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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019.05.09 Regular Council MinutesMINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall May 9, 2019 Call to Order and Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approve the Agenda Consent Agenda Staff Introductions Chamber Report Public Hearing Public Comment Business Agenda Adjournment CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Aymon called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, Council Member Holmes, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member Sowers all answered roll call. City staff members present were Anette Spickard, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney; BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk; Erin Greaves, Communications Manager; Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director; Kurt Wolf, Parks and Recreation Director; Jay Scherer, Airport Manager;, Chris Curtain, Information Systems Manager; Traci Malvich, Human Resources Manager; Justin Williams, Police Chief; Nathan Stewart, Public Works Director; John Powell, Building Official Also, in attendance was Diane Kushlan, Kushlan Associates; Juan Bonilla, Donnelly Rural Fire Protection and Valley County Emergency Manager; Garrett De Jong, McCall Fire Chief; Andrew Mentzer, West Central Mountains Economic Development Council; Steve Stuebner, Valley County Pathways; Walt Sledzieski, Historical Preservation Commission Mayor Aymon led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVE THE AGENDA Council Member Holmes moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member Sowers seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA MCCALL CITY COUNCIL May 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 1 of 7 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. Council Regular Minutes — March 14, 2019 2. Council Regular Minutes — April 11, 2019 3. Council Regular Minutes — April 25, 2019 4. Payroll Report for period ending April 19, 2019 5. Clerk License Report 6. Warrant Register — GL 7. Warrant Register — Vendor 8. Department Reports 9. AB 19-103 Recognition Proclamation of Marie Strode's 100th Birthday: Georganne Spalding, Marie's daughter, requested a proclamation be made to recognize Marie Strode's 100th birthday. Marie was born Anna Lenora Marie Blackwell on April 17, 1919 in McCall, Idaho. She met and married her husband, George E. Strode, of Roseberry in the year 1939 in Lewiston, Idaho. Marie and George were married for 67 years and had 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Marie was an active member of the PTA, McCall Senior Citizens Center, Eastern Star, and the Finnish Ladies Aid Society. Motion: Recognize Marie Strode's 100th Birthday with a Celebratory Proclamation from the McCall City Council and authorize the Mayor to sign the proclamation. 10. Accept the Following COMMITTEE MINUTES: a. Environmental Advisory Committee — 2019 — February 21 b. Golf Advisory Committee — 2019 — March 13 c. Historic Preservation Commission — 2019 —February 4 d. Library Building Committee — 2019 — March 20 e. Library Building Committee — 2019 — April 5 f. Library Board of Trustees/ Library Building Committee Joint — 2019 — April 3 g. Library Board of Trustees — 2019 — March 21 h. Library Board of Trustees — 2019 — April 9 i. Library Board of Trustees — 2019 — April 18 j. McCall Redevelopment Agency — 2019 — March 19 k. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee — 2019 — February 20 Council Member Giles moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Council Member Holmes seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Giles, Council Member Holmes, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye, and the motion carried. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS AB 19-102 Introduction of New Staff Members The City has hired some new full-time staff members. Council had expressed a desire to be introduced to new staff, so they have been invited to attend the Council meeting. Public Works Director Nathan Stewart introduced the new City Engineer, Nick Zaninovich, Clerk BessieJo Wagner introduced the new Front Desk Receptionist, Jodi Weaver, and Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf introduced the new Parks and Recreation Facilities Maintenance Coordinator, MCCALL CITY COUNCIL May 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 7 Tyler Padget, each giving a brief summary of their experience and what they bring to the City. Also, but not present, Jodie Hagen, the new Accounting Specialist/Utility Billing, was recently added to the Finance Department. The Council warmly welcomed everyone present. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Chamber of Commerce Council Member Holmes presented the Chamber report. She shared the new magazine that has come out and the upcoming Spring Breakfast event. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Aymon called for public comment at 5:36 p.m. Community & Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt announced the Idaho Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $475,000 for the Downtown Core Lighting was awarded. The City's application was ranked number one in the State. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Aymon closed the comment period at 5:38 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING AB 19-096 Request to Adopt an Ordinance Updating the McCall City Code Chapter 11 Nonconforming Use, Structure or Development Code — CA-18-03 Mayor Aymon opened the public hearing at 5:38 p.m. Community & Economic Development (CED) Director Michelle Groenevelt introduced Diane Kushlan of Kushlan Associates to present the McCall City Code Chapter 11 Nonconforming Use, Structure or Development Code — CA-18-03 amendment. The nonconforming use chapter was the topic that came up the most in the public outreach for the McCall Area Comprehensive Plan and Code Workshop. Specially, the comments identified issues with remodeling, energy efficiency upgrades, and preservation of historic structures. Issues with nonconforming structures were mostly based on projects located on Payette Lake. It is the intent of this chapter to permit these nonconformities to continue until they are removed and to allow for the routine maintenance, excepting energy efficiency upgrades and preservation of historic structures, but not to encourage their perpetuation. At the April 2, 2019 meeting, the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the code updates. CED Director Groenevelt pointed out that most of the changes loosen up the restrictions to allow remodeling of older homes to be easier apart from along the shoreline. There have been some instances where homes, that were not historical structures, were being called a remodel but then torn down to almost no recognition of the original structure with an 8000 square foot home built on its footprint. Planning & Zoning Commission wanted to close the loophole to stop what is truly new construction and not a remodel. MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 3 of 7 May 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Council Member Holmes asked questions about the final decision for materials, repairs and maintenance section with the 10% rule, and expressed concerns this rule would not work in this community. Building Inspector John Powell explained some projects regarding safety repairs can be exempted from the 10%. Council Member Holmes would like to move roofing into the Exterior Improvements as an exception under an exterior update (311-07 Section C). Council Member Nielsen asked questions about the number of non -conforming houses existing on the shoreline and encroachment issues. Public Comments Fallon Fereday, 713 Wooley Ave., spoke to some of the projects presented to Planning and Zoning along Lake Street that were concerning so she is glad to see the code defined better. She also liked the idea of moving roofing to exterior updates. Receiving no additional written correspondence and no further comments, Mayor Aymon closed the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. Council Member Holmes moved to read by Title only, one time only, Ordinance 979 as amended. Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes, Council Member Nielsen, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye, and the motion carried. City Clerk Bessiejo Wagner read by title only one-time only Ordinance Number 979: An ordinance of the City of McCall, Valley County, Idaho repealing Chapter 11, Nonconforming Buildings, Structures and Uses, of Title 3, Planning and Zoning, of the McCall City Code, & reenacting Chapter 11, Nonconforming Use, Structure or Development, of Title 3, Planning and Zoning, of the McCall City Code, for the purpose of streamlining the process, facilitating administration, clarifying the chapter so as to eliminate the administrative determination, allowing additions under 25% to existing nonconforming structures within the shoreline zone, promoting and allowing for energy efficiency improvements, allowing for exceptions to the 10% repairs and maintenance provisions for historically significant buildings, and allowing for approval of style changes when restoring to a safe condition any nonconforming structure or part thereof declared to be unsafe by the building inspector. City Attorney Bi11 Nichols pointed out the effective date of January 1, 2020 was not called in the ordinance and recommended to put off adoption until the next meeting, so the change could be made. Council directed staff to correct the missing information and bring back to the next meeting for adoption. BUSINESS AGENDA AB 19-101 Wildfire Emergency Preparedness Presentation by McCall Fire, Valley County Emergency Management, and McCall Police Donnelly Rural Fire Protection and Valley County Emergency Manager Juan Bonilla presented the update to Council regarding regional emergency preparedness for wildfire. He shared the Countywide Fire Protection Plan and how to find it, what is Code Red and how citizens can sign up for the service (only available for landline phones), definitions of Stage 1, 2, 3, and 4 fires, who MCCALL CITY COUNCIL May 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 4 of 7 is in charge of evacuation (Sherriff Department) and how evacuation plans are formed. He also shared that the Woody Debris Program begins May 25-June 6, the Transfer Site is free for woody debris May 10-October 20, and burn permits are available May 10-Oct 20, and went over burn permit rules. Chief Bonilla also reported on the California Paradise Fire conditions and issues that contributed to that fire and encouraged education for the community to become fire prepared. There are discussions happening within the department of how to deal with similar circumstances. McCall Fire Chief Garrett De Jong answered questions about fire preparations this year at the airport with the scooper planes that will be stored elsewhere during the construction phase but will still be available for service. He answered questions about what his department would do in case of large forest fire. Mayor Aymon asked for a community presentation by both Fire Chiefs for some time before the middle of July. Funding sources to help people clean up their property was discussed. AB 19-100 Regional Pathways Plan Presentation by Andrew Mentzer and Steve Stuebner Andrew Mentzer of the West Central Mountains Economic Development Council and Steve Stuebner of Valley County Pathways gave an update on the development of a Regional Pathways plan. They are gathering feedback from stakeholders on the proposed path routes to inform the development of the plan. The West Central Mountains Economic Development Council and Valley County Pathways have been working together with the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) on a feasibility study about the potential for "single-track sidewalks" and other types of pathways in the Long Valley area between Cascade and McCall, with an eye toward connecting to New Meadows and the Weiser River Trail as well. This has been a year -long study, funded with a grant from the Mountain Central Association of Realtors in McCall and the National Association of Realtors. IMBA recommends 70+ miles of single-track sidewalks in the feasibility study, along with a variety of on -road bike lanes, detached bike paths, rail -trails and more. Overall, the IMBA study validated the vision and scope of the 2018 Valley County Pathways Master Plan, which seeks to connect the communities of Cascade, Donnelly, Lake Fork, and McCall in Long Valley with a system of pedestrian pathways. The vision is also to provide pathway connections to popular recreational and cultural destinations in the valley such as Jug Mountain Ranch, Tamarack Resort, Gold Fork Hot Springs, the historical burg of Roseberry, Ponderosa State Park, Lake Cascade State Park and Forest Service trailheads. International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) plan summary: • 20 single-track sidewalks throughout the valley totaling 70+ miles • Other on -road bike lanes, trails, RR trails etc. • Total cost to develop single-track sidewalks is $1.85M to $3.75M • Estimated cost per mile: $25,000 - $53,000 or $4.75 - $16/linear foot • The plan recommends "primary" trails and "secondary" trails in the plan in terms of priority • Single-track sidewalks would be built in the County right of way areas along the county road corridors Mr. Mentzer explained that single-track sidewalks are dirt paths about 2-3 feet wide that would parallel existing county roads. The trails would be built within the existing county right of ways. MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 5 of 7 May 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Trail difficulty would be beginner to intermediate. The purpose would be to create a safe place for walkers, runners and cyclists to travel along existing county roads separate from the county road itself The trails would be less expensive to build and maintain as a paved, detached bike path such as the Strand in Cascade, McCall city pathways, and the paved trail going through the Meadows area between Donnelly and Tamarack. Mr. Stuebner shared the efforts made so far and explained the route of these paths. The Council shared their thoughts about current safety issues, what they liked about the pathway plan and which trails they would like to see go in, and asked questions. AB 19-097 Request to Approve Consulting Services Agreement for Consultant to Conduct a Local Historic Building and Properties Inventory Walt Sledzieski of the Historical Preservation Commission presented the Consulting Services Agreement for a consultant to conduct a Local Historic building and properties inventory. The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), as described by McCall City Code Title 2 Chapter 4, is responsible for conducting a survey of local historic properties and recommending methods necessary to preserve, maintain and restore historic properties. At its March 13, 2019 meeting, the HPC unanimously recommended that City Council approve up to $2000 to compensate a BSU Intern consultant to create a digital inventory of buildings and properties of historic significance in the City of McCall. In partnership with Department of History at Boise State University, members of the HPC invited applicants for the project, conducted an interview process, and selected Erik Cordes as the project consultant. Walt Sledzieski, HPC Chair, led the effort to identify a qualified consultant and develop the project scope. He presented to Council the request of approval of the project Consulting Services Agreement. The Consulting Services Agreement had been reviewed by the City Attorney. Council Member Giles moved to approve the Consulting Services Agreement with Erik Cordes for creation of a local historic buildings and properties inventory and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Holmes seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Giles, Council Member Holmes, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye, and the motion carried. AB 19-099 Request for Approval a Lease Agreement for Commercial Airport Tenant - Gem Air Airport Manager Jay Scherer presented the Lease Agreement for Commercial Airport Tenant Gem Air. Gem Air, LLC is a commercial air taxi service that is requesting to operate from McCall. They have operated out of McCall Airport for the last 4 summers. Recommended lease terms provide for approximately 1,000 sq. ft. of space in Building 101 for the period May 15, 2019 through September 15, 2019 leased at $1,000.00 per month. This is an increase over last year. Other changes to the lease include airport -provided parking of three parking spaces outside the airport fence and nine spaces inside the fence with fencing, signage, and a requirement to have Gem Air personnel present when their customers are present. The parking cost is $1,500. The changes also require Gem Air to perform janitorial services and furnish their primary space with the capability to serve passengers, with the airport having the option to relocate that space inside the building when Parks & Recreation staff are relocated. Gem Air is also seeking to lease a tie down space for the same period for which they would be charged $225.00. This commercial lease will be charged a $300 processing fee. The Airport Advisory Committee reviewed and agreed with the proposed lease terms at their May 2, 2019 meeting. The lease has been reviewed by legal counsel. MCCALL CITY COUNCIL Page 6 of 7 May 9, 2019 Regular Meeting ATTEST: BessieJo Council Member Holmes moved to approve the 2019 proposed lease for space within Building 101 to Gem Air, LLC and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Giles seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes, Council Member Giles, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye, and the motion carried. AB 19-098 Request to Approve Resolution 19-09 McCall City Fourth of July Alcohol Restrictions Police Chief Justin Williams presented Resolution 19-09 McCall City Fourth of July Alcohol Restrictions and answered questions. During the April 25, 2019 Council Meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare a resolution for alcohol restrictions within Payette Lake beachfront parks to be implemented for July 4th. The parks identified in this restriction include Legacy, Davis, Art Roberts, Rotary, and Brown Parks. The Council approved the Extension of the Existing Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) With Idaho State Parks and Recreation (IDPR) Regarding 4th of July at their April 25th meeting. The date directed by Council above falls within the parameters of McCall City Code Section 8-14-8 (B) which states the following: By resolution, the city council may prohibit the possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in designated city parks on specific days from July 1 through July 7 each year. Signs will be posted in each park announcing the restrictions at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the beginning of any period of such restrictions. Council Member Giles moved to approve Resolution 19-09 implementing an alcohol restriction within Legacy, Davis, Art Roberts, Rotary, and Brown Parks for July 4th, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Sowers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Giles, Council Member Sowers, Mayor Aymon, and Council Member Holmes all voted aye, Council Member Nielsen voted no, and the motion carried. Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion Council discussed upcoming meetings. ADJOURNMENT Without further business, ,11 ,,�yl-,,Aymon adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. �• of Mc, i : f �► • 7 EilL ° s a .2° •i .— — , City MCCALL CITY COUNCIL May 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 7 of 7