HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-12-01city council minutes BOOK 55 PAGE 166
REGULAR MEETING
December 1,2014
7:00 P.M.
The Mayor asked those in attendance to please stand for the invocation lead by Pastor Eddie Hancock of the
First Southern Baptist 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: Hopper,
Callsen,Pollard,Biggers,and Ozuna.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Zach Chastaine,reporter from the Idaho Press Tribune was acknowledged by the Mayor.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approve acceptance of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November
171 2014;the minutes of the Caldwell Pathways and Bike Routes Committee meetings held
on August 19,2014 and October 21,2014;
2. Approve the resignation of Carlos Soriano from the Caldwell Planning & Zoning
Commission effective December 1,2014;
3. Approve the resignation of Elaine Carpenter from the Caldwell Historic Preservation
Commission effective December 1,2014;
4. Approve Resolution No. 182-14 awarding the informal bid to the responsive low bidder for
installation of an upgrade to the Cisco Call Manager and Core not to exceed$55,000;
5. Approve Resolution No. 183-14 accepting dedication of infrastructure for Virginia Park
No.7 Subdivision;
6. Approve Resolution No. 184-14 ratifying the Consent to Use Agreement with the Bureau
of Reclamation for the culvert replacement and bike path corridor across the Dixie Drain,
north of Ustick Road and west of South Indiana Avenue;
7. Approve Resolution No. 185-14 authorizing the execution of the City County Narcotics
Unit Mutual Assistance Compact—2014 Revision;
8. Approve Resolution No. 186-14 adopting amendments to the City of Caldwell Police Pay
Scale and setting an effective date of January 1,2015;
9. Approve Resolution No. 187-14 adopting amendments to the City of Caldwell Pay Scale
and setting an effective date of January 1,2015;
10. Approve request appointing committee members from the City of Caldwell to COMPASS
Other Standing Committees to include Brian Billingsley (Demographic Advisory
Committee), Dave Marston (Regional Geographic Advisory Committee), and Robb
MacDonald(Regional Technical Advisory Committee);
11. Approve Resolution No. 188-14 declaring the 1990 Chevy pickup at the Golf Department
as excess surplus property to be used for parts and scrap.
MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Callsen to approve the Consent Calendar as printed.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard,Biggers,Ozuna,Hopper,and Callsen. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting:none.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
(PUBLIC HEARING (LEGISLATIVE): REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CALDWELL EAST URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AND
CALDWELL EAST WORKABLE PROGRAM/IMPLEMENTATION PLAN["PLAN"])
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Mark Hilty, 1303 12th Avenue Road,Nampa,presented the staff report. He outlined the history of the
request, an explanation concerning the contents of the ordinance, and the procedural public hearing
requirements in accordance with Idaho state law.
Mr.Hilty noted that the Urban Renewal Plan Amendments originated with the Urban Renewal Agency.
That body passed it forward to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved. It was
then forwarded to the Planning & Zoning Commission for consideration with the provision that the
proposed amendments are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. He reported that there was a
hearing held on October 14, 2014 before the Planning&Zoning Commission in which their findings
concurred that the amendments are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The final step in the
process would be for the amendments to be adopted by ordinance through the process of a public hearing
before the City Council. He stated that tonight's public hearing was properly noticed through publication
and a mailing to the taxing districts more than 30 days prior to tonight's public hearing as required by
Idaho state law.
Mr.Hilty explained that the amendments do not extend the life the Urban Renewal Agency beyond its
existing expiration date of 2022 or alter the boundaries concerning the tax increment. He outlined the
three general categories of the amendments.
John McEvoy,Canyon Highway District 94 at 15435 Highway 44,provided testimony is support of the
request. He read into the record a letter of support from the Canyon Highway District 94.(CC-1000)
Tim Rosandick,Superintendent of Caldwell School District at 1502 Fillmore Street,provided testimony
in support of the request and presented a letter of support from the Caldwell School District Board to the
Mayor.
The Mayor read into the record the letter of support from the Caldwell School District Board. (CC-1001)
Chuck Stout,Chair of Caldwell School District at 1502 Fillmore Street,provided testimony in support of
the request.
MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Ozuna to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 31 (ORDINANCE NO. 2984) ADOPTING THE AMENDMENTS TO
THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN 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 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL,IDAHO APPROVING
THE 2014 AMENDMENT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CALDWELL EAST URBAN
RENEWAL PROJECT INCLUDING WORKABLE PROGRAM/IMPLEMENTATION PLAN;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE AND OTHER
REQUIRED INFORMATION TO COUNTY, STATE AND OTHER OFFICIALS;PROVIDING FOR A
LIMITATION ON ACTIONS AGAINST THE AMENDMENTS AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF THE READING
RULES;PROVIDING FOR SEPARABILITY;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Callsen to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No. 31
(Ordinance No.2984)on its first reading by title only.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard,Biggers,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. 31 (Ordinance No.2984),move for its
passage by title only on the first reading and approve the summary for publication.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard,Biggers,Ozuna,Hopper,and Callsen. Those voting no:none.
