Minutes - 2020 - City Council - 08/20/2020 - SpecialEAGLE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
August 20, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pierce calls the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: PIKE, GOLD, PITTMAN, BAUN. All present. A quorum is
present.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pierce leads the Pledge of Allegiance
4. REPORTS:
A. Mayor and Council Reports: Gold reports that the Library Board met last night. They will
be changing the level of service and provide curbside service only starting Monday. Mayor
Pierce reports on the Art that is Small reception that was held last night and hosted by the Arts
Commission. There was a nice turn out and ribbons were awarded. The artwork will be displayed
through the end of the month.
B. City Hall Department Supervisor Reports: Parks and Recreation Director Brandon Johnson
reports that a new Team Sports Coordinator was hired.
C. City Attorney Report: None
5. PUBLIC COMMENT 1: The Eagle City Council is taking remote public comment via
Webex. Meeting login instructions are posted on https://www.citvofeagle.org/1698Nirtual-
MeetinQs. If you just want to watch the meeting, without giving comment, please watch our
livestream at https://www.citvofeagle.orgJ305/City-Agendas-Videos.
This time is reserved for the public to address their elected officials regarding concerns or comments
they would like to provide to the City Council regarding subjects not on the agenda. At times, the City
Council may seek comments/opinions regarding specific City matters during this allotted time. This is
not the time slot to give formal testimony on a public hearing matter, land use application, or comment
on a pending application or proposal. Out of courtesy for all who wish to speak, the City Council
requests each speaker limit their comments to three (3) minutes.
6. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA:
A. City Staff requests. None
B. Mayor or City Council requests. None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. ACTION ITEM: Animal Control Committee Presentation: Members of the Animal Control
Committee will present to the City Council their recommendation for Animal Control Services for
Fiscal Year 20-21.
Mayor Pierce introduces the item.
Parks and Recreation Director Johnson and Public Information Officer Ellen Matilla introduce Tom
Bringle who will be presenting on behalf of the Committee.
Mr. Bringle reviews a PowerPoint that reviews the history of the origins of the Committee and the
research and recommendations that are being brought forward.
Police Chief Matt Clifford provides additional information regarding costs per citizen per year.
Discussion.
Kim Wingate, 398 N. Stonemar Ct. Ms. Wingate provides input regarding feral cats, and states
that in some cases the feral cats are supported, rather than being released to harm surrounding areas
and environments.
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Lisa Caufman, the Idaho and Wyoming State Director for the Humane Society for the Unites States,
which is a National organization. Ms. Caufman speaks to the return to field program that is being
implemented across the country. Discusses feral cat colonies.
Discussion.
Pittman moves to create a resolution to establish the Animal Control Advisory Committee
for the City of Eagle to be a standing Committee. Seconded by Gold. ALL AYE...MOTION
CARRIES.
B. Work Session ZOA-02-20 — Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Ordinance 827) — City of
Eagle: A work session for the City Council to discuss Ordinance 827.
Mayor Pierce introduces the item.
Zoning Administrator Vaughan facilitates the discussion regarding ZOA-02-20.
Discussion amongst Council, Zoning Administrator Vaughan, City Attorney Villegas and
Economic Development Director Collins.
Gold moves to continue ZOA-02-20 — Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Ordinance 827) to
September 10th for a special meeting. Baun. ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES.
B 1. ACTION ITEM: Ordinance 827: An ordinance of the City of Eagle, Ada County Idaho,
amending Title 8 "Zoning", Chapters 1, 2 & Article 2A, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, and amending Title 9 "Land
Subdivisions", Chapters 2, 4; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Continued in conjunction with motion for item B.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
A. ACTION ITEM: Bureau of Land Management Lands Concept Planning Group: The City
Council will discuss the recommendation from the Parks, Pathways, and Recreation Commission
to create a Bureau of Land Management Lands Concept Planning Group.
Mayor introduces the item.
Discussion.
Gold moves to authorize the Mayor to draft a resolution for the creation of the Bureau of
Land Management Lands Concept Planning Group to bring back to Council for approval.
