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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
VIA TEAMS Virtual
May 26, 2022
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Employee Recognition
Oath of Office
Public Comment
Presentation
Reports
Business Agenda
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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Mayor Giles called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:30p.m.
Mayor Giles, Council Member Nelson, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member
Thrower, Council Member Maciaszek all answered roll call.
City staff members present were Anette Spickard, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney;
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk; Sarah Porter, Deputy Clerk; Erin Greaves, Communications
Manager; Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director;
Delta James, Economic Development Planner; Kurt Wolf, Parks and Recreation Director; Eric
McCormick, Golf Course Superintendent; Meg Lojek, Library Director; Chris Curtin, Information
Systems Manager; Traci Malvich, Human Resources Manager; Justin Williams, Police Chief;
Nathan Stewart, Public Works Director; Vlatko Jovanov, Network Administrator; Dallas Palmer,
Police Lieutenant; Meredith Todd, Assistant City Planner; Emily Hart, Airport Manager;
Also, in attendance were Dave Bingaman, Valley County Parks and Recreation; Melissa Coriell,
the McCall Region Women's Climate Group; David Gallipoli, member of the public; Dawn Matus,
Public Art Advisory Committee Chair; Toni Curtis, Local Option Tax Commission Appointee
Mayor Giles led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
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Council Member Nelson moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member
Thrower seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye, and the motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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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 April 29, 2022
2. Warrant Register — GL
3. Warrant Register — Vendor
4. AB 22-127 City Licenses Report to Council Per McCall City Code
Per McCall City Code Title 4 Chapter 9, the City Council has determined 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.
Staff have updated the report to separate out short-term rentals (STR) and to show the number
of Declaration of Compliance (DOC) documents received. Staff receive more DOCs than
business licenses for STRs because the property management companies are taking on
additional STR units. Staff are hoping this report tells a more complete story. Action: Review
the License Report
5. AB 22-123 Treasurer's Report as Required by IC 50-208
Treasurer's report of accounts and activity of office during the month of April 2022 regarding
care, management or disposition of moneys, property or business of the City. Action: examine
the report and determine whether additional information from the Treasurer is required.
6. AB 22-124 Request to Adopt Resolution 22-13 Authorizing the Destruction of Records
The Clerk's Office has identified physical records included in Exhibit A and Exhibit B, that
have exceeded the retention time limits established by the City's records management policy.
Resolution 22-13 will authorize the City Clerk to destroy the identified records of no historical
significance. Action: Adopt Resolution 22-13 authorizing the destruction of documents and
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
7. AB 22-141 Request Ratification of Resolution 22-10 Approving the execution of a Joint
Powers Agreement between City of McCall and the RAPID Fiber Network Partnership
Although the Council approved the Joint Powers Agreement between The City of McCall and
the RAPID Fiberoptic Network and authorized the Mayor to sign all documents at the April
14, 2022 meeting; there was no mention of Adopting the corresponding Resolution 22-10. This
Agenda item is to ensure the proper steps are taken to adopt Resolution 22-10 for the record.
At the April 1, 2022 Work Session, City Council reviewed the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)
between the City of McCall and the RAPID Fiberoptic network setting up a partnership
between Valley and Adams counties and the Cities contained within. (New Meadows,
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Donnelly, McCall, and Cascade) There was discussion surrounding the name on the JPA which
has been resolved. The name will be consistent as "RAPID Fiberoptic". Action: Ratify
Resolution 22-10 approving the execution of a Joint Powers Agreement between City of
McCall and the RAPID Fiber Network Partnership and authorize the Mayor to sign all
documents.
8. AB 22-125 Request to Assign the Lease for Hangar 205 to DRC Trust
David Carey, the owner of Hangar 205 and lessee of land owned by the City of McCall Airport,
would like to assign the lease for Hangar 205 from David Carey to David J. Carey II and Ruth
B. Carey, as trustees of the DRC Trust. Action: Approve assignment and assumption of lease
for Hangar 205 from David Carey to David J. Carey II and Ruth B. Carey, trustees of DRC
Trust and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
9. AB 22-133 Request to Approve Firework Display Application for RJS Foundation
The Sabala Foundation is submitting a request and application for a June 25, 2022 Fireworks
Display for the RJS Foundation Tournament. The Fireworks Display will be free and open to
the public. The display application has been approved by the Fire Chief and the Police Chief.