Absent and/or not voting:none.
MOTION CARRIED
Council Member Hopper commented that this action tonight would make it possible for the Urban Renewal
Agency to assist other taxing entities such as the Canyon Highway District and the school districts.
Mayor Nancolas stated his appreciation for the partnerships between the highway district, schools, and
other agencies which have supported the efforts of the City over the years. Tremendous improvements
have been made throughout the community to include infrastructure projects, traffic projects, school
projects,etc. These accomplishments have been possible through strong,established agency partnerships.
(PUBLIC HEARING (LEGISLATIVE): REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2012
RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX G PERTAINING TO SWIMMING POOLS,
AND THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WITH AMENDMENT
AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL AND AS REQUIRED BY
IDAHO STATE LAW.
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Brent Orton, 621 Cleveland Blvd., provided the staff report and outlined the contents of the
ordinance.
In response to questions from Council Member Hopper, Mr. Orton clarified that the ordinance
would require a permit for roofing construction to prevent safety hazards of having too many
layers of roofing materials on a structure.
MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Hopper to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER BILL 26 [ORDINANCE NO. 2979] AMENDING CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE 1,
SECTION 12-01-01 OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE 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 CHAPTER 12,
ARTICLE 1, SECTION 12-01-01 OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE, RELATING TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL AND ENERGY CONSERVATION
CODES, REPEALING THE ADOPTION OF APPENDICES "A" THROUGH "G" TO THE
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE,FINDING GOOD CAUSE,READOPTING APPENDIX"G"
TO SAID INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, AND ADDING AN EXCEPTION TO THE
REQUIREMENT OF OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT;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 Biggers to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.26
(Ordinance No.2979)on its first reading by title only.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Callsen,Pollard,Biggers,Ozuna,and Hopper. Those voting no:none.
Absent and/or not voting:none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Biggers to sponsor Bill No.26(Ordinance No.2979),move for its
passage on the first reading by title only and approve the summary for publication.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Callsen Pollard, Biggers, Ozuna, and Hopper. 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$1,287,373.20 for the period ending November 24,2014 and net payroll in the amount of$282,208.51for the
pay period ending November 15,2014.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper that accounts payable in the amount of $1,287,373.20
represented by check numbers 27719 through 27739 and payroll direct deposits be accepted,payment approved,
and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION CARRIED
(COUNCIL COMMENTS)
Each of the Council Members commented on the success of the Winter Wonderland event. Council Member
Ozuna commented on the success of The Bird Stop at their new location on 7th and Main.
(MAYOR'S COMMENTS)
The Mayor expressed appreciation to Winter Wonderland Committee and especially Angie Point for the
instigation of the "Downtown Business Passport" competition which assisted in promoting the downtown
businesses during the Winter Wonderland event.
The Mayor reported on information received at the National League of Cities Convention,which he recently
attended in Austin, Texas. He noted that there was an emphasis on funding programs for youth and safety
services programs as well as updates on effective social media criteria.
The Mayor reported that a mid-year budget workshop will be scheduled in January to review budget matters
including necessary changes to the City's website.
The Treasure Valley Partnership meeting was held in Caldwell today. The Mayor provided a summary of the
information discussed.
The Chamber of Commerce Night Light Parade will be held on Saturday,December 6,2014.
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Sacajawea Elementary won the "Walk with the Mayor"challenge. The student body will be receiving their
award this week.
The Mayor will be attending the ICRMP Board Meeting on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
The Employee Recognition Dinner will be held on Thursday, December I 11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Street
Department. Awards will be distributed at the dinner noting that 194 employees participated in the wellness
program this past year.
COMPASS has awarded the City of Caldwell the "Leadership in Motion Award" for the round-about at the
intersection of Indiana and Ustick. Brent Orton will be accepting the award on December 151h
City Hall will be closed on December 25th and 26th in commemoration of Christmas.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE,SECTION 67-2345,EXECUTIVE SESSION
PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 67-2345, SUBSECTION (F) FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION OR WHERE THERE IS A GENERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS
OF PROBABLE LITIGATION)
MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Hopper pursuant to Idaho Code,Section 67-2345,Subsection(f)for the
purpose of discussing pending litigation or where there is a general public awareness of probable litigation
agency at 7:52 p.m.
Roll call vote:Those voting yes:Pollard,Biggers,Ozuna,Hopper,and Callsen. Those voting no:none. Absent
and/or not voting:none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Biggers to reconvene into Regular Session.
MOTION CARRIED
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Ozuna to adjourn at 8:02 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVED AS written THIS 15th DAY OF December _____,_20I4.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk