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Home My WebLink About2011-03-07city council minutes6:30 p.m. (CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING A PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CENTER SIGNAGE ORDINANCE) Council Members present: Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper (via phone), Callsen, Dakan (via phone), and Sobba. Staff Members in attendance: Anne Marie Skinner, Robb MacDonald, and Brian Billingsley. The Mayor declared the workshop open. Anne Marie Skinner, 621 Cleveland Blvd., presented information concerning the proposed ordinance addressing city center signage. Ms. Skinner stated that the text amendment discussion began with Ken Wien's request concerning the possibility if an electronic reader board at 10 & Arthur on City -owned property. She noted that the current ordinance does not allow for "off- site" signage in the downtown area. The Mayor clarified that the reader board discussion is conceptual in theory at this point and would involve a budgetary allocation as approved by City Council if it were to move forward. Discussion followed by Councilman Hopper concerning the need for visual concepts of the described signs referenced within the ordinance. Ms. Skinner will provide visual examples of signage for Council's review. No decisions were made or action taken within this workshop. Workshop dismissed at 6:55 p.m. REGULAR MEETING March 7, 2011 7:00 P.M. The Mayor reported that a City Council Public Workshop was conducted at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the proposed text amendments to the City Center Signage Ordinance. No decisions were made or action taken within the workshop. The Mayor asked that everyone stand for the invocation offered by Pastor Tony Van Marten of the Centennial Baptist Church and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper (via phone), Callsen, Dakan (via phone), and Sobba. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION No declarations were made by the Council Members. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Report on `Alovies in the Park" Summer Events: Debbie Geyer, City Clerk at 411 Blaine Street, and Ken Wien, AmeriCorp Vista at 411 Blaine Street, provided a report concerning the proposed "Friday Night Express Kick -Off Event & Movies in the Park." Ms. Geyer explained that there will only be one "Friday Night Express" this year since the Movies in the Park will be a new venue for the summer within the downtown. The initial event will be held on June 24 which will include a street dance at 7:00 p.m. and movies along Indian Creek at dusk Mr. Wien provided a handout to Council outlining the "Movies in the Park" concept. He noted that the equipment (screen, projector, sound equipment, and movies) will be provided by "Movies with a Cause" (a non - profit organization established through Holland and Hart). This organization plans to make the equipment available to both Boise and Caldwell. Community outreaches will be highlighted during each summer event with opportunities for the non - profit organizations to provide information to the public and possibly receive donations. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Callsen to amend the agenda by continuing Item #1 under Old Business to the next Regular City Council Meeting to be held on March 21, 2011 and continue Item #1 under New Business to the next Regular City Council Meeting to be held on March 21, 2011. 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 Regular City Council Meeting held on February 22, 2011; 2. Approve Resolution No. 23 -11 accepting the Warranty Deed from the Caldwell School Development, LLC for dedication of right -of -way along Ustick Road; 3. Approve Resolution No. 24 -11 authorizing the adoption of Rattle Snake Court as the official street name of the alley from 12 Avenue to 14 Avenue extended, between Arthur Street and the railroad tracks; 4. Approve Resolution No. 25 -11 authorizing the Mayor and City Council to reduce the alcoholic beverage license renewal fee for wine sales at the Caldwell Night Rodeo; 5. Approve Resolution No. 26 -11 authorizing the Award of Bid in the amount of $38,500 from Kenworth Sales for the purchase of a used 10- wheeler dump truck; 6. Approve Resolution No. 27 -11 authorizing the Award of Bid in the amount not to exceed $30,000 from Southern Idaho Builders for the Library Restroom Renovation Project; 7. Approve Resolution No. 28 -11 authorizing the acceptance of the Deferral Agreement from ASC, Inc. for property frontage located at 408 W. Belmont Street. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: Hopper. MOTION CARRIED NOTE: The phone connection was lost with Councilman Hopper. OLD BUSINESS: (CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 18, 2011 AND FEBRUARY 22,2011: PROTEST HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL PREPARED IN CONNECTION WITH LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT [LID] NO. 08 -1 FOR WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION FEES) By previous motion, this item was continued to the next City Council Meeting to be held on March 21, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS: (PUBLIC HEARING: PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI - JUDICIAL): CASE NO. OA- 139 -11 A REQUEST BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT TO ADOPT AN AMENDED ZONING MAP) By previous motion, this item was continued to the next City Council Meeting to be held on March 21, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER BILL NO. 13 (ORDINANCE NO. 2872) A REPLACEMENT FOR ORDINANCE NO. 2867 IN CONNECTION WITH ANNEXING A PORTION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS INTO THE CALDWELL MUNICIPAL, IRRIGATION DISTRICT: CIRRUS POINTE SUBDIVISION PHASE NO. I[INSTRUMENT NO. 200725758] WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES AND PASS ON THE FIRST READING) Robb MacDonald, 621 Cleveland Blvd, noted that the purpose of the ordinance is to correct an error in the original document, which listed Pioneer Irrigation as the provider. The Mayor read the ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, ACCEPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE VERBIAGE USED IN ORDINANCE NUMBER 2867; "ANNEXATION OF THE CIRRUS POINTE SUBDIVISION PHASE NO. 1." MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No. 13 (Ordinance 2872) on its first reading by title only. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: Hopper. MOTION CARRIED Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakar Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: Hopper. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER BILL NO. 12 [ORDINANCE NO. 2871] AMENDING CHAPTER 3 REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF APPOINTED OFFICERS WITH THE 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 CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 03- 03 -01, REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF APPOINTED OFFICERS; ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 11, SECTIONS 03 -11 -01 THROUGH 03- 11-05, INCLUSIVE, PERTAINING TO THE POSITION OF HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR; AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 15, SECTIONS 03 -15 -01 THROUGH 03- 15 -11, PERTAINING TO THE CITY TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR; AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 23, SECTIONS 03 -23 -01 THROUGH 03- 23 -07, PERTAINING TO THE CITY PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS AND PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No. 12 (Ordinance 287 1) on its first reading by title only. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: Hopper. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to sponsor Bill No. 12 (Ordinance 2871), move for its passage, and approve the summary for publication. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: Dakan. Absent and/or not voting: Hopper. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS) Councilman Callsen reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $679,792.63 for the period ending February 28, 2011 and net payroll in the amount of $271,359.31for the pay period ended January February 26, 2011. MOVED by Callsen SECONDED by Blacker that accounts payable in the amount of $679,762.63 represented by check numbers 74713 through 74927 and the total payroll in the amount of $271,359.31 represented by check numbers 21300 through 21352 and direct deposits be accepted, payment approved, and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) Councilman Ozuna expressed her appreciation to Rob Oates for the outstanding work he is doing as the new Caldwell Industrial Airport Manager. Councilman Sobba announced that the Meals on Wheels Fundraiser Breakfast will be held on March 12 at the Caldwell Senior Center. He encouraged everyone to come out and support the seniors in this effort. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor reported that approximately $15,000 was taken in at the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) fundraiser banquet. He expressed his appreciation to all of those who supported this effort. He noted that members of the MYAC will be attending the National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C. next week. The upcoming Mayor's Old Guys Basketball Game against the Caldwell High School basketball team will be held on March 22 d Brent Orton presented an update concerning the Red Carpet Program computer software options. He noted that Accela has proposed a sizable discount to the City of their purchase of their software. Meeting to be held on March 21, 2011. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 67 -2345, SUBSECTION (F) FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION) MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Ozuna to convene into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 67 -2345, Subsection I(f) to discuss pending litigation at 7:55 p.m. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: Hopper. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Callsen SECONDED by Ozuna to reconvene into Regular Session. (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Callsen to adjourn at 8:57 p.m. MOTION CARRIED MOTION CARRIED APPROVED AS written THIS 21 DAY OF MARCH _ 201 1. Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk