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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-11-23city council minutesBook 23 Page 312' REGULAR MEETING November 23, 1982 12:00 Noon The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. The Mayor - requested that everyone stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council present: Raymond, L. Carter, and Cowles. (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) was called with - the following members J. Carter, Mallea. Absent: Betts' The Mayor asked if there was anyone from the audience who cared to bring anything before the City Council that was not on the prepared Agenda. Since there was no one, the Mayor declared that the Meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS (RECOMMENDATIONS ON BIDS FOR SURVEY VAN, LOADER, AND PICKUP) The Mayor called on Councilwoman Mallea, a member of the Did. Committee, to reort with regard to this recommendation. Councilwoman Mallea stated that there was no controversy or discussion on the bids for the va.n and the pickup. The lowest bidder for the survey van was Jim Dobbs at $7,748.00. For the pickup, Twin Cities Toyota was the low bid at $5,787.00. It was then MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by J. Carter that the bids as presented and recommended by the Bid Committee be awarded for the van to Jim Dobbs at $7,748.00 and to Twin Cities Toyota for the pickup at $5,787.00. MOTION CARRIED Councilwoman Mallea further commented that the bid on the loader was somewhat complex. The low bid in this regard was for a bid for a new machine from Century Equipment This bid, however, did not meet the specifications. The specifications stated that the cab would be located on the rear wheels and this item was significant to the Street Department. The next lowest bidder for a new machine, which was listed in the specifications and which was bid on, was a new Cesco machine at $39,000. However, when some of the companies called - the Engineering Department, the Engineer allowed them to list an optional bid for a used machine which was acceptable to the City. The lowest bidder of a used machine was $33,797.00 which was submitted by Cesco. Some of the other companies feel that they should have been allowed the alternate in the specifications. Councilwoman Mallea further said that she felt the City had two choices; accept the lowest new machine which was the Cesco for $39,100.00 or throw all bids out and accept two different bids, one on the new machine or a used machine. The City would save $6,000 by buying the used machine. Councilwoman Mallea also pointed out that the City Engineer was out of town at this time. The City Council discussed this item at some length. Councilwoman Mallea stated that it was the advice of the Committee to the City Engineer that although the used machine was acceptable, since the specifications said new machine the City should accept the bid for the new machine or throw out the bads. The Mayor stated that he would strongly suggest that the bids be thrown out and another set of specifications drawn up and the City call for bids again. The Mayor also pointed out that the City Engineer was not present and he would like his comments with regard to this bid.. Book 23 Page 313 It was then MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Raymond that the City Council delay acceptance of this bid and consult with the City Engineer and the City Attorney. MOTION CARRIED (BILL NO. 21 - INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS) The Mayor stated that the next item on the Agenda was with regard to discussion on Industrial Revenue Bonds. The Mayor further said that there was no rush on this item. Roger Horton was present at the meeting and had several items that he would like to address or discuss with the City Council. Mr. Horton was recognized and informed the City Council that he felt he was relatively well versed on the topic of industrial revenue bonds, but not on the drawing up of an Ordinance. It was his understanding that the City Council did have the City Attorney working on the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Horton further said that when he looked through the ,proposed Ordinance, he saw some statements that looked more like an environmental protection act than an industrial revenue act. They always seem to come back and have a rejoinder that this Ordinance shall not limit the Legislative Act, but he was wondering why they were recited in the first place. He didn't have any reservations about anything in the Bill, but wondered if some of the language was necessary. Mr. Horton further said that the City in no way can be held liable. Councilman Raymond reminded the City Council that there was to be a speaker the next day on industrial revenue bonds and would suggest that the Council not take action until after that presentation. The Mayor then suggested that he read the Bill by Title only at this time and consider it to be the first reading. Bill No. 21 was then read by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF A PUBLIC CORPORATION TO IMPLEMENT TITLE 50, CHAPTER 27, IDAHO CODE, AS AMENDED, APPROVING A CHARTER FOR SUCH CORPORATION, SPECIFYING THE POWERS, AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS OF THE PUBLIC CORPORA'T'ION, PROVIDING FOR CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE PUBLIC CORPORATION BY THE CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor then declard this to be the first reading of Bill No. 21. (OATH OF OFFICE TO AUXILIARY OFFICER -- DOUG LAW) The Mayor requested that the City Clerk administer the Oath of Office to a new Auxiliary Officer for the Police Department, Doug Law. Members of the City Council extended their congratulations to Mr. Law. The Police Chief gave a brief summary of Mr. Law's background and experience stating that he felt the Department was very fortunate to have him working for the City of Caldwell. NEW BUSINESS (RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION) The Mayor called on Mrs. Robison to present these recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs. Robison stated that the first recommendation was to rezone property at 1702 South Kimball from R -1 to R -3. The property was located on the corner of Kimball and Logan and the rezone request was from Robert and Joyce Howard. They would like to use the property for a professional office and in order to do this, they would have to rezone and have a special permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on both the rezoning and Boot: 23 Page 314 the special permit and granted the permit subject to the rezoning. There was no objections voiced at the Public Hearing on either request. The Mayor stated he would set the date for the Public Bearing on the 21st of December. Councilman Betts arrived in the Council Chambers and was counted as present. Mrs. Robison informed the Mayor that the next recommendation was with regard to zoning text amendment to allow C -3 uses within the first 200 feet of property in Industrial zones fronting on major arterials, minor arterials and collector level streets. The Planning and Zoning Commission did not feel it would create any major problems by allowing this. The Mayor stated that he would set the Public Hearing for this request on the 21st of December. Mrs. Robison presented the third recommendation which was - the vacation of Belmont between 12th and 13th which was requested by Canyon County. The recommendation to the Council was as follows: A traffic study was prepared by the Engineering Department and submitted as requested. The conclusion of the study was that the predominant use of Belmont between 12th and 13th is for employee parking for the Courthouse; however, as many as 120 trips per day could be attributed to residents residing on Belmont between 13th and 15th. It was the recommendation of the Commission to deny the request to vacate that portion of Belmont for the following reasons: 1. Once the street is vacated, it would be difficult to regain right of way there if it became desirable to do so. 2. With the upgrading and extension of Chicago and anticipated commercial development bordering it, to vacate Belmont at this time might 'be premature with respect to altering traffic patterns in the area. Belmont could continue to be used as access for vicinity residents who might wish to stay off of heavily traveled ways. 3. There would be some inconvenience for residents east of 13th who would have to go around the 2 -block area. The Mayor also went over the Traffic Study prepared for the Belmont Street Vacation. The City Council discussed this study and the recommendation at some length. Council members questioned the County Commissioners, who were present at the Meeting, with regard to proposed parking in the area. The Commissioners answered that there was no plans at the present as there was no need to plan until a decision was made, but they did feel it would be in their parking program. Several of the Council members questioned -the numbers in the traffic study. The Mayor recommended that the Council either uphold the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation or request that the Engineering Department make another general study if there was a question as to the 120 trips per day. Mrs. Robison informed the City Council that no one testified with regard to this request at either hearing. The Mayor stated that he would like to see someone go from house to house in the area to get their opinion as to the vacation. It was then MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by J. Carter to uphold the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission on this request to vacate Belmont between 12th and 13th. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Mallea, Betts, and J. Carter.. Those voting no: Raymond and L. Carter. Absent and not voting; Cowles. Book 23 Page 315 MOTION CARRIED Councilman Raymond then MOVED, and it was SECONDED by Betts to seek additional information so that the City Council could reconsideration this request at a future time. MOTION CARRIED (POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT) The Mayor stated that he had distributed copies of the policy on Sexual Harassment to the members of the City Council for their purusal. The Mayor further said that Mr. Koch brought him some information with regard to this item from a Seminar he had attended. The copies given to the Council was a Policy established by the City of Pocatello which covered those things in the material from Mr. Koch. There was certain things that were mandatory and definite procedural steps that were necessary. It was the Mayor's recommendation that this be included in the Personnel Policy. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Betts that the City of Caldwell include in the Personnel Policy the Sexual Harassment Policy which was obtained from the City of Pocatello. MOTION CARRIED (PRESENTATION ON JAIL RENOVATION) The Mayor stated that the next: item on the Agenda was a presentation on the jail renovation by Police Chief Dormois and Captain Al Wing. Both the Police Chief and the Captain addressed the City Council on their study made in preparation for the possible renovation of the City jail. Their scope was toward a Class C institution quartering only those inmates who have not been sentenced and not been arraigned. Actually, they were talking about a holding facility of a maximum of three or four days for adult males; the juveniles and females would not be housed here. Captain Wing gave an extensive report as to the costs that would be involved in this renovation. The City Council and the Mayor asked numerous questions with regard to this item and quite a lengthy discussion ensued. The Mayor commented that some of the figures presented were high and he felt this was putting the facility back way beyond what he had anticipated. The Mayor suggested that the proposal should be cut down and then read to the Council figures received with regard to the prisoner costs at the County. Councilman Raymond pointed out that Captain Wing indicated that there would be an Inspection Team here sometime in the near future and he did not feel that the City Council should spend too much time on this issue until they received this recommendation. The Mayor also informed the City Council that Councilman Betts was meeting with Commissioner Koch and the Sheriff to discuss the cost of prisoners. The Mayor also agreed that it would be best to wait for further information, but to keep in mind that this renovation was to be a minimal type of project. (EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED) It was MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by J. Carter that the City Council adjourn into an Executive Session pu.rsuent to Idaho Code, Section 67 -2343, for the purpose of discussing land after the Regular Meeting was adjourned. Roll call vote. Those voting yes:: Mallea, Betts, Raymond, L. Carter, and J. Carter. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Cowles. MOTION CARRIED Book 23 (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Page 316 Councilman J. Carter reported that he attended the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting and what was discussed has already been addressed. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor informed the City Council that he had the forms for the City Council to submit nominations for the Supervisor of the Year Award. He would ask that the Council members give this their attention as soon as possible. The Mayor also stated that an appeal was submitted to the City on a decision made by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The letter, was as follows: We the undersigned do hereby submit - this Appeal to the Caldwell City Council of a decision of the Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission. Action appealed was the allowance of a Special Permit to allow the storage of remains (beams) from the I -84 Boise River bridge, on Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, of the G & S Industrial Tract, during the November 18, 1982 meeting. The material was deposited in violation of ordinances summarized in 6 -2 -1 of the Caldwell City Code, during August, 1982. We respectfully submit this petition on this 19th day of November, 1982. /s/ Russell Whipple Dana Dobson The Mayor then set the Public Hearing for this appeal on the 21st of December at the Regular City Council Meeting. (CATERING PERMITS) The City Clerk presented several Catering Permits for approval. All were to be catered by The Corral, one on the 26th and 27th for the Owyhee Motorcycle Club at the Exbo Building at the Stadium, the Eagle's Hall on the 7th of December for Albertson's party, the Eagle's Hall on the 18th of December for the Eagles, the Eagle's' Hall on 'the 31st of December for the Eagles. The Chief of Police submitted his approval and the fees were all paid to the Office of the City Clerk. MO'V'ED by L. Carter, SECONDED by Ma:l.lea that approval be given for the Catering Permits as presented. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION NO. 58 -82 - REHAB LOAN FOR ,JUAN AND OLGA MUNOZ) Councilman J. Carter read Resolution No. 58 -82 by title only as follows: RESOLUTION APPROVING A HOUSING REHABILITATION FOR JUAN AND OLGA MUNOZ AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED by J. Carter, SECONDED by L. Carter that Resolution No. 58 -82 be passed authorizing the Rehab Loan for Juan and Olga Munoz. Rol]_ call vote. Those voting yes: J. Carter, Mallea, Betts, Raymond, and L. Carter. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Cowles. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business, the Regular City Council Meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. and the City Council convened into an Executive Session as voted on. The Executive Session was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Book 23 ATTEST: Page 317 City C1 3 APPROVED AS __MjLlttELn THIS 7th DAY OF