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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
December 5, 2019
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Chamber Report
Department Reports
Public Comment
Public Hearing
Business Agenda
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Aymon called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member Sowers
all answered roll call. Council Member Holmes was absent.
City staff members present were Anette Spickard, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney;
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk; Erin Greaves, Communications Manager; Michelle Groenevelt,
Community Development Director; Morgan Bessaw, City Planner; Kurt Wolf, Parks and Recreation
Director; Rick Stein, Airport Manager; Eric McCormick, Golf Course Superintendent; Meg Lojek,
Library Director; Chris Curtin, Information Systems Manager; Nathan Stewart, Public Works
Director; Dallas Palmer, Police Lieutenant
Also, in attendance was Lisa Johnson, McCall Area Chamber of Commerce; Diane Kushlan, Kushlan
Associates; Terry Lindenberg, Treasure Valley Transit
Mayor Aymon led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member Giles
seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Nielsen, Council Member Giles,
Mayor Aymon, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye and the motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Staff recommended approval of the following ACTION ITEMS. All matters which are listed within
the consent section of the agenda have been distributed to each member of the McCall City Council
for reading and study. Items listed are considered routine by the Council and were enacted with one
motion.
1. Payroll Report for period ending November 15, 2019
2. Clerk License Report
3. Warrant Register – GL
4. Warrant Register – Vendor
5. Accept the Following COMMITTEE MINUTES
a. Airport Advisory Committee – 2019 – October 3
b. Library Board of Trustees joint with Library Building Committee – 2019 – October 17
6. AB 19-265 Request to Approve Letter to Idaho’s Congressional Delegation and
Governor Little to Support Restoration of Salmon and Steelhead Fisheries in Idaho: At
the November 19, 2019 Council meeting, a representative of the Idaho Wildlife Federation
presented information about a statewide effort to obtain support from cities for Governor
Little’s newly formed Task Force for restoration of the salmon and steelhead fisheries. After
review of a proposed letter, Council directed staff to revise the letter and bring back for
approval. The revised letter has been reviewed by Council President Giles. Action: Approve
letter to Idaho’s Congressional delegation and Governor Little to support restoration of
salmon and steelhead fisheries in Idaho and authorize the Mayor to the sign the letter.
7. AB 19-269 Request for Approval of the Single Event Concessions Permit – The 9th
Annual Flash Point McCall Snow Bike Race - Saturday, January 25, 2020: This event
was held at the McCall Golf Course for the first six years and had outgrown the venue. The
event promoter worked with City staff to relocate the event to Riverfront Park in 2017 to better
accommodate and manage traffic, parking, spectators, and race participants. The event has
received very little negative feedback over the years at this location and the event promoter
has worked to mitigate those comments for this year’s event. The event promoter left the site
in as good if not better condition than when he arrived. The Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee has reviewed the event proposal and voted unanimously in support of the
relocation to Riverfront Park and keeping the event as a part of Winter Carnival. Alterations
have been made to the course to accommodate concerns from neighbors in Rivers Crossing
regarding the closure of the pathway connection to town from Rivers Crossing during last
year’s event. This year’s course will only cross this road/path in two locations with traffic
control to allow users to pass when safe to do so. The event promotor also made efforts to
contact the Rivers Crossing HOA regarding these efforts. Staff requests that Council Review
and discuss the conditions outlined in the Single Use Agreement for the Snow Bike Race.
Note: City staff spent far less time and energy on the event than in years past when the event
was held at the golf course. A full description of the event and a map of the venue and
racecourse is available. Action: Approve the Single Event Concessions Permit for the Snow
Bike Race based on the conditions or any revisions to the agreement and authorize the Mayor
to sign all necessary documentation.
8. AB 19-270 Request to Adopt Resolution No. 19-22 for the Ratification of the 2019
General Election Results: Legislation went into effect on January 1, 2011 that establishes
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counties as the officials for all elections. Idaho Code §34-1205 and §34-1206 state that the
county board of commissioners shall be the county board of canvassers and the county clerk
shall serve as their secretary for this purpose; and the board shall examine and make a
statement of the total number of votes cast for all candidates or special questions that shall
have been voted upon at the election. The Valley County Board of Commissioners canvass
results of the November 5, 2019 General Election were provided to the Council. Resolution
19-22 ratifies the County Commissioners canvass of the November 5, 2019 General Election.
The total number of votes cast at said election for Michael Maciaszek:
Total votes cast 1224
For Michael Maciaszek 426 34.80%
Total Ballots (people voted) 692
The total number of votes cast at said election for: Jordan Ockunzzi
Total votes cast 1224
For Jordan Ockunzzi 279 22.79%
Total Ballots (people voted) 692
The total number of votes cast at said election for Colby Nielsen:
Total votes cast: 1224
For Colby Nielsen 519 42.40%
Total Ballots (people voted) 692
Action: Adopt Resolution 19-22 ratifying the Valley County Commissioners canvass of the
November 5, 2019 General Election, authorize the issuance of Certificates of Election at the
first meeting in January, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Council Member
Sowers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Nielsen, Council Member
Sowers, Mayor Aymon, and Council Member Giles all voted aye and the motion carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Chamber of Commerce
Lisa Johnson gave an update on the Downtown Tree Lighting ceremony on Dec 6. She reported the
Winter Carnival theme this year is “It’s a Kid’s World” and the goal is to sell all of the raffle tickets
before Winter Carnival and stated the parade entries can be done online. She shared After Hours is
December 19 at Rupert’s, the Mountain Hollys holiday guide is now available, and the next Women
Ignite event is at Tamarack. Staff, Rachel and Lindsey, are attending ski shows in Portland and
Spokane promoting winter recreation in McCall.
City Manager
City Manager Anette Spickard gave a brief update on the Payette Lakes Recreational Water & Sewer
District meetings including their consideration of raising the sewer hook-up fees, happenings at the
McCall Community Center, and McCall Area Chamber of Commerce efforts regarding recycling.
She reported the McCall Golf Pro is retiring and he is actively looking for his replacement, and invited
the Council to join staff at the Employee Christmas party and participate in the giving tree for 3 local
families in need. She gave an update on the recent employee hires, positions open, and annual
evaluation process.
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Airport
Airport Manager Rick Stein shared the Pioneer Hangar was accepted as a historical place and would
like to plan a celebration sometime in the coming year. He reported the taxi relocation project is on
schedule.
City Clerk
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner reported the final numbers for local option tourism and street tax dollars,
licenses and permits, and shared Jodi Weaver, receptionist, was promoted to the Public Works
Administrative Assistant.
Information Systems
Information Systems Manager Chris Curtin reported on the police laptops in the cars and the online
ticketing program. He shared the County has reached out to talk to the City about one of their systems,
integrating the DocuSign program and some forms, and a new electronic timecard system.
Community Development
Community & Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt reported on the Code updates
and stated the next items to be worked on is telecommunications and Title 2. She shared the next
McCall Redevelopment Advisory Committee for the Urban Renewal District is meeting on December
16 and are looking for projects. The GIS Historic Walking Tour app is available online and reported
on the building permits and upcoming land use applications. She shared Economic Development
Planner Delta James joined Susan Madacsi, artist for the Lardo Bridge project, on Boise State Radio
to talk about Lardo Bridge and the Public Art program and received 14 applications from artists
interested in the Downtown Art Project.
Library
Library Director Meg Lojek shared their statistics are down from last year and contributes the lower
numbers to the road construction. She shared there is a new person at the front desk and staff is excited
about the CPE processes. She has been elected president for the Valley Mountain Library Consortium
and briefly shared what the group does. She gave an update on the activities at the Library including
a movie night where the funds raised where given to 3 non-profits in the community who serves those
in need. There have been many meetings with various groups to assist with designing different areas
of the new library.
Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf reported on the different recreation programs and challenges
staff had to contend with. The department is bringing back the Photo Contest. He shared the Floral
Night was well received, and he had fun dressing up as a turkey to promote the Turkey Free Throw
Shoot. He gave an update on staffing, facility planning, downtown sidewalk snow removal, relocating
the Friends of the Library, and Downtown Tree Lighting. He is looking to expand the Tree Lighting
event next year.
Police
Police Lieutenant Dallas Palmer reported two applications have been received for the open police
officer positions and one applicant for the Code Enforcement position. He gave a brief update on the
SWET installation and it is anticipated to go live in the next month.
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Public Works
Public Works Director Nathan Stewart reported November was a very busy construction month. He
explained the challenges Streets is working through to pave in the Downtown area, and staff is
working with Parks department on their first run on the new snow removal program. Street lights on
Lenora Street were installed but the lights for Second Street have been delayed at the factory so will
not be installed until spring. He shared Susan Devere has retired and Jodi Weaver from the Clerk
department is moving into the position of Administrative Assistant.
