HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020.05.21 Regular Council Minutes MINUTES
McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall--VIA Teleconference
May 21,2020
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Public Comment
Public Hearing
Business Agenda
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Giles called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:32 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;Linda Stokes,City Treasurer;
Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director; Delta James, Economic Development
Planner; Morgan Bessaw, City Planner; Kurt Wolf, Parks and Recreation Director; Chris Curtin,
Information Systems Manager; Justin Williams, Police Chief,
Also, in attendance was Steve Millemann, Millemann Pittenger & Pemberton LLP; Karla Eitel,
McCall Public Art Advisory Committee; Lindsey Harris, McCall Area Chamber of Commerce;
Mayor Giles led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member
Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried.
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. City Council Special Minutes April 24, 2020
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
2. City Council Regular Minutes May 7, 2020
3. Payroll Report for period ending May 1, 2020
4. Warrant Register—GL
5. Warrant Register—Vendor
6. AB 20-141 City Licenses Report to Council Per McCall City Code: Per McCall City Code
Title 4 Chapter 9, the City Council has determined that the City Clerk shall be delegated the
authority to process and grant or deny all alcoholic beverage license applications, other than
certain circumstances involving catering permits, which the city clerk shall review the
application for catering permit for completeness and forward said application to the Police
Chief. The Police Chief upon receipt of the application shall make a recommendation to the
City Clerk to approve or deny the application. Whenever the City Clerk shall determine that
an application for alcoholic beverage license transfer or renewal is complete, the City Clerk
shall approve or deny such application. All decisions of the City Clerk shall be reported to the
City Council at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting after such decision. The
City Clerk is also responsible for all processing of business,taxi, snow removal,pawnbroker,
child daycare licenses, vendor permits, and public event applications. Due to the COVID-19
emergency order, all permits were put on hold, but licenses are still being processed. The
Clerk Report for the last two weeks was distributed to the Council. Action: Council review
the License report.
7. AB 20-157 Treasurer's Monthly Report as Required by IC 50-208: Treasurer's report of
accounts and activity of office during the month of April 2020 regarding care, management
or disposition of moneys,property or business of the City.Action: The Council shall examine
the report and determine whether additional information from the Treasurer is required.
8. AB 20-144 Treasurer's FY19 4th Quarter Report as Required by IC 50-208: Treasurer's
quarterly report of accounts and activity of office during the months of July, August, and
September 2019 regarding care,management, or disposition of moneys,property,or business
of the City. The quarterly report for the last quarter of each fiscal year is not required to be
published until after the fiscal year-end audit. Since the audit report was presented to the
Council at the May 7,2020 meeting,the final quarterly report for the period ended September
30,2019(including audit adjusting entries)will be published on the Finance page of the City's
website. Action: The Council shall examine the report and determine whether additional
information from the Treasurer is required.
9. AB 20-142 Reg nest to Approve a Re-allocation of Local Option Tax Dollars for Little
League of West Central Idaho: The Little League of West Central Idaho was awarded
$1,500 for Snow Removal from Golden Glove Field. Due to the stay-at-home order, Little
League was not able to start their season as early as hoped. Little League of West Central
Idaho would like to use the$1,500 toward field improvements. Options include refreshing the
infield with red dirt,creating warm up pitching and batting areas and making pitching mounds
meet baseball requirements. The Parks and Recreation Director supports this request. A letter
was received from the Little League of West Central Idaho requesting the re-allocation of
funds.Action:Approve the request from the Little League of West Central Idaho to re-allocate
Local Option Tax funds of$1,500 to baseball field improvements and authorize the Mayor to
sign all necessary documents.
10. AB 20-143 Request to Approve a Re-allocation of Local Option Tax Dollars for McCall
Winter Sports Club: The McCall Winter Sports Club (MWSC) was awarded $3,350 for the
Hidden Valley Hoe Down event. Due to mandatory cancellations of large events, the event,
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 2 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
which was scheduled for March 21-22, 2020, was cancelled. Of the amount allotted, $451.56
was used toward sunglasses with 2020 printed on them for participants.These items were non-
refundable. MWSC would like to use the remaining $2898.44 toward athletic scholarships.
There is an anticipated greater need for scholarships for the upcoming season due to Covid-
19. Winter 20/21 programming will go on sale in early June. A letter was received from the
McCall Winter Sports Club requesting the re-allocation of funds.Action:Approve the request
from the McCall Winter Sports Club to re-allocate Local Option Tax funds of$2898.44 to
athletic scholarships for participants and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents.
11. AB 20-145 Request to Approval the CARES Act Grant Agreement Grant No.3-16-0023-
029-2020: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is a
Federal Program to provide emergency assistance for individuals, families, businesses and
local governments affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The programs are divided into
Family, Small Business, Impacted Industries and State/Local Government assistance. Under
the CARES Airport Program, General Aviation Airports such as McCall will receive an
apportionment of CARES Act funding. On April 15th, the Federal Aviation Administration
announced that McCall Airport has been approved for $30,000 in CARES Act Funding. On
April 24th, Council approved the funding application and now staff is asking for approval of
the contract. Funds can be used for a wide range of operations, maintenance and capital
improvement projects. CARES Act funds are covered under separate rules than the Airport
Improvement program - funds and can be expended on a wider range of items with fewer
restrictions. City Council has previously approved not expending the funds until the impact
of the coronavirus' financial effects on the Airport Budget are known. Action: Approve the
CARESAct Grant Agreement Grant No. 3-16-0023-029-2020 and authorize the Mayor to sign
all necessary documents.
12. AB 20-146 Request to Approve Hangar 98 Lease with Dew Aircraft, Inc.: The attorney
for Dew Aircraft, Inc. has recommended 3 changes to the Hangar 98 ground lease as detailed:
Due to impact of COVID-19 on the construction industry,to change the date the construction
must begin from 12 to 24 months, and the date construction must be complete from 24 to 36
months. (Para 17); Change the lease signatory from Douglas E. Walberg to Dew Aircraft,Inc.
(After Para 41); Change the lease start date to July 1, 2020. (Para 13). The City Council had
approved the original lease at the March 26 meeting. The contract has been reviewed by the
City Attorney and staff has no objections to the recommended changes. Action: Approve
Hangar 98 Lease with Dew Aircraft, Inc. and to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents.
13. AB 20-147 Request to Approve T.O. Engineers Agreement for Construction
Administration Services for AIP 3-16-0023-027-2020 - Taxiway Relocation Project: T-O
Engineers submitted a contract for the Taxiway Relocation Project's construction
administration services in the amount of $466,419.03. An Independent Fee Review by
WHPacific estimated the Fee (IFE) for the engineering costs at$429,283.38. T-O Engineer's
fees are $37,135.65 higher than the provided IFE. The difference is within Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) funding standards. This agreement is for construction administration
services.A similar contract for design services by the same company was presented to Council
on January 9, 2020. The contract for those services came in far under the estimated IFE and
called out the need to provide a future contract for construction services.Action:Approve the
T.O. Engineers Agreement for Construction Administration Services for AIP 3-16-0023-027-
2020- Taxiway Relocation Project and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 3 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
14. AB 20-148 Request to Approve T-O Engineers Inc.Professional Services Agreement for
the Airport Master Plan: T-O Engineers submitted a contract for the Airport Master Plan
Project's Professional Services in the amount of $363,299.70. At the February 13, 2020
Council meeting, staff presented a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant application
for AIP 3-16-23-028-2020 — Airport Master Plan. The FAA recommends that airports
undertake a review/revision of the Airport Master Plan every 5 years. This grant provided
funding to hire a planning consultant to create a new Airport Master Plan. Per FAA funding
rules, all grants over $100,000 must have an Independent Fee Evaluation by a different
aviation consulting firm. A call for a request of qualifications for an engineering firm was
advertised and T-O Engineers was selected as the engineering contact for this project at the
February 27 Council meeting. WHPacific, an independent consultant, was approved by
Council on March 26 to perform the IFE.The contract has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
Action: Approve the Professional Services Agreement with T-O Engineers Inc. for Airport
Master Plan AIP 3-16-0023-028-2020 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents.
15. AB 20-158 Request to Approve the Federal Aviation Administration grant award for the
Taxiway Relocation Proiect AIP 3-16-23-027-2020: The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) has determined the distance between Runway 16/34 and Taxiway A does not meet
FAA standards. This grant award will provide the funding for the construction of a new
parallel taxiway located 300 feet from the Runway. The FAA has awarded a grant of
$7,861.402 which will provide funding for the demolition of existing pavement, earthwork,
drainage, electrical systems, fencing, and constructing the new taxiway — along with
engineering services and construction oversight. Construction is expected to commence on
July 6 with an estimated completion in mid-October.The project will be completed in 5 phases
to minimize impact on airport users. Coordination with all airport users will continue through
construction. Action: Approve the Federal Aviation Administration grant award for the
Taxiway Relocation Project (AIP 3-16-23-027-2020) and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary documents.
16. AB 20-153 Request to Approve the JarMar Investments Letter of Credit with option to
convert to an Escrow Agreement for the Thompson Place Condominiums: The applicant,
JarMar Investments for the Thompson Place Condominiums, would like to pull a building
permit prior to completion of public improvements, which shall be completed by December
31, 2020 per the approved development agreement. Financial guarantees for all deferred
public infrastructure improvements are required per McCall City Code 3.10.10, and in
accordance with the approved development agreement. The applicant has chosen to
financially assure deferred improvements with a Letter of Credit, drafted by the McCall City
Attorney,with an option to convert to an Escrow Agreement at a future date.Action:Approve
the Letter of Credit with darMar Investments for the Thompson Place Condominiums and
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Council Member Sowers moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.Council Member
Holmes seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Sowers, Council Member
Holmes, Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye
and the motion carried.
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 4 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Giles called for public comment at 5:35 p.m.
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner read one written comment by Douglas H. Irvine, MD-PhD of 223
Ferguson Way, McCall who wrote:
Honorable McCall City Council Chair, Members & Citizens,
Thanks for inviting written comments. In my comments as a local physician and a local citizen I have
some really great news. We have a tested and confirmed way to fight the spread of this virus. It was
just reconfirmed by the Mass General Brigham Hospital System in Boston.
1)Practice good hygiene especially of hands&surfaces;wash or sanitize your hands at least 10 times
a day, and always upon entering a room and upon exiting a room.
2) Physically distance yourself effectively (>6 ft) and avoid, whenever possible, staying in crowded
indoor spaces for more than 20 to 30 minutes.
3) Use any mask to cover your nose and mouth in public to protect those around you from droplets
whenever you sneeze, cough, speak loudly, sing or even just breath.
4)Isolate yourself as long as you can manage if you develop a cough, a fever greater than 100.4*F or
any signs or symptoms of illness. Also isolate yourself if you have been exposed to anyone suspected
of having COVID-19 or after you have returned from travel outside of Idaho. Keep yourself safe and
isolated for 14 days past any signs, symptoms or added risk factors.
This approach has worked in the hotspots for COVID-19 in Boston and in other hotspots for COVID-
19 around the world. Let's keep it working here in McCall and in all of our rural mountain
communities too.
We have the esteemed Professor Atul Gawande from Harvard Medical School to say all of the above
and write about all of the above much more eloquently. Links to Dr. Gawande's written words
published nationally just last Wednesday 5/13 and his interview broadcast nationally just last Sunday
5/17 are provided below. They are well worth everyone reading,watching, and carefully considering
to immediately put into each of our daily personal practices.
I consistently use all four steps above when taking care of patients in the hospital and operating rooms
and have done so over the past 28 years. They have worked without fail to prevent my getting and
more importantly to prevent my spreading many life-changing and even deadly viral, bacterial and
prion diseases, which include Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, SARS, MERS, Influenza, bacterial
meningitis, and spongiform brain wasting disease (e.g., mad cow disease). Since the start of this
pandemic in Idaho,I have been practicing all four steps both inside and outside the hospital to prevent
getting and more importantly to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus.
Please keep yourself and everyone around you safe and healthy by making the above four steps part
of your daily personal practice, and please with utmost kindness and caring encourage everyone you
can to do the same. Thanks again, Douglas H. Irvine, MD-PhD
Links provided by Dr. Irvine:
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page S of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
https://www.neygorker.comisciencelmedical-dispatchlamid-the-coronavirus-crisis-a-regimen-for-
reentry
https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2020/05/17/exp-gps-0517-gawande-on-the-regimen-for-
reopening cnn
Hearing no additional comments, Mayor Giles closed the public comment period at 5:39 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
AB 20-154 Request to Approve VAC-19-01: Vacation of Roosevelt Alley, associated Escrow
Agreement, and Parks Donation Agreement
Mayor Giles opened the public hearing at S:40 p.m.
City Planner Morgan Bessaw presented the Vacation of Roosevelt Alley, associated Escrow
Agreement,and Parks Donation Agreement.A Vacation Right of Way application to vacate a portion
of an unnamed City alley which separates multiple parcels under single ownership.The City does not
have any known utilities within the alleyway area subject to be vacated. Access to the subject
properties from Pine St. shall be prohibited. All parcels will continue to have access from either
Roosevelt or Louisa Ave.
Planner Bessaw indicated that there is public interest in improving Roosevelt Park, which is located
where the alley is platted. The Kempthorne's propose to donate $30,000 to the City to help fund
improvements to Roosevelt Park and to make up for the potential to use this section of platted alley
for pedestrian or other recreational purposes.If the Park improvements are not completed on or before
December 31,2021,the Kempthornes will be entitled to access and use the remaining available funds
to complete the Park improvements pursuant to the final approved design, or as much of the
uncompleted Park improvements as the remaining funds permit. At its December 10, 2019 regularly
scheduled meeting,the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission held a properly noticed public
hearing and unanimously recommended the applications for approval by McCall City Council. Two
letters of support were received in support of these applications.
Before moving forward to hearing from the applicant, Mayor Giles asked the Council for their
thoughts. Council Member Sowers wanted to know the benefit to the City. Council Member Holmes
does not like to have a monetary value tied to an item such as this but overall does not have an issue
with the vacation.
