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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-20city council minutesBook 37 REGULAR MEETING February 20, 1996 7 :30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Winder. The Mayor requested that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Houchins, Evans, Earl, Langan, and Wells. Absent: Nancolas. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA. Since there were no additions or deletions to the prepared Agenda, it was MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Earl to accept the Agenda as prepared. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Evans, Earl, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL VISITORS. Mayor Winder noted that there were several special visitors, but believed they would be taking part in the meeting and would introduce themselves at that time. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who cared to address the City Council at this time on an item that was not included on the Agenda. Keith Eisberg, 2114 Wisconsin, was recognized by the Mayor. Mr. Eisberg explained that he was the owner of Skydive Idaho and wanted to make a small presentation to the City of Caldwell. Skydive Idaho was the first group to jump into the Boise State University Football Stadium. A lot of support was received from the City of Caldwell and this was his way of saying thank you. He then presented a photograph of a skydiver about to touch down in Bronco Stadium and noted that he was that skydiver. REPORT FROM THE TOWNSITE COMMITTEE Tom Ronchetti, owner of Bill's Service Parts in Caldwell and also the Chairman of the Townsite Committee was recognized by Mayor Winder. Mr. Ronchetti informed the Mayor and Council that the Committee currently consists of twenty -one members. He continued stating that his purpose in appearing before the Council at this time was - for a resolution of support for the formation of a Business Improvement District. Some literature was handed out to the Council with a short mission statement, the membership list, and also the Idaho Statutes governing the B.I.D.s. The purpose of this District was to improve the business area in downtown Caldwell, to promote a positive image, and to encourage business growth in the downtown and outlying areas. Mr. Ronchetti also informed Council that they were in the process of gathering information on a District at this time, but would like to know how the City Council felt about this project and if they would be supportive. Page 35 Book 37 Page 36 Mayor Winder responded to his comments presenting some background information on how the downtown area has changed over the years. This was due primarily to Karcher Mall, changes in the way people shop, and the ease of transportation. The downtown dried up because of these factors. However, there has been considerable progress made to change the direction and much of the credit belongs to the Townsite Committee. The Committee has been working for more than two years to come forth with some kind of recommendation as to what they would like to see accomplished in the downtown. The downtown has been the number one area of concern on the part of the citizens. The Mayor further stated that he felt the Council was prepared to help the Committee in any way they could to establish the B.I_D. and accomplish the goals they have set. Councilman Langan commented that he attended one of the Committee meetings at the Depot and how impressed he was with the group's response and process in having the Nampa representatives present a report on their trials and tribulations with regard to their downtown revitalization. Mr. Langan complimented them on their work and stated that he would support their efforts. Both Councilman Wells and Evans stated that they were proud of the progress being made in Caldwell and how they wanted to be a part of seeing the Community grow. Mayor Winder thanked Mr. Ronchetti and other members of the Committee and stated that their efforts were appreciated. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Winder presented the following items on the Consent Calendar for consideration by the City Council: 1. Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the February 5, 1996, Regular City Council Meeting and approve as written; 2. Accept the minutes of the Caldwell Golf Board Meeting of January 9, 1996; 3. Accept an easement from the Caldwell School District that specifically covers that portion of the new sewer line for the Vallivue High School that was on the Easterly boundary of Jefferson Junior High School; 4. Accept the low bid submitted by Roundtree Chevrolet for the purchase of a new service truck for the Sewer Treatment Plant; S. Accept the low bid from Idaho Sand and Gravel, Inc. for the City Paving Contract which includes work for L.T.D. 95 -2, L.I.D. 95 -3 and the new Airport Taxiway and other additional work as circumstances require it; G. Accept the low bid from Park Towne Construction to perform the work of the City Miscellaneous Concrete Project (L.I.D. 96 -1) and other additional work as circumstances require it; 7. Accept the low bid from Qualitree, Inc., to perform the work of removing dead, diseased and /or dying trees from street right- of - way•'and adjacent property (L.I.D. 95 -5) and other additional work as circumstances require it; 8. Pass following Resolution authorizing the execution of a Boulevard Signal Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department: WHEREAS, The Idaho Transportation Department, hereafter called the STATE, has submitted an Agreement stating obligations of the STATE, the CITY OF CALDWELL, hereafter called the CITY, for the modification of Signalization of Ustick Road and Nampa /Caldwell Boulevard Book 37 (U -84B) and the construction of signalization of Happy Day Blvd. /Laster Lane and Nampa /Caldwell Blvd. (I -84B). WHEREAS, Certain functions to be performed by the STATE involve the expenditure of funds as set forth in the Agreement; and WHEREAS, The STATE can only pay for work associated with the State Highway system; and WHEREAS, The CITY is fully responsible for its share of project costs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Agreement for Federal Aid Project NH -F -M- 7963(021) is hereby approved. 2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the CITY. 3. That duly certified copies of the Resolution shall be furnished by the Idaho Transportation Department. 9. Approve a Public Improvements Deferral Agreement with Allen Pieper which defers construction of sidewalks for property frontage along the Southeast side of 21st Avenue and the Southwest side of Chicago Street. MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Earl that the Consent Calendar be accepted as presented by the Mayor. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Evans, Earl, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Nancolas. -- MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS Page 37 (DECISION ON WHETHER TO AMEND THE CITY CODE WITH REGARD TO APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LIQUOR, BEER, AND WINE LICENSES) Mayor Winder explained that there has been an ongoing response to the questionnaire that was mailed out to the owners of licenses. Twenty -two responses have been received out of fifty -four mailed out which was a reasonably good response. The questionnaire asked if they felt it was too restrictive to require the renewal application to be in the City Clerk's Office by November 1st. Seven said it was and fifteen said no. The next question was whether the penalty of losing their license for each day late in submitting their application was fair. Six said it was fair and sixteen said no. Also, would they prefer having a fine for each day late instead of the penalty of losing their license for each day they were late. Sixteen said yes and six said no. When asked how much they felt the fine should be, the amount ranged from $1.00 to $50.00. The Mayor further stated that the Council has discussed this matter previously and some felt that $50 was not an adequate amount to fine them if they were late. The decision at this time was whether to change the existing policy which was that they were required to have their application submitted by November 1st. For each day they were late after November 1st, their license to sell was delayed for one day. Several of the Council Members responded stating that they did not really believe there was a major problem at this time_ The response indicated that they did not believe the deadline of November 1st was too restrictive. Councilman Houchins pointed out that there was a problem with only two or three a year. With the present Code, Book 37 the business would be closed down for each day late. This would be taking away tax money. Therefore, he would prefer seeing the fine system instead of closing them down. Mr. Houchins believed the amount of the fine should be enough to get their attention. His suggestion for the amount was $100 a day. However, the impact on the employees of the business who would be out of a job was also to be considered. Councilwoman Earl asked if the suggestion was to maintain the deadline date, but to have a fine instead of the day lost for each day late. The Mayor stated that a Bill could be developed with the fine included and then give the businesses an opportunity to respond. MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Langan to direct the Mayor and Staff to draft a Bill to present at the next Regular Meeting regarding a change in the Chapter of the City Code governing the license renewal for beer, wine, and liquor licenses changing it from a daily closing penalty to a daily fine penalty not to exceed $50.00. Councilman Wells suggested that the motion indicate that they could be given an option of either penalty. Councilman Houchins stated that the penalty in place now was not working. Therefore, he would not want the motion to read that they could be given the option. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Evans, Earl, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED At this point in the Meeting, the Mayor introduced Boy Scout Troop No. 143 from Melba and welcomed them to the meeting. NEW BUSINESS Page 38 (CONSIDER BILL NO. 3 TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A STREET IN THE CITY OF CALDWELL) Mayor Winder informed the City Council that a request was received from the Fire Marshall, Joe Silva, to change the name of a street in the Manchester Park Subdivision. This was a new Subdivision and this street was not developed. The request was due to the similarity of a named lane in the County which might cause emergency response personnel to respond to the other named street rather than the one where service was needed. The proposal has the support of the property owner and if Council determines to support the Bill, it was suggested that the rules be suspended and the Bill passed with only one reading. The Mayor read Bill No. 3 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE OF A STREET NAME WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL. Councilman Wells was recognized by the Mayor and stated that he had some questions with regard to this Bill. He was unsure as to why this situation was not noticed before platting if it was going to cost the City; what kind of confusion it was going to make if it was not replatted; and what part of the County would have the same name. The Mayor stated that the request from the Fire Marshal was to attempt to eliminate the similarity in name that Book 37 might lead emergency response personnel to go to the wrong address which does happen. The Idaho Code does provide a method for changing a street name by Ordinance. At this time, the implications were relatively minor. If building had already occurred, there would be other considerations. After further discussion, it was agreed that the Council would prefer that the Fire Marshal, Joe Silva, attend the next City Council Meeting to present more information on this matter. It was then MOVED by Langan, SECONDED by Wells that the Fire Marshal, Joe Silva, be invited to the next City Council Meeting so they could discuss Bill No. 3. Councilwoman Earl suggested that Mr. Silva also be requested to address how to alleviate this kind of problem happening in the future. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Langan, Wells, Houchins, Evans, and Earl. Those voting no: none_ Absent and not voting: Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER APPROVAL OF STREET FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION MAP) Mayor Winder requested that the City Engineer address this item on the Agenda. Mr. Law informed Council that the Functional Classification System Map has a very specific, definite, and important purpose for being in existence. The purpose of the map was to define the level of use of the major streets in the City and to allow those streets that have that higher classification to be funded in their improvements by the Federal Highway Funds. With the recent increase in the impact boundaries for the City, it was necessary to extend those streets that were affected of the higher classification into the Impact Area so they could qualify for Federal funding as they were annexed into the City. Councilwoman Earl asked if the map would be updated as the City completes the Traffic Study. The City Engineer answered that there was a process involved in updating the map. He would assume that if the Traffic Study indicates a needed change, it would be accommodated. The changes made in the Traffic Study would be within the boundaries so it would not be necessary to go through this particular process again. After other comments from Council, the Mayor read the Resolution as follows: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED That the Mayor and Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, adopt the 11 2005 Caldwell Urban Boundary and Functional Classification System Map" as the official urban area and street classification map for said City of Caldwell. MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Earl to pass the Resolution authorizing the adoption of the 11 2005 Caldwell Urban Boundary and Functional Classification System Map ". Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Evans, Earl, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED Page 39 Book 37 (FINANCIAL STATEMENT) Councilwoman Earl reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $446,031.24 for the period ended February 14, 1996, and a net payroll of $105,490.83 for the pay period ended February 3, 1996. MOVED by Earl, SECONDED by Langan that accounts payable in the amount of $446,031.24 represented by check numbers 46235 through 46452 and payroll for the amount of $105,490.83 represented by checks number 54493 through 54605 be accepted, payment approved, and the vouchers filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Earl, Langan, Wells, Houchins, and Evans. Those voting no: none. Absent: and not voting: Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Earl reported that she attended the Community Services Board Meeting. Councilman Houchins spoke to the Board regarding the Events Center. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor reported that a meeting was scheduled tomorrow morning with the Nampa City Council to discuss the Idaho Power Franchise; the New Ways Worker has requested that the City consider participating in a summer youth employment program; attended along with Councilman Evans the Chamber of Commerce Board Retreat in Sun Valley. At this point, Councilman Evans reported briefly on the meeting in Sun Valley. In addition, the Mayor stated that he met with T.C.I. Cablevision people regarding their Franchise Agreement; a Town Meeting was held on the 13th pertaining to the Fire and Police Departments; the Traffic Study was going forward; met with the Senior Center Board to talk about the Hispanic population and extending them an invitation to use the Center; a letter was received from the Canyon County Sheriff's Office informing the City that they were starting an inmate labor detail; the City of Bellevue sent a letter to all Idaho Mayors asking for financial support for those cities that have been flooded. Councilwoman Earl reported briefly on the new Bill being introduced with regard to annexations. Since there was no further business, the Mayor adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:25 p.m. APPROVED AS written THIS 4th DAY OF Mar Z Ma or Councilperson ' Count llaerson Co�unccillperson Page 40 1996. ATTEST: / City Clerk Book 37 EXECUTIVE SESSION CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15, 1996 - 6:00 P.M. - CITY HALL The Roll was called with the following members present: Houchins, Evans, Earl, Langan, and Wells. Also in attendance: Mayor Winder, City Attorney Richard Harris, and the Mayor's Assistant Robert Vasquez. (DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE LITIGATION) Pursuant to Idaho State Code, Section 67 -2345, the Caldwell City Council, met in an Executive Session as called by the Mayor and properly noticed for the purpose of discussing possible litigation with regard to a real estate matter. (ADJOURN) After discussion, the Executive Session was adjourned. APPROVED AS written THIS 4th DAY OF March , 1996. ATTEST: Page 41 3 a / - City Cl