[Vision2020] Tuesday Moscow City Council Agenda

Thu Jan 13 10:29:17 PST 2005

AGENDA

MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, January 18, 2004
7:00 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers, 

206 East Third Street, 2nd Floor

The Moscow Mayor and City Council welcomes you to tonight's meeting.  We
appreciate and encourage public participation.  For regular agenda
items, an opportunity for public comment is sometimes provided after the
staff report.  However, the formality of procedures varies with the
purpose and subject of the agenda item; therefore, the Mayor may
exercise discretion in deciding when to allow public comment during the
course of the proceedings and limitations will be placed on the time
allowed for comments.  Citizens wishing to comment on business which is
not on the agenda will be provided the opportunity to do so as item
number 2 after the Consent Agenda.  If you plan to address the Council,
you will find a list of "Tips for Addressing the Council" on the table
outside the City Council Chambers.  Thank you for your interest in City
government.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1.         Consent Agenda:  Any item will be removed from the consent
agenda at the request of any Councilmember and that item will be
considered separately later.  Approval by roll call vote.

A.        Approval of Minutes of January 3, 2004 - Stephanie Kalasz

B.         Approval of Disbursement Report for December 2004 - Don
Palmer

Public Works/Finance Committee reviewed accounts payable for December
2004 and recommends approval of the following:

General

$450,360.79

Street

$76,004.97

HUD Reserve

Parks & Rec

$70,429.54 

1912 Center

$3,341.41 

Arts

$7,172.94

Water Fund

$113,100.12 

Sewer Fund

$85,243.17 

Sanitation

$192,146.77

Fleet Mgmt Fund

$29,711.58 

WWTP Construction

Capital Projects

$251,922.09

LID Construction

Hamilton P&R

Bond & Interest

LID Special Assessment

TOTAL

$1,279.433.38

            C.         ITD ITS Cooperative Agreement - Bill Belknap

The State of Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) in cooperation with
the University of Idaho's National Institute for Advanced Transportation
Technology (NIATT) and the City of Moscow, will be constructing a
federally funded Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) that will
interconnect all State owned traffic control signals within the City.
The intent of the project is to allow for signal intercommunication and
remote system timing and optimization intended to enhance the traffic
flow of the State Highway system within the City.  The ITS project is
one element of the City's broader fiber project intended to interconnect
the City's, Moscow School Districts and Gritman Medical Center's remote
facilities.  The proposed Cooperative Agreement establishes the roles of
both the State and the City within the project and documents local
support and match for federal funding purposes.  The agreement was
approved by the State of Idaho Attorney General's office and by the
City's Public Works and Legal Departments.  Reviewed by the Public
Works/Finance Committee on January 10, 2005.

ACTION:  Approve the Agreement and authorization of the Mayor's
signature on the ITS Cooperative Agreement and standard ITD Agreement
Authorization Resolution between the City of Moscow and State of Idaho. 

D.        Community Transit Association of Idaho Funding Agreement - Les
MacDonald

With the successful establishment of a fixed route transit system in the
City of Moscow, it is appropriate to make improvements along the routes
that will increase the functionality of the system.  Initially these
should consist of smaller features such as bus pullouts, bus shelters,
signage, and benches.  These types of improvements can improve the level
of service to the customers of the transit system and promote continued
increases in ridership but funding is necessary.  Due to the limited
capacity of the City of Moscow to fund such improvements independently,
staff has been looking for outside funding sources.  The most likely of
these sources is the Capital Program under the Transportation Equity Act
for the 21st Century (TEA-21).  This federal program provides funds for
capital improvements for transit systems.  In Idaho, the process for
applying for these funds is through a group known as the Community
Transit Association of Idaho (CTAI).  This Organization consists of
entities throughout the state that are interested in obtaining funding
under this federal program.  Each year CTAI makes application for these
federal funds with the assistance of a Washington D.C. based consulting
firm. In order to pay for the services provided by this consulting firm,
CTAI has to charge a membership fee that will cover the cost of the
consultant contract.  The fee charged is proportionate to each
participant's share of the overall appropriation requested of Congress.
Staff has prepared a proposed project for funding under this program.
Reviewed by the Public Works/Finance Committee on January 10, 2005.

ACTION:  Approve the project and draft CTAI services agreement.

2.         Public Comment Period - For members of the Public to speak to
the Council regarding matters NOT on the Agenda and not currently
pending before the Planning and Zoning Commission or Board of
Adjustment, please state your name and address for the record and limit
remarks to three minutes.  Time limit 15 minutes.

3.         Uniform Code Adoptions - Jim Johnson 

The proposed amendment would adopt the International Building Code
(IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Energy
Conservation Code (IECC), International Mechanical Code (IMC) and
International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).  The International Existing Building
Code (IEBC) would replace the 1997 Uniform Building Code for Building
Conservation, and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
would replace the 1997 Editions of the Uniform Housing Code, the Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the Uniform
Administrative Code.  The proposed changes are part of the three-year
cycle of code revisions published by the International Code Council.
Reviewed on January 10, 2005 by the Administrative Committee.

ACTION:  Approve the Ordinance under suspension of the rules requiring
three complete and separate readings and that it be read by title only;
or reject the Ordinance; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

4.         2003 International Fire Code Adoption - Ed Button

The proposed amendment would adopt the International Fire Code, 2003
Edition with modifications that are consistent with those adopted by the
Idaho State Fire Marshal for use in the State of Idaho. This Code change
is part of the three-year cycle of code revisions published by the
International Code Council.  Reviewed on January 10, 2005 by the
Administrative Committee.

            ACTION:  Approve Ordinance under suspension of the rules
requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read by
title only; or reject the Ordinance; or take such other action deemed
appropriate.

5.         Public Hearing - Amendment to Buffer Yard Table - Joel
Plaskon

Recent construction of an apartment complex in the Area of City Impact
and adjacent to farmed property zoned Agriculture/Forestry (AF) caused
concern by the farmer that such development could be constructed so
close (potentially up to five feet) to a property line common with
farmed land.  Staff presented the matter to the Planning and Zoning
Commission whereby the attached Ordinance was prepared to add AF Zoning
District to the existing Landscape Buffer Yard Table.  In addition to
helping to alleviate some of the concern regarding proximity of new
residential development to farmed ground this amendment would complete
the list of Zoning Districts included in the Buffer Yard Table.  The
Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and
recommended approval of the ordinance on December 8, 2004.  Reviewed by
the Administrative Committee on January 10, 2005.

ACTION:  Approve Ordinance under suspension of the rules requiring three
complete and separate readings and that it be read by title only; or
reject the Ordinance; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

6.         Public Hearing - Outdoor Lighting Ordinance - Joel Plaskon

The Planning and Zoning Commission has been working for several years on
creating outdoor lighting regulations and a public hearing on a proposed
Ordinance for such was conducted by the Mayor and City Council on
September 20, 2004 at which time staff informed the Council that last
minute input from local businesses, the University of Idaho and City
staff warranted cancellation of the hearing and remand to the Planning
and Zoning Commission for consideration of amendments to the proposal to
accommodate such input.  The Planning and Zoning Commission subcommittee
and full Commission met regarding the matter several times and conducted
a public hearing on a revised version of the ordinance and recommended
approval of such on December 8, 2004.  Reviewed by the Administrative
Committee on January 10, 2005.

            ACTION:  Approve Ordinance under suspension of the rules
requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read by
title only; or reject the Ordinance; or take such other action deemed
appropriate.

7.         Public Hearing - Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance
Amendment - Joel Plaskon

On May 18, 2004, staff received written comments requesting postponement
of current telecommunications facilities applications and review of the
existing planning process and regulations for such facilities.  These
matters were discussed by the City Council and members of the public on
June 21, 2004 at which time the Council passed a motion to have further
consideration of the matter by the Administrative committee for future
report and recommendation to the Council.  Since that time, the
Administrative Committee has reviewed the matter on June 28, July 26,
August 9, and October 11.  The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted
a public hearing on the resulting proposed Ordinance and recommended
approval of such on December 8, 2004.  The proposed Ordinance would
clarify screening and noise requirements, increase application notice
time, and add a response to notice requirement, which would
significantly increase accountability, tracking of facilities, and
justification for new tower establishment versus co-location.  Reviewed
by the Administrative Committee on January 10, 2005.

            ACTION:  Approve Ordinance under suspension of the rules
requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read by
title only; or reject the Ordinance; or take such other action deemed
appropriate.

8.         Parade Ordinance - Randy Fife

In order to provide for a predictable, fair and reasonable application
process for parades and public assembly permits within the City, the
Ordinance proposed sets out the application process, standards to be
met, fees, an alternative permit process, and appeals procedures.  These
elements are designed to balance the City's need to control its public
streets, to promote public health and safety, and the right of all
citizens to exercise their freedoms under the U.S. and Idaho
Constitutions.  Reviewed by the Administrative Committee on November 8
and 22, 2004 and by Council on December 20, 2004 and January 3, 2005,
where it was considered on second reading.

            ACTION:  Approve Ordinance on third reading and read by
title only; or reject the Ordinance; or take such other action deemed
appropriate.       

9.         Presentation by Chamber of Commerce and Request for Funding -
Paul Kimmel

ACTION:  Approve funding request; or deny funding request; or take such
other action deemed appropriate.

10.        Set Date for Second Meeting in February - Gary J. Riedner

            The regular date for the second meeting in February falls on
the Presidents' Day holiday.  Per the City Code, the meeting date should
be changed to Tuesday, February 22nd.

            ACTION:  Approve the date change to February 22, 2005, for
the second Council meeting in February.

Mayor's Appointments

REPORTS:

            Mayor

            Administrative Committee

            Public Works/Finance Committee

            Other Boards & Commissions

EXECUTIVE SESSION - Legal Issue - Pursuant to Idaho Code Section
67-2345(1)

NOTICE:  Individuals attending the meeting who require special
assistance to accommodate physical, hearing, or other impairments,
please contact the City Clerk, at (208) 883-7015 or TDD 883-7019, as
soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

Stephanie Kalasz

Moscow City Clerk

(208) 883-7015

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