Council Member Maciaszek felt it was very important to be cognizant of the big picture and futuristic
thinking before giving up City land. He believes the City should make sure alleyways are available
to all adjacent property owners on an equitable basis and to have a policy in place for city-owned
parcels that is directive to ensure the land is available to others and not just one person or group and
to have careful consideration regarding possible future land use and public access issues including
vehicles, bikes, walking pathways, and utility infrastructure even if there is not an immediate need.
He brought up issues regarding the alleyway needing consideration are the properties on Louisa
Avenue for future landowners regarding driveways and garages due to access issues,the City required
design guidelines and code affecting the small non-conforming lots to the north, and issues with a
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 6 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
defaulted development on Dawson Avenue that is ongoing. Point in case,Dawson Avenue was given
over to the developer and still owned by the property owner. The only way the homes on Dawson
Ave between Pine and Spruce Streets can sell or transfer ownership and have title insurance is because
of a legal access to the alleyway. When giving away City rights-of-way, it is difficult to get back and
he does not feel it is the right thing to do. Council Member Nielsen said his concerns were voiced by
Council Member Maciaszek and was in agreement.
Steve Millemann, attorney representing the applicants, presented to the Council the plan for the
Kempthome properties. The property owners have been aggressive in cleaning up and beautifying the
properties. The alley is unimproved and there is no plan to improve it. The application is just for the
portion adjacent to the Kempthome properties on both sides and not to vacate the remainder to the
north to allow future alley access. The neighbors received notice to attend a neighborhood meeting
where several attended and no opposition was expressed. The only one letter of opposition was
submitted to the Planning and Zoning public hearing. He gave the reasons the vacation would be
suitable. He felt vacations are unique and should be addressed individually. He addressed the
Council's questions and comments. He stated this vacation will not affect any other property owners'
rights and the City will retain 100% of the design of the park. The applicants want to see the public
benefit from this as well.
Mayor Giles called for public comment at 6:10 p.m.
City Planner Bessaw first read the Conditions of Approval:
1. Access to any of the subject parcels shall be forbidden from Pine Street. Access to the parcels
adjacent to the section of alley to be vacated shall be from either Louisa Ave. or Roosevelt Ave.
2. The applicant shall prepare for City review all necessary paperwork to execute any deed to
transfer title to the vacated street.
3. Prior to the City's execution of any deed to transfer title to the vacated street,the newly vacated
alleyway shall be combined with the adjacent parcels and parcels RPM0172015018A and
RPM0172015023C will be required to be combined into a single parcel through the record of
survey process.
4. Prior to the City's execution of any deed to transfer title to the vacated alley, a 12' wide Snow
Storage and Utility Easement shall be dedicated to the City from Parcels RPM0172015018A
and RPM0172015023C along Louisa Ave. and Pine Street
City Planner Bessaw read into the record a letter from Rick Darmody who wrote:
My name is Rick Darmody, and my wife and I own the building at 1306 Roosevelt Ave in McCall.
We live in Boise primarily, but enjoy spending as much time as we can in McCall. I would like to
share a few thoughts about the application referenced in the subject line.I would like to start by saying
that I do not know the Kempthome's and my opposition to this application has nothing to do with
them or their property.
1. I do oppose this application.
2. I don't understand why the city would give away right of way that it already has. Regardless
of whether it's being used for its intended purpose currently (as an alley to access property)
or not, I cannot see an advantage to the city of giving up this possible use in the future.
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 7 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
3. If this alley is vacated,it appears that it could cause access issues in the future with the adjacent
properties that share the alley located on Louisa Ave. I recognize that the vacation doesn't go
all the way to the property line of the large parcel on Louisa, but the remaining access may
not be sufficient for any future development of that Louisa Ave. property.
4. Finally, and I say this with all due respect to the Kempthorne's and the city, but the offer to
donate money to develop the park at the corner of their property seems as though it should be
separate from this application.If the Kempthorne's want to donate money to help develop that
park, I think that is wonderful. Tying that donation for the park to this application could be
seen as a quid pro quo whether intended as such or not.
Thank you for reading my comments and taking them into consideration.
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner read a letter received from Jim Zokan who wrote:
1. I am not for the city giving up public land/right away for private interests.
2. Landowner asking for city of McCall to give up alley right of way between two properties he
owns.No!
3. Owner has unauthorized infrastructure within alley right of way (irrigation and electrical)
4. Owner is bribing city with$30k to take deal. This is not how city should operate.
5. City has asked other residents to use alley for future property improvements.New garages.Rather
than come off street use alley. This is more aesthetically pleasing and offers more flexibility to
property owner with reduced set back from alley.
6. City wants more affordable housing. Alley accessed accessory dwellings would fit that demand.
7. Dawson Ave 1 block from alley in question was rezoned by city in 2005 and given to private
development.City is now working on getting the street(city right of way)back,costing city/public
tax money to do so.
