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Nampa City Council Special Meeting Workshop – November 20, 2025

Public Meetings — Thursday, November 20, 2025
BodyNampa, Idaho
SessionPublic Meetings
DateThursday, November 20, 2025
StatusFILED
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3:42

And unfortunately.

4:12

Test test.

4:14

Are we ready?

4:16

Okay.

4:17

I think we're ready to get started with our meeting.

4:20

And um, this is a pause for a minute.

4:40

Don't you love it?

4:42

I think we're good to go.

4:43

Okay, so welcome to the Napa City Council special meeting.

4:46

This is a workshop.

4:48

And um, we have a tradition that we open our meetings, and we'll go ahead and open this workshop with a prayer and a pledge.

4:55

And Brad Daniels.

5:00

Thank you, Mayor.

5:02

Let's pray.

5:03

Lord, thank you again for this opportunity to come together in community to weigh important matters, to make good decisions, and to continue to push NAPA forward.

5:14

We're very blessed to live in this city, Lord, and uh we know that your guidance over this uh this leadership in this city has been a uh the main part of why that's been so successful.

5:24

So we just ask for your wisdom and guidance this morning as we make decisions, and we again thank you for all the blessings you bestowed in your name, amen.

5:34

Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

5:49

So let's do roll call.

5:53

Rodriguez, Jangula here, Bills, here Reynolds, Haverfeld, here online here online.

6:06

Six president.

6:09

And I you know what, I'm gonna I apologize because only half of our council is sitting in this room.

6:15

And Craig, thank you for making the trip here and be willing to start at 7 a.m.

6:20

Um we do have half of our council online, but I apologize we're not in person.

6:25

So I'll let you get started and thank you so much for coming.

6:29

And I don't know if you guys know Craig Rayborn was um hired as the executive director of COMPASS not quite a year ago, and he comes from with a wealth of experience running an MPO.

6:43

And I tell you what, he's been a great asset to the Treasure Valley and COMPASS, and so uh look forward to hearing what they're working on.

6:55

Right now we that's all right, it's the way it goes.

7:46

All right, well, thank you, uh Mayor and members of the council in person and online.

7:51

Uh as the mayor said, um I'm Craig Rayborn.

7:53

I'm the still relatively new executive director at Compass.

7:56

So as she noted, I've been in the role for uh nine months and three days.

8:03

Um so um still uh getting to know the region, but you know, I'm I'm getting I think I've got a decent handle on a lot of the kind of the core issues and certainly um what compass does and happy to talk to you today.

8:17

So what what we do every year is uh we meet with staff uh from all of the local agencies as we're going through a process, and I'll describe it a bit more.

8:28

But it's it's our resource development program uh process where we solicit uh applications for projects, small, generally small, kind of immediate need uh projects and longer term projects and kind of start the process for uh identifying future infrastructure needs and starting to bring those into play.

8:49

Um and so we do those meetings, and then every once in a while we also try to come and talk to the governing bodies for each of the local governments as well.

8:58

And because I'm new, we we we wanted to do that again, and so I've been going around and doing this.

9:03

I'm kind of referring to it as a road show.

9:05

Um, but uh it's a really good opportunity for me to introduce myself to all of the elected officials uh around the region, uh as well as um as well as uh get compass uh and and what we do and and our um services that we provide and some of the issues that we're helping uh the region and the jurisdictions around the region address.

9:29

So what this slide shows is a little bit about me.

9:32

I just wanted to make sure that folks kind of have a sense of where I come from.

9:36

Um I have uh been doing transportation planning work now for 25 years, um, also a lot of policy-related pieces in that um too.

9:45

I've primarily worked uh in the west and in the south.

9:49

Uh so fast growing urban areas that are you know very similar um to what the Treasure Valley uh is encountering right now.

10:00

Um and so really excited um to be able to work here and and work with all of you.

10:04

So um briefly, so I'm a little bit out of sync because I can't quite see the that's it's fine.

10:09

No, no, no, we're good, thank you.

10:11

Um so briefly, just a reminder uh as to what COMPASS is.

10:17

So COMPASS is this association of local governments, uh the highway districts, the school districts, um, all the city governments, the counties, all of the agencies that are really interested in looking down the road, you know, 20 plus years down the road.

10:33

Um, and so uh all of them make up compass.

10:38

We're what's called a metropolitan planning organization, so we do 20 year out transportation planning, so basically anything between now and 20 or even beyond that uh time frame is what we're looking at.

10:50

So the main takeaway though is that COMPASS is its members.

10:53

You can go ahead and oh, okay.

10:56

Okay, so probably apologies, there are going to be some animations, transitions in the slides, and I'm expecting that may or may not work, so I'll just kind of try to wing it as we go.

11:06

So anyway, the mission of COMPASS to be able to serve our our agencies, our jurisdictions is to is to conduct that regional and transportation planning, facilitate the coordination and cooperation, and that's a very important theme that that you'll hear from me.

11:21

We serve as a source of information relating to growth to the transportation system as a whole and other issues as they may come up that affect uh that affect the region, and then we assist member agencies in identifying funding and providing the funding uh to be able to implement their projects uh to accomplish the goals that each of the local agencies have, and then whatever that are the bigger picture regional um goals as well.

11:48

So to do that, um we conduct this regional transportation planning, we distribute federal transportation dollars, we provide technical expertise, and then that cooperation and collaborative process that we really try to really try to work from quite a bit.

12:05

So I'm gonna talk for uh a few minutes about um some of the issues and challenges uh that are affecting the region and and and why it's really important to be looking not just at the right now and and the next couple years, but looking looking farther out.

12:20

So, what this slide is showing is um development uh permits, uh circuit certificates of occupancy, I think, that uh have been uh approved over the past five years.

12:30

So you can kind of see there's growth happening everywhere, but it's particularly happening in uh in Canyon County uh right now, and and there's a significant amount of growth that's happening there right now.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Public Transportation███████████████15%
Public Safety███████████████15%
Traffic Management████████8%
Facilities Management████████8%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████6%
Water And Wastewater Management██████6%
Procedural████4%
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Summary of Proceedings

Nampa City Council Special Meeting Workshop – November 20, 2025

This workshop, convened at 7:00 a.m., included a presentation from COMPASS (Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho) on regional transportation challenges, discussion of three proposed police ordinances (fighting, hotel/motel nuisance, and vehicle racing), approval of two corrected water utility rate resolutions, and a discussion on the future of the Idaho Hispanic Community Center (IH2C). The meeting opened with a prayer and pledge, followed by roll call (six members present, half online).

COMPASS Presentation and Discussion

  • Craig Rayborn, Executive Director of COMPASS, presented a "road show" overview of the agency’s role as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). He highlighted growth trends: the Treasure Valley attracts 15 new households and 16 new jobs per day, with development shifting westward into Canyon County. By 2050, travel time from downtown Caldwell to downtown Boise is projected to increase from 30 minutes (2023) to 44 minutes, even with planned investments. The region faces a $5.5 billion unfunded transportation need (approximately $193 million per year).
  • Rayborn noted COMPASS’s 2026 legislative priorities: addressing transportation revenue, ensuring growth pays for growth, and linking housing development to underutilized transportation infrastructure. He also mentioned a high-capacity transit study, a resilience plan, and ongoing coordination with local agencies.
  • Council members expressed strong support for COMPASS. Mayor Kling stated, "COMPASS is the most important organization we participate in… we can’t do what we do as a city without COMPASS." Councilmember Rodriguez asked about Valley Regional Transit (VRT) funding and potential bus routes along Highway 16. Rayborn acknowledged VRT’s lead role but noted that COMPASS supports VRT’s legislative priorities. Councilmember Reynolds inquired about rail transit (Portland–Salt Lake City corridor and commuter rail within the valley). Rayborn said discussions are underway, and a commuter rail system could co-benefit the region.

Proposed Ordinances (Discussion Items)

Fighting Ordinance (Addition to Disorderly Conduct Code)

  • Lieutenant Brad Childers presented a new subsection to Nampa City Code 6-1-1 to address fighting in public places (e.g., bar fights, gang fights) without requiring a willing victim. The ordinance would allow police to charge participants even when the victim is uncooperative, and it could serve as a step to connect individuals to mental health services.
  • Councilmember Bills suggested adding the word "pathways" to the list of locations (sidewalks, parks, pathways, parking lots). Childers agreed. The ordinance will be brought back for formal action.

Hotel/Motel Nuisance Ordinance

  • Childers introduced a new code requiring hotels, motels, and short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnbs) to maintain a minimum level of security and cleanliness, and to provide guest information (name, vehicle) to police upon request. The ordinance aims to reduce drug activity and human trafficking near lodging establishments, especially during large events at the Idaho Center.
  • Council members praised the initiative. Mayor Kling noted that some properties are "an embarrassment" and thanked the police for the effort.

Vehicle Racing, Speeding, and Reckless Driving Ordinance

  • Childers presented an ordinance targeting street racing and reckless driving in parking lots (e.g., vacant Kmart, Old Edwards, and new developments along Ten Lane and Madison). The ordinance would penalize both drivers and participants (e.g., those filming the events).
  • Councilmember Bills raised concerns about electric motorcycles and scooters on sidewalks and pathways, and suggested the ordinance might need to address those vehicles. Councilmember Reynolds noted similar issues on greenbelts. Childers offered to research a separate ordinance for electric bikes/scooters. The consensus was to proceed with the current ordinance and later address the electric vehicle issue separately.

Action Items

Corrected Water Rate Resolutions

  • The council approved two resolutions to correct the effective date of previously approved FY2026 utility rate increases. Both corrected dates are February 1, 2026.
    • Resolution 1 (Item 1.5): Water renewal utility rate increase of 1% – approved unanimously (5-0, with one council member offline).
    • Resolution 2 (Item 1.6): Domestic water utility rate increase of 10% – approved unanimously (5-0).

Discussion: Idaho Hispanic Community Center (IH2C) Future

  • Clay Long, Chief of Staff, presented a proposal to retain the IH2C property for the next 2–3 years while the city conducts a comprehensive facility condition assessment. The short-term plan would involve moving some city staff (e.g., Facilities team, GIS) into underutilized upstairs space, while keeping the main floor available for public rental and community events. The advisory council was informed of this plan on Tuesday, November 18.
  • Long noted that the building currently has deferred maintenance needs (boiler replacement, stucco, roof) and that the city has been operating without a long-term plan since the passing of a former manager. The revenue from rentals has not covered costs, leading to a policy of only hosting events that are net positive.
  • Council members discussed alternative uses. Councilmember Bills suggested temporarily moving Fire Administration to IH2C’s upstairs and moving Economic Development to the downtown building, but Long cautioned that separating GIS from Public Works would hurt synergy. Councilmember Rodriguez supported the mayor’s proposal to keep the facility and work with the Idaho Hispanic Foundation to manage bookings.
  • Mayor Kling directed Long to form a team to assess space needs and return with a proposal by January 2026, including a plan for the foundation’s role. The council generally agreed to retain the property and develop a longer-term plan.

Key Outcomes

  • COMPASS: Council received the presentation and expressed support; no formal action was taken.
  • Fighting Ordinance: Council directed staff to add "pathways" to the language and bring the ordinance back for a vote.
  • Hotel/Motel Ordinance: Council supported the ordinance and will schedule it for formal action.
  • Reckless Driving Ordinance: Council supported proceeding with the ordinance and asked staff to research a separate ordinance for electric bikes/scooters.
  • Water Rate Resolutions: Both resolutions were approved 5-0.
  • Hispanic Community Center: Council agreed to the 2–3 year retention plan, with a staff-led facility assessment and a follow-up proposal in January 2026.

Meeting Transcript

And unfortunately. Test test. Are we ready? Okay. I think we're ready to get started with our meeting. And um, this is a pause for a minute. Don't you love it? I think we're good to go. Okay, so welcome to the Napa City Council special meeting. This is a workshop. And um, we have a tradition that we open our meetings, and we'll go ahead and open this workshop with a prayer and a pledge. And Brad Daniels. Thank you, Mayor. Let's pray. Lord, thank you again for this opportunity to come together in community to weigh important matters, to make good decisions, and to continue to push NAPA forward. We're very blessed to live in this city, Lord, and uh we know that your guidance over this uh this leadership in this city has been a uh the main part of why that's been so successful. So we just ask for your wisdom and guidance this morning as we make decisions, and we again thank you for all the blessings you bestowed in your name, amen. Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. So let's do roll call. Rodriguez, Jangula here, Bills, here Reynolds, Haverfeld, here online here online. Six president. And I you know what, I'm gonna I apologize because only half of our council is sitting in this room. And Craig, thank you for making the trip here and be willing to start at 7 a.m. Um we do have half of our council online, but I apologize we're not in person. So I'll let you get started and thank you so much for coming. And I don't know if you guys know Craig Rayborn was um hired as the executive director of COMPASS not quite a year ago, and he comes from with a wealth of experience running an MPO. And I tell you what, he's been a great asset to the Treasure Valley and COMPASS, and so uh look forward to hearing what they're working on. Right now we that's all right, it's the way it goes. All right, well, thank you, uh Mayor and members of the council in person and online. Uh as the mayor said, um I'm Craig Rayborn. I'm the still relatively new executive director at Compass. So as she noted, I've been in the role for uh nine months and three days. Um so um still uh getting to know the region, but you know, I'm I'm getting I think I've got a decent handle on a lot of the kind of the core issues and certainly um what compass does and happy to talk to you today. So what what we do every year is uh we meet with staff uh from all of the local agencies as we're going through a process, and I'll describe it a bit more. But it's it's our resource development program uh process where we solicit uh applications for projects, small, generally small, kind of immediate need uh projects and longer term projects and kind of start the process for uh identifying future infrastructure needs and starting to bring those into play. Um and so we do those meetings, and then every once in a while we also try to come and talk to the governing bodies for each of the local governments as well. And because I'm new, we we we wanted to do that again, and so I've been going around and doing this. I'm kind of referring to it as a road show. Um, but uh it's a really good opportunity for me to introduce myself to all of the elected officials uh around the region, uh as well as um as well as uh get compass uh and and what we do and and our um services that we provide and some of the issues that we're helping uh the region and the jurisdictions around the region address. So what this slide shows is a little bit about me. I just wanted to make sure that folks kind of have a sense of where I come from. Um I have uh been doing transportation planning work now for 25 years, um, also a lot of policy-related pieces in that um too. I've primarily worked uh in the west and in the south. Uh so fast growing urban areas that are you know very similar um to what the Treasure Valley uh is encountering right now. Um and so really excited um to be able to work here and and work with all of you. So um briefly, so I'm a little bit out of sync because I can't quite see the that's it's fine. No, no, no, we're good, thank you. Um so briefly, just a reminder uh as to what COMPASS is. So COMPASS is this association of local governments, uh the highway districts, the school districts, um, all the city governments, the counties, all of the agencies that are really interested in looking down the road, you know, 20 plus years down the road. Um, and so uh all of them make up compass.

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