McCall City Code states the following as it relates to Fireworks Displays: 5-3-430:
PERMITTED POSSESSION: (A) A recognized civic organization having a genuine, material
existence and purpose separate from obtaining a permit under this Section, may make
application for a permit for a fireworks display ..., to be held in connection with a national
holiday or special local event. The application shall be made to the City Clerk, who shall route
it through the police chief and fire chief and to the mayor and council. The mayor may make
or direct such investigation as he may deem appropriate. The permit shall be issued or denied
by the mayor and council, considered for these purposes to be the fire prevention bureau, based
upon consideration of the nature of the occasion, the nature of the applicant, and the public
safety. Any permit issued under this subsection shall be limited to one time only for which
issued. Action: Approve the Fireworks Display Permit for the Sabala Foundation for June 25,
2022 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Council Member Nelson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Council
Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Nelson, Council
Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member Thrower
all voted aye, and the motion carried.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
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AB 22-136 New Employee Recognition
Anette Spickard City Manager gave an overview to Council. Each year the new employees of the
city organization are introduced to Council. Each department introduced their new employees;
departments with new employees included Airport, Clerk, Community and Economic
Development, Golf Course, Police Department, Library, Public Works and Parks and Recreation.
Mayor Giles commented on the efficient recruiting and hiring of city staff.
AB 22-128 Present Certificate of Recognition to the Police Chief
Mayor Giles gave an overview of the accomplishments of McCall Police Chief Justin Williams
who is retiring May 31, 2022. The City Manager and Council recognized Chief Williams' eight
and a half years of service to the McCall community. Chief Williams joined the McCall Police
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Department in January 2014 after serving 19 years in law enforcement in Texas. Chief Williams'
major accomplishments for McCall include:
• Established trust within the community through continued engagement and open dialogue
• Established a positive working relationship with other local law enforcement and fire
agencies
• Created a department culture where honesty, integrity and professionalism are cornerstones
• Increased the training for staff to ensure professionalism and appropriate police response
• Implemented best -practice police policy and procedures using Lexipol
• Created a career path and compensation structure to improve recruitment and retention of
officers
• Recognized by Idaho Police Officers' Standards and Training as a small agency "that does
it right"
• Established new facility, new technology (mobile computers and electronic ticketing
within our vehicles), and in process of implementing body -worn cameras
• Spearheaded movement to successfully change 4tn of July culture in McCall by partnering
with community stakeholders, law enforcement, and hospital
Chief Williams celebrated the Police Department as a whole, City Council and City Manager
Anette Spickard for the support to be successful over the years.
Council Member Nelson commented on the great asset of trust in the community and how much
trust has been built into the McCall Police Department.
OATH OF OFFICE
AB 22-129 Request to Confirm Appointment of Dallas Palmer as McCall Chief of Police
City Manager Anette Spickard gave an overview to Council regarding the process that led to the
selection for the next Chief of Police to replace retiring Police Chief Justin Williams. The position
was advertised nationally and in law enforcement specific publications between February 11 and
March 13, 2022. Nineteen qualified applicants were identified and of those seven were selected
for the first round of remote interviews the week of March 28. Three top candidates were invited
for in -person interviews plus community meet -and -greets on April 18 and 19. One candidate
withdrew for personal reasons prior to April 18. At the conclusion of the process the City Manager
extended an offer to Dallas Palmer contingent upon completion of a background investigation and
City Council confirmation. As the Police Chief is an Officer of the City, per McCall City Code
Council confirmation of the appointment to the position is required. Mr. Palmer is currently
Lieutenant of the McCall Police department.
Council Member Nelson moved to confirm the appointment of Dallas Palmer as McCall
Police Chief effective May 28, 2022. Council Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a
roll call vote Council Member Nelson, Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, Council
Member Nielsen, and Council Member Thrower all voted aye, and the motion carried.
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AB 22-135 Administer Police Chief Oath of Office
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner administered the oath of office according to Idaho Code § 59-401
which states that Before any officer is elected or appointed to fill any office created by the laws of
the state of Idaho enters upon the duties of his office, he must take and subscribe an oath, to be
known as the official oath, which is as follows:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will support the Constitution of the
United States, and the Constitution of the State of Idaho, and that I will faithfully discharge the
duties of Police Chief of the City of McCall according to the best of my ability."
Police Chief Dallas Palmer addressed Council. Chief Palmer thanked Council for the opportunity
to follow in Chief Williams footsteps and expressed appreciation for the McCall Police department
as a whole. Additionally Chief Palmer introduced his family and expressed appreciation for the
continued support from his family.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Mayor Giles called for public comment at 5:56p.m.
Mayor Giles recognized the two written comments as part of the official record, those comments
are included as Attachment 1.
David Gallipoli, 200 Scott St, in person
Mr. Gallipoli expressed disappointment in an article in the Star News in regard to the City.
Additionally, Mr. Gallipoli noted concerns regarding a new Brundage Mountain Resort
subdivision recently getting approval from Adams County. According to Mr. Gallipoli the City of
McCall EMS services would be responsible for emergency services in the new subdivision located
in Adams County. Mr. Gallipoli asked about banning any development on Cougar Island before
the land goes to auction, noting community concern over water quality.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Giles closed the comment period at 6:O1p.m.
PRESENTATION
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AB 22-126 Composting Education Presentation
Melissa Coriell of the McCall Region Women's Climate Group presented to Council providing
educational information on the benefits provided by and processes included in a Community
Composting program. The presentation reviewed the environmental, financial, and public health
related benefits reported in other communities through composting programs, as well as provided
information on the logistics and focus areas for a Pilot Program for Community Composting to be
successfully executed at Riverfront Park in cooperation with the City Parks & Recreation and
Community and Economic Development staff in the Summer and Fall of 2022.
Assistant City Planner Meredith Todd noted multiple city planning documents mention a future
composting program. Additionally, Planner Todd went over greenhouse gas basics and a
greenhouse gas emission report done in 2019 for the region. Parks and Recreation Director Kurt
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Wolf commented on the ease of implementation for the pilot composting program and the benefits
that come with the location of the pilot program. A composting program can benefit both Parks
and Recreation and the Golf Course in possibly reducing the amount of fertilizer being used.
Council Member Nelson commented on the significance of the pilot program noting the impact
even small green efforts can have on larger scale efforts. Director Wolf mentioned a student
program for composting last year in relation to senior projects.
Council Member Maciaszek noted the possible large contributors such as the school district that
could make a significant impact participating in a composting program. Director Wolf noted the
amount of waste generated by the city as an organization. Manager Spickard noted that the Golf
Course processes the grass clippings currently instead of the grass going into the landfill.
Council Member Thrower expressed appreciation for the efforts by city staff and outside
organizations to get a local pilot program off the ground. Additionally, Council Member Thrower
asked how much the city currently spends on composting for city parks and landscaping. Director
Wolf noted the city spends thousands of dollars annually with Parks & Recreation partnering with
the Golf Course on semi loads of compost. Council Member Thrower asked who pays for the waste
that McCall dumps into landfills and if Valley County might be able to chip into the composting
program to reduce waste further. Director Wolf noted future opportunity to partner with Valley
County on a larger scale composting site, but the county has not been contacted by city staff at this
point.
Judy Anderson of Women's Climate Group noted that the Group has had meetings with St. Luke's
to be involved in the composting and expressed that St. Luke's has shown interest in participating
in the program. Council Member Thrower asked for clarification on the capacity of the pilot
program. Director Wolf noted the program would start small, but it will be easy to expand with
low investment up front in the future. Council Member Thrower mentioned and asked about the
carbon ratio in the composting, and how it will be controlled. Planner Todd will be monitoring and
testing the compost pile.
Mayor Giles thanked staff and Women's Climate Group and noted positive support towards the
pilot program.
REPORTS
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AB 22-132 Covid-19 Update
The intention of this agenda item is to keep the Council up to date with information related to the
Covid-19 Pandemic. Staff has provided an oral update at each Council meeting since the start of
the pandemic. At their March 10, 2022 meeting the Council requested that the report be submitted
in writing with the option to ask questions or make comments as necessary during this agenda
topic. At the April 28, 2022 meeting Council determined it was no longer necessary for St. Luke's
McCall to provide their written update. The Police Chief's written report was distributed to
Council.
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Police Chief Dallas Palmer gave a brief update on the status of Covid-19 in the community. Chief
Palmer noted an increase to 21 cases from 6 cases, the community is expecting an increase due to
summer travel. Additionally, Chief Palmer will take over leading the Emergency Operations Team.
Council Member Thrower asked about the triggers that would require the safety measures lifted to
be put back in place. City Manager Anette Spickard noted the city has been relying on the guidance
from the CDC and CDH. As long as the city stays in the green category with both CDC and CDH
the safety measures will stay lifted but will be addressed, if need be, depending on the hospital
numbers as well as the CDC and CDH reporting. The hybrid meeting option using Microsoft
Teams will stay in place for accessibility. Council Member Nelson noted the need to operate off
of objectivity with the data available. Council will continue to receive a written Covid-19 update
at every meeting.
AB 22-131 Public Art Advisory Committee Annual Report
City of McCall Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) Chair, Dawn Matus, 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. Current
committee members are Dawn Matus, Karla Eitel, Dallas Young, Craig Vroom, Cynthia Dittmer,
Nellie Bowman and Susan Farber.
Ms. Matus highlighted McCall's first Public Art Master Plan, reaching 10 years since the
formation of the Public Art Advisory Committee, and public art added to the community over the
past year including Our Confluence, Mill Whistle: Sound of an Era, Hometown Art Bus Shelter
Graphics, and Conserving the Heart of Idaho. Additionally, Ms. Matus gave a review of
partnerships over the past year that have brought art to the community and reviewed future possible
projects and initiatives. Ongoing projects and future possible projects include: the Library Art
Project that will be integrated into the new library building, a downtown mural, vinyl wraps to
transform lighting control boxes, and Legacy Park improvements. Ms. Matus took a moment to
remember Judy Drake, a former member of the McCall Public Art Advisory Committee. She stated
that public art is an important aspect of the community as it helps to convey values, be a bridge
between past, present and future as well as bring a sense of place and identity to the community.
Mayor Giles thanked Ms. Matus for presenting to Council. Economic Development Planner Delta
James thanked Ms. Matus for stepping in as interim chair for the PAAC. Council Member Nelson
noted the Ponderosa Center could be a public art opportunity in the future. Council Member
Maciaszek noted being an art advocate and expressed appreciation of the committee. Council
Member Thrower echoed the sentiments of other council members and commented on the variety
of art pieces and artists. Mayor Giles expressed excitement for the future art projects.
BUSINESS AGENDA
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AB 22-130 Request Appointment of Toni Curtis to the Local Option Tax Commission
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner presented to Council. The Local Option Tax (LOT) Commission is
comprised of two (2) members of different City advisory committees, one senior citizen
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representative, two (2) representatives from businesses in McCall, and two (2) at large residents
of the city. Commission appointments are made for four (4) years from the date of appointment,
and until their successors are appointed. The members of the LOT Commission have the
responsibility to make specific recommendations for the funding of written requests for the use of
the local option non -property tax revenues derived from the lodging taxes. There is currently one
vacancy on the LOT Commission, for a business owner representative to finish the term vacated
by Yvette Will. A notice ran a second time for two weeks in the Star -News along with a notice in
the Chamber of Commerce Newsletter and staff received one letter of interest from Toni Curtis
who resides and owns a business within the City of McCall. Ms. Curtis attended the LOT Applicant
Presentations so when appointed she will be ready to deliberate with the entire LOT Commission
on June 1st.
Mayor Giles thanked Ms. Curtis for submitting a letter of interest.
Council Member Maciaszek moved to appoint Toni Curtis to the vacated position of Business
Owner Representative's term to expire March 2025 of the Local Option Tax Commission.
Council Member Thrower seconded the motion. In a voice vote Council Member Maciaszek,
Council Member Thrower, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nelson, and Council Member
Nielsen all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 22-142 Presentation Regarding the Valley County Parks and Recreation Pathway
Connection Grant Application
Dave Bingaman from Valley County Parks and Recreation presented a Safe Route to Schools grant
application by Valley County Parks and Recreation. The project would connect a pathway along
Samson Trail to the city pathway near the Middle School at the intersection of Deinhard Ln and
Samson Trail. The trail would tie into the short piece of the paved city trail that extends south to
the Fox Ridge Rd. Mr. Bingaman would like to ask the Council for a letter of support for the
application and the collaboration to build a portion of the trail in the City ROW if the grant
application is chosen. The portion in the City ROW is from just north of Sampson Court to the
intersection at Deinhard Lane. City Council previously approved submittal of a City of McCall
application to this same grant program (Children Pedestrian Safety) for safety improvements and
maintenance of the paved separated pathway along E. Deinhard Lane from 3rd Street (SH55) to
Samson Trail to be completed in conjunction with reconstruction of E. Deinhard Lane in summer
2023. The City of McCall grant application will request the full eligible grant amount of $250,000
and, if funded, would create safety and ADA improvements to the existing pathway including
construction of a new section of the pathway to create separation from the E. Deinhard Lane
roadway, addition of an ADA compliant ramp to access the pathway at Commerce Street, and
installation of a pedestrian activated crossing beacon at Valley Springs Drive for use by families
living in The Springs local housing units.
Mayor Giles noted public comment received in relation to the pathway connection grant
application and asked Mr. Bingaman how many miles of trail has been achieved on Heinrich Lane.
