPM23-000009. There is a zoning map amendment application and development agreement to change the zoning from R-1 (Low Density Residential), C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial), and C-2 (Community Commercial) to 18.38 acres of R-2 (Medium Density Residential) and 44.15 acres of H-C (Highway Corridor). Concurrently the applicant is requesting approval for a planned unit development Page 3 of 3 and preliminary plat for Parcels R3274300000 and R3274400000 for Karcher Commons, an approximately 62 acre mixed use subdivision, with 336 multi-family units, 196 townhome style multi- plex units, and 16 commercial units. The subject parcels are located on the North side of Karcher Rd., the full width of land between Indiana Ave. and Florida Ave., in Caldwell, Idaho. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on November 22, 2023. (Staff planner: Katie Wright) 4. ACTION ITEM: Consider Bill No. 35 (Ordinance No. 3529) for CASE NO: ZON23-000008 with a request to approve the summary for publication. 5. ACTION ITEM: Public Hearing (Quasi-Judicial): Case Number SUB23-000019: Leavitt & Associates Engineers Inc., on behalf of Silvestre Castaneda, is requesting approval of a preliminary plat application for 3MS Subdivision. The special use permit for eleven (11) four-plex units and one duplex unit, for a total of 46 dwelling units, was approved by the Hearing Examiner on September 13, 2023. The parcel, R3508400000, is 4.03 acres, bringing the proposed density to 11.41 units per acre; the site is currently zoned T-N (Traditional Neighborhood). The parcel is located on the northeast side of East Elgin St., approximately 650 feet southeast of the intersection with North 10th Ave., in Caldwell, ID. The Hearing Examiner recommended approval of the preliminary plat on September 13, 2023. (Staff planner: Katie Wright) 6. ACTION ITEM: Public Hearing (Legislative): Case Number ZOA23-000002: The City of Caldwell Planning and Zoning Department is requesting a zoning code amendment to modify various sections within Chapter 10 of the zoning ordinances. The ordinances would be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication, according to law; provides for severability; and repeals conflicting ordinances, resolutions, and orders. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on November 22, 2023. (Staff planner: Joe Dodson) 7. ACTION ITEM: Consider Bill No. 61 (Ordinance No. 3555), Bill No. 62 (Ordinance No. 3556), Bill No. 63 (Ordinance No. 3557), Bill No. 64 (Ordinance No. 3558) Bill No. 65 (Ordinance No. 3559), and Bill No. 66 (Ordinance No. 3560) for amendments to the Planning & Zoning Code (Chapter 10) with a request to approve the accompanying summaries for publication. 8. ACTION ITEM: Consider acceptance of the proposed fee for the Fire Department and set the public hearing date for Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. 9. ACTION ITEM: Consider Resolution authorizing the approval of the Agreement with Envisionware for the library kiosk with use of ARPA Funds in the amount of $99,217.00. 10. ACTION ITEM: Consider acceptance of the Finance Report. 11. Council Reports. 12. Mayor’s Comments. 13. Adjournment. Next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting is on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Caldwell Police Station at 110 South Fifth Avenue. Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk at 411 Blaine Street or call #455- 4656 prior to the meeting. The entire agenda packet and minutes can be viewed on the City of Caldwell’s website: www.cityofcaldwell.org/your-government/transparency/council-documents. Cualquier persona que necesita arreglos especiales para participar en la reunión debe comunicarse con el Secretario de la Ciudad en 411 Blaine Street o llame al # 455 a 4656 antes de la reunion.