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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-16 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting BOOK 59 PAGE 99 REGULAR MEETING Caldwell City Council Monday,July 16,2018 7:00 P.M. Mayor Nancolas opened the meeting and welcomed those in attendance. Reverend 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(via phone),Stadick,Allgood,Ozuna,and Hopper. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation of Historical Documents regarding Indian Creek/Caldwell FineArts(Sylvia Hunt) Ms.Hunt presented a notebook of historical documentation outlining the process of public art projects in downtown Caldwell. Ms.Hunt reported that funding was obtained in 2003 and again in 2011 to create public art projects in partnership with Caldwell Fine Arts and the National Parks Division. The Mayor expressed appreciation to Sylvia Hunt for her community involvement over the years and noted that she was the recipient of the City of Caldwell Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. B. Update Report: Pathways&Bike Routes Committee(Bill G!2-ay,Chair) Bill Gigray,Chairman of the Pathways&Bike Routes Committee provided an update report of past and current projects involving the committee. He complimented City Council members and staff members for their support of the development of pathways and bike routes within the City of Caldwell. He stated that ACHD recently accepted comments about the Linder improvement project between Hwy. 20/26 and Highway 44 and the allowance of pedestrian pathways. The ultimate goal is to connect with Eagle Island State Park. Partnerships are being formed with the cities of Star and Eagle for additional connections,which will eventually link to pathways located in Caldwell. Mr.Gigray expressed his appreciation to Gerald and Virginia Schroeder,previous owners of the KOA campground. He reported that Mr.Schroeder has since passed away;however,he was instrumental in providing an easement for the development of the original Caldwell Greenbelt. C. Report concerning the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council at the Association ofldaho Cities Mandy Estopedo provided an update reported on his attendance at the AIC Conference in June 2018. He expressed his sincere appreciation for having the opportunity to attend with the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council. D. Updates concerning Community Events Cynthia Ripke-Kutsaguitz, 3523 E Linden Street, Apt 305, reported on her involvement in volunteering at the Idaho Veterans Garden and the Caldwell Train Depot. She stated her concern with the lack of a customary marching honor guard at the July 4'Parade. She also expressed her concern with the safety of children with candy being thrown from the floats to the parade watchers parade since the children ran out into the street to capture it. Ms. Ripke-Kutsaguitz also provided samples of literature from a local business promoting the recent"Pride Fest"held in Boise and expressed her opposition concerning this matter. E. Speed Limit Signs on the Rotary Pond Roadway Scott Smith,21445 Chicago Street,requested that speed limit signs be posted by the City of Caldwell along this portion of Chicago Street. He noted that his residence is not located within Caldwell City Limits and therefore the speed limit is 50 mph. He has made contact with Canyon County regarding the reduction of the speed limit due to safety concerns with no avail. He asked if the roadway can be posted with a 20 mph speed limit sign issued from the City of Caldwell. The Mayor requested that Mr. Smith contact Brent Orton, Caldwell Public Works Director, for possible discussion of this request by the Traffic Commission. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CONSENT CALENDAR[All Consent Calendar items are action items] 1. Approve acceptance of the minutes of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting held on July 2, 2018;the Special(Budget Workshop)City Council Meeting held on July 10,2018;the Special City BOOK 59 PAGE 100 Council Meeting held on July 10,2018;and the Caldwell Design Review Commission meeting held on June 28,2018; 2. Approve the Order of Decision for Case No.ZON-18-04(Arbor Ridge Rezone); 3. Approve the Order of Decision for Case No.ZON-18-05(RMC Rezone); 4. Approve Resolution No. 195-18 declaring Fire Department Engine #108 as a surplus vehicle for disposition to the Parma Rural Fire District; 5. Approve AMENDED RESOLUTION No. 182-18(A)designating a City-wide records custodian and a custodian for each department that will respond to public record requests pursuant to Idaho Code 74- 101; 6. Approve Resolution No. 196-18 accepting a Corporate Warranty Deed from the City of Caldwell to Monte R.Friend for 1.524 avers previously declared as surplus real property located generally 1/2 mile south of Purple Sage Golf Source,north of Willis Road,and west of El Paso Road; 7. Approve Resolution No. 197-18 accepting an Easement from Goode Crane Properties, LLC for a sanitary sewer mainline across a portion of their property for First Choice Collision at 3821 Cleveland Boulevard; 8. Approve Resolution No. 198-18 accepting a Quitclaim Deed from Lasher Development Co.LLC for right-of-way development of Ustick Road; 9. Approve Resolution No. 199-18 accepting an Easement and Cross Access Easement from Goode Crane Properties, LLC providing a pathway for a sanitary sewer mainline across a portion of their property for First Choice Collision at 3821 Cleveland Boulevard; 10.Approve Resolution No.200-18 accepting the selection of the Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to provide prosecution services pursuant to provisions as stipulated within the RFQ for the City of Caldwell effective October 1,2018. MOVED by Callsen,SECONDED by Allgood to approve the Consent Calendar as printed. 