Mr. Bingaman noted the trail is about 1.2 miles and has been well received. Council Member
Thrower asked how wide the single-track paths are. Mr. Bingaman noted the single-track paths are
between 24 — 36 inches and additionally noted future options to increase pathway width. Council
Member Thrower commented on the importance of the pathway for the Carefree Community
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children walking or biking to school. Economic Development Planner Delta James mentioned
communication with Mr. Bingaman regarding the grant application and gave additional details
regarding the city's application to the same grant program. Mayor Giles thanked Mr. Bingaman
for the presentation.
AB 22-134 Request to Approve Resolution 22-14 to Adopt the McCall Airport Hangar
Numbering Convention
Airport Manager Emily Hart presented to Council. Infield hangar development at McCall Airport
starts this summer. The oldest hangars at the Airport are numbered in the 100s and 200s. The next
group of hangars to be developed were numbered 500s. For reasons unknown, 300s and 400s were
skipped. Hangars numbered 600s and 700s followed. Airport management would like the new
infield hangars to be numbered 800s (smaller hangar row to the east), 900s (mid -sized hangar row
in the center of the infield) 1000s (largest hangar row on the western side of the infield).
Introducing 300s and 400s after (and physically next to) 700s is not desirable. Having three
separate numbered rows available (800s, 900s, 1000s) for new hangar development is desirable.
Leaving 300s and 400s available for future, yet -to -be -planned development out of the infield is
desirable. An adoption of a standardardized system of numbering hangars is recommended prior
to the construction of multiple hangars.
No questions or comments from Council regarding Resolution 22-14.
Council Member Thrower moved to approve Resolution 22-14 to adopt the McCall Airport
Hangar Numbering Convention and authorize the Mayor to sign all relevant documents.
Council Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member
Thrower, Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nelson, and Council
Member Nielsen all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 22-138 Request to approve Hangar 900 Lease Restated and Amended
Airport Manager Emily Hart presented to Council. The MacNichols-Berge Hangar will be the first
hangar built in the McCall Airport infield and construction is slated to begin the summer of 2022.
The previous Airport Manager assigned this hangar #427 in 2021. Current Airport Management
requires this hangar number to be #900. This numbering convention aligns with the current pattern
of 500s, 600s and 700s. All digital and hard copy files will from this point forward document this
hangar as Hangar 900. All other lease terms remain the same. This Agenda Bill requests the
adoption of Hangar 900 Lease Restated and Amended.
No questions or comments from Council regarding the Lease for Hangar 900.
Council Member Thrower moved to approve Hangar 900 Lease Restated and Amended and
authorize the Mayor to sign all relevant documents. Council Member Maciaszek seconded
the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Thrower, Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor
Giles, Council Member Nelson, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye, and the motion
carried.
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AB 22-139 Request to Award Contract for ADA Transition Plan
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner presented to Council. Under Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), public services, programs and activities are required to be accessible to
individuals with disabilities. The City of McCall is seeking to complete a Self -Evaluation and
establish an ADA Transition Plan based on State and Federal requirements. The plan shall identify
and address accessibility issues at City owned or leased buildings, City park and recreation
facilities, municipal airport facilities, public sidewalks, and include evaluation of public access to
city programs, services, and activities. In 2010, the City conducted an in-house accessibility
evaluation of all existing curb ramps and driveways in the City Center and all City buildings. Since
that time significant work has been done to re -build most of the down -town core. The City's Parks
need evaluation as well as all facilities and programs.
The ADA's regulations and the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, originally published in
1991 and updated in 2010, set the minimum standard for what makes a facility accessible. In
August 2021, the McCall City Council adopted the city budget which included the development
of the ADA Transition Plan to proceed in 2022. The adoption of the Plan, including Self -
Evaluation, public engagement and Plan adoption is expected to be completed in 2022-2023. Staff
conducted a RFQ seeking a qualified firm to assist with preparation of an Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Self -Evaluation and Transition Plan. The City received 5 Statements of
Qualifications. After scoring the statements by committee, the committee determined that
Vitruvian Planning was the most qualified applicant. Staff has worked with Vitruvian to develop
a contract and scope of work. The contract has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney
and the scope of work has been reviewed by many members of staff as this will be a multi -
department effort. The contract, Vitruvian's Statement of Qualifications, and the scoring matrix
were provided to Council.
Mayor Giles thanked Clerk Wagner for the presentation and the leadership on the ADA Transition
Plan. Council Member Nelson commented on staffing and necessity of bringing in professionals.
