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Home My WebLink About2013-04-01city council minutes 6:30 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING MINOR CHANGES TO IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS, LAND-USE TABLE, HEIGHT MAXIMUMS AND DESIGN REVIEW AS PROPOSED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT) Mayor Nancolas called the workshop to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Councilman Blacker, Councilman Ozuna, Councilman Hopper, Councilman Callsen, Councilman Pollard, and Councilman Biggers. Staff Present: Anne Marie Skinner, Brian Billingsley, Brent Orton, and Aaron Seable. Anne Marie skinner, 621 Cleveland Boulevard, presented a draft ordinance addressing changes to the Planning & Zoning Ordinance. Discussion followed concerning the elimination of the Design Review Committee with the potential of design review being conducted by staff for the downtown corridor. Brent Orton, 621 Cleveland Boulevard, presented information concerning the proposed irrigation requirements. Councilman Hopper suggested that a cost analysis be compiled comparing city residents using potable water versus surface source water for irrigation purposes. No decisions were made or action taken. The workshop ended at 7:54 p.m. REGULAR MEETING April 1, 2013 7:00 P.M. The Mayor reported that a workshop was conducted at 6:30 p.m. to discuss minor changes to irrigation requirements, the land-use table, height maximum, and the design review process. No action was taken and no decisions were made. The Mayor asked that everyone stand for the invocation led by Bishop Bob Christensen of the LDS Church and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called by the City Clerk with the following members present: Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper, Callsen, Pollard, and Biggers. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Disease Awareness Month Mayor Nancolas read a proclamation into the record on behalf of Disease Awareness Month. The proclamation was presented to Councilman Pollard. WHEREAS WHEREAS disease, as of 2012, it is estimated that the disease affects between 500,000 and 1,500,000 people in the United States; and WHEREAS environmental factors; the exact cause and progression of the disease is still unknown; and WHEREAS difficulty with balance, swallowing, chewing, speaking, rigidity, cognitive problems, depression, anxiety, skin problems and sleep disruption; and WHEREAS and WHEREAS, increased education and research are needed to help find more effective treatments with fewer side effects and ultimately, an effecti NOW, THEREFORE, I Garret L. Nancolas, Mayor of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do hereby proclaim April 2013 as in Caldwell and encourage citizens to support those who live with Parkin awareness of this debilitating disease by supporting medical research that could hold the key to discovering new breakthrough treatments and eventually, a cure.Signed, Mayor Garret L. Nancolas. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the agenda as distributed. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Approve acceptance of the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on March 18, 2013; the Pathways and Bike Routes Committee Meeting held on February 19, 2103, the Caldwell Hearing Examiner Meeting held on March 12, 2013, the Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission Meeting held on January28, 2103; the Friends of the Caldwell Train Depot Meeting held on December 6, 2012; and the Caldwell Housing Authority Meetings held on October 16, 2012, November 20, 2012, December 18, 2012, January 14, 2013, January 30, 2013, and February 11, 2013; 2.Approve Order of Decision for Case No. ZON-82-13 (Caldwell Project rezone); 3.Approve Resolution No. 30-13 authorizing the execution of a Mutual Assistance Compact Establishing City County Narcotics Unit; 4.Approve Resolution No. 31-13 authorizing the declaration and disposition of excess surplus property (equipment) from the Caldwell Waste Water Treatment Plant for the purpose of items to be scrapped; 5.se/Event Center rental fees for Southwest District Health st for their Statewide Strategic National Stockpile Exercise on April 29, 30, and May 1 and for the Center. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Ozuna, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS: øÍÛÝÑÒÜ ÎÛßÜ×ÒÙ ÞÇ Ì×ÌÔÛ ÑÒÔÇ ÑÚ Þ×ÔÔ ÒÑò í ÅÑÎÜ×ÒßÒÝÛ ÒÑò îçîìÃ ÚÑÎ ÝßÍÛ ÒËÓÞÛÎ Ñßóïëîóïí ÅÐËÜ ßÒÜ ÍËÞÜ×Ê×Í×ÑÒ ÑÎÜ×ÒßÒÝÛ ßÓÛÒÜÓÛÒÌÃ÷ The Mayor read the ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 7 OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE, WHICH IS THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, AND ALSO AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE WHICH IS THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE; 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 accept the second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 2924 - Bill No. 3. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS: øÐËÞÔ×Ý ØÛßÎ×ÒÙæ ÎÛÏËÛÍÌ ÞÇ ÎÑÒ ÊßÒ ßËÕÛÎ ÑÒ ÞÛØßÔÚ ÑÚ ÜßÎ×ÙÑÔÜô ×ÒÝò ÌØ ÚÑÎ ÊßÝßÌ×ÑÒ ÑÚ ÐËÞÔ×Ý Î×ÙØÌóÑÚóÉßÇ ÑÒ ß ÐÑÎÌ×ÑÒ ÑÚ é ßÊÛÒËÛ÷ Brent Orton, 621 Cleveland Boulevard, presented the staff report and projected a map of the site for the audience to view. He noted that the current right-of-way does contain curb and gutter but the road section was never built. The appropriate notifications were made and the neighbors adjacent to the subject right-of-way have been contacted. Darigold has an interest in acquiring the neighboring portion of the right-of-way as well. Contingencies to the request would include relocating or creating easements for the existing utilities. City staff and the Traffic Commission recommend its approval. In response to questions from Councilman Hopper, Mr. Orton stated that the right-of-way would be vacated but the easements would remain intact. Darigold is desirous of placing a structure on their side Ron Vanauker, Jr., 3084 E. Lanark Street, Meridian, stated that the proposed expansion will encroach on the right-of-way, thus the reason for the request to vacate it. He reported that they propose being able to preserve the water meter and provide an easement to the City of Caldwell. He has met with an Idaho Power representative on site. Darigold is prepared to work with Idaho Power and Union Pacific concerning the relocation of the power line. It appears that the power line could be shifted toward the neighboring property owner, which would require entering into a new easement with them. A meeting has been held with the owner of the neighboring property and they are working on an agreement. th David Giberson, a representative of Darigold at 10128 238 Way SE, Issaquah, Washington, was present but did not provide public testimony. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Ozuna to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED øÝÑÒÍ×ÜÛÎ Þ×ÔÔ ÒÑò ç ÅÑÎÜ×ÒßÒÝÛ îçíðÃæ ÎÛÏËÛÍÌ ÚÎÑÓ ÎÑÒ ÊßÒ ßËÕÛÎ ÑÒ ÌØ ÞÛØßÔÚ ÑÚ ÜßÎ×ÙÑÔÜ ÚÑÎ ÌØÛ ÊßÝßÌ×ÑÒ ÑÚ ß ÐÑÎÌ×ÑÒ ÑÚ é ßÊÛÒËÛ É×ÌØ ß ÎÛÏËÛÍÌ ÌÑ Éß×ÊÛ ÌØÛ ÎËÔÛÍ ßÒÜ ÐßÍÍ ÑÒ ÌØÛ Ú×ÎÍÌ ÎÛßÜ×ÒÙ÷ The Mayor read the ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE RECITING PETITION FOR VACATION AND RECITING APPROPRIATE NOTICE WAS GIVEN OF PUBLIC HEARING; DETERMINING THAT VACATION OF SAID PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO, DESCRIBED BELOW, SHALL BE MADE; AND DETERMINING THAT VACATION OF SAID FOLLOWING RIGHTS-OF-WAY ARE IN THE BEST PUBLIC INTEREST FOR THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO. MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Callsen to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No. 9 (Ordinance No. 2930) on its first reading by title only. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Callsen to sponsor Bill No. 9 (Ordinance No. 2930) and move for its passage. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED øÝÑÒÍ×ÜÛÎ ÎÛÍÑÔËÌ×ÑÒ ÒÑò íîóïí ÌÑ ÎÛóÜÛÜ×ÝßÌÛ ß ÐÑÎÌ×ÑÒ ÑÚ ØßÔÍÌÛßÜ ÍÌÎÛÛÌ ÛßÍÌ ÑÚ Úß×ÎÊ×ÛÉ ßÊÛÒËÛ ßÍ ÐËÞÔ×Ý Î×ÙØÌóÑÚóÉßÇ÷ Brent Orton, 621 Cleveland Boulevard, presented the staff report and projected a map showing the location to those in the audience. He stated that at the time the condominium plat was established for the three residences along Halstead Street, the right-of-way was vacated. An easement on the right-of-way was retained for public access. This portion has been in continuous use by the public from the time it was declared as public right-of-way. In researching past City Council minutes, the vacation occurred because the condominiums were going to encroach in the right-of-way. It was vacated in its entirety. It is now proposed that Council rededicate this area as public right-of-way. If approved, a Quit Claim Deed would be executed by the property owners who have requested this action by petition. This action would make it appropriate to serve as public access and be maintained as a public right-of-way. The Mayor read the Resolution by title only: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC ACCESS, DESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE NO. 1616, AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HALSTEAD STREET AND AUTHORIZE THE RECORDATION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED TO THE CITY GRANTING THE SAME. MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Callsen to approve Resolution No. 32-13. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor noted that the public hearing was held concerning this item on March 18, 2013. He read the ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN LAND LAYS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, AND THAT SAID LANDS SHOULD BE REZONED TO THE M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONE; DETERMINING THAT SAID CHANGE IN ZONING IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER AND PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR TO AMEND SAID PROPERTY ON THE OFFICIAL MAPS OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No. 4 (Ordinance No. 2925) on its first reading by title only. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to sponsor Bill No. 4 (Ordinance No. 2925), move for its passage, and approve the summary for publication. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS) Councilman Callsen reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $1, 075,921.47 for the period ending March 22, 2013 and net payroll in the amount of $262,761.66 for the pay period ended March 9, 2013. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker that accounts payable in the amount of $1,075,921.47 represented by check numbers 92488 through 92784 and the total payroll in the amount of $262,761.66 represented by check numbers 24967 through 24998 payroll direct deposits be accepted, payment approved, and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) Councilman Blacker stated that he had reviewed the report from Ken Wien concerning the Conference. He encouraged that the report be used in connection with further discussion by the Business staff. Caldwell Historic District Signage Downtown Caldwell : Brian Billingsley reported that last year the Canyon County Commissioners presented $2,000 to the Caldwell Historical Society to create signage for the Caldwell Historic District, which includes most of the downtown Approximately twenty historical signs will be fabricated with the hope that they will be in place by May 2013. Mr. Billingsley noted that Chuck Randolph and Marilyn Buckendorf were instrumental in conducting the research for the photos and text for the signs. The Mayor expressed appreciation to Superior Signs for the professional design on the signs. He congratulated the Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission for their involvement with this project. Calendar Events : The Mayor reported that he recently attended the funeral for Les Summers. April 6, 2013 Youth Games. April 22-27, 2013 Community Pride Week. The fees at Pickle Butte Land Fill will be waived during that week. April 27, 2013Community Pride Day Chief Wendelsdorf and the Mayor will be attending the Labor Relations Management Institute for three days next week. th The Mayor will be teaching the Vallivue High School Government Class on April 15. He welcomed any available Council Members to participate. nd A potential industrial developer will be making a site visit to Caldwell on April 2. City staff and representatives from Caldwell Economic Development will be meeting with the developer. øÛÈÛÝËÌ×ÊÛ ÍÛÍÍ×ÑÒ ÐËÎÍËßÒÌ ÌÑ ×ÜßØÑ ÝÑÜÛô ÍÛÝÌ×ÑÒ êéóîíìëô SUBSECTION (C÷ ÚÑÎ ÌØÛ ÐËÎÐÑÍÛ ÑÚ Ü×ÍÝËÍÍ×ÒÙ ßÝÏË×Í×Ì×ÑÒ ÑÎ ×ÒÌÛÎÛÍÌ ×Ò ÎÛßÔ ÐÎÑÐÛÎÌÇ AND SUBSECTION (F) FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION OR WHERE THERE IS A GENERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS OF PROBABLE LITIGATION÷ convene MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 67-2345, Subsection (c) for the purpose of discussing acquisition or interest in real property and e Subsection (f) for the purpose of discussing pending litigation or where there is a general public awarness of probable litigation at 7:50 p.m. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED reconvene MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to into Regular Session. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Ozuna to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. MOTION CARRIED th APPROVED AS written THIS 15 DAY OF April , 2013. Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk