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2011-04-19EIDIAN�-- IDAHO CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL PRE -COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 1. Roll -call Attendance: X David Zaremba X Brad Hoaglun X Charlie Rountree X Keith Bird X Mayor Tammy de Weerd 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. Executive Session Per Idaho State Code 67-2345 (1)(c)(f) — (c) To Conduct Deliberations Concerning Labor Negotiations or to Acquire an Interest in Real Property, Which is Not Owned By a Public Agency; and (f) To Consider and Advise its Legal Representatives in Pending Litigation Into Executive Session: 5:31 p.m. Out of Executive Session: 7:02 p.m. Adjourned: 7:02 p.m. Meridian City Council Pre -Council Meeting Agenda — April 19, 2011 Page 1 of 1 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. E IDIAN�-- �oaHo CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL PRE -COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.:,' City Council Chambers 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 1. Roll -call Attendance: "X"' David Zaremba Brad Hoaglun X_ Charlie Rountree �^ Keith Bird , V _ Mayor Tammy de Weerd 2. Adoption of the Agenda Hoaqlun/13t%.-d 3. Executive Session Per Idaho State Code 67-2345 (1)(c)(f) — (c) To Conduct Deliberations Concerning Labor Negotiations or to Acquire an Interest in Real Property, Which is Not Owned By a Public Agency; and (f) To Consider and Advise its Legal Representatives in Pending Litigation 400.1qtVn /Bkq-A B I ,v- 6\ / TZ C%, -,4-, _ 1Z, Meridian City Council Pre -Council Meeting Agenda — April 19, 2011 Page 1 of 1 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. �--�. Meridian City Council Special Meeting April 19, 2011 A meeting of the Meridian City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2011, by Mayor Tammy de Weerd. Members Present: Mayor Tammy de Weerd, Keith Bird, Brad Hoaglun, Charlie Rountree and David Zaremba. Others Present: Bill Nary, Jacy Jones. Item 1: Roll -call Attendance: Roll call. X David Zaremba X Brad Hoaglun X Charlie Rountree X Keith Bird X Mayor Tammy de Weerd Item 2: Adoption of the Agenda De Weerd: Item No. 2, adoption of the agenda. Hoaglun: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Hoaglun. Hoaglun: I move adoption of tonight's special meeting agenda which is Executive Session. Zaremba: Second. De Weerd: I have a motion and a second to adopt the agenda for tonight's special meeting. All those in favor say aye. All ayes. Motion carried. ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Item 3: Executive Session Per Idaho State Code 67-2345 (1)(c)(f) — (c) To Conduct Deliberations Concerning Labor Negotiations or to Acquire an Interest in Real Property, Which is Not Owned By a Public Agency; and (f) To Consider and Advise its Legal Representatives in Pending Litigation De Weerd: Item 3, Executive Session. ?00"� Hoaglun: Madam Mayor? Meridian City Council Special'Meeting April 19, 2011 Page 2 of 3 De Weerd: Mr. Hoaglun. Bird: I move we go into Executive Session as per Idaho State Code 67-2345(1) (c) and (f). Bird: Second. De Weerd: I have a motion and a second to adjourn into Executive Session. Madam Clerk, will you call roll. Roll call: Bird, aye; Rountree, aye; Zaremba, aye; Hoaglun, aye. ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (5:31 p.m. to 7:02 p.m.) De Weerd: I would entertain a motion to come out of Executive Session. Rountree: So moved. Hoaglun: Second. 1/10� De Weerd: All those in favor say aye. All ayes. Motion carried. ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. De Weerd: Do I have a motion to adjourn our special meeting? Bird: So moved. Rountree: Second. De Weerd: All those in favor? All ayes. ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:05 P.M. (AUDIO RECORDING ON FI THES�;`.PROGFEDINGS) MAYOR,JAMMY De WEERD �� s: DA's PPOVED ,,....�, ATTEST` JA, --CITY CLERK �. IV ENIDIA'16N-- IDAHO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 7:00 PM Called to Order at 7:03 PM 1. Roll -Call Attendance X David Zaremba X Brad Hoaglun X Charlie Rountree X Keith Bird XMa or Tamm de Weerd _ Y Y 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Community Invocation by Keith Hardy with the LDS Church 4. Adoption of the Agenda Adopted 5. Consent Agenda Approved A. Approve Minutes of April 5, 2011 City Council Pre -Council Meeting B. Approve Minutes of April 5, 2011 City Council Regular Meeting C. Findings for Approval: MDA 11-002 Meridian Town Center by Meridian CenterCal, LLC Located at Northeast Corner of E. Fairview and N. Eagle Road Request: Amend the existing Development Agreement (Instrument #108131103)to Include an Updated and Expanded Development Plan and Minor Edits to the Text of the Agreement D. Development Agreement for Approval: RZ 10-004 Waverly Place by Robert Mortensen, Mountain West Entrust IRA/FBO Located at 2150 E. Magic View Drive: Request: Rezone of 5.17 Acres of Land from L -O (Limited Office) to R-8 (Medium Density Residential) Zone E. Farm Lease between City of Meridian and Bryan Burrows to manage approximately 20 acres of land owned by the City and located on West Cherry Lane between North McDermott Road and North Black Road in Ada County, Idaho Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda — Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 1 of 4 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. 6. F. Resolution No. 11-781: A Resolution Adopting the Budget Policy for the City of Meridian G. Resolution No. 11-782: A Resolution Adopting the Investment Policy for the City of Meridian H. Resolution No. 11-783: A Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement Between the City of Meridian and Bryan Burrows for Approximately 20 Acres of Land Owned by City and Located on West Cherry Lane Road between North McDermott Road and North Black Cat Road, in Ada County Idaho; I. Resolution No. 11-784: CPAT 11-001 Comprehensive Plan Revamp by City of Meridian Planning Department Request: Amend the Text of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Which Includes the Following: 1) Adoption of the 2010 Existing Conditions Report as an Addendum to the Plan; 2) Updates to the Text of the Plan; 3) Changes and Additions to the Goals, Objectives and Action Items Contained in the Plan AND 4) A Complete Reformat of the Plan J. Approval of 2011-2012 Beer, Wine, Liquor Renewals as follows: Strikers 24 S. Meridian BIW/L Wingers An American Diner 1701 E. Fairview Ave. B/W Qdoba Mexican Grill # 473 3068 Overland Rd. B/W Qdoba Mexican Grill # 474 3319 N. Eagle Rd. BIW Pizza Hut # 2165 675 S. Progress B Pizza Hut # 2166 1752 W. Cherry Lane B Ling & Louie's Asian Bar & Grill 3210 E. Louise Dr. B/W/L Winco Foods #48 1050 S. Progress B/W Brewforia Beer Market 3030 E. Overland Rd #100 B/W The Curb Bar & Grill 1760 S. Meridian Rd #100 BIW/L Meridian Speedway 335 S. Main St. B/W Louie's Pizza & Italian Restaurant 2500 E. Fairview B/W/L Flatbread Community Oven 830 N. Main St. Ste A B/W Red Robin 1475 N. Eagle Rd. BIWIL Bill & Lynns BB 229 W. Franklin Rd. Ste 101 BIW/L Tobacco Connection #25 450 S. Meridian Rd. B/W Community Items/Presentations A. Environmental Excellence Award Presentation to Citi Cards by the City of Meridian and Public Works Employee Recognition Continued to April 26, 2011 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda — Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 2 of 4 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. 7. 8. 9. 10. B. Continued Public Hearing From April 5, 2011: Precious Metal Dealers Ordinance Motion made that in place of Ordinance No. 11-1479 a focus group be established and convened by Mayor DeWeerd to draft new language for an ordinance to be brought back to Council when completed. Approved. C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 11-1479: Precious Metal Dealers (First Reading on April 5, 2011) Item was removed from the agenda with the motion for Item 6C Items Moved From Consent Agenda None Action Items A. Public Hearing: MDA 11-003 Meridian Vision by Kevin McElroy Located at Northeast Corner of N. Meridian Road and E. Carmel Drive Request: Amend the Existing Development Agreement (Instrument No. 107067262) to Include a New Site Plan and New Elevations Continued to April 26, 2011 Department Reports A. Mayor's Office: Resolution No. 11-785: A Resolution Re -Appointing John Gonzales to the Police Seat of the Meridian Traffic Safety Commission Approved B. Continued from April 12, 2011 - Planning Department: Cost Share and License Agreements with Ada County Highway District (ACRD) for the Landscaping and Maintenance Associated with the Ustick, Duane to Campton and the Franklin, Ten Mile to Linder Roadway Projects Approved C. Planning and Legal Department Joint Report: Cost Share Agreement Discussion Ordinances A. Ordinance No. : ZOA 11-001 Unified Development Code (UDC) Text Amendment by City of Meridian Planning Department Request: Amend the Text of Certain Sections of the UDC to Include General Clarifications / Clean -Up Items; Standards for Pathway Lighting Along the Eagle Road Corridor; and Allowance for a Council Waiver of Certain Stormwater Integration Standards Continued to April 26, 2011 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda — Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 3 of 4 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. B. Ordinance No. 11-1481: RZ 10-004 Waverly Place by Robert Mortensen, Mountain West Entrust IRA/FBO Located at 2150 E. Magic View Drive: Request: Rezone of 5.17 Acres of Land from L -O (Limited Office) to R-8 (Medium Density Residential) Zone Approved 11. Future Meeting Topics 1. Follow-up on land use for the Airport/Overland Road aligmmnent 2. Future discussion on a proposed ordinance with Ada County Highway District regarding potential/future Cost Share Agreements Adjourned at 10:11 PM Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda — Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 4 of 4 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. E IDIAN� IDAHO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 7:00 PM 1. Roll -Call Attendance >< David Zaremba � Brad Hoaglun �C _Charlie Rountree _� Keith Bird Mayor Tammy de Weerd 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Community Invocation by Keith Hardy with the LDS Church '✓ 4. Adoption of the Agenda 4cAqtvn1 5. Consent Agenda H oaq tv,, A. Approve Minutes of April 5, 2011 City Council Pre -Council Meeting B. Approve Minutes of April 5, 2011 City Council Regular Meeting C. Findings for Approval: MDA 11-002 Meridian Town Center by Meridian CenterCal, LLC Located at Northeast Corner of E. Fairview and N. Eagle Road Request: Amend the existing Development Agreement (Instrument #108131103)to Include an Updated and Expanded Development Plan and Minor Edits to the Text of the Agreement D. Development Agreement for Approval: RZ 10-004 Waverly Place by Robert Mortensen, Mountain West Entrust IRA/FBO Located at 2150 E. Magic View Drive: Request: Rezone of 5.17 Acres of Land from L -O (Limited Office) to R-8 (Medium Density Residential) Zone E. Farm Lease between City of Meridian and Bryan Burrows to manage approximately 20 acres of land owned by the City and located on West Cherry Lane between North McDermott Road and North Black Road in Ada County, Idaho V/ F. Resolution No. Proposed # 11-781: A Resolution Adopting the Budget Policy for the City of. Meridian Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda — Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 1 of 4 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. V/ G. Resolution No. Proposed # 11-782: A Resolution Adopting the Investment Policy for the City of Meridian H. Resolution No. Proposed # 11-783: A Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement Between the City of Meridian and Bryan Burrows for Approximately 20 Acres of Land Owned by City and Located on West Cherry Lane Road between North McDermott Road and North Black Cat Road, in Ada County Idaho; I. Resolution No. Proposed # 11-784: CPAT 11-001 Comprehensive Plan Revamp by City of Meridian Planning Department Request: Amend the Text of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Which Includes the Following: 1) Adoption of the 2010 Existing Conditions Report as an Addendum to the Plan; 2) Updates to the Text of the Plan; 3) Changes and Additions to the Goals, Objectives and Action Items Contained in the Plan AND 4) A Complete Reformat of the Plan J. Approval of 2011-2012 Beer, Wine, Liquor Renewals as follows: Strikers 24 S. Meridian B/VU/L Wingers An American Diner 1701 E. Fairview Ave. BIW Qdoba Mexican Grill # 473 3068 Overland Rd. B/W Qdoba Mexican Grill # 474 3319 N. Eagle Rd. B/W Pizza Hut # 2165 675 S. Progress B Pizza Hut # 2166 1752 W. Cherry Lane B Ling &Louie's Asian Bar &Grill 3210 E. Louise Dr. B/VWL Winco Foods #48 1050 S. Progress B/W Brewforia Beer Market 3030 E. Overland Rd #100 B/W The Curb Bar & Grill 1760 S. Meridian Rd #100 B/V11/L Meridian Speedway 335 S. Main St. B/W Louie's Pizza &Italian Restaurant 2500 E. Fairview BIW/L Flatbread Community Oven 830 N. Main St. Ste A B/W Red Robin 1475 N. Eagle Rd. B/W/L Bill & Lynns BB 229 W. Franklin Rd. Ste 101 B/VU/L Tobacco Connection #25 450 S. Meridian Rd. B/W ✓ Please Amend Tobacco Connection #25 to Beer/Wine License Renewal —It was incorrectly noticed to include liquor as well. 6. Community Items/Presentations A. Environmental Excellence Award Presentation to Citi Cards by the City of Meridian and Public Works Employee Recognition Staff Requests to Continue This Item to April 26, 2011 veo' —The awards recipient from Citi Cards is in Washington DC Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda — Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 2 of 4 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. A. Public Hearing: MDA 11-003 Meridian Vision by Kevin McElroy Located at Northeast Corner of N. Meridian Road and E. Carmel Drive Request: Amend the Existing Development Agreement (Instrument No. 107067262) to Include a New Site Plan and New Elevations Please Open the Hearing and Continue to April 26, 2011 ✓ Applicant made an error on the sign postin conlc-lrojex 9. Department Reports A. Mayor's Office: Resolution No. Proposed # 11-785: A Resolution Re - Appointing John Gonzales to the Police Seat of the Meridian Traffic Safety Commission 4wqWV-\/1ZoUY-X+-V-tC - A?�YO\J-cd B. Continued from April 12, 2011 -Planning Department: Cost Share and License Agreements with Ada County Highway District (ACRD) for the Landscaping and Maintenance Associated with the Ustick, Duane to C mpton and therranklin, en Mile to Linder Roadway Projects AppvvvC,� Kov vlkr{-e.. � � C. Planning and Legal Depart ent Joint Report: Cost Share Agreement D\Scusse Discussion '� 10. Ordinances A. Ordinance No. ZOA 11-001 Unified Development Code (UDC) Text Amendment by City of Meridian Planning Department Request: Amend the Text of Certain Sections of the UDC to Include General Clarifications /Clean -Up Items; Standards for Pathway Lighting Along the Eagle Road Corridor; and Allowance for a Council Waiver of Certain Stormwater Integration Standards Staff Request to Continue this Item to April 26, 2011A B. Ordinance No. Proposed # 11-1481: RZ 10-004 Waverly Place by Robert Mortensen, Mountain West Entrust IRA/FBO Located at 2150 E. Magic View Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda — Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 3 of 4 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. B. Continued Public Hearing From April 5, 2011: Precious Metal Dealers Ordinance ¢{o coq t o►-, / _P_.) IV\-V1&CC e� it- 14-7L! �a�l- a 7C--?� eS+-a61�Sh eco �- Covi,ve,+�ec� C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 11-1479: Precious Metal Dealers (First �eSS � Reading on April 5, 2011) i)q Ct 01 7. Items Moved From Consent Agenda )CXY%,qUCA,(qe_ n � CA a-53 -[-o Co me- b&04- +o CcDovic, 8. Action Items A. Public Hearing: MDA 11-003 Meridian Vision by Kevin McElroy Located at Northeast Corner of N. Meridian Road and E. Carmel Drive Request: Amend the Existing Development Agreement (Instrument No. 107067262) to Include a New Site Plan and New Elevations Please Open the Hearing and Continue to April 26, 2011 ✓ Applicant made an error on the sign postin conlc-lrojex 9. Department Reports A. Mayor's Office: Resolution No. Proposed # 11-785: A Resolution Re - Appointing John Gonzales to the Police Seat of the Meridian Traffic Safety Commission 4wqWV-\/1ZoUY-X+-V-tC - A?�YO\J-cd B. Continued from April 12, 2011 -Planning Department: Cost Share and License Agreements with Ada County Highway District (ACRD) for the Landscaping and Maintenance Associated with the Ustick, Duane to C mpton and therranklin, en Mile to Linder Roadway Projects AppvvvC,� Kov vlkr{-e.. � � C. Planning and Legal Depart ent Joint Report: Cost Share Agreement D\Scusse Discussion '� 10. Ordinances A. Ordinance No. ZOA 11-001 Unified Development Code (UDC) Text Amendment by City of Meridian Planning Department Request: Amend the Text of Certain Sections of the UDC to Include General Clarifications /Clean -Up Items; Standards for Pathway Lighting Along the Eagle Road Corridor; and Allowance for a Council Waiver of Certain Stormwater Integration Standards Staff Request to Continue this Item to April 26, 2011A B. Ordinance No. Proposed # 11-1481: RZ 10-004 Waverly Place by Robert Mortensen, Mountain West Entrust IRA/FBO Located at 2150 E. Magic View Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda — Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 3 of 4 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. I Drive: Request: Rezone of 5.17 Acres of Land from L -O (Limited Office) to R-8 (Medium Density Residential) Zone )4,ppy-OQ � T,00,nA-�-'-ems / -2, 11. Future Meeting Topics 0, —�,Sc, � S s,04c.(4 t� YA A}--1-en AAvx c e.� j� ob ev k- S k Cal � b RWA) U5,,v iL 12, �A %, \c C, bcv-�� I lex nrnasn� rAl PoQ"4-v- c � lo' 11 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda — Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 4 of 4 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Meridian Citv Council Meeting Aril 19 2011 A meeting of the Meridian City Council was called to order at 7:03 p.m., Tuesday,p April 19, 2011, by Mayor Tammy de Weerd. Members Present: Mayor Tammy de Weerd, Brad Hoaglun, David Zaremba, Keith Bird and Charlie Rountree. Others Present: Bill Nary, Jacy Jones, Caleb Hood, Sonya Watters, Warren Stewart, John Overton, Jeff Lavey, Bill Johnson, Robert Simison, and Dean Willis. Item 1: Roll -call Attendance: Roll call. X David Zaremba X Brad Hoaglun X Charlie Rountree X Keith Bird X Mayor Tammy de Weerd De Weerd: Okay. Welcome to the Meridian City Council meeting. We appreciate your patience. We will go ahead and get tonight's meeting started. For the record it is Tuesday, April 19th. It's three minutes after 7:00. We will start with roll call attendance. Madam Clerk. Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance De Weerd: Item No. 2 is our Pledge of Allegiance. If you will all rise and join us in the pledge. (Pledge of Allegiance recited.) Item 3: Community Invocation by Keith Hardy with the LDS Church De Weerd: Item No. 3 is our community invocation. Tonight we will be led by Keith Hardy with the LDS church. We will ask you to, please, join us in the community invocation or take this an opportunity for a moment of reflection. Thank you for joining us. Hardy: Our dear Father in Heaven, we come together this day in this Meridian City Council and in so doing we give thee thanks for our many blessings that we enjoy, particularly living in Meridian, and for the blessings it provides in raising families and we thank thee for our state and for all those that are in positions in our state which allow us to have this organization. We thank thee for the blessings of living in this country and for the freedoms it provides. At this time we ask for thy blessing upon this Council that people will be able to share their feelings and that decisions will be made that will be good for the whole entire community. We ask these to bless those that are here today on the City Council and thank them for their service. And at this time as we begin we Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 2 of 53 ask thy blessing upon all those in our beautiful City of Meridian, all those that are citizens of it, and we say this in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. De Weerd: Sir, I would like to offer you a City of Meridian pin. I think this is the first time you have joined us. Thank you. Item 4: Adoption of the Agenda De Weerd: Item No. 4 is adoption of the agenda. Hoaglun: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Hoaglun. Hoaglun: Just a couple items to note on tonight's agenda. Under the Consent Agenda, 5-F, that resolution number is 11-781. 5-G is resolution number 11-782. 5-H is resolution number 11-783. 5-1 is resolution number 11-784. Under Item 5-J, approval of the beer and wine liquor renewals, under Tobacco Connection No. 5, that is a beer and wine license renewal only. Under Item 6, Community Items/Presentations, 6-A, there is a request to continue this item to April 26th. Under Item 7 -- I'm sorry. Item 8, Action Items, 8-A, there is a request to continue that to April 26th. Under Item 9, Department Reports, 9-A, is resolution number 11-785. Under Item 10. Ordinances, 10-A, there is a request to continue that to April 26th. Under Item 10-13, that ordinance is number 11-1481. So, those are all the changes, Madam Mayor, so move adoption of the agenda as presented. Rountree: Second. De Weerd: I have a motion and a second to adopt the agenda as changed. All those in in favor say aye. All ayes. Motion carried. MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES. Item 5: Consent Agenda A. Approve Minutes of April 5, 2011 City Council Pre -Council Meeting B. Approve Minutes of April 5, 2011 City Council Regular Meeting C. Findings for Approval: MDA 11-002 Meridian Town Center by Meridian CenterCal, LLC Located at Northeast Corner of E. Fairview and N. Eagle Road Request: Amend the existing Development Agreement (Instrument #108131103)to Include an Updated and Expanded Development Plan and Minor Edits to the Text of the Agreement Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 3 of 53 D. Development Agreement for Approval: RZ 10-004 Waverly Place by Robert Mortensen, Mountain West Entrust IRA/FBO Located at 2150 E. Magic View Drive: Request: Rezone of 5.17 Acres of Land from L -O (Limited Office) to R-8 (Medium Density Residential) Zone E. Farm Lease between City of Meridian and Bryan Burrows to manage approximately 20 acres of land owned by the City and located on West Cherry Lane between North McDermott Road and North Black Road in Ada County, Idaho F. Resolution No. 11-781: A Resolution Adopting the Budget Policy for the City of Meridian G. Resolution No. 11-782: A Resolution Adopting the Investment Policy for the City of Meridian H. Resolution No. 11-783: A Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement Between the City of Meridian and Bryan Burrows for Approximately 20 Acres of Land Owned by City and Located on West Cherry Lane Road between North McDermott Road and North Black Cat Road, in Ada County Idaho; I. Resolution No. 11-784: CPAT 11-001 Comprehensive Plan Revamp by City of Meridian Planning Department Request: Amend the Text of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Which Includes the Following: 1) Adoption of the 2010 Existing Conditions Report as an Addendum to the Plan; 2) Updates to the Text of the Plan; 3) Changes and Additions to the Goals, Objectives and Action Items Contained in the Plan AND 4) A Complete Reformat of the Plan J. Approval of 2011-2012 Beer, Wine, Liquor Renewals as follows: Strikers 24 S. Meridian 6/V11/L Wingers An American Diner 1701 E. Fairview Ave. B/W Qdoba Mexican Grill # 473 3068 Overland Rd. B/W Qdoba Mexican Grill # 474 3319 N. Eagle Rd. B/W Pizza Hut # 2165 675 S. Progress B Pizza Hut # 2166 1752 W. Cherry Lane B Ling &Louie's Asian Bar &Grill 3210 E. Louise Dr. B/VU/L Winco Foods #48 1050 S. Progress B/W Brewforia Beer Market 3030 E. Overland Rd #100 B/W The Curb Bar &Grill 1760 S. Meridian Rd #100B/VU/L Meridian Speedway 335 S. Main St. B/W Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 4 of 53 Louie's Pizza & Italian Restaurant 2500 E. Fairview B/W/L Flatbread Community Oven 830 N. Main St. Ste A B/W Red Robin 1475 N. Eagle Rd. BIW/L Bill & Lynns BB 229 W. Franklin Rd. Ste 101 B/W/L Tobacco Connection #25 450 S. Meridian Rd. B/W De Weerd: Item 5, our Consent Agenda. Hoaglun: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Hoaglun. Hoaglun: Just to repeat a few items on the Consent Agenda. Number 5 is Resolution No. 11-781. 5-G is Resolution No. 11-782. 5-H is Resolution Number 11-783. 5-1 is Resolution No. 11-784. And under 5-J, the beer, wine, liquor renewals, Tobacco Connection No. 25 is a beer and wine license renewal only. So, with that, Madam Mayor, I move approval of the Consent Agenda and the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest. Rountree: Second. De Weerd: I have a motion and a second to approve the Consent Agenda. If there is no discussion, Madam Clerk. Roll -Call: Bird, yea; Rountree, yea; Zaremba, yea; Hoaglun, yea. De Weerd: All ayes. Motion Carried. MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES. Item 6: Community Items/Presentations A. Environmental Excellence Award Presentation to Citi Cards by the City of Meridian and Public Works Employee Recognition De Weerd: Item 6-A has been requested to continue to April 26th. The representatives are out of town, so we will move those to that agenda. B. Continued Public Hearing From April 5, 2011: Precious Metal Dealers Ordinance De Weerd: And so we move to Item 6-13, which is a public -- a continued public hearing from April 6th on the precious metal dealers ordinance. We would like to welcome those in attendance that have an interest in this. There are rules of respect. We would ask that when your -- if you would like to provide testimony, I will ask you to come up one at a time to provide comment and, please, be respectful to each other and no Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 5 of 53 clapping or if -- if we can have civil discussion here we wouldreatl appreciate it. So g Y pp , chief, I will let you introduce this item. Lavey: Thank you, Madam Mayor, Council. The precious metal ordinance that we are going to discuss this evening has been under development with our staff, both the police department and the legal department, since December or January of this past year and as you recall over the last three Council meet -- or months, February March, and April, we discussed this item as well. Two weeks ago we had a public hearing and that's kind of where we are at today. So, without rehashing everything, the purpose of p the precious metal ordinance is to document stolen property. I can tell you that they ran i some figures -- I have quoted you n the past that about 1.2 million dollars of jewelry and coins are stolen in Ada county every year. Those were the last stats we had. But went and pulled the numbers in Meridian, because Meridian is much smaller and we are -- our contribution to that in total is much smaller. So, I will share with you that since April of 2010, which we are talking approximately the one year, we have had 46 jewelry cases that have come up. Now, a little bit about technology. You have to use key words and so the key words we used was jewels, gold, coin, necklace, bracelet, a ring, and with that search criteria is where we got those 43 cases. The interesting thing is that the value of that stolen property is 131,614 dollars and we have only been able to recover property from one case at a total value of 26,920 dollars. Now, out of those cases we currently have 22 that are open inactive, which means we have no additional leads to follow and an additional 14 of those that are currently open and being investigated. They could result in an arrest or they could eventually end up in an open inactive case as well. So, a little bit of history. Meridian has had a precious metal ordinance from August 1981 to April 2008. So, this is not new to the Council. We introduced the pawn broker ordinance in 2008 and during that time we repealed the precious metal ordinance. You would have to defer to Mr. Nary give ive Y ou a little bit about why we did that, because at that point in time we did not have the problems that we are currently facing today. Another item to note is that Ada county, which Meridian resides in, currently has - and has had for some time a precious metals ordinance. Likewise, the city of Boise has had one since about 1981. Nampa is in the process of -- don't believe it's full approved. They are in the same process that we are. I believe they have had the second reading. So, they will also have a precious metal ordinance. A little bit of information that has been erroneous and, hopefully, this will help, is the information gathered under this ordinance is only collected on people who sell precious metals to dealers. Information gathered from the sale -- or from the sellers is sent to Leads Online, which is the private server program, which I have just handed you today. The information is not sent directly to the police. However, the police can log onto this Leads Online network, we can review photos, we can -- of the property. We can review the names and the addresses and any other information that this -- the purchaser or the precious metal dealer, enters into the system. If they enter physical descriptions, phone numbers and such, we have access to that. If they leave the information blank, we -- we don't have access to that. That is our only mechanism for getting that information. Any information collected from people who buy from precious metal dealers is ap rivate transaction between that precious metal dealer and that buyer. No information is sent to Leads Online. No information is reported to the police. I don't even know if they keep Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 6 of 53 records, other than maybe a sales receipt. I believe that this covers most of the information that has been incorrect. One of the things that I also have sent out to Council earlier is a chart that lists the specific items outlined in our city ordinance versus the Boise city ordinance or the Nampa ordinance, the Ada county ordinance, Chubbock city in Idaho ordinance and, then, our former code. And with that I will stand in for any questions the Council have or wait until after we take public testimony, whateverY ou prefer. De Weerd: Thank you, chief. Council, any questions? Rountree: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Rountree. Rountree: Before we go any further, I have to disclose that I was contacted by a neighbor and who wanted answers or asked questions about this particular proposed ordinance. Before I thought we spoke, no conclusions were reached. I think the information provided was his concern. I provided him information on how to contact the city clerk to get a copy of the ordinance. I don't know that I expressed my particular opinion about the ordinance at this point in time. I heard his concerns about personal identity and constitutionality and those sorts of things. But, anyway, for the record, that conversation did take place. De Weerd: Thank you, Mr. Rountree. We did receive a number of e-mails and phone calls. I would ask the city clerk to just read those names into the record. Jones: Thank you, Madam Mayor. I have Bob Ingersol. John Newton. Bob Jessen. TJ Brown. Audra Tully. Robert Newbauger and Allen Beck. De Weerd: Okay. Thank you very much. Hoaglun: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Hoaglun. Hoaglun: I just want to be sure, chief, if you could go through -- make sure I understand -- when a seller comes in and they have items to sell, coins and jewelry and what have you, the dealer takes a photo of those items and, then, that's what is transmitted to Leads and, then, there is no personal information that's transmitted unless they want to include that or is it just the photograph? Lavey: No. There is additional information that is gathered. So, if -- if I was to go into a dealer -- well, let's back up, because we currently have that ordinance in place for the pawn brokers. If I was to go into a pawn shop to sell something or pawn something, they would actually take a picture of it, they would actually take my government ID, take that information down, they would log that information into the system, along with the Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 7 of 53 photo, a description of the item and, then, of course, the date and time and all that stuff gets logged onto it, too, and it would list the business. On the pawn shops it would be a little bit different, because it would also list whether it was pawned, which means that it would have to be held for that -- that owner to actually purchase it back, or if it was bought -- if they just bought it outright, say I need the money, I'm going to sell it to you. Hoaglun: I watch Pawn Stars, so I get the -- Lavey: Yeah. It's maybe not as glamorous as that, but that's -- that's kind of how it is. And so in this particular case, if I was to walk in and sell some jewelry or some old, it . g would be the same thing, they would actually take a picture of that item and they would take my government ID and list that information. Now, the information that they list into the system we would have access to. In fact, I have a -- I just made a random co of copy the Leads Online, so I could know exactly what it looked like and it would have -- you know, of course, its like any other database, you could search it many different was, iY search t by property, search by name. It lists the customer's name, it lists the customer's address. The store information. The clerk's initials. The type of government ID. A physical description of the property, serial number of the property, and that's pretty much it. There is a place in here for vehicle tags or vehicle license number and make, but it doesn't look like that's -- that's used. It's blank on everything. There is some things that you can see where the dealers are not putting the information in, where they are putting, you know, physical descriptions they are putting in unknown. Some are leaving them blank. So, it's -- it's as good as the information that they put in the system. Hoaglun: Thank you. Lavey: The other thing, Mr. Hoaglun, is just to point out is although I believe it takes a little bit longer and perhaps there is some pawn brokers in the audience that can testify to this, but Leads Online claims it takes about 30 seconds for this whole transaction to take place from photograph to recording information. I am not quite that fast a typer, so it would probably take me a little bit longer, but it's a relatively simple process. De Weerd: Okay. Any other questions for the chief at this time? Mr. Zaremba. Zaremba: Madam Mayor, just -- just one if I may. If I'm understanding the Leads Online program, in order for our police department to have access to it we would have to subscribe to the service; is that correct? Lavey: Yes and no. First of all, let me point out for the record that we are a member of Leads Online and we have been at least ever since the pawn broker ordinance went through. But I believe we have been on Leads Online for five or six years. In fact, know we have been on at least five or six years. If a citizen suspects that their items have been stolen and they are looking for it, they can contact Leads Online themselves, Leads Online will do a search and they will contact any police department in that Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 8 of 53 jurisdiction, whether they are a -- a subscriber or not. So, that service is available to the -- to the civilians, the citizens, but we are a subscriber, so we have access to that. Zaremba: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Zaremba. Zaremba: And you went part way into answering my second question on the subject. Who else has access to it? The way you're describing how a citizen -- the don't really Y have direct access, Leads Online still controls the information that they are looking at. Can anybody else subscribe to it and -- Lavey: The only people that have access to it would be the people -- the people data entering the information, so any dealer would have entry access. You know, I'm going to have to defer to my staff as far as whether they can search it. But it's only law enforcement access. Keep in mind that the -- the employees of Leads Online, the IT personnel, would have access to that information. Zaremba: The average citizen can't just -- Lavey: No. Zaremba: -- look through the data base and see who is -- Lavey: You actually can go online and you can Google Leads Online and you will see it and there is a public access in the page about a newsletter and some of the stuff that they are doing, but there is a law enforcement log on where you have to have a user name and a password in order to get into the -- the private data. And, then, also just for the record I can tell you that -- let's see. Let's get this -- try to get this right -- 326,962,007 entries are currently in Leads Online across the nation. De Weerd: Okay. Any further questions at this point for the chief? Bird: Not at this time. De Weerd: Thank you, chief. Okay. I do have a sign-up sheet. When I read your name if you would like to step forward and provide testimony at that time, I would invite you to do so. We have a three minute testimony process. The first name on here is Mr. Robert -- and if I murder your name, I apologize in advance. Jimenez: It's pronounced Jimenez, Jimenez, Jimenez, but I respond to Robert. De Weerd: If you will, please, state your name and address for the record. Jimenez: Boise, Idaho. Robert Jimenez. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 9 of 53 De Weerd : Okay. Jimenez: Okay. Thank you for allowing me to address you here today. Briefly I wanted Y Y to say that at one time I was a borough auditor for the Mayor's staff for the North Star Borough in Fairbanks, Alaska. So, as such I thought I would take our point of view and Y address it in that manner. But what I was going to do was ask some rhetorical questions, ergo, no answer required. Okay? What is it that we are trying accomplish lish p by passing this ordinance? Are we trying to develop an additional tool to monitor those who launder money in our community? Are we trying to monitor those who are honest buyers and sellers of precious metals and jewelry? None of us here have to worry about mission creep, do we? If we are trying to monitor those who launder money, would they not be like those who run guns to the drug cartels in Mexico and, therefore avoid honest gun dealers. Therefore, would it not be more -- and not be effective in trying to use it as a tool for money laundering. As an auditor for a big eight CPA firm, I'm more familiar with money laundering. I think one of the major banks -- we had billions of dollars that they laundered and the government fined them a couple of million so its very profitable to launder money for big banks. The Attorney General said that if it wasn't with the complicity of both attorneys and CPA that they would not launder money, they can afford to buy them. Because if we are after trying to track honest buyers and sellers, is this not like killing the golden goose, the small business, because as we pluck the feathers from its breast will not the other geese see what we have done to one of the fellow brethren and fly and feed in other fields. It was an Egyptian who rebelled and -- of the people that they bludgeoned and the people that they killed, he was surprised, it didn't take that many people to overthrow the government. Therefore, if by passing this ordinance you have them, then, call for recall, as you show our . Y feathers, so, too, will they show theirs. Thank you. De Weerd: Mike Williams signed up in opposition. If you will, please, state your name and address for the record. Williams: My name is Mike Williams. I am a resident of Meridian. I'm also a business owner. Here in this bag I have a hundred dollars face value in silver dimes. There is a thousand coins in here. Under this ordinance I will have to photograph each and every one, as well as give a written description as far as the date, mint mark, and where it was made and submit this by noon the next day. Also, the current value of this is 3,100 dollars as today. How many bags of these can I afford to hold for ten days before I can sell them, let alone a gold coin that's worth 1,500 dollars. Basically, what this will do will put me out of business and also how do I conduct myself in business when I can't afford to maintain an inventory? Anyway, the city of Boise does not have this precious metals or coins included in their ordinance, they get along fine and they catch crooks. I'm a firm believer that there is things in play that doesn't meet the eye. Who has access to all these records? It's a violation of people's privacy as far as what they want to do, when they want to do it, and how they want to do it and that's the way I stand. Anyway, thank you very much for listening to me and I appreciate the opportunity to do so. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 10 of 53 De Weerd: Thank you. I'm sorry. Please --lease don't do p that. Hoaglun: Madam Mayor, Mr. Williams, too,ou're in the business. ess. I notice that in the sheet the chief provided it talked about Boise cit does not regulate . Y g to hobbyists and I m trying to wrap my mind around what is the definition of hobbyists in your opinion? Williams: My opinion is a hobbyist is a person that collects for the novelty e ty as for the fun, and the enjoyment of collecting different examples of different items. But today that hobby has evolved into a big time business. Todaypeople are concern p p ed about the buying power of their currency and throughout histo old and silver has been history g n a store of value and today people are seeking that store of value because of the uncertain economic climate. Therefore, they like their privacy. If youg o to a bank and make a deposit into the bank, nobody knows about it, except forou and the bank and that at rightfully so. Well, what you're doing here is you're putting people that invest in gold and silver at risk, because their name goes into a database. Databases can be hacked you know, Mastercard, everybody has had this security problem. There is no reason for people to have that problem unless they are doing something wrongand I understand that there is a problem with theft, but there is also many things that are in place today that can deter that theft. There is Neighborhood Watches, that's crime prevention. . That's what I would suggest people do, crime prevention. As far as whatoes on g , don't have all the answers, but I can tell you this, Meridian is not a hot bed for stolen property. People come there to my business, they ask questions and I try to give them . the answers, but if I think something is stolen, I have no problemickin u the p g p telephone and alerting the police that they might want to seek out that automobile that has three youngsters that -- possibly crack heads that have stolenro ert on them. p p Y That's how things are done. I don't want them on the streets. If my customers feel ripped off, they quit doing business. If they get their stuff back they have faith in society that the system works. Hoaglun: Thank you. Williams: You bet. De Weerd: Ed Rayer, signed up against. Okay. Blaine Toole. Signed up against. If you will, please, state your name and address. Toole: Yes. My name is Blaine Toole. I live off of West 2nd Street here in Meridian. If sound like my speech is slightly impaired, I had five or six needles shoved into m mouth this afternoon, I spent two hours in the dental chair, which more closely resembles road construction than anything else. De Weerd: And now you're here, another joy. Toole: I am really sore. I'm just a little surprised that we are here talking about such things and we have to gather in numbers to safeguard our privacy. We would actually think and hope that you guys would do that for us. But, instead, we are here needing to Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 11 of 53 do that. As far as the numbers that wereresented and the e amount of goods that have been identified probably as being stolen, I would be curious to see if any of those numbers had been cross-checked with the company claims office. I know as being a former adjuster that if a claim in filed, then, the will investigate • . Y g to and pursue that claim and decide whether to pay it, whether it's a legitimate claim or not. g There have been claims I denied, there wasn't enough evidence that showed he even had this property to begin with, even though it was reported stolen. So I would be curious if there is another way to check these numbers and really nail down somethin that'g s a little more verifiable. The other thing is is there another way to do this besides me r Y povingtoyou I'm not a suspect and I'm not guilty of a crime. Wouldn't it be better if we just ' ' identified the people that are more or less the suspects and we o chase them around . g ,instead of everybody's got to prove their worthiness and their end -- and the fact that they guiltless and try to avoid this type of thing. I just think there is another wayto do this. We got to be more creative than taking people's privacy and liberties and rights away. We have got to stop p doing that. We won't have any left if we keepit u . And one last comment. Seventy-eight years ago this month FDR signed an executive order outlawing the possession of gold by any US Citizen. Well, this ordinance takesou one cloy Y closer to that or will it take us in a different direction. Thank you. De Weerd: Thank you. Rountree: Madam Mayor, I have a question. Blaine, I don't want toou ut through p Y g anymore misery, but bear with me. You made the statement that there has to be another way. There has got to be another way. And that's why we are here tonight. We have a problem and we have a solution. Its not like we created a solution trying to rY g find a problem. My question is do you have some specificity in that statement? Do you have a suggestion how to address the issue of returning your family valuables, whether it's coins -- and I'm kind of not sure what to do with coins, but if it's, you know, a family heirloom, a gold medallion or a wedding ring from a parent or something like that that's been taken from your home, how -- how do we provide redress toou as having lost that? Y g Toole: Right. Rountree: Help me understand a better way to address that. That's all I'm asking. g Toole: I respect that. One of the things I can tell you is that after handling over 6,500 insurance claims, the majority of times the property was not safeguarded. It wasn't locked up and it made it much easier for somebody to take it. It was more visible to be taken and found and taken. And for me to take -- to say I have got the solution and to lay it all out for you right now, I cant say that. I can say that as a citizen I et a little .. g sensitive when people start closing in on what I consider to be my privacy and my freedoms and my rights. It seems to be the progression nowadays and we all kind of do it without batting an eye. Twenty-five years ago we would not hear of such things, nor would we be talking about something like we are talking about tonight. I don't think this is an epidemic. I don't. I would like to know the total number of households in Meridian Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 12 of 53 and what percentage of those households had been affected by this type of theft. And by -- based on the search that he was doing,Leads Online, ine, Jewels and all the different words he would type in there, not all of them are exclusive to what we are discussing tonight, coins and bullion. It's jewelry and jewels of various ' types. So, that's a real broad stroke that he put together as far as the numbers. That's s why I wanted to see if there was any other way to verify those numbers. Let's find out what we are really dealing with here. Let's not get into sensationalism and et all ' g wound up about it. Let's find out what we got going on. But I don't think that for me to have to prove to you didn't steal the coins my dad gave to me if I decide to sell them I don't want to go there. don't want to talk about that kind of stuff. It's just not right. I did ' 1 g didn't spend time in the U.S. Air Force defending this country for this kind of stuff. I real) didn't. y n t. There has got to be a better way. I know we have got enough minds and talent in this room and in this city to find some other way, besides, okay, everybody u against the wall r•Y Y p g to see who has got what. I just don't want to go that far. ThankY ou. Rountree: Thank you. De Weerd: Steven Monroe signed up against. Good you . evenin If will lease state g y , p to your name and address. • Monroe: Absolutely. Steven Monroe, 2900 North Willowside Avenue Meridian. Madam Mayor, City Council, distinguished guests and we theeo le� just I would like to p p bring your attention to -- I believe it's page two of the proposed ordinance and it's 359 records. I believe maybe the police chief might have left this out, but number five says Y specifically -- and I should go to the top at B, contents. It says this: Every transaction shall be memorialized in writing and signed by the person with whom the transaction is made. All parties to the transaction are entitled to receive a copy of this written record. The written record of every regulated transaction shall include the following information. It lists all of them, but I bring to everyone's attention here tonight number five. Full name, complete current residential address, current phone number, date of birth, race sex, height, weight, hair and eye color and thumb print of the person orp ersons whom the transaction is made. I know that everyone here on the City Council, including the Mayor, has taken an oath for the Constitution. This is an intrusion on ourrivac as we p Y the people and we want you to absolutely vote this down. It's not question of what we . do to find a solution for a problem or a solution, it's that this is repugnant to the Constitution, to our Idaho State Constitution, as well as the United States Constitution. Also, the police chief brought up that there were 46 -- if I remember correctly, 46 thefts iY of this nature; s that correct, Madam Mayor? Was it 46? Rountree: Correct. De Weerd : Yes. Monroe: I can make sure. Forty-six. I understand that the sign on Linder says 56,000 in population. That's one per every 10,000 residents here in Meridian. That means that 99 percent of us will be having to follow this Draconian ordinance for the very -- less Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 13 of 53 than one percent that commit the crimes. I know Mike. Ido business with Mike. And also have we will say 50,000 coins and if m 50 000 coins w Y � were left out, that is my fault. We have to have responsibility for ourselves. We the people . p p can handle this. That was the solution. That is what we need to do and that is what we would like to see done. Thank you. De Weerd: Thank you. Cindy Rogers signed u against. Okay. g p g ay. Deborah Allexco. Steven Blackburn. Blackburn: My name is Steven Blackburn. I'm a Meridian resident. 83646 zip code. I'm a Meridian businessman not related to coins or Jewelry or things of that nature. I'm also a consumer. Part of being a consumer, of course this articular . p ordinance concerns me, insomuch that it would require me to divulged certain private information that I consider private, particularly my thumb print and certain other identifying y g featu res. Perhaps most troubling to me is the practical application of this ordinance and if Ica n use Mr. Williams' example of that thousand coin bag, if I as a seller of those coins approach Mr. Williams or any other dealer with a desire to sell those coins think about again, the Draconian effects of this statute. Even using I think a very conservative for lack of a better word, time frame in which the chief said that he could do this transaction 0 -- well, not him, but this transaction for the Leads program in 30 seconds if you take a thousand coins times 30 seconds, I get 500 minutes. Five hundred minutes divided by 60 minutes into an hour is over eight hours that I would have to sit there in this gentleman's office while we are conducting this transaction, because that statute and ordinance makes it very clear that this is to be done at the time ofp urchase or sale. Now, I dont know about you folks, but I do not have eight hours to sit in someone's g store to sell him a thousand coins or to purchase a thousand coins. I'm sure Mr. Williams and others who own these particular businesses also don't have that amount of time to dedicate to one sole customer. I know as a consumer if I walk into one of these businesses and I have to wait one, two, or three hours while he's completing a -- or she's completing a transaction, that's going to have a chilling effect on business. I'm going to go elsewhere and elsewhere they might have the same problem, which is . going to lead me, most likely, online or to another venue somewhere else. So respectfully, I think the devil is in the details when you look at the effect that this isoin g g to have on some pretty basic transactions that could otherwise be conducted with consumers and business people in this community. Respectfully request that this ordinance be struck down. De Weerd: Thank you. George Bishop signed up against. Okay. Irvin Hill. Okay. Wayne Hoffman signed up against. If you will, please, state your name and address for the record. Hoffman: Sure. Good evening. My name is Wayne Hoffman. I'm the executive director of the Idaho Freedom Foundation. I reside in Nampa. Idaho Freedom Foundation is a non-profit public policy research organization. We try to resent . p solutions to problems without growing government and raising taxes and so forth and appreciate the opportunity to speak to you tonight. I will be very brief. I'm sure you will Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 14 of 53 hear a lot of this -- the same stuff from folks tonight. But, just g t, you know, I guess I would t say this: If you -- if you look around at whatoes on in society ociety there are plenty of ordinances you can pass to try to protect people and the question ' p p q soon is what are you doing to restrict peoples liberties or invade their privacy or cause • p Y government intervention in their everyday life that are unnecessary simply because you can. And I don't , mean to be hyperbolic, but we could solve a lot of crimes b suspending y p g the Fourth Amendment. I'm not advocating you do that, but I'm saying that the Fourth Amendment, we could have police to raid people's houses in the middle of the night, look through their possessions, look through their papers, figure out what the bought, what . Y g t they did, and maybe you will find stolen articles, you will find, you know, nefarious . Y ous deeds, and different crimes in the process. But that's not the world we live in.' We live in a free society, a free country, because we believe in those values that are in the' Constitution. Freedom is not for the timid. For people out here who will be victims of' crime, they will understand that, because freedom comes with theotential that bad things ar p g e going to happen to good people. We have law enforcement to respond to that p and bring up issues. ssues. But when you try to create new layers. and get government in between the public and the ability to transact business, all you do is take awaythose freedoms edoms that we hold as precious. I'd urge you to refect this ordinance and allow freedom to prevail. If you have any questions I would be happy to answer them. De Weerd: Thank you, Wayne. Any questions from Council? Rountree: I have none. Zaremba: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Okay. Mr. Zaremba. Zaremba: We have never met, but I have read some of the articles thatY ou write in local newspapers and you often bring up very good points, but you also often have . some very good suggestions for how to solve it and I guess I would like to askY ou do you have any suggestion on how we should go about recovering stolen items that wouldn't be this same method? Hoffman: Council Member, I appreciate your comment. You have law enforcement that investigates crimes, that's what they are here for. There is a lot of things that are stolen all the time. Are you going to next suggest that there be a database for eve car . every purchased and every -- I dont know -- Pad purchased and so -- I mean there are a lot of things that get stolen all the time and I understand it's a very noble thin to want to try rY to do everything you can to protect property and so forth. But mYpoint is that we recognize that under our system of government bad things are going to happen occasionally. There are plenty of places where they don't have freedom and there is fewer crimes. I'd rather live in a free society and take my chances. That's what we want. Zaremba: Thank you. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 15 of 53 De Weerd: Thank you. Hoffman: Thank you for the opportunity. De Weerd: A.J. Ellis signed up against. Hi. Ellis: Madam Mayor and Council Members. M name is A.J. Ellis, . Y s, at 5559 Pasco Road in Marsing. I come to Nampa and Meridian and Treasure Valley to do business occasionally and I have also bought some precious metals in the area. I do have an idea for a solution. While we are talking aboutjewelry recious metals andp dealers or purchasers, we are usually talking about people who have the moneyand who would be willing to take steps to protect theirs. I think that's a reasonable assumption p that if theft was really a problem people would be taking steps to catalog their item and they would be able to -- there is -- there is certain things they could do certain organizations g ns they could submit this information to to have the information on hand so that law enforcement, if they so chose, voluntarily, could go and investigate the theft of these e i items. Perhaps f the Council would consider rather than using using ig -- g such an ordinance to attack everybody in this way, perhaps an ordinance which would allow people to voluntarily catalog their items to facilitate such a thing would be in order. Aside from that there are a couple of reasons why I would oppose this ordinance in general. This will be a burden to the coin dealers. It will cost them extra money. The extra costs will cause their prices to rise and possibly cause some of the weaker dealers to lose business and go out of business. Not only will this reduce the business to coin and precious metals dealers, but their customers purchasing those projects will take . .. p 1 their business to other cities. The customers are trying to save trips b doing all their Y g business at one time. Those that wish to purchase those goods, without interference will choose a more favorable city or seller in which to do their business. You will see that. However, small an economic action might seem, it will affect the whole, no matter -- no matter what part you try to tweak. And there is the question of what business does the city have to track and manage such a benign product as precious metals. I believe that this will add to the fears of some reminiscent of FDR's executive order that a gentleman earlier mentioned, 6102 in 1933, which would -- which required holders of gold to turn them into the treasury in exchange for paper currency underenalt of ten p Y years imprisonment and 10,000 dollars fine. Now, I don't by any means see the Council intending to do such a thing or even proposing such a Draconian, as it was said measure, but, obviously, some people are, obviously, concerned about that. Whydo we need to suppose that force and control s always necessary for business owners and precious metals holders or jewelry holders to take steps to protect their items? Wouldn't it be better to ask them, rather than demand everybody to do so. I see that m time is -- very well. But I believe that the laws pertaining to the trade and sale of stolen goods are sufficient and thank you very much. De Weerd: Thank you. Council, any questions? Bird: I have none. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 16 of 53 De Weerd: Okay. Thank you, A.J. Hubert Osborn.' Signed up against. If you will, please, state your name and address. Osborn: Good evening, Madam Mayor, Members of the • • Y e Council, and fellow citizens. My is name Hubert Osborn. I reside at 4199 East Switzer Way in Nampa, Idaho. De Weerd: Thank you. Osborn: Most of the reasons against this have been addressed by people more eloquent than I am. You have asked for suggestions. I think education gg ucation is a great suggestion. I think that -- I can remember in Nampa we had a missingperson. p It was not advertised for over a year after the person was missing. I think time) advertising g y ertising of what is missing would be very helpful. I also advocate neighborhood watches. tches. Your neighbor knows what's going on and assimilation b the police and advertising Y p g these things would be a good help. I commend the City Council for takingthe time for or two hearings on this. I think it's important to citizens and I would would you hope that p y turn this one down. Thank you. De Weerd: Thank you. Osborn: Any questions? Rountree: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Rountree. Rountree: Yes. You indicated you were a Nampa resident? Osborn: Yes, I am. Rountree: Have you participated in their process? Osborn: Yes. Rountree: And what's your sense where they are going? Osborn: The city police chief introduced this in January. It was totally off the wall. He met with two citizens. They put together a different ordinance and they took most of the objections out. The chief at the hearing in testifying basicallyg of a civic's lesson. The two main things I would say that the Nampa ordinance does, there is a five da holding g period and the dealer has to hold the record for one year of the things that the bought. Y g The police do not investigate unless they have a reason to do so. And I have a copy if -- as the police chief said, last -- two weeks he had a copy. But if you would care to see it I have it right here. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 17 of 53 Rountree: If you want to give up that copy pp I would appreciate it. Osborn: It's got my scribbling on it. Rountree: Well, we won't read that. De Weerd: Thank you. Osborn: Thank you. De Weerd: Valerie King signed up against. King: Good evening. My name is Valerie King. I live in Meridian, Idaho. I haven't had a lot of time to really look over the ordinance. I have read it a couple times and then come here more to find out some of the reasons behind the ordinance. I hadn't really prepared anything either. But I am opposed to the privacy intrusions and as the gentleman who read earlier, I think in the pawn broker section, but to require (unintelligible) in Meridian to do a legitimate transaction that I have o always enjoyed Y JY have the freedom to do in the past, suddenly I'm subject to having all of my personal identification, fingerprint, everything, as if I'm presumed to be a criminal. I real) find Y that quite chilling and the presumption that many of our legitimate Meridian business owners would be partaking in criminal activity. I don't know of any legitimate business owners that would not turn over stolen evidence or stolen goods or contact the police, that's going be suspecting that. I don't know that this ordinance is really needed, but also am concerned that the database that you're requiring basically -- that these business owners keep and its leads and it's subject to hacking, identity theft is now our concern, as well as anybody that gets the records from that precious metals dealer database or however that electronic format is, is now possibly going to target my home, believing that I have precious metals. I found that very upsetting. There was a few things I was confused on as well listening to -- I guess the chief that was -- that was talking about this earlier -- who had said that it just sounded like there is just some personal identification that was -- that was taking our license and photo ID and everything. But 3-9.4 of the operating requirements, the records of this quote extensive and it requires to be transmitted by noon the next business day to the designated online internet service designated by the chief of police who can get that upon request, I don't see that as any different than transmitting this directly to the police department. So, have a -- I have some issues with the way that the ordinance is written and as well as what is this really going to accomplish, except for treat business owners and citize-ns of Meridian as potential criminals most of the time. Thank you. De Weerd: Thank you. Any questions from Council? Rountree: None. Bird: I have none. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 18 of 53 De Weerd: Now, these next two names I have no clue. So, does anyone know who signed up after Valerie? Their name begins with a C. I can only . ima ineOkay. If g Y didn't call your name at the end -- oh, there you go. Todd, I don't thinkou begin with a C. Y g Thompson: I go by Todd at work.I have -- I am a Meridian business owner. I actually i own a jewelry store. My address s 3163 East Fairview Avenue. De Weerd: Thank you. Thompson: The issues that I -- or the issue that I'm mainly going to speak about today has not been brought up yet at all. It's on page three under Section D, under regulated transactions. The acquisition of precious metal, whether new or previously owned for consideration in the form of cash, goods, or other precious metal, whether by sale or trade. I specialize in building custom jewelry. A lot of my customers come in with previously owned wedding bands, wedding rings, that they are wanting to either get a new ring made using the existing stones. A l8t of people currently are actually wanting to go from yellow gold to white gold, which is more popular right now. Under this ordinance as stated I have an example of this to sort of share. A senior coming in to purchase a jewelry item. Right now sales tend to be a little bit slow based on the economy. People are trying to leverage themselves the best way possible by reducing the cost of the product. I had a gentleman walk in that had a previously owned wedding ring with a colored stone in that. That color stone was very damaged needed to be refastened. Based on this ordinance for me to -- for him to purchase a ring, trading me his stone, I have to, therefore, hold the stone. I can't -- excuse me. I have to take his information, assume that, you know, whatever -- have to follow that process. And maybe yourself, when you purchase a piece of jewelry and have to give a thumb print to actually begin to purchase the product. Basically, can't touch that item for ten full business days, or basically two weeks, which means in pulling that stone I have to refasten, if I have a stone to be refastened it's going to take me an average ten days. My standard time for custom jewelry items is normally two weeks -- two to three weeks turnaround time. Once I get that stone back after the two weeks, plus the week roughly time for cutting it, I cannot start on that piece until I have the final measurements of that stone. So, this customer is now being pushed back to over five weeks construction time on that custom item, just for bringing in something that they wanted to have built that was theirs from -- from their original wedding, they want to have them touched up. Trade -- I actually contacted an attorney and was told that I would get back today and did not hear anything back today in regards to this. This is a small -- small little word of five letters that has huge impact on my business. As I said, I specialize in custom jewelry and that is the majority of my business and taking people's property and building them something that's more appealing to them currently. Any questions? De Weerd: Being one of your customers I know exactly what you're saying. Mr. Rountree. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 19 of 53 Rountree: Just -- Todd, thank you for bringing that up. That's a concern question that brought up earlier in a previous hearing and I still don't have a particularly clear answer for that, but been there as well and I understand what you're talking about. Thanky ou. De Weerd: Thank you. The next person I can't read your writing either. It's got a lot of loops in it. Okay. Again, if I don't call your name I would invite you at the end. Martha De Simmons. Signed up against. Okay. And another skip. Maybe Sue Lynn? Stu? Okay. Randall Miller. That's all right, sir. Sir, you do have to wait until you're in front of the microphone. Miller: My name is Randall Miller and I live in Nampa, Idaho. De Weerd: Thank you. Miller: I'm a senior citizen and one point that has not been brought up by anybody is senior citizens don't get any money for their savings -- go to any bank, they don't give you any. The only way a senior citizen can make any savings grow is to occasionally buy some silver or gold coins and keep them for awhile and they get a little bigger and you got a little bit of savings. The only way they can -- the best way they can do that is to find a dealer that's honest and, unfortunately, coin dealers are somewhat like car salesmen, some are good and some ain't. If you find one you have to hang onto them. So, we have a got good sale -- a good coin dealer and the good coin dealer works in a small shop with a small margin of overhead, so that he can give you the best deal for your coin and he can still make a living. This ordinance will wipe that out. It will wipe it out. But it not only wipes it out for that individual coin dealer, look what it does to all the rest of the senior citizens that nobody seems to care about. I just recently buried my wife and I want you to know if I hadn't of had some coins sold up and saved I would be bankrupt right now and a lot of senior citizens are in the same position. And this ordinance does not help the situation. If people -- if you want honest people to turn people in, that's fine, they will. They have in the past. Our crime rate in this area is very low, the lowest it's been in 15 years. I cannot see the need at this time for an ordinance as hard on people as your is. Any questions? De Weerd: No, sir. Thank you. Jolene Peterman. Signed up against. Okay. Dan. Peterman. Peterman: Hi. My name is Dan Peterman and I live in Boise. I oppose the precious metals coin ordinance and my friend Tom Mund did not get his name on your list there, so if it please the Mayor and esteemed Council, I would like to give my slot to him. think that your time today would be better served listening to Mr. Mund. De Weerd: We will ask him to come up once I get through the names that signed up. Peterman: Okay. Great. Well, he was going to come up now, so I guess if I have a few minutes, you know, I think with coins going up, everybody is certainly looking at them and there was a dealer here that spoke to you today and he certainly I think made a Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 20 of 53 very good point with their value and it has definitely peaked interest of a lot of people. think its just interesting now that we are seeing this ordinance come to the forefront you know, and in the name of safety and of protecting us. I just think the founding fathers some of the things that they did lay down for us to look at -- I mean Ben Franklin said if we are willing to give up the essential liberties for a little bit of safety, well, then, we dont deserve liberty or safety and I think we really need to take a hard look at where we are taking this nation, especially you on the Council when you have the power to put these laws into act. I'm about to bring a life into this world and given the gift to do that and I'm concerned with, you know, the new generation coming up, what they are going to face, and are they going to be used to just being -- basically given a shake down where ever they go, whether it's in the airport, in the local gold dealership, I think all issues are tied together and I think we are starting to see a lot of our rights being taken away and this certainly is one of them and so I would hope that you do listen to a lot of your constituents here today, the majority of whom are saying that they do not want to see this pass. De Weerd: Thank you. Rountree: Madam Mayor, I have a question for Dan. De Weerd: Dan. Mr. Peterman. We have a question for you. Rountree: And I should have asked this earlier, but you have indicated you're from Boise and -- again, I don't mean to be -- I'm just curious, do you feel you're better served in Boise with the ordinance they have in place versus being a non -Meridian resident and having an opportunity in Meridian to do business differently? Peterman: Well, I'm a native Idahoan and I actually have lived in Meridian for awhile at a time, but, you know, I think we are all really in the same boat in these issues and think one gentleman did make a good point that, you know, law and order is being taken care of sufficiently in Boise. With this particular ordinance it seems that it does kind of overstep the boundaries of what authority is called to do, they are called to really prevent force and fraud. I mean that's it. Is there a crime committed? Is there a victim? Okay, we target that. But when -- when the government is actually in many ways are the ones doing the force and the fraud, I think it does begin to bring people to say, hey, what is happening around me, how can I conduct business when, you know, I'm not just -- I'm not just being protected by my government if a contract is faulty or if someone breaks in, but, in fact, they are coming in and looking at, you know, a lot of my -- my own private things and the way I live my life. That just seems -- I think we need to look at when it comes to crime is there a victim, then, we go there, we target that, like the Air Force vet said, you know, we have -- we have laws in place to handle these things. These men are smart in their homes, they can protect themselves. If we have a crime we deal with that, but we shouldn't be having all this oversight and really causing more problems I think than good. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 21 of 53 Rountree: I fully appreciate your opinions that you have stated. M question was, , though, do you feel better served by Boise who has an ordinance that does what we are talking about versus having been a resident of Meridian that at this point does not have such an ordinance. Do you feel better served by Boise or -- Peterman: Well, I guess, you know, it's not something that -- I think I would actual) put actually an answer to, because I think here we are on this topic saying, you know, this ordinance is what we are talking about today and I'm just showing up to give you my two cents and say, hey, I don't agree with it, specifically this ordinance. De Weerd: Thank you. Peterman: Did that answer your question? Rountree: No. But thank you. Hoaglun: Madam Mayor, I just wanted to comment. You know, Mr. Peterman said, you know, he wanted to defer to Tom, because he could speak better than him. I think he just put a lot of pressure on Tom. He did very well. So, you know -- De Weerd: No pressure, Tom, but -- Hoaglun: Thank you for your testimony. Appreciate it. De Weerd: Harmony Black signed up against. Black: Thank you for this opportunity to speak. My name is Harmony Black and 46 years ago next month I was born here in Meridian. I have seven children, nine grand children and, frankly, I am appalled at the direction that the city, the state, this country is taking at the loss of the rights and freedoms that we hold dear. I am a database and network administrator, so I know that the people fear that this -- their personal data could be -- fall into the wrong hands and, frankly, people who hack aren't their hacking for good reasons. And have considered the crime that would be committed with these people's personal information if it was hacked would far outweigh the good that people think this ordinance is doing. Secondly, I know that all officials take an oath to the Constitution. However, unfortunately, there is no test to see if those officials understand the Constitution that they are taking oath to. There is proof positive that too many officials do not understand the oath -- don't understand the very Constitutions that they are talking oaths to, which is evident in the laws, the statutes, the codes and ordinances that are being passed currently. I think that the very first and most important question that should be asked when considering any rights reduction is is this constitutional. Is it going to take away the rights and the freedoms that God gave every individual that he created on earth. If the answer is, okay, we are going to take away some freedoms, but you're going to get -- you're going to get safety, I'm sorry, even as a mother of all these children and grandmother of nine, I would take my freedoms before the safety. I will Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 22 of 53 take the personal responsibility and risk, the heirlooms and everything that I hold dear if you will dust let me keep my personal rights. And those reasons. Thank you. De Weerd: Okay. Lee -- thank you. Thank you. Rice: Good evening. Thanks for allowing me to speak. De Weerd: If you will state your name. Rice: My name is Lee A. Rice. Want my full name? Lee Arthur Rice, the II. De Weerd: No. You're fine. Rice: Okay. Well, Lee Rice. I'm domiciled in Nampa. I have friends that have businesses here in Meridian. I'm a native son here. I was born and raised in Idaho. I have seen it go through some really crazy things, but one thing that really upsets me -- I'm a former -- I'm a veteran. I spent time overseas. I didn't fight in any wars, but I did serve my country. I lived outside of the country and I have had the pleasure of meeting some really good people who live overseas. You know, they view -- they view us here in the states as being quite ridiculous, because they allow -- you know, they say that we allow a handful of people to control our population here, which is totally ridiculous. Now, ordinances -- and I agree with Harmony and the others, because it has come up here before, you know, freedom, that's what it's about. I mean it's -- this ordinance does nothing but interfere and get in people's lives and I -- you know, you need to take that into consideration. I mean some of you're saying -- maybe there is personal interest with regard to this ordinance. How do we know that the police chief -- why is he pushing so hard, you know. We know that there is corruption within our own government and I think that this sort of ordinance -- it's kind of evidence of that. You know, it's not about protecting the people and I don't -- I'm not trying to -- you know, I'm not trying to insinuate anything. You always presume that we need to have your protection when we can protect ourselves. We the people can protect ourselves, we don't need more government interference in any part of our life and that's basically all have to say. Let the people live their life. Thank you. De Weerd: Okay. If you will not do that, please, or I will ask you to leave. Is there a Mr. Smith or a Ms. Smith? I would imagine it begins with a B. Berlin. Thank you for solving my mystery. Sukett: Sorry for my scribbles. I thank you for allowing me to speak. I'll keep it short and sweet, because a lot of things have already been said. De Weerd: If you will say your name, please. Sukett: Oh, I'm sorry. My name is Blaine Sukett and I reside in Nampa right now. De Weerd: Thank you. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 23 of 53 Sukett: And I do deal with a metal dealer in Meridian. So, one of the reasons why I'm here. I was a little confused. The chief gave some information there and I wanted to -- it was reaffirmed by one of the other speakers that it was 46 thefts in -- was that last year or this year? De Weerd: It was last year. Yes. Sukett: 2010. So, of one my concerns is the cost, how much money is it going to cost to do all this to try and counteract, you know, 40 thefts. The other thing is I'm a little confused on how this prevents -- or how this helps capture crooks. Sounds good on the surface, but if I'm a crook and I have to go to do all this rigamarole to unload some stolen goods, am I going to do that? No. I'm going to go find someplace else to sell it. So, it seems to me this really doesn't help catch criminals, all it does is it punishes law abiding citizens who would be willing to come in andive all that information because g , they have got nothing -- because they are not doing anything wrong. Why don't we focus on the criminals instead of people and -- excuse me -- that way we keep the focus where it's at and we save money doing that and you guys have asked several times what's your solution. I got a couple solutions. Number one, get a safe and lock your valuables up. Okay. And perhaps the police could do an education campaign on that, you know, post some statistics -- excuse me, my mouth is really dry. Post some statistics -- gee, I can't even say that. Anyways. And encourage people to lock up their valuables. Why do I have to be punished, because somebody didn't lock up their valuables? You know, that's a rhetorical question, obviously. So, it seems to me we are spending a lot of money or you would be spending a lot of money to catch 46 criminals in this type situation and I concur with everybody who has talked about the intrusion on privacy and rights and liberty and freedom, our founding fathers. I do believe these ordinances, including the one in Boise, in Nampa, are -- exceed the state constitution and they also exceed state law, Title 50, Section 301. It says that the cities can only do what they are directed to do or what they are specifically allowed to do. So, that's paraphrased a little bit, but you can look at it and see what it says. So, anyway, that's all I had to say on that and -- any questions? De Weerd: Thank you. Rock -- I can't read the last name. Sir. That's all right. I'm trying to mind read on these. Armstrong: That's all right. My name is Rock Armstrong. I live in Boise. I have two sons who live in Meridian and I brought you a gift. I'll just leave it here on the podium. De Weerd: If you could give it to our clerk. Armstrong: This is The Proper Role Of Government written by Ezra Taft Benson in 1978. I'm a member of the Boise Tea Party. You people are out of your mind. This is about freedom. This is about liberty. It's not about law enforcement. It's not about gold. It's not about silver. It's about government and we have had it and one day you're going to get the message and I have a suggestion for you and it's been done in several Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 24 of 53 -- hundreds of communities across the nation. Pass an ordinance that requires iq everybody to have a gun n their home. De Weerd: You know, Mr. Armstrong, it's because we believe in freedom and the ability to speak your mind is why you're here today. Armstrong: This is a wonderful opportunity. De Weerd: So, thank you for being here. Armstrong: My pleasure. De Weerd: Mary Ann Watson. Signed up against. Watson: Good evening, Madam Mayor. My name is Mary Ann Watson. I am born and raised in Meridian. But one of the other things that I also do is I work at one of our local businesses, which happens to be a pawn shop and I know that this is part of the ordinance, has an effect on the pawn shops. One of the things that I heard the chief say earlier was something about the coins -- about the precious metals. I want to read out of 35-12 -- out of the ordinance that was done back in 2006 when we all went on Leads Online. It states: Removal of or allowing removal of property from the business premises within seven days after the receipt of said property. Excluded from these restrictions are transactions in gold and silver bullion or coins. We have as our pawn shop -- we have gone on Leads Online since the date authorized. Our own computers, get our own AOL log on, and it does not take very long to enter the ticket. We do them via name. We only have access to only tickets that our pawn shop does. We do not have access to any other pawn shop records, just to let you know. We have no access to any records that would show any thefts, so that we could compare notes. We have just the records that we actually put in and we do maintain our records for a year. We do not put descriptions of unknown. Okay? We actually put descriptions 14 carat jewelry with small diamonds, maybe how many small diamonds. If it's a colored stone. We also put if we take face value coins. We also put the dollar amount that the coins add up to. So, if it's $2.50 face value, we will put $2.50 in face value, whether it's been silver or gold. Now, each dollar amount is going to be represented in whatever the silver and gold market is of the day and as you know -- and I'm sure you have been watching and following the gold and silver markets, they are fluctuating daily, as well as by the minute. So, once New York market closes, then, the world market opens up again and starts everything all back over again. I just wanted to clarify that I know the pawn shops here in Meridian, I know the people that run them, do the Leads Online, we do things -- we work with the Meridian police every day. We are willing to help them out, but we do need a little bit of leniency as far as on the coins and the bullion. Any questions? De Weerd: Thank you. Mr. Hoaglun. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 25 of 53 Hoaglun: Yes, Madam Mayor. Than YOU, k Ma Ann for testifying. Ido want to find out . Mary - because I have some questions about the photography. When you -- when someone • le items say jewelryand I don't know if you do the coins or brings an item and the multip Y , . h them? I mean do you -- I think Mr. Williams is suggesting not -- how do you photograph photograph you have to take a of each coin or can you do it as a group? • is the new art of the ordinance. That is not part of the Watson: I will I to I I you that p • I online. So the chief -- that is one of the things that is going ordinance that is currently , to be new, along with the thumb print. • 'f it's another item that you are required to submit to Leads and it's Hoaglun. Okay. And i multiple items, are you able to put multiple and take one picture of several items or do you have to do each one individually if it's been sold at your shop? Watson:W e would separately. uld list them se aratel . All right? We would list each item separately . when the Cit Council, whoever is going to provide us with the cameras, because and wh y we do not h, ave them then we could make those arrangements to take a picture. But as this states now, right you would have to take an individual picture of each g now individual item as you ou heard from the coin dealer, you know, a couple of dollars will g a long time and es, it is only a little bit of time to put one item in, but when you take , Y . -- someone comes in and awns or sells, trades any number of items -- and it have p could jewelry, be coins, and, then, you could have your firearms to the top of it, you you're taking a lot of pictures, you're taking a lot of time. Are you going to provide know, yo g p the extra person that it's going to take, you know, to put that information in? p Hoaglun: Okay. Watson: Because most of us are private individual companies. We are not the Pawn One's we are not the Vista Pawns, we are Meridian Coin and Pawn, we are Benney,s, we are privately owned, we need to be respected as such. I'm lad you worked in your company name. I didn't want you to advertise Hoaglun: g your competitors, so -- thank you. Watson: I did all the above. I did not do -- Hoaglun: Thank you. De Weerd: Good job. Thank you. Watson: Thank you. De Weerd: Paul Watson. Signed up against. P.Watson: M name is Paul Watson. I'm the manager of Meridian Coin and Pawn. Y have lived in Meridian for probably 35 years. Okay? The ordinance, as my wife Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 26 of 53 mentioned, there is a double standard, because we do have to report anything we take t, which we worked with coins and that being exempt, as a pawn shop, hold it seven days, on that in 2008. All right. The • chief stated that we have to take pictures. We do not take pictures at the present time. eOkay? This ordinance would do that. You have got a y full page ad in the Idaho Statesman that come out this week and from two dealers • buying coins and jewelry. No regulations. They can hit outside the state that are in y g , town, they can take off. If was a thief would I go to him and ID me? No. No. I m going to hit that. This ordinance is workable and something needs to be done. But, quite frankly, no one's s come and talked to us about it. Period. Other than that, that's all have to say. Any questions? De Weerd: Any questions from Council? Rountree: No. I have none. De Weerd: Thank you, Paul. P.Watson: Thank you. De Weerd Tom Mund. Now we are at the end of our list of sign-ups, then, so it will be open after Tom. Mundyor Madam Ma thank you very much. It's nice to be able to speak in front you tonight. You guys don't real) appear as arrogant as some as I have been in front of Y pp and I real) appreciate you for that. What we really are facing today is -- Y pp Weerd: If I could et you to state your name and address. De g Mund: I actual) live in Caldwell, but I have friends that do business in Meridian and . y actually engage tuall e in business here as well through some of the Jewelry shops and pawn g g shops as well. De Weerd: Thank you. Mund: What I wanted to say is that we really are -- we are struggling with a dilemma here aren't we? It's a moral issue. It really is. We are -- we have decided that we wanted to -- tot to allow everybody to -- to believe what they want and to feel the way try they want and to be able to have all this and now all of a sudden we are struggling with the repercussions of that. Basically what we have done -- and I have heard you guys ask about suggestions to problems that we are having. The suggestions are in our history. Y The are in our Biblical history for one thing. If you guys would -- the oath that we took and thera er that we said, which was great, basically stated that we are p Y acknowledging as a -- as a people that we do look for God's guidance and that we do have a rule of law in which we need to adhere to and we need to understand. Saying that we take an oath under the Constitution, people may understand -- they may understand the wording of that, but do they understand the historical context and the Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 27 of 53 ' meaning of that oath. I have asked many police officers whether they have actually known their oath and regular officials and they actually don't remember it, because they 't feel it's important. Basically, what I'm trying to say is we are re struggling with a p moral issue here and we -- and that is what's spawning off everything else. I mean to Constitutional art of this whole thing is completely absurd. It's completely out of the the C p . realm of the proper role of government for the police to be able to try to establish an rea p p ordinance u its le when the people are the ones that establish the police upon people p department to be able to protect us, not to hide behind bushes and spend taxpayer do giving us, dollars ivin you know, tickets going one mile an hour over the speed limit. I mean y this is absolute) ludicrous what we are doing here. It is not -- you know, the -- this is I what I'm saying is there is so much going on in my head right ordinance -- guess now g could o on for an hour. If we look to God's law God's law specifically says that criminals should be punished. Okay? And what we have got across the nation now is these -- are the tyrannical governments and we all know what tyranny looks like now in America don't we folks? And we are getting that here. We know about the guns tion. We know about the old. We know about history. And a lot of what's legisla g happening is we are forgetting our history. God has given us history for us to be able to happ g g g understand and not repeat the same mistakes that we have made before and we are going down that path again. My friends here know that. We see that. We are warning g g p • as people that know history, about what we are facing and about what's going to you, p p g come we if don't et a handle on this. This isn't a threat of violence like the media might want to suggest. What this is is this is an acknowledgement and accountability factor wa gg for -- for us to be able to tell you, look, we have established you guys for a reason and you didn't establish us. And when we stand before you and are telling you that this ordinance is unconstitutional and it's inhibiting the free capital market and things like that for these business owners, it's important that you understand that. De Weerd: Sir? Mund: Yes. De Weerd: You need to wrap up your remarks. Mnd: Oh. Well you have been very kind, I must say, and I just wanted to be able to u , y it's , you that I am opposing this thing, because I know where its going. Its another telly pp g goy just vernment wa to be able to take control of the people and we -- we have about had it on regulations through the law enforcement and through the legislature and g g city through our cit governments that are becoming more and more corrupt and we are aware of it, by the way, and we are watching carefully. Thank you. De Weerd: Okay. Yes. Come forward. You read my mind. Please state your name and address for the record. Anderson: Diane Anderson. 10105 Harvestor Drive. De Weerd: Thank you. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 28 of 53 Anderson: Right on the verge of Meridian, but not quite. My concern as I read this -- and here the proposal is for the risk of identity theft. You know, our law enforcement might be just as honorable as the day is bright today, but anything online can be hacked and it will be hacked by nonhonorable people and it could be in some part of the world and the thumb print -- the thumb print is what worries me. I have been the victim of identify theft and you can do anything if you had a thumb print. That just really is alarming to me. And I wanted to mention that we understand the Second Amendment of the Constitution that provides the right to bear arms. Everyone in Idaho understands that right intimately. And I have had people from other countries say, ooh -- Canada for one -- ooh, they -- they let people own guns there. No. We let the government do what they want. We own the guns and we have the right to do it. And the Supreme Court has supported that. And I would say that the only people who -- criminals don't abide by the ordinances. That's not who abides. The only people that are damaged and put at risk are the people who are the law abiding citizens. They are the ones who -- if there is a record of -- of what they have purchased or whatever from a dealer and someone hacks that information, they have got an address, they have got everything. They have got a description of what it is -- guess what, I know right where you live and I can come and find you and take your stuff in the middle of the night if I'm a criminal. It doesn't protect from criminals, it -- it puts the people -- the law abiding people at risk. So, I would say that. And the last thing is I claim association with Tea Party values as well and I thought this person who said, you know, are you going to provide a person to keep track of all this? Well, if I weren't involved with Tea Party principles, I would say you could call this a jobs bill, but that's growing government and we don't want to go there. So, just in the name of, you know, not spending taxpayer money on things that we really can't afford, we want to keep the money in the education budget and not in the criminal justice budget. So, that's all I have to say. De Weerd: Thank you. Additional testimony? Yes, sir. We will get you next. Sigman: Hello. My name is Clint Sigman, I'm from Star. I am an owner in a bullion business locally. We have got, you know, eight of us employed there and, you know, just by way of a little bit of a history lesson, in 1933 when Roosevelt confiscated gold, he did that when gold was valued at 25 dollars an ounce and paid people 25 dollars an ounce for it and when they reached a certain, you know, point they revalued that at 35 bucks over night and stole ten dollars of value from people, you know,and that was government that did it. Roosevelt did that. Part of our history. And so I think there is a legitimate concern about sharing this kind of information with government and I can tell you from experience that the biggest question that we get from our customers are, you know, what are you going to do to protect my privacy. They all have -- you know, our customers are -- you know, can be history buffs, you know, folks who are concerned aboutg overnment, that's one of the reasons they are calling us, you know, devaluing dollars, you know, ever more intrusive, you know, federal government, state government, and city government and we are seeing that here now. If we had the demand from customers of thumb prints and a copy of their driver's license in order for them to, you know, sell us the metal, it would be devastating to our business. You Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 29 of 53 know, my business is in Eagle, if you guys, you know, pass this here, I suppose, you know, the smart thing that we could do would be to, you know, immediately advertise in the area that, you know, you can still sell in Eagle without all this ridiculous reporting requirement and get some business. I hope you don't do it. De Weerd: Thank you. Okay. Rohner: My name name Joe Rohner. I spoke at the meeting two weeks ago and have a few things to add, if I may, please. De Weerd: Okay. Thank you. Rohner: A couple of nights ago I did a pretty exhaustive search on the internet of the various different city codes. The server that publishes Meridian City Code, if you click on their home page it will give you a drop down to search city codes in just about anywhere that uses that server and what I found was that very few municipalities actually regulate precious metals. One of them is Boise and I want to make sure that point out a real important difference between the proposed ordinance and address Councilor Rountree's question of the gentleman does the Boise ordinance serve better. And although I'm a free marketeer in the same vein as Wayne Hoffman of the Idaho Freedom Foundation, I still would like to point out by reading one sentence that pretty much makes it clear. This is Chapter 5-20, Section 01 on the front page of that ordinance. You can search that pretty easily online just by looking at the Boise city website and going to their code. Let me read one sentence. The term precious metals shall not include any coin or any gold or silver ingot or bar. Now, this ordinance is possibly similar to what was in effect here in Meridian up until 2008, possibly, and this one has been in effect in Boise since 1981. Although it does discriminate against precious metals other than coins and bullion, it excludes them and saves all of the headaches that most of the people complain about here tonight. I would suggest that if you duplicated the Boise ordinance, as Garden City has recently just done, and it will soon take effect -- it hasn't yet, but you can go to their ordinance page and see it and it's pretty much a duplicate of this. By exempting this class of product we do not have take to 20,000 pictures of a bag of -- thousand dollar bag of junk silver dimes, which would have three different styles, probably mostly Roosevelt dimes and Mercuries and maybe some Barbers, the front and the back, and the date and the mint mark. That is pretty clear indication of possibly why those classes of precious metals products are exempted from the reporting requirements that this ordinance proposes to have. It's just cumbersome and simply not workable, aside from all of the privacy issues that people have expressed here tonight. And I think I will let that go and stand for questions if you have any, since most of the issues have been raised already. De Weerd: Thank you. Council, any questions? Rountree: No. Thank you. De Weerd: Thank you for your testimony. Yes, sir. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 30 of 53 M. Armstrong: I'll keep this short and sweet. I'm not going to take a lot of your time. It's been a long night already. But my name is Mark Armstrong. I'm a resident of Meridian on Bayside Avenue. Also a member of the Tea Party. I just want to make this really quick. I'm not going to -- first of all, let me tell you that I'm not a dealer in gold and silver, I don't buy gold and silver, I don't sell gold and silver, I don't have a thousand silver dimes with me. As a matter of fact, at the rate that the price of gas is going I don't have a thousand pennies, so it's not really an issue for me that way. And I'm not going to spend a lot of time getting into the fact that I do feel this is almost a presumption of guilt without any evidence of a crime on a citizen and that makes it an invasion of privacy. That's been belabored a lot tonight, so I'm not going to go into that. I'm going to tell you that I'm just an old hillbilly, I'm not real bright, but you guys have asked several times for suggestions and, you know, my daddy always told me that if you got birds in the corn, start with a BB gun, you get the shotgun if you need it, because you do a lot less damage to the crops that way and it just seems to me that we are reaching for the shotgun right off the bat, when maybe we ought to be looking at the BB gun. And know that I look like a real young vibrant guy, but I'm getting just old enough to remember when I used to have to go in and turn in my credit card for something and they had a list of credit card numbers on stolen credit cards and they would just compare my credit card number against that list and if my number was on there, then, they had a reason to do something about it. And so I'm going to throw the burden back on the Meridian Police Department and I'm sure the chief is just thrilled about that, but since we obviously have this database, he was able to search it, why don't we provide a list to the dealers. We are not talking about a huge number of dealers -- of stolen goods that they can compare things that are brought into their shop against to see if there is any reason for any suspicion to begin with and, if so, then, something can be done about it. But until then I just don't think that we ought to presume that someone is guilty or even possibly guilty when there is no evidence of a crime. And that's really all I have got say. De Weerd: Thank you. Yes, sir. Good evening. If you will, please, state and address. Needhammer: Yes. My name is Rick Needhammer. I live in the Applegate Subdivision in Meridian. De Weerd: Thank you. Needhammer: Yes. My name is Richard Needhammer. I live in the Applegate Subdivision in Meridian. Originally I wasn't going to come up here and talk, but some things that came up -- the gentleman that was just here kind of stole all my thunder. Being a veteran of the Navy there was a motto that a boss of mine had that says: I have an open door policy for any problem that you have. If you come to me about a problem you will be one of two things and I will only see one. If you don't come here with a solution, then, you're part of the problem. I thought it was a really good idea that maybe as the reports came in the Meridian Police Department had a section that they could build -- this is the stuff that we have had stolen. Then, all the pawn brokers, Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 31 of 53 jewelers, whatever kind of store that deals in precious metals . p could take a look at that and say, oh, I have that item. Come on over here. Okay? This data . y base to me, as understand it, the way I read it, is, basically, a database to accumulate who has the most stuff. That scares me. Okay. For every transaction to be memorialized -- and this information will be collected, I mean it even goes to vehicle description. p What does a vehicle description have to do with precious metals? Why does anybody need to know what kind of car I drive. Also with that firearms description. What art of . p p a firearm description do you need in a precious metals ordinance. Okay. Fourth Amendment t and Second Amendment violations I see coming up here. That scares me. I'm notoin g g to go into all the other things. Another thing that I was thinking about, as I think there was a gentleman that used to be with insurance, the Meridian Police Department could et . p g together packets at any one of the public events that we have, set up a booth and issue people packets on how to identify their stuff when they get home, have the descriptions for their stuff locked away someplace else that the criminals aren'toin to et to and if g g g they are by chance broken into, they can take that packet to the police department, have this stuff here missing. I'm also a veteran of law enforcement. There were all too many times that I went to a burglary -- what was taken? I don't know. They come home, their house has been ransacked, I mean the amount of violation that thisp erson is feeling over their house being gone through I can't even imagine. It's never happened to me. So, I can't speak to that. But I know that I have come to a loteo le p p completely in tears. Their house has been broken into, they don't know what was lost, and they always said if only I had written stuff down. It's the responsibility of the homeowner and the property owner to write their stuff down. I do that, because I saw so many broken hearts, so many people that had their stuff gone through. I write my stuff down. I videotape everything. I have got it locked away separate from m p Y belongings. And all too often people don't do that. If they want to own stuff they have to have the responsibility to safeguard their stuff. That's also why -- I'm not going to go into that. That's why we have amendments in the Constitution. De Weerd: Sir, if you could summarize your comments. Needhammer: This is overreaching and I'm dead set against it. This is way overreaching. There is too much stuff in here that people don't need in a database. Thanks for your time. De Weerd: Thank you. Good evening. Ferness: Hi. My name is Kelly Ferness. I live in Star. Star being the bedroom community it is, we do a lot of our -- our shopping here for groceries and other things. There were two points that I -- I don't know if there is answers to these, but -- I don't know if the city has inquired -- the question has been asked a couple times about the Boise ordinance, Nampa is considering -- I wonder has the city contacted Boise at all and seen what results have they had from their database, have there been arrests made, have crimes been solved, that sort of thing, and if they haven't, maybe that's something to look at. There is obviously a cost in implementing this, probably to the dealers and also to the police department I would imagine. But it just makes sense that, Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 32 of 53 you know, something to -- that makes sense to look at. The other thin is I think g we live in a globalized world, get on the internet, you can get about anything you want. Hen • Yt g Y Hence the red tape, it gets too thick, the Meridian coin dealers will o out of business. P . g People will get online, they will go to the next town or they will o where ever the can to n . g y of deal with the red tape and have a -- you know, purchase a -- a less expensive product. . � p So, I think that's a big concern is that these dealers wont be here if the red tape is too severe. And so that hurts everyone. That hurts the tax base. That hurts -- hurts everybody. So, anyway, that's -- that's all I had. De Weerd: Thank you. Hoaglun: Madam Mayor, just a comment. I can't wait until we see Mayor Mitchell again g and say one of his constituents referred to Star as a bedroom community of Meridian. So, we will use that against Nate, so -- De Weerd: I will. Next time I see him. Yes, sir. Stewart: Councilmen, my name is Terry Stewart and I live out on Black Cat. I have a business here in Meridian, competition to Paul. I do most of the -- well, all the stuff that the police department calls for at this time. What they haven't spoke to if something that is stolen and, then, they come and confiscate it, I'm out the money I put out for that item. don't get reimbursed from it or nothing else. It's just taken away. I consider that cost of business. Therefore, I make sure that I don't have a lot of stolen stuff, because listen to my gut feeling when people walk in the door. I turn away business, because don't feel right. I go out of my way to make sure that I don't do business with thieves. Any reputable dealer in town is going to take that point of view. As far as coins and that kind of stuff, unlike Paul, I list them as a coin collection. There might be 600 coins. can't list every -- 600 coins in my report on the -- on the police reports. The -- it's just impossible. I spend right now, depending on the day, an hour to an hour and a half, my employees, listing everything on the -- on the police report. It would be nice if I could come to work in the morning and the police department had a list of things that were stolen the night before or those things during the day. It would be helpful to the businesses if we knew what was coming through the door. What was out there that was stolen so we could look for it. It would be nice just to be able to do that and help out the customers. If not, the cost of business is just going to go up. It goes up for the city, because they have to buy the customers -- us the cameras to do that. It costs us time to do that, so -- any question? Hoaglun: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Hoaglun. Hoaglun: Mr. Stewart, you answered a question I had that I was formulating when Paul was speaking that was so you do -- if your gut tells you you might be dealing with some goods that could be dicey, you're not going to -- Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 33 of 53 Stewart: I don't -- see, unlike most people, I don't have to do business with people. And that's one reason I am a pawn shop, because I have the choice of whether I want to do business with you or not. And it might be because I just don't like you. Y just J y ou know, -- Hoaglun: I hope not. Stewart: You know, I'm up front about that. You know, I want people to like me b . p p but like to like my just customers, too. There are people that to be broke poor money Y managers at the time. If somebody's never been broke they have never done anything just Yt g in their life and that s the way it is. Hoaglun: Thank you. De Weerd: Thank you. Any further testimony? Yes, sir. Halstead: Murray Halstead. I'm a native of Idaho, a resident of Meridian for some 16 years. I thank you for the privilege of speaking and I want to say that anytime I have been in an audience before this group you have always treated everyone with respect and dignity and I -- that's very much appreciated. I appreciate law enforcement people and I would be the first to stand and applaud them and defend them. They have a thankless job and I'm glad they are doing it. As an individual I feel a sense of violation of my person and my space and my rights by the sense of this ordinance. So, I'm not a debator, but I just want to stand and be identified as a person opposed to it. I thank you for letting me speak. De Weerd: Thank you. Any additional testimony? I do know we have Mr. Hill as our last speaker, but we have -- yes, ma'am. Good evening. Pasguella: Good evening. De Weerd: If you will, please, state your name and address. Pasguella: My name is Patty Pasguella. I live at 1409 Manitou in Boise. De Weerd: Thank you, Patty. Pasguella: And I came here just to find out what the issues were all about and I had no intention of talking. I don't have any political affiliations and I don't -- but I am starting to study the Constitution and I have never voted a day in my life. I never voted throughout my whole adult life. So, I'm not here to -- to showboat or not that anybody else is, but I'm not here to impress upon any politics. But what I do know is is that based on what -- how I understand what's going on here and the issues here is that the whole idea of putting all this information onto a database -- I'm going to give you a little background about myself. I'm a victim of extreme hacking and stalking for almost seven years and have been on Channel 2 Eyewitness News, I have been on Fox Channel 12 and KBOI Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 34 of 53 radio telling my story. And just last Friday the newspaper did an article on .my story. And, basically, I have been eavesdropped on and -- and I'm just going to m . g g make this really quick. I do have a point. I have been on eavesdropped cell hones via hacking p p g and my car was -- somebody put a GPS tracker in it and my car was being controlled remotely via laptop computer. Very much like Bait Car. What I know is that technology is outpacing privacy laws and I think any of -- you know, anybody -- let's say I have five Y Y y ounces of gold and I go to a pawn shop and then -- or if Mr. Smithp oes to the awn g shop with five ounces of gold and sells it and, then, maybe a month later heg oes and sells some more gold -- if I have access to that database via hackingand I'just -- m trying to highlight the hacking aspect of this as a very, you know, possibilityof this being i a -- maybe a bad idea, because nobody needs to have all that information on anybody Y Y i and if -- you know, no, f I'm a bad guy and a hacker and I'm trolling that database and realize Mr. Smith is dropping of gold and cashing in gold, I'm going to think that Mr. Smith might have some gold in his house and I have his address. I have his cellphone, and I know right where he's at. And just think all in all it's just a bad idea. So, that's all I have to say about that. De Weerd: Thank you. Hello. Crozier: Hi. I'm Norm Crozier, Household of Hobson. I live near 5048 Silver Spur, Boise. 83709. De Weerd: Thank you. Crozier: Madam Mayor and City Council, thank you for the opportunity and your patience in listening to me and to these people. What I wanted to say is that it seems to me that the opposition to his ordinance is on the grounds of it being an invasion of privacy and an overreach of government. The corporate government strategyhas really Y hit us hard as a people. We are oppressed. And I know that you people do not consider yourself to be oppressors, but you're good, decent people. But when you consider this ordinance and you get into the detail of it and you even entertain it in your mind, you're on the threshold of oppression or you're sticking to it. So, if you think about this, I would hope that the opposition that each of you has to this is that it's unconstitutional and it steps on your people, because that's what it does. Comments that were made earlier, it has nothing to do with coins, nothing to do withp recious metals, the opposition to it has to do with a stepping on people. When your rights are violated, my rights are violated. When my rights are violated, your rights are violated. Stop violating our rights. Thank you very much. De Weerd: Thank you. Good evening. If you will, please, state your name and address. De Simmone: My name is Martha de Simmone. I live in Boise, Idaho, and you called my name earlier, so I will make this brief. I just stepped out for a minute. I want to thank everyone here -- all of you for listening to all of us. I hope you will take heed to all of our remarks. I entirely support everyone who opposes this ordinance. They couldn't Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 35 of 53 say it more clear. I had just briefly skimmed the ordinance a few times and what I'm really concerned about is the database. I know that we have an honorablep olice department and I'm -- we already discussed the just hacking, but I think about the turnover of personnel and just other ways that people cang et in outside of the personnel that can get into the database. I don't like that. And I wish that I were up here right now discussing an ordinance about how we can prosecute and punish criminals who violate our privacy. I -- it just seems like it's slipped. Why we are always y defending our innocence and our freedoms and our liberties that allow us to come here like this. Instead, you're taking that away from us and we have to prove ourself with a thumb print and all this private information that you are going to be pulling from us, I am frightened to death of that. My late father was very -- he was -- he was very progressive as a -- as a thinker and he -- when he passed away -- I didn't know he had done this, but he put aside some nice coins for seven siblings. I just now went to those coins. had a dear friend who is in this room, he's a -- he's a guru of the coins and I said help me out with this, what do I do, and he just -- he would roll his eyes and we went through it and I just -- the thought that I would have to thumb print -- give you my information about something that I may need to do with these coins terribly frightens me. Furthermore, my father would be turning over in his grave right now the fact that I have to say this to a council -- and I appreciate you listening to us, but I'm sure this is not where he thought this was going. Thank you. De Weerd: Thank you. Okay. Any other testimony? Mr. Hill. Still have one more. McAfee: Thank you for squeezing me in there. Has somebody spoke in favor of this? De Weerd: Can you, please -- McAfee: Oh. I'm sorry. Challis McAfee. I live in Boise. De Weerd: Thank you. McAfee: Business owner. I was going to speak against this, but given all this great testimony that I have heard today I'm in -- I'm in favor of this ordinance, because I have been looking for a new business to start up and I was thinking somewhere right outside the city of Meridian limits I could start a coin shop and all the people that are, you know, bound by these new regulations are going out of business left and right, I will be taking all their old customers, new customers, whatnot, you know, and I thought of a little slogan: No shirt, no shoes, no thumbs, no problem. Thank you. Any questions? De Weerd: I'm so glad we allowed your testimony. Mr. Hill. Hill: My name is Erwin Hill. I live in the unincorporated Ada county. I do significant portion of my business transactions within Meridian. De Weerd: Thank you. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 36 of 53 Hill: I believe we have heard from the numerous testimony its concerns of what people refer to the law of unintended consequences. I believe that the -- the setup of this ordinance was the intention to catch criminals, return stolen property. What it does is it provides the patrons and proprietors of the coin dealerships the burden of proving their guilt -- of proving their innocence under the assumption of guilt. The other reasoning that's listed in the -- in the header of the ordinance is that the pawn shops already bear some portion of this burden anyways and we have heard from a couple of pawn shop owners. The correction of an injustice against one business is not expanding that injustice to other businesses, it's removal of the original injustice. At this point I would like to ask the people of the gallery if all those in favor would say aye. I believe the people have spoken. I also -- Commissioner Rountree has asked for a solution. One of the early gentlemen suggested that a notification be sent out to the pawn and coin dealers. I also believe that most of these dealers, given the volume of money that they are dealing with, probably will have video surveillance. So, it would be very easy, even for people that were turned away because they were shady, for that record to be turned into the police without any invasion of privacy and the unintended consequences that have been discussed here. De Weerd: Thank you, Mr. Hill. Any questions from Council? Okay. Thank you. Chief. Lavey: Madam Mayor, Council, kind of a hard act to follow when you hear all of that opposition and I guess all I can do is offer a response and we will take it where ever it goes. I respect the right to privacy. I respect the comments made here today. I will say that every bit of information that they are afraid of being online is already online and every bit of information that they are concerned about can still be obtained by criminals through burglaries or such. So, I understand their concern, but this isn't the only way that those people get that information. As I stated in the beginning factually, it isn't new, as it was originally stated. This law was on the books for 27 years and we have only had three years where it wasn't on the books. The reason was -- why it wasn't on the books is because we felt that the pawn broker's law would cover it. We found out that the pawn broker -- broker law would not cover it is when we asked to extend this. The question at the very very beginning is what are we trying to accomplish and let me tell you right now that was news to me that Garden City had the ordinance, but that helps the justification. If every other municipality and Ada county has the ordinance, those criminals will come to Meridian to sell their goods. Is that what we want? Nobody has to prove anything when you make the sale. All you have to do is provide your identification, like you have to do at a bank when you cash your check. Or as the gentleman just said, as you get pulled over by the police. Yes. That is true. Or when you get a driver's license. Or when you register your kids in school. And when you register to vote. It's the same information. One of the things about the thumb print I just heard is the concern about is the thumb print's not transmitted. The thumb print is maintained within the business. So, the thumb print is not online. The thumb print is required under the Boise city ordinance for pawn brokers and for those that do reside in the city of Boise and do business, I will tell you that their precious metal ordinance is coming up for review as well. I would suspect, since they require it already, that it Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 37 of 53 maybe something that they will be required and in the law as well. When it comes to the thumb print, we are not opposed to having that removed, but I will tell you that that's the only piece of information that cannot be forged and I will tell you that there has been a couple times where we have done business with the pawn brokers -- and let me say that everything that they have said is absolutely true, they have been great to work with. Although I will say that Meridian Coin and Pawn, we have had contact with them, we have had a detective contact them, because they are the business that had the dial up that they were talking about. So, we have had contact with them, but they said they haven't. A story. On the Leads Online all you have to do is start typing the information and, then, it will start searching for names and if you type in just a couple of names -- and I don't recall the exact one, but it was -- it was Stacy and something else and the data was misentered. The person that was doing the data entry on the -- from the pawn broker said, oh, that's the person already online, I will just put everything to that file. It wasn't the same person and it was the thumb print that actually proved that this person was totally legit, that they did nothing wrong. Whereas the items that they had listed -- the pawn broker had listed for them was stolen. So, that's just one thing to consider. will tell you another story. Yes, the businesses -- most of them have video and the videos also helped us for identifying people. I get more than three minutes. De Weerd: Chief, don't worry. Lavey: The videos help, too, but the video only helps us is if we have some other additional information to go on, such as the name or something else. Having a picture out there does absolutely nothing for us, unless someone is willing to come forward and say, oh, I recognize that person, that's who they are. If we have a name and we can start matching the name with the picture, then, we can go forward. Surprisingly -- and guess this is because this is the way that -- I'm not found of criminals, so I hope I don't offend anybody in here. They are not the smartest individuals and they do use these businesses to sell this property. And we have individuals that are on probation, we have individuals that are on parole that continually sell items that they have no access to, they have no jobs or anything else. And we can catch those people through Leads Online. I will tell you that those people that are doing lawful business, we -- there is so many of them we don't even now who they are. We have no interest in knowing who they are, we have no interest in searching them, anything. It's only the people that are dealing with illegal goods. Now, one individual said that I will not do business with someone that is shady. Respect that and that does happen. I will tell you that there was one thief - I will leave his name out -- that has gone to three gold and coin stores and sold property. Not one of those businesses thought that that was suspicious, just because of the way that this person presented themselves. Nonetheless, the items were stolen. He's a thief. So, that doesn't always work. One of the gentlemen was concerned about being elderly and having a large amount of coins and I will tell you that often our victim's are the elderly and those coins and they are often stolen by their caregivers. A Voice: Objection. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 38 of 53 De Weerd: Sir. No. Please sit down. Please. Sir, please sit down. I'm sorry, but I run the meeting. We have had two hours of testimony that the chief is responding to some of the comments and it is my prerogative to allow him the respect of not interrupting. I did not hear him interrupt anyone else that was providing testimony and expect the same respect for him. No, I am not having a conversation with you, sir. Lavey: Do you want him removed? There was a comment about the low number of thefts in Meridian. And that is true, it is 46 thefts. But this goes beyond what is actually stolen in Meridian, it covers more than what is sold in Meridian. So, oftentimesv ou will have things that are stolen elsewhere in the valley and are sold in Meridian. The database covers nationwide. So, we would still be helping out other law enforcement agencies by collecting that information. So, it's just not the 47 thefts that occurred here in Meridian. It is our interpretation of the law and it was -- of the proposed law and it was mentioned by a couple of individuals that you photograph the lot, not each individual dime. So, if it came in as a collection, if it came in as a bag, if it came in in a display, that's one item, regardless of the number that are there. And if we need to make clarifications to that ordinance we can do that. Let's talk a little bit about the pawn shops, because as they said is they do already use Leads Online. And I will telly ou that honest people -- 99 point -- percent of the time probably honest people use the pawn shops. They are already doing this. You have heard a couple people talk about it doesn't take that much. You know, it is an extra burden, granted, but people are already doing that. Honest people are doing business with these shops and they are still making money. Are they a victim of identify theft? I don't know. Possibly. Was it because of this or was it because of something else? You know, we can't say. I wrote this -- it was Steven Todd Thompson or Todd Steven Thompson and if he's in the audience -- he did actually have contact with our detective as well and he did offer some displeasure in the trading comments that we have forwarded to the -- our legal department, so that was an issue for him. We had contact with him. All of the ordinances in the valley cover coins in one fashion or another. Talking about cost to the police department, talk about cost to the businesses. It's free. Cameras are provided or will be provided free. I did make -- I did -- misspoke on one thing and I thought that the pawn shops are already taking photographs. They are not. But the cameras will be provided free of charge. Under the current proposed ordinance only pictures for coins and jewelry are required. There was a comment about the information required for vehicles or for firearms. Those are only if they are pawned or sold at a pawn shop. And that's under current ordinances. It has nothing to do with whether you own a firearm or what vehicle you're driving. It's only if you intend to sell it. One individual talked about the -- the trade shows or the out-of-town advertisements, the big flier in the Statesman, I, too, have seen it. Under our proposed ordinance they would be covered as well. mentioned this before, but the businesses, the dealers, homeowners already keep records on file and they are subject to identity theft if they are stolen through burglaries and such. Madam Mayor, Council, I believe that covers the areas that were addressed. heard that they don't want this ordinance. So, I guess I would leave you with this is does Meridian want to be known for the place that criminals come and do business, because we are the only city that does not have an ordinance. Thank you. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 39 of 53 De Weerd: Council, I guess I would ask if you have questions for the chief at this time. Rountree: Madam Mayor. Chief, you indicated in your comments that all the existing ordinances that are out there deal with coins in some fashion. The matrix that we have indicates that that's not the case in Boise. I believe we heard testimony to that effect as well. Lavey: I stand corrected. You're absolutely correct. Rountree: Thank you. Lavey: Every other one, except Boise is the one that gives the coins. Rountree: Thank you. Bird: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Bird. Bird: Jeff, I understand that you have no problem taking -- De Weerd: Do you have your -- Bird: Yeah, I do. I understand that you have no problem taking a thumb print out, as we are the only ones that are requiring a thumb print and I think that was a lot of the people's concern, because if it's picture identity, you do that at the hospital, at the doctors, or where ever you go you give that in. So, if it's a thumb print, if you could live with that, I think that's something we could look at taking out myself personally. Lavey: Madam Mayor, Mr. Bird, that -- in fairness to the audience, that only covers a small part of what their concern was and we are not opposed to removing that. But you would still have to collect that personal information and I did hear that that has created some fears in people. So, that would help. We would be willing to do that. But I don't know if that accomplishes everything that we are trying to address here. Hoaglun: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Hoaglun. Hoaglun: Chief, you know, the old ordinance -- we talked about it didn't regulate hobbyists and I asked the question of a gentleman earlier, Mr. Williams, his definition of hobbyists, trying to find out is there a line there of someone who, you know, just dabbles in coins and whatnot versus someone that's a constant thing. Do you have any idea what -- where that line was in the old ordinance? I think that was probably before your time, but -- any thoughts on that? Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 40 of 53 Lavey: Madam Mayor, Mr. Hoaglun, the only -- the comparisons that I have noticed is that all of the county ordinances and city ordinances were in 1981, so I can only assume that we got together as a group and put some sort of ordinance in effect and as you know we are all just a little bit different in how we word things. Thirty years ago I don't g know what the thought process was. I know it was probably the fact that there were only hobbyists that you dealt with and like the gentleman said is only over the last couple of years has it really gained in popularity and really became a business. So again, I would have to defer to staff on that one and I don't personally have a concern about not regulating hobbyists again, but I guess we really would have to define in the ordinance what is a hobbyist versus what is someone that is doing it for a business. Hoaglun: And Madam Mayor. In your research have you found an ordinances that y regulate -- the requirements only fall if they reach a certain value? Just to pull a number, if its 5,000 dollars and above, that's -- of course I think gold touched 1,500 today, so that's not too many coins before that, but do any cities in your memory do anything with minimum values? If someone comes in and does 4,000 dollars -- of course you could come in several times and do 4,000 dollars, but -- Lavey: No. You know, I'm sure -- Mr. Hoaglun, I'm sure they are probably out there. .. p Y The only familiarity I have with the ordinance is that some ordinances will -- will differentiate between what's a collector item and what's legal tender and they don't really go into a dollar value, other than those values. Hoaglun: Okay. And, Madam Mayor, follow up to chief. The gentleman that raised the issue about custom jewelry and trading, that ordinance, does that get into that -- and can't remember if you -- I don't know if you addressed that or not. Are we getting into that area, which -- I mean makes sense what he's doing is a normal process, so I'm not sure how we get around that or -- if it is a problem. Lavey: I don't -- Mr. Hoaglun, I don't know if it's a problem either. I know that it was probably a catch-all wording through legal as far as buy, sell, trade, that sort of thing. I would have to defer to some others before I spoke further on that. Looking at the proposed ordinances he is correct, it would affect him. I was trying to go back and look at the old ordinance and see if it addressed that and I don't -- it talks about trading in there, but I don't think that was really the intent that the old ordinance was getting at. So, we could address that as well. Hoaglun: Okay. Thank you. Zaremba: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Zaremba. Zaremba: The suggestion was made that we proactively notify pawn shops and coin dealers, precious metal dealers when we do have a report of stolen property. Are we able to do that and are we perhaps already doing that? Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 41 of 53 Lavey: Anything is possible with money. That is a major staff commitment and it would require additional staffing, but we could do that. De Weerd: I'm sorry. Thank you. Zaremba: Thank you. De Weerd: Any further questions from Council? Chief, I guess I have heard a lot of concern expressed tonight and some comparisons with other ordinances and even our precious metals dealers and our pawn shop owners that have skin in the game, so to . speak, and it seems like Mr. Osborn from -- who lives in Nampa mentioned an approach that their city took in crafting an ordinance that met the goals of theolice department p p and the shop owners that would be affected and the citizens who had concern about the invasion of their privacy, that they came together and found isomething that seemed palatable for -- for those involved. Would it make sense at this point to take a step back and to convene a group to look at the ordinance in Boise, the proposed ordinance in Nampa, and start bringing some similarities to the different communities to have more of the commonalities of -- of enforcement and have some dialogue on some of the concerns that have been expressed? Lavey: Madam Mayor and Council, as you recall in March when we brought this in front -- or, actually, it was in February when this was brought in front of Council, you asked us to go out there and make contact with every business that was dealing. We did that. We provided them with a copy of the ordinances. We took their comments and we encouraged them to give us additional comments. I shared that three page list with Council several months ago, so we already went in that direction with the businesses. We did not do -- we did not go into the direction with the citizens that do business with those -- those dealers and if that's the direction that you wish us to take we can do that, yes. De Weerd: I guess I put that out there for both your and Council's discussion and looking for any feedback. Rountree: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Rountree. Rountree: Before I go there, there were a lot of -- to me the concern that I heard tonight is privacy and let me assure you folks out there that I am very concerned about that as well. Some of you folks have indicated that you have been a victim of identity theft. I have. And I can tell you I feel your pain. I know how frustrating it is to unweave the mess that some no good nick out there did in terms of violating essentially all of my financial records and it's not a good place to be. I have no idea how it was done. I will tell you the best support from the IRS, Social Security, Federal Trade Commission, senators' offices, state department of law enforcement, state judicial folks that look at no Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 42 of 53 good nicks, the best direction and help I received was from Meridian Police Department. So, I have a lot of faith in what they can do. But I do understand your concern for privacy and I have been at it eight months and it still isn't untangled. It's g t s not a fun place to be. My question, though, is for Bill. There were a lot of folks -- an ' d I m not a legal scholar, as you well know, but the question of constitutionality -- certainly that's been raised before, because we have evidence before us that the city actual) y had this i ordinance n place at one point in time and a number of cities around us including our county, has this ordinance in place in some form or another at thisoint in time, me, particularly as it relates to providing identification, with the exception of the thumb print. Has that question been addressed at any point in time in an of those? And I suspect spect you dont have that answer, but can you get that answer? Nary: Madam Mayor, Members of the Council, Council Member Rountree well in our research for preparing this ordinance that my staff attorney crafted, I mean we did research other states and other cities. The general police powers under the Idaho Code in Title 50 -- and I know a gentleman spoke about that -- do rant police powers to cities g p to enforce to protect life, liberty and property of its. citizens. Courts have addressed that in a number of cases in regard to how intrusive can that be and it is -- it is not a target that I could tell you exactly -- to point to, but certainly gatheringinformation for identification purposes has been upheld by courts all over this country and the Supreme Court numerous times. So, I don't have any issue that it's constitutional to today. I don't iY have any issue that the ordinance that we are proposing is significantly different. I do have the ordinance that we used to have. If the Council is interested I could maybe Y answer a couple of those questions in regard to what we used to regulate and what's proposed to be regulated now. But gathering information for identification purposes for the purpose that the police have requested it, has certainly been upheld by courts in this state and others. Rountree: Thank you, Bill. And, Mayor, to your question to the Council, I -- it's always a good thing to do to encourage and provide an opportunity to develop focus group or a task force or whatever to look to the problem and come with solutions and look at this ordinance and see what the solutions might be. I would favor not necessarily a step back, but that's the step forward, taking what we have and it needs to be exercising whatever shape, fashion or form to -- to do as Bill indicated, that we do have the power and we do have the responsibility to protect and provide safety and protect private property. So, it's being perceived as that's a bad thing. People are correct, we did take an oath and part of that oath is to do that. Is this the right way to do it? Apparently it doesn't seem to be tonight. So, I would -- I would welcome moving forward, that way if we can -- if we can figure out how to get that done. And one final comment -- and Pat is no longer in the room, but she made a statement tonight that struck me having been not near as involved as she was in the access to private information, but technology is out pacing privacy and I would say technology is outpacing a lot of things we do today and think this whole area of technology could be part of the solution. Hoaglun: Madam Mayor? Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 43 of 53 De Weerd: Mr. Hoaglun. Hoaglun: I just want to say I agree with the chief when he' says he doesn't want Meridian to be a place where criminals come to do business I ' . mean that's -- I don't think anybody wants that to happen and the Meridian Police Department ' job p rtment is doing the best they can and they do a good of it and the are alwa s looki.Y Y ng for ways to do better Jobs and greatly appreciate that. And it's just a matter of if we m it's J move forward it s how are we going to do this. And I think a lot ofuestions were raised and q think I have more questions than answers and I think it's good to step back and say maybe we can Y do better and maybe we can take some of the concerns and look at these things and say, you know what, maybe we can tweak this, maybe we can make this more acceptable, maybe folks will live with this and invite the input of folks to -- to do that. We got to make sure if we do it I prefer to do it right than do do -overs. So I think our . Y suggestion is a good one and to take a step back and see what we can do and come up with maybe something a little better. Bird: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Bird. Bird: I would agree with that wholeheartedly. Make sure we get it right so we are not g back redoing it in a year or so and have problems in the meantime. But I also hope we can draft up something that would not take liberties away, which I don't think we are, but we are still protecting the citizens of the city that we are charged to do and legally I don't know how we do this after the second reading, how we go about it, but -- or if we even have to continue or how we go about it and I do respect all the work that the chief and the Police Department's put into this and -- and I believe we got the finest -- Zaremba: Madam Mayor? Lavey: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: I'm sorry. Mr. Zaremba. Zaremba: If I may say something, but let him go first. Lavey: Okay. Madam Mayor, Council, Mr. Hoaglun and I had a discussion I believe yesterday or the day before and one of the statements I made to him was that there is no rush to do this, that we wanted to do it and do it right. So, I guess that leads into what you are suggesting what I'm hearing Council say. I, too, am not a legal scholar in regards to forming the laws. We enforce them and so that's why we defer to the legal department and kind of gave them a guideline of what we were looking for and what everybody else is doing and this is what we got. Perhaps there is a way that the Mayor's office could entertain some interest from maybe the businesses or some of the citizens in the audience that may be willing to sit on a board. I don't know what the optimum number is. I know that when we get too large a number we don't get anything Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 44 of 53 accomplished, but we need to get a fair enough number to -- to ' . g get those opinions out there. Five maybe. According to him. Mr. Bird. And we can sure explore that. And, Mr. Zaremba, you had a comment? Zaremba: Yes. Thank you. Madam Mayor and chief -- actually, y, two different subjects that I would like to address. One is that I -- I do feel it's in a . .. part of our important responsibility to deal with this issue and resolve it somehow. I appreciate the pp comments that were brought up tonight and I think it's very clear that we do need a little bit more work on it and I do feel it would be a step forward to gather a citizen co . g committee to discuss it. I suspect we can suspend the second reading and not move forward ' . g rward with it until somewhat of the wording has been changed, I am in favor of movin forwardg . do i believe that t is our responsibility to resolve this problem. But I also feel that it can be tweaked and many of those subjects were brought up tonight. As a second subject, � , would really like to thank everybody for coming tonight. You have takeny our time to come and express to us some well thought out opinions. I learned some things tonight, g , that's why we have public hearings, and I really appreciateou coming. I would only y g Y say that we feel we deal like this issue -- with issues like this eve week and I wish you � would come more often. But thank you for coming. De Weerd: Mr. Nary, procedurally? Nary: Madam Mayor, Members of the Council, if it's the desire of the Council, from what I'm hearing, to take this matter back, create a focus group to help address some of the issues being raised and maybe additional issues that may be discovered asp art of that process, then, I would still recommend you make a motion to that effect and there is no necessity to do the second reading of the ordinance tonight, which is your next item, nor would they need to do a third reading, because what would likely come back toy ou would be in a different format in some -- and because there would be enough of a break between tonight and a future reading, it would most likely make sense to do a first reading all over again with a new ordinance. De Weerd: Council, certainly as has been made and suggested by the chief, since made a suggestion to him, he put it back in my lap, anyone who would have an interest -- and if you don't call my office to volunteer I might volunteer a couple of , . ouSoif you y have an interest I would certainly encourage you to contact my office and we willp ull this committee together and hopefully we can come up with something that serves our community and our community desires and needs and I see that it is fine balance that we have in front of us and I think we have some people up to the task. So, Council, at this point I would need a motion. Hoaglun: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Hoaglun. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 45 of 53 Hoaglun: I move that in place of moving forward with ordinance _ • g dinance number 11 1479, that a focus group be established and convened b the Ma • . Y Mayor and that they come up with potential language that -- for Council consideration in the future. Bird: Second. De Weerd: Okay. I have a motion and a second. An discussion? Any ussion. Madam Clerk roll call. Roll -Call: Bird, yea; Rountree, yea; Zaremba,ea; Hoa lun,yea. Y g De Weerd: All ayes. Motion carried. MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES. C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 11-1479: Precious Metal Dealers (First Reading on April 5, 2011) De Weerd: Chief, I appreciate you and your comments and certain) I know y som etimes it's difficult to sit through personal attacks, but we appreciate ourolice department and p p your dedication to protect and serve and I know it is a fine balance thatY ou walk. would also like to thank all of those that joined us tonight. We appreciate the respectful pp nature that you we are showed each of the people that got up to testifyand grateful that you were here and us. So, thank you. We are only on item 6-A and so we have a whole agenda in front of us. I will go ahead and recess for five minutes so we can get onto our next item. (Recess: 9:41 p.m. to 9:54 p.m.) Item 7: Items Moved From Consent Agenda De Weerd: I will go ahead and call this meeting back to order. We are on Item -- there were no items moved from the Consent Agenda. Item 8: Action Items A. Public Hearing: MDA 11-003 Meridian Vision by Kevin McElroy Located at Northeast Corner of N. Meridian Road and E. Carmel Drive Request: Amend the Existing Development Agreement (Instrument No. 107067262) to Include a New Site Plan and New Elevations De Weerd: So, we will move to Item 8. Mr. Nary, do I need to open thisublic hearing g if it has not been signed appropriately? Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 46 of 53 Nary: Madam Mayor, Members of the Council, yes, you do. Actually, there is three methods of notice. They did perform two of them. One of them' was defective, so we didn't make them redo that, but if you would open the meeting g and continue it. De Weerd: Okay. I will go ahead and open the public hearing - . p g on MDA 11 003 and, Council, I will entertain a motion to continue this item to April p 22nd. Bird: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Bird. Bird: I move that we continue public hearing MDA 11-003 to April 26, 2011. p Rountree: Second. De Weerd: I have a motion and a second to continue Item 8-A until April 26th. All those ose in favor say aye. All ayes. Motion carries. MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES. Item 9: Department Reports A. Mayor's Office: Resolution No. 11-785: A Resolution Re - Appointing John Gonzales to the Police Seat of the Meridian Traffic Safety Commission De Weerd: Item 9-A under the Mayor's office. In front of you, Council you have . y , resolution 11-785, reappointing Sergeant John Gonzales to the police seat of the Meridian Traffic Safety Commission. I would need a motion to authorize this reappointment. Hoaglun: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Hoaglun. Hoaglun: I move we approve resolution number 11-785, reappointingSergeant John g Gonzales to the police seat of the Meridian Traffic Safety Commission. Rountree: Second. De Weerd: I have a motion and a second to approve the resolution on 9-A. Madam Clerk, will you call roll. Roll -Call: Bird, yea; Rountree, yea; Zaremba, yea; Hoaglun, yea. De Weerd: All ayes. Motion carried. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 47 of 53 MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES. B. Continued from April 12, 2011 - PlanningDepartment: Cost Share and License Agreements with Ada Count Highway Y g aY District (ACRD) for the Landscaping and Maintenance Associated with the Ustick, Duane to Campton and the p Franklin, Ten Mile to Linder Roadway Projects De Weerd: Item 9-13 is continued from April 12th under our Planning Department. I will turn this over to Caleb. Hood: Thank you, Madam Mayor, Members of the Council. As you n -- . y noted in the on the agenda this is a continued item. In fact, I think it's the third time I have been here now to talk to you about these two cost share agreements for Ustick Duane . to Campton, and Franklin, Ten Mile to Linder. I will also point out he's on . p e of the few remaining in the audience and for his boss who may be watching online Craig Herndon is g g , who is the project manager from ACHD on both of those cost share agreements g ents and projects. Both of those projects, again, just to quick) reiterate are planned f . Y p or construction in 2012. Under the terms of the draft agreements the cit is responsible for • y p reimbursing ACHD for the installation and maintenance of thearkwa areas between p Y the curb and sidewalk for the properties that are in Ada county. So the ones that r Y are already in the city already have the detached sidewalks and the landscaping that cit p g y code requires. Back in January we discussed the interim treatment. More recently the Mayor and our legal department Mr. Nary represented the cit at ACHD last week and d the commission voted to use the language that they had previously used in agreement for Ten Mile last year in a cost share agreement we did with them and so the two documents that you have before you now that we would ask forpp our approval and the Y Mayor's signature on do have language similar to the last agreement we did with ACHD g regarding roadway projects. So, that is a very quick staff report. If you would like me to go into anymore details I certainly am willing to, but I just thought I would a ive quick g refresher and an update that we now have consensus I believe from legal department g p and other city staff on the agreements. We would ask for your pp signature and approval this evening. g Rountree: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Rountree. Rountree: First off, I want to thank staff, Bill, and the Mayor for continuing the effort with ACHD to get the language right and unless there is other discussion, I would move that we approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the cost share license agreement and maintenance -- landscaping maintenance associated with Ustick, Duane to Compton, p and Franklin, Ten Mile to Linder Road projects. Zaremba: Second. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 48 of 53 Nary: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Yes. Nary: Madam Mayor, Members of the Council, just soou also know to -- and maybe gybe Craig said it -- or Caleb said it, but I missed it -- it is on the agenda for tomorrow's g meeting for the ACHD in anticipation of tonight. So, hopefully tomorrow they will approve it as well and life will move on. Zaremba: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Zaremba. Zaremba: Do we need to add the motion -- authorization forou to sign or -- Y g Rountree: I said that. Zaremba: -- is that assumed? Rountree: I said that in my motion. Zaremba: Okay. Thank you. De Weerd: Okay. We have a motion and a second. Any discussion? Madam Clerk. Roll -Call: Bird, yea; Rountree, yea; Zaremba,ea; Hoa lun,yea. Y g De Weerd: All ayes. Motion carried. MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES. De Weerd: Council, with this they -- they wanted to move these forward and are very interested in meeting on a joint meeting to discuss some of the concerns that the city has had. They had not realized that we did not have a response to the letter that was p sent from the city in response to the TLIP and some of the items in that so that will be an item for a joint meeting that we are working to set up. Rountree: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Yes, Mr. Rountree. Rountree: If we all could receive that original letter that would be helpful, because I'm sure I wont be able to find it, so we can put in place what our original comments were and I would suggest that we, then, all look at the proposed resolution, which -- or their Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 49 of 53 resolution, which they will probably be proposing as an ordinance, and get our thoughts g together before that meeting. De Weerd: Very good. C. Planning and Legal Department Joint Report: Cost Share Agreement Discussion Hood: Madam Mayor, I assume we are 9-C or do you want to officially move to 9-C, because that is part of the -- the discussion on 9-C. Rountree: Madam Mayor, I'm addressing that as 9-C because of your comment, but am not in a position tonight to reread the resolution and try to remember what we said originally to go through any kind of discussion. Hood: And, Madam Mayor, I know it's been a long night, so I will resend our letter from about two years ago is, when ACRD adopted their cost share policy. We, essentially, asked for some more time to review that -- was the meat of our letter, just because it progressed very quickly and we wanted some more time to comprehend how this would impact the city and doing business with ACHD. And also forward on some joint meeting notes, because we did talk about that in joint meeting. That would have been about two and a half years ago. I will also forward on the staff memo that I prepared in preparation of that meeting and, then, the current cost share policy at ACHD. I can come back next week or two weeks or whenever. We were asked by Sally Goddell at ACHD, they are looking at potentially making their cost share policy an ordinance and so they wanted to know -- and Madam Mayor and Mr. Nary, please, help me if I'm missing these gaps, but I understand last week when they were at ACHD, ACHD asked, well, what is exactly the city's rub with the cost share policy. So, if you're not comfortable doing that tonight that's fine, but I didn't -- enough time has elapsed that wanted to make sure that I was portraying what our issues really are with the cost share policyas they look to implement it. So, I think with that I will stand for an other y questions or comments, but that's where we are at. I told Sally I would get back after hearing from you what -- what exactly -- we don't like her bullet points that we would like to see addressed, so -- Nary: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Nary. Nary: Madam Mayor, Members of the Council -- and I would concur with Caleb, I know it's been a long night and there is a lot of information to digest for the Council. Might suggest that as Caleb will contact Ms. Goddell to verify timing -- because he's correct, at the meeting last week that the commission did direct their staff to look into our concerns. I don't know how fast they were expecting that, but Ms. Goddell was very quick in following up and asking those questions. In -- probably in two weeks we could put this on your agenda for at least a discussion item if you're ready to have that Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 50 of 53 discussion, if not three weeks at the next workshop -- one of those tworobabl -- at p Y least discussion -- if not three weeks is your next workshop, so I mean one of those two probably is at least a reasonable target. I don't think -- and I don't know what their timing is. Last week they were talking about creating an ordinance, but I'm not sure what the speed of that process is for them, so I think the intent from the commissioners was to make sure that they address -- the ACHD staff addresses the concerns or at least is aware of them, so they can at least report that back to the commission but certainly a couple weeks is probably doable. Rountree: Madam Mayor and for you or Bill, since you met with ACRD, did the indicate a time when they would like to get together or just if they want toet together? g g Nary: Madam Mayor, Members of the Council, Council Member Rountree, I don't think they were picking dates, I think the intent from the director was to get with the Mayor's office and coordinate a joint meeting date that will work for their commissioners and the Council, so -- and I don't know -- we didn't even talk in general the concepts of timing g between June, July, or exactly when they would be looking at that. Or sooner. I don't know. De Weerd: Mr. Rountree, I did get together with Commissioner Arnold and we will be getting our calendars together and it might easier doing it through the clerk's office with Director Wong's office as well. And I met his new person, but I don't recall her name. Rountree: Stephanie. De Weerd: Stephanie. Yeah. Zaremba: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Zaremba. Zaremba: While Caleb is still here, a few days ago some of us were at the Airport Road - Overland Road connection joint meeting of several agencies and the thought was expressed after that that -- or somewhat during it as well that the ACHD commission feels the need to have a public hearing in Ada county on some of the subjects and suggested that the City of Meridian and Ada County Highway District have a joint public hearing to hear from the public about Ada county's input on that corridor connection and I just wanted to mention that as a heads up. I don't know if anything has been done on picking a date for that, but it should be soon I would think. Hood: Madam Mayor, I don't have a date -- that just happened yesterday,-- so we did talk about that after the meeting. Zaremba: Was that only yesterday? Hood: Yeah. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 51 of 53 Zaremba: It seems like three days ago. Hood. We did talk a • bout that at the staff level as well, if we are going to choose an alignment and a study having in all the folks that would be responsible for implementing it doing a point hearing and jointp adoption. We haven't quite talked to legal and the clerk pp about all of the logistics to make that happen. Potentially, though, we could talk about cost share right before we a public ublic hearing on Airport -Overland, so that may be a place where we have both of the -- the full bodies there to do a joint meeting and, then, follow that up with a public hearingpotentially. So, just -- if you get the calendaring that may make some sense to -- to work that out and kill those two birds, if you will, with that one meeting, so -- • De Weerd. very Well -- and another ve timely item is the split corridor and I think there is a time element to that that we need to have that discussion at the joint meeting. So, don't much on the -- on the late, but those are certainly three items. And want to get too p did send you a follow-upnote on that. I think on the airport alignment something that Councilman Zaremba and I talked about afterwards, is to look at land uses. I know that Commissioner Baker had brought that up on something that she would be looking Commiss g towards to the cit on -- we need to look at the sewerability and some of the utility considerations in those areas as well. So, I think we have a little bit of discussion to do before we meet with the highway district perhaps. Hood. you, • Thank Madam Mayor. And Bill just threw out there June, July and if that's a Y time frame -- if that's the earliest we can get a joint meeting, we -- I can have you Y answers on land uses and sewerabilit probably before then, but we will see how that all shakes out. De WY eerd: I'm not sure if the want to wait until summer to address the TLIP stuff, but we will work with -- with the director's office. Hood: Thank you. Item 10: Ordinances A. Ordinance No. ZOA 11-001 Unified (UDC) CodeDevelo ment Text Amendment by City of Meridian p Planning Department Request: Amend the Text of Certain Sections of the UDC to Include General Clarifications / Clean - Up Items; Standards for Pathway Lighting Along the Eagle Road Corridor; and Allowance for a Council Waiver of Certain Stormwater Integration Standards De Weerd: . OkaY Okay. . Item 10, Ordinance 10-A has been requested to continue to April 26. 1 would need a motion to do so. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 52 of 53 Rountree: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Rountree. Rountree: I move that we continue the ordinance under Item 10-A until April 26th. . Hoaglun: Second. De Weerd: I have a motion and a second to continue Item 10-A on ZOA 11-001 to April . 26. All those in favor say aye. All ayes. Motion carried. MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES. B. Ordinance No. 11-1481: RZ 10-004 Waverly Place by Robert Mortensen, Mountain West Entrust IRA/FBO Located at 2150 E. Magic View Drive: Request: Rezone of 5.17 Acres of Land from L-0(Limited Office) to R-8 (Medium Density Residential) Zone De Weerd: Item 10-B is Ordinance 11-1481. Madam Clerk, will you, please, read this by title only. Jones: Thankou, Madam Mayor. An ordinance RZ 10-004, Waverly Place for the y rezone of Lot 6 of Amended Magic View Subdivision at a portion of East Magic View Drive located in the southwest one half of the northeast one quarter of Section 17, hi 3 North Range 1 East, Boise meridian, Ada county, Idaho, as same is Township g recorded in Book 52 of Plats at 4,445, Records of Ada county, Idaho, as described in Attachment A and annexing certain lands and territory situated in Ada county, Idaho, and adjacent and contiguous to the corporate limits of the City of Meridian, as required by y the Cit of Meridian, establishing and determining the land use zoning classification of 5.3 acres of land from the L -O, Limited Office Zoning District, to the R-8, Medium Density Residential ZoningDistrict, in the Meridian City Code, providing that copies of this ordinance shall be filed with the Ada county assessor, the Ada county recorder, and he Idaho State Tax Commission, as required by law, and providing for a summary of t the ordinance and providing for a waiver of the reading of the rules and providing an effective date. De Weerd: You have heard this ordinance read by title only. Is there anyone who would like it read in its entirety. No? Rountree: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Rountree. Rountree: Seeing no one wanting to hear this read in its entirety, I move that we approve ordinance number 11-1481 with suspension of rules. Meridian City Council April 19, 2011 Page 53 of 53 Zaremba: Second. De Weerd: I have a motion and a second to approve Item 10-B. If there is no discussion, Madam Clerk. Roll -Call: Bird, yea; Rountree, yea; Zaremba, yea; Hoaglun, yea. De Weerd: All ayes. Motion carried. MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES. Item 11: Future Meeting Topics De Weerd: Item 11 under Future Meeting Topics, you heard one tonight and that's a D follow up on land use for the airport alignment -- Airport -Overland Road alignment. Any other item to consider for future agendas? Rountree: Madam Mayor, the other one we heard was a discussion on a proposed potential ordinance with respect to ACRD. So, that would be a future topic of discussion. De Weerd: Verygood. Anything further? Bird: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Bird. Bird: I move we adjourn. Hoaglun: Second. De Weerd: I have a motion and a second to adjourn. All those in favor say aye. All ayes. Motion carried. MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:1,0,,P- ' h�CEEDI NGS) (AUDIO RECORDING ON FIL�\Pm � '000000µ&�. �3 ; -t y' �s p c;� VAYOKMMY De WEE a ; ATE APPROVED XT OMAN, CITY CLERK �--� Meridian City Council Special Meeting April 19, 2011 A meeting of the Meridian City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2011, by Mayor Tammy de Weerd. Members Present: Mayor Tammy de Weerd, Keith Bird, Brad Hoaglun, Charlie . y Rountree and David Zaremba. Others Present: Bill Nary, Jacy Jones. Item 1: Roll -call Attendance: Roll call. X David Zaremba X Brad Hoaglun X Charlie Rountree X Keith Bird X Mayor Tammy de Weerd Item 2: Adoption of the Agenda De Weerd: Item No. 2, adoption of the agenda. Hoaglun: Madam Mayor? De Weerd: Mr. Hoaglun. Hoaglun: I move adoption of tonight's special meeting agenda which is Executive . p g Session. Zaremba: Second. De Weerd: I have a motion and a second to adopt the agenda for tonight's special . meeting. All those in favor say aye. All ayes. Motion carried. ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Item 3: Executive Session Per Idaho State Code 67-2345 (1)(c)(f) — (c) To Conduct Deliberations Concerning Labor Negotiations or to Acquire an Interest in Real Property, Which is Not Owned By a Public Agency; and (f) To Consider and Advise its Legal Representatives in Pending Litigation De Weerd: Item 3, Executive Session. ,...�, Hoaglun: Madam Mayor? Meridian City Council Special'Meeting April 19, 2011 Page 2of3 De Weerd: Mr. Hoaglun. Bird: I move we go into Executive Session as per Idaho State Code 67-2345(1) (c) and (f). Bird: Second. De J Weerd: I have a motion and a second to adjourn into Executive' Session. Madam Clerk, will you call roll. Roll call: Bird, aye; Rountree, aye; Zaremba, aye; e• Hoa lun� aye. g ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (5:31 P.M. to 7:02 p.m.) De Weerd: I would entertain a motion to come out of Executive Session. Rountree: So moved. Hoaglun: Second. De Weerd: All those in favor say aye. Allayes. Motion carried. ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. De Weerd: Do I have a motion to adjourn ours special meeting? p g Bird: So moved. Rountree: Second. De Weerd: All those in favor? All ayes. ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:05 P.M. (AUDIO RECORDING ON FI THES�;,PROGE,EDINGS MAYOMMY De WEERD .� �. DAlt P PROVE D it� ,.. ATTEST: P � JA -CITY CLERK N�k t Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 5A PROJECT NUMBER: ITEM TITLE: Approve Minutes of April 5, 2011 Pre -Council Meeting MEETING NOTES CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 5B PROJECT NUMBER: ITEM TITLE: Approve Minutes of April 5, 2011 City Council Meeting MEETING NOTES pk*VpV-0\j-e-j, CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 5C PROJECT NUMBER: MDA 11-002 ITEM TITLE: Findings for Approval Meridian Town Center by Meridian CenterCal, LLC Located at Northeast Corner of E. Fairview and N. Eagle Road Request: Amend the existing Development Agreement (Instrument #I 08131103)to Include an Updated and Expanded Development Plan and Minor Edits to the Text of the Agreement MEETING NOTES k. -� yrxf tA CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS Or�gtncxl �n l�� eco Ft 1�-- Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 5D PROJECT NUMBER: RZ 10-004 ITEM TITLE: Development Agreement Waverly Place by Robert Mortensen, Mountain West Entrust IRA/FBO Located at 2150 E. Magic View Drive: Request: Rezone of 5.17 Acres of Land from L -O (Limited Office) to R-8 (Medium Density Residential) Zone MEETING NOTES yvy-��e-a CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS 9 %1 4/ak `�/�( a5p -o Scop -t- Ki oV t � oe- i ADA COUNTY RECORDER Chrieropher D. Rich AMOUNT .00 47 BOISE IDAHO 04120111 10:54 AM DEPUTY Lisa Batl III I'II'II'llllll'I'I'IIIII�I�'I� � �I� RECORDED -REQUEST OF 111032844 Meridian City DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PARTIES: 1. City of Meridian ert Mortensen, 2. Mountain West Entrust IR.A/FBO Rob Owner/Developer ' Agreement), is made and entered into NT AGREEMENT (this. . THIS DEVELOPMENT Meridian a municipal _L_.2011, by and between City of this I day of West Entrust • Idaho hereafter called CITY, and, Mountain co oration of the State of � IRA/FBO Robert Mortensen whose address is 10096 W. Fairview, Boise, Idaho 837045 hereinafter called OWNER/DEVELOPER. 1 • RECITALS: WHEREAS, Owner/Developer to er is the sole owner, in law and/or 1.1 • land in the County of Ada, State of Idaho, equity, of certain tract of la . q weer, which is attached hereto and by described in Exhibit A for each o this reference incorporated herein as if set forth in full, herein after referred to as the Property; and 1.2 WHEREAS, I.C. § 67-6511 A Idaho Code, provides that cities may, • permit as a condition of re -zoning that the by ordinance, require or Op caner/Develo er make a written commitment concerning the use or development ment of the subject Property; and authority by the exercised its statutory 1.3 WHEREAS, City has enactment of Ordinance 11-5B-3, which authorizes development n • agreements upon the annexation and/or re -zoning of land; and has submitted an application for re - 1.4 WHEREAS, Owner/Developered a e Property described in Exhibit A, and has request zoning of th p rty designation of R8 (Medium -Density -Residential), (Municipal Code of the City of Meridian); and DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - WAVERLY PLACE (RZ 10-004) PAGE 1 OF 11 1.5 WHEREAS, Owner/Developer made representations at the public hearings both before the Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission g and before the Meridian City Council, as to how the subject Property will be developed and what improvements will be made; and 1.6 WHEREAS, record of the proceedings for the requested annexation and zoning designation of the subject Property held before the Planning & Zoning Commission, and subsequently before the City Council, include responses of government subdivisions providing services within the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction, and received further testimony and comment; and 1.7 WHEREAS, City Council, the Whday of March, 2011, has approved City of Meridian Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Decision & Order, set forth in Exhibit B, which are attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein as if set forth in full, hereinafter referred to as (the Findings); and 1.8 WHEREAS, the Staff Report requires the Owner/Developer to enter into a development agreement before the City Council takes final action on re -zoning designation; and 1.9 OWNER/DEVELOPER deems it to be in his best interest to be able to enter into this Agreement and acknowledges that this Agreement was entered into voluntarily and at his urging and requests; and 1.10 WHEREAS, City requires the Owner/Developer to enter into a development agreement for the purpose of ensuring that the Property is p developed and the subsequent use of the Property is in accordance with the terms and conditions of this development agreement, herein being established as a result of evidence received by the City in the proceedings s for zoning designation from government subdivisions pg rovidin services within the planning jurisdiction and from affected property owners and to ensure re -zoning designation is in accordance with the amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian adopted August 6 2002 Resolution No. 02-382, and the Zoning and Development Ordinances codified in Meridian Unified Development Code, Title 11. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - WAVERLY PLACE (RZ 10-004) PAGE 2 OF 11 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows: 2. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS: That the above recitals are contractual and binding and are incorporated herein as if set forth in full. 3. DEFINITIONS: For all purposes of this Agreement the following words, terms, and phrases herein contained in this section shall be defined and interpreted as herein provided for, unless the clear context of the presentation of the same requires otherwise: 3.1 CITY: means and refers to the City of Meridian, a party to this Agreement, which is a municipal Corporation and government subdivision of the state of Idaho, organized and existing by virtue of law of the State of Idaho, whose address is 3 3 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642. 3.2 OWNER/DEVELOPER: means and refers to Mountain West Entrust IRA/FBO Robert Mortensen, whose address is 10096 W. Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83704, the party that owns and is developing said Property and shall include any subsequent owner(s) or developer(s) of the Property. 3.3 PROPERTY: means and refers to that certain parcel(s) of Property located in the County of Ada, City of Meridian as described in Exhibit A describing the parcels to be re -zoned R-8 (Medium Density Residential) attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein as if set forth at length. 4. USES PERMITTED BY THIS AGREEMENT: 4.1 The uses allowed pursuant to this Agreement are only those uses allowed under City's Zoning Ordinance codified at Meridian Unified Development Code § 11-2A. 4.2 No change in the uses specified in this Agreement shall be allowed without modification of this Agreement. S. CONDITIONS GOVERNING DEVELOPMENT OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - WAVERLY PLACE (RZ 10-004) PAGE 3 OF 11 5. 1. Owner/Developer shall develop the Property in accordance with the following special conditions: a. Off-street parking shall be provided on the site in accord with the requirements for townhouse dwellings listed in UDC Table 11-3C-6. b. All townhome structures constructed on the site shall substantially comply with the elevations shown in Exhibit A.5 of the Staff Report. Further, there shall be a minimum of two different styles of townhomes constructed within the development for variety. c. The clubhouse/caretaker structure shall substantially comply with the building elevation (including construction materials) shown in Exhibit A.6 of the Staff Report. d. Development of the site shall substantially comply with the site plan and landscape plan included in Exhibit A of the Staff Report. e. A Certificate of Zoning (CZC) application is required to be submitted for each of thero osed townhome structures and the clubhouse structure. More than one of p p the structures may be contained in the same CZC application. f. An Administrative Design Review application is required to be submitted concurrently with the CZC application for all attached residential structures containing two or more dwelling units and the clubhouse structure in accord with UDC 11 -5B -8B. As applicable, the site and structures shall comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the guidelines contained in the City's Design Manual. g Development of the site shall be consistent with the material specifications provided by the applicant included in Exhibit A.7 of the Staff Report. 6. COMPLIANCE PERIOD/CONSENT TO REZONE: This Agreement and the commitments contained herein shall be terminated, and the zoning designation reversed, upon an uncured material default of the Owner/Developer or Owner's/Developer's heirs, successors, assigns, to comply with Section 5 entitled Conditions Governing Development of Subject Property" of this agreement within two years of the date this Agreement is effective, and after the City has complied with the notice and hearing procedures as outlined in Idaho Code § 67-6509, or any subsequent amendments or recodifications thereof. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - WAVERLY PLACE (RZ 10-004) PAGE 4 OF 11 7. DEFAULT/CONSENT TO DE -ANNEXATION AND REVERSAL OF ZONING DESIGNATION: 7.1 Acts of Default. Either party's failure to faithfully comply 1 with all of p the terms and conditions included in this Agreement shall constitute default under this Agreement. 7.2 Notice and Cure Period. In the event of Owner/Developer's default of this Agreement, Owner/Developer shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of written notice from City to initiate commencement of action to correct the breach and cure the default, which action must be prosecuted with diligence and completed within one hundred eighty (180) days; provided, however, that in the case of any such default that cannot with diligence be cured within such one hundred eighty (180) day period, then the time allowed to cure such failure may be extended for such period as may be necessary to complete the curing of the same with diligence and continuity. 7.3 Remedies. In the event of default by Owner/Developer that is not cured after notice as described in Section 7.2, Owner/Developer shall be deemed to have consented to modification of this Agreement and de -annexation and reversal of the zoning designations described herein, solely against the offending portion of Property and upon City's compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances and rules, including any applicable provisions of Idaho Code §§ 67-6509 and 67- 6511. Owner/Developer reserves all rights to contest whether a default has occurred. This Agreement shall be enforceable in the Fourth Judicial District Court in Ada County by either City or Owner/Developer, or by any successor or successors in title or by the assigns of the parties hereto. Enforcement may be sought by an appropriate action at law or in equity to secure the specific performance of the covenants, agreements, conditions, and obligations contained herein. 7.4 Delay. In the event the performance of any covenant to be performed hereunder by either Owner/Developer or City is delayed for causes that are beyond the reasonable control of the party responsible for such performance, which shall include, without limitation, acts of civil disobedience, strikes or similar causes, the time for such performance shall be extended by the amount of time of such delay. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - WAVERLY PLACE (RZ 10-004) PAGE 5 OF 11 7.5 Waiver. A waiver by City of any default by Owner/Developer of any one or more of the covenants or conditions hereof shall apply solely to the default and defaults waived and shall neither bar any other rights or remedies of City nor apply to any subsequent default of any such or other covenants and conditions. 8. INSPECTION: Owner/Developer shall, immediately upon completion of any portion or the entirety of said development of the Property as required by this Agreement or by City ordinance or policy, notify the City Engineer and request the City Engineer's inspections and written approval of such completed improvements or portion thereof in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all other ordinances of the City that apply to said Property. 9. DEFAULT: 9.1 In the event Owner/Developer, or Owner's/Developer's heirs, successors, assigns, or subsequent owners of the Property or any other person acquiring an interest in the Property, fail to faithfully comply with all of the terms and conditions included in this Agreement in connection with the Property, this Agreement may be terminated by the City upon compliance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 9.2 A waiver by City of any default by Owner/Developer of any one or more of the covenants or conditions hereof shall apply solely to the breach and breaches waived and shall not bar any other rights or remedies of City or apply to any subsequent breach of any such or other covenants and conditions. 10. REQUIREMENT FOR RECORDATION: City shall record either a memorandum of this Agreement or this Agreement, including all of the Exhibits, at Owner's/Developer's cost, and submit proof of such recording to Owner/Developer, prior to the third reading of the Meridian Zoning Ordinance in connection with the re -zoning of the Property by the City Council. If for any reason after such recordation, the City Council fails to adopt the ordinance in connection with the annexation and zoning of the Property contemplated hereby, the City shall execute and record an appropriate instrument of release of this Agreement. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - WAVERLY PLACE (RZ 10-004) PAGE 6 OF 11 11. ZONING: City shall, following recordation of the duly approved Agreement, enact a valid and binding ordinance re -zoning the Property as specified herein. 12. REMEDIES: This Agreement shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction by either City or Owner/Developer, or by any successor or successors in title or by the assigns of the parties hereto. Enforcement may be sought by an appropriate action at law or in equity to secure the specific performance of the covenants, agreements, conditions, and obligations contained herein. 12.1 Subject to Sections 6 and 7 of this Agreement, in the event of an uncured material breach of this Agreement, the parties agree that City and Owner/Developer shall have thirty (30) days after delivery of notice of said breach to correct the same prior to the non -breaching party's seeking of any remedy provided for herein; provided, however, that in the case of any such default which cannot with diligence be cured within such thirty (30) day period, if the defaulting party shall commence to cure the same within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter shall prosecute the curing of same with diligence and continuity, then the time allowed to cure such failure maybe extended for such period as may be reasonably necessary to complete the curing of the same with diligence and continuity. 12.2 In the event the performance of any covenant to be performed hereunder by either Owner/Developer or City is delayed for causes which are beyond the reasonable control of the party responsible for such performance, which shall include, without limitation, acts of civil disobedience, strikes or similar causes, the time for such performance shall be extended by the amount of time of such delay. 13. SURETY OF PERFORMANCE: The City may also require surety bonds, irrevocable letters of credit, cash deposits, certified check or negotiable bonds, as allowed under Meridian City Code § 11-5-C, to insure that installation of the improvements, which the Owner/Developer agrees to provide, if required by the City. 14. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: The Owner/Developer agrees that no Certificates of Occupancy will be issued until all improvements are completed, unless the City and Developer/Owner has entered into an addendum agreement stating when the improvements will be completed in a phased developed; and in any event, no Certificates of Occupancy shall be issued in any phase in which the improvements have not been installed, completed, and accepted by the City. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - WAVERLY PLACE (RZ 10-004) PAGE 7 OF 11 1 S. ABIDE BY ALL CITY ORDINANCES: That Owner/Developer agree to abide by all ordinances of the City of Meridian and the Property shall be subject to de - annexation if the owner or his assigns, heirs, or successors shall not meet the conditions contained in the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, this Development Agreement, and the Ordinances of the City of Meridian. 16. NOTICES: Any notice desired by the parties and/or required by this Agreement shall be deemed delivered if and when personally delivered or three (3) days after deposit in the United States Mail, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: CITY: City Clerk City of Meridian 33 E. Broadway Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 with copy to: City Attorney City of Meridian 33 E. Broadway Avenue Meridian, ID 83642 OWNER/DEVELOPER: Mountain West Entrust IRA/FBO Robert Mortensen 10096 W. Fairview Avenue Boise, ID 83704 16.1 A party shall have the right to change its address by delivering to the other party a written notification thereof in accordance with the requirements of this section. 17. ATTORNEY FEES: Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and reasonable attorney's fees as determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction. This provision shall be deemed to be a separate contract between the parties and shall survive any default, termination or forfeiture of this Agreement. 18. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that time is strictly of the essence with respect to each and every term, condition and provision hereof, and that the failure to timely perform any of the obligations hereunder shall constitute a breach of and a default under this Agreement by the other party so failing to perform. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - WAVERLY PLACE (RZ 10-004) PAGE 8 OF 11 19. BINDING UPON SUCCESSORS: This Agreement shall be binding and inure to the benefit parties' res upon t of the p respective heirs, successors, assigns andersonal representatives, including City's corporate authorities p � hies and their successors in office. This Agreement shall be binding on the Owner/Developer of the Property, each subsequent own and any other person acquiringan interest in q , owner the Property. Nothing herein shall in an w prevent sale or alienation of the Property,or ortion y ay . , portions thereof, except that an sale or alienation shall be subject to the provisions here y p of and any successor owner or owners shall b benefited and bound b the conditions e both y con ditions and restrictions herein expressed. Ci nest of Owner/Developer, p City agrees, upon written request eveloper, to execute appropriate and recordable a evidence of termination of this Agreement ment if City, in its sole and reasonable discretion h that Owner/Developerhad determined has fully performed its obligations under this Agreement. 20. INVALID PROVISION: If anprovision y of this Agreement is held not valid by a court of competent jurisdiction, suchrovisi p on shall be deemed to be excised from this Agreement and the invalidity thereof shall not affect • herein. any of the other provisions contained 21 • FINAL AGREEMENT: This Agreement g ent sets forth all promises, inducements, agreements, condition and understandings between Owner/Developer ' and City relative to the subject matter hereof, and there are no promises, a reements conditions • either oral g � tions or understanding,. a or written, express or implied, between Owner/Developer and Ci other City, than as are stated herein. Except as herein otherwise provided, no subsequent alteration change or addition q � amendment, g to this Agreement shall be binding upon thearties hereto p unless reduced to writing and signed by them or their successors in interest' or their assigns, and pursuant, with respect to City, to a duly adopted ordinance or resolution' of City. 21.1 No condition governing the uses and/or conditions governing re -zoning of the subject Property herein provided for can be modified or amended without the approval of the City Council after the City has conducted public hearing(s) in accordance with the notice provisions provided for a zoning designation and/or amendment in force at the time of the proposed amendment. 22• EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall be effective on the date the Meridian City Council shall adopt the amendment to the Meridian Zoning Ordinance in connection with the annexation and zoning of the Property and execution of the Mayor and City Clerk. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - WAVERLY PLACE (RZ 10-004) PAGE 9 OF 11 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have herein executed this agreement and made it effective as hereinabove provided. READ AND APPROVED BY; ATTEST: i Jaycee L. Holman, City Clerk Mountain West Entrust IRA/FBO Robert Mortensen moo By: MOUNTAIN WEST ENTRUST IRA BY: LISA GALANE ITS: AUTHORIZED SIGNER CITY OF MERIDIAN By: Mayor T je Weerd DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - WAVERLY PLACE (AZ 10-004) PAGE 9 OF 10 STATE OF IDAHO, ) ss County of Ada ) On this day of 2011 before me, the undersi ed Piei�a.� ' a Notary Public in and for id State, personAlly appeared know to me to be the for Mountain West Entrust IRA/FBO Robert Mortensen, knowA or identi ied to me to be the person who executed the agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written. ��`SK6RIp� (SEAL) � Tt►RY PU STATE OF IDAHO ) ss County of Ada ) NotV7*g ic for Idaho Resi*4ffq 44 My Commission Expires: On this day of "ft, 11, before me, a Notary Public, personally appear T de Weerd and `� know or identified to ,s nu�Y me to be the Mayor and er , respectively, of the City of Meridian, who executed the instrument of behalf of said City, and acknowledged to me that such City executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written. 0 T4 tA.34 (SE L) Public fn1j hmle� : Residing at: '% ••� 0 • Commission expires: Jaya 4 dor or WX •i• DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - WAVERLY PLACE (AZ 10-004) PAGE 10 OF 10 J0 September 24, 2010 Project No. 23047 Rune Description Lot 6. Amended Magic view Subdhftlon Proposed Waverly Place Subdhrislon Lot S of Amended Magic View Subdivision and a poftn of E. Magic View Drive Located In the South % of the NE'Y of Section 17, T.3N., R.1 E., B.M., Ada County, Idaho, as same k recorded to Book 52 of Plats at page 4445, records of Anda County, Idaho, more pargadwy described as follows: Commencing at the East'/ corner of sold Section 17, from which the NOIU- - t comer of said -section beam North W2214' weA 2882.96 feet; Thence North'14•.west,1326.39 feet; North 89°57'30" west, 2088.18166 to the Northeast corker of said Lot 6 lying on the South boundary of Greenhill Estates Subdl 4Ww No. 2, as some Is recorded in Book 35 of Plats: at pege' 3002, records of Ada Cow1y, Idaho, said point being the REAL. POINT OF BEGINN0169 . Thence along the East line of said Lot 6 and said line eAwWad South 2" 15`12" West, 510.79 feet to a point on the North line of Lot 7 of said Amended Magic View Subdivision; Thence along said North line North 80°OnC West, 490.83 feet to a point on the East boundary of Snorting Bull Subdivision Phase 2, as some Is recorded In Book 84 of Plats at page 9318, records of Ada County, Idaho; Thence North 00°22'32" East, 428.74 feet to the northeast comer of said subdivtlon lying on the South boundary'of Greenhill Estates Subdivision, as same !s recorded in Book 35 of Plats at page 3000, records of Ada County, Idaho; Thence along the said South boundary and the South boundary of said Greenhill Subdivision No. 2 South 89°57'30" East, 500.87 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 5.34 acre's, more or less. AL REv1E !�R�� BY SEP 2 32010 N►ERIOIAN DEQ C WORKS waue0uone4)eaadoc CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER CE IDI AN�- IDAHO In the Matter of the Request for an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to Change the Land Use Designation on 4.9 Acres of Land from Office to Medium Density Residential; Rezone of 5.3 Acres of Land from the L -O (Limited Office) Zoning District to the R-8 (Medium Density Residential) Zoning District; and Preliminary Plat Consisting of 24 Single -Family Residential Building Lots and 4 Common/Other Lots on 4.9 Acres of Land for Waverly Place Subdivision, Located at 2510 Magic View Drive, by Scott Noriyuki, Northside Management. Case No(s). CPAM-10-001; RZ-10-004; PP -10-003 For the City Council Hearing Date of: February 22, 2011 (Findings on March 8, 2011) A. Findings of Fact 1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of February 22, 2011, incorporated by reference) 2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of February 22, 2011, incorporated by reference) 3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of February 22, 2011, incorporated by reference) 4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of February 22, 2011, incorporated by reference) B. Conclusions of Law 1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the "Local Land Use Planning Act of 1975," codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. §67-6503). 2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of Meridian has, by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted August 6, 2002, Resolution No. 02-382 and Maps. 3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § 11-5A. 4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s) received from the governmental subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction. 5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not impose expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed. CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER CASE NO(S). CPAM-10-001; RZ-10-004; PP -10-003 6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this Decision, which shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon the applicant, the Planning Department, the Public Works Department and any affected party requesting notice. 7. That this approval is subject to the Conditions of Approval all in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of February 22, 2011, incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the application. C. Decision and Order Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 11-5A and based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby ordered that: 1. The applicant's request for a comprehensive plan map amendment, rezone, and preliminary plat is hereby approved per the conditions of approval in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of February 22, 2011, attached as Exhibit A. 2. A Development Agreement is required with approval of the subject rezone and shall include the provisions noted in the attached Stats Report for the hearing date of February 22, 2011, incorporated by reference. D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits Notice of Preliminary Plat Duration Please take notice that approval of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat shall become null and void if the applicant fails to obtain the city engineer's signature on the final plat within two (2) years of the approval of the preliminary plat or the combined preliminary and final plat or short plat (UDC 11 -6B -7A). In the event that the development of the preliminary plat is made in successive phases in an orderly and reasonable manner, and conforms substantially to the approved preliminary plat, such segments, if submitted within successive intervals of two (2) years, may be considered for final approval without resubmission for preliminary plat approval (UDC 11 -6B -7B). Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord with 11 -6B -7.A, the Director may authorize a single extension of time to obtain the City Engineer's signature on the final plat not to exceed two (2) years. Additional time extensions up to two (2) years as determined and approved by the City Council may be granted. With all extensions, the Director or City Council may require the preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat or short plat to comply with the current provisions of Meridian City Code Title 11. If the above timetable is not met and the applicant does not receive a time extension, the property shall be required to go through the platting procedure again (UDC 11- 6B -7C). E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis 1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, denial of a development application entitles the Owner to request a regulatory taking analysis. Such request must be in CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION &ORDER CASE NO(S). CPAM-10-001; RZ-10-004; PP -10-003 _2_ writing, and must be filed with the City Clerk not more than twenty-eight (28) days after the final decision concerning the matter at issue. A request for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a Petition for Judicial Review may be filed. 2. Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of Meridian. When applicable and pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521, any affected person being a person who has an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the final action of the governing board may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of this decision and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code. F. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of February 22, 2011 CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NO(S). CPAM-10-001; RZ-10-004; PP -10-003 By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 2011. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DAVID ZAREMBA COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT BRAD HOAGLUN COUNCIL MEMBER CHARLIE ROUNTREE COUNCIL MEMBER KEITH BIRD MAYOR TAMMY de WEERD (TIE BREAKER) Attest: City Clerk Copy served upon Applicant, day of z . . . ....... --- - --- VOTED VOTED_A VOTED VOTED j k VOTED A? de Weerd SIRAL SS The Plafi9WKC'W&blic Works Department and City Attorney. /011111 1100 By: Dated: --�;�+-�t—�b� — City ldrk e CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER CASE NO(S). CPAM- 10-00 1; RZ- 10-004; PP -10-003 -4- EXHIBIT A STAFF REPORT HEARING DATE: February 22, 2011 TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Sonya Watters, Associate City Planner 208-884-5533 �E ID IDAHO SUBJECT: CPAM-10-001; RZ-10-004; PP -10-003 -- Waverly Place I. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST The applicant, Scott Noriyuki, Northside Management, has applied for an amendment to the comprehensive plan future land use map (CPAM) to change the land use designation on 4.9 acres of land from Office to Medium Density Residential. A rezone (RZ) of 5.3 acres of land from the L -O (Limited Office) to the R-8 (Medium Density Residential) zoning district is also requested consistent with the CPAM request. Lastly, a preliminary plat (PP) consisting of 24 single-family residential building lots and 4 common/other lots on 4.9 acres is proposed. H. SCARY RECOM AENDATION Staff recommends approval of the proposed CPAM, RZ, and PP based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Exhibit D of the Staff Report. The Meridian Planning &Zoning Commission beard these items on October 21, November 4, and 18, 2010, January 6, and 20, 2011. At the public hearing on January 20, 2011, the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subiect CPAM, RL and PP requests. a. Summary of Commission Public Hearing: L In favor: Shawn Nickel, Scott Noriyuki. Celeste FOx, Gene Fox ii. In opposition: None iii. Commenting: None iv. Written tesdmonv: Alston Jones. Woodbridge HOA. V. Staff presenting application: Sonya Watters vi. Other staff commentins on application: Anna Canning b. Key Issues) of Discussion by Commission: i. The Commission commended the applicant on working with the neighbors to resolve issues from the previous hearing. C. Key Commission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation: i. Add the commitments made by the applicant pertaining to the material specifications for the structures to the DA included in the email to stats dated 1/20/2011, as reQuested by the applicant & recommended by the Commission (see Exhibit A.7 & Exhibit B #1.1.2h). d. Outstanding Issues) for Cityy Council: i. None PAGE 1 �1 010 1 -1 PAGE 1 EXHIBIT A III. PROPOSED MOTION Approval After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Numbers CPAM-10- 001, RZ-10-004, and PP -10-003 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of February 17, 2011, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.) Denial After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Numbers CPAM-10-001, RZ-10-004, and PP -10-003, as presented during the hearing on February 17, 2011, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial.) Continuance I move to continue File Numbers CPAM-10-001, RZ-10-004, and PP -10-003 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.) IV. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS A. Site Address/Location: 2510 Magic View (Parcel No. R5443010063) Located in the northeast % of Section 17, Township 3 North, Range 1 East B. Applicant: Scott Noriyuki, Northside Management 3106 Ridgeway Drive Boise, ID 83702 C. Owner: Mountain West Entrust UWFBO Robert Mortensen 10096 W. Fairview Avenue Boise, ID 83704 D. Representative: Same as applicant E. Applicant's Statement/Justification: Please see applicant's narrative for this information. V. PROCESS FACTS A. The subject application is for a comprehensive plan map amendment. A public hearing is required before the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council on this matter, consistent with Meridian City Code Title 11, Chapter 5. B. The subject application is for a rezone. A public hearing is required before the Planning & Zoning PAGE 2 Y-. Staff orestating Im n: Sonya Watters yL Other staff commenting og sunLication: Annik Ca Q L Key Issues of Discussion by Council_ L The possible future ex a tion of Hiekory Way from the north along the east boundary of the site and fencing se backs for the lots that Mould abut the street. C. . . . Key Cgunril ChauggS tg St&W(:!gk in Reeg W— LStrike_ DA provision #1.1.2a that requir s fencing to be setback 10 feet from the . . . • llrangrtv U _ - III. PROPOSED MOTION Approval After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Numbers CPAM-10- 001, RZ-10-004, and PP -10-003 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of February 17, 2011, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.) Denial After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Numbers CPAM-10-001, RZ-10-004, and PP -10-003, as presented during the hearing on February 17, 2011, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial.) Continuance I move to continue File Numbers CPAM-10-001, RZ-10-004, and PP -10-003 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.) IV. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS A. Site Address/Location: 2510 Magic View (Parcel No. R5443010063) Located in the northeast % of Section 17, Township 3 North, Range 1 East B. Applicant: Scott Noriyuki, Northside Management 3106 Ridgeway Drive Boise, ID 83702 C. Owner: Mountain West Entrust UWFBO Robert Mortensen 10096 W. Fairview Avenue Boise, ID 83704 D. Representative: Same as applicant E. Applicant's Statement/Justification: Please see applicant's narrative for this information. V. PROCESS FACTS A. The subject application is for a comprehensive plan map amendment. A public hearing is required before the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council on this matter, consistent with Meridian City Code Title 11, Chapter 5. B. The subject application is for a rezone. A public hearing is required before the Planning & Zoning PAGE 2 EXHIBIT A Commission and City Council on this matter, consistent with Meridian City Code Title 11, Chapter 5. C. The subject application is for a preliminary plat. A public hearing is required before the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council on this matter, consistent with Meridian City Code Title 11, Chapter S. D. Newspaper notifications published on: October 4, and 18, 2010 (Commission); January 31, and February 14, 2011(City Council) E. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: September 29, 2011 (Commission): Janua 28, 2011 (City Council) F. A public service announcement was broadcast faxed on September 29, 2010 (Commission) and January 28, 2011(City Council) regarding this application. G. Applicant posted notice on site by: October 10, 2010 (Commission); February 8, 2011 (G& Council VI. LAND USE A. Existing Land Use(s): This site is currently vacant. B. Character of Surrounding Area and Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: Single-family residential properties surround this site at urban and rural densities. C. History of Previous Actions: • In 1983, this property was included as Lot 6 in the Amended Magic View Subdivision plat. • On March 13, 2007, this property received the following approvals: Annexation and zoning (AZ -06-047) of 5.3 acres of land with an L -O zoning district (Ordinance No. 07-1313). A development agreement was not required with annexation of the property; ➢ Conditional use permit (CUP -06-030) for a multi -family residential development in an L -O district consisting of 24 dwelling units within (6) four plexes; and Preliminary Plat (PP -06-049) consisting of 6 multi -family residential building lots, 1 clubhouse building lot, and 3 common lots. • On August 14, 20079 this property received the following approvals: Final plat (FP -07-023) consisting of 6 multi -family residential building lots, 1 clubhouse lot, and 4 'common lots; and ➢ Vacation (VAC -07-010) of a portion of the existing right-of-way of Magic View Court that was created for a turn around area. Because Magic View has since been extended to the west through Woodbridge Subdivision, the turnaround was no longer needed. (Approved by ACRD on February 27, 2008, Res. No. 837) • An 18 month time extension (TE -09-011) to obtain the City Engineer's signature on the final plat was approved by the Director on February 27, 2009 and expired on September 13, 2010. D. Utilities: 1. Public Works: a. Location of sewer: Currently served from E Magic View Dr. PAGE 3 EXHIBIT A b. Location of water: Currently served from E Magic View Dr. c. Issues or concerns: Sewer and water infrastructure have been constructed within this development by the previous developer. This infrastructure has not been approved or accepted by Public Works as to date. The applicant will need to re -sample and re -test all utilities that are currently installed. Please contact Scott Steckline at the Public Works Department (887-2211) for more information. E. Physical Features: 1. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: NA 2. Hazards: Staff is unaware of any hazards that may exist on this property. 3. Flood Plain: This property does not lie within the floodplain or flood way. F. Access: Access for this site is depicted on the plat via Magic View Drive. VII. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/ANALYSIS CITY OF MERIDIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS: The subject property is currently designated "Office" on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. Per the Comprehensive Plan (page 106), office designated areas: provide opportunities for low -impact business areas. These include offices, technology and resource centers; ancillary commercial uses may be considered (particularly within research and development centers or technological parks). The applicant is proposing to amend the future land use map contained in the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation on the subject property from Office to Medium Density Residential (MDR). Per the Comprehensive Plan (page 99), MDR designated areas allow a broader range of densities as well as smaller lots for residential purposes. The MDR designation is intended to promote a variety of housing opportunities including single-family homes at densities of 3 to 8 dwelling units per acre. The applicant proposes to develop the site with 24 single family townhomes at a gross density of 5.2 dwelling units per acre consistent with the MDR designation. Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to the proposed use (staff analysis in italics): Chapter VII, Goal III, Objective A, Action 1 - Require that development projects have planned for the provision of all public services. When the City established its Area of City Impact, it planned to provide City services to the subject property. The City of Meridian plans to provide municipal services to the subject property in the following manner: ➢ Sanitary sewer and water service is provided to the property. The lands are serviced by the Meridian Fire Department (MFD). ➢ The lands are serviced by the Meridian Police Department (MPD). The roadways adjacent to the subject lands are currently owned and maintained by the Ada County Highway District (ACRD). This service will not change. ➢ The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian School District #2. This service will not change. ➢ The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian Library District. This service will not change. PAGE 4 EXHIBIT A Municipal, fee -supported, services will be provided by the Meridian Building Department, the Meridian Public Works Department, the Meridian Water Department, the Meridian Wastewater Department, the Meridian Planning Department, Meridian Utility Billing Services, and Sanitary Services Company. • Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective A, Action 6 — Require screening and buffering of commercial and industrial properties and residential use with transitional zoning. This property abuts a residential development on the north (Greenhill Estates) zoned Rl in Ada County and on the west (Snorting Bull aka Woodbridge) zoned R-4. Rural residential properties consisting of 5 +/- acres exist directly to the east and south across Magic View Drive, Zoned RUT in Ada County. The future land use designation for the rural residential properties is Office; commercial designated property exists to the east of Wells Street. Staff is of the opinion the higher density and zoning (R-8) of the proposed residential development will provide a transition between abutting lower density residential uses and existing and future office and commercial uses to the east and south. • Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective C, Action 10 — Support a variety of residential categories (low-, medium-, and high-density single-family, multi -family, townhouses, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, etc.) for the purpose of providing the City with a range of affordable housing opportunities. The proposed medium density residential development planned to develop with townhomes will provide another option in housing types for residents of the City. • Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective C, Action l — Protect existing residential properties from incompatible land use development on adjacent parcels. Staff is of the opinion the proposed medium density townhome development will be compatible with abutting low density residential uses as they are intended to be individually owned residential properties and provide a transition to existing and future office and commercial uses. • Chapter VII, Goal V, Objective A, Action 4 — Provide for a wide diversity of housing types (single- family, modular, mobile homes, and multi -family arrangements) and choices between ownership and rental dwelling units for all income groups in a variety of locations suitable for residential development. Staff is of the opinion the proposed townhome development adds to the diversity in housing types available in the City. Additionally, the development is in close proximity to the interstate and existing and future office/commercial uses and areas of employment. • Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective C — Encourage residential infill to utilize existing services. Residential services (water and sewer) have already been installed on this property under the previous land use approval. STATE REQUIRED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS Idaho's counties and cities are required by law, Idaho Code 67-6508, to prepare, implement, review, and update a comprehensive plan which outlines goals and policies for land use. Fourteen elements which must be addressed in the plan are listed in the Code. It is the detailed ordinances that then spell out how these policies are to be achieved. The order in which the following policies are presented implies no order or priority. PAGE 5 EXHIBIT A a. Community Design The purpose of this element is to ensure a pattern of planned growth resulting in orderly and p attractive developments within the City of Meridian. The plan for this property is for office uses. However, the proposed residential development would assist in providing a transition between the si residential developments to the north and west and the office and commercial uses to lower density P d south. To promote quality design, future development must comply with the City's the east an p design standards. b. Population City of Meridian must ensure that population growth is accommodated in an orderly pattern. The C y Residential and commercial developments must be easily served by City infrastructure and public services. Necessaryservices are currently available to the subject site and will still be available upon development of the site. c. Housing Cit of Meridian is charged with ensuring adequate and attractive living environment which The y g Y meets the needs of Cit residents of different ages, family sizes, lifestyles, and income levels. Staff believes that if approved, the proposed single-family townhome development would assist in contributing to the variety of residential opportunities within the city. d. Economic Development Meridian's economic base has been gradually shifting over the last 20 years from a fanning -based economy to a retail, service, and manufacturing -based economy. During this time, local policy with regard to the types of lands needed to support the economic and employment needs of the g � community has also changed. The 2002 Comprehensive Plan forecasts the need to continually adjust theP rovision of commercial lands in order to gradually broaden economic opportunity throughout the City. The subject parcel is currently identified as appropriate for office uses. The proposed residential use of thero ert is compatible with adjacent residential uses to the north and west and would assist in P P Y Pg rovidin a transition to office and commercial uses to the east and south. However, the biggest economic benefit to the City would be if this property develops with office uses as currently designated. e. Public Services, Facilities, and Utilities City water and sewer service has been provided to the subject property. Because this property is alreadywithin the Cit limits, public services such as police and fire protection are currently y provided to this property. f. School Facilities and Student Transportation The purpose of this element is to direct new residential development to areas with adequate school facilities and student transportation. The school district has not indicated that it cannot accommodate additional residences in this area of the City. PAGE 6 EXHIBIT A g. Transportation The purpose of this element is to promote an efficient and safe transportation system within the City. Because this site was previously approved for 6 multi -family residential lots consisting of 24 units, Staff does not believe that the proposed plan amendment would negatively impact transportation within the City of Meridian in this area if approved. h. Natural Resources The purpose of this element is to promote conservation of areas of natural significance, where appropriate. Staff does not believe that future residential development of this property will significantly degrade the natural environment. i. Special Areas The subject amendment does not directly impact any lands designated for open space, natural resources, or scenic areas, nor does the parcel contain any known significant or sensitive natural resources. j. Hazardous Areas The purpose of this element is to ensure regulation of development in hazardous areas, such as floodplain, unstable slopes, etc. Staff is unaware of any hazardous areas on this site. k. Recreation Recreation resources within Meridian include 18 City parks totaling approximately 186 acres. The City is in process of developing new park facilities. The City also maintains several pathways. This site is not formally designated for recreational purposes. 1. Land Use The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map is a graphic representation of applicable policies and goals of Meridian's Comprehensive Plan. The Map has been prepared to identify suitable areas for future residential, commercial, and industrial development. The Map is designed to be a projection of growth patterns for the City. Therefore, the Map is to be used as a guide for decisions regarding request for land use changes. Staff believes the surrounding residential, office, and commercial as well as the zoning within the immediate area has deemed this property appropriate for higher density residential uses as proposed, thus justifying the request the land use change to "MDR." m. Implementation The City provides the necessary staff and facilities to administer and enforce the policies and goals of the Comprehensive Plan. The City of Meridian Planning Department will administer the Comprehensive Plan and its policies, under the direction and supervision of the Meridian City Council. The Planning & Zoning Commission is also authorized by the Council to review, approve and make recommendations on proposals affecting the public's interest in land use. n. Property Rights The purpose of this element is to ensure that the land use policies, restrictions, conditions, and fees do not unconstitutionally violate private property rights, and establish a consistent review process that enable the City to ensure that any proposed actions will not result in an unconstitutional taking of private property without due process of law. Staff believes that the requested Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map change would not unconstitutionally violate private property rights. A neighborhood meeting was held on September 8' of which 11 of the neighbors attended. PAGE 7 EXHIBIT A VIII, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE • • C 11-2A-1, the purpose of the residential districts is to A. Purpose Statement of Zone. Per UD Meridian Co rehensive Plan. provide for a rang g e of housing opportunities consistent with the Merl Comp • sewers stems is a requirement for all residential Connection to the City of Meridian water and Y dwelling units r acre ' are distinguished by the allowable density ofd g districts. Residential districts � d corres onding housing types that can be accommodated within the density range. an p • Development Code C)11-2A-21ists townhouse dwellings as a B. Schedule of Use. Unified Develop (� principal rinci al permitted use in the proposed R-8 zoning district. Tonal standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-8 zoning C. Dimensional Standards: The dimensional district and 11-2A-3 apply to development of this site. D. Landscaping Standards (UDC 11-3B): • for local streets in the R-8 district; 1. Width of street buffer(s). NA (a street buffer is not required Magic View Drive is classified as a local street) 2. Width of buffer(s) between land uses: NA 3. Percentage of site as open space: 13.7% 4. Tree Preservation: NA (there are no existing trees on the site) • Table 11-3C-6 requires townhouse dwellings with 2, 3, and 4 bedroom E. Off -Street Parking. UDC � � e units to have 4 parking spaces per unit; at least 2 in an enclosed g g , at least 2 spaces being a 20' x 20 parking pad between access and garage. The building elevations depict two car garages with g Parking concrete parking pads between the garage and the street. shall be Provided in compliance with UDC requirements. IX. ANALYSIS A. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation: Background. • In 2007, this site received CUP and plat approval for a multi family development • units within 6 4- lex structures on separate lots in an L -O zoning district. consisting of 24 dwelling �� p s the use was h the plat has expired and is no longer valid, the CUP/PD is still valid as . Although p P • o streets and underground utilities as required within the time period commenced with construction f � with construction of b UDC 11 -SB -6F. Under this approval, the applicant could proceed • allowed y platting the property. However, if the applicant (6) 4-plex structures as previously approved without p g p p wishes to develop property subdivided thewith townhomes as proposed, the property will need to be and rezoned as the UDC no longer allows residential uses in the L -O district. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT: The applicant proposes an amendment to the future land use map contained in the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation for this property from Office to Medium Density Residential (MDR). p Because significant improvements such as public streets, sidewalks, and underground utilities have been constructed on the site for a residential development, the applicant now requests an already and zoning map to allow residential use of the property so amendment to the future land use map that the existing improvementsmay be utilized and the property may be subdivided. The proposed y velo ment is 5.2 dwelling units per acre, the same density approved under the density of the de p original P ri inal develo ment plan, which is consistent with the proposed MDR designation. the policies and goals contained in the Comprehensive Plan and listed above in In accord with p Section VII, Staff p e is of the opinion the proposed amendment is appropriate for this property. See Section VII above. PAGE 8 EXHIBIT A ' e consisting of 5.3 acres which includes Magic REZONE: The applicant proposes to rezone the site, g sit Residential) for the • _wa from L -O (Limited office) to R-8 (Medium Density . View Drive right -of y, a caretaker unit. The proposed R-8 district is of 24 townhomes and a clubhouse with d the residential development compatible with the MDR land use designation requested with this application an density proposed by the applicant • . The applicant has submitted a site plan included in Exhibit A.3 that depicts the building envelope on each of the proposed lots. • application (included in Exhibit C) shows the The rezone legal description submitted with the PP boundaries of the property proposed to be rezoned. . - and Idaho Code §67-6511 A provides the City the Development Agareen�nt. UDC 11 -SB 3D2 • owner to enter into a Development Agreement (DA) with the City authority to require a property t for all future uses. that may require some written commitmen Staff believes that a DA is hat � consistent �� the to ensure that this property is developed in a fashion t . necessary not negatively impact nearby P�Pe��• If the Commission or comprehensive plan and does 8� Y Council feel that additional development agreement provisions are nemassa ry, staff recommends a • the developer being required. Please see mit B for a list clear outline of the commitments of p of DA provisions applicable to this site. • proposed preliminary plat consists of 24 single-family residential PRELIMINARY PLAT. The p P Y P building lots and 4 common/other lots on 4.9 acres of land. A clubhouse with a caretaker unit is proposed on one of the common/open space lots (Lot 23, Block 2) . This development is proposed to consist of 24 attached, individually owned townhomes in clusters • r line . Each dwelling unit is proposed to consist of a mum of of two sharing a common property 1 square uare feet. The applicant envisions this development to be a retirement community for folks 55 years of age and over. Amenities: Ame proposed osed with the subdivision include landscaped open space (0.70 of an p of the site and a clubhouse. The clubhouse contains a 26' 11" x 35' common area acre or 13.7 9b ) ural is attached to restroom sink and counter area, and fireplace. A 2 -bedroom caretaker with a the clubhouse (see Exhibit A.6). The clubhouse/caretaker unit will be owned and maintained by the HOA. Note: Because this site 's site is less than 5 acres in size, the standards for open space and UD amenities listed 1n ' C 11-3G-3 do not apply to this development. Staff is in support of the proposed amenities. Dimensional Standards: Staff has reviewed the proposed plat for compliance with the • the proposed R-8 zoning district listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 and 1I - dimensional standards of p p 2A-3. Several of the lots do not meet the minimum street frontage requirements. Assuming that Lo, is 6 7 & 8 and 13, 149 159 & 16, Block 2 are served by common driveways, minimum frontage requirement (common driveways are not called -out on the these lots meet them g q plat). However, Lots 2, 9, 17, 20, and 21 do not meet the minimum lat � frontage of 40 feet (30 feet is t frontage on cul-de-sacs or at only allowed for flag properties and properties with stree g approximately a l 90 degree le measured as a chord measurement). These lots must be g angle meet the minimum frontage requirements with common driveways added; or, reconfigured to g reconfigured as flag properties as appropriate. Unless separated by a �='um 5 -foot wide landscaped common tot all properties that abut a common driveway shall take access from the driveway (UDC 11 -6C -3D.5). t be in accord with the standards for the R-8 district listed in UDC Building setbacks mus Table 11- 2A-6. The P e building envelopes shown on the site plan comply with the required setbacks. PAGE 9 EXHIBIT A Drive serves this development. The internal streets Access: One existing access to E. Magic View Dn o this property from the • been constructed. There are no stub streets t p p are public and have already at or Greenhill Estates Subdivision No. 2 ' residential developments. Note: The recorded pl f abutting resid P • ko yV ) at the northeast corner of this site. to the north depicts a S0 -foot nide stub street (Hic • (Hickory �' ned right -of -WAY- City t does not physically exist, it is unimproved/unope However, the stub scree p y 's that they should be extended However, this policy as well as ACHD's) regarding stub streets t �' Until that time, staff p � ( the ad acent 5 -acre parcel develops. discussion should occur when J w this ect will function if a public recommends that the Commission and Council evaluate ho p ro J street is built along the east boundary of the site. provided for this development in accord with the Parking: Off-street parking is required to be p Table l 1 -3C -6C for residential uses as discussed above in Section VIII. standards listed in UDC application. Because of the probable future extension Fencing: No new fencing is proposed with this app recommends an fencing m the north aloe the east boundary of the site, staff Y of Hickory Way from g that is installed in this area be set back a minimum of 10 feet consistent with UDC 11 -3A -7C.3 and landscaping be installed and maintained to the subdivision boundary. p g ' submitted two different building elevations and floor plans Building Elevations: The applicant has for the proposed townhomes that are included in Exhibit A.5. The elevations consist of two (2) • Construction materials consist of a mix of horizontal, single -story structures with two -car garages. • idin with stone veneer accents. Staff is in support of the proposed elevations vertical, and shakes g • suggests the applicant consider more color options for the and construction materials. Staff sugg res to romote a non-homogeneous neighborhood and add variety' within the development. structu p • house/caretaker unit was also submitted which consists of a A building elevation for the club sing rY le-sto structure with horizontal and shake siding with stone veneer accents. All structures are subject to the design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the guidelines in the City's Design Manual. • Compliance: Per UDC 11 -5B -1B, a Certificate of Zoning Compliance Certificate of Zoning Complian Sed townhome structures. More C ZC application is required to be submitted for each of the proposed pp he same CLC application. than one of the structures may be contained in t • - - administrative design review is required for all attached Design Review. Per UDC 11 5B 8B.2, buildin . As residential structures containing two or more dwelling units and the clubhouse $ • hall develop in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11 -3A - applicable, the site and structuress p application may be submitted the guidelines contained in the City's Design Manual .T'his pp Y 19 and g po the proposed structures. concurrently with the CZC application for each of p Staff recommends approval of the subject applications lications with the conditions listed in Exhibit B. The • recommendation are improvements such as underground utilities and factors influencing the recomm � residential development and sidewalks have already been constructed on this site for a reside p streets/ would allow them to be utilized. Another reason for support that sets approval of this development ce designated properties is that the parcels directly to the east this property out from adjacent fi O, g 'tion and buffer which will provide for office uses as a transition .f and south also front on Magic View p he existin roposed residential developments and future commercial development ment to between t g and P the east of Wells Street. X. EXHIBITS A. Drawings/Other 1. Vicinity/Zoning Map & Aerial Map PAGE 10 EXHIBIT A 2. Preliminary Plat (dated: 9/15/10) 3. Site Plan 4. Landscape Plan (dated: 9/8/10) 5. Townhome Elevation &Floor Plan 6. Clubhouse/Caretaker Unit &Floor Plan 7. Additional Commitments Proposed by Developer Presented at the Commission Hearing B. Agency Comments/Conditions of Approval 1. Planning Department 2. Public Works Department 3. Fire Department 4. Police Department 5. Sanitary Service Company 6. Ada County Highway District 7. Parks Department C. Legal Description and Exhibit Map for Proposed Rezone D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code PAGE 11 EXHIBIT A Exhibit A..1: Vicinity/Zoning Map & Aerial Map PAGE Exhibit A,3: Site Plan (Revised) EXHIBIT A wry e� ra h � r k / r �, c F I k CA T * PAGE 14 Maw . ..... IL ti MCI: y. CA T * PAGE 14 EXHIBIT A Exhibit AA: Landscape Plan (dated: 9/8/10) PAGE 15 A-V EY to 16 Egan skew fmommor"l— §WMMUNIM, mmom PAGE 15 EXHIBIT A Exbibit A.5: Townbome'Elevations & Floor Plans (2 variations) PAGE EXHIBIT A PAGE 1 EXHIBIT A PAGE 18 EXHIBIT A PAGE 19 pr - 40 to a at*** l� ►. ,. ,,, ,r�+■+dP�+i.. ... ..sww� ,rj "ri�,°1Y'+`!■ MI F+''4 �f�i.. .. .. .,, .. ,,. ..„ , ,�. „tlr�t�>MFri „'"�"^"•^ aK • ..."K' Nit�'K°RFi ,i.•♦.v. .. m I i ] w 1, r rwiww.w � .. °ww..r ter. � � r I � � wrrrs, � � •.....+-. � � M � . � wwa . It...� • +�C'.. d i v:. • r[`+.. M sr' • w°-.. t tr'a. R t! w r 9.ww.wy✓w.a+ �. it ire - � .w riwirrr s :......., m m ,.M.:.... ...F.... 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Raft lob WnU ides dowro 00 4' a ooatmme loft 7wmiudn point at hecine tQ be r a aed frith pier. Room., UhAMN or I,W SruNt moo. To be oo d@W W16 Soon (9016W ON llnoepina tiacarpor.ler oloa• ar ru000 r rids rwr a llaao Ilad pie bYMerit vi$W V0V*. +Carr No dee wn 664:+oeAle• is m abet m b "A up ro0ffmo . ;boaaat so br bait cast WA rdoli/eod dNdVL Oars 11 kI aueideb to be OUNWO R WIS gnaw SOW Sh" aiwsl"d e1 i baersoa Solt l4wfFIN 1 mel t PAGE 22 EXHIBIT A B. Agency Comments/Conditions of Approval On October 7, 2010, Planning Staff held an agency comments meeting. The agencies and departments present include: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Public Works Department, and Meridian Parks Department. Staff has included all comments and recommended actions in the attached Exhibit B. 1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1.1 REZONE 1.1.1 The legal description and exhibit map for the proposed rezone submitted with the application (stamped on September 28, 2010, by D. Terry Peugh, PLS) shows the property within the existing corporate boundary of the City of Meridian (see Exhibit Q.1.1.2. 1.1.2 A Development Agreement (DA) will be required as part of the rezone of this property. Prior to the rezone ordinance approval, a DA shall be entered into between the City of Meridian, the property owner(s) at the time of rezone ordinance adoption, and the developer. The Applicant shall contact the City Attorney's Office to initiate this process. Currently, a fee of $303.00 shall be paid by the applicant to the City Attorney's office prior to commencement of the DA. The DA shall be signed by the property owner and returned to the city within one year of the City Council granting the rezone. The DA shall, at minimum, incorporate the following provisions: &a time b. Off-street parking shall be provided on the site in accord with the requirements for townhouse dwellings listed in UDC Table l 1-3C-6. c. All townhome structures constructed on the site shall substantially comply with the elevations shown in Exhibit A.5. Further, there shall be a minimum of two different styles of townhomes constructed within the development for variety. d. The clubhouse/caretaker structure shall substantially comply with the building elevation (including construction materials) shown in Exhibit A.6. e. Development of this site shall substantially comply with the site plan and landscape plan included in Exhibit A. f. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) application is required to be submitted for each of the proposed townhome structures and the clubhouse structure. More than one of the structures may be contained in the same CZC application. g. An Administrative Design Review application is required to be submitted concurrently with the CZC application for all attached residential structures containing two or more dwelling units and the clubhouse structure in accord with UDC 11 -5B -8B. As applicable, the site and structures shall comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the guidelines contained in the City's Design Manual. h. Development of the site shall be consistent with the material speciffications urovided by the applicant included in Exhibit A.7. 1.2 PRELIMINARY PLAT PAGE 23 EXHIBIT A 1.2.1 The preliminary plat, dated 9/15/10 submitted with this application included in Exhibit A.2 shall be revised as follows: a. Revise the plat to comply with the minimum street frontage requirements for lots in the R-8 zoning district listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 and 11-2A-3. b. Graphically depict and label the location of the common driveways. c. Include a note on the face of the plat detailing which lots will take access from common driveways. Unless separated by a minimum 5 -foot wide landscaped common lot, all properties that abut a common driveway shall take access from the driveway (UDC 11 -6C - 3D.5). d. There is an extra lot line shown on the east side of Lot 13, Block 2 that should be removed. 1.2 Comply with the standards for common driveways listed in UDC 11 -6C -3D. 1.3 The setbacks, building envelope, and orientation of the lots and structures shall be shown as an exhibit with the final plat application in accord with UDC 11 -6C -3D.7. 1.4 A perpetual ingress/egress easement shall be filed with the Ada County recorder, which shall include a requirement for maintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting fire vehicles and equipment in accord with UDC 11 -6C -3D.8. 1.5 A detailed fencing plan shall be submitted upon application of the final plat. If permanent fencing is not provided before issuance of a building permit, temporary construction fencing to contain debris shall be installed around the perimeter. Perimeter, common open space, and micro -path fencing shall be designed according to UDC 11-3A-7. 2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 2.1 Sanitary sewer service to this development is being proposed via extension of mains in E Magic View Dr. The applicant shall install mains to and through this subdivision; applicant shall coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. Minimum cover over sewer mains is three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub -grade is less than three feet than alternate materials shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard Specifications. 2.2 Water service to this site is being proposed via extension of mains in E Magic View Dr. The applicant may be responsible to install two water connections for redundancy and fire flow requirements. The applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development, coordinate main size and routing with Public Works. 2.3 The applicant shall provide a 20 -foot common lot for all public water/sewer mains outside of public right of way. The common lot shall be covered with a blanket easement to the City of Meridian. 2.4 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water (MCC 12-13-8.3). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single -point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single -point connection is utilized, the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. 2.5 All existing structures that are required to be removed shall be prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. PAGE 24 EXHIBIT A 2.6 A portion of this development lies within the Meridian Floodplain Overlay District. The applicant will be required to submit a Floodplain Development Permit and secure approval before any construction can begin. Permit approval may require development of Base Flood Elevations, mapping of the floodplain and / or floodway boundaries, and analysis of the effect of the development on the floodplain. Applicant should reference City Flood Damage Prevention Code and coordinate with the Floodplain Administrator to verify requirements. 2.7 All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per UDC 11-3A-6. Plans shall be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association (ditch owners), with written approval or non -approval submitted to the Public Works Department. If lateral users association approval can't be obtained, alternate plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Meridian City Engineer prior to final plat signature. 2.8 Any existing domestic well system within this project shall be removed from domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 94-8 contact the City of Meridian Engineering Department at (208)898-5500 for inspections of disconnection of services. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho Department of Water Resources Contact Robert B. Whitney at (208)334-2190. 2.9 Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City Ordinance Section 9-14 and 94-8. Contact Central District Health for abandonment procedures and inspections (208)375-5211. 2.10 Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, fencing installed, drainage lots constructed, road base approved by the Ada County Highway District and the Final Plat for this subdivision shall be recorded, prior to applying for building permits. 2.11 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to signature on the final plat. 2.12 All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer, fencing, micro -paths, pressurized irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates of occupancy. 2.13 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to the issuance of a plan approval letter. 2.14 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. 2.15 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers. 2.16 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office. 2.17 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H. 2.18 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material. 2.19 The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of 3 -feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1 -foot above. PAGE 25 EXHIBIT A 2.20 The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or drainage facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district or ACRD. The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed in accordance with the approved design plans. This certification will be required before a certificate of occupancy is issued for any structures within the project. 2.21 At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the project. 2.22 100 Watt and 250 Watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights shall be required per the City of Meridian Department of Public Works, Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. All streetlights shall be installed at sub divider's expense. Final design shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for approved. The street light contractor shall obtain the approved design on file and an electrical permit from the Public Works Department prior to commencing installations. The contractor's work and materials shall conform to the ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC. 3. FIRE DEPARTMENT 3.1 Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian Fire Department and water quality by the Meridian Water Dent for bacteria testing. 3.2 Ensure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible vegetation as set forth in International Fire Code Section 304.1.2. 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT 4.1 Comments have not been received from the Police Department on this application. 5. SANITARY SERVICES 5.1 Properties that are accessed by common driveways (as well as others) shall bring their trash to the curb for pick-up. 6. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT 6.1 Ada County Highway District has no site specific requirements at this time due to the fact that all street improvements exist. The applicant will be required to pay all applicable platting and review fees prior to final approval. 7. PARKS DEPARTMENT 7.1 Mitigation shall be required in accord with UDC 11-3B-10 for all existing trees four inch (4") caliper or greater that are removed from the site with equal replacement of the total calipers lost on site up to an amount of 100% replacement. PAGE 26 EXHIBIT A C. Legal Description and Exhibit Map for Proposed Rezone S - A2010 X010 h1lj�ot No* 28W trelfr soft vlm *iirl" t��o..�l Mll�r■ib P%e. �irM1� Mwri/UWea�pMdL11MO1AWOMNiMbd btwan& mgfrwlilidegin 17.WI1. Rig. SA.Ai OMS, IMga �Wr r�wMM M ■iWct rf1�1��t�MNr �wa� MIId�1Ml�ar �M��■�M a.aSW.fiw■cilrrt1s.*m.iMYho. NNw—lo�dwM wdkm bow Nww M'VMS K 6* 11� wrorMr18rs+rewom - -r,- wftKmrarb"w�..c.� s..r1AaV%=h.SoMn.ramwraedrws�i��►;s....r �oarM be" a M�llb�t Nei* dJl/R me* NMM aNr /IMu mm om IWA1.Orr�W � ar �.�c�.d�rdr �ete.�.�w r�. r�e•�aarrw� A lio MOO N" *w d trot t fluor- ! M�eViwr �iirMdr� 7"WdmoYIa l"Nom rl^0 'V$" *dft GP tW MW ftd bwamin I Of &-a" ld ii lin Ph= % w a@mw r mmmftd h §w& S4d!hkmkpqP /N dhkoa* IA" ma dmamm dames Moo@ �sa�rM Ae�iN ti Orelt l�d'Mi1 4dPOPSm rrw&OfAMrovift Nihoc Thumdom ewswomm M ad lr 9m& wiry from 4mmm L0 mvwk � ffhm ev gB 2f L� Lie W-. v6� PAGE 27 EXHIBIT A nuts" ?am • DRAIMNK; AhCN.E 1" a 100" M+9;—A mmeAah eye Awe soi3� m wwwwal mmm U01 om viom PAGE 28 EXHIBIT A D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code 1. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FINDINGS Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full investigation and shall, at the public hearing, review the application. In order to grant an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, the Council shall make the following findings: a. The proposed amendment is consistent with the other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The City Council finds that the proposed change to the Future Land Use Map is consistent with elements of the Comprehensive Plan that promote compatibility and transition of uses and zoning. See sections VII and IX above for more details. b. The proposed amendment provides an improved guide to future growth and development of the city. The City Council finds that the proposal to modify the Future Land Use Map to allow for medium density residential uses on this property would be consistent with abutting low to medium -low density residential and future office uses. c. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The City Council finds that the proposed amendment is internally consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan (see Section VII for detailed analysis). d. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Unified Development Code. The City Council finds that the proposed amendment to MDR for future single-family residential townhomes is consistent with the Unified Development Code; UDC Table I I - 2A-2 allows townhouse dwellings as a principal permitted use in the R-8 zoning district. e. The amendment will be compatible with existing and planned surrounding land uses. The City Council finds the proposed townhouse development would be compatible with abutting lower density residential uses and future office uses while providing a transition between these uses. L The proposed amendment will not burden existing and planned service capabilities. The City Council finds that the proposed amendment would not burden existing and planned service capabilities in this area of the city. Sewer and water services have already been installed on this site. g. The proposed map amendment (as applicable) provides a logical juxtaposition of uses that allows sufficient area to mitigate any anticipated impact associated with the development of the area. The City Council finds the proposed single-family residential development resulting from the proposed map amendment will not significantly impact development in this area and provides a logical juxtaposition of uses. h. The proposed amendment is in the best interest of the City of Meridian. For the reasons stated in Sections VII and IX and the subject findings above, the City Council finds that the proposed amendment is in the best interest of the City. PAGE 29 EXHIBIT A 2. REZONE FINDINGS: Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full investigation and shall, at the public hearing, review the application. In order to grant an annexation and/or rezone, the Council shall make the following findings: a. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan; The City Council finds the proposed rezone to R-8 and density is consistent with the proposed MDR future land use designation for this site. Additionally, the City Council finds the R-8 zoning and townhome development will provide a transition between existing lower density residential uses and future office and commercial uses. b. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district, specifically the purpose statement; The City Council finds that the proposed map amendment to the R-8 zoning district and development of townhomes on this property is consistent with the purpose statement of the residential district in that it provides for a range of housing opportunities consistent with the comprehensive plan. c. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare; The City Council finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. d. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing public services within the City including, but not limited to, school districts; and, The City Council finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not result in any adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing services to this site. e. The annexation is in the best of interest of the City (UDC 11 -5B -3.E). This finding is not applicable as the applicant is requesting approval of a rezone, not annexation. However, as noted previously, the City Council finds the proposed rezone is in the best interest of the City. 3. PRELIMINARY PLAT FINDINGS: In consideration of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat, the decision-making body shall make the following findings: a. The plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan; The City Council finds that the proposed plat is in substantial compliance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section VII, of the Staff Report for more information. b. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate the proposed development; The City Council finds that public services are currently provided to the subject property. (See Exhibit B of the Staff Report for more details from public service providers.) Exhibit C - 1 - EXHIBIT A c. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the City's capital improvement program; Because the property is currently serviced by City water and sewer and any other utilities will be provided by the development at their own cost, the Commission finds that the subdivision will not require the expenditure of capital improvement funds. d. There isp ublic financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development; The City Council finds there is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development (see Exhibit B for more detail). e. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and The City Council finds the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare. 04/21/2011 10:21 2088886701 JOINT SCHOOL DIST 2 PAGE 01/03 Alp Joint School District No. 2 a� To 1303 E. Central Drive P11 ,� °� To T ""Wows Meridian, ID 83642 the vow, (208) 350-5022 Fax: (208) 350-5962 M01% Par' To: City of Meridian Fax 888-4218 From: Trish Duncan, Clerk Date: April 21, 2011 You should receive 3 page(e) including this cover sheet Subject.a Notice of Regular Board Meeting 04/21/2011 10:21 2088886701 JOINT SCHOOL DIST 2 PAGE 02/03 JOINT SCHOOL DI��'CCTNo. 2 1303 E. CENTRAL DRIVE MERUDIAN, IDAHo 83642 DR. LINDA CLARK SUPERINTENDENT AGENDA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 1.212011 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Joint School District No. 2, is schedu led for Tues.4 ay, April 26, 2011, at the District Service Center, 1303 E. Central Drive, Meridian, Idaho. The board will convene at 7:00 p.m. in regular session. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION — 7#.00 P.M. A. Spotlight on Classrooms —Walker Thomas and Adam Nichols, Rocky Mtin. High Sci,00i B, Good News!! — Lewis & Clark Middle School Energy Audit Presentation C. Consent Agenda items recommended for approval: Minutes of., a. March 15, 2011 regular board meeting b. April 12, 2011 regular boar, dmeeting 2. Employment Recommendativolis 3. Summary of Leave Requests 4. Contracted special education services with Linda Humphreys, substitute Sign Lwiguage bterpreter, for the 2010-20 11 sohool year 5. Request by Galileo Math & Science Magnet to install a climblinS wall in the cafeleria, funded through, the PTA 6. Access Agreement for Air Quality Monitoring on Property Located at 13 03 E. Central, Drive.. Meridian, Idaho between Joint School District No. 2 and the Tdaho Department of Environmental Quality D. Discussion/Action Items 1. 2011-20,12 Elementary Handbook — .Toe Yochum 2. 2011-2012 Middle Selhool Handbook — Don Nesbitt 3. 2011-201.2 High School Handbook — Mandy Saras 4. Third quattet middle school grade report —.Foe Yochum 04/21/2011 10:21 2088886701 JOINT SCHOOL DIST 2 PAGE 03/03 S. Board Reports/Assignments 6. Superintendent's Report 7, Personnel Ill. ADJOURNWNT JOINT SC1400L DISTPUCT NO, 2 — BOARD MEETING PROCEWRE,413 The public is invitcd mid encouraged to attend. school board meetings, Requests to place an item on the agenda host .x submitted to the suporintendent at Icast seven (7) working days prior to a schadulcd board meeting, Patrons interestod in placing an ii;cm on the agenda should meet with school or district officials prior to submitting a roquost. The board strongly encourogos patrons w1rat communicate with a school or the district of -rice beforc bringing items to the board levc]. ,x.11 agenda itcms must be approved by th board chairman. Mat Scho6l District No. 2 Boise-Esjt1*4Mtr1dhkn-St*r Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 5E PROJECT NUMBER: ITEM TITLE: Farm Lease Between City of Meridian and Bryan Burrows to manage approximately 20 acres of land owned by the City and located on West Cherry Lane between North McDermott Road and North Black Road in Ada County, Idaho MEETING NOTES pvp rpve4 CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BRYAN BURROWS This LEA AGREEMENT WITH BRYAN BURROWS is made and entered into this SE G day of April, 2011 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Idaho (hereinafter "City"), and Bryan Burrows, an individual whose address is 8730 Lincoln Road, Caldwell, Idaho (hereinafter "Lessee"). WHEREAS, as depicted on KxhYblt A hereto, the City owns real property located on West Cherry Lane, Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, identified as Parcel no. S1204336450, approximately twenty (20) acres of which is currently unused by City (hereinafter Lease Premises"),- WHEREAS, remises ), WHEREAS, City is authorized by Idaho Code section 50-1401 to manage real property owned by the City in ways which the judgment of City Council deems to be in the public interest; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian hereby finds that the lease of the Lease Premises to Lessee for crop farming serves the public interest as the most efficient method of controlling weeds, pests, and,,,dust; WHEREAS the Cit Council of the Ci of Meridian hereby finds that Lease Premises are Y City not otherwise needed for City purposes; and - WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code section 50-1407, the mayor and council hereby resolve .�, and authorize the lease of Lease Premises to Lessee; NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged and agreed, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, and in consideration of the recitals above, which are incorporated herein, City and Lessee agree as follows: I. Lease granted. City, for and in consideration of the covenants, conditions and agreements hereinafter contained and agreed to be kept and performed by Lessee, does hereby lease and demise Lease Premises to Lessee. II. Use of Lease Premises. Lessee's use and occupancy of the Lease Premises shall be limited to crop farming operations. Lessee's use and occupancy shall not include the pasturing or presence of cattle, horses, or other livestock or animals; nor shall it include Lessee's participation in government or other agricultural programs or grants; nor shall it include, except as expressly specified herein, any rights to minerals, water, oil, or other extractable product. Lessee shall not use or permit the use of the premises for any purpose other than crop farming without the express written consent of City. III. Term of lease. The term of this lease shall be from the Effective Date through 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2011, unless earlier terminated by either Party by the method established herein. This lease shall automatically be renewed from year to year thereafter unless written notice of termination is given by either party to the other at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the initial lease term or any renewal thereof. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BRYAN BURROWS FOR FARMING BORUP PROPERTY PAoE 1 OF 7 weather excepted. Lessee agrees to surrender possession and occupancy of the premises peaceably at the termination of the lease and any renewal or extension thereof. N. Indemnifleation. Lessee specifically indemnifies City and holds City harmless from any loss, liability, claim, judgment, or action for damages or injury to Lessee, to Lessee's personal property or equipment, and to Lessee's employees, agents, guests or invitees arising out of or resulting from the condition of the LeaseTremises or any lack of maintenance or repair thereon and not caused by or arising out of the tortious conduct of City or its employees. Lessee further agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from any loss, liability, claim or action from damages or injuries to persons or property in any way arising out of or resulting from the use and occupancy of the leased premises by Lessee or by Lessees agents, employees, guests or business invitees and not caused by or arising out of the tortious conduct of City or its employees. If any claim, suit or action is filed against City for any loss or claim described in this paragraph, Lessee, at City's option, shall defend City and assume all costs, including attorney's fees, associated with the defense or resolution thereof, or indemnify City for all such costs and fees incurred by City Ci in the defense or resolution hereof. O. Liability insurance. Lessee shall maintain, and specifically agrees that Lessee will maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, liability insurance, in which City shall be named an additional insured in the minimum amount as specified in the Idaho Tort Claims Act set forth in Title 6, Chapter 9 of the Idaho Code. The limits of insurance shall not be - deemed a limitation of the covenants to indemnify and save and hold harmless Cit • and if City becomes liable for an amount In excess of the insurance limits herein provided, Lessee covenants and agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless City from and for all such losses, claims, actions, or judgments for damages or liability to persons or property. Lessee shall provide City with a certificate of insurance or other proof of insurance evidencing Lessee's compliance with the requirements of this paragraph. In the event the insurance minimums are changed, Lessee shall immediately submit proof of compliance with the changed limits. P. Worker's compensation insurance. In the event Lessee hires any person to work on the Lease Premises, any and all workers shall be covered by worker's compensation insurance. In such event, Lessee shall provide to City a certificate of insurance. Q. Crop insurance. Lessee may; at Lessee's option, maintain crop insurance for crops planted on Lease Premises. City shall not maintain crop insurance on Lessee's behalf. R. Taxes. Lessee shall be solely responsible for the payment of taxes owed for any income realized as the result of activities undertaken pursuant or related to this Agreement, S. Quiet enjoyment. City hereby agrees that in consideration of Lessee's performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Lessee may peaceably and quietly have and enjoy the Lease Premises for the duration of this Agreement. V. Rights and responsibilities of City. With regard to Lessee's use and occupancy of the Lease Premises under this Agreement, City shall be responsible for the following. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BRYAN BURROWS FOR FARMING BORUP PROPERTY PAGE 4 OF 7 A. Ground preparation. City shall plane the ground at Lease Premises tore are the s • p p urface topography for planting. City shall make no guarantee as to the quality or composition of • initial ty po the soil at Lease Premises. Following the initial ground preparation, Lessee shall be , responsible for any further dirt work or ground preparation that may be required or desired by Lessee. B. Siphon tubes. City shall provide forty (40) siphon tubes dor use by Lessee for irrigation of crops at Lease Premises, C. Ditch preparation. City shall clear the waste ditches at Lease Premises to are them for use b ... Prep y Lessee. Following the initial ditch clearing, Lessee shall be responsible for any further preparation, cleaning, or maintenance that may be required or desired b Lessee or required y eq red by law or regulation. D. Assessments; property taxes. City shall pay the regular irrigation district assessments and property taxes, if any. City shall also promptly authorize excess water delivery if requested by Lessee. Lessee shall reimburse City for any water use overage costs, if applicable. E. Weed control.t City shall be responsible for weed, pest, insect, and vermin control on City property not leased to Lessee hereunder. F. Right of entry. City and City's contractors, employees, agents, and invitees, shall be authorized to, at all times, to enter the premises for the purposes of inspection for compliance with the terms of this Lease Agreement and for the exercise of City's rights g hereunder, the posting of notices, and for all other lawful purposes. The parties shall supply each other with keys and any other instruments necessary to allow mutual entry onto the Lease Premises, VI. General provisions. A. No agency, It is Ru-ther understood and agreed Lessee shall not be considered an agent of City in any manner or for any purpose whatsoever in Lessee's use and occupancy of the Lease Premises, B. Breach; cure; termination. If Lessee is in breach or default of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement and Lessee fails or refuses to cure such breach or default within ten (10) days of written notice thereof, this Agreement, and all rights of Lessee in and to Lease Premises, at City's option, may be deemed terminated and forfeited without further notice or demand. In the event of any default or breach of this Agreement and Lessee's failure or refusal to cure as hereinbeforerovided, City tY may, upon three (3) days notice, enter into and upon the premises, take possession thereof and expel Lessee therefrom, with or without process of law, and without being guilty of trespass, and without prejudice to any and all other rights and remedies City may have. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Lessee forfeit any right to harvest crops planted and any right to the proceeds thereof. Lessee shall be liable for any damages and any costs, including legal expenses and attorneys' fees, incurred by City in recovering the Lease Premises hereunder. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BRYAN BURROWS FOR FARMING BORUP PROPERTY PAGE 5 OF 7 C. Possession. If City, for any reason whatsoever cannot deliver• possession of the said premises to Lessee at the commencement of the said term herein i � as before specified, this lease shall be voidable, and City shall not be liable to Lessee for any loss or damage resulting therefrom, D, Transfer of property. If City should sell or otherwise transferi • title to Lease Premises, this Agreement shall be voidable upon transfer of title at the buyer's f > y s or transferee's option, on, As may be practicable under the circumstances, Ci shall provide City P written notice to Lessee of City's intent to transfer title. E. No waiver. City's waiver on one or more occasion of any or breach default of any teen, covenant or condition of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of an subsequent breach or default of the same• Y or a different term, covenant or condition, nor shall such waiver operate to prejudice, waive, or affect any right or ri t rem ' edy City may have under this Agreement with respect to such subsequent default or breach ach by Lessee. P. No obligation. B the granting of this lease, Cit does not in an wa . Y y y bar, obligate, limit, or convey y warranty with regard to an action relating to development . Y g pment or operation of said premises, including, but not limited to, annexation, rezone variance permitting, environmental clearance, or an other action allowed o Y r required by law or conveyed by City Council. �•. G. Attorney fees. Lessee shall be liable to Ci for all damages and costs incl t City g including legal expenses and attorneys fees, suffered or incurred by City in the enforcement of an of s of this Agreement the terms, covenants or condition Y . H. No assignment. Lessee shall not assign, sublet or transfer the leasedremises or portion thereof, or cause p any po se or suffer any alterations thereto, other than as specified in this Agreement, without the express written consent of City. Y I. Binding on successors. This Agreement and all terms and conditions hereof shall a1 apply to and are binding upon the heirs, legal representative, successors and assigns of the Parties. J. Independent contractor. In all matters pertaining to this Agreement, Lessee shall be acting as an independent contractor, and neither Lessee nor any officer, employee or agent of Lessee shall be deemed an employee of City. Lessee shall have no authority or responsibility to exercise any rights or power vested in City. The selection and designation of the personnel of Cit in the performance of this a , Y pe agreement shall be made by City. K. Notices. All notices to be provided under this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed as follows: Lessee: Bryan Burrows 8730 Lincoln Road Caldwell, Idaho 83605 City: City of Meridian Director, Parks & Recreation Department LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BRYAN BURROwS FOR FARMING BORUP PROPERTY PAGE b OF 7 33 East Broadway Meridian, Idaho 83642 Notices shall be in writing and either personally delivered or sent by registered or certified U.S. mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested to the party to be notified at the address specified above, or such other address as either party may designate in writing. Notice shall be deemed to have been given upon deposit in the U.S. mail, or upon personal delivery to the party above specified. L. Choice of law. This Agreement was negotiated in Idaho, is entered into and is intended to be performed in the State of Idaho. The Parties agree that the laws of Idaho shall govern the interpretation of this Agreement. M. City Council approval required. This lease shall not be effective for any purpose whatsoever until it is approved by the resolution of the City Council and executed by the Mayor. N. Entire agreeme This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any aid all other agreements, leases, or understandings, oral or written, whether previous to the execution hereof or contemporaneous herewith. 0. Exhibits. All exhibits to this Agreement are incorporated by reference and made a part of hereof as if the exhibits were set forth in their entirety herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties shall cause this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers to be effective as of the day and year first above written. LESSEE: BAM Burrows ` %rJ► ''• T y'• 0 #O A, � SO S it ••�,�' of I'D •��166661161% i STATE OF IDAHO} ) ) ss: County of Adm ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day of April, 2011 before the undersigned, a Notary Public in the State of Idaho, personally appeared Bran Burrows, proven to me to be the person who executed the said instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. IN 'WITNESS 'WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed nay o#fi 'al seal, the day and em in this certificate first above written. Notary PubtVor daho Residing at o I -s Q , Idaho My Commission Expires: G? CITY OF MERIDIAN. Attest.ec- mj� .cb,00072 `�► www p vY ,•,. 1 Tarnmy de 6rd, Mayor Ja e H 1 _ LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BRYAN BURROWS FOR FARMrNo BORUP PROPERTY ` ` . ;' � i Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 5F PROJECT NUMBER: ITEM TITLE: Resolution No. 1 ) - -1 4� i Adopting the Budget Policy for. the City of Meridian MEETING NOTES PT -P Y -D\/ 2A CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: I E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS 9/a1 CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. I I-, -413k BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA ARES OLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET POLICY FOR THE CITY OF MERIDIAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. p WHEREAS, on April 12 2011, the City Council of Meridian received a report from the Finance Department regarding the draft City of Meridian Budget Policy; and p WHEREAS after receiving said report, the City Council directed that the City of Meridian Budrow t forward in Resolution form to establish the Budget Policy for Budget Policy be brought the City of Meridian. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO: Section 1. That the City of Meridian Budget Policy be adopted, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ADOPTED by the City Council of City of Meridian, Idaho this (O� day of 2011. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this _day of 12011. ATTEST: JAYCEE APPROVED: TAMMY WEERD, MAYOR ' 5, 4<) 4; Nk ' 4 r fie• \ �� } T LERK, 3 RESOLUTION FOR CITY OF MERIDIAN BUDGET POLICY -1 OF 1 City of Meridian Budget Policy Adopted �'�) � /a01 � Resolution# 1. Objective The objective g policy e of the budget olic is to address and follow guidelines for the following elements; The responsibilities of the Mayor, the Finance Department, the City Council, and Department Directors in compiling and establishing the annual City budget. The principals that will guide the City's budget process. Therinci als that control and ensure adherence to the adopted budget. p p Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code 50-1002 Annual Budget and all code p references within that section. 2. City Budget Purpose and Mission The mission of the City of Meridian's budget is to help decision makers make informed choices about the provision of services and capital assets and to promote stakeholder participation in the process. The a budget is plan that tells how the City will use limited financial resources to best g provide for the needs of its citizens. The final plan is the responsibility of the City Council and the Mayor based on recommendations of the individual departments within the City. The individual departments within the City are responsible for adherence to the plan. The budget should be presented so that it is a document that can be used to inform and educate the public and elected officials about the City's structure, achievements, challenges, and direction. The budget documents should be a policy document, an operations guide, a financial plan and a communication tool. 3. Budgeting Model The City of Meridian uses a combination of incremental and program based budgeting. Incremental budgeting is generally applied to the development of the base budget. The base budget is considered to be personnel and operating costs that remain consistent from year to year. Incremental budgeting means using the costs from the prior year to develop the New Year's budget. The City modifies this approach by reviewing each base budget line to determine if the budgeted amount can be reduced, should be maintained or increased. A program is a broad category of services (WHAT) for an identifiable group (WHO) and for a specific purpose (WHY). A program has specified goals and objectives. City of Meridian Budget Policy City of Meridian Budget Policy Adopted Resolution# The first step in the budget process is to identify the needs or problems that make the program necessary. Once the program need has been identified and the program goal established, the program must be evaluated. This requires systematic review to determine if the program is meetingits goals or moving in the right direction. From this evaluation financial needs can be identified and financial expenditures tied to results. Examplespro of ams are Police and Fire services, Parks and Recreation, and gr' Water and Wastewater. 4. Definitions A ro riation/S endin Authority — A sum of money that has been set aside for a specific use. Amendment — The process of altering the current fiscal year budget. Transfer — To move money from one fund to the other, to move budget dollars from one department, general ledger line item, or project to another. Personnel — The expenses associated with salaries and wages to include benefits and taxes. O eratiThe expenses associated with running the daily business of p n � — the City. Caital Outla — Tangible or intangible property that meets the current City minimum dollar threshold and has a life of more than one year. Fund — Self -balancing set of accounts organized into types by mayor service provided by the governmental unit. De artment — A division within the City that has its own specific purpose. Carry Forward — Budget dollars not spent on capital projects during the current fiscal year that will be spent in a future fiscal year on the same proj ect. Budget Notice — A formal publication in the local paper following Idaho code to notify the public of any budget hearing/workshop. Bud et Work sho — A meeting for the Council, Mayor and department directors to discuss the current year budget. Bud et Hearin &— A public hearing to allow public input with the formal adoption of the final budget. Chief Financial Officer — The executive who is responsible for the financial planning and record-keeping for the City. Fiscal Year — The 12 -month period October 1 to September 30. One time expenditure — An expense that will only occur during the current fiscal year as opposed to continuing year to year. City of Meridian Budget Policy City of Meridian Budget Policy Adopted Resolution# Bud et — On-going personnel and operating expense budgets needed Base � g g p . to operate the daily functions of the City and maintain current service levels. The base budget does not include capital or other one time expenditures. Council Liaison — A Council member that is assigned to a specific department. Idaho State Statute — Idaho law established by an act of the legislature. Under the U.S. and state constitutions, statutes are considered the primary source of law in the U.S. 5. Appropriation Level The City sets spending authority at the major program (function), major object, and fund level. The fund is the highest level of appropriation. A fund classification is based on the purpose of the fund's expenditures and the sources of the revenues. Program level is defined above as a category of services for an identifiable group and for a specific purpose. One fund may have several programs. Some major programs are a roll up of several smaller but related programs. For example Police is a combination of traffic, community policing, criminal investigations and code enforcement. The object is the account code assigned to identify what the expenditure is for. For example office supplies, personnel expense, or equipment. The major classes of objects are; Personnel Operating Capital The project level is used to identify specific projects within an object code generally within capital. The object capital — buildings within a fund may have several project codes to identify different buildings. Spending within the major classes personnel and operating is not controlled at the line item object level. Additions of part or full time equivalent positions require the approval of the Mayor and City Council. Spending in excess of the original major class appropriation require a budget amendment to be approved by the Major and City Council. The budget reports are adjusted upon Council approval. The City accounting system tracks both the original budget and the amended budget. City of Meridian Budget Policy City of Meridian Budget Policy Adopted Resolution# The City legally appropriates all the amendments one time at the end of the fiscal year through ordinance and public hearing. project Changes at the ' ect level within appropriated capital do not require an g p amendment but require documented approval of the Mayor and Council. 6. Balanced Budget The City p will adopt and maintain a balanced annual budget. For each fund annual expenditures cannot exceed annual revenues plus available fund balance. Each fund must maintain a balance equal to four months operating reserve. The dollar amount of the operating reserve is determined by the current year budget and is to be recalculated on an annual basis. The base operating budget of the City, those operating expenses necessary to maintain the current level of City operations from year to year must not exceed the current year revenues for each fund. One-time revenues or use of fund balance will be permitted only for one-time projects or items. On-going personnel or operating costs resulting from such projects must be sustained by on-going and consistent revenue streams. Expenses may be incurred only in terms of the approved annual budget or amended approved annual budget. General Fund requests for new or expanded programs will be considered during the course of the regular budget process. Only in extreme circumstances will such requests be considered during the course of the year. 7. Emergency Hold Back At any time during the fiscal year subsequent to the adoption of the budget if the Chief Financial Officer determines the current year revenues will not cover on- going expenses he or she will report to Council and recommend a spending hold- back. The Council will approve such spending hold -back up to the amount necessary to ensure current revenue will cover on-going expenses. City of Meridian Budget Policy City of Meridian Budget Policy Adopted, 8. Budget Development Resolution# Revenue Manual - Subsequent to consideration of the budget the Finance Department will prepare and distribute a revenue manual. The document contains revenue projections for each source of revenue by fund for the Y budget year under consideration as well as a forecast for at least three g years future anticipated revenue. The document will contain relevant past history for comparison purposes. The City's policy is to prepare revenue forecasts In a conservative manner. Departments are responsible for notifying the Finance Department about any changes to contracts or fees that will impact annual revenues. It is the policy of the City to charge fees for services when it is allowable by state statute and the benefit from the service can be traced directly to a particular and individual customer. Budget Calendar - The Finance Department is responsible for preparing an annual budget calendar showing key dates in the budget process and ensuring that statutorily required budget dates are satisfied. Budget Development Manual — the Finance Department will prepare an annual budget development manual for City Departments with forms and instructions and the budget development manual. This manual will be available to the public via the City website. Base Budget - The Finance Department is responsible for developing the base budget, those personnel and operating expenses necessary to maintain the current level of operations. The Finance Department will remove all one-time and capital expenses and make slight adjustments to line items if warranted. The Finance Department and the City Departments will review all line items to determine if reductions are possible or if changing conditions necessitate an increase. Program Enhancement Request - A major component of the budget process is the department budget enhancement request. Budget enhancements identify an opportunity or problem, a course of action to address the problem, and the financial impact of the course of action. City of Meridian Budget Policy City of Meridian Budget Policy Adopted, Resolution# A request for additional personnel, operating expense, or capital outlay to perform a new service, solve a problem or provide the same service to an increasedpop ulation requires a budget enhancement request. The budget enhancements will tie to the strategic plan. Departments will demonstrate what issue or challenge, long term program goal and measurable objective from their strategic plan the budget enhancement will address. There can be cases wherein an item is requested that has multiple year costs and those costs are not all requested in the current year budget. If this happens the future costs and any prior costs relevant to the particular project will be detailed on the enhancement request form. Program enhancements are listed in priority order by department. Department Directors review budget enhancements with the Mayor and their Council liaison. Compensation Changes - All compensation changes will be communicated to Finance for inclusion in the draft budget through the Human Resources Department. Compensation changes include merit, reclassifications, equity adjustments, across the board increases, cost of living increases, and Fire union changes. Reclassifications approved by the Human Resources Director are included in the base budget. Merit increases, across the board increases, cost of living increases, and union contract compensation clauses are approved by the Human Resources Director and the City Council. If a new job classification is created the job description must be submitted to the Human Resources Director for approval and salary classification. Budget Positions — all City positions must be budgeted as full or partial full time equivalents. Executive Budget - The Mayor will review the budget materials and upon approval the Finance will submit the following information to the City Council; Enhancement requests Wage and Salary Report Base Budget by line item and total Capital Replacements City of Meridian Budget Policy City of Meridian Budget Policy Adopted, 9. Capital Policy Resolution# Capital outlay is defined as meeting the minimum dollar threshold in the p y current capital outlay policy and having a life of more than one year. may Capital assets be tangible such as equipment, land and land p y improvements, and buildings or they may be intangible such as computer software, water rights and easements. All capital enhancement requests for equipment or construction must consider and include the estimated operating cost estimates including maintenance, other operating cost, and any associated personnel cost. All capital enhancement requests must consider and include the total cost p of the project even if the project will be appropriated and spent over several fiscal years. Each new year request for an existing project will include the prior budget and actual amounts. Replacement Capital Outlay — Capital items may be replaced if they are worn out or obsolete. Leased Equipment — A lease that meets one or more of the following criteria must be accounted for as a capital lease and requested as capital In the budget. • The lease term is greater than 75% of the property's estimated economic life. • The lease contains an option to purchase the property for less than fair market value. • Ownership of the property is transferred to the lessee at the end of the lease term. • The present value of the lease payments plus an interest factor exceeds 90% of all the fair market value of the property. Capital Improvement Plan — On annual basis the City will prepare a five year City-wide capital improvement plan as detailed in #14 below. City of Meridian Budget Policy City of Meridian Budget Policy Adopted Resolution# Carryforward — Capital projects that are not completed in the fiscal year p p of initial appropriation ro riation may be re- appropriated to the next fiscal year. The City Y onl considers re -appropriation for operating expenses that are one-time enhancements for significant projects that cannot reasonably be completed within a one year time frame. Department Directors are resp notifying responsible for notif in the Finance Department which projects will need to be carried forward. This notification must be in accordance with the dates set forth in the City budget calendar. The Finance Department will adjust the carry forward at the start of the new fiscal year to remove p budget amounts spent between the date of notification and the end of the g fiscal year. 10. Budget Adoption Budget Workshop The City Council, Mayor and City Directors will hold n annual budget workshop to discuss department enhancement requests. At the conclusion of the workshop the Council will approve a draft budget. Per Idaho statute 50-1002 and 50-1003 the authority and responsible for setting the budget rests with the City Council. Notice and Publication Requirements The City Clerk will publish in the local paper all applicable notices pg ertainin to the annual budget process per Idaho Statutes 50-1002 and 50-1003. Public Hearin The City is required by Idaho statute to hold a public budget hearing. The City Finance Department will prepare a presentation highlighting the budget enhancements and items of interest to the public. The public are encouraged to attend and submit comments related to the draft budget. At the conclusion of the public hearing the City Council formally adopts the budget. City of Meridian Budget Policy City of Meridian Budget Policy Adopted 11. Budget Amendments Resolution# Additional spending authority may be requested outside of the annual appropriation process for an emergency or unexpected situation or to receive authority to spend an unplanned source of revenue. All effort should be made to enhance programs or add or change the budget through the regular budget process. All amendment requests will initially be reviewed by the Finance Department to determine availability of revenues and impact on future years. Amendments must provide the same level of detail required for budget enhancements. Upon approval by the CFO amendments will be forwarded to the Mayor and Council for review and approval. The Mayor and City Council approve amendments during the year at regular Council meetings while in accordance with state statute legally amend the budget during the approval process for the next fiscal budget. 12. Monitoring the Budget Financial Reporting —the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for monitoring adherence to the budget and the financial condition of the City. The CFO is responsible for providing the City Council, Mayor, and City management with monthly statements of revenue and expenses and comparison of actual to budget as well as updates on the financial conditions of the City. Public Reporting and Transparency — The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for ensuring the City's budget, financial results, and financial transactions are available to the public. The Finance Department will also make available the budget calendar, revenue manual, budget development manual, capital improvement plan, and the annual audit report and audited financial statements. Director and Executive Branch Budget Responsibility - The City Council is responsible for establishing the spending authority in the budget. The Mayor and Department Directors are responsible for adhering to the established budget and establishing and monitoring performance measures and strategic goals to optimize the level of service provided with available resources. City of Meridian Budget Policy City of Meridian Budget Policy Adopted 13. Performance Reporting and Monitoring Resolution# The Mayor and City management are responsible for monitoring that departments are meeting strategic goals and performance measurements and evaluating reasons for variances. 14. Capital Improvement Budget Content - On an annual basis each program in the City will prepare and update a five year capital improvement plan. The individual capital improvement plans will be rolled together to create a City-wide plan. The p capital improvement plan will contain construction projects and significant p p equipment purchases or replacements such as fire engines. The capital improvement plan will include operating and personnel costs p p and numbers of additional employees associated with construction projects. The plan will include actual to budget comparison history for at least the three fiscal years proceeding the current year. Thep lan will include estimated funding sources for each year of the plan. Thep lan will prioritize projects for each program and for each fund. Thep lan will provide detail on the entire cost and construction timelines for multi-year projects. Process - The plan will be reviewed and approved by the Mayor and City Council on an annual basis. Projects to be started in the upcoming year will be formally appropriated during the regular budget process. The Finance Department is responsible for preparing an annual budget calendar showing key dates in the capital improvement plan development process. During the annual review it is expected the plan may be modified as service needs and/or funding sources change. If the City Council approves an amendment or budget enhancement that differs from the existing capital improvement plan the plan will be modified to reflect the change. City of Meridian Budget Policy City of Meridian Budget Policy Adopted Resolution# Reporting - On an annual basis each program will prepare a report on the percentage completion or ercenta e of completion on previously appropriated projects, any change in scope and any concerns on completion of the project on time and within budget. City of Meridian Budget Policy Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 5G PROJECT NUMBER: ITEM TITLE: Resolution Na -7 �. Adopting the Investment Policy for the City of Meridian p g MEETING NOTES Aq)? -13 V A CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF MERIDIAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on , y n April 12 2011 the Cit Council of Meridian received a report from the Financep regarding Department din the draft City of Meridian Investment Policy; and g g WHEREAS, after receivingsaid report, the City Council directed that the City of Meridian Investment Policy be brought forward in Resolution form to establish the Investment Policy for the City of Meridian. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO: Section 1. That the City of Meridian Investment Policy be adopted, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ADOPTED by the City Council of City of Meridian, Idaho this �_ day of r� � , 2011. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of p)C�, 2011. ATTEST: JAYCEE APPROVED: F �y, TAMMY LL? f EERD, MAYOR RESOLUTION FOR CITY OF MERIDIAN INVESTMENT POLICY -1 OF 1 CITY OF MERIDIAN INVESTMENT POLICY Revised March 2011 SCOPE This investment policy applies to the cash and investment activities of all funds under the jurisdiction of the City of Meridian Finance Department as authorized by Idaho Code 57- 127 and by City resolution. Employee Retirement Fund and any Employee Deferred Compensation Plans are specifically excluded from this policy. INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES The primary objective of the Finance Department is to safeguard City funds while providing adequate liquidity to meet the City's on-going operating needs. The investment objectives in order of priority are as follows; 1. Safety Investments will preserve the capital in the portfolio. Investments will be purchased that mitigate credit risk and interest rate risk. A. Credit Risk — will minimize the risk of loss due to the failure of the security issuer or backer by limiting investments to those investments authorized by state law as detailed below. B. Interest Rate Risk- interest rate risk will be minimized by structuring the portfolio so it is not necessary to sell securities before maturity to meet cash requirements and by limiting the average maturity of this portfolio. C. Custodial Credit Risk — the risk that in the event of the failure of a depository a government will not be able to recover its deposits or will not be able to recover collateral securities that are in possession of an outside party. Deposits — The City will minimize deposit Custodial Credit Risk by requiring that all of the City's deposits be protected by deposit insurance to the highest reasonable degree. Investments — The City requires that all investments to the extent possible be identified as to City of Meridian ownership and held in the City's name. The City will require investments be insured to the highest reasonable degree. 1 2. Liquidity The investment portfolio will remain liquid, enough to meet the operating needs of the City. In addition to meeting anticipated daily needs of the City an amount of the portfolio will be available in money market or Idaho State Investment Pool funds that offer one day liquidity for unanticipated operating needs. 3. Yield The investment portfolio will be designed to obtain the highest yield possible under the constraints of safety, liquidity, and state regulation. STANDARDS OF CARE 1. Prudence The standard of prudence used by City Finance employees and any investment advisors contracted by the City shall be the "prudent person" standard. The "prudent person" standard states that "Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under circumstances then prevailing which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to be derived." 2. Ethics and Conflict of Interest Employees, officials, and contractors involved in the investment process must refrain from personal business activity that could conflict with the proper management of the investment program or create an actual or perceived impairment of ability to make sound investment decisions. Employees, officials, and contractors shall disclose any personal financial or investment positions that could be related to the performance of the investment portfolio. 3. Delegation of Authority Authority to manage the investment portfolio is granted to the City Finance Director under the direction of the City Council. Any investment advisor contracted by the City to purchase investments is bound by this investment policy. 2 ALLOWABLE INVESTMENT VEHICLES PER IDAHO CODE 50-1013 (a) Revenue bone issued by the revenue bond act (b) City coupon bonds provided for under section 50-1019, Idaho Code (c) Local improvement district bonds provided for under chapter 17, title 50, Idaho Code (d) Time deposit accounts with public depositories (e) Bonds, treasury bills, interest-bearing notes, or other obligations of the United States, or those for which the faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and interest. (f) General obligation bonds of any county, city, metropolitan water district, municipal utility district, school district or other taxing district of this state. (g) Notes, bond, debentures, or other similar obligation issued by the farm credit system or institutions forming a part thereof under the farm credit act of 1971 (12 U.S.0 sections 2001-2259) and all acts of congress amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto; in bonds or dentures of the federal home loan bank board established under the federal home loan bank act (12 U.S.0 sections 1421-1449) ; in bonds, debentures and other obligations of the federal national mortgage association established under the national housing act (12 U.S.C. Sections 1701-1750g) as amended, and in the bonds of any federal home loan bank established under said act and in other obligations of agencies and instrumentalities of the government of the state of Idaho or of the United States. i. Bonds, notes or other similar obligations issued by public corporations of the state of Idaho including, but not limited to, the Idaho state building authority, the Idaho housing authority and the Idaho resource board, but such investment shall not exceed beyond seven (7) days. j. Repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements covered by any legal investment for the state of Idaho or as otherwise allowed by this section, provided that reverse repurchase agreements shall only be used for the purpose of liquidity and not for leverage or speculation. k. Tax anticipation bonds or notes, income and revenue anticipation bonds or notes and registered warrants of the state of Idaho or of taxing districts of the state of Idaho. (1) Savings accounts including, but not limited to, accounts on which interest or dividends are paid and upon which negotiable orders of withdrawal may be drawn, and similar transaction accounts. (m) Time deposit accounts and other savings accounts of state or federal savings and loan associations located within the geographical boundaries of the state in amounts not to exceed the insurance provided by the federal savings and loan corporation, including but not limited to, accounts on which interest or dividends are paid and upon which negotiable orders of withdrawal may be drawn, and similar transaction accounts. (n) Share, savings and deposit accounts of state and federal credit unions located within the geographical boundaries of the state in amounts not to exceed the insurance provided by the national credit union share insurance fund and/or any other authorized 3 share guaranty corporation, including, but not limited to, accounts on which interest or dividends are paid and upon which negotiable orders of withdrawal may be drawn, and similar transaction accounts. (o) Prime banker's acceptances (p) Prime commercial paper (q) Money market funds, mutual funds, or any other similar funds whose portfolios consist of any allowed investment as specified in this section. (r) Bonds, debentures or notes of any corporation organized, controlled and operating within the United States which have at the time of their purchase, an A rating or higher by a commonly known rating service. SI AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS DEPOSITORIES AND BROKER/DEALERS All brokers and dealers doing business with the City of Meridian must be registered with the State of Idaho Department of Finance and must adhere to Securities and Exchanges Commission Rule 15C3-1 (uniform net capital rule). Non-bank broker/dealer firms and the individuals handling the City's account must be registered with the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). INTERNAL CONTROL The City Finance Department is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control structure designed to protect the City from loss of public funds due to fraud, error, or actions inconsistent with the requirements the laws governing allowable public entity investments. The City will require an annual independent audit to include reviews of the investment internal controls as necessary to issue an opinion on the financial statements as a whole. REPORTING The Finance Department will prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly reports for Council containing: • Percentage of the total portfolio each type of investment represents. • The percentage of the portfolio each fund represents. • Monthly rate of investment return for each type of investment. • Quarterly summary of market conditions. • Annual realized and unrealized gains and losses on in market value and amortized expense or income from amortization of bond premiums and discounts. • Annually average weighted yield to maturity. • Annually listing of investments by maturity date. s Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 5H PROJECT NUMBER: ITEM TITLE: Resolution No. 1�, -I `Z J A Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement Between the City of Meridian and Bryan g Burrows for Approximately ximatel 20 Acres of Land Owned by City and Located on West Cherry Lane Road between North McDermott Road and North Black Cat Road, in Ada County Idaho; MEETING NOTES P,WYIDV -c A CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 11- 7 3 BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AND BRIAN BURROWS FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY CITY AND LOCATED ON WEST CHERRY LANE ROAD BETWEEN NORTH MCDERMOTT ROAD AND NORTH BLACK CAT ROAD, IN ADA COUNTY IDAHO • AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN• AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City owns real property located on West Cherry Lane, Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, • approximately twenty acres of which is currently unused by City; �dentified as Parcel no. S1204336450, appro y y WHEREAS, City is authorized by Idaho Code section 50-1401 to manage real property owned by the City In .ways judgment which the of the city council deems to be in the public interest; City Council of the Cit of Meridian hereby finds that the lease of the Lease WHEREAS, the C y y Premises to Brian Burrows for g r crop farming serves the public interest as the most efficient method of controlling weeds, pests, and dust; WHEREAS, the Cit Council of the City of Meridian hereby finds that Lease Premises are not otherwise needed for City purposes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code section 50-1407, the mayor and council hereby resolve and authorize the lease of Lease Premises to Brian Burrows; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS: terms of the Lease Agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein between Section 1. That the �' Brian Burrows and the City of just Meridian are and equitable, and the same is hereby approved as to both form and content. Section 2 • . That the Mayor a y and Cit Clerk be and hereby are, authorized to respectively execute and attest said Lease Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Meridian. Section 3 • . That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ADOPTED by the City Council of the e Cit of Meridian Idaho, this day of April, 2011. APPROVED y VED b the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of April, 2011. APPROVED: Mayor Ta y de Weerd RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEASE TO BRIAN BURROWS ATTEST: f J ee of a pity y L .,,PAGE 1 OF 1 Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 51 PROJECT NUMBER: CPAT 11-001 ITEM TITLE: Resolution No CPAT 11-001 Comprehensive Plan Revamp by City of Meridian Planning Department Request: Amend the Text of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Which Includes the Following: 1) Adoption of the 2010 Existing Conditions Report as an Addendum to the Plan; 2) Updates to the Text of the Plan; 3) Changes and Additions to the Goals.. Objectives and Action Items Contained in the Plan AND 4) A Complete Reformat of the Plan MEETING NOTES Awyo,q-f (isP�es of <(-H,e Cor,�P Plan bth ,a reso CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS ADA COUNTY RECORDER Christopher Q. Rich AMOUNT .00 2 BOISE IDAHO 04120111 10:54 AM DEPUTY III IIIIIII'II'lllll'I'IIII'II'III I'll Lisa Batt RECORDED -REQUEST OF 11132843 Meridian Ciry CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. ) _ 1-3 ' BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERI, DIAN AMENDING THE CITY OF MERIDIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADD THE 2010 EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE PLAN; •, UPDATE THE TEXT OF THE PLAN; MODIFY THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS CONTAINED IN THE PLAN; REFORMAT THE PLAN; AND UPDATE THE MIXED-USE EXHIBITS OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS on August 6, 2002, the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan was adopted by Meridian City Council Resolution no. 02-382; and, WHEREAS the Meridian City Planning Department recommends that the 2010 Existing Conditions Report be added as an addendum to the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Meridian City Planning Department further recommends correlative text revisions to the Comprehensive Plan; modification to the goals, objectives and actions Plan; a reformat of the Plan and an u contained in the P date of the mixed-use exhibits of the Plan; p and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have provided all requisite notices and hearings, and have complied, and will hereafter comply, in all respects with the requirements of the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act for amendment of the Comprehensive Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the Mayor and City Council hereby amend the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan by adding the 2010 Existing Conditions as an addendum thereto. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT — 4/5/2011 — CPAT 11-001 — Page 1 of 2 SECTION 2. That the Mayor and City Council hereby amend the City of Meridian y updating Comprehensive Plan b u datin the text of the Plan, by modifying the goals, objectives and action items contained in the Plan, reformatting the Plan and updating the mixed-use exhibits as outlined in the attached Cit of Meridian Comprehensive Plan, Adopted April 05, 2011. nt to Idaho Code 67-6509(c), a copy of the amended Comprehensive plan, with this Pursuant § Resolution, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. he Cit of Meridian ADOPTED by the City Council oft y , Idaho, this day of R k 52011. ' � APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of �- �- 52011. APPROVED: Mayor Tyny de Weerd ATTEST: 0 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT — 4/5/2011 — CPAT 11-001 — Page 2 of 2 0 —This page left intentionally blank CITY OF MERIDIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADOPTED APRIL O5, 2O 1 1 Prepared by: City of Meridian Planning Department 3 3 E Broadway Suite 210 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone 208.884.5533 Fax 209.888.6854 �E IDIAN�-- This page left intentionally blank A,rV-nnwlpdge ents MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Tammy de Weerd, Mayor Brad Hoaglun Charlie Rountree David Zaremba Keith Bird PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Tom O'Brien Joe Marshall Steven Yearsley Scott Freeman Michael Rohm City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan —This page left intentionally blank City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter I — Introduction............................................................................................................................... 1 " ............................................................................................................... Plan Purpose and Scope"""""""...... Natureof the Plan......................................................................................................................................................................2 PlanHistory P and Preparation ..................................................................................................................................................3 PlanVision....................................................................................................................................................................................4 PlanStructure.............................................................................................................................................................................4 Usingthis Document.................................................................................................................................................................5 7 Chapter 2 - Community Character ...... 0000 000000000000 0000 00000000000 CommunityDesign....................................................................................................................................................................7 Quality of Life and Livability""""""""'7 10 YHealth Initiatives.................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Chapter 2 — Goals, Objectives, & Action Items................................................................................................................ 17 .....................................0................... Chapter 3 — Strategic Growth............................................................ .. 18 Areaof Cit Impact ........................................................................................................................... 20 TheFuture Land Use Map..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Residential....................................................................................................................................... .................................................. 21 Commercial...................................................................................................................... 21 Officefice................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Industrial........................................................................................................................................... ................................................. 22 0000 0000..... Old Town.................................................... ................. 22 MixedUse Designations................................................................................................................................................................ 34 Ten Mite Interchange Specific Area .................................................................................................................. .......................... 34 Civic............................................................. .............................................................................................................. .......................... 34 Parks ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................ 35 Schools................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35 Fire Stations ...................................................................................................................................................... ................................. 35 EntrywayCorridors.......................................................................................................................................................................... FuturePlanning and Referral Area..............................................................................................................................................35 Transit Stations and Transit Friendly Development.................................................................................................................35 Symbols.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 36 36 Housing.................................................................................................................................................................................... Transportation........................................................................................................................................................................36 7 Transportationand Land Use Integration................................................................................................................................3 Blueprintfor Good Growth............................................................................................................................................................3 7 Communitiesin Motion (CIM).....................................................................................................................................................38 Alternative Transportation........................................................... ...................................................................................................38 39 DowntownTransportation Network..................................................................................... ....................................................... StateFacilities................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Utilitiesand Infrastructure...................................................................................................................................................41 WaterService...................................................................................................................................................................................42 Sewer Collection..................................................................................................................................... ..........................................42 42 Sewage Treatment ....................................................................................................... .................................................................... 43 Garbage and Recycling 43 Irrigation.................................................................................................................................................................................... ......... 43 Power...................................................................................................................................... ........................................................ 44 Natural Gas....................................................................................................................................................................... ............. 44 Communications.............................................................................................................................................................................. FutureAcquisitions Map........................................................................................................................................................44 45 Chapter 3 — Goals, Objectives, & Action Items................................................................................................................ Chapter4 — Economic Excellence.............................0......................................0000..........0....0.....0...........0... 57 EconomicDevelopment ................................................ ....................................................................................................... 57 58 Business Enterprise Areas / Specific Area Plans...................................................................................................................... City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Chamberof Commerce................................................................................................................................................................. 60 Chapter 4 — Goals, Objectives, & Action Items................................................................................................................ 61 Chapter 5 — Stewardship............................................................................................................................. 65 NaturalResources.................................................................................................................................................................. 65 Water................................................................................................................................................................................................65 Soiland Vegetation............................................................................................................................................................................65 Air Quality .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 66 Energy........................................................................................................................ Sustainability.............................................................................................................................................................................66 GreenBuilding..................................................................................................................................................................................6 7 Recyclingand Hazardous Waste................................................................................................................................................. 67 HazardousAreas...................................................................................................................................................................... 67 SpecialAreas and Historic Resources................................................................................................................................ 68 Chapter 5 — Goals, Objectives, & Action Items................................................................................................................ 69 Chapter6 — Public Services....................................................................................................................... 77 Community, Social and Government Services.................................................................................................................. 77 Education................................................................................................................................................................................... 77 PublicSchools................................................................................................................................................................................... 77 ContinuingEducation...................................................................................................................................................................... 78 EmergencyServices................................................................................................................................................................ 78 Police................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78 Fireand Ambulance........................................................................................................................................................................ 79 Parksand Recreation.............................................................................................................................................................. 79 Artsand Entertainment......................................................................................................................................................... 80 Libraries..................................................................................................................................................................................... 80 OrganizationalExcellence..................................................................................................................................................... 80 CityHall............................................................................................................................................................................................. 80 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant...................................................................................................................................... 81 PropertyRights........................................................................................................................................................................ 82 Chapter 6 — Goals, Objectives, & Action Items................................................................................................................ 83 Chapter7 — Implementation...................................................................................................................... 87 Makingthe Plan Reality.......................................................................................................................................................... 87 Alignment with Other Plans and Resources............................................................................................................................. 87 NextSteps......................................................................................................................................................................................... 88 Chapter 7 — Goals, Objectives, & Action Items................................................................................................................ 89 GlossaryTerms........................................................................................................................................... A - Acronymsand Abbreviations.................................................................................................................... B-1 RegulatoryTakings Checklist.................................................................................................................... C - FutureLand Use Map................................................................................................................................ D- Legend.......................................................................................................................................................... E-1 iv City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS Table 3-1. Community Choices Forecasts................................................................................................................................... 18 Table 3-2. Future Land Uses within the City of Meridian Area of City Impact.................................................................. 19 Figure 3-1. Mixed Use Neighborhood Concept Diagram........................................................................................................ 25 Figure 3-2. Mixed Use Neighborhood Center Concept Diagram......................................................................................... 26 Figure 3-3. Mixed Use Community Concept Diagram.............................................................................................................27 Figure 3-4. Mixed Use Neighborhood Center Concept Diagram.........................................................................................29 Figure 3-5. Mixed Use Regional Concept Diagram...................................................................................................................30 Figure 3-6. Mixed Use Non -Residential Concept Diagram.....................................................................................................32 Figure3-7. Adopted Network Map...............................................................................................................................................40 Figure 4-1. Business Enterprise Areas........................................................................................................................................... 59 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan This page left intentionally blank -y City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER Chanter 1- Introduction Meridian, Idaho is located in the southwestern part of the state, just west of the State's capitol city, Boise (Figure 1-1). Meridian is one of six cities in Ada County, Idaho. City limits encompass approximately 33 square miles, and the Area of City Impact contains 60 square miles. There are over 70,000 residents in Meridian, making it the third largest city in Idaho. To preserve some of the small town character and charm, while looking to progress as a community, the City enacts this Comprehensive Plan. Plan Purpose and Scope The purpose of the City of Meridian's Comprehensive Plan is to integrate the concerns and expressions of the community into a document that guides the City on how to grow and develop. The plan uses maps, tables and narrative to City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER 166...integrate the con- cerns and expressions of the community into a document that guides the City on how to grow and de- velop." describe the City, provide a vision of a desired future, and recommend specific measures to reach that future. The required components of a comprehensive plan specified in the Idaho Code include private property rights; population; economic development; land use; natural resources; hazardous areas; public services, facilities, and utilities; transportation; recreation; special areas or sites; housing; community design; implementation; national interest electric transmission corridors, and any other component which may be necessary. One of the primary uses of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide direction for land use regulations, including zoning, as well as other implementation actions. Idaho Code § 67-6511 requires that: "The zoning districts shall be in accordance with the adopted plans." All legislative requirements, specifically the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act, are addressed in the plan. Idaho Code § 67-6508 (the Local Land Use Planning Act) provides for a planning process as follows: "Prepare, implement, and review and update a comprehensive plan, hereafter referred to as the plan. The plan shall include all land within the jurisdiction of the governing board. The plan shall consider previous and existing conditions, trends, desirable goals and objectives, or desirable future situations for each planning component. The plan with maps, charts, and reports shall be based on the following components unless the plan specifies reasons why a particular component is unneeded." The plan is intended to work in concert with the City's ordinances and specific area plans. It is based not only on the concerns and expressions of the community, but upon the Existing Conditions Report that is adopted concurrently as an addendum to this plan. The Existing Conditions Report includes background information and analysis about the built and natural environment in Meridian today (2010), trends, and a strategic plan for the future. Together, the Existing Conditions Report and the Comprehensive Plan address all of the elements required in the Local Land Use Planning Act of Idaho. This plan applies to all geographic areas within Meridian's jurisdiction, including its surrounding Area of City Impact. Plan goals, objectives, and action items are designed to address a 10- to 15 -year period, although some of the elements and action items address a longer timeframe. Nature of the Plan The Meridian Comprehensive Plan is an official policy guide for decisions concerning the physical development of the community. The Plan establishes goals, objectives and action items to implement the City's policies regarding growth. The Plan works in concert with City Code and other planning -related documents like the City's Sewer and Water Master Plans, the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Plan, and Capital Improvement Plans. It is also used in conjunction with 2 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan each City department's artment's strategic plan and action plan. The Plan is not a set of standards or a means to enforce City Code. Instead, it indicates, in a general way, how the community should develop. Citizens, developers, the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as the City Council and other groups, are all involved in shaping community development and have a primary responsibility to coordinate and direct the overall pattern of development activities within the community. The City Council, with recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, make development decisions concerning annexation, rezoning, and subdivision developments at public hearings, as well as conditional use permits, variances, and planned unit developments. Due to their responsibilities, it is necessary for the City to implement technical guidelines and adopt policies which will provide the framework for resolving questions relating to appropriateness of proposed physical development and whether they add to the quality of life to Meridian citizens and are in the best interest of the City. The City also needs to establish long-range implementation items for coordinated, unified development of public improvement projects. Plan History and Preparation Meridian's first Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1978. That first plan was developed to meet the requirements of the newly enacted 1975 Land Use Planning Act of the State of Idaho, Title 67, Chapter 65. During the summer of 1993, citizens representing neighborhood groups, developers, real estate professionals, and public agencies participated in a Comprehensive Plan update process; a modernized City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan was adopted on December 21, 1993. In August 1998, the Meridian City Council adopted the Meridian Vision Statement. By June 1999, the process of developing Meridian's 2002 Comprehensive Plan had begun, with eventual adoption by the City Council on August 6, 2002. A significant amount of time has elapsed and growth occurred, since the 2002 version of the Comprehensive Plan. To ensure that the document remains relevant and to make it more useable, today's City leaders recognize that a significant overhaul is needed. Many goals, objectives, and actions outlined in the 2002 plan remain. However, some changes to the plan are in order as some of the items have already been performed, objectives met, or are no longer desired. Additionally, new initiatives like sustainability and a City Arts Commission have commenced since 2002 and need to be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. Throughout the comprehensive planning process, citizens affirmed that the goals, objectives, and action items contained in this plan are based on seven key community values: 1. Manage growth to achieve high-quality development. 2. Enhance Meridian's quality of life for all current and future residents. 3. New growth should finance public service expansion. 4. Prevent school overcrowding and enhance education services. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER "A man who dries not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door.99 -Confucius CHAPTER - --- _— ^`-- -------- - 5. Expand commercial and industrial development. 6. Improve transportation. 7. Protect Meridian's self-identity. These important community values were expressed originally in the 1993 Comprehensive Plan and again reaffirmed during the 2002 planning process. These values continue to drive the policies contained in this 2010 update to the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. City staff used survey information, workshops, steering committees, town hall meetings, and social media sites as public involvement tools to help steer the 2010 update to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Community input solicited throughout the planning process helps ensure community support for the updated goals, objectives and action items that are created or updated as part of that involvement. For the 2010 version of the Comprehensive Plan, appropriate carry-over goals, objectives and action items were included from the 1993 and 2002 versions of the Plan, and new policy statements were composed from various stakeholders, sub -committees and general public input. The goal is to make the Comprehensive Plan a better resource that the general public, developers and decision makers can all help implement making Meridian a premier place to live, work and raise a family. Plan Vision '66"Don't judgeeach The Plan establishes a future vision and course of action based on the issues and day by the harvest you concerns of the community. The vision adopted by the leaders of our premier city reap but by the seeds is to promote a safe and vibrant community by implementing the principles and that you la. 9" policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The Mayor and Council provide effective and - Robert Louis responsible leadership, positive staff development, maximize available resources, and improve connectivity to our community. As a caring City we are committed Steverson to fiscal responsibility, public involvement, strategic partnerships and economic vitality. To that end, the City has established five City-wide strategic focus areas where City departments work together to guide growth, create jobs and a sustainable economic base, provide services, and be good stewards of the public trust, with trained staff that are committed to the City's core values. Plan Structure The Comprehensive Plan is structured around the community's vision as well as the City's Focus Areas and Initiatives. A brief explanation about each topic then follows, explaining the underlying need addressing each element. At the end of each chapter is a list of the goals, objectives and action items best represented in the chapter. Included in the table listing the goals, objectives and specific action items is a column that assigns a responsible lead (e.g. City department) to each action item (element). Finally, Glossary Terms, Acronyms and Abbreviations, a Regulatory Takings Checklist, and the Future Land Use Map are included as appendices to this Plan. 4 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER Using this Document There are several groups of people that will use this REFERENCE LINKS document in different ways: citizens, applicants forCity of Meridian Commissioners and elected development, and City staff, Com h rf i officials. Citizens are encouraged to use this document to better �r , r , ,,..,i htt 1/www merrciancity.orglcompp ars Specific ♦ - Plan understand the City's vision for their neighborhood, their business, and the City as a whole. The Plan is formatted Interchange I , » http://www.me�'cinit �or iann�n i ! /rN . , „.. .i. so goals, objectives, and action items that may be of Code (UDC) ment - ` ' " ' ' '_ I interest are easyto find. » http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index. pWbook id 306 Applicants for development can also use this document Destination Downtown Th. to better understand the City s vision. e intent rt. t. ,: ,+pn,,+�o.4 ..n1 is to provide clear expectations on the obligations Cityof Meridian' " sian Manual and permissions generally described within the http://www.meridiancity.org/planning.aspx?id=230 Comprehensive Plan; our hope is to provide a greater Meridian Pathways certainty in creating a successful project that matches >> htt parks rec.asPX7id=2667 the City's vision, addresses the concerns of neighboring properties, and provides the flexibility to accomplish a P 4.. r, ,- . » , http:// .meriaianc eve opmne6tioirp:�c�m% developer's vision as well. Ada CountyHighway • Finally, this document will be frequently used by City staff, htiLp:/wwwachdidaho.or / :.. Department City commissions and task forces, and elected officials. i• •Transportation ?> hfitp://std idahogov/ It will not only be used by the Planning Department in reviewing development applications, but also by otherL>>-' COMPASS :_, //www.compassidaho.org/ departments in crafting their annual strategic plans and in developing and implementing their capital improvement Valley Regional and master plans. F>)—ht—tp://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/ Sites listed without a . • domain are not Implementation of the Plan will take hard work and maintained or operated by the City. Meridian's online City code is maintained , Sterling Codifiers. dedication from the entire community. Hopefully, everyone finds the organization of this document to be user friendly and the goals, objectives and action items representative of the community's vision.. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 5 This page left intentionally blank City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER Chapter 2 - Community Character Meridian, has transformed from a sagebrush -filled mail drop located on the Oregon Trail in the 1880s, into one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Idaho and the western United States. Its charming history tells the story of a small town tied to its agricultural roots, while its future will depend on growing industry, spurring small business development and thriving neighborhoods. Community Design The City continues to upgrade community design standards for landscaping, site design and signs through the adoption of updated ordinance criteria that ensure development occurs in a compatible, attractive manner. The City adopted a Design Manual' by Resolution Number 09-647 on January 27th, 2009 as an addendum to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Design Manual includes guidelines and a citywide design review process that encourages the aesthetic development of the physical and built environment and results in an attractive, livable community. Community design goals and objectives focus on protecting and improving the unique elements of the natural and built environment that contribute value Meridian's quality of place. The inherent goal of community design is to improve on the livability and quality of life for not only current, but also future generations of Meridian residents. For the purpose of this document, community design includes analysis primarily on design review. However, community design ties back in with sustainability, livability, healthy initiatives, as well as other elements of this plan. Quality of Life and Livability Quality of life can be used to express the overall well- being of individuals within a community. Elements such as health, safety, land use, transportation, sewer and water service, parks and recreation, housing are all critical to daily life and are typically addressed in a comprehensive plan. Other elements like education opportunities, arts and entertainment opportunities, a sound job market, and sustainability are also factors which can help gauge whether a community is creating a I Go to —tpJ/www.meridianci1y.org/pllanning.aspx?id=230 The following material helps to identify key design characteristics and benefits of different development densities. For additional information, see the City of Meridian Design Manual. „F uL,/[a/�un'.,biJii%1,67 ''"` b6;!/✓/�7�`!////.!'rl'il%�Y//iG�tdF�f�k'' a bi�th.lrriar� ls�r /.:i/,ii y, �ii,o. /.,r..i2� » Wide-open landscapes with no sense of enclosure, and views to the horizon mostly unbroken by buildings Structures are in the background or invisible entirely as they blend into the landscape » Very high open -space ratios and very low building cov- erage » Great building separation, providing privacy and detach- ment from neighboring dwellings „ ;arnr, >> More horizontal development than the rural class with broader spacing than the urban class Space enclosure, if any, is provided by trees and vegeta- tion rather than buildings >> Large building setbacks from streets with more "green" and open space versus on -lot driveways and on -lot park- ing surfaces More building setbacks from streets with more "green" and open space versus on -lot driveways and on -lot park- ing surfaces More building separation, through larger setbacks and, in some cases, larger lot » Much lower lot coverage and a correspondingly higher open spaces ration on lots More extensive vegetation and landscaping » Streets and other public spaces are framed by buildings » Housing types range from small, narrower single-family lots dominated by driveways and front -loaded garages (auto -urban) to attached residential (e.g., brownstones, town houses) and multi -family dwellings with alley access or rear garages (urban). Yard and landscaped areas are reduced Smaller front and side setbacks with a tighter building spacing » Most conductive for pedestrian activity and interaction Higher densities allow for additional amenities otherwise not cost effective in lower densities City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 7 CHAPTER thriving environment for its citizens. This Plan addresses all of these elements (and more). Some of the elements addressed in this Plan are more difficult than others to describe and measure. At its heart though, everything set in this document seeks to improve the health, safety, well-being, and quality of life for existing and future residents of Meridian. Quality of life generally represents the social well-being of individuals in a community. Livability is another term used to express the overall relationship between community members and the satisfaction residents derive from their surroundings. These livability and quality of life factors can be both public service related and derived from the quality of the built environment, the quality of place. Generally, elements such as security, environmental beautification, public cleanliness, social and cultural opportunities, travel, career opportunities, and natural resources contribute to the overall livability of -- fi an area. Livability is largely affected by conditions in the public realm, and elements share interconnected relationships where they hold more value than their sum total, as an increased or declining value in one element can have dramatic impacts on the actual and perceived values of others. Benchmarks for measuring livability and quality of life are difficult to describe. Often places that are livable have the "it" factor. They are neighborhoods where everyone wants to be at and seen in. One could argue that Meridian's popularity indicates that many of the livability factors are present in most areas of Meridian; that most Meridian residents perceive their community as a safe, accessible, and attractive place to live. Other anecdotal evidence of success could be 2010 awards from publications such as CNN/ Money Magazine, which placed Meridian at 62 in their 100 Best Places to Live", or Family Circle Magazine which included Meridian in their "Ten Best Towns for Families" list. That being stated, there is still room to grow towards making Meridian even more livable. Below are excellent examples of programs intent on improving overall quality of life in Meridian. Streets, Pathways and Sidewalks: A healthy community is one that has good connectivity between residential areas and community gathering places as well as streets that serve multiple users. • Safe Routes to School: The Meridian School District is currently working on a master Safe Routes map that designates pedestrian routes to and from schools. The City and the School District annually partner to compile a list of high priority pedestrian projects for ACHD's Community Programs. As part of the development review process, the City regularly requires $ City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER developers to install sidewalk, micro -pathways and multi -use pathways that connect to school sites. • Complete Streets: The City and transportation agencies in the region are committed to ensuring that streets, bridges and transit stops are designed, constructed, operated and maintained so that pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists and people of all ages and abilities can travel safely and independently. The City strives to balance the needs of all users while creating attractive corridors. • Mobility Management: COMPASS has developed a Mobility Management Implementation Guidebook which highlights design guidelines for creating communities that promote a multi -modal transportation approach appropriate for seniors, youth, and other non -drivers. City staff uses the Mobility Management Implementation Guidebook when reviewing development. Child Care: Accessible, affordable and quality before- and after-school child care is another necessary component of creating a healthy and livable community. A robust local system of child care and early education programs has social, economic and environmental benefits for children, families and the community as a whole. The American Planning Association (APA) advocates including child care policies within local planning. Creating policies, identifying local resources and working with developers and community partners, the City hopes to have a more proactive and positive influence on the child care programs being provided in the future. Youth Programs: The City recognizes that our youth are approximately one-third of our population but 100% of our future. • Boys & Girls Club: As part of its commitment to its youth, the City " o accomplish encourages, supports, and partners with groups like the Boys & Girls great things, we must Club. The City works with the Boys & Girls Club by providing monetary not only act, but also assistance to offset the transportation costs associated with getting kids dream; not only pian, to and from the club. Funding, provided through the City's Community but also believe 99 Development Block Grant (CDBG) allows the club to provide this service - Anatole France to primarily children of low- to moderate income families. • Mayor's Anti -Drug Coalition: The Meridian Mayor's Anti -Drug Coalition (MADC) is a grass-roots volunteer organization initiated by the executive order of Mayor Tammy de Weerd in January 2004 in response to her concern about the rising rates of drug use in the Treasure Valley. Educating adults and youth about the harmful and costly direct and indirect effects of drug abuse has been a longstanding goal of the coalition. In addition, the MADC is confronting a complex set of factors that contribute to our youth abusing substances. • The Mayor's Youth Advisory is a group of students dedicated to serving their community. More than a community service organization MYAC instills leadership skills that participants will use their entire life. MYAC City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 9 members work alongside local and national service organizations on very diverse projects. Participants are ingrades 9-|2and attend one of Meridian's high schools orare homeschoo|ed. "Keeping our seniOrS Senior Programs: Providing accessible and suitable housing options that are easily octive with easy ac- accessible no community destinations are key to allowing older adults to remain cess to a variety if independent, active and engaged with the community. Housing for seniors that is groups dubs, and integrated into the fabric of the community is becoming increasing important as activities is vital to re- the Baby Boom Generation enters retirement. Keeping our seniors active with to/n/ng the wealth o' � easy access to o variety if groupo, c|ubs, and activities is vital to retaining the wealth wisdom, knowledge, of wisdom, knowledge, and guidance they can provide our community. and guidance they Healthy can provide our - com- munity.'" For the purposes of defining health and implementing healthy initiatives, the City looks to the Partnership for Sustainable Communiden, on interagency agreement between Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to help define what a healthy community looks like. These initiatives are a combination of the social services and the physical built aspects of the community. The six principles fora healthy community include: w Provide more transportation choices: Develop oufe, reliable and economical transportation choices to decrease household transportation costs, reduce dependence on foreign oi|, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote public health. w Promote aquicab|e, affordable housing: Expand location- and energy- efficient housing choices for people of all oges, incomes` races and echnicitims to increase mobility and lower the combined cost mfhousing and transportation. w Enhance economic competitiveness: Improve economic competitiveness through reliable and timely access to employment centers, educational opponcunideo, services and ocher basic needs by workers as well as expanded business access rm markets. " Support existing communities: Target federal funding toward existing communities through such strategies as transit -oriented, mixed-use development and land recycling to increase community revitalization, improve the efficiency of public works invesonentm, and safeguard rural landscapes. w Coordinate policies and leverage investment: Align federal policies and funding to remove barriers to collaboration, leverage funding and increase the accountability and effectiveness of all levels ofgovernment om plan for future growth, including making smart energy choices such aslocally generated renewable energy. 10 City orMeridian Comprehensive plan CHAPTER • Value communities and neighborhoods: Enhance the unique characteristics of all communities by investing in healthy, safe and walkable neighborhoods — rural, urban or suburban. Many of these principles align with values Meridian residents have expressed as important, and goals the City seeks to improve to make Meridian more livable, healthy and improve overall quality of life. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan a. —This page left intentionally blank s � �'nfhjN4� ISN§✓�,r, F 2 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER Chapter z = Goals, Objectives, & Action Items Encourage health and well-being of community. Provide a walkable community through good design. At Planning – Provide opportunities for physical activities. PP Parks Plan for and encourage services like health care, daycare, grocery stores and recreational areas to be built within walking distance of residential dwellings. , © Planning Encourage community support and volunteer work. © Mayor's Office Help educate and curtail the rate of obesity, drug, alcohol, tobacco and other substance use. _ © Police Work with Health and Welfare, Central District Health, and community partners to develop healthy initiatives. – --------- - © - ------ --- ---- - A © © ® Mayor's Office / Fire _ beautiful development. Support beau p �— _ - incentives for property owners to improve their properties. Providep p Y Planning --------- – ----------------------------------- Draft appropriate community design ordinances, and complete streets policies. Co Planning Implement design criteria to set quality standards City-wide. © _ Planning Coordinatewith appropriate a encies on interstate and gateway beautification (landscaping, signage). 9 "' _.-----__.-------. _-. Planning Promote the entryway corridors into Meridian from the I-84 interchanges and from the North, South, East, and West of City limits that will clearly identify the community. Use the Comprehensive Plan, the Unified Development Code, and the Design Manual to discourage strip development, and encourage clustered, landscaped business or residential development on entryway corridors. ...... At Planning © Planning Require landscape street buffers for new development along all entryway corridors. — AtPlanning Provide landscaping, pedestrian friendly areas, and appropriate signage at gateways, and new development sites throughout town as appropriate, with upscale attractive construction. - © :: Planning When possible, and financially feasible, underground utility lines. ® Public Works City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER Z �AhAI c i w01tPV1YVC I A[TION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD – City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan community Strengthen co y pride. Control the spread of noxious weeds by administering an efficient, quick -response weed removal in with Ada County Weed Control and Code ® © police ordinance with progressive notices and penalties, conjunction Enforcement. _ _ Require all commercial and industrial businesses to install and maintain landscaping. ------------ © �— Planning Continue supporting community -betterment activities such as "Paint the Town" and "Rake Up Meridian." © ,, Mayor's Office Support and encourage involvement of community youth in the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (MYAQ © Mayor's Office and other youth activities, groups and volunteer opportunities. Work with residents to use homeowners associations to help maintain common areas and landscaping © . Police along public rights of way and other areas visible from public streets. strong, viable and recognizable identities for all neighborhoods. Realize g, 9 Ensure long-term maintenance of greenbelts along waterways either directly by the City Parks and homeowners , parks Recreation Department or through partnerships with neighboring associations, associations, and other community groups. Require all new, and reconstructed parking lots to provide landscaping in internal islands and along streets. A Planning Continue to support the Meridian senior citizens' organization as an important social program in the - © Mayor's Office community. ___ -- -------- - Support acquisition and development of new park land to meet the growing open space and recreational - © Parks needs of the community. ---------- Evaluate with Ada County the ability to have homeowners' exemption status applied immediately for © Finance purchased homes that were either vacant, rental, or foreclosure properties. Continue property maintenance programs through code enforcement to remove junk vehicles, weed © © Police nuisances, and trash, etc. Promote area beautification and community identity through building and site design, signs, and - Planning landscaping. --- ® Planning Enhance and preserve aesthetic resources. Encourage new development to enhance the visual quality of its surroundings. © Planning City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER Ensure that high-quality emergency care, primary, outpatient, home, and long-term care and other types of health care are provided in the community. --- -- © © Economic Identify and encourage medical service related industry which are currently lacking. Development Develop p and Implement provisions for medical service related industry in the Unified Development Code. © © Planning -- City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 15 CHAPTER --This page left intentionally blank City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER Chapter 3 — Strategic Growth Since 1990, Meridian experienced exponential growth that has changed both its character and appearance. From 1990 to 2007, Meridian's population grew from approximately roximatel 10,000 to over 65,000. Despite some recent slowdowns in housing starts and 1'ob creation, the population of Meridian continues to increase with an estimatedP opulation of 75,290 in 2009 according to the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS). A population growth forecast performed by COMPASS, and analyzed in the Existing Condition Report, forecasts that theP P o ulation of Meridian will increase to 138,564 by 2035, an increase of over 70% from the 2009 estimated population. ✓�:'��f��lrS��y`�Q�'�4/%%i �j/r ry'�ii�%7/i fi�{ii,. �44f4;" ,7"' -/io{f �i � y !v'ii/rr; r `�y�,%�vlO�/.�. .`lr � r�,./N/ �, i:1 .: r. Ir°fr//f'Ylr �": G y��/,7n.��,f I�f tl', 4.^lIy SII .'�r ./�/ / r :. d [/(•�� 1rlR� 4 � r � ryrJr,.fn!/ , � /; � r>� r r?��'PiI, fl di�,�} 4 �rF'r / r• %�, ""/'��D 4 / rv�,%�rf:/�Srr r�r1 ¢�UN� 1'�(,5l t Over the last 20 years, property in and around Meridian has changed from primarily agricultural to a more diverse mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses. That trend is likely to continue as land traditionally used for agriculture, continues to be developed to support the needs of an ever-growing community. Today, the City of Meridian has over 17,000 acres within its municipal boundaries and at full build out is anticipated to incorporate approximately 39,000 acres within its Area of City Impact. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 17 CHAPTER Dem ra hk area Juradution/ ag p 1009 Estimate 1035 Forecast % Change, 1006 -1035 Population HH Population HH Population HH Meridian -_--__---_-------------_---- 15,290 219282 138,564 469691 71.62%, 71.16% Boise 215,630 99,748 346,704 135,180 35.71% 35.52% Eag le 21,310 7,347 — 299917 109066 37.42% 37.01% _ Kuna 15,900 59183 43,162 13,590 166.88% 162.20% 82,830 32,156 132,040 45,484 41.72% 41.45% Pam , ': :: l unty 408,190 150,968 251138 69.02% 66.35% 685,628 , —_ Cayn on 190,920 66,057 y----------- 361,021 124,402 87.44% 88.33% .__. -----(ount --- Total 5999110 217,025 11046,649 315,540 74.95% 73.04% —Regional Source: COMPASS, 2000-2009 Population estimates by City limit Boundaries. Area of City Impact In accord with § 67-6526 of Idaho Code, an Area of City Impact (AOCI) has been established for Meridian. The City's AOCI is the future planning area for the City, where annexation and development within the future municipal boundary of Meridian is anticipated. Although these areas are not yet incorporated, planning responsibilities for these lands rest with the City of Meridian while zoning anc land use authority is maintained by Ada County. There is an agreement between Ada County and Meridian for the Area of Cit) Impact. This agreement states that the current Meridian Comprehensive Plar will apply within the City's established AOCL Within the AOCI, the county ha generally applied a Rural Urban Transition (RUT) zone which permits five -acre lot, single-family residential development, as well as agricultural -related uses an( a range of conditional uses. County development applications within the Are; of City Impact are reviewed by the City of Meridian for compliance with the comprehensive plan and applicable City policies. The City of Meridian desires all development within its Area of City Impac to be served with urban services from the City of Meridian. Such service ar seer water reclaimed water, fire, police, and park .I I d 'tw primari y inc u e sang y , Secondarily, the City will consider the availability and capacity of the school system, transportation facilities, libraries, and storm water facilities in any review of development within the Area of City Impact. All requests for annexation into the City limits will require that the owner extend City -owned services at the time of development. However, we recognize that some development may precede the ability of the City, on its own, to extend services for such development. Upon formal requests to the City for development that is on property not immediately serviceable with urban services, the City Council may consider said applications at a noticed 8 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER determine if the proposed level of development is appropriate and in meeting to de p p the best interests of the City. Ada County will issue no building permit for said development(s) unless or until the applicant for such building permit provides documentation that park impact fees required by the City of Meridian have been collected or waived by the City of Meridian. The City recognizes that some development may precede our ability to annex the property. Developments within the AOCI but outside City limits will only be considered if the following standards and conditions are agreed to by the developer(s): • The development is connected to City of Meridian water and sanitary sewer systems and the extension to and through said developments are constructed in conformance with the City of Meridian Water and Sewer System Master Plans in effect at the time of development. • An irrevocable consent to annexation is a condition of hook-up to City sanitary sewer or water, is made a deed restriction on all buildable lots, and is placed as a note on all final plats. • All City sewer and water inspection and plan review fees (for the main lines) in effect at the time of development are paid to the City of Meridian. The City of Meridian is committed to fulfilling the terms of its Area of City Impact Agreement with Ada County as well as similar agreements with neighboring cities including Eagle, Kuna, Star, and Boise. We also note the City's intent to continue working with surrounding cities on Area of City Impact boundaries. TABLE 3-2. FUTURE rRAtull Future land Uses FIUM Total RUA Undeveloped City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 19 Acrel % Acres % Residential----___--_-__--_---_--`-- 23,618.21 -_- 60.15 13,044.07 58.15 Commercial 11495.99 3.81 134.60 0.61 Office Industrial 417.34 1.06 68.14 _-_-__`0.31 597.31 1.52 10.61 0.05 Old Town 336.42 0.86 0.12 0.00__ Mixed Use 41165.87 10.61 2,027.91 9.13 Civic 1$95.34 3.55 390.29 1.76 Ten Mile Interchange Specific 21314.50 6.05 1,676.57 7.55 Future Plan nin /Referral g 4,863.85 12.39 41851.27 21.85 TOTAL -- 39,264.88 100 22,204.18 100 Source: City of Meridian Planning Department, 2010. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 19 CHAPTER The Future Land Use Map Land Use is a key component of the Comprehensive Plan, as is mapping future land uses so that development occurs in the direction and manner most desired by Meridian's citizens and elected officials. The Future Land Use Map (FLUM), see Appendix D, identifies the vision for a mix of land uses to implement the City's many diverse goals and objectives, and works in conjunction with the text of the Comprehensive Plan, City code and the various policies of the City. However, the FLUM is not a zoning map and differs in that the FLUM describes the character and type of use that is desired in the future and not necessarily what is currently in place. The FLUM also depicts schools, parks, fire stations and other existing civic uses. The FLUM depicts a built -out Meridian that is very diverse in residential densities, commercial and industrial land uses as well as civic/public opportunities. " reatness, it turas Land use recommendations as set forth in this plan emphasize the importance out, is largely o ratter of thoughtful and responsible land use planning, cooperation and collaboration of conscious choice.'" among the various jurisdictions and agencies in the area, and preservation and Jim Collins enhancements of the high quality of life that currently exists in Meridian. The next several pages that foo descriptions w include descri tions of the various future land use designations that appear on the FLUM. Residential The purpose of this designation is to provide a variety of housing types. Uses will include a range of densities varying from large estate lots to multi -family homes. Residential designations are as follows: • Low Density: to allow for the development of single-family homes on large lots where urban services are provided. Uses may include single- family homes at densities of three dwelling units or less per acre. Density bonuses may be considered with the provision of public amenities such as open space, pathways, or land dedicated for public services. • Medium Density: to allow smaller lots for residential purposes within City limits. Uses may include single-family homes at densities of three to eight dwelling units per acre. Density bonuses may be considered with the provision of public amenities such as open space, pathways, or land dedicated for public services. • Medium High Density: to allow for the development of a mix of relatively dense residential housing types including townhouses, condominiums and apartments. Residential densities should range from eight to fifteen dwelling units per acre, with a target density of twelve units per acre. These are relatively compact areas within the context of larger neighborhoods and are typically located around or near mixed use commercial or employment areas to provide convenient access to services and jobs for residents. Developments need to incorporate high quality architectural design and materials and thoughtful site design to ensure quality of place 20 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan and should also incorporate connectivity with adjacent uses and area pathways, attractive landscaping and individual project identity. • High Density: to allow for the development of multi -family homes in areas where urban services are provided. Residential densities may exceed fifteen dwelling units per acre. Development might include duplexes, apartment buildings, townhouses, and other multi -unit structures. A desirable project would consider the placement of parking areas, fences, berms, and other landscaping features to serve as buffers between neighboring uses. Developments need to incorporate high quality architectural design and materials and thoughtful site design to ensure quality of place and should also incorporate high quality architectural design and materials and thoughtful site design that incorporate connectivity with adjacent uses and area pathways, attractive landscaping and individual project identity. Within residential areas the following policies shall apply: • At the discretion of City Council, areas with a Residential Comprehensive Plan designation may request an office use if the property only has frontage on an arterial street or section line road and is three acres or less in size. In this instance, no ancillary commercial uses shall be permitted. In residential areas, other residential densities will be considered without requiring a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. However, the density can only be changed one "step" (i.e., from low to medium, not low to high, etc.). This provision does not apply to 1) the area bounded by Can - Ada, Chinden, McDermott, and Ustick Roads or 2) within the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan. • Residential uses north of Chinden Boulevard and within 'A mile or less from the rim should have lot sizes ranging from one-half to one acre, ensuring compatibility with SpurWing Country Club to the east. Use of transitional lot sizes and clustering of smaller lots adjacent to the non- residential and rim property are encouraged. Commercial This designation will provide a full range of commercial and retail to serve area residents and visitors. Uses may include retail, wholesale, service and office uses, multi -family residential, as well as appropriate public uses such as government offices. Within this land use category, specific zones may be created to focus commercial activities unique to their locations. These zones may include neighborhood commercial uses focusing on specialized service for residential areas adjacent to that zone. Office This designation will provide opportunities for low -impact business areas. These would include offices, technology and resource centers; ancillary commercial CHAPTER 1"What is a arty, but the people; true the people are the city.99 - aria anus /I/ City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 21 CHAPTER uses may be considered (particularly within research and development centers or technological parks). Industrial This designation allows a range of industrial uses to support industrial and commercial activities and to develop areas with sufficient urban services. Light industrial uses may include warehouses, storage units, light manufacturing, and incidental retail and offices uses. Heavy industrial uses may include processing, manufacturing, warehouses, storage units, and industrial support activities. In all cases, screening, landscaping, and adequate access should be provided. Old Town '" t takes as much This designation includes the historic downtown and the true community center. energy to wish as it The boundary of the Old Town district predominantly follows Meridian's historic does o plan.99 plat boundaries. In several areas, both sides of a street were incorporated into -Eleanor Roosevelt the boundary to encourage similar uses and complimentary design of the facing houses and buildings. Sample uses include offices, retail and lodging, theatres, restaurants, and service retail for surrounding residents and visitors. A variety of residential uses are also envisioned and could include reuse of existing buildings, new construction of multi -family residential over ground floor retail or office uses. In order to provide and accommodate preservation of the historic character, the City has developed specific Design Guidelines for this area. Pedestrian amenities are emphasized in Old Town. Public investment that ensures that Old Town becomes a centralized activity center, with public, cultural, and recreational structures are encouraged, and the City's decision to build the new City Hall in Old Town is testament to its commitment to the area. Future planning in Old Town will be reviewed in accordance with Destination Downtown, a visioning document for redevelopment in downtown Meridian. Please see the Economic Excellence chapter for more information on Destination Downtown. Mixed Use Designations In general, the purpose of this designation is to provide for a combination of compatible land uses within a close geographic area that allows for easily accessible services for residents and the workers. The uses can be mixed vertically, such as a building with retail on the ground floor and offices above, or horizontally, such as a healthcare center with a mix of doctor offices, pharmacy, beauty salon, assisted care facilities, and apartments. Mixed use areas tend to have higher floor area ratios (less area devoted to parking), open space, and interconnected vehicular and pedestrian networks. A Mixed Use designation is typically used to identify a key area within the City which is either infill in nature or situated in a highly visible or transitioning area where innovative and flexible designs are encouraged. The intent of this designation is to promote developments that offer functional and physical integration of land uses while allowing developers a greater degree of design and use flexibility. Mixed Use areas are typically developed under a master or conceptual plan; during an annexation or rezone request, a 22 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER development agreement will typically be required for developments with a Mixed Use designation. There are five sub -categories of the Mixed Use designation that are used throughout the City: Neighborhood, Community, Regional, Interchange, and Non -Residential. This section further describes the purpose, intent and development standards for these sub -categories. In addition, there are three sub -categories of the Mixed Use designation that are solely used in the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area: Commercial, Residential and Lifestyle Center. The land use designations within the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area are shown on the city-wide Future Land Use Map. However, the Mixed Use designations in the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area are different than those throughout the rest of the City and as described in this document. Mixed Use land use designations in the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area are not subject to this section. For detailed descriptions of the land use designations in the Ten Mile area, go directly to the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan'. For the purposes of the Mixed Use section, the City identifies five different land «Setting a goal is riot use types: 1) commercial [includes retail, restaurants, etc.]; 2) office; 3) residential; the main thing, It is 4) civic [includes public open space, parks, entertainment venues, etc.]; and, deciding how you will 5) industrial. All development in Mixed Use areas fall within one of these five o about achieving categories. Industrial uses are typically discouraged in residential mixed use areas. and staying with that However, if the developer can demonstrate that industrial uses are compatible and 99 P` — Regional MU -R appropriate in Mixed Use g ( ) Mixed Use Non Residential MU- Joni Landry, NR and Mixed Use Interchange(MU-1) areas, the City will consider industrial uses, when proposed as part of a Mixed Use development. In reviewing development applications, the following items will be considered in all Mixed Use areas: • Residential densities should be a minimum of six dwellings/acre. • Where feasible, higher density and/or multi -family residential development will be encouraged, especially for projects with the potential to serve as employment destination centers and when the project is adjacent to US 20/26, SH -55, SH -16 or SH -69. • A conceptual site plan for the entire mixed use area should be included in the application. • In developments where multiple commercial and/or office buildings are proposed (not residential), the buildings should be arranged to create some form of common, usable area, such as a plaza or green space. • The site plan should depict a transitional use and/or landscaped buffering between commercial and existing low- or medium -density residential development. 2 Go to http://www.meridiancity.ory/Tanning.aspx?id=242 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 23 © CHAPTER --- _-- ----- - - • A mixed use project should include at least three types of land uses. Exceptions may be granted for smaller sites on a case-by-case basis. • Community-serving facilities such as hospitals, churches, schools, parks, daycares, civic buildings, or public safety facilities are expected in larger mixed use developments. • Supportive and proportional public and/or quasi-public spaces and places including but not limited to parks, plazas, outdoor gathering areas, open space, libraries, and schools are expected; outdoor seating areas at restaurants do not count. • All mixed use projects should be directly accessible to neighborhoods within the section by both vehicles and pedestrians. • Street sections consistent with the Ada County Highway District Master Street Map are required within the Unified Development Code. • Because of the existing small lots within Old Town, development is not subject to the Mixed Use standards listed herein. 1616PIanning is bringing Mixed Use Neighborhood (MU-N). The purpose of this designation is to assign he future Into the areas where neighborhood-serving uses and dwellings are seamlessly integrated present so that you into the urban fabric. The intent is to avoid predominantly single-use developments can de something by incorporating a variety of uses. Land uses in these areas should be primarily residential with supporting non-residential services. Non-residential uses in these aboutlan �k " areas tend to be smaller scale and provide a good or service that people typically "'�ae►r do not travel far for (approximately one mile) and need regularly. Employment opportunities for those living in the neighborhood are encouraged. Connectivity and access between the non-residential and residential land uses is particularly critical in MU-N areas. Tree-lined, narrow streets are encouraged. Developments are also encouraged to be designed according to the conceptual MU-N plan depicted in Figure 3-1. In reviewing development applications, the following items will be considered in MU-N areas: • Development should comply with the items listed for development in all Mixed Use areas. • Residential uses should comprise a minimum of 40% of the development area at densities ranging from six to 12 units/acre. • Non-residential buildings should be proportional to and blend in with residential buildings. • Unless a structure contains a mix of both residential and office, or residential and commercial land uses, maximum building size should be limited to a 20,000 square-foot building footprint. For the development of public school sites, the maximum building size does not apply. 24 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER C.3 l:lG,URE- --I. MIXED USE NEIGHBORHOOD CONCEPT DIAGRAM - ---------- Apartments, Four-plus or Duplexes Office or selvice Use Collector Road Single Family Residential Office or Retail Use • Supportive and proportional public and/or quasi -public spaces and places such as parks, plazas, outdoor gathering areas, open space, libraries, and schools should comprise a minimum of 10% of the development area. Outdoor seating areas at restaurants do not count towards this requirement. • Where the development proposes public and quasi -public uses to support the development above the minimum 10%, the developer may be eligible for additional residential densities and/or an increase to the maximum building footprint. Sample uses appropriate in MU -N areas would include: townhouses, multi -family developments, neighborhood grocer, drug stores, coffee/sandwich/ice-cream shops, vertically integrated buildings, live -work spaces, dry cleaner/laundromat, salons/spas, daycares, neighborhood -scale professional offices, medical/dental clinics, gift shops, schools, parks, churches, clubhouses, public uses, and other appropriate neighborhood -scale uses. Appropriate zoning districts include: TN -R, TN -C, L -O and R-15. In certain MU -N areas there is a Neighborhood Center (N.C.) overlay designation. In these areas the City seeks to create a centralized, pedestrian -oriented, identifiable and day-to-day, service-oriented focal point for neighborhood scale development. Like other designations, the N.C. areas shown on the Future Land Use Map are conceptual only and intended to identify a maximum walking distance from the core of the neighborhood center of 1/4 mile. Neighborhood Centers that straddle or are centered on one or more principal or minor arterials should adhere to a similar design and recognize access control measures as established by the Ada County Highway District and City Code. Neighborhood Centers City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 25 r-ddqqFWN. ESE39. should serve as public transit locations for future park-and-ride lots, bus stops, shuttle bus stops and/or other alternative modes of transportation. Neighborhood Center developments are encouraged to be designed according to the conceptual neighborhood center plan depicted in Figure 3-2. The grid street pattern within the neighborhood allows traffic to disperse, eases congestion, slows traffic, and is safer for residents. IR ..., - _ -- CENTER CONCEPT DIAGRA . .., , - Townhouses, condos or Apartments Residential or Office Office or Service Use Single Family Residential Open Space Arterial Road mnlercial/ etail core In addition to the items listed for the MU -N designation, the following items will be considered in all MU -N areas with an N.C. overlay: • Four specific design elements should be incorporated into a Neighborhood Center development: a) street connectivity, b) open space, c) pathways, and d) residential density that is eight dwelling units per acre or more. • Most blocks should be no more than 500' to 600', similar to Old Town or Heritage Commons; larger blocks are allowed along arterial streets. • Reduced travel lane widths are encouraged. • The design should provide an interconnected circulation pattern that is convenient for automobiles, pedestrians, and transit. • The centers should offer an internal circulation system that connects with adjacent neighborhoods and regional pathways, connecting to and integrated with the larger street and pathway system. • Developments should provide neighborhood accessible commercial services that do not force residents onto arterial streets. 26 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER • Developments should provide a variety of housing choices and types. • Housing within developments should be arranged in a radiating pattern of lessening densities from the core. • Alleys and roadways should be used to transition from dissimilar land uses, and between residential densities and housing types. Mixed Use Community (MU -C). The purpose of this designation is to allocate areas where community -serving uses and dwellings are seamlessly integrated into the urban fabric. The intent is to integrate a variety of uses, including residential, and to avoid mainly single -use and strip commercial type buildings. Non-residential buildings in these areas have a tendency to be larger than in Mixed Use Neighborhood areas, but not as large as in Mixed Use -- Regional areas. Goods and services in these areas tend to be of the variety that people will mainly travel by car to, but also walk or bike to (up to three or four miles). Employment opportunities for those living in and around the neighborhood are encouraged. Developments are encouraged to be designed according to the conceptual MU -C plan depicted in Figure 3-3. I:IGURE 3-3. MIXED USE COMMUNITY CONCEPT DIAGRAMzl Apartments, Four-plexes -* or Duplexes Office or Service Use,.. W._.__... so ..--... Single Family Residential Office, Day -(are or Service Use Retail Use In reviewing development applications, the following items will be considered in MU -C areas: • Development should comply with the general guidelines for development in all Mixed Use areas. • All developments should have a mix of at least three land use types. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 27 Local or Collector Road !.44 41 it) JL Arterial Road Office, Day -(are or Service Use Retail Use In reviewing development applications, the following items will be considered in MU -C areas: • Development should comply with the general guidelines for development in all Mixed Use areas. • All developments should have a mix of at least three land use types. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 27 CHAPTER '"Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of pos- sibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of' Planning -910 - Gloria Steinem • Residential uses should comprise a minimum of 20% of the development area at densities ranging from 6 to 15 units/acre. • Non-residential buildings should be proportional to and blend in with adjacent residential buildings. • Vertically integrated structures are encouraged. • Unless a structure contains a mix of both residential and office, or residential and commercial land uses, maximum building size should be limited to a 30,000 square -foot building footprint. For community grocery stores, the maximum building size should be limited to a 60,000 square - foot building footprint. For the development of public school sites, the maximum building size does not apply. • Supportive and proportional public and/or quasi -public spaces and places including but not limited to parks, plazas, outdoor gathering areas, open space, libraries, and schools that comprise a minimum of 5% of the development area are required. Outdoor seating areas at restaurants do not count towards this requirement. • Where the development proposes public and quasi -public uses to support the development above the minimum 5%, the developer may be eligible for additional residential densities and/or an increase to the maximum building footprint. Sample uses appropriate in MU -C areas would include: All MU -N categories, community grocer, clothing stores, garden centers, hardware stores, restaurants, banks, drive-thru facilities, auto service station, and retail shops, and other appropriate community -serving uses. Appropriate zoning districts in the MU -C include: TN -R, TN -C, C -C, L-0, R-15 and R-40. In certain MU -C areas there is a Neighborhood Center (N.C.) overlay designated. In these areas the City seeks a centralized, pedestrian -oriented, identifiable and day-to-day, service-oriented focal point for neighborhood scale development. Like other designations, the N.C. areas shown on the Future Land Use Map are conceptual only and intended to identify a maximum walking distance from the core of the neighborhood center of 1/4 mile. Neighborhood Centers that straddle or are centered on one or more principal or minor arterials should adhere to a similar design and recognize access control measures as established by the Ada County Highway District and City Code. Neighborhood Centers should serve as public transit locations for future park-and-ride lots, bus stops, shuttle bus stops or other alternative modes of transportation. Neighborhood Center developments are encouraged to be designed according to the conceptual neighborhood center plan depicted in Figure 3-4. The grid street pattern within the neighborhood allows traffic to disperse, eases congestion, slows traffic, and is safer for residents. In addition to the items listed for the MU -C designation, the following items will be used in reviewing development applications in all MU -C areas with an N.C. overlay: 28 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Townhouses, Condos or Apartments Residential or Mice Office or Service Use CHAPTER ---- --- - - Single Family iiA � Residential �..x ....._ __ ... Open Space Arterial Road • Four specific design elements should be incorporated into a Neighborhood Center development: a) street connectivity, b) open space, c) pathways, and d) residential density that is eight dwelling units per acre or more. • Most blocks should be no more than 500' to 600', similar to Old Town and Heritage Commons; larger blocks are allowed along arterial streets. • Reduced travel lane widths are encouraged. • The design should provide an interconnected circulation pattern that is convenient for automobiles, pedestrians, and transit. • The centers should offer an internal circulation system that connects with adjacent neighborhoods and regional pathways, connecting to and integrated with the larger street and pathway system. • Developments should provide neighborhood accessible commercial services that do not force residents onto arterial streets, • Developments should provide a variety of housing choices and types. • Housing within developments should be arranged in a radiating pattern of lessening densities from the core. • Alleys and roadways should be used to transition from dissimilar land uses, or residential densities. Inrnerrial� retail Core City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 29 CHAPTER Office or Hospitality Office P Headqu< Mixed Use Regional (MU -R). The purpose of this designation is to provide a mix of employment, retail, and residential dwellings and public uses near major arterial intersections. The intent is to integrate a variety of uses together, including residential, and to avoid predominantly single use developments such as a regional retail center with only restaurants and other commercial uses. Developments should be anchored by uses that have a regional draw with the appropriate supporting uses. For example, an employment center should have support retail uses; a retail center should have supporting residential uses as well as supportive neighborhood and community services. The standards for the MU -R designation provide an incentive for larger public and quasi -public uses where they provide a meaningful and appropriate mix to the development. The developments are encouraged to be designed according to the conceptual MU -R plan depicted in Figure 3-5. )NAI CONCEPT DIAGRAM Single Family Residential .., ►� -� LRel:i1kotial o local or Collector Road or Office Retail of -- --—�---� Service Use Arterial Road In reviewing development applications, the following items will be considered in MU -R areas: • Development should generally comply with the general guidelines for development in all Mixed Use areas. • Residential uses should comprise a minimum of 10% of the development area at densities ranging from six to 40 units/acre. • Retail commercial uses should comprise a maximum of 50% of the development area. • There is neither a minimum nor maximum imposed on non -retail commercial uses such as office, clean industry, or entertainment uses. 30 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Where the development proposes public and quasi -public uses to support the development, the developer may be eligible for additional area for retail development (beyond the allowed 50%), based on the ratios below: • For land that is designated for a public use, such as a library or school, the developer is eligible for a 2:1 bonus. That is to say, if there is a five - acre library site, the project would be eligible for ten additional acres of retail development. • For active open space or passive recreation areas, such as a park, tot -lot or playfield, the developer is eligible for a 2;1 bonus. That is to say, if the park is 10 acres in area, the site would be eligible for 20 additional acres of retail development. For plazas that are integrated into a retail project, the developer should be eligible for a 6:1 bonus. Such plazas should provide a focal point (such as a fountain, statue, and water feature), seating areas, and some weather protection. That would mean that by providing a half -acre plaza, the developer would be eligible for three additional acres of retail development. Sample uses, appropriate in MU -C areas would include: All MU -N and MU -C categories, entertainment uses, major employment, centers, clean industry, and other appropriate regional -serving uses. Appropriate zoning districts include: TN -C, C -G, R-15 and R-40. Mixed Use Non -Residential (MU -NR). The purpose of this designation is to set- aside areas where new residential dwellings will not be permitted, as residential uses are not compatible with the planned and/or existing uses in these areas. For example, MU -NR areas are used near the City's waste water treatment plant and where there are mining, heavy industrial or other hazardous operations. The City envisions a wide variety of non-residential land uses may occur in MU -NR areas. Employment opportunities, professional offices, warehousing, flex buildings, and storage uses as well as retail uses are envisioned. Developments are encouraged to be designed similar to the conceptual MU -NR plan depicted in Figure 3-6. In reviewing development applications, the following items will be considered in MU -NR areas: • No new residential uses will be permitted (existing residential will be allowed to remain and expand accessory structures). • Development is not required to comply with the items listed for development in all Mixed Use areas. • All developments should have a mix of at least two types of land uses. • Where mixed use developments are phased, a conceptual site plan for the entire mixed use area is encouraged. CHAPTER '"Atl the flowers of atl the tomorrows are in the seeds of today" Indian Proverb City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 31 C HAPT E R - ----- - - - -- - --___ ^ -_ --- FIGURE 3-6. MIXED USE NON-RESIDENTIAL. CONCEPT DIAGRAM light Manufactudng orwarrehausing . _ ....., t � Single Family Residential (mice or Service Use I i Office, light Distribution or Service Uses Existing Industrial Use Retail Infill Arterial Road • In developments where multiple commercial and/or office buildings are proposed, the buildings should be arranged to create some form of common, usable area, such as a plaza or green space. • A transitional use is encouraged on the perimeter of the MU -NR areas between any existing or planned residential development. • Community facilities such as a hospital, school, park, daycare, civic building or public safety facilities are encouraged in larger developments. • All retail and service commercial components of projects should be directly accessible to neighborhoods within the section by both vehicles and pedestrians. • Street sections consistent with the Ada County Highway District Master Street Map are required within the Unified Development Code. • There is neither a minimum nor maximum imposed on non -retail commercial uses such as office, food service/restaurants, industry or warehouse uses. Sample uses, appropriate in MU -NR areas would include: employment centers, professional offices, flex buildings, warehousing, industry, storage facilities and retail, and other appropriate non-residential uses. Appropriate zoning districts include: C -G, C -C, L -O, I -L and I -H. 32 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER ' a I The purpose of this designation is to call -out Mixed Use Interchange ( MU-). areas where construction of future SH -16 interchanges is likely to occur, and to acknowledge that this land will have a high degree of visibility. These areas will be served by highway interchange ramps and restricted local access. There are three interchange areas located at US 20-26, Ustick Road, and Franklin Road, that differ from the other Mixed Use categories in that a much stronger emphasis will be placed upon gateway elements and traffic flow/trip generation factors when reviewing new land use applications. Uses in these areas will need to be compatible with the impacts of a freeway interchange. However, these areas are not intended for high volume retail or uses that are better suited in neighborhood centers or commercial areas. The intention is to protect the immediate vicinity of the interchange from traffic conflicts and shift the high traffic -generating uses away from the immediate vicinity of the interchange. In reviewing development applications, the following items will be considered in MU -1 areas: •Land uses within the MU -1 areas and adjacent to the SH -16 corridor 1616Plons are only good should be carefully examined for their potential impacts on existing and intentions unless they designated neighborhood centers and commercial activity areas. immediately degener- ate into hard work.99 • A traffic impact study may be required for larger developments in these - Peter F Drucker areas. • Vehicular access points should be prohibited near interchange ramps. Future uses should be planned to integrate with a frontage/backage road type circulation system. • Any new development at or near MU -1 areas should promote a nodal development pattern where buildings are clustered, off-street parking is screened in the rear of the parcel and, where practical, development is inter -connected with adjoining parcels. • The SH- 16/US 20-26 interchange will be one of only two regional gateways to the City of Meridian for travelers coming from north of the Boise River (the other being Linder Road). As such, buildings, landscaping, and other design features at this interchange need to reflect Meridian's heritage, quality, and character. • Design of the SH-16/US 20-26 interchange and the adjoining land uses must give special consideration to the more scenic and environmentally sensitive area on the north side of US 20-26. The more intensive land uses should be sited on the south side of US 20-26. • Regional ridesharing, park-and-ride and transit transfer facilities are strongly encouraged within the SH- 16/US 20-26 MU -1 area. • The MU -1 area at Ustick Road, west of SH -16, should minimize retail and auto -oriented services and transition rapidly from the interchange to the more rural, low density character intended along the county line. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 33 © CHAPTER -__ -- -- - -- Examples of uses include middle or high schools, post office or library branches, office uses, row house/patio home developments, athletic clubs, etc. The following types of appropriate uses and themes are envisioned at the two interchange locations along SH -16: • US 20-26: Commuter Services, Technology/Research, Business Park • Ustick Road: Educational, Civic, Light Retail, Residential Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area '6"a matter how The City developed a specific plan for approximately 2,800 acres bordered carefully you pa (roughly) by Linder Road to the east; McDermott Road to the west: the Union ( your they will Pacific Railroad line to the north and '/2 mile south of Overland Road on the south. ,gores, be more than The specific area plan is an addendum to this Comprehensive Plan and places an Ferrer emphasis on a mix of uses, both residential and commercial; new employment pipe dreams unless areas; higher density residential; a planned collector road network and design you pursue to € guidelines. gusto. 99 -• Clement Stone It is important to note that the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan uses different land use designations than the rest of the FLUM. While there is some similarities in land use designations, for example Low Density Residential, there are also new designations which do not exist outside of this Ten Mile area. The TMISAP was adopted as an addendum to the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan on June 19t", 2007 by Resolutions Numbers 07-563 (Map) and 07-564 (Text). in Ten Mile Interchange area will be reviewed using the TMISAP. Development the See the Economic Development chapter and the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan for more details of this area. Civic The purpose of this designation is to preserve and protect existing and planned municipal, state, and federal lands for area residents and visitors. This category includes public lands, law enforcement facilities, post offices, fire stations, cemeteries, public utility sites (excluding ACHD), public parks, public schools, and other government owned sites within the Area of City Impact. Parks The purpose of this designation is to preserve and protect existing municipal, county, state, and federal land for area residents and visitors and to designate future park locations. These areas include existing and future public neighborhood, community, and urban parks. The park locations designated on the Future Land Use Map are the most current and should be used for planning purposes. These areas are further described in the Services Chapter. 34 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER Schools ThePur ose of this designation is to provide areas throughout the Area of City P Impact which provide educational opportunities, community gathering places, and P green space. These areas are further described in the Services Chapter. Fire Stations Theur ose of this designation is to preserve and protect existing and planned P P fire station locations throughout the Area of City Impact which provide efficient emergency response. Entryway Corridors The City feels it is important to identify roadways that introduce and welcome both visitors and residents to the City of Meridian. These roadways are notes as entryway a corridors on the FLUM and are subject to additional standards within the Unified Development Code. Future Planning and Referral Area This designation is used to preserve areas where additional study and planning needs to occur before future land uses are designated and City services provided. These areas are within Meridian's Area of City Impact and are subject to the Area of City Impact Agreement with Ada County. Transit Stations and Transit Friendly Development The Transit Station designation is used for areas where transit supported uses are 1616Make no little plans; envisioned along the railroad corridor. The City seeks projects that incorporate they have no magic to features which enhance alternative transportation and are transit friendly in stir men's blood and these and other locations in the City. Said developments are envisioned within probably will them - designated desi nated neighborhood centers and/or within commercial activity centers and selves not be realized. should incorporate the following development and design principles: Make big dans; aim high in hope and work • A mix of land uses remembering that a • Building orientation that provides the maximum level of services to Bu g noble, logical diagram edestrians, bicyclists and transit users p y once recorded will not die. 99 • Alternative transit features such as a bus shelter (where approved by _ Daniel H Burnham Valley Regional Transit), bicycle locker facilities, park and ride lots or similar facilities • Residential densities that are at least 8 dwelling units per acre and designed to comply with the Traditional Neighborhood design standards in the Unified Development Code City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 35 CHAPTER 1616Good plans shape good decisions. Thaty�. why good planning eels to make elusive dreams come true.99 - Lester Robert Bitte • Park and ride lots and other transit -supportive facilities are encouraged at interchanges throughout the City. Valley Regional Transit and Ada County Highway District Commuteride should be partners in determining appropriate facilities at each interchange Symbols All "future" symbols shown on the Future Land Use Map, such as parks, schools, fire stations, transit stations, etc., represent generalized locations based on the best information the City has to date. All such symbols are to be considered conceptual and are allowed to "float" on the map. All "existing" symbols shown on the Future Land Use Map for parks, schools, fire stations, etc. represent precise locations based on the facilities in place at the time of printing. Housing "Opportunities for housing should be available for all income groups with a mix of housing including modular, ranchettes, townhouses, apartment housing, low- income housing, and mansions. A vibrant community needs a good cross-section of housing and therefore must guard against an abundance of subdivisions in like density and price range. High-density housing must be strategically located to public transportation, community services, and not negatively affect property values." This statement was first penned by the Mayor's Transition Team ad hoc committee on housing in 2002, but it philosophy still holds true. At just under three units per gross acre, Meridian's population is distributed throughout the community primarily in suburban -style developments comprised of mostly single-family, detached housing units. Going forward, the City does not envision a drastic change in the housing stock. However, the City realizes that the baby boomer generation is aging and there is an increased demand in non single- family detached dwellings from the 55 -plus age population group. This coupled with the fact that more young adults are not having children and do not want large homes on large lots, necessitates providing more diversity in housing choices. Transportation The condition of an area's transportation system impacts that community's way of life and economic vitality. Realizing this, the City works closely with the transportation and planning agencies in the region to ensure our transportation network is the best it can be. Because Meridian does not have roadway authority of its own, however, the City coordinates with other agencies during the planning and design phases to ensure that projects meet the needs of its citizens. Meridian's major challenge is to work with the transportation agencies in the region to meet the existing needs for adequate transportation service, while planning for and accommodating future growth as efficiently as possible. With additional growth, lack of funding options, and poor planning may not only lead to worsening traffic problems, but may also have negative impacts on the health and well being of citizens. Increased traffic congestion may deter potential employers from 36 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER locating in Meridian. Therefore, the City works closely with ITD and the State's Transportation Improvement Plan and COMPASS' long-range transportation plan Communities in Motion, to make sure our resident's transportation needs are being met. In addition to planning for future transportation needs, much of the roadway infrastructure already developed will require funding for maintenance, rehabilitation, and expansion. Beyond supporting traditional vehicle use, the City continues to maintain and promote alternative methods of transportation in Meridian as well. From pedestrian sidewalks and regional multi -modal pathways to public transportation efforts, the City recognizes that supporting diversity helps to not only promote a healthier, happier community, but reduces over -use of our roadways by single occupancy vehicles. Examples of public transportation, existing and future potential include; bus routes, paratransit, vanpool, and bus rapid transit systems, not just within Meridian, but the region as a whole. Through cooperation with regional partners, Meridian is planning for the future by supporting and promoting developments that provide transportation options for everyone. Transportation and Land Use Integration To better connect transportation planning and land use decisions, ACRD and the "The goal is to create cities in Ada County have compiled the Transportation and Land Use Integration a roadway network Plan' (TLIP). This plan envisions livable streets for tomorrow and depicts how that balances the streets should look and function in the future. The goal is to create a roadway needs of all roadway network that balances the needs of all roadway users -motorists, pedestrians, users-motorists,pedes- cyclists, transit and people with disabilities, with streets that complement the built trias, cyclists, transit environment. Because a one -size -fits -all program for roadway construction does and people with dis- not respond to either the land use or transportation needs of the community, the abilities, with streets City and ACHD have agreed to work more closely together to join together the teat complement tie he transportation plans of the ACRD. There are land use plans of the City with t p built environment" City use to implement TLIP: the Complete Streets four tools that ACRD and the C y p P Policy, the Livable Streets Design Guide, a Cost Share Policy, and a Master Street Map. As part of the adoption of this plan, the City hereby incorporates ACHD's Complete Streets Policy, the Livable Streets Design Guide and the Master Street Map. These documents will all be used by the City when reviewing development applications and plans for new roadway projects. Blueprint for Good Growth TLIP was an outgrowth of Blueprint for Good Growth (BGG), which is aimed at addressing the best methods to manage growth for a sustainable future in Ada County. Through the Blueprint for Good Growth and Communities in Motion (CIM) long-range planning efforts, the public has stated a desire for better design of roadways and increased coordination with adjacent land uses. People have expressed preferences for roads that fit well and complement the built environment. In 2005 the Meridian City Council adopted Resolution Number 05-473 which recognizes that it is critical for the agencies in Ada County to work 3 Go to httD_//achdidaho.org-/deDarments/PP/TLIPasp City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 37 C H A PTF.R together to develop and create a sensible land use and transportation plan for the area. Communities in Motion (CIM) Communities in Motion (CIM) is the region's long-range transportation plan. But CIM is more than just a transportation plan. The intent of CIM is to integrate land use and transportation planning. As such, it is intended to provide for an effective multimodal outcome, with land use patterns that support and encourage transportation alternatives. The regional long-range transportation plan for Ada and Canyon Counties, Communities in Motion 2035, was adopted by the COMPASS Board in September 2010. As part of the adoption of this plan, the City hereby adopts the vision of Communities in Motion'. Alternative Transportation The City works with transportation providers in the area to improve access to employment opportunities, medical appointments, recreational activities, and education. But improving transportation is not all about drivers. Local partnerships provide opportunities to create connections for non -drivers like youth, the elderly, and the disabled. Valley Regional Transit (VRT) is the regional public transportation authority for Ada and Canyon counties. VRT is responsible for coordinating transit service and implementing a regional public transportation system. VRT operates the bus service in this area under the name ValleyRide. VRT works in close coordination with ITD, COMPASS and other regional partners to plan for preservation and enhancements to the public transportation system in the two -county area. Pathways that encourage use by bicyclists and pedestrians can decrease road congestion and add to the community's quality of life. In 2007, Meridian City Council adopted the Meridian Pathways Master Plan. The plan proposes the development of a pathway network that identifies a core system of pathways based on the existing canal system within the City of Meridian. This core system of pathways is enhanced by the developer -implemented pathways that will provide connections to and through many residential areas while creating a larger Citywide loop. This system gives community members a wide variety of pathway options throughout the City and to other parts of the metropolitan region. The adopted network map is included as Figure 3-7. Please refer to the Meridian Pathways Master Plan' for specific alignments, pathway types, design specifications, detailed network descriptions, etc. The ACHD has adopted a plan that seeks to create and connect bicycle lanes throughout Ada County. The over -arching goal of the Roadways to Bikeways Bicycle Master Plan is to create a bicycle network that provides a designated bicycle facility within a quarter -mile from 95 percent of the residents in the 4 Go to httt ://www.compassidaho.org/rp odsery/cim2035.htm 5 Go to http://www.meridiancity.or /g/Darks.�rec aspx?id=2667&terms=pathways+plan 38 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER County. y . The City, as part of development review and ACRD roadway projects, will look to expand bicycle opportunities throughout the City. COMPASS has developed a Mobility Management Guidebook' that includes best practices for incorporating transit access and mobility enhancements into subdivision, site, and roadway design. The Guidebook may be useful in identifying strategies for reducing reliance on the automobile. On the statewide level, I-way is a service network that connects people in Idaho to a mix of transportation options. 1 -way provides people in Idaho the ability to choose from a variety of connected, convenient and cost-effective transportation options—including park and rides, car and van pools, bike and walking paths, shuttles, and improved public transportation options. I-way represents a shift in the design and management of mobility options in Idaho. To meet changing future needs, this new vision focuses on the needs of people, rather than transportation modes and reorganizes the way mobility strategies are developed. The City is an active participant in I-way'. Downtown Transportation Network The City envisions a multi -modal transportation network downtown. Through the use of roadways, pathways, sidewalks, bike lanes, busses and the rail corridor, the intent is to make it easier to get to and through downtown. There are several plans and studies that evaluate where and how various '"Through the use of opportunities for access to downtown can, and should be provided. The roadways, pathways, Downtown Meridian Transportation Management Plan was developed by ACHD sidewalks, hike lanes,, with insight provided by the City to propose solutions to circulation -related busses and the rail challenges in downtown Meridian. The result of the jointly -initiated planning corridor, the intent process was the emergence of a "Split Corridor Design" to facilitate movement �s �� make ge�t�� e " Corridor Design' will create aone-wa traffic throughout downtown. The Split Cora o g y andthrough down - system n the 1-84/Meridian Road interchange and (roughly) the railroad system betwee g ( g y}99 e easer4 tracks. Main Street will allow northbound traffic only, and Meridian Road will allow southbound traffic only. North of the railroad the system will support two-way traffic movement. Phase I of the Split Corridor, from 1-84 to Franklin Road, was completed in 2009. Phase 11 of the Split Corridor is currently planned for construction in 2013. To increase connectivity and facilitate additional north -south traffic movement downtown, the City will work through development and redevelopment to preserve right-of-way and construct East 3rd from Franklin Road to Fairview Avenue per the alignment identified in the East 3rd Street Extension Alignment Study Report, dated May 2009. The May 2009 report identifies the alignment of the future roadway and presents conceptual cross-sections for use in roadway design. 6 Go to httD://www.COMDassidaho.org/Drodsery/mobiIiV htm 7 Go to htt_p;//ww.w.l._-waY.org City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 39 © CHAPTER --- _------____-- - - ------------ - --- -- --- --- _ _ ------- FIGURE ----- FIGURE 3-7. ADOPTED NETWORK MAP 40 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER State Facilities The Idaho Transportation Department has very few planned highway expansion projects in the State. However, there is certainly a need to improve the State highway system. At the top of the City's highway improvement priority list is a rebuilt Meridian Road Interchange. The interchange is not sufficient to safely handle today's increased traffic and mobility demands. Reconstruction of the Meridian Road Interchange will improve mobility by providing pedestrian and bicycle facilities on the structure so that different modes of transportation can traverse across the Interstate. Reconstruction will also allow free movement of commerce through the Treasure Valley and provide the infrastructure which companies here and those looking to move here desire. Two other highway improvements high on the City's priority list are U.S. 20/26 '"A day spent without (Chinden Boulevard) and SH -55 (Eagle Road). The Eagle Road Arterial Road Study the sight or sound o . (ITD, 2006), and the U.S. 20/26 Corridor Preservation Study, (ITD and COMPASS, beauty, the contern- ongoing), identify preferred roadway configurations and recommend safety piotion of mystery, o improvements to these high-volume and high-speed facilities. The City supports the search of truth or access management, congestion mitigation improvements and the beautification perfection is o pover- of these corridors called for in the studies. ty-stricken day, and The City o supports f Meridian su the construction of an overpass at the intersection a succession of such days is fatal to human of Linder Road and Interstate 84. This overpass will create a continuous, 34 -mile arterial that will connect the Birds of Prey with the foothills and be one of the life. 99 only roadways in the county to cross both the interstate and the Boise River. -Lewis Mumford When constructed, this overpass should include an on -street pathway route along the west side of the roadway as it allows for continuation of the on -street pathway north and south of the interstate, consistent with the City's Master Pathway Plan. Land within the future SH -16 corridor will be protected from strip commercial zoning and development. The City does not intent to strip zone land adjacent to the future highway for non-residential uses. Such uses will be targeted to key intersections and where vacant or surplus commercial space is already available and zoned. Utilities and Infrastructure The provision, location and efficiency of public facilities contribute to quality of life and to the ability to develop in the City. While the City owns and operates its own domestic water and sewer services, it relies on other entities for some of the other essential services. Therefore, coordination between the City and each service provider is vital in planning and prioritizing of expansion areas, and continued service to existing locations. Public facilities discussed in this section include domestic water service, sewer collection, sewage treatment, and other independently operated utilities (such as power, natural gas, and communications). City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 41 CHAPTER 42 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Water Service The City owned and operated domestic water system is currently supported by a series of deep wells, booster pump stations, multiple reservoirs, and over 400 miles of pipe line. In order to keep up with water demand, the City has constructed, on average, one new well per year, each funded by connection fees and charged to new development. Water line extensions to new developments are generally paid for and constructed by developers. Although the City plans new wells and reservoirs, the specific locations to those facilities are largely dictated by growth patterns, and will continue to be funded by new development. There is a portion of north Meridian where United Water, not the City, provides service. The rest of the City receives water from the City, via the Public Works Department. Sewer Collection 66.Ahe City has Gorr The sewer (also known as wastewater) collection system in the City consists of structed, on average, over 500 miles of pipe and twelve lift (pump) stations. Sewage flows by gravity one new well per year, to the wastewater treatment plant located northwest of the Ten Mile/Ustick each fended by connec- intersection. Generating a new Sewer Master Plan is in process. The Sewer Master tion fees and charged to Plan includes development of a computer model. The model helps Public Works new development." staff identify priority areas for development in the City as well as segments of the existing sewage collection system that are approaching capacity. Future capital improvements will then be prioritized to upgrade the lines that are approaching capacity. No new City -funded sewer trunks or expansions are planned at this time. After the new Sewer Master Plan and model is up and running, the City will evaluate the need for additional expansion projects. Sewage Treatment With a rated capacity of 10.2 million gallons per day (mgd), the Meridian Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) services the entire City to primary, secondary, and tertiary standards, followed by disinfection. Treated effluent is discharged into Five Mile Creek. The City of Meridian received a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) discharge permit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in September of 1999, which expired in 2004. The discharge permit placed limits on flow, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, pH, toxicity, and bacteria. The permit also mandated numerous sampling and monitoring requirements for the effluent, Five Mile Creek, and the Boise River are also mandated. The Public Works Department expects to receive a new NPDES discharge permit in the next year which will include nutrient limits on phosphorus as low as 0.07 mg/L. The EPA has proposed up to a 98% reduction in the amount of total phosphorus discharged to the Lower Boise River by all point sources. In order to comply with requirements, Meridian may have to construct expensive phosphorus removal facilities at the WWTP. The additional associated costs will be apportioned to all ratepayers, although the actual construction of these additional improvements will depend on City growth rates. 42 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER Currently, NPDES permits are not required for stormwater within the City. However, with increasing population growth, the City will be responsible for compliance with the Phase 2 stormwater program, thus requiring staff and funding. To keep costs down and treatment of wastewater efficient, the City is embarking on a reclaimed water project. Meridian has a Class A Reclaimed Water Permit which allows the City treat and reuse wastewater, instead of irrigation water or potable water, on City parks and open spaces near Ten Mile Road. The City would like to expand this service and it is anticipated that this highly treated water will also be made available to private property owners in other parts of the City in the near future. Garbage and Recycling Sanitary Services Co. (SSC) is the solid waste and recycling collection contractor '66SSC and the City for the City of Meridian. SSC is dedicated to providing reliable and innovative are looking for ad - recycling and waste reduction programs to the City. Every residential customer in ditional ways to divert Meridian has access to curbside recycling services as part of their basic collection the amount of vase services. In addition to refuse collection, recycling, and hazardous material disposal, that goes to landfill.'" spring clean-up collection used oil collection SSC also provides fall leaf collection, sp g p , and Christmas tree pick-up. These programs are intended to reduce the amount of organic material that would otherwise make its way to the landfill. SSC and the City are looking for additional ways to divert the amount of waste that goes to landfill. In 2000, the City established a Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) to help set steer a curbside recycling program and to advise the City Council on other solid waste issues. The SWAC works in conjunction with SSC staff. The SWAC focuses its attention on growing the solid waste and recycling programs and making them as user friendly as possible. Irrigation Meridian irrigation water is supplied by a series of canals and laterals diverted from the Boise River. The New York canal is operated and serviced by the Boise Project Control Board, under the Bureau of Reclamation. The Ridenbaugh and Settler's Canal are both operated and maintained by the Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District (NMID). The NMID administers water rights for all three canals. Power Idaho Power Company provides electrical services throughout the City of Meridian and its Area of City Impact. Idaho Power is a public service company regulated by the Idaho Public Utility Commission (IPUC), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the state regulatory commissions of Idaho and Oregon. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 43 CHAPTER 44 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Natural Gas Intermountain Gas Company is the sole provider of natural gas in southern Idaho, including Meridian. Meridian is serviced by dual, high pressure natural gas pipelines that bisect the southwest part of the City's Area of City Impact. Communications Qwest Communications provides basic telephone service in the area and CableOne provides traditional T.V. and internet services. There are also a number of other wireless providers which also offer phone, television, and internet services. Future Acquisitions Map "Unless :omniltme The City is considering incorporating a Future Acquisitions Map (FAM) into the is made, there are Comprehensive Plan. Idaho Code §67-6517 allows the City to designate lands only promises and on a map that are proposed for public acquisition and/or facilities. To compose hopes; but no plans.199 this map, the City needs to first identify properties or areas where facilities - Peter F. Drucker and infrastructure improvements are planned over the next 20 years. Facilities and utilities that could be designated on this map include, but are not limited to: fire stations, parks, open space, and recreation areas, pathways, well sites, Waste Water Treatment Plant expansion lands, utility facility corridors, streets, overpasses and highways, and some properties downtown where infrastructure is planned. In 2010, Planning Department staff convened a group of agency and department representatives to explore potential facilities for inclusion on a FAM. This group will continue to work on putting together a FAM. City Staff will also evaluate, and make a recommendation to the City Council on whether this map should be adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan, adopted by Council Resolution, or only used at the staff level. 44 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER ehmmtar 3 _ teals. Obieetives. & Aetion Items City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan PRIORITY GOALS I OBJECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD Recognize that Meridian's population will continue to grow and positively influence that growth. Provide facilities and services that keep up with growth.M 13 a Work with COMPASS to analyze and monitor demographic characteristics and trends using the © Planning Development Monitoring Report. _ Evaluate comprehensive impact of growth in all land use decisions (e.g., traffic impacts, school enrollment, parks, etc). © ® �•-- --------------- planning Regularly calculate ultimate build -out population projections based on City's current Comprehensive Plan policies. — © - © --- --- - -------- Planning Update the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code as needed to accommodate growth trends. ® © Planning Develop incentives that encourage utilization of unimproved or underdeveloped land within City limits in order to maximize public investments, and curtail urban sprawl. - © ® Planning Permit new development only where urban services can be reasonably provided at the time of final approval and development is contiguous to the City. - ® © __— Planning _ Evaluate development proposals based on physical, social, economic, environmental, and aesthetic criteria. © ® © Planning Continuously provide essential services and utilities to all residents. © ® © '•" Council Consider City Master Plans and Strategic Plans in all land use decisions. © ® © Council Work with transportation agencies and private property owners to preserve transportation corridors, future transit routes and infrastructure, road and highway extensions, and to facilitate access management planning; use COMPASS' Access Management Toolkit. "' © Planning Ensure that land use regulations support development opportunities within the Area of City Impact. Support applications that apply the neighborhood center concept. A © Planning Establish incentives for new commercial development within under-utilized existing commercial areas. ® © © Planning Support and improve upon current development review process. A © Planning Coordinate with Ada County to amend City and County Area of City Impact agreements to require Meridian land use ordinances be adopted by Ada County for developments within the Area of City Impact but outside City limits. Q © Planning City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan PRIORITY GOALS j OBJECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD Improve long range Cq, and schoolffil�rict Wanninci. Jointly plan and site school and subdivision developments to ensure mutual benefits and neighborhood - identity. Coordinate population and household projections keeping school sites in mind. ® © Planning _ Support the location of school sites within every square mile. © Planning Support construction of multi -use facilities that can be used by both schools and the community. © Planning Develop programs that are more pro -active by providing more secure, safe, and fun places for children. A © Planning Actively involve Joint School District No. 2 in subdivision site selection with developer before processing applications (pre -application meetings). - © Planning Work with Joint School District No. 2 so elementary schools are sited in locations that are safe for the children, easily accessible by automobile, transit, walking and bicycle. Elementary schools should not be "hidden" within subdivisions or otherwise made inaccessible to the public. A © Planning Look for ways to streamline the permitting and land use review process for approval of new school facilities. © Planning Work with ACHD, ITD and Joint School District No. 2 to establish and map safe bicycle and pedestrian routes to schools. - •.- Planning _ _ _ Assist Joint School District No. 2 as needed in identifying future school sites, including by providing information about potential developments and future land uses. - © Planning Ensure compatibility of schools with neighborhoods and adjacent land uses. © 0 Planning Facilitate the efficient movement of people and products to and from the Area of City Impact. Support multi -modal and complete street transportation improvements. Work with UPRR on constructing a multiple -use pathway through downtown. A, "` Public Works Support VRT's efforts to construct a multi -modal transit center downtown. ® "` Planning Improve ingress and egress (both pedestrian and vehicle) in Old Town. "` Planning Support split corridor traffic pattern downtown, using Main Street and Meridian Road. A Planning Pursue construction of the City's pathway network to and through downtown. -VA—~ A ® Parks Pursue bicycle routes/lanes to and through downtown. A, ® Planning City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER PRIORITY GOALS I OBJECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LILAP Work with ACHD to implement a sidewalk survey - ask people why they walk, where they walk, concerns, enjoyments, etc. _ _ Work with ACHD to increase awareness that pedestrians are part of the community and utilize criteria for plan review in determining whether a development proposal is pedestrian safe, accessible, and comfortable. - C --------------- . ... © ® M 13 Planning _--- Planning Enhance existing transportation systems. Work with COMPASS, ACHD, ITD and other regional partners to develop and manage a well-planned, sustainable, multi -modal transportation system. . ® Planning Pursue the extension of East 3rd Street from Fairview to Pine and a future signal at East 3rd Street / Fairview. - ® --- Planning Pursue sidewalk construction for existing substandard streets. A ® ® © Planning Develop continuous pedestrian walkways within the downtown area. © M •- ® Planning Consider ACHD's Complete Streets policy and Transportation and Land Use Integration Plan (TLIP) in all land -use decisions. . © •-- Planning Consider the adopted COMPASS regional long-range transportation plan in all land -use decisions. © ® Planning Identify a City liaison to: Encourage and promote the development of an overpass at the intersection of Linder Road and I-84 by ITD and ACHD. The overpass should accommodate pedestrians. ® .._ _-- Planning — Encourage and promote the development of an interchange at the intersection of McDermott Road / SH -16 Road extension and I-84 by ITD. M M Planning Encourage and promote construction of the Eagle Road Corridor improvement by ITD. M '•" Planning Encourage and promote the reconstruction of the Meridian Road Interchange by ITD. M '•_ Planning Encourage and promote the preservation and expansion of Chinden Boulevard (US 20/26) by ITD. ® Planning Identify at least one neighborhood per year to work with to submit an application to the ACHD Neighborhood Enhancement Program for traffic -calming measures and/or sidewalk improvements. © Planning Reduce the number of existing access points onto arterial streets by using methods such as cross -access agreements, access management, and frontage / backage roads. - © O --- Planning Review new development for appropriate opportunities to connect local roads and collectors to adjacent properties (stub streets). - © ® Planning City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER PRIORITY GOALS / OBJECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPOINSIBLE LEAD Require the improving and maintaining landscaping along public rights-of-way and landscaping of © dedicated but unimproved rights-of-way strips. Planning Consider the Eagle Road Corridor Study in all land -use decisions along SH -55. Q Planning Refine procedures for coordinating with ACRD, ITD, VRT, COMPASS and developers in addressing transportation issues and needs. © © ® _--_---- _.---_-_.-_-_._____ Planning Work with ACHD, neighborhoods, and the city's Traffic Safety Commission to promote traffic calming and safety where problems exist. .« © Planning Work with ACHD to establish and implement a system of performance measures to gauge whether transportation goals and objectives are being realized. -- — - ---------------- Planning Work with ACHD to establish a "feedback loop" to further Meridian's planning objectives and interests. Planning — Provide the most efficient transportation network possible. Establish truck routes. Public Works Require pedestrian access connectors in all new development to link subdivisions together to promote neighborhood connectivity as part of a community pathway system. - ® Planning Require street connections between subdivisions at regular intervals to enhance connectivity and better traffic flow. - .-« Planning Develop alternative modes of transportation through pedestrian improvements, bicycle lanes, off-street pathways, and transit -oriented development as appropriate. - -« Planning Except in North Meridian and the Ten Mile Specific Area, where a specific collector system is planned, continuous, grid -like collectors around the north -south and east -west half -mile lines within the undeveloped sections of Meridian's Area of City Impact at the time of new development. Such collectors should be the primary designated bike lane routes in lieu of arterial streets, whenever possible. .-« Planning Require the public street system to be continuous through each mile section. This does not preclude the use of traffic calming measures, nor does it imply the roadway have a straight alignment. - -« '« © ® Planning Participate in the development of the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Planning Work with neighborhood groups to identify gaps in the sidewalk system that need to be filled in. ® Q Planning Encourage new and alternative transportation systems to accommodate growth. Support COMPASS efforts to study Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) corridor for mass transit. "« Planning Encourage additional mobility options for people who do not drive; use COMPASS' Mobility Management- Checklist. ..-_ Planning City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER PRIORITY GOALS I OBJECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD Develop and implement agreements with NMID, other irrigation districts, and UPRR to allow use of •– Parks easements for recreation, bike/pedestrian pathways by the City. _-------------------- --_-______ _ In cooperation with ACRD, continue to investigate the opportunities for providing Park & Ride lots, shuttle buses, and other forms of alternative transportation. .._ ® © planning Work with ACRD, VRT and other agencies, community groups, local employers and citizens to identify and promote strategies for reducing reliance on the automobile. © -.. Planning _ __— Preserve the existing rail corridor for a future transit system between Boise and Nampa. © O Planning Work with COMPASS and VRT on bringing bus transportation to and through Meridian. Planning Identify two to four specific parcels for park & ride lots and/or transit stations. ® Planning The City, in coordination with VRT and COMPASS, should explore grants and other funding opportunities to provide incentives for developers to locate within areas planned for transit. — © © Planning ___ Develop design guidelines for transit stations. A ® Planning Consider ACHUs Roadways to Bikeways Plan in all land use decisions. © Planning Assist in meeting the transportation needs of non -drivers. — ® Planning Support alternative public and private sector funding opportunities for transportation investment. ® ® Planning Promote the rail line as a multi -modal corridor. © Public Works =maw . .. Develop and follow logical master plans for ail public`-' ciiities, services and safety to guide`thei giwawtl of the City. FWYF717Aff 7/ Evaluate potential for impact fees for lighting, landscaping, pathways and other pedestrian facilities. ® Public Works Create and annually review master plans for public facilities and services; update as needed. ® © All Coordinate with other public utilities and essential service providers at annual master plan reviews. ® © All Identify and prioritize areas for future City expansion. — — © All ® © Council Develop City utilities in priority areas. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER PRIORITY GOALS / OBJECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD Explore options to annex County parcels that are contiguous with City limits to allow for more efficient © Planning provision of City services. Protect citizen investments in existing public facilities (water, sewer, streets, fire, police, etc.) by encouraging ® © Planning controlled growth through development application reviews and development agreements. Coordinate with public works, police, and fire departments on proposed annexation and development © Planning requests, and the impacts on services. Review and update existing and future service needs. ® 0 All Regularly assess law enforcement and emergency service needs. 0 -------------- Police / Fire Continually improve public participation in matters relating to financing, construction and location of public © ® --, Public Works facilities.– Support expansion of City facilities and staff based on growth. © © Council Evaluate feasibility of adopting future acquisitions map that identifies areas for new public facilities. ® ® © Planning Phase in residential developments in accordance with their connection to the municipal sewer and water ® © Public Works system. Build services to areas of opportunity and promote future development of commercial, industrial, retail/ service and residential to best protect objectives and integrity of Meridian. Locate industrial and commercial uses where adequate water supply and water pressure are available for © © Planning fire protection. _ Encourage infill development. © © Planning • balance of • uses to support the MeridianArea of • . Plan for periodic review, monitoring, and updating of land uses within the Area of City Impact and the Urban Service Planning Area. Evaluate the allocation of land uses along the rail corridor, particularly the amount of land envisioned for © © Planning industrial use; coordinate with UPRR and other stakeholders. Coordinate with COMPASS, UPRR, ACRD, VRT, and private property owners to ensure land uses that are 0 .--- Planning compatible and will integrate with freight movement and a future rail corridor transit system. Update the Future Land Use Map to reflect existing facilities. © Planning — Annually calculate percentage of each major land use category developed during previous year and © © Planning compare to existing supply of vacant land in each category. Locate small-scale neighborhood commercial areas within planned residential developments as part of the - Planning development plan. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER 3 we.r"wrc i A!"TIAY ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD Amend the Unified Development o ment Code and Future Land Use Map to implement this plan. 1913 7 Planning -Encourage high tech, professional employment centers in the northwest quadrant of our Area of City oil Planning Impact. © Planning Designate land for a variety of uses. Consider Specific Area Plan funding for areas of interest on the Future Land Use Map. ® © Planning — Plan for a variety of commercial and retail opportunities within the Area of City Impact. © Planning _ Establish industrial areas to meet the employment needs of the City. — ©� ©`— Planning Maintain integrity of neighborhoods to preserve values and ambiance of areas. Require neighborhood and community commercial areas to create a site design compatible with - © Planning surrounding uses (e.g., landscaping, fences, etc.). Planning Develop standards for integrating higher density residential into existing subdivision development. Require new residential development to meet development standards regarding landscaping, signage, - © Planning fences and walls, etc. !� -- – - _ _ _ _ © Police Enforce Cit codes. En y Permit schools, churches, and other public and civic uses in rural areas, that are compatible with adjacent - © Planning uses. _--� --- — -------- _ _ __— Require new urban density subdivisions which abut or are proximal to existing low density residential land lot to © Planning uses to provide landscaped screening or transitional densities with larger, more comparable sizes buffer the interface between urban level densities and rural residential densities. Require new residential development to provide permanent perimeter fencing, and fencing to contain construction debris on site and prevent windblown debris from entering adjacent agricultural and other A Planning properties. 19— Plan for appropriate uses within rural areas. Identify transitional areas to buffer commercial and residential uses, to allow uses such as offices and other © Planning low intensity uses. ----- _ Permit low-density (one unit per 5-10 acres) residential uses where City services can not be provided. © ® Planning Require rural area residential development to submit alternative development plan to allow for the efficient © Planning extension of urban services in the future (resubdivision plan). City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTERM n_wwN c i anIcCTIWFC r ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Coordinate with Ada County and establish and maintain an Area of City Impact Agreement, to ensure that IBM Planning rural areas are developed in accordance with all applicable provisions of this plan. Allow residential development in rural areas that are outside the City limits but inside the Area of City Impact, provided that development complies with the following standards: Within the Urban Service Planning Area one single-family residential house may be placed on a five - acre minimum lot if dry line sewer and water lines are installed for future connection. A concept lots be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department showing that ® © Planning plan for roads and must provisions have been made to allow for re -subdivision of the property to an urban density as shown in the Comprehensive Plan Land Use map. _ Within the Area of City Impact but outside of the Urban Service Planning Area, one single-family residential building may be constructed on a five -acre minimum lot without municipal sewer and M © Planning water services being provided if Central District Health Department approves private sewer and water service. Permit recreational uses that are compatible with agricultural pursuits in the rural areas. ® © _— Planning Evaluate feasibility of establishing preservation standards and incentives for protecting the long-term use © Planning of land with prime agricultural soils for agricultural purposes. land. Encourage compatible uses to minimize conflicts and maximize use of Proactively address potential conflicts between incompatible uses. Require industrial areas to create a site design compatible with surrounding uses (e.g., landscape, fences, - Planning etc.) and community design criteria. — – Minimize noise, odor, air pollution, and visual pollution in industrial and commercial development adjacent © © Planning to residential areas. Planning Encourage industrial development to locate adjacent to existing industrial uses. _ Require industrial development to conform to Federal and State air, water, and noise pollution standards, © Public Works and local landscaping, traffic, noise, and environmental standards. Require screening and buffering of commercial and industrial properties to residential use with transitional © Planning zoning. Protect existing residential properties from incompatible land use development on adjacent parcels. Require screening and landscape buffers on all development requests that are more intense than adjacent - A 0 © Planning . © Planning residential properties. © ® Planning Support land uses that do not harm natural systems and resources. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER 3 PAA■ c , ADIVrVIWFC i e[TIAM ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan land uses along transportation corridors. Support appropriate g p © M_ A Review current regulations for issues that would prohibit or discourage the type of mixed-use, transit- © Planning oriented development desired within areas planned for transit. - Cluster new community commercial areas on arterials or collectors near residential areas in such a way as to .... - Planning complement adjoining residential areas. _— _ _ — _ _ ----- - - ------ — Identify locations for low traffic -generating uses on key corridors. ® © Planning Restrict private curb cuts and access points on collectors and arterial streets. ® © © Planning Integrate transportation plans and studies into the Comprehensive Plan and City ordinances. ® Planning Require appropriate landscaping and buffers along transportation corridor (setback, vegetation, low walls, - Planning berms, etc.). Develop incentives for high-density development along major transportation corridors to support public ® ® - planning transportation system. _— Coordinate with ACRD, ITD, COMPASS, and other agencies to determine future infrastructure plans, land Planning transportation corridors, highway alignments, etc. and allow only compatible adjacent uses, appropriate site designs and traffic patterns. Explore with ACHD the possibility of reduced transportation impact fees for development along public ® © Planning transportation systems (existing or planned). typesOffer a diversity of housing •. of choice. Encourage quality housing projects for all economic levels throughout the City. 9 Q Y 9 _ A J. __ Amend the Unified Development Code and Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to ensure a wid7en Planning variety of housing types can be developed and properly zoned and land is available.Annually monitor building permit activity to ensure a diversity of housing is being maintained. © Planning Identify parts of Old Town to promote for high density residential development. Adopt land use designations that will allow for housing opportunities for all income levels. © © Planning _ © Planning Plan g — Support a variety of residential categories (low-, medium-, medium-high and high-density single-family, the City © Planning multi -family, townhouses, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, etc.) for the purpose of providing with a range of affordable housing opportunities. Provide incentives (density bonus, reduced open space requirements, less impact fees) for infill © . Planning development. _ --------------- – ---- – City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTERE I w 002AM ■*cMc ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAP ---------- on the Future Land Use Map. � © Designate areas for high density residential —i --__ Planning Require an open housing market for all persons, regardless of protected class, ie: race, sex, age, religion, © Legal disability, handicap, family status or ethnic background. – _ -- Develop incentives for a variety of housing types, suitable for various income groups. © i Planning that no discriminatory restrictions are imposed by local codes and ordinances. ©Ensure Legal – Look for incentives to encourage the development of accessible, single-family home designs. - � Planning— Coordinate public and private housing implementation efforts to improve consistency with local housing © Planning plans. Review ordinances or other policy statements which affect housing development and consolidate to avoid © Planning confusion and conflicting policies and requirements. -- Diversify and balance the location of up to 1,200 square foot housing throughout the City (e.g., avoid © Planning concentration of one housing type in a geographical area).-- Elevate/enhance quality of residential site and subdivision planning. ens ace to be incorporated into new residential subdivision plats. Require usable op p p —_ © Planning Consistent with the Transportation and Land Use Integration Plan, require all new residential - -- Planning neighborhoods to provide sidewalks, curb and gutters, and complete streets. Require pedestrian access in all new development to link subdivisions together and promote neighborhood - ® Planning connectivity. ---------- A Planning Provide housing options close to employment and shopping centers. _ A © Planning Use the Design Manual. Require common area in all subdivisions. _ A © Planning— Re-evaluate residential density categories (i.e., R-8 to R-15 to R-40 is too broad of a range) in Unified © © Planning Development Code. Eliminate vague/unclear standards in development ordinances; keep Unified Development Code current © Planning and user-friendly. --- ------------------- --- Support infill of vacant lots in substantially developed, single-family areas at densities similar to surrounding development. Increased densities on vacant lots should be considered if: » Uses other than single-family structures are compatible with surrounding development. Planning ---- City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER 3 ��.� ws■r�..vec i wtT�eY ITFMC ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD It complies with the current Comprehensive Plan. © Planning Explore the option of the City acquiring vacant lots to hold for future consolidation of lots and / or - © © Planning development. - -- - Apply design and construction standards to infilling development in order to reduce adverse impacts upon - © Planning existing adjacent development. -------------------------- Locate high-density development, where possible, near open space corridors or other permanent major . © --- Planning open space and park facilities, Old Town, and near major access thoroughfares. Evaluate the potential to use density transfers through Planned Unit Developments in exchange for school linear open space corridors, which contain bicycle A ® © Planning g sites- o space dedications, or for access easements to pen P and/or pedestrian pathway systems. - Ensure development provides safe routes and access to schools, parks and other community gathering . © M Planning places. _ ------------ _ Elevate quality of design for houses and apartments; evaluate the need for design review guidelines for - Planning single-family homes. _ in market. Ensure that a balance exists between supply and demand rental _ Planning Identify the current mix of housing types. _ Provide for a wide diversity of housing types (single-family, modular, mobile homes and multi -family ' t dwelling units for all income groups in a var e y �, Planning arrangements) and choices between ownership and rental of locations suitable for residential development. - Economic Track vacancy rates. © Development City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER This page left intentionally blank — City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Chavter 4 — Economic Excellence This section of the Comprehensive Plan gives context to the City's goals, objectives, and a gar action items regarding economic development and provides the framework for g growing rowin Meridian's economy. Policy decisions reflect Meridian's goal of improving and diversifying the local economy to ensure a sustainable economic tax base. Y g Economic Development Meridian is active) supporting existing and new businesses in order to retain and create new 1'obs, develop regional talent, foster innovation and increase tax base to promote romote a communitythat is proactive, responsive and sustainable. Some of the new businesses that the City is working to develop are: Health Science (Medical Device Manufacturing) • Health Care Services • Info -technology • Corporate & Professional Services • Entrepreneurial Innovation • Food Processors • Light Manufacturing • Outdoor Sports Manufacturing • Alternative Energy Meridian's location, in the center of the Pacific Northwest, gives the City an advantage in regional recognition. Meridian offers companies direct access to 66 million consumers within a 750 -mile radius. In addition, Meridian provides companies with a diverse pool of motivated and dedicated workers. CHAPTER The City of Meridian is committed to economic excellence, and is committed to supporting and growing new and existing businesses. The City seeks to create a strong and diverse business community that is "Built for Business and Designed for P . Living" As art of its commitment to economic excellence, the City has developed Business Enterprise Areas and Specific Area Plans to encourage and promote a robust and sustainable economy. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 57 58 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Business Enterprise Areas / Specific Area Plans Meridian is effectively positioned to support existing, emerging, and new businesses by creating planned and integrated Business Enterprise Areas. These areas are designed to attract and foster related or complimentary business interests. This provides an environment where business can thrive in an atmosphere conducive to attracting and retaining a highly qualified workforce. These Business Enterprise Areas, located throughout the City, are diverse in approach and geared towards accommodating the needs of business and employees alike. "This corridor of The Core. The Core, located on the eastern edge of Meridian along 1-84, is focused complementary busi- on fostering an environment for health sciences, technology and business centers. nesses and services The Core is a community of partners and programs, like those between the provides o one-stop City of Meridian and Idaho State University, creating sustainable lobs, developing destination for visitors Products, training, and research to better the lives of those in Meridian, the Valley, and workforce with and abroad. With over 43 active enterprises, The Core is business diversity of the future; jobs in research, development, and manufacturing that cannot be all necessary amens- outsourced. This corridor of complementary businesses and services provides a ties,9'9 one-stop destination for visitors and workforce with all necessary amenities. In the fall of 2009, Idaho State University opened the doors to ISU-Meridian, the Treasure Valley campus, within The Core. Students at ISU specialize in Law and Leadership, Research and Medical Arts, and International Studies. The City has been working with ISU to not only strengthen educational programs but to create partnerships with the private sector. The ISU President's Southwestern Idaho Advisory Council on Health Science Education and Economic Excellence focuses on specific business and research opportunities. This Council of business and educational leaders helps prepare ISU to expand health science education opportunities and support the efforts of The Core. Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan. The Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan (TMISAP), centered along Ten Mile Road and 1-84, is a highly visible, easily accessible part of the City that will offer significant employment, enhance housing diversity, and support a strong economy. The TMISAP, while sharing the same heart for economic development as the other business enterprise areas, is built for living; creating an environment for people to work, live, and play. Unlike other commercial employment districts, with diversity of mixed, adjacent, and nearby housing in a broad spectrum of sizes and costs, the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan` seeks to create a highly accessible community that removes the need to commute to work. Urban Renewal Area (Downtown) - The Meridian Development Corporation (MDC) is committed to the economic stimulation and expansion of downtown Meridian. Focus areas of the MDC for creating a thriving Downtown Meridian include: pedestrian friendly, transit support, sustainable job creation, public art and beautification, affordable workforce housing, public parking, and a balanced retail environment. As part of its long-term goals, MDC is committed to supporting I Go to http://www.meridiancityors/ I� anning._aSDX?id=242 58 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER — — __ _-----____-- ---- _— --- --------------- with its own Business Enterprise Area, ensuring diverse and equally dispersed opportunity throughout the City. Chamber of Commerce The Meridian Chamber of Commerce principle goal is of supporting and developing business. The Chamber is a membership organization which provides leadership opportunities, advocacy, networking, and business promotion, to encourage, foster, and promote existing and new business opportunities in the City. The Meridian Chamber of Commerce provides many services to the community, including: business referrals, City information, community maps, relocation packets, tourist information, consulting, and more. 60 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER Chapter 4 = Goals, Objectives, & Action Items City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Diversify economic base of City - make Meridian a self-sustaining community. Build upon/take advantage of the City's location between Nampa and Boise and promote the regional concept. Provide unique destination -type activities and centers. © ©© © Economic Development Economic Development Provide incentives and standards to attract high-quality businesses. — J — © © Council Develop and maintain methods to promote the business community (e.g., web site development, © © Mayor's Office brochures, advertising). — — Develop a selection criteria list for business types, and incorporate it into the development review process. © © Planning -- Encourage high-tech, research, pharmaceutical firms, and high-quality retail facilities. © © © - - Economic Development — Create a balanced cross section of incomes. --^ �►- ©- _ Annually monitor changes in income levels. © Economic Development Monitor supply of housing stock by tenure and income. © Planning - Pursue grants for economic development and public-private partnerships. --- - © © Economic Development ---- -- - --- — Form public-private partnerships to support a demonstration project. Develop incentives to attract new and retain the existing institutional, commercial, and government facilities© to remain/locate in Old Town. — - — © © Economic Development © - Economic Development Promote development of Old Town and encourage infill development. Raise awareness through educational outreach activities to major employers and policy makers about the benefit of workforce housing and explore possibilities for creating / sustaining workforce housing. existing businesses by creating new opportunities; be more focused on the expansion of © © Planning A © Planning friendlySupport existing businesses and create an overall environmentto { • business. Promote business retention, expansion and improvement programs. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER_m .....�......, i►ww■ r i wQIcPVIVCC I AET16M ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD Establish and maintain relationships with existing businesses and industries to determine present and future © © Economic Development needs. Economic Create and maintain a business registry and database. V© Development Coordinate with the Meridian Chamber of Commerce to form a systematic business visitation program© Economic Development based on industry clusters. _ 130 Economic Establish an annual business survey. — Development Create a program of 'Ambassadors' engaging the community businesses in supporting economic © © Economic Development development in order to develop consistent leadership and a sense of community. — — -- �-- -- — market. 130 ® Economic Encourage and provide resources for companies to access a global -- �— Development Partner with local, state, regional and federal resources to provide companies with a 'one stop shop' for 130 Economic Development incentives and opportunities. Develop a new business website that reaches an international market and creates a business friendly model —_ © © Economic of services and delivers comprehensive information about Meridian. — — Development Make Meridian a city that embraces and promotes the entrepreneurial spirit with onsite resources targeted © © Economic Development to meet the needs of innovative, start-up companies. ------ Proactively streamline government processes, identify and resolve issues and/or concerns before they 130 reach a critical stage, and create an inviting environment within Meridian City Hall as an enjoyable place to do business. Produce a guide for existing and prospective business which includes the permit application process, © © © Economic Development zoning overviews and economic incentives. — Review and adapt to the changing needs of the business community through progressive solutions to — El © — Economic Development government procedures. — �— — Identify needs to fill gaps in needed workforce skills to support existing business and create innovate 13 training opportunities to fill those gaps. Coordinate efforts with the Department of Labor to determine education and training needs and catalogue© © 0 Economic Development to identify deficiencies. Coordinate with all local, regional, and state education institutions to provide job -oriented education and© © Economic training programs to match existing and anticipated business and industry needs. Development Provide information on available training programs with local colleges and organizations and provide © Economic © Development contact information. — City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER E City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan PRIORITY GOALS / OBJECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS Engage all educational levels (K-12) to develop a highly educated and innovative workforce with an130 entrepreneurial mindset. Make Meridian premier locationfor business in the regionby • and attracting new businesses to the area. Create branding, tools, and relationships necessary to attract and recruit new businesses to the Treasure Valley. ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD Economic Development Develop a specific brand positioning and marketing plan for the City's economic development activities that will identify and differentiate Meridian while clearly defining its opportunities and advantages. © Mayor's Office Create a GIS database of available properties with detailed information on infrastructure and entitlements. © I.T. Develop a marketing plan and materials for targeted industries El0 Economic Development Develop relationships and maintain contact with sources of new business referrals and opportunistic© prospects. _ _ _ _ ©_.._.__...� Economic Development _ _ _ _ Develop Meridian as an economic development driving force that creates dynamic, sustainable and synergistic environments through the development of industrial corridors and target markets. 1381311 Explore potential partnering opportunities with like-minded organizations for purposes of merging,© affiliating, aligning or collaborating. © Mayor's Office Determine feasibility market for agglomerations based on geographical attributions, workforce skills and© research and development activities. © ® Economic Development Create a database of industry clusters in the area with details about their capabilities. The database would create synergies among businesses, as well as attract new companies that would desire the same local talent and research. _ © © Economic Development Identify and allocate locations/inventory for industrial and commercial business parks. O Planning Create a positwe environment•• s downtown as the vibrantof • Support redevelopment opportunities in downtown. © - Research potential sites for parking garages. © �~ Planning Acquire land and develop parking facilities that are available to the public and downtown employers. _________ © Council Provide plazas and public areas for civic activities. 10 A © Council Maintain existing public areas in downtown (e.g., Generations Plaza area, community center, City Hall) 12 Parks City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER 0 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan PRIORITY GOALS / OBJECTIVES /ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD Research potential sites for ball park and civic center in downtown. & 12 Mayor's Office -_ -_ Promote implementation of the action items identified in the Destination Downtown plan.© pie Planning Pursue Community Development Block Grants and other funding sources for improvements in Old Town. © Planning Develop Old Tow programs to encourage and support development of the arts, cultural and educational facilities in - © Mayor's Office Develop incentives to encourage higher density housing throughout Old Town. Planning Develop programs to attract customer -oriented businesses and encourage pedestrian facilities and uses downtown. & Elm Plannin g Support compatible uses which will attract a high daytime and nighttime population to the downtown area. © Planning Develop and support downtown cultural activities and events. – © Mayor's Office — Provide signage to attract people downtown. Q © Mayor's Office Establish thematic or uniform signage downtown. © Mayor's Office Create and adopt specific downtown design guidelines and standards that will ensure that downtown remains the historic center for mixed-use tourism, business, retail, residential, and governmental activities. © Planning Create and maintain a distinct identity for downtown through consistent landscaping, street lighting, street furnishings, and rehabilitation of existing buildings. - © All Promote the downtown districts identified in the Destination Downtown plan. - © Planning City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER Chapter 5 —Stewardship This chapter discusses the City's ongoing commitment and obligation to be good stewards of the public trust. As part of this chapter, we discuss the natural and built environment, sustainability, hazardous areas, and historic resources. Natural Resources Productive agricultural soils, open space, vegetation, air, water, and energy are all valuable resources that the residents of Meridian enjoy and want to preserve. Beyond the environmental and health benefits realized from preserving our natural resources, they can offer exciting recreational opportunities, provide for pedestrian travel ways, and offer a simple break from the standard suburban affair. As growth continues however, increased pressures are placed on natural resources. Finding a balance that protects and preserves Meridian's natural resources, while supporting the need for new development and growth is essential. Water One of our most valuable resources is water. Therefore, protecting our aquifers, drainage basins, creeks, canals, lakes (man made or otherwise) and the Boise River from dangerous polluted runoffs is of great importance for preserving a quality water supply. With a vision for sustainability, Meridian became the first city in Idaho to be issued a Class A Reclaimed Water Permit. The City is now using highly treated, or reclaimed water, instead of irrigation water or potable water on City parks and open spaces. This conserves a significant amount of ground water and reduces our discharge flows into the Boise River. With successful pilot projects completed, plans are in place to increase programs that look towards water conservation, protection of surface waters and improved of water quality. Soil and Vegetation Not only is preserving the water supply important for humans, but also for the plants and wildlife. The natural tree and shrub corridors along the creeks and drains throughout Meridian are critical to wildlife and also present aesthetic values. In addition, the natural vegetation provides shade and habitat for wildlife and reduces soil erosion. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 65 CHAPTER 66 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Air Quality The City is trying to do its part to help the Treasure Valley's overall air quality so that the region does not fall below federally mandated standards (non -attainment). The City of Meridian continues to be proactive in its efforts to improve air quality in the Treasure Valley. The City has held town hall meetings on business emissions, established City Hall as a Clean Air Zone, encouraged alternative transportation and carpooling for employees, and installed conditioning equipment at the Waste Water Treatment Plant that scrubs, cleans, and then reuses the methane gas by-product. By working with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), supporting other local and regional initiatives, implementing City policies, evaluating land use and transportation relationships, and by City departments and contracted entities using best management practices, the City intends to raise the bar even higher for improving air quality. Energy In an effort to improve the energy efficiency, transparency, accountability, and innovation of local government, the City of Meridian decided to prepare an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (SECS). The EECS outlines the City of Meridian's long-range plans to integrate energy efficiency and energy independence, sustainability, resource conservation, environmental stewardship, improvements in air quality, and reductions in greenhouse gasses into the everyday operations of City government. As part of the energy strategy, the City's mission, vision, and ongoing initiatives were incorporated into the energy planning process. These factors will be integral in directing policy options and for implementing the City's current and future energy projects. Moreover, they will help to guide and centralize the energy planning process. " he City of Meridian The City of Meridian developed the Citywide energy strategy as a guide for achieving hos assertively steppe(t both short-range and long-range objectives for energy efficiency, the reduction up to the challenges of greenhouse gas emissions, and the creation of sustainable jobs. The City will and dynamics of incor- achieve short-range energy goals by allocating funding towards projects that orating sustainability accomplish these goals. A comprehensive list of future energy projects is included concepts into a variety in the EECS that demonstrates the City's long-range commitment to energy ofprojects." efficiency. The energy-related projects, programs, policies, and implementation measures identified in the planning process of the energy strategy facilitate the City's long-range energy success. Sustainability The City of Meridian has assertively stepped-up to the challenges and dynamics of incorporating sustainability concepts into a variety of projects. From tackling energy conservation issues; establishing a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment and reclamation facility; to establishing and staffing an Environmental Division within the Public Works Department. "Sustainability and Environmental Awareness" is a stated priority issue of City leadership and will be a dynamic aspect of how 66 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan future service, programs and projects are understood, created and implemented. Future success bodes well, due to the accomplishments gained in our recent past; sustainable practices today are applied in Meridian in a wide variety of ways, and will continue to grow. Green Building Where buildings are constructed and how they are designed, built and operated greatly impacts the environment. In 1998 the U.S. Green Building Council developed a set of standards for environmentally sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings. These standards are formalized in certifying a building as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third -party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. LEED is a voluntary certification program that can be applied to any building type and any building lifecycle phase. Guidelines encouraging buildings to be sited and designed consistent with LEED concepts are included in the City's Design Manual. As a prime example of the City's ongoing efforts to be good stewards of the environment and to set a positive example for others who build in Meridian, City Hall was constructed with LEED certification in mind. In 2009, Meridian City Hall achieved the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), Silver Certification. Among other benefits, Idaho Power Company has calculated City Hall's annual energy savings to be the equivalent of providing power to 56 homes for an entire year. The City would like to pursue other energy efficient projects, and promote others to also consider environmental impacts when siting and constructing projects. Recycling and Hazardous Waste The curbside recycling program within the City (operated by Sanitary Services Company) currently allows for the following items: mixed waste paper (including telephone books), corrugated cardboard, magazines and catalogs, aluminum and tin cans, newspaper, and all numbers of plastic bottles, tubs, jugs (including lids) and clamshells. Increased recycling for paper/wood products, plastics, and organic material and diversion of hazardous waste from the landfill continue to be programs that Sanitary Services Company and the City work on expanding. Hazardous Areas Fortunately, very few natural or man-made hazards exist within the City of Meridian and its Area of City Impact. Without large industrial complexes, airports, petroleum tank farms and other uses which generate safety and pollution concerns, the City is relatively free of hazardous areas. As more development occurs however, safety concerns and hazardous areas will likely increase from more service stations, increased traffic, and storage of hazardous chemicals associated C NAPTRR "Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.99 - Thomas Alva Edison City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 67 CHAPTER '"These special sites and historic resources are important to pre- serving ,Meridian's heritage and in remem- bering the previous generations that laid the foundation for Meridian today." with certain businesses. While federal regulations provide protection to a degree, as development increases, so will the potential for spills, accidents, and fires. There are a few notable hazards which do exist within the City of Meridian's AOCI; a natural gas pipeline, an existing liquefied natural gas plant, state highways, and areas of the City which fall into the 100 year floodplain. The natural gas line, or Williams Pipeline, runs from the northwest edge of the City to the southeastern edge of the City. Along this pipeline is a natural gas plant, located off of N. Can -Ada Road, which temporarily liquefies natural gas for storage. The City has worked with emergency responders and the pipeline company to ensure development near these facilities is done safely. There are four State (ITD) highways that go through Meridian: Interstate -84, State Highway 55 (Eagle Road), State Highway 69 (Meridian Road) and US 20/26 (Chinden Boulevard). These facilities are high-speed roadways which have led to many accidents. In City Code, there are specific development standards for properties along State highways. These standards are in place to mitigate the potential hazards from living next to and driving on the State highway system. Portions of Meridian fall within the 100 -year floodplain, generally along the Boise River and some creeks, the City has developed a floodplain overlay district which helps to guide development. Uses permitted in this district are generally associated with open space, recreational, and agricultural land uses and do not hinder the movement of the floodwaters. For additional, information including floodway maps, see the Existing Conditions Report'. Special Areas and Historic Resources Currently there are eight properties within Meridian listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to these eight properties, there are many historical architectural resources within the City limits and even more within the Area of City Impact. Some of the many historic buildings within the Area of City Impact include: grain elevators, a feed mill, assorted shops, a public library, and Meridian Rural Public High School. Other historic properties and resources include: historic farmsteads, irrigation facilities, the Ridenbaugh Canal, associated check dams, and more. These recorded locations likely represent only a sample of the actual number of historic buildings within the City of Meridian's Area of City Impact. These special sites and historic resources are important to preserving Meridian's heritage and in remembering the previous generations that laid the foundation for Meridian today. 2 Go to www.meridiancity/compplan 68 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan - ----------------------------------- CHAPTER Chapter 5 = Goals, Objectives, & Action Items efflUKITIr GOALS / OBJECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD • wisely use our natural resources within the Area of City Impact. Protect and conserve existing waterways; groundwater, wetlands, wildlife habitat, air, soils, and other natural resources. Identify waterways, wetlands, and other natural resources for preservation. Identify wildlife habitat areas for conservation. © ® A Public Works © ® - Public Works Develop and implement programs to encourage and promote tree health and preservation throughout the City, including along waterways and within proposed development. ® Parks Limit canal tiling and piping of ditches, creeks, and drains where public safety issues are not of concern. ® . Public Works Improve and protect creeks (Five Mile, Eight Mile, Nine Mile, Ten Mile, South Slough, and Jackson and Evans drainages) throughout commercial, industrial and residential areas. ® Planning Identify underdeveloped areas for potential development. © Planning Coordinate open space conservation with land trust. ® Parks Preserve, protect and provide open space for recreation, conservation, aesthetics, etc.® © © Parks Planning Support a long-term transportation system that conforms to the public health standard for carbon monoxide attainment. Preserve and protect viable farm ground and agricultural resources. A © - © Planning Planning Planning Planning — Planning Encourage efficient use of farm ground and open space at Area of City Impact boundaries to effectively transition from rural uses to urban uses. Encourage infill development in vacant/underdeveloped areas within the City over fringe area development to halt the outward progression of urban development.© historical,Enhance Meridian's agricultural heritage. Support restoration of Old Town to enhance its historical quality. Develop incentives for the preservation and restoration of historic and architecturally significant buildings. Implement design/building standards for historically significant buildings and resources in Old Town. Actively support owners of historic buildings in their efforts to restore and/or preserve their properties. Pursue grant funding sources to leverage private resources for restoration and preservation projects. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 69 CHAPTE 5 ..e...o.�.. J-wwR c ; eQiFt*wFc 1 ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Coordinate with the Historic Preservation Commission to review and comment on all development ® Planning applications in Old Town and provide a certificate of acceptability. r Preserve and enhance historic and cultural resources. Coordinate with the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission to recommend restoration of historical - Planning buildings. ---- © -------- Planning Investigate tax incentive programs for historic properties. Appoint members to and consistently maintain the minimum required membership on the Meridian 471 the © ® Mayor's Office Historic Preservation Commission to fulfill the requirements of City Ordinance No. and requirements of the Certified Local Government Program. Undertake programs that will increase the community's awareness of its heritage and the economic as well © - Council as aesthetic value of historic preservation. _ _-----_�__ Conduct activities directed toward stimulating private and public investment in the restoration and © © Council preservation of historic buildings, outdoor spaces, and natural historic features. Support the efforts of the Historic Preservation Commission to foster preservation and conservation. Direct all City departments and personnel to seek comments and approval from the Historic Preservation buildings, © _ Council Council Commission prior to any changes to City -owned or controlled property (including outdoor spaces, and natural features). _ Place informational plaque on historic structures and special sites. © Legal Seek fundingservices for rants to promote historic preservation. g © _ Legal Use the State Historic Preservation Office as a resource. When appropriate, nominate eligible properties to the National Register of Historic Places. _ g _ © '! All © Mayor's Office Provide funding to the Historic Preservation Commission through the City's annual budget. Establish and maintain a system to survey and identify cultural and historical resources within City limits © Council © I.T. and maintain a local inventory of all identified sites, buildings and resources. Develop City code to preserve and protect historic and culturally significant structures and sites. Encourage the rehabilitation and restoration of existing historic structures. © Planning © - Planning Adopt a process to review proposed development to determine if it will destroy or adversely impact unique © - Planning geological, historical or archeological sites. - _ City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER PRIORITY GOALS / OBJECTIVES1 ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPO*SIBLE LLAU Encourage events and activities that celebrate the cultural heritage of Meridian. © ♦ • e • • • • . • • • Protect public health by reducing ozone, fine particulate matter and other green house gases and toxics © ._ in the air. Implement the City's Pathways Master Plan. © p Y Y Mayor's Office Parks Coordinate with ACHD to improve traffic flow, minimize vehicle time spent idling and accelerating, and reduce the number of single -occupancy vehicles. © ® Planning Promote transportation choices, facilities, and alternatives such as car and van pooling, bicycle racks/ storage and telecommunicating. Partner with transportation agencies and large employers to promote public awareness of air quality concerns and the need/benefits of alternative transportation choices, such as car and van pooling. Enforce City policy discouraging unnecessary idling for city fleet vehicles. Research utilization/installation of Energy Management Systems in municipal buildings to track and cut energy costs for lighting and heating/cooling. © ® Planning © ® © Planning © © Police 813 Public Works Pursue Idaho Power's "Flex Peak" program in both municipal; and large commercial/industrial facilities. Convert appropriate municipal fleet vehicles to low-emission/alternative fuel vehicles when feasible. Educate design/builders, and small businesses about the benefits of selecting low greenhouse gas emitting products and appliances. ® Public Works ® ® Public Works © © Public Works Adopt a Dust Abatement Ordinance in conformance with the prototype developed by COMPASS for governments in the Treasure Valley. © Planning Participate with Ada County in publicizing voluntary burning bans when necessary. Reduce energyconsumption municipalfacilities and operations; provide leadership promoting © © Council • • • Provide City services in an environmentally sustainable and cost effective manner. 13 S Implement the action items in the City's "Energy Efficiency & Conservation Strategy" (May, 2010) in order to reduce energy costs at municipal facilities. Review the "Energy Efficiency & Conservation Strategy" at regular intervals to assess status of projects and programs and to make adjustments in response to changing conditions and technologies. Obtain and utilize monitoring software to analyze energy consumption in City facilities. © ® Public Works Public Works ® ® Public Works City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER S no.wn.w AAAI C i ARIF[*IYFS ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Establish a dedicated, revolving fund based on energy savings to finance conservation programs and ® ® © projects in municipal operations. _ ��. © ® Pursue City Energy Analyst position as identified in the "Energy Efficiency & Conservation Strategy. Public Works Public Work s — Research and compile successfully -implemented, incentive -based energy conservation strategies for use in both residential and commercial settings, from other municipalities. © - Planning Promote energy conservation. Develop an outreach display/informational kiosk to provide public information on energy conservation. Partner with other entities to provide outreach in other locations such as schools and other public places. © Public Works Review and analyze City codes related to lighting standards to insure appropriate levels of outdoor lighting in both public and private installations; to assure the "the right light for the right use is installed._ - Planning Encourage the installation of alternative energy (wind, solar and geothermal) in public and private facilities. ® ® — Seek opportunities for public-private partnerships to develop alternative electricity generating facilities. © ® pP P p Council Public Works Develop and su pp or recycled materials and products. support f � Investigate opportunities with other jurisdictions and private refuse contractors for waste reduction and recycling "messaging". © ® Public Works Establish solid waste fees that encourage waste reduction and recycling ("pay as you throw"). Develop, and implement public education and outreach activities to raise awareness on waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and toxic reduction. Establish recycling/diversion and hazardous waste disposal goals. © Council © 0 © Public Works Utilize the EPA waste characterization study for guidance on targeting specific recyclable waste streams. Assure that opportunities are available for proper disposal of target priority waste streams such as mercury, used oil, fluorescent lamps, used gas, and waste tires. Work with local stakeholders to develop public education campaigns regarding the importance of and opportunities for the proper disposal of hazardous waste. ® Public Works ® © Public Works ------ © © Public Works Enhance existing City recycling and procurement policies. _ Partner with City's waste contractor on developing and implementing composting program. -- - ------- ----------- --- ----- ----------------- ------ Public Works City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER ..E PRIORITY GOALS / OBJECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS ELEVIE*T -ftlit'"UN2110ILL Procure specific recycled content and less toxic materials (internal recycling/sustainability programs}. ® Public Works design, r operation of buildings that are envirr r and constructionPromote the healthy places to work live,• Optimize green building strategies in municipal buildings, both existing and new construction. Work with developers, builders, educational institutions and local public utilities to research and integrate © ® All new and emerging green building technologies. --- Evaluate using LEED Green Building standards and other adopted development and construction standards Standard 90.1-2007, © ® ® All with understood and accepted tools and performance criteria (e.g., ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Energy Standard for Buildings) in municipal facility/building construction projects. _ Work towards Energy Star rating for municipal buildings and facilities where applicable. – — © ® _ All Low impact Development (LID) technologies on City financed construction projects. Incorporate o p p ® ® Council Develop pilot construction project demonstrating the effectiveness of managing runoff, reducing adoption of LID approaches, Public Works construction and maintenance costs, and enhancing communities via strategies and technologies Strive to optimize energy efficiency in both residential and commercial construction (existing housing 13 M C1 stock and new.) benefits © ® All Partner with regional stakeholders to increase public awareness of the of green. Create demonstration projects incorporating water and energy conservation; and energy efficient ® Public Works construction methods and materials. Develop informational kiosk on green building strategies, and rotate throughout the community in a variety © Public Works of venues. --------------------- -- -- _ Take advantage of new technologies and advancements in building science in order to promote whole -building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and © © All environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.— Explore funding opportunities to retrofit a Meridian public building to improve energy efficiency. Develop cooperative relationships with Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Energy Policy Institute, © ® ® All Public Works University of Idaho Design Institute and Idaho Energy Collaborative in order to leverage resources and opportunities for projects and public education, outreach events and initiatives. Capitalize on the opportunity to showcase alternative energy resources at city facilities, parks, and buildings © ® Council where applicable (wind turbines, solar panels, etc.) City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER S nnNAOIWV AAAI ¢ i eRIF[TIrES 1 ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAP 7 Establish Low Impact Development (LID) strategies with comprehensive land planning and engineering landscape, in to Public Works design in order to mimic the pre -development hydrologic functions of the urban order achieve superior environmental protection, while allowing for development to occur. Identify funding sources and appropriate partners to stimulate energy efficient retrofits in existing housing © © Planning stock. _ --- --- - Review ordinances, code, and conditional use permits to ensure there are no stumbling blocks to © Planning implementing green building, energy efficient strategies and incentives. Revise development policies, codes, growth and management plans to provide for implementation of its _ ® Public Works appropriate Low Impact Development (LID) technologies in managing storm water at source and collection of rainwater for secondary use. Efficiently treat wastewater « current and future users by focusing on • ship and environmental sustainabillity. Protect public health and watersheds through adequate treatment and disposal of wastewater. Anticipate future needs by adopting and implementing the Public Works Department's revised Sewer Public Works Master Plan and Wastewater Facility Plan. Provide cost effective and environmentally sustainable wastewater service to citizens and business. — ------ Adopt and implement a reclaimed wastewater master plan. — —® Public Works — Consider initiating a pilot program to convert treated biosolids into compost. Eliminate existing inadequate private treatment systems in the City and discourage their use within future Public Works ® © Public Works City limits. Expand the use of recycled water throughout the City. Utilize "closed-loop" systems to reuse or recycle the waste stream. Explore alternative, sustainable energy sources including co -generation of power from waste processing ® © -- Public Works Public Works byproducts. Provide amDle and clean water to the citizens of Meridian in perpetuity. M Cl Protect the quality of source water. — Ensure that new development is connected to the City's sanitary sewer system (no septic systems). Develop a source water protection plan. ® © — Public Works— ------ -- ® © Public Works City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER 5 PAAI C i AnIC"IVFC 1 ecTIOY ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Coordinate with Idaho Department of Water Resources on reducing the proliferation of private wells in the ® © ® Public Works Area of City Impact. Provide water in a cost effective manner. Develop and implement a water supply master plan. ® Public Works --- __ ---------- -------------------- ®--_� Public Works Assess and provide new water sources. _ Conserve existing water supplies. Implement the Public Works Department Water Conservation Plan. Adopt and p p ® ® Public Works Reduce reliance on City water (potable) for irrigation through use of recycled water, public education and © ® Public Works adoption of water conserving landscape guidelines. ---- Initiate a public outreach program on water conservation. © ® Public Works . +' water quality. Protect Protection © i Establish and implement a Comprehensive Surface Water program. Develop framework and components of a comprehensive surface water protection program including Storm Water protection, Floodplain Management and stream and riparian protection and restoration in ® © Public Works order to satisfy the City's requirements under the Clean Water Act, FEMA, and the National Flood insurance program. Identify waterways, wetlands, and other natural resources for preservation. Public Works Develop policies that limit canal tiling and piping of creeks, drains where public safety issues are not of © - Public Works concern. --- _ _ Provide incentives for developers to grant conservation easements along creek -side corridors. © A ® Planning Incorporate creek corridors as an amenity in development design. ® © Planning Develop and implement Low Impact Development (LID) strategies in storm water drainage systems that are © ® Public Works administered by the City of Meridian. Develop and cultivate partnerships with local and regional stakeholders on public education campaigns for © Public Works water conservation and water quality. Work to eliminate older, inefficient septic and private treatment plants,- connect users to City wastewater ® © Public Works system. - City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER This page left intentionally blank — City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6 — Public Services Community, Social and Government Services This chapter discusses community, social and government services provided in Meridian. As part of this chapter, schools, parks and recreation, emergency services, libraries, arts and entertainment, as well as general government and private property rights are described. Some other services, like sewer, water, and transportation, are addressed in other parts of this Plan and are not duplicated here. Education For Meridian to encourage and attract new business, to foster an environment which generates new ideas, and to mold a diverse and sustainable economy, we must continue to encourage and support educational y opportunities which create an employment base attractive to employers. It is important for Meridian. residents to have accessible educational opportunities, K-12 and beyond, which prepare them for rewarding local career opportunities. Public Schools Public school facilities in the City of Meridian are part of the joint School District No. 2 (aka Meridian School District), which serves an area larger than the City of Meridian and its Area of City Impact. The district covers 384 square miles and serves the cities of Meridian, Star, Eagle, western and south-western portions of Boise, part of Garden City, and the unincorporated areas of Ada County that lie between these municipalities. In total, there are 31 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 5 comprehensive high schools, 2 alternative high schools, I charter high school, and I magnet high school throughout Meridian School District. Enrollment growth has placed tremendous demands on schools in recent past. Since 2000, the District has opened eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one alternative middle school, two high schools, and one alternative high school. In the past ten years, Meridian School District has opened schools at a faster pace than any District in the history of the state of Idaho. With an additional 1,000 students per year projected to move into the district, this rate of new school construction is expected to continue into the foreseeable future. Land acquisition for future school sites within Meridian School District are based upon the following acreage standards: • Elementary Schools 10 to 12 acres • Middle Schools 40 acres • High Schools 55 acres CHAPTER V, City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 77 • CHAPTER __ _ -- -- -� --^�_----� Based on past trends, Meridian School District estimates that approximately 1,000 acres of land will be needed within the City of Meridian's Area of City Impact to meet the needs of all existing and projected K-12 students. As shown on the Future Land Use Map, about one elementary school is projected within each square mile of the City. Depending upon the residential density of an area and other build -out factors, the District estimates that it will need at least one middle school for every two to two and a half square miles and one high school for every three square miles of fully developed land. '"Thoughtful commu- To assist the District, the City of Meridian seeks to continue its support through nicatron and coordina- joint long range and site planning, continued exploration into multi -use and shared 1 tion will help o ensure facilities, and providing increased safety through efficient use of multi -modal residents in the Crt)r of transportation corridors servicing schools. The City will continue to support school sites within every square mile, encourage communication between essential Meridian have close, service providers to plan for and accommodate growth associated with schools, safe, ��d o��cohe ti and further explore opportunities to cut operating costs through joint land use educational o ort�� agreements. Thoughtful communication and coordination will help to ensure ties•99 residents in the City of Meridian have close, safe, and applicable educational opportunities. Continuing Education In addition to Idaho State University—Meridian, other colleges and universities in the Meridian area include (main campus location in parenthesis): University of Phoenix (Meridian), George Fox University (Meridian), Guardian College (Meridian), Broadview University (Meridian), Boise State University (Boise), College of Western Idaho (Nampa), College of Idaho (Caldwell), Northwest Nazarene University (Nampa), University of Idaho Extension (Boise), Stevens- Henager College (Boise), Carrington College (Boise), Brown Mackie College (Boise), and Treasure Valley Community College (Ontario, OR). Emergency Services Police Despite the tremendous growth Meridian has experienced over the last decade, the City has not been subject an increased crime rate. In fact, the rate of criminal offenses in Meridian has remained lower than the national and state averages for several years. Review of officer to population ratio and response times suggests that with the more recent addition of officers, detectives, school resource officers, neighborhood contact officers, support staff and the advancements of the administration, the Meridian Police Departments is maintaining a respectable crime rate as well as an impressive clearance rate at approximately 45.5% in 2009. Going forward, continued coordination with the Police Department is vital to ensure adequate services are available for proposed annexation and development requests. Making best use of the Police Departments obvious expertise in matters of safety is also important in the planning and design of new facilities, services, and contingency/hazard response plans. 78 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan The Police �Department also houses the City's code enforcement team. These CHAPTER individuals are primarily responsible for ensuring that City Code violations in the City are identified and quickly corrected. Lastly, continued participation by the Police Department in local events and special programs, such as the Police Athletic league (PAL) will remain a key element of their success by promoting a safe community, serving as proactive crime deterrents through good example, and fostering the respect of the community. Fire and Ambulance The Meridian Fire Department has quickly transformed from a primarily all - volunteer department into a combination department with 57 full-time firefighters and 20 part-time, on-call personnel. Currently, the Meridian Fire Department consists of five Fire Stations strategically located throughout the Meridian area, with plans for a total of I I at full build out of the Meridian Area of City Impact. Services provided by the department include: fire, rescue, hazardous materials, fire prevention education, plans review, inspections and advanced life-support emergency medical service. The Meridian Fire Department will continue to be an important asset in development and land use decisions, as they ensure that there is adequate fire flow, access and compliance with the Fire Code. Parks and Recreation The City of Meridian Parks and Recreation Department is the primary recreation '"Further, parks and serviceP rovider for Meridian. Quality parks, recreation facilities, activities and opera space help to programs are considered by most Meridian residents to be vital in promoting regulate airquality overall quality of life. Meridian parks and recreation facilities provide residents with and climate, counter safe outlets for entertainment, exercise, social activities, and learning opportunities. the warming effects Further,P arks and open space help to regulate air quality and climate, counter the of paved sur faces, warming effects of paved surfaces, recharge groundwater and protect lakes and recharge groundwoter streams from polluted runoff. As such, they are directly and indirectly beneficial ond protect Jokes and to all Meridian residents regardless of personal use. streams torn po/luted runoff" Continued provision of high quality, year-round park and recreation facilities and activities requires the acquisition and development of land, funding for maintenance and renovations, and programming of elements and use activities. Developing new parks and expanding the existing park system with cutting-edge features like multi sensory games, ice skating rinks, dog parks, and year-round programs is vital to keep up with demand from growth. The City also seeks to continue expanding its pathway system by coordinating new projects with regional partners, and providing safe, tightly integrated pathways linking popular destinations such as schools and parks to neighborhood centers. Therefore, the City's Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Plan (CPRSP) and Pathways Master Plan should be used when evaluating proposed development for consistency with the City's plans. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 79 CHAPTER deliberative processes. Some of the volunteer boards and commission in Meridian are: Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission, Meridian Arts Commission, Historical Preservation Commission, Traffic Safety Commission, Meridian Transportation Task Force, Impact Fee Advisory Committee, Solid Waste Advisory Commission and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council. City staff is committed to providing the best customer service to the community we serve, and responds to customers in a genuine, positive, and timely manner. Interactions are solution -oriented, where staff meets and exceeds expectations by listening to customers and following through on their concerns. Staff members understand each individual's role in the organizational team, know their jobs, and accept that each person is responsible for their own work, choices, and actions. Staff members are trustworthy and courteous and show honor and accept people with diverse opinions and backgrounds. Staff performs professionally beyond the parameters of the job while being creative, innovative, flexible and adaptable to community needs. In short, City Staff provides our best for the community we serve. We provide quality service to our customers and positive development of our staff that promotes and expects accountability, respect and excellence. One of the ways the City is improving upon service is by investing in enterprise solution software that will integrate the services and data collection of the building division, development services division, planning department, clerk's office, and code enforcement. This system will also have the ability to "talk" to our geographic information system, billing software, and water and sewer utility information database. By having information in a shared database, staff will be able to process permits, development applications, and licenses more efficiently and effectively and provide more accurate and timely responses to customer queries. Community Development Block Grant The City of Meridian became an Entitlement Community as designated by the "Staff performs re - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the fall of 2006. fessionally beyond the With the Entitlement Community designation, the City receives money annually parameters of the job, through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The CDBG while being creative, develop viable urban communities b providing decent housing Program seeks to p Y P innovative, flexibie and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, nd adaptable to principally for low- and moderate -income persons. The City Council, with input community seeds°99 overall direction of the CDBG Program in the from the public, establishes the g Consolidated Plan, which identifies high-level goals and objectives for the five year interval covered by the Plan. Activities the City will undertake each year are detailed in annual action plans, which the City prepares and submits to HUD. Providing decent housing for low- and moderate -income persons is one of the primary goals of the CDBG Program, and HUD has a strong commitment to City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 81 CHAPTER —_ —------------------------ - affirmatively further fair housing. The City of Meridian, as a recipient of the CDBG federal funds, and its partnering non -profits, are obligated to not discriminate in housing or services directly or indirectly on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status, or disability. In 2011, the City will update its Consolidated Plan for the next five years. Community input is an important component of each Consolidated Plan update, and the City works with individuals and local non-profit agencies to help determine the most critical needs within the community and determine how best to address those needs. As part of the updated Consolidated Plan process, the City will undergo an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. This review will determine any areas where the City can strengthen its anti -discrimination policies and practices to insure that all persons and households have access to decent housing options. Property Rights " he City of Meridi- The City of Meridian wholly respects the rights of its citizens and their property, n wholly respects the and is abjectly against the negligence, abuse or devaluing of private property res of its citizensby others. By encouraging property maintenance, preventing and mitigating incompatible land use, and ensuring local, state, and federal code compliance, and their property, residents should feel their private property rights are respected and secure. The and �s abjectly against City will continue to review its policy for compliance with the State regulatory tne �i e��e, ��sc takings guidelines, and ensure that its staff is appropriately trained in applicable or r- code related to property rights. For a comprehensive review of property rights vote proper µ, and regulatory takings analysis, which the City will use to review policy and code ers.99 against for compliance with private property rights, please see Appendix C. 82 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan ]c CHAPTER Chapter 6 = Goals, Objectives, & Action Items PRIORITY GOALS 1 OBJECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS and ELEMENT RESPO*SIBLIE LEAD Provide broad . - r • programs, •recreationals • uses •that arelocated geographically • i •Meridianiavailabletoeveryone. park acquisition and maintenance to meet projected demands. Provide for, - Require open space areas within all development. --- -^---_ Update and maintain existing parks and recreation facilities to meet all regulatory, safety, and quality standards. Support funding of Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Plan projects and programs. Annually review, update and implement the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System plan. ® A Planning © - Parks Council M _® Parks Identify and require future park sites using information in the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System and on the Future Land Use Map. © Parks Consider population/housing density when acquiring future land for parks and recreation. © ® © Planning Throughout the City, develop all park and recreation land to provide diversity of uses and activities. IdentifY and provide for the recreation needs of all citizens. Review possible sites within City for developing an indoor multiple -use facility. Develop P Y pathways to connect Meridian with Boise, Nampa, Kuna, and Eagle. -- �, ® Parks ® _ Parks �' ® Parks Develop indoor/outdoor multiple -use facilities (i.e., recreation center, fairgrounds, etc.) for a variety of recreational, educational, cultural, and sports purposes and uses. - ® Parks Create parks that encourage year-round use and multi -sensory play. Provide a variety of park types (neighborhood parks, community parks, regional parks) interspersed throughout the community. Plan and expand services as part of the development process. Implement the City's Pathways Master Plan to provide a bike and pathways system between neighborhoods, local collectors, and community destinations. Work with new development, ITD, ACRD, COMPASS, Ada County, and other entities to identify partnership opportunities. ® Parks © ® 1 Parks A Planning Require that development projects have planned for the provision of all public services. © M__ Council City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER 6 nn§An§WV AAA1 C ; eRIF[TIYES / ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan adequate fees from new development to fund expansion of services. Requite q uate P © Council , Cooperate with other agencies and service providers around the Valley. 13 M Support joint use agreements with the Meridian Joint School District No. 2, Western Ada Recreation District, © Council ACHD, irrigation districts, and other private and non-profit entities. _ Communicate with essential service providers and local decision -makers to coordinate planning efforts and direction of growth. Service providers include but are not limited to: All City Departments, ITD, ACHD, COMPASS, VRT, Irrigation Districts, Western Ada Recreation District, Ada County, St. Luke's Hospital, St. Power, Intermountain ® Q © "' Council Alphonsus Hospital, Joint School District No. 2, Meridian Library District, Idaho Qwest, Gas, Solid Waste (SSC), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Corps Department of Environmental Quality, Central District Health Department, and U.S. Army of Engineers. Coordinate with irrigation districts to implement the proposed pathway network along irrigation canals, ® M Parks ditches, creeks, and easements. Schedule regular meetings with City and County planning staff to discuss projects and joint planning © © Planning efforts. — - -- ----- _ – -- --- Participate in transportation planning efforts. © ® M, _ . .._ Planning Coordinate the City's Capital Improvement Plans (CIPS) with ACHD's projects. ® Public Works Address the Area of City Impact boundary with Ada County and the Cities of Eagle, Boise, Star, and Kuna. © © Planning Coordinate with transportation agencies to ensure provision of services and transit development. i Planning — Coordinate with the City of Nampa and Canyon County on land use, transportation and emergency services © M © planning issues._— Coordinate with appropriate agencies on master planning and long-range planning efforts. © © ® Planning Ensure that other City departments, area agencies and service providers are informed about and have an © © Planning EW opportunity to participate in the City's development review process. art. Allow all Meridian residents and visitors an opportunity to experience public Provide art in public places. Provide both permanent and rotating works of art in City Hall and other public places. Mayor's Office Encourage public art be integrated as a component of community development. © Planning City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER r GOALS / OBJECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD Evaluate and establish a percent for art ordinance. © Mayor's Office Establish an Art and Cultural District ©� Planning Provide local artists opportunities to showcase their work. _ Mayor's Office Find a way to fund a civic center - home for the arts. ® Council „ice •;, -,, ,,,.:; ..... .. ....... . . ..:..: ,, ,, ...: Provide a diversity of education and art experiences for all residents. r" - Develop and offer youth art opportunities at and after school. Mayor's Office Provide arts education for adults and seniors, and partner with other community organizations to support v and encourage arts programs. Mayor's Office ` ` © Mayor's Office El Council © Mayor's Office Present a variety of performing arts locally. Sponsor performing arts in partnership with community organizations. Raise awareness and promote existing arts offerings and artwork within the community. Protect public health and safety by g growth and developmenthazardous pose a threat to people• property. Reduce the threat of loss of life and property from hazards. OF Plan and allow land uses surrounding Waste Water Treatment Plant to reduce human exposure to odors. © C3planning Require industrial uses to conform to disposal, spill and storage measures as outlined by the EPA. © Public Works Discourage residential areas in close proximity to Wastewater Treatment Plant.© ®� © ® © A Planning Planning Police / Fire Work with ITD and ACHD to ensure highways and roadways are as safe as possible. Compose a hazard response plan with Fire and Police departments. Work with Idaho Power to ensure that a National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor does not traverse �^ © © through Meridian. Planning Locate areas below canals and laterals that could be damaged if the slope is compromised. © © Public Works City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER r City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan PRIORITY GOALS OBJECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS Define, locate, and map hazardous areas. ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD © Fire Compose and implement standards and mitigation measures for development near the Northwest Pipeline and the liquefied natural gas tank in northwest Meridian. ` — Fire Ensure that all planning decisions and ordinance implementationbalances the interests of • with the protection of private property ri• for owners todayand future generations. Enact farad use ordinances, policies, fees and make decisions, including land use restrictions and conditions of approval, that do not violate private property rights. j Conduct regular training with City staff to ensure that they properly adhere to and apply provisions of Idaho Code §67-8003 in land use planning and development review processes. Legal j Review policies, the Unified Development Code, and other regulations for consistency with Idaho Code. © © Planning Encourage property owners to preserve and maintain their property for use of future generations. © ` Council Preserve private property rights and values by enforcing regulations that will prevent and mitigate againstall incompatible and detrimental neighboring uses. Council City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER Chapter 7 - Implementation When it comes to implementing the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan, the primary responsibility lies with City Staff. As discussed in Chapter 1, however, citizens, developers, the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as the City Council and other groups and commissions, are all involved and also responsible for shaping community development and the overall pattern of growth within the community. Making the Plan Reality Alignment with Other Plans and Resources One of the key ways that the Comprehensive Plan becomes an improved tool for growth is to align it with other established plans and goals for the City. The specific plans and documents that are adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan include: the Existing Conditions Report, the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan, the Design Manual, the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Plan, the Meridian Pathways Master Plan, Communities in Motion, ACHD's Roadways to Bikeways Bicycle Master Plan and the Master Street Map, Complete Streets Policy and the Livable Street''' Design Guide from ACHD's Transportation and Land Use Integration Plan (TLIP). The City hereby adopts as addenda to the Comprehensive Plan the versions of these documents in effect at the time the Comprehensive Plan is approved by the City Council, and as amended. The Comprehensive Plan has a symbiotic relationship with and works in concert with City Code, the City's Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan, the City's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy, the City's Sewer and Water Master Plans, other department master plans, capital improvement plans, and various transportation plans and studies. It is also used in conjunction with each City department's strategic plan, action plan, and employee Position Accountability Definition (PAD's). All City departments should use the Comprehensive Plan as a tool for setting work plans, budgets, capital improvements, and allocating other resources for City Council approval. City staff from all departments will regularly discuss and coordinate the needs of the City. Staff will work together with the common goal of guiding growth, providing City services within available resources, being organized and efficient, and being good stewards of the public trust. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan 87 CHAPTER 88 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Next Steps After adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, one of the first steps will be to prioritize the action items listed in the Plan. City Departments and other stakeholders will be part of the process to determine which action items are immediate, intermediate or long-term priorities. This consolidated list of the action items will be referred to as the Implementation Plan of the Comprehensive "Implementation Plan and it will establish both an action item lead and support, including all City of the plan will take departments or civic organizations that need to be involved in completing each hard work and deli- action. After staff consensus on priorities, the draft Implementation Plan will be cation frons the entre shared with the Mayor and Council. By assigning both responsibility, and priority, cornnitinity. 99 the intent is to provide for the timely execution of the various components of the Plan. On a regular basis, City staff will report back to the Council on progress being made in completing action items. It is also anticipated that additional action items may be added and an update to both the text of the Comprehensive Plan and the Existing Conditions Report will occur on a semi-annual basis, and/or as otherwise needed. Implementation of the Plan will take hard work and dedication from the entire community. Hopefully, everyone finds the organization of this document to be user-friendly and the goals, objectives and action items representative of the community's vision. 88 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER Chapter 7 = Goals, Objectives, & Action Items City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan PRIORITY GOALS / OBJECTIVES / ACTION ITEMS ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE LEAD Shape the future of by providing • City leadersr • Plan Vision ► City ordinances that execute that vision. Advance, support, and promote development of planning and economic development tools. Keep current the Unified Development Code and Future Land Use Map to implement the provisions of this plan. © © Planning Support the Economic Excellence team. © Council Maintain, update and find better ways to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in everyday City business and project -specific purposes. - All Develop and adopt new procedures for engaging the public in land use planning processes by using a variety of methods to inform and solicit comments. © © Planning Update the Unified Development Code to establish incentives and regulations for small-scale or specialized© agricultural operations in certain parts of the City. Elm Planning Integrate land use and transportation planning to ensure that they mutually support the communities'- goals and desires. © •-- Planning Review the status of the Comprehensive Plan implementation plan to ensure steady progress. _ © Planning Require that the Planning and Zoning Commission duties include detailed review of the adopted Comprehensive Plan at least once a year and that decisions explicitly reflect: support and advance of the Plan as the primary factor of approval. El Planning Require that public meetings be held regularly to review the Comprehensive Plan and to promote a better© understanding of the plan and its purpose. Planning Conduct work sessions with area cities and counties as needed to better coordinate planning policies©� regionally. © Planning Organize and fund committees or special commissions consistent with the provisions of this plan. El Council Require that the Unified Development Code and all other City and County ordinances are enforced. © Fla Council Educate the public and advisory boards so that they understand the Comprehensive Plan's legal elements and intent. © H Legal City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER This page left intentionally blank City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan APPENDIX V. Glossary Terms Affordable Housing — Housing with rents or mortgage costs that are 30% or less of the gross monthly income of a household at 80% or below the Boise Metropolitan Statistical Area median income. Area of City Impact — Also known as the City's planning area. It is the land area surrounding the limits of each City, negotiated between each individual City and the county in which it lies. Each City has comprehensive planning authority for its Area of City Impact, but until annexation occurs, zoning and development entitlement is handled by the county. Buffer — An area within a property or site, generally adjacent to and parallel with the property line, either consisting of existing natural vegetation or created by the use of trees, shrubs, berms and/or fences and designed to limit views and sounds from the development tract to adjacent parties and vice versa. Also commonly used when describing a transitional use, typically office, between residential and commercial or industrial. Building Code — Legislative regulations that prescribe the materials, requirements and methods to be used in the construction, rehabilitation, maintenance and repair of buildings. The City of Meridian, per state statue, has adopted the Uniform Building Code (UBC), developed by the International Conference of Building Officials. Capital Improvement Program — A process of identifying and budgeting for the public facilities that a jurisdiction will need to construct in order to serve existing and anticipated development. Capital improvement programming is typically done in five-year increments with annual updates. A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) must address the type of project, the location of the project, the cost of the project, the source of funds to finance the project, the agency or department responsible for the project, and the time frame for completion of the project. Capital Improvement Programs are a primary tool of most growth management programs. Compatible — Land uses capable of existing together without conflict or ill effects. Conditional Use — A utilization of land having characteristics such that it may be allowed in a particular zoning district only after review by the Commission and Council, and granting of approval imposing conditions deemed necessary to make the proposed use compatible with other uses in the area. Conditional Use Permit — Permit issued to allow a conditional use. Cross -Access Agreement — An agreement between adjacent property owners in which internal connections are provided between parking areas in order to improve traffic flow on the street by minimizing the number of access points needed. Cross -access agreements are typically obtained incrementally as a City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan A- I APPENDIX condition of approval for new development. The first one to develop will be required to make an irrevocable offer of cross -access to the adjacent parcel and must design the parking lot to accommodate the access. When the adjacent owner wishes to develop, they will be conditioned to reciprocate with a similar cross -access agreement and complete the access. Density Bonus — Incentives given for dedication of land to the public for parks, schools, or other public facilities. Dry -line Sewer — The installation of a sewage collection system designed to be served by gravity flow into the City of Meridian municipal wastewater system, in accordance with current facilities plans, that is not initially operational because downstream sewers are not yet constructed. Fair Housing Act — Fair Housing Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, enacted to prohibit housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, handicap, sex, and/or familial status. Fire Flow — The minimum number of gallons per minute that are needed to fight a fire in a structure, for two continuous hours through fire plugs in the near proximity of the structure. Fire flow requirements are established by the national Uniform Fire Code and are a factor in the City's Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating. Floodway — Drainage and irrigation channels and adjacent land areas that must be reserved to discharge flood waters from a 100 -year flood. Development is prohibited in this area. Green Building — Also known as green construction or sustainable building, is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource -efficient throughout a building's life -cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. Hazardous Waste — Waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment. There are four factors that determine whether or not a substance is hazardous: ignitability (i.e., flammable), reactivity, corrosiveness and toxicity Infill Development — Development on vacant parcels, or redevelopment of existing parcels to a higher and better use, that is surrounded by developed property within the City of Meridian. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) — An internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third -party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies intended to improve performance in metrics such as energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. A-2 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan APPENDIX Low Impact Development (LID) — A term used in the United States to describe a land planning and engineering design approach to managing stormwater runoff. LID emphasizes conservation and use of on-site natural features to protect water quality. Neighborhood Center — A development area that includes a mix of uses and housing types, a central public gathering place, interconnecting streets and alleys, schools within walking distance, and services (office and retail) to serve the neighborhood. The basic goal is integration of the activities of potential residents with work, shopping, recreation and transit all within walking distance. Public Facilities and Services — See Urban Services. Reclaimed Water — Former wastewater (sewage) that has been treated to remove solids and certain impurities, and then used in sustainable landscaping irrigation or to recharge groundwater aquifers. This is done for sustainability and water conservation, rather than discharging the treated wastewater to surface waters such as rivers and oceans. Sometimes called recycled water. Urban Service Planning Area — Priority planning area where City of Meridian sewer and water facilities and most other services and utilities are available or planned in officially adopted plans. Urban Services — Services provided by the City of Meridian or established jurisdictions within the City of Meridian, including City of Meridian water, fire protection by Meridian City -Rural Fire District, City of Meridian parks and recreation facilities, City of Meridian police protection, public sanitary sewers owned by the City of Meridian, public transit, schools, storm drainage facilities, and urban standard streets and roads. Walkable — Development that contains a comprehensive network of sidewalks and trails. Development tends to be compact, and diverse, providing varied and plentiful destinations for walking and cycling; destinations tend to be within 'A of a mile from dwellings. Environment is safe and aesthetically pleasing, with open space interspersed throughout development. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan A-3 This page left intentionally blank — A-4 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan APPENDIX Arrnnvmc.. and Abbreviations ACHD Ada County Highway District AOC I Area of City Impact BGG Blueprint for Good Growth BOD biochemical oxygen demand CDHD Central District Health Department CIM Communities in Motion COMPASS Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho CPRSP Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Plan DEQ Department of Environmental Quality EPA Environmental Protection Agency FHWA Federal Highway Administration GPM gallons per minute IDHW Idaho Department of Health and Welfare IPUC Idaho Public Utility Commission ITD Idaho Transportation Department Joint School District No. 2 (Meridian Joint School District) MGD million gallons per day LEED Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design LID Local Improvement District MDC Meridian Development Corporation NMID Nampa Meridian Irrigation District NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System PAL Police Athletic League RUT Rural Urban Transition (Ada County zoning designation) SHPO State Historic Preservation Office City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan B- B-2 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan APPENDIX Regulatory Takings Checklist-_-_- The City of Meridian wholly respects the rights of its citizens and their property, and is abjectly against the negligence, abuse or devaluing of private property by others. By encouraging property maintenance, preventing and mitigating incompatible land use, and ensuring local, state, and federal code compliance, residents should feel their private property rights are respected and secure. The City will continue to review its policy for compliance with the State regulatory takings guidelines, and ensure that its staff is appropriately trained in applicable code related to property rights. The following checklist is used in reviewing proposed regulations or actions to ensure compliance with private property rights. 1. Does the regulation or action result in a permanent or temporary physical occupation of private property? Regulation or action resulting in permanent or temporary occupation of all or a portion of private property will generally constitute a "taking." For example, a regulation that required landlords to allow installation of cable television boxes in their apartments was found to constitute a "taking." (See Loretto v. Teleprompter Manhattan CATV Corp., 458 U.S. 419 [ 1982].) 2. Does the regulation or action require a property to dedicate a portion of property or to grant an easement? Carefully review all regulations requiring the dedication of property or grant of an easement. The dedication of property must be reasonably and specifically designed to represent or compensate for adverse impacts of the proposed development. Likewise, the magnitude of the burden placed on the proposed development should be reasonably related to the adverse impacts created by the development. A court will also consider whether the action in question substantially advances a legitimate state interest. For example, the United States Supreme Court determined in Nollan v. California Coastal Comm'n, 483 U.S. 825 (1987) that compelling an owner of waterfront property to grant public easement across his property that does not substantially advance the public's interest in beach access, constitutes a "taking." Likewise, the United States Supreme Court held that compelling a property owner to leave a public green way, as opposed to a private one, did not substantially advance protection of a floodplain, and was a "taking." (Dolan v. City of Tigard, 114 U.S. 2309 [June 24, 19994].) 3. Does the regulation deprive the owner of all economically viable uses of the property? If a regulation prohibits all economically viable or beneficial uses of the land, it will likely constitute a "taking." In this situation, the agency can avoid liability for just compensation only if it can demonstrate that the proposed uses are prohibited by the laws of nuisance or other pre-existing limitations on the use of the property (See Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Coun., 112 S. Ct. 2886 [ 1992].) City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan C-1 APP ENDIX KJ _ -- ---- -- ----------- ------- Unlike I and 2 above, it is important to analyze the regulation's impact on the property as a whole, and not just the impact on a portion whether there is any profitable use of the remaining property available. (See Florida Rock Industries, Inc. v. United States, 18 F.3d 1560 [Fed. Cir. 1994]. The remaining use does not necessarily have to be the owner's planned use, a prior use or the highest and best use of the property. One factor in this assessment is the degree to which the regulatory action interferes with a property owner's reasonable investment backed expectations. Carefully review regulations requiring that all of a particular parcel of land be left substantially in its natural state. A prohibition of all economically viable users of the property is vulnerable to a takings challenge. In some situations, however, there may be pre-existing limitations on the use of property that could insulate the government from takings liability. 4. Does the regulation have a significant impact on the landowner's economic interest? Carefully review regulations that have a significant impact on the owner's economic interest. Courts will often compare the value of property before and after the impact of the challenged regulation.. Although a reduction in property value alone may not be a "taking," a severe reduction in the property value often indicates a reduction or elimination of reasonably profitable uses. Another economic factor courts will consider is the degree to which the challenged regulation impacts any developmental rights of the owner. As with 3, above, these economic factors are normally applied to the property owner as a whole. 5. Does the regulation deny a fundamental attribute of ownership? Regulations that deny the landowner a fundamental attribute of ownership -- including the right to possess, exclude other and dispose of all or a portion of the property are potential takings. The United States Supreme Court recently held that requiring a public easement for recreational purposes where the harm to be prevented was to the flood plain was a "taking." In finding this to be a "taking," the Court stated: The City never demonstrated why a public green way, as opposed to a private one, was required in the interest of flood control. The difference to the petitioner, of course, is the loss of her ability to exclude others... [T]his right to exclude others is "one of the most essential sticks in the bundle of rights that are commonly characterized as property." Dolan v. City of Tigard, 114 U.S. 2309 (June 24, 1994). The United States Supreme Court has also held that barring inheritance (an essential attribute of ownership) of certain interest in land held by individual members of an Indian tribe constituted a "taking." Hodel v. Irving, 481 U.S. 704 (1987). C-2 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan APPENDIX 6. Does the regulation serve the same purpose that would be served by directly prohibiting the use or action; and does the condition imposed substantially advance that purpose? A regulation may go too far and may result in a takings claim where it does not substantially advance a legitimate governmental purpose. (Nollan v. California Coastal Commission, 107 S. CT. 3141 [ 1987]; Dolan Y. City of Tigard, 114 U.S. 2309 [June 24, 1994].) In Nollan, the United States Supreme Court held that it was an unconstitutional "taking" to condition the issuance of a permit to land owners on the grant of an easement to the public to use their beach. The court found that since there was not an indication that the Nollan's house plans interfered in any way with the public's ability to walk up and down the beach, there was no "nexus" between any public interest that might be harmed by the construction of the house, and the permit condition. Lacking this connection, the required easement was just as unconstitutional as it would be if imposed outside the permit context. Likewise, regulatory actions that closely resemble, or have effects of a physical invasion or occupation or property, are more likely to be found to be takings. The greater the deprivation of use, the greater the likelihood that a "taking" will be found. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan C-3 This page left intentionally blank C-4 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan / yf R / r j; % Z .•� Sys 9 � �� y ,ice h.Y 1 �// L„ � � �`. y!� �� f ,,✓/� / � / b•, r :c s d / 1f lr \ q W t r�r ,. s ..,_,�.... ..... 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APPENDIX FLUM This page left intentionally blank Flip over page flap, for use of Legend with Goals, Objectives, and Action Item tables in Chapters 2 through 7 _ APPENDIX Legend City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan E.I APPENDIX Legend City of Meridian 2010 Comprehensive Plan E_2 This page left intentionally blank IDIA y vin.: x�wa�.r�m+w..aw• f' � nM 4.A t�J ,w ,yam✓. ;� /�, AW st JW WU r This page left intentionally blank -y EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT ZOI O ADDENDUM TO THE CITY OF MERIDIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Prepared by: City of Meridian Planning Department 33 E Broadway Suite 210 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone 208.884.5533 Fax 209.888.6854 lvviliE IDIAN' AHO This page left intentionally blank City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 EMMMM Introduction........................................ ComprehensivePlan.................................................................................................................................................................. . LocalLand Use Planning Act....................................................................................................................................................2 History............................................................................2 WhoLives in Meridian? What Do They Do?............................................................................................... 5 Population, Housing and Economic Development..............................................................................................................5 Population and Demographic Characteristics p ............•"""""6 Historic Counts and Current Estimates........................................................................................................................................6 Forecasts.........................................................................................................................................................6 7 Age............................................................................................................................................. Raceand Ethnicity........................................................... ...................................................................................................................8 Gender....................................................................................................................................................8 EducationalAttainment.....................................................................................................................................................................8 9 Costof Living......................................................................................................................................... Income................................................................................................................................................................................................10 Poverty................................................................................................................................................................................................I 1 HousingCharacteristics.........................................................................................................................................................12 Numberof Dwelling Units............................................................................................................................................................12 Housing Unit Type....................................................................................................................................... .................................... 13 Occupancy.........................................................................................................................................................................................14 Personsper Housing Unit.............................................................................................................................................................14 Ageof Housing................................................................................................................................................. ................................ 15 HousingValue................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Housingand Urban Development....................................................................................................................................... 16 EconomicDevelopment........................................................................................................................................................ 17 Economic Development and Infrastructure..............................................................................................................................18 Taxes................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Labor Force .......................................................................................................................................................................................18 Employment......................................................................................................................................................................................19 Employers..........................................................................................................................................................................................2 0 Trends.................................................................................................................................................................................................21 MeridianChamber of Commerce...............................................................................................................................................23 MeridianDevelopment Corporation...........................................................................................................................................23 EconomicExcellence.......................................................................................................................................................................25 BusinessEnterprise Areas..............................................................................................................................................................25 Howis the Land in Meridian Developed?................................................................................................... 27 Land Use, Transportation and Community Design.......................................................................................................... 27 LandUse................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 BuiltEnvironment............................................................................................................................................................................28 Residential.........................................................................................................................................................................................2 8 Commercial ........................................................................................................................... ............................................................28 Office..................................................................................................................................................................................................2 9 Industrial............................................................................................................................................................................................2 9 MixedUse.........................................................................................................................................................................................2 9 Civic.....................................................................................................................................................................................................3 0 ZoningLand Use Correlation...........................................................................................................................................30 LandOwnership......................................................................................................................................................................30 FutureLand Uses....................................................................................................................................................................32 SpecificArea Plans...................................................................................................................................................................33 Ten Mile Interchange SpecifrcArea Plan...................................................................................................................................34 TheCore............................................................................................................................................................................................ 34 DestinationDowntown (Urban Renewal)................................................................................................................................. 34 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 ii*1 FieldsArea and South Meridian.................................................................................................................................................. 35 Areaof City Impact................................................................................................................................................................ 35 Transportation........................................................................................................................................................................ 38 Committeesand Commissions..................................................................................................................................................... 38 RoadwayNetwork........................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Interstates, State Highways and Principal Arterials.................................................................................................... 40 MinorArterials..................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Collectors............................................................................................................................................................................... 42 LocalStreets......................................................................................................................................................................... 43 EntrywayCorridors ............................................................................................................................................................. 43 RoadwayPlanning........................................................................................................................................................................... 43 TravelTimes and Commuting....................................................................................................................................................... 43 TransportationFunding Plans....................................................................................................................................................... 44 Meridian's Priority Roadway Projects.......................................................................................................................................... 45 LinkingTransportation and Land Use................................................................................................................................. 46 CompleteStreets............................................................................................................................................................................. 46 CostShare......................................................................................................................................................................................... 47 MasterStreet Map......................................................................................................................................................................... 47 LivableStreets Design Guide........................................................................................................................................................ 47 MobilityManagement............................................................................................................................................................. 48 Roadwaysto Bikeways.................................................................................................................................................................... 48 PathwaySystem and Sidewalks................................................................................................................................................... 49 Transit................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50 Commuterideand Carpools.......................................................................................................................................................... 51 Pork -and -Ride Lots.......................................................................................................................................................................... 51 AirTravel.............................................................................................................................................................................................51 Rail.......................................................................................................................................................................................................52 CommunityDesign.................................................................................................................................................................52 DesignReview..................................................................................................................................................................................53 TheDesign Manual............................................................................................................................................................ 54 PrescriptiveStandards vs. Guidelines............................................................................................................................. 54 EntrywayCorridors............................................................................................................................................................. 55 Signs........................................................................................................................................................................................ 55 Sustainability...................................................................................................................................................................................... 55 Planningand Transportation............................................................................................................................................. 56 Siting, Design and Construction....................................................................................................................................... 56 Energy....................................................................................................................................................................................58 Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Reduction................................................................................................................. 58 Wastewater Treatment, Reclamation and Reuse........................................................................................................ 61 CityPark Design.................................................................................................................................................................. 64 Preservation and Restoration of Natural Resources.................................................................................................. 64 SolidWaste............................................................................................................................................................................ 65 Livabilityand Quality of Life.......................................................................................................................................................... 66 HealthyInitiatives............................................................................................................................................................................ 67 SafeRoutes to School........................................................................................................................................................ 67 DayCare............................................................................................................................................................................... 68 YouthPrograms.................................................................................................................................................................... 68 SeniorPrograms...................................................................................................................................................................6 9 SuccessStories..................................................................................................................................................................... 71 Arts, Entertainment and Community Events............................................................................................................................ 71 MeridianArts Commission................................................................................................................................................ 71 Meridian History Center and Heritage Programs...................................................................................................... 72 CommunityEvents.............................................................................................................................................................. 72 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 iv WhatServices....are Provided in Meridian?.............................................................................................. 73 76 Mayor and Ci Council................................................................ y City 77 CommissionsCommittees and Boards......................................................... ............................................................................. 7 PublicWorks............................................................................................................................................................................. Waterand Sewer............................................................................................................................................................................79 80 Water Supply and Distribution........................................................................................................ pp Y 80 Sewer Collection ..................................... .......................................................................................................................................... 81 SewerTreatment......................................................................................................... .............................................................. HistoricalSewer Service Accounts...............................................................................................................................................82 82 Pretreatment......................................................................................................................................... ............................................ 83 Com rehensive Surface Water Program......................................................................... p ........................................................... 84 Environmental Programs ............................. ................................................................................................................................... 84 PublicSafety.............................................................................................................................................................................. PoliceDepartment..........................................................................................................................................................................84 FireDepartment..............................................................................................................................................................................86 Recreation, Parks and Pathways...........................................................................................................................................88 ParksDepartment...........................................................................................................................................................................88 WesternAda Recreation District.................................................................................................................................................91 SolidWaste...............................................................................................................................................................................91 Education...................................................................................................................................................................................93 93 Joint School District No. 2............................................................................................................... .............................................. Enrollment............................................................................................................................................................................. 93 •...................... ................................................................................................................. Bus Transportation ........................ 95 ElementarySchools............................................................................................................................................................95 MiddleSchools.....................................................................................................................................................................97 HighSchools......................................................................................................................................................................... 97 Charterand Magnet Programs....................................................................................................................................... 97 PrivateEducation Opportunities ........................................................................................... ....................................................... 98 ContinuingEducation......................................................................................................................................................................98 Libraries..................................................................................................................................................................................... 98 99 Public Utilities ...................................................................................................................................... .................................... 99 Electricity.............................................................................. Communications............................................................................................................................................................................101 Gas................................................................................... .................................................................................................................101 Irrigation...........................................................................................................................................................................................101 What are the Physical and Cultural Features of Meridian?.................................................................. 103 Natural Resources, Special, Historic & Hazardous Areas............................................................................................. 103 Community Concerns.........................................................................................................................................103 .......................... NaturalResources.........................................................................................................................................................................104 Climate................................................................................................................................................................................. 104 AirQuality...........................................................................................................................................................................105 Geology..........................................................................105 Hydrology.............................................................................................................................................................................10 5 Soils.......................................................................................................................................................................................106 Vegetation............................................................................................................................................................................109 HazardousAreas...........................................................................................................................................................................109 NaturalGas Pipeline........................................................................................................................................................109 State Highways ................................................ .................................................................................... ..............................111 Weeds..................................................................................................................................................... .............................111 Floodplains..........................................................................................................................................................................111 SpecialSites and Historic Resources......................................................................................................................................1 14 HistoricResources.............................................................................................................................................................l 14 National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors.....................................................................................................1 15 Summary................................................................................................................................................... 117 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 v Table 1: Historical Population, City of Meridian.............................................................................................................................6 Table 2: Recent Population Growth """"6 Table 3: Community Choices Forecasts (2009 Update)...............................................................................................................7 7 Table 4:Age by Jurisdiction.................................................................................................................................................................. Table 5: Racial and Ethnic Composition by Jurisdiction................................................................................................................8 Table 6: Educational Attainment by Jurisdiction..............................................................................................................................9 Table 7: Comparative Cost of Living Index, Council for Community and Economic Research P ....................................... I 0 Table 8: Median Household Income by Jurisdiction.................................................................................................................... 10 Table 9: Number and Percent of Residents Living in Poverty.................................................................................................. 12 Table 10: Meridian Housing Units and New Units by Year, 2000-2009............................................................................... Table11: Housing Units by Jurisdiction......................................................................................................................................... 13 Table 12: Meridian Housing Units by Type....................................................................................................................................13 Table 13: Housing Occupancy and Vacancy by Jurisdiction.......................................................................................................14 Table 14:Age of Housing Units by jurisdiction............................................................................................................................15 Table15:Value of housing units...................................................................................................................................................15 16 Table 16:Average of Monthly Median Sales Price by Meridian MLS Area............................................................................. Table17: Idaho 2009 Tax Rates....................................................................................................................................................... 18 19 ............................................................................................................................... Table 18: Treasure Valley Labor Force.... 19 Table 19:Annual Unemployment Rate by Jurisdiction(%)........................................................................................................ Table 20: Jobs by Jurisdiction ........"" 20 21 Table 21:Ada County Employment by Jurisdiction and Sector................................................................................................ Table 22:2009 Commercial Office Market and vacancy rate.................................................................................................. 22 22 Table 23: 2009 Commercial Office Absorption........................................................................................................................... 23 Table24: Commercial Office Asking Rates................................................................................................................................... Table25: Retail Absorption..............................................................................................................................................................23 30 Table 26: Current acreages of each zoning district in Meridian.............................................................................................. Table 27: Non -Private Land Ownership in the Area of City Impact (AOCI)....................................................................... 31 Table 28: Future Land Uses within Meridian's Area of City Impact....................................................................................... 33 Table 29: Roadway Miles by Classification Type........................................................................................................................... 39 Table30:Average Commute Time to Work.................................................................................................................................43 57 Table 31: Highlights of Meridian's Green City Hall..................................................................................................................... Table 32: Meridian Water Consumption – Domestic Well Impacts........................................................................................ 61 Table 33: Recycled Materials Diverted from Ada County Landfill.......................................................................................... 65 Table 34: Meridian Household Hazardous Waste Collection................................................................................................... 66 Table 35: Historical Single Family Accounts and Interim Flow Projections........................................................................... 82 Table 36:Violent Crime Rates 2008 (Per 100,000 Persons)..................................................................................................... 84 Table 37: Property Crime Rates 2008 (Per 100,000 Persons)................................................................................................. 85 Table 38: Meridian City Parks (20 10) by Category..................................................................................................................... 89 Table 39: Commodity weights diverted from the landfill in 2009........................................................................................... 93 Table 40: Historical Fall Enrollment, Joint School District No. 2............................................................................................. 94 Table 41: Idaho Power Company Quick Facts............................................................................................................................. 99 Table 42: National Register -Listed Architectural Resources, Meridian, Idaho................................................................... 114 Figure l: Heart of theValley Shifts to Meridian..............................................................................................................................4 Figure2:Annual Unemployment 1999 to 2008........................................................................................................................... 20 Figure 3: Meridian Development Corporation Boundary ......................................................................................................... 24 Figure4: Business Enterprise Areas................................................................................................................................................ 26 37 Figure5: Meridian's Area of City Impact....................................................................................................................................... 40 Figure 6: Inset of 2030 Planning Functional Classification Map................................................................................................ Figure 7:Ada County Trip Distribution BYTIME of day, 2000................................................................................................ 44 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 vi Figp i ure 8: Exam le of Master Street Map Roadway Typology................................................................................................... 48 g Fi ure 9: Shared -Use Pathway Along Waterway.......................................................................................................................... 49 Figure I O:TYP ical On -Street Multi -Use Pathway......................................................................................................................... 50 Figure1 1: City of Meridian Expenditures by Department........................................................................................................ 76 Figure 12: Boundaries and Stations of the Meridian Fire Department. ........ o ................ o ..................................... o ................. 87 Figure 13: Elementary School Boundaries ............................... 96 g g Figure 14: Existing Lines/stations near the City of Meridian.................................................................................................. 100 Figure 15: Soils in the Meridian Area .....................107 g g Figure 16:A ricultural Tax Exempt Land in Ada County......................................................................................................... 108 gFi ure 17: Gas Transmission Pipeline............................................................................................................................................ 110 gFi ure 18: Meridian Floodplains..................................................................................................................................................... 113 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 vii —This page left intentionally blank City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 viii INTRODUCTION In 2010-2011 the City of Meridian, updated and reformatted its Comprehensive Plan. The primary goal of the re -vamped Comprehensive Plan update is to make the Plan more useful for the community, City staff, and decision makers. By setting out the key relevant information about the City's history, present day conditions, trends, and strategic plan for its future, this Existing Conditions Report was used as a tool in updating the City's Comprehensive Plan and is incorporated into the appendices of the Plan itself. It also helped to identify gaps in planning, policy and services that needed to be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan re -vamp. This Existing Conditions Report provides a framework for future decision making by detailing the current state, specific directions, and actions taken related to each topical area discussed. One of the key ways that the Comprehensive Plan will become an improved tool is to align it with other established plans and goals for the City. The report takes the City's Mission, Vision, and Values and melds it with the City's Strategic Plan Initiatives, City department capital improvement plans, and the initiatives in the current Comprehensive Plan. This report is also intended to aid in integrated decision making: i.e., decisions that are made regarding land use policy within Meridian, take into full account the effect on transportation, housing, and economic strategies and vice versa. To compose this report, existing information regarding Meridian and its Area of �-----_--------_�_-_--_-__-_-------_—__-_��-i--------- _- City Impact was gathered wherever possible. To accomplish "A good plan is like a road map: it shows the final this, key agencies, individuals, and resources including existing destination and usually the best way to get there" plans, studies, and other documents were consulted. Personal AH. Stanley udd communications, verbal and electronic, were also performed. Some materials used in this report were provided directly from City Staff, some information was provided by other affected agencies and their publications, and some of the information was gathered using the internet. Where needed, City Staff contacted key agencies and requested assistance in putting together this report. Comprehensive Plan Meridian's first Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1978. That first plan was developed to meet the requirements of the 1975 Land Use Planning Act of the State of Idaho, Title 67, Chapter 65. During the summer of 1993, citizens representing neighborhood groups, developers, real estate professionals, and public agencies participated in a Comprehensive Plan update process; a modernized City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan was adopted on December 21, 1993. On November 3, 1998, the City of Meridian issued a request for qualifications to prepare the 2002 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan. By June 1999, the process of developing Meridian's 2002 Comprehensive Plan had begun. The 2002 plan was adopted by the City Council on August 6, 2002. A significant amount of time has elapsed and growth occurred, since the 2002 version of the Comprehensive Plan was enacted. To ensure that the document remains relevant and to make it more useable, City leaders recognize that a City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 significant overhaul is needed. It is expected that a significant amount to the current goals, objectives, and actions outlined in the plan will remain. However, some changes to the plan should occur as some of the actions called for have already either been performed, objectives have been met, or are no longer desired actions. Additionally, new initiatives like sustainability and arts that have commenced since 2002 need to be addressed in an updated Comprehensive Plan. Surveys, workshops, steering committees, and social media sites are all forms of public involvement that are envisioned to help steer the update to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Community input solicited throughout the planning process will help ensure community support for the updated goals, objectives and action items that are created or updated as part of that involvement. The goal is to make the Comprehensive Plan a better resource that the general public, developers and decision makers can all help implement making Meridian's future the best it can be. Local Land Use Planning Act Section 67-6508 of the Idaho Code (the Local Land Use Planning Act), requires Comprehensive Plans to consider, at a minimum: previous and existing conditions, trends, desirable goals and objectives, or desirable future situations for 15 planning components. This report provides an informative snapshot of the previous and existing conditions and trends in Meridian, Idaho regarding all of the State - required planning components. These components include population; economic development; land use; natural resources; hazardous areas; public services, facilities, and utilities; transportation; recreation; special areas or sites; housing; community design; implementation; private property "It takes as m rights; national interest electric transmission corridors, and other components the City has deemed necessary to analyze. However, the desired goals and objectives for each of the 15 elements are not part of this report. Rather, this existing condition report sets the foundation and background information t base a desirable future plan for the City upon. Further, the Implementation an Private Property elements are addressed in the Comprehensive Plan itself an are not part of this report. History, The City of Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, was incorporated in August, 190; Meridian, has transformed from a sagebrush -filled mail drop located on the Oregc Trail (Meridian was originally known as Hunter, after a railroad official along 6 Oregon Short Line route) in the 1880s, to a small fruit orchard center after th turn of the century through the 1930s, to a dairy -based farming community in tl- 1940s. Its character as a small farming community continued until approximate 1990, when its population was still about 10,000. However, since 1990, Meridian has experienced exponential growth that h; changed both its character and appearance. From 1990 to 2007, Meridian I For a comprehensive review of Meridian's heritage, see Meridian, by Frank Thomason and Polly Ambrose Peterson, Arcadia Publishing, 2010 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 2 population grew from approximately 10,000 to approximately 65,000. Despite some recent slowdowns in housing starts and job creation, the population of Meridian continues to increase with an estimated population of 75,290 in 2009 according to the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho. With the recent increase in population, farms and fields have given way to residential and commercial development. Farm vehicles and feed stores have largely disappeared to be replaced with large residential subdivisions and commercial complexes. Today there are several large office park complexes, new bank branches, restaurants, and retail establishments have sprung up throughout the city. St. Luke's has a major hospital located in Meridian, and a variety of medical service companies have come into the City. The retail and service commercial opportunities in Meridian are far greater today then just ten years ago. Meridian is one of six cities in Ada County, located on the western edge of the County on both sides of Interstate 84 (1-84). This puts Meridian, Idaho's third largest city, along the 1-84 corridor between and adjacent to the State's largest (Boise) and second largest (Nampa) cities. To continue to provide elevated levels of service, City Departments and their service capabilities have grown. In 2002, a new 30,000 square foot police station was constructed. Fire Stations 3, 4 and 5 have all come on-line in the past 10 years. The wastewater treatment facility in northwest Meridian has seen several additions over the past 5 years and it can now treat approximately 10.2 million gallons per day as approved by the Department of Environmental Quality. The City currently boasts 18 developed parks on 186.66 acres and several miles of pathways. The City completed a new three-story city hall building, which consolidates most other City services, in 2008. These are just a sampling of the increased capital improvements made in the recent past; this report lists several more investments that have recently been made in the community. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has widened Interstate 84 recently and a new interchange at Ten Mile Road is currently under construction. Ada County Highway District (ACRD) road improvements, such as a freeway overpass at Locust Grove Road and Phase I of the Downtown Split Corridor project, have helped relieve congestion somewhat, but increased growth over the past decade has put a strain on the transportation system in Meridian. Currently there are no plans to widen any additional state roadways in Meridian, thereby exacerbating the strain on the transportation system. Meridian is not only geographically located in the center of the Treasure Valley, but it also is the population center of the Treasure Valley; people are evenly distributed in all directions from Meridian, with almost 150,000 people within 5 miles of downtown Meridian. Although airports, regional medical centers, cultural events and venues, and other urban services and amenities are all easily accessible, Meridian still values and embraces its agricultural heritage. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 3 FIGURF F HFART OF THE VALLEY SHIFTS TO MERIDIAN City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 WHO LIVES IN MERIDIAN? WHAT DO THEY DO? - - - __ ----------------- Population, Housing and Economic oevelopment This section discusses characteristics of Meridian's demographics including population, gender, race, age, income, education, home ownership and employment data. As required by Idaho State Statute, analysis on Population, Housing and Economic Development components of the Comprehensive Plan are provided below. These three components set the foundation for analyzing other components later in this report. This section of the report is organized by first outlining past trends and current conditions in each of the three components. The second sub -section includes analysis of issues related to long-range population, housing and employment forecasts. This information will be used to update and compile the Goals, Objectives and Action Items of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan. The primary purpose of the Population discussion is to look at past trends and current and future levels of population and its characteristics such as age, race, and gender. Population inventories and forecasts are used to measure the demand for future facilities such as parks, water lines and roads, and for services such as police and fire protection. Forecasts also can be used by businesses to anticipate market demand and to locate service and commercial facilities. When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for a decade, plant trees. When planning for life, train and educate people. i The primary purpose of the Housing element analysis is to evaluate the rei trends in housing and anticipate the future housing needs of the community. trends in housing and an inventory of current housing conditions provide spe information on residential use. The report assesses where people live and in'V type of dwellings, as well as where they might want to live in the future. The purpose of the Economic Development analysis of the chapter is to por the business make-up and to analyze the local economy for strengths weaknesses. This background information will be used to begin the discus about how Meridian may expand its economic base and target specific indust Employment trends and forecasts also may be used to determine if there need for additional land in particular zoning categories and the demand for fu levels of public services. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 5 Population and Demographic Characteristics Historic Counts and Current Estimates Until about 1990, Meridian's population was fairly stable. The City had a population of 9,596 in 1990. However, in the mid-1990s the City's population began increasing rapidly, reaching 34,919 residents in 2000. This trend accelerated into the mid -2000s, after which growth [,, TABLE I: HISTORICAL POPULATION, CITY OF MERIDIAN moderated to a manageable pace. ' Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho, or COMPASS, is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Treasure Valley as designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. COMPASS estimates the City's population at 75,290 residents, as of April 2009. Table 2 tracks population growth in Meridian, beginning in 1995. While it did not grow quite as precipitously as Meridian, the two -county region also experienced considerable growth over the last two decades. Ada County grew from 205,775 residents in 1990 to an estimated total of 408,190 in 2009, an increase of 98%. Similarly, Canyon County grew from 90,076 residents in 1990 to an estimated population of 190,920 in 2009, a 112% increase. The City of Meridian grew by 685% from 1990 to 2009 while the two -county region grew by 102.5% over the same period (2000 U.S. Census; COMPASS, 2000-2009 Population Estimates by City Limit Boundaries, 2/23/2009). Forecasts As part of its Federal mandate, COMPASS prepares and periodically updates a regional long range transportation plan for the area. Part of that process is to monitor population growth and forecast future changes within the region. COMPASS estimates that the population of Meridian will increase to 138,564 by 2035, an increase of over 70%. This estimate anticipates that the county as a whole will grow at a similar pace of 69.2% to a total 685,628 residents in the same year. The official regional forecast from the 2006 Communities in Motion plan, called Community Choices, estimates that the population of the two -county region will grow from 598,250 in 2008 to 1,046,649 in 2035, an increase of 74.5%. Table 3 provides 2008 estimates and 2035 forecasts of population and households in select Treasure Valley Demographic Areas. Please note that demographic areas do not directly coincide with existing city limits boundaries. Year Population 1980 census 058 1990 census 9,596 20001census 349919 2009 759290 Average Annual Increase NA 4.4% -_-- 26.4% 12.8% Note: 'Estimate Source: COMPASS, Communities in Motion Forecasts 2035 TABLE 2: RECENT POPULATION GROWTH r ---_.- --- -- _. -_ _ .__ _. _ Year Population __ ----- __ . -_- ... ___ _ Year -Over -Year Growth 2009 751290 29250 _ 2008 73,040 19174 2007 71,866 5,301 2006 66,565 10,457 2005 569108 8,418 2004 479690 5,209 2003_ 42,481 2,737 2002 39,744 N/A _ 2001 N/A N/A 2000 341919 61240 1999 289679 21258 1998 26,421 21006 1997 249415 29542 1996 21,873 31010 1995 189863 29302 Source: COMPASS, 2000-2009 Population Estimates by City limit Boundaries, 2/23/2009 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 6 TABLE 3: COMMUNITY CHOICES FORECASTS (2009 UPDATE) Jurisdi(tion / Demagraphi( Area -- -- ---------- 1008 Actual Population N ------- ------- --- ---- ----- --------- Meridian 809737 27928 Boise 255,471 99,74 Eagle --------------_ 219170 1134 Kuna 16,173 5118 _ Nampa 93,170 32115 1035 Foretell Population _ HH Population HH 138,564 46,691 _ 3469104 135,180 299917 109066 _ 43,162 13590 132,040 45,484 Change, 1008 - 2035 Population _ HH 71.62% ---- 71.16% --- 35.71%--- 35.52% 37.42% 37.01% 166.88% 162.20% 41.72% ! 41.45% AdaCount�r _ 405,639 1509968 _ 6859628 2511138 _ 69.02% 66.35% Canyon County 1929611 669057 3619021 1249402 _- 87.44%_ 88.33% Regional Total 5989250 217,025 11046,649 3759540 74.95% 73.04% Note: Demographic areas typically Source: COMPASS, Demographic encompass larger Advisory Committee Agenda geographic areas Item, August 20, 2009. than city limits 6.4 7.9 7.3 Age Meridian is generally a young community. The median age of residents in Meridian based on 2006-2008 American Community Survey data, compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau, is 32.5 years, slightly lower than the Ada County median of 34.5. Median age is up slightly in Meridian from the 2000 census median age of 30.1, but still well below the median age of residents nationwide (36.7) based on 2006-2008 American Community Survey data. Residents under the age of 14 comprise over a quarter of the City's population (27.3%). At the same time, elderly residents (over the age of 65) make up less of the City's population (8.1%) than in neighboring communities. Table 4 shows the age of residents in select Treasure Valley cities, as well as the State and Nation. The table also includes median ages in 2000 (based on the United States census) and 2008 (based on 2006-2008 American Community Survey data). TABLE 4: AGE BY JURISDICTION --- ----------,- - - - - - ----- -- ---- Age (years) Meridian N --- ------------ --- ----- ---------- -- --_--� Boise N _-------- -- ---------------T-- ----------______---- Nampa N - --------------- Ada N -. ------- --- ------- -_._-----, State N -- -_ us (°l°) 0-5 9.6 6.7 10.6 7.6 7.9 6.9 _ 5-9 8.5 _ 6.2 8.7 7.2 7.4 6.6 10-14 9.2 6.4 7.9 7.3 7.3 6.8 15-19 6.3 7.2 7.3 6.6 7.5 7.2 20 - 29 12.3 16.8 18.0 14.3 14.3 13.8 _ 30 - 49 32.7 ` 28.1 26.4 29.9 26.3 28.4 50 - 64 13.2 18.1 11.0 17.1 17.5 17.8 i65 + 8.1 10.6 9.9 9.8 11.7 12.60 Year 1000 1008 1000 1008 1000 1008 1000 1008 1000 1008 1000 1008 Median 30.1 32.5 32.8 35.1 28.5 28.6 32.8 34.5 33.2 34.4 15.3 36.7 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2006 - 2008 American Community Survey, City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 7 Race and Ethnicity Fable 5 shows the racial and ethnic composition of select subgroups within the rreasure Valley region. For comparison purposes, the table also includes the racial ind ethnic characteristics of the State of Idaho, and the Nation as a whole. leridian, Ada County and the State of Idaho are less racially and ethnically Jiverse than the nation as a whole. The majority of residents in Meridian are mhite (94.3%). An even higher majority, 96.3%, do not consider themselves -lispanic or Latino. These majorities in Meridian are slightly higher than in Ada ounty, which is slightly higher than the rest of the State. The exception locally s in Canyon County, where communities like Nampa have a strong Hispanic and Latino population (almost 20% in 2000), and a high percentage of residents that ire of "Other" racial decent (12.2% in Canyon County, 11.2% in Nampa). Surveys taken since 2000, like the 2006-2008 American Community Survey, do not indicate a substantial change in racial or ethnic character of the community. TABLE 5: RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMPOSITIONBY JORISDICTIOW", - _--------- _ __ _ ___- __ -__----__---__._.r-.... ______.._.__, ................. . -------------- ___ _ ,_. We/Ethni(ity (per(ent) Meridian Boiie Nampa Ada Canyon State US White 94.3 92.2 83.4 92.9 83.1 91 75.1 _ Black or African American 0.5 0.8 0.4 0.6 0.3 0.4 12.3 American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5 0.7 0.9 0.7 0.9 1.4 0.9 Asian 1.3 2.1 0.9 1.7 0.8 0.9 3.6 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 Other Race 1.3 1.7 11.2 1.7 12.2 4.2 5.5 _ Two or More Races 2.1 2.4 2.9 2.2 2.6 2 2.4 0 M Hispanic or Latino 3.7 4.5 17.9 4.5 18.6 7.9 12.5 _ _ Not Hispanic or Latino 96.3 95.5 82.1 95.5 81.4 92.1 87.5 Source: U.S Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, Census 2000 Gender Based on 2006-2008 American Community Survey three-year estimates, there are 102 males to every 100 females in the City. This equates to 50.5% male and 49.5% female. The ratio of male-to-female residents increased slightly from the 2000 census, when there were 96.4 males per 100 females, or 49% male and 51% female. Gender composition in Ada County is equally split. Educational Attainment Meridian as a community has maintained a high level of educational attainment relative to the Treasure Valley and the State of Idaho for the last several decades. The percentage of Meridian residents 25 and older with a high school diploma increased from 92.2% in 2000 to 94.4% in the most recent American Community Survey (2006-2008). The percentage of Meridian residents from the same age group with a bachelor's degree or higher increased from 27 to 32.5 over the City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 same period, compared to county percentages of 31.2 in 2000 and 34.7 in 2008, and state percentages of 21.6 and 23.9 in the same years, respectively. Overall educational attainment increased throughout the Treasure Valley and the State of Idaho from the 2000 census to the 2006-2008 American Community Survey. The percentage of residents 25 and older with a high school diploma (or equivalent) increased from 84.6% in 2000 to 87.8% at the time of the survey. Table 6 summarizes the educational attainment of residents over 25 years old for select Treasure Valley jurisdictions, as well as the State as a whole. TABLE 6: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT BY JURISDICTION Meridian i Boise Nampa Ada � Canyon State level of Edu[atlon 2000 2008 2000 2008 2000 2008 2000 2008 2000 2008 2000 2008 Less than HS graduate 7.8 5.7 8.9 7.2 23 16.6 9.2 7.4 24.1 18.5 15.3 12.1 HS graduate includes equivalency) 26.7 24.5 21.2 22.6 29 31.7 23.1 23.7 30.3 32.4 28.5 29.2 Some college, no degree 30.4 28.1 29.2 26.1 26.5 27.8 29.2 26.2 25.2 25.7 27.3 26.1 Associate's degree 8.1 9.3 7.2 7.1 5.5 7 7.3 8.1 5.5 6.5 7.2 8.6 Bachelor's degree _ _ 21.1 24.1 23 24.3 11.5 12.1 21.7 23.8 10.3 12.3 14.8 16.5 Graduate or professional degree 5.9 8.4 10.6 12.7 4.6 4.8 9.5 10.9 4.6 4.6 6.8 1.4 iiw Percent HS Grad or Higher 92.2 94.4 91.2 92.8 11.1 83.4 90.8 92.7 75.9 81.5 84.6 87.8 Percent Bachelor's or Higher 27 32.5 33.6 37 16.1 16.9 31.2 34.7 14.9 16.9 21.6 23.9 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, Census 2000 Cost of Living The Council for Community and Economic Research prepares comparative cost of living data annually for urban areas across the U.S. The results comprise a relative cost of living index for each participating metropolitan area based on "expenditure pattern for executive households in the tope income quintile." The average of all participating localities is the baseline index value of 100, so categorical and composite values can be gauged as a percent of the "norm" or U.S. average based on available data. The index has certain limitations. For example, it does not calculate variations in tax structure and subsequent burdens from one locality to another. It also does not factor in cost differences between sub -metropolitan area jurisdictions (a single value for housing, for example, is assigned to the entire Boise City -Nampa metro area). Spending patterns for the top income quintile are also not reflective of all metro area residents. Still the Council for Community and Economic Research Cost of Living Index is the most comprehensive and straightforward annual comparison of different metro areas of which the City is currently aware. Table 7 lists comparative costs of living for small to mid-sized metro areas in the general intermountain and northwest regions. The average of all participating metro areas for both categorical and composite values is 100. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 9 TABLE 7: COMPARATIVE COST OF LIVING INDEX, COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH f >,: __ - Misc. Goods & Composite Grocery HousingUtilities Trans Health Care Metro -Area Index Items Services Boise Cit -Nam a, ID 95.0 94.4 83.4 100.8 103.4 103.3 99.7 96.2 98.2 89.1 89.1 96.6 103.3 103.2 Albuquerque, NM Eugene -Springfield, OR 111.1 91.5 135.9 88.8 110.0 116.7 103.2 Fort Collins -Loveland, CO 92.7 100.0 79.9 93.9 96.4 101.2 98.4 101.4 Reno -Sparks,. NV 105.9 107.2 112.3 97.2 108.7 105.5 93.1 93.7 83.1 84.7 106.4 106.7 97.8 S okane, WA _ Source: Council for Community and Economic Research, ACCRA Cost of living Index, 2009 Annual Average Data, January 2010. 125.08% The overall cost of living in the Boise -Nampa metro area does not deviate substantially from the national average, or from metro areas of similar size within $42,432.00 the region. There is only one community of similar size in the west, Eugene, $51,842.00 Oregon which has a cost of living that deviates more than 10% from the reported 22.18% U.S. average. Within the Boise -Nampa metro area, housing is the only category $65$13.00 that differs substantially from the rest of the U.S. Housing costs in for the Boise - N/A Nampa metro area are only 83.4% of the U.S. average. N/A Income $40,611.00 Meridian is a relatively affluent community with a median household income N/A greater than that at the County, State, or national level. Based on the 2000 N/A Census, with the exception of the City of Eagle, Meridian had the highest median $34,758.00 household income of any jurisdiction in the Treasure Valley. Median household $429575.00 income did not grow quite as quickly in Meridian as it did nationally from 2000 22.49% to 2008, although it remained over 25% above the national median. $460140.00 The State of Idaho remained roughly 10% below the national median despite $56,688.00 gaining around 1%), and the City of Boise remained within 1% of the national 22.86% median. Table 8 provides median household incomes for select Treasure Valley $35,884.00 communities and the State of Idaho, relative to the U.S. median. It also indicates $449275.00 the percent change in median household income from the 2000 census to the 23.38% 2006-2008 American Community Survey. $31,572.00 TABLE 8: MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY JURISDICTION Jurisdittion Income 1000 % US 1000 Median Income 1008 % US 1008 Median % thonge 1000 - 1008 _ Meridian $53,276.00 126.87% $65,263.00 125.08% 22.50% Boise $42,432.00 101.04% $51,842.00 99.36% 22.18% Eagle $65$13.00 155.53% N/A N/A N/A Kuna $40,611.00 96.72% N/A N/A N/A Nampa $34,758.00 82.77% $429575.00 81.60% 22.49% Ada Count $460140.00 109.87% $56,688.00 108.65% 22.86% Can on Count $35,884.00 85.45% $449275.00 84.86% 23.38% State of Idaho $31,572.00 89.47% $47,331.00 90.72% 25.97% United States $41,994.00 100.00% $52,115.00 _ 100.00% 24.24% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2006-2008 American Community Survey & Census 2000. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 10 Poverty According to the 2006-2008 American Community Survey, poverty levels are below 5% in Meridian. This is considerably lower than the national rate of 13.2%. As indicated in Table 9, the City of Meridian is the only community among its neighbors within which the percentage of residents living in poverty appears to have decreased since the 2000 census. In general, poverty is not as prevalent in the Treasure Valley as it is nationwide. The 2006-2008 American Community Survey data reveals a disproportionately high percentage of Hispanic/Latino and non-white residents living in poverty in the Treasure Valley. While 4.8% of Meridian's overall population at the time of the survey lived in poverty, 16.6% of Hispanic and Latino residents lived in poverty. This trend is similar throughout Ada County, although the percent of the total population living below the poverty level is higher in Ada County as a whole (8.0%) than it is in Meridian. County wide, 7.3% of "White" residents lived below the poverty level while 30.5% of "Black or African American" residents, 14.7% of "Asian" residents, 13.4% of residents of "Some other race," and 14.1% of residents of "Two or more races" lived below the poverty level. TABLE 9: NUMBER AND PERCENT OF RESIDENTSv LIVING IN POVERTY ; ------- 2000 _ 1008 jurisdiction Number Percent Number Percent �4.8% Meridian _ 11926 5.6% 21928 Boise 15,310 8.4% 18,990 9.6% _ Ea I_ e _ _ _ 425 3.8% N/A N/A Kuna 774 14.2% N/A N/A _ _ Nampa 69307 12.4% 129870 16.2% Ada (ounty 229471 7.7% 29,051 8.0% Can on Count 15,438 12.0% 26,226 15.1% State of Idaho148,732 11.8% 1809108 12.4% United States _ 33,899,812 12.4% 38,573,393 13.2% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2006-2008 American Community Survey & Census 2000. It is important to note that 2006-2008 American Community Survey data do not reflect the bulk of the current economic recession, which began in 2008. It is possible that the 2010 census, when released, will reflect higher numbers of individuals living in poverty than 2006-2008 data. Although the percentage of residents living in poverty in Meridian is lower than most neighboring communities, the City is still taking steps to provide assistance to those in need and eliminate poverty all together. One example is a coordinated effort with EI Ada Community Action Partnership to provide utility bill assistance through the Meridian Cares Program. Funded with City enterprise revenues, Meridian Cares allows residents living at or below the poverty limit to receive up to $70.00 per year to pay City utility bills (water, sewer, and trash). The program does not specifically require that recipients are in poverty, but impoverished residents are certainly eligible under the hardship criteria. The program avoids service interruptions that would otherwise make a housing unit substandard (no water, for example). The City spent $2,573 of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation on the Meridian Cares Program in Plan Year 2008. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 Several other examples of Meridian's willingness to help the underprivileged are evident in the CDBG Program'. The City enjoys an ongoing partnership with the Meridian Food Bank by providing funds to provide services to area residents in need. The City also partners with the Ada County Housing Authority to provide down payment and closing cost assistance for low -moderate income home buyers. Through this partnership, the City used CDBG funds to assist three low-income buyers achieve home ownership in affordable housing units in 2009. In addition, the City pursues public facility improvements like parks, pathways, and Community Center improvements in low -moderate income areas to ensure that, regardless of income, Meridian residents have access to quality public amenities. Housing Characteristics In 2002, the Mayor's ad hoc committee formulated a series of vision statements for the City. Their housing philosophy statement is, "Opportunities for housing should be available for all income groups with a mix of housing including modular, ranchettes, townhouses, apartment housing, low-income housing, and mansions. A vibrant community needs a good cross-section of housing and therefore must guard against an abundance of subdivisions in like density and price range. High-density housing must be strategically located to public transportation, community services, and not negatively affect property values." This philosophy still holds true. Number of Dwelling Units COMPASS monitors regional growth in part by tracking building permit data for each jurisdiction in the Treasure Valley. They publish the results each year in the Development Monitoring Report (DMR), which provides a wealth of information about residential and commercial building activity in the region. In Meridian, the growth in housing stock paralleled the pace of growth in population over the last couple of decades. In 1990 there were 3,746 total housing units in Meridian. By 2000, there were 12,293 housing units in Meridian. By 2008, this total increased by 13,581, to a total of 25,847, an increase of 110.3%. New housing construction in Meridian comprised 33.9% of total residential construction in Ada County, and 22% of new housing construction in the two -county region from 2000 to 2008. TABLE 10: MERIDIAN HOUSING UNITS AND NEW UNITS BY YEAR, 2000 2009 1000 1000 1001 1001 1003 1004 1005 1006 1001 1008 1009 TOTAL New Units (Census Baseline) Meridian 12,293 760 921 950 1,765 2,551 39314 1,688 849 782 660 26,534 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, Census 2000; COMPASS, 2009 Development Monitoring Report 2 Additional information about Meridian's Community Development Block Grant Program is available on the City of Meridian Planning Department website: www.meridiancity.org/planning.aspx City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 12 The two -county region had 166,481 housing units in 2000. This total increased 37.1% to 228,319 units in 2008. The total number of units in Ada County increased from 118,516 in 2000 to 158,555 in 2008, an increase of 33.8%. Table I I reports the total number of housing units by jurisdiction, and in the two -county region, in and since 2000. TABLE I I: HOUSING UNITS BY JURISDICTION 1 uri�diction 1000 1000-1009 Total Meridian 129293 141241 26,534 Boise 11,850 109110 81,960 _____ 4,048 2,963 7,011 Eagle _ G _ 4,590 849-- 5,439 Garden City _--- - ------ 1,793 3,217 51010 K ung ______ __________ 681 1,435 2,116 Star - Ada Count Unincor orated 11,2b I 8,964 26,225 Ada Count Total 118,516 419179 160,295 ------ _ --------------------------------- 28 Canyon Count Total 41,965 22,663 70,6 -- --------------- Regional Total I669481 64,442 2309923 Source: U.S. Census Bureau; American Fact Finder, Census 2000; COMPASS, 2009 Development Monitoring Report. Housing Unit Type At just under three units per gross acre, Meridian's population is distributed throughout the community primarily in suburban -style developments comprised of mostly single-family, detached housing units. There are some higher -density areas in Old Town, on the periphery of Downtown, consisting of both single family detached and multi -family housing. As shown in Table 12, in 1990, more than 2,500 housing units (64.6% of all units in Meridian) were traditional single- family detached housing units. About 15% of the housing stock was manufactured housing and apartments accounted for the remaining portion (18%)3. According to the 1990 census, approximately 80% of the apartment complexes contained four or less units. The City realizes that the baby boomer generation is aging and an increased demand in non single-family detached dwellings from the 55 -plus TABLE 12: MERIDIAN HOUSING UNITS BY TYPE 1990 1000 T 1009 Houiing Type Number % Total Number % Total Number 7 % Total Single Family _ 21505 64.6% 10,464 85.3% 23,279 88.0% Multi -Family 11375 35.4% 19800 14.7% 3,173 12.0% TOTAL 39880 L 100.0% 129264 100.0% 26,452 100.0% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 1990; Census 2000; COMPASS, Building Permit Data 3 U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 Census City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 13 age population group alone will necessitate providing more diversity in housing choices. Based on the 2000 Census and building permit data compiled by COMPASS from 2000 to 2009, there are 3,173 multi -family housing units in Meridian (including mobile homes). This constitutes 12% of the City's 26,452 units. Occupancy In 1990, Meridian contained slightly more than 3,700 housing units as shown in Table 13. More than 3,600 (96%) of those units were occupied primarily by the owner, with ownership rates above 70%. The overall vacancy rate in 1990 was 3.5%. According to 2006-2008 American Community Survey data, the ratio of housing units occupied by owners to renters is 77.9 to 22.1 in Meridian. This is slightly higher than the 70 to 30 ratio in Ada County as a whole. The ratio in both Ada County and Meridian is higher than the national ratio of 67.1 to 32.9. Interestingly, as illustrated in Table 13, the ratio of owner -occupied to renter - occupied housing units appears to have decreased both locally and nationally since the 2000 census. The decrease was slightly sharper in the Treasure Valley than the nation as a whole. Table 13 also shows vacancy rates at the local, state, and national level based on the 2000 census. The percentage of vacant housing units was lower locally than statewide or nationally, especially in the western Ada County cities of Meridian and Kuna. This limited supply, coupled with an influx of new residents, likely fueled the residential construction market over the last decade. TABLE 13: HOUSING OCCUPANCY AND VACANCY BY JURISDICTION s .v, Jurisdiction Owner Renter vacancy Owner Renter Vacancy Meridian -----A---- -- 85.7 14.3 3.8 11.9 22.1 4. Boise 67.7 32.3 4.4 62.4 37.6 6.8 Eagle 85.5 14.5 4.5 N/A N/A N/A Kuna 87 13 3.7 NIA N/A N/A Nampa 70.3 29.7 6.7 68.4 31.6 5.8 Ada 74 26 4.3 70 30 6.4 _ State 74.1 25.9 11 71.3 28.7 11.5 US 68.7 31.3 9 67.1 32.9 12 Source: 2000 U.S. Census; 2006-2008 American Community Survey & Census 2000. Persons per Housing Unit The U.S. Census reports that in 2000 there were 2.59 persons per housing unit in both Ada County and the nation as a whole. That rate was slightly higher in Meridian, which averaged 2.93 residents per unit in 2000. The City of Kuna had City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 14 the highest rate of persons per unit in the region with 3.11. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the City of Boise averaged only 2.44 persons per housing unit based on the 2000 census. Age of Housing Fitting for the level of growth in the last two decades, the housing stock in Meridian is collectively newer than in most communities, both locally and at the statewide level. Over 80% of housing units in Meridian were constructed since 1990, compared to about 50% in Ada County as a whole. This percentage in Meridian is over twice as high as the rest of the State (81.8% in Meridian and 38.3% statewide). The City of Boise has the oldest housing stock of the Treasure Valley cities included in the 2006-2008 American Community Survey. Almost half of Boise's housing units (49.8%) were constructed before 1980 (compared to only 12.7% in Meridian). Ada County's percentage is almost identical to the State as a whole, where 50.8% of all housing units were constructed prior to 1980. Table 14 provides the age of housing units in select Treasure Valley Communities, and at the statewide level. TABLE 14: AGE OF HOUSING UNITS BY JURISDICTION 2000 20 _% urihdiction Since 1000 1990-1999 1980 -1989 1960-1919 1940-1959 Before 1 940 1 _ ° ° ° 9.80°x° _ Meridian 46.40 /0 35.40 /0 5.30 /o _ 1.60% _ 1.30% Boise 12.60% 22.60% 15% _ 29.30% _ 12.90% 1.60% Nampa 34.20% 26.50% 6.10% 16.40% _ 10.90% 5.90% Ada 24.30% 25.50%_ 11.50% 24.90% _ _ 8.50% 5.30% State 18.4 0 % 19.90% -- 10.90% 28.20% __13.30%_______ 9.30% 20M 2000 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2006-2008 American Community Survey. 20M OREL & we that $60AM iQ,00D t® 1499, 499 Housing Value 1 1.1 0. a 28.5 Housing values increased rapidly throughout the area between the 2000 census and the release of the 2006-2008 American Community Survey. Table 15 3. < 62 7.4 summarizes the change. 1.8 9.4 :30.9 °J2.1 TART r Ik- vel IIF nF VIKING IINM 100,000 to $i 40.m 57.2 Yak* (% of units) 2000 20 _% 2000 20M 2000 20W 20M OREL & we that $60AM iQ,00D t® 1499, 499 0.0 19 z 1 1.1 0. a 28.5 2 1.9 3. < 62 7.4 42.4 1.8 9.4 :30.9 °J2.1 14.7 19.9 100,000 to $i 40.m 57.2 4.6 42.1 14.6 12.2 26<_B 27.1 4.2 33.6 34.1 161.3 25.1 11.8 2.2.8 150,000 to $199.999 ?WOOD to $299,999 17.6 5.1 29.4 38.4 14.1 2'8.7 1.s 19.5 10.9 31 7.3 2.5 22 14.9 30A ew to $+L99 M 0..6 24.1 3.2 21 i0.7 5.1 3.9 1.2 22.6 8.1 1.1 6.7 M.O0t) or MOTTO 0.0 1.4 0.8 6.3 0 8.3 _-._ __. 1_ 0-men'A Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2006-2008 American Community Survey & Census 2000. The median value of an owner -occupied housing unit with a mortgage was $121,200 in Meridian in 2000. American Community Survey data released in 2008 indicates that the median value of owner -occupied housing units with mortgages increased City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 Is to $230,400 eight years later, a 90.1% increase. Escalations County wide were similar over the same period (85.16%). Increases at the statewide level, although g still considerable, were slightly more modest than in the Treasure Valley. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has determined that any household paying more than 30% of its income for housing is paying an excessive percentage of their income for housing. Historically, Meridian has averaged about 25% of its residents paying 30% or more of their income on housing. With recent mortgage rates escalating, and the average mortgage amount increasing to about $230,000 on a median income of $65,263.00, the percentage of households paying 30% or more of their income on housing is likely higher today. . ............ . TABLE 16: AVERAGE OF MONTHLY MEDIAN SALES PRICE BY MERIDIAN MLS AREA AIS Area 1001 1008 1009 % Qa a 200 — ng 1 2009 Southeast $186,975.25 $2439853.50 $201,631.58 -29.39% Southwest $3707158.33 $408,816.66 $275,468.33 _ -25.58%° Northeast _$218,835.16 $218,324.16 $116,640.50 -36.65% Northwest $228,574.91 $200,895.00 $168,458.33 -26.30% Source: Intermountain Multiple listing Service, Custom Statistics, 1/28/10 The 2006-2008 American Community Survey data does not, however, capture recent changes in housing values resulting from the current recession and housing crisis. Intermountain Multiple Listing Service (MLS) tracks trends in the local housing market, and their data illustrate the current slowdown. Table 16 presents the annual average of monthly median sales amount for homes in the four Meridian MLS sub -areas. As Table 16 illustrates, median sales prices fell between 25% and 37% in Meridian between 2007 and 2009. Housing and Urban Development The City of Meridian became an Entitlement Community as designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the fall of 2006. With the Entitlement Community designation, the City receives formula funds annually through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. As of May 2010, the City has received and allocated $718,266.00 through the Program. Planning Department Staff administer the program. The purpose of the CDBG Program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low -and moderate -income persons. The City funds a variety of activities to meet that end. Several examples include: I. Home ownership Assistance 2. Clearance of dilapidated, dangerous, and blighted properties 3. Community resource information preparation and distribution City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 6 4. Meridian Food Bank assistance 5. Boys & Girls Club Gymnasium design 6. Infrastructure design in targeted areas 7. Community amenity improvements such as parks and pathways 8. Meridian Senior Center facility improvements 9. Code enforcement activities in Old Town The overall direction of the City's CDBG Program is established by the Citi Council in the Consolidated Plan, which identifies high-level goals and objective.4 for the five year interval covered by the Plan. Activities the City will undertakE each year are detailed in annual action plans, which the City prepares and submit! to HUD each year. In 2011, the City will prepare a new action plan and updatE the Consolidated Plan. Community input is an important component of each plan update. You may contact the City's Planning Department for additional information about the City's CDBG Program. Economic Development Meridian's ongoing mission is to be a vibrant and caring community creating a premier place to live, work, and raise a family. Fundamental to this mission is a strong and diverse business community that is "Built for Business and Designed for Living." A now vibrant and diverse economic environment, Meridian is home to some of the region's top employers such as Blue Cross of Idaho, Crucial Technology, Western Electronics, Food Services of America, Bodybuilding.com, MWI Veterinary Supply, United Heritage, Wal-Mart, Citi, and T -Mobile. Technology investment is increasingly important to the region, which is home to many high- tech employers. Overall, community involvement combined with a low cost of doing business, strong leadership, and a highly educated and dynamic workforce has lead to Meridian's success. Economy.com ranks Idaho among the top ten states with the lowest overall costs of doing business and the Corporation for Enterprise Development rates Idaho number one in manufacturing investment. Forbes Magazine has recognized the Treasure Valley as one of the "Best Places for Business and Careers", and Inc. Magazine identified Meridian as one of the "Top U.S. Cities for Doing Business." Companies that provide family wage jobs require educated workers. To address that need, the Mayor's Professional and Workforce Development Advisory Council was created in 2007. The goal of this workforce is to facilitate the development of a professional and ready workforce for our business community and specific targeted industries. This group is bringing the business community and the education providers together to meet to make sure that our employer's needs are identified and met. This group, composed primarily of business leaders, is City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 7 addressing workforce development needs; finding ways to enhance access to the current programs; and expanding partnership opportunities. The City realizes that the 21St century economy requires flexibility. Over the last several decades, Meridian has evolved from a primarily agricultural -based economy to one increasingly based on innovation and creativity. The City is striving to strengthen its competitive position by creating an environment and infrastructure where industries can create, respond and adjust rapidly. Several of the goals, objectives and action items contained in the City's Comprehensive Plan are meant to improve economic prosperity by ensuring that the economy grows in ways that strengthen our industries, retain and create good jobs across a variety of industries, increase average income, and stimulate economic investment in our community. A strong and diverse economy provides the financial support and stability for Meridian residents that will ensure that public facilities, services, and quality of life are superior. Economic Development and Infrastructure The City recognizes the need for infrastructure to be in place or readily available if it is going to attract large employers. This infrastructure varies depending on the user's needs, but typically roads, sewer and water, electric utility facilities, and easy access to the highways and railroad are key factors in determining when and where a business chooses to locate or expand. Therefore, the City has taken, and will continue to strive to provide sufficient infrastructure to support all types of businesses. The City has partnered with Idaho Power Company, to plan for possible transmission and substation facilities to accommodate large load requests. The City works with ACHD and ITD to ensure that highways are in good repair and can accommodate traffic. The City's Public Works Department has master plans for sewer, water and wastewater treatment that will eventually serve all of the lands within the Area of City TABLE 17: IDAHO 2009 TAX RATES ---------- Corporate 1.6% Sales & Use 6% Inventory 0% Property Tax Rate .002855084 Source: Idaho Department of Commerce Impact. Quality of life is a huge factor when a company is selecting a community to do business. Having good schools, parks and supporting services in place help Meridian rise to the top of the class. Please see the Public Services, Facilities and Utilities section of this report for more information. Taxes Idaho offers one of the lowest overall per capita tax burdens in the West. Taxes are based on a mix of income, sales, and property taxes. The State does not have roll back or transfer tax. Labor Force Table 18 provides labor force information for Meridian and neighboring communities from 1999 and 2008. The information was reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as Local Area Unemployment Statistics. The growth of Meridian's labor force paralleled population growth over the same period; the labor force grew substantially from 7,437 in 1999 to 36,710 in 2008, City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 8 a 341.9% increase. It is likely that new employment opportunities were a driving force in population increases in the 1990s and 2000s, which explains this apparent correlation. Conversely, as new residents moved into the area, demand for local goods and services also escalated, which in turn increased the need for more local workers. The labor force in the Ada -Canyon two - county region also grew considerably from 1999 to 2008. The BLS reports that Ada and Canyon counties had a combined labor force of 230,181 in 1999 (63,637 in Canyon and 166,544 in Ada). The labor force grew by 21.2% by 2008 to 279,085 (83,361 in Canyon and 195,724 in Ada). . ........... TABLE IB: TREASURE VALLEY LABOR FORCE _.__-.__-.--._.-_--__--__.-_____ . ----- Jurisdiction 1999 Meridian _- -- ----- -------- - 1,431 1008 % Change 32,863 ____ 341.9% Boise 1051409 110,059 4.4% _.Nampa _ 191439 361710 99.0% Ada 166,544 195,124 17.5% Can on 63,631 83,361 31.0% Ada and Can on counties _ 230,181 279,085 21,2% _ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, 1 /28/ 10. 5 Employment Employment opportunities have been more diverse then ever in the Treasure Valley in the last two decades. Unemployment rates in Meridian dipped below 2% in 2006, at the peak of the regional economic and housing boom. As illustrated in Table 19, since 1999 Meridian has typically enjoyed a lower unemployment rate than neighboring communities, although that relative comfort has dissipated somewhat in recent years. Figure 2 depicts annual unemployment data from select jurisdictions from 1999 to 2008. TABLE 19: ANNUAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BY JURISDICTION (1/o) Year Meridian Bone Nampa Ada __ ----- __ . - �------ Canyon 999 2.7 3 4.9 3.1 4.5 2000 2.4 3.6 4.8 3.3 4.4 2001 2.7 4 _ 5.4 3.7 5 2002 3.4 5 6.6 4.6 6 2003 - 3.3 4.9 _ 6.6 4.5 6 2004 2.7 4.1 5.8 3.8 5.3 2005 2.2 3.3 4.5 3.1 4.1 2006 1.7 _ 2.5 3.7 2.3 3.4 2007 2.6 2.7 3.6 2.6 3.6 2008 4.6 4.6 6.2 4.6 6.3 _ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, 1/28/10. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 9 FIGURE 2: ANNUAL UNEMPLOYMENT 1999 TO 2008 7 4 E 0 a 3 E a� 2 i E Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, 1/28/10. It should be noted that the data in Table 19 and Figure 2 do not include the bulk of recent increases in unemployment resulting from the current recession. Preliminary data indicate that annual unemployment swelled above 8% in Ada County and into double digits in Canyon County in 2009. As far as general employment is concerned, Meridian's 29,013 jobs in 2009 made up approximately 15% of total jobs county wide. jobs in the City of Boise make up the majority of jobs in Ada County, 139,883 of 192,679 total jobs. Employers TABLE 20: JOBS BY JURISDICTION Jurisdiction Jobs % County Meridian 29,01 15-06% Boise 1391P8 72.60 Eagle 4,857 2.52% Garden City 7,127 3.70 un .,�' 5 0.90% Star 431 0.22% Ada Rural 9,643 5.00% Ada Total 192,679 100.00% Source: U.S. Bureau of labor Statistics, 2009. Some of the largest employers in Meridian today include: Blue Cross of Idaho, St. Luke's Regional Medical Center, Joint School District No. 2 (aka Meridian School District), Food Services of America, Crucial Technology, Western Electronics, Wal-Mart, Citi and T -Mobile. —+— Meridian Boise Nampa - * Ada --* Canyon City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 20 Table 21 breaks down Ada County employment by sector. In Meridian, "Education, Health Care, and Social Assistance" constitute over 25% of all jobs. Over 20% of jobs in Meridian are "Information, Finance, Management, and Professional Services" and an additional 20% are in "Wholesale, Retail, Transportation, and Warehousing." The "Manufacturing" sector is not as strong in Meridian as it is in the rest of the county as a whole. However, Meridian has a higher percentage of "Entertainment, Accommodation, and Food Service" and "Education, Health Care, and Social Assistance" jobs. TABLE 11: ADA COUNTY EMPLOYMENT BY JURISDICTION AND SECTOR Source: U.S. Bureau of labor Statistics, 1/28/10. Although there have been job losses in the office sector in recent years, health care jobs have posted steady gains. The combination of aging baby boomers and health care reform potential has increased demand and may draw even more investors to this segment in the near term. Trends Throughout 2009, the Treasure Valley and the Meridian Submarket continued to feel the effects of a weakened local and national economy. In late 2009, the Meridian Development Corporation (MDC) hired Bonneville Research to assess the Boise/Meridian market. In their report, Bonneville found that between 1998 and 2008, the Boise/Meridian Metro area economy grew at an annual rate of 5.8%. Employment peaked in the first quarter of 2007 and is expected to be reached again in the first quarter of 2013. Bonneville also forecasts that demand for commercial office space will be driven by employment growth. Currently employment growth is occurring in the government and not-for-profit sector and in the alternative energy and medical fields. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 2 Eftvlov"rA Tvve ft"S cidk* i ii. r r 2 $tom $ pgIr Garden 3`Cs11s City 2 Kund �G�� 2t°lKf9% 1 Ada Rural Ada Total 2t71?cJ -Tral_. _. _...... __C49 . ...__.-____.�_....7 _ f _ 7._... 1 __ ............._ _ job" Ag., to-estfy, Hshfng. 1KXl17rJCs-1#13"! 31 U, I1� tb1 U1'W% ir` UI.25% 1.39% S 1.16% 437 4.51 A- 77x _ UAL% fi�rr,tr,,t�;t<p�ss Exir rf:ilCrrr, 2�-ice 2,iS9 $.d.!'36 5 9gf 4.29% 467 9.61% 1,IS7 +..6.2'1% 1017 6.20% 76 .17 61% 1.,715 7. 1 "1 11,662 6.0%,34 Meru aet�znd 3i~.&XrJi-399"9 LOU 3.0% 12,5173 8.04% 3.27 &71% 7f)5 x:l.01% 9 O_s2% 14 3,2S fk 10 .73It 14,857 7.71% Wh�rtes,a#e, Fc�tail,'Fr;a¢'<s{xc7st --- - - ._. _....._._ -------------- - 400000 499M . _ ..... ----------- ___._ _....._ _..__. _ . arse! td4f;ar h3Us} C63b 22.87% 2y,Is5 17199K 867 17.:85% 2,204 30.92% 1&1 1s.AX $9 13.59%, 715 7.43W, 3s,900 18.6 Info, R. -wake. Mar:agenswr 4, Pr q; t se r otell 5090W ' 9 fi,3 21.88% 3A,970 26.43%, 1,051 2164% 1,W7 22.55% - 154 S 93°eE', 52 3.2 0M) 1,493 1S.4ft`lf, 47,675, 24.7A% Edutat om Heakh Care, Social Assistance. 64�i1�iJS7fi99999 7,2;x9 3�,332� 29,i�37 233„7#i`r X35 ZC�.s57fr 3C�Q 5.Q5Yr Sla 46,96' 95 U.04%, 2.776 2.839% 41.3 Jri 21.4519 E rrtr_ rtairwr�rxt„ A,icarnmodatson acrd 700000 7+M9 4,2."* 14.E 1.2,873 9.2{K 1329 3.i.f17+� 449 6,3Q7r9. 258 14.96% as 20 321X 90S 01htr 5ef4ACeS (CWC-flot r''ub3 dministraton _icr�axx •a s &,9C Aj1� r� t.44 a3 .15 24 S57% 184 1.5i19b 5,b71 2.949► Public Admi?i v%.:;ticsrs t p7i7C,.941"9 6181 21596. 12,91.3 9.2.3% 46 1Nw.. 104 146% Iii 4,41% is 4,IgU 1..75.2 12.999 1S,t4o ?."% TOTAL 139,M 100. i 4A7 100,00% 7,127 iwat % 1,735 1 "% 149Q.tMD�4 � 38tl�i�t i'�.�?wi L00, Source: U.S. Bureau of labor Statistics, 1/28/10. Although there have been job losses in the office sector in recent years, health care jobs have posted steady gains. The combination of aging baby boomers and health care reform potential has increased demand and may draw even more investors to this segment in the near term. Trends Throughout 2009, the Treasure Valley and the Meridian Submarket continued to feel the effects of a weakened local and national economy. In late 2009, the Meridian Development Corporation (MDC) hired Bonneville Research to assess the Boise/Meridian market. In their report, Bonneville found that between 1998 and 2008, the Boise/Meridian Metro area economy grew at an annual rate of 5.8%. Employment peaked in the first quarter of 2007 and is expected to be reached again in the first quarter of 2013. Bonneville also forecasts that demand for commercial office space will be driven by employment growth. Currently employment growth is occurring in the government and not-for-profit sector and in the alternative energy and medical fields. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 2 TABLE 22: 2009 COMMERCIAL OFFICE MARKET AND VACANCY RATE 2009 Year -End Commercial OfficeBuildin Submarket It iventui y etttlt; F 0ii eL t Vacant SF Suble ise Vacant SF 1��_ar�c Y ToLdl Rate 2009 Vacant SF SF Me-ridian 5R 1,R)n,8.57 .391,9) 1(-x,545 411,437 7?_1% West Beach 78 2,232,968 5990739 6,162 605,901 27.1% Downtown 55 30470/472 385,876 31,102 416#978 12.0% NdtfiPd 35 774,371 .58,15.3 0 58,153 7.5% Market Total 411 13,9800900 21436,154 811118 2, 517, 2 72 18.0% Source: Colriers Paragon, Year -Ertel Market Review, 2010 At the end of 2009, Meridian had just over 1.1 million square feet of Class A office space. Meridian ranks third, behind downtown Boise and the West Bench in Boise in total office space. Silverstone Plaza at Eagle Road and Overland Road helped Meridian achieve a TABLE 23: 2009 COMMERCIAL OFFICE ABSORPTION 2009 Year -End Commercial Office Submarket Total 'vacant 5F Vacancy Rate 2039 5F Absorption 2009 5F Fears to Absorb 'Vacant Property 2009 Rate Meridian 401,937 221% +56.,724 7 years West Edenc f i 6051901 27.1% -231/862 Downtown 416,978 12.0% -83,465 Nampa 58,153 7.5% +13/834 4.2 years Market Total 1 2,517,272 1 18.0% -323/486 .source: Colliers Paragon, Year -,unci Morket Review, Calculations Bonneville Research, 2010 net positive absorption of 56,724 square feet in 2009. As shown in Table 23, if Meridian is able to maintain the positive absorption rate of approximately 56,000 square feet per year, it will take 7 years to absorb currently vacant space. Over the last few years, building owners have had to reduce lease rates and offer other incentives to be competitive. Table 24 presents full service asking rental rates. In the retail sector, Meridian has almost 3 million square feet of retail space, with an approximately 6.4% vacancy rate in 2009 (as shown in Table 25). At current absorption rates, approximately 97,500 square feet in 2009, it will take only two years to absorb the currently vacant space. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 22 TABLE 24: COMMERCIAL OFFICE ASKING RATES 2009 Year -End Commercial Office Average Fell Service Asking Rates by Building Class Submarket All Classes. Class A ,lass 0 Class C Meridian $19.32 $19.62 $15.90 n/ra West Bench 514,93 $16,79 $13.57 $1.2.50 Downtown 517.33 $19,20 512x49 $13.08 Nampa 515.61 519,21 $12.62 $18.00 Market Total $17.21 518.83 $15.92 $1.3.37 Source: Colliers Paragon, Year -End 11r'rfiarket Review, 2010 TABLE 25: RETAIL ABSORPTION 2009 Year -End Retail Submarket Building (nmit Inventory SF Direct Vicant SF Sublease Vac int SF Total Vac art �F Vacancy Fete 2009 SF Meridian 61 2,981,1.01 189,818 0 189,818 6.4% 1111'est Bench 62 3t255,980 441,145 321056 437,201 14.5% Central BenCh 31 1,222,345 236,850 40,224 277,074 22.7!0 [darn a 86 4,137,5.53 657.863 3.000 660.863 16.0% Market Total 145 16,295,6RR 2,054,452 79,RnO 2,13R,752 1 I Ion Source: Colliers Paragon, 'Year -End Market Review, 2010 Meridian Chamber of Commerce The Meridian Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization, supported by member investment and the committed involvement of leaders in the Meridian business community. The Chamber provides ways to become involved in the community through leadership opportunities, business advocacy, networking, and promotion of individual businesses. The Chamber is in the business of building relationships between business people, and between business, government and the rest of the community, in order to maintain a healthy economy and our excellent quality of life. Meridian Development Corporation The Meridian Development Corporation (MDC) was established in 2001 by the Meridian City Council. Although it is an independent agency, MDC functions as the City's urban renewal agency. The Urban Area is shown in Figure 3, and is loosely bound by Fairview/Cherry to the north, East 4t1 Street to the east, west 4th street, and 1-84 to the south. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 23 FIGURE 3: MERIDIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOUNDARY CREST 1+►lOOU ; w ,: I AWNLDALcE `-, LYNN (0 LU i ` CHERRY 3 FAIRVIEW � KAI�qSi�ELL GEM F- `D HANOYER� MNNWOOG 'G�� 'P 03FG+Rq E Legend9 0004,. 0 R A.T.#_ Urban Renewal Area WALTMAlV NORTH 'GATe � E1L7ER ELM C7 d GAV R Parks cRO SSSB ILL HONKER Schools tA. ELM # JACKSNIPC- 2 MAPLE 4C BAOt Q MA LI, : W CAMELLIA 2 355 710 1,420 2,130 2,840 DRRUCKER Feet CHERRY e�.r M CHERRY � �. rid WASHINGTON ray' ~ OH_ ..., WASH CTON , 3 :<. IN u107 ANNEWLI ' ASHFORD STATE APP1, FGATF w• 5TH CA LTC�N > ; �TA'>r1� t— INE X CAHO IDAHO - < tl7 Z BROA.E3 AY Z RAILROAD V1 HOWER TAYLOR A TAYLOR KING � � iw- , KING 3— r.— FRANKIL I CREST 1+►lOOU ; w ,: i UJI 3 FULMER � KAI�qSi�ELL GEM F- `D HANOYER� MNNWOOG 'G�� 'P 03FG+Rq E Legend9 0004,. 0 R A.T.#_ Urban Renewal Area WALTMAlV C� � E1L7ER C7 d Parks i" HONKER Schools JACKSNIPC- Q W 20 :...:.:.. .. . 355 710 1,420 2,130 2,840 Feet Source: City of Meridian Planning Department, 2010 MDC is charged with stimulating and expanding downtown economic development activities. Renewal and redevelopment is supported through strategic use of resources (MDC receives tax increment financing) to create successful projects in downtown. MDC focus is not only on job creation and affordable workforce housing, but also on developing a pedestrian friendly, transit -supported, diverse and balanced downtown environment. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 24 In 2010 MDC completed Destination: Downtown, a visioning plan focused on developing the downtown core. MDC also has other landscaping, roadway and development projects.' Economic Excellence The Boise Valley has been discovered and is recognized nationally as a destination to locate business and family. To that end the City has established an Economic Excellence Department. Economic Excellence staff members, part of the Mayor's Office, can work one-on-one to identify resources from starting, expanding, or relocating a business to Meridian. Staff can assist businesses in all aspects of operating in Meridian, including providing assistance with available property locations, incentives and business programs, City processes and development coordination, and other information. Whether the company is a start-up or a world class corporation, the Economic Excellence staff can help it thrive in today's economy. Business Enterprise Areas Meridian is effectively positioned to support existing, emerging, and new businesses by creating planned and integrated Business Enterprise Areas (see Figure 4). These areas are designed to attract and foster related business interests. This provides an environment where business can thrive in an atmosphere conducive to attracting and retaining a highly qualified workforce. 4 For more information on Meridian Development Corporation, go to: www.merldlandevelopmentcorp.com City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 25 FIGURE 4: BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AREAS Source: City of Meridian Planning Department, 2010 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 26 HOW IS THE LAND IN MERIDIAN DEVELOPED? Land Use, Transportation and Community Design This chapter discusses characteristics of the land in the City of Meridian and its Area of City Impact (AOCI). As required by Idaho State Statute, analysis on Land Use, Transportation, and Community Design components of the Comprehensive Plan are provided in this section of the report. These components bridge the gap between the previous section (population, demographics, etc.) and the analysis that follows later in the report on other planning components (public services, utilities, recreation, etc.) This section of the report is organized by outlining past trends and current conditions in each of the three components: land use, transportation and community design. This portion of the report also includes a brief analysis of future land uses, transportation trends, and community design principles. This information will be used to update the Goals, Objectives and Action Items of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan. The primary purpose of the Land Use discussion is to look at current zoning, future zoning, and land uses within the City and the adjacent Area of City Impact. Recent trends in land use, and the variety of land use categories and designations are briefly explained. Land use inventories and forecasts will be used to forecast the demand for future facilities such as parks, water lines and roads, and for services such as police and fire protection. These past trends and future forecasts can be used by City Departments as well as businesses, developers, and property owners to anticipate market demand when locating or developing public facilities and private projects. The purpose of the Transportation portion of the chapter is to explain how roads are classified and used in the region; how planning for future facilities is done; and assess current trends in transportation. An explanation on funding for transportation projects and the great need is explored as well as how roadways are starting to evolve into complete streets. A current inventory of pathways, transit and travel lanes are explained, showing where additional infrastructure and modal options are necessary. In the Community Design segment, the City's Design Guidelines are discussed and explored for the purpose of showing the reader how they relate back to the vision of the community and implementation of the future land use plan. The community design analysis also evaluates how quality of life and sustainability play into making Meridian a great community to live, work and play. Sub -topic discussions on the arts, health and green building are explored. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 27 Land Use Land use is a physical expression of the community. Identification and analysis of a City's existing land use development patterns provides a basis for future land use decisions. Because the City of Meridian has recently experienced such rapid growth and expansion, it is important to evaluate what the City has and then determine how further development should occur. In order to preserve the City's character, to support a thriving economy, and to improve the quality of life, this chapter presents the land use patterns and the future land use vision for the City of Meridian. Built Environment In recent years, land uses in and around Meridian have changed from primarily agricultural to a more diverse mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses. That trend is likely to continue, as land traditionally used for agriculture continues to be developed to support the needs of an ever-growing community. The pattern of land uses in Meridian is typical of many suburban western U.S. cities. Situated along a rail line, historic Old Town is comprised of primarily one - and two-story commercial structures. Single-family homes with fenced yards and detached garages are the norm for residential lots. Along well -traveled roads and highways, shops, restaurants, and supply stores have developed. Industrial uses are generally located along the railroad and interstate. As Meridian's population has grown, and as more vehicles traverse area roads, the pattern has intensified. However, farmlands and largely undeveloped parcels still form the western and southern edges of the community. Residential A current zoning map' reflects the dominance of residential zoning in Meridian; approximately 70% of the land area currently incorporated is zoned residential. These residential neighborhoods are typically developed at three to five dwelling units per acre. Residential areas are primarily single-family, detached, but also include duplex units, all types of apartments, single-family attached units, and manufactured homes. Densities within the residential areas range from very low (less than I dwelling unit per acre) to high (up to 40 dwellings per acre). Relative to other communities of similar size, however, Meridian lacks diversity in residential form and density; there is a current uniformity of single-family detached homes across the residential zoning districts. However, as explained in the Future Land Uses section of this report, there is a possibility for introducing both lower density ranchettes and higher density townhouses and apartments in appropriate areas of the City. Commercial Most major intersections in Meridian now contain largely commercial -type zoning and development. Commercially zoned lands represent approximately 5 See City of Meridian website @ http://www.merldiancity.org/planning.aspx?id=221 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 28 17% of Meridian. Commercial and retail areas are typically along transP ortatio corridors and include everything from small commercial centers and individw businesses to regional malls and commercial/office business parks. Uses includ, retail, wholesale, service, office, and limited manufacturing. There are five sub districts within the commercial designation. The General Retail and Service Commercial (C -G) district is by far the most common, representing 83% of al commercially zoned areas. Since 2002, two new commercial zoning districts Mixed Employment (M -E) and High Density Employment (H -E) have been adde( to the commercial zoning districts of the Unified Development Code. Thes( zoning districts are untested as only 36 acres within the City are zoned either M -E or H -E and the sites are yet to be developed. Office Although only 837 acres are currently zoned for limited office uses (L -O), Meridiar enjoys a plethora of office uses throughout the commercial districts. A significant amount of the office uses actually exist as ancillary uses within commercially zoned districts. Office uses are allowed in mixed use and in commercially zoned parts of the City. Along arterial roadways, many homes have converted to office and several professional office complexes have developed. In downtown, near the Eagle/Overland intersection, and in north Meridian, office uses continue to materialize in response to burgeoning residential neighborhood needs for doctors, dentists, orthodontists, etc. Industrial Industrial uses in the City of Meridian are primarily located along the railroad corridor and the Interstate. Industrial zoning represents about 7% of the total land area of the City. Industrial areas of the City typically include warehousing, general manufacturing, railroad, and industrial/office business parks. Today, there are several opportunities for reinvestment in industrially zoned, but under-utilized properties. The City, through its economic development initiatives, hopes to expand its job base by attracting new industrial users to town, particularly clean industry. Mixed Use Over the past several years, areas planned for mixed use have developed with largely commercial uses. The City has recently amended the mixed use sections of the Comprehensive Plan to ensure diversity in uses. Similar to the M -E and H -E zoning districts, the Traditional Neighborhood — Center (TN -C) and Traditional Neighborhood — Residential (TN -R) are relatively new zoning districts. In 2005, when the City adopted the Unified Development Code (UDC), the TN -C and TN -R districts were added. Today, less than 2% of Meridian is zoned for mixed use. However, more and more mixed-use developments projects that include multiple land uses are being built in Meridian. Often these developments use a variety of the typical zoning districts (e.g. C -G and R-15) to achieve a mix of land uses. Emphasis on development of downtown (Old Town) and the Ten Mile Interchange area have been recent priorities. The Old Town area is still in a transitional state, from a small rural downtown with little investment, to a growing City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 29 center with vast potential. With large acreages of commercial and light industrial uses developing along the interstate and other major roadways, reinvestment in Old Town has not kept up with the pace of new development. The Ten Mile Interchange area still contains vast opportunities on largely undevelopedg reen fields. As the Future Land Uses section will report, aside from residential, mixed- use areas contain the most opportunities for development and re -development in Meridian. civic Civic areas include public, quasi -public, and open spaces. They include uses like government facilities, public schools, utilities, libraries, post offices, park and recreational areas, and cemeteries. Parks, schools and other public facilities are spread throughout Meridian. Zoning—Land Use Correlation The City of Meridian maintains a Zoning Map that depicts zoning districts of the City. There are 16 zoning districts listed in the UDC for use within the incorporated limits of the City as noted in Table 26. There are a limited number of properties in Meridian that are zoned one thing, but are actually developed with a different use. This mismatch occurred for a number of reasons. In some instances, a developer submitted plans a number of years ago and Council approved a zone change. Unfortunately the project never materialized after the zone change took place. For this reason the City has a number of industrially zoned properties near the downtown that are developed as residences. In other instances, developers made use of previous City codes that allowed 20% of a site to be used for uses not otherwise allowed in the district. In north Meridian particularly, there are several developments that are primarily residential, but have a limited amount of existing office or small scale commercial uses within a residential zone. Land Ownership TABLE 26: CURRENT ACREAGES OF EACH ZONING DISTRICT IN MERIDIAN ._..._.._._._...__._._....... ------- .._._-._._.__...___.._._.__.._._..._.__..._.._......__...................___---------- ............ _____..._..._.__._.__.__...__......._._.__.._.____.__.____T_._.,..___._._.__._._...______....___._ Zoning District Acreage Percentage Residential Subtotal 11,831 691 Low -Density (R-2) 261 Medium Low -Density (R-4) _ 69550 Medium -Density (R-8) 41359 Medium High -Density (R-15) _ 560 High -Density (R-40) _ _ 101 Commer(iol Subtotal 4958 11.3 Neighborhood Business (C -N) 165 _ Community Business (C -C) _ 296 General Retail and Service Commercial (C -G) 21461 Mixed Employment (M -E) 36 High Density Employment (H -E) _ 0 010(e Subtotal limited 011i(e (1-0) 831 4.9 Industrial Subtotal _ _ 1,111 1.1 _ _ Light Industrial (I -L) � _ _ 19221 Heavy Industrial (I -H) 0 Traditional Neighborhood/Mixed Use Subtotal 169 1.6 Old Town (0-T) 129 Traditional Neighborhood Center JN -C) 67 Traditional Neighborhood Residential (TN -R) 73 TOTAL 11,116 100 Source: City of Meridian Planning Department, 2010, as compiled by Ada County. Land in the City and our Area of City Impact is controlled by a mix of private and public ownerships, with a large majority of the land (almost 95%) being held privately. The remaining 5% is owned by Meridian Joint School District No. 2, utility -related companies, the State of Idaho, the Federal government, Ada City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 30 County, the Ada County Highway District, the City of Meridian, and other local government entities including the City of Kuna, Meridian Cemetery Maintenance District, Ada County, Ada County Highway District, and others. The amount of privately owned land in Meridian is substantial when compared to the Count as a whole. The 2007 Ada Count Comprehensive P y Y p Ian reports that only 47.7% of the entire County is privately owned. The bulk of the remainder, over 46%, is federally owned. Table 27 summarizes non -private land ownership within the Area of City Impact. TABLE 27: NON -PRIVATE LAND OWNERSHIP IN THE AREA OF CITY IMPACTAOCI _ )urlsdiction _ Acreage % of A0(1 Cit of Meridian _ _ ^ 499.463 1.394% __~� Meridian Joint School District No. 2 _ _ �- 760.653 +-�-- - 2.124% Other Local _ _ �__________�__ 142.768 - -- 0.399% Cit of Kuna �^ _�� ____�_ 0.298% Meridian Cemeter Maintenance District _106.878 27.301 0.076% �___�_ ___ Meridian Development Corporation 1.241 _ 0.003% ___ Meridian Free LibraryDistrict 7.348 0.021% _ _ County/Regional _ 96.632 0.270% Ada Count __ 18.034 0.050% Ada (ounty fthway District 52.736 0.147% Ada_(ounty Housing Auth.ority 0.776 0.002% Western Ada Recreation District 0.070% State _25.086 137.144 0.383% Idaho Housing and Finance Association 0.546 0.002% Idaho State General - 16.348 0.046% Idaho Department of Lands 12.9 0.036% State Police _ 42.997 _ 0.120% A Trans ortation --Department __ _ 0.180% Federal _64.353 74.945 0.209%_ _ _.Department of Housing & Urban Development �_ _ 2.234 0.006% Veterans Affairs 1.233 0.003% Bureau of Reclamation _ _ _ 68.44 0.191% U.S. Real Estate Division 3.038 0.008% Utilities 114.158 0.319% Idaho Power 22.723 0.063% Intermountain Gas 57.829 0.161% Nam a -Meridian Irrigation District 28.596 0.080% Northwest Pipeline 4.258 0.012% Settlers Irrigation District 0.046 0.000% United Water 0.24 0.001% US West/Qwest Communications 0.466 0.001% Subtotal of Non -Private Land Ownershi 19825.76 5.097% - _ Total City A0C1 35,820.25 100.000% Source: Meridian Planning Department 2010 as compiled by Ada County. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 3 Future Land Uses Today, the City of Meridian has over 17,000 acres within its municipal boundaries At full build out, Meridian is anticipated to incorporate approximately 39,00, acres. The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) portrays locations for the variou land use types. The FLUM's primary purpose is to define and map future lane uses so that development occurs in the direction and manner most desired b, Meridian's citizens and elected officials. The FLUM identifies the current visioi for a future mix of land uses to implement the City's many diverse goals an( objectives. The FLUM works in conjunction with the text of the Comprehensiv( Plan, city code and the various policies of the City. However, the FLUM is no' a zoning map and differs in that the FLUM describes the character and type o that use that is desired in the future and not what is currently in place. Over time, however, the FLUM has also evolved to depict where some existing lanc uses do exist. Schools, parks, fire stations and other existing civic and privatE uses are depicted on the FLUM. The FLUM shows a diversity of residential categories that transition from the higher intensity centers to low density residential uses. In addition, the FLUM depicts areas of the City where commercial, office, industrial, civic and mixed- use areas are envisioned. The FLUM depicts a built -out Meridian that is very diverse in residential densities, commercial and industrial land uses as well as public/quasi-public opportunities. The City currently uses 16 different future land use designations on the FLUM. However, these categories can be broken down into nine basic land use types: Residential these areas are intended to provide a variety of housing types. Uses will include a range of densities varying from large estate lots to multi -family homes. This category includes the Low Density, Medium Density, Medium -High Density and High Density FLUM designations. Commercial these areas are intended to provide a full -range of commercial and retail services for area residents and visitors. Office these areas provide opportunities for low -impact business areas including: personal and professional offices, technology and resource centers. Industrial these areas are designated to allow a range of industrial uses to support industrial and commercial activities. Uses may include warehouses, storage units, light and heavy industry such as manufacturing and processing. Old Town this area includes the historic downtown and the core community activity center. A wide variety of land uses are encouraged and envisioned in Old Town. Mixed Use these areas incorporate a variety of different, but compatible land uses together. These areas are typically situated in highly visible or transitioning areas of the City. This category includes four sub -categories of Mixed Use: Regional, Community, Neighborhood, Interchange and Non -Residential. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 32 Civic these areas preserve and protect municipal, state, and Federal lands for use as parks, schools, and other public uses. Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan (TMISAP)these customized land use designations only apply to TMISAP geographic area. The land use designations include: Residential, Civic, Green Space, Employment, Industrial and Mixed Use. Please see the Specific Area Plans section of this report for more information. Future Planning and Referral this area in the southwest has been set aside for future study and development. Table 28 breaks down the total Meridian area (in acres) of each land use designation envisioned on the FLUM. The table also differentiates between properties on the FLUM that are currently annexed and those that have not yet been annexed into the City. By far, Meridian is planning for residential to use more of the land area than any other designation; 60% of the FLUM shows a residential land use designation. This affords the City an opportunity to promote both very low density housing units and some very high density developments throughout the City. The rest of the anticipated land uses are fairly evenly distributed, with Mixed Use being the next highest land use designation at approximately 11%. TABLE 28: FUTURE LAND USES WITHIN MERIDIAN'S AREA OF CITY IMPACT ----------------------_------- Future land Utes FLUM Total ------------- --- ---- -- - - Acres ------------------------------ %:::d ---------------------- FIUM Undeveloped Acrei % _ Residential ----------A ------ 23 618.27 ,, 60.15 13 044.07 58.75 Commercial 1,495.99 3.81 134.60 0.61 Office 417.34 1.06 68.74 0.31 Industriali __ 591.31 1.52 10.61 0.05 Old Town _ 336.42 _ 0.86 _ 0.12 0.00 _ Mixed Use - 49165.81 10.61 21027.91 9.13 Civic _ 19395.34 3.55 390.29 1.76 Ten Mile Interchange Specific 19374.50 6.05 1,676.51 7.55 Future Plan nin /Referral 4,863.85 12.39 4,851.27 21.85 TOTAI _ 39,264.88 100 14104.18 100 Source: City of Meridian Planning Department, 2010. The City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan goes into much more depth on the FLUM designations and land use types. Please see the comprehensive plan for more information. Specific Area Plans In addition to the citywide land use designations, plans have been developed for specific areas of the City. These Specific Area Plans are different then the Business Enterprise Corridors discussed in the previous chapter, but are similar in their primary goals. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 33 Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan A specific plan has been developed for approximately 2,800 acres bordered (roughly) by Linder Road to the east; McDermott Road to the west: the Union Pacific Railroad line to the north and 1/2 -mile south of Overland Road on the south. The specific area plan is an addendum to the Comprehensive Plan and places an emphasis on a mix of uses, both residential and commercial; new employment areas; higher density residential; a planned collector road network and design guidelines. The Core Meridian has launched the new Health Sciences & Technology Corridor, The Core (www.thecoreidaho.com), in the heart of the Treasure Valley. The corridor is anchored by several business campuses and Idaho State University with curriculum focused on medical/health sciences. Not only achieving Meridian's motto of being built for business, The Core will also focus on maintaining a healthy community that is designed for living. Developing a corridor of complimentary businesses and services geared towards the medical industry and high technology, The Core will provide a one-stop destination for visitors and workforce with all necessary amenities. Destination Downtown (Urban Renewal) The Destination Downtown' plan outlines a master plan, and marketing strategy for strengthening the downtown's role in the community. A community -building development group, CRSA was hired by the Meridian Development Corporation (MDC) in 2009 to help define a vision for Downtown Meridian. The plan not only encompasses historic downtown, but also the fringes of downtown between Fairview Avenue/Cherry Lane and Interstate 84. The outcome of Destination Downtown was several distinct districts, with anticipated uses varying from offices and retail, to entertainment and lodging, restaurants, and open space. A variety of residential uses are also envisioned which could include reuse of existing buildings for residential uses, new construction of multi -family residential over ground floor retail or office uses. In order to provide and accommodate preservation of the historical character, the City may need to implement specific design requirements. Pedestrian amenities are emphasized throughout the study area. Public investment to ensure that Old Town becomes a centralized activity center with public, cultural, and recreational structures is encouraged. The City's Planning Department and MDC will be working together to link the Destination Downtown plan with the City's Comprehensive Plan and development codes. 6 The Destination -Downtown plan, as well as background information that went into composing the plan, can be found on the plan's website: www.destination-downtown.org City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 34 Fields Area and South Meridian The City has identified two other areas for specific plans. Although the areas have had some initial planning, they still need detailed specific area plans. These two areas are the Fields District and South Meridian. The Fields District is located in the northwest, bound by the county line, Chinden Boulevard, Black Cat Road, and Ustick Road. The City has done some initial research in this area and in the near future intends to initiate a public participation plan which will lead to a detailed specific area plan. The primary purpose of the Fields District specific area plan will be to create an area for profitable agricultural activities within the city's Area of City Impact. South Meridian is loosely defined by the area south of 1-84 and west of the Ada -Canyon County line. In 2006 the City began the process of evaluating land between Kuna and 1-84, for future development within the City. In 2008 the City Council adopted an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that designate land uses on properties in the South Meridian Area. This amendment lead to expansion of Meridian's Area of City Impact and designating new future land use designations for properties south of the interstate. The planning process included several public meetings with over 450 participants, including many property owners and other agencies. One of the outcomes from the process was designating a portion of the study area as "Future Planning and Referral Area" on the Future Land Use Map. The City delayed detail planning for the area for three primary reasons: I. Many of the property owners wanted the area to remain as rural residential. There was not a strong consensus on the need or desire for increased city services. 2. The anticipated road improvements in the area could not handle the additional traffic that would be generated by development in the area. 3. There were sufficient development areas of higher priority within Meridian's Area of City Impact. The natural terrain and ownership pattern within the area does not facilitate efficient development. With the forthcoming opening of the Ten Mile Interchange, the City intends to re- evaluate South Meridian for detailed land use designations in the near future. Area of City Impact In accord with § 67-6526 of the Idaho Code, an Area of City Impact (AOCI) has been established for Meridian (see Figure 5). The City's AOCI is the future planning area for the City, where annexation and development in Meridian is anticipated. Although these areas are not yet incorporated, planning responsibilities for these lands rest with the City of Meridian. The City's AOCI is negotiated with Ada County, pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA). The most recent amendment to the City of Meridian's AOCI City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 35 was completed in 2008, at which time additional lands were added to the north (across Chinden Boulevard), west (across McDermott Road) and south. Within the City's AOCI, unincorporated properties are governed by Ada County for day-to-day administration of zoning matters. However, the County uses the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and the negotiated agreement in the administration of those duties. Ada County has applied a Rural Urban Transition (RUT) zoning district which allows five -acre -lot, single-family residential development, as well as agricultural -related uses and a range of conditional uses. To request something other than the RUT zoning, the developer must have urban services from the City of Meridian. Such services include sanitary sewer, water, fire, police, parks, transportation, and libraries. The City (with rare exception) will not provide such services unless the property annexes to the City. However, it is recognized that some development may precede the ability of the City, on its own, to extend services. Upon formal requests, the City may request that the County waive the requirement for city services and annexation. Again, such development is the exception, not the norm. All County development applications within the AOCI are reviewed by the City of Meridian for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and applicable City policies. The importance of regional cooperation is imperative to successful land use planning. As such, the City of Meridian is committed to fulfilling the terms of its Area of City Impact Agreement with Ada County. Transportation Today, Meridian's transportation network is primarily composed of roadways that are geared towards moving cars and trucks. Although there is a local network of pathways and sidewalks, and an ever increasing amount of bicycle City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 36 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 37 facilities, Meridian does not currently provide a fixed -line mass transit service for its residents. There are park-and-ride lots in the City and two inter -county buses that make several runs on the weekdays between Nampa -Caldwell and Meridian -Boise. The rail corridor has a long and rich history in Meridian. It still moves freight, but this corridor is largely under utilized today and holds promise for multiple modes of transport of goods and services for the future. The transportation system into and through Meridian is key to both local and regional commerce and mobility. With Meridian being located in the center of the Treasure Valley and along a major east -west interstate that connects the Pacific Northwest to the Inter -Mountain West, moving people, goods and services is critical to maintaining a high quality of life. Congestion adds time and money to commutes, costs businesses time and money, and degrades air quality. As this chapter explains, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), Ada County Highway District (ACRD), the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) and Valley Regional Transit (VRT) are the key transportation agencies that the City works with to improve transportation in and around Meridian. The condition of an area's transportation system impacts that community's way of life and economic vitality. Realizing this, the City works closely with transportation and planning agencies in the region to ensure our transportation network is the best it can be. Because Meridian does not have any roadway authority, however, the City relies on other agencies to provide the necessary funding for roadway infrastructure and its maintenance. Meridian's major transportation challenge is to work with the transportation agencies in the region to meet the existing need for adequate transportation service, while planning for and accommodating the next wave of growth in a way that will maximize efficiency. Poorly planned growth may lead to worsening traffic problems, and increased traffic congestion may deter potential employers from locating in Meridian. In addition to managing future traffic needs, much of the transportation infrastructure already developed will require maintenance and rehabilitation. Ensuring adequate funding for maintenance of roads, while still adding capacity, will be critical issuew in the future. Committees and Commissions In addition to many sub -committees, regional advisory committees, and other transportation agency based groups, the City has compiled two ad hoc committees that deal with transportation issues. Appointments to these ad hoc committees, the Transportation Task Force and the Traffic Safety Commission, are made by the Mayor. The Meridian Transportation Task Force (TTF) is comprised of Meridian residents, business owners/operators, transportation professionals, and emergency responders that have an interest in transportation planning. The TTF's primary responsibility is to annually compile a list of the highest priority roadway, intersection and pedestrian improvement projects in Meridian. Other recommendations, regarding transportation issues are regularly sent to the Mayor and City Council for consideration. With Valley Regional Transit (VRT) staff assistance, the TTF is City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 38 currently working on a public transportation plan for Meridian. The Task Force also discusses: legislative issues pertaining to transportation, planning to meet the needs of the traveling public, and the transportation agency plans, projects and processes. The TTF generally meets the first Thursday of each month at City Hall. The Traffic Safety Commission is comprised of City staff, ACHD Staff, and citizens with a heavy focus on traffic operations. This group's agenda usually includes items that deal with: parking, traffic/congestion, signage (e.g. stop signs, directional signs), safe pedestrian routes to schools, striping, and neighborhood or citizen concerns. Between ACH D and City staff most of the items on the agenda reach some consensus on how an issue should be handled. The commission typically meets once a month at City Hall. Roadway Network As shown in Table 29, Meridian has more than 500 centerline miles of roadway today, including state highways and the interstate. Meridian's roadways are described in terms of a hierarchy of streets known as a functional classification system. As jointly used by the ITD, ACRD, COMPASS, and the City, roads and highways are classified into five main classifications: principal and minor arterials, collectors, and local streets (includes private streets). The TABLE 29: ROADWAY MILES BY CLASSIFICATION TYPE Roadway classification — _ _Number of Miles Percentage of All Roadways _ Principal Arterial - Interstate Principal. Arterial - State Hwy 17.6 14.5 3.3% _________2.7% Arterials - all other 118 — _ _ 22.1% Collector17.3 -- -� -Y -- 3.20 ----� Local -Public 339.6 63.6% _ Local -Private 27 _5.1% —_ Total 534 _100.0% Source: Ada County Assessor Centerline Roadway Data, 2010 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials describe functional classification as a process that involves grouping roadways into classes according to the character of service they are intended to provide. Most travel involves movement through a network of roads. It is necessary to determine how travel can be channeled within the network in a logical and efficient manner. Functional classification defines the nature of this process by defining the part that any particular roadway should play in serving the flow of trips through the network. As shown in Figure b, most arterials in Meridian are on section lines, in one mile intervals north -south and east -west. The notable exceptions are Pine Avenue and Main Street downtown. A large number of the arterial roadways in Meridian are currently two-lane roadways; with the rapid growth over the past ten years, these roadways are transitioning into three- and five -lane roadways. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 39 In determining collector roadway classifications, the City of Meridian recognizes the Master Street Map (latest edition) as adopted by the Ada County Highway District. In determining arterial roadway classifications, the City of Meridian recognizes the Planning Functional Classification Map (latest edition) as adopted by COMPASS. FIGURE 6: INSET OF 2030 PLANNING FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION MAP I t� r—' r I _ L -r; fa� 9t1 LV -: X11 I O 1 Interstate �� • ,Expressway 01 2 On q Proposed Expressway Principal r or— W: VF !LFT. !J!Ir�� J �LLQ, Al _ � -L CY0101i wi�1 1,1112Proposed Arterial • . .�Ustick Rd ..,�t� 33 1.. - �. ,.1.�I�-�. L� I X17 a� e 1Vasm c--- :__�_■ Minor Arterial�r �- I� ' r��l�lye+�_i/�f/�iaIs �d � :�ev ~� ■ �� ;►e - _ TI�J711 I IN`\\j , 0^ ------ Proposed Minor Arterial ECD r�■ie■f7 C— 11, 1 M11-101-0 a. — gill! Future Interchanges WHIME-40,112 Jim! �� , �� J in'eWN0 `_j��17:��- CNew/ Rebuild Interchange I Rol iiiilmm New/ Rebuild Overpass r I � V4, Study Areas 1AP-Min.00 PAR.; .71111 Wr County Boundary • AlfflW'4 � ur�ii�'.�'J.jj■� ��.. Nampa Loop Route �'l■fes �� \tom a�IliE�� t�� ►� �� 7/� �� ' 11 ,_� � �� y► � � 1501119CY111-1 gima R-.. py Source: COMPASS, 2010. Original @ http://www.compassidaho.org/prodservlfunc-maps.htm Interstates, State Highways and Principal Arterials Meridian has three State Highways that traverse through it, and a fourth, State Highway 16 (SH 16) is planned as a freeway/expressway to someday traverse the western edge of the City. The southern portion of Meridian is delineated from the northern part of town by Interstate 84 (1-84). State Highway 69 (SH 69), also know as Meridian Road, connects Meridian with Kuna to the south and bisects the southern portion of the City into east and west halves. US 20-26, also known as Chinden Boulevard, roughly border the northern boundary of the City. State Highway 55 (SH 55), also known as Eagle Road, connects Meridian with the cities of Boise and Eagle to the north. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is primarily responsible for the Interstate and state highways including the future SH 16 freeway. Currently, these roadways traverse 32 miles into, through and around Meridian. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 40 Principal arterials serve as statewide and interstate transport, involve longer trip lengths, carry high volumes of traffic, have a minimal number of access points and discourage on -street parking. Except for on 1-84 roadway widths typically vary from two to seven lanes with detached sidewalks on each side and bicycle lanes. They usually have 80- to 120 -foot rights-of-way and may serve as a separator for incompatible land uses. There are four (principal arterial) state highways that have a significant influence on the transportation system and therefore deserve special attention: I. US 20-26/Chinden Boulevard. This highway serves as the north boundary of Meridian's Area of City Impact east of Linder Road and bisects the Area of City Impact west of Linder Road. It separates Meridian's distinctly urban growth patterns from the cities of Eagle and Star, with low-density, semi -rural character. It is expected to be five to seven lanes wide at build -out of the city. The City believes this roadway needs to be protected from multiple access points and preserved as a high capacity connector (see the US 20-26 Access Management Plan.) The City of Meridian has ordinances and development standards that preserve the highway as a major regional transportation facility, connecting the cities of Nampa, Caldwell, Star, Meridian, Eagle and Boise. The City supports beautification and appropriate sound mitigation measures along the Chinden Boulevard corridor. 2. State Highway 16 (future extension). The extension of State Highway 16 from State Highway 44 to 1-84 is a critical step to providing regional mobility for citizens from north Ada County and Gem County to 1-84 and south Ada County. Identifying the most useful and environmentally and fiscally responsible location for this new highway is crucial to the future character of west Meridian. The ITD and COMPASS are currently working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to receive environmental clearance on a SH 16 extension corridor location. In the 2030, Planning Functional Classification Map, this extension is designated as a limited access freeway (Please note that in the DRAFT 2035, Planning Functional Classification Map, SH 16 is designated as an expressway.) 3. State Highway 55/Eagle Road. Eagle Road is the most heavily traveled non -interstate roadway in the State of Idaho. Issues that impact Eagle Road traffic will also have an impact on North Meridian. It is expected that Eagle Road will be improved in the future to include integrated traffic signals, safety medians, landscaping, new lighting, and other improvements consistent with the ITD Eagle Road Corridor Study. 4. State Highway 69/Meridian Road. Although SH 69/Meridian Road is on a section line, and is designated as an arterial throughout Meridian, it varies in form and function. Meridian Road is designated as a minor arterial from Chinden Boulevard, south to Cherry Lane, where it changes in designation to a principal arterial. For the next two miles, between Cherry Lane and 1-84, Meridian Road, goes through downtown and is owned and maintained by ACRD. At 1-84, Meridian Road becomes State City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 41 Highway 69 and is a State of Idaho -maintained facility that connects to the City of Kuna to the south. Meridian Road/SH 69 varies in street section and speed throughout the City, but not in its importance to the transportation network. The City of Meridian has ordinances and development standards that preserve Meridian Road through downtown and south of the Interstate. Minor Arterials Minor arterials provide long-distance access, mainly within the state and region, and frequently contain three to five travel lanes, sidewalks and bicycle lanes. These include medium traffic volume streets to and from other arterials and the freeway. They collect traffic from less significant roadways and distribute traffic and minimize access. These arterials may also be section line roads. Examples of current minor arterial roadways are: Black Cat and McMillan Roads. Collectors The transportation system's second tier is the collector system. Collectors serve as key transportation routes and link local roads with other collectors or arterials. Typically, they provide direct service to residential areas; contain two to three travel lanes; have sidewalks; and have bicycles lanes. Collectors typically have right-of-way width between 57 and 88 feet, and may have parking. Examples of current collector roadways are: Central Drive, Long Lake Way, and Zaldia Drive. Collectors are designed to carry higher volumes of traffic and (often seamlessly) connect one arterial to another through a given mile. They also may move at higher speeds than residential collectors. Collectors are typically constructed by private developers at the time of construction of a subdivision. They may or may not connect through an entire mile section as a classified collector, but in conjunction with local streets they should connect from one arterial to another. Collector roads were the subject of an Ada County Highway District -funded study by J -U -B Engineers in August 2001. The City of Meridian supports and will apply the following conclusions of that study: I. Intersection Spacing. The intersections of collector roads and arterial roads should be located at or near the '/2 mile point within any given section. 2. Alignment. Collectors should extend in an essentially straight line for 200 feet to 400 feet from an intersection. Beyond that point the alignment is flexible. 3. Discontinuity Between Sections. Collectors should not be in a straight alignment for more than two miles to prevent their use as de facto arterials. 4. Further, the City will use the ACHD Livable Street Design Guide and Master Street Map when reviewing development applications for collector design and cross-section. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 42 Local Streets Local streets serve to provide direct access to abutting residential and commercial areas and should be for local traffic movement. Generally, they are two lanes wide with parking and sidewalks, and have a right-of-way width of approximately 50 feet. Through traffic is discouraged. Most streets, approximately 70%, in Meridian are classified as local streets. Entryway Corridors The City has designated several entryway corridors that lead into and out of the community. As a gateway to the City, the principle is to protect and strengthen the visual appearance of the roadway corridor. Entryway corridors are depicted on the Future Land Use Map and explained in the text of the Comprehensive Plan. Generally, entryway corridors require additional landscaping along major arterial roadways. Roadway Planning As mentioned previously, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), Ada County Highways District (ACRD), Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS), and Valley Regional Transit (VRT) are the primary agencies responsible for planning and maintaining the transportation system in the region; the City does not have any roadway authority. However, the City spends considerable time and effort to work with ACRD, ITD, and COMPASS to plan for the needs of the community and ensure that the transportation authorities make decisions that are in the best interest of the City of Meridian. City staff and elected officials are on several transportation groups, committees, and boards. Travel Times and Commuting As shown in Table 30, the average commute time in 2000 for those living in Meridian is 21.4 minutes. This is almost two minutes longer than the average commute time for all Ada County residents and about a minute and a half more than the state average. However, the average commute time is less then the surrounding communities of Eagle, Kuna and Star and more than four minutes less than the national average. Given recent improvements in the state and local transportation systems since 2000, it will be interesting to note if there is a marked increase or decrease as the 2010 census information is released. TABLE 30: AVERAGE COMMUTE TIME TO WORK (ommuni Commute time in minutes Meridian 21.4 Boise 18.0 _ Ea le 21.5 Garden City 19.4 Kuna 25.9 Star --- 27.6 - Ada County 19.3 State of Idaho 20.0 U.S. _ 25.5 Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 The time of day people travel has a significant impact on not only commute times but also on planning for transportation infrastructure. The highest portion of trips in Ada County occurs during rush hour. Therefore peak demand on roadways leads to congestion during these times. This congestion often causes more people to look at alternative times to travel, and when available, alternative modes of transportation. In Ada County, the "rush hour" is only about two hours per day with peaks between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. and between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (see Figure 7). Spreading out the distribution of trips, would make more efficient use City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 43 of the transportation infrastructure already in place. Policies, like staggered work hours or non-traditional work schedules, could be designed by businesses to encourage travel outside of the normal rush hour. Today, most work schedules are the traditional 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. FIGURE 1: ADA COUNTY TRIP DISTRIBUTION BY TIME OF DAY, 2000 (Average Weekday Traffic for 5 selected streets) i o.o% 9,0% 513% 7,0% CJ`!C 40% 12 Aim, Trip DietrIbutlen by Ttme of DDY, 2000 AV4WAk W"Ikd T M& F*t 3 "ted Sly* Source: COMPASS, based on 2000 ACRD Traffic Counts atwung Halms Transportation Funding Plans COMPASS maintains the region's long range transportation plan, Communities in Motion (CIM), which contains the regionally significant corridors in Ada, Canyon, Elmore, Boise, Gem and Payette counties. COMPASS does transportation modeling for the region and uses traffic forecasts to not only anticipate where roadway projects are needed but also to monitor air quality standards and to provide development activity reports. The ACHD also does traffic modeling for Ada County to help prioritize needed transportation and maintenance of the local roadway network. The COMPASS Board, which is composed of local elected officials and special interest organizations, is charged with making decisions about transportation and related air quality planning, primarily through CIM. The 2030 version of the long-range plan, adopted by the COMPASS Board in 2004, and updated in 2006, was also adopted by reference by the Meridian City Council as part of Meridian's Comprehensive Plan. COMPASS is currently going through an update process to CIM that will be complete by August 2010. (The Federal government requires the COMPASS update CIM at least every four years.) The plan addresses anticipated transportation issues over the next 20 years, evaluates how projected population and economic growth and development patterns will impact current transportation facilities, and considers funding and expenditures for future transportation needs. CIM seeks to strike a balance between roadway improvements and other transportation alternatives, such as transit, carpooling, bicycling, walking, and transportation demand management. ACHD also has a long-range transportation plan, or Capital Improvement Plan, for Ada County. ACHD CIP lists arterial roadways that are eligible to use impact fee dollars that are generated within four geographic areas of the County. The ACHD CIP is fiscally constrained and has 20 years worth of transportation City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 44 projects identified. At the State level, ITD works from its Horizons plan, the statewide, long-range transportation plan. In addition to long-range plans, ITD and ACHD have near-term transportation plans. The Idaho Transportation Department's Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) contains about five years worth of projects and is typically updated annually by the ITD Board with input from other agencies and the public. The projects in CIM are used to draft the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) which feeds into the STIP. The STIP shows how Federal transportation funds will be used to finance projects including: roadways, bridges, highway safety, public transportation, maintenance projects like overlays (i.e., new layers of paving), and even airports and air quality projects. ACHD near-term plan is called the Five Year Work Plan (FYWP). This plan is usually adopted in February of each year by the Board of Commissioners at ACRD. The FYWP primarily contains capital projects for roadways, intersections, bridges and pedestrian facilities. Projects in the FYWP are prioritized primarily on safety, congestions and programming criteria. Each year the City of Meridian sends a list of priority projects to both ITD and ACHD for consideration as the STIP and FYWP are adopted (see below for more information). Funding for roadways in Meridian is provided through taxes and fees. Most of the money for roadway maintenance and new capital projects are provided via the gas tax, vehicle registration fees, Highway User Funds, development impact fees and property taxes. In 2005, the ITD recommended that a new program, GARVEE (Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle) bonds, be used to fund six transportation corridors throughout the state. Three of the six corridors: 1-84, Caldwell to Meridian; 1-84, Orchard to Isaacs Canyon; and, Idaho 16,1-84 to Emmett, are in the Treasure Valley. To date, almost $700 million in GARVEE bonds have been authorized by the Legislature. To keep up with demand, other funding options, like a local option sales tax and an increase to the gas tax, have been talked about by the Legislature, but have not been approved. New funding mechanisms will most likely be needed to keep up with the demand for transportation in the Valley. Meridian's Priority Roadway Projects Each year, the City Council, at the recommendation of the City's Transportation Task Force, sends a list of high priority transportation projects to ITD, ACHD and COMPASS. The projects in the priority list include state facilities (highways and interchanges), ACHD roadways and intersections, and key pedestrian projects. In 2009, some of the top priority projects were: Eagle, Victory to Ridenbaugh (road widening); Downtown Split Corridor, Phase II (road widening); Ten Mile/ Ustick (intersection); Linder/Pine (intersection); Meridian Interchange Rebuild; Linder Road Overpass; and pedestrian sidewalks in downtown. The City supports the implementation of the Downtown Meridian Transportation Management Plan (2005). The Plan was developed by ACHD with insight provided by the City to propose solutions to circulation -related challenges in downtown Meridian. The result of the jointly initiated Transportation Management Planning process was the emergence of a "Split Corridor Design" to facilitate movement City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 45 throughout downtown. Once constructed, the "Split Corridor Design" will create a one-way traffic system between the 1-84/Meridian Road Interchange and (roughly) the railroad tracks. Main Street will allow northbound traffic only, and g Meridian Road will allow southbound traffic only. North of the railroad tracks the system will support two-way traffic movement. For more information on the Split Corridor Design please see the Downtown Meridian Transportation Management Plan. The first phase of this of the "Split Corridor" was constructed in 2009. Linking Transportation and Land Use The relationship between housing, transportation, and the environment is becoming more evident every day. In June 2009, a partnership between HUD, DOT and EPA was established to encourage livable and sustainable communities. This Federal -level partnership and policies have set the stage for what is being worked on locally. To better connect transportation planning and land use decisions, ACRD and the cities in Ada County have compiled the Transportation and Land Use Integration Plan (TLIP). This plan, initiated in 2007 and adopted in 2009, envisions livable streets for tomorrow and depicts what streets should look and function like in the future. The goal is to create a roadway network that balances the needs of all roadway users motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, transit and people with disabilities with streets that complement the built environment. Because a one -size -fits -all program for roadway construction does not respond to the land use needs of the community, the City and ACHD have agreed to work more closely together to join together the land use plans of the City with the transportation plans of the District. There are four tools that ACHD and the City use to implement TLIP: the Complete Streets Policy, the Livable Streets Design Guide, a Cost Share Policy, and a Master Street Map. Complete Streets The primary purpose of ACHD Complete Streets Policy -- ------ - --- is to ensure that streets, bridges, and transit stops within i "Through this broad street, restless ever, ebbs and flows Ada County are designed, constructed, operated and iI a human tide, wave on wave a living river; wealth and maintained so that pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, fashion side by side; Toiler, idler, slave and master, in the motorists, and people of all ages and abilities can travel same quick current glide.' safel and independently on and along public streets. John Greenleaf Whittier Y In the past, for example, ACHD primarily constructed five -lane arterial streets with attached sidewalk, no bike lanes, and no landscaping. The Complete Streets Policy balances all users' needs and sets the foundation for land use agencies to partner with ACHD to create user-friendly corridors that meet the needs of the traveling public as well as the goals of comprehensive and specific area plans. The Complete Streets Policy in contained in Section 3100 of ACHD Policy Manual. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 46 Cost Share Another tool in the TLIP repository is the Cost Share Policy. The Cost Share Policy maintains flexibility within the roadway design process, establishes a consistent set of transportation elements that ACHD will be responsible for, and allows partnering agencies an opportunity to participate in constructing a complete street section. This policy, adopted by ACHD, allows partnering agencies to work with ACHD to design, construct and fund non -transportation elements as part of ACHD's road improvement projects. Many times the City has features, like landscaping and multi -use pathways, that are envisioned for specific roadways in key areas. Because ACHD does not have statutory authority to spend money on non -transportation related improvements, the Cost Share Policy allows a land use agency to enter into an agreement with ACHD to ensure that non -transportation elements are included in road projects. Master Street Map In January of 2010, ACHD adopted a Master Street Map for Ada County, available on the ACHD website. This map is another TLIP planning tool that works in concert with the cities Comprehensive Plans. The Map creates a vision for future roadway characteristics based on land use plans and transportation goals. The Master Street Map provides the guide for arterial right-of-way needs, collector street locations and design, regional mobility corridor locations and design, and other specific roadway features desires throughout the City and its AOCI. The information contained on the Master Street Map is used by both ACHD and the City when roadway projects are beginning the design process, and in the development review process. While working with ACHD to compile the Master Street Map, the City used the existing roadway networks that are called for in the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan, the North Meridian Auto Circulation Map, and the South Meridian Study as a foundation for the citywide Master Street Map. The Master Street Map goes a step further then these other planning documents in that it not only designates location, function, and typology for roadways, but also number of travel lanes and right-of-way needed for each collector and arterial in Meridian. To ensure consistency between ACHD and the City, it is anticipated that references to the Master Street Map will be incorporated into both the City's Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. Livable Streets Design Guide The final tool in the TLIP toolbox is the Livable Streets Design Guide. The Guide sets the design parameters for roadways in Ada County. After referring to the Master Street Map to see what type of roadway is planned, a developer, agency staff, or the general public can go to the Guide to see what elements are specifically envisioned for any arterial and collector roadway. Based on the City's land use components contained in the Comprehensive Plan, pathway locations on the Master Pathway Plan and ACH D's needs for capacity, the Livable Streets Design Guide illustrates what each street typology should look like. 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Roadways to Bikeways In May 2009, a long-range master plan for bicycle facilities in Ada County was adopted by ACHD Commission. The Roadways to Bikeways Plan provides a broad vision, policy, goals and objectives for how the ACHD can facilitate and improve conditions for bicycling in Ada County. The Plan designates dedicated bicycle facilities within a quarter -mile from 95% of Ada County residents; and will connect all parts of the County. The adopted bicycle master plan guides future investments in the bicycle system on roadways, as ACHD builds projects; to enhance and expand the existing on -street bikeway network, connect gaps, address constrained areas, provide for greater local and regional connectivity and encourage more bicycling. The Plan also provides basis for signed shared roadways, bicycle blvd designations, and a variety of programs and policies to allow and promote safe, efficient and convenient bicycle travel. Within Meridian, there are currently 14 miles of bike lanes and 5.25 miles of bike routes. A bicycle map, available on the ACHD website, shows the current routes for bicycles. Pathway System and Sidewalks The Meridian Pathways Master Plan (updated January 2010) is a guide for pathway development over the next 20 to 50 years. The Plan proposes an extensive City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 48 pathway network stemming from the existing canal system within and around the City of Meridian. The Plan includes an inventory of existing pathways and micro -pathways, as well as a comprehensive network of future pathways that will connect residents to schools, parks, businesses, neighborhoods, and various recreation and entertainment destinations. The City of Meridian currently maintains six pathways, including the Fothergill Pathway, the Bear Creek Pathway, the Blackstone Pathway, the Locust Grove Pathway, the Bud Porter Pathway, and the pathway from Gordon Harris Park to Eagle Road. Today, these pathways primarily serve as a recreational amenity, but they are also used for commuters going to and from work and school. The Pathways Master Plan includes detailed maps and design standards for future pathways in the City. Community Programs are ACRD projects developed to expand and enhance a safe, efficient, and accessible pedestrian and bicycle network for all residents of Ada County. ACHD currently offers a Community Programs Application for pedestrian and traffic calming projects which gives citizens and neighborhood associations the ability to apply for local projects in their area, particularly those that provide pedestrian and bicycle safety, mobility, and connectivity (such as sidewalks). Projects are considered for eligibility and, if qualified, are prioritized with other community program projects. As of 2010, a target of 5% of the annual Five -Year Work Plan capital funds are dedicated to Community Programs, which ranges from $1.5 - $2 million. In addition, half of the local vehicle registration fee money goes toward Community Programs each year. FIGURE 9: SHARED -USE PATHWAY ALONG WATERWAY Source: Meridian Pathway Master Plan, 2010 i'"� fence City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 49 FIGURE 10: TYPICAL ON -STREET MULTI -USE PATHWAY Source: Meridian Pathway Master Plan, 2010 As an offshoot of the Meridian Pathways Master Plan, the City also finalized a Rail with Trail Action Plan in early 2010. The Action Plan takes a closer look at the Union Pacific Rail Corridor, presents a conceptual alignment for a multi -use pathway paralleling the tracks from McDermott Road to Eagle Road, and proposes strategies for implementation of the future facility. Through public outreach programs, the community has previously highlighted the need for more quality parks, recreation programs, pathways, and other public amenities. The Treasure Valley Futures Program Community Outreach emphasized the community's interest in more pedestrian linkages and enhanced design standards. The City is interested in making these linkages when opportunities present themselves. The City's Unified Development Code requires sidewalks and micro -pathways be installed with new subdivisions. Through ACHD's Community Programs, a group of select community members have identified gaps in the pedestrian pathway and sidewalk system and these gaps now await improvement. Transit Valley Regional Transit (VRT) is the regional public transportation authority for Ada and Canyon counties. Although VRT does not currently provide a fixed -line bus service in Meridian, the City does contribute to the inter -county transit service that runs between Nampa -Caldwell and Meridian -Boise. Park-and-ride Lots serve as the primary stop for the inter -county bus. Two City Council members serve on the VRT Board which establishes policy and guides the strategic priorities for public transportation. VRT has an approved six-year plan to develop a regional public transportation system in the Treasure Valley. The plan, called Treasure Valley in Transit, calls for bus services in all cities in Ada and Canyon counties. VRT and Meridian are currently evaluating the feasibility of a fixed -line service for Meridian and a transit center in downtown. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 s0 VRT has teamed with COMPASS to study the rail corridor as a potential high capacity corridor alternative to 1-84. The Treasure Valley High Capacity Transit Study began in 2007 and intends to evaluate: a multimodal transportation center, a downtown circulator, and an east -west high-capacity corridor. The first phase of the High Priority Corridor Study was completed in 2010. The study recommends that seven different alignments and modes be considered for a more in-depth evaluation via a detailed alternatives analysis study. The alternatives analysis is required by the Federal Transit Administration if Federal funds will be used to construct a high-capacity system. In anticipation of a fully completed, and federally approved planning document, the Future Land Use Map proposes three future transit stations along the Union Pacific rail corridor. These proposed centers are shown at Ten Mile Road, Meridian Road and Eagle Road/SH 55. As feasibility and other transportation studies are completed, additional design and location standards will be used by the City to help guide development at these locations. Commuteride and Carpools ACHD operates a Commuteride vanpool service in Ada County where each van accommodates I I to 14 people. The Commuteride program provides ride matching services that connect commuters with similar home and work locations and schedules. Similarly, Commuteride helps businesses plan a customized vanpool service for businesses and their employees. Park -and -Ride Lots Park-and-ride lots are a service provided by ACRD. The lots offer a place for commuters to park and collectively ride to work in a prearranged carpool or vanpool. Existing park-and-ride lots are located at Gem Street between East First Street and Meridian Road, Overland Road and SH 69, Overland Road and Eagle Road, and at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center. To assist potential users, these lots are marked with green and white directional signs. The City anticipates that additional park-and-ride lots may be necessary in the future and will coordinate with ACHD Commuteride on siting these future lots as development demands. Commuteride Carpool and Vanpool Service is a cooperative effort between ACHD, VRT, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHA). Air Travel The City of Meridian does not have an airport within the City limits or Area of City Impact; however, the Boise Airport (BOI) provides passenger and freight service to the citizens and local businesses. The Boise Airport is the only public, general aviation and commercial airport located within Ada County (City of Boise, www.cityofboise.org/departments/airport/statistics/index.aspx). The airport is located about ten miles east of Meridian off 1-84. BOI serves over three million passengers annually. It is also home to the Idaho Air National Guard and the National Interagency Fire Center. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 51 Rail The Union Pacific owned Boise Cutoff spur rail line runs east—west and bisects the City between Cherry Lane and Franklin Road. In 2009 the Boise Valley Railroad began operation along the spur line to provide freight movement to industrial customers. A preliminary study was recently completed by the region's planning organization (COMPASS) to determine the feasibility of a regional high capacity mass transit line. The study identified the Boise Cutoff as the primary candidate for a future transit line. A future multi -use pathway is also planned along the rail line. Meridian's current Comprehensive Plan and the land uses along this corridor reflect the anticipated multi -modal uses. Community Design Community design tends to focus on elements of the natural and built environment that contribute value to living and working. One could make an argument that all of the components in this report should be analyzed in this section. It is true that most all of the other components (land use, transportation, housing, etc.) factor into community design. However, for the purposes of this report, community design includes analysis primarily on: design review, sustainability, livability, healthy initiatives, and arts and community events. These terms are all inter -related and are very subjective; the terms often mean different things and/or are more or less important to different people and groups. The goal of this section of this report is to define and frame how community design works in Meridian. As the City moves forward with the Comprehensive Plan policies, it will use this framework to analyze and develop potential strategies for the City. The inherent goal of community design is to improve on the livability and quality of life for not only current, but also future generations of Meridian residents. In this section of the report, a description of the current policies, initiatives and programs that contribute to community design and quality of life are presented. Like the other elements analyzed in this report, the components of this chapter directly shape the look, feel and function of the community known as Meridian. A large portion of this section of the report is dedicated to the City's Design process. Design review is a process that applies design review procedures, guidelines and standards for the review of outdoor projects and physical development. Essentially, it is a discretionary review of the aesthetic aspects of physical development. The design review examines the physical and functional relationships of the various components of development and works in tandem with our adopted zoning codes and use standards'. Community design also involves preserving and enhancing unique and extraordinarily valuable areas of the City. Basically, community design provides a means to maintain the unique characteristics of the City, and to improve the built environment for today and tomorrow. I Idaho Code §61-6518 allows each governing board to adopt standards for such things as: building design; blocks, lots, and tracts of land; yards, courts, greenbelts, planting strips, parks, and other open spaces; trees; signs; streets; lighting and other elements. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 52 This section also addresses livability and sustainability, two buzzwords in society today. In Meridian, livability and sustainability go hand-in-hand with a healthy community, including physical, social and mental health. Arts, community events and celebrations all play a role in making Meridian livable. A truly healthy community is one that is sustainable long-term by working with its current residents to define what elements are key to providing a high quality of life today and for future generations. When the 2002 version of the Comprehensive Plan was developed, citizen groups met to discuss their issues and concerns regarding community character. Issues related to development included infilling or increasing density within the city limits and preserving habitats and natural areas (these issues will be addressed later in the document). Many thought that particular areas within the City were under -used and that perhaps, these should be the first areas considered for redevelopment rather than the farmlands. Many felt that the City under utilizes areas already disturbed by development. Residents were also sensitive to preserving open space within urban areas; they felt that by identifying these areas and natural resource areas such as wetlands, riparian areas, and wildlife areas, the City could achieve a balance of open space and new development. Planting more trees and designing a community garden plat were also discussed. These actions relate directly to community design and creating a high quality of life. As part of the overall planning process for the 2002 ------- ---- - ---- Comprehensive Plan, a sub -committee discussed community "Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is design and special sites and identified a number of issues and deciding how you will go about achieving it and concerns that focused on design standards, zoning, and the staying with that plan.' implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Standards of specific Tom Landry concern related to gateways and community signage. Citizens --- ---- ------ suggested establishing a unified sign and gateway theme for the community. Also, they expressed concern regarding the protection of existing special sites like waterways and historic buildings. These concerns form the foundation on which the goals, objectives, and action items were developed. Design Review In 2007, the City Council determined it was in the best interest of the City to evaluate citywide design review. The City Planning staff established a design review steering committee to guide them in crafting the program. The members, representing various professions from the development community, volunteered numerous hours and offered their expertise, insight, and experience to assist City staff in drafting the guidelines for design review. Design review is intended to promote and establish community character and economic stability by ensuring that urban design and architectural principles adhere to community goals. Design review is also intended to protect the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens by enhancing property values; protecting the natural environment; promoting community pride; protecting historical resources; preserving the aesthetic qualities which contribute to a City's character; and City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 53 promoting the economic vitality of the community by preserving and creating well-designed commercial and residential developments. The City's Design Guidelines implement the vision of the community and enhance quality of life through good design practices. The design guidelines work in concert with existing development, the Comprehensive Plan, and City Code. The Design Manual The Design Manual and design review process establish standards to encourage quality building and site design. They establish a set of guiding principles and flexible standards that encourage creativity as opposed to mandating specific standards. The Design Manual establishes expectations for proposed developments based on the context: urban, rural, or suburban, in which the development is proposed. These design guidelines were developed to address the following: I. Building Orientation 2. Building Form Scale and Materials 3. Facade Treatment, Entrances and Roofs 4. Pedestrian Pathways and Connectivity 5. Streetscape Design 6. Site Design 7. Parking' In addition to providing the City with a planning tool that uses design guidelines to address the functional and aesthetic qualities and characteristics of development, the Design Manual lays the foundation for growth and development to create attractive, lasting, and quality built environments that contribute to the progression of Meridian as a livable community. Prescriptive Standards vs. Guidelines Design standards vary in the amount of detail and specificity that a community employs. Some communities provide general guidelines for design that allow some autonomy on the part of the developer and designer. The City of Meridian's Design Manual provides mostly general guidelines, but there are some specific standards that are tied to the Unified Development Code. This provides flexibility and promotes creativity within the community. The manual provides graphic examples to lessen ambiguity for developers. Eliminating guesswork ensures the process is as efficient as possible but still allows for unique projects to be created. 8 City of Meridian, Design Manual, January 2009, pg. I City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 54 Entryway Corridors Meridian has designated several arterial roadways as entryway corridors, or gateways into the City. Generally, entryway corridors require additional landscaping along major arterial roadways that lead into and out of Meridian. These gateways have a significant effect on visitor's first impression of the City, making them especially important for not only landscaping but also building, parking lot, and public space designs. Through adopted City Codes and ordinances (primarily design review) the goal is to make a good first impression on those entering the City. Signs Signs are necessary not only for wayfinding but also for advertising purposes. Like entryway corridors, signs can impress upon visitors a community's character. Signs should not be a distraction to motorists or pedestrians, or otherwise present a safety hazard by interfering with line -of -sight, blocking traffic control devices, or hampering traffic flow. Likewise, signs should enhance the aesthetics of the community by complimenting building designs and landscaping. Signs should provide assistance to the public and business owners in locating businesses, gathering places, roadways and other attractions. Meridian has taken a hard look at sign regulations to ensure there is balance "A day spent without the sight or sound of between safety, advertising, communication, architectural elements, beauty, the contemplation of mystery, or the aesthetics and free speech. search of truth or perfection is a poverty - Sustainability stricken day; and a succession of such days is 11 fatal to human life:' Lewis Mumford The fundamentals of sustainability within local government center on creating balanced solutions; solutions that deliver services at levels citizens expect; doing so in an environmentally and socially responsible way; and ensuring the best economic choice in the long term. These fundamentals interact in the process of balancing the needs of protecting and enhancing our economy, our natural environment and our community's built environment today and for future generations. Meridian's popularity as a prime location to build a business and raise a family has required the City to rise to the challenge of providing services at a new level of demand. Commercial and residential developers seek out Meridian because it is "livable." Yet, with growing demand of services, the City is challenged to maintain our well -touted "livability" factor. Over the last decade, the City of Meridian has assertively stepped-up to the challenges and dynamics of incorporating sustainability concepts in a variety of projects from tackling energy conservation issues; establishing a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment and reclamation facility; to establishing and staffing an Environmental Division within the Public Works Department. "Sustainability and Environmental Awareness" is a stated priority issue of City leadership and will be a dynamic aspect of how future service, programs and projects are understood, created and implemented. Future success bodes well, due to the accomplishments gained in our recent past; sustainable practices today are applied in Meridian in a wide variety of ways. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 55 Planning and Transportation As part of the its planning process, the City promotes areas of mixed-use development that bring shopping, services and recreation opportunities within walking distance of dwellings. The Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan exemplifies this type of compact, mixed-use development that will allow people to live in an area where they can get to work, go shopping, or go to dinner and see a movie without the need for a car. Mixed-use developments are envisioned to provide the necessary density of homes to support bus and transit programs within the Valley. Through this type of planning, automobile trips will be reduced along with their emissions. The City of Meridian continues to promote transportation alternatives. The Master Pathways Plan designates routes for multiple use pathways throughout the City. These pathways are intended for non -motorized usage. For many years, the City has required that developers install segments of the pathway system as subdivisions are built. Sidewalks, paths, and bike lanes directly adjacent to roadways provide a link between pathways or between a pathway and a destination. People who choose to ride !i "A day spent without the sight or sound of beauty, the or walk rather than drive are typically replacing short contemplation of mystery, or the search of truth or automobile trips, which contribute disproportionately p . perfection is a poverty-stricken day; and a succession of such high amounts of pollutant emissions. Since bicycling 1; days is fatal to human life" and walking do not pollute, require no external energy iI Lewis Mumford [Beauty] source, and use land efficiently, they effectively move people from one place to another without adverse environmental impacts they are sustainable forms of transportation. The potential of other modes of transportation, like bus and light-rail, are currently being evaluated. As mentioned previously, the Ada County Highway District (ACH D) operates a Commuteride vanpool service in Ada County where each van accommodates to 14 people as well as park-and-ride facilities. The City realizes that van and carpooling can help to reduces traffic congestion, improve air quality, reduce driver stress, and not overwhelm parking in downtown Meridian. To encourage more carpooling, the City has provided designated parking stalls at City Hall for those that carpool to/from work. Siting, Design and Construction Where buildings are constructed and how they are designed, built and operated impact the environment. In 1998 the U.S. Green Building Council developed a set of standards for environmentally sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings. These standards are formalized in certifying a building as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third -party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 56 quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. LEED is a voluntary certification program that can be applied to any building type and any building lifecycle phase. It promotes a whole -building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in key areas': I. Sustainable Sites 2. Water Efficiency 3. Energy and Atmosphere 4. Materials and Resources 5. Indoor Environmental Quality 6. Locations and Linkages 7. Awareness and Education 8. Innovation in Design 9. Regional Priority Guidelines encouraging buildings to be sited and designed consistent with LEED concepts are included in the City's Design Manual. As a prime example of Meridian's efforts to be good stewards of the environment and to set a positive example for others who build in Meridian, City Hall was constructed with LEED certification in mind. In 2009, Meridian City Hall achieved the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), Silver Certification. Among other benefits, Idaho Power Company has calculated City Hall's annual energy savings to be the equivalent of providing power to 56 homes for an entire year. Some of the other benefits of locating, designing and operating City Hall are listed in Table 31. TABLE 31: HIGHLIGHTS OF MERIDIAN'S GREEN CITY HALL Responsible Energy Use State -of -the art mechanical HVAC system zoned under -the floor variable air volume (VAV) and high efficiency chillers, boilers, and air handlers. ---------- ---- — ------ - ---- Energy-efficient light bulbs, increased natural lighting, and light -sensing daylight harvesting system. Lighting control system featuring motion detectors and timers. Windows made of low -emissivity glass provides insulation against heat and cold and reduces ultraviolet rays. City Hall uses 27% less energy than a standard building of the same size, representing a potential 21% annual savings for taxpayers. Reflective roofing materials have high solar reflectance to reduce cooling costs. Site Development —_ Transformed a highly contaminated brownfield site into a clean, Class A office space; 600 tons of contaminated materials and 8,600 yd' of contaminated soil removed from site prior to building. Potential life span of building is more than 200 years. Source: Meridian City Brochure: "A summary of Meridian City Hall's `Green' Building Features, 2009 9 U.S. Green Building Council, Intro - What LEED Measures, 2010 www.usgbc.org/dispiaypage.aspx?(MSPageID=1989 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 57 Energy In February 2009, the United States Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Included in the Act was the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program which appropriated funds to be used by states, local governments and tribes for implementing energy conservation strategies and projects. The goal of the EECBG program is to reduce total energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emission and improve energy efficiency in transportation, building and other sectors. Through the EECBG, Meridian was awarded $608,000.00 for energy efficiency projects. A portion of the funds were used to prepare long and short term energy strategies for the City for increasing efficiency in city and public facilities, thereby reducing City operating costs and reducing green house gases. The remainder of the funds will go to implementing the six projects listed in the short term strategies: 1. Connecting two sections of the Fothergill multi -use pathway and designing the section of the Five Mile multi- use pathway between Ten Mile and Linder Roads. 2. Replacing light switches with motion sensors in the City's five fire stations. 3. Upgrading the lighting in the Wastewater Treatment Plant with more efficient fixtures. 4. Replacing old, less efficient pumps with turbo blowers at the water treatment plant 5. Replacing street lights with more efficient lighting along Main Street between 1-84 and Fairview. 6. Recommissioning the Police Department building by upgrading lighting, controls and heating and cooling systems with more efficient components and fixtures. The long term energy strategy contains a number of other energy efficiency and conservation projects and programs that will span a ten-year period. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Reduction The City of Meridian continues to be proactive in its efforts to improve air quality in the Treasure Valley. The City has done this by working with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), supporting valley -wide initiatives, implementing City policies, evaluating land use applications, and by City departments and contracted entities using best management practices. The City is trying to do its part to help the Treasure Valley's overall air quality so that the region does not fall into non -attainment. The following are actions the City has been involved in, or is implementing moving forward. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 58 I. Town Hall Meetings on Business Emissions. The City has worked with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Idaho Small Business Development Center to give presentations to local businesses on strategies for them to reduce their emissions. These meetings usually include a discussion of new technologies, materials, process changes, and other best practices to help small- and medium-sized businesses reduce or eliminate harmful emissions which contribute to the creation of ozone. 2. Clean Air Zone Idaho. The City of Meridian No idling of engines helps to reduce air pollution. is a member of the Clean Air Zone Idaho program. This program encourages citizens to avoid idling and "Turn off your engine" while waiting in City parking lots. The City is placing these signs at all City locations including parks, police and fire stations, water and waste water facilities, and City Hall. This program improves air quality by reducing vehicle emissions. 3. Telecommute to work. The City has instituted a VPN, or virtual private network, that allows city workers to telecommute. The VPN provides remote access to the network, file, and servers through a secure connection, allowing them to perform their work from home or other locations when needed. This has enabled the City to allow telecommuting for certain employees, a policy that reduces the number of days that employees commute to the office. This decreases the number of trips each week, and eases congestion on the roadway. Every trip eliminated from our roadway improves our overall air quality by eliminating vehicle emissions. 4. Flexible Work Hours. The City also allows for flexible working hours that 1) reduce the number of days needed to work a 40 hour week or 2) allows work during non-traditional hours. For example of the latter, working a shift that starts at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. eases congestion on the roadway during peak hours. Regarding the former, an employee that works four days for ten hours each day does not commute to work one day. This eliminates vehicle emissions and improves our overall air quality in the process. 5. Alternative Transportation Program. The City implemented an Alternative Transportation Program to encourage employees to reduce the number of single occupancy vehicles on the road. The program recognizes employees who carpool, vanpool, ride the bus, bike or Preferred parking spaces for employees who carpool and drive low emission vehicles. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 59 walk to work and therefore reduce overall vehicle emissions by having fewer cars on the road. 6. Carpool. The City of Meridian has created a "find -a -ride" program that allows employees to voluntary look for a carpool opportunity with another City employee. For those employees who may not be able to find a carpool with another employee, the City also promotes the "rideshare19 program for carpool opportunities with others in the City of Meridian. 7. Walk/Bike. The City encourages employees to walk or bike to work. The City Hall has 22 spaces for employees to park their bikes in a locked area. In addition the building contains showers and clothing lockers for employees who use these alternative forms of transportation. 8. Radio Read Meters. The City of Meridian's Public Works Department staff utilizes radio read meter technology and in -vehicle mounted computers to transmit and access information in an effort to reduce trips to and from the field and office. This technology not only reduces fuel costs but also pollutant emissions. 9. On-line Business. The City of Meridian is expanding the amount of business that can be conducted with the City on its website. The City recognizes that every transaction that can be done online is a potential trip off the road. Currently the City offers the following services online: filing police reports; public records requests; paying utility bills; filing out job applications; registering for parks and recreation activities; and reserving park shelters. 10. Expanded City Services. Reducing miles traveled on roadways also reduces vehicle emissions. The City of Meridian has opened a police kiosk facility in North Meridian at Fire Station Number 5. This allows citizens the option of going to a nearby facility to interact with the Police Department rather than traveling to Meridian Police Department headquarters for certain purposes. Document Transmittals by City Clerk In early 2010, the City Clerk's Office began to transmit development applications electronically. Prior to 2010, about 30 paper copies of each development application were sent to the various City departments and other agencies in Ada County for review and comment. Today, these copies are shared electronically, lessening the 1) amount of staff time and expense required to make the copies, 2) the per -page copier expenses, 3) the paper expense (including the energy used and use of natural resources to create the paper), 4) the energy resources used to deliver the packets to the post office, 5) the energy resources used by the post office to deliver the packets, and finally 6) the air pollution associated with the vehicle miles traveled. This is an excellent example how a small change can have profound effects on energy reduction and conservation. I I. Vapor Recovery. Gasoline vapors from fueling stations are major contributors to unhealthy air quality, in a recent review of a proposed gas station, City Council required that the applicant install Stage Vapor Recovery Technology. The City considered adopting a city-wide standard for all fuel facilities as part of their next amendment to their development standards. However, in discussion with DEQ, the City will continue the practice of requiring Stage I Vapor Recovery Technology while rule-making takes place. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 60 12. During a recent expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTP), the City installed biogas conditioning equipment that scrubs, cleans and compresses the methane -rich biogas so that it can be used as an alternative fuel. The City then voluntarily applied for, and was issued, an Air Quality Permit from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in 2009. (This was one of the first air quality permits to be issued in Idaho to a municipal wastewater pretreatment plant.) Driven by innovation and a vision of sustainability, the Permit allows the Public Works Department to divert and utilize the biogas generated from the anaerobic digesters to be combusted and serve as an alternative fuel amendment (in lieu of combusting natural gas) in a few of the WWTP's boilers. The use of biogas as the heating source for the digestion process saves the City up to $5,000 per month during winter operations. Wastewater Treatment, Reclamation and Reuse The Public Works Department, Wastewater Division operates and maintains a centralized wastewater treatment facility and over 400 miles of sewer lines located throughout the City. The wastewater that flows into the wastewater treatment facility is processed to safeguard the health of Meridian citizens and employees. With a vision for sustainability, Meridian became the first city in Idaho to be issued a Class A Reclaimed Water Permit. This permit signified a change in how the City uses existing and finite water resources available in the Treasure Valley Aquifer System. The City is now using highly treated, or reclaimed water, instead of irrigation water on City parks and open spaces (see following discussion on Heroes Park.) This conserves a significant amount of ground water and reduces our discharge flows into the Boise River. With successful pilot projects completed, plans are in place to increase the use of reclaimed water in adjacent areas containing golf courses, parks and open spaces, and areas around the Ten Mile Interchange. The City's vision of sustainability provides for accommodating growing areas such as new subdivisions and industrial/commercial development to benefit from the use of permitted, reclaimed water for irrigating drought tolerant plants and also in industrial processes. Table 32 provides the consumption and seasonal demand of water used by the citizens of Meridian. In 2008 DEQ issued the City a Class A Reclaimed Water Permit for Heroes Park. This pilot project was undertaken to educate and build support with our community and elected officials through the application of reclaimed water at Heroes TABLE 32: MERIDIAN WATER CONSUMPTION — DOMESTIC WELL IMPACTS Park.----- --------------- - — --------- Winter Average = 148 millions gallons/month Summer Average = 318 million gallons/month Summer Irrigation Activity (ground water): Increases Demand by 170 million gallons/month Potential Conservation of 1.2 billion gallons/year through reuse Source: 2008 Annual Report Public Works Department This pilot project provided the Public Works Department with the opportunity to assess, test, monitor and report on potential challenges and solutions to use of reclaimed water in a park facility. This successful project City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 61 Class A permitted reclaimed water supplements irrigation water at Heroes Park pond, 2009. Reclaimed water pilot project at Heroes Park, 2009. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 62 garnered the Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association's Reuse Project of the Year in 2009. A nutrient recovery process was assessed at the Meridian Wastewater Treatment facility through a three-week pilot study. The study was conducted at no -cost to the City of Meridian as part of a public-private partnership. The City of Meridian wanted to assess the process; and Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. wanted to demonstrate their technology during the annual Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association conference that was held in September of 2009 in the Treasure Valley. The principal objectives of the study were to demonstrate nutrient removal performance and operational simplicity. Results for the pilot study demonstrated: I. Consistent phosphorus recovery of greater than 70% through the reactor. 2. Immediate removal of nutrients due to the chemical basis of the process. 3. Enhanced environmental sustainability. 4. Potential new source of revenue. From these results it appears likely that implementing the process would be effective in removing and recovering a significant fraction of the phosphorous load at the wastewater treatment plant. The recovered phosphorous would be suitable for marketing as an environmentally friendly fertilizer. The Public Works Department's vision for sustainability holds that "Our Wastewater Treatment Plant, by the year 2030, will be self sustaining utilizing closed -looped systems to recycle andl or reuse 80% of the waste stream via water reclamation, co -generation, and nutrient recycling strategies." a , u City of Meridian Wastewater Treatment and Water Reclamation Facility, 2009. As Meridian is located in an arid climate, reclaimed water is a "drought -proof" water supply that reduces demand on municipal supply, frees up agricultural water for agricultural uses, and lowers effluent flow to the Boise River. It demonstrates economic and environmental sustainability for wastewater treatment plants. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 63 City Park Design The City's Parks and Recreation Department uses native, drought tolerant plants in the landscaping of public parks and areas. Native plants species are identified with markers providing public information. Playground equipment and other hardscape features such as decking and refuse container enclosures are manufactured from recycled content plastic. City of Meridian Settler's Park, 2009. Preservation and Restoration of Natural Resources Aside from the land itself, the Boise River, creeks, and the man-made waterways for irrigation, Meridian does not have an abundance of biotic or abiotic resources. This report addressed land use earlier, and agriculture, soils and other natural resources later, so this section will spotlight water resources. Unfortunately, a vast majority of Meridian's natural watercourses have been altered by irrigation users to the extent that they are no longer recognized by residents as natural resources. Residents and visitors to Meridian are denied the potential benefits of our natural watercourses and associated floodplains. During the summer of 2009, the City's Public Works Department (with the assistance of volunteers and members of the Idaho Youth Conservation Corps) oversaw Meridian's first stream restoration project along the Five Mile Creek near Locust Grove Road and Franklin Road. Restoration targeted a 700 -linear - foot stretch of the creek. The work helped reshape this portion of the creek to a more natural condition and preserve the floodplain from development. The project was paid for by wetlands mitigation funds from the Idaho Transportation Department. The City plans for more projects like the Five Mile Creek restoration project in the future. Reshaping Creek bed to more natural form (left). Members of the Youth Conservation Corp work to clear weeds and plant new foliage along the banks of Five Mile Creek (right). City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 64 Solid Waste Sanitary Services Co. (SSC) is the solid waste collection contractor for the City of Meridian. SSC is dedicated to providing reliable and innovative recycling and waste reduction programs to the City. In 2002 SSC became the first commercial hauling business in Idaho to use Biodiesel (1320) in all their fleet vehicles (numbering over 40 vehicles). Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel to have fully completed the health effects testing requirements of the Clean Air Act. The use of biodiesel in a conventional diesel engine results in substantial reductions of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter compared to emissions from diesel fuel. In addition, the exhaust emissions of sulfur oxides and sulfates (major components of acid rain) from biodiesel are essentially eliminated compared to diesel. Recycling services in Meridian are provided to residential and commercial customers by SSC. Every residential customer in Meridian has access to curbside recycling services as part of their basic collection services. The curbside recycling program currently accepts the following items: mixed waste paper (including telephone books), corrugated cardboard, magazines and catalogs, aluminum and tin cans, newspaper, and all numbers of plastic bottles, tubs, jugs (including lids) and clamshells. Table 33 below shows the commodity weights of recycled materials that were diverted from the Ada County landfill in 2009: The Meridian curbside recycling program diverted approximately 5.3% of the residential waste stream in 2009. The weight of material collected in the residential curbside collection program was nearly 4.1 million pounds, an increase of 8.4% from 2008. Since the curbside program began in October of 2000, approximately 60 million pounds of recyclable waste has been diverted from the landfill. Curbside recycling had been source separated when the program began in October of 2000. In Mid -October of 2009, the curbside recycling program changed to an automated, co -mingled system. TABLE 33: RECYCLED MATERIALS DIVERTED FROM ADA COUNTY LANDFILL Commodity Weight 00 Curbside Collection 405,283 Corrugated Cardboard 3,219,269 _ Wood Waste 21049,000 Co -Mingled Recycling 19152,610 Rock _ 14049000 Grass 11208,500 _ Fall Leaf Collection 500,400 _ _ Scra Metal --- 390 912 Paper ----- ---- _______ 167,710 Household Hazardous Waste _ _ 146,241 Gypsum (Sheet Rock) _ _ 146 000 Plastic Bottles _ 119010 Carpet Pad _ 571970 Used Motor and Cooking Oil 25,449 Christmas Trees 211750 Tires 18,360 Refrigeration Units 10,500 Telephone Books 8J80 Antifreeze 660 Total 15,199,864 Source: 2009 SSC Annual Report to Meridian Sanitary Services contracts with PSC of Houston, Texas to conduct household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events in the SSG parking lot located at 2130 W. Franklin. Since this program began in 1999, more than 713,000 pounds of HHW have been collected at the Meridian site. Collections occur every Monday (except major holidays) from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m., enabling residents to accommodate drop off items into their work schedules. Meridian offers residents more collection days per month than any other drop off site in Ada County. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 65 As Table 34 below shows, nearly 146,250 pounds of HHW was collected in 2009, which represented a 5.9% decrease from 2008. While HHW poundage decreased from the previous year, 4,135 households used the Meridian mobile collection location in 2009, an increase of 31.4% from 2008. Special at-home collection of household hazardous waste is available to elderly and physically challenged residents who are unable to transport their household hazardous waste themselves and do not have access to assistance from others. In addition to refuse collection, recycling, and hazardous material disposal, SSC also provides fall leaf collection, spring clean-up collection, used oil collection and Christmas tree pick-up. These programs are intended to reduce the amount of organic material that would otherwise make its way to the landfill. TABLE 34: MERIDIAN HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION ------------ hear 1005 1006 1001 1008 1009 Pounds Collected 669612 96,414 128,187 155,377 146,241 # of Households 1,399 1,653 29558 1 31148 1 49135 Source: 2009 SSC Annual Report to Meridian Livability and Quality of Life Community livability refers to the environmental and social quality of an area as perceived by its residents. Community livability is about creating neighborhoods that are safe, vibrant, attractive, affordable, accessible, cohesive, and full of character. A few key factors that primarily contribute to livability within a community are: health, personal security, overall cleanliness, quality and quantity of social interaction opportunities, entertainment, aesthetics, and existing unique cultural and natural resources. Livability is largely affected by conditions in the public realm places where people naturally interact with each other and their community like parks, streets and sidewalks and other community gathering places. Livability is important as it can maintain or increase property values and business activity, and it can improve public health and safety. New Urbanism (sometimes referred to as Smart Growth and/or Neotraditional Design) is a land use strategy striving to enhance livability. New Urbanism has gained traction over the past several years, and some of the design elements of New Urbanism are part of the City of Meridian's planning documents10. Essentially, new urbanism is a land use management strategy that is based on making a community more livable by providing walkable, connected, mixed-use, diverse, and sustainable, high-quality neighborhoods that provide a variety of transportation options for everyone. Benchmarks, or metrics for measuring livability are difficult to describe. Often places that are livable have the "it" factor. They are neighborhoods where everyone wants to be and be seen. Although there are no statistical data on Meridian's livability today, one could argue that Meridian's popularity indicated 10 Several sections of the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan, as well as the Design Guidelines are based on New Urbanism principles. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 66 that many of the livability factors are present in most areas of Meridian; most Meridian residents probably perceive their community as a safe, accessible, and attractive place to live. This is not to imply that the City should not explore on ways to improve our neighborhoods and make them even more livable. Healthy Initiatives The impact of the built environment on public health continues to be explored by many organizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines a healthy community as: "A community that is continuously creating and improving those physical and social environments and expanding those community resources that enable people to mutually support each other in performing all the functions of life and in developing to their potential. The Cit realizes that it maxim um p y� F is at the local level that it is imperative to take a Proactive approach in addressing the link between the built environment and health. Central District Health Department (CDHD) y' reviews development applications and sendsy M' comments and conditions back to the City, related to any potential public health issues. CDHD has s. adopted a policy to further smart growth and sustainable development in southwest Idaho. Not surprisingly, the objective of the policy is to support land development and building decisions that promote improved public health. CDHD recognizes that the built environment has an impact on public health, with links to obesity, diabetes, and asthma, to name a few. This cooperative partnership between the City of Meridian and CDHD is not new, but what is new are some of the policies and principles these agencies are jointly trying to implement. Safe Routes to School Some programs, like Safe Routes to School, have been around for several years. A healthy community is one that has good connectivity between residential areas and community gathering places, like schools. As part of the development review process, the City regularly requires developers to install sidewalk, micro - pathways and multi -use pathways that connect to school sites. The City is in regular contact with Joint School District #2 trying to fill in gaps in the pedestrian system particularly near elementary and middle schools. The School District is currently working on a master Safe Routes Map that designates routes to and from schools. The City and the School District annually partner to compile a list of high priority pedestrian projects for ACHD's Community Programs. The list of priority projects, as well as the Safe Routes Map, is based on concerns City staff and School District employees hear from parents and others in the community. In addition to ACHD's Community Programs, the City plans to go I I Designing and Building Healthy Places, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 67 after federal grants for Safe Routes to School projects once the School District completes the Master Safe Routes to School Map. Day Care Accessible, affordable and quality before- and after-school child care is another necessary component of creating a healthy and livable community. A robust local system of child care and early education programs has social, economic and environmental benefits for children, families and the community as a whole. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 71% of mothers with children under the age of 18 hold jobs, and 55% of mothers with children under I year old hold jobs'. In 2005, 89% of children under 5 and 63% of school-age children with employed mothers regularly attended some sort of child care arrangement13. By providing child care service that is affordable and close (or within) residential areas, child care can contribute to the focal economy by supporting parents and local employers. The American Planning Association (APA) has long recognized that child care is a critical component of livable communities14. As such, APA advocates including child care policies within local planning. Local planning policies play an important role in ensuring adequate child care in a community. Creating policies, identifying local resources and working with developers and community partners, the City hopes to have a more proactive and positive influence on the child care programs being provided in the future. Youth Programs Meridian prides itself on being a family -friendly community. Providing a safe and attractive place to raise children is built into the City's mission statement: to be a vibrant and caring community that promotes itself as a premier place to live, work, and raise a family. The city recognizes that our youth are approximately one-third of our population but 100% of our future. On August 28, 2007, the City of Meridian adopted the National League of Cities' Platform for Strengthening Families and Improved Outcomes for Children and Youth. The resolution ensures that children and families remain a top priority in Meridian's growth and development. It also promotes partnerships which enable the city, School District, business leaders, community groups and parents to work together to support development and programs for youth. The Bos & Girls Club of Meridian opened their doors in`, 2002 through a City partnership allowing the club to use the former police department. Within a few years, the club served 5 over 1,400 kids necessitating a new facility. In October 2009, the club moved to the former School District building near the Pine and Meridian intersection. This has provided room to accommodate all kids that wish to attend. Today, the numbers and the need are greater than ever. Numerous organizations and businesses helped with the remodel project and 12 U.S. Department of labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2008 13 U.S. Census Bureau, 1008 14 See the APA Policy Guide on the Provision of Child Care, 1991; www.planning.org City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 b8 the move -in. The City is also currently working with the Boys & Girls Club on providing monetary assistance to offset the transportation costs associated with getting kids to and from the club. The funding, through the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) would allow the club to provide this service to primarily children of low- to moderate -income families. Directly tied to community health and livability, Meridian's Promise is the City's initiative to build the character and "What is a city, but the people; true the people are competence of community youth by fulfilling each child's need the city." for the Five Promises set forth by America's Promise The Coriolanus III National Alliance for Youth1: Caring Adults, Safe Places, A Healthy Start, Marketable Skills, and Opportunities to Give Back. Many individuals, groups, and businesses partner to fulfill the Five Promises to youth. There are several ongoing programs, projects and community events like free family fishing day, youth job and volunteer fairs, fun runs, community clean- up downtown, and health and safety events. All in the community are welcome and encouraged to be part of Meridian's Promise. The City of Meridian was recognized as one the nation's 100 Best Communities for Young People in 2005 and 2006 due to its programs that provide opportunities for youth. The following are the top priority programs and organizations that provide opportunities to youth to grow as develop as leaders in the City of Meridiam" I. The Mayor and CEO's Kids Book Club is an award winning program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students living in Meridian. Participants read the monthly selected book and then have the opportunity to spend quality time each month discussing a book with the Mayor and other community leaders. 2. For high school aged community leaders, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) participates on in several committees, commissions, and task forces and even works with area legislator on issues of importance to our youth. In addition, MYAC members are integrated into several social groups like Habitat for Humanity, the Idaho Meth Project, and the Meridian Food Bank. Senior Programs On the other end of the age spectrum, older adults must interact with the built environment in ways that reflect their physical capabilities and lifestyle. Although they may have more time after retirement to enjoy parks and other recreational activities, conditions such as chronic diseases and limited vision may limit mobility. Providing accessible and suitable housing options that are easily accessible to community destinations are key to allowing older adults to remain independent, active and engaged with the community. Housing for seniors that is integrated 15 Founded in 1991 with General Colin Powell as Chairman, America's Promise Alliance is a cross -sector partnership of more than 300 corporations, non -profits, faith -based organizations and advocacy groups that are passionate about improving lives and changing outcomes for children. More information can be found at: www.AmericasPromise.org 16 City of Meridian Mayor's Youth Programs. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 69 into the fabric of the community is becoming increasingly important as the Baby Boom Generation enters retirement. In the early 1960s a group of seniors started meeting at the old Occident Club once a month for potlucks and cards. It became apparent that Meridian Seniors needed a place to call their own and they began to raise money with various fund raising events. The Meridian Senior Center is now a non-profit community center that enhances the lives of its members through traditional activities such as bingo, pinochle, bridge, and art, quilting, exercise and sewing classes, as well as some specialized activities and events such as tax preparation assistance, Alzheimers' Caregivers Support Group, attorney visits, and blood pressure and blood sugar testing. The programs are designed to meet the physical, emotional, and social well being of senior adults over the age of 60. The facility is open to Meridian residents and those that live in the surrounding community. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Meridian Senior Center recently launched a capital campaign to build a new senior center in Meridian near Fairview Avenue and Eagle Road. The new 15,000 square -foot facility will be located in the City's new Julius M. Kleiner park. The new center will include a main dining area with two state-of-the-art kitchens complete with the latest commercial kitchen equipment; an arts and crafts room; cards and game room; health screening room; an indoor walking track and additional office space that will be leased to future tenants. The new center is made possible by a generous land donation from the Julius M. Kleiner Family Trust and funding of up to two million dollars to start the capital campaign. According to Pauline Lough, Meridian Senior Center President, "We're very excited about this wonderful opportunity the Kleiner family has made possible for our community and especially our seniors," she said. "We feel this new center will be a welcome place to come together for so many individuals in our community. It will be especially important to those who are 60 years of age or over or soon will be as our population continues to age. Socialization is key to any community's overall well-being and health and we're proud to be a part of a new generation of happy and healthy individuals," said Lough. By 2040 nearly 50% of the U.S. population will be over the age of 65 or under the age 18". Therefore the livable and sustainable community of the future must have physical and social features that benefit people of all ages. When a wide range of needs is addressed, family and individuals have the opportunity to stay and thrive in their communities as they age. Multi -generational planning also builds community. Rather than creating and encouraging age -segregating neighborhoods of the past, the City hopes to foster multi -generational neighborhoods that accommodate different lifestyles and stages which contribute to sustainable communities. The City encourages a mix of not only housing options, but amenities and opportunities for interaction across generations. Today, Meridian does not have a plan to address aging and multi -generational needs. Through better understanding the needs (both physical and social), building consensus and developing new shared strategies that link the generations and build more 17 Population Profile of the United States, 2000 U.S. Census Bureau City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 70 inclusive and sustainable communities, the City can facilitate the creation of neighborhoods that are truly vibrant and healthy. Success Stories Healthy behavior is a combination of knowledge, practices and attitudes that together contribute to motivate actions regarding health. The City of Meridian can learn from other communities' success in creating and promoting programs that encourage a healthy and vibrant community. Some of these success stories include programs and projects that incorporate things like community gardens, sharing of resources (e.g. — vehicles and parking lots), cooperatives where local goods, services and wares can be sold or traded, branch libraries, and additional policies that encourage socially and environmentally conscious design and construction projects. The City strives to better understand the impact of neighborhood design on residents' ability to be physically active, the impacts of development on natural systems, and the effects of community design on overall community health. By taking actions that promote and preserve good health, Meridian should be a community that sustains into the future. Arts, Entertainment and Community Events Meridian Arts Commission Meridian envisions a vibrant arts and entertainment scene that integrates the arts experience into everyday life and enhances the spirit of the City. With the inception of the Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) in 2006, a new energy and awareness arose in Meridian, cultivating the amazing creative talent in the community. Members of the MAC came together in 2008 to create a five-year strategic plan for the Commission. The MAC wants the community to have access to public, performing and visual arts and educate children, adults, and the general public " on the benefits of art. MAC strives to support local artists and -: to create a home for the arts in the City of Meridian. r, i As part of Art in Public Spaces, Meridian City Hall integrates visual art into its functional spaces on hallway walls in the building. It also provides space in which art is the function: Initial Point Gallery, located on the third floor of City Hall. With rotating monthly artists, it creates a new experience for the community to enjoy. In 2009 and 2010, the Meridian Arts Commission brought the Missoula Children's Theater to Meridian. In one busy week, this internationally renowned group incorporated many local children into auditions, rehearsals, and quality performances of "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Pinocchio." Additionally, the MAC created a free summer concert series held in the City Hall amphitheater entitled "Concerts on Broadway;" the series provides opportunities for residents and visitors to experience performing arts in a wonderful outdoor venue. The MAC is currently working with the Parks Department and the Kleiner family on providing public art in the new park planned near Fairview Road and Eagle Road. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 71 Meridian History Center and Heritage Programs Meridian's heritage can be found in several works of art, community events and interwoven into the urban fabric. The Meridian History Center is a volunteer - operated education center and office located on the first floor of City Hall. These volunteers maintain, display and archive records, photographs, and memorabilia relating to Meridian's rich history. In the late 1980s the City established the Historical Preservation Commission to preserve the character and fabric of historically significant areas and structures within the City of Meridian and to honor and preserve its rich heritage for future generations. The Historical Preservation Commission consists of five members serving three-year terms. At least two appointed members have professional training or experience in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, engineering, law or other historic preservation related disciplines. Meridian remains true to its identity by remembering its past while looking towards the future. In addition to having a history center and art gallery located inside Meridian City Hall, monuments in Generations Plaza, along Meridian Road, and in the City Hall Plaza pay tribute in words and photos to Meridian's earliest settlers, Meridian's evolving history, and past City leaders. Community Events The community also celebrates several traditional annual events including the Dairy Days Celebration, Chili Cook -Off, Firefighter's Salmon BBQ, Harvest Festival, Concerts on Broadway Series, Family Fourth of July Extravaganza, National Night Out, Free Family Fishing Day, the Winterland Parade and a Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration. Attendance at these community celebrations shows how engaged and important these events are to the citizens. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 72 WHAT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN MERII This chapter discusses the characteristics of the public utilities, facilities and services provided in the Meridian area. As required by State Statute, Schools, Recreation, and other Public Services, Facilities and Utilities components of the Comprehensive Plan are analyzed in this section of the report. As part of the public services section, the report also outlines the way the City is operated, including the various boards and commissions. The City itself has several departments, each responsible for providing specific services. This chapter will not only detail which services each City Department provides, but which services are provided or managed by other jurisdictions, agencies or service providers. A current inventory of things like parks and pathways, fire stations, schools, and other public infrastructure are explained. The primary purpose of this chapter is to identify the public utility and service providers in Meridian, describe the existing condition of that service, and outline any future plans or issues that may be known. This section attempts to report how the service and utility providers are meeting the need today and how they plan on meeting future demand for services. As such, each provider was asked to provide a synopsis of their operations for inclusion in this report. Some of the service providers offered more information, and went into more details then others. Other services, like transportation were talked about previously in this report and are not duplicated here. G �;I MY aF? 73 Municipal Government, City Hall Meridian City Hall is a three-story 100,000 square -foot building located in downtown that serves as the hub of Meridian's municipal government. City Hall currently houses ten City departments, serving as a convenient "one -stop -shop" for citizens seeking services including: I. Clerk's Office. The office of the City Clerk maintains the integrity of the City through the legislative process, administrative and technical support, dissemination of information and archiving official documents. The office provides support and administrative services to the Mayor and City Council, all operating departments and the public while maintaining for the City an essential, formal link with citizens, area businesses, other jurisdictions and a wide variety of public agencies. 2. Building Services. Part of the Development Services Division of the Public Works Department, Building Services is responsible for all activities associated with structural, fire, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits within the City of Meridian for residential, commercial and industrial projects. These activities include permit application, plan review, permit issuance and field inspection. Other permits handled by Building Services include remodels, mobile homes, fences, garages, foundations, fireplaces, and demolition. 3. Planning. The mission of the Planning Department is to be an innovative planning team that advances the quality lifestyle and economy envisioned by our Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Department is divided into two divisions: Current and Comprehensive Planning. The Comprehensive (or long-range) Planning Division is charged with maintenance of the City's Comprehensive Plan; a guide for what the City will look like into the future. The Comprehensive Planning Division is also involved in transportation planning, community development, and administration of the Community Development Block Grant program. The Current Planning Division is primarily responsible for processing development applications and assisting property owners and developers through the land use permitting process, and over-the-counter inquiries. The Planning Department is committed to providing accurate, friendly, timely customer service. 4. Finance/Billing. The Finance Department is the general business management arm of City government, providing specific financial and accounting services for elected officials, City employees, and the citizens of Meridian. Basic services of the Finance Department include: Budgeting, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Utility Billing, Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Payroll, Monitoring State and City Rules and Regulations, and Maintenance of Sound Internal Controls 5. Purchasing. The mission of the Purchasing Department is to provide contract management, and procurement services through competitive public bidding to obtain maximum value for the tax dollar and to provide service to all City of Meridian departments and the public in a timely, City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 74 courteous and ethical manner. The Purchasing Department solicits Bids, Requests for Proposals, and Quotes for many different goods and services including but not limited to all phases of construction and demolition, professional services, heavy equipment, vehicles, maintenance and repair equipment, supplies, furniture and office supplies. 6. Human Resources. Human Resources staff assist all City departments in determining staff needs and coordinates recruitment to fill those needs. Recruitment efforts include working closely with the Directors of each department within the City to post and advertise open positions; processing and reviewing applications; scheduling and conducting interviews; tracking the process of all applicants and providing information on the progress to interested parties. Once interviews have been completed and a selection is made, Human Resources processes the candidate into City employment. Other services include: benefit administration, maintenance of all employee records; input of payroll changes; employment verification, Administration of the City's Standard Operating Policy/Procedure Manual, System administration "To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not for human resources data base, and guidance to at what he has already achieved, but at what he aspires supervisors on labor laws. to do. Khalil Gibran 7. City Attorney's Office. The City Attorney's Office provides leadership to the City and works as a strategic business partner with managers and employees to help the City achieve its mission, goals and objectives. The City Attorney's Office proactively seeks to understand and meet the needs of its customers, the elected officials, Mayor, managers and employees of the City by providing expertise, direction, support and training in the areas of law while ensuring a safe, fair, and legally compliant work environment. 8. Information Technology. This department provides technical assistance to City staff on all things technology including: phones, computers and other electronics. 9. Mayor's Office. The Mayor's Offices' focus is on being a Star of the New West, beginning with transforming Meridian into a 21st century city. Meridian is uniquely conducive to supporting a broad array of business activities while maintaining the high quality lifestyle and focus on family we so greatly value. Fulfilling the needs of businesses and families begins with having a safe and caring community that provides quality education, family -wage jobs, cutting-edge health care, diverse housing options, a trained workforce, and an abundance of recreation, shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Meridian's mission is to be a vibrant and caring community that promotes itself as a premier place to live, work, and raise a family. The Mayor's Offices' main commitment is to help neighbors realize this mission. The City's budget process is driven by balancing the predicted available revenues with current service level needs and a prioritized list of the City's desired program enhancements. The Mayor and City directors work together to determine how the list should be prioritized. The annual budget is then approved by the City City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 75 Council, with public input. In 2009, the City's budgeted revenue numbers were actually slightly better than expected, with the City's FY09 general fund revenues exceeding the FY09 expensed by almost $400,000. Mayor and City Council FIGURE II: CITY OF MERIDIAN EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT VVWT P Construction Vfte r Construction WW P , Operations fj r Operations f , Fy Public Works Development Services Parks AdmIrOCKyHadl Police Source: Finance Department, 2009-2010 Annual Report FY2009 Actual Expenditures $49,000,000 Meridian uses the Mayor -Council form of local government. In Meridian, the Council, which includes the Mayor, possesses both legislative and executive authority. The City Council adopts codes that govern the City in addition to applicable state and federal law. The Council also deals with property acquisition, serves on regional commissions and boards, and must approve of mayoral nominations. The Council also exercises primary control over the municipal budget. The Mayor and a representative from each of the four council seats are elected by the citizens, each term consisting of four years. Elections for City Council are held every two years with two of the four seats up for election. Election of the Mayor is held every four years. The every two years, on a rotational basis. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 76 Meridian Mayor and City Council: Front Row Seated (I to r): Council President David taremba, Councilman Keith Bird Back Row Standing (I to r): Council Vice President Brad Hoaglun, Mayor Tammy de Weerd, Councilman Charlie Rountree Commissions, Committees and Boards Citizen involvement is an essential ingredient for strong local government. The City of Meridian promotes citizen involvement by inviting residents to serve on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees designed to assist City leaders in information gathering and deliberative processes. Some of the volunteer boards and commission in Meridian are: Parks & Recreation Commission. This all volunteer commission focuses its efforts on park planning, capital improvements, policies, recreation programs, and budget. The Parks & Recreation Commission makes policy recommendations to the City Council as they relate to the parks system. The Commission is composed of at least five, and up to nine members that are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. Each member serves a three-year term with no maximum on number of years of service. 2. Planning & Zoning Commission. This all volunteer commission advises the City Council on planning policies and goals, major projects and issues related to land use, zoning, transportation, and housing issues, as framed by Meridian's Comprehensive Plan. There are five members of the P&Z Commission. Each member is appointed by the Mayor, with confirmation by the Council. Terms for P&Z Commissioner are six years, with no maximum. 3. Meridian Arts Commission. This volunteer commission works on arts/ cultural policy and promotes public awareness and participation in the City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 77 4. arts. The purpose of this advisory commission is to highlight the City's rich cultural resources, enhance the City's aesthetic environment, and promote the development of economic, educational, recreation, and tourism opportunities within the city through the advancement of publicly accessible arts. The Commission consists of a minimum of five members and no more than nine members at any time. Each commissioner serves a term of three years, except for the youth member that serves a one-year term. One member of the City Council serves as a liaison and ex -officio member of the Commission. Historical Preservation Commission. The HPC ;--------- -- ` `- -- -- works to preserve the character and fabric of ) 11 historically significant areas and structures within 11 the City of Meridian to honor and preserve its rich heritage for future generations. The H PC is advisory to the City Council and submits an annual report regarding the commission's activities and accomplishments. There are currently six volunteer members on the HPC, appointed by the Mayor with confirmation from the City Council. Terms of office for the HPC are 3 -years. "Living in cities is an art, and we need the vocabulary of art, of style, to describe the peculiar relationship between man and material that exists in the continual creative play of urban living. The city as we imagine it, then, soft city Of illusion, myth, aspiration, and nightmare, is as real, i ! maybe more real, than the hard city one can locate on maps in statistics, in monographs on urban sociology and demography and architecture." Jonathan Raban 5. Traffic Safety Commission. The Traffic Safety Commission researches and makes recommendations related to traffic safety issues, actions, and priorities. The Commission provides a forum for cooperation, coordination, and communication between the City, other governmental agencies, and citizens and organizations concerned with the safe and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. This commission is made up of Joint School District No. 2 Staff, City staff from the Police, Fire, Attorney's, Planning and Public Works departments, ACH D Staff, and volunteers within the various neighborhoods in the community. Traffic Safety members are appointed by the Mayor, and City Council by resolution; there may be up to nine Traffic Safety members, each serving a 3 -year term. 6. Meridian Transportation Task Force. The Meridian TTF researches, identifies, and prioritizes Meridian's transportation issues and priorities and presents their findings to the City Council. The TTF is made up of City staff, transportation professionals, business owners and residents in Meridian with a working knowledge of transportation issues in the region. There are also two City Council members that serve on the TTF. Membership on this committee is by appointment of the Mayor; there is no term limit for this committee. 7. Impact Fee Advisory Committee. This committee reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council regarding existing and proposed impact fees and fee structures to help ensure that growth pays its own way. This is an ad-hoc committee established by the Mayor and City Council. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 78 8. Solid Waste Advisory Committee. This committee addresses issues related to solid waste management and community recycling programs. Members of the Parks Department, City Council, Public Works, Sanitary Services and citizens serve on this committee. 9. Downtown Meridian Parking Committee. This committee helps the City of Meridian develop a downtown parking plan that will serve the needs of business owners, customers, and downtown residents. In addition to the groups listed above, other organizations like the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, the Mayor's Faith Ambassador Council, and the Mayor's Anti - Drug Coalition allow citizens to be actively involved. Public Works Water and Sewer The City of Meridian owns and operates a domestic water system, sewage collection system, and a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) serving the residents of Meridian. The Water Division provides customer service and operates and maintains public wells, the distribution system, and reservoirs. The Wastewater Division provides customer service and operates and maintains the collection system, lift stations, and the wastewater treatment. The Environmental Program Division of the Public Works Department is composed of a Program Manager, Pretreatment, and Comprehensive Surface Water Section. Programs such as air quality management, energy conservation, sustainability initiatives, and public outreach, are accomplished by the Environmental Program Manager with assistance from various other divisions. The Pretreatment Section is responsible for execution of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated pre-treatment program. The Comprehensive Surface Water Section is responsible for floodplain administration and stormwater management. All of these divisions are incorporated into the Public Works Department which is responsible for reviewing water, wastewater, and environmental related issues for new developments, short and long range planning of utilities, administration, rate analysis, providing oversight of the Water and Wastewater Operations Divisions, and special projects as assigned by the Mayor and City Council. As is fairly typical in other communities, the City of Meridian Public Works Department does not have jurisdiction over roads and highways, pressurized irrigation systems, and irrigation canals. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 79 Water Supply and Distribution The Meridian water system consists of a large network of deep wells, booste pump stations, reservoirs and over 400 miles of six-inch to 16 -inch pipe lin( Eighteen wells, ranging in capacity from 800 to over 2,500 gallons per minut (gpm), are located throughout the City. A 500,000 -gallon elevated storag reservoir is located near Meridian Speedway. A two -million gallon, ground-lew reservoir is located near the northwest corner of Meridian and Ustick Road! The cumulative capacity of the wells is over 40 million gallons per day (mgd). Wells and reservoirs are linked via a telemetric Supervisory Controls and Dat, Acquisition (SCADA) system to a central computer at the Water Department This system controls reservoir levels, well on-off cycles, and pressure set points Several wells are equipped with standby generators in the event of power failure. A Water System Master Plan Update, including a new computer model is scheduled for completion in 2010. Based on 2009 water use records, overall average daily demand on the water system is 8.3 mgd.18 In the non -irrigating season, daily consumption average! slightly over 5 mgd, but during the hot, dry months of July and August, pear demands can reach nearly 20 mgd. While all subdivisions constructed after 1993 were required to install pressurized irrigation systems using non -potable water, significant irrigation demands exist from residential neighborhoods that were constructed prior to that time. In order to keep up with water demand, the City has constructed, on average, one new well per year, each of which is funded by connection fees charged to new development. Water line extensions to new developments are generally paid for and constructed by developers. Although the City plans for new wells and reservoirs, the specific locations of those facilities are largely dictated by growth patterns. The water system will be expanded to meet the demands of growth while ensuring that new development pays for those additional required facilities. Sewer Collection The sewer (also known as wastewater) collection system in the City consists of over 500 miles of eight -inch to 36 -inch pipe and twelve lift (pump) stations of various sizes. Sewage flows by gravity to the wastewater treatment plant located west of Ten Mile Road, approximately 'A mile north of Ustick Road. In 2005, JUB Engineers completed a Sewer Master Plan Update and is currently in the process of completing a new Sewer Master Plan for the City. The new Sewer Master Plan will include the development of a computer model that the Public Works Department will use to conduct sewer modeling as new development applications are proposed and are built. The model will help staff identify priority areas for development in the City as well as segments of the existing sewage collection system that are approaching capacity. Capital improvements will then be prioritized to upgrade the lines that are projected to reach capacity. Other 18 City of Meridian Utility Billing City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 80 lines will be remediated as their capacities are approached. The Sewer Master Plan is anticipated to be completed in 2010. No new City -funded sewer trunks or expansions are planned at this time. After the new Sewer Master Plan and model are up and running, additional expansion projects will be evaluated. Sewer Treatment The present wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) began operation in 1979 with a rated capacity of 2.8 mgd. The WWTP consists of primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment followed by disinfection. Treated effluent is discharged to Five Mile Creek. Two major construction projects, the Wastewater Expansion Project and the Biosolids Improvement Project, have been completed at the wastewater treatment plant over the past five years as well as several smaller projects. The Wastewater Expansion Project included a primary clarifier, secondary pump station, two new aeration basins, a retrofit and expansion of the two existing aeration basins, a secondary clarifier and expansion of the post aeration facilities. The Biosolids Improvement Project included two 750,000 gallon anaerobic digesters with fixed steel covers, digester gas conditioning equipment, _ progressing cavity sludge transfer pumps, a dewatering "The chief function of the city is to convert power g g Y centrifuge and hot water boilers. Projects nearly complete into form, energy into culture, dead matter into the include the retrofit of the existing dissolved air flotation �' living symbols of art, biological reproduction into social thickener, three new cloth disc filters and a ferric feed i creativity. !' Lewis Mumford system for the digesters and centrifuge. l Many improvements and expansions have occurred at the wastewater treatment plant over the last five years. The estimated capacity at the plant is approximately 10.2 mgd as approved by the Department of Environmental Quality. An update to the wastewater treatment plant facility plan is planned for 2010. The results of the facility plan will be used to develop the capital improvement plan for the WWTP and guide the future studies, improvements, and expansions at the plant for the next several years. The City of Meridian received a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) discharge permit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in September of 1999, which expired in 2004. The discharge permit placed limits on flow, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, pH, toxicity, and bacteria. Numerous sampling and monitoring requirements for the effluent, Five Mile Creek, and the Boise River are also mandated. The Public Works Department expects to receive a new NPDES discharge permit in the next year which will include nutrient limits on phosphorus as low as 0.07 mg/L which could precipitate significant capital investments into upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant. The EPA has proposed up to a 98% reduction in the amount of total phosphorus discharged to the Lower Boise River by all point sources. In order to comply with the TMDL, Meridian may have to construct expensive phosphorus removal facilities at the WWTP. The additional associated costs will be apportioned to all ratepayers, although the actual construction of these additional improvements City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 81 will depend on actual growth rates. Currently, NPDES permits are not required for stormwater within the City. However, with increasing population growth, the City will be responsible for compliance with the Phase 2 stormwater program, thus requiring staff and funding. AllP Pro osed septic systems in the Meridian area are reviewed and approved by Central District Health. Approval is based on characteristics such as distance tog roundwater and soil suitability. Distance to groundwater in the Area of City Impact ranges from four to 20 feet and is influenced by seasonal irrigation patterns, with depths lower in summer than in winter. Proposed sewer lines are also subject to approval through the Qualified Licensed Professional Engineer (QLPE) review process or from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Today, there are only a few active septic systems within the corporate boundaries of the City. A vast majority of dwellings in Meridian are connected to the City's sewer system. Historical Sewer Service Accounts According to the Meridian Public Works Department, the demand for new sewer service accounts has continued to increase every year since 2000, as shown in Table 35 below. The annual increase in single family customer accounts for the previous 19 years resembles the historic population growth presented in Table 35. Pretreatment The Environmental Division's pretreatment program is an integral part of the wastewater treatment process. Citizens in the community rely on the completeness of the Environmental Division's program to protect them from environmental harm. It is important that the Division have an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved pretreatment program that will stand the scrutiny of citizens and regulators alike. The Pretreatment section of the Environmental Division accomplishes their mission through education and inspection. The section performs over 700 inspections per year. The City plans to initiate and maintain a pretreatment program that supports a new Public Owned Treatment Works National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES) and a residential grease TABLE 35: HISTORICAL SINGLE FAMILY ACCOUNTS AND INTERIM FLOW PROJECTIONS Year Total Accounts Annual Increase N Average Annual Increase (°14) 1992 41113 NA 1993 51835 23.8 1994 6,188 16.3_ 1995 7,797 14.9 u 16.4 996 �--� ------ 81858 13.6 1997 9,141 10.0 1998 10,738 10.2 1999 111543 7.5 2000 12,251 6.1 11.4 2001 13,063 6.6 2002 149001 7.2 2003 15,438 10.3 2004 17,777 15.2 2005 20,977 _ 18.0 14.2 2006' 229201 6 2007' 23,426 6 2008' 241650 5 2009' 25,815 5 2010 271099 5 5.3 Source: Meridian Public Works Department, February 2010 Note 1: Data from 2006 to 2009 extrapolated from 2005 and 2010 actual number of accounts. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 82 disposal program over the next five years. Additionally, the City will negotiate NPDES parameters that support a reasonable and enforceable community pretreatment program. Comprehensive Surface Water Program In October 1999, the Environmental Protection Agency promulgated final Phase II of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Regulations. These regulations affect, among others, small municipal separate storm sewer systems located in urbanized areas. Ada County as a whole is listed as an urbanized area in Appendix 6 of the final rule. Although the Ada County Highway District (ACRD) is responsible for all public street stormwater run off, the City of Meridian will likely be required at some time in the near future to submit an application for an NPDES permit, possibly in conjunction with ACRD and others. The stormwater management program required by NPDES must include the following six components: 1) public education and outreach on stormwater issues, 2) public involvement and participation, 3) illicit discharge detection and elimination, 4) construction site stormwater runoff control, 5) post -construction stormwater management in new development and redevelopment, and 6) pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations. The primary current impact to the City is that NPDES permits and corresponding stormwater pollution prevention measures are required during the construction of City capital improvements where ground disturbing activities exceed I acre. Handling of stormwater drainage poses an ever-present challenge for both the public and private sectors. The ACHD has completed drainage studies for portions of Meridian's Area of City Impact and is studying additional areas. Given the topography and water table, alternatives for the handling of surface drainage are limited. The implications are significant. If subsurface solutions are not available, then large areas of land will be consumed for drainage facilities. Those areas could serve jointly as open space and stormwater facilities, if designed to handle the low-volume storms without restricting the area's use for other purposes, including recreation. The use of natural and existing constructed drains for stormwater must be explored, and standards established to make the use of such drains a feasible alternative to the consumption of large areas of land. This is an area where cooperation between the public agencies and development community is needed. The City will apply the following general policies when reviewing new developments and drainage: I. Drainage solutions shall be formulated to address the requirements of the public (City of Meridian and ACRD), irrigation/drainage districts, and the development community. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 83 2. Solutions may include subsurface or surface facilities, and discharge into drains. "Non-structural" drainage bio-swales along the arterial roadways may minimize "regional" solutions and reduce costs. Environmental Programs The Meridian Public Works Department only recently created an Environmental Division; however, the Department has previously been participating and leading environmental activities through its other established divisions. Current activities include development of a reclaimed water program, development of policies that encourage "green" building and purchases, evaluation of City-wide energy saving initiatives, and participation in the Treasure Valley Clean Cities Coalition to promote air quality. The Public Works Department, and the City as a whole, has a vision that includes enhancing and protecting the natural environment, improving stormwater quality, and ensuring modern and reliable facilities. Future programs to be developed and executed by the Environmental Division include lighting and energy efficiency, alternate energy, air pollution prevention, household hazardous waste, and well head protection. These initiatives will include public education and outreach. Public Safety Police Department In theory, with the rapid rate of growth, one would expect an increase in the number of crimes occurring in Meridian. This has not been the case for the City of Meridian. Meridian City takes great pride in the crime rate when compared to the dramatic increase in population. The rate of criminal offenses has remained lower than the national and state averages for several years. Tables 36 and 37 below provide a breakdown of crime rates at a local, state and national level by crime type ,TABLE 36: VIOLENT CRIME RATES 2008 (PER 100,000 PERSONS) in 2008. Meridian Police _Department _ _ _ _ _ 155.4 State of Idaho 228.6 United States _ 454.5 Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, 2008 Crime in the United States. Note: includes murder, non -negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery & aggravated assault. rate at approximately 148.7 and a property crime rate at approximately 1322.8 per 100,000 inhabitants. The rate of violent and property crimes in Meridian is decreasing despite the fact that the City has grown so quickly. According to preliminary reports, Meridian crime rates for 2009 will be even lower with a violent crime In 2009, the Meridian Police Department received 50,804 calls for service. This is a decrease of 6% from 2008. Calls for service saw a high in 2007 of 55,422 when the previous year was believed to be one of the heaviest years for population growth. Review of officer to population ratio and response times suggests that with the addition of officers, detectives, school resource officers, neighborhood City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 84 contact officers, support staff TABLE 37: PROPERTY CRIME RATES 2008 (PER 100,000 PERSONS and the advancements of the — ----- -- -- -- - _ __ 1679.9 Meridian Police Department ---- administration, the Meridian - --------------------- * ------- 2102'2 State of Idaho Police Departments is United States 3212'5 maintaining a respectable Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, 2008 Crime crime rate as well as an in the United States impressive clearance rate at Note: includes burglary, larceny -theft, motor vehicle theft & arson. approximately 45.5/o in 2009. The Criminal Investigations Division of the Meridian Police Department is now comprised of twelve investigators, two evidence technicians, and an administrative secretary. With the addition of detectives in the unit, these officers are able to focus more time on individual cases or complex series. Meridian Police Officers recovered well over $188,400 in stolen merchandise in 2009. Meridian Police were dispatched to 1,903 traffic collisions and took reports on 1,173 collisions in 2009. Many of these calls dispatched as traffic collisions, may have ultimately been categorized differently depending on the incident. The Meridian Police Traffic Team has 4 officers, one corporal and one sergeant who specialize in investigating these types of incidents. In 2002, a new 30,000 square foot police station was constructed on East Watertower Lane. This facility does not have holding facilities; the Ada County ail is used for holdings. In 2007, a new K-9 facility was added on the police station grounds. This facility is currently serving not only the Meridian K-9 program, but has hours that the general public can use the run as an off -leash dog park. The Meridian Police K-9 Team works to reduce the use and presence of illegal drugs and to assist with the apprehension of dangerous criminals. All of the K -9's in the City of Meridian's program are certified in narcotics detection and patrol skills. The Police Department administers several special programs including: 1. Citizens on Patrol, or COPS, which is a volunteer organization made up of citizens who are trained by the police to patrol neighborhood streets. 2. Explorers is a community youth program that allows high school students interested in law enforcement to ride with, and help out officers at fairs, parades, and other special events. 3. Police Athletic League, or PAL, is an activity program for children aged 3 to 14. 4. Business Crime Prevention Program includes training for local businesses on how to handle crimes such as shoplifting and fraud. 5. Bike patrol throughout the City. 6. Neighborhood Watch is a program that the department participates in throughout the community. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 85 7. Prescription Drug Drop Off is a program where old or unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medications can be disposed of properly. Fire Department The Meridian Fire Department was formed in 1908 and consisted of only volunteers for many years. The Meridian Rural Fire District was organized in the early 1950s. The two departments decided in the 1970s to combine forces and house their fire equipment in one station located in the center of town. Meridian Fire Department hired its first full-time employee in 1977 serving as a Fire Marshall for the two districts. The Fire Marshall was the only full-time employee until 1991 when the first paid firefighter was hired. The Meridian Fire Department has quickly transformed from a primarily all -volunteer department into a combination department with 57 full-time firefighters and 20 part-time on-call personnel. As shown on Figure 12, Meridian Fire has also grown to 5 Fire Stations strategically located throughout the Meridian area. In 2005, a Fire Education Safety Center was constructed off of Locust Grove Road and today it is staffed by an Education Specialist. In 2007, a state of the art training tower was built onto Station I, providing numerous training opportunities for Fire personnel. Today, the Fire Department plans on having a total of 1 I fire stations at full build -out. The Fire Department is managed by a team of professionals that include a Fire Chief, Deputy Chief of Prevention, Deputy Chief of Operations, Deputy Chief of EMS, Fire Inspector, a Public Safety Education Specialist, Training Officer and two Administrative Secretarial Staff. The Meridian Fire Department responds to emergency calls in a 54 square mile jurisdiction, serving a population of more than 75,000 residents. In 2009, Meridian firefighters responded to 4,284 calls for service. Services provided by the department include: Fire, Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Fire Prevention Education, Plans Review, Inspections and Advanced Life -Support Emergency Medical service. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 86 FIGURE 12-- BOUNDARIES AND STATIONS OF THE MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT Source: Meridian Fire Department, 1010 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 87 Recreation, Parks and Pathways Parks Department The City of Meridian, Parks and Recreation Department is the primary recreation service provider for Meridian. Programs, activities, and services provided by the City are organized by seasons of the year; i.e., winter, spring/summer, and fall. These activities include kids, teens, and adults/seniors classes and leagues. The Meridian Community Center, located at 201 E. Idaho Street, is a 4,200 -square - foot building, which sits on a parcel of land at 0.33 acres. The Community Center is a valuable resource for recreation classes, summer and winter camps, and other activities offered throughout the year. Other organizations also provide recreation services to the people of Meridian and surrounding area. Some organizations serve a particular age group such as Boys & Girls Club, 4-H, Scouts, with others serving all segments of the population (league sports clubs, biking and hiking clubs, etc.). The City of Meridian completed the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Plan (CPRSP) in August 2003. This plan is also referred to as the "Parks Action Plan." As noted in the CPRSP, a majority of private organizations depend on public facilities such as parks, schools, or other publicly owned assets in order to facilitate their recreation activities. The CPRSP provides a guideline for recreation development, which includes the following: I. Introduction. Provides an overview of the document organization, a brief analysis of population growth, and an inventory of park land found in the City. 2. Park and Open Space Recommendations. Identifies a concept for parks, trails, and open space; and provides design standards and policies for each park type and makes specific recommendations for each site. 3. Facility Recommendations. Provides policies and recommendations for specialized facilities such as pathways and trails, indoor recreation space, sports facilities, and other specialized areas. 4. Administration and Management Recommendations. Includes recommendations and policies for administrating a park and open space system, establishes policies and recommendations for staffing the program, and looks at potential changes to the Park Impact Fee structure. 5. Project Funding. Provides a list of potential funding sources, identifies project priorities, suggests a financing strategy, and recommends a six- year capital improvement program. Existing recreation resources in Meridian include 17 fully or partially developed City parks and 4 acres of ball fields at Heritage Middle School, which are owned by the Joint School District No. 2, but maintained and scheduled by the City of Meridian. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 88 Today, total developed park land is 187 acres. In addition, there is one 22 -acre park owned and operated by Western Ada Recreation District. Undeveloped parks include the Borup property 29.6 acres; Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park 60 acres; Bainbridge property 7.5 acres; South Meridian property 77.7 acres; and a small parcel located at Storey Park at 4.5 acres. This undeveloped park acreage totals 179 acres. The existing and proposed parks typically provide sports fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters, and restrooms. Table 38 shows a listing of the existing and proposed parks with their associated amenities. The City of Meridian also maintains six pathways/segments, including the Fothergill Pathway, the Bear Creek Pathway, the Blackstone Pathway, the Locust Grove Pathway, the Bud Porter Pathway, and the pathway from Gordon Harris Park to Eagle Road. The Meridian Pathways Master Plan (updated January 2010) is a guide for pathway development over the next 20 to 50 years. The Plan proposes an extensive pathway network stemming from the existing canal system within and around the City of Meridian". The Plan includes an inventory of existing pathways and micro - paths, as well as a comprehensive network of future pathways that will connect residents to schools, parks, businesses, neighborhoods, and various recreation and entertainment destinations. The City of Meridian currently maintains six pathways/segments, including the Fothergill Pathway, the Bear Creek Pathway, the Blackstone Pathway, the Locust Grove Pathway, the Bud Porter Pathway, and the pathway from Gordon Harris Park to Eagle Road. TABLE 38: MERIDIAN CITY PARKS (2010) BY CATEGORY Category Name, Facility and Size Regional Park Meridian Settlers Park 56.127 acres; amenities include open play, bike racks, drinking fountains, walking path, soccer fields, fishing pond, Idaho's first universally accessible playground, Splash Pad, Sound Garden, Little City of Rocks, Tree of Hope, swings, rock monuments, concessions buildings, restrooms, picnic shelters, shade structures, tables/benches, tournament -style horseshoe pits, tennis courts, baseball/softball fields, clubhouse, and off-street parking. Community Parks Bear Creek Park 18.818 acres; amenities include open play, picnic shelter, tables/benches, playground, restrooms, softball fields, volleyball standards, basketball court, walking paths, drinking fountain, and off-street parking. Heroes Park 30.066 acres; amenities include open play, soccer field, walking path, in-line hockey, pond, playgrounds, climbing rocks, picnic shelters, benches, bike racks, drinking fountains, concessions/restroom building, reclaimed water plaza, and off-street parking. Storey Park —------� ---- --------- 19.458 acres; amenities include open play, picnic shelters, tables/benches, playground, restrooms, softball field, horseshoe pits, volleyball standards, monument, drinking fountains, bike racks, and off-street parking. Tully Park 18.675 acres; amenities include open play, picnic shelters, tables/benches, playground, restrooms, volleyball standards, softball fields, basketball court, memorial tree lane, bike racks, skateboard park, drinking fountain, walking path, and off-street parking. 19 Please refer to the Pathways Master Plan for detailed maps and design standards for pathways City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 89 eighborhood Parks 8111 Street Park 4 acres; amenities include open play, playground, bike racks, table/bench, and off-street parking. Lnampion rarK 5.982 acres; amenities include open play, picnic shelter, tables/benches, playground, restrooms, basketball court, drinking fountain, walking path, and off-street parking. _ Chateau Park 6.7 acres; amenities include open play, picnic shelter, tables/benches, playground, restrooms, basketball court, softball backstop, walking paths, drinking fountain, rock monument, and off-street parking. Gordon Harris Park �y 11.125 acres; amenities include open play, playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, walking paths, pond, drinking fountain, and off-street parking. Renaissance Park 6.527 acres: amenities include open play, restrooms, playground, sand pit, picnic shelter, tables/benches, basketball court, drinking fountain, walking paths, and off-street parking. Seasons rarK 7.131 acres; amenities include open play, picnic shelter, tables/benches, playground, restrooms, basketball court, drinking fountain, walking paths, sculpture, and off-street parking. Mini Parks Centennial Park 0.4 acres; amenities include open play, basketball court, sculpture, benches, and drinking fountain. City Hall Park 0.108 acres; amenities include small grassy area, picnic shelter, table/bench, water feature, and monuments. Fire Station #4 Park 0.25 acres; amenities include a rock wall and bench, small open play area, and a walking path. ipeuai use rarKs neriaian barK rarK 0.75 acres; amenities include open play, restroom, people drinking fountain, canine drinking fountain, picnic tables/ benches, mutt mitt stations, and off-street parking. City Hall Plaza 0.75 acres; amenities include amphitheater, pergola, benches, restrooms, water features, bike racks, Heritage Pavilion, commemorative plaque, historical interpretive signs, and off-street parking. Generations Plaza 0.256 acres; amenities include open play, drinking fountain, decorative fountain, historical monument, benches, and bike racks. Source: Meridian Parks and Recreation Department, 2010 To estimate future park acreage needs and levels of service standards for Parks, the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) developed guidelines on the basis of acres of park land per 1,000 residents within a specified service area. Guidance from NRPA suggests that cities develop their own standards through a set of formulas based on various factors such as population, location, existing recreation in the surrounding area, use, etc., and the CPRSP has determined that an average of 4 to 5 acres per thousand of park space is realistic for this area. As identified, the City currently has about 187 acres of developed park space within the Area of City Impact available for public use. This equates to 2.5 acres of park land per 1,000 population in 2010. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 90 As previously discussed, a park and recreation action planCPRSP2003 has been adopted. T ( � p his plan outlines future goals and actions for parks and recreation planning. It also identifies park needs in the community. If the Cit were to develop the park land that is current) undeveloped y y ped (179 acres), �t would have a total of 4.8 acres per thousand, based on a current population of approximately 75,000. With COMPASS' projected 2020 population of 114,479, the park level of service would be 3.2 acres per 1,000 population by the year 2020 if all existing undeveloped ark land were developed. The Parks and Recreation P P Department intends to work with the development community and other organizations wheneverP ossible to create partnerships and bring additional parks to fruition. Western Ada Recreation District At 22 acres, Fuller Park, which is owned and operated by the Western Ada Recreation District, contains amenities, such as baseball, softball, playgrounds, picnic shelters, restrooms, an open play area, a walking path, and off-street parking. Residents of Meridian also have access to a pool during the summer located in Storey Park. The pool facility is owned and operated by the Western Ada Recreation District. Solid Waste Sanitary Services Company (SSC) is contracted with the City of Meridian to provide solid waste and recycling collection. In 2006 SSC finished construction of a 12,000 square foot enclosed transfer station facility on Franklin Road. SSC's truck fleet brings the trash to the transfer station where it is compacted and then hauled to the Ada County landfill. Businesses and residents can also dispose of construction debris, tires, commercial waste, household waste and some recyclables at the transfer facility. y According to SSC20, approximately 166.9 million pounds of waste was generated in Meridian in 2009, about a 0.6% increase over� 2008. Approximately 118,774,000 pounds of compacted trash were hauled from the SSC transfer station to the Ada County landfill in 2009, a decrease of 13.8% from 2008. Residential waste increased by 14.7%, commercial waste increased by 5.8%, and recycling increased by 11.4%. 20 Sanitary Services Company, Inc., 2009 Annual Report to the City of Meridian City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 9 1., a y/1,13 //„ 1 3y" t Ap njayu �y!� /:.r..... i! �� ., i:/ • ': fl 0: � AVO �� .. , 2 Sanitary Services made approximately 19217,300 residential trash service stops in 2009. Meridian residents generated 78.0 million pounds of waste in 2009, which equates to 9.2 pounds of trash generated per house per day, or about 3 pounds Per person per day. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the national average for generation of waste in 2008 was 4.5 pounds per person per days'. In 2009 SSC converted the residential curbside recycling program from a source -separated system to a co -mingled automated system. This recycling program is part of the basic SSC collection services, is voluntary, and is accessible to every residential customer in Meridian. Sanitary Services provides collection to commercial business in Meridian at least once per week. There were more than 36.3 million pounds of commercial waste materials collected by SSC during 2009; this represents an increase of 5.8% from 2008. - -- -� Almost 1,753,000 pounds of material were recycled through the commercial co -mingled recycling program; representing an increase of A 28.9% from 2008. —. The curbside recycling program diverted '4 approximately 5.3% of the residential waste stream in 2009. The weight of material collected .0 in the residential curbside collection program was nearly 4.1 million pounds, an increase of 8.4% from 2008. Since the curbside program began in October of 2000, approximately 60 million pounds of recyclable waste has been diverted from the landfill. When SSC went to co -mingles, automated collection in October 2009, they saw a doubling of recyclables collected; participation in the curbside recycling program has increased due to the ease and convenience of the co -mingled system. 11 U.S. EPA, Municipal Solid Waste Generation, Recycling, and Disposal in the United States: Facts and Figures for 2008. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 92 TABLE 39: COMMODITY WEIGHTS DIVERTED FROM THE LANDFILL IN 2009 Commodity -- Waste Stream _'Weight �Ibj Curbside Collection —_ Residential 410-952283 Corrugated Cardboard — — Commercial & Transfer Station _ 3,219,269_ Wood Waste Commercial & Transfer Station Co -Mingled Rec�rclingCommercial __ 2 049 000 Rock _ _ Commercial & Transfer Station _ — _1152.610 1,404,000 Grass Transfer Station Fall Leaf Collection Commercial & Transfer Station_ _ 1208 500 500 400 SCra Metal Commercial & Transfer Station _ 390,912 Pa er Commercial_ Household Hazardous Waste Residential _ _ I b1110 146,241 G sum Sheet Rock Commercial P astir Bottles Commercial _ _ _ 146 000 Car et Pad Transfer Station 77,010 57 910 Used Motor and Cooking Oil_______ _ Residential & SSC Sho 25,449 Christmas Trees ____________—_____ Commercial & Transfer Station _____ — 11,150 Tires _ __ _ ___ Transfer Station M_ _ -- Refrigeration Units _—__--- Transfer Station _ __ _ ___ _ �� _ 18 360 101500 — —__ Tele one Books Commercial _ 8 180 Antifreeze ______.____.___.________ SSC Shop_ bb0 Total _ __ VIS 199864 Source: Sanitary Services Company, Inc., 2009 Annual Report to the City of Meridian As mentioned elsewhere in the report, SSC has a household hazardous waste collection program, a used oil collection program, and seasonal recycling opportunities in the fall for leaves and in the winter for Christmas trees. Education Joint School District No. 2 Public school facilities in the City of Meridian are part of Joint School District No. 2 (aka JSD No. 2; the district; Meridian oint School District). Enrollment data about the school district ire for the entire district, an area larger than the City of leridian and its Area of City Impact. Joint School District No. Z covers 384 square miles and serves the cities of Meridian, kar and Eagle, western and southwestern portions of Boise, )art of Garden City and the unincorporated areas of Ada %,..vui I Ly Ll la4 SIC uct,wCCrt LIJU a ununlcipaikies. in total, there are 31 elementary schools, 9 middle schools (2 of which are alternative middle schools), 5 comprehensive high schools, 2 alternative high schools, I charter high school, and I magnet high school throughout the district. The mission statement of Joint School District No. 2 is "Preparing Today's Children for Tomorrow's Challenges." Enrollment Not including the Pre -Kindergartners, there were 16,930 elementary -age children enrolled in JSD No. 2 at the beginning of the 2009-10 school year". There were 8,099 middle school children enrolled in JSD No. 2 at the beginning of the 2009-10 school year20. High school, grades 9 through 12, enrollment at the beginning of 22 Idaho Department of Education, Fall Enrollment Statistics, 2010: www.sde.1daho-gov/site/statistics/fall_enrollment.htm City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 93 the 2009-2010 school year was 10,04820. As Table 40 shows, student enrollment in JSD No. 2 has almost doubled over the last 15 years. Enrollment is projected to increase by another 15,000 students over the next decade23. TABLE 40: HISTORICAL FALL ENROLLMENT, JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 Total School Pre -K Hinder- f I A t Mem- lit Ind 3rd 4th �a Year Hdcpd garten 5th 6th Ith 8 9th 10th 11th 12th bership** 20 --- --- 20100 35,322 245 2,757 2,849 2,839 2,803 2,874 2,808 2 698 � 2 571 , 2 830 2 83 0 2,509 2,399 2,310 2008- 2009 34,441 205 2131 , 2 829 , 2170 2 9 ,19 ---- 2,762 2,681 --- ^- 2,492 2,801 2,568 - 2,677 _-_ 2,416 29414 2,236 2001- 2008 33,432 226 2,629 2,735 , 2 691 , 2159 2v ,628 ---- 2,418 - 2,702 - 2,543 2,483 2,583 --- 2,491 2,289 --- 2,189 2006- - ---_ 2001 32,211 -- ---- 212 ------ 2,555 ---- --_ 2 609 ------ 2,679 ----- 2 ,542 2,387 2,652 2,472 2,395 2,412 2,664 2,400 2,287 29011 2005- --- --- ---- ---- -------- -- - _ - 2006 30,582 - 204 2,446 2,537 2,400 2,259 2,517 2 365 � 2 306 � 2 335 2 460 2 414 2,332 2,011 1,936 2004- 2005 28,655 232 2 313 , 2 259 , 2132 2- I ,36 2,237 2,162 2,214 2,313 2,204 2,322 2,146 19965 1,795 2003- 2004 26,987 _ A 208 2,023 1,987 -- 2,234 2,103 2,012 2,121 2,156 2 139 21 b6 , 219 7 2,104 1,196 1,141 2002- - ---- -- --- 2003 26,114 185 1881 2 155 2,070 1,958- 2,074 2,114 2,082 2,122 2,015 2,189 1,925 1,687 1,657 2001 2002 25,233 158 2,011 2,007 1,886 1,977 2,042 2,005 2 082 � 1922 1988 2 ,Q24 1,822 1,702 - 1,607 2000- 2001 23,946 133 1,839 1,846 1,891 1943 1920 2,007 I ,832 1,911 1,811 - 1,954 1,191 1,612 A 19456 1999- 2000 22,820 143 1,619 1841 , _ 1851 183Q 18911 1,761 1,834 1,740 1,132 1,861 1,714 1,561 1,430 1998- 1999 21,918 145 1,556 1,868 1148 1166 1695 14 ,13 1,688 - 1,652 1,698 1,850 - 1,623 19482 1,404 1997- 1998 20,788 _ 121 1,635 1,122 1,656 1,627 1,621 1,635 1549 1641 , 1622 I b , 80 I,SSl 1,415 1,241 1996- 1997 19,624 III 1456 1658 1534 19543 1,527 - 1,504 1,567 1,557 1,524 1,682 - 1,463 1,321 1,111 1995- 1996 18,641 94 1,455 1,514 1,488 1447 � 1438 , 1514 I ,505 1,471 1,509 1,560 1,358 1,228 1,060 Source: Idaho Department of Education, Fall Enrollment Statistics, Historical Fall Enrollment, 2010 Enrollment growth has placed tremendous demands on schools. Since 2000, the district has opened 8 elementary schools, three middle schools, one alternative middle school, two high schools, and one alternative high school. In the past ten years, JSD No. 2 has opened schools at a faster pace than any district in the history of the state of Idaho24. With an additional 1,000 students per year projected to move into the district, this rate of new school construction is expected to continue into the foreseeable future. Land acquisition for future school sites within JSD No. 2 are based upon the following acreage standards: 23 Joint School District No. 2 website, 2010: www.merldianschools.org/Schools/Pages/SchoolsOfOurDistrict.aspx 24 Joint School District No. 2 website, 2010: www.merldianschools.org/Schools/Pages/SchoolsOfOurDistrict.aspx City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 94 Elementary Schools 10-12 acres Middle Schools 40 acres High Schools 55 acres Based on past trends, the District estimates that approximately 1,000 acres of land will be needed within Meridian's Area of City Impact to meet the needs of all existing and projected K-12 students. As shown on the Future Land Use Map, about one elementary school is projected within each square mile of the City. Depending upon the residential density of an area and other build -out factors, the District estimates that it will need at least one middle school for every two to two and a half square miles and one high school for every three square miles of fully developed land. Today, there are approximately 12,000 platted home sites across the district. Once they are all built and sold, these homes, JSD No. 2 estimates, will generate an additional 9,600 students. Bus Transportation School bus transportation in JSD No. 2 is a cooperative effort involving transportation staff, schools, parents, students and the community. JSD No. 2 transports an average of 13,400 students per day to 50 different schools on 270 buses25. Each year JSD No. 2 buses cover an average of over 3 million miles and use approximately 400,000 gallons of fuel. The JSD No. 2 bus facility is located on Franklin Road, between Linder and Ten Mile. The mission of the transportation department of the district is to provide safe, efficient, and enjoyable access to learning in a manner that contributes in a positive way to the overall academic success of the students of this district. To reduce the need for safety busing, the district works with ACHD and City staff to develop safe routes to school. Through this collaborative effort, projects are identified with school boundaries, walk zones and safety busing in mind. Through ACHD's Community Programs projects, several pedestrian improvements have already been made. The City, ACRD, ITD and JSD No. 2 continue to work on prioritizing and constructing gaps in the pedestrian network so children can get to/from school safely. Elementary Schools Elementary schools include kindergarten through grade five. Most----------�--- --- of the elementary schools in the district have a traditional school year calendar, but there are four elementary schools in the district that have a year-round calendar. The district operates 31 elementary, schools, each strategically located through the 384 square mile district. These schools range in size from 320 to 750 students. The buildings vary in age, with the oldest being 50 years old and the newest having opened in 2009. The district's older facilities are all well maintained and have been periodically remodeled over the years to improve efficiency, safety and comfort. 25 Joint School District No. 2 website, 2010: www.meridianschools.org/Boundaries/Pages/Boundaries.aspx City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 95 FIGURE 13: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOUNDARIES Source: Joint School District No. 2 website, 2010; www.merldianschools.org/Boundaries/Pages/Boundaries.aspx City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 96 Middle Schools Middle schools include 6" through 8` graders. Like most of the elementary schools, the middle schools have a traditional school year calendar. The district's nine middle schools serve as a bridge for pre -adolescents as they move from elementary to high school. A team approach is used in core classes at grade six to ease the transition from the elementary classroom. Academic emphasis is placed on refinement of basic skills through instruction in traditional subjects such as language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science. The curriculum in middle school is expanded to include more opportunities to pursue the fine arts and other elective choices. The middle schools are committed to providing students with an educational experience that prepares them academically, physically, and socially for successful high school years. High Schools "The city as a center where, any day in any year, there may be a fresh encounter with a new talent, a keen mind Academic excellence is the focus at the district's nine or a gifted specialist -- this is essential to the life of a high schools. Eighty-six percent of JSD No. 2 high school country. To play this role in our lives a city must have seniors graduated in 2009, approximately 17% above a soul -- a university, a great art or music school, a the national average". All of the district's high schools cathedral or a great mosque or temple, a great laboratory offer a full academic program with courses in basic skills or scientific center, as well as the libraries and museums and college -preparatory skills. Intensive instruction in and galleries that bring past and present together. A city the liberal arts and technical areas prepare high school must be a place where groups of women and men are students for the best colleges and universities as well seeking and developing the highest things they know." as for today's work force. Meridian Academy and Eagle Margaret Mead Academy, the district's alternative high schools, provide -- opportunities for at -risk students. Meridian, Centennial, Eagle, Mountain View and Rocky Mountain High Schools are all 5-A classification for athletic competition and other competitive programs such as music, drama, and debate. They have a rich tradition of winning regional and state championships and are often recognized for outstanding achievement in music and the arts. Students develop leadership skills through a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities. Charter and Magnet Programs In addition to traditional scholastic opportunities, JSD No. 2 offers a variety of Charter and Magnet schools to accommodate, encourage, and challenge all students. Magnet schools are available at all levels and include: Christine Donnell School of the Arts, Pioneer School of the Arts, Paramount Elementary, Galileo K-8, Eliza Hart Spalding Math & Technology, and Summerwind. High school Charter and Magnet programs are available at Meridian Medical Arts Technical Center, Renaissance High School, Renaissance Technical Charter, and Meridian Professional Technical Center. Additionally, JSD No. 2 offers several Academy High Schools which provide more one-on-one interaction between students and educators. 16 Brochure: City of Meridian, Mayor's Office: 1009-2010, City of Meridian Annual Report City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 97 Private Education Opportunities Although the public school system is second to none, Meridian has several private school opportunities as well. These facilities cater to all children of all ages, from pre-school to high school. Some of the larger private schools to Meridian are: Cole Valley Christian, Challenger School, Pine Creek Montessori, New Way Montessori, Foundations Academy, and Stonehouse Christian. There are several other, smaller private schools in Meridian as well. Continuing Education The City has a solid partnership with the education institutions in Meridian, primarily joint School District No. 2 and Idaho State University who opened the doors to ISU-Meridian, the Treasure Valley campus in the fall of 2009. Students at ISU specialize in Law and Leadership, Research and Medical Arts, and International Studies. The City has been working with ISU to not only strengthen educational programs but to create partnerships with the private sector. The ISU President's Southwestern Idaho Advisory Council on Health Science Education and Economic Excellence focuses on specific business and research opportunities. This Council of business and educational leaders helps prepare ISU to expand health science education opportunities and support the efforts of The CORE. Other colleges and universities in the Meridian area include (main campus location in parenthesis): University of Phoenix (Meridian), George Fox University (Meridian), Boise State University (Boise), University of Idaho Extension (Boise), College of Western Idaho (Nampa), College of Idaho (Caldwell), Northwest Nazarene University (Nampa), University of Idaho Extension (Boise), Stevens- Henager College (Boise), Guardian College (Meridian), Carrington College (Boise), Brown Mackie College (Boise), and Treasure Valley Community College (Ontario, OR). Libraries Separate from the City, there is a Meridian Library District. The mission of the Meridian Library District is to provide a safe and inviting place where residents can interact with each other; find information about their community and its offerings; investigate a wide range of topics pertaining to their work, school and personal lives; and develop a love of reading and learning that will continue throughout their lives.27 The Library District currently has two libraries, one in the Silverstone Business Campus and the main library branch on Cherry Lane. In an ongoing commitment to offer services to the entire community, Meridian Library operates its bookmobile Tuesday through Saturday at locations throughout the District. 21 Meridian library District. http://www.mld.org/info.htmi City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 98 Public Utilities Electricity Idaho Power Company is an electric utility engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution, sale and purchase of electric energy. Idaho Power provides electrical services throughout the City of Meridian and the Area of City Impact. Idaho Power is a public service company regulated by the Idaho Public Utility Commission (IPUC), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the state regulatory commissions of Idaho and Oregon. Power is supplied from hydroelectric facilities on the Snake River system and, at certain times of the year, from coal burning facilities in Wyoming. Idaho Power's headquarters are in Boise, Idaho. They have an employee base of approximately 2,300 people. Today, Idaho Power serves a 24,000 square -mile service area and 911,000 people in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. As of February 2010, Idaho Power serviced 29,983 homes and 3,410 commercial/industrial locations within the City of Meridian limits28. With 17 low-cost hydroelectric power plants as the core of its generation portfolio, Idaho Power's 489,000 residential, business and agricultural customers pay some of the nation's lowest prices for electricity. Idaho Power facilities currently located in the Meridian area include two transmission lines and three substations, one located at the intersection of Locust Grove and McMillan Roads; the second located at Black Cat Road and Franklin Road; and the third located near the intersection of Franklin Road and E. 2nd Street. Figure 14 depicts the general location of electric utility facilities of a voltage of 55,000 volts or greater. Typically, public streets and road rights-of-way serve as corridors for electric facilities. Transmission lines are usually located on easements that Idaho Power Company acquires from private property owners. More transmission lines may be necessary in the future in order to service Meridian's growing needs. Designation of the locations of proposed electric utility facilities applies to a general utility corridor area rather than to a specific site. Idaho Power has taken a proactive stance in the planning process and is interested in strengthening communication with Meridian so TABLE 41: IDAHO POWER COMPANY QUICK FACTS Customers _ Total:_ 487,165 Residential Customers Added in the Past Year 200 9: 31736 Transmission and Distribution: Number of Substations: 297 Transmission Line Pole Miles: 40752 Distribution Line Pole Miles Under round & Overhead): 26,576 Sales and load Facts (1008) Total Annual Sales in megawatt -hours: 16,591,948 Peak load une 30, Summer 2008 in megawatts: 3,214 Peak Load an. 24, Winter 2008 in megawatts: 29464 Source: Blake Watson, Idaho Power Company, 2010 that both the City s and Idaho Power s goals can be mutually recognized and implemented. Idaho Power employs a three-part strategy: responsible energy planning, responsible development and protection of resources, and responsible energy use, which ensures they approach the current and future demands thoughtfully. The nation's energy future and the future of the community is dependent on the understanding, input and actions of everyone. Wise use of energy helps ensure reliability and a relatively low utility bill. 28 E-mail from Blake Watson, Idaho Power Company City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 99 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 100 Communications Qwest Communications provides basic telephone service, and Cableane provides cable T.V. and internet service, within the City of Meridian and its Area of City Impact. Several telecommunications companies offer wireless and cellular phone service and other providers offer internet and TV. service through other wireless means. Portions, but not all of the City have been recently equipped with fiber -optics. Gas Intermountain Gas Company is the sole provider of natural gas in southern Idaho, including Meridian. There are dual, high pressure, natural gas pipelines that bisect the southwest part of the Area of City Impact. These pipelines and the associated easement are discussed further in the Hazardous Areas section of this report. Irrigation Irrigation water in Meridian is supplied by a series of irrigation canals and laterals diverted from the Boise River. Three main canals service the Area of City Impact: New York Canal, Ridenbaugh Canal, and Settlers' Canal. Maintenance and operation of the New York Canal and its laterals is performed by the Boise Project Board of Control, under contract with the Bureau of Reclamation. Both the Board of Control and the Bureau of Reclamation review rights-of-way, easements, road crossings, relocation of facilities, utility crossings, and other related matters for the New York Canal. Water rights associated with the New York Canal are administered by the Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District (NMID). The NMID is also responsible for maintenance and operation of the Ridenbaugh Canal and its laterals and administration of associated water rights. Settlers' Canal is operated and maintained by Settlers' Irrigation District, while its laterals are maintained by the water users. Settlers' Irrigation District is responsible for administration of water rights associated with Settlers' Canal. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 1 0 1 This page left intentionally blank City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 102 WHAT ARE THE PHYSICAL AND CULTURAL FEATURES OF MERIDIAN? As required by Idaho State Statute, this section of the report includes a discussion of Natural Resources, Hazardous Areas, National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, and Special and Historic Sites, Buildings and Resources. Analysis of the City's natural resources includes climate, air quality, geology, hydrology, soils, and vegetation. After all, these natural resources form the basis of the community and affect growth and development. Hazardous areas are those that could pose a threat or danger to the community if not properly administered. Special sites include community landmarks and natural features that are important to the community. Historic resources representing Meridian's heritage are also identified. This chapter begins by presenting issues and priorities identified by citizens, committees and City staff regarding natural resources and hazardous areas, special sites and historic resources within Meridian and its Area of City Impact. Then, the report describes the community's environmental and natural resource characteristics. All of this information is meant to be used when we compile the Goals, Objectives and Action Items of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan. Natural Resources, Special, Historic & Hazardous Areas Community Concerns When the 2002 version of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan was composed, citizen groups were formed to discuss issues and concerns regarding natural resources and community character. The following is a brief synopsis of some of the concerns identified by those citizen groups and what City staff, elected officials and other citizen groups have expressed as important community issues to preserve (or conserve), protect and in the case of hazardous areas, avoid. Meridian residents value their natural resources and are interested in preserving and protecting them while recognizing a need for development. Water pollution, noise pollution, air quality, floodplain concerns for development, connectivity, density, neighborhood services, natural habitat and open space preservation are among the issues that will continue to guide the City's long range plan and policies. Floodplain identification and protection of water quality and resources is a central theme of importance to community members. Smart growth techniques for land development are desired within the community; therefore, proposed developments should consider natural resources such as floodplains and shallow water table. While large-scale flooding has not been extensive in the Meridian area to date, construction and impervious surfaces can change the hydrologic regime of an area. Canal tiling and piping of ditches have been mentioned as City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 103 examples of how design practices have affected the local hydrology. Meridian has a shallow water table. Basement flooding has occurred in some of the residential subdivisions in Meridian. Protecting water quality through education and protection and enhancement of wetlands and riparian areas was also noted as a community desire/concern. Meridian has fairly good air quality and residents would like to see it remain that way. Unfortunately, with the recent growth, and more cars and light industry, air quality has started to degrade. Priorities related to preserving habitats and natural areas, relate directly back to development policies, including infill and increased densities. Many think that particular areas within the City are under used and that perhaps, these areas should be the first areas considered for redevelopment rather than development of farmlands. While residents are generally sensitive to preserving open space within urban areas, many believe that the City under utilizes areas already disturbed by development. By identifying these areas and natural resource areas such as wetlands, riparian areas, and wildlife areas, a balance of open space and new development could be achieved. Concern has been expressed regarding the protection of existing special sites like waterways and historic sites. The future growth projected for the Meridian area emphasizes the need for attention to Meridian's character, specifically its natural and historic resources. Providing and protecting unique sites and resources will assure continuance of the quality of life that the residents have come to know and expect. Natural Resources As growth continues, increased pressures are placed on natural resources. Productive agricultural soils, vegetation, and waterways are all valuable resources that the residents of Meridian enjoy and want to preserve. While development is expected within the Area of City Impact, a maze of monotonous development is not desired, either. City leaders and citizens focus on trying to balance open spaces and Meridian's agricultural heritage with development and growth. Development in Meridian which expresses concerns and appreciation for the aesthetic qualities of the physical environment should be encouraged. Meridian has seen much of its natural resources change over the years from agricultural open spaces to a growing city. The following characterizes aspects of the City's environmental conditions. Climate29 The City of Meridian and surrounding county is favored by a mild, arid climate. While summer hot periods rarely last longer than a few days, temperatures of 100' F or higher occur nearly every year. July is the hottest month, with the average high temperature of 90° F. January is the coldest month with an average low temperature of 22' F. During the summer and winter months, winds come mainly from the northwest with surface winds coming from the west. The normal 29 2002 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 104 precipitation pattern in the Meridian area shows a winter high of 1.2 inches of precipitation per month and a very pronounced summer low of about 0.1 inches. Typically there are 12 inches of annual precipitation, and the frost -free period is 143 days. Meridian's elevation is approximately 2,500 feet above sea level. Air Quality The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) regularly monitors air pollutant levels in Ada County. During the 1970s and early 1980s the County experienced frequent violations of the national standards for carbon monoxide (CO) and Particulate Matter (PM 10). As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated the area as nonattainment for these two pollutants. Ada County, however, has not experienced any violations of the national standards for CO since 1986. Therefore, in 1993 EPA removed the CO nonattainment designation and placed Ada County in the "I have always thought that one man of tolerable abilities list of "Not Classified Areas." In 2000, IDEQ submitted " may work great changes, and accomplish great affairs a Maintenance Plan for CO that can help the progress i among mankind, if he first farms a gaol plan, and, of the area into attainment. j cutting off all amusements or other employments that �; would divert his attention, make the execution of that Significant progress ress has been made in the reduction of $ P g Isame plan his sole study and business." PM 10 emissions since the area regulated wood burning in winter. Ada County has not experienced a formal_ violation of national standards for PM 10 over the past 10 years. In 1999, EPA removed Ada County's designation of nonattainment for PM 10. IDEQ is preparing a PM 10 Maintenance Plan for Ada County that will help achieve the status of attainment for this pollutant. Geology The Meridian area lies within the Snake River and Boise River Plains. Geology consists of a series of volcanic lava flows inter -bedded with soil layers. Most outcrops within a few miles of Meridian expose black basalt lava flows on the Snake River Plain. Significant geologic areas include the Snake River and its tributary, the Boise River, plus the Idaho Batholith. Generally, geology -related issues in the region involve the basalts of the Snake River Plain or the windblown silt and sand that covers the basalt. The windblown material on the plain in the Meridian area supports some of the best farmland in southwest Idaho, but its properties can create problems for construction. Large structures placed directly on this material rather than on engineered foundations may settle because of compaction or the spreading of the unconsolidated material. Hydrology The hydrology of the area is affected by agricultural and development practices in the local area. Surface water within the Area of City Impact includes the Boise River; seven perennial creeks; intermittent creeks; plus an extensive network of canals, laterals and drains. Groundwater in the Meridian area appears to be of good quality and close to the surface. Groundwater is the primary source Benjamin Franklin City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 105 of potable water for the City. Thirteen deep wells are located throughout the area which provides drinking water to the residents. Because of the community's agricultural base and location in a relatively low rainfall area, groundwater resources are extremely important. All surface and subsurface drainage returns to the Boise River. Use of septic tanks in areas of poor soils and/or a high water table pose a threat in terms of groundwater pollution unless actual sewage facilities are provided. Soils An understanding of soil properties makes it possible to predict suitability or limitations for present and future uses. In some cases, limited soil absorption for a domestic septic tank, combined with a high seasonable water table, limits the capacity of the soil to absorb and filter the additional liquid being discharged by the drainfield. The probable result is usually contamination of groundwater supplies. Soils that are shallow or water -saturated do not have adequate volume to absorb and filter sewage effluent. The Meridian area has moderate -to -slight limitations. The following are the three basic soil types found in the Meridian area. 1. Power-Seric Haplaquepts-Janness. Found on floodplains, low terraces and in drainageways, these soils are very deep and somewhat poorly drained. Depth to water table ranges from 18 to 36 inches in the summer. Water runoff is very slow, and the hazard of erosion is slight. Flooding is a hazard in years of unusually high precipitation. 2. Purdam-Abo-Power. Found on alluvial terraces and fans, these soils are moderately deep to a hardpan layer. The depth to hardpan ranges from 20 to 40 inches and can be a limiting factor in construction of buildings requiring subsurface excavation such as basements. The water runoff is slow over these soils and the hazard of erosion slight. 3. Colthorp- Elijah- Purdam. Found on alluvial terraces and basalt plains, these soils are shallow to a hardpan layer. The depth to hardpan ranges from 20 to 40 inches and can be a limiting factor in subsurface excavation. Water runoff is slow and the hazard of erosion is slight. Much farmland in the Meridian area has, or is being converted into urban development. However, there are still some prime agricultural lands found in Meridian's Area of City Impact. For the purposes of this report, prime agricultural land is defined as land that has a good combination of physical and chemical characteristics for producing food and other agricultural crops with minimum inputs of fossil fuels, fertilizer, pesticides, and labor and with minimal soil erosion. Figure 16 shows the irrigated and non -irrigated agricultural land, meadows, dry grazing land and mineral land in Ada County in 2007. There is still a substantial amount of irrigated agricultural land in the Meridian area, particularly in the south and northwest. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 106 FIGURE 15: SOILS IN THE MERIDIAN AREA I 1TZ--ZZzz0 Figure V-1- Sid in the Meridian Area 0 Miles I IDAHO Source: Soil Conservation Service, 1980 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 107 FIGURE 16: AGRICULTURAL TAX EXEMPT LAND IN ADA COUNTY AGRIC uLTURALLY EXEMn Source: Ada County Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 6, 2007 .YSIS JDAHO ADA COL% -Tr �ftm'%Wvlt PLAN Cwyru 6 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 108 Vegetation Throughout the Meridian area are natural tree and shrub corridors along the creeks and drains. These vegetation resources are critical to wildlife and aesthetic values. Protection and preservation of natural vegetation along all creeks and drains within the Meridian area would assure that residents continue to be able to view wildlife and natural scenery while preserving a valuable natural resource. There are no forests in Meridian, but outside of the riparian zones mentioned above, there are some parts of the City that contain many trees and shrubs. Heavily treed areas within parks and subdivisions contribute to the recreational and aesthetic values of the City and enhance the appearance of urban areas. In addition trees provide shade and habitat for wildlife, reduce soil erosion, help air quality, and help preserve the watersheds. Hazardous Areas Natural Gas Pipeline Besides floodplains, some heavy industry located primarily near the rail corridor, and gas stations, there are few hazards that are noteworthy in the Meridian area. As shown in Figure 17 below, however, there is a high-pressure natural gas pipeline that runs through the northwest and southwest areas of Meridian. This pipeline operates at a maximum pressure of 850 PSIG and carries only natural gas30. There is typically a 75 -foot wide easement that is associated with the pipeline. Coupled with the gas transmission pipeline, there is an existing liquefied natural gas plant located in the northwest part of the Area of City Impact, at 4014 N. Can -Ada Road. Liquefied natural gas is gas that has been converted temporarily to liquid form for ease of storage or transport; liquefied natural gas takes up about 1/600th the volume of natural gas in the gaseous state. It is odorless, colorless, non-toxic and non -corrosive. Hazards include flammability, freezing and asphyxia. The City and the gas company have certain restrictions and provisions when developing on or around the gas pipeline. 30 Gordon Hamilton, District Manager, Williams Northwest Pipeline, e-mail correspondence 1/29/10 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 109 Note: This map shows the general location of gas and hazardous liquid transmission pipelines under Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration jurisdiction. All pipelines are not represented on this figure. Contact the appropriate pipeline operator prior to excavation activities. Source: National Pipeline Mapping System website, 2010: www.nums.phmsa.dot.Vov City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 110 State Highways State Highways are typically posted for higher -speeds and are considered by many in the community to be hazardous. There are four ITD roadways that currently traverse through Meridian: Interstate 84, SH 55 (Eagle Road), U.S. 20/26 (Chinden Boulevard), and SH 69 (Meridian Road). Many of the accidents that occur in Meridian are along State Highways. The City has worked, and will continue to work with ITD and COMPASS on improving safety along State Highways for motorists and pedestrians. Some of the safety projects that the City would like to see include: additional pedestrian facilities, intersection improvements, and access management. Weeds There are vast and far reaching economic and environmental impacts of invasive weeds. Idaho has about 800 of the nations 2,000 weed species, most of which are alien to the state. Noxious weeds overwhelm native plant communities and disturbed areas, spreading steadily year by year. Importing natural controls is not possible for all weeds, and it takes decades to and vast resources to introduce natural controls. Therefore, it is important to educate and implement aspects of weed management. Prevention and inspection are the most economical management system for reducing the rate of noxious weed spread. Floodplains The City of Meridian is a member of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and regulates development in flood prone areas. Although located in the high desert, over 24 miles of intermittent and year-round streams are found within Meridian's Area of City Impact. These streams are unique because they also serve as irrigation drains. These dual-purpose waterways have been channelized and widened to allow them to carry large flows in the event of a canal failure. Even though the streams have been modified each stream has associated flood prone areas. Meridian floods come in the early spring when rain and rapid snowmelt combine. Meridian has experienced such flooding events in 1963 and 1982. Meridian's membership in the NFIP ensures that property owners have access to flood insurance. As of January 2009, over $28 million of flood insurance was in place for 147 properties in Meridian. The premiums on these policies totaled over $97,000. Meridian currently maintains good standing in the NFIP by meeting or exceeding minimum standards for development in flood prone areas. All development in recognized flood prone areas is regulated through permits and includes activities such as grading, filling, building structures, and even storage of materials. The purpose of this regulation of development is to ensure responsible development of flood prone areas to; protect human life and health, avoid property damage, and minimize expense and inconvenience of the general public. Meridian's floodplain administration program is evolving in order to provide more benefits to residents. Meridian seeks to become members of the Community City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 Rating System, an NFIP program that rewards communities that go above and beyond the minimum program requirements by giving their residents discounts on flood insurance premiums. The program includes activities in Public Information, Mapping, Flood Damage Reduction, and Flood Preparedness. In addition to regulating development in flood prone areas, Meridian also seeks to restore and preserve stream and floodplain areas in order for residents to benefit from their natural and beneficial functions that include; flood and erosion control, water quality enhancement, wildlife habitat, recreational resources, and aesthetic value. Meridian's vision for the year 2030 is to restore and maintain 24 miles of Riparian and Wetland corridors that enhance our natural environment, improve stormwater quality, help control flooding, and serve as pathways for people and habitat for wildlife. Because certain areas of Meridian are affected by the 100 -year floodplain, the City has developed a floodplain (FP) overlay district (Figure 18). The purpose of the FP District is to guide development in the flood -prone areas of any watercourse that is consistent with the requirements for the conveyance of flood flows and to minimize the expense and inconveniences to the individual property owners and the general public through flooding. Uses permitted in this district are generally associated with open space, recreational, and agricultural land uses and do not hinder the movement of the floodwaters. Fortunately, very few hazardous areas exist within the City of Meridian and its Area of City Impact. Without large industrial complexes, airports, petroleum tank farms and other uses which generate safety and pollution concerns, the City of Meridian is relatively free of hazardous areas which plague larger metropolitan areas. As more development occurs however, safety and hazardous areas will likely increase from more service stations, increased traffic, and storage of hazardous chemicals associated with certain businesses. While federal regulations provide protection to a degree, as development increases, so will the potential for spills, accidents, and fires. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 1 1 2 FIGURE 18: MERIDIAN Fl00DPLAINS Ale-) I I d i a n Flo o dp lains Source: Meridian Public Works Department, 2010 City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 1 1 3 Special Sites and Historic Resources Historic Resources Meridian has a unique, storied history. Preservation of that history is important because of the richness and meaning that it adds to the lives of its residents and the link it provides between the past and future. As development has increased, rural historic resources throughout the region have disappeared. Historic preservation in Idaho began in 1881 with the creation of the Historic Society of Idaho Pioneers. In 1907, the Idaho State Historical Society, as state agency serving several preservation functions, was formed. Preservation efforts in Idaho began in earnest in 1966 with the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act. Meridian's Historic Preservation dates back to the late 1980s. As shown in Table 42 below, there are eight Meridian properties currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to these properties, more than 140 historic architectural resources have been recorded within the City, and more than 30 outside the City, but within the Area of City Impact31. The recorded buildings probably represent just a sample of the actual number of historic buildings within the entire study area. TABLE 42: NATIONAL REGISTER -LISTED ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES, MERIDIAN, IDAHO _-____ ______-_ - _ ------ _ . listing Number Property Name _;-- ---------- - -_ _.._ ._ _ _-___._-------______ __ lavation 05001600 Hill House _ 1123 N. Main St. _ 05001599 Bell House 137 E. Pine St. — 03000122 Mittleider Farmstead Historic District 575 Rumpel Ln. 08000905 Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph.._ (ompany Building 815 N. Main St. 19821117/82000210 E.F. Hunt House _ 49 E. State St. — 19821117/82000223 Meridian Exchange Bank 109 E. 2nd Ave. 19821019/82000227 Halbert F. and Grace Neal House 101 W. Pine St. 19961220/96001506 Tolleth House 134 E. State St. Source: State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), National Register of Historic Places, 2010 In 2007 the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission hired a consultant to update the survey forms of 15 historic properties in Meridian's Area of City Impact. These areas were initially evaluated in the1999-2000 Ada County Rural Historic Survey. These properties were evaluated as being eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. A priority list was generated of the top five most architecturally and historically significant buildings resurveyed. The properties were identified as the Charles Eggers/Moore barnyard located at 820 S. Black Cat Road; The George Leighton/Thomas Davis icehouse at 5325 W. Ustick Rd; the Saylor Joe Brown farmstead located at 7080 W. McMillan Road; the Harry Warrick barn, 2350 E. Amity Road; and the Starkey Ranch barn at 4660 N. Meridian Road32. 31 Per Lila Hill, personal correspondence, May 2010 32 Madeline Buckendorf Consulting, LLC City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 1 1 4 Historic commercial buildings recorded within the City reflect its important agricultural heritage. They include grain elevators, a feed mill, a wagon shop, a cheese factory, and a number of shops. Historic public buildings include a public library, Meridian Rural High School, and a municipal pumping station, all constructed prior to 1923. The history of town settlement is also reflected in the many private historic residences that have been recorded. Outside the City core, but within the Area of City Impact, architectural resources include historic farmsteads, residences, hay derricks, irrigation facilities, and schools. Some of these, such as the White Cross School/Hamming Farmstead, are no longer present due to road widening and residential development. A study of historical irrigation in Ada County recorded a number of agricultural features within Meridian's Area of City Impact. These include the Ridenbaugh Canal Check Dam and associated structures, the Ten Mile Check/Weir structures, the Sundel) Lateral Lava Rock Check, and various Settler's (temp) Canal features. No Geological sites or monuments have been identified in Meridian, nor are there any Native American sites recorded within Meridian's Area of City Impact. However, the Five Mile Creek is noted in Ada County's 2006 Historic Preservation Plan as a potential site for archaeological exploration. Crossing of this facility requires a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers which triggers a site investigation for historic and cultural resources. National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors During the 2007 Idaho State legislative session, the Local Land Use Planning Act was amended to require that Comprehensive Planning incorporate an additional element to address National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been tasked with identifying A National Corridor designation does not constitute a recommendation or a proposal to build additional transmission facilities; it simply serves to spotlight the congestion or constraints adversely affecting consumers in an area. At the time this Plan was drafted, the DOE issued two draft National Corridor designations; one in the Northeastern States and one in the Southwestern States. The State of Idaho is indirectly affected as several transmission facilities either cross the state or emanate from the state toward the congested area. Idaho Power has provided maps illustrating their current and proposed facilities within the Meridian Area of City Impact and the Treasure Valley. Should the Idaho State Public Utilities Commission notify the County of other federally mandated corridors, the Comprehensive Plan will need to be updated to reflect further analysis. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 1 1 5 This page left intentionally blank City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 1 1 6 SUMMARY This document is a companion to the City's updated Comprehensive Plan (2011). By separating relevant information about the City's history, present day conditions, trends, and current strategic plan for its future, the Existing Conditions Report 2010 allows the Comprehensive Plan to be a clear and concise vision document. By understanding what we have, where we've been, and where we seek to be, this document also serves to identify gaps in planning, policy, and services which should be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. In this regard, the Existing Conditions Report is not only an invaluable planning and decision making tool, but a means to measure future progress. The source documentation for this report is largely composed of material which with time, changes. Given that, the Existing Conditions Report is a living document, and as sufficient time has passed or significant changes occur within the City, updates will be made to retain its relevance as a companion document to the Comprehensive Plan. City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 1 1 7 This page left intentionally blank City of Meridian Existing Conditions Report 2010 1 1 8 f7t This page left intentionally blank IDIAN�-- �an�+a Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 5J PROJECT NUMBER: ITEM TITLE: Approval of 2011-2012 Beer, Wine, Liquor Renewals as follows: Strikers 24 S. Meridian B/W/L Wingers An American Diner 1701 E. Fairview Ave. B/W Qdoba Mexican Grill # 473 3068 Overland Rd. B/W Qdoba Mexican Grill # 474 3319 N. Eagle Rd. B/W Picea Hut # 2165 675 S. Progress B Picea Hut # 2166 1752 W. Cherry Lane B Ling & Louie's Asian Bar & Grill 3210 E. Louise Dr. B/W/L Winco Foods #48 1050 S. Progress B/W Brewforia Beer Market 3030 E. Overland Rd # 100 B/W The Curb Bar &Grill 1760 S. Meridian Rd # 100 B/W/L Meridian Speedway 335 S. Main St. B/W Louie's Picea & Italian Restaurant 2500 E. Fairview B/W/L Flatbread Community Oven 830 N. Main St. Ste A B/W Red Robin 1475 N. Eagle Rd. B/W/L Bill & Lynns BB 229 W. Franklin Rd. Ste 101 B/W/L Tobacco Connection #25 450 S. Meridian Rd. B/W/L MEETING NOTES f� �)�) yo V -t, CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS Beer, Wine & Liquor License Renewals for 2011-2012 .Approval by City Council on April 19th, 2011 DBA LOCATION B/W/L Strikers 324 S. Meridian Rest B/W/L Wingers An American Diner 1701 E. Fairview Ave. Rest B/W Qdoba Mexican Grill # 473 3 068 Overland Rd. Rest B/W Qdoba Mexican Grill # 474 3 319 N. Eagle Rd. Rest B/W Pizza Hut # 2165 675 S. Progress Rest B Pizza Hut # 2166 1752 W. Cherry Lane Rest B Ling & Louie's Asian Bar & Grill 3210 E. Louise Dr. Rest B/W/L Winco Foods #48 1050 S. Progress B/W Brewforia Beer Market 3 03 0 E. Overland Rd #100 Rest B/W The Curb Bar & Grill 1760 S. Meridian Rd #100 Rest B/W/L Meridian Speedway 335 S. Main St. Rest B/W Louie's Pizza & Italian Restaurant 2500 E. Fairview Rest B/W/L Flatbread Community Oven 830 N. Main St. Ste A Rest B/W Red Robin 1475 N. Eagle Rd. Rest B/W/L Bill & Lynns BB 229 W. Franklin Rd. Ste 101 B/W/L Tobacco Connection #25 450 S. Meridian Rd. B/W Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 6A PROJECT NUMBER: ITEM TITLE: Environmental Excellence Award Presentation to Citi Cards by the City of Meridian and Public Works Employee Reco Recognition g on MEETING NOTES Cir,+, ",A eA CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS E IDIA I DAHO NEWS RELEASE April 15, 2011 For Additional Information: Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor's Office (208) 888-4433 City of Meridian Awards Citi Cards with Environmental Excellence Award Meridian, ID — (April 15, 2011) Mayor Tammy de Weerd will present the City of Meridian's Environmental Excellence Award to Citi Cards call center facility for their outstanding efforts in energy conservation, water quality protection, waste reduction and recycling. Mayor Tamm notes, This Award also recognizes the manner in which Citi Cards accomplished these • .. p efforts — through successful collaboration between their facility's Management . g Company, Idaho Power and city staff". "Citi Cards really took a systems approach to achieve cost savings in an environmentally friendly way", state Mollie Mangerich Environmental Division Manager. From replacing a failing grease interceptor to optimizing their building's ability . it ' g Y to operate at maximum efficiency, they have improved the quality of their process wastewater and also realized an annual saving of 2.5 Million kWh's per year from Idaho Power's grid", continues Mangerich. Mayor de Weerd and the Meridian City Council congratulate Citi Cards for demonstrating innovative strategies within the workplace that provide a welcoming, comfortable work environment, while sustaining significant cost efficiencies and simultaneously having a positive effect on our environment. The City of Meridian is located at the center of the Treasure Valley in southwest Idaho minutes from the State Capitol. Founded in 1893 and incorporated as a city in 1903 Meridian is now one of Idaho's largest and fastest growing communities. As the home to many young families, Meridian is a vibrant community whose mission is to be a premier city to live, work and raise a family and was selected in 2010 by Family Circle Magazine as one of their Top 10 Best Cities for Families, by Money Magazine as one of its 100 Best Places to Live, and by America's Promise Alliance and ING as one of the nation's 100 Best Communities for Young People For more information about Meridian, visit www. meridiancitv.org. 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All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy About Us Contact Us https://www.leadsonline-com/main/pawn-secondhand/makin -life-easier/ g 4/19/2011 PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS 5-20-01 DEFINITIONS 5-20-02 APPLICATION 5-20-03 EXEMPTIONS 5-20-04 LICENSE REQUIRED 5-20-05 LICENSE FEE 5-20-06 INVESTIGATION 5-20-07 STANDARDS 5-20-08 RECORDS 5-20-09 GOODS RETAINED 5 DAYS 5-20-10 VIOLATIONS 5-20-11 PENALTIES 5-20-12 SEVERENCE CLAUSE 5-20-13 LICENSE DENIAL, SUSPENSIONS, APPEALS Section 5-20-01 DEFINITIONS jZECEIVED APR 1 9 2011 CITY OF CM--ERzazAN Q PRECIOUS METAL: CITY CLERKS OFFICE Any item composed M* whole or in part of gold, silver or platinum. The term precious metal shall include any, J=elry, coin or any gold or silver ingot or bar composed in whole or part of gold, platinum or silver. Coins, commemorative medals and tokens struck by or on behalf of a private mint. Bullion bars and discs of the type traded by banks and commodity exchanges. The term precious metal shall not include any coin struck on behalf of the United States government intended to be legal tender. PRECIOUS METAL DEALER: firm, partnership, or corporation who buys precious metals o gems om the 5 - 7u7i with n>cipal. general publi an intent to obtain a monetary profit for himself or fora ITINERANT DEALER: Any precious metal dealer engaged in any temporary or transient business conducted in a shop, room, motel room or other premises rented for less than t1firty (3 0) consecutive days or used on temporary basis. HOBBY: Shall mean; activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as amain occupation. PURCHASE. The acquisition ofgo2us metals o gems r a consideration of cash, goods or other precious metals Except as ed in Section 5-20-03 trade-ins shall be covered by the provisions of this Chapter. Section 5-20-02 APPLICATION This Chapter shall be applicable to the principals of any entity performing any activity regulated by this Chapter and to their agents and employees and to persons forming a partnership for the purpose of engaging in any activity subject to regulation by this Chapter. Every dealer regulated hereunder shall be liable for all the penalties provided herein for violation for any provision of this Chapter, whether such violation be committed by himself or his agent, clerk or employee. Section 5-20-03 EXEMPTIONS This Chapter shall not apply to: A. Licensed pawnbrokers. B. Any person who, solely as a hobby, collects items regulated by this Chapter and who purchases, or exchanges such items in pursuit of that hobby. C. Persons or transactions associated with bona fide trade shows or conventions where all transactions of purchase, sale or exchange are made in connection with such trade shows or conventions and within the confines of the trade show or convention site. D. Purchases of precious metals o encs irectly from manufacturers or wholesalers for retail or wholesale inventories or from other dealers. E. Purchases of precious metals or.. e from a duly qualified fiduciary who, in the administration of an estate, is disposing o the assets of the estate. Section 5-20-04 LICENSE REQUIRED A. It shall be unlawful .for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to engage in the business of a precious metal dealerunless a valid license therefore has been issued as herein provided and said license is full force and effect. PURCHASE: The acquisition ofqcioZus, metals o� gems r a consideration of cash, goods or other precious metals Except as ed in Section 5-20-03, trade-ins shall be covered by the provisions of this Chapter. Section 5-20-02 APPLICATION This Chapter shall be applicable to the principals of any entity performing any activity regulated by this Chapter and to their agents and employees and to persons forming a partnership for the purpose of engaging in any activity subject to regulation by this Chapter. Every dealer regulated hereunder shall be liable for all the penalties provided herein for violation for any provision of this Chapter, whether such violation be committed by self or his agent, clerk or employee. Section 5-20-03 EXEMPTIONS This Chapter shall not apply to: A. Licensed pawnbrokers. B. Any person who, solely as a hobby, collects items regulated by this Chapter and who purchases, or exchanges such items in pursuit of that hobby. C. Persons or bansactions associated with bona fide trade shows or conventions where all transactions of purchase, sale or exchange are made in connection with such trade shows or conventions and within the confines of the trade show or convention site. D. Purchases of precious metals or.(! e irectly from manufacturers or wholesalers for retail or wholesale inventories or from other dealers. E. Purchases of precious metals or I ern from a duly qualified fiduciary who, in the administration of an estate, is disposing of the assets of the estate. Section 5-20-04 LICENSE REQUIRED A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to engage in the business of a precious metal dealer\unless a valid license therefore has been issued as herein provided and said license is' full force and effect. B. Application for such license shall be made to the City Clerk in such form and manner as he or she may prescribe. An applicant who was not licensed by this Chapter for the year immediately preceding the current application shall be required to be fingerprinted by an appropriate agency to be designated by the City Clerk. The cost of taking and processing such fingerprints shall be borne by the applicant. The City Clerk is authorized to perform or request criminal history checks of any applicant including a national background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-3008 the City Clerk may forward an applicant's fingerprints through the Idaho Department of Law Enforcement to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Identification Division for a national background check. Unless otherwise provided for by law, criminal history records shall not be disseminated to a private entity. Such application shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following information.- 1. nformation: 1. The name and address of the applicant, and if a partnership, the names and- addresses ndaddresses of each partner, and if a corporation or association, the names and addresses of the principal stockholders, and the name of the operating manager of the business; 2. whether the applicant has had a similar license revoked by the City of Nampa or any other city of this State or of the United States or any state of the United States within the past five (5) years; 3. whether the applicant has been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor, other than minor traffic violations, the nature of the offense, and the date, and the punishment or penalty assessed therefore. C. Upon receipt of an application for a license, the City Clerk shall cause an investigation to be made of the applicant or applicants. Such investigation shall be completed within thirty (30) days; However, that investigation of an application by an itinerant precious metal dealer shall be completed within five (5) working days. A provisional license may be issued pending completion of the required investigation. D. A person, Corporation Firm or partnership which has submitted to a background records investigation in another Idaho jurisdiction which is substantially equivalent to this ordinance is not required to submit to an additional investigation provided that proof of such investigation has been completed. This section does not relieve the party from obtaining a Precious Metals License under section 5-20-04 E. A provisional license may be issued pending completion of the required investigation. F. No person shall be issued a license to engage in the business of a precious metal dealer when that person: _ . 1. Is under the age of eighteen (18) years; 2.Is not the bona fide owner of such business; lop 3. Has had a similar license revoked by this City or any other city of this State or of the United States or any other state of the United States within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the filing of the application.. 4. Has been convicted of any felony, or has been convicted of any other crime, whether felony or misdemeanor, involving moral turpitude within the five (5) years immediately Preceding the date of the filing of the application; or 5. Has misrepresented or made a false or fraudulent statement of material or relevant facts contained in the application; or 6. Has engaged in a fraudulent transaction or enterprise. An irmative showing with respect to the qualifications herein specified shall be required to be made with respect to each applicant and to each partner of a partnership applicant and to each officer, director or member of the governing board of a corporation or association. G. Upon completion of the investigation, the City Clerk shall notify the applicant whether his license request is approved and upon payment of the prescribed license fee shall issue a license. Such license shall show the name and address of said licensee, the amount of fee paid, the date of issuance and the date of expiration. H. The City Clerk shall notify the applicant if his license request is disapproved, the reasons therefore and advise .him of the appeal procedure. I. Licenses shall not be transferable, either as to person or place. The license issued hereunder shall be posted conspicuously in each place of business named therein. Section 5-20-05 LICENSE FEE The non-refundable license fee for an established precious metal dealer in an amount established by the Nampa City Council and listed on the most current City Clerk License Fee Schedule shall be paid to the City Clerk. The license to conduct the business of an established precious metal dealer`sftR;PVon December 31 of each ear. Renewal of p �' the license and payment of the license fee shall be made on or before January 1 of the year for which such renewal is desired. Section 5-20-06: INVESTIGATION: The Nampa Police Department shall examine all applications filed under Section 5-20-3 of this Chapter and shall make, or cause to be made, such further investigation of the application and the applicant as it shall deem necessary. An applicant who was not licensed by this Chapter for the year immediately preceding the current application shall be required to be fingerprinted by the Nampa Police Department. The Nampa Police Department is authorized to perform or request criminal history checks of any applicant including a national background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67- 3008 the Nampa Police Department may forward an applicant's fingerprints through the Idaho Department of Law Enforcement to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Identification Division for a national background check. Unless otherwise provided for by law, criminal history records shall not be disseminated to a private entity. Prior to the Nampa Police Department undertaking such further investigation as it deems necessary, the applicant or licensee shall reimburse the Nampa Police Department for its costs of such further investigation in an amount established by the Nampa City Council. Section 5-20-07: STANDARDS: The Nampa Police Department shall approve the issuance of a license whenever it shall find that the applicant has complied with the provisions of this Chapter and is otherwise qualified. Such approval shall be communicated to the Licensing Officer for finalization of the application and issuance of the license D1, Section 5-20-08: RECORDS A. Eve precious metal dealer shall keep a record of eve article purchased by him or Every p p every her, and this record shall be open to the inspection of any City of Nampa police officer at any time during the hours of business so long as said inspection does not unreasonably interfere with the business activities. Such record shall provide the following information. Such record shall provide the following information: 1. Name and address of the precious metal dealer .fir r�► 2. The nameCage, e, sex 'ver's license photocopy or photo identification number and state of issue, street address of the person with whom the transaction is conducted. 3. The date of the transaction, the article pledged or sold together with its description, serial number or other identification, and the amount and terms of the bwmction; 4. Signature for the transaction by both the precious metal dealer and the seller. 5. The requirement for identification and records keeping will not apply to buyers of precious metals. B. Every record shall be executed by the precious metal dealer at the time of purchase or sale, the precious metal dealer shall compare the picture and signature upon the motor vehicle operator's license or state issued identification card with that upon the record. C. All records of purchase shall be retained by the precious metal dealer for a one-year period. D. livery precious metal dealer having good cause to believe that any property in his possession has been previously lost or stolen shall forthwith report such fact to the Nampa City Police Department, together with the name of the owner, if known, and the date when and the name of the person from whom the property was received. Section 5-20-09 GOODS TO BE RETAINED FOR FIVE (5) DAYS The precious metal dealer shall retain all precious metals orgems purchased for a minimum of five (5) days from the date of purchase. Until the ex :D -on of this period, the dealer shall not sell, alter or dispose of a purchased item in whole or in part, or remove it from the City of Nampa. All articles required to be held under this Section shall be open to and made available for inspection by any Nampa Police officer during normal business hours. Section 5-20-10 VIOLATIONS A. It shall be unlace for any precious metal dealer and any clerk., agent or employee of a precious metal dealer to. - 1. o: 1. Acquire, by purchase, trade, exchange or otherwise, goods bearing evidence of a serial number which has been tampered with or scratched or obliterated in any manner, unless such person immediately contacts the Nampa City Police Department. 2. Accept, buy or exchange any articles prior to examining the idem . g credentials of the person selling or exchanging said articles. 3. Fail to maintLin the record required under Section 5-20-08 or fail to maim such record as to any item of which record is required to be maintained under Section 5-20-08 or fall to make an entry of any material matter in the record of any transaction. 4. Make any false entry in the record required by Section 5-•20-08. 5. Obliterate or destroy the record required by Section 5-20-08; provided, however, that such records may be destroyed at the expiration of the one (1) year retention period prescribed in Section 5-20-08. 6. Refuse to allow any Nampa Police officer to inspect the record required by Section 5- 20-09, or any articles in his possession during normal business hours. 7. Report any material matter falsely to a lav enforcement officer. 8. Act by purchase, trade, exchange or otherwise, any articles from any person under eighteen (18) years of age, without the express written consent of his or her parent or guaran or unless sari minor is the head of a family. 9. Fail to report forthwith to the Nampa City Police Department the receipt of any property which he has good cause to believe has been lost or stolen, together with the name of the owner, if known, and the date when and the name of the person .from whom the property was received. 10. Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement made in the course of carrying on the business of a precious metal dealer. B. It shall be unlawful for any person to use a false name, a fictitious address, or any address other than the true address, or to furnish any false, untrue or misleading information or statement relating to the information required by Section 5-20-08. -Section 5-20-11 PENALTIES Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than gree hundred dollars ($300.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than thirty (30) days or by both such fine and hnprisonment~ Section 5-20-12 SEVERANCE CLAUSE The provisions of this Chapter are declared to be severable. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Chapter is declared invalid or unconstitutional, such partial invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses and phrases of this Chapter but they shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Chapter shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part. Section 5-20-13: NOTICE OF SUSPENSION, REVOCATION AND DENIAL AND APPEALS A. If an enforcement officer determines that facts exist for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license under this Chapter, the Licensing Officer' shall notify the applicant or licensee (respondent) in writing of the intent to deny, suspend or revoke the license, including the grounds therefore, by personal delivery, or by certified mail. The notification shall be directed to the most current business address on file with the .Licensing Officer. Within five (5) working days of receipt of such notice, the respondent may provide to the Licensing Officer, in writing, a response that shall include a statement of reasons why the license should not be denied, suspended, or revoked. Within three (3) days of the receipt of respondent's written response, the Licensing Officer shall notify respondent, in writing, of the hearing date on respondent's denial, suspension, or revocation proceeding. Within ten (10) working days of the receipt of respondent's written response, the mayor and city council shall conduct a healing at which respondent shall have the opportunity to be represented by counsel and present evidence and witnesses on respondent's behalf. If a response is not received by the Licensing Officer within the time stated, or if, after the hearing, the city council finds that grounds as specified in this Chapter exist for denial, suspension, or revocation, then such denial, suspension, or revocation shall become final five (5) days after the Licensing Officer sends, by certified mail, written notice that the license has been denied, suspended, or revoked. If the city council finds that no grounds exist for dam, suspension, or revocation of a license then, within five (5) days after the hearing, the Licensing Officer shall withdraw the intent to deny, suspend, or revoke the license and shall so notify the respondent, in writing, by certified mall of such action and shall, contemporaneously therewith, issue the license. Page 1 of 2 Jacy Jones From: Peggy Gardner Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 10:45 AM To: 'Newtron23@hotmail.com'; Jacy Jones; Jaycee Holman Cc: Brad Hoaglun; Keith Bird; David Zaremba; Charlie Rountree; Tammy de Weerd; Robert Simison Subject: RE: Ordinance to license and regulate precious metals dealers in Meridian, ID. Dear Mr. Newton, Your email has been received by the Mayor's Office. Thank you for taking time to let us know our concerns on the proposed ordinance for licensing and regulating precious metals dealers in the City of Meridian. I will forward your remarks to our City Clerk to be included in comments for the public record. The Mayor and Council are unable to respond to our email accept i p Y pt n a public forum as required by law. We value your opinion. If you are interested in attending a City Council meeting, they are held on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Agendas are posted Friday afternoon for the upcoming week. You can access the agendas for the meetings with this link: htti)://www.meridiancitv.o[.g/citv clerk aspx?id=7066 Thanks again, Peggy Gardner Administrative Assistant to Mayor Tammy de Weerd City of Meridian 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 489-0529 From: meridian_apps@meridiancity.org [mailto:meridian-apps@meridiancity.org] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 10:27 AM To: Tammy de Weerd; Charlie Rountree; David Zaremba; Keith Bird; Brad Hoaglun; Peggy Gardner Subject: Ordinance to license and regulate precious metals dealers in Meridian, ID. Request for Mayor and Council Name John Newton Last Name Newton Email Newtron23@hotmail.com Address Street Address 5087 N Spangle Ave City Meridian State Idaho Zip Code 83646 Ordinance to license and 4/15/2011 Page 2 of 2 regulate precious metals Subject dealers in Meridian, ID. Message Dear Mayor and City Council, I am a law-abiding citizen of Meridian and I a . g m totally against this proposal to license and regulate precious metal dealers. This ordinance is way overreaching in it's power and potential consequences. It is ripe for q p abuse and will not stop crime in any shape or form. If I want to sell some scrap gold or jewelry then I should not have to give fingerprints or give m personal Y information. Please do not let this Draconian ordinance pass. ThankY ou John Newton 4/15/2011 /01"N' Page 1 of 1 Jacy Tones From: Jeff Lavey Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 10:06 AM To: Peggy Gardner; Tammy de Weerd Cc: Robert Simison; Jacy Jones Subject: RE: Phone call regarding Gold and Silver sales Please ensure that all these get forwarded to the Clerk's Office as the public hearing is • p g still open. Jeff A. Lavey Chief of Police City of Meridian 208-846-7370 jlavey@meridiancity.org From: Peggy Gardner Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 20119:59 AM To: Jeff Lavey; Tammy de Weerd Cc: Robert Simison Subject: Phone call regarding Gold and Silver sales Bob Ingersoll from Bargain Pawn and Jewelry called to support your proposed ordinance. He said he talked with Mayor Bieter about it last year but no action. It is the right thing to do! 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Holman City Clerk City of Meridian (208) 888-4433 jholman@meridiancity.org From: Tammy de Weerd Sent: Monday, April 18, 20114:49 PM To: Captbirdie@aol.com Cc: Jaycee Holman; Charlie Rountree; Keith Bird; David Zaremba; Brad Hoaglun Subject: RE: Ordinance Bob, Your email has been received by me and the City Council members. We are not able to reply as this is an active item under consideration by the City Council at this time and all dialogue must be in the public forum. Your email has been forwarded to the City Clerk for the public record. You are invited to join us tomorrow evening and provide testimony on this item. I have included Councilman Hoaglun on this email; he is the current office holder of the Council seat that Joe Borton once held. Thank you for your email. Regards, revo �2 Tammy de Weerd Mayor, City of Meridian #: '. tdeweerd@meridiancity. org www.meridiancity.org (208) 489-0529 (208) 884-8119 LinkedIn — Click Here Facebook — Click Here From: Captbirdie@aol.com [mailto:Captbirdie@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 20114:12 PM To: mayortammy; Charlie Rountree; Keith Bird; David Zaremba; bortonj@meridiancity.org Subject: Ordinance Why would this be even considered? Please forget. Bob Jessen 855 0553 ✓0"*4\ an ordinance being considered by the Meridian City Council that would require all precious metals dealers to be licensed and, among other things, require dealers to collect personal information from YOU and hand it over to the police department any time there's a sale of precious metals. 4/19/2011 Page 1 of 1 Jacy Jones ................... From: Jeff Lavey Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 10:06 AM To: Peggy Gardner; Tammy de Weerd Cc: Robert Simison; Jacy Jones Subject: RE: Phone call regarding Gold, and Silver sales Please ensure that all these get forwarded to the Clerk's Office as the public hearing is still open. Jeff A. Lavey Chief of Police City of Meridian 208-846-7370 jlavey@meridiancity.org From: Peggy Gardner Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 20119:59 AM To: Jeff Lavey; Tammy de Weerd Cc: Robert Simison Subject: Phone call regarding Gold and Silver sales Bob Ingersoll from Bargain Pawn and Jewelry called to support your proposed ordinance. He said he ?0"IN talked with Mayor Bieter about it last year but no action. It is the right thing to do! Phone 861-9644 Peggy Gardner Administrative Assistant to Mayor Tammy de Weerd City of Meridian 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 489-0529 4/18/2011 Page 1 of 2 Jacy Jones ................... .................... . From: Jaycee Holman Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:42 AM To: Jacy Jones Subject: FW: Precious Metals Ordinance Jaycee L. Holman City Clerk City of Meridian (208) 888-4433 iholman@meridiancity.org From: Tammy de Weerd Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:41 AM To: tjhoneycut@yahoo.com Cc: citycouncil; Jeff Lavey; Jaycee Holman Subject: RE: Precious Metals Ordinance TJ, Your email has been received the City Council members and I. We are not able to reply as this is an active item under consideration by the City Council at this time and all dialogue must be in the public forum. Your email has been forwarded to the City Clerk for the public record for tonight's meeting. rte,, I have also forwarded your letter to our Police Department and have asked them to respond to you on this matter. Thank you for your email. Regards, /0/,47t7 -f -" Tammy de Weerd Mayor, City of Meridian tdeweerd@meridiancity.org www.meridiancity.org (208)489-0529 (208)884-8119 LinkedIn — Click Here Facebook — Click Here From: meridian_apps@meridiancity.org [ma i Ito: meridian apps@meridiancity.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 20116:47 AM To: Tammy de Weerd; Charlie Rountree; David Zaremba; Keith Bird; Brad Hoaglun; Peggy Gardner �`' Subject: Precious Metals Ordinance Request for Mayor and Council 4/19/2011 ,•-` Name TJ Browne Last Browne Name Email tjhoneycut@yahoo.com Address Street 985 S. Brook Trout Wy. Address City Meridian State ID. Zip 83642 Code .10� Page 2 of 2 Precious Subject Metals Ordinance Message To whom it may concern, As a citizen of Meridian, I would like to express my objection to the precious metals ordinance currently being considered by your members. Please help to vote against the Meridian precious metals ordinance. This legislation creates layers of bureaucracy for business owners and private citizens alike. It's untenable to treat all citizens with suspicion in order to attempt to catch the few lawbreakers. It is unreasonable to diminish the success of private businesses bringing income into our city by fettering them with red tape. It is unjust to presuppose that business owners will not use their best judgement in reporting suspicious activity. As I will be unable to attend this evening's council meeting, please consider my objection. Thank you for your time! TJ Browne 4/19/2011 Page 1 of 2 Jacy Jones __ __ _ _ __ _ ,_ _..� _ r.. _ _ _ ,, _ ...,.....�..vn. ...Y..� ..�..w.. _ .%x.... w....ri ....Ya..�.. _ v...x.w w.N.v.._ w............v.�..........w..........................a....rrir,..r.....�..�A....a...ri.�..v..K�.v....µ.vv«..n�.�..x....v........,N,�ri...�..�... From: Jaycee Holman Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 1:02 PM To: Jacy Jones Subject: FW: Regulation of Precious Metals Jaycee L. Holman City Clerk City of Meridian (208) 888-4433 iholman@meridiancity.org From: Tammy de Weerd Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:43 AM To: Audra L. Talley Cc: David Zaremba; Keith Bird; Brad Hoaglun; Charlie Rountree; Jeff Lavey; Jaycee Holman Subject: RE: Regulation of Precious Metals Dear Audra, Your email has been received the City Council members and I. We are not able to reply as this is an active item under consideration by the City Council at this time and all dialogue must be in the public forum. Your email has been forwarded to the City Clerk for the public record for tonight's meeting. ,. I have also forwarded your letter to our Police Department and have asked them to respond to you on this matter. Thank you for your email. Regards, / F o/1,7ee-z" Tammy de Weerd Mayor, City of Meridian LinkedIn — Click Here Facebook — Click Here From: Audra L. Talley[mailto:lifehappens_gocrazy@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 20117:41 AM To: mayortammy; David Zaremba; Keith Bird; Brad Hoaglun; Charlie Rountree Subject: Regulation of Precious Metals City Council, 4/19/2011 Page 2 of 2 I have recently become aware that the city council is considering an ordinance that would require all preciousmetals dealers to be licensed and, among other things, require dealers to collect personal information from purchasers and hand it over to the police department any time there's a sale of precious metals. While the intent of such an ordinance appears to be curtailing crime caused by rising precious metals prices. Unfortunately, what this will do instead is drive business elsewhere, drive some business underground, and violate the constitutional right of privacy of buyers and sellers of a legal commodity. Further, it will do nothing to curtail the criminals who are the alleged target of this ordinance. Criminals are stealing the precious metals and aren't going to stop an allow the shop owners to take their personal information. Please do not pass this ordinance. It does nothing to actually stop the crime or catch the criminal and instead violates the privacy of buyers and seller of precious metals, a legal commodity, not unlike groceries. Thank you, Audra Talley 4/19/2011 �.EcEzvED APR 19 2011 CI`iY OF`%W��, Dear Madam Mayor and distinguished members of the Meridian &Vbwicjel��FIcE I have been a resident of Meridian for 6 %years and would like to offer some suggestions about the new ordinance concerning Precious Metal Dealers. Any time I hear someone say were from the government and we are here to help you, it sends chills up and down my spine. Oras you site in your ordinance "the regulation of precious metal dealers would serve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of and visitors to the Citv of Meridian:" Don't get me wrong, I'm all for catching the thieves who steal our citizens property, but how we go about doing that is also important. This ordinance is going to make every seller of precious metals feel like a criminal with all of the information you request, but including a thumb print is the most invasive part of this ordinance. Why wouldn't you just ask for the sellers drivers license as all of the information asked for in the new ordinance can be obtained from that one piece of identification. Why is it that a citizen of this City can walk into a bank produce a driver's license and get a check cashed. Most any business in the city where a purchase is being made the merchant would be happy to cash a personal check with a drivers license. Homeland Security accepts a driver's license for the boarding of aircraft. So why is it that the City of Meridian feels there is a need to take a thumb print and invade our privacy even more than government has already done? As far as catching the thieves, there should be no reason why jewelry sold to dealers couldn't be held for 10 business days as required by the ordinance. This should be more than sufficient time for police to check out any suspect items sold. This is a reasonable request when the recovery of citizens valuables are at stake. You may want to rethink the requirement to hold non numismatic gold, silver coins, bullion or gold ingots for 10 days. Think what you will be doing to free trade of gold and silver bullion and non numismatic coins by putting a 10 day holding period on their sale. Those of you who are unfamiliar with the trading of gold and silver bullion and coins their value changes significantly on a minute to minute basis. For example if a dealer bought 50 silver eagles for a price of $41 an ounce, and he could not immediately sell those coins . and the next day the price of silver went to $35 that would incur a loss of $300.00 to the dealer. With gold coins the cost could be much higher because of the higher price and volatility of gold. Why a dealer would want to open up shop in the City of Meridian with this new ordinance is beyond me. In fact if this ordinance passes in its present form I would not be surprised to see many of the dealers close up shop. I believe if you look at the Boise ordinance pertaining to precious metals dealers it exempts bullion and non numismatic coins from the holding period. Buying and selling precious metals has become a big business and has added jobs to our city. If this ordinance is passed how many jobs do you think we will lose if all of the dealers decide to pull up stakes, leave our city and move to one close by that doesn't have an ordinance? This all comes down to being reasonable and looking at the economics of the situation. With so many ways for thieves to fence their booty why would they want to turn anything into a precious metal dealer in Meridian with this new ordinance in place? I would like to mention to the Mayor and the Council members that education is better than regulation and doing your part to help educate our citizens on how to protect their private property would probably be the most effective way to prevent theft. The City of Meridian has a great web site. I found it simple to find out how to protect my valuables on the police section under crime prevention. This is a real service to the community. Making our citizens give anymore than a drivers license when buying or selling a freely tradable commodity is not. The council may also want to make the City's web site more user friendly by attaching links to the items on the agenda so they can be easily found read and copied. I called one of our council members to find how to pull up the Precious Metals ordinance on the City's web site they could not tell me how to do this as they did not know how to navigate the web site to the ordinance. They did direct me to the City clerk who after several minutes of directions finally got me to the actual ordinance. I hope you will give consideration to these suggestions. As President of the Cherry Lane Village HOA 3,4 &5 our Board of Directors decided that this ordinance was important enough to send copies and an explanation of this ordinance to all of our members that accept e-mails from us. Sincerely, Robert H. Neugebauer 2189 N. Aronmink Way Meridian, Idaho 83646 Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 6C PROJECT NUMBER: ITEM TITLE: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 11-1479 Precious Metal Dealers MEETING NOTES V 0.CA�ea, (o.4 -v% mO�-lon CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION -Pov- ticwl DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. I ( —' ��-irTq BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 3-5-2(A) REGARDING PAWNBROKERS DEALING IN PRECIOUS METALS; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 3-5-9(B)(4)9 REGARDING PAWNBROKER RECORDS; ADDING A NEW CHAPTER, CHAPTER 9, TO TITLE 39 MERIDIAN CITY CODE, REGARDING PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS: DEFINITIONS; APPLICABILITY AND EXEMPTIONS; LICENSE REQUIRED, APPLICATION, AND PROCEDURES; OPERATING REQUIREMENTS; PROHIBITED ACTS BY PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS, PENALTIES, AND ENFORCEMENT; PROHIBITED ACTS BY PERSONS SELLING GOODS TO PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, there is a resurgence of precious metal dealing in the City of Meridian due to economic and other forces nationwide as well as locally, including higher -than -average unemployment rates, a strong market price for precious metals, and a rising incidence of theft Of jewelry, coins, and other objects containing precious metals; WHEREAS, absent regulation, stolen jewelry, coins, and other precious metals are received by precious metal dealers and melted down before law enforcement can locate the stolen property, effectively halting further investigation, destroying evidence to prove the crime has been committed, and eliminating the possibility of recovery of the stolen property; WHEREAS, absent regulation, patrons of precious metal dealers are vulnerable to fraud; WHEREAS, pawnbrokers are currently subject to licensing and regulation, including a requirement that they electronically record and report to the Meridian Police Department all merchandise received and parties to the pawn, a system that has been beneficial to pawnbrokers, law enforcement, and victims of property crime, and that would be equally beneficial in the context of precious metal dealers; and WHEREAS, the regulation of precious metal dealers would serve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of and visitors to the City of Meridian; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO: Section 1. That Meridian City Code section 3-5-2(A) shall be amended as follows: 3-5-2: LICENSE REQUIRED; APPLICATION AND PROCEDURE: A. License Required: It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of a pawnbroker unless a valid license therefor has been issued as herein provided and said license is in full force and effect. Pawnbrokers shall be subject to any and all applicable requirements of Title 3, Chapter 9, Meridian City Code with respect to any transaction involving an item which is composed in whole or in part of precious metals, as such are defined therein. PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS ORDINANCE PAGE I Of I I Section 2. That Meridian City Code section 3-5-9(B) shall be amended as follows: 3-5-9: RECORDS: B. Contents: Every transaction shall be memorialized in writing and signed by thep erson with whom the transaction is made. All parties to the transaction are entitled to receive a copy of this written record. The written record of every regulated transaction shall include the following information: 1. Name, address, telephone number, and store number of the pawnshop in which the transaction took place; 2. The name of the employee conducting the transaction; 3. Nature and date of the transaction and an identification number for the transaction; 4. Complete description of the property purchased, pledged, traded or cosigned including, as applicable: brand name, make, model, serial number, color, size, and any identifying marks. Additionally: a. Jewelry shall be described with, as applicable, the type, weight, color, number and description of stones, style, size or length, any engraving, and whether it is considered a man's, woman's, or child's piece, provided that any and all applicable requirements of Title 3 Chapter 9 Meridian Cijy Code shall apply to anv transaction involving an item which is composed in whole or in part of precious metals, as such are defined therein, and to any pawnbroker carrying on such transaction; b. Vehicles shall be described with, as applicable, the vehicle identification number (VIN), make, model and color; c. Firearms shall be described with, as applicable, the make, brand, model number, serial number, caliber, type, barrel length, finish; 5. Full name, complete current residential address, current phone number, date of birth, race, sex, height, weight, hair and eye color, and thumbprint of the person or persons with whom the transaction is made; 6. Type, including state or governmental agency of issue, and identifying number of the personal photo identification used by the person with whom the transaction is made; 7. The term of the loan or repurchase period, and the date on which the loan is due and payable or the repurchase option expires. Section 3. That a new chapter, Chapter 9, shall be added to Title 3, Meridian City Code, to read as follows: TITLE 3 CHAPTER 9 PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS 3-9-1: DEFINITIONS: The terms as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings: A. BUSINESS DAY: Any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, except where such day falls on a holiday on which the City of Meridian is closed. PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS ORDINANCE PAGE 2 of I I B. PRECIOUS METAL: Any item composed in whole or in part of gold, silver or platinum, including bullion, coins, ingots, and bars. C. PRECIOUS METAL DEALER: Any person who, on behalf of himself or on behalf of a principal, employer, or business partner conducts a regulated transaction as defined by this chapter. D. REGULATED TRANSACTION: A business dealing conducted by a Precious Metal Dealer that is regulated by this chapter. The following transactions shall constitute a regulated transaction: 1. The acquisition of precious metal, whether new or previously owned, for consideration in the form of cash, goods or other precious metal, whether by sale or trade. 2. Loaning or advancing money to any person on the deposit of precious metal as security for such loan or advancement, when the precious metal may be repurchased by the party upon paying a sum of money. 3. Loaning or advancing money upon a chattel mortgage on precious metal, where the precious metal is taken into the possession of the lender as security for the advancement or loan upon an assignment or pledge of future earnings. 4. The acquisition of precious metal, whether new or previously owned, for consideration in the form of cash, goods or other precious metal, whether by sale or trade, on the condition that it may be repurchased by the seller within a fixed period of time for a fixed sum of money. 3-9-2: APPLICABILITY; EXEMPTIONS: This Chapter shall not apply to: A. Pawnbrokers who do not conduct regulated transactions involving precious metals. A person holding a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License may engage in regulated transactions and/or act as a precious metals dealer without being separately licensed pursuant to this chapter so long as such person first obtains a Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for his or her City of Meridian Pawnbroker License. B. Wholesale purchases of precious metals directly from manufacturers or wholesalers for sale of same at retail. C. Acceptance of merchandise containing precious metals by a retail merchant where the same merchant previously sold the same merchandise to the same person presenting such merchandise for exchange or refund. D. Financial institutions licensed under federal or state banking laws. PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS ORDINANCE PAGE 3 of 11 3-9-3: LICENSE REQUIRED; APPLICATION; PROCEDURES: A. License or endorsement required. It shall be unlawful for any person to act as ap recious metal dealer without a valid City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License or, with regard to pawnbrokers holding a valid City of Meridian Pawnbroker License, a Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License. B. Application for License. Application for a City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License shall be made to the City Clerk and shall include: 1. Application fee and background check fee per fee schedule. 2. Fingerprints, taken by the Idaho State Police, of the applicant. 3. Two (2) photographs of the applicant. Such photographs shall be two inches by two inches and shall show the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and distinguishable manner. 4. A completed application form provided by the city clerk, which form shall include the following information: a. Applicant's name, physical address, mailing address, driver's license number, date of birth, and social security number. b. Whether the applicant has had any license revoked by the City of Meridian or any other governmental entity within the five (5) years preceding the application date. c. Whether the applicant has been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor within the five (5) years preceding the application date, the nature of the offense, and the date, and the punishment or penalty assessed therefor. d. A description of the regulated transactions, as such are defined by this chapter, that are to be conducted and the precious metals to be handled under the City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License. e. A description of the hours during which regulated transactions are to occur. f. Street address and parcel number of the premises at which regulated transactions are to occur. C. Application for Endorsement. Application for a Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License shall be made to the City Clerk and shall include: 1. Application fee per fee schedule. 2. A copy of the applicant's valid and current City of Meridian Pawnbroker License. 3. A completed application form provided by the city clerk, which form shall include the following information: a. Applicant's name, physical address, and mailing address. b. Street address and parcel number of the premises at which regulated transactions are to occur. PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS ORDINANCE PAGE 4 of 11 c. A description of the regulated transactions as such are defined by this chapter, that are to be conducted and the precious metals to be handled under the Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement. d. A description of the hours during which regulated transactions are to occur. D. Investigation. Upon receipt of all application materials for a City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License or a Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License, the City Clerk shall refer such application to the chief of police or designee, who shall cause an investigation to determine the validity and completeness of the information therein. The chief of police or designee shall endorse upon the application the findings of the investigation and return it to the City Clerk. E. Notice of decision. Upon receipt of the findings of the chief of police or designee, but no later than twenty one (21) calendar days from the date of submission of the completed application and all application materials required by this subsection, the City Clerk shall either issue the License or Endorsement to the applicant or deny the application. Where the City Clerk denies an application for a City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License or Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License, the City Clerk shall notify the applicant of such denial in writing, and shall include the grounds for such denial and notice of the right to appeal such decision as set forth in this chapter. Written notice of the denial shall be sent via U.S. mail to the applicant at the address set forth on the application. F. Denial of license. The City Clerk shall deny a City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License where: 1. The applicant is under the age of eighteen (18) years; 2. The applicant has had a similar license revoked by this City or any other governmental entity within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the application; 3. The applicant has been convicted of any crime, whether felony or misdemeanor, related to theft, fraud, deception, or moral turpitude within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the filing of the application; 4. The applicant has misrepresented or made a false or fraudulent statement of material or relevant facts contained in the application; 5. The proposed premises are in noncompliance with any applicable ordinance or law, including, but not limited to, Meridian City Code. G. Denial of endorsement. The City Clerk shall deny a Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License where: 1. The applicant has misrepresented or made a false or fraudulent statement of material or relevant facts contained in the application. 2. The proposed premises are in noncompliance with any applicable ordinance or law, including, but not limited to, Meridian City Code. PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS ORDINANCE PAGE 5 of 11 H. Appeal of denial. Appeal of the City Clerk's denial of an application for a a City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License or Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License may be made by the applicant. Such appeal shall be made in writing, shall state the reasons for such appeal, and shall be delivered to the city clerk via U.S. mail or in person within fourteen (14) days of such denial. Upon receipt of such written appeal, the city y clerk shall schedule a public hearing on the appeal at a city council meetingwithin thirty 30 da s. Y ( ) y Following a public hearing on the appeal, city council shall either affirm or reverse the city clerk's action and shall issue written findings supporting such decision. The city council's decision on such appeal shall be a final decision. I. Granting of license or endorsement. The City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License or Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License shall include, on its face: 1. The name of the individual licensed or endorsed to act as a Precious Metal Dealer; 2. Street address of the premises at which regulated transactions may occur; 3. A description of the regulated transactions that may occur under such license; 4. The hours and location(s) at which the licensee or endorsee is authorized to operate and/or conduct regulated transactions under such license or endorsement; and 5. The dates during which such license or endorsement is valid. Unless earlier revoked, such license or endorsement shall be effective through December 31 of the year issued. J. Not transferable. Each and every person facilitating or transacting business as a precious metal dealer shall obtain a City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License or Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License. Such license or endorsement shall not be transferable, either as to person or place. K. Revocation. The city clerk may revoke a City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License or Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License where: 1. A term or condition of the license or endorsement is violated. 2. In the course of any regulated transaction, the licensee or endorsee violates a provision of this section or of any other local, state, or federal law. 3. It is found, after issuance of such license or endorsement, that it was issued pursuant to falsified, inaccurate, or incomplete information on the application. 4. The licensee or endorsee is convicted of any crime, whether felony or misdemeanor, related to theft, fraud, deception, or moral turpitude. PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS ORDINANCE PAGE 6 of 11 The city clerk shall notify the licensee of such revocation in writing,and shall mail such notice to the applicant at the mailing address set forth in the mobile sales unit license application. pp ation. Such revocation shall be effective immediately upon mailing by the city clerk. L. Appeal of revocation. Appeal of the city clerk's revocation of City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License or Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License may be made by the licensee or endorsee. Such appeal shall be made in writing, shall state the reasons for such appeal, and shall be delivered to the city clerk via U.S. mail or in person within fourteen (14) days of such revocation. Upon receipt of such appeal, the cit clerk shall schedule a public hearing the pp ' Y p g on e appeal at a city council meeting within thirty (30) days. The city council's decision on such appeal shall be a final decision. 3-9-4: OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: A. Records. At the time of purchase or sale, Precious Metal Dealers shall create an electronic record of each and every regulated transaction. 1. The record of a regulated transaction shall include the following information: a. Clear photograph of each item purchased, sold, pledged, traded, and/or cosigned. b. Name, address, telephone number, and store number of the location of the transaction; c. Full name(s) of any and all Precious Metal Dealers conducting or involved in the transaction; d. Full name, physical address, phone number, date of birth, race, sex, height, weight, hair g and eye color, and thumbprint of the person or persons selling thep recious metal and/or with whom the transaction is made; e. Issuing agency and identifying number of the personal photo identification, or social security number, of the person or persons selling the precious metal and/or with whom the transaction is made; f. Date, time, and nature of the transaction, including the amount and terms of the transaction; g. Complete description of the precious metals purchased, sold,led ed traded or p g cosigned including, as applicable: type; style; composition; weight; color; size; dimensions; whether considered a man's, woman's, or child's piece; and any other identifying marks, engravings, flaws, or characteristics. h. The term of the loan or repurchase period, and the date on which the loan is due and payable or the repurchase option expires, if applicable. i. Signatures of both the Precious Metal Dealer and the seller. 2. The record of a regulated transaction shall be transmitted by noon the next business day to the designated online Internet service designated by the chief of police or designee. 3. Upon request of the chief of police or designee, the Precious Metal Dealer shallroduce any Y and all records required to be kept pursuant to this chapter and shall permit the chief of police or designee to examine them. Any such inspection shall occur during regular and usual business hours. 4. Except as otherwise required by law, the record of a regulated transaction shall be retained by the Precious Metal Dealer for a minimum of one (1) year following such transaction. PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS ORDINANCE PAGE 7 of I I • stolenproperty. Ever Precious Metal Dealer shall ascertain title in and to any article B. Title, Y purchased or sold. An Precious Metal Dealer having cause to believe that any item offered for pu y purchase, P Y rchase purchased b such Precious Metal Dealer, or in the possession of such Precious Metal Dealer has beenp reviously lost or stolen shall report such fact to the Meridian City Police � g Department, together with the name of the owner, if known, and the date when and the name of p thep erson from whom the property was received, within twenty-four (24) hours. C. Retentionp eriod. Every Precious Metal Dealer shall retain all precious metals purchased, without melting or otherwise changing the physical form or characteristics thereof, for a minimum of ten (10) business days from the date of the regulated transaction, provided that, whenever the chief of police or designee shall notify any Precious Metal Dealer that such precious metals may be stolen property or otherwise related to criminal activity, the Precious Metal Dealer shall retain such precious metals, without melting or otherwise changing the physical sical form or characteristics thereof, for a minimum of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of such notification. Until the expiration of the applicable retention period, the dealer shall not sell, alter or dispose of a purchased item in whole or in part, or remove it from the premises. All items required to be held under this section shall be open to and made available for inspection. D. Post license or endorsement. Every person conducting a regulated transaction shall conspicuously post on such premises his or her City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License or Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License. 3-9-4: PROHIBITED ACTS BY PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS; PENALTY; ENFORCEMENT: A. Prohibited acts. It shall be unlawful for any Precious Metal Dealer, whether or not validly licensed, to: 1. Fail to strictly comply with any provision of this Chapter. 2. Conduct a regulated transaction where such person is not separately and solely licensed under a City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License or Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License. 3. Conduct a regulated transaction where any required license, permit, and/or certification required for such transaction, including, but not limited to a City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License or Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License, is expired or is not valid and current for any reason. 4. Misrepresent any purpose, procedure, or consequence of a regulated transaction. 5. Represent the issuance of a City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License or Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License as an endorsement or recommendation of such licensed activity. 6. Conduct a regulated transaction at a time, place, manner, or location: PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS ORDINANCE PAGE 8 of 11 a. That is not authorized under a valid, current City of Meridian Precious Metal Dealer License or Precious Metal Dealer Endorsement for a City of Meridian Pawnbroker License. b. That is not authorized by, or that is specifically prohibited by, the Meridian unified development code. c. In violation of any provision of this Chapter. 7. Fail to make a record of any transaction as described in this chapter. 8. Falsify any official record or entry on an official record required to be kept pursuant to this chapter or transmit any false record to the police. 9. Obliterate, destroy, or remove from the place of business any records required to be kept pursuant to this chapter. 10. Refuse to allow the chief of police or designee to conduct a meaningful inspection of the business premises, or any records or other goods located or required to be located at the place of business, during regular and usual business hours. 11. Fail to report the possession of property that may be lost or stolen. 12. Remove or allow removal from the premises of any item acquired in a regulated transaction within ten (10) business days after the receipt of said property. 13. Enter into a regulated transaction with a person who is under eighteen (18) years of age; incompetent; or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 14. Allow any agent or person in his or her employ or charge to conduct a regulated transaction where such agent, employee, or charge does not meet the qualifications or requirements of this chapter. B. Penalty: A violation of any provision of this section shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by such fine and/or imprisonment as established by Idaho Code. In addition to such penalty, any person violating any provision of this section shall be subject to any and all other applicable administrative, criminal, and/or civil penalties. C. Enforcement: Peace officers shall be empowered to enforce the provisions of this section. An officer may call upon the services of the Planning, Fire, Public Works, or other appropriate City department to assist in the enforcement of the provisions of this section or in an investigation of a suspected violation thereof. 3-9-5: PROHIBITED ACTS BY PERSONS SELLING GOODS TO PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS; PENALTY: A. Prohibited acts. It shall be unlawful for any person to: 1. Provide a false name or address, or any false, untrue or misleading information or statement in the course of a regulated transaction. PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS ORDINANCE PAGE 9 of 11 2. Sell any item to a Precious Metal Dealer, knowing the item is stolen. 3. Sell any item to a Precious Metal Dealer, knowing the item is leased or loaned to him or to another by an written instrument or under a contract of purchase which is not yet fulfilled. Y B. Penalty: A violation of any provision of this section shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by such fine and/or imprisonment as established by Idaho Code. In addition to such penalty, any person violating any provision of this section shall be subject to any and all other applicable administrative, criminal, and/or civil penalties. 3-9-6: SEVERANCE CLAUSE: The provisions of this Chapter are declared to be severable. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Chapter is declared invalid or unconstitutional, such partial invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses and phrases of this Chapter but they shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Chapter shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part. Section 4. That all ordinances, resolutions, orders, or parts thereof or in conflict with this ordinance are hereby voided. Section 5. That this ordinance shall be effective on June 1, 2011. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of April, 2011. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of April, 2011. APPROVED: Tammy de Weerd, Mayor ATTEST: Jaycee Holman, City Clerk PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS ORDINANCE PAGE 10 of 11 NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A) CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 11 - PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTIONS 3-5-2(A) AND 3-5-9(B); AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER, CHAPTER 99 TO TITLE 3, MERIDIAN CITY CODE An ordinance amending Meridian City Code section 3-5-2(A), regarding pawnbrokers dealing in precious metals; amending Meridian City Code section 3-5-9(B), regarding pawnbroker records; adding a new chapter, Chapter 9, to Title 3, Meridian City Code, regarding precious metal dealers: definitions; applicability and exemptions; license required, application, and procedures; operating requirements; prohibited acts by precious metal dealers, penalties, and enforcement; prohibited acts by persons selling goods to precious metal dealers and penalties; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date of June 1, 2011. City of Meridian Mayor and City Council By: Jaycee Holman, City Clerk First Reading: Adopted after first reading by suspension of the Rule as allowed pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-902: YES NO Second Reading: Third Reading: STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO ADEQUACY OF SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 11 - The undersigned, William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho, hereby certifies that he is the legal advisor of the City and has reviewed a copy of the attached Ordinance no. 11- of the City of Meridian, Idaho, and has found the same to be true and complete and provides adequate notice to the public pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-901A(3). DATED this day of April, 2011. William. L.M. Nary City Attorney PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS ORDINANCE PAGE I I Of I I Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 7 PROJECT NUMBER: ITEM TITLE: Items Moved from Consent Agenda MEETING NOTES CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: I E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: $A PROJECT NUMBER: MDA 11-003 ITEM TITLE: Meridian Vision Public Hearing -Amend the existing Development Agreement (Instrument No. 10706762) to include a new site plan and new elevations by Kevin McElroy -NEC of N. Meridian Road and E. Carmel Drive MEETING NOTES ec,y-\�xr��d CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 9A PROJECT NUMBER: ITEM TITLE: Mayor's Office: Resolution No. A Resolution pp g Re -A ointin John Gonzales to the Police Seat of the Meridian Traffic Safety commission MEETING NOTES P,v rov e A CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY. SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN9 REAPPOINTING JOHN GONZALES. TO THE MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT SEAT OF THE MERIDIAN TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Meridian City Code Title 2, Chapter 3 established the Meridian Traffic Safety Commission, its members and terms of their appointments; and WHEREAS, John Gonzales currently holds the Meridian Police Department seat on the Meridian Traffic Safety Commission with a term to expire May, 2011; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian deems the re -appointment of John Gonzales to the Meridian Police Department seat of the Traffic Safety Commission to be in the best interest of the Meridian Traffic Safety Commission and of the City of Meridian; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO: Section 1. That pursuant to Meridian City Code § 2-3-3, John Gonzales is hereby appointed to the Meridian Police Department seat of the Meridian Traffic Safety Commission, for a term to expires April 30, 2014. Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 11 day of , 2011. 2011. Yk APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of , APPROVED: Meri0 dian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 9B PROJECT NUMBER: ITEM TITLE: Continued from April 12, 2011 -Planning Department Cost Share and License Agreements with Ada County Highway District (ACRD) for the Landscaping and Maintenance Associated with the Ustick, Duane to Campton and the Franklin, Ten Mile to Linder Roadway Projects MEETING NOTES Hieb good A PP yt)v t CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS -I-o Caleb Hced ror qloeo) Stqyvect Co? .000"*%, March 31, 2011 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Tammy de Weerd City Council Members CC: City Clerk FROM: Caleb Hood, Planning Manager RE: Ustick, Duane to Campton and Franklin, Ten Mile to Linder Cost Share Agreements April 5, 2011 City Council Agenda Item City staff has been working with ACRD staff on terms for two Cost Share and License Agreements: Ustick, Duane to Campton and Franklin, Ten Mile to Linder. Both of these projects are planned for construction in 2012. Under the terms of the draft agreements the City is responsible for reimbursing ACHD for the installation and maintenance of the parkway areas between the curb and sidewalk for those properties in Ada County. (NOTE: The treatment within the planter areas, as well as the maintenance of the parkway areas will eventually be the responsibility of the adjacent property owners, as they develop in the City.) I discussed these agreements and a preferred interim treatment (rotomil/recycled asphalt and weed barrier) with the Council during the January 18th meeting. The ACHD Commission understands that the City is unable to landscape the planter areas, as they are not in our jurisdiction yet. The Commission is okay with using rotomil in the parkways in the interim. There is approximately 4,160 sq. ft. of a parkway planter area on the south side of Ustick project that the City will be providing an interim surface treatment and weed barrier. Rough estimates on the cost to install this planter area with weed barrier and rock/rotomil for the Ustick project are $1,400. There is approximately 46,445 sq. ft. of a parkway planter area for the Franklin project that the City will be responsible for providing the interim surface treatment and weed barrier for. Rough estimates on the cost to install this planter area with weed barrier and rock/rotomil for the Franklin project are $15,500. Planning Department • 33 E. Broadway Avenue, (Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 208-884-5533 ■ Fax 208-888-6854 . www.meridiancity.org Page 2 Maintenance costs for both of these projects combined are estimated at $850/year. Parks is process, if the Council prepared to seek these funds through the FY 12 budget p approves these agreements. City staff requested some changes to these agreements regarding City adherence/concurrence to the ACHD Cost Share Policy. City staff attended the ACRD Commission meeting on March 23`d, but was unsuccessful in convincing the District to remove said language. Therefore, the ACHD-approved drafts for these agreements contain language stating that the City adheres to the ACHD C........... ost Share Policy U .: bt................................ ................................... .... ..I.. ........................... ............... ...... ..... ......�,�.. TX. f ,,,+�� ................................................ ..... � / ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT PROJECT NAMES: Ustick Rd, Duane Dr/Ca mpton Way Project No. 507004.001 THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement" is made and entered into this da of April, y p ' 2011, by and between the ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT, a body politic and corporate of the State of Idaho, 3 775 Adams Street, Garden Ci Idaho ty� 83714 ("ACHD") and the CITY OF MERIDIAN an Idaho municipal corporation ("City"). RECITALS A. ACHD is a single county -wide highway district • existingpursuant g y � a public entity, organized and p jurisdiction, to Idaho Code Title 40, Chapter 14, as amended and supplemented, ' exclusive and authority pp emented, with the rity to maintain, improve and operate public rights-of-wa in Ada County. y B. City is a public entity organized and operating pursuant t ' p g p o Idaho Code Title 50, as amended and supplemented. City is a municipal corporation with the jurisdiction, authority police power to regulate and control ority and municipal activities within the City, including, without limitation, the authority to expend funds for the 1 g' placement, installation and maintenance of landscaping and other aesthetic features in or onublic rights-of-way ' p within the City. C. ACHD plans to construct roadway and intersection improvements Rd, Duane Dr/Cam ton p ements along Ustick Dr/Campton Way, ACHD Project # 507004.001. The "Project" is defined and further described in Section 1 of this� Agreement. As part of the Project, ACHD islannin to widen an existing roadway, which will consist of a p g five lane roadway with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. A copy of the Scope of Work for Ustick Road Duane Drive /Campton Way, ACHD Project # 507004.001 is attached hereto as Exhibit A and by reference incorporated herein. D. City desires to incorporate and fund certain landscaping improvements be incorporated into a p g p ments that are to rp portion of the Project, as generally depicted on Exhibit B and further described and defined in Section 1 of this Agreement. The Cit has agreed g re ed to fund and pay the costs associated with the construction and perpetual maintenance of the desired landscaping andscaping buffer area which will include installation of rotomill material as an interim erim treatment until the adjacent parcel develops and/or redevelops and the Ci shall re uire the D tY q eveloper to install and maintain the appropriate landscape features that are to be incorporated into the Project. sect. E. Section 3109.6 of ACHD's Policy No. 3109, Interagency Cost Share Policies Procedures(the "Cost � y olicies and Share Policy) set forth on Exhibit C and incorporated herein states es that INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 1 ACHD will provide interested Partneringagencies, including City, the opportunity to identify aesthetic features and adopt an interagencycost share agreement. desired F. ACRD is in the process of designing the Pro' ' g g Project. ACHD has determined that it is possible for the Project to include certain aesthetic features requested and designed gn d by the city. G. The City has agreed to fund and a 'the additional design,construct- ion pay itional cost associated with the n and maintenance of the desired interim treatments a ' improvements that it has requested and landscaping q ted be incorporated into the Project. H. In connection with City's obligation to construct repair, replace, and maintain the interim treatment and landscaping improvements Ci has ant a license � City requested, and ACRD is willing to gr cense to City. I. ACHD and the City desire by this Agreement to work ' forth their respective g cooperatively and to set p duties and obligations that are authorized by law toerform and responsibilities, p � to allocate certain costs and res p , each with regard to the Project and in accordance with the Cost Share Policy. J. The parties have the authority to enter into this Agreement Code § 67-2332, which provides � pursuant to Idaho p that one or more public agencies may contract with an more other public agencies to perform an governmental y one or Y g tal service, activity, or undertaking which each public agency entering into the contract is authorized b law perform, y to p orm, provided that such contract is authorized by the governing body of each and that such con full pa's' tract shall set forth y the purposes, powers, rights, objectives and responsibilities of the contracting p ting parties. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements gr ments here'in contained, the parties do mutually undertake, promise, and agree as follows: SECTION 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The "Project" shall consist of and are defined as the "ACHD Components" and the "City tY Components," which in turn consist of and are defined as follows: 1.1 ACHD Components: The "ACHD Components" of the Project are defined as and consist of the following: Travel lanes, bike lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalk(5' detached o� r 7.51 attached), traffic control devices (traffic signal, signage, striping, and intelligent transportation system facilities), storm water structures and other associated work as depicted on Exhibit A. The ACHD Components fall within one of the categories set forth in the Cost Share Policy. ACHD has the authority and power to construct and fund the ACHD Components pursuant to the provisions of Title 40, Chapters 13 and 14 of the Idaho Code. INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 2 1.2 City Components: The "Cit Components" • y p ents of the Project are defined as and consist of the follo wing: Aesthetic features including landscapingfeatures and/ approved rotomill material("Interim or other ACHD Improvements) in the buffer stripshown • The City Components fall within one of on Exhibit B. the categories set forth in the Cost Share Policy,which also include the Interim Improvements as set p forth herein. The City Components are non - transportation components of the Project over which ACHD lacks authority to fund. SECTION 2, PROJECT DESIGN AND DESIGN COSTS 2.1 Approval of Plans. ACHD shall approve or disapprove, pp pp e, in its sole discretion, the Project design plans in accordance with the following provisions of this Sect' an plans and specifications p ion 2. In approving Y p p ications provided by City, ACHD assumes no responsibility for deficiencies or inadequacies in the d p � any q design or construction of the City Components, and the responsibility therefore shall be and remain in City. 2.2 Design of ACHD Components. 2.2.1 Com liance with Standards and S ecifications. ACHD shall r--� design the ACHD Components in compliance with the standards of the American' Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ("AASHTO"), and the adopted p d ACHD rules and regulations. 2.2.2 Review and Comment by CitX. ACHD will provide the Cit with ACHD Component design p Y the • p g plans for all phases for the City's review and comment. ACHD shall inform the City of any deadlines for providing comments to ACHD concerning the Project. The City review period shall not exceed three weeks. ACHD will consider, but shall not be bound by the City's comments regarding the design of the ACHD Components 2.3 Desien of Citi Components, The City represents that it has designed the i Components in compliance g City Com p p iance with all ACHD rules and regulations. The City shall coordinate a review of the design of the City Components with ACHD. ACHD shall approve or disapprove, approve, in its sole discretion, the City Component design plans. 2.4 Allocation of Design Costs. City shall be solely responsible for paying directly . pY g Y all of its design costs associated with the City Components. Cit shall also be responsible for Y p reimbursing ACHD for all design costs associated with the Interim Improvements. ACHD shall be solely responsible for all design costs associated with the ACHD Components. In addition if the City requests any design changes to the City Components that are approved b ACHD and pp Y that result in a change to the Project design plans and specifications, the City shall either paydirectly or reimburse ACHD for any costs associated with the requested design changes. City INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 3 shall pay all design costs promptly but in no case later than thirty (30) days following receipt of an invoice or other written request from ACHD documenting such costs. SECTION 3. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS 3.1 Construction to Conform with Plans and Law. The Project shall be constructed in conformance with the designs, plans ands specifications ' to Section p provided or approved by ACRD pursuant 2 above. Such design and construction shall comply' includingACHD with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and good engineeringpractices. 3.2 Citv Construction Obligations. Ci shall be responsible Como �' for constructing the City Components; provided, however, that ACHD shall install an Interim I directaon of the Cit and consistent Improvements at the Y with appropriate roadway safety guidelines and in accordance with the standards applicable to the Ci �Components pursuant to this Agreement. City shall reimburse ACHD for all costs associated with the desi n construction, g � structaon, installation, materials, and maintenance of the Interim Improvements. Interim Improvements will be used adjacent to properties in Ada County or undeveloped properties p p within Meridian City limits, and will remain i p n place until such time as development occurs. At the time of is r development or annexation into the City requested, City may require the adjacent .owner/developer er to design, 'construct and maintain landscapingimprovements the buffer strip p shown on Exhibit B. The design and installation of landscaping within the buffer strips shall be subject to ACRD approval. 3.3 Special Provisions AWlicable to Construction of Cit C ompone_n_ts. The finalgradin of all landscaped areas shall slope away from right-of-way ght-of-way "hardscape-" improvements, the edge of pavement, curbing, and sidewalks. City shall install or require that an landscaping and sprinklers are installed in a manner that el' y aminates irrigation flows and/or ponding of irrigation water with the ACHD right-of-way. An perennial Y Y p trees or plants that will extend roots deeper than 18 inches shall be prohibited over ACHD underground seepage beds, infiltration facilities or piping systems. Trees shall be offset from edge of seepage beds a minimum of 10 feet to allow for future root pruning, if and necessary, maintenance access for heavy equipment over beds. Infiltration areas shall not be covered with' sod or non -free drawling materials/soil. Access to inlets and outlets of ACHD drainage areas shall n ' trees g of be planted with shrubs o r any landscaping that would impede heavy equipment vehicle access. City shall observe or require the observance of the 40' sight triangle along the right-of-way and will not plant any shrubs or trees within the area or over an utility lines. All trees i ' Y tY n the public right-of- way shall be maintained by City for clearance of 14' over all roadways measured y at gutter plate and 8' over all sidewalks. City shall contact Digline Inc.rior an to the start of P y construction. 3.4 Allocation of Construction Costs. The City shall be solei responsible f y p or the construction costs when installs the City Components. In the event the Ci requires ty I q res a Developer or other third party to install the City Components, the Ci shall City ensure that any and are designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with this '�`'all said improvements Agreement. City agrees that if an additional al construction costs for the City Components are INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 4 '1 � 1% incurred, City shall be solely responsible to pay these additional onal costs or shall require the Developer or other third party to pay all the additional • • . .costs, if applicable. In addition, City shall also be responsible for reimbursing ACHD for all the • • installation, material and construction costs associated with the Interim Improvements. Cit shall reimburse urse all construction costs incurred by ACHD for the Interum Improvements promptly but in no case later ' followingreceipt of an ' than thirty (30) days p invoice or other written request from ACHD, documentingsuch costs 3.5 Administrative Fee. The City shall reimburse AC(5%)HD for five percent of all additional costs incurred by ACHD in connection with the Project o�ect as a result of the Installation of the City Components and the Interim Improvements, including • ben p � ding without limitation overhead and benefits, project administration, compaction testing, and soils g� work required solely for the construction of the City Components and the Interim Improvements; mobilization, zation, trafficcontrol, flagging, detours, and weekly meetings, each of which shall be calculated on aro bases. The prorated basis for the above ' p tated items will be calculated using the percentage of the Cit Component and Interim Improvements construction costs as they relate to the total Py roject construction costs. City shall cooperate with ACHD and provide it with accountingof all p th a full and complete construction costs it incurs in order to allow ACHD to calculate this fee. SECTION 4. MAINTENANCE OF CITY COMPONENTS 4.1 A reement to Pemetuallv Maintain and Care for Citv Components. ._._,ponents. Pursuant to the Cost Share Policy, ' s agreement to incorporate the City Components into the Project is expressly conditioned upon City's concurrent agreement g to construct the City Components, and to perpetually replace, repair, maintain, and care for the Ci Components tyunless and until ACRD terminates the License granted to City pursuant to Section 6 below over the area lace the Cit Co in which City desires to p y Components as described and/or depicted on Exhibit B attached hereto (the "Licensed Area"). City a that all const agrees ruction, replacement, repair, maintenance, and care of the City Components shall be done at its sole cost and expense. Accordingly, City shall maintain the City Components in good condition on and repair and as required to satisfy applicable laws, the policies of ACHD and sound engineering and landscaping practices. In addition, the City shall provide ACHD with a maintenance plan for all the City Components, which shall be subject to ACHD's review and approval. 4.2 Default. In the event City fails to replace, repair, maintain or ' p � care for the City Components, ACHD shall supply notice to the Ci of the default ' City and that corrective actions needed to cure the default. City shall have forty-five(45)da s from the ' y date it was notified by ACHD to remedy such default. If after forty-five(45)da s the Ci f. y City ails to cure such default, ACHD shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, and/or terminate ' g to the license granted in Section 6 below, and/or enter upon the Licensed Area retain airs and replacements � in contractors to make necessary repairs p ents to the City Components, and bill the City for all costs incurred b ACHD personnel and independent third -party contractors re y b C' p y retained by ACRD to cure such default � y City. City agrees to pay this bill within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice e from ACHD. INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 5 ACRD may also elect to enter upon the Licensed Area, retain contractors to remove all City Components and have the area replaced with hardscape. City agrees to pay all costs associated with the removal and replacement of the Licensed Area within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice from ACRD. 4.3 'Relocation of Improvements. If during the term of this Agreement ACHD requires, in its sole discretion, at any time, and from time to time, that the Highway (as used in the Agreement the term "Highway" is as defined in Idaho Code § 40-109(5)) on and/or adjacent to the Licensed Area be widened and/or realigned, redesigned, improved and/or reconstructed, City hereby accepts responsibility for all costs for relocating, modifying or otherwise adapting the City Components to such realignment and/or relocation and/or reconstruction if required by ACHD, which shall be accomplished by City according to designs, plans and specifications approved in advance by ACHD in writing; provided ACHD shall provide City with adequate written notice as reasonably necessary to allow City to redesign, relocate, modify or adapt the City Components to the realignment and/or relocation and/or reconstruction of the Highway and also licenses City such additional area of its Licensed Area, if any, as may be necessary for the proper operation of the City Components. 4.4 Permit. If the proposed construction and installation of the City Components, or any reconstruction, repair, relocation or maintenance of the City Components requires City to obtain a permit under ACHD policies, City shall first obtain such permit from ACHD (Construction Services Division) before commencing such work, and pay the required fees and otherwise comply with the conditions set forth therein. City shall contact ACHD's Construction Services division at (208) 387-6280 to determine whether a permit is needed at any point during the term of this Agreement for any work it performs. 4.5 Dama e. If the Highway on and/or adjacent to the Licensed Area is damaged as a result of: (i) the performance by City of the maintenance, repair, or replacement required by the- this Agreement, or the failure or neglect to perform such maintenance; and/or (ii) City's design, installation or use of the City Components, regardless of cause; then, at its sole cost and expense, City shall forthwith correct such deficiency and restore the Highway and the surface of the Licensed Area to the same condition it was in prior thereto, and if City shall fail or neglect to commence such correction and restoration within twenty-four (24) hours of notification thereof, ACHD may proceed to do so, in which event City agrees to reimburse ACHD for the costs and expenses thereof, including, without limitation, reasonable compensation for the use of staff and equipment of ACHD. 4.6 EmerRency. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.5, should an emergency exist related to the City's use of the Licensed Area which threatens the stability or function of the INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 6 Highway on or adjacent to the Licensed Area or the safety of the public use thereof, ACRD shall have the right to immediately perform, on behalf of, and at the cost of City, any and all emergency repairs. 4.7 Relocation of Utilities. City will be responsible for the relocation of any existing utilities located in .the Licensed Area as may be required in connection with any construction, installation, repair, replacement, or maintenance of City Components by City in the Licensed Area. SECTION 5. LICENSE 5.1 Purpose of License. ACHD owns and have exclusive jurisdiction over the Licensed Area. Accordingly, City has requested a license to use the Licensed Area for the limited purposes hereinafter set forth in this Section 5. 5.2 Grant of License. On the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, effective as of the date City begins installation of the City Components (which shall not occur unless and until City transfers the property as set forth in Section 4), ACHD shall extend to City a license on,. over, across and under the Licensed Area for the following uses and purposes (the "Authorized Use") and no others: the construction, maintenance, repair, replacement, and maintenance of the City Components of the Project. 5.3 Lunit_s. This Agreement does not extend to City the right to use the Licensed Area to the exclusion of ACHD for any use within its jurisdiction, authority and discretion or of others to the extent authorized by law to use public right-of-way. If the right-of-way has been opened as a public Highway, City's Authorized Use is subject to the rights of the public to use the right-of-way for Highway purposes. City's Authorized Use is also subject to the rights of holders of easements of record or obvious on inspection of the right-of-way and statutory rights of utilities to use the public right-of-way. This Agreement it is not intended to, and shall not, preclude or impede the ability of ACRD to enter into other similar agreements in the future allowing third parties to also use its public rights-of-way, or the ability of ACHD to redesign, reconstruct, relocate, maintain and improve its public rights-of-way and Highways as authorized by law and as it determines, in its sole discretion, is appropriate. 5.4. Waiver and Estoppel/Statement by City. City acknowledges and agrees that the license granted herein is temporary, and merely a permissive use of the Licensed Area pursuant to this Agreement. City further acknowledges and agrees that it specifically assumes the risk that the license pursuant to this Agreement may be terminated before City has realized the economic benefit of the cost of installing the City Components, and City hereby waives and estops itself from asserting any claim that the license is in any way irrevocable because City has expended funds in installing or maintaining the City Components and the Agreement has not been in effect for a period sufficient for City to realize the economic benefit from such expenditures. INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 7 5.5 Fee. There is no annual fee for the license granted hereunder. 5.6 No Title In Licensee. Except as expressly provided herein, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not create any type of property right, title or interest in City in or to the Licensed Area other than the right to temporarily use the same pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. 5.7 Taxes and Assessments. City agrees to pay all special assessments and personal property taxes that may be levied and assessed on the City Components during the term of this Agreement. 5.8 Restoration on Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, City will promptly remove all City Components and restore the Licensed Area to at least its present condition. Should City fail or neglect to promptly remove the City Components and restore the Licensed Area, ACHD may do so, and assess City for the costs thereof. Provided, ACHD and City may agree in writing that some or all of such City Components are to remain on the Licensed Area following termination, and by entering into such an agreement City thereby disclaims all right, title and interest in and to the same, and hereby grants such City Components to ACHD, at no cost. Further provided, if the Authorized Use of the Licensed Area under this /00"� Agreement is for landscaping in ACHD right-of-way and the irrigation and maintenance thereof, and the general purpose government with jurisdiction has adopted ordinances, rules and regulations governing the landscaping and maintenance of such right-of-way by owners of the ad.acent property, to the extent such owners are obligated to maintain and irrigate the landscaping City need not remove the same from the Licensed Area. 5.9 Compliance with Law/Waste and Nuisance Prohibited. In connection with City's use of the Licensed Area, throughout the term of this Agreement, City covenants and agrees to: (i) comply and observe in all respects any and all, federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, policies, rules and regulations, including, without limitation, those relating to traffic and pedestrian safety, the Clean Water Act and/or to the presence, use, generation, release, discharge, storage or disposal in, on or under the Licensed Area of any Hazardous Materials (defined as any substance or material defined or designated as hazardous or toxic waste, material or substance, or other similar term, by any federal, state or local environmental statute, regulation or occurrence presently in effect or that may be promulgated in the future); (ii) obtain any and all permits and approvals required by ACHD or any other unit of government; and (iii) commit no waste or allow any nuisance on the Licensed Area. City covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold ACHD harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, liens, liabilities and expenses (including without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees), arising directly or indirectly from or in any way connected with the breach of the foregoing covenant. These covenants shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 5.10 No Costs to ACHD. Any and all costs and expenses associated with City's Authorized Use of the Licensed Area, or the relocation of the City Components or utilities INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 8 thereon, or the restoration thereof at the termination of this Agreement, shall be at the sole cost and expense of City. SECTION 6. INDEMNIFICATION 6.1 City Indemnity. City hereby indemnifies and holds ACHD harmless from and against any and all claims or actions for loss, injury, death, damages, mechanics and other liens, arising out of the failure or neglect of City, City's employees, contractors and agents, in connection with its activities under this Agreement and the exercise of any privileges or performance of any obligations of City hereunder, and including any attorney fees and costs that may be incurred by ACHD in defense of such claims or actions indemnified against by City hereunder. For claims or actions arising out of failures or neglect occurring during the term of this Agreement, City's obligations pursuant to this section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 6.2 ACHD Indemnity. ACHD hereby indemnifies and holds City harmless from and against any and all claims or actions for loss, injury, death, damages, mechanics and other liens, arising out of the failure or neglect of ACRD, ACHD's employees, contractors and agents, in connection with its activities under this Agreement and the exercise of any privileges or performance of any obligations of ACHD hereunder, and including any attorney fees and costs that may be incurred by City in defense of such claims or actions indemnified against by ACHD hereunder. For claims or actions arising out of failures or neglect occurring during the term of this Agreement, ACHD's obligations pursuant to this section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. SECTION 7. TERM OF AGREEMENUTERMINATION The term of this Agreement will continue until terminated by ACRD, either (i) with or without cause, which termination shall be effective following thirty (30) days' advance written notice of termination given to City by ACRD, or (ii) upon default by City pursuant to Section 5.2 above. Both parties believe that this Agreement does not violate this provision of the Idaho Constitution. Without limiting the foregoing, they agree and acknowledge that the City's agreement to maintain, repair, and replace the landscaping as set forth in this Agreement is an ordinary and necessary expense. Upon expiration of the thirty (30) days, ACHD may, at its option, record a document reflecting the revocation of this Agreement in the official real property records of Ada County, Idaho. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve City of any payment obligations for any amounts that are due and owing at the time of termination. SECTION 8. GENERAL PROVISIONS INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 9 8.1 Contact Information. The contact for the Ada County Highway District shall be Craig Herndon, Project Manager for the Project at (208) 387-6118. The contact for the City shall be Caleb Hood at (208) 884-5533. 8.2 The parties have the authority to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2332, which provides that one or more public agencies may contract with any one or more other public agencies to perform any governmental service, activity, or undertaking which each agency entering into the contract is authorized by law to perform, provided that such contract is authorized by the governing body of each party and that such contract shall set forth fully the purposes, powers, rights, objectives and responsibilities of the contractingparties. 8.3 Termination of Interagency , Amement/Nonappropriation. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to be an indebtedness or liability in violation of Article VIII Section 3 of the Idaho Constitution. Both parties believe that this Agreement does not violate this provision of the Idaho Constitution. Without limiting the foregoing, the agree and acknowledge that Y g at the City's agreement to maintain, repair, and replace the City Components is an ordinary and necessary expense. 8.4 No Liens. The City shall allow no liens as a result of any laborp erformed or materials supplied in connection with the activities of the City, its agents, or contractors to attach to public right-of-way or to any property held by ACRD. 8.5 Attorney Fees. In the event of any controversy, claim, suit, proceeding or action being filed or instituted between the parties to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or arising from the breach of any provision hereof, thegp Y revailin art will be p entitled to receive from the other party all costs, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees including fees on appeal, incurred by the prevailing party. Therevailin a p g party will be that party who was awarded judgment as a result of trial or arbitration. 8.6 Choice of Law. The validity, meaning, and effect of this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho. 8.7 Exhibits. All exhibits to this Agreement are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement as if the exhibits were set forth in their entirety in this Agreement. 8.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the exhibits hereto constitute the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with regard to the transaction contemplated herein, and no party shall be liable or bound to the other in any manner by any representations, warranties, covenants and agreements except as specifically set forth herein. 8.9 Binding Agreement/Assignment. The promises, covenants, conditions, and agreements herein contained shall be binding on each of the parties hereto and on allp arties and all persons claiming under them or any of them; and the rights and obligations hereof shall inure to the benefit of each of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT PAGE 10 ,e0"*%% Notwithstanding the foregoing, City shall not assign this Agreement without therior w consent of ACRD. p written 8.10 Severability. If any part of this Agreement is held to be illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall be given effect to the fullest extent reasonably possible. 8.11 Waiver, Acknowled�m____ent_s and Modifications. The failure of aart to insist on p Y the strict performance of any provision of this Agreement or to exercise an right yor remedy upon a breach hereof shall not constitute a waiver of any provision of this Agreement or limit mit such party's right to enforce any provision or exercise any right. No acknowledgments g gm s required hereunder, and no modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or g consent to departure therefrom, shall be effective unless in writing and signed by ACHD and City. 8.12 Headings. The headings used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting rp g flus Agreement. 8.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but both of which together shall constitute e one and the same. 8.14 Limitations on Liability. The parties hereto agree that nothin herein g cont ained shall be construed to create ajoint venture, partnership, or other. similar relationship which p hich might subject any party to liability for the debts and/or obligations of the others except a ' expressly are � p s otherwise ex p y g ed in this Agreement. 8.15 Recitals. The Recitals above are incorporated into the body Agreement. of this A . 8.16 Time is of the Essence. Time shall be of the essence for all events and obligations to be performed under this Agreement End of Agreement [Signature page follows.] INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written. City: ACRD: COUNTY IGHWAY DISTRICT f. '01 4 $y,,0' Itd Exhibits Exhibit A Project Overview Exhibit B -- City Components/Licensed Area Exhibit C - ACHD's Interagency Cost Share Policies and Procedures INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 12 �. Ustick Road -- Du ' Duane Dave to Campton Way SAX MILE- 1 &^.%0r"df. 5�454" IMNEMNG SCOPE OF WORK PROJECT DESCRIPTION Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way ACHD Project No. 507004.001 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 The following Scope of Work is based on the ACHD SOW Template Version July12 2007. P a 1.0, dated Six Mile Engineering, P.A. and their project subconsultants, hereafter called the Consultant, will design the proposed improvements and supply documentation in accordance with this Scope of Work and the 2005 ISPWC specifications with the 2010 ISPWC updates as amended by the ACHD adopted supplements, including the ACHD Traffic Provisions. The proposed project improvements will connect the five -lane Ustick Road constructed with the Cloverdale and Ustick Intersection project (ACHD Project No. 310009 � ) to the previously constructed five -lane roadway on Ustick Road west of Duane Drive. The proposed alignment and typical section will match the Ustick Road, Eagle Road to FiveMile Road Concept Report, with modifications as directed by ACHD. The Ustick Road Concept Design designated the Grenadier Way intersection as a . signalized intersection. ACHD has requested that spare conduit be installed with this project but that a signal would not be included because warrants are not current) met. Fiber optic cable will be installed alongy Ustick Road to the project limits. One street light will be installed at each public street approach within the project's curb andutter limits is on Ustick Road, unless there is an existing street light from the subdivisions. The drainage improvements will generally follow those recommended in the Drainage Concept for Cloverdale and Ustick Roads prepared by JUB in November 2008. It g recommends a retention pond east of Duane Drive. Existing irrigation will be perpetuated with crossings replaced to meet current standards. r s. No public involvement will be included in this project. The Ustick Road Concept Design gn presented the proposed improvements previously and there are no significant changes anticipated from h � • • 9 g p the concept design that would require additional public involvement. This project will not utilize Concept Design tasks or Preliminary Design tasks. A draft horizontal design (concept) will be submitted to ACHD for review and approval earl in PP y the design phase. Any revisions to the horizontal alignment will be revised and resubmitted to ACHD for final approval. Once the horizontal design has been approved, o PP , the design will proceed to the 95% Design Review Submittal. Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. Ustick Road —Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 ,.� ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 1 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 . Ustick Road -- Duane Drive to Campton WayACH Y SCOPE OF WORK MSIX MILE MINGINEERING Following Notice to Proceed, Six Mile Engineering will design the roadway improvements from curb to curb within the project limits and no design work will be done outside the curb -line. Six Mile Engineering has estimated the need to have information on the area outside the curb -line by February 23, 2011 to ensure there is no affect on the project schedule. ACHD shall provide direction to Six Mile Engineering by February 23, 2011 on how to address the area located outside the curb -line. Cance direction is provided by ACRD, the consultant shall be given written direction to proceeding with design outside the curb -line. No design effort outside the curb to curb area will commence until after receiving written direction from ACHD. Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. Ust�ck Raad — Duane Dnve to Campton Way December 30, 2010 ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 2 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 r AO �' ';'*�. Ustick Road - Duane Drive to Cam I 'm pion Way SIX MILE �...aoxnd�. IMGINEMNG SCOPE OF WORK TABLE OF CONTENTS PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................... 1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS ............... ............................... -a- se.............r.. 1.1 General............................................................................................. 1.1.1 Definitions and Acronyms........................,....................................... 1.1.2 Implied Terms.............................................................................. ergo... 1.'1.3 Coordination of c """' S Scope of Work................,.............rose......................... o.... e. 5 1.2 Context Sensitive Solutions 1.3 Submittals.f....................................................... 1.4 Project Initiation (Not Required) ............................ 1.5 Monthly Progress Meetings .................................................... ...................... offer 6 1.6 Schedule............................................................................. a erre. • ......... • • erre. • .. f • . • 6 1.7 ACHD Standards...............................................................est*"$........................ 7 1.8 Quality Control............................................................................. g ..................... 2.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT (Not Required) ........................peer.,..,........,.00..0...0.,....... 8 3.0 LOCATION SURVEYING AND MAPPING................,,...,....,9............................... 8 3.1 Aerial Mapping and Photography (Not Required) , post....... 9 ................... .............. 3.2 Field Survey ................... too 0.0...0.s.. 009.999.. off sties Passed 9. 9-00.4410011 ...... ............. 4.0 CONCEPT DESIGN (Not Required) ....... .e.9..................................................9.....10 5.0 P R E L I M I \ A R Y DESIGN (Not Required) ... ... . . . .... .. e . . . . . .......... .. .. .. . 9 ... .. ... .. ........... 1 0 ....... 6.0 DRAFT FINAL DESIGN................................................................... 10 ............ 6.1 Roadway Design ......................................... , ............................... , erre... , ...........10 6.2 Drainage and Irrigation Design offer 11 6.2.1 Drainage Facilities................................................................................... 11 6.2.2 Irrigation Facilities....................................................................................11 6.2.3 Permits... .................................................................... ...........9....e.9..........e 12 6.3 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 13 6.4 Geotechnical Investigation..............................................................................13 6.5 Signal and and Plans......................................................... too 14 6.6 Signing and Striping .... o f f e r, ..4 g o a l.. ... . e e• 9 9016680 . 0 9 0 ..0.0.0 •. 9• e r r e ... . ....... as .. f r e r r e. .. Ito #$ .*a* .. 15 6.7 Traffic Control ................. ............ .... erre... , ........................................................15 6.8 Structure Design (Not Required).....................................................................16 6.9 Right -of -Way ...................................................................................................16 6.10 Specifications................................................................................................ . .16 6.11 Estimate..........................................................................................................16 6.12 Certification of Compliance with Design Standards .......... „ 17 6.13 95% Design Review Submittal........................................................................17 6.14 Review Meeting ............................. 9 .................................. , .......... , ..................18 7.0 FINAL DESIGN ................... ......,..........e0..........ff09.....0.........e...............e..9............ 18 7.1 99% Design Submittal .......................... .....................................9.9ee.*veep .o.see-soo.18 8.0 FINAL BID DOCUMENTS.................................................................................. 20 Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. Ustick Road - Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 ,`. ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 3 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 9 of 20 '`A��'''�. Ustick Road —Duane Drive to Campton Way SIX MILE 40"."Mafo 5444a. IOGNONG SCOPE OF WORK 1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS 7.7 General Consistent with professional standard of care, Consultant shall provide management, coordination and direction to project team and sub -consultants to complete project deliverables on time and within budget. 1.1.1 Definitions and Acronyms. 404 Permit -- Section 404 of the Clean Water Act which addressesermits for dredged edged or fill material in Waters of the US, administered by the U.S. Arm Corps of Engineers Y p g eers AASHTO — American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACHD - Ada County Highway District ADT — Average Daily Traffic count Agreement Administrator— The ACHD person responsible for administeringthe contractg and overseeing the dei design. Unless otherwise specified, the Agreement Administrator is the Project Manager. CAC — Community Advisory Committee COMPASS — Community Planning Association of SW Idaho CPM — Critical Path Method CSS — Context Sensitive Solutions FHWA — Federal Highway Administration GIS — Geographic Information System Holidays — ACHD recognized holidays occur on: New Year's Day, Martin Luther Kiri Rights Da Memorial D g JrAdaho Human Ri g y, ay, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. ITD - Idaho Transportation Department Man -Hour -- Hour(s) of time required for an individual to complete an itemized task designated by the project scope of work. Personnel functions shall be rounded up to the nearest Man -Hour. MOU -- Memorandum of Understanding NEPA — National Environmental Policy Act PIM — Public Information Meeting PMG — Project Management Guide PSA — Professional Service Agreement, or Professional Agreement. This is a written agreement or contract between ACHD and the Prime Consultant Prime Consultant — The firm contracting with ACHD, for the performance of work prescribed in the contract. Project Manager (Also abbreviated as "PM"). The primary ACHD point of contact for the project. Unless otherwise specified, the Project Manager is the agreement administrator. ROW -- Right of Way SHPO — State Historic Preservation Office Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. ,..r.,,. Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 4 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Vila 1-� p Y cd��r. �.,�• SCOPE OF WORK ZSIX MILE UENGINEIRING Study Area -- The expanded area of influence generated by the project area. Sub -Consultant — Who the prime Consultant sublets part(s) of the design contract. SOW — Scope of Work 1.1.2 Implied Terms In order to avoid confusing repetition of expressions in this Scope of Work, it is provided that whenever anything is to be required, directed, specified, authorized, furnished, given, designated, permitted, reserved, approved, disapproved, accepted, or rejected, it shall be understood as if the expression were followed by the words "by the Project Manager' or "to the Project Manager" Whenever anything is to be performed, designed, computed, calculated, analyzed, determined, evaluated, surveyed, obtained, established, contacted, estimated, investigated, prepared, developed, delivered, collected, and/or recorded, it shall be understood as if the expression were followed by the words "by the Consultant (either prime or sub)" or "to the Consultant (either prime or sub)." 1.1.3 Coordination of Scope of Work The Scope of Work and Professional Services Agreement are essential parts of the project, and a requirement occurring in one is as binding as though occurring in all. They are intended to be complementary and to describe and provide for a complete package. Checkpoints or milestones have been established at various stages that require approval of specific project information. These checkpoints are: • Draft Final Design Review • Final Design (Right -of -Way Plans) • Final Bid Documents 7.2 Context Sensitive Solutions All work associated with this project shall include the practices of incorporating Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) into the design, including ACHD's TLIP and Livable Streets Design Guide where applicable. Context Sensitive Solutions is a way of thinking, a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach involving all stakeholders of creating a project which will leave a lasting positive impact on the people it serves and the area it effects. The Consultant will provide guidance on context sensitive solutions for the project in providing a more "Livable Community" environment. The look, fit and feel character of the project will be the goal for the context sensitive solutions task. Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. Ustick Road -- Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 5 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 AW-14W.,#.� Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way Y sxMlLE ID41NEENNG1000 '� &.... 4raf10 �44.W SCOPE OF WORK 1.3 Submittals All submittals shall be submitted with at least one hard copy or as required in the specific section and electronically. The electronic submittals shall consist of a pdf file and in the native file format. Any exception must be approved by the ACRD Project Manager. T.4 Project Initiation (Not Required) 1.5 Monthly Progress Meetings Attend regularly scheduled progress meetings to be held the second Thursday of each month throughout the duration of the project, unless directed otherwise by ACHD. Provide an electronic copy of the draft meeting summary and action items no later than three business days after the meeting. Revise and submit final meeting summary based on ACHD comments. Provide an electronic copy of summary and action items no later than three business days after each meeting. The Consultant will prepare and submit ACHD's Monthly Project Status Report form on a monthly basis. Products and Deliverables • Monthly Project Status Report (updated monthly) rte,,9 Draft Meeting Summary • Final Meeting Summary ACHD Responsibilities • Schedule and provide facility for Progress Meetings • Review and approve summary and action items Assumptions • The project is expected to be four months in duration • Three meetings are assumed and additional meetings must be approved by ACHD • Civil Survey Consultants will attend up to three monthly progress meetings • ACHD will review and approve summary within one week • Action items will be completed by due date • Consultant shall, at the start of the project, provide a cash flow estimation for the project duration 1.6 Schedule Provide an initial project schedule. Provide project schedule updates and narrative as needed to address delays or changes. Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 A0004� ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 6 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way SCOPE OF WORK SIX MILE ENGINEERNJ6 Acceptance of any schedule shall not relieve Consultant of the responsibilities to adjust labor or work schedules and provide sufficient resources to complete the work within the specified time and meet intermediate milestones. It is understood by ACHD and Consultant that float within the project schedule is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either party, but is a resource available to both parties as needed to meet contract milestones, and the contract completion date. Submit the schedule and schedule updates which include a comparison to the baseline on a monthly basis. Include a written narrative describing the project schedule status, the critical path and any revisions to the schedule. Provide a corrective action plan if off schedule. Schedule updates may be submitted simultaneously with invoicing. Activity information shall include activity numbers (consistent with this scope numbering system at a high level), activity descriptions, durations, total float, scheduled or actual start and finish dates, and predecessors/successors. Clearly show the sequence and interdependence of all activities required for complete performance of all items of work under this scope of work and indicate the critical path. Activities shall include, but not be limited to, all scope of work sections and their respective subsections. Activities will also include key decision points and resolution of critical scope assumptions. If agreed to by both the ACHD and Consultant, some subsections may be deleted from the schedule with the appropriate budget adjustments. Describe activities and their respective durations such that the work is readily identifiable and the progress on each activity can be readily measured. Products and Deliverables • Time -scaled logic diagram (Gantt Chart), updated monthly ACHD Responsibilities • Review Schedule 1.7 ACHD Standards ACHD has adopted the AASHTO publication "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets", 5th Edition (2004). Where both minimum and desirable values are provided, every reasonable effort shall be made to achieve the desirable standards. Any design exception must be approved by ACHD in writing. The roadway widths adopted by ACHD shall serve as the basis for beginning evaluation. if the proposed width or other standard is less than ACHD standards, it must be documented, justified, and approved by ACHD. Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 eolo� ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 7 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 CHQ Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way SIX MILE ,., ENGINEERING SCOPE OF WORK Additionally, the following standards shall be used: AASHTO Roadside Design Guide • AASHTO Guide for Development of New Bicycle Facilities Erosion and Sediment Control on Highway Construction Projects (FHWA, FHPM 6-7-3-1) • ADA Standards for Accessible Design • Idaho Department of Transportation Standard Drawings, Specifications and Current Supplemental (for all bridge and guardrail projects) • Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC) with ACRD Supplements • AASHTO Materials Testing and Sampling Methods • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications • Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) • Design of storm drain related facilities shall be completed in accordance with ACRD, STORM WATER MANAGEMENT Guides and appropriate subsections • AASHTO Guide for Flexibility in Highway Design, 2004 • ACHD Development Policy Manual • ITE Traffic Engineering Handbook • Roundabout Application Guidelines for Ada County • ITD Bridge Design LRFD Manual, September 2006 • AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications 1.8 Quality Control The Consultant shall develop and follow a quality control pian that outlines their quality control procedures and shall include at a minimum a comprehensive independent review prior to the responsible engineer sealing and releasing of final plans, specifications, or reports which assures/validates the following at a minimum: • Conformance with all contract requirements • Assurance that all materials and equipment specified in such documents for incorporation into the work are suitable for the purpose intended • The appearance, organization, technical and grammatical accuracy of such documents • Verification that such documents have been checked by the drafter, design professional, checkers, and reviewers 2.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT (Not Required) 3.0 LOCATION SURVEYING AND MAPPING Title reports will be provided by ACHD upon request by the Consultant. The Consultant will provide a list of Assessor Parcel numbers for each property a title report is required. Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. ?0*000\ Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 8 of 20 ACHD GES No. RD210-04 ,,,,•�"�+� �„ Ustick Road —Duane Drive to Campton WaySIX MILE � ENGINEERING SCOPE OF WORK 3.7 Aerial Mapping and Photography (Not Required) 3,2 Field Survey Civil Survey Consultants will provide the field topographic survey for the project and supply the point data files to Six Mile Engineering. Six Mile Engineering will develop the digital terrain model from the point data. Civil Survey Consultants will draft the topographic information, provide a field site -inspection to verify the topographic information. Civil Survey Consultants will provide utility potholing information, through the use of a sub -consultant, and draft the underground utility information on the plan profiles. Civil Survey Consultants shall convert all mapping and topography to electronic data files and format to be compatible with ACHD's CADD System. Refer to CADD Workflow Document and Engineering Consultant CADD Guidelines. Consultant certifies all contracted maps and topography as correct in accordance with the requirements of the contract. Products and Deliverables • Draft Topography map Survey data • Request to ACRD for utility locates Utility pothole data • Topographic mapping sufficient for the design of roadway improvements • Base Map of Existing Utilities • Digital terrain model of existing ground ACHD Responsibilities • Provide utility facility maps to Consultants and transmit design review drawings to municipalities, utility companies, and irrigation districts Provide title reports upon request Assumptions Civil Survey Consultants will perform cross sections at 50 -ft intervals, intersections, and all driveways/approaches Civil Survey Consultants will establish and set centerline control for the project Civil Survey Consultants will set benchmarks at locations outside the construction limits at approximately 500 -ft intervals • The roadway modification and right-of-way mapping limits consist of a corridor approximately 120 -feet wide, centered on the section line. Additional survey width may be required to identify property features (i.e. fence lines) along project Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. -•,* Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 9 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 .�" 'too, Ustick Road -- Duane Drive to Campton Way SIX MILE 1INGINOM SCOPE OF WORK corridor. Features will be surveyed beyond the fence lines where feasible and relevant to the project. • The survey control is to be based on the Ada County horizontal and vertical survey control datum, available at www.adaweb.net/devsery/survey/home.htmI under the section "GPS Control" • All original field notes and computer files shall become the property of ACRD • This scope of work assumes 20 potholes will be required, based on main -line potholing every 500 -feet, plus crossings, for utilities likely to be encountered (phone, gas, water, & cable). Additional potholing will be provided as a supplemental service. • This scope of work does not include setting property pins or monuments. 4.0 CONCEPT DESIGN (Not Required) This Concept Design task will not be required for this project as directed by ACRD. This project will advance directly to Draft Final Design. 5.0 PRELIMINARY DESIGN (Not Required) Preliminary Design will be included in the Draft Final Design task. 6.0 DRAFT FINAL DESIGN ,...� Develop Draft Final Design submittal package. Verify adherence to environmental commitments and agreements; prepare quantities and special provisions. The draft final design plans are to be a complete set of plans and specifications to be prepared in their finished condition. 6.7 Roadway Design Develop alignment based on typical sections in the Ustick Concept Design draft final design review plans showing location and general features of the existing and planned facilities. Compute and finalize quantities. Finalize all work on roadway plan package including utilities. Products and Deliverables • Title Sheet • Typical Sections (7 sheets) • Roadway Plan and Profile Sheets (5 sheets) • Roadway Detail Sheets (1 sheet) Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 f00*4`. ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 10 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 .o,;"��, Ustick Road - Duane Drive to Campton Way SCOPE OF WORK 6.2 Drainage and Irrigation Design 6.2.1 Drainage Facilities SIX MILE ElV61NEERNNG Evaluate storm drainage to determine, direction of flow, peak flow, potential drainage solutions and approximate invert elevations. A limited amount of time is required for this task. Civil Survey Consultants proposes to review and implement the concepts proposed in the Drainage Concept for Cloverdale & Ustick Roads report (ACRD Project No.'s 507008 & 507004) prepared in November 2008. The Consultant will prepare hydraulic computations, determine preliminary sizes, and show and label locations for all drainage structures (pipes, box culverts, bridges, water quality treatment facilities, etc.) on plan and profile sheets. Design and show on the plans permanent erosion control measures. Complete the draft final hydraulic design for the project, which includes: • Make a Feld review; identify the hydraulic design considerations and agree upon concepts. • Prepare hydraulic computation, determine size and placement of hydraulic structures; Prepare hydraulic computations including values for total runoff, culvert/ditch capacity, hydraulic gradeline, backwater depth, scour analysis, and any other applicable items. For all major hydraulic structures, submit hydrologic and hydraulic computations. • Address environmental mitigation issues relating to hydraulics; such measures may include detention and diversion structures, bank and channel stabilization, sediment control, energy dissipation devices, landscaping and seeding. Products and Deliverables • Storm Drain and irrigation Profiles (2 sheets) • Pond Plan Sheets (1 sheet) • Storm Drain and Irrigation Detail Sheets (7 sheet) • Storm Drain Calculations • Draft Copy of O&M Manual for Storm Drain Facilities Quantity/Cost Estimate &Special Provisions Assumptions • The Storm Water Concept Plan Submittal requirements under ACHD's Interim Storm Water Policy #3 will not be required. The concept storm drain design will follow the drainage concept approved by ACHD in the report listed above. 6.2.2 Irrigation Facilities The scope of work under this section shall include a field inventory of the existing irrigation facilities in the vicinity of the proposed roadway improvements and an Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. Ustick Road Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 . ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 11 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 ,,�� ►,. Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way r�� &.....4ra-f.%.� SCOPE of WORK SIX MILE ENGINEERING evaluation of structures needed at waterway crossings. The evaluations will begin once the roadway typical section is identified. The evaluation will address structures or pipes at waterway crossings including drainage and irrigation facilities owned by Irrigation Districts. Consultant will prepare concept level hydraulic and structure sizing for replacement or widening of irrigation facilities based on the allocated irrigation flows and maximum flows as provided by the irrigation Districts. Consultant will contact Irrigation Districts at the beginning of the project to obtain their design flows, comments and suggestions on the project. Consultant will coordinate with the Irrigation Districts as the project progresses. The Consultant will coordinate a site walk through with the irrigation districts and ACRD to verify facility locations and sizing, if necessary. Consultant will meet with residents connected to existing irrigation facilities to clarify service and document design issues as necessary to complete the design. The minimum information required on a draft final design review plans shall be complete enough to show location and general design features of all existing and planned irrigation facilities. Consultant with ACHD will coordinate with the irrigation Districts as the project progresses. Products and Deliverables • Contact reports for meetings with Irrigation Districts. e Summary Report on the existing irrigation system e Summary Report on waterway crossings and hydraulics calculations e Contact reports for meetings and communications with residents with irrigation facilities ACRD Responsibilities Provide available information on existing irrigation facilities Assumptions • Irrigation Districts or owners will provide design flows and maximum flows for their facilities which will be used for design The following Irrigation Districts will be contacted o Settler's Canal o Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District o Boise Board of Control 6.2.3 Permits Prepare draft permits applications, for the following: Section 404 Permit Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 12 of 20 ACHD GIS No. R0210-04 .01 isACH �,. Ustick Road - Duane Drive to Campton Way Y sxMlLE OMGINEENNG SCOPE OF WORK Products and Deliverables • Draft Permit Applications ACHD Responsibilities • ACHD will be responsible for submitting applications to the permitting agency and obtaining the permit. Assumptions • One coordination meetings with permitting agencies 6.3 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) The Consultant will prepare a draft final SWPPP based on Best Management Practices. The SWPPP will consist of preliminary Sediment and Erosion Control plan sheets displaying temporary erosion control measures. Products and Deliverables SWPPP Narrative Sediment and Erosion Control Plans (2 sheets) Quantity/Cost Estimate &Special Provisions 6.4 Geotechnical Investigation The geotechnical investigation consists of the following tasks: • Coordinate utilities clearance prior to our field investigation. • Conduct field reconnaissance and make recommendations for roadway extension pavement design • A field exploration and a laboratory testing program will be performed to provide information to be used in evaluating pavement performance. • Soil borings will be advanced through the road so that existing pavement thickness (including base course) can be measured. Soil borings will include continuous sampling in the upper 6 feet, with a 2 ft split barrel sampler. • Laboratory testing will be completed by a qualified laboratory. The laboratory testing program will include testing to verify field classifications, and evaluate physical and engineering characteristics of the soil. • Prepare generalized soil boring logs and other charts and graphs as required. • Prepare a summary of test data and other charts and graphs as required. • Complete the pavement analysis. The roadway's typical sections and thicknesses will be calculated using ACHD's pavement design worksheet based on "R" values and traffic index. • Flexible pavement design will be performed for the roadway extension. • Consultant will prepare a Geotechnical Memorandum to summarize the findings of the field exploration and summarize our recommendations and conclusions Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. Ustick Road Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 �''`�`` ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 13 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way Y six MILE SCOPE OF WORK NEWINEERING from the geotechnical evaluation. The Consultant will complete the pavement analysis based on traffic index. • Traffic control will be provided by a subcontractor to American Geotechnics. Products and Deliverables • Soil Boring Logs and Plan • Soil Test Report • Draft geotechnical exploration memorandum addendum including recommendations for pavement materials and thicknesses • Final geotechnical memorandum addendum in letter format ACRD Responsibilities • Supply Traffic Index Assumptions • Hot Mix Asphalt Flexible pavement reconstruction analysis will be performed. • Field Investigation will be performed during daylight hours. • Proposed field explorations include a total of 4 soil borings to depths of 6 feet below ground surface (BGS) without pavement coring. • It is anticipated that soils across this site will consist of two to six feet of sandy silt or sandy lean clay underlain by silty sand with gravel. The static water level is . anticipated to be below 6 feet below ground surface. • The actual quantity of testing will depend on the variability of the materials encountered in the soil borings. However, this scope assumes the tests listed below will be sufficient. o R -Value (AASHTO T-190) — 4 each o Percent Passing No. 200 Sieve (AASHTO T-11) — 5 each o Atterberg Limits (AASHTO T -89/T-90) -- 4 each o Moisture Content (AASHTO T-265) — 4 each • This scope of work does not include the percolation testing to estimate infiltration rates. • This scope of work does not include installing observation wells or performing observation well water level measurements or recording. • This scope of work does not include evaluation of rehabilitation alternatives for the existing pavements, a rigid pavement design, or a life -cycle -cost analysis. • This scope of work does not include soil analysis for possible structures. • Samples will be saved for 60 days and discarded thereafter. • There will be no permitting fee for working in the ROW. 6.5 Signal and Lighting Pians Develop and finalize a complete set of traffic signal and, lighting plans. • Develop and finalize traffic signal or street lighting plan sheets. Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering,77C ?00Ustck Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 `` ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Pae 14 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 9 .,�•=� ;�, Ustick Road - Duane Drive to Campton Way SIX MILE IENGINEERING scoP� of WORK • Develop and finalize signal interconnect plans. • Develop and finalize detailed summary of items, engineer's estimates, additional notes, and special provisions as required. • Develop and finalize conduit and wire sizes and number • Include all construction notes and callouts Products and Deliverables • Interconnect and Intersection Lighting Plans (2 sheets) • Interconnect and Lighting Details (1 sheet) Assumptions • Continuous street lighting is not required. One light pole will be installed at each public street intersection • Signal conduit will be installed at the Grenadier Way intersection to minimize roadway disturbances once the signal is warranted. • Interconnect conduit will be installed to the project limits. • Fiber optic cable interconnect will be installed from the Alleys traffic signal to the pedestrian hybrid beacon at Ustick Elementary School. 6.6 Signing and Striping Develop and finalize the signing and pavement markings plans. • Develop and finalize signing and pavement markings plans in accordance with the MUTCD and applicable state and local laws and ordinances. Products and Deliverables • Signing and Pavement Markings Sheets (2 sheets) 6.7 Traffic Control Prepare an advanced construction signing sheet for traffic control beyond the construction limits. Consultant is required to submit traffic control pians detailing the aspects and phases of construction including pedestrian and bicycle facilities. • Develop and finalize traffic control plans showing striping, signing layout and location, and advanced construction signing sheet(s). • Develop and finalize construction staging/phasing plans. • Develop and finalize advanced construction signing sheet • Include all construction notes and callouts Products and Deliverables • Advanced Signing Plan and General Notes (1 sheet) • Construction Phasing Plans (2 sheets) Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 15 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 �,. Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way G4..• ar.rd'te 5�•,0 SCOPE OF WORK 6.8 Structure Design (Not Required) 6.9 Rightwof=Way SIX MILE HVGINEERWG Based on record research and field surveys, existing right-of-way lines and property p Y ownership will be established within the project corridor. • Request from ACHD, land ownership and title report based on assessorp arcel number • Review title reports for easements or other encumbrances. These may reveal the existence and location of water lines, conduits, drainage or irrigation lines, utilities, etc. that must be handled during construction. • Conduct control surveying in order to establish and verify the property lines and right-of-way of the parcels within the project limits. Products and Deliverables: Request for Title Reports (include parcel number and name of owner) Existing right-of-way and property ownership base map Right-of-way Plans (size 11" by 17" color) ACHD Responsibilities: • Supply Title Reports within 30 days of Request Assumptions Consultant will perform field surveys as necessary to define the right-of-way throughout the project limits. The right-of-way will be defined based on field survey, records of survey, subdivision plats, and legal descriptions provided in the titre reports. This scope of work assumes 19 parcels may have right-of-way impacts and require legal descriptions and title reports reviewed. Six Mile Engineering will prepare the right-of-way plans 6. 70 Specifications Provide special provisions that modify the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC) and the Ada County Highway District Supplemental Provisions as needed. 6.11 Estimate The Engineer must prepare an estimate of project construction costs and submit this with the final project package. When more than one project number is included in the contractor's bid proposal, separate estimates shall be prepared for each project number. Each of these estimates shall be further separated into roadway and bridge quantities. Ada County Highway District Sic Mile Engineering, P.A. Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 16 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 .�* ... CH12 ►„Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way SIX MILEE� ENGINEERING SCOPE OF WORK The estimate shall be based on a combination of the most current bid history as provided/approved by ACRD and engineering judgment. 6.72 Certification of Compliance with Design Standards Consulting Engineering firms that are preparing project designs for ACRD (plans and specifications) shall be required to provide Certification of Compliance with Design Standards. Certification that the plans or designs are prepared in substantial conformance with engineering or design standards in effect at the time of preparation shall be given on all designs for construction or improvements to the highways, roads, streets, bridges, drainage facilities, or other public property. Certification shall be provided for all projects, regardless of size or complexity, and shall be provided on the cover sheet of the project plans or on the front sheet of the project specifications if no plans are involved. In cases where ACHD grants variances on the project design, the Consultant shall provide a letter detailing the allowed variance(s). The letter shall have a certification as to what variance(s) from the normal design standards were allowed and the justification for said changes. The cover sheet of the plans or specifications shall note the letter detailing the variance(s). The documentation shall become, in all cases, a permanent part of the project package. 6.73 95% Design Review Submittal This task includes performing an internal review of all deliverables and preparing the submittal documents. The Consultant will deliver twenty sets of 22” x 34" plans, ten sets of 11" x 17" plans, thirteen copies of the Special Provisions, one copy of the opinion of construction costs, and thirteen copies of the bid schedule. ACRD will be responsible for transmitting plan sets to utility companies and local agencies. The Consultant will be responsible for transmitting plan sets to irrigation districts. Perform internal review of all deliverables • Prepare and submit documents three weeks prior to the review meeting • Update Cost Estimate Products and Deliverables • Title Sheet • Typical Sections (1 sheet) • Roadway Plan and Profile Sheets (5 sheets) Roadway Detail Sheets (1 sheet) • Storm Drain and Irrigation Profiles (2 sheets) Pond Plan Sheets (7 sheet) • Storm Drain and Irrigation Detail Sheets (1 sheet) Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. /0"60-1 Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 17 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 - w4ft 1,1-V,h- Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way SCOPE OF WORK o Storm Drain Calculations • Draft Copy of O&M Manual for Storm Drain Facilities • Interconnect and Intersection Lighting Plans (2 sheets) interconnect and Lighting Details (1 sheet) • Signing and Pavement Markings Sheets (;e sheets) • Advanced Signing Plan and General Notes (11 sheet) • Construction Phasing Plans (2 sheets) Estimated Construction Time • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Narrative • Sediment and Erosion Control Plans (2 sheets) • Special Provisions Opinion of construction costs PDF files of the roadway plans USIX MILE OEWINEERING 6.14 Review Meeting The Consultant will attend the 95% Design Review meeting to discuss review comments. ACHD will make final decisions for conflicting review comments. Consultant will document review comments and prepare a response and action list for comments received, Products and Deliverables • Attend review meeting and document comments • Prepare response and action list ACRD Responsibilities • Schedule and Host Meeting • Review and Comment — two weeks prior to the meeting Assumptions ACHD will complete the review within three weeks of receiving the 95% Design Review Submittal 7.0 FINAL DESIGN The Consultant will incorporate comments from the 95% Design Review Meeting into the Final Design 99%) Submittal documents and perform an internal review. The right- of-way plans will also be prepared for the final submittal and legal descriptions will be written. 7.7 99% Design Submittal 9 Make modifications based on 95% Design Review comments v.A. Ada County Highway District Six mile nginee g, ,r'"" •. Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 3 2010 ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 188 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 „,��•��.,,, Ustick Road -- Duane Drive to Campton Way ESIX MILE BENGINEENNG SCOPE OF WORK • All items shown on the right-of-way plans shall be retained on the right-of-way and Final Design Construction Plans, whether or not the items are negotiated for the owner to construct. Items that are negotiated for the owner to construct, as stated in the right-of-way contract, are to be shown on the pians as "By Owner.” These are items such as irrigation ditches or fencing • Right-of-way plans are prepared in permanent form on standard 22x34 sheets on reproducible material s Final right-of-way plans submittal shall include a sheet or sheets listing land owners, parcel numbers, takes, easement (both temporary and permanent), along with furnishing one full size set of full color R/W plans, one set full color 11x17 plans. Sets of right-of-way drawings colored to identify each parcel and need • Finalize the right-of-way plans and write legal descriptions for new right-of-way andp ermanent easements required for the project. Legal descriptions will not be written for temporary easements • ACHD's standard ownership table will be prepared as a part of the right-of-way plans. Ownership table and plans shall be in color • ACHD may require legal descriptions be written prior to final design to allow for early acquisition Products and Deliverables One mylar set of 22" x 34" construction plans and color right-of-way plans, signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Idaho • Two bond sets of 11" x 17" construction plans and color right-of-way plans, signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Idaho • One set of legal descriptions for takes and permanent easements, signed and sealed by a Professional Land Surveyor registered in the State of Idaho. • One set of 11 "x17" cross sections to include elevation changes at each driveway. • Special Provisions, signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Idaho • Opinion of construction costs • Bid Schedule • Two copies of 11 x17 plans showing storm drain facilities for ACHD drainage and maintenance and operations. • 95% Design Review plans with ACHD comments • Response to 95% Design Review comments • The Consultant will prepare the EPA Notice of Intent (NOI) application for the project. • 95% Design Review Right -of -Way Plans with ACHD comments • Response to 95% Design Review comments on Right -of -Way plans • Stamped "Legal Descriptions" with Exhibits by Professional Land Surveyor registered in the State of Idaho. Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. .. Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 ACHD Project No. 507004.001 Page 19 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD210-04 Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way SIX MILE A�1H12 ENGIIVEEPJNG SCOPE OF WORK Assumptions • This scope of work does not include making revisions to the construction documents during the right-of-way acquisition phase to reflect right-of-way agreements. If required, this work will be negotiated as a separate contract • This scope of work assumes 19 parcels may have right-of-way impacts and require legal descriptions • The Right -of -Way plans will be identical to the bid plans with the addition of colored shading and hatching to represent areas for takes and permanent easements 8.0 FINAL BID DOCUMENTS The Consultant will incorporate changes made during right-of-way negotiations into the pians. Products and Deliverables • Complete Bid Package — Including Final Pians, Specifications, and Estimate Assumptions • This work is not included in this Agreement and will be this work will be negotiated as a separate contract, if needed Ada County Highway District Six Mile Engineering, P.A. Ustick Road — Duane Drive to Campton Way December 30, 2010 ACRD Project No. 507004.001 Page 20 of 20 ACHD GIS No. RD2 1 0-04 4 0 0 0 0 x t J , �a4 +� F '� �: ry ,gp�,oyga .t -74 z tiJ r r2 �i F � T MEIN w F t kl ;�y[pq L �go c 1J s: pp� yy Au {S Y MKhiJc.-Ji S 4 S J S5 1 { v/ 5J, �: ry +f YY ( lig b'XT'Y r } � F S 4 S J S5 s y � J�j 3 ksp4k' P EXHIBIT "'B" 3109 INTERAGENCY COST SHARE POLICIES AND PRUCEDU crsr--r%lo rx 3109.1 PUrpose. in Establishing an Interagency Cost Share Poll cY The purpose Of the Cost share Policy is to define the role of ACHD, CJWs, the munty, urban renewal agOncies and other POtent18I Partrwring agencies In fundingb�c�#h transportation and "nor�-tmnsMrWflonaelements of ACHDOs, road projects. The cost share policy maintains flOXIMMY for ACHD to Consider uni qua fftturft Of Projects and recognize the the partneting agencies roadway features within their bounda - ncIes for nos. Each Partnering agency has fts own unique aesthetic vision for •its community and the aesthetic features It desires, from landscaped medians, to street tees, to On Street parking, to types dimensions of sidewalks and 0 This Policy alkms flexibility within the roadway design Process, establishs a consistent set of transportation elements that ACRD will fund for all partnering agencies and provide the opportunity for financial Participation from eachpartnering agency to make Its own aethestic vision a reality. This Policy Is not intended to cover every Possible situation in which decisions about cost sharing must ccur. This policy is intended to complement the sPOcific authority granted 0 d to ACHDPursuant to the Idaho Constitution and Idaho Code, not replace or supersede It. If there is a conflict between this policy and state and/or federal law control, , state and/or federal law shall The Interagency Cost Share Policy MY 8PP1y to the following partnering agencies: I. Cities 2. Counties 3. Urban Renewal Agencies 4. Idaho Transportation Department 5. Neighboring counties and highway districts 6. School districts 7. Utilities 8. Regional Public Transportaiion Authority {DIRT) 9. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or Transportation Management Agency (TMA) Some projects may require ACHD and apartnednQ agency to Partner with private entities, such as developers or private utilities, to fund both transportation and non -transportation elements of a projed, Adopftd: Rev%W,,, Secdon 3109 - ln*MPMY COW SMM icy (CLEMS-1"19) (2).Docx 3109.1 8- Traffic Control Devices - Traffic signalso flashing beacons, signage, striping and intelligent tr8nsPortation •system facg*ties, 9. Drainage Storm water -structures where necessary for motorist safety and maintenance, 3109-361 Alternative Transportation 1. ACHD accommod at8s standard Pedestrian and bicycle f8dlMes In roadway and intersectionprojects, as defined by ACHD's Uvable Street Design Guide or other crossm section policies., 2. Issues related to construction g placement or relocation of transit structures in the right-of-way shall be addressed through the Cooperative Agreement for Transit Structures between ACHD and Valley Regional Transit. 3109.302 Intelligent Transportation System Funding for ITS PrOJeCtS off of the ACHD system may be managed by ACHD, but will require full funding or local match from the agency on Whose syste the project exists, m 3109.3.3 Storm Water Quality ACHD is responsible for design, construction, and McOnstruction of storm water drainage where necessary for motorist safety or right-of-way maintenance, If ACHD determines. that an agency's for aproject will have an adverse affect on storm "ter quantity or quality, the requesting agency, at its sole cost shall be responsible for mitiverse gating any such ad effects. 3109.4 Non -Transportation Components Road Project elements over which ACHD has no statutory authority, must be coordinated with the appropriate land use and/orpublic transportation agency. 31 09.4.1 Aesthetic Features A partnering agency may request the Inclusion of aesthetic features for roadway prclects In the ACHD Five -Year Work Plan. Aesthetic features may include, but are not limited top landscaping, specialized pavement or sidewalk treatments, decorative lighting, and other non -transportation component features. If a partnering agency requests an aesthetic feature on an ACHD project that Is beyond ACHD's statutory funding authority, the parbWng agency will be required. . torovic p .#, M for 1.00% of the costs of the ne on -transportation component Improvements Including design, land acquisition, construction and Perpetual maintenance. rsavlow'. 3109-3 Sedon 3100 - Inhwooncy Ccwt.Share POk7 (CLEAN&IM) (2} Docx 3• ADHD is responsible far the cast of medians for trafi"rc management which can be met with hardsca in p g. 4. A partnering ager is . agency responsible n sible for the installation and maintenance of aesthetic features in a median.. 5. The decision to irN aeegtc medians eli require e public Involvement and applicable land Use jurisdiction support. ADHD has sole discretion with regard to installation a#ion of 31094:.3 Pedestrian Bicycle Facilities Communities may desire pedestrian/bi • • cycle farcii�ties that are beyond ACHD's Livable Street Design Guide or other cross-sectionlici po es . 1. In the pedestrian area, ADHD shall provide a buffer space to meet ADA requirements as defined In the Livable Design Guide, ASH Street D will pay far right-of-way to provide a Pedestrian safety buffer up to a total of 6' of buffer rin a space, if a city or partne g agency agrees to provide or ensure installation and maintenance of landscaping applicable Space. p 9 in the p On certain roadways-, larger pedestrian zonestfeatures may be justified at ACHD's expense can be demonstrated � � rise if it that it is needed for pedestrian safe and otherwise complies � safety p es with the public necessity requirements for eminent domain as set forth In the Idaho Art. 1, § 13 and Idaho Code § 7-701 et se q. 2. if a partnering agency requests additional . 4 bona bicycle and pedestrian facilities that are beyond ACHD's Livable Design Guide Street 9 or other cross-section polices, the agencyis required to provide 100% of the costs for addkional Improvements, including design, land acquisition construction. eQ sition and 3109.4.4 Cin -Street Parking ACHD shall fund the right-of-way, construction d parking where appropriate r and constructionof on -street pp prate on arterials for ACRD projects. On-streetarkin collectors and local roads wilt come from dedications,..p gon ! consistent with existing ACRD policy. On --street parking for arterials will come from . m dedica�ans when required as a condition of development approval. tan -street parking must approved by .ACHD. be 3109.4.5 Federally -Funded Projects 1. Federal and `tate laws, rules andlilies �' determine what level of non -!transportation elements should be included i STP-TIVIA projects, n AdloptW: ftVW : Section 3109 - Intieragency Goat Shags PdicY (GLEAN s-19-09) (2). DopC 3109.5 2. ACHD egablishes a detailed scope Of work for the project design prior to IniffatIng design work. partnering agencies will be 8ffbrded the Opportunity to review and comment on the scope Of work for projed design to ensu transpoftWn features are included. ensure desired non - 3. If an agency . indicates intersst In Possible participation after a consultant design agreement has been signed, or requests changes to non-transPOrtation features ouWde the current design SOOPO of work, thepartnering agency will. be solely responWbIe for any additional design costs resulting from their request, 4. At the conclusion of concept design, •and prior to Initiating design, ACHD and the partnering agency shall enter into an interagency cost sharing agreement to outline cost share and other responslblllfles for the project Some PrOjOcts proceed to design without separate -concept design phase. In these Cases, ACH a D and the partnedng agency shall determine the desired features and enter Into an Interagency cost sharing agreema-d early In the design process. 5. If an agency declines to enter Into an Interagency cost sharing agreement the project may be delayed, or project design may proceed without Incorporating the Partnering agencies' desired features. Any additional costs that result from a partnering agency declining to enter Into an interagency cost sharing agreement and laterrequesting additional features; shall be borne by the partnering agency, S. Partnering agency requests after project •design is complete will require full compensation from thepartnering agency for design or other changes In the project, ACHD will work with the partnerIng agency to Incorporate design features that are feasible, however not allreq, uests Including thOSe fully funded by the requesting agency, may be able to be accommodated due to site specifict mm design constraints, status of land 8cquisition, the project schedule, and other feasibility Issues. 3109.6.1 Accelembon of Project Constuctlon 1. Aqencies may request ProJeCt Construction prior to ACHD adopted programming. 2. If a partnering agency Supplements ACHD funding for the transportation elements of a project, ACHD awards the Projed points fbr nonACHD funding In the priodtization of AdopW: Project ranking. 3109-7 Sedan 3109 - Interagency Cost Stam paNcy (CLEAN 5-19-08) (2),DOCX 3108.8 Procedures for Participation prior to Project Development Any agency requesting ACHD consideration shall follow the f .. procedure:oilowrng 31 09,8.1 Master Strom Me .and F . . Parb�r�rt � ut�ra.Acquls�ons Map g agencies may Indicate thea moire far additional ' 'b'ar�sporta#con elementsdltional rig#�t-of-v�ay for rn�ents at any tCr�na �y concurrent ADHD land use jurisdiction ado .on and applicable pb a right-�of-way width to accommodate desired elements in BCH Q s Master S � the Future A treats Map and the land use jurisdictiontscquisitio.ns Map. Such adoption Indicat , willing to provide fundis the partnering agency is g for the additional features consistent with this policy 9 and any Interagency agreements. 1. If a partnering agency .and ACHD agree on .the features for a roadway during a planning effort(e.g. cora.Lan comprehensive P update, subarea or corridor planning, etc) they will indicate their commitment to dost share by adopting an interagency agreement and will P . each adopt the aPP�priate right of Wray width into ACHD's Master Skeet Map and the land use jurisdiction's Future .Acquisitions Map. P 2• ACHD will seek f nancialis • tart ipat�on from the Partnering agency when development applionsr+ssen oppt�rtunity for ter{ rl P t an Y ght-of-way at quisitian. 3. If the partnering agency declines to • n � w P$�ic�pate �n �,�y 9 t -*f -way aoquIsition, ACHD will acquire right-of-way � �e 9 -of-away for the basic footprint, int, as defined in ACHD s UvaWa Street Design wide or other c rOVS-section policies. agencies Pa les. Partnering 9 will be provided a second opportunity purchase:, at the • Pte' � to Partnering agency's cost, additional right.. of -way during the tht-of-Way h P ase of ACHD. s capital projects development provided that ACHD and the Partnering agency enter into an interagency oust shari.. ngagreenent during the design phase. 4. If ACHD enters into a coa rative development aloprnent agreementfo r Improvements In the public right-of-way,A • include the .. CHD will additional right-of-way and desired aethestic features adopted in the .Master Street Map, P 3109.9 Projects for Economic Development and rid .and Use Goals 1. Projects of this nature typically evolve out of city area -specific planning efforts- and include projects and initistives beyond the transportebon system needs and priorities kientfffed by ACHD. Ado*d; ReVhW: Secgan 3f09- InMrapency Coat Sham Pdhy (CLEAN 5.18-09) (2).Dpp( 3109--9 3109.11 ProJeet Cost ResponsiWtlties Through and Center Tum Lanes, Curb and Gutter, Utifity Strip Medians 1_1� I Buffer Zane Bike Lanes Sidewalks On Street Parkin9� Illumination (lightIng) Proectspecific resign d��'1'ateiisions or Livable Street design Guide b8sic E `''�� n � �'uTi��ltt� �ctra dight of V��yRt�W� for street section if tYpolo pted Yinrlud and jurisdiction In Master amenities as outlined in policy, 'gy ng damages, buyoutsACHD Street Map or ACHD Capital. and associated legal' � costs ImPrOvement Plan. -subject to public necessity requirements for eminent domain as set forth in the Idaho Constitution Art. i, § 13 and Idaho Code - § 7-701 et seq. Project specific design dimensions None or Livable Street Design Guide dimensionsif typology adopted by jurisdiction ACHD and in Master Street Map or ACHD Capital Improvements Plan If needed for traffic sfety operons w with h�rndscape Upgraded hardscape . or landscaping and irig ' a#ion if median is needed for trafftc management. All ROW, construction, and maintenance Ass in the Livable Street If median Is for aestheft only Landscape construcctian Design Guide for the basic Pedestrian zone; 6' ROW if � and ROW in excess of V; ��ng agency chooses #o ,� p tuai mainten: erica of landscaping landscape -subject to public necessity requirernents for eminent domain as set forth in the Idaho Constitution Art. I, § 13 and Idaho Code 7.701 et . 5' unless constrained in a built environment, thea determined during greater thin —& unless Otherwise s ' pecrfied In an project design 5' adapted plan Greater than 5' unless otherwise specified in an I I.W, W * , %4%F%F4ai to VVf JOU uc uVF1 Unu maintenance on ACHD arterial Projects. Primarily of benefit to motorists Adopted: ReWwd: S►ctbn 3109 - Intempney Cost ahwr& Poikty CLEAN 5-19-M) (Z), Do cx vedlcated by the partnering agency or developer for collectors and local roads. Dedicated by developer for arterials when required as a condition of development .F-nergy and Maintenance costs, Pedestrian lighting 3109-11 ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT PROJECT NAMES: Franklin Road Ten• Mile Road/Linder Road Project No. 508019 THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement")2 is made and entered into this da of A ri 011, by and between the ADA COUNTY HIGH �" y p 1' WAY DISTRICT, a body politic and co orate of the State of Idaho, 3 775 Adams Street, Garden Ci("ACHD"')� City, Idaho 83 714 and the CITY OF MERIDIAN, an Idaho municipal corporation("City"). RECITALS A. ACHD is a single county -wide highway district pursuant to I g y � a public entity, organized and existing p Idaho Code Title 40, Chapter 14, as amended and supplemented, and a with. the exclusivejurisdiction, authority to maintain, improve and operate rights -of - Ada County. publicway in B. City is a public entity organized and operating pursuant lemen p g p nt to Idaho Code Title 50, as amended and supplemented. ted. City is a municipal corporation with thej urisdiction au police power to regulate and controlthorny and municipal activities within the City, including, without limitation, the authority to expend funds for the lac g' placement, installation and maintenance of landscaping and other aesthetic features in or onublic rights-of-way p within the City. C. ACHD plans to construct roadway and intersection improvements p ovements along FraJriklin Road from Ten Mile Road to Linder Road, ACHD Project # 508019. The ect "Proj" is def and further described in Section 1 of thisJ fined Agreement. As part of the Project, ACHD islannin to widen an existing roadway, which will consist of p g a five lane roadway with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. A copy of the Scope of Work for Franklin ankli p n Road, Ten Mile Road/Linder Road, ACHD Project # 508019 is attached hereto as Exhibit A and by reference incorporated herein. D. City desires to incorporate and fund certain landscaping improvements be incorporated into a portion p g p vements that are to p n of the Project, as generally depicted on Exhibit B and further described and defined in Section 1 of this Agreement. The Cit h g y as agreed to fund and pay the costs associated with the construction and perpetual maintenance of thedesi' red landscaping buffer area which will include installation of rotomill material as an interim treatment until the adjacent parcel develops and/or redevelops and the Cit shall require th Y q e Developer to install and maintain the appropriate landscape features that are to be incorporated into to the Project. E. Section 3109.6 of ACHD's Policy No. 3109, Interagency Cost Share ' Procedures(the "Cost Share �� g Y are Policies and Policy) set forth on Exhibit C and incorporated herein erein states that INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 1 ACRD will provide interested partnering agenciesincluding City, the opportunity to identifydesired aesthetic features and adopt an interagency ,cost share agreement. F. ACHD is in the process of designing ' possible for the g g the Project. ACHD has determined that it is p e Project to include certain aesthetic features r • requested and designed by the City. G. The City has agreed to fund anda • cons p y the additional cost associated with the design, construction and maintenance of the desired interim ues treatments and landscaping improvements that it has requested ted be incorporated into the Project. H. In connection with City's obligation to cons ' • g tract, repair, replace, and maintain the interim treatment and landscaping improvements, ' g p ,City has requested, and ACHD is to grant, a license to City. s wg I. ACHD and the City desire b this Agreement • forth their respectiveY g to work cooperatively and to set duties and obligations that are authorized b law to perform, responsibilities, each y P orm, and to allocate certain costs and res p ch with regard to the Project and in accordance with the C Share Policy. Cost J. The parties have the authority to enter into this A .---�.. provides that Agreement pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-2332, which p at one or more public agencies may contract with an one or more other public agencies to perform an governmental s y Y g service, activity, or undertaking which each public agency entering into the contract is authorized bylaw to perform, provided that such contract is authorized by the governing body of each party and that such contract shall set forthfull the purposes, powers, rights, ghts, objectives and responsibilities of the contractingart' parties. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties do mutually undertake, promise, and agree as follows: SECTION 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The "Project" shall consist of and are defined as the "ACHD Com " Components" and the City Components," which in turn consist of and are defined as follows: 1.1 ACHD Com onents: The "ACHD Components" of the Project � ct are defined as and consist of the following: Travel lanes, bike lanes, curb andutter, sidewalk t g � ewalk (51detached or 7.5' attached), traffic control devices (traffic signal, signage, striping, and i ntelligenttransportation system facilities), storm water structures and other associated work as depicted on Exhibit A. The ACHD Components fall within one of the categories set forth in the Cost Share Policy. D has the authority and power to construct and fund the ACHD Components pursuant to the provisions of Title 40, Chapters 13 and 14 �. p of the Idaho Code. INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 2 1.2' City Com onents: The "Cit Components"' yof the Project are defined as and consist of the following: Aesthetic features including landscaping features approved rotomill material("Interim p g atures and/or other ACHD Improvements") in the buffers • • The City Components fall within on �p shown on Exhibit B. e of the categories set forth in the Cost Share Poli also include the Interim Improvements as cywhich set forth herein. The City Com onents are non - transportation components of the Project over which p ACHD lacks authority to fund. SECTION 2. PROJECT DESIGN AND DESIGN COSTS 2.1 &proval of Plans. ACHD shall approve or ' ' Project designpp ,disapprove, in its sole discretion, the plans in accordance with the following provisions of ' any plans and specifications g p this Section 2. In approving p provided by City, ACHD assumes no ' deficiencies or inadequacies in responsibility for any q the design or construction of the Cit Components, responsibility therefore shall be and remain . Yand the In City. 2.2 Design of ACHD Components. 2.2.1 Com liance with Standards and Specifications. A �. ACHD Components in '-p-- -- --- ACHD shall design the p compliance with the standards of the American Association Highway and Transportation Officials of State p c als ("AASHTO"), and the adopted ACHD rules and regulations. 2.2.2 Review and Comment by City. ACHD willrovide t ' Component design p he City with the ACHD Com p gn plans for all phases for the City's review and comment. ACHD inform the City of an deadlines for shall Y providing comments to ACHD concerning the Project. The City review period shall not exceed three weeks. ACHD will consider, but shall not be bound by the City's comments regarding the design of the ACHD Components p nts 2.3 Design_Of CitV Components. The Ci' resents re that it h �p as designed the City Components in compliance with all ACHD rules and regulations. The Cit shall coordinate review of the design of the Ci Y dinate a • , g City Components with ACHD. ACHD shall approve or disapprove, in its sole discretion, the City Component design plans. pp ' p g 2.4 Allocation of Desi nn Costs. City shall be solely responsible for paying di rectly all of its design costs associated with the City . Com onentsCit shall Components. y also be responsible for reimbursing ACHD for all design costs associated with the Interim Improvements. p ovements. ACHD shall be solely responsible for all design costs associated with the ACHD Co addition, Components. In addition, if the City requests any design changes to the City Components that are p approved by ACRD and that result in a change to the Project design plans and specifications, the ' . p City shall either pay directly or reimburse ACHD for any costs associated with the requested q d design changes. City INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 3 shall pay all design costs promptly but in no case later than thirty (30) days following receipt of an invoice or other written request from ACHD documenting such costs. SECTION 3. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS 3.1 Construction to Conform with Plans and conformance w' Law. The Project shall be constructed in with the designs, plans and specifications provided to Section 2 above. Such p or approved by ACHD pursuant design and construction shall comply with a ' p Y 11 applicable laws, including ACHD rules and regulations, and good engineering practices. 3.2 _City Construction Obligations. Ci shall be responsible Components; City esponsible for constructing the Cit p , provided, however, that ACHD shall install an Int y direction of the Cit and Interim Improvements at the City consistent with appropriate roadway safety guidelines and i accordance with the standards applicable to the g n . pp City Components pursuant to this Agreement. City shall reimburse ACHD for all costs associated w' • g . with the design, construction, installation, materials, and maintenance of the Interim hn rovements. p Interim Improvements will be used adjacent to properties in Ada County or undeveloped properties within Meridian ' will remain in lace until such City limits, and p time as development occurs. At the time of development annexation into the City is requested, Cit may require the p or Y Y q adjacent owner/developer to design, construct and maintain landscaping improvements within the buffers • trip shown on Exhibit B. The design and installation of landscapingwithin the buffer approval. r strips shall be subject to ACRD 3.3 Special Provisions Avvlicable to Construction of City Components, The final grading of all landscaped areas shall slope awayfrom right-of-way " hardscape improvements, including the edge of pavement, curbing, and sidewalks. City shall install or require that any landscaping and sprinklers are installed in a manner that eliminates irrigation flows and/or ponding of irrigation water with the ACHD right-of-way. An ere Y Y perennial trees or plants that will extend roots deeper than 18 inches shall be prohibited over ACHD underground infiltration facilities g ound seepage beds, or piping systems. Trees shall be offset from edge of seepage beds a minimum of 10 feet to allow for future root pruning, if necessary, ' . p g, ary, and maintenance access for heavy equipment over beds. Infiltration areas shall not be covered with sod or non -free draining materials/soil. Access to inlets and outlets of ACHD drainage areas shall 11 not be planted with trees, shrubs or any landscaping that would impede heavyequipment vehicle ment q p e access. City shall observe or require the observance of the 40' sight triangle along the right-of-way and will not plant any shrubs or trees within the area or over an utility lines. All trees ' Y ty es in the public right-of- way shall be maintained by City for clearance of 14' over all roadways measured ured at gutter plate and 8' over all sidewalks. City shall contact Digline Inc. prior to the start of an construction. n. 3.4 Allocation of Construction Costs. The City shall be solei responsible construction costs whenY p ble for the it installs the City Components. In the event the City requires a Developer or other third p to install the Cit Co q �Y y Components, the City shall ensure that an and all said improvements are designed, constructed Y � g � and maintained in accordance with this Agreement. City agrees that if any additional construction costs for the City Components are INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 4 incurred, City shall be solei responsible Y p e to pay these additional costs or shall require Developer or other third party to a all the additional quire the also bereimbursing , pay additional costs, if applicable. In addition Ci responsible for reimbursing ACRD for all the ' � City shall associated with theinstallation, material and construction costs Interim Improvements. City shall reimburse all Improvements construction costs incurred by ACHD for the Interim Im p is promptly but in no case later than thin(30)lowing receipt of an invoice or other writt Y days fol en request from ACRD, documenting such costs 3.5 Administrative Fee. The Ci shall ream addition �'. burse ACRD for five percent (5%)of all al costs incurred by ACHD in connec tion with the Project as a result of the installation of the City Components and the Interim Improvements, benefits project p its, including without limitation overhead and p o,�ect administration, compaction testing, and soils work k required solely for the construction of the City Components and the Interim Improvements; •mobilization, control, flagging,detours and p � traffic weekly meetings, each of which shall be calculated on bases. The prorated basis for the above items w' a protated ill be calculated using the percentage of the Ci Component and Interim Improvements construction � costs as they relate to the total Project construction costs. City shall cooperate with ACHD androv' p ide it with a full and complete accounting of all construction costs it incurs in order to allow ACHD to calculate this fee. SECTION 4. MAINTENANCE OF CITY COMPONENTS 4.1 A reement to Pemetuallv Maintain and Care for Ci ty Components. Pursuant to the Cost Share Policy, ACHD's agreement to incorporate the Ci �Components into the Prod ect isexpressly conditioned upon City's concurrent agreement to construct the Ci Co lace repair, City Components, and to perpetually re p p , maintain, and care for the City Components unless and until ACHD terminates the License granted to City pursuant to Section • p 6 below over the area in which City desires to place the City Components as described and/or depicted on Exhibit B attached hereto (the "Licensed Area"). City a that all cons agrees traction, replacement, repair, maintenance, and care of the City Components shall be done at its sole cost and expense. Accordingly, City shall maintain the City Components in good condition and repair and as required to satisfy applicable laws, the policies of ACHD and sound engineering and landscaping practices. In addition, the City shall provide ACHD with a maintenance plan for all the City Components, which shall be subject to ACHD's review and approval. 4.2 Default. In the event City fails to replace, repair, maintain or care Components, ACHD p � for the City Com p D shall supply notice to the City of the default and that corrective actions needed to cure the default. City shall have forty-five(45)da s from the date ' ' Y it was notified by ACHD to remedy such default. If after forty-five (45) days the Cit fails y Y to cure such default ACHD shall have , the right to terminate this Agreement, and/or terminate the license ranted in g Section 6 below, and/or enter upon the Licensed Area, retain contractors to make necessary repairs and replacements to the City Components, and bill the Ci for all ACHD personnel City costs incurred by p nnel and independent third -party contractors retained b ACHD to cure such b Ci Y default y City. City agrees to pay this bill within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice from � p m ACHD. INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE ACHD may also elect to enter upon the Licensed Area, retain contractors to remove all City Components and have the area replaced with hardscape. City agrees to pay all costs associated with the removal and replacement of the Licensed Area within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice from ACRD. 4.3 Relocation of Improvements, If during the term of this Agreement ACRD requires, in its sole discretion, at any time and from Y � time to time, that the Highway (as used in the Agreement the term "Highway" is as defined in Idaho Code § 40-109(5)) on and/or adjacent to the Licensed Area be widened and/or realigned, re � Ci he • . g � designed, improved and/or reconstructed City hereby accepts responsibility for all costs for relocating,' the Cit Components modifying or otherwise adapting Y p nts to such realignment and/or relocation and/or reconstruction lish tion if required by ACRD, which shall be accomplished ed by City according to designs, plans and specifications approved in advance by ACRD in writing; provided p ions . g� p ACHD shall provide City with adequate written notice as reasonably necessary to allow Cit to redesign, relocate, Components to the r y g � cate, modify or adapt the City Com p realignment and/or relocation and/or reconstruction of the also licenses Cit such additional area Highway and Y ea of its Licensed Area, if any, as may be necessaryfor proper operation of the City Components. the 4.4 Permit. If the proposed construction and installation o ' f the City Components, or any reconstruction, repair, relocation or maintenance of the Cit Components requires City toobtain a permit under ACHD policies, City shall first obtain suchermit from (Construction Services Division before p ACHD commencing such work, and pay the required fees and otherwise comply with the conditions set forth therein. Cit shall 1 contact ACHD's Construction Services division at (208) 387-6280 to determine whether aermi p tis needed at any point during the term of this Agreement for any work itp erforms. 4.5 Dama e. If the Highway on and/or adjacent to the Licensed result of: � Area is damaged as a (i) the performance by City of the maintenance repair, or re wired b � p � placement required y the this Agreement, or the failure or neglect top erform such maintenance; and/or (ii) City's design, installation or use of the Cit Components, Y p regardless of cause; then, at its sole cost and expense, City shall forthwith correct such deficiency and restore the Highway and the surface of the Licensed Area to the same condition it was in prior thereto, and if City shall fail or neglect to commence such correction and restoration within twenty-four (24) hours of notification thereof, ACHD may proceed to do so, in which event Cit agrees to reimburse ACHD for the Y costs and expenses thereof, including, without limitation, reasonable compensation for the use of staff and equipment of ACHD. 4.6 E- ency- Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.5 should an emergency exist related to the City's use of the Licensed Are Area which threatens the stability or function of the INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 6 Highway on or adjacent to the Licensed Area or the safety of the public use thereof, � ACHD shall have the right to immediately perform, on, behalf of, and at the cost of Ci an emergency repairs. City, y and all 4.7 Relocation of Utilities. Cit will be responsible utilities located in Y esponsible for the relocation of any existing the Licensed Area as may be required in c g installation, re air replacement, q connection with any construction, p p ment, or maintenance of City Components b Area. p y City in the Licensed SECTION 5. LICENSE 5.1 Purpose of License. ACRD owns and have exclusive jurisdiction over the Licensed Area. Accordingly, City has a license requested ' cense to use the Licensed Area for the limited q purposes hereinafter set forth in this Section 5. 5.2 Grant of License. On the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, effective as of the date City begins installation of the City Components(which shuntil Ci tran ,p all not occur unless and City transfers the property as set forth in Section 4), ACHD shall extend to City a license on, over, across and under the Licensed Area for the following uses g and purposes (the "Authorized Use") and no others: the construction maintenance, • aintenance, repair, replacement, and maintenance of the City Components of the Project. 5.3 Limits. This Agreement does not extend to City the right to use the Licensed Area to the exclusion of ACRD for any use within its'urtion, authority and discretion or of others to the extentJisdic ' authorized by law to use public right-of-way. If the right-of-way Cit ' Y has been opened as a public Highway, y s Authorized Use is subject to the rights of theublic to use the right-of-way for Highway purposes.City's Au p y Authorized Use is also subject to the rights of holders of easements of record or obvious on inspection of t p he right-of-way and statutory rights of utilities to use the public right-of-way. This Agreement it is no preclude or impede • • g t intended to, and shall not, p p de the ability of ACRD to enter into other similar agreements arties to also u in the future allowing third p use its public rights-of-way, or the ability of ACHD to redesign, reconstruct, relocate, maintain and improve its p and Highways as authorized b i y law and as it determines, in its sole discretion, s appropriate. 5.4. Waiver and Estopp l Statement by City. Cit acknowledges a ranted h y g and agrees that the license g herein is temporary, and merely a permissive use of the Licensed Area pursuant to this Agreement. City further acknowledges and • g agrees that it specifically assumes the risk that the license pursuant to this Agreement may be terminated before Cit h ' City as realized the economic benefit of the cost of installing the City Components, and Cit hereby ' from assertingan claim Y y waives and estops itself y c aim that the license is in any way irrevocable because Cit has expended funds in installing or maintaining the Ci Com Y p • g City Components and the Agreement has not been in effect for a period sufficient for City to realize the economic benefit from such expenditures. INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 7 5.5 Fee. There is no annual fee for the license cense granted hereunder. 5.6 No Title In Licensee. Except conditions of this Agreement as expressly provided herein, the terms and g eement shall not create any type of roe right, ' or to the Licensed Area other than property �'title or interest in City in the right to temporarily use the same urs this Agreement. pursuant to the terms of 5.7 Taxes and. Assessments. Cit agrees t ' Propertytaxes that m Y g o pay all special assessments and personal may be levied and assessed on the Cit Components Agreement. Y p rats during the term of this 5.8 Restoration on .Termination. Upon term' ' City will promptly r p enation of this Agreement for any reason, p p y emove all City Components and restore the Licensed present condition. Should Cit fail Area to at least its City ail or neglect to promptly remove the Cit Co restore the Licensed Area, ACHD may do so and a Y Components and ACHD and Cit • . ssess City for the costs thereof. Provided, City may agree in writing that some or all of such City Components ar an p e to remain on the Licensed Area following termination, d by entering into such an agreement Cit there disclaims all right, title and interest in and to the y by same, and hereby grants such City Components to ACHD, at no cost. Further provided, if the Authorized razed Use of the Licensed Area under this Agreement is for landscaping in ACHD right-of-way • and the g y and the irrigation and maintenance thereof • general purpose government with jurisdiction has a ' regulations governing adopted ordinances, rules and g g the landscaping and maintenance of such right-of-way by owners of the adjacent property, to the extent such owners are obligated to maintain and irrigate landscaping City need not remove the same from the Licensed Areag e the . 5.9 Compliance with Law/waste and Nuisance Prohibited. In connection with City's use of the Licensed Area, throughout the term of this Agreement, g eement, City covenants and agrees to: (i) comply and observe in all respects any and all policies, � federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, p , rules and regulations, including, without limitation those the Clean � relating to traffic and pedestrian safety, an Water Act and/or to the presence, use,eneration release g � ,discharge, storage or disposal in, on or under the Licensed Area of any Hazardous Materialsdefined as an substance or material defined or Materials(defined designated as hazardous or toxic waste, material or substan other similar term, by any federal, state or local environmentalce, or statute, regulation or occurrence presently in effect or that may be promulgated in the future);(ii)obtain any and all permits and approvals required by ACHD or any other unit of government;(iii)allow an nue g � and commit no waste or y nuisance on the Licensed Area. City covenants and agrees to indemnify fy and hold ACHD harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, liens, liabilities and expenses (including without limitation, reasonable s attorne ' fees), ), arisen g directly or indirectly from or in any way connected with the breach of the foregoing g g covenant. These covenants shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 5.10 No Costs to ACHD. Any and all costs and expenses ass ' p associated with City's Authorized Use of the Licensed Area, or the relocation of the City Components or utilities INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT -PAGE 8 thereon, or the restoration thereof at the termination of this Agreement, shall be at the sole g � cost and expense of City. SECTION 6. INDEMNIFICATION 6.1 Citv Indemnity. City hereby indemnifies and holds ACHD harmless from and against any and all claims or actions for loss, injury, death damages, mechanics n .. Jm'Y � g and other liens, arising out of the failure or neglect of City, City's employees, contractors and agents, in connection with its activities under this Agreement and the exercise of any p g privileges or performance of any obligations of City hereunder, and including any attorney fees and costs that may be incurred by ACHD in defense of such claims or actions indemnified against b Cit g Y Y hereunder. For claims or actions arising out of failures or neglect occurring during the term of this Agreement, City's obligations pursuant to this section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 6.2 ACRD Indemnity. ACHD hereby indemnifies and holds City harmless from and against any and all claims or actions for loss, injury, death, damages, mechanics and other liens, arising out of the failure or neglect of ACHD, ACHD's employees, contractors and agents, in connection with its activities under this Agreement and the exercise of any privileges or performance of any obligations of ACHD hereunder, and including any attorney fees and costs '�` that may be incurred by City in defense of such claims or actions indemnified against by ACHD hereunder. For claims or actions arising out of failures or neglect occurring during the term of this Agreement, ACHD's obligations pursuant to this section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. SECTION 7. TERM OF AGREEMENUTERMINATION The term of this Agreement will continue until terminated by ACHD, either (i) with or without cause, which termination shall be effective following thirty (30) days' advance written notice of termination given to City by ACHD, or (ii) upon default by City pursuant to Section 5.2 above. Both parties believe that this Agreement does not violate this provision of the Idaho Constitution. Without limiting the foregoing, they agree and acknowledge that the City's agreement to maintain, repair, and replace the landscaping as set forth in this Agreement is an ordinary and necessary expense. Upon expiration of the thirty (30) days, ACHD may, at its Y Y� option, record a document reflecting the revocation of this Agreement in the official real property records of Ada County, Idaho. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve City of any payment obligations for any amounts that are due and owing at the time of termination. SECTION 8. GENERAL PROVISIONS INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 9 8.1 Contact Information. The contact for the Ada County Highway District shall be Craig Herndon, Project Manager for the Project at (208) 387-6118. The contact for the City shall be Caleb Hood at (208) 884-5533. 8.2 The parties have the authority to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2332 which provides p that one or more public agencies may contract with any one or more other public agencies to perform any governmental service, or activity,g undertakin which each agency entering into the contract is authorized by law toerform�provided that such p contract is authorized by the governing body of each party and that such contract shall set forth fully the purposes, powers, rights, objectives and responsibilities of the contractingparties. 8.3 Termination of Intera encu Agreement/Nonappropriation. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to be an indebtedness or liability in violation of Article VIII Section 3 of the Idaho Constitution. Both parties believe that this Agreement does not violate this provision of the Idaho Constitution. Without limiting the foregoing, the agree and acknowledge that y g at the City's agreement to maintain, repair, and replace the City Components is an ordinary and necessary expense. 8.4 No Liens. The City shall allow no liens 'as a result of any labor performed or materials supplied in connection with the activities of the Cit its agents, or contra y� g � contractors, to attach to public right-of-way or to any property held by ACRD. 8.5 Attorney Fees. In the event of any controversy, claim, suit, proceeding or action being filed or instituted between the parties to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or arising from the breach of any provision hereof, the prevailing party will be entitled to receive from the other party all costs, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees including fees on appeal, incurred by the prevailing party. The prevailinga party will be that party who was awarded judgment as a result of trial or arbitration. 8.6 Choice of Law. The validity, meaning, and effect of this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho. 8.7 Exhibits. All exhibits to this Agreement are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement as if the exhibits were set forth in their entirety in this Agreement. 8.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the exhibits hereto constitute the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with regard to the transaction contemplated herein, and no party shall be liable or bound to the other in any manner by any representations, warranties, covenants and agreements exceptspecifically as ecificall set forth herein. 8.9 Bindin& A&reement/Assi nment. The promises, covenants, conditions, and agreements herein contained shall be binding on each of the parties hereto and on all parties and all persons claiming under them or any of them; and the rights and obligations hereof shall inure to the benefit of each of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 10 Notwithstanding the foregoing, City shall not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of ACRD. 8.10 Severability. If any part of this Agreement is held to be illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall be given effect to the fullest extent reasonably possible. 8.11 Waiver, Acknowledgments and Modifications. The failure of a party to insist on the strict performance of any provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right or remedy upon a breach hereof shall not constitute a waiver of any provision of this Agreement or limit such party's right to enforce any provision or exercise any right. No acknowledgments required hereunder, and no modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or consent to departure therefrom, shall be effective unless in writing and signed by ACRD and City. Y 8.12 Headings. The headings used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement. 8.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but both of which together shall constitute one and the same. 8.14 Limitations on Liability. The parties hereto agree that nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a joint venture, partnership, or other similar relationship which might subject any party to liability for the debts and/or obligations of the others, except as otherwise expressly agreed in this Agreement. 8.15 Recitals. The Recitals above are incorporated into the body of this Agreement. 8.16 Time is of the Essence. Time shall be of the essence for all events and obligations to be performed under this Agreement End of Agreement [Signature page follows.] INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written. City: A'T'TEST:0 r � � 1 DaP0R �. voo F� City Clerk ��' s T s t' O �+ � Af ACHD: ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT r yi i fSS a2V! gibits Exhibit A — Project Overview Exhibit B — City Components/Licensed Area Exhibit C - ACHD's Interagency Cost Share Policies and Procedures N INTERAGENCY COST SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT - PAGE 12 .� 404f=.N%4 )WDParametrIx FINAL DESIGN SCOPE OF WORK Franklin Road (Ten Mile to Linder) ACRD Project No. 508019 - GIS## RC0165 Project Description ACHD selected the Parametrix team to prepare the concept design and environmental evaluation for the Franklin Road (Ten Mile to Linder) project. This work has been substantially completed. The Concept Report and Preliminary Environmental Evaluation were developed as part of the concept design scope of work in accordance with Idaho Transportation Department requirements. The approved project concept, as defined in the Concept Report and Preliminary Environmental Evaluation, will serve as the basis for this Scope of Work. However this project will be completed with local funding to ACRD standards and therefore requirements specific to the federal aid process will not be included. This scope of work includes Preliminary Design, Draft Final Design, Right -of -Way Plans, Final Design Plans Specifications and Estimate. Project Tasks This project will be designed using English units and ACHD standards. All deliverables, progress reports, and invoices will be submitted directly to ACRD. Submittals shall be at least one hard copy and electronically. The electronic submittals shall consist of a pdf file and in the native file format. References in this scope of work to "Consultant" include ,,. Parametrix (prime consultant) and the consultant project team (subconsultants). The Consultant will perform a quality control check of all deliverables prior to submittal. 110 Administration 11 0w20 Progress Meetings Team meetings will be conducted as needed; approximately once a month throughout the duration of the project. Deliverables: • Team Meetings • Electronic Meeting Minutes 110.30 Project Schedule See project CPM schedule for the initial project schedule. Consultant will update the project schedule monthly and provide updates. Deliverables Initial Project Schedule Tracking Updates (MS Project and PDF Format) • Monthly CPM Schedule 110.40 Progress Reports and Invoicing Consultant will staff and manage a project team to provide project deliverables, monitor budget and schedule, and coordinate with ACHD on a regular basis or as directed. Monthly progress reports and invoices will meet ACHD's requirements and will include the Monthly ACHD FINAL DESIGN SCOPE OF WORK Parnmetrix Franklin Road (Ten Mile to Linder) November 19, 2007 ACHD Project No. 508019- GIS## RC0166 Page 1 of 10 ,too V*ft AS& Parametrix Progress Status Report. Each Progress report shall include a copy of the current updated Project Schedule. Deliverables • Monthly Progress Status Reports Invoices 220 Preliminary Design The intent of the preliminary design effort will be to refine the horizontal and vertical alignments and develop the basic project features, drainage and irrigation design, grading limits, right-of-way requirements, and utility requirements. The preliminary design effort will conclude with a Preliminary Design Review Meeting. 220.10 Preliminary Roadway Design Preliminary, Design Based on the recommended alternative in the Concept Report, the preliminary roadway design will be completed. This work includes title sheet, and plan and profile sheets required for the Preliminary Design Review. The preliminary roadway design will include typical sections, earthwork limits, horizontal and vertical alignment details, and driveway approaches. Preliminary Drainage Desi n Based on the Concept Report, pipe storage stormwater detention is proposed for this project. The stormwater generated by the project will be analyzed to determine general flow characteristics, quantity and direction of stormwater flow. Design hydrology will be calculated using the rational method for conveyance flow and the SCS method for detention/water quality volume. The storm drainage system and outfalls will be designed for gravity flow only. Water quality treatment will be attained through a combination of flow detention and ACHD standard sediment/grease traps. Detention and water quality treatment facilities and drainage conveyances will only be designed for flows originating from the proposed ACHD right-of-way along the project limits. Water quality treatment facilities will be limited to sediment/grease traps or other structural BMPs approved by ACHD. The drainage design will be included on the preliminary roadway plan and profile sheets. The preliminary drainage design will provide the general layout of inlets, storm drains, initial pipe sizing, pipe detention facility layout, and water -quality facilities. Preliminary Irrigation Design The Concept Report identified that the Von Lateral will need to be relocated as part of this project. The Von Lateral crossings on Franklin Road within the project limits may be replaced as a part of this project. However, this project does not include replacing the east crossing irrigation headworks on the south side of Franklin Road since this structure is outside of the project limits. Numerous privately owned irrigation facilities will be impacted by the project, including a four foot wide concrete canal paralleling the Von Lateral. All impacted irrigation facilities will be replaced. It is assumed that relocated irrigation facilities will not require embankment fills and associated special provisions. This scope of work ACHD FINAL DESIGN SCOPE OF WORK Parnmetrix Franklin Road (Ten Mile to Linder) November 19, 2007 ACHD Project No. 508019-- GIS# RC0165 Page 2 of 10 ACHD oil PW Parametrix assumes the Eight Mile Lateral will not be impacted by the project and irrigation districts/owners will provide design flows for their irrigation ditches, This scope of work includes attending three meetings (assumed) with the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District (NIVID) and impacted private irrigators, Culvert crossings will be sized using HYD -5 or similar design tools and open channel hydraulics will be simulated using HEC -RAS 3.1.3 or similar modeling software using steady flow conditions. Replacement irrigation facilities will be designed for the existing flow capacity. It is anticipated that irrigation facilities will not be a part of the drainage report and a separate irrigation report will not be required. Deliverables • Title Sheet • Typical Sections (1 Sheet) • Plan & Profile Sheets (10 Sheets) • Other Plan and/or Detail Sheets as Needed (2 Sheets) • Preliminary Drainage Report • Copy of Irrigation Company Correspondence 220.20 Preliminary Right -of -Way Plans Consultant will attempt to contact all property owners to obtain detailed information regarding irrigation systems and property specific improvements. Consultant will prepare the Preliminary Total Ownership Table and color Preliminary Right -of -Way Plans. The Preliminary Right -of -Way Plans will be submitted with the Preliminary Design submittal. Deliverables • Preliminary Total Ownership Table (2 Sheets) • Preliminary Right -of -Way Plans (10 Sheets) 220.30 Preliminary Utility Review The Consultant shall include the information of existing facilities on the plans. Review the horizontal field survey, designating subsurface utilities, and utility location updates. Analyze and adjust the project plans to avoid any unnecessary conflicts with the utilities. Identify and mitigate utility conflicts based on facilities installed since concept design or change/progression in design. Show vertical ties on the plans. (Possible vertical conflicts shall be potholed using subsurface excavating techniques to determine location and the vertical depth of the facility. See section 525.35 Potholing for additional information) 220.44 Preliminary Opinion of Cost Consultant will prepare a preliminary opinion of probable construction costs based on the preliminary design pians. The estimate will be prepared in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format. Deliverables • Preliminary Opinion of Cost ACHD FINAL DESIGN SCOPE OF WORK Parametrix Franklin Road (Ten Mile to Linder) November 19, 2007 ACHD Project No. 508019— G IS# RC0165 Page 3 of 10 ;ft ."04 � ♦ f%% Parametrix 220.50 Preliminary Design Submittal The preliminary design submittal package will be prepared and submitted to ACRD for review five weeks prior to the review meeting. ACHD will be responsible for transmitting submittal documents to irrigation districts utilities and local . ca agencies for their review. 25 sets of the design plans will be submitted. All pians will be 22" x 34". Deliverables • Preliminary Design Plans 220.60 Preliminary Design Review Meeting Consultant will attend a review meeting at ACHD and prepare a meeting summary. ACHD will provide comments two weeks prior to the meeting and the Consultant shall compile comments prior to the meeting. The Consultant will attend the Preliminary Design Review meeting to discuss review comments. ACRD will make final decisions for conflicting review comments. Consultant will document review comments and prepare a final Comment/Response Matrix for comments received. 230 Draft Final Design Comments from the preliminary design submittal will be addressed during the draft final design. Comments will be incorporated into the final design documents as appropriate. 230.10 Draft Final Roadway Design Roadway design elements will be finalized ' g and details will be developed. Construction notes and quantities will be added to the plan and profile sheets per ACHD standards and requirements. Private approaches will be further designed based on the final horizontal and vertical alignments. Deliverables • Title Sheet • Typical Sections (2 Sheets) • Roadway Plan &Profile Sheets (10 Sheets) • Detail Sheets (4 Sheets) 230.15 Draft Final Drainage/Irrigation Design Storm drain and irrigation design elements will be finalized and drainage details will be developed. Construction notes and quantities will be added to the plan and profile sheets per ACRD standards and requirements. Pipe storage and water quality plan sheets and details will be prepared and added to the plan set. Relocation of irrigation structure details and plans will be provided. The drainage report will be finalized as a part of the final design 9 process. Irrigation structures will not be addressed in the drainage report. Deliverables • Pipe Storage Details (2 sheets) • Drainage Details (4 sheets) • Approval Letters/Documentation as Required or Directed • Final Drainage Report ACHD FINAL DESIGN SCOPE OF WORK Parametrix Franklin Road (Ten Mile to Linder) November 19, 2007 ACHD Project No. 508019-- GIS# RC0165 Page 4 of 10 Parametrix 230.25 Erosion & Sediment Control Pians Consultant will prepare a draft and final Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the1ro'ect. p Deliverables • Draft and Final SWPP Plan • SWPPP Sheets 0 3 sheets) 230.35 Draft Final Right -of -Way Plans The right-of-way plans and total ownership table will be finalized. Consultant will also prepare legal descriptions for all proposed additional right-of-way and permanent easement parcels (assumed 50 legal descriptions). Four color 11" x 17" sets and two black and white 11" x 17" sets of the right-of-way plans will be submitted to ACHD. The Final Right -of --Way Plans will be submitted with the Final Design submittal. Deliverables • Final Total Ownership Table (2 Sheets) • Final Right -of -Way Plans (110 Sheets) • Legal Descriptions (up to 50) 230.40 Draft Final Opinion of Cost The preliminary opinion of probable construction costs will. be revised based on the final design plans. Deliverables • Final Opinion of Probable Construction Cost 230.45 Specifications Consultant will prepare special provisions, modifications to the iSPWC and ACHD standards, supplemental specifications, and contractor notes. Deliverables • Specifications 230.55 Contract Time Determination Consultant will prepare a MS Project Gantt Chart showing anticipated construction tasks. The Gantt Chart will be utilized as a tool during project programming and is not intended to represent the Contractor's final schedule. Deliverables MS Project Ganft Chart 230.70 Draft Final Design Submittal The final design submittal package will be prepared and submitted to ACHD for review five weeks prior to the review meeting. ACHD will be responsible for transmitting submittal documents to irrigation districts, utilities, and other agencies for their review. 25 sets of the design plans will be submitted. All plans will be 22" x 34". -. ACHD FINAL DESIGN SCOPE OF WORK Parametrix Franklin Road (Ten Mile to Linder) November 19, 2007 ACHD Project No. 508019- GIS# RC0165 Page 6 of 10 10 ACHD r3WIr Parametrix Deliverables • Final Design Plans • Final Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (2 copies) • Specifications (15 copies) • Contract Time Determination Schedule MS Project Gantt Chart • SWPP Plan (4 copies) 230.71 Draft Final Design Review Meeting Consultant will attend a review meeting at ACHD and prepare a meeting summary. ACHD will provide comments two weeks prior to the meeting and the Consultant shall compile comments prior to the meeting. The Consultant will attend the Final Design Review meeting to discuss review comments. ACHD will make final decisions for conflicting review comments. Consultant will document review comments and prepare a final Comment/Response Matrix for comments received. 230.75 Draft Final Design Review Revisions The final design submittal will be revised to reflect review comments, as appropriate. Revised submittal documents will be compiled and resubmitted as a part of the Final Design submittal. Deliverables (see Final Design submittal) 230.80 Revise Plans per R/W Contracts (Not Included) This scope of work does not include revising right-of-way plans, legal descriptions, or g p -� construction documents to reflect right-of-way agreement revisions. This work may be completed as additional services. 240 Final Design Plans, Specifications & Estimate The revised final submittal documents will be compiled into the PS&E submittal. 240.10 Quality Control Check Consultant will perform a quality control check of the Final Design documents prior to submittal. 240.30 Final Design Package The design documents will be sealed and signed by an Idaho Professional Engineer and submitted to ACRD. The submittal shall be submitted with at least one hard copy and electronically. The electronic submittals shall consist of a pdf file and in the native file format. Deliverables • Project Plans (one mylar & electronic) • CADD files • Contract Time determination • Final Opinion of Probable Construction Cost • Specifications (one paper & electronic) • Summary of Non -bid Items ACRD FINAL DESIGN SCOPE OF WORK Parametria Franklin Road (Ten Mile to Linder) November 19, 2007 ACHD Project No. 508019- GIS# RC0165 Page 6 of 10 .'�ACHD`Parametrix • MS Project Gantt Chart 400 Traffic 410 Construction Traffic Control Consultant will prepare an advanced construction signing plan and a traffic control plan showing signing, pavement markings, and barricades necessary for meeting MUTCD and ACRD design standards. The plan will be developed to maintain one travel lane in each direction on Franklin Road when possible. It is assumed that Franklin Road can be constructed in two (2) stages. A construction staging plan (1" = 150') and detailed traffic control plans (1" = 100') will be developed. The traffic control index and traffic control quantities sheet will not be completed as part of the preliminary design phase. 410.'10 Preliminary Construction Traffic Control Plan The preliminary traffic control plans will be prepared. Plans will be submitted with the Preliminary Design submittal. Deliverables • Preliminary Advanced Construction Signing Plan (1 sheet) • Preliminary Traffic Control/Construction Staging Plans (6 sheets) • Preliminary Detailed Traffic Control Plans (16 sheets) 410.20 Final Construction Traffic Control Plan Consultant will finalize the traffic control plans. The traffic control index and traffic control quantities sheet will be completed. Plans will be submitted with the Final Design submittal. Deliverables • Final Traffic Control Index (1 sheet) • Final Advanced Construction Signing Plan (11 sheet) • Final Traffic Control/Construction Staging Plans (6 sheets) • Final Detailed Traffic Control Plans (116 sheets) • Final Traffic Control Quantities (1 sheet) 420 Traffic Signal Traffic signal plans will be designed for the intersection of Franklin Road and Ten Mile Road to accommodate the necessary changes to the traffic signal due to this project. The traffic signal will be constructed as a part of ACHD's Ten Mile project and is scheduled for construction prior to construction of this project. Signal modifications will be based on the proposed Ten Mile signal design. Only the traffic signal intersection plan showing the required modifications (1 sheet) will be completed. it is assumed that a traffic signalization detail sheet is not required. This scope of work assumes that the only required modifications to the signal include the following: the addition of a left -turn signal head and R3-51- sign on the mast arm of Pole A (northwest quadrant), the addition of a signal head on the mast arm of Pole C (southeast quadrant), and the addition of a left -turn signal head and R3 -5L sign on the mast arm of Pole D (southwest quadrant). It is assumed that no additional wiring from the traffic signal '00� ACHD FINAL DESIGN SCOPE OF WORK Parametrix Franklin Road (Ten Mile to Linder) November 19, 2007 ACHD Project No. 508019— GIS# RC0165 Page 7 of 10 4EW Parametrix cabinet shall be required for the traffic signal modifications. It is assumed that no traffic signal modifications are required for the intersection of Franklin Road and Linder Road. Traffic signal plans will be prepared per ACRD standards. 420.10 Preliminary Traffic Signal Plan The preliminary traffic signal plan will be prepared. It is assumed that the traffic si nalization detail sheet is not required. Plans will be submittedg ' with the Preliminary Design submittal. Deliverables • Preliminary Traffic Signal Pian (1 sheet) 420.20 Final Traffic Signal Plan The traffic signal design will be finalized. Dimensions and construction notes will be shown on the signal plan. It is assumed that the traffic signalization detail sheet is not required. Plans will be submitted with the Final Design submittal. Deliverables Final Traffic Signal Pian (1 sheet) 430 Pavement Marking Consultant will prepare pavement marking pians at 1" = 20' (22" x 34" sheets) for Franklin Road within the project limits detailing new pavement markings required as a part of the project. This project will also include some new pavement markings on the legs of the Ten Mile Road/Franklin Road intersection that are required due to this project. It is assumed that no pavement marking design will be completed for Linder Road as no roadway improvements are assumed for finder Road. 430.10 Preliminary Pavement Marking Plan The preliminary pavement marking plans will be prepared. Plans will be submitted with the Preliminary Design submittal. Deliverables • Preliminary Pavement Marking Plans (10 sheets) 430.20 Final Pavement Marking Plan Consultant will finalize the pavement marking plans. Plans will be submitted with the Final Design submittal. Deliverables • Pavement Marking Detail Sheet • Final Pavement Marking Plans (10 sheets) 440 Signing Consultant will prepare the signing design for Franklin Road within the project limits detailing all new traffic signs required as a part of the project. The signing design will be included on the pavement marking plans and no separate deliverables will be provided. It is anticipated ACRD FINAL. DESIGN SCOPE OF WORK Pararnetrix Franklin Road (Ten Mile to Linder) November 19, 2007 ACHD Project No. 508019— GIS# RC0165 Page 8 of 10 Parametrix that ACHD will provide all signs to the Contract include preparin sign la or. Therefore, this scope of work does not 9 g yout details. 440•'10 Prelimina rY Signing Plan The preliminary signing design will bere aced p p and shown on the pavement marking plans. Plans will be submitted with the Preliminary Design submittal. Deliverables • Refer to Deliverables for Pavement Marking Plans 440.20 Final Signing Plan Consultant will finalize the signing design on theave submitted with the Final Desi p ment marking plans. Pians will be Design submittal. Deliverables • Refer to Deliverables for Pavement Markin Plans • 2 { sheets) Sign Detail Sheets g 460 Illumination This scope of work assumes that no modifications are required lighting at the Te i q red to the current design for the intersection li g 9 n Mile/Franklin intersection. It s also assumed that other street lighting will not be included for this project. Conduit and junction be shown on the ical section boxes for future lighting will typical sheets. Future use conduit and junction boxes will �extend beyond the project limits. No separate deliverables not task, p e i erables will be included as part of this 510 Primary Control 525.20 Acquisition Appraisal Staking Included) Per ACHD's request, this work will be completed by ACHD staff. 52530 Monumentation (Not Included) Per ACHD's request, this work will be completed by ACHD staff. 525.35 Potholing Consultant will pothole throughout the corridor to identifythe presence futilities at s eci�c location p o subsurface P s The intent of this task is not to identify all utility locations and the Contractor will be responsible for locating all utilities duringconstruction • accomplished with a vacuum truck � .Potholing will be to minimize field impacts. This scope includes up to 25 potholes. utility locations will be marked in the field by Digline andothole to • based on the Digline locates. Consultant will p cations will be coordinate pothole requirements and locations with ACHD. Consultant will be available to provide additionalotholln ' Services. P g as Additional Deliverables • Potholes (25) �. ACHD FINAL DESIGN SCOPE OF WORK Parametrix Franklin Road (Ten Mile to Linder) November 19, 2007 ACHD Project No. 508019 -GIS# RC0165 Page 9 of 10 Parametrix 600 Materials (Not Included This scope of work assumes no additional geotechnical exploration ' required. A Phase 1 Report was co p or testing will be p completed during the Concept Design for this project. The pavement section from the Phase 1 Report will be used for therelimina and f of this project. Changes to the Ten Mile Creek crossing structurp rY final design e is not a part of this project and therefore will not require geotechnical investigation. 700 Environmental 760.10 Joint Permit Application Consultant will prepare a joint permit application as waters of the US includi are located in the project area and are an ' � ng Wetlands, ti cipated to be impacted by the proposed project. This task includes completing the permit application form, exhibits and developing mitigation plan/strafe in collaboration a plan/strategy on with ACRD and the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE). It is assumed the latter would occur during a pre -application meeting g between Consultant, ACRD, and ALOE in advance of the draft permit application being submitted. Assumptions • ACHD will arrange the pre -application meeting • ACHD will submit the draft application for review by ACOE Deliverables • Draft Joint Application for Permits (2 copies) • Final Joint Application for Permits (4 copies) 900 Public involvement 920.10 Public Meetings ACHD has indicated that they will be responsible for all aspects of theublic involve process. Consultant will work with ACHD to provide p involvement p information for the newsletter and project fact sheet. ACHD will prepare the mailer and be responsible for all costs associated with publishing and mailing. Consultant will be responsible for attending the public meeting (upto 3 staff memberspreparing displays for the meetin . )and , g The Consultants displays will consist of plan and profile sheets and an aerial map to show project details. ACHD will be responsible for advertising the public meeting. Deliverables • Public open house materials • Open house staff support (up to 3 staff members) . ACHD FINAL DESIGN SCOPE OF WORK Para�netrix Franklin Road (Ten Mite to finder) November 19, 2007 ACRD Project No. 508079—GIS# RC0165 Pa a 10 of 10 9 P /0"1*.N EXHIBIT "B" 3109 INTERAGENCY COST SHARE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 3109.1 Purpose. in Establishing an Interagency Cost Share Policy The purpose of the oost share policy is to define the role of ACHD, cities, the county, urban renewal agencies and other potential partnering agencies In funding both transportation and "norkransportationw elements of ACHD's road projects. The cost share policy maintains flexibilltv for ACHD to consider unique features of projects and recognize the desires 'off the partnening agencies for roadway features wfthin their boundaries, Each partnering agency has Its own unique aesthetic vision for its community and the aesthetic features It desires, from landscaped medians, to street trees, to on street parking, to types and dimensions of sidewalks, This Policy allows flexibility within the roadway design process, establishs a consistent set of transportation elements that ACHD will fund for all partnering agencies and provide the opportunity for financial participation from each partnering agency to make its own aethestic vision a reality. This policy is not intended to cover every possible situation in which decisions about. cost sharing must occur. Thispolicy is intended to complement the specific authority granted to ACHD pursuant to the Idaho Constitution and Idaho Code, not replace or supersede It If there is a conflict between this policy and state and/or federal law, state and/or federal law shall control, The Interagency Cost Share Policy may apply to the following partnering agencies: 1. Cities 2. Counties 3. Urban Renewal Agencies 4. Idaho Transportation Department S. Neighboring counties and highway districts 6. School districts 7. Utilities 8. Regional Public Transportation Authority (VRT) 9. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or Transportation Management Agency (TMA) Some projects may require ACHD and a partnedng agency to partner with private entities, such as developers or private utilities, to fund both transportation and non -transportation elements of a project, Adopted: Revised: Sed6n 3109 - lntraWcy CM Share Poky (CLEAN 6 -19 -os) (2). Doex 3109-1 8. Traffic Control Devices . Traffic signals, flashing beacons, signage, striping and Intelligent transportation system facilities; 9. Drainage - Storm water structures where necessary for motorist safety and maintenance, 3109-3.1 Alternative Transportation 1. ACHD accommodates standard pedestrian and bicycle facilities in roadway and intersection projects, as defined by ACHD's Livable Street Design Guide or other cross- section policies. 2. Issues related to construction, placement or relocation of transit structures in the right-of-way shall be addressed through the Cooperative Agreement for Transit Structures between ACHD and Valley Regional Transit. 3109.3-02 Intelligent Transportation System Funding for ITS projects off of the ACHD system may be managed by ACHD, but will require full funding or local match from the agency on Whose system the project exists, 3109.3.3 Storm Water Quality ?0"0* -N ACHD Is responsible for design, construction, and reconstruction of storm water drainage where necessary for motorist safety or right-of-way maintenance. If ACHD determines that an agency's request for a project will have an adverse affect on storm water quantity or quality, the requesting agency; at its sole cost shall be responsible for mitigating any such adverse effects. 3109.4 Non -Transportation Components Road project elements over which ACHD has no statutory authority, must be coordinated with the appropriate land use and/or public transportation agency. 3109.4.1 Aesthetic Features A partnering agency may request the inclusion of aesthetic features for roadway projects in the ACHD Five -Year Work Plan. Aesthetic features may include, but are not limited to, landscaping., specialized pavement or sidewalk treatments, decorative lighting, and other non -transportation component features. If a partnering agency requests an aesthetic feature on an ACHD project that is beyond ACHD's statutory funding authority, the partnering agency will be required. to provide for 100% of the costs of the non -transportation component Improvements including design, land acquisition, construction and perpetual maintenance. Adopted: Reused: Seton 31.00 - ln*vpncy Cost Sham PoNq (CLEM s-19-49) (2). Docx 3109-3 3. ACHD Is responsible for the cost of medians for traffic management which can be met with hardscaping. 4. A partnering agency is responsible for the installation and maintenance of aesthetic features In a median. The decision to install aethestic medians will require public Involvement -and applicable land use Jurisdiction support ACHD has sole discretion with regard to installation of medians., 3109,4-3 Pedestrian/Blcycle Facilities Communities may desire pedestrian/bicycle facilities that are beyond ACHUS Livable Street Design Guide or other cross-section policies . 1. In the pedestrian area, ACHD shall provide a buffer space to meet ADA requirements as defined In the Livable Street Design Guide. ACHD will pay for right-of-way to provide a pedestrian safety buffer up to a total of 6' of buffer space, if a city or partnering agency agrees to provide or ensure installation and maintenance of landscaping in the applicable space. On certain roadways-, larger pedestrian zonestfeatu res may be justified at ACHD's expense if it PR -04 PR'A-- 0 ON &- -J can be demonstrated. that it Is needed for pedestrian safety and otherwise complies with the public necessity requirements for eminent domain as set forth. In the Idaho Constitution Art. 1, § 13 and Idaho Code § 7-701 et seq. 2. If a partnering agency requests additional bicycle and pedestrian facilities that are beyond ACHD's Livable Street Design Guide or other cross-section polices, the agency Is required to provide 100% of the costs for additional improvements, Including design, land acquisition and construction. .3109-4.4 On -Street Parking ACHD shall fund the right-of-way, construction, and maintenance of on -street parking where appropriate on arterials, fbr ACHD projects. On -street parking on collectors and local roads will come from dedications, consistent with eyJsflng ACHD policy, On -street parking for arterials will come from dedications when required as a condition of development approval. On -street parking must be approved by ACHD, 3109414.5 Federally -Funded Projects 1. Federal and to laws, rules -and policies determine what level of non -transportation elements should be included in STP -TMA projects, .AdoptW: Rev 1W: Secdw 3149 interagency ccmd share Poiicy (cLEANs-i 9-09) (2). Docx 3109-5 2. ACHD establishes a detailed scope of work for the projeG# design prior to initiating design work. Partnering agencles will be afforded the opportunity to review and comment on the scope of work for project design to ensure desired non - transportation features are Included. 3. If an agency indicates interest In possible participation after a consultant design agreement has been signed, or requests changes to non -transportation features outside the current design scope of work, the partnering agency will be solely responsible for any additional design costs resulting from their request. 4. At the conclusion of concept design, and prior to initiating design, ACHD and the partnering agency shall enter into an interagency cost sharing agreement to outline cost share and other responsibilities for the project. Some projects proceed to design without a separate concept design phase. In these cases, ACHD and the partnering agency shall determine the desired features and enter into an interagency cost sharing agreement early In the design process. 5. If an agency declines to enter into an interagency cost sharing agreement, the project may be delayed, or project design may proceed without Incorporating the partnering agencies' desired features. Any ,additional costs that resuft from a partnering agency declining to enter into an interagency cost sharing agreement, and later requesti additional features; shall be borne by the partnering agency. 6. Partnering agency requests after project design is complete will require full compensation from the partnering agency for design or other changes in the project. ACHD will work with the partnering agency to Incorporate design features that are feasible, however not all requests, Including those fully funded by the requesting agency, may be able to be accommodated due to site specific design constraints, status of land acquisition, the project schedule, and other feasibility Issues. 3109.6.1 Acceleration of Project Construction 1. Agencies may request project construction prior to ACHD adapted programming. 2. If a partnering agency supplements ACHD funding for the transportation elements of a project, ACHD awards the project points for non-ACHD funding In the pdoritization of project ranking. Ate' 3109-7 Revised: Sacdw 3109 - Interagency Cost Sfiare PoNcy (GLEAN 5-19-09) (Z).DOCX 3109.8 Procedures fbr ParOdpaton Prior to Project Development Any agency requesting ACHD consideration shall follow the following procedure: 3109*8.1 Master Street Map and Future .AcquisMons Map Partnering agencies may indicate their desire for additional right-of-way for non -transportation elements at any time by concurrent ACHD and applicable land use Jurisdiction adoption of a right-of-way width to accommodate the desired -elements in ACHD's Master Streets Map and the land use jurisdiction's Future Acquisitions Map. Such adoption indicates the partnering agency is willing to provide funding for the additional features consistent with thispolicy and any Interagency agreements. 1. If a partnering agency and ACHD agree on the features for a roadway during a planning effort (e.g. comprehenslve plan update, subarea or corridor planning, etc) they will Indicate their commitment to cost share by adopting an interagency agreement and will each adopt the appropriate right of way width into ACHD's Master Street Map and the land use jurisdiction's Future Acquisitions Map. 2. ACHD will seek financial participation from the partnering agency when development appl-imbons present an opportunity for early right-of-way acquistOon. 3. If the partneringagency declines to participate. In earlyright-of-way acquisition, ACHD will acquire right-of-way for the basic footprint, as defined In ACHD's Livable Street Design Guide or other cross-section policies. Partnering agencies will be provided a second opportunity to purchase, at the partnering agency's cost, additional right- of-way during the right-of-way phase of ACHD's capital projects development provided that ACHD and the partnering agency enter into an interagency cost sharing agreement during the design phase. 4. If ACHD enters into a cooperative development 'agreement for Improvements In the public right-of-way, ACHD will Include the additional right-of-way and desired aethestic features adopted in the Master Street Map, 3109.9 Projects for Economic Development and Land Use Goals 1. Projects of this nature typically evolve out of city area -specific planning efforts and include projects and initiatives beyond the transportation system needs and priorities Identified by ACHD. Adoptul: ROW: Sedan 3109 - In . . Cost Share Poky (CLEAN 5-19-09) (2).Docx 3109-9 3109.11 Project Cost Responsibilities Adopted: Revhwd: SecWn 3109 -1 ft! 49onW cost shams Policy (CLEAN 5- i9-%) (2). Dom 3109-11 ACHD COST PARTNEIRiNGAGENCY Desi n standard Dpi Design of Amenities Right-O&M—ay Project specific design dimensions. Entre Right of Way (ROW) #or or Livable Street [.design Gine basic amenities as outlined in policy, street section If typology adopted by including damages, buyouts ACHD and Jurisdiction in Master and associated legal costs Street Map or ACHD Capital Improvement Plan osubjec t to public necessity requirements for eminent domain as set forth in the Idaho Constitution Art. I, § 13 and Idaho Code § 7-701 et seq. Through and Project specific design dimensions None Center Turn or Livable Street Design Guide Lanes, Curb and dimensions if typology adopted by Gutter, Utility ACHD and jurisdiction in Master Strip Street Map or ACHD Capital Improvements Plan Medians If named for traffic safety & Upgraded hardscape or operations, with hardscape landscaping and irrigation if median is needed for traffic management. All ROW, construction, and maintenance If median is for aesthetics only Buffer Zone As specified In the Livable Street Landscape cis, construction Design Guide for the basic and ROW In excess of 6'; pedestrian zone; 5' ROW if perpetual maintenance of partnering agency chooses to landscaping landscape -subject to public necessity requirements for eminent domain as set forth in the Idaho Constitution Art. I, § 13 and Idaho Code § 7-701 at seq. Bike Lanes 5' unless constrained In a built Greeter than 5' unless environment, then determined during otherwise specified In an project design adopted plan Sidewalks 5' Greater than 6 unless otherwise specified in an ado ted fan On Street Parking ROW, design, construction and Dedicated by the partnering maintenance on ACHD arterial agency or developer for projects collectors and local roads.. Dedicated by developer for arterials when required as a condition of development a pnovel. Illumination Primarily of benefit to rnotaorlets Energy and Maintenance (lighting) costs, Pedestrian lighting Adopted: Revhwd: SecWn 3109 -1 ft! 49onW cost shams Policy (CLEAN 5- i9-%) (2). Dom 3109-11 Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM NUMBER: 9C PROJECT NUMBER: ITEM TITLE: Planning and Legal Departments: Cost Share Agreement Discussion MEETING NOTES -""-p \SCU Ss e- 4 CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS June 19, 2009 MEMORANDUM TO: Tammy de Weerd, Mayor Meridian City Council FROM: Caleb Hood, Planning Manager CC: Meridian City Clerk Susan Slaughter Anna Canning RE: ACRD Cost Share Policy/Procedures Agenda Item for June 29th, 2009 Joint Meeting On May 27th, the ACHD adopted a Cost Share Policy (attached). According to ACRD Staff, the purpose of the Cost Share Policy is to: 1) Define the role of ACRD, cities, the county, urban renewal agencies and other potential partners in funding both transportation and "non -transportation" elements of ACHD's road projects; and, 2) Maintain flexibility for ACHD to consider unique features of projects and recognize the desires of the pg artnerin agencies for roadway features within their boundaries. The primary purpose of the policy is to establish a clear and equitable system for ACHD to work with its partners to include features such as landscaping, specialized pavement treatments, decorative lighting, public art, and other aesthetic features outside the curb and beyond the transportation elements that are necessary for safety and mobility. As Staff, we have questions and concerns regarding this policy. In particular, we feel it is important to understand how ACRD envisions implementing this newly adopted policy and what the process for sharing the costs will be. A few of the questions for ACHD Staff and the Commission are: What will be constructed if the City does not participate in cost sharing? How will the Cost Share Policy be applied on roadways in the City's Area of Impact, but not yet annexed into the City? Through approval of the Cost Share Policy, ACHD determined that Idaho Code, Title 40, Chapter 14 and Title 40, Chapter 13, does not allow the District to incur any costs for "non -transportation" improvements. However, State Statue seems to put sole authority of ROW acquisition and costs with the county -wide highway district. The City questions Planning Department • 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 208-884-5533 Fax 208-888-6854 ■ www.meridiancity.org Page 2 whether these same State Statutes allow the City to expend funds that go towards the purchase of ROW and/or design and construction of improvements within the ROW. Is City participation and expenditure within the ROW limited to landscaping? The City questions whether State Statute limits the Districts authority to those things explicitly listed in Idaho Code (e.g. — design, construction, maintenance of travel lanes, bike lanes and curbs, etc.), or instead lists them as minimum responsibilities of the District. Has ACHD Staff contacted the Attorney General's Office? • The Policy seems to be written so that ACHD has the power to disregard other agency requested improvements. The City may view some roadway related features as publically q p necessary. How does ACRD envision proceeding with a project if ROW acquisition/negotiations(that will accommodate the City's "requested" improvement) breaks down with a private property owner? Will ACHD determine that City -requested improvements are publically necessary and exercise its power of eminent domain? • Can ACRD Staff walk through a hypothetical project step-by-step to understand how theolic will be applied? Perhaps 3 01h Street in Boise would be a good example? p Y • Similar to ACRD, the City sets and adheres to an annual budget. The timelines that ACRD has given to participate (or not) in a roadway project using the Cost Share Policy are not conducive to the budget process. Please explain how flexible this policy will be applied regarding agency participation. Page 3 3109.11 Project Cost Responsibilities ITEM ACHD COST I PART NERINGAGENCY Design Standard Design Design of Amenities Right -of -Way Project specific design dimensions Extra Right of Way (ROW) for or Livable Street Design Guide basic amenities as outlined in policy, street sect -Ion if typology adopted by including damages, buyouts ACHD and jurisdiction in Master and associated legal costs Street. Map or ACID Capital Improvement Plan -subject to public necessity requirements for eminent domain as set forth in the Idaho Constitution Art. 1, § 13 and Idaho Code 7-701 et seq. Through and Project specific design dimensions None Center Turn or Livable Street Design Guide Lanes, Curb and dimensions if typology adopted by Gutter, Utility ADHD and jurisdiction in Master Strip Street Map or ACHD Capital Improvements Plan Medians If needed for traffic safety & Upgraded hardscape or operations, with hardscape landscaping and irrigation if median is needed for traffic management. All ROW, construction, and maintenance if median is for aesthetics only Buffer Zone As specified in the Livable Street Landscape costs, construction Design Guide for the basic and ROW in excess of 6.. pedestrian zone; 6' ROW if perpetual maintenance of partnering agency chooses to landscaping landscape -subject to public necessity requirements for eminent domain as set forth in the Idaho Constitution Art. 1, § 13 and Idaho Code § 7:701 et seq. Bike Lanes 5' unless constrained in a built Greater than 5' unless environment, then determined during otherwise specified in an project design adopted plan Sidewalks 51 Greater than 5' unless otherwise specified in an adopted pla.aft, , On Street Parking ROW, design, construction and Dedicated by the partnering maintenance on AHD arterial agency or developer for projects collectors and local roads. Dedicated by developer for arterials when required as a condition of development approval. Illumination Primarily of benefit to motorists Energy and Maintenance ( lighting) costs, Pedestrian lighting May 21, 2009 The Honorable Carol A. McKee President Board of Commissioners Ada County Highway District 3775 Adams Street Garden City, ID 83714 Dear President McKee: This letter is being sent in response to the proposed ACHD Cost Share Policy which the City received via email on May 20, 2009. The City of Meridian is aware that the Cost Share Policy, along with the Complete Streets Policy and the Livable Streets Design Guide, is scheduled for pubic hearing during your May 27th meeting. I appreciate that you would like the City of Meridian's comments on this matter. While the City of Meridian supports the concepts involved with integrating transportation and land use and constructing "complete streets," we are concerned about the approach that ACHD is considering to accomplish this task in the proposed Cost Share Policy. Neither City staff nor the City Council has had an adequate opportunity to review and therefore provide comprehensive comments to you on this subject due to our just receiving a copy of this document. In addition we are unclear about how some aspects of the policy will be implemented and the implications it may have to the residents in Meridian. Based upon this information, or lack thereof, the City cannot support or comment on the policy at this time. To address these and other potential concerns the City respectfully request that you defer action on this item until we can discuss the details and implications of the proposed policy at a joint ACHD-Meridian meeting. We can add this item to the agenda for the proposed meeting the City has requested with ACHD in June. We further suggest that ACHD arrange individual meetings with the other six cities and Ada County followed by a joint meeting with elected officials from the six cities and Ada County so that all of the municipalities have an opportunity to discuss this very important matter with the District. Certainly from what we have heard and understand about the policy thus far, it represents substantial changes to the way ACHD and the other agencies in the county will work together on designing, constructing and paying for roadway improvements in the future. Mayor's Office . 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, !D 83642 Phone 208-888-4433 ■ Fax 208-884-8116 • www.meridiancity.org The Honorable Carol A. McKee Page 2 Strengthening relationships and the way we correspond with each other is a good thing to aspire to. We would like you to consider sitting down and discussing this proposed policy with us to fully think through the consequences that may be realized if it is approved in its current form. After we have a chance to review the Cost Share Policy and discuss it with you, we will be able to provide you more detailed and specific responses that hopefully will strengthen and make this policy workable. We do support the other two TLIP related items that are also on your May 27th agenda: the Complete Streets Policy and the Livable Streets Design Guide. We are excited to begin applying the complete streets typologies to the roadways in Meridian. We appreciate your staff s time in presenting and explaining these documents to us and we look forward to working with you on carrying out the vision contained in those products. Thank you for considering our concerns and recommendations. Sincerely, Tammy de Weerd Mayor cc: Meridian City Council City of Boise, Mayor and City Council City of Eagle, Mayor and City Council City of Garden City, Mayor and City Council City of Kuna, Mayor and City Council City of Star, Mayor and City Council Ada County Highway District • RESOLUTION NUMBER 897 BY THE ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: CAROL A. MCKEE, SHERRY R. HUBER, REBECCA W. ARNOLD, JOHN S. FRANDEN, AND SARA M. BAKER. A RESOLUTION -PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT'S INTERAGNECY COST SHARE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. WHEREAS, Ada County Highway District ("ACRD") is the single countywide highway district in and for Ada County, Idaho created pursuant to Idaho Code, Chapter 14, Title 40, and has exclusive jurisdiction over the public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, ACRD is a special purpose government who's authority to make expenditures and participate in interagency cost sharing for roadway projects is limited to the specific authority granted under Idaho law. WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code Section 40-1310 and 40-1415, any roadway project improvements that result in costs outside of ACHD's specific statutory authority are costs that must be paid for by a partnering agency requesting the improvements; and WHEREAS, the Interagency Cost Share Policies and Procedures is one of three products of the Transportation Land Use Integration Plan ("TLIP") that was developed to clearly define the role of ACRD, cities, the county, urban renewal agencies and other potential partnering agencies in funding both transportation and non -transportation elements on ACHD's road projects and maintain flexibility for ACHD to consider unique aesthetic features of road projects and recognize the desires of the partnering agencies for non - transportation features within their boundaries; and WHEREAS, the Interagency Cost Share Policies and Procedures establishes clear and equitable policies and procedures for ACHD to cooperate with other partnering agencies within Ada County to include non -transportation components and such as landscaping, specialized pavement and sidewalk treatments, decorative lighting and other aesthetic features beyond the transportation elements that are necessary for safety and mobility; and provide a framework whereby a partnering agency may enter into a cost share partnership with ACHD to fund the incremental costs of these improvements including; design, land acquisition, construction and perpetual maintenance of any requested aesthetic feature and/or non -transportation component on ACRD road projects; and WHEREAS, Resolution 897 will amend Section 3100, Development of Projects, of the ACHD Policy Manual, and establish a new Section 3109 of the ACHD Policy Manual entitled "Interagency Cost Share Policies and Procedures" and; WHEREAS, ACHD staff has prepared the Interagency Cost Share Policies and RESOLUTION 897 -- APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF INTERAGENCY COST SHARE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Procedures for the District Board of Commissioner's consideration, approval, and is adoption, as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Ada County, Idaho, for the Ada County Highway District Board of Commissioners to approve and adopt the Interagency Cost Share Policies and Procedures as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and 0 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Ada County Highway District Board of Commissioners that it does hereby approve and adopt the "Interagency Cost Share Policies and Procedures" as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the "Interagency Cost Share Policies and Procedures" shall be incorporated into Section 3109 of the ACHD Policy Manual and shall be in full force and effective immediately upon adoption and approval. ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Ada County Highway District at its regular meeting held on this 27th day of May, 2009. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: Carol A. McKee, President �;r By. ... Sherry r, 1S Vice President 0 ebecca W. mold, 2' ,,l,�-„ice Vice President Shn S. Franden, Commissioner BY: Sara M. Baker, Com issioner RESOLUTION 897 — APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF INTERAGENCY COST SHARE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES pl� is 3109 INTERAGENCY COST SHARE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 3109.1 Purpose in Establishing an Interagency Cost Share Policy The purpose of the cost share policy is to define the role of ACRD, cities, the county, urban renewal agencies and other potential partnering agencies in funding both transportation and "non -transportation" elements of ACHD's road projects. The cost share policy maintains flexibility for ACHD to consider unique features of projects and recognize the desires of the partnering agencies for roadway features within their boundaries. Each partnering agency has its own unique aesthetic vision for its community and the aesthetic features it desires, from landscaped medians, to street trees, to on street parking, to types and dimensions 'of. sidewalks. This policy allows flexibility within the roadway design process, establishs a consistent set of transportation elements that ACRD will fund for all partnering agencies and provide the opportunity for financial participation from each partnering agency to make its own aethestic vision a reality. This policy is. not intended to cover every possible situation in which decisions about cost sharing must occur. This policy is intended to complement the specific authority granted to ACHD pursuant to the Idaho Constitution and Idaho Code, not replace or supersede it. If there is a conflict between this policy and state and/or federal law, state and/or federal law shall control. The Interagency Cost Share Policy may apply to the following partnering agencies: • 1. Cities I* 2. Counties 3. Urban Renewal Agencies 4. Idaho Transportation Department 5. Neighboring counties and highway districts 6. School districts 7. Utilities 8. Regional Public Transportation Authority (VRA 9. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or Transportation Management Agency (TMA) Some projects may require ACHD and a partnering agency to partner with private entities, such as developers or private utilities, to fund both transportation and non -transportation elements of a project. Adopted: 3109-1 Revised: Section 3109 - Interagency Cost Share Policy (CLEAN 5-19-09).Docx 3109.2 ACHD Statutory Responsibilities As a special purpose government, ACHD's authority to make expenditures is limited to the specific authority granted under Idaho law. ACRD may only participate in interagency cost sharing for roadway projects to the extent that its participation complies with the specific powers granted to it by the Idaho Legislature as provided for in Idaho Code. ACHD Is statutorily authorized in making expenditures on road improvements which Include the design, construction, reconstruction and maintenance of highways and public rights-of- way, including drainage. ACHD is prohibited from exercising its powers of eminent domain to acquire private property unless the Improvement to the right-of-way is consistent with ACHD's statutory authority and a public necessity as defined by established engineering industry standards. There are two separate chapters in Title 40 of the Idaho Code related to powers granted to ACRD: 1. Chapter 13 — Powers of ACHD outside cities; and 2. Chapter 14 — Powers of ACRD within cities. ACHD's powers are best summarized under applicable sections of I.C. §§ 40- 1310 and 40-1415. Any project improvements that result in costs outside ACHD's specific statutory mandated powers are costs that must be paid for by the partnering agency requesting the improvements. 3109.3 Transportation Components Pursuant to Idaho law, ACRD may fund the following transportation components: 1. Travel Lanes - Through or turn lanes for the purpose of vehicular movements; 2. Bike Lanes - Facilities for bicycle use within the curb -to -curb section of urban roadways or along shoulders of rural roadways; 3. Curbs and Gutter - Infrastructure for storm water conveyance on urban cross-sections; 4. Sidewalks - Facilities for the safe movement of pedestrians; including related safety buffers; 5. Paved Medians - Facilities installed for purposes of motorist safety, access management and traffic flow; 5. Retaining Walls - Facilities for buttressing of slopes as a result of roadway design; 0 7. Highway Lighting - Illumination for the primary benefit to the motorist; Adopted: 3109-2 Revised: Section 3109 - Interagency Cost Share Policy (CLEAN 5-19-09).Docx 0 8. Traffic Control Devices - Traffic signals, flashing beacons, signage, striping and intelligent transportation system facilities; 9. Drainage - Storm water structures where necessary for motorist safety and maintenance. 3109.3.1 Alternative Transportation 1. ACHD accommodates standard pedestrian and bicycle facilities in roadway and intersection projects, as defined by ACHD's Livable Street Design Guide or other cross- section policies. 2. Issues related to construction, placement or relocation of transit structures in the right-of-way shall be addressed through the Cooperative Agreement for Transit Structures between ACHD and Valley Regional Transit. 3109.3.2 Intelligent Transportation System Funding for ITS projects off of the ACHD system may be managed by ACRD, but will require full funding or local match from the agency on whose system the project exists. 3109.3.3 Storm Water Quality ACRD is responsible for design, construction, and reconstruction of storm water drainage where necessary for motorist safety or right-of-way maintenance. If ACHD determines that an agency's request for a project will have an adverse affect on storm water quantity or quality, the requesting agency, at its sole cost shall be responsible for mitigating any such adverse effects. 3109.4 Non -Transportation Components Road project elements over which ACHD has no statutory authority, must be coordinated with the appropriate land use and/or public transportation agency. 3109.4.1 Aesthetic Features A partnering agency may request the inclusion of aesthetic features for roadway projects in the ACHD Five -Year Work Plan. Aesthetic features may include, but are not limited to, landscaping, specialized pavement or sidewalk treatments, decorative lighting, and other non -transportation component features. 1. If a partnering agency requests an aesthetic feature on an ACHD project that is beyond ACHD's statutory funding authority, the partnering agency will be required to provide for 100% of the costs of the non -transportation component improvements including design, land acquisition, construction and perpetual maintenance. Adopted: 3109-3 Revised: Section 3109 - Interagency Cost Share Policy (CLEAN 5-19-09).Docx 2. If a partnering agency elects to enhance a necessary transportation component of an ACRD project with an aesthetic feature, ACHD may provide a funding credit to the partnering agency that contributes towards the cost of the requested aesthetic feature under the following conditions: (1) the credit can only be applied toward enhancing a necessary transportation component and; (2) the aesthetic feature cannot diminish or eliminate the function of a transportation component; (3).the amount of the credit will not be greater than ACHD's avoided cost of the transportation component determined by ACRD; (4) the credit can only be applied on the same project; (5) credits will not be allowed for avoided costs associated with changes to number of travel lanes, lane widths or transportation components required for motorist or pedestrian safety. The terms of a credit will be specified in a project -specific interagency cost share agreement. 3. The partnering agency shall be solely responsible to provide for the ordinary and necessary maintenance, repair and operation of any aesthetic features installed in the right-of-way in perpetuity. If the partnering agency fails to ensure maintenance of the aesthetic features, ACHD may, after reasonable efforts working the partnering agency to cure the default, as specified in the applicable interagency agreement, elect to remove and replace the aesthetic features with the handscape or other materials consistent with standard ACHD practice. All costs associated .with aesthetic removal and replacement- will be borne by the partnering agency. Failure of the partnering agency to ensure maintenance of aesthetic features may jeopardize the partnering agency's ability to secure cost sharing agreements on ACHD projects until defaults are corrected and ACHD's expenses associated with aesthetic feature removal and replacement have been fully reimbursed. 3109.4.2 Medians Medians can be provided for aesthetics. 1. ACRD Development Policy, Transportation Research Board guidelines, and/or established engineering industry standards, will be used to determine the need for medians for access management and safety. 2. If a partnering agency requests medians that are not justified for traffic management based upon established engineering industry standards, then the requesting agency shall be required to provide 100% of the costs of the median, including, design, additional land acquisition, construction and maintenance. Adopted: 3109-4 Revised: Section 3109 - Interagency Cost Share Policy (CLEAN 5-19-09).Docx 3. ACHD is responsible for the cost of medians for traffic • management which can be met with hardscaping. 0 4. A partnering agency is responsible for the installation and maintenance of aesthetic features in a median. 5. The decision to install aethestic medians will require public involvement and applicable land use jurisdiction support. ACHD has sole discretion with regard to installation of medians. 3109.4.3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities Communities may desire pedestrian/bicycle facilities that are beyond ACHD's Livable Street Design Guide or other cross-section policies . 1. In the pedestrian area, ACHD shall provide a buffer space to meet ADA requirements as defined in the Livable Street Design Guide. ACHD will pay for right-of-way to provide a pedestrian safety buffer up to a total of 6' of buffer space, if a city or partnering agency agrees to provide or ensure installation and maintenance of landscaping in the applicable space. On certain roadways, larger pedestrian zones/features may be justified at ACHD's expense if it can be demonstrated that it is needed for pedestrian safety and otherwise complies with the public necessity requirements for eminent domain as set forth in the Idaho Constitution Art. I, § 13 and Idaho Code § 7-701 et seq. 2. If a partnering agency requests additional bicycle and pedestrian facilities that are beyond ACHD's Livable Street Design Guide or other cross-section polices, the agency is required to provide 100% of the costs for additional improvements, including design, land acquisition and construction. 3109.4.4 On -Street Parking ACHD shall fund the right-of-way, construction, and maintenance of on -street parking where appropriate on arterials for ACHD projects. On -street parking on collectors and local roads will come from dedications, consistent with existing ACHD policy. On -street parking for arterials will come from dedications when required as a condition of development approval. On -street parking must be approved by ACH D. 3109.4.5 Federally -Funded Projects 1. Federal' and State laws, rules and policies determine what I evel of non -transportation elements should be included in STP -TMA projects. Adopted: Revised: Section 3109 - Interagency Cost Share Policy (CLEAN 5-19-09).Docx 3109-5 0 2. The match paid by partnering agencies on a project that combines both transportation and non -transportation elements shall be proportionate to the share of the non - transportation elements of the project. 3. STP -Enhancement projects may require additional discussion and negotiation as non -transportation features are generally components of such projects. 3109.4.6 Mitigation 1. Site specific mitigation may include specialized treatments such as sound walls, berms and other project components whose purpose is to mitigate traffic impacts within the project area. These requests stem from studies, project - specific outreach, planning efforts, and city requests. 2. Funding of mitigation, beyond that negotiated on a property by property basis during ACHD right-of-way acquisition process, will be handled on a case by case basis in consultation with partnering agencies during project development and with written approval of the Commission. 3109.5 Notice of Interest Partnering agencies should indicate possible interest in non -transportation elements during ACHD's annual request for jurisdiction priorities for the Five - Year Work Plan (FYWP). A partnering agency should indicate such interest in a letter to the ACHD Commission indicating project priorities. However, partnering agencies may indicate such interest at any time by a letter to the ACHD Commission, subject to the limitations in Section 3109.6 below. 3109.6 Project Development During project development, ACHD will provide interested partnering agencies the opportunity to identify desired aesthetic features and adopt an interagency cost share agreement. ACHD will develop the project consistent with the terms and conditions of an adopted interagency cost share agreement. General project timelines will be indicated in the FYWP. These timelines are subject to change through the annual update of the FYWP, project development and the budget. 1. When the first project design phase is initiated, (concept design or design) ACHD will involve the partnering agencies who have indicated an interest in writing to identify and evaluate alternatives and determine desired aethesticinon-transportation features Adopted: 3109-6 Revised: Section 3109 - Interagency Cost Share Policy (CLEAN 5-19-09).Docx 2. ACHD establishes a detailed scope of work for the project S design prior to initiating design work.. Partnering agencies will be afforded the opportunity to review and comment on the scope of work for project design to ensure desired non - transportation features are included. 3. If an agency indicates interest in possible participation after a consultant design agreement has been signed, or requests changes to non -transportation features outside the current design scope of work, the partnering agency will be solely responsible for any additional design costs resulting from their request. 4. At the conclusion of concept design, and prior to initiating design, ACHD and the partnering agency shall enter into an interagency cost sharing agreement to outline cost share and other responsibilities for the project. Some projects proceed to design without a separate concept. design phase. In these cases, ACHD and the partnering agency shall determine the desired features and enter into an interagency cost sharing agreement early in the design process. 5. If an agency declines to enter into an interagency cost sharing agreement, the project may be delayed, or project design may proceed without incorporating the partnering agencies' desired features. Any additional costs that result from a partnering agency declining to enter into an interagency cost sharing agreement, and later requesting additional features; shall be borne by the partnering agency. 6. Partnering agency requests after project design is complete will require full compensation from the partnering agency for design or other changes in the project. ACHD will work with the partnering agency to incorporate design features that are feasible, however not all requests, including those fully funded by the requesting agency, may be able to be accommodated due to site specific design constraints, status of land acquisition, the project schedule, and other feasibility issues. 3109.6.1 Acceleration of Project Construction 1. Agencies may request project construction prior to ACHD adopted programming. 2. If a partnering agency supplements ACHD funding for the transportation elements of a project, ACHD awards the project points for non-ACHD funding in the prioritization of project ranking. Adopted: 3109-7 Revised: Section 3109 - Interagency Cost Share Policy (CLEAN 5-19-09).Docx 3. If the partnering agency makes a project a top request of the agency, ACHD awards the project points for the partnering agency request in the prioritization of project ranking. A high-ranking request is also considered during the annual Five -Year Work Plan and budget updates, with efforts made to accommodate the request within other funding and schedule considerations. 3109.6.2 Acceleration through Cooperative Projects The ACHD Commission may enter into cooperative agreements with developers to construct projects through public-private partnerships with funding arrangements negotiated on a case-by-case basis. 1. ACHD will use the adopted Master Street Map and seek local land use jurisdiction input to identify desired non - transportation features when a development agreement is proposed. 2. ACRD will notify the applicable land use jurisdiction of a proposed development agreement and the land use jurisdiction will have at least 30 days, from the date of notification of the proposed development agreement, to indicate their desire to become a partnering agency for non -transportation features. 3. Partnering agencies desiring non -transportation aesthetic features will have the opportunity to become a party to the cooperative agreement between ACRD and the developer. The partnering agency's cost share responsibilities for the aesthetic non -transportation features will be negotiated upon terms consistent with this cost share policy, and set forth in the cooperative development agreement. 4. Partnering agencies seeking cooperative projects for ACHD system improvements outside of the normal development review process shall contact ACHD to initiate discussion and case by case negotiation of appropriate cost share. 3109.7 Intergovernmental Agreement Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2332, ACHD may enter into intergovernmental agreements with other public agencies for the purpose of performing any governmental service, activity, or undertaking which each public agency Is authorized by law to perform. Proposed project timeframes, anticipated project completion dates, payment and/or reimbursement provisions, as well as other duties and obligations of the parties, shall be negotiated in terms and conditions that are consistent with this cost share policy and set forth in a written intergovernmental agreement. The agreement shall be adopted by both the ACHD Commission and the partnering agency's governing body. Adopted: 3109-8 Revised: Section 3109 - Interagency Cost Share Policy (CLEAN 5-19-09).Docx 0 3109.8 Procedures for Participation Prior to Project Development Any agency requesting ACHD consideration shall follow the following procedure: 3109.8.1 Master Street Map and Future Acquisitions Map Partnering agencies may indicate their desire for additional right-of-way for non -transportation elements at any time by concurrent ACHD and applicable land use jurisdiction adoption of a right-of-way width to accommodate the desired elements in ACHD's Master Streets Map and the land use jurisdiction's Future Acquisitions Map. Such adoption indicates the. partnering agency is willing to provide funding for the additional features consistent with this policy and any interagency agreements. 1. If a partnering agency and ACHD agree on the features for a roadway during a planning effort (e.g. comprehensive plan update, subarea or corridor planning, etc) they will indicate their commitment to cost share by adopting an interagency agreement and will each adopt the appropriate right of way width into ACHD's Master Street Map and the land use jurisdiction's Future Acquisitions Map. 2. ACHD will seek financial participation from the partnering agency when development applications present an opportunity for early right-of-way acquisition. 3. If the partnering agency declines to participate in early right-of-way acquisition, ACHD will acquire right-of-way for the basic footprint, as defined in ACHD's Livable Street Design Guide or other cross-section policies. Partnering agencies. will be provided a second opportunity to purchase, at the partnering agency's cost, additional right- of-way during the right-of-way phase of ACHD's capital projects development provided that ACHD and the partnering agency enter into an interagency cost sharing agreement during the design phase. 4. If ACHD enters into a cooperative development agreement for improvements in the public right-of-way, ACHD will include the additional right-of-way and desired aethestic features adopted in the Master Street Map. 3109.9 Projects for Economic Development and Land Use Goals 1. Projects of this nature typically evolve out of city area -specific planning efforts and include projects and initiatives beyond the transportation system needs and priorities identified by ACRD. Adopted: 3109-9 Revised: Section 3109 - Interagency Cost Share Policy (CLEAN 5-19-09).Docx 2. Funding expectations for such projects are to be clearly spelled out and is resolved during the planning process prior to presenting the project to the Commission for adoption. 0 ID 3109.10 Exceptions The Commission reserves the right to consider exceptions from this policy on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with Idaho law. 1. The Commission may approve roadway design features that differ from the standard policies by adopting a concept design that specifies the alternative features. 2. A partnering agency may propose an exception during negotiation of a project specific interagency agreement. The agency proposing an exception should provide a justification for Commission consideration. 3. If there is an existing project specific interagency agreement, a partnering agency may propose an amendment to such agreement proposing an exception, with justification for Commission consideration. Adopted: 3109-10 Revised: Section 3109 - Interagency Cost Share Policy (CLEAN 5-19-09).Docx 0 9 3109.11 Project Cost Responsibilities ITEM ACHD COST PARTNERINGAGENCY Design_ Standard Design Design of Amenities Right -of -Way Project specific design dimensions Extra Right of Way (ROW) for or Livable Street Design Guide basic amenities as outlined in policy, street section if typology adopted by including damages, buyouts ACHD and jurisdiction in Master and associated legal costs Street Map or ACHD Capital Improvement Plan -subject to public necessity requirements for eminent domain as set forth in the Idaho Constitution Art. I, § 13 and Idaho Code § 7-701 et seq. Through -and Project specific design dimensions None Center Turn or Livable Street Design Guide Lanes, Curb and dimensions if typology adopted by Gutter, Utility ACHD and jurisdiction in Master Strip Street Map or ACHD Capital Improvements Plan Medians If needed for traffic safety & Upgraded hardscape or operations, with hardscape landscaping and irrigation if median is needed for traffic management. All ROW, construction, and maintenance if median is for aesthetics only Buffer Zone As specified in the Livable Street Landscape costs, construction Design Guide for the basic and ROW in excess of 6'; pedestrian zone; 6' ROW if perpetual maintenance of partnering agency chooses to landscaping landscape -subject to public necessity requirements for eminent domain as set forth in the Idaho Constitution Art. I, § 13 and Idaho Code § 7-701 et se . Bike Lanes 5' unless constrained in a built Greater than 5' unless environment, then determined during otherwise specified in an project design adopted plan Sidewalks 5' Greater than 5' unless otherwise specified in an ado ted Ian On Street Parking ROW, design, construction and Dedicated by the partnering maintenance on ACHD arterial agency or developer for projects collectors and local roads. Dedicated by developer for arterials when required as a condition of development approval. Illumination Primarily of benefit to motorists Energy and. Maintenance (lighting) costs, Pedestrian lighting Adopted: Revised: Section 3109 - Interagency Cost Share Policy (CLEAN 5-19-09). Docx 3109-11 Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM TITLE: Ordinance No. ITEM NUMBER: 1 OA PROJECT NUMBER: ZOA 11 -00 1 Unified Development Code (UDC) Text Amendment by City of Meridian Planning Department Request: Amend the Text of Certain Sections of the UDC to Include General Clarifications /Clean -Up Items; Standards for Pathway Lighting Along the Eagle Road Corridor; and Allowance for a Council Waiver of Certain Stormwater Integration Standards MEETING NOTES CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS Meridian City Council Meeting DATE: April 19,2011 ITEM TITLE: Ordinance No. 11-14 �s ITEM NUMBER: 1 0B PROJECT NUMBER: RZ 10-004 Waverly Place by Robert Mortensen, Mountain West Entrust IRA/FBO Located at 2150 E. Magic View Drive: Request: Rezone of 5.17 Acres of Land from L -O (Limited Office) to R- 8 (Medium Density Residential) Zone MEETING NOTES A IPPYI), V -e- 4 CLERKS OFFICE FINAL ACTION DATE: E-MAILED TO STAFF SENT TO AGENCY SENT TO APPLICANT NOTES INITIALS 6'4-yno,AeA COP � &crr l,+ V le-- l ADA COUNTY RECORDER Christopher D. Rich AMOUNT .00 6 BOISE IDAHO 04120111 10:54 AM DEPUTY Lisa BaU �II I'II'IIII'�I�I�III�IIII�I'III I I III RECORDED—REQUEST OF 111832842 Meridian City CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO, -1 4�( BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA AN ORDINANCE (RZ 10-004 WAVERLY PLACE) FOR THE RE -ZONE OF LOT 6 OF AMENDED MAGIC VIEW SUBDIVISION AND A PORTION OF E. MAGIC VIEW DRIVE LOCATED IN THE SOUTH % OF THE NE 1/ OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, B.M. ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, AS SAME IS RECORDED IN BOOK 52 OF PLATS AT PAGE 4445, RECORDS OF ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, AS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT "A" AND ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS AND TER.R.ITORY, SITUATED IN ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, AND ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AS REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF MERIDIAN; ESTABLISHING AND DETERMINING THE LAND USE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 5.3 ACRES OF LAND FROM THE L-0 (LIMITED OFFICE) ZONING DISTRICT TO THE R-8 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT IN THE MERIDIAN CITY CODE; PROVIDING THAT COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE FILED WITH THE ADA COUNTY ASSESSOR, THE ADA COUNTY RECORDER, AND THE IDAHO STATE TAX COMMISSION, AS REQUIRED BY LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR A SUMMARY OF THE ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF THE READING RULES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. r BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADA, STATE OF IDAHO: SECTION 1. That the following described land as evidenced by attached Legal Description herein incorporated by reference as Exhibit "A" is within the corporate limits of the City of Meridian, Idaho, and that the City of Meridian has received a written request for annexation and re- zoning by the owner of said property, to -wit: Mountain West Entrust IRAIFBO Robert Mortensen. SECTION 2. That the above-described real property is hereby re -zoned from the L -O (Limited Office) zoning district to the R-8 (Medium Density Residential) zoning district, in the Meridian City Code. SECTION 3. That the City has authority pursuant to the laws of the State of Idaho, and the Ordinances of the City of Meridian zone said property. SECTION 4. That the City has complied with all the noticing requirements pursuant to the laws of the State of Idaho, and the Ordinances of the City of Meridian to re -zone said property. RE -ZONE - ANNEXATION — RZ 10-004 WAVERLY PLACE Page 1 of 3 SECTION 5. That the Cit Engineer City gineer is hereby directed to alter all use and area maps as well as the official zoning maps, and all official maps depicting the boundaries and the zoning districts of the City of Meridian in accordance with this ordinance. SECTION 6. All ordinances, resolutions, orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby. repealed, rescinded and annulled. SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication, according to law. SECTION 8. The Clerk of the City of Meridian shall, within ten (10) days following the effective date of this ordinance, duly file a certified copy of this ordinance and a map prepared in a draftsman manner, including the lands herein rezoned, with the following officials of the County of Ada, State of Idaho, to -wit: the Recorder, Auditor, Treasurer and Assessor and shall also file simultaneously a certified copy of this ordinance and map with the State Tax Commission of the State of Idaho. � SECTION 9. That pursuant to the affirmative vote of one-half (1/2) plus one (1) of the Members of the full Council, the rule requiring two (2) separate readings by title and one (1) reading in full be, and the same is hereby, dispensed with, and accordingly, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this day of� � � 1420119 APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this day of 92011. . IT- -- AYO MMY de WEERD C4 V C, ATTEST: AT JAYCEE L. HOLMAN, CI'', - . tL ZKyV • ' . '� RE -ZONE - ANNEXATION — RZ 10-06 "WAVERLY PLACE Page 2 of 3 STATE OF IDAHO, ) ss: County of Ada ) On this day of , �_____ , 2011, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared TAMMY de WEERD and Mache��e t-1 it1 V ' known to me to be the Mayor and Cif 6er�� res ectivel of the Ci o ' y y p y, City f Meridian, Idaho, and who executed the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that the City of Meridian executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first above written. .• IPA ,J (SE,�*Ij,• , ,� , ..-%6 AR PUB AHO V4 • RESIDING AT: MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:kyl At ck1 �•- •.• of ID%F* •••• RE -ZONE - ANNEXATION — RZ 10-004 WAVERLY PLACE Page 3 of 3 September 24, 2010 Project No. 23047 Rezone Description Lot 6, Amended Magic view Subdivision Proposed Waverly Piece subdivision Lot 6 of Amended M891c View Subdiv#sion and a portion of E. Aftglc View Orme 16cated in the South K of the NE Vo of Section 17, T.3N., R. ri E., S.il+l., Ada County, Idaho, as same b recorded In Book 52 of Plats at page 4445, records of Ada County, Idaho, more pardculaliy lowibed = Mows: Cornrnendng at the East X corner of saki Secdon 17, from whk h the Northeast comer of sakt-sec tion bem North 00'22'14" West', 2852.96 fleet, Thace North 0(r&14".Wes#,-i328.38 fleet; North 89°57'30" West, 2088.18 teem to the Northeast comer of said Lot 6 bring on the" south boundary of Grunhhl mates SubdMelon No. 21 es some is recorded in Book 35 of Plata: at paps' 3002, records of Ada County, Idaho, said point beim the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING. Thence along the East tine of said Lot 6 and said line extended South 201 F1 2" Wear, 510.79 tee# to a point on the Horth tine of Lot 7 of said Amended Magic View Subd Melon; Thence along said North line North 80'08"34" West, 490.83 feet to a point on the East boundary of Snorting Bull SubdWon Phase 2, as same is recorded In Book 84 of Plats at page 93181 records of Ada County, Idaho; Thence North 00"22!320 East, 428.74 feat to the northeast corner of said subdivision Vng on the South boundary'of Greenhill Estates Subdivision, as same Is recorded In Book 35 of Plats at pages 3000, records of Anda County, Idaho; Thence along the said South boundary a nd the South boundary of said Greenhill Subdlvislon No. 2 South 89'5734" East, 500.87 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 5.30 acres, more or less. REV1E *p�OVAl. 6Y SEP ? 3 M WIO,t4 ORKS DEpB-U{�C WVAdfUono-Desadoc 1 gf-yK-+o � a NU M ;aX Q ..� Q c 00 m X CO) M c o m Cn ft�Q z BP ' I i S. FIDDLE AVE. fop I m J w j j •� � � ��e. c� L -M-0- 6--w W� omw ew- -! S. MAT nNGLY . AVE / t T i I I I 1 I � I F R ` EAGLE ROAD Arml «� O m v z MC N �t �z • C7 � © CA) 0 r IV _&I 0 v NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A) CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 11- i*R( PROVIDING FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING ORDINANCE An Ordinance Of the City of Meridian granting annexation and re -zoning of Lot 6 of Amended Magic View Subdivision and a portion of E. Magic View Drive located in the South V2 of the NE 1/ of Section 17, Township 3 North, Range 1 East, Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, more particularly described in Exhibit "A". This parcel contains 5.3 acres more or less. Also, this parcel is SUBJECT TO all easements and rights-of-way of record or implied. As surveyed in attached Exhibit "B" and is not based on an actual field survey. A full text of this ordinance is available for inspection at City.:Hal1..�ity of Meridian, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. This ordinance sh�..�ic©mf�ctve on the day of , 2011. C1 O 1 it � Mayor and City Cour` By: Jaycee L. Holman";'Cit y y .. t . First Reading: 4 rte. Adopted after first reading by suspension of the Rule as allowed pursuant to Idaho Code 50-902: YES Y NO Second Reading: Third Reading: ---�- STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO ADEQUACY OF SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO, 11- 14 R l The undersigned, William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho, hereby certifies that he is the legal advisor of the City and has reviewed a copy of the attached Ordinance No. 11- 1_V of the City of Meridian, Idaho, and has found the same to be true and complete and provides adequate notice to the public pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-901A (3). DATED this day of , 2011. 1 William. L.M. Nary City Attorney ORDINANCE SUMMARY — RZ 10-004 WAVERLY PLACE Page 1