Seconded by Pittman. ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT 2:
This time is reserved for the public to address their elected officials regarding concerns or comments
they would like to provide to the City Council regarding any matter, up to and including any subject on
the agenda with the exception of Public Hearing and land use items. Comments regarding Public
Hearing and land use items need to be made during the open public hearing for said item(s) in accordance
with Idaho Code. At times, the City Council may seek comments/opinions regarding specific City
matters (excluding Public Hearing and land use items) during this allotted time. Out of courtesy for all
who wish to speak, the City Council requests each speaker limit their comments to three (3) minutes.
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9. ADJOURNMENT:
Pittman moves to adjourn. Seconded by Pike. ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES
Hearing no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned.
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2019 Population 2018 %Avg 2019 % Avg 2019 2019%
Per COMPASS % Population Service Calls Service Calls Service Calls Service Calls Contract $$ Contract $$
Boise City 236,310 50 88% 4,749 56.9% 5,782 56.2% 923,723 49.4%
Meridian 114,680 24,69% 1,843 22.1 % 2,387 23.2% 390,660 20.9%
Ada County 59,350 12.78% 890 10.7% 938 9.1% 360,000 19.3%
Kuna 22,830 4.92% 415 5.0% 695 6.8% 70,000 3.7%
Eagle 31,270 6.73% 444 5.3% 482 4.7% 70,000 3.7%
Garden City 54,000 2.9%
464,440 100% 8,341 100% 10,284 100% 1,868,383 100.0%
202D
Contract $$
1,336,572
520,536
360,000
111,381
140,000
2,468,189
2020%
Contract $$
54.1 %
21.1%
14.6%
4.5%
5.7%
0.0%
100.0%
2021 Proposed
Contract $$
1,314,393
511,903
354,032
109,540
137,684
2,427,552
% Current Change from
Contract $$ 2020
54.1% (22,179)
21.1% (8,633)
14.6% (5,968)
4.5% (1,841)
5.7% (2,316)
0.0%
100.0% (40,937)
Animal Control
Committee Presentation
AUGUST 20, 2020
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Committee History
,Created in August 2019 in response to FY 19-20 increase in
Animal Control costs from Idaho Humane Society
-The goal was to research the cost of alternative Animal
Control options to IHS
-In FY 19-20 IHS contract was renewed on a quarterly basis
while committee considered options
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What would an independent Animal
Control Program need to Provide?
•Field work
• Dog at large
• Bite cases
• Trapped animal
• Barking dog
• Stray Cats and Dogs
• Animal cruelty/neglect
investigations
• Enforcement of City animal codes
• Removal of dead animals in public
places
-Shelter Services
• Housing animals (shelter, food, care,
enrichment)
• Holding animals pending trial
• Adoption
• Medical treatment (emergency care,
vaccinations, etc.)
• Quarantine (bite cases and
infectious diseases)
• Cremation services
Independent Animal Control Program
First Year Cost: $222K
Staffing
Animal Shelter & Supplies
Support
Veterinary services
Support for hoarding situations
Outreach activities
Total
Average cost per citizen
Average cost per case
First year Outyears
$171,500 $127,500
$21,700 $14,700
$7,700 $7,700
$15,000 $15,000
$4,000 $4,000
$2,000 $2,000
$221,900 $170,900
$6.93 $5.34
$714 $550
Ada County Animal control officer cost
$109,747 the first year
$65,457 for the next four years
$74,315 each additional year
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IHS Cost for FY 20-21
$137,684
•All, previously discussed services provided
Per Capita Animal Control Cost (2016)
Per Capita
City State Expense
Pocatello ID $19.21
Idaho Falls ID $14.52
Multinomah Co. (Portland) OR 511.42
Washoe Co. (Reno/Sparks) NV $10.65
Spokane Co. WA 59.63
Great Falls MT $9.75
Cheyenne WY $8.16
Jackson Co. (Medford) OR $6.64
Seattle WA $5.87
Salt Lake Co. UT 55.32
Post Falls ID $5.13
Ada Co. ID 54.04
Average revenue from usage fees, licensing,
and adoptions averages 20%. 80% comes
from general tax fund.
Data provided by Idaho Humane Society
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What do other cities around the NW do
for Animal Control?
•MCMINNVILLE, OR
• They pay $33,470 to Homeward Bound a year for back end services. Code enforcement and patrol officers do Animal
Control field work
•REDMOND, OR
• They pay a shelter $45,000 per year for back end services. 2 code enforcement officers handle animal control. Both
officers cost the city $80,620 a piece
• $3.64 per citizen
•PULLMAN, WA
• They pay a shelter $56,000 per year for back end services. Code enforcement does animal enforcement as part of all
of their duties. They have 4 code enforcement officers.
•ISSAQUA, WA
• They pay King County to do all animal control functions. Contract with King County is $123,455. However, this is an
estimate of cost of services. The price can go up or down based on usage of animal control services.
• $3.12 per citizen
What do other cities around the NW do
for Animal Control?
•LEWISTON, ID
• Contract with local shelter for S60,000 a year for back end. 2 Code enforcement officers do animal control in
conjunction with their other duties. 1 code enforcement officer = $73,188.
• $4.06 per citizen
•REXBURG,ID
• They have their own kennel that cost $500,000 to build and $250,000 per year to run (this does not include personnel).
Rexburg just put $60,000 addition on the kennel. They have 2 animal control officers at $82,080 eacH. not enough personnel
and they have to rely on volunteers and 3 interns from the local college.
• $14.80 per citizen.
•IDAHO FALLS, ID
• They have their own kennel at the cost of $1,000,000 to build. Unknown amount of animal control officers at $72,800 a
piece. Also 10 employees to run the kennel at unknown cost.
• POCATELLO, ID
• They have their own kennel at the cost of $1,000,000 to build. Unknown amount of animal control officers at $75,600 a
piece. Also 10 employees to run the kennel.
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Common Issues...
Rexburg stated POCATELLO, REXBURG AND IDAHO FALLS all have the same issues in their
kennels.
• Can't be a no kill shelter
• Need more staff
• Euthanasia takes a toll on the employees.
Recommendation for FY 20-21
•Committee recommends continuing with IHS for Animal Control
Services FY 20-21
•Insert the following language into the contract under "Scope of
Service"(Exhibit 1-A) and "Dog Licensing Fees per Public Agency"
(Schedule 2)
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Scope of Service (Exhibit 1-A)
Eagle Scope of Service: IHS shall be responsible for the enforcement of all
animal regulatory ordinances in Eagle City Code Title 4, Chapter 5, and
applicable provisions of Idaho Code. IHS shall provide animal enforcement
services to all areas, both public and private, within Eagle's municipal
boundaries. In no event shall IHS officers and/or employees to make or effect
arrests in Eagle. IHS shall send a monthly report to the Eagle City Clerk that
includes animal control activity and response times in Eagle as well as animal
intake from Eagle. In the course of its Return to Field (RTF) Program, IHS shall not
re-release tame/adoptable stray cats back into the City of Eagle.
Feral/unadoptable cats may be returned to the area/colony they were trapped
at."
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Dog Licensing Fees per Public Agency
(Schedule 2)
Eagle Dog Licensing Fees: The Humane Society agrees to collect licensing fees
and other payments as required in the Municipal Code and to effect disposition
of all fees so collected as required in the Eagle City Code back to the City.
(This is language from the FY 17-18 contract, but it needs to be changed. For all the dog licensing fees IHS
collects for Eagle, IHS basically estimates that amount for the year, and reduces the contract fee by that
amount. We provided Victor with this information.)
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Going Forward...
•The current Animal Control Committee was created via a motion of the city
council last December. Per that motion, the Animal Control Committee sunsets
at the end of this fiscal year.
•The Animal Control Committee would like to become a standing committee and
continue working on the following topics:
• Monitoring the level of animal control service IHS has promised to Eagle.
• Review Eagle's current animal control ordinances and make recommendations
to the City Council on ways to update and modernize those ordinances
• Exploring dog licensing alternatives (microchip program, etc.)
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Going Forward Continued...
•Continuing the committee will require a resolution of the City Council,
designating meeting days, appointing members according to the City
appointment policy, electing a chairman and a co-chair, and publishing agendas
and keeping minutes in accordance with open meetings laws.
•The recommendation from the staff liaisons is:
• 5-member board
• Quarterly regular meetings with special meetings as needed
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