Council Member Nelson moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with
Vitruvian Planning, LLC to Develop the City's ADA Transition Plan and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In
a roll call vote Council Member Nelson, Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, Council
Member Nielsen, and Council Member Thrower all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 22-137 Information regarding planning for 4th of July 2022 Discussion and Direction to
Staff
Communication Manager Erin Greaves presented to Council on the public outreach regarding the
alcohol restrictions at lake front parks on the 4th of July. A survey was conducted and received 316
responses. Of all survey respondents 72% felt strongly about alcohol restrictions staying in place
at lake front parks during the 4th of July holiday going forward. The majority of respondents are
residents of McCall, Valley County or own a business in McCall giving a good sense of overall
community feedback. St. Luke's is also in support of a continued restriction. Without a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the city's decision cannot be based on the decision of the
partnering entities that were part of the previous MOU, but a regional approach is likely with other
entities making a similar decision soon.
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Staff communication to the public will move forward in any direction the council decides. Staff
recommends restrictions in place from Sunday July 3rd at 8am to Tuesday July 5th at 8am. The
recommended dates and times coincide with road closures for events. Through the survey, public
interest was expressed in regard to putting a future Ordinance in place to continue restrictions in
the future. Staff recommends moving forward with a Resolution for the 2022 4th of July holiday
and bringing a draft Ordinance to Council in the fall for future years.
Council Member Nelson thanked Manager Greaves for the efforts toward public outreach.
Additionally, Council Member Nelson has heard similar sentiments from the community aside
from the survey. Council Member Maciaszek noted that the community has made it a clear
decision. Council Member Thrower asked about dates recommended by staff and what the dates
have been in the past. Manager Greaves noted past dates have varied based on the day of the week
the holiday fell on. Council Member Nielsen disagrees with continuing a ban and noted the need
for additional trash cans to keep parks clean during the holiday. Mayor Giles thanked staff and
expressed being in favor of staff bringing back a resolution for a final decision.
AB 22-119 Community Engagement Strategies Discussion and Direction to Staff
Communications Manager Erin Greaves presented to council. At the 2022 annual retreat Council
identified community engagement as a priority. In addition, at the April 29, 2022, Comprehensive
Plan Special Session Council requested a presentation of additional community engagement
strategies for discussion. Manager Greaves presented a variety of options in which to increase
public involvement and reviewed where communication is now as a baseline including what
currently comes out of the communications department.
Council Member Nelson noted the great job done in communications to the community and that
personal touch is important. Additionally, the Mayor and City Manager have open office hours to
be available to the public. Council being present at community gatherings is important for the
community to see the city is listening and being involved in other ways aside from being decision
makers. Council Liaison duties are an important part of community engagement.
Council Member Maciaszek reminded staff of the Council request to keep items that are of public
interest in nature at the beginning of the council meetings, so the public does not have to wait until
the end of the meeting. For example, tonight's meeting schedule had the composting discussion
up front versus a hangar lease renumbering item being at the front. The more that people can listen
or participate in meetings will have a great impact on community engagement.
Council Member Thrower also commented on the ability for the public to participate in meetings.
Additionally, Council Member Thrower noted a lack of public comment during work sessions and
expressed a lack of connection with written comments using the current hot topic of short-term
rentals as an example. There is a need for structured productive conversations with the public,
especially with hot topics in the community as the one-on-one office hours available may be
intimidating for some members of the community.
Mayor Giles appreciated the handouts prepared by Manager Greaves and thanked Manager
Greaves for the hard work on public outreach and communication. The city as a team has been
good at creating community forums for important topics in the community even in items that the
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Council may not be decision makers on. Communication internally and externally, meaningful
engagement with citizens and the community being heard are all important to the Council.
Council Member Nielsen echoed comments by other council members noting the 4th of July survey
as a great example of community outreach and actionable feedback.
Manager Greaves asked Council to think about what makes a big topic, how does a big topic come
to light in the community? Does Council look for any defining characteristics among topics to
determine what constitutes needing an extra step?
Community engagement ideas reviewed by Manager Greaves:
• Focus groups: These groups have worked in the past and normally consist of 10 — 15
members of the public with a consistent meeting throughout all focus meetings and are led
by city staff.
• Town Hall: These meetings are larger than focus groups and include presentations, key
speakers, and a possible break down into smaller focus groups. Town Halls typically
happen quarterly, semiannually or bimonthly.
• Taking the Show on the Road: Instead of expecting the public to come to the city, take the
content to the citizens by giving updates in other community boards and committees such
as rotary.
• Open office hours: Staff can provide a rotating open office time for department heads in
addition to the Mayor and City Manager. Additionally, open hours for Council are an
option.
• Community Engagement Board: The board would have a staff liaison, ensure board
members represent different demographics of the community, meet regularly to discuss the
happenings of the city, and board members would be responsible for sharing the
information with other members of the public. Staffs concerns include workload and
accountability.
• City Blog: The blog would be written by each Council Member on a rotating schedule and
include what is important to each Council Member including accomplishments and items
to be proud of.
• Connecting the Dots: Finding new ways to share department reports, include digestible
content in a newsletter format. Staff noted the previous newsletter was stopped due to a
low open rate compared to staff time. The newsletter is still used for important items and
the open rate has increased with more people connecting digitally.
• Increase Social Media: Start embracing video with staff and council engaging through
video updates. It is more time consuming but also more personal and reaches an audience
that may not be fond of reading through reports.
• Idea Page on the City Website: The page would allow people to give the city ideas through
the website and communicate with the city in a more casual public comment. The page
would be monitor by staff.
Council Member Thrower would like to see a mix of communication options not just any one
option. The form of communication should be based on the topic. Attorney Nichols noted that city
staff is experienced enough with the help of Council to really know when the pulse of the
community demands extra attention on a topic. City staff already know what the complaints are
and when it is important for residents to still be able to express those concerns in an open forum
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to Council. It is important for the community to be heard and feel heard by the city staff and the
elected officials. Council Member Maciaszek expressed appreciation for the efforts of Manager
Greaves and noted how critical it is for council to hear from the citizens. He noted when are there
too many communication avenues? There are already so many avenues of communication open to
the public, clear communication in a consistent fashion with unified messaging is important.
Additionally, Council Member Maciaszek agrees with Attorney Nichols.
Council Member Thrower noted there is not a need for a regularly scheduled larger public
outreach. More effort needs to be put in on the larger issues such as short-term rentals and housing,
but staff has a good grasp on handling public outreach. Manager Greaves noted not doing a
regularly scheduled additional outreach option means keeping the outreach the same. There is a
benefit to doing regular additional outreach.
Council Member Nelson agrees with previous comments and appreciates the idea of taking the
information to the people through outside boards and committees. Council Member Maciaszek
noted the great feedback through simple surveys and a survey asking the public how they want to
be communicated with could be helpful. Manager Greaves agreed and noted a previous
communication survey done in 2018. Additionally, Council Member Nelson does not see value in
the communication board or the idea page on the website. Council Member Thrower mentioned
having a binder containing monthly department reports available to the public. Mayor Giles noted
interest in doing video messaging. Council Member Nielsen agrees with Council's comments.
Manager Greaves noted additional areas that need improvement such as catering to residents who
speak second languages, do not have technology available or need other forms of communication.
Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion
Council discussed upcoming meetings.
Council Member Thrower mentioned an update to council regarding the no left hand turn lane.
City Manager Anette Spickard thanked Council Member Thrower for the reminder and noted it
will be added to a future Council meeting.
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1 5/20/22 11:38:13 5/20/22 12:08:53 anonymous Cathy Laughlin
957 Conifer Lane McCa11ID 83638 I would like to make a public comment
regarding the regulations in which you are considering regarding the vacation rentals by owner. I
disagree with the reduction on the number of guests per bedroom from 4 to 2 and these are my
reasons. Hotels allow four guests per room, many homes have very large bedrooms in which
they have made into kid's rooms with multiple bunkbeds in them. It doesn't make sense that I can
have my family in my home for a month with 10 guests and then if I rent it out, I am only
allowed 6. This is a taking of my right. Many of my guests are two families who have 4 adults
and a mixture of children. This is an affordable way to travel and stay together to make
wonderful memories for their children. When my children were young, we did this several times
with families and it is a memory my children treasure. If you look at VRBO and search McCall,
the majority of the homes listed are 3 bedroom 2 bath homes. This will eliminate the option for
these families to stay together unless they find a 5 bedroom or larger home which will make it
unaffordable for some. I understand the life and safety concern regarding these homes but again,
this is my home with my liability insurance covering anything that may or may not happen. We
are not having every residence inspected that are only being used as single family residences so
why are we doing the inspections to vacation rentals? I agree with the one time inspection to start
but the annual inspection should be optional or randomly selected. This is going to be a burden to
your staff and code enforcement to control. Adding the additional workload will require
additional staff and there is a staff shortage nationwide. This additional staff with take up all the
fees received plus some of the tax which you receive on these homes. You mentioned at the
special City Council meeting on how the City of McCall could take the Lodging Tax and use it
towards meeting the needs of workforce housing but you are doing the opposite by adding
additional regulations on to the vacation homes which pay the LOT. Guests will start to choose
other destinations in which they can afford based on being able to all stay in one home that
doesn't have restrictions on number of persons per room. Please reconsider the reduction on the
number of guest s per room and be cautious of overregulating on the tourism industry that so
much of McCall relies on. Thank you for your time.