Golf Course
Golf Course Superintendent Eric McCormick gave a brief update on snow removal, siding on the
maintenance building issues, and dog poop clean-up.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Aymon called for public comment at 6:13 p.m.
Steve Millemann, attorney for residents on Knowles Road, shared concerns about a short-term
vacation rental on 1101 Knowles Road. He relayed series of events related to this short-term rental
including a garage conversion to accommodate more people, and encroachment issues of the house
and garage into the city right of way. Mr. Millemann claimed that letters have been sent to the City
asking about this home and no response was received. He expressed frustration for the lack of
response and action.
Cheryl Knowles of 1104 Knowles Road had concerns about the short-term vacation rental on her
road. She believed it had been remodeled with no permits and the number of cars parking everywhere.
She had concerns with the use of the right-of-way and lack of emergency access.
Patrick Knowles of 1104 Knowles Road spoke on behalf of his daughter who lives on 1100 Knowles
Road and read a letter she had written. She had concerns about the short-term vacation rental who she
felt disturbed the character of the neighborhood. She is concerned about the noise, intoxicated people,
and neighborhood safety due to lack of space by all the cars, RVs, and trailers. She has cleaned up
trash left behind and there has been increased sightings of bears due to the improperly stored garbage.
She is concerned with the City’s inaction.
Katie Charles of 1095 Knowles Road is concerned with the short-term vacation rental in her
neighborhood. She has shared photos of parking, spilled trash, an airstream vehicle for additional
revenue, and large event trucks blocking the road. The visitors are loud and it goes on most every
weekend. She expressed safety concerns regarding emergency access issues and the home is listed on
Airbnb to sleep 20 but there are only 4 bedrooms. There are 3 garages that have been remodeled to
sleep people. She expressed frustration with a lack of response of city administrators and wanted to
know why laws were not being enforced or the owners penalized.
Dave Knowles of 1102 Knowles Road which is his part time address. His concerns echo the other
speakers. He would like the city to take action about the problems this home is causing.
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Tara Bybee of 1105 Knowles Road spoke about the short-term vacation rental near here home and
stated she has had to deal with drunken brawls, noise late at night, and dust issues which cause a
health issue for one of her sons. She calls to complain and feels nothing happens. She is frustrated
about the lack of response and feels the rules do not apply for these people.
Council asked staff to prepare a briefing on this issue and bring to a future meeting.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Aymon closed the comment period at 6:39 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
AB 19-251a Request to Adopt an Ordinance Updating McCall City Code Title 3 to include
provisions for Local Housing & Short-Term Rentals – CA-19-01 – Continued from
November 21, 2019
Mayor Aymon continued the public hearing for an Ordinance Updating McCall City Code Title 3
to include provisions for Local Housing & Short-Term Rentals – CA-19-01 at 6:39 p.m.
Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt presented the agenda item to
the Council. On June 27, a joint work session was held with the McCall Area Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council to learn, discuss, and provide direction on potential updates to the
City and County Code to encourage more local housing in the jurisdiction (City limits and McCall
Impact Area.) The draft code amendments were presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission
at the October 1, 2019 meeting. After review of the code changes and discussion, they unanimously
recommended approval to the City Council and County Commissioners with some changes to the
short-term rental section. Staff and consultant worked with the City Attorney to finalize the code
language based on draft code language presented on November 7 with feedback from the City
Council. The memo and proposed ordinance have an effective date of January 1, 2020.
Diane Kushlan of Kushlan Associates walked the Council through each change and fielded questions
from the Council. Mayor Aymon wanted some clarification about the occupancy of four people per
bedroom. City Attorney Bill Nichols explained it was not so much about the number sleeping in the
room as it was about the number of people overall sleeping in the house. Some owners will put
multiple beds or bunk beds in a room, so this addresses existing circumstances and give definition of
a bedroom. Council Member Nielsen had concerns with the definitions of dwellings and duplexes.
Community & Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt explained this is to discourage
companies coming in to set multiple short-term rentals (STR). It does not restrict long-term rentals
being in those structures. A duplex could have one STR and one long-term rental at the same time.
The restriction is for the short-term rentals. There was a brief discussion on the definition of the
amount of days and staff answered questions about density zones, RV parks, the necessity of a
business license for STR (long-term rentals do not need a business license), and standards for all units
under 20 people. There was a discussion regarding trash service and the bear proof trash can language,
and parking. City Attorney Nichols addressed the question if these code updates push the limits on
regulations, and he stated he felt confident that the State code adopted in 2017 still allow cities to
regulate secondary effects of STRs. He also advised to include the public comments made tonight in
the public record as they attest to the impacts STRs have on neighborhoods such as parking and
garages turned into bedrooms without permitting.
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No public or written comment was received.
Mayor Aymon closed the public hearing for an Ordinance Updating McCall City Code Title 3 to
include provisions for Local Housing & Short-Term Rentals – CA-19-01 at 7:33 p.m.
There was discussion on the changes requested and whether to approve the ordinance at this time.
Staff has a meeting scheduled with the County Commissioners to present the Ordinance and would
like to not delay the approval to another meeting. City Attorney Nichols suggested to approve a first
reading of the title and then bring back to a second reading with amendments for adoption so staff
can continue their presentation to the County Commissioners.
Council Member Giles moved to suspend the rules and have the first reading by title only,
Ordinance 983. Council Member Sowers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council
Member Giles, Council Member Sowers, Mayor Aymon, and Council Member Nielsen all voted
aye and the motion carried.
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner read Ordinance 983 by title only:
An ordinance of the City of McCall, Valley County, Idaho, amending, enacting, or deleting the
following sections of Title 3, Planning and Zoning, of the McCall City Code, to-wit: Section 3.2.02,
Meanings of Terms or Words, to modify the definitions for Accessory Use, Building, Or Structure,
Dwelling Unit, Accessory, and Dwelling, Multi-family, to add definitions for Bedroom, Dwelling
Unit, Local Housing, Dwelling Unit, Seasonal, Owner Occupancy, McCall Area and Short-Term
Rental, and to delete definitions for Community Housing Unit And Dwelling, Two Family; Section
4
3.3.02, Residential Use Regulations, to modify the allowed use for Accessory Structure,<1,500
square feet, to add allowed uses for Dwelling Unit, Local Housing and Dwelling, Short Term Rental,
occupancy less than 20 persons, and to delete the allowed uses for Accessory Structure >1,500 square
feet and Dwelling, Two Family, and add Footnote 4, a reference to Section 3.8.11; Section 3.4.02,
Commercial Use Regulations, to change the title of the section to permitted and conditionally
permitted uses within commercial zones, to add the allowed uses for Dwelling Unit, Local Housing
and Dwelling Unit, Seasonal Housing, and to delete Item 2 under notes and renumber the remaining
items under notes accordingly; Section 3.4.04, Commercial Zone Special Development Standards,
Subparagraph (D), Uses, to modify Subparagraph (D), Uses, to allow Single Family, Multi-Family,
and Local Housing as part of a Mixed-Use Development, including commercial and or public uses
and to provide the conditions therefor by modifying Item 1 for multi-story structures, by modifying
Item 2 for developments with commercial and/or public use, by deleting Item 3, and by modifying
Item 4 to renumber it Item 3 and including a requirement for equivalent square footage in a CC Zone;
Section 3.6.02, Public Zone Use Regulations, to change the title of the section to Permitted and
Conditionally Permitted Uses Within Public Zones, to add the allowed use for Dwelling, Local
Housing; Section 3.7.032, Requirements For Development, Subparagraph (C), Structure Height, to
except certain structures from Subparagraph (C), Structure Height; Section 3.8.11, Accessory Use,
Buildings and Structures, to delete Subparagraph (A), to modify Subparagraph (B) by relettering it
Subparagraph (A) To Substitute Approval by an Administrator in place of a Commission, to delete
Subparagraph (C), and to add a new Subparagraph to be lettered (B) to Limit the Size of an Accessory
Structure; enacting Section 3.8.11.01, entitled Accessory Dwelling Units, permitting Accessory
Dwelling Units and establishing the number, location, density, basic requirements for habitation,
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health and safety code requirements, size, parking, request for waivers of monthly water services fees,
and rental requirements; enacting Section 3.8.21, Entitled Local Housing Density Bonus Program,
setting forth the purpose, applicability, general provisions, and calculation of the density bonus;
enacting Section 3.8.22, entitled Seasonal Dwelling Units, permitting seasonal dwelling units for use
by employees of businesses or institutions within the McCall Area and establishing the conditions
therefor; Section 3.10.01, Purpose, to add a Subparagraph (E) promoting local housing and a variety
of housing types in quality development; Section 3.10.024, Density Bonus, to modify Subparagraph
(C) to delete the maximum increase in density and substitute compliance with Section 3.08.21;
deleting Section 3.13.036, Rental of Accessory Dwelling Units, in its entirety; enacting new Section
3.13.036, entitled Additional Conditional Use Permit Standards for dwelling, short-term rental with
occupancy of 20 or more guests, setting forth the standards for compliance, use, neighborhood impact
and application requirements; enacting Section 3.13.09, Permit Standards for Dwelling, Short-Term
Rentals, providing for the permitting of Dwelling and Short-Term Rentals; Section 3.15.02,
Preliminary Development Plan Review, Subparagraph (B), Neighborhood Meetings, to modify
Subparagraph (B), Neighborhood Meetings, to provide for the submission of an application instead
of a plan and to establish timing, notification, and summary of the meeting requirements; and Section
9.4.06, Permits and Inspection, to modify Subparagraph (B), Temporary Use Permits, by deleting
Paragraph 1, Fees, Restrictions, and renumbering Paragraph 2, Emergency Permits, as Paragraph 1.
