Nampa City Council Special Meeting - March 30, 2026

The Nampa City Council held a special meeting on March 30, 2026, beginning with an invocation by Pastor Chris Evanson and the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting addressed consent agenda items, public hearing schedules, zoning updates, and several action items including budget reallocations, procurement approvals, and ordinance readings. Notable discussions included a motion to table a waste-to-energy research funding request and a debate over procurement procedures for server hardware.

Consent Calendar

• Approved routine items including subdivision final plats for Northland Number One and New York Landing Number Six.
• Item 17A (liquor license) was pulled for discussion; clarification was provided that the applicant sought only an on-premise beer and wine license, not requiring a restaurant connection. The license was approved.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public hearings were scheduled for this meeting.

Staff Reports

• CDBG Allocation Process (Matt Jameson): The application cycle for FY2027 opened February 17 and closes March 31. Staff will review eligibility and risk, then present recommendations at the April 20 public hearing for funding allocation. Two public hearings are planned: one for allocation and one for adoption of the Annual Action Plan, expected July 20, with final submission to HUD by August 16.
• Planning & Zoning Update (Rodney Ashby): Reported on several items:
  • Breckenwood subdivision (annexation, zoning, PUD, preliminary plat) recommended for approval, to be heard April 20.
  • Clearwater Landscape annexation and zoning recommended for approval, to be heard May 18.
  • Sagewood (95 single-family detached, 83 attached, 4 commercial lots) recommended for denial, to be heard May 4.
  • Annexation for a shed at East Iowa and Chicago Street recommended for approval, to be heard May 4.
  • Shoe the Shoemaker storage development pre-annexation and pre-zoning recommended for approval, to be heard May 4.
  • Conditional use permits for an auto repair shop and for Sugar District Apartments (284 units) were approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
  • Tierra Bello preliminary plat (146 single-family, 127 front-loaded townhomes, 99 alley-loaded townhomes) approved as consistent with existing development agreement.
• City Attorney (Preston Rutter): Provided a refresher on elected official salary changes under state law. Any change must be adopted at least 75 days before the general city election and takes effect the following January after the election. This information is for budgeting and planning purposes.

Discussion Items

• Item 51: Waste-to-Energy Research Reallocation ($50,000): Senior Public Works Director Tom Points requested reallocation from the waste-to-energy demonstration project to research carbon construction materials, complete air permitting, and finalize power provider forms. Funds would come from existing budget (user fees, not property taxes). Councilmember Reynolds expressed concern about past spending and moved to table the item until staff provides a log of prior research expenditures. The motion to table passed with a roll call vote: Councilmembers Cog, Bills, Griffin, and Reynolds in favor; Councilmembers Rodriguez and one other opposed (exact tally: 4-2). Staff will return with additional information.
• Item 55: Server Hardware and Software Purchase ($112,438): A proposal to purchase replacement server hardware and hypervisor software from Wright Systems Inc. sparked debate over procurement procedures. Councilmember Reynolds noted that while three quotes were obtained, the selected bid was not the lowest and the products were not apples-to-apples. He argued a sole-source justification or formal RFP was needed. City Attorney Preston Rutter advised that a sole-source analysis must meet statutory criteria. After discussion, Councilmember Rodriguez moved to proceed with a sole-source advertisement and bring the item back on April 6. The motion passed unanimously.
• Item 59: Council Microphone System ($98,940): A proposal to purchase and install new microphones and an audio digital signal processor from CTI. Councilmember Reynolds questioned the lack of a sole-source notice and a requested 60% down payment. Director of Procurement Rick Kennedy clarified that purchases under $100,000 can be self-selected as of July 1, 2025, and that a down payment was not intended—it would be invoiced upon receipt. Councilmember Bills moved to approve the equipment and installation but to separate the $14,557.50 service warranty contract for later approval. The amended motion passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Item 51: Motion to table passed, staff to provide historical research spending.
• Item 52: Approved task order for Franklin Boulevard and Eustach Road intersection improvements ($256,137.50) – unanimous.
• Item 53: Approved task order for Northside Boulevard (Birch to Cherry) ($198,200) – unanimous.
• Item 54: Approved budget reallocation for SCADA system update at Water Renewal Facility ($459,600) – unanimous.
• Item 55: Motion to proceed with sole-source advertisement for server hardware/software, to return April 6 – unanimous.
• Item 56: Approved sole-source procurement for UV replacement bulbs from Trojan Technologies ($448,996.10) – unanimous.
• Item 57: Approved administrative office license agreement with Nampa Fire Protection District, with date amendment (June 1 to June 15) – unanimous.
• Item 58: Approved payment of $880,000 to Nampa Fire Protection District from impact fees – unanimous.
• Item 59: Approved purchase and installation of council microphones (excluding service warranty) – unanimous; warranty to be considered separately.
• Ordinance Readings (all passed under suspension of rules):
  • Private street naming (West Meadowcrest Lane, etc.) – unanimous.
  • Annexation & zoning for 17672 N. Canada Road (5-1, Councilmember Rodriguez opposed).
  • Annexation & zoning for right-of-way along Cherry Lane – unanimous.
  • Sign code text amendment (replace Chapter 23) – unanimous.
  • Zoning map amendment at 602 Chicago Street – unanimous.
• Executive Session: Motion to adjourn into executive session to discuss Nampa Police Protective Association labor contract matters (Idaho Code 74-206-1) – unanimous.