1200 S Samson Trail
McCall, ID
May 18, 2022
McCall City Council Members:
It is rare to have a funding source land on our doorsteps that addresses a present and growing threat to
human safety in our community, but that is just what has happened in the McCall Impact Area of Valley
County.
The State of Idaho -administered Children Pedestrian Safety Program is designed and funded to create
safe passage for children to and from Idaho schools. And boy, do we need it on the routes to and from
Barbara Morgan Elementary and Payette Middle Schools on the east side of McCall. Funds are available
for allocation now.
With the support of Valley County Pathways and a growing cadre of parents, neighbors, bicycle
commuters, and pedestrians, Valley County officials recognize the dangers along South Samson Trail in
its approach to the schools and town. This narrow residential road without shoulders is characterized by
undulations and hills that completely block views of kids and adults on bikes and on foot. Of course, it is
getting worse.
More homes are being built and lots subdivided to make way for even more residents who commute to
schools and workplaces in McCall. Unlike the west side of the approach to McCall, with its North Valley
Trail, residents in the burgeoning residential east side must share the narrow road with drivers
unaccustomed to rural driving. Large trucks and recreational vehicles towing boats and trailers routinely
threaten safe passage of pedestrians and bicyclists. When my neighbor's child wants to ride to school,
he must accompany her to keep her safe. Kids, who want to ride and walk to and from school, don't,
because it has become unsafe.
I frequently walk to and from town along South Samson Trail on personal business; that is, I used to.
Now, I think twice or three times —for safety —too often driving a car instead, which only makes the
overall problem worse. We need an alternative to safeguard students and people of all ages, a solution
compatible with the rural character of growing neighborhoods between Rogers Lane and the schools.
This funding source, the Children Pedestrian Safety Program, is a perfect fit! A pedestrian and bike trail
along the road —but off it —will help prevent life -changing accidents and encourage healthy lifestyles.
What is not to like?
As a resident on the proposed Safe Route to School along South Samson Trail, I can tell you my
neighbors and family think this is an idea whose time is now. Safety is not the only challenge facing our
super -fast-growing communities, but Valley County's Safe Route to School is one solution that is
imminently eligible for funding proffered by the State of Idaho —right now! As members of the McCall
City Council, please support this Valley County effort in any and every way you can.
Thank you,
Rebecca Rine
1200 S Samson Trail
McCall, ID
May 18, 2022
McCall City Council Members:
It is rare to have a funding source land on our doorsteps that addresses a present and growing threat to
human safety in our community, but that is just what has happened in the McCall Impact Area of Valley
County.
The State of Idaho -administered Children Pedestrian Safety Program is designed and funded to create
safe passage for children to and from Idaho schools. And boy, do we need it on the routes to and from
Barbara Morgan Elementary and Payette Middle Schoo►s on the east side of McCall. Funds are available
for allocation now.
With the support of Valley County Pathways and a growing cadre of parents, neighbors, bicycle
commuters, and pedestrians, Valley County officials recognize the dangers along South Samson Trail in
its approach to the schools and town. This narrow residential road without shoulders is characterized by
undulations and hills that completely block views of kids and adults on bikes and on foot. Of course, it is
getting worse.
More homes are being built and lots subdivided to make way for even more residents who commute to
schools and workplaces in McCall. Unlike the west side of the approach to McCall, with its North Valley
Trail, residents in the burgeoning residential east side must share the narrow road with drivers
unaccustomed to rural driving. Large trucks and recreational vehicles towing boats and trailers routinely
threaten safe passage of pedestrians and bicyclists. When my neighbor's child wants to ride to school,
he must accompany her to keep her safe. Kids, who want to ride and walk to and from school, don't,
because it has become unsafe.
I frequently walk to and from town along South Samson Trail on personal business; that is, I used to.
Now, I think twice or three times —for safety —too often driving a car instead, which only makes the
overall problem worse. We need an alternative to safeguard students and people of all ages, a solution
compatible with the rural character of growing neighborhoods between Rogers Lane and the schools.
This funding source, the Children Pedestrian Safety Program, is a perfect fit! A pedestrian and bike trail
along the road —but off it —will help prevent life -changing accidents and encourage healthy lifestyles.
What is not to like?
As a resident on the proposed Safe Route to School along South Samson Trail, I can tell you my
neighbors and family think this is an idea whose time is now. Safety is not the only challenge facing our
super -fast-growing communities, but Valley County's Safe Route to School is one solution that is
imminently eligible for funding proffered by the State of Idaho —right now! As members of the McCall
City Council, please support this Valley County effort in any and every way you can.
Thank you,
Rebecca Rine