8. Giving up city land reduces cities options for future land decisions.
9. Even if the city was still in favor of selling the land to this private landowner it should not be done
willy nilly. Just like Annexation of land, there needs to be a process for disposal as well. An
ordinance needs to developed to go through appropriate channels.
10. Again, I am not for the city giving up public land/right away for private interests.
City Clerk Wagner asked for public comment from phone listeners and none were given.
The Council discussed. Council Member Sowers had his questions answered by Mr. Millemann and
had no further questions. Council Member Holmes had a concern about Council Member Maciaszek
having a residence in Mr. Darmody's complex and his proximity to the project. City Attorney Bill
Nichols commented that he did not think a landlord/tenant relationship constitutes a conflict of
interest under the statutes but thought it would be helpful if Council Member Maciaszek disclose the
circumstances and then the Council could make a decision on whether it is a conflict of interest or
not. Council Member Maciaszek explained he lives in the building that Mr. Darmody owns, and his
understanding is Mr. Darmody had received a letter regarding the vacation and responded. City
Attorney Nichols stated the next question is whether this relationship will have any bearing on
Council Member Maciaszek's decision making process for this project. Council Member Maciaszek
stated it did not. He received the letter the same time as everyone else and did not feel his decisions
have anything to do with his relationship with Mr. Darmody. Council Member Sowers, Council
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 8 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
Member Holmes, Council Member Nielsen, and Mayor Giles all stated they were comfortable with
Council Member Maciaszek being included in the decisions on this item.
Mr. Millemann stated he takes issue with the public comments about how the City should never give
away land as this is not a giveaway but rather a diligent assessment by City Staff and Planning and
Zoning Commission of the overall public's best interest as well as the applicants' desire to do good
for their community. He views this segment of alley has no public purpose, but the improvement of
the public pocket park will. He stated the City can always demand a secondary access for the Louisa
parcel if there is a need and the potential use off Fir Street has not been taken away. There has been
two public hearing on this item with a neighborhood meeting where most were in favor of the project,
and all City ordinances and State codes have been followed.
The Council deliberated. Mr. Millemann clarified the width of the alley. Council Member Nielsen
expressed concern regarding the donation and the land loss in the pocket park that is the most southern
end of the alley. Mr. Millemann stated he did not think the applicants would be against moving the
vacation line north. City Planner Bessaw clarified the small rectangle would be split between the City
and the applicants. Council Member Nielsen stated he would prefer to keep the southernmost end.
Council Member Maciaszek did not have as much concern for the small rectangle, however, is still
concerned about future issues and does not feel vacation is the right choice.
Council Member Holmes liked the idea of keeping the small end piece of alley for the park but is not
averse to the division the way it stands. She liked the combination of the applicants' two parcels and
does not have any issue with the vacation of the alleyway. Council Member Sowers was concerned
about zoning issues and staff clarified the only property being combined was the two parcels on the
east (Louisa Ave side) and not the combination of all parcels. Council Member Sowers was also
concerned with the donation making it appear this was a sales transaction and would prefer to see that
piece done differently.
Mayor Giles shared he had asked the question regarding the donation when he met with the City
Manager and this type of interaction is a common way to deal with vacations of this nature that is
fully disclosed. City Manager Spickard explained it is a normal practice for right-of-way vacations to
have the requirement the public be reimbursed for the value of the property being given up. City
Attorney Nichols pointed out the City's interest associated with this property is as an access and utility
easement. The question is "is it in the public's interest" for the Council to consider. It can be
considered without the donation if the Council would so want and the applicants could donate funds
separately.
Mr. Millemann commented on Council Member Nielsen and Council Member Maciaszek's concerns
with the appearance of the donation. He wanted to clarify the Kempthornes feel strongly towards a
public benefit and giving back to their community in place of the City land lost in the vacation. It
could be viewed differently but the applicants truly want this to be a positive outcome.
Mayor Giles closed the public hearing at 6:54 p.m.
Mayor Giles suggested amending the application to remove that sliver to the south when the motion
is made.
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 9 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
Council Member Holmes moved to approve Vacation of Right of Way application VAC-19-01
as recommended by the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission and amended to
exclude the Southern piece of the western border and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents. Council Member Sowers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member
Holmes,Council Member Sowers,Mayor Giles,and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye,and
Council Member Maciaszek voted no, and the motion carried.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the Parks Donation Agreement and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Sowers seconded the motion.In a roll
call vote Council Member Holmes, Council Member Sowers, Mayor Giles, and Council
Member Nielsen all voted aye, Council Member Maciaszek voted no, and the motion carried.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the Escrow Account Agreement and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Sowers seconded the motion. In a roll
call vote Council Member Holmes, Council Member Sowers, Mayor Giles, and Council
Member Nielsen all voted aye, Council Member Maciaszek voted no, and the motion carried.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 20-151 Public Art Advisory Committee Annual Report
Karla Eitel, Chair, McCall Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) presented the annual PAAC
report to City Council. The mission of the PAAC is to make recommendations to City Council
regarding public art projects and policies within the City of McCall. The Public Art Advisory
Committee was formed in 2012 by resolution of City Council (Resolution 12-13) and consists of
seven volunteer members appointed by City Council to three-year terms.
