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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022.05.12 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall VIA TEAMS Virtual May 12, 2022 Call to Order and Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approve the Agenda Consent Agenda Public Comment Presentation Reports Public Hearing Business Agenda Adjournment CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1 Mayor Giles called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:31p.m. Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, Council Member Nelson, and Council Member Thrower all answered roll call. Council Member Nielsen was absent. 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; Brian Parker, City 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; Dallas Palmer, Police Lieutenant; Meredith Todd, Assistant City Planner; Emily Hart, Airport Manager; Also, in attendance were Lynn Lewinski, Member of the Public; Jacki Rubin, Library Board of Trustees Chair; Wayne Reiter, T -O Engineers; Ken Baker; Developer; Megan Minshall, Idaho Headwaters Economic Study Group; Chris Demo, Idaho Headwaters Economic Study Group; Belinda Provencher, Perpetua Resources Representative, Michael Keith, Zions Bank. Mayor Giles led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 11 May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting APPROVE THE AGENDA 1 Council Member Council Member Maciaszek moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member Council Member Thrower seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye, and the motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1 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. Special City Council Minutes — April 7, 2022 2. Regular City Council Minutes — April 14, 2022 3. Special City Council Minutes — April 22, 2022 4. Payroll Report for period ending April 29, 2022 5. Warrant Register — GL 6. Warrant Register — Vendor 7. Accept the Minutes of the following Committees a. Public Art Advisory Committee — October 25, 2021 b. Planning & Zoning Commission — January 4, 2022 c. Planning & Zoning Commission — January 18, 2022 d. Planning & Zoning Commission — February 1, 2022 e. Historic Preservation Commission — February 14, 2022 f. Planning & Zoning Commission — March 1, 2022 g. Airport Advisory Committee — March 3, 2022 h. Library Board of Trustees — March 7, 2022 i. Public Art Advisory Committee — March 28, 2022 8. AB 22-113 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 has updated the report to separate out short-term rentals (STR) and to show the number of Declaration of Compliance (DOC) documents received. Staff receives more DOCs than business licenses for STRs because the property management companies are taking on additional STR units. Staff is hoping this report tells a more complete story. Action: Council to Review the License Report MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 2 of 11 May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting 9. AB 22-117 Request to Authorize Mayor to Sign Idaho Gem Grant Agreement Idaho Commerce has awarded the City of McCall an Idaho Gem Grant in the amount of $50,000 to support relocation of the donated "Toaster" structure and preparation of the site at its new location on Davis Street. Upon project completion, the dwelling unit will be deed and/or lease restricted in accordance with the city's local housing program to provide local workforce housing. A local grant match of at least 20% ($10,000) is required and would be provided from the City of McCall's FY22 adopted budget already allocated to support the city's local housing program. Action: Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Idaho Gem Grant Agreement. 10. AB 22-116 Request to Reallocate Little League of Central Idaho LOT Funds Little League of Central Idaho (LLCI) is a youth sports organization of dedicated parent coaches that offer a competitive travel baseball team for local youth. The club has non-profit status and has worked closely with the Recreation Department for registration assistance and new equipment amenities and storage space that will complement both programs. The LLCI approached the City of McCall Parks and Recreation Department about partnering with the club to help create additional storage space at Gold Glove Park in the form of a prefabricated shed like the existing shed on site. The Little League of West Central Idaho was awarded $3500 in LOT funds for a storage shed. After purchasing the shed there is a remaining balance of $1341.42. LLCI would like to ask to use the additional funds toward a tarp roller for storing their newly acquired field tarp. Action: Approve the re -allocation of 2022 LOT Funds with the Little League of Central Idaho as requested by LLCI and approve the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Maciaszek moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Maciaszek, Council Member Nelson, Mayor Giles and Council Member Thrower Call voted aye, and the motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT 1 Mayor Giles called for public comment at 5:33p.m. Two written comments were received and are included in Attachment 1. Lynn Lewinski, 713 Broken Rim McCall, ID 83638 Ms. Lewinski commented in writing as well as in person at the meeting asking when there will be a round table with the public regarding short term rentals. Belinda Provencher, 13181 Hwy 55 Donnelly, ID 83615 Ms. Provencher provided insight into the independent studies that have been done for the Stibnite Gold Project. Additional information was included in the written comments attached. Hearing no comments, Mayor Giles closed the comment period at 5:40 p.m. PRESENTATIONS 1 MCCALL CITY COUNCIL May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 3 of 11 AB 22-114 Idaho Headwaters Economic Study Presentation and Direction to Staff Chris Demo and Meghan Minshall of Idaho Headwaters Economic Study Group (IHESG) presented their mission statement and concerns surrounding the Stibnite Gold Project (SGP) to Council. The IHESG is a coalition made up of members of McCall's vibrant business community. IHESG is requesting that the McCall City Council act within its vested authority and discretion to commission a rigorous, independent, comprehensive economic analysis on the effects of the Stibnite Gold Project proposal and present the findings of said analysis to the USFS and general public according to standard practices of the body. Mayor Giles noted concern about the independent approach the IHESG is taking as the decision will be at the federal level. Mayor Giles asked if the IHESG talked to the forest supervisor or the regional forester? Mr. Demo responded noting that independent studies will help make a more informed public comment when the public comment period is reached. Council Member Thrower sees value in at least having a discussion on the topic because local businesses are concerned, and businesses are part of the community as a whole. An independent study could be a benefit to the public. Mr. Demo and Ms. Minshall noted the IHESG is looking to obtain an unbiased study that is available to the region as a whole and not just one community. Council Member Nelson expressed the need for all regional entities and communities to be at the table for an independent study to be of value. Council Member Maciaszek commented asking if conversations have been had to address any concerns of missing data directly with Perpetua Resources or the Forest Service. Council Member Thrower noted that asking the questions and having the conversation is part of the public comment process and that is why a supplemental study is already being done and fulfilled by Perpetua Resources. Ms. Minshall noted that the initial study was acknowledged to have limitations of the information provided and that is why the supplemental study was called for. The IHESG is looking for a more comprehensive study that is unbiased and doesn't lean in one direction or the other as the initial study had. Mayor Giles noted the Forest Service has the federal responsibility to take comments and have an obligation to read through the comments received during the public comment period. The comment period on the draft study is over and the Forest Service has not issued a decision yet. Additionally, Mayor Giles thanked Mr. Demo and Ms. Marshall for their presentation. REPORTS 1 Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Director Lindsey Harris presented to Council. Director Harris highlighted summer magazine distribution, the Spring Membership Breakfast, upcoming board elections for the Chamber of Commerce Board, and other events in the community. Council thanked Director Harris for the detailed report. MCCALL CITY COUNCIL May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 4 of 11 Department Reports City Manager Council Member Thrower thanked City Manager Anette Spickard for including the sewer district information in the City Manager report. Manager Spickard also noted the addition of a flyer for a youth project through the Association of Idaho Cities. Meredith Todd Assistant City Planner is working on the project to improve youth interaction with the city. Assistant Planner Todd noted any Council Member is welcome to attend the event. There were no questions or comments from Council regarding any other departments' report. Council Report Council Member Nelson noted that the Firewise Committee is working to publicize the grant opportunities to property owners to be eligible for fire hazard mitigation efforts on their property. Council Member Thrower noted learning about the great programs offered through McPaws. AB 22-112 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 was distributed to the Council and updated in the online packet. Council had no questions for Police Chief Williams. PUBLIC HEARING 1 AB 22-118 Request to Approve CA -22-01 — Amendments to Titles III and IV of the McCall City Code related to Temporary Business Regulations Mayor Giles asked the Council if there were any disclosures regarding the topic of the public hearing and whether any Councilor had been contacted regarding the application. All members of Council stated that they had no disclosures and no contact regarding this application. Council Member Maciaszek moved to open the public hearing. Council Member Thrower seconded the motion. In a voice voted all members voted aye, and the motion carried. City Planner Brian Parker presented to Council establishing the facts and giving an overview of the code amendments included in CA -22-01. The primary goals of this code amendment are as follows: 1. Provide clarity and direction for temporary businesses (food trucks and similar) 2. Fix typos, errors, and code text that do not align perfectly with the intent of the code or administrative practice. MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 5 of 11 May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting The temporary business regulations were discussed during the September 24, 2021 City Council Work Session. During their publicly noticed April 3, 2022, meeting the McCall Area Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed code amendments with the language shown in the draft Ordinance. Notice of this public hearing was published in the Star News. Council had no objections to entering any documents regarding CA -22-01 into the record. Council Member Maciaszek noted the prior code, the way it is written and has been written over the years, has been relatively easy to follow in the real estate realm. The code update looks complex and not as easy to explain to the general public. Planner Parker referenced the chart in the code that is still relevant to the update. Assistant Planner Meredith Todd additionally noted a calculator specific to the code has been built and can be provided to applicants in addition to the chart available. Mayor Giles asked if staff had positive feedback on the proposed changes. Planner Parker noted feedback from local architects. Council Member Maciaszek reviewed current code for the urban renewal district in relation to parking noting there is no off-street parking requirement for businesses. Since the close of one Urban Renewal District and the opening of another Urban Renewal District, the new code would keep the same parking requirements in the old district for businesses. Planner Parker noted that explanation as correct, within the new or old urban renewal district the code update would reflect no on -site parking requirements for businesses. Council Member Maciaszek noted that the recommendation to 3.8.063 of the code updates as being new in relation to requirement for developers to follow the national walking and biking association of professionals. Additionally, Council Member Maciaszek asked if the specific requirements are too specific? Planner Parker noted communication and input from local developers before incorporating the change to the code. Additionally, the standards are from an internationally recognized organization and are comprised of fairly common code language. Mayor Giles noted comments received from the Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho and a company called Draft Tech in relation to the code changes requiring architect stamps. Mayor Giles asked if the City is on solid ground legally for making this specific code change from a designation of living space to structure space. Planner Parker noted the code has been interpreted to include structure size, so the amendment is just bringing code into alignment with administrative practices already in place. City Attorney Matt Johnson commented on the legality of the code amendment noting state requirements for architect stamps and there is no concern regarding this code section being illegal. Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt added that the original code went into place in 2006 when the city revised all the Planning and Zoning codes, and a design review process was added. The original idea was to require a licensed architect stamp on larger scale homes to mitigate size and skills. Council Member Maciaszek made additional clarification for understanding by using the example of a 2100 sqft house with a 600 sqft garage not requiring an architect stamp. Planner Parker responded yes; a draftsman could design a house with less than 3500 sqft threshold. Council Member Nelson noted having council members with diverse backgrounds helps with asking the diverse clarification questions. MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 6 of 11 May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Council Member Thrower asked for clarification regarding the temporary food vendor versus a temporary merchant vendor and how the code update relates to markets. Planner Parker noted limited duration events like the weekend Farmer's Market will still be managed through Title IV. City Clerk BessieJo Wagner noted consumable goods being offered without prepackaging are required to go through Central District Health for additional approval. Council Member Thrower noted technical errors and amendments to be made to the Ordinance before adoption as listed below: • Grammatical corrections to 3.2.02(A), (H), (E) • Add temporary vendors and food court to the 3.4.02 table • Add I. Temporary merchandise vendors not located in an overlay zone and J. Temporary vendor courts not located in an overlay zone to 3.8.061 (C) and 3.8.10(B) Mayor Giles called for Public Comment at 7:24pm and noted the written comments received for the public hearing. No in person or virtual comments were made. Written comments are included as Attachment 2. Council Member Thrower agrees with the changes and clarifications within CA -22-01. Council Member Nelson thanked staff for clearing up the details within city code with code amendments. Council Member Maciaszek complimented staff on their efforts to clarify and structure code. Council discussion was generally in favor of the code amendment. Council Member Maciaszek moved to close the public hearing. Council Member Nelson seconded. In a voice vote all members voted aye, and the motion carried. Council Member Thrower moved to suspend the rules and read by title only, one time only Ordinance 1009. Council Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Thrower, Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, and Council Member Nelson all voted aye, and the motion carried. City Clerk BessieJo Wagner read Ordinance 1009 by title only, one time only: An ordinance of the City of McCall, Valley County, Idaho, amending Title 3 Chapter 2 Definitions, to provide definitions for amended and new terms; amending Title 3 Chapter 3 Residential Zones and Standards, clarifying general development standards, modifying permitted, administratively approvable, conditional, and prohibited uses in residential zones; amending Title 3 Chapter 4 Commercial Zones and Standards, clarifying general development standards, modifying permitted, administratively approvable, conditional, and prohibited uses in commercial zones; Amending Title 3 Chapter 5 Industrial and Business Park Zones and Standards, modifying permitted, administratively approvable, conditional, and prohibited uses in industrial and business park zones; amending Title 3 Chapter 6 Civic, Airport and Agricultural/Forest Zones, clarifying regulations for the inclusion of housing in civic zone developments, modifying permitted, administratively approvable, conditional, and prohibited uses in civic, airport, and agricultural/forest zones; amending Title 3 Chapter 8 General Development Standards, establishing standards for bicycle parking design, clarifying and establishing standards for temporary uses, clarifying fence and wall standards; amending Title 3 Chapter 9 Signs, clarifying signage exemptions; Amending Title 3 Chapter 13 Permits and Applications, extending the allowed review time of administrative MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 7 of 11 May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting applications; amending Title 3 Chapter 14 Outdoor Lighting, to establish standards on outdoor light bulb lighting color temperature; amending Title 3 Chapter 16 Design Review, to require design review on certain temporary uses, to clarify design standards; amending Title 9 Chapter 1 Subdivision and Development Provisions, clarifying record of survey regulations; amending Title 9 Chapter Six Subdivision Development Improvement Requirements; eliminating additional parking requirements on developments with private streets, directing the City Clerk, and providing an effective date. Council Member Maciaszek moved to amend the draft Ordinance as presented to incorporate the amendments noted by Council Member Thrower. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Maciaszek, Council Member Nelson, Mayor Giles, and Council Member Thrower all voted aye, and the motion carried. Council Member Maciaszek moved to adopt Ordinance No.1009 as amended approving the zoning code amendment, CA -22-01, to amend Titles III and IX, directing the clerk to prepare a summary and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Maciaszek, Council Member Nelson, Mayor Giles, and Council Member Thrower all voted aye, and the motion carried. Council Took a 5 -minute break at 7:42p.m. BUSINESS AGENDA 1 AB 22-122 Request to Approve Resolution 22-12 to Adopt the Airport Master Plan Airport Manager Emily Hart presented to Council. TO Engineering and City Staff have completed preparation of the 2022 McCall Airport Master Plan. Council reviewed the 2022 McCall Airport Master Plan at the May 5, 2022, Special Work Session and directed staff to bring the plan back for adoption on May 12, 2022. There were no questions or comments from Council regarding the Airport Master Plan. Council Member Nelson moved to adopt Resolution 22-12 for adoption of 2022 McCall Airport Master 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, and Council Member Thrower all voted aye, and the motion carried. AB 22-115 Request to Approve Submittal of a Payette Lakes Progressive Club Grant Application to Support the Library Expansion Project Library Director Meg Lojek presented to Council. The McCall Public Library is seeking approval to submit a grant application to the Payette Lakes Progressive Club in an amount not to exceed $5,000 to support the upcoming library expansion project, specifically construction of the Children's Library area. MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 8 of 11 May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting The Payette Lakes Progressive Club organizational goals include promotion of education and support for youth activities, which are consistent with the request to fund a portion of the Children's Library construction costs. There were no questions or comments from Council regarding the submittal of a Progressive Club Grant application. Council Member Thrower moved to approve submittal of a Progressive Club Grant application to support the Library Expansion Project and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Thrower, Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, and Council Member Nelson all voted aye, and the motion carried. AB 22-120 Request to Approve GMP Contract Award with CM for Library Expansion Project Public Works Director Nathan Stewart presented to Council noting additional representatives involved in the project who were in attendance. On June 27, 2019, the City of McCall entered into a contract agreement with CM Company (CM) to serve as the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the library expansion project. Since then, the City, in collaboration with Ratio Design, Inc. (Architect and supporting consultants) and CM have completed an extensive design process that culminated in formal bidding for construction in March 2022. The design process and project budget has been guided by approved library/campus planning documents and presentations, and direction from the Library Board and Council over the past 3 years. Funding for the project is being provided from GO Bond financing, multiple city funding sources, grants obtained by the city, and fundraising by the McCall Library Foundation. Director Stewart stated that CM Company concluded formal bidding on March 32, 2021. Not all project components received bids. Throughout April, the project team has worked diligently to confirm bidder accuracy, find sub -contractors for non -bid components, and confirm the essential bid alternates that are recommended to be initially awarded. This culminated effort has resulted in a proposed guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $10,011,986. The City Manager and Treasurer have developed a funding program that identifies how the city and McCall Library Foundation can fund the total project. City Staff, Ratio Architects, CM Company, and Zion's financial advisors will all be available to answer questions from the Council on all aspects of project costs, financing, bid alternate recommendations, and concessions made throughout the design and bidding process that resulted in our final determination of the GMP for the project. Approval of the contract amendment allows the city to proceed to the construction phase of the project. City Treasurer Linda Stokes and City Manager Anette Spickard gave a detailed overview of funding options. Michael Keith, representative from Zions Bank, addressed Council commenting on interest rates and briefing council on the 4.2 million in bond funds committed to the project as well as a review of external loan options. Mr. Keith educated the Council on the requirements of the bonds and the cost to call the bonds early should the Council cancel the project which would cost tax payors nearly $1 million. May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 9 of 11 Library Director Meg Lojek gave an overview of other library sizes compared to the future McCall Public Library building noting the extra cost is not due to overbuilding. Director Stewart and Manager Spickard additionally reviewed cost modifications due to material costs increasing. Council expressed approval of staff efforts on the library expansion project. Council Member Nelson moved to approve Exhibit A -Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the CM/GC contract with CM Company for the Library Expansion Project in the amount of $10,011,986 with the addition of $400,000 to be a specific materials cost contingency provision to be added by addendum as draft by legal counsel and approved by the city administrator; authorize staff to manage change orders within 10% of the GMP and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Thrower seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Nelson, Council Member Thrower, Mayor Giles, and Council Member Maciaszek all voted aye, and the motion carried. Lynn Lewinski, member of the public and former Library Board member, thanked Council and city staff for the hard work and continued dedication to accomplish the library expansion. Ms. Lewinski emotionally expressed how long the library expansion has been a dream for many residents including those serving and who have served on the Library Board of Trustees. AB 22-121 Request to Approve Infrastructure Cost Sharing Agreement Nathan Stewart Public Works Director presented to Council. On July 6, 2021, McCall Planning and Zoning conditionally approved ROS 21-08 that splits the 1 acre parcel at 1430 Clements Road into 4, '/ acre parcels. Per the City's requirements for new development, new roadway construction of the undeveloped Clements ROW (from the eastern terminus of Spruce Street ROW) to Aspen Alley is required. To provide adequate hydrant fire flows, and as required by the McCall Fire District, the development (represented by Ken Baker) is also required to extend new 8 -inch water main within the new Clements roadway to serve the lots. Because Clements (from Aspen Alley to Ready and just north of the proposed new roadway) is not built to City standards and is not paved, Public Works has offered to collaborate with Mr. Baker to fund reconstructing this portion of Clements to create a uniform roadway (between Ready and Spruce). The Water Department has also offered to fund additional water system improvements to improve fire flows for the adjacent Timberlost VI subdivision. Lastly, because there is an impending and similar 4 lot development that will construct new roadway and water mains within the undeveloped Spruce Street ROW (between Ponderosa and Clements), the City has agreed to reimburse Mr. Baker for portions of the required water main extension (in Clements), if the water main in Spruce is constructed (by the adjoining developer), since it would otherwise not be required if the new Spruce Street water main was in place today. Legal counsel has prepared a DRAFT Infrastructure Cost Sharing Agreement that stipulates requirements that will allow the City to reimburse Baker following the completion of construction. Staff will provided the finalized agreement at the meeting. Council Member Maciaszek clarified the undeveloped portion of Spruce Street. Director Stewart also noted additional developments coming to the area and the funding options to continue improvement to the area. MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 10 of 11 May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Applicant Ken Baker addressed Council. Mr. Baker noted a need for additional staff in the Public Works department to ensure applications are processed in a timely manner. Council Member Maciaszek moved to approve the Infrastructure Cost Sharing Agreement for ROS 21-08 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Maciaszek, Council Member Nelson, Mayor Giles, and Council Member Thrower all voted aye, and the motion carried. Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion Council discussed upcoming meetings. ADJOURNMENT Without further business, Mayor Giles adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m. ATTEST: 0001III►►►,,,,,� Mc 0 h Robert S. Giles, Mayor O. * O.�. MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 11 of 11 May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Nod iz, v;17,v ro T- h�(all Crfi (owr �I 1i /j , ry 41/4 of Oil l'hif> Go mow( 1N1 6 ana� of ide� (11 G�nCerv+, �c� ul�ll A.2 bbitc), A�I� ,Io bffv' u�G�,+-f ztn�Mio•-\ 0(itkli`ort). )h f wr jidorat-fion, ,cre, j4V1 Nun � wG �, in✓��I"uri� �htifi a�re onl �e�r�e�u1 �hpr-zr6J'�l�e� acv�T�h�. lo��l liwrv�� hc.Y� l� I u12 hl€K -How �u� � ��e ��r�wtn-i- be empaule%d*sti elle-0i- ell )rVC7014A(e- Aididt atin-fevoafro* izob6(71- 1,(47poi, ATTACHMENT 1 dhhi11 LiUih7'i /kAcel RECEI�D .:.:122022 RECEIVED. MAY 12 2i r_T I71 2022 EXPECTED ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE STIBNITE GOLD PROJECT Perpetua Resources The Stibnite Gold Project is expected to bring hundreds of family -wage jobs to rural Idaho, inject millions of dollars into our state's economy and contribute to communities by paying local and state taxes. A diverse economy is a strong economy, and we are excited to bring a new industry and year-round employment opportunities to rural Idaho. We are proud of our commitment to hire and purchase locally whenever possible (PRO 3.1). We feel confident our project can benefit the entire region, and numerous third -party and independent analyses have already been completed to understand the potential economic impacts and benefits. THEE E HAV f: f f1f.JL`°I14, INDEPENDENT ASSES f'°= far HipAc f= ! II x SIIf'1,j f;A a . 9 EC ,t Three of these studies were conducted by independent contractors hired by Perpetua Resources. While Perpetua Resources initiated and funded these studies, just like doctors, the engineers and third -party experts working on the Stibnite Gold Project must uphold professional standards that require strict adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct. These professionals must perform their work with impartiality and honesty and are committed to protecting public health, safety and welfare. In addition to the Perpetua Resources -commissioned studies, the U.S. Forest Service conducted its own independent analysis using information provided by the company's consultants and other local and statewide resources. Finally, the Stibnite Advisory Council launched its own study in 2020 to try to gain a deeper understanding of local impacts. Additional details of these studies follow. STEVEN PETERSON 12014 PREFEASIBILITY STUDY (PFS) & 2016 PLAN OF RESTORATION AND OPERATIONS (PRO) The economic analysis used in our Prefeasibility Study and Plan of Restoration and Operations was prepared by University of Idaho research economist Steven Peterson, who has more than 20 years of experience conducting economic impact studies. Peterson used an IMPLAN model to take a complete look at the projected socioeconomic benefits and workforce requirements of the project. You can review Peterson's findings in section 1.22 of the PFS and Chapter 3 of the PRO. Here are some of the key findings regarding the Stibnite Gold Project: • The project will directly employ 500 to 600 people during mine operations (PFS 1.22) Mining sector jobs, on average, pay more than four times the wages of the leisure and hospitality industries in Valley County (PRO 3.2.3) • The project will provide approximately 0.878 indirect jobs for every direct job the company creates during operations • The project (as outlined in the PRO) is estimated to create $152 million in sales transactions in the regional economy (PRO 3.2.5) • Annual payroll will average between $48 to $51 million (PFS 1.22) • Over the life of the mine, Perpetua will pay approximately $329 million in federal corporate income taxes and $86 million in state corporate income tax and mine license taxes (PFS 1.22). Employees' and vendors' individual income taxes are above and beyond that. HIGHLANDS ECONOMICS 1 2018 ECONOMIC UPDATE In 2018, Highland Economics, a national economic consulting firm specializing in natural resource projects, analyzed the fiscal and economic impacts of the Stibnite Gold Project. The study evaluated potential impacts to the region, which included Valley County, Adams County, the state of Idaho and the nation. The group ran several models to determine the project's direct, indirect and induced impacts. Before issuing the final report, the Highlands team reviewed its data inputs and assumptions with the U.S. Forest Service. The final report can be found here. Here's a look at the report's key findings: P pc)n ii I c., PA i i ;, ri . Cri i _ :.s l x ,or:rr es. Ciec:n F u%urc . • Schools, law enforcement and local governments would see $300,000 annually from property taxes associated with the project (Highland Economics, pg. 18) • The project would generate $150.9 million in state and local taxes throughout its life (Highland Economics, pg. 18) • Local impacts on the economy from Perpetua's direct job creation are estimated at: o $18.1 million per year in annual income during construction a $18.5 million per year in annual income during operations o $3.6 million per year in annual income during reclamation (Highland Economics, pg. 11) • Workforce estimates concluded approximately 1/3 of the needed workforce for operations would move to Valley or Adams County while the remaining would commute or come from current residents of the region (Highland Economics, pg. 4) U.S. FOREST SERVICE 12020 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (DEIS) The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) completed its own evaluation of our project's economic impacts as part of the August 2020 DEIS. They analyzed at least 35 local studies and reports, including documents issued by local and tribal governments, Idaho Department of Labor, Idaho Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, Perpetua Resources and more. You can review the full findings in Chapter 3 of the DEIS. Here are some highlights: • Annual average wage during operations is estimated at $80,000 • Valley County's per capita average income was $30,838 in 2018 and the highest paying jobs were in mining followed by information services, government, and education/health service sectors, while the lowest paying jobs were in leisure and hospitality and other services (DEIS 3.21-10) • During operations, the DEIS concluded Perpetua Resources would be responsible for 8.1% of the local area's employment (DEIS 4.21-22). Estimates were created using 2019 employment data • The Project could provide jobs to unemployed or under -employed residents in the counties surrounding the project (4.21-27) • The DEIS concluded that the project would have negligible socioeconomic impacts to the area's tourism sector (DEIS 4.21-28) GSSG 1 STIBNITE ADVISORY COUNCIL WORKFORCE SURVEY In late 2018, Perpetua Resources, Adams County, Cascade, Council, Donnelly, Idaho County, New Meadows, Riggins and Yellow Pine established the Stibnite Advisory Council (SAC). The council was formed to give the communities closest to the project a seat at the table and the opportunity to work directly with Perpetua Resources to identify and address community impacts. P,,sf,onr;ihl+ ! ',i ni f iticoi 1'r .;u;t r :<? o. C:ieor, Future, Using GSSG, a globally recognized and locally -based survey firm, SAC launched a workforce survey in 2020 to collect more information from people who may one day want to work for Perpetua. They are using this information to help analyze potential impacts to housing, schools and other community resources. To date, close to 800 individuals have taken the survey. The data shows: • 85% of individuals who completed the survey expressed an interest in working for the Stibnite Gold Project • 88% of survey participants said they would be interested in training opportunities to become qualified to work at Stibnite • 65% of respondents said they would commute from the communities they already live in to work on the Stibnite Gold Project • 35% of people said they would move to Valley, Adams, Idaho or Boise County o Of that group, 204 respondents would be joined by a spouse or other family members looking for work locally o 112 of the respondents indicated they would bring at least one school -aged child with them Still have questions about the economic impacts of the Stibnite Gold Project? Contact our team at community@perpetua.us. :sponsible Mining. Critical Resources. Clean Future, BLANK PAGE DRAFEcH T,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,.,„, into Phi nc o 1334 E. State St Eagle, ID 83616 Phone (208) 887-1751 March. 18, 2022 Re: CA -22-01 Zoning Code Amendment (City of McCall) PUBLIC COMMENT ATTACHMENT 2 RECEIVED By Brian Parker at 8:55 am, Mar 21, 2022 Amendment Issue • 3.16.06: DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION: We believe the requested change in wording from "living area" to "Structure size" will have multiple negative effects. Over the last 16 years, Draftech has designed dozens of homes in McCall. Our firm is located in Eagle, ID. Many of our clients are either relocating or building their second home in McCall. This change will seriously affect the cost of housing, further adding to the affordable housing crisis McCall faces. We are very passionate about this issue as we lead the treasure valley in the most innovative and cost effective process in new home design. All while maintaining beauty and character in architecture that keeps communities desirable. Our firm performed over 1000 projects last year. The current requirement of an Architects stamp of homes over 3500 sqft living space is already driving up the cost of plans by a factor of 4. This is because most Architects nationally do not focus their practice on residential design. In fact, most new custom homes nationally are performed by home designers. This is why the Idaho State Statue is very clear about the exemptions in architectural design, in fact the current city requirement could be illegal. When we asked why the requested change, we were told that was the original "intent". I highly doubt this because the wording was very clear in stating "living area". If you subtract the average garage, patio, porch and deck square footage out of the structure size, this will equal roughly a 2300 sqft home. The median size home in McCall has steadily grown each year to now 2100 sqft. This change in wording would effectively require an architect's stamp on 60-80% of new designs (vs the current 20% that are over 3500 sqft). Draftech currently employs 8 people. This will further decrease our ability to help our current and future clients in McCall. This would have an impact on our business. We currently have upset builders when we discussed this possible change and to further monopolize a particular industry will only create higher prices for your local residence. DRAF ECH it�l'itin 1)rt'ant into Plans 1334 E. State St Eagle, ID 83616 Phone (208) 887-1751 I ask these questions, "What projects have failed that are causing this requirement?". "What value does a licensed architect bring to a single family home that a building designer can not bring?" "What Idaho law allows a local municipality to restrict trade at a greater level than the state statutes do?" Thank you for your time! AMENDMENT REQUEST • Remove the requirement of an Architect's stamp on all new single family dwellings or leave wording as is and unchanged. If you have any questions, please contact the office at (208) 887-1751. Approved By: Brendan Smythe, CPDB Owner, Draftech N•C•B•D•C Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho Office of the Executive Officer 6206 N Discovery Way, Suite A Boise, ID 83713 Brian Parker, City Planner City of McCaII 216E Park St McCall, ID 83638 RE: CA -22-01 Zoning Code Amendment Dear Mr. Parker: RECEIVED By Brian Parker at 9:34 am, Mar 25, 2022 March 25, 2022 I am writing on behalf of the Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho (BCASWI) to advise the City of McCaII the proposed amendment to City Ordinance CA -22-01 section 3.16.06 is unnecessary and ill-advised. Replacing the words "living space" with "structure size" will have adverse unintended consequences. First, Idaho State Code 54-306(3) allows those who are not architects to prepare plans for single-family and multi -family residential buildings. This is allowed regardless of square footage if the building does not exceed three units and/or three stories. This is provided in line with Section R106 of the 2020 Idaho Residential Code which has been adopted by the state in Title 39, Chapter 41, Idaho Code — Idaho Building Code Act. The proposed amendment to the ordinance would have the effect of restricting those who can prepare, sign, and seal plans to architects. This would unnecessarily harm the building design firms and add unnecessary cost to the design and construction of residences without materially enhancing the quality and safety of the structures. BCASWI and its member companies involved in designing, building, and maintaining residences in McCall are dedicated to promoting the responsible development of the community while making home ownership as attainable as possible. Knowing that 25% of the price for each single-family residence, and 37% for each multi -family residence already goes to regulatory costs, the proposed ordinance adversely impacts the attainability of ownership and does not improve responsible development. Therefore, we urge you and the City of McCall to reconsider the proposed amendment to City Ordinance CA -22-01 section 3.16.06. Sincerely, (dW________ W.V. "Bill" Rauer, Architect, MBA Executive Officer Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho "Promoting the Responsible Development of Our Community" A 1 B DR AMERICAN INSTITUTE of BUILDING DESIGN March 19, 2022 Brian Parker, City Planner City of McCall 216 Each Park Street McCall, Idaho 83638 Re: CA -22-01: Zoning Code Amendment Mr. Parker, AICP: On behalf of the American Institute of Building Design and its members in the State of Idaho and in particular McCall City, we would like to provide you with our reasons why the proposed amendment to City Ordinance CA - 22 -01 section 3.16.06, to delete the words "living space" and substitute "structure size" is not necessary and should not be adopted. Firstly, we support Idaho §54-306(3), which allows those who are not architects to prepare plans for single- family and multi -family residential, regardless of square footage. Provided there are no more than three units, and the units are no more than three stories. This aligns with Section R106 of the 2020 Idaho Residential Code, adopted as a part of Title 39, Chapter 41, Idaho Code — Idaho Building Code Act. Therefore, we believe that the current ordinance adequately protects the public and already ensures their safety in the living areas of a residential dwelling. There is absolutely no indication of public harm or any concern to warrant the expansion of the ordinance to include not just the habitable living space but the entire building envelope that the amendment would now extend to. In addition, the amendment to the ordinance is purely protectionist in that it would restrict competition and trade for the benefit of the architects who would now be legally required to prepare, sign and seal plans for virtually all new residential homes, even for those spaces that are not considered "living" areas. Amending the ordinance to require that architects prepare plans based on the overall structure size, would effectively require architects to prepare plans for any new home over 2,000 square feet of living space, not the 3,500 square feet as currently provided. This amendment would now add to the costly requirement that even non -living areas, such as porches, car ports, patios, decks, etc., be included in calculating the total square footage for plans that must be prepared by a licensed architect The Idaho Residential Code already establishes requirements to safeguard the public health and safety in the construction of residential dwellings throughout the State. In doing so, the State has defined those spaces in buildings which are subject to the construction requirements of the Code. Throughout the Code are minimum construction requirements for spaces such as heating, room areas, ingress and egress, and ceiling height among numerous others, however these requirements are made in reference to the habitable spaces of the building, which are defined as a "space in a building for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking". The construction requirements set forth in the Code are applicable to dwelling units which are defined as "an independent living facility that includes permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, bathing, washing and sanitation purposes". Likewise, the Code similarly defines a "living space" as "the space within a dwelling unit for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, bathing, washing and sanitation purposes." Amending the ordinance to remove "living space" and adding instead a condition based solely on structure size without regard to how such spaces Creating where peop e live 1059 Blair Road N\1' • Suitt, #400 • Washington, IX' 7.011'? T. t-tt(X)-366-33'?-3 • E : 1-866- 204-0'293 iufo(a)_1I BI).org are utilized would be contrary to the intent of the Idaho Building Code and the construction requirements that are imposed on the construction of new homes. The adoption of the amendment to expand the existing requirement regarding the submittal of design plans would impact countless contractors and builders, who, for many years, have operated under the existing ordinance and interpretation of "living area" without any public health, safety, or health concern, and would add an unnecessary expense to the already high cost of building a new home in the community. For the above reasons, we encourage you to reconsider this change to the Ordinance and continue to permit our members and the other tradespeople who work in the residential construction industry to continue to work as they have done for many years without complaint about submitting their plans without an architect's signature. Thank you for your consideration of our position. c)1c44 Steve Mickley Executive Director CC: Bernie Kern, President, AIBD Edward Nagorski, Attorney BLANK PAGE