AB 19-268 Request to Adopt an Ordinance Updating McCall City Code Title 3 to include
provisions for Interior and Exterior Airport Zones – CA-18-05
Mayor Aymon opened the public hearing for an Ordinance Updating McCall City Code Title 3 to
include provisions for Interior and Exterior Airport Zones – CA-18-05 at 7:44 p.m.
Community & Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt presented. A draft amendment
to Chapter 6 Civic, Airport and Agriculture/Forest Zones was presented to the Planning and Zoning
Commission in a Work Session in November 2018. This original draft was endorsed by the McCall
Airport Advisory Committee and the Airport Manager based on review and comments by the airport’s
engineers. The draft was revised by city code consultant, Kushlan Associates in consultation with the
Airport Manager and presented in a second workshop with the Commission in June 2019.
Since the June Workshop, the consultant has further revised Chapter 6, as well as drafted a new
section to Chapter 7 Special Districts, titled “McCall Municipal Airport Influence Overlay Zones”.
In addition, provisions for new land use compatibility overlay zones, as suggested in the Idaho
Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration guidelines, have been drafted.
Additions and edits are also being proposed for Chapter 2 DEFINITONS. During their regularly
scheduled November 5, 2019 meeting, the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission held a
properly noticed public hearing and unanimously recommended the application for approval. The
proposed changes in the actual ordinance form, with an effective date of January 1, 2020, has been
reviewed by the City Attorney.
Diane Kushlan of Kushlan Associates worked through the recommended code amendments and she
and staff fielded questions. No public comments were received. The public hearing was continued to
allow staff to formalize the ordinance.
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Council Member Nielsen moved to continue the public hearing to formalize the ordinance
Updating McCall City Code Title 3 to include provisions for Interior and Exterior Airport
Zones – CA-18-05530 to December 19, 2019 at 5:30 pm. Council Member Giles seconded the
motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Nielsen, Council Member Giles, Mayor Aymon, and
Council Member Sowers all voted aye and the motion carried.
AB 19-267 Request to Approve Development Agreement for Treasure Valley Transit
Mayor Aymon opened the public hearing for the Development Agreement for Treasure Valley
Transit at 8:14 p.m.
City Planner Morgan Bessaw presented. A Design Review application for a remodel of the existing
commercial building at 210 E. Park Street to a multi-modal transit center, to include a new shared
driveway access to the existing City Hall parking lot, was heard by the McCall Area Planning and
Zoning Commission on December 4, 2018. The application received unanimous approval, which was
conditioned on City Council approval for a Development Agreement and/or Access Agreement for
the use of the adjacent City parcel for parking, bus access and turn-around.
This development agreement is provided to meet the required condition. The development agreement
stipulates that the applicant will provide an easement sufficient to build a new driveway with an
attached sidewalk between the two buildings. The cost for all engineering and design will be provided
by the City. The construction and maintenance of the driveway will also be paid for by the City of
McCall while the cost of construction and maintenance for the sidewalk will be provided by
Applicant. A staff report and the development agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
Terry Lindenberg, Director of Treasure Valley Transit, commented on her pleasure to see forward
movement on this project.
Public Comments
Pat Blanchard of 616 N. Third Street at Alpine Village was concerned about the driveway and the
lights from cars shining into her bedroom. It has always been a problem, but she is apprehensive it
will be worse with the bus turning around in the parking area. She hopes the plans will prevent
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shortcutting from 1 street down the bike path and provide some shielding from the lights in the
parking area and driveway.
Mayor Aymon closed the Development Agreement for Treasure Valley Transit public hearing at
8:19 p.m.
The Council discussed. Council Member Nielsen expressed his desire to see more buses purchased
over the installation of the driveway. Council Member Giles is good with the agreement but would
like to see more mitigation on the impact to the neighbors. Council Member Sowers brought up that
he thought the map for the City Campus and Library project had addressed some of those issues, but
he could not recollect for sure. City Manager Anette Spickard explained that part of the Library
expansion will be looking at the parking lot improvements which will be discussed at a future meeting
but will be done independent from the development agreement. She will take the feedback from Ms.
Blanchard back to the expansion team.
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Council Member Sowers moved to approve the Treasure Valley Transit Development
Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Giles
seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Sowers, Council Member Giles, Mayor
Aymon, all voted aye, and Council Member Nielsen voted no, and the motion carried.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 19-263 Request to Approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Member
Appointment
Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf presented the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
member appointment. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) is established pursuant
to Idaho Code 50-210 to advise and make recommendations to the McCall City Council on matters
pertaining to the operations, management and programming of the McCall Parks and Recreation
Department. The Committee consists of seven voting members. Staff advertised for two weeks one
full 3-year position and two letters of interest were received from Andrew Testa and Lance Hayes.
The Committee and staff have reviewed the letters and would like to recommend that City Council
appoint Andrew Testa to the position.
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve the appointment of Andrew Testa to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee for a term of 3 years expiring in December 2022. Council
Member Sowers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Nielsen, Council
Member Sowers, Mayor Aymon, and Council Member Giles all voted aye and the motion
carried.
AB 19-264 Request to Approve the Tree City USA 2019 Application for Re-Certification and
2019 Growth Award Application
Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf presented the Tree City USA 2019 for Re-Certification and
2019 Growth Award applications. The Parks and Recreation Department has fulfilled the
requirements set by the Arbor Day Foundation for McCall to again qualify as a Tree City USA. In
addition, the Parks Department has completed numerous projects that qualify for a growth award in
conjunction with the Tree City USA application process. It is the department’s goal to utilize the
Idaho Street tree planting with the school district, and the Downtown Core Project – Silva cell
installation for the application. He shared what projects were used for last year’s award.
Council Member Giles moved to approve the City of McCall application for Tree City USA and
a Growth Award and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member
Sowers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Giles, Council Member Sowers,
Mayor Aymon, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye and the motion carried.
AB 19-266 City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation Process
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner presented the City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation Process.
This is the time of year when all City employees participate in the Annual Performance Evaluation
process. As the City Manager is a direct report of the Council, the Council will complete an annual
performance evaluation of the City Manager’s performance during 2019. The Performance
Evaluation process used by City Council has been as follows:
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Phase I
The City Manager will complete an Employee Self Feedback form and submit it to Human Resources
who will forward the completed form to the Council.
Phase II
Each of the City Manager's direct reports will complete a Supervisor Evaluation form where they
have an opportunity to evaluate their manager in an anonymous manner. The Supervisor Evaluation
forms will be submitted to Human Resources who will compile all feedback into one document that
will be sent to the Council.
Phase III
The Council will use the prior year evaluation, position description, self-feedback, and supervisor
evaluation forms to complete the Annual Performance Evaluation. Each Council Member will have
an opportunity to submit feedback and establish goals for the upcoming year.
Phase IV
The Council will work with the Human Resources Manager to summarize and formalize performance
review documents to be presented to the City Manager as the Annual Performance Evaluation for
2019.
City Clerk Wagner explained the Council will need to begin the evaluation process for the City
Manager and assign Council member(s) to act as a scribe to be responsible for collecting comments
from the Council and completing the performance evaluation documents. After which, an executive
session will be scheduled to deliver the 2019 performance evaluation to the City Manager at a future
meeting, prior to February 01, 2020. The Council decided to select someone to act as a scribe at the
December 19, 2019 meeting.
Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion
Council discussed upcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business,Mayor Aymon adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
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