Nampa City Council Meeting: Transition, Proclamations & Zoning Actions - January 5, 2026
Nampa City Council Meeting: Transition, Proclamations & Zoning Actions - January 5, 2026
This meeting marked the formal transition of the Nampa City Council, including the swearing-in of a new mayor and council member, the recognition of outgoing officials, and the adoption of several zoning and development-related ordinances and resolutions. The meeting also included public comment and multiple proclamations.
Consent Calendar
- Approved the agenda as amended (motion to pull action items 5.2 and 5.3 for a later date of January 15th).
- Approved the minutes of the previous meeting.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Justin Buckholz (416 Meyer Avenue, Nampa) congratulated Mayor Rick Hogoboom on his election, praising his clean and honorable campaign. He also welcomed Councilmember Debbie Scogg and expressed appreciation for outgoing officials, including Councilman Reynolds and Ms. Natalie Jangula. He emphasized faith and unity as foundations for the community.
- Susie Robinson (155th St N Unit 210, Nampa) presented a pitch to General Motors and Ford Motor Company, advocating that Nampa should be considered for a new auto manufacturing plant. She highlighted Idaho's business-friendly climate, Nampa's transportation access, and a skilled workforce as key assets.
Discussion Items
- Outgoing Officials Recognition: Outgoing Mayor Debbie Kling (served since 2018) and Councilman Randy Haverfield (served 12 years, since 2014) were honored with speeches, a framed door sign, a city flag, challenge coins, a badge, and a pair of Doc Martens from the Fire Department. The mayor's proclamation was later ratified.
- Election of Council President: Councilman Reynolds was initially nominated but a tie vote (3-3) resulted. A second motion nominated Councilman David Bills, who accepted despite reluctance; the vote passed 6-0. Councilman Reynolds offered to assist with transition.
- Proclamation: Mayor Rick Hogoboom issued a proclamation recognizing January as Human Trafficking and Stalking Awareness and Prevention Month, with staff from the Nampa Family Justice Center present.
Key Outcomes
- Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (Item 9-1): Resolution to redefine the downtown Nampa core in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Passed 5-1 (Councilman Rodriguez opposed).
- Zoning Text Amendment (Item 9-2): Ordinance updating Title 10 to replace references to DB, DV, and DH zones with CN (Central Nampa). Passed 5-1 (Councilman Rodriguez opposed).
- Zoning Map Amendment (Item 9-3): Ordinance rezoning DB to GB1, DV to GB2, and DH to CN. Passed unanimously.
- Development Agreement Modification – Sugar District (Item 9-4): Ordinance modifying the Gateway Center development agreement to revise the concept plan and remove the 750,000 sq ft building cap for 14 parcels. Passed unanimously.
- Zoning Map Amendment & Development Agreement Modification – Sunny Acre Partners (Item 9-5): Ordinance rezoning 3.455 acres from BN (Neighborhood Business) to BC (Community Business) and revising zoning language. Passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Bills abstained).
Meeting Transcript
Test test. Okay, I think we're there. Thank you. Good evening. It's five oh two, and I it's time to get started. And we certainly have a large group here this evening. Um, thank you to our community for showing up for being present, and uh thank you for your engagement in this very important political process that we're walking through tonight. It's uh I am so thankful and grateful that we live in the United States of America that we have the opportunity to elect officials, that we have the opportunity to come together and work together collectively for the betterment of our city. And I look forward to the transition with our new mayor, and uh I'm excited for his leadership and for council. So just thank you all for being here this evening and being a part of this process. We do have a tradition here, and that is that we open in prayer, and I've asked if I could open in prayer tonight. So let's stand and we'll say the prayer. I thank you, Lord, for the founding fathers of this community. Even Duffus that called Nampa the new Jerusalem back in the day. Lord, we haven't been a perfect community. But Lord, we have held fast to that foundation of faith. I know in and you in the church before that that was a part of the foundation in this community. Lord, the people that have stood fast in our community. I thank you for the spiritual leaders in the community of Nampa that guide and direct. I thank you for the people here that serve one another and that have a heart for our community. So, Lord, as we move forward into 2026, this new year, I ask God that your hand would be upon the community of Nampa, that your covering would be here. Lord, that we would be a safe community where people prosper. Lord, that um you would protect our police, that you would guide the hands of the leadership, our mayor, and our council. I ask God that you would give them wisdom and insight in how to take the city forward. I thank you for them and their service. Lord, we invite you to come and lead. And I thank you, Father, for this city, the words behind me that say, in God we trust. Lord, it is in you that we trust. Thank you, Father, in Jesus' name. Amen. Let's say the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States. My nation. Thank you. Okay, roll call. Rodriguez. Jingula here. Bills. Reynolds. Here. Haverfield. Here. Griffin. Here. All present. So as our council is aware, we're kind of broken into two segments tonight. The first segment is where we approve, we adopt the agenda and then approve the minutes, and then we will adjourn in signing die and then we'll come back. So we have a couple uh sections. But I would ask if there are any proposed amendments to the agenda. Madam Mayor.
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