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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-19 City Council Minutes BOOK 58 PAGE 79 REGULAR MEETING June 19,2017 7:00 P.M. Mayor Nancolas opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance. Pastor Jim Porter of the Caldwell Free Methodist Church provided the invocation. The Mayor led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called by the City Clerk with the following members present: Callsen,Pollard, Stadick,Allgood,Ozuna,and Hopper. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Proclamation:National Homeowners Month 2017 by the President of the United States Mayor Nancolas read the following proclamation into the record: "During National Homeownership Month, we recognize the many benefits of homeownership to our families, our communities, and our Nation. For generations of Americans, owning a home has been an essential element in achieving the American Dream. Homeownership is often the foundation of security and prosperity for families and communities and an enduring symbol of American freedom. This month, we recommit to ensuring that hard-working Americans enjoy a fair chance at becoming homeowners. In the years since the Great Recession, homeownership rates have dipped to historic lows. Many Americans are not confident they will ever own a home, a tragic consequence of a decade of weak economic growth, excessive regulations, and stagnant wages. Many young families are unable to achieve the independence they desire because they have difficulty saving for a down payment, overcoming regulatory burdens, or gaining access to adequate credit. These challenges are even more pronounced for minorities, whose homeownership rates remain substantially below those of their fellow Americans. I am committed to helping hard-working Americans become homeowners. As part of my Administration's plan to strengthen the middle class and the American housing market, I am working with the Congress on a pro-growth agenda of reducing rules and regulations, cutting taxes, and eliminating unnecessary government spending. These policies will unshackle our economy and create and sustain high paying jobs so that more Americans have the resources and freedom they deserve to fulfill their American Dream. NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2017 as National Homeownership Month. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-first." A. Update Report: Pathways&Bike Routes Committee Bill Gigray, 5700 E. Franklin Suite 200, Nampa, of the Pathways & Bike Routes Committee provided an update report. He noted that the committee was created in 2008 and meets seven to eight times per year. The committee is responsible for the implementation of the City of Caldwell 2040 Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan which was approved on April 3, 2017. Mark Pemble currently serves as the chair for the committee. A five-year budget projection has been created and will be considered by City Council within the annual budget process. Mr. Gigray expressed appreciation to the committee members, City staff members, Tom Laws of COMPASS(technical support),and Alex Hackett of Treasure Valley YMCA(Safe Routes to Schools). Accomplishments throughout the year include the bike helmet give-away program, improvements to the Greenbelt, creation of local pathway systems, and the submittal of grant applications for the expansion of the Indian Creek Pathway system. Mr. Gigray concluded by noting that greenbelt areas throughout the Treasure valley have been severely damaged due to the adverse winter weather conditions. A Joint Powers Agreement with other agencies is being considered for the expansion and maintenance of the pathway systems within the Treasure Valley. The Mayor expressed appreciation to Mr. Gigray for his ongoing service over the years to the City for his interest and passion for the greenbelt program and the excellent accomplishments due to the ongoing efforts of the committee. BOOK 58 PAGE 80 ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper to amend the agenda by adding items to the Consent Calendar to read: Item 12: `Approve a resolution ratifying the payment of$200,000 to Jacksons Food Store, Inc.for the City's agreed participation in the Mason Creek Drain Crossing Replacement/Upgrade at Middleton Road." Item 13: `Approve a resolution ratifying the payment of $34,072.64 to Intermountain Gas for infrastructure relocation costs from 6`" Avenue to Kimball (This relocation benefits the Hotel Site and Plaza)." It was noted that the items were submitted after the agenda was posted. Items were provided to the City Council Members well in advance of tonight's meeting by the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approve acceptance of the minutes of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting held on June 5, 2017; the Special City Council Budget Workshop held on June 6, 2017; and the Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission Meeting held on June 1,2017; 2. Approve the appointment of Tyler Morgan and Rick Hall for terms to expire December 31, 2019 and Tressa Dodge and Cheyne Weston for terms to expire December 31, 2020 to the Design Review Commission; 3. Approve Resolution No. 111-17 authorizing the execution of the Financial Audit Contract with Eide Bailly for the year ended September 30,2017; 4. Approve Resolution 112-17 authorizing the acceptance of a Warranty Deed from Elison Financial Group for property located at 403 Blaine Street; 5. Approve Resolution No. 113-17 authorizing the execution of the SICHA (Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority) contract for $20,000 to provide a homeowner assistance program which may include down payment assistance, mortgage buy-down and other eligible activities. (A component of the Community Development Block Grant I"Year Action Plan previously approved.) 6. Approve Resolution No. 114-17 authorizing the execution of the Main Street Properties, Inc. contract for $14,844.50 for 50% of approved costs through the Building Improvement Program for properties known as 724 Arthur,210 Kimball, and 212 Kimball. (A component of the Community Development Block Grant I"Year Action Plan previously approved.) 7. Approve the Order of Decision for Case No. SUB-17F-04(Weston Pointe No. 5); 8. Approve the Order of Decision for Case No. SUB-17F-05 (College Marketplace); 9. Approve the Order of Decision for Case No. SUB-17F-06(Peregrine Estates No. 1); 10. Approve the Order of Decision for Case No. SUB-17F-07 (Delaware Park No.2 Unit 4); 11. Approve request for a waiver of the Griffith Park $150 rental fee for the Canyon County Sheriff's Association Women's Softball Tournament to be held on June 24-25 as a fundraiser for the CCDSA Victims Fund to help victims of domestic violence. 12. Approve resolution No. 115-17 ratifying the payment of$200,000 to Jacksons Food Store, Inc. for the City's agreed participation in the Mason Creek Drain Crossing ReplacementlUpgrade at Middleton Road. [ADDED] 13. Approve resolution No. 116-17 ratifying the payment of $34,072.64 to Intermountain Gas for infrastructure relocation costs from 6"'Avenue to Kimball(This relocation benefits the Hotel Site and Plaza). [ADDED] MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Ozuna to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard, Stadick,Allgood, Ozuna, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS (CONSIDER BILL NO.20(ORDINANCE NO.3101)TERMINATING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL AS THE CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND APPOINTING A NEW BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES AND PASS ON THE FIRST READING) Aaron Seable, 1303 121'Avenue Road,Nampa, provided the staff report noting that the adoption of the ordinance provides compliance with the Idaho Statue recently adopted by the Idaho Legislature. Mayor Nancolas outlined the process that was followed: 1)informing the public of the open positions by posting the information in the local paper and social media, 2)interested candidates submitting a letter of BOOK 58 PAGE 81 interest, and 3) interviews being conducted by a panel consisting of Aaron Seable (City Attorney's office), Steve Fultz(Economic Development),and Rob Hopper(Urban Renewal Chairman). The Mayor read the ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL, TERMINATING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL AS THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, AND APPOINTING A NEW BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF IDAHO CODE § 50-2006(b)(3); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 2017; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS AND PARTS THEREOF,IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Allgood to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No. 20 (Ordinance No.3101)on its first reading by title only. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard, Stadick,Allgood, Ozuna,Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Allgood to sponsor Bill No. 20 (Ordinance No. 3101), move for its passage by title only,and approve the summary for publication. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard, Stadick,Allgood, Ozuna,Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS) Councilman Allgood reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of$1,614,222.49 for the period ending June 7, 2017 and net payroll in the amount of$308,330.32 for pay period ending on June 7,2017. MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Hopper that accounts payable in the amount of $1,614,222.49 represented by check numbers 124015 through 124223 and payroll for the total amount of$308,330.32 represented by check numbers 31254 through 31307 and payroll direct deposits, be accepted, payment approved,and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) Councilman Pollard reported that he will be reading a proclamation on Wednesday at the Farmer's Market for National Bee Pollination Week. Councilman Callsen reported on the current firefighter negotiations and expressed appreciation to the firefighters and staff for the professionalism displayed within the negotiation work sessions. He noted that Councilman Stadick also serves on the negotiation team. Councilman Hopper reported on the ongoing efforts concerning the Jackson Company Purchase & Sale Agreement negotiations as addressed by the Urban Renewal Agency Board of Commissioners. Councilman Stadick provided an update on the Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall and the construction of the elevator unit. He concurred with statements from Councilman Callsen concerning the fire negotiations. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) Elizabeth McNannay, CDBG Coordinator,provided an update about the upcoming CDBG stakeholder meeting on Friday at 10:00 a.m. and the evening meeting at 7:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the CPD Community Room and are open to the public to attend. The Mayor provided updates concerning the recent Boy's State Convention (which he was invited to participate),the Mayor's Youth Golf Tournament,and the tour of the American Foods Company. Upcon2ing events: June 21-23 AIC Conference in Boise June 20 Budget workshop-YMCA Conference Room at 6:00 p.m. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 74-206, SUBSECTION (C) FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE ACQUISITION OF OR AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY NOT OWNED BY A PUBLIC AGENCY) MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Stadick to convene into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 74-206, Subsection 1(c) to discuss the acquisition of or an interest in real property not owned by a public agency at 7:37 p.m. BOOK 58 PAGE 82 Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Pollard, Stadick, Allgood, Ozuna, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor reported that no decisions were made and no action taken within the Executive Session. (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Allgood to adjourn at 7:47p.m. MOTION CARRIED APPROVED AS written THIS 3rd DAY OF July 2017. 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