Ms. Eitel went over the yearly highlights including the Lardo Bridge artwork installation, Railroad
Ave mural repairs on three panels that show cased more student artwork, collaboration with the
Middle School art teacher to replace the vinyl images on the Bus shelters, inventory and assessment
of all of the City public art,and the joint work session with the Council. A new call to artist was made
for the Downtown Art Project and a separate selection committee went through the applications who
selected the artists. Those proposals are in process, but the pandemic has caused challenges in
developing a plan for public outreach. The PAAC has selected a consultant to help with the process
of updating the City Art Plan. A recommendation will be coming before Council soon. Funding has
been received for the final project with the Urban Renewal and the selection process has begun. She
thanked the Council for their support of this program.
Mayor Giles and the Council expressed their appreciation of the committee's work to give the City
public art.Economic Development Planner Delta James commented that the committee is really great
to work with and there are some great projects on the horizon.
AB 20-152 Fourth of July Celebration Discussion and Direction to Staff
Communications Manager Erin Greeves presented the Fourth of July Celebration Discussion. In
2019,McCall City Council approved a 2-year extension of a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)
between Idaho Parks and Recreation(IDPR)and the City of McCall for alcohol restrictions in McCall
City Parks.The MOU expires in 2021. Staff presented information regarding the MOU to Council on
March 12, 2020. Council had directed staff to move forward with a resolution once Valley County
had made a decision for the event, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic more discussion needs
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 10 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
to be had. She briefed the Council of what activities will be available and shared the collaboration
with the Chamber of Commerce to create events while meeting the safety requirements of the CDC.
She shared the Chamber executive team had made the difficult decision to forego the fireworks event
this year due to issues with meeting the CDC guidelines for safety and touched on the community
survey regarding the event. She spoke about the process used for ideas for the 4th of July and stated
a comprehensive plan will be presented later in June.
Lindsey Harris of the McCall Area Chamber of Commerce shared their view of the decision to not
put in an application for fireworks this year, what efforts and decisions have been made for planning
the event and spoke to the survey the Chamber had put out to the community. The survey had 800
respondents with comments ranging from one end of the spectrum to the other in whether to hold the
fireworks event.
The Council shared their thoughts.Council Member Nielsen would like to hear the whole presentation
more before discussing. Council Member Sowers was not happy the fireworks event was canceled
and would like to discuss the possibility of another entity to host. Council Member Holmes had mixed
feelings about the decision. She feels bad for those who had to make this decision as there really is
no right way. People will be here anyway and watching the fireworks event at Shore Lodge.
Personally, she is of the opinion that if people are offended by the possible contact,then those people
can choose not to attend. Council Member Maciaszek felt the survey was important and valuable and
understands that it is not an easy decision. He wanted to affirm there is something to be said about
being prudent and being thoughtful of the big picture and thanked the staff and the Chamber for doing
a great job. Mayor Giles agreed with Council Member Maciaszek. Council Member Nielsen stated
he had not seen the results of the survey and would like to see those.
Police Chief Justin Williams presented the alcohol restriction discussion. He briefly shared the
County and Idaho State Parks are considering implementing restrictions tentatively from June 29 thru
July 6. However, he recommends the City only have the restriction on waterfront parks from July 3
thru July 5 as this is the first time since the restrictions have been in place where the holiday falls on
a Saturday. This year is also the last year of the MOU the City has with the County.
Police Chief Williams also spoke about the health and safety issues of mass congregation regarding
the fireworks and being good stewards of the people. He stated Shore Lodge is holding off until mid-
June to put in their fireworks application. He pointed out the application has to be approved by him
so he will be assessing if the public safety outweighs the public need before signing off on the
fireworks display. He has been in contact with the Sabala family and has explained he will only
tentatively approve the application until they can provide how they will manage safe distancing of
the crowd. Communication Manager Greaves clarified the Chamber is who manages the fireworks
event and applies for local option tax dollars to help pay for it and solicits local businesses for
donations. Due to the uncertainty of the coming weeks and the requirement to place an order for the
fireworks by June 1,the Chamber did not want to purchase fireworks they would not be able to use.
The CDC recommends sanitation stations which must be cleaned often in big crowds and the City
does not have the staff to handle overseeing those stations. Staff is asking Council to give direction
on the hosting of Liberty Fest, inclusive of vendors, fireworks displays and dates for alcohol
restrictions in McCall city parks.
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 11 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
Police Chief Williams Justin stated all decisions have been made in conjunction with what is
recommended by the Governor and the CDC regarding health and safety. There is no guarantee the
State will move out of stage 4 of the Rebound plan which only allows for small gatherings of under
50 people. It is difficult to make plans based on this scenario. He feels it would be horrible if there is
a huge spike of spread through the community and State that came about through community spread
during the McCall fireworks display.
The Council discussed. Mayor Giles shared he does not feel there is much choice to anything other
than what is recommended due to the necessity to protect the community.Council Member Maciaszek
agreed with Mayor Giles and trusted Police Chief Williams' leadership nor wants to see the police
staff put at risk.He appreciates the thought and effort of all involved to make these difficult decisions
and feels it is important to follow their recommendations. He also felt it important to have the alcohol
restriction as recommended as this is the first time since the MOU has been implemented that the
holiday falls on a weekend and that data is needed. Lindsey Harris gave a background to the hard
decision made by the Chamber. The Chamber feels strongly it is more important to save lives by
doing all they can to prevent an outbreak of the virus but feels a celebration can still be had. Council
Member Nielsen thanked the Chamber for all of the thought that went into the decision-making
process. His expressed concern for the police force and the burden that may come about by those who
feel defiant about the decisions that have been made. He pointed out the fireworks are not a City ran
function and understands the economic setbacks these decisions will have, but he feels the safety of
the community is very important. Council Member Sowers feels the decisions have already been
made for the Council and believes there is something bigger at play than this pandemic. He feels this
is an overreaction and does not agree with the decisions made. He believes people should have the
freedom to make their own choices on what to do and not the City of McCall's decision. He feels it
is each person's responsibility to take this risk.
Mayor Giles was doubtful the Council has the consensus to make a motion. City Manager Anette
Spickard stated the only motion that the Council needs to make at this time is the alcohol restrictions.
Regarding the fireworks display, she felt it is important for the City and the Chamber to work
cohesively and the fireworks is only piece of the celebration that has been cancelled. She shared there
are other communities doing the same thing. This has been a difficult year with difficult decisions to
be made to the best interests of the community. Staff explained what events have been planned for
the July 4th Celebration.
The Council discussed the proposed alcohol restriction. Council Member Sowers and Council
Member Holmes both did not want alcohol restrictions. Police Chief Williams clarified it would be a
violation of the MOU with the County if the City did not place any restrictions and another meeting
would need to be had to rescind the MOU. Council Member Nielsen wanted to know what is
happening in other communities and what the communications have been with the Governor. City
Manager Spickard shared one community in the valley is foregoing the fireworks for a laser show,
and the governor did not give much in the way of direction but is leaving the decision up to the
individual communities to decide their approach to Independence Day but strongly encouraged crowd
control and venue location consideration. Staff shared Cascade, Post Falls, and other communities
around the Country are doing for this holiday and expressed concern on how to provide the proper
sanitation needs for the event. Council Member Nielsen expressed a concern about social distancing
at the parks. Police Chief Williams pointed out there is no way to control social distancing, but the
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 12 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
City can control what events to allow to maintain safety and reduce virus exposure. The alcohol
restrictions will still be effective to manage the crowds.
Council Member Maciaszek moved to approve the alcohol restriction for July 3-5, 2020 in the
City parks. Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion. Council Member Maciaszek,
Council Member Nielsen, Mayor Giles all voted aye, Council Member Holmes and Council
Member Sowers voted no, and the motion carried.
AB 20-149 Request for Approval to submit an Idaho Commission for Libraries CARES Act
Mini-Grant Application for McCall Public Library Digital Access Efforts
Economic Development Planner Delta James presented the Idaho Commission for Libraries CARES
Act Mini-Grant Application for McCall Public Library Digital Access Efforts. The Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS) received funding for this grant program from the Federal
CARES Act. The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) is administering Idaho's share of these
funds through a small grant program (awards up to $1000) to public libraries in Idaho for the
following purposes: to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including the expansion of
digital network access, purchase of internet accessible devices, and/or provision of technical support
services to Library patrons. There are no cost-share match requirements for these grant funds.
The McCall Public Library will utilize the grant funds to purchase chrome books and mobile hot spots
to check out to patrons, and other technology upgrades to facilitate patron use and remote learning.
Council Member Maciaszek moved to approve submittal of an Idaho Commission for Libraries
CARES Act Mini-Grant application and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Maciaszek,
Council Member Nielsen,Mayor Giles,Council Member Holmes,and Council Member Sowers
all voted aye and the motion carried.
