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MINUTES
McCall City Council
Emergency Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Teleconference
March 20, 2020
Call to Order and Roll Call
Business Agenda
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Pursuant to Idaho Code 74-204(2) this emergency meeting of the McCall City Council was
called to order by Mayor Giles at 3:00 p.m. Mayor Giles, Council Member Holmes, Council
Member Maciaszek, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member Sowers all answered
roll call.
City staff members present were Anette Spickard, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney;
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk; Erin Greaves, Communications Manager; Traci Malvich, Human
Resources Manager; Justin Williams, Police Chief
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 20-090 Request for Ordinance 956 Adoption Establishing McCall Emergency Powers
and the Approval of the Proclamation to Enact the Ordinance
City Manager Anette Spickard presented Ordinance 956 adoption establishing McCall emergency
powers and the proclamation to enact the Ordinance. At an emergency meeting of the McCall City
Council on March 16, 2020, City Council adopted a proclamation declaring a state of emergency
in the City of McCall due to the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result of identified community spread
of COVID-19 in Idaho on March 19, 2020, the City Manager recommends adoption of the
Ordinance in order for the City Manager to have authority to enact policies for the good of the
public health. The ordinance has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
City Manager Spickard gave a briefing of the ordinance. She shared that the President of the United
States has asked everyone to stay home for the next 15 days and Idaho Governor Brad Little is
leaving it up to the local communities on how they would like to address this crisis. City Attorney
Bill Nichols explained the purpose of the ordinance. There was some concern about boundary
overlap with New Meadows, and a discussion would have to be had if New Meadows enacts a
similar ordinance. The goal is to implement restrictions quickly to make the 15-day deadline. The
Council will be contacted by email prior to implementation. If a situation comes up that requires
immediate attention, the ordinance gives the City Manager the power to publish and enact
immediately, however, the order is required to be brought before Council for approval at the next
meeting. The Council can approve, amend, or rescind the order at that time.
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There was some discussion about restaurants in relation to the federal Stay at Home order. City
Clerk BessieJo Wagner explained the process of the virtual meetings. Staff answered questions
regarding enforcement of the three different orders, citation appeal process, language and specifics
to be used in the order, how other cities are addressing the issue, and social distancing.
Council Member Holmes moved to suspend the rules and read by title only, one-time only
Ordinance 956. Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council
Member Holmes, Council Member Nielsen, Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, and
Council Member Sowers all voted aye and the motion carried.
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner Read Ordinance 956 by title only, one time only:
An emergency ordinance of the City of McCall, Valley County Idaho, establishing emergency
powers; setting forth the authority, purpose and intent; definitions; describing public health
emergency orders; process for enacting public health emergency orders; providing for exclusions;
providing for suspension of services and deadlines; force majeure clause; penalty; providing a
savings and severability clause; providing for a waiver of the reading rules; and providing an
effective date.
Council Member Holmes moved to adopt Ordinance 956 establishing McCall Emergency
Powers, approve the Proclamation to enact Ordinance 956, and authorize the Mayor to sign
all necessary documents. Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call vote
Council Member Holmes, Council Member Nielsen, Mayor Giles, Council Member
Maciaszek, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye and the motion carried.
The Council shared their opinions on restaurant closures to assist the City Manager with how she
will address the issue. Council Member Holmes feels that closures should be sooner rather than
later is the best option. Council Member Nielsen asked City Attorney Bill Nichols about if giving
opinions is legal. City Attorney Nichols felt given to the nature of circumstances, giving opinions
is appropriate. Council Member Nielsen felt with the amount of information available, enacting
closures is probably in the best interest of the community. Council Member Maciaszek stated most
restaurants are already voluntarily complying and feels restaurant closure is a reasonable approach.
Council Member Sowers feels it is only a matter of time before the federal government enacts
something so moving forward with restaurant closures is probably a good idea. Mayor Giles feels
closures for all bars and restaurants with takeout only is the best approach at this time.
AB 20-087 Request Approval of Resolution 20-05 Adopting the City of McCall Public Health
Emergency Policy
City Manager Anette Spickard presented Resolution 20-05 adopting the City of McCall Public
Health Emergency Policy and gave a briefing of the policy. In response to the national declaration
of emergency for the novel coronavirus outbreak as well as the state of Idaho declaration of
emergency for the same, staff recommends Council adopt a Public Health Emergency Policy to
guide the actions of staff during periods of public health emergencies. This proposed policy
addresses similar topics to the State of Idaho Governor’s Office – Division of Human Resources
statewide policy released March 17, 2020. The policy has been reviewed by the City Attorney and
the City’s insurer ICRMP.
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City Manager Anette Spickard shared internal actions taken by the City regarding staff working
remotely, travel, public meetings, staff quarantine requirements, confidentiality health laws, and
the current public communication process. She pointed out if there are any financial issues due to
a prolonged event, it will be brought back to Council for a budget discussion. Human Resources
Manager Traci Malvich answered questions regarding facility closures, non-essential employees,
compensation, and emergency sick leave.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve Resolution 20-05 adopting the City of McCall
Public Health Emergency Policy and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes,
Council Member Nielsen, Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, and Council Member
Sowers all voted aye and the motion carried.
City Manager Anette Spickard gave a brief update on current public outreach efforts. Council
Member Nielsen asked if the Council could receive regular updates by email and possibly send a
text message letting them know an email update has been sent.
ADJOURNMENT
{ Without further business, Mayor Giles adjourned the meeting at 4:33 p.m.
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