AGENDA

The invocation will be offered by Pastor Jim Jones, representing Blazing Grace Ministries.

#3 The following business items may be approved by one motion and a vote. If any one member of the Council so desires, any matter listed can be moved to a separate agenda item. (ACTION ITEM)

(a) MINUTES: Council may wish to waive the oral reading of the minutes and approve the minutes from the following meetings: Clarification and Regular City Council meetings of February 5, 2026; and Special City Council meeting of February 12, 2026.

(b) MATERIAL CLAIMS: Council may wish to approve the Material Claims for the period of February 16-28, 2026.

(c) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: Council may wish to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Meg Holmes to serve as a member of the CDBG Advisory Committee, replacing Brett Walker whose term expired. Meg’s term will begin March 6, 2026 and expire January 1, 2029.

Council may wish to take this opportunity to inform other Council members of upcoming meetings and events that should be called to their attention.

This time as been set aside to hear items from the audience not listed on the agenda. Items which appeared somewhere else on the agenda will not be discussed at this time. The Council is not allowed to take any official action at this meeting on matters brought forward under this agenda item. Items will either be referred to the appropriate staff or scheduled on a subsequent agenda. You must sign in at the start of the meeting in order to be recognized. (Note: Total time allotted for this item is fifteen (15) minutes, with a maximum of three (3) minutes per speaker.)

#7 This time has been set aside for the Council to accept comments from the public regarding a request by Gate City Builders LLC, represented by David Assan of Sunrise Engineering (mailing address: 600 East Oak Street, Pocatello, ID 83201) to rezone approximately 2.12 acres of land located at 3780 Philbin Road from Light Industrial (LI) to Residential Commercial Professional (RCP). Following a public hearing held on February 11, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request. (Quasi-judicial public hearing) (ACTION ITEM)

#8 This time has been set aside for the Council to hear comments from the public regarding a request by Gate City Builders, represented by David Assan of Sunrise Engineering (mailing address: 600 East Oak Street, Pocatello, ID 83201) to amend the PUD known as Breezy Commons Townhouses to allow construction of 29 multi-family units and small storage units for residents of the Breezy Commons development. Following a public hearing held on February 11, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with conditions. (Quasi-judicial public hearing) (ACTION ITEM)

#9 Council may wish to consider a request from the 2026 Idaho International Choral Festival for the City to continue its tradition of offering reduced admission fees at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex, Zoo Idaho and Bannock County Historical Complex for visiting choir members during the upcoming IICF Festival to be held July 14-19, 2026. Staff estimates a reduction of $1,704.00 in admission fees if all currently committed choirs attend, based upon ratios of choir member patronage at previous festivals. (ACTION ITEM)

#10 Council may wish to approve a use agreement with Darin Black, owner of Deckadence LLC, for youth/adult skateboarding instruction to be held at Optimist Skate Park and Ross Park Skate Park from May through September, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. (ACTION ITEM)

#11 Council may wish to approve a lease agreement with Portneuf Valley Partners (PVP) to use a portion of property known as parcel RPRPCPP090403, just north of the Water Department, which is currently undeveloped for a community garden and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. (ACTION ITEM)

#12 Council may wish to accept the piggyback bid of Sourcewell Contract #011723-CAT with Western States Caterpillar for the lease of one (1) new Caterpillar 304 Mini Excavator consisting of five (5) annual payments of $8,545.00 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Funding has been budgeted in the FY2026 Parks and Recreation - Cemetery Division budget. (ACTION ITEM)

#13 Council may wish to approve and authorize the submission of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Application #11 to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the total amount of $1,472,931.00, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. (ACTION ITEM)

#14 Council may wish to approve a renewal service and support agreement with Prodigiq to provide license, service and support for five (5) years with two (2) automatic renewals of three (3) years each for their Part 139 Module utilized by the Airport. The annual cost is $4,818.00 with a maximum increase of 10% during the initial term and maximum 5% increase for each renewal term and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. (ACTION ITEM)

#15 Council may wish to adopt a resolution and approve a lease agreement with Teton Leasing for approximately .86 acres of bare ground property for the purpose of storage of supplies and equipment necessary to operate and expand their fixed base operator business. Term is five (5) years and rental rate will be $11,381.40 per year to be increased annually according to the CPI with full rate review in 2026 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. (ACTION ITEM)

#16 Council may wish to adopt a resolution and approve an amendment to the existing lease agreement with Greyside Properties for hangar property at the airport and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. The amendment will:

a) Adjust the lease rate to the commercial airside rate of $0.30 per square foot; and

b) Authorize Greyside Properties to sublease the hangar facilities constructed on the leased premises. All other lease terms remain unchanged. (ACTION ITEM)

#17 Council may wish to adopt proposed revisions to the Grant Policy and Procedures Manual as recommended and discussed at the February 12, 2026 City Council Work Session and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. (ACTION ITEM)

#18 Council may wish to approve Additional Service Request No. 6 for the contract between Harmony Design and Engineering and the City of Pocatello in the amount of $46,000.00 to complete the design of the Centennial-Rainey Levee Setback project and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. This work is funded by a Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Grant and ARPA grant match. (ACTION ITEM)

#19 Council may wish to approve the following requests regarding the Terry First Connection Project:

a) Accept the recommendation to award the Request for Qualifications for the Terry First Connection Engineering, Design, and Construction Services to Consor North America, Inc. and; if accepted

b) Approve a contract between Consor North America, Inc. and the City of Pocatello for the Terry First Connection Engineering, Design, and Construction Services in the amount of $758,126.00 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Funding for this project is authorized and provided through the FHWA Terry First Connection grant. (ACTION ITEM)

#20 The Council has the following options for reading ordinances. If the Council makes no motion, the ordinance will be read on three (3) different days, two (2) readings of which may be by title only and one (1) reading of which shall be in full and placed on final passage for publication. (ACTION ITEM)

EXAMPLE MOTIONS:

Option 1: FOR ONE READING UNDER RULES SUSPENSION: "I move the ordinance, Agenda Item # , be read only by title and placed on final passage for publication, and that only the ordinance summary sheet be submitted for publication."

Option 2: FOR THREE SEPARATE READINGS: "I move the ordinance, Agenda Item # , be read on three separate days. First and second readings will be by title and in full on the third reading. The ordinance shall then be placed on final passage for publication, and only the ordinance summary sheet be submitted for publication."

Before the ordinance can be read under Option 1, the Council must pass said motion by a vote of one-half plus one (4) of the full Council.

Ordinances ready for reading:

20(a): An ordinance amending Pocatello Municipal Code Chapter 13.30 “Utility Billing Services” to clarify and improve the function of the title. (ACTION ITEM)

20(b): An ordinance amending Pocatello Municipal Code Title 15 by repealing section 15.12.140 “Daycare Operations” and section 15.12.145 “Children Group Treatment Center Operations” to comply with Idaho Code and improve the efficiency of said chapter. (ACTION ITEM)