AB 20-150 Request for Approval to submit an Idaho Humanities Council CARES Act Grant
Application for Library Programming Support
Economic Development Planner Delta James presented the Idaho Humanities Council CARES Act
Grant Application for Library Programming Support. The Idaho Humanities Council has received
funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the Coronavirus Aid,Relief, and
Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The funding is for grants to eligible Idaho humanities
organizations, of which the McCall Public Library qualifies. These funds may be used for the
organization's general operating support, public humanities programming, and for the development
of specific humanities programming in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The final amount of each grant award will be based on the organization's annual operating budget
and depends on how many applications are received. Based upon the Library's FY20 general
operating budget total, the Library is eligible to receive up to $5000 in grant funding. There is no
cost-share match required.
The requested grant funds will be utilized to offset the cost of unexpected purchases such as software
to operate remote humanities programs, sanitation measures the McCall Public Library has
implemented due to COVID 19,and anticipated revenue reductions from the Friends of Library book
store (has been closed since March) sales and local businesses sponsorships.
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 13 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
Council Member Maciaszek moved to approve submittal of an Idaho Humanities Council
CARES Act Grant Application and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Maciaszek,
Council Member Nielsen,Mayor Giles,Council Member Holmes,and Council Member Sowers
all voted aye and the motion carried.
AB 20-155 Request to Reject all Bids of Phase 2 Capital Project of Buried Fiber Conduit
Installation for Spring Mountain Boulevard and Deinhard Lane
Information Systems (InfoSys) Manager Chris Curtain presented the bids of Phase 2 Capital Project
of Buried Fiber Conduit Installation for Spring Mountain Boulevard and Deinhard Lane. The project
consists of approximately 5 miles of 3 x 1.25-inch conduit along 2 routes.Route#1 is from the Middle
School on Spring Mountain Blvd to Lick Creek turning west and ending at Davis Street. Route #2
completes the Deinhard section begun in 2019 north from the bike path to Lakeview Street. Route#1
includes connecting the Golf Maintenance and Golf Club House. Route #2 includes Industrial Loop
which will provide opportunity for Middle Mile connectivity.
This project provides three benefits:
1. Connecting City facilities securely and reliably to provide access to the internal network and
internet.
2. Unused conduit will be leased to third parties in the community (school district, etc.).
3. This fiber backbone is an integral part of future municipal fiber deployments to the citizenry.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) was published for several weeks in different manners on both the
website and in the newspaper. The bid opening was conducted on April 24, 2020 by the City Clerk.
There were 4 bids received for the contract. Lead time for materials (provided by City of McCall)
will be longer than expected as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic effecting the ability of the
contractor to meet deadlines. All bids came in higher than the budget allocated for this project and
InfoSys Manager Curtain explained what he felt were the reasons for the high bids. His
recommendation is to reject all bids and advertise the project with a smaller scope focused on Route
#1 to allow completion within budget and time constraints.
Council Member Nielsen moved to reject all bids received for Phase 2 Capital project of Buried
Fiber Conduit installation for Spring Mountain Boulevard and Deinhard Lane. Council
Member Sowers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Nielsen, Council
Member Sowers, Mayor Giles, Council Member Holmes, and Council Member Maciaszek all
voted aye and the motion carried.
AB 20-156 Call for Nominations for AIC Third Vice President & Process for Board Elections
for 2020
Mayor Giles presented the nominations for AIC Third Vice President&Process for Board Elections
for 2020. At the May 7, 2020 Council meeting, staff presented the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC)
call for nominations for an AIC Third Vice President board position. Council chose to postpone the
decision regarding nominations to the next meeting to allow for contemplation. Eligible candidates
should be elected officials from AIC Districts 3 or 4, which includes the City of McCall. Staff is
bringing the item back to finalize the nominations, if any. Anyone interested in serving as AIC Third
Vice President will need to be nominated by a city elected official or self-nominated by Friday, May
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 14 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
22 at close of business day to the AIC Executive Director. No interest was expressed by any Council
member.
COVID-19 Update
Police Chief Justin Williams presented the COVID-19 update.He shared the number of cases in Idaho
and Rebound Phase 2 will end on May 29 if the number of cases does not spike moving the State into
Phase 3 on May 30. City Hall opened limited hours and staff is still being encouraged to telework and
some being phased back into their offices. At risk employees are still working remotely and only
essential travel is allowed. Public outreach efforts are still in place and he explained what those are.
Next, he explained the changes with the Phases 3 & 4 and how staff are preparing for those phases,
and briefly shared how the final steps will look as the phases come to an end. City Manager Spickard
shared what efforts staff has done to help the community work through this pandemic and the City is
looking at putting portable public handwashing stations in City parks and public areas.
Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion
Council discussed upcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Mayor Giles adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
,,tll1118
CAft
a
ATTEST: SEAL O
!�� * : Robert S. Giles, Mayor
BessieJo Wag6Fr, City C rk
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 15 of 15
May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting