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Home My Public Portal About2014.02.13 Regular MinutesMINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting Legion Hall (McCall City Hall - Lower Level) February 13, 2014 Agenda Call to Order and Roll Call Approve the Agenda Reports Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Business Agenda Consent Agenda Adjournment CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Aymon called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:32 p.m. Mayor Aymon, Councilor Giles, Councilor Scott, Councilor Swanson, and Councilor Witte all answered roll call. City staff members present were Gene Drabinski, City Manager, Bill Nichols, City Attorney; Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Dennis Coyle, Parks and Recreation Director; Peter Borner, Public Works Director; Nathan Coyle, Airport Manager; Eric McCormick, Golf Superintendent; Delta James, City Planner; Larry Stokes, Police Sergeant; and BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk. APPROVE THE AGENDA Councilor Scott moved to approve the amended agenda as submitted. Councilor Swanson seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried. REPORTS 1 Gene Drabinski, City Manager, gave a brief explanation of the Cambria planning grant. He also updated the Council on the City Official's Day at the Capital and his training with the City Managers Conference including priority based budgeting. He also updated Council on the plans for the next sewer district discussion. He stated the working group was working on developing a joint powers model to aid in consolidating the two powers. Mayor Aymon commended the Community Development Department for their help in the Winter Carnival parade. She also relayed a comment from a business owner about parking for customers. Delta James, City Planner, Community Development, commented that the parking was an enforcement issue. McCall City Council Regular Meeting February 13, 2014 Page 1 of S There was a brief discussion about the comparison of McCall's hangar lease fees to fees of other jurisdictions. Councilor Giles briefed Council on Association of Idaho City's training regarding fee determination. Nathan Coyle, Airport Manager, noted FAA's suggestions on hangar lease fee determination. Council briefly discussed the contract with the Forest Service. Eric McCormick, Golf Superintendant, reported that the snow bike races were successful and there was no damage to course. He also noted the race was well attended. Mr. McCormick reported that the greens were looking promising. Mayor Aymon asked who would sign the payroll checks for March 6. Linda Stokes, Treasurer, reported the other authorized signatories would be available. Mayor Aymon commented that Parks and Recreation did a wonderful job for winter carnival. Councilor Swanson asked about the condition of 1 st Street. Peter Borner, Public Works Director, said it was high on the priority list to fix the potholes. There was a short discussion on the snowgates and the asset management program. He also explained the basin heater problem and the how it was fixed. There was a brief discussion on LOT funds and business licenses. The Council received copies of the following: 1. Airport Advisory Committee — November 14, 2013 2. Airport Advisory Committee — December 5, 2013 3. Environmental Advisory Committee — August 27, 2013 4. Environmental Advisory Committee — October 22, 2013 5. Historic Preservation Committee — November 19, 2013 6. Historic Preservation Committee — December 17, 2013 7. Library Board of Trustees — October 17, 2013 8. Library Board of Trustees — December 05, 2013 9. McCall Improvement Committee — October 29, 2013 10. McCall Redevelopment Agency — December 17, 2013 11. Planning & Zoning Commission — December 3, 2013 12. Planning & Zoning Commission — January 7, 2014 13. Public Art Advisory Committee — October 2, 2013 14. Public Art Advisory Committee — December 4, 2013 15. Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee — December 18, 2013 16. Tree Advisory Committee — December 5, 2013 Mayor Aymon led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:07 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Aymon called for public comment at 6:08 p.m. BessieJo Wagner, 890 Elo Road, requested support from City Council to participate or sponsor a team in West Central Idaho's Relay for Life. McCall City Council Regular Meeting February 13, 2014 Page 2 of 5 Hearing no further comments, Mayor Aymon closed the public comment. BUSINESS AGENDA AB 14-23 Local Option Tax (LOT) Commission Member Appointment BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk, presented the candidates for the vacancy on the Local Option Tax Commission. The vacancy was posted in The Star News. The two candidates were Doug Russell and Sandi Hammond. She noted both were qualified and provided a brief history of each candidate. Councilor Giles, Councilor Swanson, and Mayor Aymon voted for Doug Russell. Councilor Witte and Councilor Scott voted for Sandi Hammond. Upon consensus of the Council Doug Russell was appointed to the Local Option Tax Commission to a term to expire December 31, 2018. AB 14-26 Prosecutor's Annual Report to Council City Prosecuting Attorney Jay Kiiha presented his annual report to Council. He briefed Council on the types of misdemeanors that were prosecuted. Mr. Kiiha noted that the majority of the offenses happened in the summer due to increased tourists. He also noted that cases of methamphetamines were much lower compared to other rural communities. AB 14-25 McCall Police Department Winter Carnival Update Sergeant Larry Stokes gave an overview of activities during Winter Carnival. He said it was better than years previous. There was a brief discussion regarding the idea of providing parking at the outskirts of town and to bus visitors in. AB 14-21 Railroad Avenue Mural Approval Delta James, City Planner, presented the Railroad Avenue Mural recommendation to Council. She gave the history of the project and the results of the public survey. She noted Option C received the majority of votes. Ms James stated that the staff recommendation would be to approve Option C. Council commented they approved of the process and Ms. James noted it was the first time the process was used. Councilor Scott moved to approve the recommended mural design concept for the Railroad Avenue retaining wall. Councilor Giles seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Councilor Scott, Councilor Giles, Mayor Aymon, Councilor Swanson, and Councilor Witte all voted aye and the motion passed. AB 14-24 Title 8 Code Amendment (Interference with Snow Removal) Ordinance Adoption Peter Borner, Public Works Director, presented the Title 8 Code Amendment (Interference with Snow Removal). He gave a brief summary of the January 9, 2014 City Council meeting. He said Council discussed the proposed amendments to Title 5 and Title 8 dealing with interference with snow removal and parking along Third Street and directed staff to remove any revisions to Title 5 and to finalize revisions to Title 8 of the City Code. Councilor Swanson moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, one time only, Ordinance No. 920. Councilor Scott seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Councilor McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5 February 13, 2014 Swanson, Councilor Scott, Mayor Aymon, Councilor Giles, and Councilor Witte all voted aye and the motion passed. BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk, read by title only, one time only, Ordinance 920: An ordinance of the City of McCall, Valley County, Idaho, amending Section 8.5.030, interference with snow removal and deposit on right of way prohibited, of the McCall City Code to expand the code to apply to snow removal operations by the State of Idaho and incorporate that portion of Third Street between Railroad Avenue and Colorado Street with the Central Business District for application of parking restrictions during daily snow removal operations from November 1 to March 31 of the following year. Councilor Swanson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 920, approve the publication of the summary, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Councilor Scott seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Councilor Swanson, Councilor Scott, Mayor Aymon, Councilor Giles, and Councilor Witte all voted aye and the motion passed. There was a brief discussion on a rental house with a vehicle parked in the right of way. AB 14-22 Review Survey Questions Regarding Smoke Free Ordinances BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk, presented the survey questions regarding smoke free ordinances. She noted Council directed staff to prepare possible questions and bring them back to the Council for consideration and further direction. She said the questions were designed from the recommended questions of the Garden City survey. Council discussed question #1 and suggested adding retirement homes and nursing homes to the list. They also discussed adding patios in the survey. Councilor Swanson suggested distinguishing each establishment as a separate question or to check all that would apply in the survey. Councilor Giles and Councilor Scott commented on the importance of being open and neutral to the ordinance. Council discussed a smoke free zone 20 feet from a door or smoke free on a patio or outside dining area. Council discussed the wording of question 3 and 4. Councilor Scott suggested prioritizing the topics listed in Lyle Nelson's quote. Councilor Witte noted she liked questions #1 and #5. There was some discussion on which golf courses should be smoke free. Council cautioned the use of `leading question' and to remain neutral. Councilor Swanson commented that limiting smoking on the golf course was far reaching. Council decided to use Mr. Nelson's quote, use question #1 and #5 and add comment sections. BessieJo read Lyle Nelson's quote which he stated: Regulating tobacco is a perplexing issue and touches upon personal liberties, individual property rights, public safety, and personal and community economics. He stated that the way to approach the issue from a public stand point is to engage the community in the conversation. He stated that Valley County has a smoking population of 21%, which is almost 50% above the national average which is 15%. McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 of 5 February 13, 2014 Council directed staff to post the survey questions on the City Website and in the Star - News regarding a Smoke Free Ordinance for the City of McCall. Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion Gene Drabinski requested Council's direction on the use, purpose, and strategy of City property. He suggested a Work Session regarding City Real Property. Mayor Aymon requested a tour of City properties. Mr. Drabinski noted a map was currently being made of all city owned property. There was a short discussion on the Council Retreat on March 14 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The location was not determined. Councilor Swanson requested call in information prior to the February 28th work session. Council suggested adding the Farmers Market as a discussion item earlier than proposed. CONSENT AGENDA Staff recommended approval of the following items: 1. City Council Regular Minutes — January 23, 2014 2. City Council Special Minutes — January 24, 2014 3. Warrant Registers 4. Payroll Report for Period ending January 17, 2014 There was a brief discussion on the minutes and the warrant register. Councilor Scott moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the Minutes as amended. Councilor Giles seconded the motion. In a Voice call vote, all voted aye and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Without further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. wwww`�`;`o�F �c,,i Y T O ATTEST: BessieJo Wa er, City erk McCall City Council Regular Meeting February 13, 2014 Page 5 of 5