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 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS (ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER BILL NO.36[ORDINANCE NO.31661 AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 3 OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE PERTAINING TO ANIMAL CONTROL PROVISIONS WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES,PASS ON THE FIRST READING, AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION) Sylvia Bahem, 110 South 5' Avenue, outlined the contents of the proposed ordinance including the definition of the word"bite",deletion of the commercial kennel license provision from the Animal Control Chapter,amendments to the"animals at large"provision,and an added penalty when the owner regarding the quarantine of an animal does not take action. In response to questions from Mike Pollard regarding the definition of a service animal, Maren Ericson reported that the federal government regulates the service animal definition. In response to questions from Councilman Hopper, Ms. Bahem explained the provision to allow verification of ownership of more than three animals by a citizen prior to 2012 when the current Animal Control code was approved and enacted. The Mayor read the ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 3, SECTIONS 08-03-05, 08-03-09, 08-03-17, AND 08-03-27, OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO ANIMAL CONTROL; 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 Stadick to consider Bill No. 36(Ordinance No. 3166)on its first reading by title only. Roll call vote:Those voting yes:Hopper,Callsen,Pollard, Stadick,Allgood,and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED BOOK 59 PAGE 101 (ACTION ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING[LEGISLATIVE]: CASE NO.OA-18-02:A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF CALDWELL PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT TO AMEND PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 10,THE ZONING ORDINANCE,OF CITY CODE) The Mayor reported that the proposed amendments were previously discussed within a City Council Workshop held on July 2,2018. Jarom Wagoner, 621 Cleveland Boulevard, provided the staff report and outlined the contents of the proposed ordinance. MOVED by Callsen,SECONDED by Hopper to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED (ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER BILL NO.26 [ORDINANCE NO.31561 FOR CASE NO.OA-18-02 [2018 ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE]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 VARIOUS ARTICLES, SECTIONS, SUBSECTIONS AND TABLES IN THE "CALDWELL ZONING ORDINANCE,"FOUND IN CHAPTER 10 OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE;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 Allgood to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.26 (Ordinance No.3156)on its first reading by title only. 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 MOVED by Callsen,SECONDED by Allgood to sponsor Bill No.26(Ordinance No.3156),move for its passage by title only,and approve the summary for publication. Roll call vote:Those voting yes:Callsen,Pollard,Stadick,Allgood,Ozuna,and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. (ACTION ITEM: FINANCE REPORT ACCEPTANCE) Councilman Allgood reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of$528,999.25 for the period ending July 12, 2018 and a net payroll of$442,463.40 for the period ending July 7,2018. MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Hopper to accept accounts payable in the amount of$528,999.25 represented by check numbers 131886 through 132136 and payroll in the amount of $442,463.40 represented by check numbers 32509 through 32632 and direct deposits be accepted,payments approved, and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) Councilman Callsen reported on the success of the happenings within the downtown regarding the new theater and Indian Creek Plaza. Councilman Ozuna reported on the success of the Indian Creek Plaza grand opening. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the community's enthusiasm regarding the Indian Creek Plaza. He expressed appreciation to the many partners such as the Urban Renewal Agency,the business owners in participating in the Local Business Improvement District, Destination Caldwell, City Staff, and the Chamber of Commerce for their involvement and support. The Gardner Company attorney has been contacted regarding City Council's selection of the RFP submittal for the Creekside Redevelopment Project. The development agreement process is now underway. The Mayor reported that a new power source at Brother's Park would be researched for next year's July 4' fireworks celebration as well as lighting for the flagpole. He noted that the City Council Budget Workshop has been cancelled for July 17'. Upcoming Events: 0 The Mayor will be attending the ICRMP board meeting next week. BOOK 59 PAGE 102 • The next City Council Regularly Scheduled Meeting: August 6,2018. Airport Funding Request: Carol Mitchel provided information concerning the need for matching funds using URA dollars for an upcoming airport project grant. A formal resolution will be presented for Council's consideration on August 6,2018 and then forwarded to the Urban Renewal Agency for their consideration. (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Allgood,SECONDED by Hopper to adjourn at 8:04 p.m. MOTION CARRIED APPROVED AS written THIS 6' DAY OF August 2018. Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk