HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-15city council minutesBOOK 50
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 15, 2009
7:00 P.M.
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The Mayor reported that a public workshop was held at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the
proposed long range transportation plan (Communities in Motion) and a proposed resolution concerning the
waiver of community development fees. No decisions were made or action taken at the workshop.
The Mayor asked that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Blacker, Oates, Hopper,
Callsen, Dakan, and Sobba.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
The Mayor recognized the outgoing College of Idaho President, Bob Hoover, and presented him with a
key to the City of Caldwell. The Mayor thanked President and Mrs. Hoover for their many
accomplishments and the impact that they have had on the community during his tenure at the College
of Idaho. President Hoover expressed his appreciation for the recognition.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Oates to continue Items #land #2 under Old Business to the next
Regular City Council Meeting to be held on July 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Those voting yes: unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Mayor presented the following items on the Consent Calendar for approval by Members of the
City Council:
1. Approve acceptance of the minutes from the Special City Council Workshop Meetings held on June
1 and June 4, 2009; the Regular City Council Meeting held on June 1, 2009; the Mayor's Youth
Advisory Council Meeting held on May 20, 2009; and the Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission
Meeting held on June 4, 2009;
2. Approve Resolution No. 89 -09 authorizing the execution of a Purchase Agreement and Acceptance
of Rights -of -Way with The Saray Company and Rock Contractors, Inc. for Interchange 29 Project
KN 07795 Parcel 09;
3. Approve Resolution No. 90 -09 authorizing the use of excess funds from the Ustick Widening
Project to cover a shortage of funds for chip sealing;
4. Approve Resolution No. 91 -09 accepting the Revised 2009 Edition of the Articles of Incorporation
for the Friends of the Caldwell Depot;
5. Approve Resolution No. 92 -09 authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
T -O Engineers for the Biking - Walking Trail Project;
6. Approve Resolution No. 93 -09 awarding the construction contract for power and lighting at Pipe
Dream Park to the apparent low bidder in an amount not to exceed $35,000;
7. Approve request for destruction of records from the Caldwell Police Department;
8. Approve appointment of Megan Dixon to the Historic Preservation Commission as an alternate
member for a two -year term to expire December 31, 2011;
9. Approve grant submittal by the Caldwell Police Department for a j oint grant with the City of Nampa
and Canyon County for the FY2009 Byrne JAG Local Solicitation and JAG Allocations List. The
City of Caldwell's share of this grant is $51,754 which will be used for the purchase of an equipped
patrol car and a traffic enforcement radar trailer;
10. Approve request from Sergeant Todd Herrera (Canyon County Sheriff's Office), Chief Allgood
(Caldwell Police Department, and Chief Wendelsdorf (Caldwell Fire Department) to waive the
building permit fees for the emergency services cell tower located at 1323 Chicago Street.
MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Those voting yes: unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS:
(PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED TRANSFER OF CITY -OWNED REAL
PROPERTY TO CANYON COUNTY KNOWN AS THE LAND UNDERLYING THE CANYON
COUNTY FAIR BUILDING. THE UNDERUTILIZED PROPERTY IS PART OF A LARGER
AREA KNOWN AS THE CALDWELL EVENTS CENTER OR CANYON COUNTY
FAIRGROUNDS)
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By previous motion, this item was continued to the next Regular City Council Meeting to be held on
July 7, 2009.
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 14 [ORDINANCE NO. 27971 FOR TRANSFER OF CITY -OWNED
UNDERUTILIZED REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE CANYON COUNTY FAIR
BUILDING TO CANYON COUNTY WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES, PASS ON
THE FIRST READING, AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION)
By previous motion, this item was continued to the next Regular City Council Meeting to be held on
July 7, 2009.
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 7 [ORDINANCE NO. 27901 FOR THE ACCESS CONTROL
STANDARDS WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES, PASS ON THE FIRST READING,
AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION)
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only
AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE
CALDWELL CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13 CONCERNING ACCESS CONTROL
STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS, AND PARTS THEREOF IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.
7 on its first reading by title only.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Oates. Those voting
no: none. Absent and /or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to sponsor Bill No. 7, move for its passage, and approve
the summary for publication.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Oates. Those voting
no: none. Absent and /or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS:
(PUBLIC HEARING [LEGISLATIVE]: A REQUEST BY CALDWELL'S ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT AND PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT FOR AN ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO AMEND CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE 17 OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE
CONCERNING PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IMPROVEMENTS)
Brent Orton, 621 Cleveland Blvd., presented the staff report and outlined the facts concerning
amendments to the Public Rights -of -Way Improvements Ordinance. He noted that this ordinance
addresses the infrastructure policy, which is the portion of the City Code that addresses what type of
improvements should be considered or required when development occurs. He noted that the changes
would bring the ordinance into conformance with the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances.
Discussion followed concerning deferral agreement options in relation to development standards
The Mayor suggested that a workshop be conducted at 6:00 p.m. on July 6, 2009 to discuss these issues.
Staff should provide further clarification regarding the proposed amendments at the time of the
workshop.
MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to continue this item to the next City Council Meeting to be
held on July 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Those voting yes: unanimous
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 11 [ORDINANCE NO. 27941 FOR PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY
IMPROVEMENTS WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES, PASS ON THE FIRST
READING, AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION)
By previous motion, this item was continued to the next Regular City Council Meeting to be held on
July 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 13 [ORDINANCE NO. 27961 PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION
OF "TAXICABS" IN A NEW CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 11 OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE
WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES, PASS ON THE FIRST READING, AND
APPROVE THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION)
Debbie Geyer, City Clerk, 411 Blaine Street, outlined facts concerning various items addressed at the
recent workshop: procedure to validate that ASE certified mechanics would be performing the taxi cab
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inspections, removal of the hours of operation clause, and clarification of the pick -up /drop -off
specification.
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only:
AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL REPEALING CHAPTER 6,
ARTICLE 11 (TAXICABS) IN ITS ENTIRETY, SECTIONS 06 -11 -01 THROUGH 06 -11 -17
INCLUSIVE; ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 11 TO BE ENTITLED "TAXICABS,"
SECTIONS 06 -11 -01 THROUGH 06 -11 -37 INCLUSIVE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES,
RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS AND PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.
13 on its first reading by title only.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Oates. Those voting
no: none. Absent and /or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to sponsor Bill No. 13, move for its passage, and
approve the summary for publication.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Oates. Those voting
no: none. Absent and /or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 88 -09 OF SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES AND
CONCERN OVER RECENT INCREASES OF TAX ASSESSMENT.
The Mayor read Resolution No. 88 -09 in its entirety:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF BUSINESSES TO THE SUCCESS
OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORTING SUCH BUSINESSES CONCERNED
ABOUT RECENT INCREASES IN ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE.
WHEREAS, the western Treasure Valley has experienced a slowing of development and declining
residential property values due to the recent economic downturn; and
WHEREAS, existing businesses are struggling to avoid layoffs or keep from closing their doors
altogether; and
WHEREAS, commercial properties have just been reassessed by Canyon County, and many values
have subsequently substantially increased; and
WHEREAS, such value increases in downtown Caldwell have been based in large part on sales data
from the height of the economy and from sales of private commercial property to be used for
government projects ; and
WHEREAS, declining residential tax base may shift the property tax burden toward already financially
strapped businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Caldwell understands
that local businesses are the backbone of any community and express their support for such businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Caldwell
encourages local businesses concerned with their increased assessments to use existing processes to
communicate their concerns with the appropriate Canyon County officials.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Canyon County do everything within their
statutory authority to reexamine these escalated assessments so as to not cause additional undue
financial hardship on area businesses during these difficult economic times
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Caldwell this 15 day of June 2009
MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Hopper to adopt Resolution 88 -09.
Those voting yes: unanimous.
(FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS)
MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Callsen reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the
amount of $1,436,852.70 for the pay period ending June 10, 2009 and a net payroll in the amount of
$280,449.47 for the pay period ending June 6, 2009.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker that accounts payable in the amount of $1,436,852.70
represented by check numbers 60941 through 61268 and the total payroll in the amount of $280,449.47
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presented by check numbers 17794 through 17872 and direct deposits be accepted, payments
approved, and vouchers filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
Those voting yes: unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
(COUNCIL COMMENTS)
Councilman Dakan reported that the Friday Night Express was well attended despite the questionable
weather. He also noted that the recognition given to the recipients of the Mayor's Architectural Award at
the recent Chamber Luncheon was well received by the community.
Councilman Oates reported on the success of the Annual Air Show held on June 6"' at the Caldwell
Industrial Airport.
Councilman Sobba reported that he attended the Deer Flat Refuge Centennial Celebration on June 6
(MAYOR'S COMMENTS)
The Mayor expressed appreciation to the Caldwell Police Department personnel for the excellent results of
the recent Street Sweeper Program. He noted the partnership that the Caldwell Police Department has with
other law enforcement agencies within the Treasure Valley to make this program so effective.
He spoke at a Boy Scout camp -out on June 5
The Mayor's Golf Tournament was successful and contributions exceeded past donations by $2,000. He
expressed appreciation to Councilmen Dakan and Hopper for their participation.
The ACI Conference begins Wednesday, June 17 and City of Caldwell staff will be presenting four
workshops.
The Mayor reported that the Exit 29 project was ranked #1 by COMPASS in regards to additional TMA
grant funds under the urbanized division portion of this program. This project was the only award
recognized within Canyon County.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 67 -2345, SUBSECTION (F)
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION)
MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to convene into an Executive Session at 7:57 p.m. pursuant to
provisions of Idaho Code 67 -2345, Section 1(f) for the purpose of discussing pending litigation.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, and Blacker. Those voting no:
none. Absent and /or not voting: none.
MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker Hopper to reconvene into regular session.
Those voting yes: Unanimous.
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to adjourn at 9:18 p.m.
Those voting yes: unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVED AS written THIS 6' DAY OF JULY
2009.
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