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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-19city council minutesBOOK 50 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2009 7:00 P.M. PAGE 146 The Mayor reported that a public workshop was conducted at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 10). No decisions were made or action taken at the workshop. The Mayor asked that everyone stand for the invocation offered by Pastor Ron Clegg of the New Life Celebration Church of God and to remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, which was lead by Jordan Makrush of Boy Scout Troop No. 299. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Blacker, Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, and Sobba. Those absent: none. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS The Mayor acknowledged Ms. DiAnne Wilson, Ms. Idaho Senior America. He reported that Ms. Wilson was recently awarded the honor of 2 ° runner up in the National Ms. Senior America pageant held in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Wilson is employed as the administrative assistant to the Chief of Police. A proclamation was read recognizing her accomplishments. Lee Van De Bogart from the Engineering Department stated that the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Water Sewer Systems) Permit has been received. He updated Council Members concerning the necessary steps that the City will begin implementing. The Mayor introduced Ms. Jackson, American Government teacher at Caldwell High School. She asked the students in attendance stand and introduce themselves. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to amend the agenda by adding Item #11 under the Consent Calendar to read: "Approve Resolution accepting the apparent low bid and award the contract for construction of the Griffith Park Additional Sidewalks and Pathways Project to Hess Construction in the amount of $24,987. ", add Item #12 to the Consent Calendar to read: "Approve Resolution to execute a Cooperative Agreement with Valley Regional Transit for Annual Dues and Service Contribution in the amount of $120,409 for FY-2010"; remove Item #7 from the Consent Calendar; and add Item 5 -A under New Business to conduct an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 67 -2345, Subsection 1(c) for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations or the acquisition of real property not owned by a public agency. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Blacker, Callsen, Dakan, and Sobba. Those voting no: none. Absent and /or not voting: none. 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 Meeting held on October 5, 2009; the Regular City Council Meeting held on October 5, 2009, the Friends of the Caldwell Depot Meeting held on September 17, 2009; the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Meeting held on September 16, 2009; the Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission Meeting held on October 1, 2009; the Caldwell City Traffic Commission Meeting held on October 5, 2009; the Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission Meetings held on August 24, 2009 and July 27, 2009; the Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings held on June 9, 2009, August 11, 2009 and September 14, 2009; and the Caldwell Hearing Examiner Meetings held on July 28, 2009 and September 15, 2009. 2. Approve Order of Decision for Case Number ANN- 175 -09 (Smith annexation); 3. Approve Resolution No. 150 -09 granting an Easement to Pioneer Irrigation District allowing construction, operation, and maintenance of the 25.1 Lateral along a portion of Brother's Park; 4. Approve Resolution No. 151 -09 accepting the dedication of sewer and water improvements for Higher Ground Worship Center; 5. Approve Resolution No. 152 -09 accepting the dedication of water facilities for Living Waters Worship Center; 6. Approve Resolution No. 153 -09 authorizing the execution of a Municipal Services Agreement with Richard Frerichs for a contemplated future Canyon County subdivision; 7. Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of the extended Independent Contractor Agreement with Chris Yamamoto for the position of Lead Project Manager for the Catalyst Project; [removed] 8. Approve appointment of Ed Adler to the Friends of the Caldwell Depot Committee for a three (3) year term to expire December 31, 2012; 9. Approve appointment of Anne Marie Skinner as Floodplain Coordinator for the City of Caldwell; BOOK 50 PAGE 147 10. Approve appointment of Jerome Mapp as Administrative Hearing Officer for the Administrative Citation Process in the City of Caldwell; 11. Approve Resolution No. 154 -09 accepting the apparent low bid and award the contract for construction of the Griffith Park Additional Sidewalks and Pathways Projects to Hess Construction in the amount of $24,987; [amended] 12. Approve Resolution No. 155 -09 authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Agreement with Valley Regional Transit for Annual Dues and Service Contribution in the amount of $120,409 for FY -2010. [amended] MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Blacker, Callsen, Dakan, and Sobba. Those voting no: none. Absent and /or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS: (RECONSIDER THE MOTION CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF LIEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE REQUEST FROM LYNN MYERS REGARDING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT FOR SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER FRONTING AT 708 MAIN STREET) The Mayor read the memorandum submitted to Council by E1Jay Waite concerning clarification ofthe motion. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to accept a twelve month repayment of the principal at 75 percent of the original, remove the lien from county records during the twelve month period, and at the end of the twelve months (if the principal is completely paid off), the interest would be forgiven and the lien would be removed from City records." Roll call vote. Those voting yes: unanimous MOTION CARRIED (SECOND READING: BILL NO. 26 [ORDINANCE NO. 28081 FOR A "ROADSIDE MEMORIAL ORDINANCE" ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 19 OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE) The Mayor presented the second reading of the ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL, ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 19 OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE, TO BE ENTITLED "ROADSIDE MEMORIALS," SECTIONS 9 -19 -1 THROUGH 9 -19 -13 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 Callsen to let Ordinance 2808 read by title only stand as the second reading. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, Oates. Those voting no: none. Absent and /or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER BILL NO. 22 [ORDINANCE NO. 28041 FOR CASE NO. ANN - 175 -09 [SMITH ANNEXATION] WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES, PASS ON THE FIRST READING AND INCLUDE THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION) The Mayor read the ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN LAND LAYS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, AND THAT SAID LANDS SHOULD BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, AS PART OF THE R -1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE; DECLARING SAID LANDS BY PROPER LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS DESCRIBED BELOW TO BE A PART OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER AND PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR TO ADD SAID PROPERTY TO THE OFFICIAL MAPS OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL TO FILE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE AND MAP OF THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED WITH CANYON COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO AND THE IDAHO STATE TAX COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 63 -215. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Oates to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No. 22 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 BOOK 50 PAGE 148 MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to sponsor Bill No. 22. 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 RESTATED MOTION: MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Oates to rescind the approval of the summary for publication which was not included with the ordinance. 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: REQUEST FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY AT 604 ARTHUR STREET TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TREASURE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE) Anne Marie Skinner, 621 Cleveland Blvd., presented the staff report. Councilman Hopper suggested that Planning & Zoning staff research any other possible right -of -way re- alignments /vacations in conjunction with the recent completion of the Indian Creek Park/ downtown area. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Dakan to close the public hearing Those voting yes: unanimous. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER BILL NO. 30 [ORDINANCE NO. 28121 FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF- WAY AT 604 ARTHUR STREET WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES AND PASS ON THE FIRST READING) The Mayor read the second reading the ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE RECITING PETITION FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY AND RECITING APPROPRIATE NOTICE WAS GIVEN; DETERMINING THAT VACATION OF SAID PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY IN THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO, DESCRIBED BELOW, SHALL BE MADE; AND DETERMINING THAT VACATION OF SAID FOLLOWING RIGHT -OF -WAY IS IN THE BEST PUBLIC INTEREST FOR THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No. 30 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 Callsen to sponsor Bill No. 30 and move for its passage. 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 Ashley Garza, student from Caldwell High School, asked about the necessity of the roll call voting system. The Mayor and Councilman Oates explained the roll call procedure conducted by the City Clerk. (FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS) Councilman Callsen reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $1,819,278.86 for the pay period ending October 15, 2009 and a net payroll in the amount of $318,401.73 for the pay period ending October 10, 2009. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker that accounts payable in the amount of $1,819,278.86 represented by check numbers 63418 through 63711 and the total payroll in the amount of $318,401.73 presented by check numbers 18498 through 18645 and direct deposits be accepted, payments approved, and vouchers filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, Oates, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and /or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED BOOK 50 (COUNCIL COMMENTS) PAGE 149 Councilmen Dakan, Callsen, and Hopper all commented on the well attended election forums which have recently been conducted. Councilman Oates reported on the Caldwell High School Marching Band competition. He noted that the District III Competition will be held on Saturday, October 24th, at Boise State University in the Bronco Stadium. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor noted that he attended the Caldwell High School Homecoming ceremonies. It was a great event with plenty of community support. The recent groundbreaking ceremony for Hope's Plaza was well attended. He congratulated Brenda Cameron and her committee for their many wonderful accomplishments with the Hope's Door organization. The Mayor reported on the CCOA Appreciation Dinner which was recently conducted for volunteer senior citizens. Approximately 100 volunteers were in attendance. A City Council Workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 for the purpose of discussing the quad completion at Pipe Dream Park The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, October 21" at the Caldwell Police Department Community Room. The DARE /PAL Halloween Party will be held at the Caldwell Police Department Community Room on Saturday, October 31 st . (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 67 -2345, SUBSECTION 1[C] FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS OR TO ACQUIRE INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT OWNED BY A PUBLIC AGENCY) MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to convene into an Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. pursuant to provisions of Idaho Code 67 -2345, Subsection 1(c) for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations or to acquire interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and /or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor called a short recess. The Executive Session was called to order at 8:02 p.m MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to reconvene into regular session. Those voting yes: unanimous (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Callsen to adjourn at 8:23 p.m Those voting yes: unanimous. MOTION CARRIED APPROVED AS written THIS 2 nd DAY OF NOVEMBER 2009. 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